KAT multipad KTMP1 User manual

Owner’s Manual
ktmp1
Electronic Drum/Percussion Pad Sound Module
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INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications and there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase
the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of
the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician if help is needed with interference.
NOTE: FMIC will not be responsible for unauthorized equipment
modications that could violate FCC rules, and/ or void product
safety certications.
CAUTION
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by
Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset
the product to resume nor ration by following the owner’s
manual. In case the function could not resume, please use
the product in other location.
CAUTION
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s au-
thority to operate the equipment.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Power Supply
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of
the correct voltage.
Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for
which your instrument is intended.
Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument,
or during electrical storms.
Connections
Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and / or
damage to other devices.
Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to
avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage:
• Direct sunlight
• Extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessive dusty or dirty location
• Strong vibrations or shocks
• Close to magnetic elds
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance
from radios and televisions.
Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not u s e pa i nt thinner s , solve nt s , cle a n i n g uids, or chemic a l -
impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling
Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If
this happens, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. Then
have the instrument inspected by qualied service personnel.
Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

Contents
1. Overview 3
2. Panel Description 3
2.1 Front Panel Description 3
2.2 Rear Panel Description 4
3. Basic Operations 5
3.1 Adjust the pad voice tuning 5
3.2 Adjust the reverb level 5
3.3 Assign an instrument to a pad 5
3.4 Adjust the panning of pad voices 6
3.5 Adjust the sensitivity of a pad 6
3.6 Adjust the level of a pad 6
3.7 Adjust the midi note of a pad 7
3.8 Assign a pad to HI-HAT pad control 7
4. Appendixes 8
4.1 Voice List 8
4.2 MIDI Implementation Chart 9
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1. Overview
The KAT KTMP1 is a self-contained electronic percussion instrument with four drum pads, 50 sounds, audio and
trigger I/O. The product is mountable using the included Module Mount or a standard snare drum stand for use in
drum, percussion, and other performance setups.
The following is a list of the key features of the design:
• Portable compact drum pad unit with 50 high quality sounds
• Affordable and extremely versatile
• Four natural feel velocity sensitive rubber pads
• Hi-Hat and Bass Drum Pedal input allows you to play this as a drum kit
• Sounds can be tuned to your preference as well as panning and reverb control
• USB and MIDI output allows for PC connectivity to play parts right into your DAW or trigger external sound sources
• Ideal for stage and studio use
2. Panel Description
2.1 Front Panel Description
1. Power Button:
Press the button to turn the power on/off
2. Drum Pad LED Display:
Indicates the pad you want to adjust
3. [Value +] and [Value -] buttons:
Adjust the parameters, such as voice number, level, pan, tune, reverb, sensitivity, midi note
4. LED Display:
2-Digi-LED
5. [SELECT +] and [SELECT -] buttons:
Select the (mode) parameter you want to adjust
6. Mode LED Display:
Indicates the mode you want to adjust
7. Volume knob:
Adjust the main volume
8. Drum Pads:
4 drum pads
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AUTO POWER OFF:
The digital drum will automatically turn off the power if there is no operation after 30 minutes.
Press the [SELECT +] and [SELECT -] buttons and then turn on the power to switch off the auto power
off function. It will display “oF” briey.
2.2 Rear Panel Description
9. [PHONE] Jack:
Connect to headphone.
10. [LINE OUT] Output:
Connect to external AMP.
11. [HI-HAT PEDAL] Jack:
Connect to a HI-HAT Pedal controller. (KAT KT-HC1 Pedal - Sold Seperately)
12. [KICK] Jack:
Connect to external kick trigger using 1/4 mono cable.
13. [KICK SEL] Switch:
Select the kick style, piezo or switch. (KAT Bass Drum Trigger - Sold Seperately)
14. [MIDI OUT] Jack:
Connect to other MIDI DEVICE.
15. [USB] Jack:
Connect to a computer that utilizes USB 2.0 (Note - USB 3.0 may not be compatible.)
16. [DC IN] Jack:
DC IN 9V
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Typical Plug-in Scenarios
Electrical Power
Supply
(supplied)
USB 2.0 Data
Output
Headphones
Speakers, PA,
Mixing
Console,
Direct Box,
Monitors
Hi-Hat Controller
Pedal (KT-HC1 sold
separately)
Bass Drum Trigger
Pedal
(sold separately)
MIDI Output to
Computer via Auido
Interface,
Keyboard
Controller,
Pad Controller,
Drum Machine

3. Basic Operations
3.1 Adjust the pad voice tuning
Press: [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to select the tune mode, the TUNE LED will light up, when striking a
pad, the 2-Digi-LED will display the tune level, press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] to adjust the tune level.
[-4,-3,-2, -1, 00, 01, 02,03,04]
The display is:
3.2 Adjust the reverb level
Press: [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to select the reverb mode, the REVERB LED will light up, the
2-Digi-LED will display the reverb level, press [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] to adjust the reverb level. [0~10]
The display is:
3.3 Assign an instrument to a pad
Press: [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to select the pad assign mode, the ASSIGN LED will light up, when
striking a pad, the 2-Digi-LED will display the voice number, press [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] button to adjust
the voice number. [1~48, H1, H2] - *This is a cyclical menu.
The display is:
Note: the midi note will change according to the voice number.
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3.4 Adjust the panning of the pad voice
Press: [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to select the pan mode, the PAN LED will light up, when striking
a pad, the 2-Digi-LED will display the pan level, press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] to adjust the pan level.
[L4,L3,L2, L1, C, R1, R2,R3,R4]
The display is:
3.5 Adjust the sensitivity of a pad
Press: [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to select the sensitivity mode, the SENSITIVITY LED will light up,
when striking a pad, the 2-Digi-LED will display the sensitivity level, press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -]
to adjust sensitivity level. [1~8]
The display is:
3.6 Adjust the volume level of a pad
Press: [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to select the level mode, the LEVEL LED will light up, when striking
a pad, the 2-Digi-LED will display the volume level, press [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] button to adjust the level.
[0~10]
The display is:
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3.7 Adjust the midi note of a pad
Press: [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to select the midi note mode, the MIDI NOTE LED will light up,
when striking a pad, the 2-Digi-LED will display the midi note number, press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] to
adjust the midi note number. [00~99]
The display is:
Note: the midi note will change according to the voice number.
3.8 Assign a pad to HI-HAT pad control
1. Enter HI-HAT function:
1.1 Strike a pad (PAD1-4) to be assigned.
1.2 Press [SELECT+] or [SELECT-] button to enter [ASSIGN] mode, the [ASSIGN] LED will light up;
1.3 Press [VALUE+] or [VALUE-] button to select voice number (from 1 to 48,H1,H2).
The pad will be assigned to HI-HAT pad when the voice number is H1 or H2.
The open and close sounds of the Hi-Hat can now be controlled using the KAT KT-HC1
Hi-Hat Controller Pedal. (KT-HC1 Hi-Hat Controller - Sold Seperately)
2. When many pads are assigned to HI-HAT, The HI-HAT function only responds to the last pad
that you assigned. The other pads respond to “Open Hi-HAT” when struck.
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Voice List:
No. Name Midi Note
1 Acoustic Bass Drum 1 36
2 Acoustic Bass Drum 2 36
3 Dance Bass Drum 2 36
4 Snare 1 38
5 Snare 2 38
6 Rap Snare 40
7 Cross Stick 1 40
8 Crash 1 49
9 Ride 1 51
10 Tom 1 48
11 Cross Stick 2 40
12 Finger Snaps 26
13 Wet Claps 39
14 Dry Claps 39
15 Triangle Hi 81
16 Triangle Muted 80
17 Cowbell Hi 56
18 Cowbell Mid 57
19 Cowbell Low 55
20 Timbale High 64
21 Timbale Rimshot 65
22 Timbale Low 66
23 Conga High Open 63
24 Conga Low Open 67
25 Conga Slap 62
No. Name Midi Note
26 Bongo High Slap 60
27 Bongo High 59
28 Bongo Low 61
29 Bongo Low Slap 50
30 Cascara 31
31 Maracas 70
32 Vibraslap 58
33 Tabla High 93
34 Tabla Tap 94
35 Tabla Low 95
36 Shaker High 82
37 Shaker Mid 83
38 Sleigh Bells 84
39 Whistle 72
40 Chimes 85
41 Tambourine 54
42 Claves 75
43 High Effects 1 76
44 Low Effects 1 77
45 Timpani 89
46 Disk Jockey 1 90
47 Disk Jockey 2 91
48 Disk Jockey 3 92
H1 Acoustic Hi-Hat 46
H2 Rap Hi-Hat 46
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4. Appendixes
4.1 Voice List

4.2 MIDI Implementation Chart
Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Basic Default
Channels Changed 10ch 10ch
Default x x
MODE Messages x x
Altered x x
Note notes that the pads notes that the pads
Number True Voice are assigned are assigned
Velocity Note On 99H,V=1-127 •
Note Off 99H,V=0 •
After Key’s x x
Touch Ch’s × x
Pitch Bend × ×
Control 120 × • All Sound Off
Program Change × ×
System Exclusive × ×
System Song Position x x
Common Song Select x x
Tune × x
System Clock x x
Real Time Commands × x
Aux Local On/Off x x
Messages All Notes Off x x
Active Sensing x x
Reset × x
• : YES
× : NO
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