Alternative approach for hi hat foot control?

[LeSid]

Hi all!

The predominant method of controlling the hi hat sound with the foot seems to be to either use a a commercial or IDY designated pedal with the electronics in it or to attach a sliding resistor or potentiometer to the pedal of a classic hi hat stand.

What do those who are more gifted and educated with electronics than I am think of the idea of using a classic hi hat stand with two cymbals and installing a device that senses the pressure below the bottom cymbal? This might be done with a force sensitive resistor or a bending sensitive resistor, and to translate its output into something the drum unit understands?

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LeSid

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[SlotH]

very complicated?

best alternative approach i heard from is using a led and a light-sensitive resistor thus having no mechanical parts. this was on teh website of eDrum, not my idea.

[studioalley]

Why not using a slide VR instead?
 

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