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DM6

DRUM MODULE

MODULE OVERVIEW

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VISTA DEL MÓDULO

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CARACTERISTIQUES DU MODULE

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OBERSEITE DER MODUL

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PANORAMICA DI MODULO

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FRONT PANEL FEATURES

1.VOLUME – Adjusts the module's master volume level.

2.VALUE +/- – Decreases or increases the value of each parameter.

3.TEMPO / TAP – Enters Tempo Adjustment Mode.

4.PAD INDICATORS – Displays the pads currently being played.

5.CLICK – Turns the metronome on or off.

6.DRUM OFF – Mutes or unmutes the drum part of the song (Pattern) being played.

7.START / STOP – Starts or stops the current Pattern.

8.PATTERN – Enters Pattern Select Mode where you can select the Pattern and the MIDI output format.

9.VOICE – Enters Voice Select Mode.

10.KIT – Enters Kit Select Mode.

11.LCD – Displays the current parameter values and indicator lights for Kit, Voice, and Pattern.

12.VOLUME – Enters Volume Adjustment Mode to adjust the volumes of Kits, Voices, Patterns, and the metronome separately.

13.SAVE / REC – Press once to save the current Kit to a User Kit. Press and hold to enter Record Mode.

REAR PANEL FEATURES

1.POWER IN – Connect the power adapter here, then connect the adapter to wall power.

2.POWER SWITCH – Turns the module on or off.

3.HEADPHONES – You can connect a set of 1/8" headphones to this output.

4.STEREO OUTPUT – You can connect an optional speaker system, recording input, etc. to this 1/8" output.

5.MIX INPUT – Connect the output of an external audio source, such as a CD player, to this stereo 1/8" input.

6.USB PORT – Connect this port to a computer or other USB device with the included standard USB cable.

7.KICK TYPE SWITCH – Set this switch to select the type of kick drum you are using with the module. Select "SWITCH" if the kick pedal is a simple footswitch. Select "PAD" if the kick pedal

is a velocity-sensitive pad (with a standard kick drum pedal).

8.TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTION – Connect the included cable snake to this connector, then connect the cables to their respective triggers. See the included separate Assembly Guide for setup instructions.

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MIDI / USB

The DM6 module has its own internal sounds, but you can also use it as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum module software by connecting its USB port to that of a computer. In this case, triggering the pads and pedals of the kit will send MIDI messages to your computer, so you can trigger drum sounds from your software's sound library. You will need to select the proper MIDI output format to use the DM6 module this way (see below).

MIDI OUTPUT FORMATS

The DM6 module can send MIDI information in two different formats: the internal format (default) or the GM format. (Note: If you record a performance using one format, it will only be playable on other devices that support that format.)

The internal format is used for the module to function as a sound source. "Program change" and "Note on/off" messages will be transmitted in this mode. This is the default mode

The GM format is used when the module is connected to a computer. In this format, you can use DM6 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface, triggering sounds from your favorite drum module software. Only "Note on/off" messages will be transmitted in this mode. (Also, the metronome and music that accompanies Patterns will not be sent, since it is not MIDI information.)

To select the MIDI output format:

1.Press PATTERN to enter Pattern Select Mode.

2.Press VALUE +/- to select "P–N" (internal format, the default setting) or "––N" (GM format).

KITS

SELECTING A KIT

The DM6 module comes with 10 Preset Kits (001 – 010) and 5 User Kits (011 – 015). To select a kit:

1.Press KIT to enter Kit Select Mode. The LCD will display the current Kit number and the Kit Indicator will light up.

2.Use VALUE +/- to select a Kit.

3.To adjust the Kit's volume (which is different from the module's master volume level), press VOLUME to enter Volume Adjustment Mode. The Volume Indicator will light up and the LCD will display the Kit's current volume. Use VALUE +/- to adjust it.

When you are finished, press KIT to re-enter Kit Selection Mode or press another button.

SELECTING TRIGGER VOICES

When the module is recording-armed, the LCD will display the current kit's volume, but you will not be able to adjust it.

There are 108 built-in Voices that you can assign to each trigger. To select a voice:

1.Press VOICE to enter Voice Select Mode. The LCD will display the current Voice number and the Voice Indicator will light up.

2.Use VALUE +/- to select a Voice.

3.To adjust a trigger's volume (which is different from the Master or Kit volume levels), press VOLUME to enter Volume Adjustment Mode. The Volume Indicator will light up and the LCD will display the trigger's current volume. Use VALUE +/- to adjust it.

When you are finished, press VOICE to re-enter Voice Selection Mode or press another button.

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