Gewa G5 User manual

G5 - Owner’s Manual
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ENGLISH
G5 Drum-Module
Model
G5
Document
Owner’s Manual
Version
1.0
Release Date
2021-08-10
Please read this owner´s manual carefully before
operating the device and take note of the safety
information! Keep this document available for
immediate reference.
Download the complete owner´s manual on
gewamusic.com:
https://www.gewamusic.com/downloads
Manufacturer
GEWA music GmbH
Oelsnitzer Straße 58
08626 Adorf
GERMANY
www.gewaelectronics.com

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INDEX
1Safety Information ............................................................................VII
1.1 Symbols used in the Manual .................................................................VII
1.2Safety Precautions .................................................................................VII
1.3 Proper Handling ......................................................................................IX
1.4 Improper Use (examples) .......................................................................IX
1.5 CE Label....................................................................................................X
1.6 FCC Label/FCC Mark .............................................................................XI
1.7 Regulatory Information - Canada........................................................XII
1.8 Recycling ..............................................................................................XIV
2Scope of Supply GEWA G5................................................................1
3Mounting instructions .........................................................................2
3.1 Mounting the module bracket ...............................................................2
3.1 Connecting external equipment to the G5 module............................2
3.1.1 Front ...........................................................................................................2
3.1.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................3
3.1.1 Cymbals.....................................................................................................4
4User interface ......................................................................................6
5Switchin the device ON and OFF......................................................8
5.1 Icon List......................................................................................................9
6Before you start… .............................................................................10
6.1 Welcome-Wizard / Start-Assistant.........................................................10
6.2 Trigger Setup...........................................................................................12
6.1 Hi-Hat Calibration...................................................................................13

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7User Interface - Basics ..................................................................... 15
7.1 General functions...................................................................................15
7.2 Loading and saving from presets .........................................................15
7.2.1 Load.........................................................................................................16
7.2.2 Save .........................................................................................................16
7.2.3 Name.......................................................................................................17
8HOME .................................................................................................19
8.1 Drum-Kit Presets ......................................................................................21
8.1 Snare Style –Rimshot, Rimclick & X-Fade Sensitivity............................22
8.2 Metronome settings / Click ...................................................................23
8.3 Options ....................................................................................................25
9KIT .......................................................................................................26
10 INSTRUMENT .......................................................................................27
10.1 Sound editing..........................................................................................28
10.1.1 FX Send ....................................................................................................29
10.1.2 Sound.......................................................................................................30
10.1.1 Sound Grouping......................................................................................31
10.2 Equalizer & Compressor.........................................................................32
10.3 Second Sound ........................................................................................35
10.3.1 Sound selection / Second Sound ..........................................................36
11 TRIGGER SELECT.................................................................................37
11.1 Select & change individual triggers / banks........................................38
11.2 Preset / Load and save..........................................................................39
11.3 Hi-Hat calibration....................................................................................40
12 TRIGGER SETTINGS............................................................................. 42
12.1 Settings ....................................................................................................43

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12.1.1 Parameter................................................................................................44
12.1.2 X-Talk........................................................................................................48
12.1.3 Preset .......................................................................................................49
13 MIX .....................................................................................................50
13.1 General...................................................................................................51
13.2 HiHat volume ..........................................................................................52
13.3 FX Level ...................................................................................................53
14 EFFECTS ..............................................................................................54
14.1 Ambient ..................................................................................................55
14.1.1 FX Send - Ambient ..................................................................................56
14.2 Instrument-Reverb..................................................................................57
14.2.1 FX Send - Reverb.....................................................................................58
14.2.2 Preset .......................................................................................................59
14.2.3 Reverb-Types...........................................................................................60
14.2.4 Reverb-Parameter ..................................................................................61
14.3 Room-Reverb .........................................................................................62
14.4 Multi FX ....................................................................................................63
14.4.1 FX Send –Multi FX....................................................................................64
14.4.2 Preset –Multi FX.......................................................................................65
14.4.3 FX Type –Multi FX ....................................................................................66
14.4.4 Parameter Detail –Multi FX ....................................................................67
15 Record USB/SONG / PLAYER ...........................................................73
15.1 Songplayer..............................................................................................73
15.2 Record ....................................................................................................76
16 USB Load/Save..................................................................................77
16.1 Import –Wave/Sound............................................................................78
16.1.1 Load –Wave/Sound..............................................................................79

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16.2 Import –Backup .....................................................................................80
16.3 Import –Kit...............................................................................................81
16.4 Export –Backup & Kit .............................................................................82
17 MASTER ..............................................................................................83
17.1 Routing / Instrument ...............................................................................84
17.1.1 Selecting and activating/deactivating outputs ..................................85
17.2 Routing / Others......................................................................................87
17.3 Routing DAW...........................................................................................88
17.4 Setlist ........................................................................................................89
17.4.1 Set Edit .....................................................................................................90
17.4.2 Song Edit..................................................................................................91
17.4.3 Set Edit / Name list ..................................................................................93
17.5 Master- & Headphone-Equalizer / Compressor ..................................94
17.6 MIDI ..........................................................................................................95
17.6.1 MIDI Pad Settings ....................................................................................97
17.6.2 MIDI Control...........................................................................................100
17.6.3 MIDI Global Settings..............................................................................102
17.7 Switch-Control.......................................................................................106
18 Setup ................................................................................................108
18.1 Bluetooth ...............................................................................................110
18.1.1 BT Name ................................................................................................112
19 Update.............................................................................................113
20 Useful Information...........................................................................114
20.1 Warranty................................................................................................114
20.2 Troubleshooting and possible solutions ..............................................115
20.3 MIDI List / Notes & NRPN G5 & G9.......................................................116
20.3.1 MIDI Implementation ............................................................................116

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20.3.2 Drum Kit Trigger List ...............................................................................116
20.3.3 Drum Edit NRPN Controls ......................................................................120
20.3.4 Effects NRPN Controls ...........................................................................122
20.3.5 Master/Monitor/HP EQ/Comp NRPN Controls ....................................125
20.3.6 Compressor Input / Gain Reduction / Output levels Response Packet
description.......................................................................................127
20.3.7 Trigger Settings Edit NRPN Controls......................................................128
20.3.8 Trigger Curve Packet description ........................................................129
20.3.9 Other NRPN Controls.............................................................................129
20.3.10 Output Levels Response Packet description (Host -> 5916)...............131
20.3.11 MIDI Settings ..........................................................................................132
20.3.12 Metronome Settings..............................................................................132
21 Technical Data................................................................................134

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Valued Customer,
Thank you for purchasing our top-quality GEWA G5 Module!
The G5 is an E-Drum that gives you a highly impressive sound and playing experience, while offering
a huge extra set of additional and easy to use sounds and features.
Your safety is very important to us! So please read the safety information carefully and take good
note of the given information.
We suggest you keeping this user manual at a safe and known place, and to pass it on to a new
owner or user of your G5 Module.
1SAFETY INFORMATION
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for injury to persons or damage to property resulting from
incorrect use of the device!
Only use your digital drum set in accordance with the instructions given here!
1.1 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL
The following symbols are used to signal risks and to give advice:
Level of Risk
Symbol
Definition
Serious Injuries
WARNING
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
can result in serious injury or death.
Electrical Hazard
WARNING
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
can result in serious injury or death by electrical
hazards.
Minor Injuries and
device damage
CAUTION
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
can result in minor injuries and/or device dam-
age.
Notes
NOTE
Helps to avoid the injuries and damaging of the
drum console.
Tip
HINT
Hints for optimized handling of your GEWA digital
drum console.
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always follow the safety precautions given here. Non-compliance with the safety precautions may
have serious consequences:
Serious injury or even lethal accidents
Electric Hazard
Short circuits
Damage
Fire

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Further and other risks are possible; therefore, this list does not claim to be complete.
WARNING
Electric Hazard
Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases or glasses on or near the ap-
paratus.
The mains plug shall remain readily operable. Never use damaged power sup-
plies/cords.
Install power supplies/cables firmly to avoid the risk of damage.
Even low electric currents can lead to serious injuries and even death!
Never open the drum console.
Never insert water or liquids into the drum console.
Never clean the digital drum console with a wet cloth.
Never plug in or unplug the console with wet hands and never pull on the cable as
it may be damaged.
If liquids or water accidentally get into the drum console, unplug it immediately. In
all the above cases have the digital drum console checked by your authorized
GEWA customer service.
Never use damaged power supplies/cables.
Protect the power cord from being walked or pinched, particularly at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
WARNING
Fire Prevention
Ensure a minimum distance of 7 cm (three inches) around the apparatus for suffi-
cient
ventilation.
Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings
with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
Candles or oil lamps can tip over and cause a fire.
Never bring open fire on or near to the digital drum set.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Use the apparatus only in moderate climates (not in tropical climates).
WARNING
Unusual Behavior
Switch the drum console off or unplug it immediately if:
othere is a sudden loss of sound while the drum console is in use.
othe console emits an unusual smell or smoke.
It is essential to have the drum console checked by your GEWA customer service.
CAUTION
Damaging the Apparatus
Mismatching electrical voltages can damage the console. Operate the digital
drum console only within the correct voltage range (marked on the correspond-
ing specs plate).
Only use the power supply and power cable supplied with the device.
Never place the power cable near to heat sources such as radiators or radiant
heaters.
Do not sharply bend the cable, or damage it otherwise (! risk of cable break!).
Position the power cable in a way to avoid tripping or anything heavy rolling
over it.
Do not place any objects on the power cable.
Check the power supply regularly and remove any visible dust or dirt on the de-
vice.

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CAUTION
Damage by Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms can produce electrical surges able to damage your drum console.
During thunderstorms, or if you will not use your drum console for a while, we sug-
gest you unplugging your console completely from the electrical system.
1.3 PROPER HANDLING
Please keep your digital drum console in a dry environment.
Audio accessories for audio playback (connected to the in- or output of the console) or
for data communication can be connected. Accessories must match the relevant tech-
nical specifications (see section “Technical Data”)
Only and always use GEWA certified power adapters, and make sure that they are
properly attached and connected. The power supply used must also meet the country
voltage specifications (check plate on the adapter).
The digital drum set is only to be used as originally delivered. Any modifications to the
drum set are not allowed and result in a complete loss of warranty.
The digital drum set must be set up on safe weight-bearing, stable and even ground or
platform able to support the weight (please therefore see section “Technical Data”).
1.4 IMPROPER USE (EXAMPLES)
Exposing the digital drum console to an open air or moist/rainy environment.
Setting up the digital drum set in damp rooms.
Using power supplies not authorized by GEWA music or connecting the console to an
electrical outlet despite mismatching local voltage specifications.
Playing the digital drum set close to electrical or electronic devices, such as stereo sys-
tems, TV sets, radios or mobile phones. These devices can cause interferences and seri-
ously effect and decrease the sound quality of your GEWA digital drum set.
Using extensively long audio leads can likewise interfere with the sound quality.
Transport and setup up in conjunction with strong vibrations and shocks, dust and heat
exposure (e.g.in vehicles or direct sunshine or both), should also definitely be avoided.
Playing on the display with drumsticks or other solid objects can damage the protective
glass. Only use your fingers and ensure enough distance between module and the con-
nected equipment.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable in case of damages in the following cases:
Non-compliance with the safety instructions
Improper handling
Connecting incompatible in/output devices etc. or other 3rd party interface devices.

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1.5 CE LABEL
Is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
Directive 2014/53/EU
Standards to which conformity is declared:
EN55032:2015
EN55035:2017+A11:2020
EN61000-3-2:2014
EN61000-3-3:2013
EN301489-17:V3.2.4
EN62368-1:2014+A11:2017
Compliance with the above directives is confirmed by the CE label on the device. The
declaration of conformity can be viewed at the following address:
GEWA music GmbH
Oelsnitzer Straße 58
08626 Adorf
GERMANY