Using the PDX-100
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Connecting to the Percussion 
Sound Module
Use the included stereo cables to connect pads to your 
percussion sound module (sold separately).
Connect the L-shaped end of the cable to the pad’s 
OUTPUT jack.
Using a monaural cable will NOT allow rim shots or 
positional sensing.
MEMO
Refer to the table below for details on trigger inputs 
of sound modules supporting rim shots.
NOTE
Prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or 
other devices by always turning down the volume, 
and/ or power of all devices before making any 
connections.
Example: Percussion Sound Module TD-30
I-shaped  
plug
To Output jack
L-shaped  
plug
Trigger Parameter Settings on the 
Sound Module
Compatibility with various sound modules
Model
Head 
Shot
Rim 
Shot
Cross 
Stick
Positional 
Sensing
Rim Shot 
Nuance
Brush 
Sweep
TD-30 
TD-20X/ 
TDW-20/ 
TD-20/ 
TD-12
√ √ √ √ √ √
TD-15/ 
TD-11/ 
TD-9/ 
TD-4
√ √ √ — — —
MEMO
For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your 
percussion sound module.
Recommended parameter settings
Below please nd recommended trigger parameter 
settings when using the PDX-100 with various sound 
modules.
Further trigger parameter adjustment may be needed 
depending on the way in which the PDX-100 is mounted 
or the playing environment.
For details on editing refer to the owner’s manual of your 
sound module.
Model Parameter Value
TD-30 Trig Type PDX100 
TD-15/
TD-11
Pad Type PDX100
TD-20X/ 
TDW-20/ 
TD-12
Trig Type PD105X
Sensitivity 6
Rim Gain 1.8
Rim Shot Adjust 2.5
TD-20
Trig Type PD105
Sensitivity 6
Rim Gain 1.8
Rim Shot Adjust 2.5
TD-9/ 
TD-4 
Trig Type PD105
Sensitivity 7
Rim Gain 1.8
Rim Shot Adjust 
(Rim Adjust) 
2.5
TD-30/ 
TD-20X/ 
TD-20/ 
TDW-20
TD-12
TD-15/ 
TD-11/ 
TD-9
TD-4
Inputs that 
allow rim 
shots
2 SNARE,
3–6 TOM 1–4,
12–15 AUX 
1–4
2 SNARE,
3–5 TOM 1–3,
11–12 AUX 
1–2
SNARE,
TOM 1–3,
AUX
SNARE
Inputs 
that allow 
cross-stick
2 SNARE 2 SNARE SNARE SNARE
Inputs 
that allow 
positional 
sensing
2 SNARE
2 SNARE — —
(TD-30 only)
3–6 TOM 1–4,
12–15 AUX 
1–4