For those that don't know a Pearl REDbox can't generate a velocity value from a Cymbal Switch like a Roland or Yamaha module can. Well, I solved this issue. The catch is that you must build your own cymbal trigger for it to work, but when you are done, you will have a true dual zone cymbal with a piezo/switch type trigger (and get velocity from both zones). Let me get some technical stuff out of the way first. I only tested this on an Alesis DM10 module (as I don't own a REDbox), but for those that don't know the REDbox is based on the same hardware as the Alesis DM10. After looking through the manual of the Pearl REDbox, I see no reason why this trigger wouldn't function the same on both the Alesis and Pearl modules.

Here's the video that I did showing this:
Alesis DM10, Pearl REDbox Velocity Switch Triggering
Full details of this can be found on my Hellfiredrums.com website:
Alesis DM10, Pearl REDbox Velocity Switch Zone
I was just thinking, This could possibly be used to solve the lack of velocity on the rim triggers with the True Track heads as well.
Additional Information:
I tested this with an Alesis Trigger I/O and I'm happy to report that it works great.

Here's the video that I did showing this:
Alesis DM10, Pearl REDbox Velocity Switch Triggering
Full details of this can be found on my Hellfiredrums.com website:
Alesis DM10, Pearl REDbox Velocity Switch Zone
I was just thinking, This could possibly be used to solve the lack of velocity on the rim triggers with the True Track heads as well.

Additional Information:
I tested this with an Alesis Trigger I/O and I'm happy to report that it works great.
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