thomann millenium User manual

Synth Drum
hand-drum pad
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
25.01.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Operating elements............................................................................................................................... 10
5 The functions of the device................................................................................................................ 14
6 Use.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
7 Replacement of components............................................................................................................. 32
8 Patch list....................................................................................................................................................... 34
9 Loop list........................................................................................................................................................ 47
10 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 50
11 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 52
12 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 53
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on the 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 another user, 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 gives 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
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.
Intended use
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
nAluminium alloy frame
nStriking surface made of high grade materials
nPlayable in 100 different style / tempo loops
(50 drum loops and 50 melody loops)
n200 preset and user patches
(Changed parameters are storable per user patch)
n5 global effect types
n5 pressure-dependant effects
nAdjustable sensitivity
n9 different velocity curves
nHeadphone output (1/4" socket) and Aux input (1/8" socket)
nDC 9 V power adaptor
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4 Operating elements
Front panel
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1 Drumhead
Striking surface (Ø 203 mm) to play the drumhead sounds
2 Hoop
Striking area to play rim shot sounds
3 Rim knobs
To play additional sounds derived from rim shot sounds
4 Rotary control [VOLUME]
Volume control for headphones output. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter-clockwise
to reduce it.
5 Rotary control [DIAL/ENTER]
Controller with pressure switch for patch / loop selection, for adjusting loop and effect parameters. Turning this knob
allows the selection of loop parameters and effects types. Push the knob for about 3 seconds to store the current
setting.
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6[LOOP] button
For activating LOOP mode. In LOOP mode you can press this button again to toggle between LOOP mode and USER
LOOP mode.
7[PLAY] button
To start and stop loop playback.
Press the buttons [LOOP] and [PLAY] simultaneously to activate the SENSE mode. Use this mode to adjust the sensi‐
tivity.
8[PATCH] button
For activating PATCH mode.
9[EFX] button
For activating EFFECT mode. In EFFECT mode you can press this button again to select the effect type.
Press the buttons [PATCH] and [EFX] simultaneously to activate the CURVE mode. In this mode you can choose one of
nine velocity curves.
10 LED display
Shows the mode and the parameters of the selected menus.
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11 ‘OUTPUT’ socket
For the connection of stereo headphones with a 1/4" TRS jack.
12 ‘AUX IN’ input socket
For the connection of external devices with an 1/8" TRS jack like e.g. a CD or MP3 player, etc.
13 ‘DC 9V’ socket
For the connection of the supplied power adaptor. Never use another power supply with the unit.
14 [POWER] button
To switch the unit on and off.
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5 The functions of the device
If you have made all connections, turn the VOLUME knob to the left stop (= lowest volume
level), before turning the device on.
Set the on / off switch (14) to the ON position to turn the device on. The display then shows the
mode (PATCH).
Now strike the pad while turning the VOLUME control slowly clockwise until reaching a com‐
fortable level.
Switching on
Setting the overall volume level
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Press the [PATCH] button to activate the patch mode. At that, the middle point of the three-
digit LED display lights up.
After switching on the device is in patch mode.
1. Turn the [DIAL/ENTER] control to select a suitable patch (001 …200).
ðThe current ‘Patch number’ flashes in the LED display, but the sound is still
unchanged.
2. Now push on the [DIAL/ENTER] control to confirm the patch selection.
ðNow the sound changes and the ‘Patch number’ stops flashing.
3. Press any other key to exit the patch mode.
Selecting a patch
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Press the [LOOP] button to activate the loop mode. At that, the left point of the three-digit LED
display lights up.
This unit offers you 100 built-in drum loops in total to choose from.
1. Turn the [DIAL/ENTER], control to select a suitable loop (001 …100).
ðThe current ‘Loop number’ flashes in the LED display, but the sound is still
unchanged.
2. Now push on the [DIAL/ENTER], control to confirm the loop selection.
ðNow the sound changes and the ‘Loop number’ stops flashing.
3. Press the [LOOP] button again to proceed to the loop volume control mode (Display:
…). Turn the [DIAL/ENTER] knob to select a suitable volume level.
Press the [LOOP] button again to toggle between both modes.
Press the [DIAL/ENTER] button to save the current setting.
Selecting a loop
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4. Press the [PATCH] button to exit the loop mode.
To enable the playback press the [PLAY] button, it starts playing (of a loop).
Press the [PLAY] button during playback again to stop playback.
If you press the buttons [PATCH], [LOOP] or [PLAY] (for playback), you hear the sound
with a slight delay.
Playback
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Select an effect type (sound effect) in effect mode. To activate the effect mode press the [EFX]
button. At that, the right point of the three-digit LED display lights up.
The device is equipped with five global effect types (chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb),
that can be precisely tuned via its parameters.
1. Press on the [DIAL/ENTER] knob to select a suitable effect type (1 …5).
ðThe current ‘Effect number’ flashes in the LED display, but the sound is still
unchanged
2. Push again on the [DIAL/ENTER] button, to confirm the effect selection.
ðNow the sound changes and the ‘Effect number’ stops flashing.
3. After effect selection you can turn the [DIAL/ENTER] control to adjust the effect intensity
from 0 to 9.
Press the [EFX] button again to toggle between the five sound effects.
4. To exit the effect mode, press the [PATCH] button.
Selecting an effect type
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A value of ‘0’ as effect parameter turns off this sound effect.
Only one effect type can be selected at a time.
Sound effects
Effect type Display Parameter range Parameter description
Chorus 0…9Chorus rate
Flanger 0…9Flanger rate
Phaser 0…9Phaser rate
Delay 0…9Delay time
Reverb 0…9Reverb time
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You can select the touch sensitivity for the pad in the sense mode. To activate the sense mode
press the buttons [LOOP] and [PLAY] simultaneously.
You can adjust this parameter from 1 …9, the LED display shows accordingly: . is
preset as default standard value.
A parameter change in the sense mode also affects the drumhead and hoop area.
1. Turn the [DIAL/ENTER] control to adjust a suitable sensitivity.
ðThe LED display shows the current parameter for sensitivity, e.g. .
2. Now push on the [DIAL/ENTER] knob to confirm this sense selection.
ðYou will now notice a changed responding when striking the drumhead and rim.
3. Press the [PATCH] button to exit the sense mode.
Adjusting touch sensitivity
(SENSE)
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