User Manual MPS-850 E-Drum Module
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 06.07.2022, ID: 428224 (V3), FW V1.1.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information.............................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 1.3 Symbols and signal words..............................................................
MPS-850 E-Drum Module
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 Cross-references 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. Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 6. 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.
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 n n n n n 550 voices 30 preprogrammed drum kits 20 user kits 100 preprogrammed songs 2 user songs Quick record Metronome EQ per kit Pitch, reverb, compressor Flexible assignment of pad voices 6 fader for the volume control of individual pads Reverb effect, voice tuning Individual adjustment of accompaniment and drum track Connections for headphones, AUX, USB and MIDI MPS-850 E-Drum Module 9
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 Use the Y cable to connect the supplied power adapter to the [9 V] port of the edrum module and the hi-hat controller. Then plug the mains plug into the socket.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel & #' ( $ ö ) * Millenium MPS-850 % + MASTER MIN MAX VOLUME AUX IN MIN MENU SAVE EXIT ENTER PHONES MAX MIN 0 MAX KICK SNARE TOM HI-HATCRASH RIDE TEMPO CLICK FADER SONG KIT DRUM ACCOMP CLICK 1 1 Display 2 [POWER] 2,3 - 4. / 5 Main switch.
Connections and controls 13 Button to start and stop song playback 14 Button to activate the recording function 15 Jog wheel to select a drum kit and quickly set values 16 Fader with switchable assignment for adjusting the volume of individual pads 17 [FADER] Button for switching the fader assignment 18 [SONG] Button to open the ‘SONG’ menu 19 [KIT] Button to open the ‘KIT’ menu 20 [<] / [>] Arrow buttons to select a drum kit and quickly set values 12 MPS-850 E-Drum Module
Connections and controls Rear panel 21 7 USB MEMORY OUT = IN 8 > R OUTPUT L/MONO 9 TRIGGER IN TOM4 CRASH 2 : – 6 USB MIDI AUX IN ; + MIDI PHONES 9V < [PHONES] Connection socket for headphones 22 [USB MIDI] Connection socket for an external MIDI device with USB port 23 [MIDI OUT | IN] Connection sockets for an external MIDI device 24 [OUTPUT R | L / MONO] Output for external audio devices 25 [TRIGGER IN – TOM 4] [TRIGGER IN – CRASH2] Connection sockets for tom 4 and crash 2 26
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 – MASTER] control to minimum. Switch the drum module on or off with the main switch [POWER]. Automatic shutoff If the device is not in use, it shuts off automatically after a settable time. To disable the automatic shutdown, use the Utility menu ( Ä Chapter 6.10 ‘Utility menu’ on page 22).
Operating Assigning a Voice To programme a certain Voice for a pad, proceed as follows: 1. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. 2. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘VOICE’ and press [ENTER]. ð The display shows the voice list. 3. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The display shows the name of the currently assigned voice. 4. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select the desired voice. The setting is automatically stored. 6.
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. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. 2. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘VOICE’ and press [ENTER]. ð The display shows the voice list. 3. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select the pad or play the pad whose parameters you want to adjust. 4.
Operating 6.5 Playing, customising and accompanying songs Style selection Your digital drum module features a total of 100 preprogrammed songs with dif‐ ferent styles: 70 patterns, 6 hits, 24 taps and 2 user songs. You can play the songs and accompany them on the drum module. A song contains a drum part (containing the rhythm in which you play the pads) and an accompaniment part (percussion and melody). The volume of both parts can be adjusted separately. 1. Press [SONG].
Operating 6.6 Metronome function Press [CLICK] to turn the click function on and off again. When the Click is running the indicator LED of the button is flashing. Settings 1. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the parameter to be changed. 2. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to change the parameter value. All changes are immediately effective. Exit the Settings menu by pressing [CLICK] again.
Operating Fader label Assignment 1 Assignment 2 [CRASH] Crash 1, 2 Accompaniment [RIDE/CLICK] Ride Click 6.8 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. The recording can be stored in one of the two user songs as a MIDI file directly in the drum module or stored in an MP3 file on a USB stick. Recording preparation 1.
Operating 6.9 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 [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. 2. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘TRIGGER’ and press [ENTER]. ð The display shows the list of trigger parameters. 3. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the parameter to be changed. 4. Strike the pad whose parameter you want to modify. 5.
Operating Parameter, display Meaning Value range MIDI NOTE Assigned MIDI note 0…127 SPLASH SENS Touch sensitivity of the Splash trigger. The higher the value, the less sensi‐ tive the trigger responses. 1…6 Volume Volume Dynamics Curve1 Dynamics Curve2 Volume Volume Dynamics Curve4 6.10 Volume Dynamics Curve3 Volume Dynamics Curve5 Dynamics Curve6 Utility menu Adjusting device settings In this menu, you can change various settings of the device. 1. Press [KIT].
Operating 6.11 Compression Adjusting compression settings In this menu, you can adjust the compression setting of the device to your require‐ ments. 1. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. 2. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘COMPRESS’ and press [ENTER]. ð The display shows the list of compression parameters. 3. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the parameter to be changed. 4.
Operating Loading a sample from the USB stick and saving it as a user voice Samples stored on the USB stick can be loaded into the drum module and saved there as a user voice. The user voices can be used in the same way as the supplied voices. Maximum sample size is 15 MB. It must be stored as a WAV file (mono) with a resolution of 16 bit and a sampling rate of maximum 48 kHz. 1. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. 2. Press [MENU].
Operating Loading kit settings from a USB stick The settings for a kit stored on the USB stick can be loaded. 1. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. 2. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘USB’ and press [ENTER]. ð The display shows the ‘USB MEMORY’ menu. 3. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘KIT LOAD’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. ð The display shows the list of the kits (01…99).
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections Power supply Connector socket for plug-in power supply USB port USB MIDI Trigger 1 × combined trigger connection (sub D plug-in connector) Tom-Pad 1 × 1/4" phone socket Crash-Pad 1 × 1/4" phone socket AUX-in 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 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 28 MPS-850 E-Drum Module 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 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 Appendix 11.1 Voice list No. Name Kick No. Name No.
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Appendix 11.3 No. Song list Name Display Pattern LOOP No. Name Display No.
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Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks 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 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 Local ON/OFF No No All Notes OFF No No Active Sense Yes No System reset
Appendix 11.5 No. General MIDI Backing Instrument List Name Piano No. Name No.
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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 Standa
Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 79 – G5 Open Cuica <- <- <- <- 80 – G#5 Mute Triangle <- <- <- <- 81 – A5 Open Triangle <- <- <- <- 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
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 48 – C3 Electronic Tom 2 808 Tom 2 House Tom 2 Jazz Tom 2 Brush Tom 2 49 – C#3 <- 808 Crash 1 <- <- Brush Crash 1 50 – D3 Electronic Tom 1 808 Tom 1 House Tom 1 Jazz Tom 1 Brush Tom 1 51 – D#3 <- <- <- Jazz Ride Brush Ride 52 – E3 <- <- <- <- <- 53 – F3 <- <- <- <- <- 54 – F#3 <- <- <- <- <- 55 – G3 <- <- <- <- <- 56 – G#3 <- <- <- <- <- 57 – A3 <
Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 84 – C6 <- <- <- <- <- 85 – C#6 <- <- <- <- <- 86 – D6 <- <- <- <- <- 87 – D#6 <- <- <- <- <- 44 MPS-850 E-Drum Module
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