The safety precautions listed here are for the purpose of helping you
to use this module safely and correctly. These precautions will help
prevent injury or damage to yourself or to others. These precautions
are classified as “Warning” or “Caution”, according to the degree of
injury or damage that may occur if you fail to observe them, and to
their urgency. These are critical matters for your safety and for the
safety of others, as well as for keeping this module in good condition.
Please carefully read and observe these instructions.
Preventing the risk of fire, electrocution and
personal injury
Symbols used
indicates points of caution (including dangers and
warnings). Specific items to pay attention to are shown
inside the symbol. The picture at left indicates “general
cautions, warnings and danger.”
indicates prohibited actions (things you must not do).
Specific items to pay attention to may be shown inside the
symbol. The picture at left means “do not disassemble.”
indicates required actions (things you must do). Specific
items to pay attention to may be shown inside the symbol.
The picture at left means “pull the plug out of the power
outlet.”
Follow the instructions below.
WARNING
Ignoring and failing to comply with these precautions may
lead to death or serious injury.
If dust gets on the AC adapter power cord, wipe it off.
Failure to do this may lead to electrocution or to a short
circuit.
Place this product near a power outlet, where you are able
to easily reach the power cord plug.
In the following cases, turn off the power immediately and
pull the power cord from the plug.
• When the AC adapter, power cord or plug has been damaged
• When a foreign object has gotten into the product
• When the product is operating abnormally or is malfunctioning
Contact the Pearl dealer where you purchased if this module
needs to be repaired.
Do not disassemble or modify this product.
Do not do anything to this instrument not mentioned in the
User’s Manual, such as repairing this unit yourself or
replacing any parts.
Do not forcibly bend the AC adapter cord or put this
module near a device that produces heat. Also, do not place
heavy objects on the AC adapter cord.
Doing so will damage the cord and may cause electrocution.
Do not insert foreign objects into the module.
Do not use or store this module in excessively hot places
(such as in direct sunlight, near heating devices or on top of
devices that produce heat).
Do not use or store this module in places with a large
amount of vibrations or dust.
Do not use or store this module in a bathroom or shower.
Do not use or store this module in a moist place such as
outdoors in the rain.
Do not place objects filled with fluid (such as vases) on top
of or around this module.
Do not spill fluids on this product.
Do not use this module while your hands are wet.
Do not use this instrument at loud or uncomfortably high
volumes for a long period of time.
Using this module at loud volumes for a long time may
damage your hearing. If you experience any difficulties in
hearing or ringing in your ears, consult with a specialized
physician.
CAUTION
Ignoring and failing to comply with these precautions may
lead to injury or physical damage.
Use this module in a place where normal ventilation is not
obstructed.
Place the module at a sufficient distance from radios, TV
sets and other electronic devices.
If this module is placed close to a radio, TV or similar device,
the module may pick up static and malfunction. Also, devices
such as radios or TVs may pick up static from this module.
Placing this module next to a TV or other device may cause
that device to malfunction due to the magnetic field generat
ed by this instrument.
Be sure to hold the plug of the cord when you pull out or
insert the AC adapter power cord into or from the power
outlet.
If this module will not be used for a long time, pull out the
AC adapter from the power outlet.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter or power cord with
other electrical devices.
The supplied AC adapter and power cord are for use only
with this instrument, and cannot be used with other equipment.
Do not connect this module to a power strip to which the
power cord of another electrical device is connected.
Use a power outlet that matches the power dissipation of this
product.
Do not place this module in an unstable location.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of this product.
Doing so may cause this product to fall over or break, causing
injury to you or causing damage to the instrument.
Do not apply excessive force to this product.
Doing so may cause this product to fall over, causing injury
to you or causing damage to the module.
Do not stick your fingers in the openings of this product.
Doing so may injure you or cause damage to the module.
Do not use more force than necessary when using the
switches, knobs and jacks.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
When cleaning the outside of this product, do not use fluids
like benzene or thinner, compounds or highly flammable
polisher.
When cleaning the outside of this product, gently wipe with
a dry, soft cloth.
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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must
use those included items.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA)
Responsible Party : Pearl Corporation
Address : 549 Metroplex Drive, Nashville, TN. 37211-3140
Telephone : (615)-833-4477
Equipment Type : Sound Module
Model : e/MERGE
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed
on the product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package,
it signifies that when you wish to dispose of this product,
manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved
manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or
battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in
the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and
potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of
disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your
locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If
the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount,
a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled
bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict
specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the
country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If
you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail
order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product
is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for
which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the
manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Please also retain your
receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be
disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
* All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Cautions for use
Each individual e/MERGE unit will differ slightly depending on the
type of pad used, how it is tuned or played, and how it has been
maintained. Please take note of the following points as well as the
preceding “Cautions for safety.”
Do not place heavy objects on the PureTouch Electronic Pad
for long periods
If pressure is applied to the surface of the pad for a long period, the
rubber cushion and sensor under the pad will become deformed, and
this can harm the playability of the instrument.
Avoid placing heavy objects on the pad or placing the PureTouch
pads upside down for long periods.
Feedback
This instrument uses sensors to detect the vibrations of the pads and
body that are generated when the pads are struck with a stick. In
some situations, the e/MERGE PureTouch pads may also act as a
microphone and pick up loud sounds from nearby high output
speakers in addition to vibrations produced by directly striking the
PureTouch pad.
Especially when monitoring the e/MERGE electronic drum set with a
large PA setup, the e/MERGE audio emitted by the speakers can be
transmitted through the floor or stand (or directly through the air)
and be picked up once again by the e/MERGE.
When such vibrations are detected by the e/MERGE and sent back
through the speakers, feedback will occur, and an uncontrollable and
continuous sound will result.
Feedback places severe stress on amps and speakers, and can cause
serious damage to equipment. Thus, when a powerful monitoring
system is used, the equalizers and limiters of the PA system should be
adjusted to prevent the e/MERGE from producing feedback, similar to
preventing feedback for vocal and acoustic instrument mics.
Data handling
Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of memory
to be lost, so we recommend that you save important data on USB
storage devices or other media. Please be aware that Pearl will accept
no responsibility for any damages which may result from loss of data.
COPYRIGHT WARNING
• This professional device is intended only for use with works for
which you yourself own the copyright, for which you have received
permission from the copyright holder to publicly perform, record,
broadcast, sell, and duplicate, or in connection with activities which
constitute “fair use” under copyright law.
If you are not the copyright holder, have not received permission
from the copyright holder, or have not engaged in fair use of the
works, you may be violating copyright law, and may be liable for
damages and penalties.
PEARL TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT
COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF PEARL PRODUCTS.
• The content that is built into this product or included with it may
not be extracted, recorded, or stored in a form similar to its original
state, and distributed or made publicly available on the internet.
The content of this product (such as sound programs, style data,
accompaniment patterns, MIDI data, PCM sample data, audio data,
operating system etc.) is the copyrighted property of Pearl
Corporation or is copyrighted material used by Pearl Corporation
under license from a third party.
You do not need permission from Pearl Corporation to use the
above content to produce or perform musical works, or to record
and distribute such works.
Thank you for purchasing the Pearl e/MERGE Sound Module
MDL1 Powered by KORG.
To ensure trouble-free enjoyment of this module, please read
this manual carefully and use the product as directed. Also, be
sure to keep this manual in a safe place for reference.
This manual shows the main ways to use this module.
We have also provided a detailed Owner's Manual (PDF) that
explains how to make use of more of this module’s features.
Download the Owner's Manual from the website shown
below.
Website: www.pearldrum.com
www.pearl-electronics-support.com
Main features
e/MERGE is an electronic drum kit with a completely new
concept, developed by Pearl in collaboration with KORG.
The e/MERGE offers rapid responsiveness and high quality
sound with WAVE Trigger Technology, newly developed
based on the WAVEDRUM technology from KORG Inc. This
instrument also offers a higher dimension of performance that
feels just like playing an acoustic drum kit, with pads that
have a comfortable stroke feel. Using the dedicated e/MERGE
pads lets you experience this functionality to the utmost.
Main functions
• This module features five kits in seven categories, for a
total of 35 preset kits. These kits are selectable with each
press of a category button. Kits can also be selected using
the dial.
• There are a total of 700 instrument types, which can be
freely combined and stored in the “USER” category in one
of 50 user kits. These kits are recalled using either one of
the category buttons or the dial.
• The AMBIENCE fader can be moved up and down to
easily adjust the balance of the real ambience recorded by
the mic.
Other functions
• Direct out function: In addition to the MASTER OUT L/
MONO and R jacks, there are eight DIRECT OUT jacks to
which each pad can be assigned for recording or live
performance.
• Metronome function: This module features a metronome
with a dedicated knob to control the metronome volume.
Up to 50 metronome projects can be registered. Each
project has its own project name, tempo, time signature
and sound. Tap tempo can also be used.
• Song function: The e/MERGE can play back WAV files
from a USB flash drive. You can also create a separate click
track that only you can hear when playing live. The knobs
on this module can be used to easily control the balance
for each track.
• Training function: This module allows you to practice
along with your portable audio player or smartphone
plugged into the AUX IN jack, or with a song played back
from your computer connected via the USB audio port.
You can also record your playing along with music to the
internal memory of e/MERGE.
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Top panel
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Part Names and Functions
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1. Display
Shows the drum kit name, tempo information, and each
parameter.
2. Function buttons
The functions of these buttons changes according to the
status of the display. The functions are shown at the lower
part of the display.
3. ENTER button
The ENTER button is used to confirm parameter settings.
4. Dial
On the top page, turning the dial will change the drum kit.
On each menu page, the dial is used to set the parameters.
5. TEMPO knob, METRONOME ON/OFF button
Turn the knob to adjust the tempo.
Also, pushing the knob will switch the metronome on or off.
6. INPUT knob
This adjusts the input levels for the AUX IN jack and the USB
audio signal, as well as the metronome volume.
This is also used to adjust the volume of WAV files saved to
USB flash drive using the song or training functions.
Note:
The sound output from the DIRECT OUT jacks
cannot be adjusted.
7. HEADPHONES OUT knob
This adjusts the output volume from the (Headphones)
jack.
8. (Headphones) jack
Connect stereo headphones here.
9. Category buttons
These buttons select the drum kit. Pressing a button within
a category will select the next drum kit within that catego
ry, in sequential order.
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10. Power button
Turns the power on/off (See “Turning the power on and
off”, p.9).
11. AMBIENCE fader
This adjusts the ambience effect (the presence of the
sound) for the drum kit (See “Ambience functions”,
p.10).
12. EXIT button
Use this button to return to the previous page or to cancel
setting the parameters.
13. BALANCE knob, SONG START/STOP button
This adjusts the volume balance outputted to the head
phones for each track using the song function.
The music track volume will increase as you turn the knob
to the left, and decrease as you turn the knob to the right.
Conversely, the click track volume will decrease as you
turn the knob to the left, and increase as you turn the knob
to the right.
Also, push this knob (SONG START/STOP button) to start
and stop the song.
The click track sound will not be outputted from the
MASTER OUT L/MONO, R jacks.
14. MASTER OUT knob
Adjusts the output volume from the MASTER OUT L/
MONO, R jacks.
Note:
The sound output from the DIRECT OUT jacks
cannot be adjusted.
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Rear and side panel
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1. AUX IN jack
Use these jacks to connect to an audio device or other
external audio output device.
2. MIDI OUT connector
Use this to connect to an external sound generator or other
MIDI device (See “Connecting to a computer or MIDI
device”, p.8).
3. TO PC port (USB-B)
Connect the instrument to your computer with a USB
cable to transmit and receive USB MIDI, and to receive
USB audio data (See “Connecting to a computer or MIDI
device”, p.8).
4. TO MEMORY DRIVE port (USB-A)
Connect a USB flash drive here. WAV files and setting data
can be read and written to the flash drive.
5. DC 12V jack
Connect the included AC adapter here.
6. TRIGGER IN connector
Attach the included breakout cable to connect each pad.
7. ACC IN (TOM4/ACC1, ACC2, ACC3) jacks
Connect a 6.3 mm TRS phone plug cable to add more
pads.
Note:
Connect to the TOM4/ACC1 to add more tom
pads.
8. DIRECT OUT 1–8 jacks
Connect these jacks to a mixer or other device to output
the sound of each pad (module), to output the playback
sound of a song and so on.
Note:
The sound from the DIRECT OUT jacks will not be
outputted from the MASTER OUT jacks.
9. MASTER OUT L/MONO, R jacks
Connect these jacks to a powered monitor, stereo amp or
mixer. If you’re using a monaural connection, connect to
the L/MONO jack.
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Preparations
Settings
Cautions during connection
• Use the dedicated breakout cable that is included, in order
to connect the module to the PureTouch Pad.
• Before connecting this instrument to the pads, place this
instrument on a rack or stand.
• Connect the additional pads 1/2/3 to the ACC IN (TOM4/
ACC1, ACC2, ACC3) jacks on the module using the cables
included with the additional pads (optional) or a commer
cially available 6.3 mm stereo phone plug (TRS) cable.
• Make sure that the cable is long enough when connecting.
• Arrange the cables so that they do not get pinched by the
pedal or stand.
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Connections
Included AC adapter
Steps for connecting
1. Mount each pad and the module on the rack.
Refer to “How to Assemble”(a separate sheet).
2. Connect the included breakout cable to the module.
3. Connect each cable coming from the breakout cable to
each pad.
While checking the marker on each cable, connect each
pad carefully without getting the connections mixed up.
The cables connected to the HH (hi-hat) and KICK (bass
drum) supply power to the
Be careful not to connect other products besides the
specified pad. Doing so may cause instrument failure. Be
sure to connect the cable before turning on the power.
4. Connect the included AC adapter, a powered monitor
speaker, stereo amp, or mixer to this module.
(See “Connecting the included AC adapter”, p.8)
(See “Connecting audio devices”, p.8)
Audio player
light
and to the controller.
Additional pad 3
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Mixer
Powered monitor speaker
Headphones
HH
HHC
SN-A
CR
TM1
SN-B
Additional pad 2
Additional pad 1
Breakout cable
RD-B
RD-A
TM2
TM3
KICK
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Connecting the included AC adapter
When fastening the cord to
the cord hook, be careful not
to bend this area more than
necessary
DC12V jack
to an AC outlet.
Rear Panel
computer
Rea panel
External MIDI device
Fully insert the power cord for the AC adapter into the AC
adapter, and then insert the DC plug into DC 12V jack on the
rear panel.
.
Make sure to secure the AC adapter cord to the cord hook
on the bottom panel, to make it harder for the DC plug to
accidentally disconnect.
Use only the included AC adapter. Using a different AC
adapter may cause a malfunction.
Cord hook
AC adapter (included)
Connect the plug
Power cord
for AC adapter
(included)
Connecting to a computer or MIDI device
Connecting to a computer
Connect the To PC port on this module to your computer
using a USB 2.0 cable (sold separately) to exchange MIDI
message data. This port can also receive audio data.
USB 2.0 cable (sold separately)
Connecting a MIDI device
Connect the MIDI OUT connector of this module to your
external MIDI device’s MIDI IN connector in order to play the
external MIDI device from the pads connected to this module.
Connecting audio devices
Turn off your devices before making connections. If you
leave the power on when making connections, your
devices or speakers might be damaged.
Connecting to a powered monitor speaker or mixer
Connect the input jacks of your powered monitor speaker or
mixer to the MASTER OUT L/MONO, R jacks of this module.
To output the sound for each pad separately or to add an
external effect, connect using the DIRECT OUT 1–8 jacks.
If you want to monitor the sound through headphones,
connect your headphones to the
module. Use the HEADPHONES OUT knob to adjust the
headphone volume.
Note:
The volume may seem a little low if you are listening
with headphones of 80Ω impedance or more.
Connecting an audio player to the AUX IN jack
Use the AUX IN jack to connect an external audio output
device such as an audio player.
(Headphones) jack on this
MIDI IN
MIDI cable (sold separately)
Connecting a USB flash drive
Connect a commercially-available USB flash drive to the TO
MEMORY DRIVE port on this module.
Make sure to format the USB flash drive on this module before
use (See “USB MEMORY FORMAT”, p.16).
Note:
A USB flash drive of up to 2 TB in size can be used.
Some USB flash drives may not work with the e/
MERGE.
Some USB flash drives may heat up when rapidly access-
ing memory.
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Quick Start
Dial
Category buttons
Turning the power on and off
Turning the power on
1. Turn the MASTER OUT and HEADPHONES OUT
knobs all the way to the left, so that the volume is at a
minimum.
2. Make sure that the volume on any external devices that
are connected (such as powered monitor speakers or mix
ers) is turned down and that the power is turned off.
3. Keep holding the power button on this module down
until the display lights up.
The drum kit name will be shown on the display.
Tip:
The name of the drum kit last used before the power
was turned off will be shown.
4. Turn on the power of the external equipment.
Turn on the power of the external equipment connected to
the output jacks of this module (MASTER OUT L/MONO,
R, DIRECT OUT 1–8), including powered monitor speak
ers, mixer amps and so on.
5. Adjust the volume.
Adjust the MASTER OUT knob on this module and the
volume on your external equipment to set the volume to a
suitable level.
Operating the MASTER OUT knob will not change the
volume of sound coming from DIRECT OUT 1–8.
Note:
When a set period of time has passed without playing the
pads, turning the knobs or pressing the buttons on this
module, the power will automatically turn off. You can
also set this instrument so that the power does not auto
matically turn off (See “AUTO POWER OFF”, p.16).
Turning the power off
1. Turn the volume all the way down on any external
output devices that are connected.
Lower the volume on the external output devices connect
ed to this instrument, and then turn off the power.
2. Turn the MASTER OUT and HEADPHONES OUT
knobs all the way to the left, so that the volume is at a
minimum.
3. Keep holding the power button on this module down
until the display goes dark.
Once the display goes dark, the power will turn off.
Do not remove the AC adapter or the power cord before
the display goes dark. Failure to do so may cause a
malfunction.
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Performing with the pads
1. When you strike a PureTouch pad with your sticks,
sound will play from the headphones connected to the
(Headphones) jack, and from the powered monitor
speaker connected to the MASTER OUT L/MONO, R
jacks.
Use the HEADPHONES OUT knob to adjust the volume
of sound coming from the
the MASTER OUT knob to adjust the volume of the
MASTER OUT L/MONO and R jacks.
2. Make sure that the sounds coming from each pad match
the musical instrument assigned, by striking each pad.
Tip:
The name of the pad that you hit and the strength at
which you hit the pad is shown at the upper left of
the display.
Tip:
When assembling this drum set for the first time or
reassembling it, calibrate the hi-hat (See “HI-HAT
CALIBRATION”, p.15).
(Headphones) jack, and use
Changing the drum kits
There are 35 preset drum kits on the Pearl e/MERGE separated
into seven categories, and 50 user drum kits can be saved.
The preset drum kits cannot be overwritten. The user drum kits can be adjusted to match your tastes and then saved.
Tip:
The user category drum kits contain the same drum kits
as the preset category drum kits when initially shipped
from the factory.
1. Pressing a category button will let you select a drum kit
within that category.
Pressing the same category button again will switch to the
next drum kit in that category.
2. Select a drum kit by turning the dial.
Turning the dial will let you select a drum kit within all
categories.
Tip:
Data will be loaded when the drum kit is changed.
The “
” icon will appear on the upper right of the
display while data is being loaded. The pads may not
make any sound if they are struck while the “
displayed.
” icon is
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Ambience functions
Adjust the ambience effect (the presence of the
sound) using the AMBIENCE fader. This gives the
sound greater depth and adds reverberation.
Note:
The ambience effect cannot be used on some
sounds (See “Inst List”, p.34).
Note:
The AMBIENCE fader may be set to not function on some
preset drum kits (See “Preset Drum Kit List”, p.38). To
enable the AMBIENCE fader, set the “Inst Amb Max
Level” in the CUSTOM menu to a value greater than “Inst
Amb Min Level.” See the User’s Manual for details.
Note:
When you have modified a drum kit or when you
press the CUSTOM button to enter user edit mode, the
ambience level will be set to the ambience level saved
in the drum kit. For this reason, the actual value may
differ from the value indicated by the AMBIENCE
fader position.
Playing in time with the
metronome
The metronome will start and stop with each press of
the TEMPO knob (METRONOME ON/OFF).
Use the TEMPO knob to adjust the tempo.
Adjust the volume using the INPUT knob.
The time signature, metronome sound and maximum volume
can be set from the METRONOME menu (See “Metronome
function”, p.13).
Playing along with a song
Playing along with a song sent through the
AUX IN jack
Connect your audio player to the AUX IN jack.
Play back sound from the player and adjust the input level
using the INPUT knob. This lets you play along with the song
that is heard through the input.
Playing a song on a USB flash drive
Connect a USB flash drive containing WAV files you have saved,
register this as a song project, and then press the SONG START/
STOP button to play back the registered WAV files
function”, p.14)
Adjust the volume using the INPUT knob.
When using a music and a click track (two tracks), use the
BALANCE knob to adjust the sound balance between the
music and the click track.
.
(See “Song
Training function
The training function lets you play along with music sent
through the AUX IN jack or from USB audio. With the training function, you can record what you practice to internal
memory, and play it back to evaluate your performance (See
“TRAINING”, p.15).
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Configuration Guide
Overview
Use the four function keys to select the edit menu shown on the
bottom of the top page in order to edit the drum kits, not to
mention control or configure various functions.
Tip:
This manual explains some of the functions for the four
menu items listed below. For details on the operations
and parameters shown in the display, refer to the
Owner's Manual (PDF). Download the Owner's Manual
from the website shown below.
Website: www.pearldrum.com
www.pearl-electronics-support.com
CUSTOM: Drum Kit User Edit
Editing and saving a drum kit (→ p. 11)
Select the pads for the drum kit you wish to create, after which
you can change the instruments. The drum kits for which the
settings have been changed are saved in user categories.
Editing detailed parameters (→ p. 12)
This edits the level, and tuning for each pad. You can also edit
various effect parameters such as compressors.
User Edit
When you want to create your own drum kit, select an existing
preset drum kit that is closest to the kit you have in mind, and
then edit it. Use this function to select the pads for the drum kit
you wish to create, after which you can select the instruments
assigned, levels, and tuning. This is called “user edit.”
The preset drum kits on this module can be edited, but they
cannot be overwritten.
For this reason, you will need to edit and create your own
original drum kit, and then save it to a user category.
Editing and saving a drum kit
1. Select the preset drum kit to edit. (See “Changing the
drum kits”, p.9)
2. Press the [CUSTOM] function button shown on the top
page to display the CUSTOM menu.
3. Change the pad’s instrument.
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METRONOME: Metronome function
Detailed metronome settings (→ p. 13)
These settings are for adjusting the tempo, and beat for the
metronome. The metronome settings that have been changed
can be saved as a metronome project.
Tap tempo settings (TAP)
Use these settings to set the tempo at the interval with which
you push the [TAP] function button, regardless of whether the
metronome is on or off.
Editing and selecting a metronome project (→ p. 13)
You can select a metronome project from the list, configure the
tempo, time signature, sound and volume, and then save the
settings.
SONG: Song function
The SONG menu can only be used when a USB flash
drive is plugged into the TO MEMORY DRIVE port.
Registering a WAV file in a song project
This saves a WAV file in USB flash memory as a song project.
Selecting and playing back a song project (→ p. 14)
Select a song project from the list of saved song projects to play it back.
Use the dial to rewind and fast-forward, and the BALANCE
knob to adjust the volume balance.
(→ p. 14)
Use the dial to change the instrument assigned to the pad.
You can select the pads to be edited by using the function
buttons or by striking the pads themselves.
Tip:
If you are not using the pads, turn the dial all the
way to the left to the OFF setting, so that no sound is
heard from the pads when they are struck.
4. Press the [STORE] function button in the CUSTOM
menu.
Tip:
To cancel the save operation, press the EXIT button.
A confirmation message will be shown. Press the
EXIT button again to restore the previous settings
and return to the top page.
5. Use the dial to select the save destination.
UTILITY: Other functions and settings
Selecting a function (→ p. 15)
This is used for the settings in the training function, the
overall settings for this instrument and for MIDI.
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6. Press the [RENAME] function button to change the
name.
Use the dial to select the character to change. Press the EN
TER button and then use the dial to edit the character.
Use the [A/a/0/!] function button to jump to the first
character within each character set.
Press the [DELETE] function button to delete the selected
character.
Press the [INSERT] function button to insert a character
(space) at the location of the currently selected character.
To confirm your changes, press the ENTER button. The
display will return to character selection mode.
7. Press the [ENTRY] function button to finish renaming
the kit.
This will complete the renaming operation, and the dis
play will return to the previous screen.
To cancel, press the EXIT button.
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Editing the detailed parameters
Tip:
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The settings you make will depend on the type of parameter used. The steps used to set some parameters may
differ. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual (PDF).
Note:
Depending on the parameter, increasing these values
may cause distortion or noise.
1. To edit the detailed parameters, press the [Edit] function
button in the CUSTOM menu.
The parameter edit menu will be displayed, and detailed
parameters regarding the drum kit will be shown.
2. Use the dial to move to the parameter you want to edit.
The “>>” mark will be displayed next to the selected
parameter.
3. Press the ENTER button to move to the value. Turn the
dial to change the value.
8. Press the [STORE] function button.
A message will ask you to confirm the save operation.
To cancel the save operation, press the EXIT button.
9. Press the ENTER button to save.
Tip:
When selecting the Comp Edit, EQ Edit and MFX
Edit parameters, more edit pages will be displayed.
4. Press the ENTER button to confirm your change.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue editing other parameters.
To cancel editing and revert the settings to their previous
state, press the EXIT button. The values will be restored,
and the cursor will move to the parameter selection.
Tip:
Press the [ENTRY] function button to confirm the
changes you made to the Comp Edit, EQ Edit and
MFX Edit parameters. The settings will be confirmed,
and the display will return to the edit menu.
5. Press the [STORE] function button to save all of the
parameters you edited.
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6. Use the dial to select the save destination and begin
saving.
Refer to steps 4 through 9 (“Editing a drum kit”) and then
save the drum kit..
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Metronome function
The settings you make using the metronome function for a
specific purpose can be saved as a metronome project. You
can recall the metronome projects that you saved from a list,
and use them to start playing right away. Up to 50 metronome
projects can be saved.
Detailed metronome settings
1. Press the [METRONOME] function button shown on the
top page.
2. Use the dial to select the parameter you want to edit.
The “>>” mark will be displayed next to the selected
parameter.
3. Press the [Edit] function button.
4. Use the dial to select the parameter you want to edit.
Press the ENTER button to move to the value.
Turn the dial to change the setting.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your change.
5. Press the [STORE] function button to confirm the changes you made to the parameters of the project.
To stop editing and revert to the previous settings, press
the EXIT button.
Selecting a metronome project
Select from the list of saved metronome projects.
1. Press the [LIST] function button.
English
Tip:
You can set the tempo at the interval with which you
push the [TAP] function button, by pressing the
button several times (tap tempo).
3. Press the ENTER button to move to the value. Turn the
dial to change the value.
4. Press the ENTER button to confirm your change.
However, when the power is turned off, the default
settings will be restored.
Tip:
Press the [STORE] function button to save the settings you have changed as a metronome project.
Refer to “Editing a metronome project” for details on
editing a metronome project that you have saved.
Editing a metronome project
You can select a metronome project from the list, change and
then save the settings. By saving the settings you use most
often, you will be able to select them from the list and quickly
change the metronome settings.
Tip:
Refer to the Owner's Manual (PDF) for details on the
metronome sound list and parameters.
1. Press the [LIST] function button.
2. Select a metronome project using the dial.
The selected project will display in inverse color.
3. Press the ENTER button.
The settings of the selected metronome project will be
reflected.
2. Select the metronome project that you want to edit using
the dial.
The selected project will display in inverse color.
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Song function
Two WAV file tracks (a music track and a click track) can be
played in sync on this module from a USB flash drive.
The combination of output levels for music and click tracks is
called a song project. Song projects are managed in the song
project list.
For details, refer to the Owner's Manual (PDF).
Registering a WAV file in a song project
1. Connect a USB flash drive that contains WAV files,
into the TO MEMORY DRIVE port.
Use your computer to save WAV files to a commercially
available USB flash drive.
You must format commercially available USB flash
drives on this module before using it (See “USB
MEMORY FORMAT”, p.16).
2. Press the [SONG] function button shown on the top
page to display the SONG menu.
7. Select the file that contains the data you wish to load
into the music track, and press the ENTER button.
8. In the same way, select the File2 item and select the file
that contains the data you wish to load into the click
track.
The click track sound will not be outputted from the
MASTER OUT L/MONO, R jacks. The click sound
will be outputted from the
that you can monitor it.
Tip:
The music track and click track can also be outputted
as separate sounds from the DIRECT OUT jacks. See
the Owner’s Manual for details.
9. Press the [STORE] function button to save the song
project to USB flash memory.
The display will return to the song project list.
(Headphones) jack so
Selecting and playing back a song project
1. Press the [SONG] function button shown on the top
page to display the SONG menu.
After entering the SONG menu, use the [PREV] and
[NEXT] function buttons to select a song project.
3. Press the [LIST] function button.
Fifty song projects will be displayed in the list.
You will need to edit one of these song projects made
available in order to use them.
4. Select the song project from the song project list.
The selected project will display in inverse color.
5. Press the [Edit] function button.
Information that is set for the song project will be shown.
6. Select the File1 item, and press the ENTER button.
The WAV files saved on the USB flash drive will be shown.
Tip:
You can also press the [List] function button to select
from the song project list. Select a song project using
the dial and press the ENTER button.
2. Pressing the SONG START/STOP button will alternate
between starting and stopping the song.
Use the dial to rewind and fast-forward.
• Turning the dial during playback will rewind or fast-for
ward in increments of one second.
• Turning the dial while payback is stopped will rewind
or fast-forward in increments of 10 seconds.
3. Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the volume balance
between the music track and the click track.
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Other functions and settings
The UTILITY menu of the e/MERGE module contains many
functions and settings.
Selecting a function
1. Press the [UTILITY] function button shown on the top
page to display the UTILITY menu.
2. Use the dial to select the function, and press the ENTER
button to confirm.
4. Press the [REC] function button to begin recording what
you play.
The e/MERGE module will record the inputted sound and
the sound of your drum performance.
5. Press the [REC STOP] function button to stop recording.
Tip:
You can record up to one hour at a time (to a single
file), after which recording will automatically stop.
6. Press the [PLAY] function button to check what you have
recorded.
English
As with the other menus, use the four function keys, the dial,
and the ENTER button to access the functions and settings.
The functions will be briefly explained below, but the detailed
steps will not be shown here. Follow what is shown on the
page to make the settings.
For details, refer to the Owner's Manual (PDF).
List of UTILITY settings
TRAINING
The training function lets you play along with music
inputted from the AUX IN jack or from USB audio. Your
playing is recorded to internal memory, so that you can
play it back to check how you did.
1. Connect your audio player to the AUX IN jack.
Play back sound from the player and adjust the input level
using the INPUT knob.
2. Press the [UTILITY] function button shown on the top
page to display the UTILITY menu.
3. Select “TRAINING” using the dial, and press the ENTER button to confirm.
7. Press the [STORE] function button to save what you
have played as a WAV file.
Press the RENAME function button to change the filename, and then press the STORE function button after you
are finished. To discard your performance data without
saving, press the EXIT button.
Tip:
Refer to the Owner's Manual (PDF) for how to play
back WAV files that have been saved. You can also
change the playback speed for WAV files in USB flash
memory, or on WAV files recorded using the e/
MERGE module, as well as practice along with a
song while playing back a certain part over and over.
For details, refer to the Owner's Manual (PDF).
TRIGGER PAD
Set the trigger type, sensitivity, so that signals from the pads
connected to this module will properly trigger the sounds.
You can also configure the e/MERGE module to cancel out
the resonance from other pads when a pad sounds.
HI-HAT CALIBRATION
Used to adjust the open/close action of the hi-hat cymbal.
If the action doesn’t feel right or when you are making the
settings for the first time, you will need to perform calibration.
1. Press the [UTILITY] function button shown on the top
page to display the UTILITY menu.
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2. Select “HI-HAT CALIBRATION” using the dial, and
Open
press the ENTER button to confirm.
3. Press the [CALIB] function button.
4. Stabilize the sensor on the top
pad of the hi-hat cymbal so
that it does not touch the
bottom pad (with the hi-hat
open). Press the ENTER
Sensor
Open without top hat sensor
touching the bottom hat
button to calibrate the hi-hat
cymbal when open.
5. Free the clutch of the hi-hat
Close
cymbal’s top pad, leaving the
top pad of the hi-hat resting
on the bottom pad. Press the
ENTER button to Calibrate the
hi-hat in closed position.
6. Press the [STORE] function
button to save all of the parameters you edited.
DISPLAY
This adjusts the contrast and brightness of the display.
This function also turns the light of the kick pad on and
off.
FACTORY RESET
You can restore all of the e/MERGE module settings to
their factory-set default state.
1. Press the [RESET] function button.
A message will display on the page to once again confirm
the reset procedure. Press the EXIT button to cancel and
return to the previous page.
2. Press the ENTER button.
The module will be restored to its factory default settings.
Any user kits, system data and other settings that you
have made, as well as data recorded using the training function will be deleted, and cannot be recovered.
Before continuing with this operation, make sure that
you want to delete the data and settings.
PROTECT
Prohibits the information in internal memory from being
written to (overwritten).
Tip:
Any recording you make during training can be
saved even when the protect function is on.
USB MEMORY FORMAT
This formats (initializes) the USB flash drive.
Before using a USB flash drive with the e/MERGE module,
you must format (initialize) the flash drive.
PAD FUNCTION
Some of the button actions on this module, such as drum
kit selection or tap tempo, can also be activated by hitting
the pads instead.
Note:
Pads to which a function has been assigned cannot
be used to make a sound.
DIRECT OUT
This sets the pads that are outputted from the DIRECT
OUT 1–8 jacks. You can also set the output for the song
project.
METRONOME
Selects whether the metronome sound is outputted to the
MASTER OUT jacks.
INPUT GAIN
This sets the input gain for the AUX IN jack and USB audio.
MIDI
Configures the settings for transmitting and receiving
MIDI signals.
DATA MANAGEMENT
These are functions for saving, loading, deleting and otherwise handling the different types of data for this module
(such as user kits, system data and so on). Connect a USB
flash drive to this instrument to import or export data.
AUTO POWER OFF
Sets whether the auto power off function is enabled or
disabled. When this function is enabled, The power will
automatically shut off if there is no input from the pads or
no signal is received from any of the input jacks for a
certain period of time.
The factory default setting is “4 hours”.
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Formatting the USB flash drive will erase all data that
has been saved. Back up any data on the flash drive
that you wish to save by copying it to your computer
or other device, before formatting the drive.
1. Press the [FORMAT] function button.
A message will display on the page to confirm the format
procedure.
2. Press the ENTER button.
The formatting operation will begin.
SYSTEM INFO
Checks the system version of the e/MERGE module.
If the USB flash memory contains a system update file,
you can update the system from this screen.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any problems while using the e/MERGE
module, check the points shown below. If the instrument still
does not operate correctly, please contact the Pearl dealer
where you purchased your e/MERGE module.
The e/MERGE won’t turn on.
• Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly plugged into
this instrument and into the AC outlet.
• Make sure that the AC adapter power cord is fully
plugged into the AC adapter.
No sound is heard when the pads are played.
•
Check the connections between the e/MERGE and the pads.
•
Turn the MASTER OUT knob and the HEADPHONES OUT
knob clockwise.
•
Check whether any functions have been set using the PAD
FUNCTION in UTILITY.
No sound can be heard when trying to use the song function or training
function to play back the les on a USB ash drive.
• Turn the INPUT knob clockwise.
• Turn the MASTER OUT knob and the HEADPHONES
OUT knob clockwise.
The metronome sound cannot be heard, even when turned on.
• Raise the INPUT knob.
• If the Master Out setting for the METRONOME is off, the
metronome will not be outputted from the MASTER OUT
L/MONO and R jacks.
• If the metronome output destination is set to the DIRECT
OUT jack in the DIRECT OUT settings, the metronome
will not be outputted from the MASTER OUT L/MONO
and R jacks.
Songs on the USB ash drive will not load.
• Be sure to format the USB flash drive on the e/MERGE
before using it.
• The specs for files that can be loaded into the e/MERGE
are as follows:
· WAV files (PCM format)
· Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz · Bit length: 16 bits
· Maximum 4 hours (stereo/mono)
• Each file added to the USB flash drive needs to be placed
in the root directory (the topmost directory of the USB
flash drive).
Either the music track or the click track cannot be heard in Song mode.
• Check the settings for each track.
• The click track sound will not be outputted from the
MASTER OUT L/MONO, R jacks.
• When setting the song output destination in DIRECT OUT
settings to the DIRECT OUT jacks, sound will not be
outputted from the MASTER OUT L/MONO, R jacks.
• Adjust the BALANCE knob.
The hi-hat does not sound right.
•
Calibrate the hi-hat (See “HI-HAT CALIBRATION”, p.15).
When I hit two pads at the same time, I only hear sound from one pad.
•
The e/MERGE is configured by factory-set default to cancel
out the resonance from other pads when a pad sounds.
Set Crosstalk Cancel to “Off” in TRIGGER PAD in the
UTILITY menu. See the Owner’s Manual for details.
Connecting the e/MERGE
module to a computer
A USB cable can be used to connect the e/MERGE module to a
personal computer, which allows you to use the USB MIDI
and USB AUDIO functions.
Windows
• Supported hardware
Computers running Windows 10 or later, with a USB port
(Intel chipset recommended)
• Supported OS
Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
macOS
• Supported hardware
Apple Macintosh computer with Intel processor running
macOS, with USB port
• Supported OS
macOS version 10.11 or later
Specifications
Number of drum kits
85 (including user kits)
Sound generator
PCM, physical modeling
Playable data format
WAV files (PCM: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo or mono)
Display 240×64 dots (backlight LCD)
Connection jacks
MASTER OUT L/MONO, R jacks (6.3 mm
phone jack, unbalanced), DIRECT OUT 1–8
jacks (6.3 mm phone jack, unbalanced),
(Headphones) jack (6.3 mm stereo phone jack),
MIDI OUT connector, TO PC port, TO MEMORY DRIVE port (A USB flash drive of up to 2
TB in size can be used.), AUX IN jack (3.5mm
stereo mini phone jack), TRIGGER IN jack,
ACC IN (TOM4/ACC1, ACC2, ACC3) jacks (6.3
mm TRS phone jack), DC 12V jack (
ControlsPower button, AMBIENCE fader, MASTER
OUT knob, TEMPO knob, INPUT knob,
HEADPHONES OUT knob, BALANCE knob,
Category buttons, Function buttons, dial,
ENTER button, EXIT button, METRONOME
ON/OFF button, SONG START/STOP button
Power supply AC adapter, DC 12 V (
Power consumption
9.7W
Dimensions (W x D x H)
227 x 185 x 122mm / 8.94" x 7.28" x 4.80"
Weight 905g / 2.00lbs. (main unit only)
Included items
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
AC adapter, power cord, Quick Start Guide,
Breakout cable