Use MD to create bass pedals?

[Rovalo]

I use MD for triggering of orchestral percussion samples using normal trigger pads next to the acoustic drum kit.

I would be even better when I could trigger samples with my feet using pedals similar like base pedals, so generate a midi note during the time that the pedal is pressed down.

Is there a way to use MD inputs and some DIY work to achieve this?

[dmitri]

Why not to place several piezos (small piezo pads) on the floor which you could hit with your feet?

[airflamesred]

Piezo under some rubber cover.

[Rovalo]

Yes, that is certainly a simple way for hits.

But some would require to keep the midi note on during the time the pedal is pressed down, like a switch.

Is there an option to achieve that?

Maybe simulate a continuous trigger wave signal in combination with a foot switch for midi note on/off?

[dmitri]

Maybe to use simple foot switches on switch inputs and and configure your sampler to start samples on Aftertouch On and stop on Aftertouch Off?

[Rovalo]

I will check.

So MD will process the switch inputs with sending midi aftertouch messages although it does not receive a trigger wave on the paired channel connected to the switch channel?

[dmitri]

Yes. You configure one pair of inputs as a dual head piezo/switch pad/cymbal and use only the switch part of it. You will of course waste a paired (head/bow) piezo input.

[Rovalo]

Nice, I will try to figure that out.