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PANEL CONTROLS
1
Master Volume Control
Adjusts the overall volume of the drum module.
2
[TEMPO/TAP] Button
Adjusts the tempo of the built-in metronome, the practice songs,
or the song you are recording. You can also set the tempo by
tapping this button repeatedly.
3
[KIT] LED Display
Takes you to the mode where you are able to select which instrument
(drum sound) is played by each pad and adjust its volume.
4
[CLICK] Button
Turns the metronome on and off at any time. It’s also used to
change the click settings such as time signature and click volume.
5
[REC/PLAY] Button
Gives you the option to record or play back your
own performance.
6
[SONG] Button
Enters the song select display. You can turn off the percussion
track of the song, and adjust the song’s volume (percussion
track and accompaniment track).
7
[+]/[-] Buttons
Use these buttons to navigate through the 10 drum kits, switch
menu selections, or change parameter values.
Top Panel
1
2
5
6
7
3
4
LED Display
The LED indicates the SONG, PAD or KIT status. When SONG is
selected, the song number appears in the display. When PAD is
selected, the pad name such as Snare, Crash, and Tom, etc. will
appear. Press the KIT button and the drum kit number will be
displayed on the LED.
SONG name
PAD mode
KIT mode
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