Getting Started

7
1 Getting Ready
Zones supported by the aD5’s trigger inputs
aD5 trigger
input
Supported zone
Choke
method
Notes
KICK (K) Head
SNARE (SN) Head, Rim YES
• Switch between rimshot and side stick for Yamaha 3-zone
pads
• The controller knob of Yamaha pads is not supported.
• Choke technique is supported if a cymbal pad is connected
TOM 1 (T1) Head
TOM 2 (T2) Head
TOM 3 (T3) Head
HI-HAT (HH) Bow, Edge YES • Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
CRASH (CR) Bow, Edge YES
• Cup is not supported for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
RIDE
(RD/BEL)
Bow, Edge, Cup YES
• Three-way triggering is supported for Roland ride cymbal pads
(use the BEL plug)
• Select either Edge or Cup for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
AUX 1
Head, Rim
(Bow, Edge)
YES
• Select either rimshot or side stick for Yamaha three-zone pads
• Select either Edge or Cup for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• The controller knob of Yamaha pads is not supported.
AUX 2
Head, Rim
(Bow, Edge)
YES
* For details on connecting and playing pads made by the respective manufacturers, refer to the owner’s manual
of each pad.
* To connect pads to the AUX 1 or AUX 2 trigger inputs, use the cable included with each pad.
* Touching an unused plug of the multi-trigger cable to metallic things can cause unintended triggering. Protect
unused plugs with adhesive tape to avoid this.