Remove the bottom locking nut and one felt piece from the hi-hat clutch bolt. Keep the other felt in place.
Everything you need.
- The Hat controller
- Stand mount hardware
- 2× velcro straps
- Small plastic clip
Other parts needed
- Alesis cymbalFrom your kit — the stock 10″ hi-hat pad
- Hi-hat clutchFrom your kit — the clutch from your hi-hat stand
- Hi-hat standSee the Compatibility page — or order one with The Hat
- 3 mm hex key7/64″ for US — a plastic key is included, a proper one recommended
Clutch, cymbal, mount.
Place the cymbal pad face-up and insert the clutch bolt down through the centre hole — apply pressure if needed, it’s rubber. The felt washer should rest flat on top.
Flip the cymbal. Confirm the threaded rod protrudes slightly through the centre hub on the underside.
Slide the felt washer over the rod so it sits inside the recessed hub. This keeps vibration from transferring to the mounting and lets the cymbal move when hit.
Thread the mounting cone onto the rod from below. Align the anti-rotation fin with the cymbal cutout, then turn the clutch bolt until the felt meets the rubber. Don’t overtighten — the cone needs a little play to move.
All parts connected. Cone aligned, fin in the cutout. The cymbal is ready to mount on the stand.
Onto the hi-hat rod.
Set up your hi-hat stand and remove the felt washer sitting on the lower cymbal cup — The Hat module takes its place on the rod. Slide the sensor module down over the top of the rod, springs side up. The audio jack faces back, the logo faces front.
Press the small plastic clip into the centre hole of the sensor module from the front.
Using a 3 mm hex key, snug the set screws on the side of the module and check it sits level. Firm, not tight — overtightening restricts pedal travel.
Mount, strap, plug in.
Lower the cymbal assembly so the mounting cone slots into the sensor module. The metal part of the cone should sit a few millimetres above the longer springs, not touching them. Tighten the wing nut.
Thread the velcro straps through the plastic cutouts and wrap them around. Leave a small amount of play — the module needs to be able to move up and down.
Plug the 6.25 mm TRS cable into the cymbal pad jack. Plug the 3.5 mm TRS cable into the sensor module jack. Route cables so they don’t restrict movement. Nitro Pro: add the 3.5 → 6.25 mm adapter at the module end.