Ashton RHYTHMUVX User manual

ELECTRONIC DRUMKIT
USER MANUAL

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RHYTHMUVX SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Ashton is designed in Australia by a team of industry experts that have years of experience in the development, design and
production of musical instruments and equipment. Ashton’s range of products are a result of years of development and careful
testing. Every Ashton product is designed with value in mind and features the highest quality materials available.
We highly recommend that you read and understand the information in this manual before beginning use.
Enjoy,
The Ashton Team
DRUM PADS: 3 x toms, 1 x snare pad, 2 x cymbal
pads, 1 x hi-hat control pedal, 1 x hi-
hat pad, 1 x kick, 1 x kick drum pedal
ADD ONS - 1 x tom pad (lower tom),
1 x cymbal (crash)
VOICES: 385 plus 7 hi-hat control voices, GM
backing instruments: 128
DRUM KITS: 25 preset kits, 15 user kits
EFFECTS: Reverb, 3-band equaliser
TEMPO: 30–280
DISPLAY: Backlit segment LCD
CONNECTIONS: 9 Trigger input jack, two external
trigger input jack (Tom4, Crash2),
phones jack (stereo), AUX in (stereo),
output (L/Mono, R), USB, MIDI in/out
POWER SUPPLY: 9V (DC Adaptor)
MAX POLYPHONY: 64
PAD SELECT: 12 select buttons
DIMENSIONS: 147.1cm x 183.3cm x 111.7cm
POWER SUPPLY: 9V (DC Adaptor)
CONNECTING PADS AND PEDALS
Standard: KICK, SNARE, TOM1-3, CRASH1, RIDE, HIHAT, HIHAT CONTROL PEDAL
Extended: CRASH2, TOM4
Using the provided cables, connect with kick, snare, tom1-tom3, ride,
crash, hi-hat, hi-hat control triggers. Snare, tom are stereo input, this
supports double triggering (second trigger is a rim shot trigger); cymbal
(includes ride and crash) kick, hi-hat are mono input, these pads only have
one trigger area. Hi-hat control pedal is also stereo input.

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INPUT & OUTPUT GUIDEINPUT & OUTPUT GUIDE
OUTPUT
Note: When you want to play your kit through an amplifier (Ashton DA30
is recommended for electronic drums), all you need to do is connect a ¼
jack from the left output jack on the rear of the module to the input jack on
your amplifier. This unit also has the ability to be used in stereo. To activate
this, plug into the L & R output.
AUX INPUT
You can connect a CD or ipod/computer to the AUX IN jack and the audio will play
though the module unit. This is great for playing to your favourite songs. Please note
this will be a line level signal. All volume will be controlled from the source kit.
NOTE: THE AUX IN JACK IS A 1/8” INPUT.
You will probably need to purchase:
From a MP3/COMPUTER to module: 1/8” jack to 1/8” jack (Ashton SC88)
From a CD PLAYER to module: RCA jack to 1/8” jack (Ashton RCA28S)
HEADPHONE INPUT
An optional set of stereo headphones can be connected for quiet practice or if you are
playing in an area with noise restrictions. All you need to do is connect your headphones
to the 1/8” jack on the back of the module.
WARNING: Always minimise the kit volume before attaching headphones.
COMPUTER CONNECTION
1: Via the USB Connector: This receives and transmits MIDI messages.
2. Via the MIDI Connectors:
MIDI IN Connector. This receives MIDI messages transmitted from an external MIDI
device or a computer.
MIDI OUT Connector: Pad performance data is transmitted from this connector to
connected computer or MIDI device.
KEYBOARD CONNECTION
If you’re using an external MIDI keyboard or pads to control the digital drum,
make connections as shown. Here, it is used as a sound module

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MODULE: FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. VOLUME: Controls master volume. Turn to adjust.
2. LCD DISPLAY: Displays current parameters.
3. RECORD BUTTON: Enter the Record menu in NORMAL mode.
4. DRUM OFF BUTTON: Mutes pattern drum kit.
5. CLICK BUTTON: Turns the metronome on or off and enters
the Click menu in NORMAL mode.
6. SONG/PATTERN BUTTON: Enter the Song menu in
NORMAL mode or enter the Pattern Practice menu in
LEARNING mode.
7. KIT/RHYTHM BUTTON: Enters the Kit menu in NORMAL
mode or enter the Rhythm Practice menu in LEARNING mode.
8. BEAT/VOICE BUTTON: Enter the Voice menu in NORMAL
mode or enter the Beat Practice menu in LEARNING mode.
9. PAGE/SELECT BUTTON: Scroll through the menu pages.
Press and hold it for 1 second to switch modes between
NORMAL and LEARNING.
10. START/STOP BUTTON: Starts/stops a song from playing.
11. SAVE/ENTER BUTTON: This button is used to save the
current kit settings in a user kit and save the trigger
settings under the Utility menu pages.
12/13. (–) & (+) BUTTONS: Adjusts menu parameter (kit,
voice, pattern, click value, tempo etc...)
14. UTILITY BUTTON: Enters the Utility menu in NORMAL mode.
15. TEMPO BUTTON: Enters tempo adjustment mode.
16. PREVIEW BUTTON: Play back your recording in NORMAL
mode. Start practicing following sample practice patterns
in LEARNING mode. Press and hold it for 1 second to play
back your practice in LEARNING mode.
17. PAD SELECT BUTTONS: Shows triggered pad (LED) allows
for manual function select on desired pad.

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MODULE: SIDE/BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. PHONES OUTPUT: ½” jack for headphones output.
2. AUX IN: Allows external device input such as MP3 and CD.
3. TOM4 INPUT: Input for additional Tom connection.
4. CRASH2 INPUT: Crash for additional crash connection.
5. MIDI OUT: Allows communication to other products
equipped with a MIDI interface.
6. MIDI IN: Allows communication to other products equipped
with a MIDI interface.
7. OUTPUT (R) : Output for external device, amplifier or mixing
desk - Right output for stereo.
8. OUTPUT (L/MONO): Output for external device, amplifier or
mixing desk - Left and mono output.
9. PADS INPUT: Combined input for pad connection.
10. POWER INPUT: Connection for power adaptor.
11. USB CONNECTION: For USB connection (USB A).
12. ON/OFF SWITCH: Switches power ON/OFF.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY
1. Tempo/Measure
2. Hitting Indicator
3. Beat Count
4. Indicators for Learning
5. Indicators for Menus
6. Current Mode and Parameter Display
BASIC OPERATIONS
After you have turned on the digital drum, here’s how to perform basic
operations such as selecting modes and menu pages.
SELECTING MODES
Press and hold the [PAGE/SELECT] button for 1 second to switch modes
between NORMAL and LEARNING.
SELECTING MENUS
Press the Menu buttons to select menus.Such as [KIT], [SONG], [VOICE],
[UTILITY], etc. in Normal mode; [BEAT], [RHYTHM], [PATTERN] in Learning
mode.
SELECTING PAGES
Press the [PAGE] button or press the Menu buttons to switch the menu pages.
SELECTING PADS
Hit the pad or press the Pad button such as [KICK], [SNARE], [RIM], etc.
EDITING VALUE
Use the [–] and [+] buttons.
SAVING
Use the [SAVE] button to save kit settings and trigger settings.
FACTORY RESETTING
Hold down [–] and [+] buttons simultaneously, and turn on the power.

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FUNCTIONS
SELECTING A DRUM KIT
After powering up, the digital drum will be in KIT menu (KIT indicator ON ). The
display should look like this:
1. Use the [–] and [+] buttons to select the active kit.
2. Pressing the Pad Select buttons allows you to preview the current kit
(fixed velocity).
3. Hit the pads to play the current kit.
PLAYING THE PADS
Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the digital drum responds differently to various
playing techniques and dynamics. All the pads are velocity sensitive. And some
voices change timbre depending on the striking force.
Drum Pad Head or Rim shot
The digital drum pad detects head and rim shots (rim shots trigger the rim voice).
Cymbal Bow shot and Choke
The digital drum cymbals detect bow shot.
Only the Crash cymbals have cymbal choke. Choking the Crash’s edge with the
hand immediately after hitting the crash mutes the crash sound.
Hi-Hat
The Hi-Hat sound varies depending on the position of the Hi-Hat pedal:
Open Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad without pressing the pedal.
Half-Open Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed halfway down.
Closed Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed completely down.
Pedal Close: Press the pedal completely down without striking the pad.
Splash: Press the pedal completely down and release it immediately.
ADJUSTING PAD SENSITIVITY
You may wish to adjust the sensitivity of the pads according to your playing style and
desired dynamic range.
1. Press the [UTILITY] button. The UTILITY indicator appears.
2. Strike a pad or press a pad select button to select the one whose sensitivity is to
be adjusted. The PAD indicator shows the current selected pad.
3. Press the [–] or [+] button to adjust the sensitivity.
4. Press the [SAVE] button to save the current setting.

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FUNCTIONS
USING THE METRONOME
You can switch the click sound on and off by pressing [CLICK] button. When the
click plays at the current Time Signature and Tempo (displayed in the top left
corner of the LCD), the beat indicators will swing accordingly. You can set the
time signature and interval, adjust the click volume and select the click sound in
the CLICK menu.
1. Press the [CLICK] button. Start the metronome with click sound.
2. Press the [PAGE] button to select the click menu pages and press the
[–] or [+] button to adjust the parameters.
3. Press the [CLICK] button again. Stop the metronome and exit the click menu.
ADJUSTING THE TEMPO
You can adjust the tempo of the Metronome, the current song, and the current
learning pattern. The current tempo always displays in the top left corner of the LCD.
1. Press the [TEMPO] button.
2. Press the [–] or [+] button. Adjust the current tempo.
3. Press both [–] and [+] buttons at the same time, reset the current tempo to
its default value.
Note:
If there’s no operation, it will return to the previous menu page automatically
after 3 seconds.

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EDITING AND SAVING A DRUM KIT
ADJUSTING KIT VOLUME
1. Press the [KIT] or [PAGE] button. Select the Kit Volume page.
2. Press the [–] or [+] button. Adjust the kit volume.
REVERB & EQ CONTROL
1. Press the [KIT] or [PAGE] button. Select the Global Reverb page and EQ pages.
2. Press the [–] or [+] button. Switch Reverb ON or OFF. Set the gain of 3-band EQ
(high, middle, low)
SELECTING THE PAD’S VOICE
1. Press the [VOICE] button. Select the Pad Voice page.
2. Press the [–] or [+] button. Select the drum instrument of the selected pad.
Please refer to Drum Instrument List.
ADJUSTING PAD VOLUME, PAN & PITCH
1. Press the [VOICE] or [PAGE] button. Select the Pad Volume, Pad Pan, and Pad
Pitch pages.
2. Press the [–] or [+] button. Adjust the corresponding parameter.
SETTING PADS TO PLAY SONGS
1. Press the [VOICE] or [PAGE] button. Select the Pad Song and Song Number pages.
2. Press the [–] or [+] button. Switch the Pad Song function ON or OFF. Select the Song
that begins playing when the following pad is struck.
SAVING THE EDITED KIT
1. Press the [SAVE] button. The number of user kit will be flashed.
2. Press the [–] or [+] button. Select a user kit to save your settings. (No. 25-40)
3. Press the [SAVE] button again. Save the setting to the selected user kit.
VOICE
TEMPO
BEAT

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PLAYING ALONG TO SONGS
SONG SELECT/PLAYBACK
1. Press the [SONG] button. Switch to the SONG menu.
2. Press the [--] or [+] button. Select the active song. The digital drum has many
kinds of songs. Please refer to Song list.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button. Start or stop playing back this selected song.
When playing back this song, the PAD indicator will display which pads are
being played by drum track.
ADJUSTING VOLUMES
In SONG menu, you can adjust the volume of drum or accompaniment track.
1. Press the [SONG] or [PAGE] button. Select the ACC Volume or Drum
Volume page.
2. Press the [--] or [+] button. Adjust the corresponding volume.
MUTING THE DRUM IN SONGS
If you want to mute the drum track of the song, please press the [DRUM OFF]
button. The [DRUM OFF] led will turn on.
USING THE PADS TO PLAY SONGS
This function is available only with electric drum. When you struck the pads that
have been set Pad Song function, they will start the performance of the songs.
For Example:
KICK: You can play the bass-line (Tap group, refer to Song List) note by note with
you kick drum.
CRASH: The chords (Hit group, refer to Song List) progress when you strike the pad.