Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Just edit the patch..
Swap the open hi-hat sound for a closed (or slightly open) hi-hat sound. 
That way it doesn't mater if the pedal is up or down.

psych_9_9 wrote:
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> Hey guys,
> I've been a long time list lurker, I've got a lot of useful 
> information out of the group just my listening. But I come to have a 
> specific question:
>
> I have a DTXpress kit (orange module, not sure which version, 2 maybe) 
> and an iron cobra double pedal. I'm not a metal player or anything, 
> but I am working extensively on my foot vocabulary and dexterity.
>
> I've been playing lots of patterns between my feet and hands, using 
> the ride cymbal because the hi hat is open. I have a drop clutch for 
> my real drums, but never get the opportunity to practice with those.
>
> Is there any hacky mechanism I can use to close the hihats for double 
> pedalage? I'm not afraid of soldering, or transistors if they fit into 
> a solution.
>
> Cheers
> Cat
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