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SDMK4 digital drum pads User’s Manual

 Digital DRUm pads

record

playback

Prepare to Record

Select your desired setting for tempo, reverb, track, drum kit,  
and song.

Start Recording

Press the [RECORD] button. The recording light will start  
flashing. Press the [START/STOP] button. The recording light  
will stop flashing and the recording starts. The recording also  
starts once you strike a drum pad.

Note:

 When you start recording, the vocal metronome  

also begins but isn’t recorded.  
To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button.

Stop Recording

To stop recording, press the [START/STOP] or [RECORD]
buttons. The recording indicator will turn off.
When the memory becomes full, the recording stops automatically
and “FL” will appear on the display.

The recorded song can be played back by pressing the [PLAY/STOP] button.  
To stop playback, press [PLAY/STOP] again.

Note:

 When you record a new song, it replaces the previous recording. The  

last recorded song is stored in memory even when the SDMK4 is turned off.

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Recording

The SDMK4’s recording feature allows you to record and playback a song with up to 1000-notes. 

Recorded Data

Drum pad and pedal data
Song data (The number cannot be changed while in the record mode.)
Track On/Off setting
Tempo setting (The tempo cannot be changed while in the record mode.)
Song Volume setting
Reverb On/Off setting

Note: 

MIDI data cannot be recorded to memory.

Содержание SDMK4

Страница 1: ...START STOP TAP START PAD ASSIGN KITS SONG SUPER BASS LEARNING RECORD PLAY STOP METRONOME REVERB DEMO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHORD BASS PEDAL 2 BEAT PAD ASS KITS SONG PEDAL 1 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 SDMK4 Digital...

Страница 2: ...he receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help One 1 Year Limited Warranty Subject to the limitations set forth below Simmons hereby represents and warrants...

Страница 3: ...ti plug adapters since these can reduce sound quality cause operation errors and result in possible damage To avoid damage turn off the SDMK4 s power switch and all related devices prior to connecting...

Страница 4: ...mo Song 5 Playing the Pads Pedals 6 9 Pad Names 6 Assigning a Drum Kit 7 Assigning a Voice 7 Metronome On Off 8 Playing a Song 9 Selecting a Song 9 Super Bass 9 Adjusting the Tempo 10 Track On Off 10...

Страница 5: ...battery compartment cover on the underside of the unit 2 Insert six C size batteries When inserting the batteries be careful to follow the polarity markings 3 Close the battery compartment Power supp...

Страница 6: ...voices as well Note Do not press any of the pedals when connecting them to the unit or while turning on power Pedal function may be reversed if they are connected in this manner 1 Front Panel Rear Pa...

Страница 7: ...MASTER VOLUME knob Song Volume The song s volume level is controlled by two SONG VOLUME buttons The SONG VOLUME buttons adjust the balance between the song accompaniment in this case Demo and your ow...

Страница 8: ...ill result in relatively louder or softer sounds Loudness also varies depending on where you strike the pad Drum Kit 001 Standard 1 Striking Pad 6 while pressing on Pedal 1 produces a closed hi hat so...

Страница 9: ...ay Note You will be unable to select Drum Kits when you are in learning mode Select a Drum Kit Number You can select a Drum Kit by pressing the number keys for example when you want to select Drum Kit...

Страница 10: ...um kit indicator will light up Play the Pads and Pedals Now your custom drum kit is ready to be played Repeat if you want to assign another drum pad or pedal Note Your CU Drum Kit will be preserved ev...

Страница 11: ...aying the song s current measure will be shown in the display Try playing along using the pads and pedals To stop playback press the START STOP button again NOTE You can also use the Tap Start functio...

Страница 12: ...CHORD tracks Pressing a Track button DRUM 1 DRUM 2 BASS CHORD will mute the corresponding track and its indicator light will turn off Muting DRUM 1 and DRUM 2 allows you to practice your technique in...

Страница 13: ...utton The LEARNING button indicator will light up Note When you are in learning mode the KITS and PAD ASSIGN buttons will not respond Press the START STOP button The lights below the drum pads and on...

Страница 14: ...buttons The recording indicator will turn off When the memory becomes full the recording stops automatically and FL will appear on the display The recorded song can be played back by pressing the PLAY...

Страница 15: ...MIDI IN jack to a MIDI sequencer s MIDI OUT terminal The sequencer s data can be used to drive the SDMK4 s sound 13 MIDI The SDMK4 offers broadened musical possibilities through the use of MIDI what i...

Страница 16: ...h Tom 1 808 High Tom 2 808 Mid Tom 1 808 Mid Tom 2 808 Low Tom 1 808 Low Tom 2 Hi Hat Open Closed Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal Ride Bell Chinese Cymbal Splash Cymbal Vibra slap Hand Clap...

Страница 17: ...Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal Cabasa Ride Bell 43 41 50 41 50 49 43 44 49 50 46 73 69 7 56 51 41 43 61 44 Snare Drum High Snare Drum Low Snare Drum High Snare Drum High Snare Drum High Snare Drum High Snare Dr...

Страница 18: ...ambo Rhumba 1 Rhumba 2 Afro Cuban Tango 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Latin Swing 1 Swing 2 Swing 3 Waltz 3 4 Ballad Swing Blues Blues March 1 March 2 R B Hip Hop Funk Country Big Band 66 67...

Страница 19: ...0 Volume 10 X 0 Pan 11 X 0 Expression 64 X 0 Sustain Pedal 66 X 0 Sostenuto Pedal 67 X 0 Soft Pedal 80 X 0 Reverb Program 81 X 0 Chorus Program 91 X 0 Reverb Level 93 X 0 Chorus Level 120 X 0 ALL SOUN...

Страница 20: ...www simmonsdrums net...

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