Millenium MPS-750X PRO User manual

MPS-750X, MPS-750X PRO
E-Drum Module
User Manual

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
28.09.2023, ID: 493327, 561586, 464015 (V6) Software V4.20

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 11
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 15
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Functions............................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Device settings.................................................................................................................................. 25
6.3 Connecting the device via Bluetooth®..................................................................................... 30
6.4 Reset to factory defaults................................................................................................................ 31
7 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 32
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 35
9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 37
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 38
11 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.1 Voice list............................................................................................................................................ 39
11.2 Kit list.................................................................................................................................................. 54
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11.3 Styles.................................................................................................................................................. 55
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1 General information
This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and
follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to
another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They
are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which
is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
1.1 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this document.
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from drum pads
to various percussion sounds. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or
use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal
injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper
use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Safety
DANGER!
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow
children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small
children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐
sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children
could play with.
Intended use
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WARNING!
Possible hearing damage due to high volumes on speakers or headphones!
With speakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing
impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Do not operate the
device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
impairment.
NOTICE!
Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!
The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient
conditions specied in the “Technical specications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐
light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature uctuations. If temperature uc‐
tuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately.
Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments
with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualied specialists at reg‐
ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.
NOTICE!
Damage to the external power supply due to high voltages!
The device is powered by an external power supply. The external power supply can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect
voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess voltages can also cause a risk of injury and res. Make sure that the
voltage specication on the external power supply matches the local power grid before plugging in the power supply. Only operate
the external power supply from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As
a precaution, disconnect the power supply from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a
longer period.
Safety instructions
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3 Features
n697 sounds
n55 styles
n20 drum kits
n20 user kits
nMetronome
n4-band equalizer (DSP)
nReverb eect, distortion (FX) and compressor
nRecording function
nFlexible pad assignment
nBluetooth®
nConnections: Headphones, external trigger, USB, line out, line in
nStandby function
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4 Installation and starting up
Rack setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed set
assembly guide. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the drum module have
been properly connected.
Connect the supplied D-sub plug of the pad connector cable to the D-sub input socket on the
bottom side of the drum module.
Rack setup, connecting pads
and pedals
Connecting the pads
TRIGGER
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Connect the included power supply unit to the [DC 12 V] input on the rear panel of the drum
module and then put the power plug into the power outlet.
Connect your computer to the USB port on the rear panel of the drum module.
Connecting the power adapter
Connecting USB devices
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Connect the inputs of your amplier or active monitor to the output sockets [LINE OUT] on the
rear panel of the drum module. Connect a CD or MP3 player etc. to the [LINE IN] input socket
on the rear panel of the drum module.
Connecting audio devices
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Connect your stereo headphones to the [HEADPHONE] output on the rear panel of the drum
module.
Connecting headphones
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5 Connections and controls
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Front
Connections and controls
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1[MASTER VOL.] | Rotary control for adjusting the line out volume
2[HEADPHONE VOL.] | Rotary control for adjusting the headphone output volume
3 Backlit display
4[PAGE DOWN] | Button for scrolling forwards through the open menu
5[PAGE UP] | Button for scrolling backwards through the open menu
6[ENTER] | Enter button to conrm a selection or change
7[EXIT] | Return key to exit a menu or to discard changes
8 Rotary control [–] / [+] | Increases or decreases the value of the currently selected parameter
9 Fader S1 … S6 for the connected pads, function depends on the [ALTER] selection (10)
10 [ALTER] | Selector switch for the operating mode of faders S1 … S6: Volume, FX or MIDI. The control LED of the enabled
function lights up.
11 [KIT] | Button for activating “Kit” mode
[PATTERN] | Button for activating “Pattern” mode
[EDIT] | Button for opening the programming menu
[SETUP] | Button for opening the device settings menu
[MODE] | Button for switching between operating modes
[METRO] | Button for turning the metronome on and o and opening the click menu
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12 [DRUM] | Button for muting the drum track of a style
13 [ACCOMP] | Button for muting the accompaniment track of a style
14 [TEMPO] | Button for adjusting the metronome tempo and the tempo for recording and playback
15 [–] | [+] | Button to increase or decrease the displayed value and to select a kit
16 | Button to end style playback and to stop recording
| Button to start style playback
| Button to start recording
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
17 [HEADPHONE] | Headphone output
18 [LINE OUT] | Output socket for connecting an amplier or active monitor (mono left, stereo left/right)
19 [LINE IN] | Input socket for connecting audio devices such as CD and MP3 players etc.
20 [EXT1] | Input for connecting an external trigger, cymbal pad
21 [EXT2] | Input for connecting an external trigger, mesh head pad or bar trigger pad
22 [USB] | USB port for connecting a computer with USB-MIDI interface
23 [DC 12V] | Connection socket for the power adapter for power supply
24 [POWER] | Main switch for turning the device on and o
Back
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6 Operating
6.1 Functions
Check all cable connections for correct t before switching on.
Before switching on, turn both volume controls of the drum module down to min‐
imum.
Use the main switch [POWER] on the rear panel to switch the drum module on.
The unit automatically switches to standby mode when you don't press any key or strike a con‐
nected pad for about 30 minutes. Then press the main switch [POWER] to turn the device back
on again.
A drum kit is a compilation in which a certain sound and several sound parameters are
assigned to each trigger. Selecting dierent drum kits lets you customise the sound of your e-
drum set in seconds to the desired music genre.
1. Press [KIT].
ðThe rst kit appears on the display.
2. Use the [–] / [+] buttons or the [–] / [+] rotary control to select the desired kit.
Switching on
Standby function
Selecting a drum kit
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The preprogrammed sounds of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected
pads. So you can create user kits and store them in the device. To do so proceed as follows:
1. First, call up one of the available drum kits (see previous chapter) and use [EDIT] to
switch to Edit mode.
2. Hit the pad (Trigger) to which you want to programme a certain sound or press [DRUM]
repeatedly until the desired pad is shown on the display. Additionally select the specic
trigger for multiple assigned pads.
3. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to successively open the following selection menus and
use the [–] / [+] rotary control or the [–] | [+] buttons to adjust the settings for the acti‐
vated trigger.
Selection menu Value range
VOICE TYPE Kick, Snare, Tom, Ride, Crash, Hi-Hat, Metro, Extras
VOICE Voice selection, see
VOLUME Volume
REVERB Reverb eect
PITCH Pitch
PAN Position within the stereo signal (panorama right / left)
4. Quit the selection menu with [EXIT].
ðUse [–] | [+] in the following saving dialogue to specify the memory location. Existing
data will be overwritten.
Customising a drum kit
Operating
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