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Can I trigger the loops on a drum machine using a pad instead of a footswitch?

I’m a drummer/percusionist and want to trigger the loops while playing. Most drum machines have footswitch option via a 1/4″ jack. Can I substitute the footswitch with a single pad trigger. Is that possible?

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