MPS-450 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 13.08.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information.............................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 1.3 Symbols and signal words..............................................................
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 refer‐ ence. 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 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 speci‐ fied page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the crossreference to jump to the specified location.
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 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 pro‐ tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n n n n 408 voices 30 preprogrammed drum kits 10 user kits 80 preprogrammed songs 5 user songs Metronome Coach mode with various exercise types Connections for headphones, AUX, USB and MIDI including drum rack, bass drum pedal, power supply, cabling and sticks e-drum module 8
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 e-drum module have been properly connected. Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power adapter to the 9V input of the e-drum module. Then plug the mains plug into the socket. Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the [PHONES] output of the drum module.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel 1 [VOLUME] Volume control for the headphone output of the device 2 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 3 [KIT/VOICE] Button to open the menus ‘KIT’ and ‘VOICE’ Short press: opens the ‘KIT’ menu. Press and hold: opens the ‘VOICE’ menu. 4 Jog wheel to select a drum kit and quickly set values 5 [CLICK] Turns the metronome on and off. 6 [ST/SP] Starts or stops song playback.
Connections and controls 7 [SONG/REC] Button to open the ‘SONG’ menu and the recording mode Short press: opens the ‘SONG’ menu. Press and hold: starts the recording mode. 8 [SAVE/ENTER] Confirms or saves drum kit settings. 9 [<] / [>] Selects an option or sets a value. 10 [PAGE] Switches between the settings of various functions. 11 [UTILITY] Opens the ‘UTILITY’ menu for changing device settings. 12 [DRUM OFF] Mutes the drum track of a song. 13 [COACH] Opens the Coach mode with practice sets.
Connections and controls Rear panel 17 [9 V] Connection socket for the power adapter 18 [PHONES] Connection socket for headphones 19 [AUX IN] Input for external audio devices like MP3 or CD players 20 [USB MIDI] Connection socket for an external MIDI device with USB port 21 [MIDI OUT] Connection socket for an external MIDI device 22 [OUTPUT R | L / MONO] Output for external audio devices 23 [TRIGGER IN – CRASH2] Connection socket for Crash 2 24 [TRIGGER IN – TOM 4] Connection socket for Tom
Connections and controls Display 25 Displays the current mode, eg. ‘KIT’ , ‘VOICE’ , ‘SONG’ , ‘UTILITY’ etc. 26, 28 Displays the current mode of a sublevel. 27 Coach mode: Displays the deviation from the beat. 29 Displays the connected external device and the current touch velocity. 30 Coach mode: Displays the rhythm mode. 31 Displays the name of the selected pad. 32 Displays the currently selected parameter, eg. volume, trigger curve, etc.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Functions Turning on / off Check all cable connections for correct fit before turning on Before switching on, turn the [VOLUME] control to minimum. Switch the drum module on or off with the main switch [POWER]. The current device settings are retained when switching off. Adjusting the volume To set the volume, hit a pad while slowly turning the [VOLUME] control clockwise. Reset to factory defaults To reset the entire drum module to factory settings, turn it off first.
Operating Selecting Voices 1. Hold down [KIT/VOICE] for about 2 seconds. ð The current Voice name and Voice number are displayed. 2. Strike the pad whose Voice you want to change. ð The name of the current pad is displayed. 3. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select the desired voice. The setting is automatically stored. 6.3 Playing the drum kit Using the black plastic side of the bass drum beater will considerably maxi‐ mize the lifetime of the mesh head of the bass drum pad.
Operating n Hi-hat With the Hi-hat we distinguish between Hi-hat pedal change, open Hi-Hat, closed Hi-hat, Hi-hat pedal and Splash. – Hi-hat pedal change When the pedal is pressed in different positions, the voice changes when hit‐ ting the Hi-hat pad (similar to an acoustic drum kit). – – – – Open Hi-hat Strike the Hi-hat pad without pressing the pedal. Closed Hi-hat Strike the Hi-hat pad with fully pressed pedal.
Operating Customising Voice parameters Voice parameters always refer only to a single pad. For example, if you change the volume of the snare drum, the other pads are not affected. 1. Hold down [KIT/VOICE] for about 2 seconds. ð The current Voice name and Voice number are displayed. 2. Strike the pad whose Voice you want to change. ð The name of the current pad is displayed. Saving User kits 3. Press [PAGE] repeatedly until the desired sub menu ‘VOICE NAME’ or ‘VOLUME’ is displayed. 4.
Operating 1. Press [SONG]. ð The name and number of the current song appear in the display. Muting the drum track 2. Press [PAGE] repeatedly until the desired sub menu ‘SONG SELECT’ , ‘ACC VOLUME’ or ‘ DRUM VOLUME’ is displayed. 3. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to change the parameter value. 4. Press [START/STOP] to play and stop the songs. Param‐ eter Display Meaning Value range SONG SELECT NUM XXX Number of the song.
Operating Param‐ eter Display Meaning Value range TIME SIG‐ NATURE SIG XXX Emphasis on beats 0 … 9/2, 0 … 9/4, 0 … 9/8, 0 … 9/16 INTERVAL INT XXX Beats per measure 1/2, 3/8, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16 VOLUME VOL XXX Click volume 0…5 NAME NUM XXX Name and number of the cor‐ responding Click voice 1…6 6.7 Recording functions This feature allows you to use the drum module for recording. You can record your own drum track with or without an accompanying song.
Operating 6.8 Coach mode Starting Coach mode Coach mode QUIET COUNT Coach mode is a practice set. It consists of three different exercise types and a switch‐ able display that monitors whether you keep the beat. 1. Press [COACH] to start Coach mode. 2. Press [PAGE] repeatedly until the desired sub menu ‘Quiet Count’ , ‘Change Up’ , ‘Beat Check’ or ‘Measure Hint’ is displayed. 3. Press [SAVE/ENTER] to s tart the exercise type. 4. Press [PAGE] to set additional parameters in the submenus. 5.
Operating Param‐ eter Display Description Value range QUT QUT XXX Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select a suit‐ able silent mode. 1…5 CNT CNT XXX Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select a suit‐ able counting mode. 1-1, 2-2, 1-3 1-1: 1 bar counted, 1 bar silent 2-2: 2 bars counted, 2 bars silent 1-3: 1 bar counted, 3 bars silent Coach mode CHANGE UP The exercise type ‘Change Up’ trains the timing accuracy. A rhythm change will occurs every two bars.
Operating Coach mode BEAT CHECK The exercise type ‘Beat Check’ trains precision with metronome assistance. If the dis‐ play of the practice success is activated, the score will be displayed at the end of the exercise. 1. Press [COACH] to start Coach mode. 2. Press [PAGE] repeatedly until the desired sub menu ‘Beat Check’ is displayed. 3. Press [SAVE/ENTER] to s tart the exercise type. 4. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select one of 13 rhythm types. 5.
Operating Param‐ eter Display Description Value range DBT DBT XXX Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select a suitable trigger type. 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4 1: Original stroke, triggered once 2: Original stroke/ 2, trig‐ gered once 3: Original stroke/ 3, trig‐ gered twice 4: Original stroke/ 4, trig‐ gered three times 6.10 Tempo With [TEMPO] you can adjust the speed of the metronome or the accompanying music. 1. Press [TEMPO]. 2.
Operating 6.11 Trigger settings Adjusting trigger settings The touch responsiveness can be adjusted to your needs and preferences by the set‐ tings of this menu. 1. Press [UTILITY]. ð The display shows the Utility menu. 2. Press [PAGE] repeatedly until the desired sub menu is displayed. 3. Strike the pad whose parameter you want to modify. 4. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to change the parameter value. Please note the information in the table below.
Operating Param‐ eter Display Meaning Value range RETRIG CANCEL RTG XXX We call it ‘double trigger’ 1…16 when multiple sounds are suc‐ cessively produced when playing a pad. This effect can i.a. be caused by irregular waveforms especially in the decaying of the trigger. With this parameter, these distor‐ tions can be suppressed. The higher the value is, the higher the likelihood that rapidly suc‐ cessive strikes – such as in a drum roll – are no longer detected.
Operating 6.12 Utility menu Adjusting device settings In this menu, you can change various settings of the device. 1. Press [UTILITY]. ð The display shows the Utility menu. 2. Press [PAGE] repeatedly until the desired sub menu is displayed. 3. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to change the parameter value.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections Voltage supply Connector socket for plug-in power supply USB port USB MIDI Trigger 2 × 1/4" stereo socket AUX in 1 × 3.5 mm stereo phone socket Line out (R/L mono) 2 × 1/4" phone socket Headphones 1 × 3.
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 equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Device components Clean the externally accessible device parts regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surround‐ ings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the device parts. n n n n Clean with a soft dry cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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 Appendix Kit list Nr. Name Nr.
Appendix 11.2 No. Voice list Name Kick No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name No.
Appendix Nr. Name Hi-hat Nr. Name Nr.
Appendix Nr. Name Nr. Name Nr.
Appendix 11.3 Song list No. Name No. Name No.
Appendix 11.
Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized No Yes 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 No No Reset No No True Number System exclusive System common System real time Aux messages 11.5 No. Remarks START and STOP only General MIDI Backing Instrument List Name Piano No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 16 Dulcimer 40 Synth Bass 2 Organ Strings 17 Drawbar Organ 41 Violin 18 Percussive Organ 42 Viola 19 Rock Organ 43 Cello 20 Church Organ 44 Contrabass 21 Reed Organ 45 Tremolo Strings 22 Accordion 46 Pizzicato Strings 23 Harmonica 47 Orchestral Harp 24 Tango Accordion 48 Timpani No. Name No.
Appendix No. Name No. Name 66 Alto Sax 90 Pad 2 (warm) 67 Tenor Sax 91 Pad 3 (polysynth) 68 Baritone Sax 92 Pad 4 (choir) 69 Oboe 93 Pad 5 (bowed) 70 English Horn 94 Pad 6 (metallic) 71 Bassoon 95 Pad 7 (halo) 72 Clarinet 96 Pad 8 (sweep No. Name No.
Appendix 11.
Appendix Note Standard (bank 00) Funk (bank 08) Rock (bank 16 ) Electric (bank 24 ) Analog (bank 25 ) 58 – Bb3 Vibra-slap <- <- <- <- 59 – B3 Ride Cymbal 2 <- <- <- <- 60 – C4 Hi Bongo <- <- <- <- 61 – C#4 Low Bongo <- <- <- <- 62 – D4 Mute Hi Conga <- <- <- <- 63 – Eb4 Open Hi Conga <- <- <- <- 64 – E4 Low Conga <- <- <- <- 65 – F4 High Timbale <- <- <- <- 66 – F#4 Low Timbale <- <- <- <- 67 – G4 High Agogo <- <- <- <- 68 – G#4 Low Agogo
Appendix Note Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) Orchestra (bank 48 ) Dance (bank 56 ) 27 – Eb1 <- <- Closed Hi-hat 2 <- 28 – E1 <- <- Pedal Hi-hat <- 29 – F1 <- <- Open Hi-hat 2 <- 30 – F#1 <- <- Ride Cymbal 1 <- 31 – G1 <- <- <- <- 32 – G#1 <- <- <- <- 33 – A1 <- <- <- <- 34 – Bb1 <- <- <- <- 35 – B1 <- <- Concert BD 2 <- 36 – C2 Jazz Kick 1 Brush Kick 1 Concert BD 1 Dance Bass Drum 37 – C#2 <- <- <- <- 38 – D2 Jazz Snare 1 Brush Tap Concert SD
Appendix Note Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) Orchestra (bank 48 ) Dance (bank 56 ) 59 – B3 <- <- <- <- 60 – C4 <- <- <- <- 61 – C#4 <- <- <- <- 62 – D4 <- <- <- <- 63 – Eb4 <- <- <- <- 64 – E4 <- <- <- <- 65 – F4 <- <- <- <- 66 – F#4 <- <- <- <- 67 – G4 <- <- <- <- 68 – G#4 <- <- <- <- 69 – A4 <- <- <- <- 70 – Bb4 <- <- <- <- 71 – B4 <- <- <- <- 72 – C5 <- <- <- <- 73 – C#5 <- <- <- <- 74 – D5 <- <- <- <- 75 – Eb5 <- <
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