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8 Operation
8.1 Functions
Before switching on the device, check all cables for proper connection.
Before switching on the device, turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control of the
drum module to its minimum level, and switch off all external devices con‐
nected.
Switch on the drum module using the [ON/OFF] push button.
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.
If applicable, switch on any connected active speaker or amplifier and set the volume
control of the external device to a medium level first. To set the output volume of the
drum module, hit a pad while slowly turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control in clock‐
wise direction.
A drum kit is a percussion arrangement where each trigger is assigned a certain voice
and several sound parameters. By selecting a drum kit, you can instantly tailor the
sound of your e-drum set to match the desired style of music. You may also create
and save your own drum kits on the basis of the 20 on-board drum kits (see
Ä Chapter 11.1 ‘Kit list’ on page 26 ).
1.
After switching on the drum module, the KIT menu opens by default. If another
menu opens, press the [KIT] button to open the KIT menu. The number of the
first drum kit appears on the display.
2.
Use the [–] / [+] buttons to select the desired drum kit ( ‘01’ to ‘20’ ).
You can set the voice and volume of each single trigger of the drum kit.
1.
Switch to the KIT menu and select the desired kit using the [–] / [+] buttons.
2. Press the button of the pad to which you want to assign a certain voice and/or
whose volume you want to change. Alternatively you can activate the corre‐
sponding pad also by striking it directly.
3. Press the [VOICE] button to open the VOICE menu, or press the [VOLUME]
button to adjust the pad volume.
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The number of the currently set voice or volume appears on the display.
Depending on your selection, the signal LED of either the [VOICE] or the
[VOLUME] button is lit.
4. Using the [–] / [+] buttons, select the desired voice ( ‘1’ to ‘184’ ), or set the
volume to any desired value between ‘0’ and ‘127’ .
5.
Activate the next pad, or confirm your selection with [SAVE] to permanently
assign the new settings.
Power on
Automatic switchoff
Adjusting the volume
Selecting a drum kit
Adjusting drum kits
Operation
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