Module compatibility
The snare presents as a standard dual-zone mesh pad. If your module has a 1/4″ TRS snare input, it will work — this table shows how well, and which trigger type to select.
A note on settings. The recommended trigger types and settings in this table are starting points based on module specifications and testing. If you have a specific setup question or want to confirm compatibility before ordering, contact us.
Showing 10 of 10 modules
| Module | Brand | Zones | Cross-stick | Setup note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD-1 / TD-1DMK | Roland | Dual-zone | — | Set snare pad type to S2 (PDX-8/PDX-6); use a TRS cable so head and rim both fire. |
| TD-07 · TD-17 · TD-25 · TD-27 · TD-50 / TD-50X · V31 · V51 · V71 | Roland | Dual-zone | Use the analogue SNARE TRS input (leave any digital snare unassigned). Open the Roland trigger settings page for pad type and full banks. Roland trigger settings | |
| Nitro / Nitro Max | Alesis | Dual-zone | — | Dual-zone snare (head + rim); raise snare/rim sensitivity for the tri-ply mesh — no dedicated cross-stick voice. |
| Surge / Command Mesh | Alesis | Dual-zone | — | Dual-zone snare; raise snare sensitivity a few points to match the tri-ply head (rim is a second zone, not a dedicated cross-stick). |
| Strike / Strike Pro | Alesis | Dual-zone | — | Dual-zone snare — assign head and rim voices in the kit editor; raise sensitivity for tri-ply mesh as needed. |
| MPS-450 | Millenium | Dual-zone | — | Dual-zone snare; assign rim voice manually — no dedicated cross-stick split. |
| MPS-750X | Millenium | Dual-zone | Dual-zone snare; set Split Point so soft rim = cross-stick and hard rim = rimshot. | |
| MPS-850 | Millenium | Dual-zone | — | Dual-zone snare with stock kit assignment; assign a stick sample to the rim if you want cross-stick (no dedicated Split Point found). |
| DrumIt Five / DrumIt Three | 2Box | Dual-zone | UNIT → TRIG → TYPE = PadPP (piezo/piezo); set GAIN/THRES/CURVE to taste. | |
| aD5 | ATV | Dual-zone | Plug TRS into SN on the multi-trigger cable; pick the closest listed pad model or run Trigger Setup Wizard; use SIDE STK for cross-stick. |
Dual-zone — head and rim trigger separately.Head only — the module reads the head; the rim is ignored.Cross-stick — the module has a dedicated cross-stick voice.
Setting it up takes about two minutes
- Plug into the snare input. Use any standard 1/4" TRS (stereo) cable — the one already going to your snare pad is fine. Nothing else needs to move.
- Set the trigger type. In your module's trigger settings, choose a dual-zone mesh snare pad. The table above lists the closest match; Roland owners can load the full bank from the Roland trigger settings page.
- Set sensitivity and threshold. Start at your module's default. If quiet ghost notes drop out, lower the threshold a little. If loud hits max out early, drop sensitivity a few points.
- Tune to taste. Tension the mesh head with a standard drum key. This changes stick feel and rebound only — it does not affect how the trigger reads velocity.
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