Ik Multimedia Uno Drum USER MANUAL

ANALOG/PCM DRUM MACHINE

USER MANUAL

UNO Drum

Table of Contents

English				1
	Table of Contents			2
	Introduction			4
		In the box		4
		Register your UNO Drum		5
		Precautions		5
	1 – Installation and setup			7
	2 – Turning the unit ON/OFF - Calibration process			9
	3 – Overview			10
		3.1	– Interface and Terms conventions	11
	4 – Front panel interface			12
4.1			– Editing Matrix	13
		4.1.1 – Drum Row		13
		4.1.2 – FX Row		16
		4.1.3 – SEQ Row		26
		4.2	– Master Section	28
		4.3	– Play/Program Section	31
	5 – Programming a Sequence			33
		5.1	– Insert a trig	33
		5.2	– Automate a trig	33
		5.3	– Automate a pattern	33
		5.4	– Using the Element pads	34
	6 – Presets			35
		6.1	– Loading a KIT or a PATTERN	35
		6.2	– Store a KIT or a PATTERN	35
		6.3	– Factory Presets	35
	7 – MIDI Implementation			36
		7.1	– General	36
		7.2	– Control External Devices with UNO Drum	36
		7.3	– Control UNO Drum from External Devices	36
		7.4	– Connecting UNO Drum to a computer via MIDI	36
		7.5	– Connecting UNO Drum to a computer via USB	36
		7.6	– Setting the MIDI Channel	37
		7.7	– Setting the Sync Mode	37
		7.8	– MIDI Soft Thru	37
7.9			– MIDI Interface Mode	37
		7.10 – Element Mapping		37
		7.11 – Pad note out		38
		7.12 – Program Change		38
		7.13 – MIDI Implementation Chart		39

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Contents

UNO Drum

8		– Specifications	43
9		– Troubleshooting	45
10 – Support			46
	10.1 – User Area		46

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Contents

UNO Drum

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing UNO Drum.

In the box

Your package contains:

•UNO Drum

•USB cable

•4 AA Batteries

•MIDI cables

•Quick Start Guide

•Registration Card

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UNO Drum

Register your UNO Drum

By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products.

Register at: www.ikmultimedia.com/registration

Precautions

Locations

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

•In direct sunlight

•Location of extreme temperature or humidity

•Excessively dusty or dirty locations

•Locations of excessive vibration

•Close to magnetic fields

Power Supply

Please use only the USB cable provided with the unit, and connect the same cable to a correct USB port in the device or USB power adapter.

UNO Drum works with both Ni-MH and Alkaline. Ni-MH batteries are tested to last for about 2.5 hours of continuous use, while Alkaline batteries last about 1.5 hours of continuous use.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate the unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the knobs and capacitive controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds of flammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After read, please keep this manual for later reference.

Keep foreign matter out of your unit

Never set any container with liquid in it near this unit. If liquid gets into the unit, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.

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Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the unit, unplug the USB cable, then contact your nearest IK Multimedia dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

Specification subject to change

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, IK Multimedia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

6	Introduction

UNO Drum

1 – Installation and setup

Please note: To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume and turn off all the units before making any connections.

UNO Drum can be powered by the USB bus or by 4 x AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH).

USB: When connected to a USB host (MAC, Windows), all of the required power is typically provided by the host. If the connected host is not capable of providing the required power, batteries may be needed (for example, using an iOS device with a camera connection kit).

IMPORTANT: If the power switch is set to the Battery position but USB power is connected, note that the low battery “BAT” indicator will not appear on the display when the batteries reach a low level, but the unit will still be under battery power and will eventually shut off. Set the switch to the USB position to avoid this.

1 - Power switch

This switch turns the power on and off. The unit can be powered by 4 x AA batteries or by USB.

Ni-MH batteries are tested to last for about 2.5 hours of continuous use, while Alkaline batteries last about 1.5 hours of continuous use.

2 - Micro USB port

Connect the UNO Drum to a Host such as a Mac/PC or iOS device with a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or power supply (for example a USB power adapter or USB power bank).

3 - MIDI IN/OUT ports

The MIDI ports works with the included 2.5mm micro plugs to MIDI DIN adapters.

4 - Audio IN

Connect another UNO unit or any external mono audio source. Please note that the signal coming in the Audio in will be effected by the internal Analog Compressor when active

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5 - Audio OUT

Connect the UNO Drum output to an external amp, mixer, or audio interface or to your headphones with stereo mini-plug here.

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2 – Turning the unit ON/OFF - Calibration process

When the unit is powered ON, it automatically starts the first tuning and capacitance sensing.

Do not press buttons or put objects on the unit during the calibration as this will incorrectly calibrate the capacitance sensing system. In case of incorrect calibration of the capacitance sensing system, please power off the unit, and then turn it on again to repeat the process.

Various noises and calibration sounds might be audible during the startup of the unit, so we recommend turning the volume down while starting up.

9	2- Turning the unit ON/OFF - Calibration process

UNO Drum

3 – Overview

UNO Drum is the ultimate beat creation station for anyone and everyone to create warm, punchy, high-quality, and inspiring grooves. Made in collaboration with Italian analog specialist Soundmachines, UNO Drum follows the acclaimed UNO Synth, combining massive analog tone with digital flexibility and convenience.

UNO Drum makes it easy to program and perform using the widest sonic palette to add professional drum grooves to your music.

UNO Drum features:

12 Killer sounding elements

•6 fat, punchy analog voices

•Up to 12 PCM voices

•Analog drive and compressor

•100 drum kits

Wider sonic-palette

•Analog character with digital flexibility

•Suits more music styles

•From Electronic to Hip-Hop, from Indie to Pop

Easy-to-use and perform

•12 multi-touch, double-velocity pads

•4 dynamic sound controls

•5 performance effects

Fully programmable

•64-step sequencer

•Up to 8 parameters per step

•100 drum patterns

Integrates in any live, studio or mobile set-up

•MIDI and USB in/out

•Audio in to daisy chain other devices

•Ultra-portable and lightweight

•Battery or USB powered

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3.1 – Interface and Terms conventions

Element: is the drum part, such as the kick, the snare, the hi hats, etc. An element can be an analog element or a PCM element.

Sound: is the sound of the element. Each element has 5 sounds available and 6 of the available 60 are analog.

Kit: a Kit is a combination of element and sounds that are edited and stored as a preset.

Element Pattern: is the pattern relative to an element.

Pattern: is the global pattern, comprehensive of all the elements patterns, saved as a preset.

Song: is a chain of up to 64 patterns repeating themselves in loop.

Alternative function: these functions are activated with the ALT button and can be global parameters or secondary functions.

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4 – Front panel interface

For an easier explanation we can divide the front panel in 3 parts, which are meant to cooperate together: the Editing Matrix, the Master Section, and the Play/Program section.

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4.1 – Editing Matrix

The editing matrix is composed in 4 endless encoders and 3 cap-sense buttons.

The cap-sense button activates the encoder, which will edit the parameters described in the labeled row at the right of the button and under the encoder. The row is shown as selected when the relative LED of the button is lit.

All of the endless encoders have a RELATIVE behavior, meaning that the values are changing smoothly from the saved value or current value regardless of the knob position, creating no jump in values.

The first row, named DRUM, has a second function which it activates after holding the button for 1.5 seconds; after those 1.5 seconds the encoders will adjust the parameters according to the label.

All the matrix buttons are exclusive toggles, meaning that only one button at the time can be selected and it is not possible to de-select a button but instead select another to change selection.

Each row has its own type of controls and parameter values.

4.1.1 – Drum Row

The DRUM row is an element related row and it is strictly linked to the elements PADs.

Once a PAD is selected (a selection of an element is made by pressing the relative PAD on the Play/Program section) the relative element controls can be modified in this row.

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Each of the 6 analog elements have their own parameters while the PCM element have the same type of controls.

Each elements parameter is different based on its electronics and musical nature:

Analog Sounds:

KICK1: (Modern type sound with FM modulation)

Tune: adjust the tuning of the carrier from around 30Hz to around 100Hz

Decay: adjust the decay time

FM Tuning: adjust the tuning of the modulator

FM Amount: adjust the amount of the FM modulation

Sweep Time: adjust the sweep time of the carrier and the modulator

Snap: adjust the volume of the added initial transient

Level: adjust element volume

KICK2: (Vintage type with add on transient)

Tune: adjust the tuning from around 31Hz to around 80Hz

Decay: adjust the decay time

Snap: adjust the volume of the added initial transient

Level: adjust element volume

SNARE (Vintage modern style)

Tune: adjust the tuning of the body part of the snare

Decay: adjust the decay time

Snap: adjust the style and volume of the initial transient

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Snare LPF: Adjust the LPF placed on the noise generator recreating the snare to increase or decrease its harmonic content. Since the LPF is added only in the White Noise part, as soon as you start decreasing the harmonic content also the decay will start to decrease until only the body part of the snare remains.

Level: adjust element volume

CLAP

Decay: adjust the decay between 8 hard selections

Level: adjust element volume

OH/CH (open and closed hi hats)

Tune: Select the type of metal noise between 4 selections.

Decay: adjust the decay time

Level: adjust element volume

PCM sounds:

On UNO Drum the PCM sounds are vintage style samples, giving an old school vibe to the entire machine. For the PCM sounds the engine operate at 32kHz and 12 bit. The controls are:

Tune: adjust the speed reading of the PCM samples. On the display values are showed from 0 to 127, where 0 is the minimum reading speed value, 64 is the normal speed value and the default and 127 is the maximum reading speed.

Decay: Reduce the decay time of the amp envelope, meaning that the maximum value of 127 corresponds to the max length of the sample. Note that the decay is linked proportionally to the TUNE control, meaning that changing the tune will change the decay time accordingly.

Level and Velocity controls are common for all element, and are single edit for each element. They are shown and controlled with values between 0 and 127.

All the controls of the Drum row can be saved in a KIT, and can be recorded in an element pattern both in real time and per-step.

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