HXM HDP-1 User manual

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HDP-1DIGITALDRUM
USER SMANUAL
KIT
ENTER SETUP EXIT
G.BOX CLICK PHRASE
PHONEVOL MASTERVOL

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CAUTION
Anychangesormodificationsinconstruction of thisdevice whicharenotexpresslyapproved bythe
partyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoid the user sauthoritytooperate theequipment.
WARNING
When using electricalproducts,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbe followed,including the
following:
NOTE:Thisequipment hasbeen testedand found to comply with the limitsfora Class Bdigitaldevice,
pursuant to Part15of theFCC Rules.
Also,this equipment hasbeen tested and found tocomplywith the limitsforfollowing standard:
EN55022-2006
EN55024:1998/+A1:2001/+A2:2003
EN55013:2001/+A1:2003/+A3:2006
EN55020:2007
EN61000-3-2:2006
EN61000-3-3:1995/+A1:2001/+A2:2003
Theselimitsaredesigned toprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencein aresidential
installation.Thisequipment generates,uses, andcan radiate radiofrequency energyand, ifnot installed
andused inaccordancewith the instructions,maycauseharmfulinterference to radiocommunications.
However,thereisnoguarantee that interferencewill not occurina particularinstallation.Ifthisequipment
doescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception, whichcanbedetermined byturning the
equipment offand on, the userisencouraged to tryto correctthe interferencebyone ormoreofthe
followingmeasures:
-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
-Connect the equipment into anoutlet on a circuit differentfrom that to whichthereceiverisconnected.
-Consultthedealeroran experiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
CAUTION

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TAKING CAREOFYOURDRUM
-directsunlight(nearawindow),
-high temperatures(nearaheatsource,outside,
orin acarduring the daytime),
-rainorexcessive humidity,
-excessive dust,
-strongvibration.
wThe unit shall notbe exposedto dripping or
splashing and no objectsfilled with liquids,
such asvases, shall be placed on the unit.
wThe drum containsdigitalcircuitry andmay
causeinterferenceifplaced too closetoradio
ortelevisionreceivers. If interferenceoccurs,
movethe drum furtherawayfromthe affected
equipment.
POWER
wOnlyuseattached poweradaptor.
wTurnthe powerswitchoff whenthedrum is
not in use.
wToavoid damage to the drum andother
devicesto which itisconnected, turn the
powerswitchesof all related devicesoff prior
to connectionordisconnection of audio
cables.
wTurn the poweroffif the main cableofthe
adaptoris damaged ortheinstrument is
spatteredwithliquid.
wDo not switch the unit on and off in quick
succession,this placesan undue load on the
electroniccomponents.
wUnplugtheACpowercordduring anelectrical
storm.
wAvoidplugging the ACadaptorinto the same
ACoutletasapplianceswithhigh power
consumption, such aselectricheaters orovens.
SERVICEANDMODIFICATION
Thisproductshouldbe serviced byqualified service
personnelwhen,
wthe powersupplycordortheplugofthe adaptor
hasbeendamaged,
wliquid hasbeenspattered into the unit orit has
beenexposedtorain,
wthe instrumentdoesnot appeartooperatenor-
mallyorexhibitsamarkedchange in
performance,
wtheinstrumenthasbeendroppedorthecabinet
hasbeendamaged.
HANDLINGANDTRANSPORT
wNeverapplyexcessiveforce to the controls,
connectors, padsorotherpartsof the instrument.
wAlways unplug cablesbygripping the plug firmly,
not bypullingon the cable.
wPhysicalshocks caused bydropping, bumping,or
placing heavy objectsonthe instrument can
resultinscratchesand/ormoreseriousdamage.
wCarefully checkthe amplifiervolume control
before stating to play. Excessive volume can
causepermanenthearingloss.
CLEANING
wClean the unit witha dry orlight-wet soft cloth.Do
notusepaintthinnerorpetrochemicalbased
polishes.
LOCATION
wDo notexposethedrum tothefollowing condi-
tionsto avoiddeformation, discoloration,ormore
seriousdamage,
DONOTATTEMPTTOOPEN THEUNITOR MAKEANYCHANGEIN THECIRCUITSOR
PARTSOFTHEUNIT.
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CONTENTSTABLE
ABOUTMANUAL.....................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................8
CONTROLPANEL..................................................................................................................................9
BACKPANEL........................................................................................................................................10
PLAYINGPAD.......................................................................................................................................11
EXTERNALTRIGGERING.....................................................................................................................12
DRUM KIT.............................................................................................................................................13
KITSELECTION............................................................................................................................13
1. BasicOperation.....................................................................................................................13
2.Chain......................................................................................................................................13
3. Use Pedalto Select...............................................................................................................14
4.ExternalKitSelect.................................................................................................................14
LAYER............................................................................................................................................15
GROOVEBOX........................................................................................................................................16
ENTERTHEGROOVEBOXMODE................................................................................................17
INITIALIZATION.............................................................................................................................17
PERFORMANCE............................................................................................................................17
1. Playthe Loop Parts...............................................................................................................17
3. PlaytheSequentialNote.......................................................................................................18
4. Playthe Effect Sound............................................................................................................19
5. PlayComplete Music.............................................................................................................19
6.Change theG.BOXNumberDuringthePlaying.....................................................................19
7. Synchronized Start................................................................................................................19
9. Adjustthe Tempo..................................................................................................................19
METRONOME.......................................................................................................................................20
SOUND EFFECTS.................................................................................................................................21
PHRASE................................................................................................................................................22
ENTERTHERECORD MODE........................................................................................................22
RECORDERSETUP.......................................................................................................................23
1.ClearthePhrase....................................................................................................................23
2.RecordMode..........................................................................................................................23
3. Select a Kit forRecording......................................................................................................24
4. Select Accompaniment..........................................................................................................24
5. MeasureSetting.....................................................................................................................25
6. Beat Setting...........................................................................................................................25
7. Set Tempo.............................................................................................................................25
8. Set Metronome Volume........................................................................................................26
9. Reverb Effect.........................................................................................................................26
10. ChorusEffect.......................................................................................................................26
11. DelayEffect.........................................................................................................................27
RECORDING..................................................................................................................................28

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CONTENTSTABLE
SAVE RECORDING........................................................................................................................28
PLAYBACKCURRENTRECORDING............................................................................................29
PLAY PHRASE...............................................................................................................................30
ERASE PHRASE............................................................................................................................31
DRUM KITEDIT.....................................................................................................................................32
PAD KITEDIT................................................................................................................................33
1. Pad Kit EditPreparing...........................................................................................................33
2. EditParameters.....................................................................................................................33
(1)Layer..............................................................................................................................34
(2)LayerAEdit....................................................................................................................34
2-1Assign the Voice......................................................................................................34
2-2AdjustVolume.........................................................................................................34
2-3Set Pan....................................................................................................................35
2-4 Adjust Pitch..............................................................................................................35
2-5SetReverbLevelforPad..........................................................................................35
2-6SetChorus/DelayLevelforPad...............................................................................35
(3)EditLayerB.....................................................................................................................36
(4)Complete the Pad KitEditing..........................................................................................36
EXTERNALKITEDIT.....................................................................................................................37
1. ExternalEditPreparing..........................................................................................................37
2. EditParameters.....................................................................................................................38
3. Complete the ExternalKitEditing..........................................................................................38
GLOBALEDIT...............................................................................................................................39
1. Enterthe GlobalEdit..............................................................................................................39
2. SelectParameters................................................................................................................40
3. EditParameters.....................................................................................................................40
(1)ReverbEffect Edit..........................................................................................................40
(2)ChorusEffectEdit...........................................................................................................40
(3)DelayEffect Edit.............................................................................................................41
4. Completethe GlobalEditing.................................................................................................41
KITRESET.....................................................................................................................................42
1. Enterthe Kit reset..................................................................................................................42
2. Reset theKit..........................................................................................................................42
ADVANCEDEDITEDIT........................................................................................................................43
PADADVANCEDEDIT..................................................................................................................44
1. Preparing................................................................................................................................44
2. EditParameters.....................................................................................................................44
(1)Sensitivity........................................................................................................................45
(2)DynamicRange...............................................................................................................45
(3)Mask Time.......................................................................................................................45
(4)TriggerCurve...................................................................................................................45

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CONTENTSTABLE
(5)CrossTalk.......................................................................................................................46
3. Complete the Pad Advanced Edit.........................................................................................46
EXTERNALADVANCEDEDIT.......................................................................................................47
1. Preparing................................................................................................................................47
2. EditParameters.....................................................................................................................47
3.Hi-HatControlPedal..............................................................................................................48
4. Completethe ExternalInstrument Advanced Edit................................................................48
SYSTEMSETUP...................................................................................................................................49
GENERALSETUPPROCEDURE..................................................................................................50
CHAIN.............................................................................................................................................51
OVERALL SETTINGS....................................................................................................................51
1Equalizer................................................................................................................................51
2MasterVolume.......................................................................................................................51
3MasterTune...........................................................................................................................52
4PedalSwitchFunction...........................................................................................................52
5PedalEffectiveAction...........................................................................................................52
6Local......................................................................................................................................52
7Phrase PlayingMode.............................................................................................................52
USERREVERBEFFECT...............................................................................................................53
USERCHORUSEFFECT...............................................................................................................54
USERDELAYEFFECT..................................................................................................................54
USEREQUALIZER.........................................................................................................................55
RESET...................................................................................................................................................56
MIDI &USB...........................................................................................................................................57
KITLIST................................................................................................................................................58
GROOVEBOX&ACCOMPANIMENTLIST...........................................................................................60
SOUNDEFFECTSLIST........................................................................................................................61
VOICELIST...........................................................................................................................................62
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................69

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ABOUT MANUAL
The HDP-1hasmanyfunctions.Theyareintroduced inrespectivechapters inthe manualaslisted
below. The BASIC FUNCTIONisrecommended to read at first. Read the ADVANCEDFUNCTIONin
caseyouneed.
BASIC FUNCTION
PLAYINPADand EXTERNALTRIGGERING-The unithas8built-inpadsand 5externalinstruments
canbe connected. Thesechapters giveyou essentialconcept how to playthem.
DRUM KIT-Theunit has80 presetpadkitsand 5externalinstrument kits. Eachkit is aconfiguration of
different voicesassigned to eachpad orinstrument. Voicescanbe layered -two voicesareassignedto
apad,theycouldbe playedinsingle, mixed orswitchwaydepending on how hardstriking the pad. The
kitis veryimportantconceptofthis drum.
GROOVEBOX-The GrooveBoxprovidesan interesting anduniquefeatureforyourperformanceand
entertainment.In thismode, the pad triggers musicalelementsincluding drum beatand otherinstrument
obbligato, effect sound and sequentialnotes.You can perform completemusicbystrikingpads.
PHRASE-Youcan recordyourperformanceand saveitasuserphrases.Then, you can playitback.
Two recording modesprovide easy wayto editthe recording inrealtime. Also, orchestration accompani-
mentscan be mergedinto the phrase.
METRONOME-Built-ineditable metronome is oneoftheusefulutilities.
ADVANCEDFUNCTION
SOUND EFFECTS-The drum isequipped with DSP devicethat generatessound effectsapplying to the
originalsound to improvesound qualityorchange characteristic of the sound.
DRUM KITEDIT-The unitprovidespowerfuleditfunctionallowsyoutoedit presetkit, forinstance,
assign voice to thepad, setitsvolume, pitch and pan,establishyourownlayermodeetc.
ADVANCEDEDIT –Thisfunction allowsyouto fine adjustbehaviorofthe padand externalinstrument
suchassensitivity, dynamicrangeetc, thoughthe manufactureralreadydidit. If necessary,readthis
chapterto learnhowto do ittoaccommodate yourtaste.
SYSTEM SETUP-Setup function allowsyou to setup system parameterssuch asmastertune, equal-
izeretc. Youcanalsocreate customsound effect module. These functionsare formore professional
requirement.
RESET-In caseyouwant to recoverfactorydefault setting, the Reset functionprovide different wayto
doit.
APPENDIX
Itprovidesdetailed informationofKitlist,GrooveBoxlist,Accompanimentlistetc.
Please keep the Manual in hand or serve it in safe and convenient place for your frequent
reference.

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INSTALLATION
SupportBoardInstallation
Thisunit isfordesk-top application. It can be also mounted on stand ordrum kit rackwith support board
installed.
Align holesinsupport boardandbottom oftheunit,theninsertfourM6X12 screwsand fasten it.
StickStorage
There areattached stickstorage inthe right side on the unit. Insertstickinto the holeof the storage and
push it until the stick hooks in and hearclick sound.
Pushit again, the stick will pop out.
Note: Pleaseuse attached stick. Othersticks might haveloose orstuck problem.
Sticks

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CONTROLPANEL
(1)HEADPHONEVOLKnob: RotatetheHEADPHONEVOLknobtoadjustthe headphonevolume.
Rotate theknob clockwiseto increasetheheadphone volumeand counter-clockwiseto decrease the
volume.
(2)MASTER VOLKnob: TheMasterVolume willaffectbothheadphonevolume andline outlevel.
Rotate the MASTER VOLknob tochange themastervolumeranged 0-127.Rotate the knob clockwise
to increasethe volumeand counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
(3)Display: Information displaysuch asKit numberand name, pad selection statusetc.Thedisplayis
back-litLCD (LiquidCrystalDisplay)type.
(4)KITButton: Press thisbutton to enterthe Kitselection window.
(5) Button: Pressthebutton toplayorstop phraseorGrooveBox
Tip: When switch pedalisplugged inand assigned to Start/Stop type, it ll function asthe
button.
(6) Buttons: Press thebuttontorecordphrase.
(7)G.BOXButton: With theGrooveBoxfeature,thepadtriggers musicalelementsincluding rhythm,
chord, effectsound and sequencernotes. Pressthe button to enterthe GrooveBoxmode.
(8)CLICK Button: Metronome On/Off switch. Pressandhold down this buttonfor2secondsto engage
metronome setupmode. Whenthemetronome isengaged, indicatorof thebutton willflashpercurrent
beatandtempo
(9)PHRASEButton: Phrase isa short pieceofmusic can berecordedbyuser.It can be playedback
inloop.Press the button to enterthe Phrasemode.
(10)SETUPButton: Enterthe Setupmodeto changemanyeditableparameters
(11)ENTERButton: Confirmyourchoiceoroperating
(12)EXITButton: Exitthe currentoperation
(13)DATAKnob: Rotatethe knobtochangedataforalloperations.
Tip: Whenswitchpedalisplugged in andassigned to data plus/minustype, it ll function asthe
Dataknob.
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MASTERVOL
PHONEVOL
KIT
ENTER SETUP EXIT
G.BOX CLICK PHRASE

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(1)PowerSwitch: Turn On/Off thesound module
Note: When youturnthe poweroff,do not turnit on immediately.Wait atleast fivesecondsto
turnthepoweron so that theelectroniccircuitscan properly reset.
(2)PowerInJack: Plug inthe DC cableof the attached adaptor
(3)LineInJack: LineIn stereoaudioinput jackswillmixthe supplied signalwith the internaldrum
sound. It can be used to hookup itemssuch asCD players,MP3 playeretc.
(4)Line OutJack: There is nobuilt-inspeakerinthe drum. Line Out stereoaudiooutput suppliesthe
drum output signalto externalamplification, such ashome stereo, PAsystem orotherstand alone
amplifiers. If you connectwith externalmono system, stereo/mono adapterisrecommended.
(5)Headphone Jack: Thedrumhasstereoheadphonejack.You canplayintotalsilencewithout
disturbing others inthe room byplugging aset of headphonesinto the sockets.
(6)Expand TriggerJacks: Connect externalRidecymbal, Hi-Hatcymbal,Snare, Kickdrum and Hi-Hat
controlpedalthrough thesejacks.
(7)FootSW Jack: Pluginafootswitchpedal. The pedalcan be assigned todataplus/minus,Start/
Stopfeature foreasy operation bythe pedal. The default setting isdata plus/minus.Pleasereferto
Overall Setting section ofthe <SYSTEMSETUP> Chapterformoreinformation.
(8)USBJack: The USB connectorallowsyou to connectthe drum directlyto yourcomputer sUSB port.
The USB interface iscompatiblewith WindowsXP, WindowsVista, Windows7 and MAC OSx.The com-
puterwill recognize thedrum asAudio Device.
(9) MIDI In/OutJack: ThisdrumcontainsMIDI inand MIDI output portswhichallow communication with
otherproductsequippedwith MIDIinterfaces
BACK PANEL
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OUT INMIDI USB FOOTSW HHCTRL
KICK HI-HATSNARE RIDE HEADPHONE L/MONO RLINEIN
LINEOUT
DC IN
ON/OFF
12V
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