MPS-150 e-drum module user manual
Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 26.10.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 38 8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 40 9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 42 10 Protecting the environment.......
General information 1 General information 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.
General information 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. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual 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’ .
General information Instructions 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]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Cross-references Switch off the device. 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.
General information 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone.
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.
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! Ensure 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.
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.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n n n 108 voices 10 preprogrammed drum kits 40 preprogrammed songs Metronome Flexible assignment of pad voices Reverb effect, voice tuning Individual adjustment of accompaniment and drum track Connections for headphones, AUX, USB and MIDI e-drum module 14
Installation 4 Installation Setup, connecting pads and pedals Setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed assembly guide. Finally, check that all connecting cables are correctly connected between the pads and the drum module. Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
Installation Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES output of the drum module. Connecting audio devices Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitors to the OUTPUT sockets of the drum module. If you use a mono amplifier, connect its input to the output L / MONO socket of the module.
Installation Connecting a CD or MP3 player Connect your CD or MP3 player to the input socket AUX IN of the drum module. Connecting MIDI devices Connect external MIDI devices to the MIDI OUT socket of the drum module. Connecting USB devices Connect external MIDI devices or your computer to the USB port of the drum module.
Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Front panel e-drum module 18
Connections and operating elements 1 [START / STOP] Button to start and stop song playback. 2 [VOLUME] Volume control for audio and headphones output. 3 3-digit LED display. 4 [CLICK] | [DEMO] Button to turn the metronome on and off and to play the demo song. 5 [MODE] Button to open the selection menu. 6 [PAGE] Button to scroll through the open menu. 7 [+] / [–] Increases or decreases the currently displayed value.
Connections and operating elements Rear panel e-drum module 20
Connections and operating elements 8 [9 V] Connection socket for the power adapter. 9 [ON / OFF] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 10 [USB] Connection socket for USB cable. 11 [MIDI OUT] Connection socket for an external MIDI device to send MIDI commands. 12 [OUTPUT – R / L/MONO] Output for external audio devices (mono / stereo). 13 [AUX IN] Input for external audio devices like MP3 or CD players. 14 [PHONES] Connection socket for headphones.
Connections and operating elements Bottom 15 Multiple socket for connecting the pads.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Functions Switching on Check all cable connections for correct fit before turning on. Before switching on, turn the volume control [VOLUME] to minimum. Turn the drum module on using the main switch [ON/OFF] on the rear side of the unit.
Operating Automatic shutoff – When the device is not used it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes. To turn it back on set the on / off switch to ‘OFF’ and then to ‘ON’ again. Disabling automatic shutoff – Adjusting the volume To disable the automatic shut-off, press and keep the button [START / STOP] pressed while turning the device on. The message ‘PoF’ appears in the display. To adjust the volume strike a pad while turning the volume control [VOLUME] slowly clockwise.
Operating 6.2 Demo song To play the preprogrammed demo piece, proceed as follows: 1. Press [CLICK] for about two seconds. ð The preprogrammed demo song sounds, ‘dE’ appears on the display. 2. Stop playback with [START / STOP]. 6.3 Playing and adjusting patterns Selecting patterns Your digital drum set features a total of 40 preprogrammed patterns. Pattern ‘001’ is displayed by default when the drum module is turned on. 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [PATTERN] lights up.
Operating Playing patterns 1. Select the desired pattern as described above. 2. Start and stop playback with [START / STOP]. 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [PATTERN] lights up. Adjusting pattern volume ð The display shows the pattern number. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The pattern volume appears in ‘Axx’ format on the display. 3. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 00 to 32. The setting is automatically stored. Adjusting drum volume 1.
Operating 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The drum volume appears in ‘dxx’ format on the display. 3. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 00 bis 32. The setting is automatically stored. Adjusting playback speed 1. Simultaneously press [MODE] and [PAGE] ð The display shows the playback speed. 2. Adjust the playback speed using the buttons [–] and [+] (setting range: 30 to 280 beats per minute). The setting is automatically stored.
Operating 6.4 Selecting and adjusting drum kits You can select one of the preprogrammed drum kits. The preprogrammed voices of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected pads. Selecting a drum kit To select a certain drum kit, proceed as follows: 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [KIT] lights up. ð The display shows the kit number. 2. Use the buttons [–] and [+] to select the desired kit (see Ä Chapter 11.2 ‘Kit list’ on page 48). The setting is automatically stored.
Operating 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The kit volume appears in ‘Lxx’ format on the display. 3. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 00 bis 32. The setting is automatically stored. Turning Reverb on / off To turn the Reverb effect on or off, proceed as follows: 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [KIT] lights up. ð The display shows the kit number. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The current Reverb setting appears in the display ( ‘roN’ : on or ‘roF’ : off). 3.
Operating Assigning a Voice To programme a certain Voice for a pad, proceed as follows: 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [VOICE] lights up. 2. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The display shows the number of the currently assigned Voice. 3. Select the desired Voice using the buttons [–]/[+] (see Ä Chapter 11.1 ‘ Voice list’ on page 44). The setting is automatically stored. Only Voices from group 1 – group 4 can be assigned to a Hi-Hat. The display shows ‘H-I’ .
Operating Adjusting Voice volume You have the option to adjust the volume of each voice independently. To do so proceed as follows: 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [VOICE] lights up. 2. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The Voice volume appears in ‘Lxx’ format on the display. 3. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–]/[+] (setting range: 0 to 32). The setting is automatically stored.
Operating Adjusting assigned MIDI note You have the option to change the MIDI note assigned to a pad. To do so proceed as follows: 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [VOICE] lights up. 2. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The number assigned to the MIDI note appears in ‘Nxx’ format on the display. 3. Adjust the number using the buttons [–]/[+] (setting range: 0 to 99). The setting is automatically stored. The following table shows the MIDI mapping in default setting. No.
Operating No. Name Assigned MIDI note 5 Ride 51 6 Kick 36 7 Snare 38 8 Hi-Hat close 42 9 Hi-Hat open 46 10 Hi-Hat pedal 44 6.5 Click (metronome) set up and use Using Click function 1. Press [CLICK] to turn the Click on. ð The LED [CLICK] flashes in step, the Click sounds. 2. Press again [CLICK]to turn the Click off.
Operating Setting the time signature 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [CLICK] lights up. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The time signature appears on the display, for example ‘4-4’ . 3. Choose the time signature using the buttons [–] and [+] from a selection of 1/4 to 7/4, 3/8 and 6/8. The setting is automatically stored. Click tempo and time signature are automatically adjusted when playing patterns and can not be changed.
Operating Setting Click interval 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [CLICK] lights up. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The Click interval appears on the display, for example ‘--4’ . 3. Select the Click interval using the buttons [–] and [+]. Possible values are: 1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, default value: 1/4. The setting is automatically stored. Setting the Click sound 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [CLICK] lights up. 2. Press [PAGE].
Operating Setting the Click volume 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [CLICK] lights up. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The set volume appears on the display, for example ‘L24’ . 3. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 0 bis 32. The setting is automatically stored.
Operating 6.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Number of voices 108 Drum kits 10 preset kits Songs 40 Songs e-drum module 38
Technical specifications Connections Headphones (1/4" phone socket) AUX in (1/4" phone socket) Left mono out (1/4" phone socket) Stereo out right / left (1/4" phone socket) 1 × Kick pad 1 × Snare pad 3 × Tom pads 1 × Crash pad 1 × Ride pad 1 × Hi-Hat 1 × Hi-Hat control MIDI out USB port Operating supply voltage Power adapter (9 V ) MPS-150 39
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment 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.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Device parts 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. n n n n Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning. Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
Protecting 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.
Appendix 11 11.1 No. Appendix Voice list Name KICK No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name CRASH No. Name No.
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Appendix 11.2 Kit list No.
Appendix 11.3 Pattern list No. Name Tempo Kit No.
Appendix No. Name Tempo Kit No.
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Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized Pitch bender No Yes 0 No Yes Bank select 1 No Yes Modulation 5 No Yes Portamento time 6 No Yes Data entry 7 No Yes Volume 10 No Yes Pan 11 No Yes Expression 64 No Yes Sustain pedal 65 No Yes Portamento ON/OFF 66 No Yes Sostenuto pedal 67 No Yes Soft pedal 80 No Yes Reverb program Control change e-drum module 52 Remarks
Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks 81 No Yes Chorus program 91 No Yes Reverb level 93 No Yes Chorus level 120 No Yes All Sound Off 121 No Yes Reset All Controllers 123 No Yes All Notes Off Program change Yes Yes System exclusive No Yes Song Position No No Song Select No No Tune No No Clock Yes No Command Yes No System common System real time START and STOP only MPS-150 53
Appendix Function Aux messages 11.5 No. Transmitted Recognized Local ON/OFF No No All Notes OFF No No Active Sense Yes No System reset No No General MIDI Backing Instrument List Name Piano No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 4 Honky-Tonk Piano 12 Vibraphone 5 Electric Piano 1 13 Marimba 6 Electric Piano 2 14 Xylophone 7 Harpsichord 15 Tubular Bells 8 Clavi 16 Dulcimer No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 21 Reed Organ 29 Muted Guitar 22 Accordion 30 Overdriven Guitar 23 Harmonica 31 Distortion Guitar 24 Tango Accordion 32 Guitar Harmonics No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 38 Slap Bass 2 46 Pizzicato Strings 39 Synth Bass 1 47 Orchestral Harp 40 Synth Bass 2 48 Timpani No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 55 Synth Voice 63 Synth Brass 1 56 Orchestra Hit 64 Synth Brass 2 No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 71 Bassoon 79 Whistle 72 Clarinet 80 Ocarina No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 87 Lead 7 (fifths) 95 Pad 7 (halo) 88 Lead 8 (bass + lead) 96 Pad 8 (sweep No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 103 FX 7 (echoes) 111 Fiddle 104 FX 8 (sci-fi) 112 Shanai No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 119 Synth Drum 127 Applause 120 Reverse Cymbal 128 Gunshot 11.
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 33 – A1 Metronome Click <- <- <- <- 34 – A#1 Metronome Bell <- <- <- <- 35 – B1 Acoustic Bass Drum <- Room Bass Drum 1 Rock Bass Drum 1 Funk Bass Drum 1 36 – C2 Standard 1 Bass Drum Standard 2 Bass Drum Room Bass Drum 2 Rock Bass Drum 2 Funk Bass Drum 2 37 – C#2 Side Stick <- <- <- <- 38 – D2 Standard 1 Snare Standard 2 Snare Room Snare Rock Snare Funk Snare 39 – D#
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 44 – G#2 Standard 1 Hi-hat Pedal Standard 2 Hi-hat Pedal Room Hi-hat Pedal Rock Hi-hat Pedal Funk Hi-hat Pedal 45 – A2 Standard 1 Tom 4 Standard 2 Tom 4 Room Tom 4 Rock Tom 4 Funk Tom 4 46 – A#2 Standard 1 Hi-hat Open Standard 2 Hi-hat Open Room Hi-hat Open Rock Hi-hat Open Funk Hi-hat Open 47 – B2 Standard 1 Tom 3 Standard 2 Tom 3 Room Tom 3 Rock Tom 3 Funk Tom 3 48 – C3 Stan
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 56 – G#3 Standard 1 Cowbell Standard 2 Cowbell Room Cowbell Rock Cowbell <- 57 – A3 Standard 1 Crash 2 Standard 2 Crash 2 Room Crash 2 Rock Crash 2 Funk Crash 2 58 – A#3 Vibra-slap <- <- <- <- 59 – B3 Ride Cymbal <- <- <- <- 60 – C4 Hi Bongo <- <- <- <- 61 – C#4 Low Bongo <- <- <- <- 62 – D4 Mute Hi Conga <- <- <- <- 63 – D#4 Open Hi Conga <- <- <- <- 64
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 69 – A4 Cabasa <- <- <- <- 70 – A#4 Maracas <- <- <- <- 71 – B4 Short Whistle <- <- <- <- 72 – C5 Long Whistle <- <- <- <- 73 – C#5 Short Guiro <- <- <- <- 74 – D5 Long Guiro <- <- <- <- 75 – D#5 Claves <- <- <- <- 76 – E5 Hi Wood Block <- <- <- <- 77 – F5 Low Wood Block <- <- <- <- 78 – F#5 Mute Cuica <- <- <- <- 79 – G5 Open Cuica <- <-
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 82 – A#5 Shaker <- <- <- <- 83 – B5 Jingle Bell <- <- <- <- 84 – C6 Bell Tree <- <- <- <- 85 – C#6 Castanets <- <- <- <- 86 – D6 Mute Surdo <- <- <- <- 87 – D#6 Open Surdo <- <- <- <- Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 27 – D#1 <- <- <- <- <- 28 – E1 <- <- <- <- <- 29 – F1 <- <- <- <- <-
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 31 – G1 <- <- <- <- <- 32 – G#1 <- <- <- <- <- 33 – A1 <- <- <- <- <- 34 – A#1 <- <- <- <- <- 35 – B1 Electronic Bass Drum 1 808 Bass Drum 1 House Bass Drum 1 Jazz Bass Drum 1 Brush Bass Drum 1 36 – C2 Electronic Bass Drum 2 808 Bass Drum 2 House Bass Drum 2 Jazz Bass Drum 2 Brush Bass Drum 2 37 – C#2 <- <- <- <- <- 38 – D2 Electronic Snare 808 Snare House S
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 42 – F#2 Electronic Hi-hat Close 808 Hi-hat Close House Hi-hat Close Jazz Hi-hat Close <- 43 – G2 Electronic Tom 5 808 Tom 5 House Tom 5 Jazz Tom 5 Brush Tom 5 44 – G#2 Electronic Hi-hat Pedal 808 Hi-hat Pedal House Hi-hat Pedal Jazz Hi-hat Pedal <- 45 – A2 Electronic Tom 4 808 Tom 4 House Tom 4 Jazz Tom 4 Brush Tom 4 46 – A#2 Electronic Hi-hat Open 808 Hi-hat Open House Hi-h
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 53 – F3 <- <- <- <- <- 54 – F#3 <- <- <- <- <- 55 – G3 <- <- <- <- <- 56 – G#3 <- <- <- <- <- 57 – A3 <- 808 Crash 2 <- ChineseCymbal 2 Brush Crash 2 58 – A#3 <- <- <- <- <- 59 – B3 <- <- <- <- <- 60 – C4 <- <- <- <- <- 61 – C#4 <- <- <- <- <- 62 – D4 <- 808 Mute Hi Conga <- <- <- 63 – D#4 <- 808 Open Hi Conga <- <- <- 64 – E4 <- 808 L
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 66 – F#4 <- <- <- <- <- 67 – G4 <- <- <- <- <- 68 – G#4 <- <- <- <- <- 69 – A4 <- <- <- <- <- 70 – A#4 <- 808 Maracas <- <- <- 71 – B4 <- <- <- <- <- 72 – C5 <- <- <- <- <- 73 – C#5 <- <- <- <- <- 74 – D5 <- <- <- <- <- 75 – D#5 <- 808 Claves <- <- <- 76 – E5 <- <- <- <- <- 77 – F5 <- <- <- <- <- 78 – F#5 <- <- <- <- <- MPS-1
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 79 – G5 <- <- <- <- <- 80 – G#5 <- <- <- <- <- 81 – A5 <- <- <- <- <- 82 – A#5 <- <- <- <- <- 83 – B5 <- <- <- <- <- 84 – C6 <- <- <- <- <- 85 – C#6 <- <- <- <- <- 86 – D6 <- <- <- <- <- 87 – D#6 <- <- <- <- <- e-drum module 72
Notes MPS-150 73
Notes e-drum module 74
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