thomann Millenium Drums Mobile Drum MD-100 User manual

MD-100
Mobile Drum
User Manual

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
25.01.2024, ID: 568017 (V2)

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 10
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 11
6 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 16
7 MIDI implementation............................................................................................................................ 31
8 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 34
9 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 36
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 38
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Mobile Drum

4MD-100
Mobile Drum

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.
General information
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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.
General information
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Mobile Drum

2 Safety instructions
Mobile Drums are used to convert digital trigger signals from drum pads into various drum
sounds. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other
operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or prop‐
erty 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.
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.
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.
Intended use
Safety instructions
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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.
NOTICE!
Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet!
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the oor and cause permanent dark stains
after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the oor.
Safety instructions
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Mobile Drum

3 Features
n8 velocity-sensitive drum pads, terminals for kick and hi-hat pedals
nThree-digit LED display
nHeadphone and USB-C connection
n665 preset sounds
n80 drum kits, 10 user kits
n128 GM sounds
n110 songs
nMetronome (40-240 bpm)
n3-band EQ (global)
nOperating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
Features
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4 Installation and starting up
Connect the power supply to the 12 V input on the device, and then insert the power plug into
the socket-outlet.
Connect the bass drum pedal and the hi-hat controller to the corresponding inputs on the rear
of the module.
Connect the headphones to the corresponding input on the rear of the module.
Connect external MIDI or USB-enabled devices to the USB/MIDI interface on the rear of the
module.
Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid technical di‐
culties.
Connecting the power supply
Connecting pedals
Connecting headphones
USB/MIDI interface
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5 Connections and controls
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Connections and controls
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1 Pad 2 crash 1
2 Pad 6 tom 1
3 Pad 7 tom 2
4 Pad 3 crash 2
5 Pad 1 hi-hat
6 Pad 4 ride
7 Pad 5 snare
8 Pad 8 tom 3
9 Hi-hat pedal
10 Kick pedal
Connections and controls
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11 [POWER] | Main switch to turn the device on and o
12 Three-digit LED display | Display for showing all parameters of the respectively opened menu
13 [MIC] | Built-in microphone
14 Indicator | Flashes to display the drum pad. Lights up to display the submenu.
15 [VOLUME +/–] | Volume control buttons
Front panel
Connections and controls
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16 [HAND PERC] | Launches the manual percussion mode
17 [DRUM OFF] | Mutes or unmutes the drums in a song.
18 [TEMPO] | Opens the Tempo menu. Pressing it for longer resets the tempo to the default value.
19 [CLICK] | Switches the click on or o. Pressing it for longer opens the Click menu.
20 [UTILITY] | Opens the Utility menu
21 [SAVE] | Saves the current kit settings to a user kit.
22 [SOUND] | Opens the Sound menu
23 | Starts or ends recording mode.
24 [KIT] | Opens the Kit menu
25 | Starts or ends a song.
26 [SONG] | Opens the Song menu
27 [SAMPLER] | Starts or ends sampler mode.
28 [PAGE] | Opens the submenu of the current menu
29 Adjustment wheel | Used to set the parameters
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30 [KICK] | Input socket for connecting the bass drum pedal.
31 [HI HAT] | Input socket for connecting the hi hat controller.
32 [AUX IN] | Input socket for connecting an external audio device (e.g. MP3 or CD player)
33 [PHONES] | Output socket for connecting headphones.
34 USB connection
35 Connection socket for the 12-V power supply.
Back panel
Connections and controls
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6 Operation
Use the [POWER] button to turn the device on and o.
The device automatically switches to standby mode if you don't press any key or strike any
connected pad for about 30 minutes. To turn the device on again, press [POWER] again. [PoF]
appears on the display for a few seconds.
Press [KIT] to open the Kit menu.
The display shows the current kit number. Use the adjustment wheel to select the required
drum kit.
Press [PAGE] to open the submenu.
Submenu Display Area Description
Kit number 1~80 Select the kit
number.
U01…U10
Switching on/o, standby
Selecting a drum kit
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Submenu Display Area Description
Kit volume 0…32 Adjust the volume.
Press [SOUND] to open the Sound menu. The sound indicator on the display lights up.
Hit the pad whose sound you want to edit. The corresponding indicator lights up.
Use the adjustment wheel to select a sound or user sound. Press [PAGE] to open the submenu.
Making sound settings
Operation
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Press [SAVE]. The current user kit number ashes on the display.
Use the adjustment wheel to select a memory slot for the user kit.
Press [SAVE] again to conrm the selection. The user kit on the display stops ashing and the
user kit is saved.
Unsaved user kit settings are lost when you switch to another menu or change the kit
number.
Submenu Display Area Description
Number 1…665 Select the number of
the sound.
U01…U10
Level 0…32 Adjust the volume of
the sound.
Saving a user kit
Operation
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Submenu Display Area Description
Pan -8…8 Adjust the uctuation
of the sound.
Tune -8…8 Adjust the pitch of
the sound.
Reverb 0…16 Adjust the reverb of
the sound.
Operation
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Submenu Display Area Description
MIDI Note 0…99 The MIDI Note is
transmitted via MIDI
OUT.
Press [SONG] to open the Song menu. The song indicator on the display lights up.
The display shows the current song number. Now use the adjustment wheel to select a song. If
you select song no. 1…100, the song is repeated. If you select song no. 101…110 or a user
song, the song is played once.
Submenu Display Area Description
Song number 1…110, U01…U05 Select the song
number.
Song volume 0…32 Adjust the song
volume.
Song selection
Operation
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