thomann Millenium DP-1000 User manual

DP-1000
percussion pad
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
25.07.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Operating elements............................................................................................................................... 10
5 In and outputs .......................................................................................................................................... 17
6 Device functions...................................................................................................................................... 20
7 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 32
8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 38
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 39
Table of contents
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
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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.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible 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
The Sixta Pad converts digital trigger signals from drum pads into various percussion sounds.
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐
ating 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 sufficient 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.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Safety
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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume
levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
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!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.
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3 Features
nSix touch-sensitive drum pads
n163 drum sounds, 30 drum kits (10 preset and 20 user drum kits)
n17 demo songs, three accompaniments
nMetronome function
nRecording function
Features
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4 Operating elements
Front panel
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1 LED display
Indicates the current value or parameter.
2[VALUE/RHYTHM]
Use this button to adjust the pad volume/the rhythm.
3[DRUM]
Button to call the Kit menu.
4[PAD]
Button to call the Drum Pad menu.
5[SONG]
Button to call the Demo Song menu.
6[METRO]
Button to turn the metronome function on or off.
7[REC]
Button to start the record mode.
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8[PLAY]
Button to start the metronome, the recording or to start/stop the demo songs.
9[SAVE]
Button to store the parameter values.
10 [DRUM OFF]
Button to turn on or mute the drum sounds.
11 [MIDI OUT]
Button to send a midi signal to the MIDI OUT port.
12 [BRUSH SET/BEAT]
Button to set a pad for the hi-hat pedal or to adjust the beat.
13 [PAD/ASSIGN]
Button to assign percussion sounds to the respective pads.
14
To increase the value of the current parameter.
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15
To decrease the value of the current parameter.
16 PADS
Six touch-sensitive drum pads.
17 [GAIN/TEMPO]
Button to adjust the pad sensitivity or the metronome or playback tempo.
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Rear panel
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18 VOLUME
Volume control.
19 MIX
Input socket for external audio signals.
20 PHONE
Headphones output.
21 OUTPUT
Signal output, L (MONO), R.
22 KICK
Bass drum pedal connection.
23 HH CTRL
Hi-hat pedal connection.
24 MIDI OUT
MIDI out port.
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25 DC IN
Connection socket for the supplied 9V mains adapter.
26 POWER ON/OFF
On/off switch.
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5 In and outputs
Only use the supplied power adapter to operate the device. Always turn the device off before
connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. Unplug the DC power adapter from the
mains when the device is not in use.
Here you can connect headphones to listen to the drum sounds.
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You can feed the audio output signal from these sockets to e.g. an amplifier.
Here you can connect the hi-hat pedal.
If there is no hi-hat pedal connected to the HH CTRL input, hitting the hi-hat pad creates the
sound of a closed hi-hat.
If a hi-hat pedal is connected, the hi-hat pad sounds closed when you step on the pedal and
sounds open when the pedal is released. If you solely step on the pedal, you hear the hi-hat
sound.
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When you have connected a pedal to the KICK input, step on the pedal to get the sound of a
bass drum.
The sockets HH CTRL and KICK are interchangeable.
You can use this socket to feed an external audio signal into the unit and to mix it with the
sound of the Sixta Pad. The mixed signal is available on the sockets OUTPUT and PHONE.
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6 Device functions
There are 30 drum kits available in the Sixta Pad: 10 factory presets and 20 user presets. You
can set the voice, the sensitivity and the volume of each pad to programme up to 20 drum kits.
You can choose from 163 different instrument voices for programming each pad.
There are 17 drum songs available and each song can be repeated. There are 3 accompani‐
ments available and each accompaniment can be played repeatedly. The drum sound in the
accompaniment can be muted and the volume of the accompaniment is adjustable.
In metronome mode, you can set the rhythm, beat, tempo and click sound.
You can record your drum beat with accompaniment and the demo song, when a demo song
is playing. A real time MIDI out signal is available. Hi-hat and kick pedals are supported.
Drum kits
Demo songs
Metronome
Recording
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