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FCC Statements 1. Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SD5K Congratulations! … on your purchase of the Simmons SD5K Electronic Drum Kit. To get the most enjoyment from it, we recommend that you skim through this manual at least once, then refer back to it often to learn more about specific functions. Taking Care of Your Digital Drum Set Location • To avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage, do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, high temperature sources, and excessive humidity.
Digital Drum Kit Table of Contents Module Controls Front Panel Rear Panel Side Panel Connections Pads and Pedal MIDI Device Audio Equipment CD Player Headphones Power Supply Jack Functions Power Switch Main Volume Selecting a Drum Kit Metronome Playing a Song Selecting Listening Song Volume Song Tempo Tap Tempo Function Muting the Drum Part Playing with a Click Lighting Guide Function Creating a User Drum Kit Setting a Drum Voice Adjusting Pad Volume Adjusting Pad Tuning Saving Drum Kit Voices Para
SD5K module Controls Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Volume Knob Controls headphones and line output volume. 2 [save] Button Saves User Kit settings. 3 [start / stop] Button Starts and stops the selected song. 4 [kit / reverb] Button Displays the drum kit number or reverb setting. 5 [voice / volume] Button Displays the voice number, volume value, or pitch value. 6 3 Digit LED Display Displays the parameters of current menu mode.
Digital Drum Kit Rear Panel 14 15 14 MIDI Out Jack Connection for an external sound module. 16 17 TRS connection for an external sound source. 18 Power Supply Jack (DC 9V) 16 Output Jacks (R, L/mono) 19 Power Switch Connection for an amplifier or audio system. For single output use the L/mono jack. 19 17 Aux.in Jack 15 Trigger Input Jacks Connections for pads, cymbals, hi-hat control, kick trigger. 18 Connects AC adapter. Turns power on/off.
SD5K connections Pads and Pedals CAUTION! To avoid damage, turn OFF the SD5K’s power switch and all related devices prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. Pads and Pedal: Using the provided cables, connect each pad to its corresponding trigger input jack. Note: 1. Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the hi-hat pad functions as a “closed hi-hat” when the pedal is stepped on. When the pedal is released, it functions as an “open hi-hat.” 2.
Digital Drum Kit midi device 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack on the drum module to the MIDI IN jack on an external MIDI device. 2. The module will output all the MIDI codes generated by pads and pedal via the MIDI output connector. Metronome click and song MIDI data are excluded. audio equipment 1. When using an amplifier, connect the Output L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel to the input of the amplifier.
SD5K functions Power Switch After confirming that all connections have been completed, rotate the volume knob to the left (minimum volume level) before switching the power on. Set the power switch to “ON” position. The song indicator lights up and the display will show song number 001. main volume While hitting a pad, gradually rotate the volume knob until a comfortable volume level is reached. selecting a drum kit The unit comes with 22 (001-022) preset drum kits and 10 user kits (023-032).
Digital Drum Kit playing a song selecting The module contains 48 preset songs. NOTE: The preset song setting is 001 when you power up. 1. Press [song/volume] button. The song indicator lights up and the current song number will appear. 2. Press [+] or [ - ] buttons to select song. Song numbers 001-048 are preset songs. (Reference song list is on page 15.) listening 1. Press [start/stop] button. The beat indicator will flash at the song tempo.
SD5K tap tempo function This function allows you to set the song’s tempo by tapping in the tempo on any pad. 1. Press the [tempo/tap] button. Display shows the current tempo value. 2. Tap on the pad to match the tempo you want. Tap on the pad 4 times. Only the last two beats will be detected and will set your desired tempo. 3. The song will start playing at the tempo you set. When the song is playing, you cannot change the tempo with this tap tempo function.
Digital Drum Kit creating a user drum kit setting a drum voice The unit comes with 237 high quality percussion sounds that you can assign to any of the 4 drum pads, 3 cymbals, hi-hat control and kick pad. Use them to create your own custom drum kit. (Reference voice list: page 14) Kit numbers 023–032 are reserved for saving your own drum kit. 1. Press the [voice] button. The voice indicator lights up and the display shows the voice number of the last pad played. 2.
SD5K saving drum kit voices Make sure you save your customized kit; otherwise, your drum kit will be erased when you turn off the unit or change kit selection. 1. Press [save] button. Kit number 023 will flash. 2. Press [+] or [ - ] buttons to set the kit number (023-032) for saving your drum kit. 3. Press [save] button again. Note: To cancel the save operation, press the [voice] button. parameters pad sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity (gain) of the inputs from pads. 1.
Digital Drum Kit pad rejection Prevents crosstalk caused by pads or drums connected to other inputs. It sets a “gate” under which other pads cannot mis-trigger neighboring ones. 1. Hold down [voice/volume] and press [song/volume] buttons. Display shows: “JXX’, the rejection value is indicated. (XX=rejection level value, 00 to15) 2. Press [pad] button or hit the pad you want to set. The pad indicator lights up. 3. Press [+] or [ - ] buttons to adjust the rejection of pads. Range : 00 –15 4.
SD5K specifications Drum Pad: 4 drum pads, 3 cymbal pads,1 hi-hat control pedal, 1 kick pad Voices: 237 voices Drum kits: 22 preset kits, 10 user kits Song presets: 48 Controls: POWER SWITCH, START/STOP, SAVE, KIT/REVERB, VOICE/VOLUME, SONG/VOLUME, DRUM OFF, CLICK, HI-HAT, CRASH, RIDE, HI-HAT CONTROL, SNARE, TOM 1, TOM 2, TOM3, KICK, VOLUME, + / - , TEMPO + / - , TAP Display: LED display Connections: MIDI OUT Hi-hat control Hi-hat Crash Ride Snare Tom 1 Tom 2 Tom 3 Kick Output (R & L/MONO)
Digital Drum Kit voice list # Name Acoustic Bass Drum 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 Room BD Tight BD Loose BD Reso BD Small BD Muffled BD Pop BD Jazz BD Pillow BD Gated BD 90’s BD Metal BD Rock BD Orchestra BD BigDrum BigDrum Roll Electronic Bass Drum 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 Hi-Hop BD TR BD Pulse BD Techno BD Space BD Filter BD Reverse BD SDS Thump BD SDS 80’s BD SDS E-Thump BD SDS Bright BD Acoustic Snare Drum 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036
SD5K drum kit list # # Name Name # Name Factory Preset Kits Factory Preset Kits User Programmable Kits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Standard 1 Standard 2 Room 1 Room Stick Rhythm & Blues Jazz Jazz Stick Brush Brush 2 Latin 1 Latin Stick Percussion 1 Percussion 2 Dance 1 Dance 2 Orchestral Jungle Electric Electronic 1 Electronic 2 Electronic 3 Electronic 4 (Electronic 5) (Electronic 6) (Standard 1) (Standard 2) (Dance 1) (Jazz Stick) (R
Digital Drum Kit midi implementation chart Function Basic Channel Default Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number: True voice Velocity Note on Note off After Key’s Touch Channel’s Pitch Bend Control 0 Change 1 5 6 7 10 11 64 65 66 67 80 81 91 93 120 121 123 Program Change: True # System Exclusive System : Song Position Common : Song Select : Tune System : Clock Real Time : Commands Aux : Local ON/OFF : All Notes OFF Messages : Active Sense : Reset Transmitted Remarks 10 ch X X X *******
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