ATV aDrums EXS-3, aDrums EXS-5, aDrums EXS-1, aDrums EXS-2 User Manual

aDrums EXS-3

User’s Manual

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Welcome.

Contents

Setup ............................................................3

Package Contents ................................................................... 3

Assembly Guide ..................................................................... 4

Top Panel ......................................................................... 10

Rear Panel ........................................................................ 11

1 Getting Ready...................................................12

Connecting Audio Equipment .......................................................... 12

Connecting the Pads................................................................. 12

Zones supported by the xD3's trigger inputs ............................................... 13

Power On / O ..................................................................... 13

SETUP - Trigger Settings.............................................................. 14

Cross-talk Cancel Wizard ............................................................. 15

SETUP - Utility Functions.............................................................. 16

2 Performing .....................................................22

Home Screen ...................................................................... 22

Performing ........................................................................ 22

Changing the Drum Kit ............................................................... 23

Selecting a drum kit from the list ........................................................ 23

Song Playback ..................................................................... 23

Using the Metronome ................................................................ 24

Using the Visualizer .................................................................. 24

3 Menu Functions and Settings .......................................25

SONG ............................................................................26

METRONOME...................................................................... 29

RECORDING....................................................................... 30

INST LEVEL (Adjusting the volume of each pad) ............................................ 31

SETUP - System Settings ............................................................. 31

4 Detailed Information ..............................................32

Specications ...................................................................... 32

Support........................................................................... 32

5 Important Notice.................................................33

Important Safety Information ........................................................... 33

Important Information about Use ........................................................ 34

Before using aDrums EXS-3 be sure to read ‘5 Important Notices’ p.33.

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Setup

Package Contents

This product includes the following items.

Kick Pad

xD3 drum sound

instrument

Drum Rack

Spurs for Kick Pad x2

Tom Pads x3Snare Pad

AC adapter

Crash Cymbal Pad

Hi-hat pad

Multi-trigger cable

Ride Cymbal Pad

AC adapter for hi-hat pad

Quick Start Guide

SD memory card

Cable tie

Drum key

Tube D

Tube E

Tube A x2 Tube B x2

Tube C

Cymbal arms x2

Tube F

Drum arms x4

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Assembly Guide

Connect tubes A to F as the gure right shows.

*A corresponding label (A to F) is attached to each tube.

Setup

E

D

B

Insert tube A into the tube C clamp

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Tube C

Tube A

Insert tube A and tube B into the clamps at the ends of tube D

2

D

C

A

A

*Securely tighten the clamp bolt

F

B

Tube B

Tube D

Stand L

*Securely tighten the
clamp bolts

Tube A

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Insert tube A and tube B into the clamps at the ends of tube F

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F

Tube F

Setup

Stand R

Tube A

Tube B

Attach tube E clamps to stands L and R

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Stand L

70mm

*Securely tighten the
clamp bolts

E

Tube E

Stand R

5

Attach the cymbal boom arms

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*Securely tighten all bolts

Attach the L-arm to the clamp (1) and the snare to the L-arm (2)

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Setup

2

*Securely tighten all bolts

*Adjust the tension of the pad head using the included tuning key.

1

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Attach the tom L-arms to the clamps (1)

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and the toms to the L-arms (2) as shown

Setup

2

1

*Securely tighten all bolts

*Adjust the tension of the head using the tuning key
included in the package.

Attach the cymbal pads to the boom arms.

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2

1

2

1

Crash cymbal

Ride cymbal

Do not over tighten the wing-nuts. For a natural
feel, cymbals should swing freely.

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Attach the hi-hat cymbals

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2

1

Hi-hat stand

Setup

AC adapter for hi-hat optical
sensor (bottom cymbal). Switch
“On” (light is lit).

*This AC adaptor can be used

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worldwide. Please connect the
adaptor to a plug attachment (several
types included) that is correct for the
country of use.

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*A hi-hat stand is not included.

Attach the spurs to the kick drum pad

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1

*Tighten the knobs

2--3cm

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6

2

Spur

*A kick pedal is not included.

*The tip of the spur can be adjusted so it protrudes from the rubber
stopper.

*Note that the spikes can damage oors.

*Note that the spikes can damage your body.

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3

Attach the xD3 drum sound instrument

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*After completing the assembly verify that all the bolts are securely tightened.

Setup

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VOLUMESONG

ENTER

VOLUMESONG

VOLUMESONG

MENU

ENTER

MENU

xD3 Top Panel

Only the buttons being operated light up.

Power Button

Long-press this button to
turn the power on/o.

PHONES

Audio jack for headphones.

Drum Kit Buttons[1]--[5]

[1]—[5] Use to select registered

drum kits.

Press button [1] to return to the Home

screen.

SONG [

An SD memory card is necessary

Press to display the list of

drum kits for selection.

Return to the previous screen.

](PLAY/STOP)Button

Use to start and stop the song.

for song playback.

Metronome[

Use to turn on / o the

built-in metronome.

[LIST]Button

]Button

[

](BACK)Button

Setup

VOLUME [+][–]Buttons

Use to adjust the

headphone and output volume.

Value Knob

Use to select dierent

menu items and settings.

Use also to adjust values.

[ENTER/MENU] Button

From the home screen, press to

access the main menu. Use [ENTER]

to conrm menu and setting selection

and adjusted values.

About the Function Buttons

Aside from the "Home" screen, buttons
[2] [3] [4] [5] are used to select displayed
menu functions.

For example, as shown on the screen
(right):
[2] Button = DELETE
[4] Button = HELP
[5] Button = LOAD

1 2 3 4 5

Buttons for which there are no
corresponding menu items are unlit. .

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LIST

xD3 Rear Panel

SD CARD

Insert the included SD card that contains
song data. Additional songs can also be
stored and loaded. The SD card is also used
to back-up and import xD3 sound data. The
xD3 is only compatible with SD /SDHC cards
from 2 GB up to 32 GB.

USB

The xD3 can be connected to a
Mac or Windows PC, allowing MIDI
messages to be transmitted and
received. Use a USB 2.0 cable.

Setup

MIDI OUT

Connect MIDI devices
and send MIDI signals.

OUTPUT

These jacks output the
audio signal. Connect
them to a powered
speaker, mixer or audio
interface.

AUDIO IN

Connect a music player here

so you can play along with the

input audio. The AUDIO IN signal

is routed to main OUTPUT and

PHONES.

CRASH 2

Connect an additional
cymbal pad to
expand the drum set.

MULTI TRIGGER IN

Connect the included multi-trigger

cable here to input trigger signals

from the pads.

About the AC adapter

The AC adapter can be used worldwide.
Attach the included plug that is suitable for the type of outlet in your
country.
*You must use only the included AC adapter and plug.

DC IN

Connect the included
AC adapter here.

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