User Manual MPS-750X E-Drum Module
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 17.06.2022, ID: 493327, 464015 (V4) Software V4.
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 11 4 MPS-750X E-Drum Module Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 11.1 Voice list............................................................................................................................................ 11.2 Kit list.......................................................................................................................................
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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’ . Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.
General information 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 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n n n n n n n 12 MPS-750X E-Drum Module 697 sounds 55 styles 20 drum kits 20 user kits Metronome 4-band equalizer (DSP) Reverb effect, distortion (FX) and compressor Recording function Flexible pad assignment Bluetooth® Connections: Headphones, external trigger, USB, line out, line in Standby function
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Rack setup, connecting pads and pedals Rack setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed set assembly guide. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the drum module have been properly connected. Connecting the pads Connect the supplied D-sub plug of the pad connector cable to the D-sub input socket on the bottom side of the drum module.
Installation and starting up Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power supply unit to the [DC 12 V] input on the rear panel of the drum module and then put the power plug into the power outlet. Connecting USB devices Connect your computer to the USB port on the rear panel of the drum module.
Installation and starting up Connecting audio devices Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitor to the output sockets [LINE OUT] on the rear panel of the drum module. Connect a CD or MP3 player etc. to the [LINE IN] input socket on the rear panel of the drum module.
Installation and starting up Connecting headphones 16 MPS-750X E-Drum Module Connect your stereo headphones to the [HEADPHONE] output on the rear panel of the drum module.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel $ '( ö # %& 000000000000000 000000000000000 * + 0 ) , .
Connections and controls 1 [MASTER VOL.] Rotary control for adjusting the Line out volume 2 [HEADPHONE VOL.
Connections and controls 10 [ALTER] Selector switch for faders function S1 … S6: Volume, FX or MIDI. The control LED of the enabled function lights up.
Connections and controls 15 [–] | [+] Button to increase or decrease the displayed value and to select a kit 16 Button to end Style playback and to stop recording Button to start Style playback Button to start recording 20 MPS-750X E-Drum Module
Connections and controls Rear panel 2 17 3 456 7 8 9 [HEADPHONE] Headphones output 18 [LINE OUT] Output socket to connect an amplifier or active monitor (mono left, stereo left/right) 19 [LINE IN] Input socket for connecting audio devices like CD and MP3 players, etc.
Connections and controls 22 [USB] USB port for connecting a computer with USB-MIDI interface. 23 [DC 12V] Connection socket for the power adapter 24 [POWER] Main switch to turn the device on and off.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Functions Switching on Check all cable connections for correct fit before turning on Before switching on, turn both volume controls of the drum module down to min‐ imum. Use the main switch [POWER] on the rear panel to switch the drum module on. Standby function The unit automatically switches to standby mode when you don't press any key or strike a con‐ nected pad for about 30 minutes. Then press the main switch [POWER] to turn the device back on again.
Operating Customising a drum kit The preprogrammed sounds of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected pads. So you can create user kits and store them in the device. To do so proceed as follows: 1. First, call up one of the available drum kits (see previous chapter) and use [EDIT] to switch to Edit mode. 2. Hit the pad (Trigger) to which you want to programme a certain sound or press [DRUM] repeatedly until the desired pad is shown on the display.
Operating Style playing 5. Confirm with [ENTER] or cancel saving with [EXIT]. 6. Select if necessary the next trigger, to which you want to programme a sound. Use [EXIT] to exit the Edit mode. Your digital drum set has a total of 40 preprogrammed Styles, which can be played individually in the ‘Pattern’ mode. 1. Press the [PATTERN] button. ð The display shows the first Style in ‘01 WalkWithTree’ format. Metronome function 2.
Operating 1. 2. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to successively open the following selection menus and use the rotary control [–] / [+] or the buttons [–] | [+] to adjust the settings as desired. Selection menu Value range VOLUME Volume TEMPO Speed TIME SIGNATURE Time signature SOUND Metronome sound Quit the selection menu with [EXIT]. The click tempo can additionally be adjusted as follows: Press [TEMPO] and adjust the tempo using the rotary control [–] / [+].
Operating Recording function The drum module offers the possibility to record up to 15 user drum tracks in the operating modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’. To do so proceed as follows: 1. Activate one of the operating modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’. 2. Press 3. If desired, specify the metronome settings for the recording. 4. Press again to start the recording. 5. Press to stop the recording and to activate the recording mode. To finally stop recording press to restart. twice.
Operating Mixer function The function of faders S1 … S6 of the drum module depends on the selected operating mode. Use [ALTER] to toggle between VOL, FX and MIDI. The control LED of the activated operating mode lights up. Operating mode Fader function VOL Volume control for the assigned pad.
Operating This function prevents sudden volume jumps or changes of effect settings by moving the faders in the three modes. 6.2 Device settings Various device settings can be customised in the Setup menu. Press [SETUP] to enter the menu. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to select the desired option and use the rotary control [–] / [+] or the buttons [–] | [+] to adjust the settings as desired. Quit the selection menu with [EXIT].
Operating Parameter Function FX SET Fader function preset. Make the following settings either directly with the fader or use the buttons [PAGE UP]/ [PAGE DOWN]: Reverb Type Reverb preset (effect type), fader S1. Dist.Pst Distortion preset (effect type). Threshold Compressor threshold preset, fader S2. LowFrq Preset for low frequency control range, fader S3. LoMiFrq Preset for low mid frequency control range, fader S4. HiMiFrq Preset for high mid frequency control range, fader S5.
Operating Parameter Function Trigger The trigger curve regulates the velocity, i.e. the ratio between the punch and volume. Use set‐ ting ‘Linear’ for the most natural ratio between punch and volume. Use ‘Exp’ if you want a hard strike to cause a bigger volume change (or dynamics). Use ‘Log’ if you want a soft strike to cause a bigger change. With the setting ‘Spline’ the volume changes less upon a change of the strike. High volumes are already reached at a relatively low strike intensity.
Operating Parameter Function Pedal Vel. Setting the Hi-Hat volume. Select this option and press down the Hi-Hat pedal with maximum power. The harder you press down the pedal, the louder is the Hi-Hat. Confirm the value with [ENTER]. Split Point Setting the rim trigger response value of the snare. If you play the Rim trigger of the snare softly you hear the Cross Stick sound. Above the response value you hear the Rim Shot sound.
Operating Parameter Function Close Point Setting the position where the Hi-Hat is closed. The value is displayed in the entire Hi-Hat pedal range. The lower the value is, the closer it is to the position where the pedal is pressed down to the floor. This means that the range for closed Hi-Hat is very small. Type Selection of the trigger type for input [EXT2]. ‘Mesh’ for mesh head pad. ‘Bar’ for bar trigger pad. 6.
Operating 3. Select the module named ‘HX-********’ . ð After successfully establishing the connection, you can play audio files on the mobile end device. 6.4 Reset to factory defaults Proceed as follows to reset the device to factory defaults: 1. Press the [SETUP] button and use [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN] to highlight the menu item ‘RESET’ . 2.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections Power supply Socket for power adapter USB port USB MIDI Trigger 2 × 1/4" jack socket LINE IN 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket Headphones 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket LINE OUT (R/L mono) 2 × 1/4" jack socket Sounds 697 Styles 55 Polyphony 189 Effects Reverb, distortion, compressor Drum kits 20 preset kits, 20 user kits Equalizer 4-band Bluetooth® Frequency range 2.402 GHz … 2.480 GHz Max.
Technical specifications Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V Operating voltage 12 V Dimensions (W × H × D) 295 mm × 60 mm × 200 mm Weight 1.
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" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) 38 MPS-750X E-Drum Module 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
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.
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Appendix Name Name Name Latin Sax Rosa Session Six KissV Vintage Hot DG3 Jungle 01 Kiss TR66RIM Jungle 02 DDDclean Soli909RIM Fiesta MorMOOG SNARE Birch 01 Morschlag2 Rock YAM18 Morschlag3 Rock R JAZZ V Morschlag1 Rock X METAL V Morschlag5 Jazz 01 POP V Ballerfiak Jazz 01 R ROCK2V Rave309 Jazz X ROCK V Y30 Jazz 02 ROCKBRIGHT SOLI606 Jazz 02 R DGs8 SOLI808 Indie 01 Pik Y909 Indie R 01 42 MPS-750X E-Drum Module
Appendix Name Name Name Indie X House 03 Trance 02 Indie 02 House 04 Trance 03 Indie R 02 House 05 Trance 04 Metal RnB 01 Trap 01 Metal R RnB 02 Trap 02 Metal X RnB 03 Trap 03 Funk 01 RnB 04 Trap 04 Funk R 01 RnB R 01 Trap 05 Funk X 01 RnB R 02 Trap 07 Funk 02 RnB X 01 Trap 08 Funk R 02 RnB X 02 Trap 09 Funk X 02 Techno 01 Trap 10 8Bit 01 Techno 02 Trap 11 8Bit 02 TechnoC 01 Pop House 01 TechnoC 02 Pop R House 02 Trance 01 Pop X MPS-750X E-Drum Module 43
Appendix Name Name Name Brush Fiesta X 01 METALV Brush R Fiesta 02 METALV RS Brush X FiestaR 02 METALV SS Latin Fiesta R 03 POPV Latin R 01 Jungle2 POPV RS Latin R 02 Jungle2 R POPV SS Session BALLAD1 ROCKV2 Session R RSBALLAD1 ROCKV2 RS Session X SSBALLAD1 ROCKV2 SS Vintage BrushV ROCKV3 Vintage R BrushVSWIRL ROCKV3 RS Vintage X BrushV RS ROCKV3 SS Jungle BrushV SS ROCKBRI Jungle R JAZZV ROCKBRIRS Fiesta 01 JAZZV RS ROCKBRISS Fiesta R 01 JAZZV SS Soli085
Appendix Name Name Name FatschSd SoliRH5 Jazz2 R MBare RimY10RIM Jazz3 OrgCP RimSoli808R Jazz3 R SoliNoisy SNSN80er Indie1 909 TOM Indie2 Abpunch Rock1 Indie3 DD31 Rock1 R Indie4 Dy2 Rock2 Metal1 L9 Rock2 R Metal2 Morball2 Rock3 Metal3 Morballcl Rock3 R Metal4 X82 Rock4 Conga1 Soli8084 Rock4 R Conga2 Soli9095 Jazz1 Conga3 SoliFR2L Jazz1 R Conga4 Soli808 Jazz2 Conga5 MPS-750X E-Drum Module 45
Appendix Name Name Name Conga6 House2 03 Trance2 02 Timbale1 House3 03 Trance2 03 Timbale2 House4 03 Trance2 04 8Bit1 RnB1 Trap1 01 8Bit2 RnB2 Trap1 02 8Bit3 RnB3 Trap1 03 8Bit4 RnB4 Trap2 01 House1 01 Techno1 Trap2 02 House2 01 Techno2 Trap2 03 House3 01 Techno3 Pop1 House4 01 Techno4 Pop1 R House1 02 Trance1 01 Pop2 House2 02 Trance1 02 Pop2 R House3 02 Trance1 03 Pop3 House4 02 Trance1 04 Pop3 R House1 03 Trance2 01 Pop4 46 MPS-750X E-Drum Module
Appendix Name Name Name Pop4 R Vintage2 R Fiesta2 R Brush1 Vintage3 Fiesta3 Brush2 Vintage3 R Fiesta3 R Brush3 Vintage4 Fiesta4 R Brush4 Vintage4 R Brush8 Latin1 Jungle1 Brush10 Latin2 Jungle1 R Brush12 Latin3 Jungle2 Brush14 Latin4 Jungle2 R BrushRim8 Session1 Jungle3 BrushRim10 Session2 Jungle3 R BrushRim12 Session3 Jungle4 BrushRim14 Session4 Jungle4 R 10XNMas Vintage1 Fiesta1 12XNMas Vintage1 R Fiesta1 R 14XNMas Vintage2 Fiesta2 16XNMas MPS-750X E-Drum
Appendix Name Name Name Rim10XNMas Rim10MetaFil Rim10SoliJP1 Rim12XNMas Rim12MetaFil Rim12SoliJP1 Rim14XNMas Rim14MetaFi Rim14SoliJP1 Rim16XNMas Rim16MetaFi Rim16SoliJP1 10BigReverb 10SoliNathan yt808ana1 12BigReverb 12SoliNathan yt808ana2 14BigReverb 14SoliNathan yt808ana3 16BigReverb 16SoliNathan yt808ana4 Rim10BigReverb Rim10SoliNat Li_HTO 1 Rim12BigReverb Rim12SoliNat Li_HTO 2 Rim14BigReverb Rim14SoliNat Li_HTO 3 Rim16BigReverb Rim16SoliNat Li_HTO 4 10MetaFilter
Appendix Name Name Name 80er1 TED_TOM1 Indie B 80er2 TED_TOM2 Indie E 80er3 TED_TOM3 Funk 02 80er4 TED_TOM4 Funk B 02 NOV_808TOM1 X1_ETOM1 Funk E 02 NOV_808TOM2 X1_ETOM2 Funk 01 NOV_808TOM3 X1_ETOM3 Funk B 01 NOV_808TOM4 X1_ETOM4 Funk E 01 SDS7_4TO1 RIDE House 01 SDS7_4TO2 Rock House 02 SDS7_4TO3 Rock B House 03 SDS7_4TO4 Rock E RnB 909_TOM1 Jazz Techno 01 909_TOM2 Jazz B Techno 02 909_TOM3 Jazz E Trance 909_TOM4 Indie Pop MPS-750X E-Drum Module 49
Appendix Name Name Name Pop B Pst20Wd Pst2TNy B Brush Pst20Wd B Pst2TNy E1 Brush B Pst20Wd E Pst2TNy E2 Brush E Pst20Br CRASH Session Pst20Br B Rock1 Vintage Pst20Br E Rock1 E Vintage B Pst21Ny1 Rock2 Jungle B Pst21Ny2 Rock2 E Fiesta Pst21 B1 RockChina Fiesta B Pst21 B2 RockSplash Fiesta E Pst21 E Jazz1 Pst20Ny1 Pst21Br Jazz1 E 01 Pst20Ny2 Pst21Br B Jazz2 Pst20Ny B Pst21Br E Jazz2 E Pst20Ny E1 Pst21EDGMe JazzSplash 01 Pst20Ny E2 Pst2TNy JazzSplash 02 50 M
Appendix Name Name Name RockSplash House 02 Fiesta2 Jazz1 House 03 SplashA12 Jazz1 E 01 House 04 SplashA12 E Jazz2 Trance1 SplashB12 Jazz2 E Trance2 SplashB12 E JazzSplash 01 Trap1 01 Splash8 JazzSplash 02 Trap2 01 Splash8E Indie1 01 Pop1 China12Mal Indie2 01 Pop2 China14Mal Indie1 02 Session1 China16Mal Indie2 02 Session2 China20Sti Funk1 02 Vintage1 China30 Funk2 02 Vintage2 Crash14 E 8Bit1 Jungle1 Crash14 8Bit2 Jungle2 Crash16 E House 01 Fiesta1 Crash16
Appendix Name Name Name Crash17 Crash20Br Jazz P 02 Crash17br Crash20EDGE Indie O 02 Crash17 E 808_1CYMB Indie C 02 Crash17 NOV_CYMB Indie P 02 Crash18 Y808crash Metal O Crash18 E HI-HAT Metal C CrashB16 E Rock O Metal P CrashB16 E Rock C Funk O 01 CrashB16 Rock P Funk C 01 Crash18 Rock Half-O Funk P 01 Crash18 B Rock P Sp Funk O 02 Crash18Br Jazz O 01 Funk C 02 Crash18 E1 Jazz C 01 Funk P 02 Crash18 E2 Jazz P 01 8Bit O Crash20 Jazz O 02 8Bit C Crash20Beat J
Appendix Name Name Name House C 01 Trance C 02 Brush Sp House O 02 Trap O 01 Session O House C 02 Trap C 01 Session C House O 03 Trap O 02 Session P House C 03 Trap C 02 Session Sp RnB O 01 Trap O 03 Vintage O RnB C 01 Trap C 03 Vintage C RnB O 02 Pop O Vintage P RnB C 02 Pop C Vintage Half-Open Techno O 01 Pop P Vintage Sp Techno C 01 Pop Half Jungle O Techno O 02 Pop Sp Jungle C Techno C 02 Brush O Jungle P Trance O 01 Brush C Jungle Half Trance C 01 Brush P
Appendix Name Name Name Fiesta C CDHH P CR78_HHO Fiesta P CDHH Half CR78_HHC Fiesta Half CDHH Sp NOV_HHOP Fiesta Sp CCO O NOV_1HHC CCMHH O CCO C SakataHH O CCMHH C CCO P SakataHH C CCMHH P CCO Half SakataHH P CCMHH Half CCO Sp Y808HH O CCMHH Sp 808_2HH O Y808HH C BalHH O 808_3HH O PERCUSSION BalHH C 808_HH C1 Cowbell BalHH P 808_HH C2 FunkPerc 01 BalHH Half 808HH P FunkPerc 02 BalHHSp 909HHOP2 8BitFX01 CDHH O 909HHCL 8BitFX02 CDHH C 909HHCL2 8BitFX03 54 M
Appendix Name Name Name HouseFX01 Dub FX01 Abs5 HouseFX02 Dub FX02 808congahi HouseFX03 Dub FX03 808 claves HouseFX04 Dub FX04 808 shaker HouseFX05 Dub FX05 SakataAgogo HouseFX06 Agogo01 Elec9Clap TranceFX01 Agogo02 626_TAM TranceFX02 ShakerShort 707_TAMB TranceFX03 ShakerLong ABcowbell TranceFX04 NoClp C78_Guiro TranceFX05 SDS7_CLP 808congalo TrapFX01 Soli909_CLAP 808congame TrapFX02 909Clp Y30ZAP2 El Shaker 808Clp X10_ZAP El Co bell Abs MPS-750X E-Drum Modul
Appendix 11.2 Kit list No. Name No.
Appendix 11.3 Styles No. Name No. Name No.
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