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INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY! THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) 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.
Contents Panel & Display Description Front Panel.................................................................4 Rear Panel..................................................................4 Selecting the Click Voice...........................................11 Setting the Time Signature........................................12 Setting the Interval....................................................12 QUICK START Playing Back Pattern About Patterns.......................................................
Panel Description Front Panel 1. POWER Button Use this button to turn the drum module on and off. 2. VOLUME Knob Adjusts the volume of headphone and line output. VOLUME 3. CLICK Button Turn the metronome on or off. 4. START/STOP Button Start or stop playing patterns. 5. + Button, - Button These buttons are used to change values when editing. The + button increases the value, and the - button decreases it. 6. PATTERN Button Enter the Pattern mode. 7. TEMPO Button Adjust the current tempo. 8.
Setup Caution! To prevent electric shock and damage to the device, make sure the power is switched OFF on the drum and all related devices before making any connection. Connecting Pads and Pedals Standard: KICK, SNARE, TOM1-3, CRASH, RIDE, HI-HAT and HI-HAT PEDAL. Using the provided cables to connect with kick pedal, snare, tom1~tom3, ride, crash, hi-hat and hi-hat pedal. These pads and pedals are all mono input and velocity sensitive.
Connections Connecting an Audio Equipment When using an amplifier, connect the Output L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel to the input jack of the amplifier. Note: Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections. For mono playback, use the L/MONO jack. For stereo playback, connect both L/MONO and R jacks. The line output volume is controlled by the VOLUME knob.
Performing Operation Feature Enter the Volume Page Double click the corresponding buttons, enter the Volume pages. For example: Double click the [PATTERN] button to enter pattern volume page. Double click the numeric button [1] ~ [5] to enter kit volume page. Double click the [CLICK] button to enter click volume page. Click Twice The numeric buttons (1~5) can be used as a combination with other buttons. In kit mode, combine the numeric buttons (1~5) with the [VARIATION] button to select a kit.
Performing Playing along with Patterns There are 30 patterns in this drum module. 1. Press the [PATTERN] button to enter pattern menu. The [PATTER]’s LED will be lighten. 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to adjust the pattern number. 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start/stop pattern playing. For details on patterns playing, refer to ADVANCED USE. Using the Metronome/Click Feature You can switch the click sound on or off by pressing the [CLICK] button.
Performing Coach/Beat Check Beat Check type is designed for training your accurate beat with metronome. 1. Press the [PATTERN] and [TEMPO] buttons simultaneously, you can enter the coach mode. The LED of [PATTERN] and [TEMPO] buttons will be lighted. In coach mode, press the [1] button. Select the Beat Check training type. 2. Press the [START/STOP] or [CLICK] button. Start or stop practicing. You can hit pads following with the metronome.
Playing with Drum Kit About the Drum Kits It is very easy to select a drum kit to play. What’s more, you can also adjust the volume of each kit. There are 10 kits in this digital drum. Selecting a Drum Kit Press the numeric button [1] ~ [5] with [VARIATION] button to select a drum kit. 1. The [VARIATION] button’s back LED can toggle between red and green by pressing the [VARIATION] button. 2. When the [VARIATION] button’s back LED in red, you can select kit 1~5 by pressing the numeric button [1] ~ [5].
Setting the Metronome About Metronome The digital drum is equipped with a built-in metronome, which can be used as a rhythm guide for practice, or in conjunction with the pattern playback. You can set the click voice, time-signature, interval and volume. Operation [CLICK]+[1] [CLICK]+[2] [CLICK]+[3] Double Click [CLICK] Menu Click Voice Time Signature Interval Volume Display CL1~CL5 1-2,2-2,3-4,4-4,6-8 2,4,8,16,3,6 0~32 Switching the Click on/off 1. Press the [CLICK] button to start the metronome.
Setting the Metronome Setting the Time Signature 1. Press the [CLICK] and [2] buttons simultaneously, the time signature page will be selected. 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to change the current time signature. There are 5 types you can choose: 1-2, 2-2, 3-4, 4-4 and 6-8, the default value is 4-4. Setting the Interval 1. Press the [CLICK] and [3] buttons simultaneously, the interval page will be selected. 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to change the current interval.
Playing Back Pattern About Patterns There are 30 preset patterns in this digital drum, please refer to the Pattern List for details. In Pattern mode, you can select the pattern number and adjust the volume of the pattern. Selecting a Pattern 1. Press the [PATTERN] button to enter pattern mode. The Pattern indicator will light up, and the 3-digital LED will display the number of current pattern. 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select a pattern.
Practicing in Coach Mode About Coach Mode The Coach mode is a unique set of exercises. Specifically designed for those learners who want to improve their tempo, accuracy and stamina, as well as developing a better drum skill. According to you present skills, you can select an appropriate coach type to practice. There are 5 coach types in this digital drum: Display Bch Gud C-U FLO d-U Coach Type Beat Check Gradual Up/Down Change Up Follow me Drum Mute Description only metronome accuracy practice.
Practicing in Coach Mode SLOW (After the Beat) If the time point of your hitting is later than the standard beat, the LED of [1] or [2] button will flashing for a moment in red. You need to speed up. 1. The LED of [2] button is flashing, it means you were playing a little later than the standard beat. 2. The LED of [1] button is flashing, it means you were playing so later than the standard beat.
Practicing in Coach Mode Gradual up/down In gradual up/down type, you can see how fast you can go and still maintain accurate timing. Practicing with metronome in all sorts of time signature and intervals. As you play along with a metronome, the drum will automatically increase the tempo if your timing is good and decrease it if not. There are two training ways in this type: G-1: The tempo will auto decrease or increase 5 BPM depend on your timing accuracy every 4 measures. 1.
Practicing in Coach Mode Change UP In change up type, you can choose one rhythm group to practice with. Maintain good timing as you play along with up to three different practice rhythms that change every two measures. And the display will flash for times when the rhythm is ready to change. The rhythm type changes in circle. Rhythm Display Group P-1 P-2 2-4-8-3-16 2-4-3-8-3-16 If the digital drum is not yet in change up mode, press the [3] button to enter this type. You can practice like this: 1.
Practicing in Coach Mode For example: Practice in P-1 1. Select the Change Up. Press the [PATTERN] and [TEMPO] buttons simultaneously to enter Coach mode. Press the [3] button to select change up type. Press the [START/STOP] button to enter preparation. Press the [1] button to select “P-1” training. 2. Select your desired tempo. Press the [TEMPO] button, and then press the [+] or [-] button to adjust current tempo to 60 BPM. 3. Practicing with P-1 Press the [START/STOP] button to start practice.
Practicing in Coach Mode Drum Mute In drum mute type, there are 30 patterns to practice from easy to hard. In this mode, the numeric buttons [1] ~ [5] and the [VARIATION] button stand for one part of drum. These buttons can be used to open or mute drum’s play.(As described in the table) One part of drum is muted when its corresponding LED light up. With these settings, you can play freely in each pattern. And we also provided you the Drum Score manual to follow with. You can practice like this: 1.
Making the Settings for MIDI About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard that allows performance data and other information to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers. With a MIDI cable connecting MIDI connectors equipped device, you can play multiple instruments with a single electronic musical instrument, have multiple instruments perform in ensemble, program the settings to change kits automatically to match the performance as the song progress, and more.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution No Sound 1) Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to be sure that the volume isn’t down. No Sound from Pads 1) 2) To be sure that the pad is connected correctly. To be sure not set the volume of the pad to 0 No Click Sound 1) To be sure not set the volume of the click to 0. Sound is Distorted 1) Turn down the volume.
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GM Backing Instrument List 100 95 75 25 5 0 24 aw_DD401_Manual_G03_150508 2015 5 9 15:59:14
Pattern List No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name Fusion1 Dance Funk Modern Pop Hip Hop Dance Classic Rock 6/8 Ballad Country Pop Pop Ballad Break Beat Fusion2 R&B Latin Rock Latin Dance Funk1 Type Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop Loop No.
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MIDI Implementation Chart 100 95 75 25 5 0 27 aw_DD401_Manual_G03_150508 2015 5 9 15:59:14
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