FAME DD-5500 PRO User manual

FAME DD-5500 PRO
DRU0027456-000
10.08.2018

FAME DD-5500 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / DRU0027456-000
Please read the operating instructions carefully to be informed about all functions of this pro-
duct and keep them for future reference.
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51103 Köln
Managing Director: Michael Sauer
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 41617453
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Intended use:
The Fame DD-5500 was designed for use as an electronic drum set. By striking the pads, an
electronic module simulates an artificial drum sound in various forms and optionally plays it
back via head-phones or external speakers. The device may only be used for this purpose
and in accordance with the operating instructions. Other uses, as well as operation under
other operating conditions are expressly not intended and can lead to material damage or
personal injury! No liability is assumed for damage resulting from improper use. It must be
ensured that the device is operated exclusively by trained and competent users who are in
full possession of their mental, physical and sensory abilities. The use by other persons is
expressly only permitted at the instruction or supervision of a person responsible for their
safety.

Important Safety Instructions! Please read before connection and operation!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the device.
Service work or repairs may only be carried out by quali ed service personnel.
This Symbol, wherever it appears, warns of any dangerous, non-isolated
voltage within the housing – voltage which may be dangerous and cause
electrocution.
This Symbol, wherever it appears, alerts to important operating and main-
tenance instructions, which can be found in the included documents. Please
read the hand-book.
Only suitable for indoor use.
Read the operating instructions.

Safety instructions:
DANGER! (Possible hearing damage)
When speakers or headphones are connected, the unit may produce volu-
me levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss. Do not
operate the unit continuously at high volume. Reduce the volume immedi-
ately in case of ringing in the ears or hearing loss. If necessary, reduce
the volume directly at the respective controller during initial operation.
DANGER! (For Babies and Children)
Wrapping, plastic foils and other packaging material must be properly
stored or disposed of. It should be kept out of the reach of babies and
children due to the risk of suffocation.
Ensure that children never use the device unattended! Also make sure that
children do not remove any (small) parts from the device, as they could
suffocate if swallowed!
DANGER! (electric shock caused by short circuit)
Modications to the mains cable or the mains plug are prohibited. Failure
to do so may result in re or death hazard due to an electric shock!
Warning! (Service Conditions)
Due to its structural characteristics, the device is designed for indoor use.
Do not expose the device to rain, moisture or liquids, as this can cause
damage. Vibrations, dirt or sunlight can also lead to damage, avoid
them!
Warning! (Power Supply)
Make sure that the device voltage matches your local mains voltage. It
is strongly recommended to protect your mains socket with a residual
current circuit breaker (RCD).
If you do not use your device for a longer period of time, disconnect the
device from the mains to minimize dangers. The same applies to thunders-
torms or oods, etc.
Warning! (Fire Hazard)
Make sure that the device is not exposed to any direct heat source and
is used away from open re. Never block or cover ventilation slots or the
device itself.

Environmental Protection:
Music Store professional GmbH always endeavours to reduce the burden of packaging to
a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is always of funda-
mental importance. Please recycle the packaging after use.
Disposal of Packaging:
Ensure that paper packaging, plastic material, etc. are recycled
separately.
Observe the labels and the corresponding regulations.
Disposal of Batteries:
Batteries should not be thrown away! Please dispose of batteries in accor-
dance with ofcial regulations.
Disposal of your old device:
This device is subject to the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Elect-
ronic Equipment) in its currently applicable form. The device must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
The device should be disposed of by an approved disposal company or
your local waste disposal centre. The regulations valid in your country
must be observed!
This device is subject to the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in its
currently valid version. The device must not be disposed of with normal household waste.
The device is disposed of via an approved disposal company or your local waste disposal
centre. The regulations valid in your country must be observed!
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 41617453
Cleaning:
The ventilation grilles of the unit must be regularly cleaned of impurities, such as dust, etc.
Before cleaning, switch off the unit and disconnect from the mains power grid.
For cleaning, use a lint-free, moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or solvent for cleaning!
Do not open the device. The device does not contain any user-replaceable or serviceable
assemblies and components. In the event of damage, do not put the unit into operation under
any circumstances. Service work or repairs may only be carried out by qualied service per-
sonnel, especially in the following cases:
- Objects or liquids have penetrated the device.
- The unit does not operate as usual.
- The unit has been dropped or the housing damaged.

Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing this digital drum module. The drum module has been
Developed to act and play like a drum set but with greater ease. Before you use
the instrument, we recommend you to read through this manual.
Taking care of Your Digital Drum Set
Location
-Do not expose the unit to the following
Conditions to avoid deformation,
discoloration or more serious damage.
- Direct sunlight.
- High temperature (near a heat)source,
Or in car during the day time).
- Disconnect all cables before moving
Power Supply
-make sure to use the suitable AC adaptor,
and also make sure the ac outlet voltage
at your country matches the input voltage
specified on the AC
AC adaptor's label.
-Turn the power switch OFF When the
Instrument is not in use.
-An AC adaptor should be unplugged
from the AC outlet if the instrument is
not be used for an extended period of
time.
- Unplug the AC adaptor during electric
storms.
-Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into
-The same AC outlet as appliance with
high power consumption, such as
electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid
using multi-plug adaptors since these
can result in reducing the sound quality,
operation errors, and possibly damage.
Turn Power OFF When Making
Connections
-To avoid damage to the instrument
and other devices to which it is
Connected, turn the power switches of
all related device OFF prior to connecting
or disconnecting cables.
Handling and Transport
- Never apply excessive force to the
controls, connectors or other parts of
the instrument.
- Always unplug cables by gripping the
plug firmly, but not pulling on the cable.
- Disconnect all cables before moving
The instrument.
- Physical shocks caused by dropping,
bumping, or placing heavy objects on
the instrument can result in scratches
more serious damage.
Cleaning
- Clean the unit with a dry soft cloth.
- ASlightly damp cloth may be used to
Remove stubborn grime and dirt.
- Never use cleaners such as alcohol
or thinner.
- Avoid placing vinyl object on top of
The unit (uinyl can stick to and
discolor the surface).
Electrical Interference
- This instrument contains digital
circuitry and may cause interference
if placed too close to radio or
television receivers. If this occurs,
move the instrument further away
from the affected equipment.

Content
Drum stand assembly......................1
Connection.................................... 2
connecting pads and module ........2
Panel description.......................... 3
LCD initial interfaces.....................5
Connect with external devices....... 6
connect with audio system or amp..6
connect the headphones................6
connect with MP3 or CD player...... 6
connect with a computer................ 6
connect with a MIDI keyboard.........7
power supply and switch.................7
Basic operation............................. 8
select a drum kit..................... ....... 8
play the pads................................ 9
Performing...................................10
adjusting pad sensitivity of a pad..10
using the metronome....................11
adjusting tempo........................... 12
Edit and save a drum kit...............12
change the pad volume................ 13
change pad L/F channel pan.........13
change MIDI output pitch value....13
save setting to user drum kit.........13
Adjusting the pad sensitivity ....... 13
adjusting the pad curve.................14
adjusting the pad threshold..........14
deleting pad crosstalk .................14
Adjusting pad effects...................15
EQ setting................................... 15
ambience setting........................ 15
Go back to default setting........................15
Instruction for pad parameter setting.......16
DEMO SONG playing..............................16
select playing DEMO SONG....................16
adjusting DEMO SONG accompaniment
and drum volume......................................17
mute the drums of DEMO SONG..............17
adjusting DEMO SONG tempo.................17
Recording your performance...................17
recording quickly.....................................18
play the recorded performance................18
Creating your own drum kit......................18
relative information of drum kit................18
how to select a drum kit...........................18
change pad voice....................................19
change pad volume................................. 19
change pad pan of L/R channel................20
change MIDI output pitch......................20
making the setting for pads.....................20
adjusting pad curve................................20
adjusting pad threshold.........................21
eliminating crosstalk of pads..................21
adjusting pad effects............................... 22
MIDI setting.............................................22
MIDI connection......................................22
connect with external audio device..........23
change pad voice....................................23
MIDI list...................................................24
Trouble shooting.....................................26
Audio source parameters........................26
Drum kit list.............................................27
Voice list..................................................28
DEMO SONG list.....................................32

Drum stand assembly
1
1Set up the drum stand.
2Put the long cymbal tube/short cymbal tube/L shape pad rod into the drum stand.
3Put the pads/cymbal/module to the relative position.
long cymbal tube
long cymbal tube
L shape pad rod
L shape pad rod
L shape pad rod
L shape pad rod
short cymbal tube
CRASH RIDE
HI-HAT
TOM1 TOM2
KICK
TOM3
SNARE
HI-HAT CONTROL
MODULE

2
Note
Before connecting the pads and audio source box, turn off the
power switch please, otherwise it will destroy the drum kit!
Connecting the pads and module
Connection
1.DD-5500 configuration:
Standard configuration: TOM1-3(2 CH),SNARE(2 CH),KICK(MONO),HI-HAT
(MONO),RIDE(2 CH),CRASH(2 CH),HI-HAT CTRLExtended configuration:TOM4
(2 CH),RIDE 2(2 CH)
Use the cable to connect the relative pad and DSP module and tighten the screws.
CRASH RIDE
HI-HAT
TOM1 TOM2
KICK
TOM3
SNARE
HI-HAT CONTROL
MODULE

Panel Description
Front panel
9. Pad indication
Indicates the working pad or tests the
pad, or set the pad parameter.
3
2. MASTER VOLUME
3. START/STOP
1. SAVE
Save the parameter setting.
5. RECORD
Records the drum set sound.
6. VOICE PLAY
Plays/pauses the recorded sound.
7. CLICK
Plays the metronome.
4. TEMPO
Enters into the tempo setting quickly.
8. SONG
Enter into DEMO SONG setting quickly.
Adjusts the volume of phone and line output.
Starts/stops playing DEMO SONG.
2
3
1
5
6
7
8
4
9
15
13
12
11
10
14
16
11. KIT
Switches to drum kit quickly.
13. VOICE
Quickly switch to voice setting
14. SET UP
Used for metrome/kit/DEMO SONG setting.
10. CANCEL
Cancel the operation or go back to the former menu.
12. DRUM OFF
Mutes the DEMO SONG pad.
16. LCD
Displays the menu content.
15. Direction key
:Menu selection
:change the parameter
()hold the button to change the value continuously.

23. AUX IN
External stereo input connector, e.g.
Mp3 or CD player.
22. DC IN
Adaptor connector, 9V DC.
24. PAD connection
Pad signal input connector, including:
KICK,TOM1--3, SNARE, RIDE,CRASH,
HI-HAT CTRL,
4
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Rear panel connection
17 18 19 20 21
2223
20. USB
Connect with PC connector (MIDI in/out
via USB)
19. IN---MIDI---OUT
Connect with the connector of external
device which has MIDI.
18. -OUT PUT- L/mono R
L/R channel, connect with the output
connector of audio system or drum
amplifier.
17. PHONE
Headphone output connector.
21. Power switch
Turns on /off the power supply.

LCD initial interfaces
Side connection
1).CLICK=4/4(default value when on):metronome parameter indication
2).TEMPO=100(default value when on):tempo parameter indication
3).KIT01 POP01(default value when on):drum kit indication
4).SONG01(default value when on):demo song indication
5).DRUM ON(default value when on):mutes the drum sound of demo song.
KIT01 POP01
SONG01 DRUM ON
CLICK=4/4 TEMPO=100
5
25
26. CRASH2
Connects CRASH2
25. TOM4
Connects TOM4
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Connect the headphones
The audio source box has 1/4 headphone connector(if use a 1/8 headphone ,use an
adaptor), the volume is controlled by the volume knob of the audio source box
Connect the output of MP3 or CD player or other audio sources with AUX.IN connector. The
input signal can be mixed with the drum signal, strike the pads according to the rhythm of
the input signal.
6
Connect with audio system or amplifier
When connecting with audio system or drum amplifier, use a cable to connect with L/
mono R of the audio system and the drum amplifier.,
Note:
1).Connect with L/mono connector when connecting with mono audio device.
2).Connect with L/mono and R connector when connecting with stereo audio device.
The volume is controlled by the master volume knob of drum kit and the audio device.
Connect with MP3 or CD player
Connect with a computer
1.Connect the computer via USB to receive and send MIDI signal.
Connect with external devices

2.Connect the computer via MIDI portI
IDI IN: receives MIDI signal of computer or other devices
MIDI OUT: sends pad performance signal to external MIDI devices or computer.
MIDI connector: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.
Connect with a MIDI keyboard
1.
2.
3.
Make sure the power is switched off.
Connect the power adaptor to the DC IN jack
After confirming that all connections have been completed, rotate the volume knob to minimum before
switching the power on. Set the power switch to the ON position. The KIT indicator on LCD will light up
and the display will show kit number 01 pop 01.
Power supply and switch
7

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Basic operation
Selecting a drum kit
After powering up, the digital drum will be in kit menu (kit indicator on ). the display
should look like the following figure. KIT1 POP1 flashes. there are 3 ways to activate
the drum kit menu:
KIT01 POP01
SONG01 DRUM ON
CLICK=4/4 TEMPO=100
1.Use the direction key to select drum kit.41 sets of drum kits in all
26 sets of preset drum kits:KIT01---26
15 sets of user drum kits: USER01---15
2.Pressing the Pad Select buttons allows you to preview the current kit (fixed tempo).
Note:
Make sure the power is switched OFF when connecting the drum module with external devices.
ON / OFF

HI-HAT
HI-HAT CTRL
CRASH
SNARE
KICK
TOM1
RIDE
TOM3
TOM2
RIM
3.Hit the pads to play the current kit.
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Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the digital drum
responds differently to various playing techniques
and dynamics. All the pads senses the striking force.
and some voices change tone depending on the
striking force.
Cymbal bow shot and choke
CRASH and RIDE have the bow shot
and choke, e.g. hit the cymbal or the
rim then hold the rim to CRASH or RIDE
sound.
Note:
1.DD-5500:SNARE and TOM1-TOM3 have
dual channels and are rim shot.
2.RIDE:it delivers RIDE BELL sound when hit
strongly, and RIDE CYMBAL sound when hit
Slightly. Hit the pad and rim at the same time
SNARE delivers one sound when hit the pad
and rim at the same time.
Drum pad and rim shot
The digital drum pad detects pad shot and rim
shots (rim shots are different from the pad shots).
Play the pads

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.
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.
Half-open Hi-Hat:Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed halfway down
Adjust the sensitivity according to the desired
style and dynamic range
1.Press [KIT] button to enter into the drum kit
(KIT LED flashes once)
2.Press [SET UP]button to enter drum
setting, use the direction key to
Select:PAD SENSITIVITY,
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PAD
RIM
PAD+RIM
CYMBAL
RIM
Performing
Adjusting the sensitivity of a pad

Using the metronome
KIT01 POP01
SONG01 DRUM ON
CLICK=4/4 TEMPO=100
Using the metronome
3. When the metronome plays at the click and tempo, such as the LCD displays, the CLICK flashes,
user can use the direction key to change click.
(1/4,2/4,3/4,4/4,5/46/4,7/4,8/4,9/4,1/8,2/8,3/8,4/8,5/8,6/8,7/8,8/8,9/8,1/2,2/2,3/2,4/2,5/2,6/2,7/2,
8/2,9/2)
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3. When PAD SENSITIVITY flashes, press [SET UP]
to enter pad sensitivity setting.
4.
5.Use the direction key to select the parameter,
and use the keys to change the parameter.
1).PAD CURVE adjusts pad curve parameter
2).THRSHLD adjusts pad threshold
3).CROSSTALK delete pad crosstalk
DRUM PAD SETTING
PAD SENSITIVITY
RELOAD FAC SET
EFFECT
PAD HIHAT
PAD CURVE=2
THRSHLD=4
CROSSTALK=2
CANCEL SET UP
Strike the relative pad or press the pad button to
adjust sensitivity.
6.After changing the above parameters properly,
press [SAVE] to save the changing.
Note 1.refer to the pad setting to set pad paramete in
details.
2.press [CANCEL] to exit the setting
3.When adjusting the parameters, press
[SET UP] to reset.
(For details refer to :edit and save user drum kit)
1.User can use the [CLICK] button to turn on/off metronome.
2.use the direction key to select the metronome items.

4.In the tempo item, press [SET UP] button to set click tone parameters.
1).VOICE TYPE=01 user can adjust the voice type (01---03)
2).VOICE VOL=127 user can adjust the voice volume (000---127)
3).When adjusting parameters, press [SET UP] button to reset.
Adjusting tempo
KIT01 POP01
SONG01 DRUM ON
CLICK=4/4 TEMPO=100
CLICK VOICE OPTION
VOICE TYPE=01
VOICE VOL=100
Edit and save a drum kit
In the drum kit menu, user can change parameter according to the playing style then save it.
1..Press [KIT] to select the drum kit
2.Use the direction key to switch to the desired drum kit to edit.
3.Press [SET UP] to enter drum pad setting, and DRUM PAD SETTING flashes.
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User can adjust the click tempo. When playing DEMO SONG, press tempo and playing
tempo(030---300)
1.Press [TEMPO] to adjust tempo
2.Use the direction key to change tempo speed.
3.When changing parameters, press [SET UP] button to reset

4.Select pad via pad indication button or hit the pads
5.Press [SET UP] again to enter voice parameter setting.
6.use direction key to select voice.
(Note: refer to the voice list for voice)
9. Use direction key to select PAN
10. Use direction key to change L/R Channel pan.
(GM standard:000---127)
Change the pad volume
Change pad L/R channel pan
Change MIDI output pitch value
VOICE=ESN_04
VOLUME=080
PAN=084
MIDI PITCH=050
Adjusting the pad sensitivity
SAVE CHANGE
FOR USER01
PRESS SAVE FOR YES
PRESS CANCEL FOR NO
1.Use the direction key to switch to PAD SENSITIVITY
2.Press [SET UP] to enter pad sensitivity setting.
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7.Use direction key to select VOLUME item.
8.Use direction key to change volume.
11. Use direction key to select MIDI PITICH
12. Use direction key to change MIDI output pitch value(000---127)
(when adjusting parameter, press [SET UP] button to reset all parameters back to default status
1.Press [SAVE] to save setting to user drum kit.
2.Use direction key to select user drum kit(01---15)
3.Press [SAVE] button to save
Save setting to user drum kit
DRUM PAD SETTING
PAD SENSITIVITY
RELOAD FAC SET
EFFECT