# Oh no! Problem with hi-hat :( **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [March 16, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/oh-no-problem-with-hi-hat/8793 "2025-03-16T19:42:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![saet](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@saet](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/saet)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/oh-no-problem-with-hi-hat/8793/1 "2025-03-16T19:42:29Z")
Hello! I’m a beginner at drumming and i just found out about this awesome software!!! I bought an Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit and i can’t find it in the list of “engine\>keymaps” presets with is fine i guess, i’m using the “Alesis Nitro Mesh” preset and its perfect! \>:D My problem comes from the hi-hat, the pedal doesn’t affect the hat at all, the hi-hat is always open and when i push the pedal it makes the closed sound just once but then it open again. ☹ I don’t know what to do and would love some help from you guys hehe! Thank you for reading me and i wish to read you soon 😃 ---
**Author:** ![CHASER](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/chaser/32/2375_2.png) [@CHASER](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/CHASER)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/oh-no-problem-with-hi-hat/8793/2 "2025-03-17T05:34:12Z")
The **[Alesis Turbo Module](https://www.alesis.com/rscdn/1937/documents/Turbo%20Drum%20Module%20-%20User%20Guide%20-%20v1.3.pdf)** is a Re-Branded Module based on the **[Medeli DD401](https://www.mecldata.com/download/manual/aw_DD401_Manual_G03_150508.pdf)**. There isn’t a MIDI Map in the Alesis User Guide. I attached a Link for both ..the Medeli has much more info for the Module. The MIDI Mapping is based on the **[GM Standard Percussion Mapping](https://musescore.org/sites/musescore.org/files/General%20MIDI%20Standard%20Percussion%20Set%20Key%20Map.pdf)** as are other Modules including numerous Alesis, Roland. The Mapping shows only (2) Notes for the Hi Hat Open (46) and Pedal (Chick) (44) Going by the Medeli DD401 Owners manual..the MIDI Map shows there isn’t a Note for HH Closed (42) and the Module only supports single zone Toms and Cymbals ![Alesis Turbo-DD401 MIDI Keymap](https://forum.bfddrums.com/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2b1fdbf4eff2effd571aa2d4588971e4baa1f286.png) The Medeli DD401 Manual lists Open/Closed/Pedal Transitions , also the Splash..however the Module does not send the MIDI for the Closed Note. ![Alesis Turbo Mesh-DD401 Hi Hat](https://forum.bfddrums.com/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6dc4e90d1d819e0d5af2a9c2be011e8a2e13f98f.png) You cannot Edit MIDI Note assignments in the Turbo (Medeli DD401) Module. It does not have this feature.You would need to create a New MIDI Map if you want a closed sound. I attached a MIDI map w/image for the Turbo Mesh Kit for BFD3..this Map replaces the (Pedal) Chick(44)..with Hi Hat Closed (42)..Articulation assignment.See if you like that any better. That’s the best you’ll be able to do as the Hi Hat is Switch Type(Open/Closed)..not Continuous/Variable (CC4) Unzip copy the 2 files to Windows …C:\ProgramData\>BFD Drums\>BFD3\>System\>Maps\>Alesis. macOS Library\>Application Support\>BFD Drums\>BFD3\>System\>Maps\>Alesis. Rescan System Content [Alesis Turbo Mesh.zip](https://forum.bfddrums.com/uploads/short-url/csxZwkXfmcidacr2UH1EtejPH5P.zip) (32.1 KB) ---
**Author:** ![saet](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@saet](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/saet)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/oh-no-problem-with-hi-hat/8793/3 "2025-04-06T13:12:20Z")
Thank you so much and i apologize for the late response! I downloaded your patch and it works ! A bit sad that i can’t open/closed the hihat but hey! that’s my fault! I should have been more cautious lol! Wish you a sunny sunday!! 😎 ☀