[sdiy] Electronic drums - Kraftwerk style metal drumsticks....

[john mahoney]

> The idea was that the metal sticks would be connected via wires to the
> drum synth, with the pads also conected, then the contact of stick and
> pad would complete a circuit, producing a trigger signal and a voltage
> (different pads at different votages?) like on a stylophone. So
> conductive rubber could be used for the tips of the sticks for better
> bounce and less impact noise.
>
> I was wanting to explore alternatives to piezo triggers...

Sure, I see what you have in mind. Seems workable to me. It will be velocity
sensitive -- harder hits will produce a stronger signal due to better
physical contact between stick and pad. So I'd guess, anyway.
--
john