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user manual
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Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
04.12.2015, ID: 305855 (V3)
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Table of contents
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 Controls........................................................................................................................................................ 17
6 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 Functions............................................................................................................................................. 24
6.2 Playing, customising and accompanying songs.................................................................. 28
6.3 Drum kits ............................................................................................................................................ 32
6.4 Pad settings........................................................................................................................................ 38
6.5 Metronome click settings.............................................................................................................. 44
6.6 Recording function.......................................................................................................................... 47
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6.7 Resetting to factory defaults........................................................................................................ 49
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 51
8 Connector and pin assignments...................................................................................................... 52
9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 54
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 55
11 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 56
11.1 Kit list.................................................................................................................................................. 56
11.2 MIDI implementation................................................................................................................... 58
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1 General notes
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
Online guides
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service
Use the search function in the electronic version to find 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 notes
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 notes
Instructions
Text input
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.
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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.
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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
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
General notes
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 notes
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 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.
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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.
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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Features
3 Features
n 418 sounds
n 50 drum kits, 30 user kits
n 52 songs, 10 user songs
n Metronome
n Stroke counter
n Recording function
n MIDI functions
n Flexible assignment of pad voices
n Connections for headphones, AUX and MIDI
n Automatic switch-off
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4 Installation
Installation
Setup, connecting pads and
pedals
Connecting the power supply
Connecting the pads
Connecting USB devices
Connecting audio devices
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.
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Connecting headphones
Connecting CD or MP3 player
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.
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5 Controls
Front panel
Controls
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Controls
1 Backlit LCD
Displays the Song, Kit and Voice numbers and various setting parameters.
2 [TEMPO]
Adjusts the tempo of the click and of the song playback.
3 [CLICK]
Turns the metronome on and off and opens 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.
Controls
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13 [COUNT]
Record button
Use this button to start the recording.
Start / stop button
Use this button to start or stop song playback and to stop the recording.
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]
Opens the KIT menu.
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Rear panel
Controls
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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]
Headphone output.
21 [USB]
USB port for connecting a PC with USB-MIDI interface.
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22 [ON / OFF]
Main switch to turn the device on and off.
23 [POWER]
Connection socket for the power adapter.
Controls
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6 Operation
6.1 Functions
Switching on
Check all cable connections for correct fit before turning on.
Before switching on, turn the [VOLUME] control of the drum module to minimum.
Use the [ON/OFF] switch on the rear panel.
Automatic switch-off
Adjusting the volume
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If the module is not in use, it shuts off after 20 minutes automatically. To switch it on again,
press [ON/OFF].
To set the volume, hit a pad while slowly turning the [VOLUME] control clockwise.
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Operation
Selecting a drum kit
A drum kit is a compilation in which a certain sound and several sound parameters are
assigned to each trigger. Selecting different drum kits lets you customise the sound of your edrum sets in seconds to the desired music genre. In addition to the ten preset drum kits you
can create and save your own user kit (for more information, see Ä Chapter 11.1 ‘Kit list’
on page 56 and
1. Press the [KIT] button.
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2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] keys to select the desired kit.
or …
1. Press [KIT] twice.
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2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] keys to select the desired kit.
Ä
Chapter 6.3 ‘Drum kits ’ on page 32).
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.
The display shows the number and description of the first preset kit in ‘U01
UserKit01’ format. The indicator LED of the [KIT] button lights up.
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In factory default condition, all user kits are assigned to standard settings. User kit
programming is described in detail in Ä Chapter 6 ‘Operation’ on page 24.
The selected drum kit is immediately active.
Click function
Stroke counter
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Press the [CLICK] button to turn the metronome on or off. When the click is running the indi‐
cator LED of the button lights up. All setting options are described in detail in chapter
Ä
Chapter 6.5 ‘Metronome click settings’ on page 44.
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. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the menu.
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6. Press the [COUNT] button to activate the counter mode.
The display indicates the current counting period (‘Count Time’ ).
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7. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the desired period of time (setting range: ‘01’ ,
‘02’ and ‘03’ minutes).
8. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
‘Ready’ starts flashing on the display.
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9. Hit any pad to start the count function.
The display continuously indicates the number of registered stokes and the
ð
remaining time in ‘000’ /‘Cnt-SecXXX’ format.
10. By the end of the set counting period you hear a short beep.
The display indicates the total number of registered strokes in ‘000’ /‘Counted’
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format.
11. Press [ENTER] to re-start the counting function, press [EXIT] to quit the count mode.
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6.2 Playing, customising and accompanying songs
Playback of pre-installed songs
Your digital drum module offers 52 pre-installed songs in total. You can play them individually
or in a continuous sequence.
1. Press the [SONG] button.
The indicator LED of the button lights up, ‘All Demo’ appears in the display.
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2.
Press the Start/Stop button .
The indicator LED of the button lights up and the continuous playback starts after
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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 .
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.
Accompanying pre-installed
songs
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.
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Playing user songs
You digital drum module offers in total 10 memory slots for user songs (see also Ä Chapter 6.6
‘Recording function’ on page 47).
1. Press the [SONG] button twice.
The indicator LED of the button lights up, ‘All U-Song’ appears in the display.
ð
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired user song.
3.
Press the Start/Stop button .
The indicator LED of the button lights up and the selected song is being played.
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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.
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.
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Adjusting song volume
Adjusting drum set volume
Operation
1. Press the [SETUP] button.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the parameter ‘Accomp Vol’ .
3. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
The current song volume value is flashing in the display.
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4. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to set the desired volume in a range from 0 to 24 (default
value is 11).
5. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
1. Press the [SETUP] button.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the parameter ‘D.Drum Vol’ .
3. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
The current drum set value is flashing in the display.
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4. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to set the desired volume in a range from 0 to 24 (default
value is 11).
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6.3 Drum kits
5. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
Press [EXIT] to exit the menu at any point.
The 418 sounds of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected pads. In
other words, you can create your own drum kits and store them in the unit. The following sec‐
tions describe how to create your own kits.
1.
First, choose the desired kit, see Ä Chapter 6.1 ‘Functions’ on page 24.
2. Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode.
The LED of the button lights. Next to the ‘Edit Mode’ indication, the current kit
ð
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.
The current setting value along with the symbol for the selected trigger are flashing
ð
in the display. The indicator LED of the pad lights up.
4. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired voice.
5. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
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6. Select the next trigger point you want to programme a voice for, or press [ENTER] again
to adjust the next parameter. Press [EXIT] to exit the Edit mode.
Trigger points,
display
H.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
Pad Symbol Trigger points,
display
Pad Symbol
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Trigger points,
display
Tom2 Tom 2 Tom2 Rim Tom 2, rim shot
Tom3 Tom 3 Tom3 Rim Tom 3, rim shot
Kick Bass drum
Pad Symbol Trigger points,
display
The possible assignment of the triggers depends on the actual configuration of your
drum sets.
Pad Symbol
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Adjusting trigger parameters
Parameter, display Description Value range
Voice Sound assigned to the trigger 1 … 418
Volume Volume 0 … 127
Pan Trigger position within the stereo signal (pan‐
orama right / left)
To adjust the remaining parameters, please proceed as follows:
1.
First, choose the desired kit, see Ä Chapter 6.1 ‘Functions’ on page 24.
2. Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode.
The LED of the button lights. Next to the ‘Edit Mode’ indication, the current kit
ð
number is flashing in the display.
3. Press [ENTER] 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.
–64 … +63
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Parameter, display Description Value range
Pitch Pitch –10 … +10
Reverb Reverb 0 … 127
Operation
Saving settings
After you have assigned all the pads with the desired sounds and adjusted the other parame‐
ters, you can save the settings as a user kit in the unit. To do so proceed as follows:
1. Press [EXIT].
The display shows the safety prompt ‘Save it?’ .
ð
2. Press [ENTER] to store the setting.
Next to the ‘User Kit’ indication, the kit number is flashing in the display in ‘U01’
ð
format.
3. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select any location.
4. Press [ENTER] again to store your user kit at the desired number.
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6.4 Pad settings
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].
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The Master Tune parameter allows you to adjust the trigger pitch of a drum kit globally.
1. Press [SETUP] 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. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
The next parameter appears on the display.
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4. Adjust the next parameter or quit the setup menu by pressing [EXIT].
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Touch sensitivity
Hi-Hat response characteristic
The drum module allows you to adjust the touch sensitivity of every pad.
1. Press [KIT] to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press [ENTER] or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu item
‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Confirm by pressing [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
Sensitivity is indicated as the first value.
ð
4. Activate the desired pad using the pad select buttons or by striking it.
The symbol for the pad flashes in the display.
ð
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.
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1. Press [KIT] to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press [ENTER] or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu item
‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Confirm by pressing [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
4. Step on the hi-hat pedal to close the hi-hat.
If the hi-hat remains open while activating the ‘PDL Bottom’ parameter (see
5.), the module reads the value 120 and thus works with wrong parameters.
5. Press [H-PEDAL] while the hi-hat remains closed to set the closing point.
The display shows the parameter ‘PDL Bottom’ and its actual value in ‘000’ format.
ð
The symbol for the pedal flashes in the display.
6. Step on the hi-hat pedal or press [H-PEDAL] and use the rotary control [–] / [+] to set the
pressure point in a range from 50 to 0).
7. Confirm by pressing [EXIT].
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8. Repeat steps 1 to 5 and then press [HI-HAT] to specify the opening point.
The display shows the parameter ‘PDL Top’ and its actual value in ‘000’ format. The
ð
symbol for the pedal flashes in the display.
9. Step on the hi-hat pedal or press [HI-HAT] and use the rotary control [–] / [+] to set the
opening point in a range from 127 to 51).
Dynamic range
The drum module allows you to adjust the dynamic range of the individual pads and thus, the
signal-to-noise ratio.
1. Press [KIT] to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press [ENTER] or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu item
‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Confirm by pressing [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to change to the second parameter Dynamic Range.
ð
4. Activate the desired pad using the pad select buttons or by striking it.
The symbol for the pad flashes in the display.
ð
5. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to set the dynamic range of the pads to the desired value
in a range from 1 to 127.
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6. Activate the next pad or press [ENTER] to jump to the ‘Trigger ’ parameter.
Velocity
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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 [KIT] to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press [ENTER] or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu item
‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Confirm by pressing [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to change to the third parameter Trigger.
ð
4. Activate the desired pad using the pad select buttons or by striking it.
The symbol for the pad flashes in the display.
ð
5. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the velocity of the pads (Linear, Exp1, Exp2, Log1,
Log2, Spline).
6. Activate the next pad or press [ENTER] to jump to the ‘Cross Talk’ parameter.
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Crosstalk
If several pads are mounted on a rack vibrations can be transmitted to other pads when you hit
a trigger and unintentionally trigger sounds. Crosstalk can be prevented by the temporary sup‐
pression of the trigger signal. This parameter is set automatically in the setup menu.
1. Press [KIT] to change to the kit mode, followed by the [SETUP] button.
2. Repeatedly press [ENTER] or turn the rotary control [–] / [+] until the menu item
‘Advanced’ appears in the display.
3. Confirm by pressing [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to change to the fourth parameter ‘Cross Talk’ .
ð
4. Play any pad until you hear only the sound of this singular pad.
The module detects the feedback and compensates the vibration while striking the
ð
pads installed.
Press [EXIT] to quit the setup menu. The settings of the menu item ‘Advanced’ are
automatically saved, the display briefly shows ‘Saving…’.
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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:
Time signature
1. Press the [CLICK] button twice to enter the Click menu.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired time signature (1–8/2, 1–8/4, 1–8/8,
3. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
The bar indicator (‘Time-Sig’ ) flashes in the second line of the display.
ð
1–8/16, the default value is 4/4).
In the first line of the display then flashes the indicator of the current click volume
ð
(‘Metro Vol’ ).
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Volume
Sound
Operation
1. When the display of the current click volume is flashing (‘Metro Vol’ ), use the rotary con‐
trol [–] / [+] to adjust the desired volume in a range from 0 to 127 (the default value is
96).
2. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
In the first line of the display then flashes the indicator of the current click sound
ð
(‘MetroSound’ ).
1. When the display of the current click sound is flashing (‘MetroSound’ ), use the rotary
control [–] / [+] to set the desired sound: ‘Prc’ = Percussion, ‘Eng’ = English or ‘Chn’ =
Chinese (the default value is ‘Prc’ ).
2. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
The selection is applied and you leave the Click menu.
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Press [EXIT] to exit the menu at any point.
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.
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The click tempo can be adjusted independently from the three other parameters:
1. Press [CLICK] to activate the click-function.
2. Press [TEMPO].
The tempo indicator (‘Tempo’ ) flashes in the second line of the display.
ð
3. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to adjust the desired tempo in a range from 40 to 240.
4. Confirm by pressing [ENTER].
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6.6 Recording function
Recording
Press [EXIT] to exit the menu at any point.
The menu is automatically closed down after 10 seconds.
1.
Select the desired drum kit Ä ‘ Selecting a drum kit’ on page 25 and adjust the click tempo
and the time signature
2.
Press .
The Record LED flashes. The recording starts – regardless of whether you hit a pad or
ð
not – after one pre-roll bar.
3.
Press again to stop the recording.
The Record LED is turned off.
ð
Ä
Chapter 6.5 ‘Metronome click settings’ on page 44.
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Operation
Play back the recording
Saving a recording as user song
Deleting recordings
Press to play your 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.
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 [KIT] to enter Kit mode.
2. Press [SONG] twice to enter user song mode.
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3. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the user song to be deleted.
4. Press the [ENTER] button.
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5. Confirm with [ENTER] to delete the song.
6.7 Resetting to factory defaults
1. Press [SETUP] to enter the setup menu.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] to open the ‘Reset’ menu.
3. Confirm by pressing [SETUP] to enter the reset menu.
Operation
The display shows the safety prompt ‘Erase it?’ .
Press [EXIT] to cancel the operation.
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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)
5. Confirm your selection with [ENTER].
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
Songs 52 preset songs
Connections Headphones (1/4" phone socket)
Operating voltage supply AC power adapter
Technical specifications
30 user kits
10 user songs
Line in (1/4" phone socket)
Line out (1/4" phone socket)
Sub-D (pad cable connector)
USB
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Connector and pin assignments
8 Connector and pin assignments
Introduction
1/4" TS phone plug (mono,
unbalanced)
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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 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" TRS phone plug (stereo,
unbalanced)
Connector and pin assignments
1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground
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Cleaning
9 Cleaning
Device parts
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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.
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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). 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.
Protecting the environment
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Appendix
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.
Appendix
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