Alesis Strike || How to dial in your Hi-Hat for MAXIMUM PLAYABILITY

Get the most out of your Strike Hi-Hat!
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[@65Drums]

Love this, indepth helpful info. You're like the only channel covering this stuff for the strike module

[@BuzzJones]

I was just thinking of ya when I was watching this then I scrolled down and seen you commented

[@ikigai47]

Your kit sounds HEAVENLY. Great choices in patches. I wish I could figure out why my user kits aren't showing in the software editor, arg!

[@user_namehere]

I bought a strike pro kit almost 6 months ago and bought a used Rolland vh11 thinking that would fix the problems but it didn't fix all of them. Then I quit playing 2 months ago due the my pedal breaking (had it for 5 years) and the hi hat issues.. I saw this video and decided to give the fixes a shot.. after watching I was able to fix EVERYTHING I was having an issue with. I've got a new pedal on its way and I'm ready to start playing again. Thank you very much sir!

[@michaelneal309]

dont know who the 4 dislikes are on this video, but if they have something better, I would love to see it. This is a great help, thank you!

[@MRRVADrums]

Thanks man! Fixed my high hat problem!! 👏🏻

[@jamesperkinsmetalsculpture8303]

Thank U! You mentioned every issue I have noticed with my Hi-Hat. I have not applied these Tips to my Kit yet, but it's definitely going to help!!!

[@wak7472]

Oh my. This tip finally resolved Hi-Hat issue bothering me so much over a few years. Thank you!!

[@carlosturciosolivera1899]

Best drumkit in the edrum youtube community ( other than those advertised by drumtec that almost nobody can afford). Great job SirenDrums.

[@adiemodo]

Cheers mate this so helpful, If only alesis had put out a video like this I think half of their problems would of been solved.

[@kekag]

yeah for real why aren't these the settings by default

[@scottrogers2831]

Dudes got skillz!

[@chrisdorn6418]

DUDE.... you are an awesome human being!!!! THANKS!!!!

[@fromthe4gotten]

Appreciate the help!!!!!

[@drudmnd2656]

That set up is bad ass man great video 🤘

[@djfuzzofficial]

You're awesome! So helpful, thank you!

[@DTWCT]

Just got my strike pro SE kit. Please keep this kinda content coming. Good stuff!

[@RJMAalex]

Sweet channel bro !

[@2874mattm]

so helpful thanks

[@infosyst6272]

Awesome Bro Man . Thank you!

[@rickeguitar9086]

Thank you so much for your tips! They have fixed my hi hat muting problems. Much appreciate you taking the time to post this video.

[@MrChrisDrums]

Drum kit is legit....10/10 :)

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Thank you bro!

[@davo0593]

Just got a strike module and this is really really helpful. Thanks man.

[@rdubu77]

Awesome video as always... One thing I thought I'd add is that if you decide to switch over or if anyone out there is playing on ATV hats with firmware v1.4 (which I am), then be sure to check out the offset on the HiHat Pedal trigger settings. It was choking my mix and making it near impossible to get a nice "sloshy" mix for an off pedal groove. Default is 55 which in my case was waaaaay too tight and was killing the transition. I ended up needing to drop it entirely to 00 to get the sound I was looking for universally across my HiHat mixes. Thanks again for the tuning tips and videos.

[@Hillsidekman]

Thank you! I appreciate all that you do my friend :)

[@TrevorGray4758]

Thank you🤙

[@SlaineReigns]

Had to subscribe to you man. Thank you for putting this up, Im a beginner and I wanted to get a kit that i wouldn't need upgrading anymore and save me a few hundred bucks that's why i went for the high-end strike. Info you give is fantastic and is crucial to beginners like me. Thank you!

[@astronomyspacecadet53]

Thanks for you channel and tips. Without your tutorial and tips this alesis kit would suck due to their Manual and instructions!!!

[@leomassicipriano3330]

🎼 Ottima centralina ~ Suono Acustico veramente Realistico 🎼

[@likeaduckmusic]

The video was so excellent that I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@ashanderson3788]

Great video mate. Well done

[@JesusLordOfLords455]

A truly quality video dude, and i play an ad5 and im still learning

[@danecraze7428]

Awesome 👍 thanks for your efforts

[@BrentIraEnman]

Great Info!

[@JayDillDrums]

I'm getting this kit tmrw. 2k even for a barely used Alesis strike pro SE n a hi hat stand

[@FranksDrumCave]

Thanks for this video. I have some hi hat tweaking to do, and this should be quite helpful

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Hope you get some good results! :)

[@urhottto45]

Nice upload!!👍👍LIKE#57

[@alfiend331]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been playing a Roland V10 kit for years and it's fine...but the sounds are a bit outdated. That said, it still works perfectly and I've never had to tweak ANYTHING to get the hi hats to work just like my acoustic drums. I've been interested in the Strike Pro SE for a while, but this whole hi hat thing has me freaked out. Videos like yours definitely help, but I still wonder why my decades-old Roland drums worked fine right out of the box and I have to be an e-drum module expert to get the Alesis hi hats to sound good.

[@Mo0kie]

I got it the Pro SE last year, it's still taking me some getting used to from acoustics but for the most part their pretty great. I can actually play at home, even in the evening!

[@VermontPrepper]

Awesome info.

[@monsturdrumm]

I know you can add pads by using a splitter acid using the Tom rim triggers to run a sound to a new pad. You seem to have quite a few cymbal pads. I was wondering how you did yours. And thank for the video. My hihat sounds terrible! Can’t wait to do this.

[@EqDior]

U threw me completely off with the name change dude. Thought somebody had bought your kit.😂😂 Nonetheless, great video!

[@miketkong2]

THANK YOU!

[@chuckddrummerNC]

Nice as always man!!!!!!

[@mikestein1024]

Man I always learn a lot from you maybe I gave up on the strike too quickly lol I really was not crazy about mimic it was kind of lifeless with its kits ones as good as the next , I did like 2box but again I had hi hatt issues I've yet to find a module that plays a highhat like a real one lol

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Damn bro lol yeah I think the strike was it. You can make the hihats play perfectly. I think you just may have needed to make a few changes to get it to how you expect. It's really my favorite module ever. I also love not being stuck to what's inside the module even though I do like the stock sounds. Most of the SSD5 sample import sounds I use for recording aren't even in the Mimic.

[@anthonymarchetti2676]

Would you be able to share what sounds your using on your drums? They sound great

[@Jeffmd2020]

The trouble I’m having with my hi hat is when it’s closed it sounds like it’s closed really tight and gives out no sloshy sound just a solid ting sound

[@bring5]

Thank you for this!

[@kevindie]

*_What HiHats do you use with your Strike module?_*

[@drummingchef]

Hey. I JUST got my Strike Pro SE a few weeks ago! Sooooo stoked to have an e kit now. Thanks for this video! I look forward to tweaking those settings TOMORROW. 👌 My question is: When you changed those settings, does it save it "globally" for ALL kits? Or just the single kit you happened to be using? If the single kit is the case, does the Strike Module allow these changes to happen globally? Thank you.

[@grahambeveridge9031]

Great video Josh, just a note it seems that with 1.4 which I'm using they already have mute off as the default. Awesome job!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Doesn't sound like that from most of the demos I've heard (even on the 1.4 update release vid) but if it's off already that's good no need to mess with it. It would be obvious if its muted tho. Very awkward to play

[@stevepompei3694]

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos, im new to this kit, whennyou change voices and or trigger settings on the supplied kits, do they remain after you turn off the module? Also, what software are you using on your laptop in the video please? Thanks again

[@joelcruz2750]

Very helpful! Would you able to share your bass drum trigger settings as well? I am having a double trigger issue that is driving me insane lol

[@arnand121]

Your kit looks so good. What triggers are you using?

[@brandonspencer3840]

One thing I’ve learned is your custom kits have nearly removed my want and need for Superior Drummer 3. For that I am thankful! The other thing is, Alesis devs suck bad!!!! They do not support newer apple OS which is terribly sad.

[@petergriffinelectricdrums4164]

My DUDE!!! Awesome vid! Man I can’t wait until I get some days off work!! I really need like 5-Days off in a row so I can finally really get into playing Strike Module! I really need to make some custom Kits and dial in everything.. Anyways I will definitely be contacting YoU very soon for GUIDANCE 🙏🙏❤️ My MASTER!! Much love bro!! Ohh 😮 By the way - YOUR FREAKIN KIT LOOKS SOOOOO FREAKIN BADASS!!!! DAMN!!! Cheers 🍻

[@FranksDrumCave]

Tell me about it. The Strike Pro that I use is in a studio located 4 hours from where I live! I need a whole week to dial everything in.

[@petergriffinelectricdrums4164]

Divergent Drums - Ouchie 😮😮 Damn that’s worse than my situation.. Sorry 😐 bro...

[@FranksDrumCave]

@@petergriffinelectricdrums4164 with the 1.4 update, its actually really good. BUT, I'm addicted to tweaking EVERYTHING, so I need a solid week for that.

[@petergriffinelectricdrums4164]

Divergent Drums - Oh Diff my Dude! So far there are sooo many Kits that sounds REALLY BADASS!! But I can tell I would want to create several of my own 4sure! Like there’s some I love the Toms but want a Snare that’s on a different pre set Kit added to the one with really awesome Toms!! LoL 😆 And Of course need to change /Setup all my Cymbals, Sound Effects Etc... But 4REALZZZ NO JOKE this Strike Module has SOOOOOO GOOD SOUNDS DAMN!!!! I mean I have NEVER PLAYED on a Roland Module that has THAT ATTACK SOUNDS when I’m going Ape 🦍 Shit on these FREAKIN TOMS it has that Actual Attack Sound “”JUST LIKE” I’m actually playing an Acoustic Kit on Stage that’s Mic 🎤 d Up!! I AM IN LOVE 😍 with this Module!!! LoL 😆

[@TheBonsaiRonin]

The hihat that came with the newest kits doesn't register ghost notes properly but still works fine for all my old custom kits

[@Jeffmd2020]

I’m having a TON of trouble with my symbol zones also… I can hit the same spot and it switches from edge to bow and just sounds awful!! I can’t figure it out!!

[@samsuh8866]

Hey mate - Can you please let me know what sound you use for your cymbals(including ride). Thanks!

[@lied58]

Thanks for this video. PLEASE let me know the settings and snare that you are using to get that pop. Just got a new strike kit and struggling getting a great pop rock snare. Thanks!

[@joshtedrow4415]

When you make these adjustments, do they stay in place universally between all of the kits?

[@kutsunnee]

Greetings! Hope all is well! So, I am considering buying an Alesis Strike kit. I very much like the sizes and amount of shells/cymbals that come with this purchase. Plus, I love tweaking things, so thank the universe for your channel haha!

[@thebigkingshow2983]

Hello sir, I am having a issue where my edge hits on my hi hat mostly register as bow, and I cannot do any kind of soft triple rolls or anything with to much finesse on my hi hat doesn't pick up most of the hits. This is a brand new kit I just got from Sweetwater.

[@arnaldogonzalez4567]

Great video thank you very much for showing this. If you could help me I’m not sure how to save those settings?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Hey. Depending which settings you mean, you save by hitting the save button, per kit or if it's trigger setting changes, you would bring up the triggers menu by pressing the "Triggers" button and can hit the save button from there.

[@Jeffmd2020]

I just purchased the strike pro SE kit and I’ve noticed my hi hat sounds AWFUL!! It’s either wide open or completely closed tight there’s no in between no matter how much you ease the pedal open!! 😩

[@somethingsalwaysflying]

I have questions about this module specifically getting a good swell on my cymbals. How do I contact you direct?

[@scottejohnson83]

Awesome video man. What cymbals are you using for the splashes?

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Very helpful!! Do you think the Strike module would work with an older Yamaha DT Xpress kit? Also, is it possible to add effects to each sound instead of just overall?

[@RonDHovet]

Hey guys, I love the kits you've made accessible, especially the layered kicks & snares. I'm having trouble getting the sound and it's really frustrating. I have an Alesis Strike Pro and was wondering if you or your site can recommend instruments similar to my acoustic kit. I have a Pearl Master Studio Birch with Aquarian heads a couple deep 7x14 snares and Zildian brilliant 20 Ping ride, 16" & 18 Med thin, 17 & 18" thin and 15" old Zildian new beat hats. I'm an old school drummer (play heavy, use wooden beaters and play a lot of classic rock). There are so many crashes etc and none seem to give me the quick brite sounds with fast decay. I've found a few layered kits on KZbin but performing all the adjustments on the triggers alone can send me down a rabbit hole. Any suggestions or referrals would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, -RD

[@bigkid757]

I just bought this kit, should be here next week. Question: can you save these changes globally? Thanks!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Settings in triggers can be saved globally. Kit settings are per kit.

[@grahamireland8028]

HI, great vid but i don't seem to get it to save anything. feels like its not talking to the kit.. my hat is either wide open or closed and its driving me mental. i have just purchased it and its the only thing wrong but its spoiling the experience.

[@Rustbukkit69]

Looking to buy my first e-kit in a few weeks (Strike Pro SE), and the hi-hats are the one thing I can not stand about all electronic kits. This video gives me hope that I'll be able to tweak them to give me a more realistic feel and sound that I'm used to with live hats. Thank you. Sub'd!

[@mikestein1024]

How did you make out are they playing better ???

[@Rustbukkit69]

@@mikestein1024 - Sadly, no. When I went to install the Editor on my Mac, it asked me to allow it to access something and I accidentally hit no. I spent a few days trying to figure out the issue but eventually gave up because I'm really technically challenged. lol Electronic hats are and always will be terrible. I can't get them to do anything but sound open all the way, or closed all the way. I just live with it now. 😞

[@LaVistaTravels]

What are those cymbals you are using? Thanks for the video too \m/

[@duvalleke]

Hello, thank you for the great tips. I have an additional question for the pedal settings. Often, when I run the HiHat along in the rhythm I hear the open sound of the Hihat, this happens when I don't put the foot down forcefully enough. Is there also a setting in the module where I can adjust this setting? Thank you.

[@SimplyBlake1992]

I've tried all of the settings changes after 7:00 but nothing changes for me. Any idea why this isn't fixing this?

[@TheTommyboy63]

Hey, Bro! I am having trouble understanding the "Layering" in my Strike module. Had it for about a Month now and I am frustrated.

[@delta4800]

What is the hi hat sound being used in this video. Thanks

[@randalscandal1588]

I have a couple questions for you. Where can I find update 1.5? Did you ever have a giant loud CLACK just from closing the pedal? How do I get rid of that?

[@peterkirdan]

Great review. Will this also work on SE?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Yes

[@josephkimball4603]

My hi hat with ssd5 plays the China as well I can’t seem to figure out how to get the sample to stop playing, happens when I hit the edge but only sometimes almost seems to have to do with the splash

[@bradybills134]

Do you have your presets available for download?

[@erichyman7269]

Thanks SiREN for these videos!! I recently 'installed' a GeoDrum controller. It seems to work much more consistently than the stock one. Though it seems I have to release the pedal more than I'm used to before I get any semi-open sound. I just checked the setting via this video and 'Closed' was 126-127. Any theories? The controller piston seems to close completely. No lower Hat being used.

[@PDoyle]

First, thanks for your great videos. And now my question: Your china type cymbal, is that from Triggera ?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Thank you! And it is an ATV AD-CH17

[@OYMInternetRadio]

Hi, Home come you have deeper toms? I haven't seen these online in the shops? Are you using two brains to cover the extra cymbals/toms? Cheers.

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Hey guys just an FYI: I am using update v1.3 but it should be similar menus to 1.4. Sorry if anyone is confused (forgot to mention)

[@grahampotter742]

Hi Josh, why don't you use 1.4?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

@@grahampotter742 I like the hihat reset function and feel the VH10/11 controller works a little better with 1.3

[@chezchezchezchez]

SiREN-DRUMS sad. Wishing u luck with 1.5

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

@@chezchezchezchez lol nothing was "wrong" with 1.4 I just have my preference. Of course if there is a 1.5 I would try it but hey I'm happy so that's all I care about. I record into a DAW so that feature to record onto the SD card from 1.4 I wouldn't really have a use for anyway. Also 1.3 has more attack and is kind of more punchy which I also like. There are other reasons but I think both are good.

[@robtrent5260]

ok so im just now getting into these settings on this module, and in the first part of the video, u talk about going back n fourth between bow and edge, my mute group are both set to off, and set to 99, but it seems to have trouble between the 2 , doesnt always detect in between one or the other when i strike it, and other setting for this particular problem??

[@peterkirdan]

At 6:15 that kick and snare are awesome! Are those custom or stock. Please share if you don’t mind. Thanks!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

I believe it's this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIipgqCbYrBoqdk

[@peterkirdan]

@@AtTheSourceStudios Thank you!!! would you please give me some advice on how to install these kits? I downloaded the files from google drive and Striker Software wouldn't recognize it. Thank you again for making these available and for all your advice and assistance!!! Really appreciate it.

[@lxaccaxl]

@siren hi man! I recently got a used td 20 and im looking in to the alesis strike pro module (because i watched your other vid where you prefered this over the pearl mimic!). Now, my td 20 came with a vh12 roland, another youtuber states that it wont work properly but he sold his alesis and he doesnt know if with the ladt update it would work.... he referred me to you so I would like to know if you have any idea if it will work with a vh12

[@BigEBigs]

Dude I'm having trouble with my jobeky triggers plus my alesis strike triggering the rim. My rack tom triggers the rim ok but the snare and floor tom don't. I have to hit the shell in order to get the rim sound. Any advice?

[@bgmuse373]

Any suggestions on what headphones to buy? Im waiting for my pair of DT770 Pro 80ohm, but I’d like to hear other opinions

[@parapaa7323]

Stille on the strike pro se?Did you get a good one, I have the kit as of recently and I'm searching for the right headphones..

[@wouldstock1]

@@parapaa7323 Ultrasone HFI-580.

[@vaidenator]

What are your splash cymbals?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Pintech TC 10"

[@kilamity]

@sirendrums do you know the best trigger and foot seeing for Roland Vh 10 or 11?

[@joelhammond2842]

Man I really like The alesis Strike pro which settings and kits are you using in this video

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

It is an awesome module man! The sounds in the video was a custom kit I put together. I was actually thinking of putting it up for people to download if there's a demand. Thanks for watching man!

[@adiemodo]

SiREN-DRUMS that would be awesome please do this , and many thanks for taking the time for this vid it has helped loads

[@msgnfg]

Great video! I’m going to do some tuning on mine now. Are those Pintech cymbals you are using, and if so, which ones and are you happy with them?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

They are Pintech cymbals. They are all TC besides the front left crash is a PC dual zone with choke. I did have to DIY a couple screws so they work with the Alesis cymbal stoppers but it was easy and now they move really nice. The feel is the most authentic I've ever played. Nice and thin. I am VERY happy with them. Single zone crashes actually trigger smoother IMO but I'd always have to have at least one with choke function, hence the PC. Can't beat the price either!

[@msgnfg]

SiREN-DRUMS awesome - thanks for the info. I’ve been looking at them for a while but wanted someone’s direct personal experience before ordering. I’ve got a few Gibraltar stands that I plan to use. Hopefully there is an anti-spin device that works well with Pintech out of the box so no mods are necessary.

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

@@msgnfg there is these cymbal springs they include with the PC line but IMO they are very unnatural and basically turn it into a bobble head lol otherwise it's tighten the felt down super tight. IMO having them tight would be a big deal for the TC line since they bend to your hits so still feel good, just won't look as natural if on video

[@88omarz]

what hi hat cymbal did you play in this video? and edited? Also do i not have the ability to use the editor with the SE kit, it won't even download and i can't find a newer version from ALESIS site

[@jameymacqueenjameymacqueen7087]

Would the strike be compatible with dm10 pads?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Yes

[@Trays7940]

Ok, I went in and did all that you said. The hets worked a lot better- then I went to another kit and everything went back. SMH. What did I do wrong or do I have to do this for every kit? Or do the changes not stay in the module? Help!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Yes the instruments and kit editing will change for each kit. Preset kits unfortunately can't be changed since they're "Pre-Set" but if you like whatever one you can do the changes and just make a user kit with it. Just as a note, every module is this way so it's not just a Strike thing.

[@smokemcpotts]

Did you do anything for the pads cause they sound great

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

What do you mean did I do anything? Like setup? All the sounds are from the Strike module

[@smokemcpotts]

@@AtTheSourceStudios no that kit sounds really good to me

[@darrengerman5761]

How did you get the editor display that big on screen, mine is tiny and pretty useless. Others experience this too..

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Can't say. I don't think there's a way to change it so probably just how it showed up for me.

[@darrengerman5761]

installed on my pc and better now but when you changed settings on hihat towards end of vid for open,semi open etc, you didnt show how to save them which is where im stuck now. @@AtTheSourceStudios

[@rickszuch6539]

So based on your narrative, you are using the same sample for edge and bow? Is this due to the difference in the sound samples that are stock in the module?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Oh no sorry about the misunderstanding. I actually thought of this after reviewing the video I probably should have clarified. I was only meaning to assign the edge to both zones to test the changes. Once you find the numbers that work the best you would repeat the number modification for the other zone as well and then assign accordingly (bow and edge zone)

[@BREXITBOXTV]

Better still just get the full kit Alesis Strike pro SE. Why you would want all them problems? When you can have the full kit which sounds better then this mis mash.

[@alainbidjerano88]

where is it possible to download the Editor for Strike Pro SE with 1.5 firmware for Mac?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

I would check the Alesis site for that. Under the original Strike tab but I'm not 100% on that.

[@alainbidjerano88]

@@AtTheSourceStudios Thank yu but hey only have the Editor v 1.1.2 and it should be updated for MAC :-( My main problem is that when I hit my HH open, most of the time it sounds closed. I like your solution with the Editor, but it will not work for me. Do you have other ideas of solutions with a setup from the module?

[@bennydrumming...2339]

Does it work with pearl e prove red box

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Sorry this is for the Alesis Strike module

[@bennydrumming...2339]

@@AtTheSourceStudios sir is their way to learn how to equ and setting for my red box .I'm struggling a lot ..

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

@@bennydrumming...2339 I'm sorry unfortunately I don't have that module but if you look up Alesis DM10 module, the Redbox is basically the same thing so the menus should be similar if not the same.