So here's my two cents. Why?
I know people do it, and I'm not judging, but you have to identify why you want to combine them. It will also depend on whether you are gigging, etc...
If you combine acoustic and electronic drums/cymbals the big issue is balance. The e-kit stuff will go through you headphones, but the acoustic cymbals won't be nearly as clear.
If you gig and put it all in to a PA then you have to worry about balancing the levels. That's not a huge deal, but just something to keep in mind. Also, most people use e-kits to help balance stage volume and acoustic cymbals (in my 30+ years of experience) are a big problem in terms of that.
Another option is putting the $ towards better Yamaha e-cymbals. The PCY100/135/155 are very solid 3 zone cymbals that will work out of the box with your module. Then just adjust the settings to the cymbal sound you like and go from there. The 100's are like $90, 135's are about $110, and the 155 ride is like $150-$200. So for like $200 you could get a 135 and a 100 and have a 3 zone ride and crash on your kit. All three of these cymbals are chokable on your module as well, which is an awesome feature.
Just a thought.
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