Sensitivity Tuning Guide
Sensitivity Tuning Guide
A deep dive on the 4-knob tuning that eliminates ghost notes and missed inputs. Most issues are solved in two minutes once you know which knob does what.
What is a ghost note?
A ghost note is an input the drum registers that you didn't actually play — usually from cross-vibration (hitting one side triggers the other) or sensitivity set too high. The opposite problem, a missed input, means sensitivity is too low.
Knob Layout (D / J / K / F)
| Knob | Controls |
|---|---|
| F | Left DON (left face / centre) |
| D | Left KA (left rim) |
| J | Right DON (right face / centre) |
| K | Right KA (right rim) |
Turn counter-clockwise to increase sensitivity, clockwise to decrease. Make small adjustments — a tiny turn makes a big difference.
Step-by-Step Tuning
- Open a test chart or the simulator's input test.
- Play steady single DONs on each side; watch for any KA registering. If so, lower that side's KA knob.
- Repeat for KA hits — make sure DON isn't triggering. Adjust accordingly.
- Play a fast roll. If notes drop, raise sensitivity slightly. If extra notes appear, lower it.
- Re-test until clean on both single hits and rolls.
Software Tuning (Legacy models)
Older / Legacy E-Box models used a PC Setting Program for tuning. Current White E-Box models tune entirely via the 4 hardware knobs — no software needed.
Change To Nintendo Switch Mode (White E-Box): when connecting, hold the “+” button. See the manual for the full connection steps.