Yes, you can connect another cymbal pad such as a ride cymbal or a crash cymbal. You can also connect an e drum pad such as mesh or rubber pads directly. It is possible through the external inputs of your pad. Other devices have specific hi-hat pedal inputs. As such, you can use the open or close functions of the hat. Such as a ride cymbal or a crash cymbal. You can also connect an e drum pad such as mesh or rubber pads directly.