It's possible to adjust the X-Stick sensitivity on the snare pad in the TD-17. The "X-Stick Adjust" parameter allows you tailor the sensitivity to your particular playing style when performing cross sticks.
Here's how.
- Press the SETUP button.
- Cursor down to highlight "Pad Settings," and then press ENTER.
- Press F3(ADVNCD tab).
- Press F2(RIM tab).
- Cursor down to highlight "XStick Adjust."
- Hit the snare pad to select the input.
- Turn the main dial to adjust the value. Increasing the value makes it easier to trigger the X-Stick sounds. Using a lower value will require more force to trigger the X-Stick sounds, but may also cause a Rim Shot sound in place of an X-Stick sound.
Note: When performing X-Sticks on the snare pad, be sure to lay the stick from rim-to rim without touching the mesh head, and then tap on the rim.