Millenium MPS-425 User manual

MPS-425
e-drum module
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
27.04.2015, ID: 360238

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 9
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 11
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 16
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 19
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.1 Functions............................................................................................................................................. 27
6.2 Playing the drum kit........................................................................................................................ 29
6.3 Metronome function....................................................................................................................... 32
6.4 Drum kits............................................................................................................................................. 34
6.5 Playing, customising and accompanying Styles................................................................... 39
6.6 Utility menu........................................................................................................................................ 41
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6.7 Recording functions........................................................................................................................ 46
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 50
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 52
9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 54
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 55
11 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 56
11.1 Song list............................................................................................................................................. 56
11.2 Kit list.................................................................................................................................................. 63
11.3 Drum Voice list................................................................................................................................ 65
11.4 MIDI implementation................................................................................................................... 96
11.5 General MIDI Backing Instrument List................................................................................. 100
11.6 General MIDI Drum Kit List....................................................................................................... 108
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’, ‘OFF’.
Letterings
Displays
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch off the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specified location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8.
Instructions
Cross-references
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1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
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.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor 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.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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