User Manual MPS-150X E-Drum Module
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 06.07.
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 4 MPS-150X E-Drum Module 9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 37 10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 38 11 Appendix..............................................................................................................................................
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General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
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 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’ . 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].
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.
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 CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐ sibly the user.
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 MPS-150X E-Drum Module 13
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 cables between the pads and the drum module have been prop‐ erly connected. 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. Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES output of the drum module.
Installation 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. 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.
Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Front panel $ % # & ö ( 16 MPS-150X E-Drum Module '
Connections and operating elements 1 [START / STOP] Button to start and stop song playback. 2 [VOLUME] Volume control for the audio and headphones output of the device. 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 )* + , 8 [9 V] Connection socket for the power adapter. 9 [ON / OFF] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 18 MPS-150X E-Drum Module - .
Connections and operating elements 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 0 15 20 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 to minimum. Use the [ON/OFF] switch on the rear of device to switch on the drum module. 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.
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 playing 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 [PATTERN] LED lights up.
Operating Adjusting pattern volume 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [PATTERN] LED lights up. ð The display shows the pattern number. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The pattern volume appears in ‘Axx’ format on the display. 3. Use [–] and [+] to adjust the volume in a range between 00 and 32. The setting is automatically stored. Adjusting drum volume 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [PATTERN] LED lights up. ð The display shows the pattern number. 2. Press [PAGE].
Operating Adjusting playback speed 1. Press [MODE] and [PAGE] simultaneously. ð The display shows the playback speed. 2. Adjust the playback speed using [–] and [+] (setting range: 30 to 280 beats per minute). The setting is automatically stored. 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.
Operating Adjusting kit volume 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [KIT] LED lights up. ð The display shows the kit number. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The kit volume appears in ‘Lxx’ format on the display. 3. Use [–] and [+] to adjust the volume in a range between 00 and 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 [KIT] LED lights up. ð The display shows the kit number. 2. Press [PAGE].
Operating Assigning a Voice To programme a certain Voice for a pad, proceed as follows: 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [VOICE] LED 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 [–]/[+] (see ). 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 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 [VOICE] LED lights up. 2. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The assigned MIDI note appears in ‘Nxx’ format on the display. 3. Adjust the number using [–] and [+] (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 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 enable the Click function. ð The [CLICK] LED flashes along to the beat, the Click sounds. 2. Press [CLICK] again to disable the Click function. 1. Press [MODE] and [PAGE] simultaneously. Setting the tempo ð The tempo appears on the display, for example ‘103’ . 2. Select a value between 30 and 280 using [–] and [+].
Operating Setting the time signature 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [CLICK] LED lights up. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The time signature appears on the display, for example ‘4-4’ . 3. Choose the time signature using [–] 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. Setting Click interval 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [CLICK] LED lights up. 2.
Operating Setting the Click sound 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [CLICK] LED lights up. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The set sound, the so-called ‘click instrument’ is displayed in ‘CLx’ format. 3. Use [–] and [+] to select the sound. Possible values are: CL1 – CL5, default value: CL1. The setting is automatically stored. Setting the Click volume 1. Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [CLICK] LED lights up. 2. Press [PAGE]. ð The set volume appears on the display, for example ‘L24’ . 3.
Operating 6.6 Reset to factory defaults 1. Press and hold [–] and [+] simultaneously. 2. Press [ON/OFF] to switch on the device. ð The device is reset to factory defaults.
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Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections Power supply Socket to connect the plug-in power supply USB port USB Combined trigger connection 1 × D-sub connector AUX in 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket Headphones 1 × 3.
Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 260 mm × 185 mm × 130 mm Weight 0.37 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information incl. rack yes incl. seat No incl. pedal yes incl.
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 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) 1 Signal 2 Ground, shielding 1 Signal (in phase, +) 2 Signal (out of phase, –) 3 Ground 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) 36 MPS-150X E-Drum Module
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 TOM 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 46 MPS-150X E-Drum Module Transmitted Recognized Remarks 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 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 Not
Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized 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 Local ON/OFF No No All Notes OFF No No Active Sense Yes No System reset No No System common System real time Aux messages Remarks START and STOP only MPS-150X E-Drum Module 47
Appendix 11.5 General MIDI Backing Instrument List No. Name Piano No. Name No.
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Appendix No. Name Ethnic No. Name No.
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Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) 40 – E2 Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) Standard 1 Snare Rim Standard 2 Snare Rim Room Snare Rim Rock Snare Rim Funk Snare Rim 41 – F2 Standard 1 Tom 6 Standard 2 Tom 6 Room Tom 6 Rock Tom 6 Funk Tom 6 42 – F#2 Standard 1 Hi-hat Close Standard 2 Hi-hat Close Room Hi-hat Close Rock Hi-hat Close Funk Hi-hat Close 43 – G2 Standard 1 Tom 5 Standard 2 Tom 5 Room Tom 5 Rock Tom 5 Funk Tom 5 44 – G#2 Standard 1 Hi-ha
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 54 – F#3 Tambourine <- <- <- <- 55 – G3 Splash Cymbal <- Room Splash Cymbal Rock Splash Cymbal <- 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
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 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 <- <- <- <- 80 – G#5 Mute Triangle
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 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 <- <- <- <- <- 30 – F#1 <- <- <- <- <- 31 – G1 <- <- <- <- <- 32 – G#1 <- <- <- <- <- 33 – A1 <- <- <- <- <- 34 – A#1 <- <- <- <-
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 37 – C#2 <- <- <- <- <- 38 – D2 Electronic Snare 808 Snare House Snare Jazz Snare Brush Snare 39 – D#2 <- <- House Hand Clap <- <- 40 – E2 Electronic Snare Rim 808 Snare Rim House Snare Rim Jazz Snare Rim Brush Snare Rim 41 – F2 Electronic Tom 6 808 Tom 6 House Tom 6 Jazz Tom 6 Brush Tom 6 42 – F#2 Electronic Hi-hat Close 808 Hi-hat Close House Hi-hat Close Jazz Hi-hat
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 51 – D#3 <- <- <- Jazz Ride Brush Ride 52 – E3 <- <- <- <- <- 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 <
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 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 <- <- <- <- <- 79 – G5 <- <- <- <- <- 80 – G
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 83 – B5 <- <- <- <- <- 84 – C6 <- <- <- <- <- 85 – C#6 <- <- <- <- <- 86 – D6 <- <- <- <- <- 87 – D#6 <- <- <- <- <- 60 MPS-150X E-Drum Module
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