CHOKE SWITCH cheap n' easy

[soad4ever16]

Very nice video you got there! Good idea, cheap 'n' easy as it said!! Cheers!

[stratocaster539]

@soad4ever16 Thanks indeed.

[RuBeNtrademarK]

;O

thank you so much ;)

my chocke cymbals are broke... gotta make new ones with choke, it's fun to do and aalot cheaper ;D

thnx alot

[stratocaster539]

@RuBeNtrademarK cheers - have fun and enjoy!

[DanielMcBrain]

Hello, i just need this answer to make this, are you using alesis trigger I/O ?

[stratocaster539]

@DanielMcBrain Yep. I have made a slight mod to mine - on one of the strips take a hammer and a sharp object like a screw or nail, and in the centre ´punch´a small indentation and face it inward between the 2 strips -it´s not essential but gives an improved contact and separatation between the two.

[DanielMcBrain]

@stratocaster539 Ok man, look, i just have to contact 2 metals soldered to a jack and assign it a midi note on the Trigger I/O ?, im using this in a single zone cymbal, i can add this method to that cymbal and plug it to the trigger I/O with a Y 1/4" Splitter so i can save plugs ? (Sorry for my english, thanks)

[maccadiodrums]

Say I wanted to install this onto a dual triggered cymbal; how would I do the wiring?

[stratocaster539]

As I have said before - it depends on the module you are using. Basically you need to solder the 2 wires to the hot and earth of a plug that fits your module.The trick is then to find the cymbal mute midi number for your cymbal and assign the switch to that.

[maccadiodrums]

I'm sorry; I guess what I was asking was say I have a dual triggered cymbal, and I want to install this choke switch. Do I solder this choke switch to the same stereo plug for that cymbal, or do I have to go to a different plug?

[stratocaster539]

A different plug.

[rastusthecat]

Thanks for posting your vids man, very informative.

Great music too! Bad girl is a pretty cool song!

[stratocaster539]

Why, thank you very much sir!

[npn0707]

hello verry great job but I have a question : where do you solder the switch wires... ? (sorry for my poor english but i'm french...) thank you for your answer

[stratocaster539]

If you mean from the cable coming from the switch?

You will need to solder it to the connections of a suitable jackplug that fits your module.

Usually it's a 6mm mono or the 'earth' and one tip of a stereo 6mm jackplug.

You module or drum software must have midi numbers that 'choke' the cymbal samples for this to work.

[bhmr5711]

other than earth straps, is there any other material like aluminium films, etc; tht can b use?

[stratocaster539]

Yeah.You could try tin plate from a can maybe,or how about some aluminum mesh cut into strips?the sort of tin that biscuits come in?You could make a squarer pad and simply have two wires crossing at 90 degrees.You could cut a piece of copper pipe in half down its length and flatten the two sides.

[bhmr5711]

oic. How about the wirings for the two ends on the metal straps? Where will i solder the 'ground' wire? You know, the common wiring will have the ground, then the red and the white coating. Thnx

[stratocaster539]

It doesn't matter -it performs the same function either way.

[jamy313]

good ides but i just dont see how it works. i mean

1. wat do you plug the choke thing in to and

2. how dose pressing 2 bits of metal together choke a

e-cymbal i no its like earth or sumin but hasnt the suond already been triggerd??

soz for dumb question im a bit new 2 electronics

[stratocaster539]

It depends whether or not your module has 'choke' numbers linked to the cymbals you are triggering. Say you have a cymbal on midi number 66 - 65 would be the one that this switch would trigger which would mute the cymbal.

[rename159]

where do you get the earth straps? And can't I just use a regular piece of metal that is that length and with? Sorry if that was a dumb question.

[stratocaster539]

most electrical suppliers and diy shops -try screwfix?

[wonchop111]

um if you dont mind could you plz make a vid on how to hook it up that would help me soooooo much

[stratocaster539]

Vids coming soon -a tad busy at the mo!

[ChosonKimchi]

hey wat do u mean by solder on to suitable plug? lol sry if it sounds like a dumb question but im really new to this trigger stuff and im planning to convert my kit haha but yea i think ur idea is really good but wats a plug exactly?

[stratocaster539]

ChosonKimchi, there is no such thing as a dumb question! When I say plug what I really mean is 'jack plug'. Depending on the setup you have you can solder the lead that comes from this switch to the jack plug that that is connected to your module.

[fog152]

Thanks for the comprehensive video !!!

[stratocaster539]

Thank for the comment!

[StinkyWizzleTits]

You got me hooked on the DIY idea stratocaster.

What are the earth straps and what are they used for. Im in Australia so they mean alot of different things when you google it. Its basically a tinned copper strip from watchin your video.

Also can you offer any links for noobs on midi setups. Im goin for a cheap trigger to PC setup.

Thanks for the vid.

[Fr3derick]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. very nice of you:)

Grandma Mary

[stratocaster539]

The pleasure is all mine.Thanks for your comment!

[B4its2L8guy]

These are the best DIY choke switches I have seen. Will be adding this to my DIY kit very soon. Great job on the kit too!

[stratocaster539]

thanks man! I'm 'chuffed'!

[stenuccio]

That's really a great idea!

Thank you very much for sharing!

Your video show that it seem to work great!

Cheers,

Steno from Italy ;-)

[stratocaster539]

thanking you!

[limaribudollar]

great video and DIY you got there... I kind of didn't understand the last part "solder to a suitable plug," did you solder to a mono plug or can I solder to a stereo plug together with the cymbal plug? coz the roland cymbals have stereo plugs right? Thanks before.

[stratocaster539]

Good question!If your Roland CYMBAL is dual zone -then no. It can share any stereo plug as long as you assign the switch to the correct midi choke number.

[KaniPomppiiEdit]

Do this work with dd-502?

[stratocaster539]

Not with the module.I changed mine.

[stratocaster539]

Thanks kindly!

[MrSlacker89]

Dude another great video :) .You have build a great drum set .. 5 stars ..

[stratocaster539]

Hi Folks.

You can use anything that is thin and flexible.

Stuff like - Thin mouse mat, Damp-proof membrane,rubber,plastic, dinner mats and even laminated card.

Have fun and let me know if it works for you ;)