Two zone Alesis 8" snare

[matzdj]

I just bought a used electronic drum set that included an Alesis 8" two-zone head. I can't get the second zone to sound with a rimshot.

have actually gone the next step and upgraded the head (using the video on hellfiredrums.com, January 2010 archive) to a Billy Blast mesh head. During the upgrade, I saw and verified the piezo chip on the bottom section of the drum. When I could not get it to fire, I actually replaced the Piezo Element with a new one from Radio Shack. If I hit the bottom of the drum really hard, it occasionally fires the rimshot, but it doesn't fire every time and t can never get it to fire when hitting the drum rim.

I am using this drum with a Yamaha DTX Version 2.0 Drum Trigger Module. Is there some setting adjustment to increase the sensitivity enough to get it to fire from the rim?

Thanks,
Dave

[theimageofall]

Hi there.

I can't help with your problem sorry, but was wondering where you got the Billy Blast mesh head from?

I can't find them anywhere in the UK, so am guessing import would be the only option...

Good luck with sorting your snare out.

[matzdj]

You can get the BillBlast heads at:

<http://billyblastdrums.easystorecreator.com/items/mesh-heads~muffs/list.htm>

The 8" heads are $10-$15 US. They are very light, so shipping costs should be nominal.

I don't know which drum you looking to change, but there is a great video for the Alesis (Medeli) snare at:

http://www.hellfiredrums.com/archives/803

My only caveat, is be delicate with the short, very fine wires from the piezos.

Good Luck.

[butlersdog]

I just bought a used electronic drum set that included an Alesis 8" two-zone head. I can't get the second zone to sound with a rimshot.

have actually gone the next step and upgraded the head (using the video on hellfiredrums.com, January 2010 archive) to a Billy Blast mesh head. During the upgrade, I saw and verified the piezo chip on the bottom section of the drum lessons. When I could not get it to fire, I actually replaced the Piezo Element with a new one from Radio Shack. If I hit the bottom of the drum really hard, it occasionally fires the rimshot, but it doesn't fire every time and t can never get it to fire when hitting the drum rim.

I am using this drum with a Yamaha DTX Version 2.0 Drum Trigger Module. Is there some setting adjustment to increase the sensitivity enough to get it to fire from the rim?

Thanks,
Dave

Like theimageofall, I don't really know the right setup or adjustment to do for you to make it sound a rimshot, honestly I haven't actually added snares on my e-drums yet. Anyways, there are a lot of members here that could possibly help you out.