Royale RY8DRUMKITA User manual

8 PIECE ELECTRIC DRUM KIT
RY8DRUMKITA

•Do not expose the unit to the following conditions to avoid deformation,
discoloration, or more serious damage:
oDirect sunlight.
oHigh temperature (near a heat source, or in a car during the daytime).
•Always disconnect all cables before moving the instrument
•Make sure to use the included AC adaptor and ensure the AC outlet voltage
matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's label.
•Turn the power switch off when the instrument is not in use.
•The AC adaptor should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the instrument is not
used for an extended period.
•Unplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.
•Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC outlet as appliance with high
power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens.
•Avoid using multi-plug adaptors as these can result in reduced sound quality,
operation errors, and possible damage.
•To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is Connected,
turn the power switches of all related device OFF prior to connecting or
disconnecting cables.
•Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors, or other parts of the
instrument.
•Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not pulling on the cable.
•Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the
instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage.
•Clean the unit with a dry soft cloth.
•A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.
•Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
•Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the unit; vinyl can stick to and discolour the
surface.
•This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too
close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further
away from the affected equipment.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

1. SAVE
Save customised drum set
parameters to a user kit.
7. CLICK
Play the metronome.
13. VOICE
Enters the voice setting.
2. MASTER VOLUME
Adjust the volume of phone
and line output.
8. SONG
Enters the DEMO SONG
setting.
14. SET UP
Set up metronome, drum,
DEMO SONG etc.
3. START/STOP
Start or stop playing DEMO
SONG
9. PAD INDICATION
Indicates the working pad,
tests the pad, or sets the
pad parameter.
15. DIRECTION KEYS
: Menu selection
: Change the value
Hold the button to change
the value continuously.
4. TEMPO
Enter the tempo setting.
10. CANCEL
Cancel the operation or go
back to the former menu.
5. RECORD
Record the drum set sound.
11. KIT
Switch to drum kit.
16. LCD
Displays the menu content.
6. VOICE PLAY
Play/pause the recorded
sound.
12. DRUM OFF
Mutes the DEMO SONG.
OVERVIEW

17. PHONE
Headphone output connector.
18. R-OUTPUT- L/MONO
L/R channel output for connecting to a PA audio
system or amplifier.
19. OUT-MIDI-IN
5-pin DIN output and input for
connection to external MIDI devices.
20. USB
For connection to a PC for MIDI input/output.
21. POWER SWITCH
Turns the instrument on/off.
22. DC IN
Adaptor connector, 9V DC.
23. AUX IN
External stereo input connector, e.g.
mobile device, or MP3 player.
24. Pad connection
Pad signal input connector, including: KICK, TOM1—3, SNARE, RIDE, CRASH, HI-HAT CTRL.

25. TOM4
Pad signal input connector for TOM4.
26. CRASH2
Pad signal input connector for CRASH2.
LCD initial interface (default values)
1. CLICK=4/4: metronome
parameter indication
2. TEMPO=100: tempo parameter
indication
3. KIT01 POP01: drum kit indication
4. SONG01: demo song indication
5. DRUM ON: turns the drum
sound of demo song on/off

Pad parameter settings
1. Pad curve
The curve is relative to the dynamic signal from the pad (default setting: CURVE2).
CURVE 1: very low dynamic response, high volume. If used to trigger the pads, the curve is
flat.
CURVE2: the standard setting; during playing or when volume changes, it generates the
maximum natural signal.
CURVE3: compared to CURVE2, weak force generates a relatively large signal.
CURVE4: compared to CURVE2, strong force generates a relatively large signal.
CURVE5: compared to CURVE2, strong force generates a very large signal.
2. Threshold
Threshold represents the minimum force to generate a pad signal.
A higher threshold requires a stronger force to generate the pad signal. A low threshold
requires a weaker force to generate pad signal.
Setting the threshold is relevant to the playing style and external conditions of the user.
Threshold range: 1—8
3. Crosstalk
Crosstalk relates to the vibration from the sticking force of one pad triggering a nearby pad.
If the crosstalk setting is too high, more force is required to trigger the pads. If the crosstalk
setting is too low, vibrations from one pad may easily trigger another.
4. Saving
Changes to the preset drum kit cannot be saved in the preset drum kits, but instead must
be saved in the user drum kit.
INSTRUCTIONS

Recording
1. Press [RECORD]; the
recording LED illuminates, and
the metronome turns on
automatically.
2. Strike a pad to begin recording
or record the drum section of
the song.
3. Press [RECORD] again to stop
recording. The recording LED
dims, and the performance or
drum section has been recorded.
Playing back the recorded performance
1. Press [VOICE PLAY]; the recording LED flashes once, and the recorded
performance plays back.
2. Press [VOICE PLAY] again to stop playing.
3. If you are unsatisfied with the recorded performance, press [RECORD] to record
once again.
Creating your own drum kit
In the drum kit menu, the user can select drum kit to play, or can edit the pad tone and
parameters (e.g. tone, volume, L/R channel pan, MIDI output pitch, etc).
The module has 41 set drum kits for performance:
26 preset drum kits: KIT01—26
15 user drum kit: USER01—15
Note:
The recorded performance will overwrite the previously recorded performance.
Note:
When recording, the DEMO SONG must be set to DRUM ON.

Selecting a drum kit
If the drum kit menu does not appear,
press [KIT] to enter drum kit menu.
The [KIT]LED flashes once; use the
direction keys to select a drum
kit. The LCD will display the current
drum kit number.
1. Press [SET UP] to enter the drum kit
parameter setting interface.
2. Select DRUM PAD SETTING to enter
drum kit parameter setting.
3. Press [SET UP] again to enter the pad
parameter setting interface.
4. Use the pad button to select the pad or
strike the relative pad.
5. User can select the pad parameter and
change the parameter with the direction
keys (change pad tone/change
volume/change pan/change MIDI out
pitch).
6. After setting, press SAVE to save the user
drum kit. The desired drum kit slot can be
selected with the direction keys. After
selection, press SAVE once again to save
the change or press CANCEL to cancel
the change.
Note:
The user can also choose by hitting the pad rim or the cymbal rim.

Change pad voice
1. Select the pad with the relative pad
button or strike the pad directly.
2. Use the direction keys to select the
voice.
Change pad volume
1. Use the direction key to select
VOLUME.
2. Use the direction key to change the
volume.
Change pad panning (L/R channel)
1. Use the direction key ▲ ▼ to select PAN.
2. Use the direction key to change the
pan of the L/R channel.
Pan range: 000—127
Change MIDI output pitch
1. Use the direction key to select MIDI
PITCH.
2. Use the direction key to change
MIDI output pitch value (000—127)
Note:
See the voice list further in this guide for reference.

Adjusting the sensitivity of a pad
Adjust the sensitivity according to the desired style and dynamic range
1. Press [KIT| button to enter the drum kit menu (KIT LED flashes once)
2. Press [SET UP] button to enter drum setting, then use the direction key to
Select: PAD SENSITIVITY.
3. When PAD SENSITIVITY flashes, press [SET UP] to enter pad sensitivity setting.
4. Strike the relative pad or press the pad button to adjust sensitivity.
5. Use the direction key to select the parameter and use the keys to
change the parameter.
oPAD CURVE adjusts pad curve parameter
oTHRSHLD adjust pad threshold
oCROSSTALK deletes pad crosstalk
6. After changing the above parameters, press [SAVE] to save the changes.
oRefer to the pad settings to set the pad parameters in detail.
oPress [CANCEL] to exit the setting
oWhen adjusting the parameters, press [SET UP] to reset.

Adjusting PAD CURVE
The pad curve is relative to the dynamic signals
transmitted by the pad.
Default value: CURVE2
Loudness
Sticking Force
Curve 3
Curve 1
Curve 2
Curve 4
Curve 5
Loudness
Loudness
Loudness
Loudness
Sticking Force
Sticking Force
Sticking Force
Sticking Force

Adjusting pad threshold
Threshold represents the minimum force to generate a pad signal.
A higher threshold requires a stronger force to generate the pad signal. A low threshold
requires a weaker force to generate pad signal.
Setting the threshold is relevant to the playing style and external conditions of the user.
Threshold range: 1—8
Eliminating crosstalk of pads
When two pads are close, striking one pad can trigger the signal of a close-by pad, so you
can set the close pad to a high threshold to avoid crosstalk.
Adjusting pad effect
1. Use the direction key ▲ ▼ to switch to
EFFECT.
2. Press [SET UP] to enter pad effect
setting interface.
EQ setting
1. Use the direction key ▲ ▼ to select EQ
type.
2. Use the direction key to change
EQ value.
HI GAIN=13(default), range: 01—25
MID GAIN=15(default), range: 01—25
LOW GAIN=18(default), range: 01—25
Note:
If the threshold is too high and you strike two pads at the same time, the weak force
does not trigger the signal of a pad with a high threshold. Set the threshold carefully.

Ambience setting
1. Use the direction key ▲ ▼ to select
AMBIENCE
2. Use the direction key to switch
ambience effect
AMBIENCE=OFF
AMBIENCE=01
AMBIENCE=02
When adjusting parameters, press the [SET UP] button to reset all parameters to the
default value.
MIDI setting
This device is compatible with various MIDI devices. When it is used as trigger device or
audio source, it is compatible with GM standard, and can be used with a variety of
sequencer software.
MIDI connection
MIDI IN: inputs MIDI signal when connecting with an external MIDI device
MIDI OUT: outputs MIDI signal when connecting with an external MIDI device.
USB: standard USB 2.0 interface, connects with the USB input of a MIDI device or PC. The
operating system has an on-board driver without the need to install again.
Compatible with systems such as Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OSX.
After connection, the system recognizes this device as USB AUDIO DEVICE. The USB
function is only used for MIDI connection.
Connecting with an external audio device
This device automatically transfers drum signal to other MIDI devices via channel 10,
including notes, forces, pedal performance, etc.
Note:
When the USB interface is connected with a PC, all MIDI data can transfer via USB.
Note:
Song playback data and metronome notes are not transferred.

Record your performance with external sequencer:
1. Connect with external sequencer or PC via MIDI OUT or USB interface.
2. Use the sequencer or the software to set channel 10 as a device to start recording.
3. Play the drum pads.
4. Stop performance and recording. Playback the recording.
Setting the MIDI note number to be transferred/received by each pad:
1. Press VOICE button to enter the VOICE menu.
2. Strike the relative pad and use direction key to select MIDI PITCH.
3. Use the left/right key to set the MIDI value for a pad.
4. Press save button to save USER drum kit.
Default factory settings are shown below:
TRIGGER
MIDI NOTE
TRIGGER
MIDI NOTE
TRIGGER
MIDI NOTE
KICK
36
TOM1 RIM
56
TOM3 RIM
63
SNARE
38
TOM2
45
TOM4
41
SNARE RIM
37
TOM2 RIM
64
TOM4 RIM
62
TOM1
47
TOM3
43
CRASH
49
CRASH RIM
55
RIDE RIM
57
CRASH2 RIM
52
RIDE
51
CRASH2
59
HI-HAT CTRL
42
HI-HAT O
46
HI-HAT P
44
Change pad voice
When MIDI OUT or USB cable is connected with a MIDI device or sequencer, the device
receives the MIDI output signal and can play this signal. The voice changes when the drum
kit changes. The user can create their own drum kits for performance.
Refer to the MIDI list further in this guide for support and limitations.

MIDI list
Function
Transmitted
Recognised
Details
Basic Channel Default
Changed
10 ch
1---16
X
X
Mode
Default
massages
Altered
X
X
X
X
X
X
Note Number True Voice
******
******
0---127
0---127
Velocity Note ON
Note OFF
O
99H V=1---1
X
O
O
After Touch
Keys
Channels
X
X
X
X
Pitch Bend
X
X
Control Change
0
X
O
Bank Select
1
X
X
Modulation
5
X
X
Portamento Time
6
X
O
Data Entry
7
X
O
Volume
10
X
O
Pan
11
X
X
Expression
64
X
O
Sustain Pedal
65
X
X
Portamento ON/OFF
66
X
X
Sostenuto Pedal
67
X
X
Soft Pedal
80
X
O
Reverb Program
81
X
O
Chorus Program
91
X
O
Reverb Level
93
X
O
Chorus Level
120
X
O
All Sound OFF
121
X
O
Reset All Controllers
123
X
O
All Notes OFF
X
O
X
127
System Exclusive
X
X

System Song Position X
X
X
X
X
X
Common Song Select
Tune
System Local On/OFF
O X
X Start & Stop Only
Real Time Commands
Aux Local
All Notes off X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Massage Active Sensing
Reset

Drum stand assembly
1. Set up the drum stand.
2. Insert the long cymbal tubes/short cymbal tubes/L-shape pad rods into the drum
stand.
ASSEMBLY
Long cymbal tube
L-shape pad rod
Short cymbal
tube
Short cymbal
tube
L-shape pad rods
Long cymbal tube

3. Attach the pads/cymbal/module to their relative positions.
Connecting the pads & module
•Use the pad cable to connect one end with pad and the other with the DSP
module, then tighten it.
Note:
Always turn off the power switch before connecting the pads and audio source box, or
damage to the instrument may occur.
KICK
SNARE
TOM3
CRASH
HI-HAT
TOM2
TOM1
MODULE
CRASH 2
HI-HAT CONTROL
TOM4
RIDE

Connect to an audio system or amplifier
When connecting with audio system or drum amplifier, use a 1/4” cable (not included) to
connect the L/mono and R outputs to the audio system or drum amplifier.
Note:
1. Connect with the L/mono connector when connecting with a mono audio device.
2. Connect with both the L/mono and R connector when connecting with stereo
audio device.
3. The volume is controlled by the master volume knob of drum kit and that of the
audio device.
Connecting headphones
The audio module has 1/4” headphone connector (if using headphones with an 1/8” jack,
use an appropriate adaptor). The volume is controlled by the volume knob of the audio
module.
CONNECTIVITY