case you are using more than one sound source for your sounds. Data goes OUT from this jack. Data
goes to both the internal sound card and to the external world through these jacks at the same time. You
do not need a MIDI cable if you are using the trapKAT with the sounds built in. The cable connection is
done inside the instrument.
MIDI IN JACK
Plug a MIDI cable into this port if you want to send a SYS EX Data Dump to the trapKAT or if you
want an external controller or sequencer to access the internal sounds.
It is also possible to program the MIDI note number of a pad if you are in Note Edit and you send a
note number externally to the trapKAT from an outside source. This is called AutoTrain.
HiHAT INPUT
This is where you connect your eHAT to the trapKAT. You must use a 1/4” mono cable. On the eHAT,
make sure that you are plugging into the middle jack marked (HiHAT). Don't use the Chick jack on the
eHAT. You don't want to send voltage to the trapKAT's HiHAT input. The chick jack is not designed to
be used with the trapKAT, but for future products (the DITI).
At the factory, we TRAIN the trapKAT to work perfectly with the eHAT. If you are using another
manufacturer's hat pedal, you will probably will need to TRAIN the pedal in order to get the best
results. TRAINING the pedal will be discussed in the GLOBAL Section of the manual.
THE MANUAL
Controlling the trapKAT effectively really requires that you understand the functions that lie
underneath the KIT EDIT and GLOBAL EDIT Screens. Understanding the basics of MIDI really is
also necessary so that the concepts discussed do make sense. You will then be able to program your
own kits that reflect your needs and requirements in playing the trapKAT.
There is however another way out... a sort of purgatory for the land of MIDI. We compiled a list of
questions that musicians ask us over and over again on how to get around the trapKAT. Each of the
questions asked will go over all of the steps necessary to solve the specific problem. The answer's will
be abbreviated but, it will answer the question. It's a shortcut yes, but it will help you get around the
instrument in a “need to know” basis.
After reading this section in the manual, there will be several other sections that will cover all of the
screens and functions in the trapKAT. This will be the NOTE EDIT, KIT EDIT FUNCTIONS and
GLOBAL EDIT FUNCTION sections. This will be followed by the Appendix that will have listings of
Sounds, Definition of Terms, Warranty and other important information.
Please also note that there are other ways of learning about the trapKAT. There is a VIDEO HELP
DESK on the alternatemode.com website that will have video demonstrations on “how to's”. There is a
KNOWLEDGE Database on the website that has answers to questions asked. There is a Forum where
questions can be answered and finally (last resort), you can call us at 877-933-6237
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