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Electronic Drum Triggers - Convert Your Acoustic Kit to Hybrid

Electronic drum triggers attach to your acoustic drums and convert stick hits into electronic signals, allowing you to trigger sounds from a drum module without replacing your acoustic setup. They're the foundation of any hybrid drum kit - giving you the best of both worlds: the feel and response of acoustic drums with the sound flexibility of electronic triggering.

Acoustic Drum Triggers

  • Yamaha DT50S - a single-zone trigger for snare and tom drums; clips onto the drum hoop and connects to any compatible drum module via a standard trigger cable. A reliable, straightforward solution for adding electronic triggering to an acoustic kit
  • Yamaha DT50K - a single-zone bass drum trigger that mounts inside the bass drum shell; compatible with most drum modules and ideal for adding a triggered kick to a hybrid setup
  • RTOM Black Hole Triggers - 5 Pack - a cost-effective pack of five single-zone triggers; well suited to drummers who want to trigger multiple drums simultaneously without the cost of individual premium triggers

Foot Pedal Triggers

  • Yamaha KU100 - a hi-hat foot pedal trigger that connects to a drum module to trigger hi-hat open/close sounds without a physical hi-hat stand; ideal for compact electronic and hybrid setups where space is limited
  • Meinl Percussion Trigger Pedal - a foot-operated trigger pedal for triggering electronic sounds from percussion instruments; a versatile tool for live performance and hybrid setups

Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion

The Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion System takes triggering to a different level - sensors detect strike position and zone on your acoustic drum heads, allowing a single drum to trigger multiple sounds depending on where and how you hit it. The Expansion Pack adds additional triggers to extend the system to more drums.

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Electronic Drum Triggers - Buyer's Guide

Electronic drum triggers are the simplest and most cost-effective way to add electronic capability to an acoustic drum kit. Rather than replacing your drums with electronic pads, triggers clip or mount onto your existing acoustic shells and convert stick hits into trigger signals that your drum module can use to fire sounds. The result is a hybrid setup - you keep the feel, response, and acoustic character of your drums while gaining access to the full sound library of your module.

The most important thing to understand about triggers is that they work in conjunction with a drum module - the trigger itself produces no sound. You'll need a compatible drum module (such as the Yamaha DTX-PRO or any module with standard trigger inputs) to convert the trigger signal into audio. Most triggers use a standard 6.35mm mono jack connection, making them compatible with a wide range of modules.

For snare and tom triggering, the Yamaha DT50S is a reliable and well-regarded option that integrates particularly well with Yamaha DTX modules. For bass drum triggering, the DT50K mounts inside the shell and is unobtrusive in a live setting. The RTOM Black Hole 5-pack is a practical choice for drummers who want to trigger multiple drums at once without a significant outlay.

The Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion system is a more advanced proposition - rather than simple on/off triggering, it detects where on the drum head you strike, enabling a single drum to produce multiple different sounds depending on playing position. It's a powerful tool for electronic music performance and production contexts.

If you'd like advice on which triggers are compatible with your drum module or how to set up a hybrid kit, our team at our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire is happy to help. Next day UK delivery is available on all orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

An electronic drum trigger is a sensor that attaches to an acoustic drum and detects stick hits, converting them into an electronic signal. This signal is sent to a drum module via a trigger cable, which uses it to fire a sound. Triggers allow you to add electronic sounds to an acoustic kit without replacing your drums - the foundation of a hybrid drum setup.
Yes - triggers produce no sound on their own. They send a signal to a drum module, which converts that signal into audio. Most triggers use a standard 6.35mm mono jack connection and are compatible with a wide range of modules. The Yamaha DT50S and DT50K integrate particularly well with Yamaha DTX modules, but will work with most standard trigger inputs.
The DT50S is a snare and tom trigger that clips onto the drum hoop - it's designed for use on the top of the kit. The DT50K is a bass drum trigger that mounts inside the bass drum shell, detecting the impact of the beater. Both are single-zone triggers and connect to a drum module via a standard trigger cable.
The Evans Hybrid system uses sensors that detect strike position and zone on your acoustic drum heads, allowing a single drum to trigger different sounds depending on where you hit it - centre, edge, rim, and so on. It's a more advanced triggering solution than standard triggers and is particularly suited to electronic music performance and production contexts. An Expansion Pack is available to add more drums to the system.
Most triggers use a standard 6.35mm mono jack connection and are compatible with any drum module that accepts standard trigger inputs. However, sensitivity, threshold, and crosstalk settings may need adjusting depending on your module. Yamaha triggers are optimised for use with Yamaha DTX modules but will work with most other modules with some adjustment.
Yes - you're welcome to visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire where our team can advise on trigger compatibility, module pairing, and hybrid kit setup. Next day UK delivery is available for those shopping online.