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SUPER SPACE DRUM

Analog Drum Synthesizer

Congratulations on your purchase of the Super Space Drum (SSD), a faithful

reissue of the Electro-Harmonix Super Space Drum first released in 1979. The

Super Space Drum uses analog synthesis techniques  such as modulating an

oscillator followed by a gated volume amplifier  to create drum sounds ranging

from deep kicks to high toms to sci-fi drums. Trigger the SSD from the built-in

pushbutton or an external, non-MIDI, electronic drum pad. Pass external sounds

through the gated amplifier via the auxilliary input.

WARNING: Your Super Space Drum (SSD) comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix

9.6DC-200 power supply (same as used by Boss

& Ibanez

: 9.6 Volts DC 200mA). The

SSD requires 25mA at 9VDC with a center negative plug. Using the wrong adapter or a

plug with the wrong polarity may damage your SSD and void the warranty.

- CONTROLS -

FREQ Controls – Use the START and STOP knobs together to control the start

and end frequencies (pitch) of the synthesizer’s sweep:

START Knob – Sets the starting point of the frequency

sweep. Sweeps can begin anywhere from 20 Hz when set fully

counterclockwise to 4 kHz when set fully clockwise.

STOP Knob – Sets the end point of the frequency sweep.

Sweeps can end anywhere from 20 Hz when set fully

counterclockwise to 4 kHz when set fully clockwise.

TIME Knob – Controls the amount of time that the sweep will take to get from

the START frequency to the STOP frequency. As TIME is turned clockwise, the

sweep time slows down. Sweep time ranges from 40 ms to 6 seconds.

SENS Knob – Controls the sensitivity of the SSD to an external trigger. As SENS

is turned clockwise, it becomes more sensitive and less amplitude is required

from the external trigger to activate the Super Space Drum.

VOLUME Knob – Controls the volume of the output. As VOLUME is turned

clockwise, the output volume increases.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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SUPER SPACE DRUM Analog Drum Synthesizer Congratulations on your purchase of the Super Space Drum (SSD), a faithful reissue of the Electro-Harmonix Super Space Drum first released in 1979. The Super Space Drum uses analog synthesis techniques ̶ such as modulating an oscillator followed by a gated volume amplifier ̶ to create drum sounds ranging from deep kicks to high toms to sci-fi drums. Trigger the SSD from the built-in pushbutton or an external, non-MIDI, electronic drum pad.
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MOD Controls – The MOD controls consist of a MOD switch, a DEPTH Knob, and a RATE knob. Use the MOD controls to apply an LFO modulation waveform to the SSD’s frequency sweep for an extra layer of analog fun. MOD Switch – Set to ON to engage modulation. OFF disables modulation. DEPTH Knob – Controls modulation depth or amount. This knob is center-detented. At 12 o’clock, the modulation depth is zero. Set the knob fully counterclockwise for the largest negative depth.
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- I/O JACKS OUTPUT Jack – This ¼” jack provides the audio output from the SSD. The output impedance varies from 100Ω to 25k. Please note: when powering from a battery, inserting a plug into the OUTPUT jack turns on the SSD. Remove the plug from the OUTPUT jack to prolong battery life when not using the SSD. EXT. TRIG Jack – Connect this jack to the output of an external trigger source. We recommend using a ¼” TS plug/cable but a TRS plug may also be used as long as the trigger signal is present on the tip.
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- WARRANTY INFORMATION Please register online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. ElectroHarmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer.