DM6 DRUM MODULE MODULE OVERVIEW ::: ENGLISH ( 1-5 ) ::: VISTA DEL MÓDULO ::: ESPAÑOL ( 6 ) ::: CARACTERISTIQUES DU MODULE ::: FRANÇAIS ( 7 ) ::: OBERSEITE DER MODUL ::: DEUTSCH ( 8 ) ::: PANORAMICA DI MODULO ::: ITALIANO ( 9 ) :::
FRONT PANEL FEATURES 1. VOLUME – Adjusts the module's master volume level. 2. VALUE +/- – Decreases or increases the value of each parameter. 3. TEMPO / TAP – Enters Tempo Adjustment Mode. 4. PAD INDICATORS – Displays the pads currently being played. 5. CLICK – Turns the metronome on or off. 6. DRUM OFF – Mutes or unmutes the drum part of the song (Pattern) being played. 7. START / STOP – Starts or stops the current Pattern. 8.
MIDI / USB The DM6 module has its own internal sounds, but you can also use it as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum module software by connecting its USB port to that of a computer. In this case, triggering the pads and pedals of the kit will send MIDI messages to your computer, so you can trigger drum sounds from your software's sound library. You will need to select the proper MIDI output format to use the DM6 module this way (see below).
SAVING KITS You can save a Kit to any of the five User Kits (11 – 15). To save a Kit: 1. 2. 3. Press SAVE to enter Kit Save Mode. The LCD will display the current Kit number and the Kit Indicator will light up. Use VALUE +/- to select a User Kit (11 – 15). User Kit numbers will flash on the LCD. Press SAVE to save the Kit to that User Kit number. (This includes all trigger voices and volumes.
ADJUSTING THE METRONOME VOLUME To select the "click" sound the metronome will make: 1. Press CLICK to activate the metronome. The LCD will display the current time signature. 2. Press VOLUME. The Volume Indicator will light up, and the LCD will display the current volume level. 3. Use VALUE +/- to adjust the volume. 4. Press CLICK when finished. PATTERNS The DM6 module comes with 40 preset Patterns (40 Presets and one User Pattern). To select a Pattern: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
RECORDING MODE To record the User Pattern (Pattern #41): 1. 2. 3. 4. Record-arm the module by pressing and holding SAVE / REC for more than two seconds. Press START / STOP or hit the pads. The REC light will illuminate and the LCD will count down from "4" before it begins recording. Record your Pattern with the Kit. The LCD will display what measure you are on. When you have finished, press START / STOP to stop the recording.
CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL PANEL FRONTAL 1. VOLUMEN – Ajusta el nivel de volumen maestro del módulo. 2. VALOR +/- – Disminuye o aumenta el valor de cada parámetro. 3. TEMPO / TAP – Entra el modo de ajuste del tempo. 4. INDICADORES DE PAD – Muestran los pads que se ejecutan en ese momento. 5. CLIC – Activa y desactiva el metrónomo. 6. BATERÍA APAGADA – Silencia o anula el silenciamiento de la parte de batería (patrón) del tema que se está ejecutando. 7.
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU PANNEAU AVANT 1. VOLUME – Touche permettant d'ajuster le niveau du volume. 2. VALUE +/- – Touche permettant d’augmenter ou de diminuer la valeur de chaque paramètre. 3. TEMPO / TAP – Touche permettant de passer en mode de réglage du tempo. 4. INDICATEURS DES PADS – Affichent les pads présentement utilisés. 5. CLICK – Touche permettant d'activer ou de désactiver le métronome. 6.
FEATURES AUF DER VORDERSEITE 1. VOLUME – Adjustiert die Master-Lautstärke des Moduls. 2. VALUE +/- – Vermindert oder erhöht den Wert des entsprechenden Parameters. 3. TEMPO / TAP – Aktiviert den Einstellmodus für das Tempo. 4. PAD INDICATORS – Zeigt die derzeit gespielten Pads an. 5. CLICK – Schaltet das Metronom ein oder aus. 6. DRUM OFF – Schaltet den Schlagzeug-Part des gespielten Songs (Pattern) stumm oder deaktiviert die Stummschaltung. 7.
CARATTERISTICHE PANNELLO ANTERIORE 1. VOLUME – Regola il livello del volume principale del modulo. 2. VALUE +/- (valore +/-) – Diminuisce o aumenta il valore di ciascun parametro. 3. TEMPO / TAP – Entra in modalità di regolazione del Tempo. 4. INDICATORI PAD – Mostrano a display i pad suonati in ciascun momento. 5. CLICK – Accende metronomo. 6. DRUM OFF (batteria off) – Silenzia o riattiva la parte di batteria (Pattern) della canzone riprodotta in un dato momento. 7.
SPECIFICATIONS Triggers: 1 bass drum pedal, 1 hi-hat pedal, 1 hit-hat cymbal, 1 crash cymbal, 1 ride cymbal, 1 dual-zone snare pad, 3 tom pads Voices: 108 voices Drum Kits: 10 preset kits, 5 user kits Patterns: 40 preset patterns, 1 user pattern Display: LCD Connections: Headphones, USB, Stereo Output, Mix Input, Power, Trigger Input connection for cable snake (25-pin D-sub to 7 TS 1/4" and 2 TRS 1/4" cables) Power Supply: AC adapter (9V), included www.alesis.