thomann Millenium DP-2000 User manual

DP-2000
percussion pad
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
16.10.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety notes.................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Controls........................................................................................................................................................ 10
5 Device functions...................................................................................................................................... 16
6 Technical data........................................................................................................................................... 39
7 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 40
8 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 41
8.1 Sound list............................................................................................................................................. 41
8.2 Effect list.............................................................................................................................................. 63
8.3 Kit list.................................................................................................................................................... 67
8.4 Groove box and accompaniment tracks................................................................................. 74
8.5 MIDI implementation..................................................................................................................... 76
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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, include the manual for
the next owner.
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 notes
The multi pad converts digital trigger signals from drum pads to different 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
nEight velocity-sensitive, freely programmable drum pads
n914 pre-programmed sounds
n80 pre-programmed drum kits
nGroove box with 20 pre-programmed loops
nMemory for 30 user-defined loops
nRecording function
n20 pre-programmed accompaniment tracks
nBuilt-in effects processor
nProgrammable 4-band equalizer
nMetronome function
nFive trigger inputs
nSupport plate for stand/tabletop mounting
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4 Controls
Front panel
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1MASTER VOL
Volume control for overall volume level.
2PHONE VOL
Volume control for headphone output.
3 LED display
Shows the current value or parameter.
4[KIT] button
Button for opening the kit selection.
5button
Button for starting / stopping playback of pre-programmed and saved sounds, loops and recordings.
6button
Button for starting a recording in recording mode.
7[G.BOX] button
Button for activating the groove box function.
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8[CLICK] button
Button for activating and deactivating the metronome.
9[PHRASE] button
Button for activating the PHRASE mode.
10 [ENTER] button
Button for confirming inputs and values in the various menus.
11 [SETUP] button
Button for activating the SETUP mode.
12 [EXIT] button
Button for leaving the current use level or currently open menu.
13 + | – rotary knob
Control for moving the cursor on the display.
14 PADS
Eight velocity-sensitive and freely programmable drum pads.
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Rear panel
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15 ON/OFF
On/Off switch.
16 DC IN
Socket for connecting the 9 V power supply unit included in delivery.
17 LINE IN
Input socket for connecting external playback devices such as MP3 or CD players.
18 LINE OUT
L (MONO) / R signal output.
19 HEADPHONE
Headphone output.
20 HH CTRL
Socket for connecting a hi-hat pedal.
21 HI-HAT
Socket for connecting a hi-hat pad.
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22 SNARE
Socket for connecting a snare pad.
23 RIDE
Socket for connecting a ride pad.
24 KICK
Socket for connecting a bass drum pedal.
25 FOOT SW
Socket for connecting a foot switch.
26 USB interface
27 MIDI IN
MIDI input socket.
26 MIDI OUT
MIDI output socket.
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5 Device functions
Connect the power supply unit to the 9 V input on the device, and then insert the power plug
into the socket-outlet. To switch the device on and off, use the [ON/OFF] switch. Before starting
to play the pads, turn the [PHONE VOL] and the [MASTER VOL] volume to minimum levels and
gradually increase the volume while striking a pad.
You can assign 914 different sounds to the DP-2000’s eight pads (see Ä Chapter 8.1 ‘Sound list’
on page 41). In normal mode, the velocity sensitivity enables you to control the volume merely
by the force of your touch, i.e., the harder you hit the pad, the louder the sound that is pro‐
duced. In layer mode (see
Ä ‘Layer mode’ on page 19), the pads can be programmed in such a
way that different sounds are produced by one pad depending on the force of your touch.
When you strike a pad, the related LED on the device lights up, and the pad played is simulta‐
neously highlighted on the device display.
You can strike the pads either with your hands or with drum sticks. The scope of delivery
includes two sticks, which are stored in two receptacles on the side of the device. The sticks are
held by a spring mechanism in the receptacles. To remove the sticks, press on their heads.
When sliding the sticks into the receptacles, make sure that both of them latch properly.
Switching on/off
Drum pads
Striking the pads
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You can connect external drum pads to the device via the connections on the rear of the
DP-2000. As soon as a kick, snare, ride or hi-hat pad or a hi-hat pedal is connected to one of the
sockets, a corresponding marker appears below the icon on the display. When you strike an
external pad, the related icon on the display is pulsing.
The multi pad features 80 on-board sound kits which are controlled by the eight pads of the
device, as well as five on-board drum kits which are controlled by external triggers (see
Ä Chapter 8.3 ‘Kit list’ on page 67).
To activate the kit selection for the device pads, press the [KIT] button briefly. The kit number
and the kit name appear on the display. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the desired kit.
To activate the kit selection for the external pads, press and hold down the [KIT] button for two
seconds. The kit number and the kit name appear on the display. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to
select the desired kit.
Alternatively, you can use a foot switch (not included in delivery) to select the different kits.
The “CHAIN” function allows you to pre-program ten sound kits, between which you can
switch quickly by means of the rotary knob.
External triggers
Sound and drum kits
Favorites
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Press the [KIT] button until ‘CHAIN’ appears in the top left corner of the display. The favorites
are shown as ‘C01’ to ‘C10’ with their related kit names. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the
desired kit.
To assign your favorites to the ten memory locations available, proceed as follows:
1. In CHAIN mode, press the [SETUP] button.
2. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘System’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER].
ð‘Overall’ starts flashing on the display.
3. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘Chain’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER].
ðThe value ‘Chain 01’ starts flashing on the display.
4. Press the [ENTER] button to display all available kits. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select
the kit you want to save as your favorite under “Chain 01”. Confirm with [ENTER] to go on
saving the next favorite under “Chain 02”, or press [EXIT] to exit the menu.
ðThe ‘Save?’ confirmation prompt appears on the display.
5. Confirm with [ENTER] to save your selection.
6. To exit the menu, press the [EXIT] button repeatedly.
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In layer mode, the pads can be programmed in such a way that different sounds at different
volume levels with different effects are produced by one pad depending on the force of your
touch.
1. In KIT mode, press the [SETUP] button.
ð‘Kit Edit’ starts flashing on the display.
2. Confirm your selection by pressing [ENTER].
ð‘Global’ starts flashing on the display.
3. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘Pad Kit’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER].
ð‘Layer Mode’ starts flashing on the display.
4. Strike the pad whose settings you want to modify.
ðThe related pad icon starts flashing on the display.
5. Press the [ENTER] button to display the current setting (‘Off’, ‘Mix’, ‘Switch’, ‘Fade’,
‘X.Fade’). Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to change the setting.
6. Then confirm with [ENTER] to go on setting the next parameter (see table below).
Layer mode
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7. To exit the menu, press the [EXIT] button.
ðThe ‘Save?’ confirmation prompt appears on the display. Confirm with [ENTER] to
save the new settings.
Parameter Meaning Value range
Layer mode Mode of functioning Off, Mix, Switch, Fade, X.Fade
Layer Point Volume threshold for switching from layer A to layer B. 0…127
Voice A / B Sound, A / B see
Ä Chapter 8.1 ‘Sound list’ on page 41
Volume A / B Volume level, A / B 0…127
Pan A / B Right/left balance in the stereo image, A / B –64…63
Pitch A / B Pitch, A / B –10…10
Reverb A / B Reverb effect, A / B 0…127
Chr/Dely A / B Chorus and delay, A / B 0…127
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