thomann Millenium HD-120 User Manual

HD-120

e-drum module

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.thomann.de

09.04.2019, ID: 461227

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 9

2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 11

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 15

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 16

5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 18

6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 23

6.1 Functions............................................................................................................................................. 23

6.2 Selecting drum kits.......................................................................................................................... 24

6.3 Playing the drum kit........................................................................................................................ 26

6.4 Metronome function....................................................................................................................... 27

6.5 Adjusting the pedals....................................................................................................................... 29

6.6 MIDI implementation..................................................................................................................... 30

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7 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 34

8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 36

9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 38

10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 39

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1 General information

This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.

Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.

General information

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General information

1.1 Further information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:

Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.

Keyword search

Online guides

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.

Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.

If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.

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1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

General information

Letterings

Displays

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.

Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.

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General information

Instructions

Cross-references

The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.

Example:

1. Switch on the device.

2. Press [Auto].

Automatic operation is started.

ð

3. Switch o the device.

References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the specied page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specied location.

Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8.

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1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.

Signal word Meaning

DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

General information

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

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General information

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Intended use

Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from drum pads
to various percussion sounds. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or
use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal
injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper
use.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

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Safety instructions

Safety

DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage

With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume
levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.

Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the
volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
impairment.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.

Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctua‐
tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem‐
perature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures).

Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient
conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other
malfunction.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
External power supply

The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.

Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or

re.

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3 Features

Features

n Space-saving, complete e-drum set for beginners
n 12 preprogrammed drum kits
n Metronome
n Connections for headphones, AUX, USB and MIDI
n including drum track, cabling, sticks, stick holders, headphones and seat

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Installation

4 Installation

Setup, connecting pads and
pedals

Connecting the power adapter

Connecting headphones

Connecting audio devices

Connecting a CD or MP3 player

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Setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed assembly
guide. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the e-drum module have been prop‐
erly connected.

Connect the included power adapter to the 9V input of the e-drum module. Then plug the
mains plug into the socket.

Connect your stereo headphones to the phones output of the drum module.

Connect the inputs of your amplier or active monitors to the [OUTPUT] sockets of the drum
module.

Connect a CD or MP3 player to the input socket [AUX] IN of the drum module.

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Connect external MIDI devices or your computer to the USB port of the drum module.Connecting USB devices

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Connections and controls

5 Connections and controls

Front panel

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1 Display

2 [DC 9V]

Connection socket for the power adapter

3

Selects an option or sets a value.

4

Turns the metronome on and o.

5

Selects an option or sets a value.

6 [VOLUME]

Volume control. Controls the volume of the drum kits.

7

Pressing turns the device on. Holding down turns the device o.

Connections and controls

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Connections and controls

8 [OUTPUT]

Line output for external audio devices, designed as 3.5 mm jack socket

9

Headphones output, designed as 3.5 mm stereo jack socket.

10 [AUX]

Input for external audio devices like MP3 or CD players, designed as 3.5 mm stereo jack socket.

11 [USB]

USB MIDI port, designed as USB-B socket

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Rear panel

Connections and controls

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Connections and controls

12 Holder for attaching the drum module to the drum set

13 Connection socket for connecting cable to the drum set, designed as 25-pin D-sub connector socket

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6 Operating

6.1 Functions

Turning on / o

Operating

Check all cable connections for correct t before turning on

Before switching on, turn the [VOLUME] control to minimum.

Press to turn on the drum module. Press and hold to turn o the drum module.

Adjusting the volume

Software version

To adjust the volume, hit a pad and at the same time adjust the volume of the drum module
with the [VOLUME] control.

To view system information, press and hold for 3 seconds while the device is on. The cur‐
rent software version is displayed.

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Operating

Reset to factory defaults

6.2 Selecting drum kits

To reset the drum module to factory settings, turn it o rst. Then press and hold and
simultaneously. The display shows ‘CLr’ . The drum module is reset to factory default settings.

A drum kit is a compilation in which a certain sound (Voice) and several sound parameters are
assigned to each pad. Selecting dierent drum kits lets you customise the sound in seconds to
the desired music genre.

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Operating

Selecting a drum kit

To select a certain drum kit, proceed as follows:

Press or to select the desired drum kit.

The current kit name and kit number are displayed.

ð

The following drum sets are available:

Number Drum kit Number Drum kit

1 Rock Kit 7 Metal Live

2 Jazz Kit 8 Elec Live

3 Funk Kit 9 GM Standard

4 Metal Kit 10 GM Room

5 Elec Kit 11 GM Power

6 Rock Live 12 Percussion

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Operating

6.3 Playing the drum kit

Like on an acoustic drum kit, the pads respond to dierent playing techniques and dynamics.
All pads are velocity sensitive. Some voices change their timbre depending on the punch used.

n Bass Drum

– Change the sound of the bass drum by striking the pedal with dierent strength and

speed.

n Snare drum

Change the sound of the snare drum by striking dierent zones.
– Strike the head only.
– Simultaneously strike the head and the rim or only the rim of the pad.

n Ride Cymbals

Change the sound of the Ride cymbals by striking dierent zones.
– Play in the area between the edge and the bell of the cymbal.
– Play at the edge of the cymbal.
– To choke the Ride cymbal sound, touch the Ride cymbal with your hand on the edge

of the cymbal immediately after you hit it.

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6.4 Metronome function

Operating

n Hi-hat

Change the sound of the hi-hat by combining pedal and stroke techniques in dierent
ways.

– Strike the Hi-hat pad without pressing the pedal.
– Strike the Hi-hat pad with fully pressed pedal.
– Step on the hi-hat pedal without hitting the hi-hat pad.
– Play the Hi-hat with fully pressed pedal and then open it suddenly.

Settings

Switch on the drum module. Press
the indicator LED of the button is ashing.

1. Switch on the drum module.

2.

Press to enable the metronome.

3.

Use or to set the desired tempo.

to enable the metronome. While the Metronome is on,

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4.

To turn o the metronome, press again .

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6.5 Adjusting the pedals

Operating

Temperature uctuations or humidity can alter the sensitivity of the pedals. To reset the sensi‐
tivity of the pedals to factory defaults:

1.

While the drum set is switched o, simultaneously press and hold and .

The display shows ‘bdF’ .

ð

2. Step on the bass drum pedal and hold the pedal in this position.

ð

3.

When stops ashing, the bass drum pedal setup is nished. Now release the bass
drum pedal.

ð

4. Step on the Hi-hat pedal and hold the pedal in this position.

ð

5.

When lights red, the Hi-hat pedal setup is nished. Now release the Hi-hat pedal.

ð

ashes green and orange during bass drum pedal setup.

The display shows ‘HHF’ .

ashes green and orange during Hi-hat pedal setup.

Pedal adjustment is complete.

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Operating

6.6 MIDI implementation

Connect the drum module to a synthesizer or PC via the USB-MIDI interface to use the MIDI
function.

Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Basic channel Default 10 1-8, 10-16

Changed No No

Mode Default No Mode 3

Messages No No

Altered ******** ********

Note number 0…127 0…127

True voice ******** 0…127

Velocity Note ON 1…127 1…127

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Note OFF No 1…127

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Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Aftertouch Keys No No

Channels No No

Pitch bend No Yes

Control change 0 No Yes Bank select

1 No Yes Modulation

4 No Yes Foot control

5 No Yes Portamento time

6 No Yes Data entry

7 No Yes Volume

10 No Yes Pan

11 No Yes Expression

64 No Yes Sustain pedal

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65 No Yes Portamento ON/OFF

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Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

66 No Yes Sostenuto pedal

67 No Yes Soft pedal

71 No Yes Resonance

72 No Yes Release time

73 No Yes Attack Time

74 No Yes Cut o

80 No Yes Reverb program

81 No Yes Chorus program

91 No Yes Reverb level

93 No Yes Chorus level

120 No Yes All Sound O

121 No Yes Reset All Controllers

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123 No Yes All Notes O

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Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Program change No Yes

System exclusive No Yes

System common Song Position No No

Song Select No No

Tune No No

System real time Clock No No

Command No No

Aux messages Local ON/OFF No No

All Notes OFF No No

Active Sense Yes No

Reset No No

Mode 1: Omni on, poly. Mode 2: Omni on, mono. Mode 3: Omni o, poly. Mode 4: Omni o,
mono.

Operating

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Technical specications

7 Technical specications

Input connections Voltage supply Connector socket for plug-in power

supply

AUX in 1 × 3.5 mm stereo phone socket

Signal transmission drum set 1 × D-sub connector socket, 25-pin

Output connections Line out 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket

Headphones 1 × 3.5 mm stereo phone socket

MIDI USB-B

Drum kits 12

Voltage supply

Dimensions (W × H × D) 451 mm × 726 mm × 286 mm

Weight 20.5 kg

Plug-in power supply (9 V / 300 mA , centre negative)

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Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing

Further information

Rack included Yes

Seat included Yes

Bass drum pedal included Yes

Headphones included Yes

Mesh Head Pads No

Stereo pads No

Number of direct outputs 0

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Plug and connection assignment

8 Plug and connection assignment

Introduction

Balanced and unbalanced trans‐
mission

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This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐
ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.

Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a
plug ts into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short
circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!

Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hi use.
Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical representatives of
the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans‐
mitted through the core.

Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at low
levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.

In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this
enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐
tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers
the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.

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Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack
(stereo, unbalanced)

Plug and connection assignment

Since the interference aects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the
interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐
ference.

1 Signal (left)

2 Signal (right)

3 Ground, shielding

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Cleaning

9 Cleaning

Device components

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Clean the externally accessible device parts regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on
the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more
accumulation of dirt on the device parts.

n Clean with a soft dry cloth.
n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth.
n Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
n Do not place vinyl objects on the device, as vinyl may stick to the surface or cause it to

discolour.

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10 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.

Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Protecting the environment

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Notes

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Notes

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de