Because of the DST-1’S unique design it has been the go to for drummers around the world as the creative force in their drumming arsenal. Famous Hip Hop producers have used them to create on the spot drum loops by attaching them to everything from mixing consoles to the arm rests of studio chairs. Drummers have attached them to drum racks, cowbells, wood blocks, cajons, and countless other applications to facilitate the creative artist in each of them.
Magnatrack’s DST-1 is capable of triggering any drum regardless of the head type or size. All other drum triggers rely on a firm playing surface just to function. Many of them contain bits of foam and rubber that causes velocity gaps and an unnatural feel.
The DST-1 by Magnatrack stands alone in unrivaled performance, and it’s ability to eliminate malfunctions common to other drum triggers.
When compared to the expensive high end drum pads the DST-1 is able to produce a much more fluid human like response. Since the DST-1 mounts to both sides of the drum head it doesn’t rely on foam cones or stiff multi ply drum heads in order to trigger properly. Magnatrack’s DST-1 puts you the artist in control of your drum kit. You can now focus on your style and performance. The DST-1 from Magnatrack will be there to capture it.
Advantages over other triggers
- Moves with the drum head
- Constant contact with head
- No velocity gapping
- Increased sensitivity
- Increased accuracy
- Install and remove instantly
- No crosstalk
Our world famous DST-1 Drum and Cymbal Trigger.
Featuring
- 2 Piece Magnetic Design
- 2" longer cable
- Stronger Neodymium Magnet
- Cross platform improved performance
Compatible with
- Our new convertible inner drum mounted trigger
- Our MT-CSMA Magnetic Cymbal Stand Mount
- Magnetic Rim Zone Receiver MRZR-1
- Full range of X-pansion covers for tuning
*INCLUDES 3.5MM TO 6.35 CONVERTER CABLES
Each trigger consists of two pieces.
Top Magnet
only .75 inch footprint
Main Trigger Assembly
Dedicated Zones
Each instance of a DST-1 is set to a single zone allowing the trigger to breathe. Without another zone tied to each trigger, the DST-1 doesn’t have to consider the compromises that come from single body dual zone triggers.
Instant Attraction
Each trigger set contains a matched pair of Neodymium magnets. Once the two components are within 3 inches of each other they latch together creating a pull force of over 40lbs.
installation
goes like this
Your drum module hates your triggers! Okay maybe hates a bit dramatic, but at the very least your drum module is oblivious to your triggers very existence. 99.99% of drum modules were designed with one purpose in mind. Above all else, your module was engineered to perform with the kit it shipped with. Until recently this means it was most likely designed around rubber coated pads and cymbals. Now your drum module might include a vast array of presets that include settings for the manufacturers’ other pads, cymbals, and triggers. Those preset’s should be considered an afterthought and typically are nothing more than a starting point at best. This is why on average most of your drum modules internal functions are corrective in nature. This is to provide the means to alter the modules fundamental archetype and provide settings that are somewhere in between a soul-crushing compromise and usable. So we decided to make a trigger that could be customized to not only overcome the drum modules intended functionality but streamline the performance.
Our triggers are piezo based and are compatible with all models.
*piezo is popular inside the industry, however, some models may have trigger inputs that are both switch and piezo and may need to be configured to piezo in the module trigger setup. Some modules have the hybrid option for switch and piezo and in some cases, some module may not support piezo trigger on some inputs. (Example: ride) however, there are options for how you hook up.
- Try the trigger on a working input using the same cables that are currently plugged into a responsive channel.
- Try plugging the trigger into a different adapter cable that is known to work.
- At a low volume plug the trigger into an amplifier (again start at lowest volume) and tap for an audible response.
- Try plugging the trigger into a DAW at low volume and look and listen for visual/audible input.
- If you get it to work and the trigger is functional then the problem is most like the adapter cable or the input is not set to piezo (Alesis, Mimic) or is a dedicated switch input (Roland).
- Additionally, ensure that your cable both Harness Type or Removable Mixer Style for that channel of your module is in fact an instrument (not a speaker) cable and tested by moving to another input or by using an actual cable tester.
- If using a Stereo input ensure that your cable input to the module is a Stereo cable and the input preset in the module is set to “Dual Zone”.
Check to see what level your global trigger sensitivity is set to? If it on low or medium you will need to change it to high. After doing this you may need to lower your trigger volumes. Your individual trigger settings should be set to the lowest sensitivity that will work. Please consult your modules’ manual for more details.
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Every trigger comes with our custom TRS cable for thru vent access thru the shell.
