thomann Millenium HD-50 User Manual

HD-50

e-drum set

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.thomann.de

28.07.2015, ID: 297858

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................ 4

2 Safety notes............................................................................................................................... 5

3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 7

4 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 8

5 Assembly..................................................................................................................................... 9

6 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 12

7 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 14

8 Operation................................................................................................................................. 17

8.1 Functions......................................................................................................................... 17

8.2 Factory settings............................................................................................................. 20

9 Technical data........................................................................................................................ 23

10 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 24

11 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 25

12 Appendix.................................................................................................................................. 26

12.1 Kit list............................................................................................................................... 26

12.2 Song-style list............................................................................................................... 26

12.3 Sound list....................................................................................................................... 26

12.4 MIDI implementation................................................................................................ 29

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1 General notes

This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device, include the manual for the next owner.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore
reserve the right to make changes without notice.

This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user
manual.

Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates

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

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates

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

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates

a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

Symbols and signal words

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2 Safety notes

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 sufficient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual 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.

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 impair‐
ment.

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.

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.

Intended use

Safety

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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 pro‐
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly 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 fire.

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3 Features

n 193 sounds
n 10 preset drum kits, 1 user kit
n 10 songs
n Metronome
n Recording and playback function
n Flexible assignment of pad sounds
n Headphones, AUX IN and USB-MIDI interface

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4 Scope of delivery

Verify before assembling the e-drum set that the entire delivery is included,
as listed below.

n Bottom case with bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller
n 2 × stand tube (left-hand stand tube with snare drum support)
n Drum module with three toms
n 2 × longer cymbal holders for ride and crash cymbals
n shorter hi-hat cymbal holder
n 3 × cymbal (ride, crash and hi-hat)
n Snare drum support
n Snare drum
n Complete pad cabling
n 9 V

(DC) power supply unit

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5 Assembly

Loosen the wing nuts on the holder clamps before inserting the tubes. Mount the
various elements in the specified sequence as shown in the illustration below.

1. Put the bottom case with the bass-drum pedal and the hi-hat controller (1) on

the floor. Insert the two stand tubes (2, with snare drum support) and (3) and
tighten the wing nuts on the holder clamps.

2. Insert the drum module with the three toms (4) into the stand tubes (2) and (3)

and tighten the holder clamps on the wing nuts.

3. Insert the two longer cymbal holders (5) and (6) for the ride and crash cymbals

and the shorter hi-hat holder (7) into the guides provided as shown in the illus‐
tration and tighten the wing nuts on the holder clamps.

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4. Place the two ride and crash cymbals (8) and (9) onto the cymbal holders (5)

and (6) as shown in the illustration and tighten the corresponding wing nuts.

5. Place the hi-hat cymbal (10) onto the holder (7) as shown in the illustration and

tighten the corresponding wing nut.

6. Insert the longer end of the L-piece snare drum support (11) into the holder

clamp provided on the left-hand stand tube (2) and tighten the wing nut on
the holder clamp.

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7. Place the snare drum (12) onto the shorter end of the L-piece snare drum sup‐

port and tighten the wing nut on the holder clamp.

The assembled e-drum set should now look like the following illustration:

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6 Installation

Set up the pads and cymbals according to your needs. In a next step, the drum
module needs to be connected to the rear of the bottom case and and all triggers
need to be cabled with the drum module. Please observe the labelling on the rear of
the drum module and the labelling on the individual cable ends. Finally check that all
cables between the pads and the drum module have been properly connected.

Connect the CONNECT TO BASE (10) terminal on the rear of the drum module with
the CONNECT TO MODULE terminal on the rear of the bottom case using the
included 6-pole cable in order to connect the bass-drum pedal and the hi-hat con‐
troller to the drum module.

n You produce a closed hi-hat sound when you pedal the hi-hat controller while

hitting the hi-hat

n You produce an open hi-hat sound when you do not pedal the hi-hat controller

while hitting the hi-hat

n You produce the hi-hat pedal sound when pedalling the hi-hat controller directly

without hitting the hi-hat

n An open hi-hat sound changes smoothly to a closed hi-hat sound when you

pedal the hi-hat controller while hitting the hi-hat.

Connect the included pad cables to the corresponding RIDE, CRASH, HI-HAT and
SNARE inputs on the rear of the drum module. The cables have different lengths.
Each cable is labelled on both ends with the corresponding pad designation.

Connect the included power supply unit to the DC 9V input on the rear of the
bottom case and then insert the power plug into the socket outlet.

Set-up and cabling

Connecting the bass-drum pedal and
the hi-hat controller to the drum
module

Hi-hat controller

Connecting the pads

Connecting the power supply

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Connect your PC (Windows Vista/XP® or Windows7, Mac) to the USB port (12) on the
rear of the drum module.

Connect audio devices like CD or MP3 players, etc. to the AUX IN input (13) on the
rear of the drum module.

Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES output (14) on the rear of the drum
module.

Connecting USB devices

Connecting audio devices

Connecting headphones

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7 Connections and controls

1 MASTER VOLUME

Knob control for adjusting the overall volume of the drum module.

2 LED display

PA D name

KIT mode SONG mode

Displays the Song, Kit and Pad numbers and various setting parameters. In the SONG mode, the song number
appears on the display. In the PAD mode, an abbreviated pad name for snare, crash, tom, etc. appears. In the KIT
mode, the drum kit number appears on the display.

3 [TEMPO/TAP] button

Adjusts the tempo of the click and of the song playback.

4 [KIT] button

Opens the KIT menu.

5 [CLICK] button

Turns the metronome on and off and opens the click menu.

6 TRIGGER LED

Lights up when trigger pulses are generated.

7 [REC/PLAY] button

Allows you to record and play back your performance.

Drum module top view

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8 [SONG] button

Controls the selection and playback of songs.

9 [–] / [+] buttons

Buttons to navigate through the ten drum kits, select parameters, sounds, etc.

10 CONNECT TO BASE

6-pole input for connecting the bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller to the drum module using the included
cable.

11 Trigger input jacks for RIDE, CRASH, HI-HAT and SNARE

Input jacks for connecting the pads using the included cables.

12 USB

USB port for connecting a PC with USB-MIDI interface.

13 AUX IN

Input jack (3.5-mm stereo mini jack) for connecting audio devices, such as CD, MP3 players, etc.

14 PHONES

Headphones (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Rear of the drum module

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15 POWER ON / OFF

Main switch to turn the device on/off.

16 DC 9V

Connecting socket for power supply unit.

17 CONNECT TO MODULE

6-pole input for connecting the bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller to the drum module using the included
cable.

Rear of the bottom case

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8 Operation

8.1 Functions

Before switching on the device, check all cables for proper connection.
Before switching on, turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control of the drum

module to minimum.

Use the [POWER ON/OFF] switch on the rear of the bottom case to switch on the
drum module.

To set the volume, hit a pad while slowly turning the MASTER VOLUME control
clockwise.

A drum kit is a compilation in which each trigger is assigned to a certain sound and
several sound parameters. By selecting a drum kit, you can tailor the sound of your e­drum kit in seconds to the desired style of music. In addition to the ten preset drum
kits you can create and save your own user kit (for more information, see Ä Chapter

12.1 ‘Kit list’ on page 26.

1. Press [KIT]. The display shows the number of the first preset drum kit.

2. Use the [–] / [+] keys to select the desired drum kit. Value range: ‘001’ to ‘010’,

user kit.

Power on

Adjusting the volume

Selecting a drum kit

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Press the [KIT] and[+] or[–] buttons simultaneously to adjust the pad volume.
You also can select the individual pads by hitting them. Value range: ‘0’
to ‘127’.

Press [KIT] and [REC/PLAY] simultaneously, then hit a pad for which you want to
change the sound and use the [+] or [–] button to select the sound.

Example: Selecting a sound for tom 1

1. Press [KIT] and [REC/PLAY] simultaneously. The LED display shows the selected

pad. Hit tom 1, and the LED display will show tom 1.

2. Hit another pad and select its sound using the [+] or [–] buttons.

3. You can also press [CLICK] to listen to the sound.

4. Finally press the [REC/PLAY] button to save your settings in the user kit.

5. Press any other key to exit the menu.

1. Click type

Press [CLICK] for two seconds to enter the metronome type menu, then use the
[+] or [–] buttons to select the click type. Value range: ‘1/4’, ‘2/4’ , ‘3/4’, ‘4/4’,

‘6/4’ , ‘3/8’ , ‘6/8’ , ‘12/8’. Default setting: ‘4/4’.

2. Click sound

When the click is activated press and hold [CLICK], then use the [+] or [–] but‐
tons to select the click sound. Value range: ‘001’ to‘003’ .

KIT button

Selecting a sound

CLICK button

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3. Click volume

When the click is deactivated press and hold [CLICK], then use the [+] or [–]
buttons to select the click volume. Value range: ‘001’ to ‘032’ .

1. Recording

Press and hold [REC/PLAY] for two seconds. The metronome does a one-bar
precount before recording starts.

2. Playing record

Press [REC/PLAY] to play back your recording. Press [REC/PLAY] again to stop
playback.

Your drum module provides 10 preset songs. Press [SONG] and [KIT] simultaneously
to enter the SONG mode.

1. Switching the percussion track on and off

In the SONG mode, press and hold [SONG] for two seconds. The LED display
shows ‘oN’ or ‘oFF’ .

n ‘oN’

The percussion track of the song is switched on.

n ‘oFF’

The percussion track of the song is muted.

2. Selecting a song

Press [SONG], then use the [+] or [–] buttons to select any of the ten songs.

REC/PLAY button

SONG button

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3. Song volume

In the SONG mode, press and hold [SONG], then use the [+] or [–] buttons to
select the song volume. Value range: ‘000’ to ‘032’ .

There are two way you can adjust the tempo using the [TEMPO/TAP] button:

1. Press [TEMPO/TAP]. The LED display shows the currently set tempo that you

can adjust by means of the [+] or [–] buttons. Value range: ‘020’ to‘240’ .

2. Press and hold [TEMPO/TAP] for two seconds to enter the TAP mode. The LED

display is flashing.
Hit four times rhythmically on a pad to change the tempo. The value is deter‐

mined by the time interval between the last two hits.

8.2 Factory settings

8.2.1 Resetting to factory defaults

To reset the drum module to its factory defaults, do the following:

1. Use the POWER ON/OFF switch on the rear of the bottom case to switch off the

drum module.

2. Press and hold the [+] and [–] buttons on the drum module simultaneously

with one hand an turn on the drum module using the POWER ON/OFF switch
on the rear of the bottom case.

This will reset your drum module to the factory defaults and delete all your set‐
tings.

TEMPO/TAP button

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8.2.2 Setup mode

In this setup mode, you can adjust some global parameters according to your wishes
and expectations. To enter the setup mode, switch off the drum module, then press
and hold [KIT] while you switch it on again.

1. Press [TEMPO/TAP] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the sensitivity. Value

range: ‘001’ to ‘008’ .

2. Press [KIT] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the trigger threshold. Value

range: ‘001’ to ‘050’ .

3. Press [SONG] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the velocity curve. There are

four possible settings: ‘NORM’ (normal),‘DYNM’ (dynamic) ‘EASY’and ‘FIXD’
(fixed).

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4. Press [CLICK] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the cross-talk value ‘XTALK’.

Value range: ‘001’ to ‘080’ .

5. Press [REC/PLAY] to save your settings.

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9 Technical data

Pads Seven drum pads with touch response including bass-drum pedal and hi-

hat controller
Sounds 193
Drum kits 10 preset drum kits

1 user kit
Songs 10
Connections CONNECT TO BASE (connection to bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller)

RIDE, CRASH, HI-HAT, SNARE (connection for included pad cables)

USB-MIDI

AUX IN ( (3.5-mm stereo mini jack))

Headphones ( (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)
Mains power supply

9 V (DC) power supply

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10 Cleaning

Clean the accessible parts of the device regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends
on the operating environment: moist, smoky or particularly dirty environments may
cause a higher accumulation of dirt on the components of the device.

n Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning.
n Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth.
n Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
n Never put any vinyl items on the device, as vinyl can stick to the surface or lead

to its discolouration.

Device parts

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11 Protecting the environment

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.

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

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm 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.

Disposal of the packaging material

Disposal of your old device

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12 Appendix

12.1 Kit list

No. Name No. Name

1 Acoustic_kit_1 7 Electronic_kit
2 Acoustic_kit_2 8 Analog_kit
3 Room_kit NL 9 Latin_kit
4 Rock_kit 10 Modern R&B
5 Dance_club_kit 11 User kit
6 Jazz_kit

12.2 Song-style list

No. Name No. Name

01 Rock Shuffle 06 Pop Bossa
02 Surf Pop 07 80's Rock
03 Techno 08 16 Beat
04 60's Rock 09 Pop Shuffle
05 Hard Rock 10 Guitar Pop

12.3 Sound list

Group 1: Kick Drums

Acoustic_kick_01 Latin_kick Rock_kick_04
Acoustic_kick_02 Pop_kick_02 Rock_kick_05
Room_kick_01 Trash_kick Electronic_kick_01
Room_kick_02 Rock_kick_03 Electronic_kick_02
Rock_kick_01 Brush_kick Analog_kick
Jazz_kick_01 Modern_RnB_kick Drum_machine_kick
Early_RnB_kick Boom_snap_kick
Compressed_kick Rock_kick_02

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Group 2: Snare Drums

Acoustic_snr_01 Reggae-pop_snr Dance_club_snr+2
SPic_snr_01c Brush_snr_01 9-oh_snr_+2-5
SPic_snr_02f Early_RnB_snare Drum_box_snr+5
Room_snr_01_6L Pop_snr_01 Acoustic_xstick_01
Room_snr_02 Latin_snr+tambourine SPic_xtk-01
Rock_snr_01 Electro-pop_snr Rock_xstick_01
Rock_snr_06 Rap-hop_snr Jazz_xstick_01
Cpmpressed_snr_6L Analog-snr_01 Room_xstick
Jazz_snr_01 Modern_RnB_snr Modern_RnB_xstick
Acoustic_snr_02 Rock_snr_03 Electronic_xstick_01
Boom_snap_snr Electronic_snr_01 Crunch_xstick
Trash_snare Drum_machine_snr_01+1 Analog_xstick
Pop_snr_02 8-oh_snr_+1 Drum_machine_xstick

Group 3: Toms

Acoustic_tom_H_01 Rock_tom_M_01 DW_low_tom
Acoustic_tom_M_01 Rock_tom_L_01_6L Rock_tom_H_04
Acoustic_tom_L_01 Rock_tom_H_03 Rock_tom_M_02_6L
Acoustic_tom_H_02 Rock_tom_M_03 Rock_tom_L_03
Acoustic_tom_M_02 Rock_tom_L_02 Modern_RnB_tom_h
Acoustic_tom_L_02 Pop_tom_H_01 Modern_RnB_tom_m
Room_tom_H_01 Pop_tom_M_01 Modern_RnB_tom_L
Room_tom_M_01 Pop_tom_L_01 Jazz_tom_H_01
Room_tom_L_01 Boom_snap_tom_H Jazz_tom_M_01
Compressed_tom_H Boom_snap_tom_M Jazz_tom_L_01
Compressed_tom_M Boom_snap_tom_L Brush_tom_H
Compressed_tom_L DW_high_tom Brush_tom_M
Rock_tom_H_01 DW_mid_tom Brush_tom_L

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Group 3: Toms

Latin_tom+conga_M Electronic_tom_H_02 Analog_tom_L
Latin_tom+conga_L Electronic_tom_M_02 Drum_machine_tom_H
Electronic_tom_H_01 Electronic_tom_L_02 Drum_machine_tom_M
Electronic_tom_M_01 Analog_tom_H Drum_machine_tom_L
Electronic_tom_L_01 Analog_tom_M

Group 4: Cymbals

cr_49_crash Cym_splash_03+6 Room_ride
cr_49_crash_1L 9-oh_crash Acoustic_ride_02
Rap-hop_crash Boom_snap_crash Latin_ride+cowbell
Brush_crash_-3 Dance_club_ride Electronic_ride_02
Rock_crash_02 Analog_crash Analog_ride
Crunch_crash-7 Electronic_crash_01 Drum_machine_ride
Cym_crash_18 Sizzle_ride+bell Electronic_ride_01
Cym_crash_18_-4 Cymbal_ride_bell

Group 5: Hi-hats

Brush_hat_cl_01 Rock_hat_cl_03 Electronic_hat_cl_01
Brush_hat_foot_01 Rock_hat_foot_02 Electronic_hat_foot_01
Brush_hat_op_01 Rock_hat_op_03 Electronic_hat_op_01
Acoustic_hat_cl_2 Compressed_hat_cl_6Lv2 Analog_hat_cl
Acoustic_hat_foot_2 Cym_hat_foot_+0 Analog_hat_foot
Acoustic_hat_op_2 Compressed_hat_op_6Lv2 Analog_hat_op
Room_hat_cl Cympal_hat_cl_6L+1-37 Drum_machine_hat_cl
Room_hat_foot Cymbal_foot_+1-37 Drum_machine_hat_foot
Room_hat_op Cymbal_hat_op_6L+1-37 Drum_machine_hat_op
Rock_hat_cl_01_6L Snappy_brush_hat_cl Modern_RnB_hat_cl
Rock_hat_foot_01 Snappy_brush_hat_foot Modern_RnB_hat_foot
Rock_hat_op_01_6L Snappy_brush_hat_op Modern_Rnb_hat_op

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Group 6: Percussion

Agogo_H Timbale_L Shaker_01
Agogo_L Triangle_mute Tambourine_down
Latin_tom_agogo_H Triangle_open Tambourine_up
Conga_H Triangle_op+mt Tambourine_up+down
Conga_L Woodblock_H Cowbell
Hand-claps Woodblock_L 8-oh_cowbell
Timbale_H Latin_xstick_woodblocks

12.4 MIDI implementation

Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Basic Channel Default 1-16 1-16 Memorized

Changed 1-16 each 1-16 each

Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3

Messages No No
Altered ******** No

Note Number 0 – 127 0 – 127

True voice ******** 0 – 127

Velocity Note Note ON Yes, 99H,

v = 1 – 127

Yes, 9nH,
v = 1 – 127

Note OFF Yes, 89H,

v = 0

Yes, 8nH,
v = 0 or 8nH –

127
After Touch No No
Pitch Bend No Yes

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Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Control Change

0,32
1
5
6
7
10
11
64
65
66
67
80, 81
91, 93
100, 101
121

No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes (*1)

Bank Select
Modulation
Portamento Time
Data Entry
Volume
Pan
Expression
Sustain
Portamento
Sostenuto
Soft Pedal
DSP Type
DSP Depth
RPN LSB, MSB
Reset All Controllers

Program Change True # Yes

0 – 10

Yes

0 – 127
System Exclusive No No
System Common Song Position Pointer No No

Song Select No No
Tune Request No No

Aux Messages Local ON/OFF No Yes All Notes Off is sent as All

Sounds Off (CC# 120)

ALL Notes OFF Yes Yes
Active Sensing No Yes
System Reset No Yes

*1: Registered parameter number: #0: Pitch sensitivity, #1: Fine tuning, #2: Coarse
tuning

POLY MONO ON
OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2
OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4

MIDI channel modes

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