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user manual
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Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
11.02.2014, ID: 305855 (V2)
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Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 9
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 11
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 15
5 Operating elements............................................................................................................................... 17
6 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 Functions............................................................................................................................................. 24
6.2 Playing, customising and accompanying songs.................................................................. 27
6.3 Drum kits ............................................................................................................................................ 32
6.4 Pad settings........................................................................................................................................ 38
6.5 Metronome click settings.............................................................................................................. 45
6.6 Record function................................................................................................................................ 49
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6.7 Reset to factory default settings................................................................................................. 51
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 53
8 Connector and pin assignments...................................................................................................... 54
9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 56
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 57
11 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 58
11.1 Kit list.................................................................................................................................................. 58
11.2 MIDI implementation................................................................................................................... 60
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1 General notes
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search
Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service
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:
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’.
Letterings
Displays
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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].
ð
Automatic operation is started.
3. Switch off the device.
Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font.
Example: 2323
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specified location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8.
Instructions
Text input
Cross-references
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1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find 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 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 material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
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 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.
Intended use
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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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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.
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
fire.
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3 Features
n 418 voices
n 50 pre-installed drum kits, 30 user kits
n 52 pre-installed songs, 10 user songs
n Click, EQ and stroke counter
n Recording function
n MIDI functions
n Flexible assigning of pad voices
n Connections for headphones, AUX and MIDI
n Automatic switchoff
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4 Installation
Setup and installation of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the included setup
guide. Finally, check that all connecting cables between the pads and the drum module are
connected correctly.
Connect the supplied power adapter to the ‘POWER’ input on the rear panel of the drum
module. Then insert the mains plug into a mains wall outlet.
Connect the supplied sub-D plug of the pad connector cable to the sub-D input socket on the
rear panel of the drum module.
Connect your computer (Windows Vista/XP®, Mac) to the USB connection on the rear panel of
the drum module.
Connect the inputs of your amplifier or powered speaker to the ‘LINE OUT’ output jack on the
rear panel of the drum module.
Setup, connecting pads and
pedals
Connecting the power supply
Connecting the pads
Connecting USB devices
Connecting audio devices
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Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONE output on the rear panel of the drum module.
Connect audio devices like CD or MP3 player, etc. to the ‘LINE IN’ input on the rear panel of the
drum module.
Connecting headphones
Connecting CD or MP3 player
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5 Operating elements
Front panel
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1 Backlit LCD
Display of song, kit and voice number as well as various setup parameters.
2 [TEMPO]
Use this button to adjust metronome and song playback speed.
3 [CLICK]
Use this button to switch the metronome on of off and to open the Click menu
4 [MODE]
Use this button to toggle operating modes.
5 [ENTER]
Input button to confirm a selection or adjustment.
6 [EDIT]
Use this button to open the programming menu.
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7 [SETUP]
Use this button to open the device settings menu.
8 [EXIT]
Return key to exit a menu or to discard changes.
9 Pad selection area
Use this buttons to activate pads and kits.
10 Rotary control [–] / [+]
To increase or decrease the value of the currently selected parameter.
11
Record button
Use this button to start the recording.
12
Start / stop button
Use this button to start or stop song playback and to stop the recording.
13 [COUNT]
Use this button to activate the Count mode (stroke counter).
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14 [SONG]
Use this button to activate the Demo mode and to playback user songs.
15 [KIT]
Use this button to open the Kit menu.
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Rear panel
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16 TRIGGER
Sub-D input to connect the pads using the pad cable supplied.
17 LINE OUT
Output socket to connect an amplifier or powered speaker.
18 LINE IN
Input socket to connect audio devices like CD or MP3 players, etc.
19 VOLUME
Rotary control to adjust the headphones volume.
20 PHONE
Headphones outlet.
21 USB
USB port to connect a computer with USB-MIDI interface.
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22 ON / OFF
Main switch to turn the unit on or off.
23 POWER
Connector socket for the power adapter.
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6 Operation
6.1 Functions
Check for proper connection of all cables before switching the unit on.
Before switching the unit on, turn the [VOLUME] control down to minimum.
Use the main switch [ON/OFF] on the rear panel to turn the unit on.
When the drum module is not used, it will switch off automatically after 20 minutes. To switch
it on again, press the [ON/OFF] push button.
To set the volume, hit a pad while slowly turning the [VOLUME] control clockwise.
Switching on
Automatic switchoff
Adjusting the volume
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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 e-drum kit in sec‐
onds to the desired style of music. In addition to the 50 preset drum kits, you can create and
save 30 user drum kits (for more information, see Ä Chapter 11.1 ‘Kit list’ on page 58 and ).
1. Press the [KIT] button.
ð
The display shows the number and description of the first preset kit in ‘01 xx’ format.
The indicator LED of the [KIT] button lights up.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired kit.
or …
1. Press the [KIT] button twice.
ð
The display shows the first user kit in ‘U01 UserKit01’ format. The indicator LED of the
[KIT] button lights up.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired user kit.
Selecting a drum kit
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In factory default condition, all user kits are assigned to standard settings. User kit
programming is described in detail in chapterÄ Chapter 6 ‘Operation’ on page 24.
The selected drum kit is instantly active.
Press the [CLICK] button to turn the Click function on or off. The indicator LED of this button is
lit when the Click is turned on. All setting options are described in detail in chapter .
Use this function to count the strokes within a certain period of time.
1. Press the [SETUP] button to open the device settings menu.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the parameter ‘Count Sensitivity’ .
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm and then adjust the touch sensitivity with the rotary control [–] /
[+] in a range from 0 to 24 (default value is 16).
4. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
5. Press the [COUNT] button to activate the counter mode.
ð
The display indicates the current counting period (‘Count Time’ ).
Click function
Stroke counter
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6. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the desired period of time (setting range: ‘01’ ,
‘02’ and ‘03’ minutes).
7. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
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‘Ready’ is flashing in the display.
8. Hit any pad to start the count function.
ð
The display continuously indicates the number of registered stokes and the
remaining time in ‘000’ /‘Cnt-SecXXX’ format.
9. By the end of the set counting period you hear a short beep.
ð
The display indicates the total number of registered strokes in ‘000’ /‘Counted’
format.
10. Press [ENTER] to re-start the counting function, press [EXIT] to quit the count mode.
6.2 Playing, customising and accompanying songs
Your digital drum module offers 52 pre-installed songs in total. You can play them individually
or in a continuous sequence.
Playback of pre-installed songs
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1. Press the [SONG] button.
ð
The indicator LED of the button lights up, ‘All Demo’ appears in the display.
2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
ð
The indicator LED of the button lights up and the continuous playback starts after
three seconds with song number ‘01’ .
or …
1. Press the [SONG] button.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired song within 3 seconds.
3.
Press the Start/Stop button.
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The indicator LED of the button lights up, the playback of the selected song begins.
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Tempo and time signature of the currently playing song are shown in the second line
of the display. Press the Start/Stop button again to stop the playback.
You digital drum module offers three accompanying modes for practising with pre-installed
songs:
n FULL
In this mode, you hear the whole song when accompanying, i.e. all tracks.
n DRUM ONLY
In this mode, you hear only the drum track of the song.
n DRUM MUTE
In this mode, the drum track of the song is muted.
Press the [MODE] button to activate the desired mode, until the corresponding indicator
appears in the display.
To start/stop the playback press the Start/Stop button.
Accompanying pre-installed
songs
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You digital drum module offers in total 10 memory slots for user songs (see also ).
1. Press the [SONG] button twice.
ð
The indicator LED of the button lights up, and ‘All U-Song’ appears in the display.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired user song.
3.
Press the Start/Stop button.
ð
The indicator LED of the button lights up and the selected song is being played.
If you make no selection within three seconds, the display automatically jumps to the
user song ‘01’. If no user-Song was previously saved, the display shows the message
‘Free’ . The device then automatically returns after three seconds to the kit mode.
Additionally, tempo and time signature of the currently playing song are shown in the
second line of the display. Press the Start/Stop button again to stop the playback.
Playing user songs
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1. Press the [SETUP] button.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the parameter ‘Accomp Vol’ .
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
ð
The current song volume value is flashing in the display.
4. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the desired volume in a range from 0 to 24
(default value is 11).
5. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
1. Press the [SETUP] button.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the parameter ‘D.Drum Vol’ .
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
ð
The current drum set value is flashing in the display.
4. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to set the desired volume in a range from 0 to 24 (default
value is 11).
Adjusting song volume
Adjusting drum set volume
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5. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
Press [EXIT] to quit the menu at any time.
6.3 Drum kits
The 418 pre-installed voices of the drum module can be freely programmed to the connected
pads. In other words, you can create your own drum kits and store them in the unit. The fol‐
lowing sections describe how to create your own kits.
1.
First, choose the desired kit, see also
Ä
Chapter 6.1 ‘Functions’ on page 24.
2. Press the [EDIT] button to change to the edit mode.
ð
The indicator LED of the button lights up. Next to the ‘Edit Mode’ indication, the cur‐
rent kit number is flashing in the display.
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3. Press the button of the pad you want to assign a certain voice to. Please note that some
pads have multiple assignments, i.e., you have to press a button up to three times to
activate the desired trigger (see the chart below). Alternatively, you can activate a trigger
directly by playing the corresponding pad area.
ð
The current setting value along with the symbol for the selected trigger are flashing
in the display. The indicator LED of the pad lights up.
4. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired voice.
5. Press [ENTER] to confirm the selection.
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6. Select the next trigger point you want to programme a voice for, or press the [ENTER]
button again to adjust the next parameter. Press [EXIT] to quit the edit mode.
Trigger points,
display
Pad Symbol Trigger points,
display
Pad Symbol
HH Pedal Hi-Hat pedal HiHat Open Open Hi-Hat
HiHat Close Closed Hi-Hat Crash Crash cymbal, arch
Crash Edge Crash cymbal, edge Ride Ride cymbal, arch
Ride Edge Ride cymbal, edge Snare Snare
Snare Rim1 Snare, rim shot 1 Snare Rim2 Snare, rim shot 2
Tom1 Tom 1 Tom1 Rim Tom 1, rim shot
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Trigger points,
display
Pad Symbol Trigger points,
display
Pad Symbol
Tom2 Tom 2 Tom2 Rim Tom 2, rim shot
Tom3 Tom 3 Tom3 Rim Tom 3, rim shot
Kick Bass drum
The possible assignment of the triggers depends on the actual configuration of your
drum sets.
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To adjust the remaining parameters, please proceed as follows:
1.
First, select the desired kit, see Ä Chapter 6.1 ‘Functions’ on page 24.
2. Press the [EDIT] button to change to the edit mode.
ð
The indicator LED of the button lights up. Next to the ‘Edit Mode’ indication, the cur‐
rent kit number is flashing in the display.
3. Press the [ENTER] button, to jump to the next parameter (see chart below).
4. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the respectively shown value.
5. Press [ENTER] to jump to the next parameter, and so on.
Parameter, display Description Value range
Voice Voice assigned to the trigger 1 … 418
Volume Volume 0 … 127
Pan Trigger position within the stereo panorama –64 … +63
Adjusting trigger parameters
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Parameter, display Description Value range
Pitch Pitch –10 … +10
Reverb Reverb 0 … 127
Advanced
After you have assigned all the pads with the desired voices and adjusted the other parame‐
ters, you can save the settings as a user kit in the unit. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Press the [EXIT] button.
ð
The display will prompt ‘Save it?’ .
2. Press the [ENTER] button to store the settings.
ð
Next to the ‘User Kit’ indication, the kit number is flashing in the display in ‘U01’
format.
3. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select any location.
4. Press [ENTER] again to store your user kit at the desired number.
Storing settings
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In factory default condition, all user kits are assigned with the same standard setting
and consecutively saved in the memory as ‘U01’ to ‘U31’. I.e., you will overwrite an
existing standard user kit of the module with every new user kit that you store. Thus,
you're prompted ‘Replace it’ for confirmation.
Any unsaved changes are discarded when you turn the drum module off.
The storage process can be cancelled at any time by pressing [EXIT].
6.4 Pad settings
Use the EQ to adjust the trigger sounds of a drum kit globally (see chart below).
1. Press the [SETUP] button and use the rotary control [–] / [+] the select the parameter
„Equalizer“.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired value (default value is 001).
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
ð
The next parameter appears in the display.
Equalizer
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4. Adjust the next parameter or quit the setup menu by pressing [EXIT].
EQ number Description
001 Normal 1
002 Normal 2
003 Bass Boost
004 Bass Mid
005 Moderate
006 Bright Mid
007 Bright
008 Bright High
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The ‘Master Tune’ parameter allows you to adjust the trigger pitch of a drum kit globally.
1. Press the [SETUP] button and use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the parameter
‘Master Tune’.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired value in a range from –50 to +50.
Default value is 0, this corresponds to the concert pitch A (440 Hz).
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
ð
The next parameter appears in the display.
4. Adjust the next parameter or quit the setup menu by pressing [EXIT].
The drum module allows you to adjust the touch sensitivity of every pad.
1. Press the [KIT] button to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press the [ENTER] button or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu
item ‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Press [SETUP] for confirmation to open the setup menu.
ð
‘Sensitivity’ is indicated as the first value.
Pitch
Touch sensitivity
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4. Activate the desired pad using the pad select buttons or by striking it.
ð
The symbol for the pad flashes in the display.
5. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to set the sensitivity of the pads to the desired value in a
range from 1 to 127.
6. Activate the next pad or press [ENTER] to jump to the ‘Dynamic Range’ parameter.
If you step on the hi-hat pedal quickly, the usual chick sound is produced, without playing the
pad additionally (closed hi-hat). When you release the pedal, the splash sound is generated
(open hi-hat). Both pressure and opening point can be set via the drum module.
1. Press the [KIT] button to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press the [ENTER] button or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu
item ‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Press [SETUP] for confirmation to open the setup menu.
4. Press the [H-PEDAL] button to specify the pressure point for the closed hi-hat.
ð
The parameter ‘PDL Bottom’ and the current value in ‘000’ format are indicated in
the display. The pedal symbol is flashing in the display.
Hi-Hat response characteristic
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5. Step on the hi-hat pedal or press the [H-PEDAL] button and use the rotary control [–] / [+]
to set the pressure point to the desired value in a range from 50 to 0.
6. Press [ENTER] to confirm the setting.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 4 and then press the [HI-HAT] button to specify the opening point for
the open hi-hat.
ð
The parameter ‘PDL Top’ and the current value in ‘000’ format are indicated in the
display. The pedal symbol is flashing in the display.
8. Step on the hi-hat pedal or press the [HI-HAT] button and use the rotary control [–] / [+]
to set the opening point to the desired value in a range from 127 to 51.
The drum module allows you to adjust the dynamic range of the individual pads and thus, the
signal-to-noise ratio.
1. Press the [KIT] button to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press the [ENTER] button or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu
item ‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Press [SETUP] for confirmation to open the setup menu.
ð
Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to change to the second parameter ‘Dynamic Range’.
Dynamic range
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4. Activate the desired pad using the pad selection buttons or by striking it.
ð
The symbol of the pad flashes in the display.
5. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the dynamic range of the pads to the desired
value in a range from 1 to 127.
6. Activate the next pad or press [ENTER] to jump to the ‘Trigger’ parameter.
The drum module allows you to adjust the velocity of the individual pads, i.e., the ratio
between strike pressure and resulting volume.
1. Press the [KIT] button to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press the [ENTER] button or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu
item ‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Press [SETUP] for confirmation to open the setup menu.
ð
Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to change to the third parameter ‘Trigger’.
4. Activate the desired pad using the pad selection buttons or by striking it.
ð
The symbol of the pad flashes in the display.
5. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the velocity of the pads (Linear, Exp1, Exp2, Log1,
Log2, Spline).
Velocity
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6. Activate the next pad or press [ENTER] to jump to the ‘Cross Talk’ parameter.
When several pads are mounted on one tripod, vibrations may be transferred to other pads
and, thus, unwanted sounds are triggered when striking a trigger. This crosstalk can be pre‐
vented by the temporary suppression of the trigger signal.
1. Press the [KIT] button to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press the [ENTER] button or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu
item ‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Press [SETUP] for confirmation to open the setup menu.
ð
Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to change to the fourth parameter ‘Cross Talk’.
4. Activate the desired pad using the pad selection buttons or by striking it.
ð
The symbol of the pad flashes in the display.
5. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the signal suppression time to the desired value
in a range from 0 to 100.
Crosstalk
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The signal suppression time should be set as short as possible.
You can quit the setup menu from any level by pressing [EXIT]. The settings of the
menu item ‘Advanced’ are automatically saved (the display briefly shows ‘Saving…’.
6.5 Metronome click settings
The Click menu allows you to adjust the time signature, the volume and the sound of the click
in the following order:
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1. Press the [CLICK] button twice to enter the Click menu.
ð
The bar indicator (‘Time-Sig’ ) flashes in the second line of the display.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired time signature (1–8/2, 1–8/4, 1–8/8,
1–8/16, default value is 4/4).
3. Confirm the selection with [ENTER].
ð
In the first line of the display then flashes the indicator of the current click volume.
1. When the display of the current click volume is flashing (‘Metro Vol’ ), you can use the
rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the desired volume in a range from 0 to 127 (default
value is 96).
2. Confirm the selection with [ENTER].
ð
In the first line of the display then flashes the indicator of the current click sound
Time signature
Volume
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1. When the display of the current click sound is flashing (‘Metro Sound’ ), you can use the
rotary control [–] / [+] to set the desired sound: ‘Prc’ = Percussion, ‘Eng’ = English or
‘Chn’ = Chinese (default value is ‘Prc’).
2. Confirm the selection with [ENTER].
ð
The selection is applied and you leave the Click menu.
Press [EXIT] to quit the menu at any time.
If you don't want to change one of the three settings you may just press [ENTER] to
jump to the next parameter.
The click continues running during the setup.
The click tempo can be adjusted independently from the three other parameters:
Sound
Tempo
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1. Press the [CLICK] button to turn the click on.
2. Press the [TEMPO] button.
ð
The tempo indicator (‘Tempo’ ) flashes in the second line of the display.
3. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the desired tempo in a range from 40 to 240.
4. Confirm the selection with [ENTER].
Press [EXIT] to quit the menu at any time.
The menu is automatically closed down after 10 seconds.
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6.6 Record function
1. Select the desired drum kit and adjust the click tempo and the time signature .
2.
Press the button.
ð
The Record LED flashes. The recording starts — regardless of whether you hit a pad,
or not — after one pre-roll bar.
3.
Press the button again to stop the recording.
ð
The Record LED is turned off.
Press the Start/Stop button to play a recording.
1. When the recording is finished, press [EXIT] to open the Saving dialogue.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired memory slot.
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the saving of the user song and exiting the recording menu.
Recording
Playing a recording
Saving a recording as user song
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If you want to overwrite an existing user song with a new recording, you have to con‐
firm by pressing [ENTER] when being prompted ‘Replace it’.
1. Press the [KIT] button to change to the kit mode.
2. Press the [SONG] button twice to change to the user song mode.
3. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the user song you want to delete.
4. Press the [ENTER] button.
ð
The display will prompt ‘Erase it?’ .
5. Press [ENTER] to confirm the deletion of the song.
Delete recordings
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Press [EXIT] to cancel the operation at any time.
6.7 Reset to factory default settings
1. Press [EDIT] to change to the edit mode.
2. Press [ENTER] repeatedly until the menu item ‘Reset’ appears in the display.
3. Press [SETUP] to confirm opening the Reset menu.
4. Choose one of these four options:
n Reset Kit (to reset the drum kits)
n Reset Setup (to reset pad settings)
n Reset Song (to delete all user songs)
n Reset All (to reset all settings and to delete all user songs)
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5. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Resetting the device settings will take some seconds. During this period, no pad
should be hit.
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7 Technical specifications
Number of voices 418
Drum kits 50 preset kits
30 user kits
Songs 52 preset songs
10 user songs
Connections Headphones (1/4" phone socket)
Line in (1/4" phone socket)
Line out (1/4" phone socket)
Sub-D (pad cable connector)
USB
Operating voltage supply AC power adapter
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8 Connector and pin assignments
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 fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short
circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
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1/4" TS phone plug (mono,
unbalanced)
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1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground
1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo,
unbalanced)
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9 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 disco‐
louration.
Device parts
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10 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 mate‐
rial
Disposal of your old device
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11 Appendix
11.1 Kit list
Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name
1 Standard 11 Sand Bag 21 Who 31 Comet
2 Rock 12 Hip Hop 22 POWlay 32 Slap
3 Jazz 13 ROOM drum 23 Mass 33 Moto Drum
4 Funky 14 Double Bass 24 Match 34 Mad Drum
5 1-STD drum 15 Chinese 25 ELECdrum 35 PowerBe
6 2-STD drum 16 Latin 26 RealDrum 36 Bloom
7 E-Drum2 17 TexBlues 27 TR808drum 37 PopRock
8 PennyRo 18 JoJo 28 LudNa 38 Moby
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Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name
9 WoodDJ 19 Jama 29 Joy 39 Walker
10 B-Box 20 Bid Lud 30 Pobrush 40 Poblue
Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name
41 Crush U01 UserKit01 U11 UserKit11 U21 UserKit21
42 Power JAZ U02 UserKit02 U12 UserKit12 U22 UserKit22
43 Boxer U03 UserKit03 U13 UserKit13 U23 UserKit23
44 BrushDrum U04 UserKit04 U14 UserKit14 U24 UserKit24
45 Asian U05 UserKit05 U15 UserKit15 U25 UserKit25
46 OrcDrum U06 UserKit06 U16 UserKit16 U26 UserKit26
47 DWSound U07 UserKit07 U17 UserKit17 U27 UserKit27
48 Largeamb U08 UserKit08 U18 UserKit18 U28 UserKit28
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Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr. Name
49 PowerRoll U09 UserKit09 U19 UserKit19 U29 UserKit29
50 Mad Drum U10 UserKit10 U20 UserKit20 U30 UserKit30
11.2 MIDI implementation
Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Basic channel 10 1-16
Note number 0-127 0-127
Velocity Note ON 1-127 0-127
Note OFF 64 0-127
Major controls Yes No Hi-Hat pedal control
Yes Yes Reset all controller
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Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Yes Yes All notes OFF
Programme change No Yes
System exclusive Yes Yes
RPN No Yes
NRPN Yes Yes
Channel 10 supports bank 0 only.
For more information regarding the ‘System Exclusive’, ‘RPN’ and ‘NRPN’, please con‐
tact your sales representative.
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Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de
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