ATV aD5 User manual

Reference Guide
for Ver 1.10
EN

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Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Common operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before you play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching drum kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Best Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Instruments and kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Kit edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Entering the kit edit screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the kit group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Renaming the kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the volume of the entire drum kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Pad edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Entering the pad edit screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing the instrument of each pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rating an instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifying the volume and pan of a pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifying the MIDI note number of a pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Kit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Entering the kit menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cloning a drum kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Managing drum kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Renaming a kit group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Instrument edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Entering instrument edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tone assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the volume of each zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing an instrument’s name, group, or icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Creating a new or cloned instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Instrument menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Entering the instrument menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Managing instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Managing tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Deleting unused instruments or tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8 Trigger setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Zones corresponding to each trigger input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Compatible pads and hi-hat control pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trigger setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
<1> Crosstalk cancel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
<2> Trigger setting for each pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
<3> Hi-hat control pedal adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fine adjustments to the trigger setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Checking the pad model and the corresponding zones . . . . . . . . 33
9 System parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Entering the system parameter screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Option settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MIDI settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Information about the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10 Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Entering the backup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Saving a backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Loading a backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Deleting a backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11 SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Entering the SD card screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Card information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Formatting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
12 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Entering the reset screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
System reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restoring the factory-set sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
13 Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
List of messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contents
• Read this in conjunction with the “Quick Start Guide.”
• The content of this document might dier from the aD5 unit you’re using due to
dierences in its rmware version. Check the latest rmware update information at the
ATV website.
• All illustrations and screens appearing in this document are for the purpose of
explaining operation, and may dier from the actual specications.
• Company names and product names appearing in this document are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective corporate owners.

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Power button
Long-press this button to turn
the power on/o.
Top Panel
Value knob
Used to change
various settings.
PHONES
Connect your
headphones here.
Function button
The function of each button is shown in the screen.
These buttons are also used to select items in the
screen. Available buttons are lit.
[OK] button
Conrms a change made to a
setting. This button is also used in a
conrmation screen.
[CANCEL] button
Cancels a change made to a setting,
returning to the previous screen. This
button is also used in a conrmation
screen. [HOME] button
Returns to the initial
screen (home screen).
The content you’re
editing is saved.
Volume
Adjusts the volume of
the headphones and the
OUTPUT.
Rear Panel
AUX 1, 2
Additional pads
can be connected
here to expand your
drum kit.
QR code
Use this to access the
manual, the latest rmware,
or sound data.
ATV LINK
This has no function at the
present time. We plan to
provide a rmware update
that allows this to be
connected to other devices.
USB
The aD5 can be connected
to a Mac or Windows PC,
allowing MIDI messages to be
transmitted and received. Use
a USB 2.0 cable.
OUTPUT
These jacks output the audio
signal. Connect them to
powered speakers or a mixer.
SD CARD
You can use a card to
back up the aD5’s data
or to load sound data.
SD/SDHC cards with a
capacity of up to 32 GB
are supported.
DC IN
Connect the included
AC adapter here.
AUDIO IN
You can connect your music player
here and listen to its sound mixed with
the audio produced by the aD5.
MULTI TRIGGER
Connect the included multi-trigger
cable here to input trigger signals
from the pads.

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1 Home
Pad you struck
Drum kit
Instrument group
Instrument
Home screen
The home screen is the screen that appears when you turn on the power.
From any screen, you can return to the home screen by pressing the [HOME] button.
When playing drums, make sure that the home screen is displayed.
NOTE
When playing in a screen other
than the home screen, notes
might respond more slowly.
If you insert the SD card while
playing, the sound might be
interrupted.
1 Home
Select a drum kit Edit the drum kit
Edit the instrument
Main menuFavorite
drum kits
Turn side-stick
on/o
Change the
instrument
Instrument
“Instrument” (INST) refers to the instrument played by each pad, such as a snare drum or ride cymbal. You
can change the instrument for each pad.
Instrument group
The aD5 contains numerous instruments. The instruments are organized into instrument groups according to
their type.
Drum kit
All the pads are collectively called a “drum kit.” By switching between various types of drum kit, such as for
jazz or for rock, you can change the instruments of all pads in a single action.
Select a drum kit
This lets you select a drum kit. The KIT SELECT screen appears (p. 6).
Edit the drum kit
This lets you rename the drum kit or adjust the volume of the entire drum kit (p. 12).
Change the instrument
This lets you change the instrument played by the pad, and adjust the volume and left/right panning of the
pad (p. 14).
Edit the instrument
This lets you edit the instrument that’s shown in the screen.
You can change the tone assignment, rename the instrument, or clone the instrument (p. 19).
Side stick (cross stick)
To play a side stick on the snare pad, turn [SIDE STK] on. This lets you switch between rimshot and side
stick.
Even if [SIDE STK] is on, a strongly played rimshot will cause the rimshot sound to be sounded.
Favorite drum kits (Best Kit)
Drum kits that you use frequently can be registered for convenient recall. The BEST KIT screen appears
(p. 7).
Main menu
This accesses the main menu (p. 11).
NOTE
When you edit an instrument,
the same change also occurs
in other drum kits that use the
same instrument (p. 9).
NOTE
Using [SIDE STK] to switch the
side stick is eective only on a
pad that is connected to the
“SN” trigger input.
For details on using side stick,
refer to the owner’s manual for
each pad.
What you can do in the home screen

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1 Home
Common operations
Function buttons
Use the function buttons to select the corresponding items or functions in the screen.
Buttons for
which there is no
corresponding item
are unlit.
Moving between pages
If other pages exist at the left or right, press [ PAGE] [PAGE ] to access those pages.
If you press the page name in the upper left of the screen, a list of the available pages is shown. Use the
value knob to select a page and then press the [OK] button to conrm; you’ll move to the selected page.
Entering a name
In screens that allow you to enter a name, use the following buttons.
After you’ve entered the name, press the [OK] button to conrm. If you decide to cancel the change, press
the [CANCEL] button.
Function of each button
Button Function
Moves the character input position to left or right.
A,a,1 Switches between types of characters.
INSERT Inserts a space at the cursor location.
DELETE Deletes the character at the cursor location.
CLEAR ALL Deletes all characters.
Value knob Selects a character.
On-screen help
Some pages provide help.
Press the [HELP] to see an explanation of the parameters in that page.
Use [ ][ ] to scroll, and use the [X] or [CANCEL] buttons to close the help.
Before you play
For details on connecting the pads, refer to “Quick Start Guide” and “8 Trigger setup” (p. 26).
Before using the system for the rst time, specify the model name of all pads (p. 28).
If striking one pad causes another pad to produce sound, execute the crosstalk cancel wizard (p. 27).
Adjust the volume appropriately. If the volume is too soft, you’ll tend to strike unnecessarily strongly,
possibly injuring your hand or wrist. If the volume is too loud, greater stress is placed on your ears, possibly
causing hearing loss.
The area near the striking sensor of the pad is extremely sensitive. It will be easier for you to control the
dynamics if you strike at a distance from the sensor.

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1 Home
Changing instruments
As an example, here’s how to switch the instrument of the snare pad to a dierent snare drum.
1 Strike the snare pad.
The instrument assigned to the snare pad appears in the screen.
2 Press [INST].
The INST ASSIGN screen appears.
3 Use the value knob or [ ][ ] to change the instrument.
Strike the snare pad to hear the sound.
4 Press the [OK] button to conrm the setting.
If you decide not to change the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
You can change the instruments of other pads in the same way.
Switching drum kits
By switching drum kits you can change the instruments of all pads in a single action.
The aD5 comes with various drum kits in its memory.
1 Press [KIT].
The KIT SELECT screen appears.
2 Use the function buttons to select a kit.
Next page
Select the kit group
Use [PAGE ] to see the next page.
Use [GROUP] to change the kit group. If you select ALL, all drum kits are displayed.
Kit group
The drum kits are organized into four groups.
Use [GROUP] to change the kit group that’s shown. If you choose ALL, all drum kits are shown.
NOTE
Depending on the length of the
drum kit name, the entire name
might not be shown.
NOTE
It takes about 5 seconds for a
drum kit to be loaded.
NOTE
You can use kit edit (p. 12) to
change the kit group.
You can rename the kit group
(p. 18).

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1 Home
Best Kit
You can register your frequently used drum kits so that they can be recalled easily.
Recalling
1 In the home screen, press [BEST KIT].
The BEST KIT screen appears.
2 Press [1-4], [5-8], or [9-12] to switch tabs.
3 Select a drum kit.
The home screen appears, and the drum kit is loaded.
Registering
You can register up to 12 drum kits.
1 In the home screen, select the drum kit that you want to register.
2 Press [BEST KIT] to access the BEST KIT screen, and press [ ] to access the page menu.
3 Use the value knob to select “STORE,” and press the [OK] button.
4 Select the number in which you want to register the kit.
To register the drum kit in number 5 or later, switch tabs.
The drum kit is registered in the selected number.
NOTE
If you press the [CANCEL]
button, you’ll return to the home
screen without changing the
drum kit.
NOTE
Depending on the length of the
drum kit name, the entire name
might not be shown.
NOTE
If you select a number in which
a drum kit is already registered,
the previous assignment is
overwritten.

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1 Home
Deleting
1 In the BEST KIT screen, press [ ] to access the page menu.
2 Use the value knob to select “DELETE,” and press the [OK] button.
3 Select the number that you want to delete.
To delete the registration of number 5 or later, switch tabs.
A conrmation screen appears.
4 Press the [OK] button to delete the registration.
If you decide to cancel without deleting the registration, press the [CANCEL] button.

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1 Home
Instruments and kits
The aD5 contains a wide variety of instruments such as kicks, snares, and cymbals. You can assign these
instruments to the pads of each drum kit and play them.
Inst
Kick 1
Kick 2
Kick 3
Snare 1
Snare 2
Snare 3
Snare 4
Snare 5
Tom 1
Tom 2
Tom 3
Tom 4
:
:
Drum Kit A
Kick 1
Snare 1
Drum Kit B
Kick 2
Snare 3
For example, if the instrument “Snare 3” is played from the two drum kits B and C, editing the “Snare 3”
instrument (for example by changing its level) will aect both drum kits B and C.
Inst
Kick 1
Kick 2
Kick 3
Snare 1
Snare 2
Snare 3
Snare 4
Snare 5
Tom 1
Tom 2
Tom 3
Tom 4
:
:
Drum Kit B
Kick 2
Snare 3
Drum Kit C
Kick 3
Snare 3
You can clone an instrument. In the example above, if you want to edit only the snare of drum kit C, you
could create a clone of the instrument “Snare 3” and then edit it.
Inst
Kick 1
Kick 2
Kick 3
Snare 1
Snare 2
Snare 3
Snare 3B
Snare 4
Snare 5
Tom 1
Tom 2
Tom 3
Tom 4
:
:
Drum Kit B
Kick 2
Snare 3
Drum Kit C
Kick 3
Snare 3B
NOTE
For more about cloning an
instrument, refer to Clone
Instrument (p. 21)
You are free to assign a name
to the cloned instrument.
NOTE
For more about editing an
instrument, refer to Edit
Instrument (p. 19).
NOTE
We’ll use just the kick and snare
for this example.

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1 Home
Editing an instrument (INST)
The aD5 lets you edit an instrument directly. You can also create a clone of an instrument and save it as
another instrument with a slightly dierent tonal character.
You can create several variations of your favorite instruments and assign them to drum kits so that they can
be played easily.
You can also download instruments from the ATV website, or import instruments from another aD5 unit.
Tone
An instrument consists of sound data called “tones.”
Three tones are assigned to each instrument. These three tones correspond to zones A, B, and C of the
pad; for example, zone A is heard when you strike the head, and zone B is heard when you strike the rim.
Inst
Zone A
Zone B
Zone C
TONE
TONE
TONE
By editing an instrument, you can assign the desired tone to each zone. You can also modify the level and
other characteristics of each tone.
By creating and editing instruments in this way, you can build up a collection of your own customized
instruments.
Pad Zone
A B C
KICK Head - -
SNARE Head Rim Side Stick
TOM 1--3 Head - -
HI-HAT Bow Edge Foot
CRASH Bow Edge -
RIDE Bow Edge* Cup
AUX 1--2 Head (Bow) Rim (Edge) -
*You can also make settings so that Zone C will be sounded.
NOTE
Support for instrument import is
planned via a rmware update.