Pacific Digital DrumXtreme Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. Cymbal 5 Choke Tone Mute Foot Pedal 9 Bass Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 12 Figure 9 Pad Positioning amp Folding for Storage 5 Installing USB Drivers for Windows DrumExtreme has custom USB drivers for Windows that are shipped to you on the software CD Do not insert the CD at this time To load the USB drivers first boot your Windows PC After Windows has completely loaded simply connect your DrumXtreme to your PC with the USB cable that was provided with the kit Connect the larger standard USB connector to the USB port of the PC Connect the smaller mini USB connector to the Master Controller SV BOX of the DrumXtreme Figure 10 shows a typical USB connector on the back of a typical PC Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 13 Figure 10 Connecting DrumXtreme to PC After connecting the Windows Hardware Wizard will detect the connection of the DrumXtreme USB port When the Hardware Wizard begins the following screen will be displayed Windows Hardware Found Wizard Click Next to begin installation The next step is INSTALL HARDWARE DEVICE DRIVERS Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 14 Select Install the Software automatically and click Next to continue installation Next in the SEARCH FOR LOCATE DRIVER FILES screen select the device where the DrumXtreme USB driver can be found the DrumXtreme s USB driver resides on2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 FEATURES 1 3 MINIMUM PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 4 GETTING STARTED 3 4 1 Unpacking your DrumXtreme 3 4 2 Registration amp Your Product Serial Number 5 4 3 Assembly of DrumXtreme 5 4 4 Adjusting Pad Positions on your DrumXtreme 11 5 INSTALLING USB DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS 12 6 INSTALLING DIGITAL DRUM PC SOFTWARE 18 7 USING THE DIGITAL DRUM SOFTWARE amp GAME 20 7 1 Before Starting the DrumXtreme Software Program 20 7 2 Starting the DrumXtreme Software Program 21 7 3 Main Menu 23 7 4 Digital Drum Operation Menu 24 7 5 Sound Bank Timbre Editing Panel 30 7 6 Music Game Menu 34 Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page ii 8 WARNINGS 38 9 EXPANDING YOUR DRUMXTREME 39 10 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ 40 11 DRUMXTREME LIMITED WARRANTY 50 12 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 52 1 Introduction Welcome to DrumXtremeTM the next generation in digital music playing and recording instruments With the DrumXtreme you will be able to play the backbeat to your favorite music or create play and record your own music DrumXtreme is easy to install and use providing a full size professional drum ensemble consisting of 5 pads and a foot pedal Each of the pads emulate the drum elements including hi hat snare crash tom base t tom and ride The DrumXtreme is easy to install and use and comes complete with tu
3. K EXIT exits this menu and goes to prior menu L Drum display when drumming the related pad being struck will be highlighted M Play control N Save Recorded File Use this button to save and name the recording of your drum play You can record your drum play along with the music CD supplied with the DrumXtreme O Track Title This window displays the name of the track title currently selected P Play Recording Use this button to play your recorded drum play Q Stop Recording Play Back Use this button to stop a recording or a playback R Start Recording Use this button to start a recording STOP PLAY PREVIOUS TRACK NEXT TRACK Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 26 S Time Code This is the total elapsed time from the beginning of the Music CD to the current position T CD Counter This is the total elapsed time from the beginning of the track to the current position U Open Previously Recorded File Use this button to open a previously recorded file V Speed This is a representation of the tempo of the selected DrumXtreme Music CD audio track beats per minute with 1 being low speed and 10 being high speed 7 4 1 Using the Digital Drum Operation Menu 1 CD ROM selection This selects the CD ROM drive to use for all the DrumXtreme software programs and is required to begin using the software Insert the music CD into the CD drive you intend to use Se
4. and cymbal pads Foot Drum pedal One piece This pedal is used for Bass Drum Master box SV BOX One piece Master Controller Your drum s Model and Serial are printed on the back Drum sticks One pair Professional wood drum sticks Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 4 Drum stand One group The detailed parts list for the stand is shown in the following table Cables Eight pieces 1 Seven audio source cables Please use the special mono cable line 2 One USB cable CD Discs Two pieces 1 Data CD Installation program teaching disc and game grogram 2 Music CD Manual One This Manual includes warranty information Table 1 Major Parts List Table 2 Detailed List of Stand Parts Make sure all of these parts are included before continuing If something is missing from the above tables contact customer service at 1 888 999 0732 Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 5 4 2 Registration amp Your Product Serial Number Please record the model and serial number to keep for reference These are required for Product Registration and the web Update function Also record the Product ID number from the bar coded label on the back of your manual this Product ID number is required for Technical Support This information is printed on a label on the rear of the Master Controller SV BOX The serial number is circled in the label shown in Fi
5. beating player and adjust the sensitivity level to a higher level 1 3 for softer playing Low sensitivity setting For heavy beating player Hi sensitivity settings Q8 How can I produce the best sound quality A8 The Pacific Digital Drum Xtreme using hi quality sound samples For the best the quality sound output we advise installing the drum unit on a computer with a 16bit or higher sound card and 3 piece or greater speaker system with separate sub woofer Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 46 Q9 Can the DrumXtreme be used with professional stage audio devices A9 The sound source produced by the DrumXtreme may be taken out of the line out on your computer system to a professional stage audio device Q10 The sound volume output is normal when using the GAME or DIGITAL DRUM but the volume decreases significantly when playing the tutorial films A10 If your sound card supports 5 1 channel output set the channel out to 2 way output See your sound card manual for instructions Q11 I am hearing a loud echoing sound while playing the GAME and DIGITAL DRUM A11 If your sound card supports 3 dimensional Sound Space Simulation or Echo disable it when using the DrumXtreme device See your sound card manual for instructions Q12 I am having trouble installing the DrumXtreme software A12 1 You may not have properly installed the DrumXtreme Program Please uninstall the DrumExtreme progr
6. during shipping separate items such as the cables power cords etc Each should be individually wrapped and placed in the same package Limitations The limited warranty provided by Pacific Digital Corporation does not cover The cost of returning the product to Pacific Digital i e this is the user s responsibility The drumhead and the drumsticks are not covered in the warranty Any product with serial numbers or identification altered or removed Exterior cosmetic damage Damage defect or failure caused by or resulting from improper installation or operation of the unit from incorrect voltages or power supply improper service by a non Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 51 authorized service facility abuse neglect accidents misuse fire flood or acts of God unauthorized modification by end user installation removal or on site service Damages resulting from loss of use loss of data loss of time or inconvenience cost of temporary replacement unit or spares property damage caused by this unit or its failure to work or any other incidental or consequential damages Damage caused by installation operating software which may or may not be supplied with the product is not covered by this Limited Warranty Separate End User License Agreement provisions and restrictions apply Customer s acceptance of Pacific Digital s RMA number reflects acceptance to the terms and cond
7. the Master Controller SV BOX h To avoid possible injury small children should be supervised by an adult when near the DrumXtreme Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 39 9 Expanding your DrumXtreme Adding an additional pad and or additional pedals can expand DrumXtreme DrumXtreme allows you to expand your drum set to add 1 more pad Pad 6 and or to add 1 to 2 more pedals Pedal 8 amp Pedal 10 to your configuration Figure 21 below shows DrumXtreme in both its standard configuration and its expanded configuration Contact Pacific Digital to order the expansion option package Pad 6 additional Cymbal or instrument cowbell cymbal drum etc Pedal 8 additional bass drum used for double bass drumming Pedal 10 Hi Hat open close control Figure 21 Expanded Drum Configuration Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 40 10 Troubleshooting FAQ Q1 My computer cannot locate the USB Device A1 1 Verify the connection of the USB cable from the DrumXtreme to your computer USB port 2 Inspect device installation in Game Controllers 3 Go to Start Settings Control Panel 4 In the Control Panel double click on Game Controllers 5 If Game Controllers is displaying the USB Human Interface Device your computer has successfully found the drum device otherwise please unplug and plug in the USB cable again Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 41 Q2 When
8. using the software the images appear but no sound can be heard A2 1 Check the connection of your computer speakers to your computer sound card 2 Check the volume settings on your computer volume control i Go to Start Settings Accessories Entertainment ii Click on Volume Control iii Verify that the volume control settings for each device are adjusted to the desired level iv Verify that the Volume Control Wave and CD Audio are not muted 3 Verify that the computer Sound Card is properly installed a Go to Start Settings Control Panel b In control panel double click on Sounds and Multimedia Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 42 c Select the Audio Tab d For sound playback the preferred device should list your currently installed sound card If no options under preferred device are available you may need to reinstall you sound card and sound card drivers See sound card manual for instructions Q3 When starting the Program the sound of the beating drum can be heard but the sound of the music cannot Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 43 A3 1 Check to see if the CD ROM sound cable is connected properly see CD ROM users manual 2 Check to be sure that CD Audio is not muted in the computer Volume Control see A2 Q4 When starting the Program the sound of the music can be heard but the sound of the beating drum cannot
9. you to see and change the sound timbre associated with each drum pad in each composition Figure 17 Sound Bank Timbre Editing Panel A Editing display Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 31 This set of buttons indicates the particular drum pad selected in the sound bank timbre editing menu After you open a bank name in the right side menu and select a position the selected pad number will blink while selected Note that Drums 1 amp 5 are special drums Drum 1 has two timbres CLOSE and OPEN while Drum 5 has a hand activated pressure switch under the bottom of edge of the drum pad this switch is Drum 7 in this menu with the function of muffled sound Tone Mute Choke Control B Save Stores saves the timbre composition C Add Adds a new timbre composition D Delete Deletes a timbre composition E Name of timbre composition Name input of timbre composition F Apply Applies the timbre to drum setting G Details of timbre composition This area gives details of the timbre composition of all drums H Timbre list All of the timbres are listed in this area I Exit Exits from the Timbre editor and returns to the prior menu 7 5 1 Editing Timbres 1 Adding new timbre compositions To add new compositions and edit different compositions to your liking click Increase Timbre Composition Figure 18 Position A Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Pa
10. A4 1 Digital Drum may not be properly connected or installed See A1 2 Please check to ensure that the JOYSTICK is properly configured in the soul drum software a Start the Soul Drum software b Select Digital Drum c In digital drum adjust the Joystick ID till the drum device is found Q5 When playing Digital Drum and the Music Game rhythm and notes cannot be coordinated with each other A5 1 Check to ensure that there is no other synthesizer software already installed on your computer e g YAMAHA S YXG Roland VCC88 The installation of those programs has changed your Windows Operating System default settings A simple uninstall of those programs will not correct the problem You must re install the Windows Operating System to correct the problem and have optimal playing of the DrumXtreme Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 44 2 Please check to ensure that your computer supports the minimum system requirements of the program 3 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP you may need to enable or disable the digital CD playback mode of your CD ROM If your CD ROM supports Digital CD Playback enable the function If your CD ROM does not support Digital CD Playback then disable the function If you do not know if your CD ROM supports Digital CD Playback ask the manufacturer of your PC To enable or disable Digital CD Playback follow step a
11. HOWING SONG TITLE B PLAYER S NAME C PLAYER S SCORE D CONFIRM E PLAYER S NAME F LEVEL G SCORE H EXIT After finishing your game this screen makes it easy to compare your scores to your friends Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 38 8 Warnings a Do not open the plastic case of the Master Controller SV BOX at any time There is risk of electric shock and damage to the Master Controller unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the plastic case voids the product warranty b Keep your DrumXtreme out of direct sunlight DIRECT SUNLIGHT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE c Do not place your DrumXtreme too near a wall or in an enclosed poorly ventilated or high temperature room Lack of ventilation or extreme temperatures may cause damage to the DrumXtreme Master Controller SV BOX and or the drum heads d Be sure that you place your DrumXtreme on a stable surface If the DrumXtreme topples over it could cause damage to the unit or injury to the player s e Use only drumsticks when playing the DrumXtreme Using hard or sharp objects can cause damage to the drum heads f Use only a soft cloth to clean Do not use liquid cleaners to clean Using liquid cleaners may cause damage to the Master Controller SV BOX and or the drum heads g Extended playing of the DrumXtreme may cause bolts and or connections to loosen Tighten bolts and connections as necessary to avoid collapse or temporary loss of connection s to
12. Music and PLAY is clicked the game begins and the game picture shown below appears Six columns of red orange yellow green blue and purple will appear on the monitor in the game picture When the music plays the screen of computer will show crystals falling in one or more columns When the crystals fall on the beating line see D in picture below you should strike the corresponding colored drum pad For instance when a red crystal falls on beating line beat the red drum when a yellow crystal falls on beating line beat the yellow drum etc A Track B Score board C Beat crystal D Beating line Accuracy monitor While playing the drums the monitor will show you how well you are doing in hitting the right drum pad on time Possible ranks are Poor Good Perfect and Super 1 Crystal central line 2 Beating line Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 37 Accuracy is scored as follows 1 Super 2500 Continuously drumming Perfect five times 2 Perfect 1000 A line between crystal central line and beating line 3 Good 500 Crystal lies in the green area when beating 4 Poor 0 Crystal lies beyond the beating area Stopping the Game The game can be stopped by pressing ESC on your keyboard during the game This will return you to the game menu 7 6 2 Game Rank When game is over click G to check your rank and scores This will bring you to the Game Rank screen shown below A DISPLAY S
13. am and reinstall it Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 47 2 Please check your Windows User Account and make sure that you are an Administrator of your computer if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP The rights to the DrumXtreme game are limited to the Computer Administrator only To check your Windows User Account please follow the instructions below 3 Go to Start Settings Control Panel 4 Open Administrative Tools 5 Open Computer Management 6 If your account is a Limited Account please change your account status by clicking on Change Account Type then choose Computer Administrator to change your account status and priviledges available to you After you have completed the account status change you may log in again Q13 Can the DrumXtreme Device support other Games A13 The DrumXtreme supports DrumMIDI and BandJam Q14 I am having trouble running the Main Program A14 1 You may not have properly installed the DrumXtreme Program Please uninstall the DrumExtreme Program and reinstall it 2 Please check your Windows User Account and make sure that you are the Computer Administrator The rights to the DrumXtreme game are limited to the Computer Administrator only To check your Windows User Account please follow the instructions below 3 Open the Control Panel and choose User Accounts 4 If your account is a Limited Account please chang
14. clamps Figure 4 Part C Clamp Assembly Install 2 each rubber feet Part A1 to the ends of each stand base bar part B1 The flat part of rubber feet A1 faces the floor Install 1 horizontal bar Part B2 to the horizontal clamp Part C of each of the stand base assemblies B1 C A1 combination Step 3 Insert 2 vertical bars Part B2 to the remaining B1 C A1 base assembly combinations vertical Insert 2 part C clamps to the ends of 1 bar part B2 Slide this combination on the 2 vertical bars Part B2 See illustrations in Figures 3 4 and 5 Adjust to be about way down and tighten Figure 5 Part C Clamp Assembly Step 4 Slide 1 Part D clamp down the left hand vertical bar B2 This will be used later for your yellow snare drum pad Slide 3 part D clamps on the remaining horizontal bar part B2 Install 2 part C clamps Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 9 to the ends of this bar part B2 Slide this combination onto the vertical bars Part B2 See illustration in Figure 5 Adjust the upper bar combination to be almost to the top about 4 to 5 inches down from top Slide the remaining Part D clamp on the left vertical bar Part B2 This will be used later for your red Hi Hat pad Step 5 Install a rubber cap part A2 to the top of each of the vertical bars part B2 Tighten all bar connection screws and be sure the rack is stable Tighten all screws for parts C clamps Tighten all screws for Pa
15. d below a Right click your mouse on the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop and select Properties alternatively you can select System in Control Panel and double click the left mouse button to open it b Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager c After opening Device Manager click to open the tree structure under the picture of CD ROM drive and right click your mouse on the icon of the CD ROM drive then select Properties If there are more than two CD ROM drives please select the one you will use for playing the DrumXtreme Music CD d Select the Properties tab and you will see Enable Digital Playback for this CD ROM Device near the middle of this tab Click the square in front of the item Enable Digital Playback for this CD ROM Device to enable disable this function a check mark enables an empty check box without a check mark disables Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 45 Q6 I have a YAMAHA 724 chip sound card and do not get any sound when using the Drum Xtreme A6 The DrumXtreme does not support the sound card for the YAMAHA 724 chip Call Pacific Digital at 888 999 0732 for consultation regarding sound cards Q7 Why are there two to three sounds of the drum heard when playing the Digital Drum and the Music Game at once A7 Please adjust the sensitivity level to low sensitivity 6 8 for a heavy
16. e 20 7 Using the Digital Drum Software amp Game This chapter discusses the DrumXtreme Software program including the Game program First is a discussion of what you need to do before starting the program followed by a discussion of the operation of the program 7 1 Before Starting the DrumXtreme Software Program This section shows how to verify your computer s settings and lists some checks to insure that your drum beats can be synchronized with music playing on the CD ROM You may first need to exit certain programs as noted in this section 1 Before launching the Drum Extreme software please enable un mute your volume control and set the speakers to a comfortable volume level for music playback You may want to play some music on your CD ROM first to adjust the volume level while playing the music 2 Turn off any screen saver programs by setting the screen saver default as None This setting can be accessed under the Display section of your Windows Control Panel left click on START then select SETTINGS then click on Control Panel and double click on Display Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 21 3 To improve the efficiency of DrumXtreme software and also to insure that your drum beats can be synchronized to music playing on the CD ROM please close other software programs that normally run in the background such as Anti virus programs or other monitoring software 4 You may also need to c
17. e your account status by clicking on Change Account Type then choose Compuer Administrator to change your account status and privileges available to you After you have completed the account status change you may log in again Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 48 Q15 While playing the GAMES the sound becomes suddenly loud or quiet or my computer crashes A15 Please check to ensure that you have installed the 5 1 Channel Sound Card Because the 5 1 Channel Sound Card is pre set with a speaker protection device you can simply turn down the Volume Control button of the Sound Card Q16 Can the DrumXtreme Device support other Games A16 The DrumXtreme supports DrumMIDI and BandJam Q17 Please explain error messages when executing games and digital computer drum A17 There are a number of error messages as noted below This message means the DrumXtreme could not be found 1 Check to make sure the USB cable is connected between the DrumXtreme Master Controller and computer 2 Check to make sure the selected Joystick or CD ROM on the Main Menu see Figure 14 is green see Question 1 above The messages below mean your sound card program and sound card system are not in normal working mode Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 49 Verify that your sound card is installed properly and works normally see Question 2 Restart your computer and then ve
18. efore not be exactly the same as shown in the example below Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 18 This indicates that the DrumXtreme device was successfully found by your computer If a gaming controller is not shown please remove the USB cable from your system and re insert one more time to re invoke the Hardware Found Wizard 6 Installing Digital Drum PC Software Place the software CD ROM labeled Digital Drum amp Music Game that comes bundled with DrumXtreme in your PC s CD ROM drive If your Windows PC is configured to auto run the install software menu should automatically display within one minute Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 19 Figure 11 Software Install Menu If the above software menu does not automatically display after one minute click your mouse on START then RUN then browse to your CD drive and select INSTALL EXE from the CD drive to run the install program Once the above pictured software menu is displayed click on INSTALL and follow the on screen instructions to launch the Install Shield wizard which will install the software application to your PC s hard drive Install Shield Wizard Program Follow the on screen instructions to install the software to your PC s hard drive After the installation is complete the DrumXtreme software icon will automatically be located on your Windows Desktop Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Pag
19. finger to activate the feature The DX 8 percussion pad is color coded purple and should be mounted on the right of the drum stand Install each of the Part DX 8 DX 5 Percussion Pad to the rod clamp B3 D combinations Tighten the screws when complete do not over tighten Figure 8 Pad DX 8 hi top Switch Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 11 Step 10 The sound made by each drum head is based on the port number of the SV BOX Master Controller Connect one end of each of 7 audio source cables to each DX 8 DX 5 percussion pads and BD 6 foot pedal Percussion pad DX 8 has 2 connections Connect the other ends of the audio source cables to the ports of the Master Controller SV BOX as per Table 3 Table 3 Pad to Controller Cable Connections 4 4 Adjusting Pad Positions on your DrumXtreme DrumXtreme s complete drum rack easily configures to optimum personal playing positions DrumXtreme requires a much smaller total area to use than an acoustic drum set and features easy storing and convenient carrying When folded for storage or carrying it occupies even less space The figure below shows how the Pad positions can be adjusted to either configure to your personal optimal playing position or folded for storage and carrying Percussion Pad Color Master Controller Port Function Red 1 Hi Hat Yellow 2 Snare Green 3 T Tom Blue 4 TT Tom Purple A left 5 Cymbal Purple B right 7
20. ge 32 Figure 18 Adding Timbre Compositions 2 Deleting timbre compositions To delete a timbre composition click Delete to delete the selected timbre Figure 18 Position B 3 Opening details of timbre compositions To examine or edit a timbre composition you must first open the tree shaped list to examine the composition details where the timbre is assigned to each drum pad Figure 18 Position C This is particularly useful after adding a new composition so that you can edit the timbres associated with each drum pad 4 Editing timbre composition When you select a composition and one of its drum pads that you want to edit Figure 19 Position D2 all timbres available to be assigned to that pad are listed on the left side of the screen see position mark D1 When you select a timbre you will hear its unique sound played through the speakers or earphones Once you are sure that you want to apply that particular timbre to that particular drum click APPLY Figure 19 Position D3 Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 33 You can also double click the timbre to apply the edit After applying the new timbre for that drum is in effect Figure 19 Applying Edits to Compositions 5 Special drum settings Note that Drums 1 amp 5 are special drums Drum1 has two timbres CLOSE and OPEN The open close function is supported by optional pedal number 10 see chapter on ex
21. gure 1 Figure 1 Product Serial Number Label In order to receive technical support you should register online at http www PacificDigital com soon after your purchase date 4 3 Assembly of DrumXtreme This section provides step by step instructions on assembling your DrumXtreme Installation starts at the bottom of the stand and works upward towards the top Figure 2 below shows a fully assembled drum set Master Controller Box Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 6 Keep Figure 2 in mind while following Steps 1 through 10 to assemble your DrumXtreme Figure 3 shows detailed assembly connections which are referenced in assembly instruction steps 1 through 10 Figure 2 Example of Assembled Stand Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 7 Figure 3 Stand Assembly Connections Note Do not over tighten screws Step 1 Using Table 2 entitled Detailed List of Stand Parts organize parts A to H into separate areas piles so you can easily find the part being called for in steps 2 through 10 Note Do not attach the 5 D parts until Step 4 Connect and tighten every joint with a screwdriver Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 8 Step 2 Slide two 2 Part C clamps on each of the two stand base bars Part B1 2 sets One part C clamp will face vertical and the other Part C clamp will face horizontal Use Parts F screws and nuts to fasten all Part C
22. he prior menu Note If the volume in the display area cannot be shown normally ie if it always shows zero it indicates that the function is not available and if not available the drummer must use the system speaker volume control to adjust volume 5 Sensitivity adjustment To adjust sensitivity click the Sensitivity button The sensitivity adjustment panel will appear as shown below Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 28 Figure 16 Sensitivity Adjustment Panel A Sensitivity enable disable a check mark enables an empty check box without a check mark disables B Sensitivity adjustment Click and hold the left button of the mouse and drag the setting to either left increase sensitivity or right decrease sensitivity to adjust sensitivity controls for pads 1 6 pads 1 to 6 C HI HAT Control enables disables Hi Hat Control a check mark enables an empty check box without a check mark disables D EXIT Closes the sensitivity adjustment control panel and returns to the prior menu 6 Selecting a music track After inserting CD click Previous Track or Next Track to choose a selection 7 Start Stop Music Selection Click PLAY to start the music selection or click STOP to stop the music Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 29 8 Changing the CD When changing the CD please click EJECT to eject and remove t
23. he CD 7 4 2 Recording Your Drum Play This section refers to controls N to V shown in Figure 14 the Digital Drum Operation Menu With the DrumXtreme recording facility you can Record your drum play when using the Music CD that came with the DrumXtreme Name and Save the composition Playback the composition with the DrumXtreme Music CD 1 Record Drum Play 1 Insert the DrumXtreme Music CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Select a song on the Music CD using the Next Track or Previous Track buttons 3 Press the record button 4 Begin playing with the music 5 To end recording press the Stop button 2 Save and Name Your Recording 1 After completing a recording session press the Save the Recorded File button 2 The Windows Save screen will appear Type in the name you desire and press OK This will store the drum play on your hard drive for later use Must be used with the DrumXtreme CD on the proper track Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 30 3 Playback Your Recording 1 Insert the DrumXtreme Music CD 2 Press the Open button 3 Windows will present a screen with the contents of your DrumXtreme recordings Select the desired recording file and click OK 7 5 Sound Bank Timbre Editing Panel If you selected Sound Bank from the main menu the Sound Bank Timbre editing panel screen will appear as depicted below This menu allows
24. itions of Pacific Digital s Warranty and Return Policy as set by Pacific Digital All requests for RMA numbers must include product serial numbers and proof of purchase Customer agrees to assume shipping charges on return shipments to Pacific Digital and Pacific Digital agrees to assume shipping charges back to customer All returns are for repair or replacement at Pacific Digital s discretion There are no returns for credit or refunds This warranty excludes defects or damage due to misuse abuse or neglect The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall Pacific Digital Corporation be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages whether in contract tort or negligence Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 52 12 Contacting Technical Support Pacific Digital Corporation 2052 Alton Pkwy Irvine CA 92606 Phone 888 999 0732 Fax 949 252 9397 WEB www PacificDigital comand Information During installation record the following information This information will be needed to contact technical support When calling the Technical Support Department MAKE SURE TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION READILY AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT RETAILER INFORMATION Date of Purchase ___________Invoice _______________ P
25. lect the CD ROM drive by clicking the two triangular arrows on the left and right of this control button to switch it When the proper CD ROM drive is detected the red ball will become green Once it is green leave this setting in place 2 JOYSTICK selection This selects the controller to use for all the DrumXtreme software programs and is required to begin using the software Select the joystick controller by clicking the two triangular arrows on the left and right of this control button to switch between controllers When the DrumXtreme device is found correctly the red ball will become green Once it is green leave this setting in place 3 Selecting timbre The DrumXtreme digital computer drum is pre configured with ten sets of timbres Click the buttons for or to switch current timbre composition You may also press F1 F12 keys on your keyboard for fast selection of 10 sets of timbres Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 27 4 Volume control The Mixer panel will appear when clicking the mixer button Figure 15 Volume Mixer Panel To adjust volume click and hold the left button of the mouse and drag the setting to either left or right to adjust volume controls Main CD Drum of each A Main refers to all volume controls B CD refers to music volume control C DRUM refers to drum volume control D EXIT Closes the mixer volume control panel and returns to t
26. lose other software application programs that may be currently open 7 2 Starting the DrumXtreme Software Program Note While running DrumXtreme software do not remove either the USB cable or the Music CD during play without first exiting the program There are two ways to start the DrumXtreme software program Method 1 From your Windows Desktop double click the icon for DrumXtreme Method 2 Click Start and then Programs and select DrumXtreme After starting the DrumXtreme software program the Initial Menu appears as shown in Figure 12 below Figure 12 Software Initial Menu Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 22 The options available in the above initial opening menu are A PLAY Enters the main menu of the software application program for DrumXtreme B UPDATE On line update over the Internet You must first have registered to become a member and to update your information You will need the serial number from the label on the back of the Master Controller for this function C PDC WEB This will connect you to the Pacific Digital website www PacificDigital com D HELP Contains explanations of software operation and includes a Tutorial film E EXIT This will close and exit the software program 7 2 1 Selecting JoyStick Controller amp CD ROM Drive to Configure DrumXtreme Important Note To operate the DrumXtreme software you will have to perfo
27. ntroller One 1 Set of drumsticks One 1 Manual with complete instructions and documentation One 1 USB cable One 1 Software CD Digital Drum control software amp Music Game also includes tutorial and documentation One 1 Music CD practice music for learning exercises 3 Minimum PC System Requirements The DrumXtreme has the following minimum system requirements IBM compatible PC Pentium II 300MHz or higher with at least 128 MB of memory Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows 98SE or Windows ME CD ROM 8X speed or faster Keyboard amp Mouse USB port either USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 VGA compatible display or higher Direct X video graphics amp sound card drivers 100MB of free hard disk space for software installation Sound Card Speakers or Earphones Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 3 4 Getting Started This section provides step by step instructions on setting up your DrumXtremeTM for the first time 4 1 Unpacking your DrumXtreme In the retail box the unit is cushioned in a cardboard shock absorbent holder You may wish to save the box so you can pack or store the unit in the future The tables below show the Parts List Figure Item Qty Comments Drum DX 8 One piece Special Purple pad for Cymbal amp Choke Tone Mute The back of this pad has two plugs and a manual button switch for choke control Tone Mute Drum DX 5 Four pieces Standard drum
28. panding your DrumExtreme Drum 5 has a hand activated pressure switch under the bottom edge of the drum pad this switch is Drum 7 in this menu with the function of muffled sound Tone Mute Choke control 6 Saving timbre edits amp changes When finished click SAVE to save the changes 7 Exiting the Timbre Edit Menu Click EXIT to return to the prior menu with your timbre changes in effect Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 34 7 6 Music Game Menu If you selected Music Game from the main menu the game screen will appear as shown below Each of the areas in the menu that you can click with your mouse shown as A P are summarized here Figure 20 Music Game Menu A Previous B Joystick C CD ROM D Next E Ready to use CD music F Displays name of music selection G Rank H Play Start Game I Display of Master volume current setting to adjust use MIXER J Display of Music volume current setting to adjust use MIXER K Display of Drum volume current setting to adjust use MIXER L MIXER M Exit N Selection of difficulty level O Skin P Game mode 1 First insert the DrumXtreme Music CD disc into your CD ROM drive After entering the game menu select the joystick device Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 35 you want to use with B and then select the CD ROM drive letter you are using with C 2 Use the previous and next bu
29. rify the Joystick and or CD ROM indicators are green Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 50 11 DrumXtreme Limited Warranty Pacific Digital Corporation warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one 1 year from the date of invoice to the end user Customer In the event that this product should fail during this period Pacific Digital Corporation reserves the right to either replace or repair the product at its own discretion If the product becomes defective during the Warranty period Pacific Digital will repair or replace any defective component part at no charge to the original owner subject to the limitations and requirements listed THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED BY PACIFIC DIGITAL CORPORATION when requesting warranty service Check your resellers return policy first All purchased products must be returned to original reseller within their return policy time period If the product is out of reseller s return period all returns to Pacific Digital Corporation for warranty repair within the warranty period must be authorized by Pacific Digital with a Return Material Authorization RMA number To obtain an RMA number contact tech support at 888 999 0372 or send an email to support pacificdigital com to obtain an RMA The product must be packed in the original shipping carton or in suitable packing offering a similar degree of protection To avoid scratches or other damage to the product
30. rm the CD ROM and JOYSTICK selection in the Digital Drum menu as described in section 7 4 1 Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 23 7 3 Main Menu To enter the main menu of the software application program for DrumXtreme click on PLAY and the main menu screen shown in Figure 13 will display Figure 13 Main Menu EXIT DIGITAL DRUM Digital computer drum MUSIC GAME Enters into the game of DrumXtreme SOUNDBANK Timbre editing panel SYSTEM System Tester Tutorial Film Links to the tutorial film on how to play the drum set There are three levels in the tutorial video Beginner Advanced and Expert Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 24 7 4 Digital Drum Operation Menu If you selected Digital Drum from the main menu the Digital drum operation screen will appear as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Digital Drum Operation Menu A JOYSTICK selects the controller to use for the software programs B CD ROM position of CD ROM C Timbre composing switch D BANK NAME name of timbre composition E BANK timbre list F MIXER volume control Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 25 EJECT G ADJUST sensitivity control H MAIN displays general volume current setting to adjust use MIXER I CD displays music volume current setting to adjust use MIXER J DRUM displays drum volume current setting to adjust use MIXER
31. roduct Purchased From ____________________________ Seller s Tech Support Phone ________________________ DrumXtreme PRODUCT INFORMATION PDC Part U 30161 Model ________PDC Serial _______ Name of Software ________________________________________ Software Version ________________________________ OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PC YOU USE TO RUN THE DrumXtreme SOFTWARE Processor Speed _________________________________ Brand of Computer _______________________________ RAM Size ______________________________________ Operating System ________________________________ CD ROM Speed _________________________________ Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 53 The Pacific Digital part number for this DrumXtreme User s Manual is 1866 SD 01 1 revised April 2 2003 The Pacific Digital model number for this DrumXtreme model is 2096 SD U 30161 for North America or E 30170 for Europe Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation All rights reserved Specifications and items shown subject to change without notice Pacific Digital and the stylized P logo are registered trademarks of Pacific Digital Corporation and DrumXtremeTM is a trademark of Pacific Digital Corp All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Pacific Digital Corporation Irvine California Tel 949 252 1111 Fax 949 252 9397 www PacificDigital com
32. rt D clamps until they are snug but can be moved and turned Step 6 Install the Master Controller SV BOX by using the Part G clamp to mount the Part SV BOX to the lower center horizontal bar Part B2 as shown below in Figure 6 using 4 Part H screws The multiple connection ports of the Master Controller should face up for easy access Adjust and tighten Note Do not tighten the screws too hard Figure 6 Attaching the Master Controller Step 7 Each of the Percussion Pads are color coded Use the illustrations in Figure 7 for pad assembly Insert 10 Part A3 to each end of 5 drum arm rods Parts B3 Attach 5 Part E adjustable brackets to each of the percussion pads one part DX 8 and 4 part DX 5 using Part F screws and nuts The gear side of Part E adjustable bracket matches with the gear side of the pads Parts DX 8 amp DX 5 Tighten finger tight only at this point Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 10 Figure 7 Pad Rods amp Pad Assembly Step 8 Referring to Figure 7 slide 5 Part B3 drum arm rods into the hole of each of the remaining Part D clamps Tighten finger tight only at this point Use the diagram above for reference Step 9 Referring to Figure 8 note that Percussion Pad Part DX 8 hi top has an extra port connection and a pressure switch button which is used to control choke Tone Mute of cymbal 5 pad 5 During drum play this switch can be pressed by the drummers
33. the Digital Drum software CD Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 15 Insert the CD ROM into the appropriate device and select the CD ROM drive checkbox Then click Next to continue the installation After Windows finds and installs the driver the COMPLETING THE HARDWARE WIZARD screen will be displayed Click Finish to complete the installation Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 16 Some older versions of Windows require a system restart If so you will see the following screen If this screen is displayed click on Yes to restart the system Windows Settings Change Message If the above screen is not displayed the system does not need to be restarted Note Once the DrumXtreme USB driver is installed the DrumXtreme USB device will be listed as a Game Controller Device To verify that the device was properly installed check under the Game Controller section of your Windows Control Panel left click on START then select SETTINGS then click on Control Panel and double click on Game Controller Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 17 After double clicking on Game Controllers if the DrumXtreme device was recognized and installed properly as per this section then an item similar to that highlighted in the circle below will be displayed The device serial number shown as VD10 66 in the example picture will differ for each user configuration and will ther
34. torial software that is ideal for the beginner and also the experienced drummer to sharpen skills with plenty of drills and exercises 2 Features Complete drum rack easily configures to optimum personal playing positions Easy to assemble store and transport Requires smaller total area to use than an acoustic drum set 7 5 pads with sensitivity adjustment for true drum feeling and response 5 pads included up to 6 pads supported 1 foot pedal included up to 3 pedals supported Advanced sampling technology for high quality audio Easy USB installation USB connection provides power no wall outlets required PC based software provides easy to follow video tutorials The drum tutorial system uses identifiable colors on the pads and on your computer monitor to guide you through lessons Ideal for quick learning and skill development Pads have choke capability while playing crash or ride Seamless operation with your PC audio system Includes PC drumming game with three levels of difficulty Includes 110 sound combinations from 10 varying sound collections user configurable Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 2 The following items are included in the DrumXtreme kit Five 5 Percussion pads with sensitivity adjustment Seven 7 cables to connect the percussion pads foot pedal and choke control to the controller One 1 Easy to assemble drum stand One 1 Foot Pedal One 1 Master co
35. ttons to select the music track desired from the music CD The name of music track will be displayed in the central window F of the game menu You can audition the music to see if it is really the track you want to use for the game After making your final selection remember to click E or the game will not work properly 3 Directly beneath the name of the music track being displayed there are three volume displays MASTER MUSIC DRUM If you want to adjust the volume you can click the Mixer button L to enter the volume adjustment screen 4 Then click Play to start the game and enjoy playing the drum to the music 5 When game is over click G to check your rank and scores 6 There are three difficulty setting levels for the game which you can select with N The difficulty level is shown by the number of drumsticks displayed one two or three 7 There are two sets of game interfaces skins you can choose from with button O 8 There are two selections for the game control mode Player amp Computer Player Control is the basic mode for self playing with you controlling the program Computer Control is a teaching mode in which player simply selects the name of music and computer will then start game automatically This selection is accomplished by button P Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 36 7 6 1 Playing the Game When E shows Ready to Use CD
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