MPS-500 e-drum modul user manual
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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 The display indicates the current counting period Count Time th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 26 Operation Use the rotary control to adjust the desired period of time setting range 07 02 and 03 minutes Press ENTER to confirm Ready is flashing in the display Gr Hit any pad to start the count function e The display continuously indicates the number of registered stokes and the remaining time in 000 Cnt SecXXX format By the end of the set counting period you hear a short beep gt 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 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 MPS 500 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 27 Operation 12. 418 voices 50 pre installed drum kits 30 user kits 52 pre installed songs 10 user songs Click EQ and stroke counter Recording function MIDI functions Flexible assigning of pad voices Connections for headphones AUX and MIDI Automatic switchoff e drum modul 4 Installation Setup connecting pads and pedals Connecting the power supply Connecting the pads Connecting USB devices Connecting audio devices 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 Installation Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONE output on the rear panel of the drum module Connecting CD or MP3 player Connect audio devices like CD or MP3 player etc to the LINE IN input on the rear pane
3. 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 gt The parameter PDL Bottom and the current value in 000 format are indicated in the display The pedal symbol is flashing in the display MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 41 Operation 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 Press ENTER to confirm the setting ee Repeat steps 1 to 4 and then press the HI HAT button to specify the opening point for the open hi hat The parameter PDL Top and the current value in 000 format are indicated in the display The pedal symbol is flashing in the display 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 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 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 Use the rotary control to change to
4. Press the TEMPO button gt 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 O Press EXIT to quit the menu at any time een The menu is automatically closed down after 10 seconds ee th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 48 Operation 6 6 Record function Recording 1 Select the desired drum kit and adjust the click tempo and the time signature 2 Press the button gt 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 The Record LED is turned off Playing a recording Press the Start Stop M button to play a recording Saving a recording as user song 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 49 Operation Delete recordings themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Ifyou want to overwrite an existing user song with a new recording you have to con 1l firm by pressing ENTER when being prompted Replace it 1 Press the KIT button to
5. 10 memory slots for user songs see also 1 _ Press the SONG button twice gt 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 M button The indicator LED of the button lights up and the selected song is being played O Ifyou make no selection within three seconds the display automatically jumps to the user song 01 Ifno 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 M button again to stop the playback e drum modul 30 Operation Adjusting song volume Press the SETUP button Use the rotary control to select the parameter Accomp Vol Press ENTER to confirm gt The current song volume value is flashing in the display ree Use the rotary control to adjust the desired volume in a range from 0 to 24 default value is 11 Press ENTER to confirm a Adjusting drum set volume Press the SETUP button Use the rotary control to select the parameter D Drum Vol Press ENTER to confirm gt The current drum set value is flashing in the display eg Use the rotary con
6. 11 b et a ee 58 TIT Kills he nk 58 11 2 MIDI implementation eecssssssecsseccssecssccssecenscesseesssccsscecsuccessecsnscessecesscessscessseeessecsneeeseeees 60 th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes 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 Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline If you have any problems with the device the Service A i customer service will gladly assist you th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes 1 2 Notational conventions This m
7. Selecting a drum kit 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 Chapter 11 1 Kit list on page 58 and 1 _ Press the KIT button gt The display shows the number and description of the first preset kit in 07 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 The display shows the first user kit in U07 UserKit01 format The indicator LED of the KIT button lights up 2 Use the rotary control to select the desired user kit MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 25 Operation In factory default condition all user kits are assigned to standard settings User kit IL programming is described in detail in chapter Chapter 6 Operation on page 24 The selected drum kit is instantly active Click function 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 Stroke counter Use this function to count the strokes within a certain period of time 1
8. _ Press the SONG button gt The indicator LED of the button lights up All Demo appears in the display 2 Press the Start Stop M button gt The indicator LED of the button lights up and the continuous playback starts after three seconds with song number 07 or 1 _ Press the SONG button 2 Use the rotary control to select the desired song within 3 seconds 3 _ Press the Start Stop M button gt The indicator LED of the button lights up the playback of the selected song begins th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 28 Operation Tempo and time signature of the currently playing song are shown in the second line lL of the display Press the Start Stop button again to stop the playback Accompanying pre installed You digital drum module offers three accompanying modes for practising with pre installed songs songs m FULL In this mode you hear the whole song when accompanying i e all tracks EB DRUM ONLY In this mode you hear only the drum track of the song BE 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 M button MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 29 Operation Playing user songs themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION You digital drum module offers in total
9. bar indicator Time Sig flashes in the second line of the display 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 Confirm the selection with ENTER Inthe first line of the display then flashes the indicator of the current click volume 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 Confirm the selection with ENTER Inthe first line of the display then flashes the indicator of the current click sound e drum modul 46 Operation Sound 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 gt 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 Tempo The click tempo can be adjusted independently from the three other parameters MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 47 Operation 1 _ Press the CLICK button to turn the click on 2
10. 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 gt The display will prompt Erase it 5 _ Press ENTER to confirm the deletion of the song e drum modul 50 O Jl Press EXIT to cancel the operation at any time 6 7 Reset to factory default settings Gree Press EDIT to change to the edit mode Operation Press ENTER repeatedly until the menu item Reset appears in the display Press SETUP to confirm opening the Reset menu Choose one of these four options Reset Kit to reset the drum kits Reset Setup to reset pad settings Reset Song to delete all user songs Reset All to reset all settings and to delete all user songs MPS 500 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 51 Operation 5 _ Press ENTER to confirm your selection O Resetting the device settings will take some seconds During this period no pad g should be hit C th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 52 Technical specifications 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 p
11. in the display 4 Adjust the next parameter or quit the setup menu by pressing EXIT Touch sensitivity 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 gt Sensitivity is indicated as the first value th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 40 Operation 4 Activate the desired pad using the pad select buttons or by striking it 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 Hi Hat response characteristic 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
12. the second parameter Dynamic Range th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 42 Operation 4 Activate the desired pad using the pad selection buttons or by striking it 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 Velocity The drum module allows you to adjust the velocity of the individual pads i e the ratio between strike pressure and resulting volume Press the KIT button to change to the kit mode followed by the SETUP button Repeatedly press the ENTER button or turn the rotary control until the menu item Advanced appears in the display E EL Press SETUP for confirmation to open the setup menu Use the rotary control to change to the third parameter Trigger Activate the desired pad using the pad selection buttons or by striking it The symbol of the pad flashes in the display Use the rotary control to adjust the velocity of the pads Linear Exp1 Exp2 Log1 Log2 Spline 5 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 43 Operation Crosstalk themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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
13. 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 Press the KIT button to change to the kit mode followed by the SETUP button Repeatedly press the ENTER button or turn the rotary control until the menu item Advanced appears in the display ree Press SETUP for confirmation to open the setup menu gt Use the rotary control to change to the fourth parameter Cross Talk Activate the desired pad using the pad selection buttons or by striking it e The symbol of the pad flashes in the display Use the rotary control to adjust the signal suppression time to the desired value in a range from 0 to 100 5 e drum modul Operation O The signal suppression time should be set as short as possible I C You can quit the setup menu from any level by pressing EXIT The settings of the Sl 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 45 Operation Time signature 1 2 3 Volume themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Press the CLICK button twice to enter the Click menu The
14. Millenium MPS 500 e drum modul th mann user manual MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 Table of contents a u A A WN General notes 1 1 1 2 Notational conventions 1 3 Symbols and signal words Safety instructions Features Further information Installation Operating elements Operation 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 FUNCOMS sta csasessssnsisescdovsesasesssesstaiactasasanscgasiestisavasssate Playing customising and accompanying songs Drum Kits a ara Pad settings Metronome click settings Record function unsensessenseesssenssenssennseensseenneen MPS 500 Table of contents themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Table of contents 6 7 Reset to factory default Settings ssscsssscssessseecsecsseecssessssecssscessecesseesstecsscecescessueceseeesneeesseess 51 Technical specifications ccccesssssssssssssssesssecscssssssssssssssessessssssscsssecsscssssesssssesssessssssesseesseesseesss 53 Connector and pin ASSIGNMENMS ceecseeccssscsssecsscceseecsnecesscessecessccesceesuecsncessecessceeseesstecsneesssees 54 Cle ning unnee enden ee 56 10 Protecting the environment uusseenneenssennssenssensssnnssennssunnssunssnnnsennssensssnnssenssennssnnnnen 57 We 8
15. 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 59 Appendix Nr Name Nr 49 PowerRoll U09 50 Mad Drum U10 11 2 MIDI implementation Function Basic channel Note number Velocity Note ON Note OFF Major controls themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 60 Name Userkit09 Userkit10 Transmitted 10 0 127 1 127 64 Yes Yes Nr Name U19 UserKit19 U20 Userkit20 Recognized 1 16 0 127 0 127 0 127 No Yes e drum modul Nr Name U29 Userkit29 U30 Userkit30 Remarks Hi Hat pedal control Reset all controller Function Programme change System exclusive RPN NRPN ee Transmitted Yes No Yes No Yes Recognized Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Channel 10 supports bank 0 only Remarks Allnotes OFF Appendix For more information regarding the System Exclusive RPN and NRPN please con tact your sales repres
16. anual uses the following notational conventions Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes Instructions Text input Cross references themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 gt 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 Cross references on page 8 e drum modul 1 3 Symbols and signal words General notes In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Signal word DANGER CAUTION NOTICE MPS 500 Meaning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injur
17. dit 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 th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 36 Operation Parameter display Description Value range Pitch Pitch 10 10 Reverb Reverb 0 127 Advanced Storing settings 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 gt The display will prompt Save it 2 Press the ENTER button to store the settings Next tothe 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 37 Operation 6 4 Pad settings Equalizer themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION In factory default condition all user kits are assigned with the same standard setting and consecutively saved in the memo
18. entative MPS 500 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 61 Notes th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 62 Musikhaus Thomann e K Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
19. l of the drum module th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 16 Operating elements 5 Operating elements Front panel MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 17 Operating elements Backlit LCD Display of song kit and voice number as well as various setup parameters TEMPO Use this button to adjust metronome and song playback speed CLICK Use this button to switch the metronome on of off and to open the Click menu MODE Use this button to toggle operating modes ENTER Input button to confirm a selection or adjustment EDIT Use this button to open the programming menu th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 18 10 11 12 13 Operating elements SETUP Use this button to open the device settings menu EXIT Return key to exit a menu or to discard changes Pad selection area Use this buttons to activate pads and kits Rotary control To increase or decrease the value of the currently selected parameter Record button Use this button to start the recording Start stop button M Use this button to start or stop song playback and to stop the recording COUNT Use this button to activate the Count mode stroke counter MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 19 Operating elements 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 th mann e dr
20. n MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 33 Operation Trigger points display HH Pedal HiHat Close Crash Edge Ride Edge Snare Rim1 Tom1 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 6 gt Select the next trigger point you want to programme a voice for or press the ENTER Pad Hi Hat pedal Closed Hi Hat Crash cymbal edge Ride cymbal edge Snare rim shot 1 Tom 1 button again to adjust the next parameter Press EXIT to quit the edit mode Symbol amp H PDL Cr Tom Trigger points display HiHat Open Crash Ride Snare Snare Rim2 Tom1 Rim e drum modul Pad Open Hi Hat Crash cymbal arch Ride cymbal arch Snare Snare rim shot 2 Tom 1 rim shot Symbol SNARE 34 Trigger points display Tom2 Tom3 Kick Pad Tom 2 Tom 3 Bass drum Symbol Toms 4 Trigger points display Tom2 Rim Tom3 Rim Pad Tom 2 rim shot Tom 3 rim shot Operation Symbol C The possible assignment of the triggers depends on the actual configuration of your S drum sets MPS 500 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 35 Operation Adjusting trigger parameters To adjust the remaining parameters please proceed as follows 1 First select the desired kit see amp Chapter 6 1 Functions on page 24 2 Press the EDIT button to change to the edit mode gt The indicator LED of the button lights up Next to the E
21. ower adapter MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 53 Connector and pin assignments 8 Connector and pin assignments Introduction 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 amp 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 4 TS phone plug mono unbalanced 1 Signal 2 Ground shielding th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 54 Connector and pin assignments 1 4 TRS phone plug stereo unbalanced 1 Signal left 2 Signal right 3 Ground MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 55 Cleaning 9 Cleaning Device parts themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 E Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning E Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth E Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner a Never put any vinyl items on the device as vinyl can stick to the surface or lead to its disco louration e drum modul 56 Protecting
22. re 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 th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 12 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 13 Features 3 Features themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 14
23. ry as U01 to U31 1 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 Jo Any unsaved changes are discarded when you turn the drum module off The storage process can be cancelled at any time by pressing EXIT 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 The next parameter appears in the display e drum modul 38 Operation 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 39 Operation Pitch 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 The next parameter appears
24. the environment 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 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 57 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 th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 58 Appendix Nr Name Nr Name Nr
25. trol to set the desired volume in a range from 0 to 24 default value is 11 MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 31 Operation 5 _ Press ENTER to confirm O Press EXIT to quit the menu at any time EST E 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 amp Chapter 6 1 Functions on page 24 2 Press the EDIT button to change to the edit mode Theindicator LED of the button lights up Next to the Edit Mode indication the cur rent kit number is flashing in the display th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 32 Operation 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 gt 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 p Press ENTER to confirm the selection MPS 500 th man
26. um modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 20 Operating elements Rear panel e USB ON OFF POWER MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 21 Operating elements 16 17 18 19 20 21 TRIGGER Sub D input to connect the pads using the pad cable supplied LINE OUT Output socket to connect an amplifier or powered speaker LINE IN Input socket to connect audio devices like CD or MP3 players etc VOLUME Rotary control to adjust the headphones volume PHONE Headphones outlet USB USB port to connect a computer with USB MIDI interface th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 22 Operating elements 22 ON OFF Main switch to turn the unit on or off 23 POWER Connector socket for the power adapter MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 23 Operation 6 Operation 6 1 Functions Switching on Automatic switchoff Adjusting the volume themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Check for proper connection of all cables before switching the unit on Before switching the unit on turn the VOLUME control down to minimum ae al 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 e drum modul 24 Operation
27. y if it is not avoided This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes Warning signs Type of danger N Warning danger zone th mann e drum modul MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 10 Safety instructions 2 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 ifthey are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety MPS 500 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 11 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 Ensu
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