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Questions about MegaDrum functionality

How do I get any sound out of it? I don't see where I can connect my headphones.

MegaDrum doesn't produce any sound by itself. It is a MIDI trigger
device. You need to connect it to a MIDI sound synthesizer/sampler. It
can be a drum machine with MIDI In or better yet it can be connected to
a computer with drum synthesizer/sampler software, e.g. EZDrummer, BFD,
Addictive Drums. Some say this combination puts Roland TD-12/20 to
shade.

Can I use a dual zone piezo/piezo pad, e.g. Roland PD-120, with MegaDrum?

Yes, you can use it on any input except a Kick input.

Can I use a dual zone piezo/switch pad, e.g. Yamaha TP80S, with MegaDrum?

Yes, you can use it on any input except a Kick input. MegaDrum is
velocity sensitive on both head and rim zones. Plus you will get choke
capability on piezo/switch pads.

Is MegaDrum velocity sensitive?

Yes, it is.

Sorry, I didn't get. Is it really velocity sensitive, even on a switch channel of a piezo/switch pad?

I thought I'd answered it already. Yes, it is velocity sensitive!

Can MegaDrum be used for finger drumming?

Yes, it can. See this and this

Does MegaDrum support continuous control for a hi-hat pedal?

Yes, it does. See this

Does MegaDrum support positional sensing?

There is now experimantal support for Positional Sensing. See Miscelenous settings and http://www.megadrum.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1215 for details.

Does MegaDrum support 3way (3 zones) triggers?

MegaDrum supports both Roland and Yamaha style 3way/3 zones cymbals.