What trigger signal is optimal for MegaDrum?

[Rovalo]

Hello Dmitri,

Since I have some inconsistent triggering, I thought measuring the trigger signal could help to optimise the pad mechanically.
Can you tell what wave form I should strive for to works best for MegaDrum?

Knowing this, maybe I can modify the pads to give more consistent trigger signals.
The heads are Vdrum-Remo mesh heads and the trigger cones are in the center of the head.

Loose head tension

voltcraft34_7-pad-M-slapst.jpg

Moderate head tension

voltcraft34_6-pad-M-slap.jpg

Normal head tension

voltcraft34_5-pad-M-normaal.jpg

Tight head tension

voltcraft34_4-pad-M-strak.jpg

[dmitri]

Well, an optimal signal would be a single positive sine half wave without any subsequent after hit signal. And level of this signal is consistently relative to the hit strength.
What sort of inconsistency are you having?