Korg DRM-1 User Manual

KORG

DRM-1

Users

Manual

MAJOR

FEATURES

OF

THE

DRM-1

The

DRM-1

digital

rhythm

module

incorporates

advanced

sound

generation

capabilities

in

a

compact

body

which

fits

into

a

1U

rack.

It

comes

with

a

wireless

controller

that

allows,

the

remote

player

to

control

most

of

the

functions

a

feature

which

is

verf

handy

for

a

drummer

playing

a

series

of

digital

drum

pads.

Along

with

a

PCM-quality

23-timbre

sound

source,

the

DRM-1

is

fully

compatible

with

the

timbre

library

for

the

DDD-1/5.

For

extended

sound

module

capabilities,

it

holds

up

to

four

memory

cards

in

its

slots:one

for

a

ROM

or

RAM

card

and

three

for

ROM

cards

only.

Internal

data

for

the

bass

drum,

toms,

and

other

sounds

use

12-bit

format,

which

improves

the

sound

quality

and

signal-to-noise

ratio.

This

enhanced

interface

is

fully

compatible

with

MIDI

sound

sources.

Not

only

does

it

serve

as

an

add-on

sound

module

for

other

rhythm

machines,

but

the

DRM-1

also

accepts

program

change

commands

for

switching

voice

settings,

responds

to

real-time

message

inputs,

and

handles

system

exclusive

messages

for

data

exchange

with

external

equipment.

It

also

has

a

MIDI

driver

which

converts

audio

signals

into

MIDI

data.

The

multiple

output

port

lets

you

fine-tune

the

output

by

feeding

different

timbres

to

separate

effectors.

The

pan-pot

function

can

set

the

independent

sounds

in

up

to

seven

positions

across

the

stereo

range.

A

full-featured

dynamics

function

allows

output

volume

control to

match

the

j

velocity

in

use.

To

make

rhythm

expression

control

highly

versatile,

velocity

JIJ

and

key

numbers

are

used

to

change

the

tuning,

decay,

dynamics

response

and

pan

settings

for

the

individual

sound

sources.

The

DRM-1

has

a

dedicated

rhythm

module

sequencer

for

real-time

input

and

real-time

editing.

This

feature

not

only

provides

responsive

control

for

twin

drums,

one-touch

fill-ins,

drums

plus

percussion

and

other

live

performance

techniques,

but

also

allows

quick

recording

and

playback

in

rehearsals.

The

DRM-1

is

highly

flexible

in

handling

input

from

digital

drum

pads,

audio

equipment,

and

any

other

MIDI-compatible

sound

sources,

while

generating

sound

quality

that

is

characteristic

of

the

source.

PARTS

AND

FUNCTIONS

1.

Remote

Control

Unit

Load

the

two

batteries,in.

place

before

starting.

(The

batteries

are

located

in

the

shipping

pacUt^

>_,

The

remote

control

range

gets

shorter

when

the

batteries

run

low

on

power.

If

this

haapens,

replace

both

batteries

together.

DATA

TRANSFER

group

Contains

keys

used

10

set

up

data

transfer

control

between

the

DRM-1

and a sound

source

from

the

MIDI

ports

and

card

slots.

MIDI

group

Contains

keys

used

to

set

up

MIDI

control.

SYSTEM

group

Contains

keys

used

to

configure

the

system

for

the

drum

pads, pedal,

and

foot

switch

that

are

connected

to

the

DRM-1.

SETTING

group

Contains keys

used

to

set

up

timbres

and

other

detailed

control

parameters.

PATTERN

group

Contains

keys used

to

set

up

sequenc

er

control.

CURSOR

control

keys

Moves

the

cursor

across

the

display.

VALUE

keys

Allows

you

to

change

the

value

accessible

from

the

group

keypad

in

use.

DATA

TRANSFER

MIDI

SYSTEM

SETTING

SELECT

SAVE

LOAD

TRANSMIT

RECEIVE

DELETE

PAD SET

PEDAL

FOOT

SW

VOICE

DECAY

TUNE

PAD

LEVEL

OUTPUT

MIDI

RESPONSE

COPY

PATTERN I ERASE

OELETE

METRONOME

SELECT

COPY

TEMPO

RESOLUTION

CURSOR

VALUE

T

NO

AYES

I I

2.

Front

Panel

CARD * slot

.-.-

•*

(Accept*

ft

ROM

or

JRAM

card.)

O

(MJt»Ul

UVll

CANOI

PHONES

Jack

CARD

2-4

slots

(Accept

ROM

cards

only.)

Display

(backiit

LCD)

REMOTE

CONTROL

switch

POWER

switch

OUTPUT

LEVEL

knob

3.

Rear

Panel

FOOT

SW

jacks

Used

to

connect a foot-switch

to

the

ORM-1.

These

jacks

allow

you

to

set

up

foot

switch

func

tions

in

a veriety of

ways.

Use

a

foot

switch

which

has a grounding

terminal

marked

with

~\

.

PS-1,etc.

CONTRAST

knob

Adjusts

the

front

panel

display

readabili

ty.

POT

REDALjack

Used

to

connect a foot

controller,

such

as

the

EXP-2.

to

the

DRM-1.

This

jack

allows

you

to

set

up

foot

controller

functions

in

a

variety

of

ways.

EXP-2,

etc.

INPUT

jacks

Accept

signals

from

drum

pads

and

other

audio

equipment.

o

ACV

receptacle

Accepts

the

AC

pow

er

cord.

MIDI

ports

Used

to

connect a sequencer,

synthesizer,

and

other

MIDI-com-

patible

equipment.

DS-8,

etc.

OUTPUT

jacks

Sends

DRM-1

output

to

an

amplifier,

mixing

console,

effector,

and

other

external

equipment.

Use

the

R/MONO

jack

alone

for

monaural

output;

use the

R/MONO

and L jacks

for

stereophonic

output.

The

MULTI

OUT

jacks

from 1 to 8 each

allow

independ

ent

output

of a sound

source

for

separate

eq

or

effect

mixer.

DRV-3000,

etc.

GETTING

STARTED

Playing

Back

the

Sample

Rhythm

Patterns

The

DRM-1

comes

with

sample

rhythm

patterns

stored

in

its

memory

to

demonstrate

its

capabilities.

Before

playing

back

the

data,

go

through.

the.fpUowing

setup

procedure:

. . .-^_

--,>'

._.

(D

Load

the

batteries

(contained

in

the

shipping

pad)

into

the

remote

control

unit.

When

you

press a key,

the

LED

on

top

of

the

remote

control

unit

should

light,

indicating

that

the

wireless

signals

are

on.

(D

Connect

the

DRM-1

to a power

output

with

the

power

cord.

(D

Turn

on

the

REMOTE

CONTROL

switch

on

the

DRM-1.

(4)

Connect

your

amplifier

or

mixing

console

to

the

R/MONO

and L

jacks.

For

monaural

output,

use

the

R/MONO

jack.

When

using a headphone

set

such

as

the

KH-1000,

plug

it

into

the

PHONES

jack.

<D

Turn

on

the

POWER

switch.

If

an

amplifier

is

con

nected

to

the

DRM-1,

turn

it

on.

<D

Turn

the

OUTPUT

LEVEL

knob

to

set

the

output

volume.

(The

appropriate

level

ranges

between

5

and

10.)

Example

1

Effector

Mixing

console

Example

2

Amplifier

Amplifier,

mixing

console,

etc.

*

Always

set

the

amplifier

volume

to

zero-

when

con

necting

cables

or

turning

on

the

power.

Otherwise,

the

amplifier

may

unexpectedly

generate a large

output, causing

damage

to

the

speakers.

(D

Check

that

the

LCD

display

shows

the

following

message.

If

the

readout

is

too

faint,

adjust

it

with

the

CONTRAST

knob

on

the

rear

panel.

SELECT

PATTERNOO

DRM1DEM0

0000

(2)

Press

the

START

key

on

the

remote

control

unit.

The

DRM-1

will

start

playing

back

the

sample

rhythm

patterns.

Playing

on

the

DRM-1

Manually

Connect

digital

drum

pads

or a MIDI-compatible

key

board

to

play

on

the

DRM-1

in

manual

mode.

Connection

to

drum

pads

Connection

to a MIDI

Keyboard

MIDI

keyboard

Effector

When

all

connections

are

complete,

use

the

following

procedure

to

play

back

the

sample

rhythm

patterns.

The

DRM-1

allows

you

to

specify

the

pads

and

keynote

numbers

you

will

use

when

playing

the

in

dividual

sound

sources.

Such

user-defined

settings

may

be

returned

to

the

power-up

defaults

(factory-

calibrated

settings)

by

initiating'ajiysferh

reset.

The

sections

that

follow

assume

that

the

default

voice

settings

are

in

effect

throughout

the

manual-

mode

operation.

Initialing

a

system

reset

deletes

all

data

for

the

samples.

If

you

wish

to

retain

the

data,

save

it

on a RAM

card

sold

separately.

(See

page

26

for

details.)

System

Reset

(D

Press

the

SELECT

key

on

the

DATA

TRANSFER

keypad.

The

reading

on

the

display

will

change

from

the

demonstration

message

to

the

following:

DATA

TRANSFER

CARD : *SETTING*

(Data

transfer

setup

screen)

T

Data

source t Data

transfer

mode

<D

Press

the

SELECT

key a second

time.

The

source

reading

on

the

display

will

change

to

MIDI".

ICARD

:

*SETTI

NG*|

J

Use

the

SELECT

key

to

change.

IMIDI

:

*SETTING*|

*

The

setting

for

data

transfer

may

be

set

up

for

the

voice

settings

or

rhythm

patterns

prior

to a system

reset.

(3)

Press

the

DELETE

key

to

bring

up

the

system

reset

screen.

Initiating

a

system

reset

erases

all

data

currently

held

in

memory.

The

DRM-1

will

ask

for

user

verification

twice.

Press

the ▲ YES

(VALUE

keypad)

key

at

each

prompt.

,

SYSTEM

RESET

Are

you

sure

?

(System

reset

screen)

I

Press

the ▲ YES

key.

SYSTEM

RESET

Rea

My?

Press

the ▲ YES

key.

SELECT

SETT

*SET-OO*

NGOO

Press

the

AYES

key.

to

start a system

reset.

Default

Settings

After a system

reset,

the

DRM-1

sets

the

voice

settings

to

the

power-up

defaults,

which

vary

depending

on

whether

you

selected a MIDI

keyboard

or

drum

pads.

Pad

No. 1 or

D2

on a MIDI

keyboard,

for

example,

is

assigned

the

SNARE1

sound.

Drum

Pad

Defaults

Pressing

the ▼ NO

key

at

either

prompt

sends

con

trol

back

to

Step

(2)

where

you

pressed

the

SELECT

key

while

in

the

data

transfer

screen.

BEFORE

EDITING

PARAMETERS

The

DRM-1

operates

in

conjunction

with

the

remote

control unit

that

allows

access

to

all

programmable

functions.

Once

the

necessary

parameters

are

set,

the

remote

player

has

full.control

over

ttje^DRM-1

func

tions

except

for

the

power

switob

a.n^yolume

control.

On

the

front

panel

of

the

DRM-T

is

the

REMOTE

CON

TROL

switch

used

to

disable

remote

control

to

prevent

wireless

signal

interference

when

there

is

more

than

one

DRM-1

unit

positioned

side

by

side.

Always

check

that

the

switch

is

on

before

starting

operation.

Outline

of

Remote

Parameter

Control

A

number

of

DRM-1

functions

are

roughly

broken

down

into

the

following

three

categories,

which

represent

the

corresponding

remote

control

unit

keypads:

the

SET

TING

group

to

set

up

sound

data

for a drum

set,

the

PATTERN

group

to

record

and

play

back

rhythm

patterns

(sequencer),

and

other

group

of

keypads

used

to

control

the

SETTING,

PATTERN,

and

all

other

DRM-1

parameters.

The

third

group

consists

of

three

keypads:

the

SYSTEM

group

to

determine

the

way

the

DRM-1

controls

ex

ternally

connected

equipment,

the

MIDI

group

to

con

trol

input/output

operations,

and

the

DATA

TRANS

FER

group

to

allow

data

exchange

across

the

DRM-1

interface.

These

keypads

allow

instant

access

to

values,

parameters,

and

other

current

settings,

which

can

be

changed

with

the

CURSOR

control

and

VALUE

keys.

Message

Format

and

Basic

Edit

Commands

The

liquid

crystal

display

(LCD)

is

sixteen

columns

by

two

lines

wide.

Use

the

rear

panel

CONTRAST

knob

to

adjust

the

character

legibility.

1

Setting

number

SELECT

SETTINGOO

♦SET-00*

I

Setting

name t Cursor

When

the

POWER

switch

is

turned

on. the

DRM-1

dis

plays

information

in

this

format

after a sign-on

message.

(The

exact

setting

number

and

name

may

be

different,

depending

on

the

settings

in

effect

the

last

time

the

power

was

turned

off.)

Every

parameter

is

set

to

whatever

value

is

stored

in

memory.

The

parameters

are,

for

example,

set

for

demonstration

at

time

of

shipment.

The

process

of

changing

or

correcting

parameters

is

referred

to

as

"editing".

Usually,

the

upper

half

of

the

display

shows

the

para

meter

selected;

the

lower

half,

the

values

currently

assigned

to

that

parameter.

(Some

messages

display

the

value

assigned

to a parameter

in

the

upper

half

of

the

display.)

The

underscore

appearing

immediately

below a character

is

called a "cursor",

which

indicates

the data

field

which

may

be

changed.

The

CURSOR

control

keys

move

the

cursor

across

the

display.

Place

the

cursor

under

the

parameter

you

wish

to

edit,

then

press

the

VALUE

keys

to

enter a new

value.

The new

value

specified

in

this

manner

may

be

set

to

default

with

the

system

reset

command.

(See

page 6 for

details.)

EDITING

THE

PARAMETERS

1

<SETTING

GROUP)

Voice

is a parameter

segment

that

defines

sound

gener

ation,

for

which

the

DRM-1

allows

access

to

sixteen

such

segments.

(The

voicing

capacity

for

simultaneous

out

put

is

twelve

notes.)

Along

with

the

built-in

timbre

data,

each

voice

segment

is

fully

compatible

with

any

of

the

ROM

cards

for

the

DDD-1/5.

The

SETTING

group

specifies

the

instrument

type,

pitch,

volume,

MIDI

transmit/receive

channels,

and

other

settings

which

each

voice

segment

will

control.

The

DRM-1

alone

can

store

up

to

sixteen

such

settings,

each

consisting

of

sixteen

voice

segments

with

or

with

out a user-defined

name.

A

SETTING

15

(Setting

name)

23-timbre

built-in

sound

source

Figure

1

SETTING

The

SETTING

key

selects

the

setting

number

that

identifies

one

of

the

sixteen

settings.

It

also

allows

the

change

of a setting

name.

Subsequent

edit

commands

are

valid

only

for

data

specified

with

the

setting

num

ber.

(Tj

Selecting

a

Setting

Number

(D

Press

the

SETTING

key

to

bring

up

the

SELECT

SETTING

screen.

1

Setting

number

SELECT

SETTINGOO

*SET-00*_

(SELECT

SETTING

screen)

t

Setting

name

'%)

Press

the

SELECT

key

to

specify

the

setting

number.

SETT I NGOO | -Setting

number

t

SELECT

key

♦

(Speedy a selling

number

1 c between

00

anc

15

)

(2)

Creating

a

Setting

Name

The

DRM-1

allows

creation

of a setting

name

consisting

of

up

to

eight

alphanumeric

characters

including

symbols.

If

not

necessary,

this

entire

step

becomes

optional.

• ■ .'."**'

®

Place

the

cursor

under

the^characterto

be

changed,

using

the

CURSOR

control

keys.

(D

Use

the

VALUE

keys

to

select

the

new

character.

+SET-00*

|

Use

the

CURSOR

control

and

VALUE

keys.

MY-DRUMS

I

<Characters

Valid

in a Setting

Name>

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Space

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*

The

SELECT

key,

intended

for

selecting

the

voice

number,

allows

access

to

setting

numbers

only

for

the

SELECT

SETTING

screen.

All

edit

commands

dis

cussed

hereafter

are

valid

only

for

parameters

selected

with

the

SELECT

key.

VOICE

The

VOICE

SETTING

screen

timbres

to

be

assigned

to

any

of the

voice

settings

numbered

from

00

to

15.

It

also

determines

the

settings

for

the

PHASE

effect.

When

the

VOICE

key

is

pressed,

the

upper

half

of

the

display

reads

VOICE

SETTING

##

(where

##

is

the

current

setting

number);

the

lower

half

shows

the

current

voice

number,

the

name

of

the

timbre

assigned

to

that

voice,

and

the

sound

mode.

Pressing

the

VOICE

key a second

time

switches

the

lower

half

of

the

dis

play

to

the

PHASE

setup

screen.

Qj

Selecting

a

Sound

Name

(D

Press

the

VOICE

key

to

bring

up

the

VOICE

SET

TING

screen.

VOICE

SETTING00

00=

SNARE

1:I00M

t

Voice

number t Sound

name j *-

(VOICE

SETTING

screen)

Sound

mode

L-Sound

number

(2)

Select

the

voice

number

of

the

data

to

be

changed,

using

the

SELECT

key.

00=

SNARE

1

00M

I

Press

the

SELECT

keys.

(Select a voice

number

from

00

to

15.)

1

5

(D

Select

the

sound

number

of a timbre

to be

assigned

to

thecurrent

voice,

using

the

VALUE

keys.

[00=

SNARE

1

:

10

DM

I

J

Use

the

VALUE

keys.

C48

£

Built-in

sound

source

00

to

22

ROM

card

sound

source

(Timbres

selected

from

up

to

four

cards)

(The

sound

source

alternates

each

time a key

is

pressed.)

Figure

2

<

Sound

Number

and

Sound

Mode

>

The

DRM-1

has

built-in

data

for

timbres

which

are

parameter

compatible

with

the

ROM

cards

for

the

DDD-1/5.

Each

timbre

is

assigned a unique

code

called

the

sound

number,

which

appears

on

the

display

when a voice

parameter

assignment

is

changed.

Built-in

sound

source

ROM

card

sound

source

Figure

3

Built-in

sound

source

selected

Twelfth

sound

from

the

built-in

sound

source

Memory

card

sound

source

selected

Memory

card

in

the

CARD

2

slot

selected

First

sound

from

the

memory

card

Note

1:

This

procedure

overrides

the

and

sets

the

PHASE

to

000.

Note

2:

When

using a ROM

card,

be

sure

to

set

it

in

place

before

pressing

the

VOICE

key,

which

instructs

the

DRM-1

to

check

the

slots

for

a

missing

card

before

loading

data.

(2)

Selecting

a

Sound

Mode

The

POLY,

MONO,

and

EXCLUSIVE

sound

modes

each

provide

independent

control

over

the

voice

settings

defining

the

way

the

DRM-1

will

generates

sounds

consisting

of

up

to

twelve

notes

at a

time.

1)

Press

the

VOICE

key

to

select

VOICE

SETTING

screen.

(2)

Move

the

cursor

to

the

sound

mode

field,

using

the

CURSOR

control

keys.

VOICE

SETTING00

00=

SNARE

1:I00M

(VOICE

SETTING

screen)

T

Current

sound

mode

(D

The

display

cycles

through

the

POLY.

MONO,

and

EXCLUSIVE

modes

each

time

the

VALUE

key

is

pressed.

Select

the

sound

mode

to

match

the

appli

cation.

100=

SNARE

1

:

I

Q,Q.Ej'?aoLY

mode)

J

Press

the

VALUE

key.

M

(MONO

mode)

♦

Press

the

VALUE

key.

E

(EXCLUSIVE

mode)

POLY

mode:

When

continually

repeating

the

same

voice,

the

POLY

mode

ensures

that

new

tones

do

not

disrupt

the pre

vious

ones

part

way

through,

causing

one

voice

to

over

lap

with

the

next.

To

produce

long,

repeated

decres-

cendos

like

the

cymbals,

the

POLY

mode

allows

trailing

notes

to

overlap

so

that there

is

no

disruption

resulting

in

unnatural

output.

Key

(or

pad)

hit

Overlap

Figure

4

MONO

Mode:

As

opposed

to the

POLY

mode,

the

MONO

mode

cuts

trailing

notes

off

before

the

new

notes

when

repeating

the

same

voice.

Tom

sounds,

for

example,

may

sound

unnatural

unless

they

are

set

to

the

MONO

mode.

Key

(or

pad)

hit

No

overlap

Figure

5

EXCLUSIVE

Mode:

Repeatedly

playing

more

than

one

voice

in

the

EX

CLUSIVE

mode

cuts

the

trailing

notes

off

when

the

new

ones

start.

Use

the

EXCLUSIVE

mode

when

closed

hi-hat

follows

open

hi-hat,

mute

conga

follqws

open

conga,

and

other

sequences

that

will

sound

un

natural

when

overlapped.

Open

hi-hat

Closed

hi-hat

Open

(3)

Selecting

the

PHASE

Parameter

The

DRM-1

is

capable

of

assigning

the

same

timbre

to

multiple

voices.

This

function

allows a single

drum

pad

or a key

(MIDI

message)

to

simultaneously

use

two

or

more

timbres.

The

DRM-1

also

..allows

the

start-up

phase

shift

to

be

varied

in

128

steps

per

voice.

Mixing

timbres

with

dif

ferent

phase

shifts

adds

the

effects

of a phaser

or f I

anger

to

the

output.

This

technique

is

extremely

useful

when

defining

the

sounds

of

the

cymbal,

snare

drum,

and

similar

instruments.

®

Press

the

VOICE

key a second

time

to

display

the

PHASE

setup

screen.

VOICE

SETTINGOO

00=

SNARE

I:I00M

VOICE

SETTINGOO

00:PHASE=000

(VOICE

SETTING

screen)

Press

the

VOICE

key

to

switch

the

cursor

between

the

screen.

(PHASE

setup

screen)

Select

the

PHASE

value,

using

the

VALUE

key.

5:PHASE=000

Use

the

VALUE

keys

to

seiec:

a

value

between

OOO

and

127.

27

CRASH

is

one

effect

that

makes

the

phaser

sound

highly

noticeable.

Make

sure

that

the

pan,

sound

mode,

tune,

and

decay

settings

are

identical

among

the

voices.

As a special

technique

using

the

PHASE

parameter,

setting

the

tune

of

either

voice

one

to

three

levels

higher

generates

the

effect

of a flanger.

MIDI

The

voice

settings

are

an

essential

part

that

defines

the

quality

of

sounds

the

DRM-1

generates.

Setting

up

the

voice

parameters

for

the

desired

sounds

requires

assign

ing

drum

pad

or

keyboard

signals

to

the

keynote

num

bers.

To

this

end,

the

MIDI

SETTING

screen

allows

difinition

of

the

keynote

number

range

and

MIDI

transmit/receive

channels

per

voice.

IT]

Setting

the

Keynote

Number

(1)

Press

the

MIDI

key

to

select

the

MIDI

SETTING

screen.

MIDI

SETT

INGOO

00:Qi1-C 2 CH=01

(MIDI

SETTING

screen)

t

t-Top

"Ote

l-Origial

note

Voice

number

MIDI

Channel

Figure

6

2

Set

up

the

voice

parameters

for

the

keynote

number

to

be

changed,

using

the

SELECT

key.

Specify

the

keynote

number

range

with

pitch

names

in

octave

scales,

using

the

CURSOR

control

and

VALUE

keys.

Incrementing

the

octave

value

by

one

shifts a note

towards a higher

pitch,

starting

from

the

lowerst

C-1

to

the

highest

C9.. . ,.,

,-

5 = PAD

MA I N

OO

-C?2

CH

=

|

t.

Octave

(Adjustable

between

-1

and

9}

Pitch

name(C,C#.D.DS.E,F,F2,G.GJ:.A.Ai:,B)

*

The

original

and

top

notes

must

stay

within

an

octave.

(See

page

11

for

details.)

(2)Setting

the

MIDI

Channels

The

following

procedure

selects

the

MIDI

channels

the

DRM-1

will

use

when

sending

and

receiving

the

note

numbers

assigned

to

each

voice.

(D

Press

the

MIDI

key

to

select

the

MIDI

SETTING

screen.

©

Move

the

cursor

to

the

MIDI

channel

field,

using

the

CURSOR

control

keys.

M I D

SETTINGOO

00:Gt1-C 2 CH=01

(MIDI

SETTING

screen)

T

MIDI

Channel

(3)

Select

the

MIDI

channel

to

be

used, using

the

VALUE

keys.

Use

the

VALUE

keys

to

select a value

between

01

to

16.

OO:C

CH = 0I

Use

the

VALUE

keys

to

select

a

value

between

01

to

16

PAD

The

PAD

SETTING

screen

assigns

an

individual

voice

to

the

drum

pads

connected

to the

DRM-1.

When a pad

is

assigned

multiple

voices,

the

DRM-1

allows

selective

assignment,

using

the

MAIN

and

SUB

pad

settings.

Switching

between

the

two

settings

allows

doubling

the

sound

variations

as

the

touch

on

the

drum

pad

or

foot

switch

varies.

See

pages

20

and

22

for

additional

information

on

switching

between

the

MAIN

and

SUB

pad

settings.

(D

Press

the

PAD

key

to

select

the

PAD

SETTING

screen.

PAD

00=PAD

SETT

INGOO

I : MA

IN

(PAD

SETTING

screen)

t

-Main

or

Sub

Pad

number

Voice

number

2

Select

the

voice

number

to

be

assigned

to

the

drum

pad,

using the

SELECT

key.

3

Select

the

pad

number,

using

the

VALUE

keys.

Setting

the

pad

number

to

"NO

SELECT"

assigns

no

pad

to

the

current

voice

number.

|

Use

the

VALUE

keys

to

select

-t a value

between 1 and

7.

J

Press

the

VALUE

key.

NO

SELECT

©

Move

the

cursor

to

the

then

use

the

VALUE

keys

to

switch

between

the

MAIN

and

SUB

pad

fields.

00=PAD

1

MA I N

}

Press

the

VALUE

key

S U B

t0

change.

Editing

the

Timbre

Data

Besides

defining

the

sixteen

voice

settings,

the

SETTING

group

also

allows

detailed

control

of

the

timbre

assigned

to

each

voice.

When

two

voices

are

assigned

the

same

timbre,

for

example,

changing

the

tuning

or

decay

para

meter

of

either

will

produce

the

effect

of

two

different

instruments.

Setting

Up

the

Control

Parameters

The

DRM-1

allows

velocity

or

keynote

numbers

to

vary

the

settings

for

tune,

decay,

output,

and

dynamics

response

parameters

within

the

corresponding

pre

defined

ranges.

Such

parameters

are

called

"control

parameters"

when

controlled

by

the

velocity

or

keynote

numbers.

When

a setting

screen

is

on

the

display

after

pressing a SETTING

group

key,

pressing

the

same

key

a

second

time

allows

access

to

the

control

parameter.

Pressing

the

same

key

returns

the

display

to

the

A

control

parameter

may

be

set

to

"Velocity"

or

"Note/

PDL".

When

playing

the

drum

pads,

setting

the

control

parameter

to

the

"Velocity"

produces

the

effects

of an

acoustic

instrument.

When

using

the

drum

pads

with

the

DRM-1,

you

may

wish

to

add a foot

controller

(EXP-2)

to

vary

the

control

parameters

because

the

drum

pads

themselves

do

not

send

out

keynote

numbers.

The

POT

jack

on

the

rear

panel

accepts

the foot

controller

input.

Velocity

indicates

the

intensity

of

sound

produced

when

you

hit

the

drum

pad

or a key.

Changing

the

touch

on

the

drum

pad

or a key

therefore

varies

the

values

for

tuning,

decay,

output,

and

dynamics

response.

As

an

example

for

tuning,

an

increase

in

velocity

pro

duces

an

effect

which

makes

the

pitch

sound

higher

(or

lower).

Keynote

Number

Keynote

numbers

indicate

the

positions

on a keyboard.

In

other

words,

the

values

for

tuning,

decay,

output,

and

dynamics

response

vary

from

one

key

to

another.

On a MIDI

keybaord,

the

control

parameters

function

within

the

predefined

note

number

range.

For

the

value

of

tune,

for

example,

the

higher

the

keynote

number,

the

higher

(or

lower)

the

resulting

pitch. A foot control

ler

also

produces a similar

effect:

The

pitch

becomes

higher

(or

lower)

as

the

pedal

approaches

the

end

of

its

stroke.

Original

and

Top

Notes

Each

voice

handles

MIDI

notes

within

an octave

starting

from

an

original

note

specified

by

the

user. A top

note,

which

indicates

the

upper

limit

of

the

note

number

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