Roland FD-9 Hi-Hat Trigger Controller

Innovative, Ultra-Quiet Hi-Hat Pedal for Electronic Drum Sets!

Drummers have it tough: Acoustic kits are totally unsuitable for nighttime playing, and while e-drums are much quieter, their pedals transmit footstep noise that couldn’t be dampened—until now. That’s why Roland presents the FD-9 Hi-Hat Pedal, an extremely quiet solution. Designed specifically for home use, it features a patented mechanism that absorbs most of the operating noise. Yet this hi-hat pedal can be played with surprising expressiveness and still allows sophisticated open/closed/half-open variations. With the Roland FD-9, you can finally let loose anytime, day or night.

Practice Whenever You Feel Like It

Even when practicing with headphones, you know that hi-hat pedals produce mechanical noises that the environment can only tolerate to a certain extent. The FD-9 controller features a newly developed mechanism* that drastically reduces operating noise (50%** quieter in the room itself and 15%** less noise in the floor below, compared to an FD-8 hi-hat controller). The FD-9 perfectly complements the already quiet mesh head drum skins of Roland V-Drums, the KT-9 kick pedal, Noise Eater damping pads, and vibration-absorbing NE-10 feet.

Compact All-in-One Design for Any Set

The FD-9 offers all the benefits you expect from a home-use pedal: It’s not only the quietest hi-hat pedal ever made but also surprisingly compact and lightweight. Naturally, it’s compatible with all V-Drums sound modules featuring 6.3mm trigger inputs. It’s the perfect addition to any e-drum set and enables professional playing.

All Techniques and Styles Welcome

Whether you want to practice deliberately or show off your full skills, you need a hi-hat pedal that recognizes and translates even the subtlest variations. The FD-9 is perfect for expressive playing. Its construction guarantees optimal stability and allows both subtle and aggressive playing (no nuance escapes the connected sound module). The FD-9 also features a toe stop for intuitive foot placement and naturally supports all the open/closed/half-open nuances you’ve meticulously developed. And there’s more: even powerful hi-hat splashes come through perfectly without disturbing the neighbors.

Also Ideal for Roland Percussion Instruments

Once you discover the possibilities of your percussion set, you’ll definitely want to add a hi-hat pedal. The FD-9 is compatible not only with V-Drums but also with Roland’s percussion products—from the Octapad SPD-30 to the HandSonic HPD-20.

* Patented
** Compared to the Roland FD-8 hi-hat pedal; measurements conducted internally by Roland