User Manual Rookie E-Drum Module
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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 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 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 10 Rookie E-Drum Module 68 sounds 12 preprogrammed drum kits 10 preprogrammed songs Metronome Automatic shutoff USB-C port for the power supply via power adapter or powerbank Headphones, AUX IN and USB-MIDI interface including cabling and power adapter
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. Power adapter Connect the included power adapter to the [DC 5 V] input on the rear panel of the drum module and then put the power plug into the power outlet.
Installation External audio devices Connect the inputs of your mono amplifier, active monitor, mixing console or recording device to the [L/MONO] output sockets of the drum module. DC 5V USB L/MONO AUX PHONE CD or MP3 player Connect a CD or MP3 player to the [AUX] input socket of the drum module. DC 5V USB L/MONO AUX PHONE Computer via USB-MIDI DC 5V USB 12 L/MONO AUX PHONE Rookie E-Drum Module 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 ö # % $ & ( ' ) Rookie E-Drum Module 13
Connections and operating elements 1 Display 2 Status LEDs [Drums] | The LED lights up when the drum kit mode is enabled. [Tempo] | The LED lights up while the metronome tempo is being set. [Rhythm] | The LED lights up while the metronome rhythm is being set. [Song] | The LED lights up when the song mode is enabled. 3 [Power] | main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and operating elements Page DC 5V USB L/MONO AUX PHONE * + , -. 9 [DC 5V] | USB-C port for the power adapter for power supply 10 [USB] | USB interface for connection to a computer (MIDI data) 11 [L/MONO] | socket for connecting a mono amplifier, an active monitor, a mixing console or a recording device, designed as ¼" phone jack 12 [AUX] | socket for external audio devices like MP3 or CD players, designed as 3.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Functions Switching on / off Check all cable connections for correct fit before switching on. Before switching on, turn the volume control to minimum. 1. Press [Power] to switch the drum module on. ð The drum module is in drum kit mode. The status LED [Drums] lights up. 2. Press and hold [Power] to switch the drum module off. ð The current drum module settings are retained when switching off.
Operating 6.2 Selecting and adjusting drum kits A drum kit is a compilation in which a certain sound and several sound parameters are assigned to each pad. Selecting different drum kits lets you customise the sound of your edrum set in seconds to the desired music genre. To select a certain drum kit, proceed as follows: 1. Press [Select] repeatedly until the [Drums] LED lights up. ð The display shows the last selected drum kit number, default value ‘001’ . 2. 3.
Operating 6.3 Setting up and using the metronome Setting the speed 1. Press [Select] repeatedly until the [Tempo] LED lights up. ð The display shows the last selected speed, default value ‘060’ . 2. Press [Metro/Play] to turn the metronome on. The LED of the button flashes along to the beat, the Click sounds. 3. Use [+] or [–] to select a value between 20 bpm (display ‘020’ ) and 320 bpm (display ‘320’ ) to adjust the metronome speed. ð The display shows the set speed. 4.
Operating Setting the time signature 1. Press [Select] repeatedly until the [Rhythm] LED lights up. ð The display shows the last selected time signature, default value ‘4- 4’ . 2. Use [+] or [–] to select one of the nine time signatures ‘1-4’ to ‘9-4’ . ð The display shows the set time signature. 3. The setting is automatically stored.
Operating 6.4 Playing and accompanying songs Your drum module provides ten preprogrammed songs. You can play the songs and accom‐ pany them on the drum module. 1. Press [Select] repeatedly until the [Song] LED lights up. ð The display shows the last selected song number, default value ‘S.-1’ . 2. 20 Rookie E-Drum Module Use [+] or [–] to select one of the ten preprogrammed songs: Display Name Display Name ‘S.-1’ Demo 1 ‘S.-6’ Demo 6 ‘S.-2’ Demo 2 ‘S.-7’ Demo 7 ‘S.-3’ Demo 3 ‘S.
Operating 6.5 Automatic shutoff 1. Press and hold [Metro/Play] when the drum module is off and press [Power] to switch the drum module on and to enable and disable the automatic shutoff. ð The display shows the last set time after which the drum module turns off if inactive, default value ‘000’ . 2. Use [+] or [–] to select the desired time between 0 (display ‘000’ , automatic shutoff disa‐ bled) and 240 minutes (display ‘240’ ).
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections Power supply USB-C port for the power adapter USB port USB-B Combined trigger connection 1 × D-sub connector Headphones 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket L/Mono 1 × 1/4" jack socket Aux 1 × 3.
Technical specifications Further information incl. rack yes Incl. seat no Incl. bass drum pedal yes Incl.
Plug and pin assignments 8 Plug and pin assignments 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 pin assignments 1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground, shielding Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Rookie E-Drum Module 25
Protecting the environment 9 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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