"Just for clarification, we are not discontinuing the direct drive models, the chain is simply another model and also comes as an add-on to retrofit current direct drive models to make them chain drives. It's a great idea for those who want the best-built, most adjustable, smoothest pedal out there, but have been playing a chain-drive so long they don't feel comfortable switching to a direct drive. The chain drive adds flexibility to the product line and opens it to more drummers."

The release date for the Trick HH2 Predator Remote Hi-Hat is February 18, 2013. It is available for pre-order now via Trick's online store.

The release date for the Trick HH1 Pro1-V Hi-Hat is May 10th 2013. The pre-order for this model will be publicly available later.