Roland FD-9 hi-hat controller

General

Roland's new FD-9 hi-hat control pedal is for anyone who's ever had complaints that the noise of the pedals on their electronic drum kit are just too noisy. Compared to the FD-8, the FD-9 reduces noise by 50% in the same room and by 15% to rooms below. Roland have taken care to ensure that the pedal responds naturally thanks to a patent-pending link mechanism that also delivers smooth transitions between open, half-open and closed positions. Sensitivity can be adjusted by using the spring.

FD-9 hi-hat controller

The pedal's design is very compact which makes it easy to incorporate into your setup. With adjustable feet and a toe stopper, stability and comfort are assured when playing. The FD-9 can be used with the modules from the V drum series provided they are equipped with 1/4-inch trigger inputs. It can also be used in combination with all of Roland's electronic percussion products. You might want to consider purchasing Roland's KT-9 Kick Trigger pedal, Noise Eaters and Mesh Heads while you're at it so you'll never have to deal with noise complaints again.