Virgin Musical Instruments Hitman Drum1 User manual

Virgin Musical Instruments
Owner s Manual

Precaution
Thank you for purchasing this electronic instrument.For perfect operation and
security, please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage”within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in
accordance with the manufacturer s instructions.
8) Do not install near the heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarizedplug hase two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety, if the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet. consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs. convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over(Figure 1).
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for a long periods fo time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Always make sure all batteries are inserted in
conformity with the +/- polarity markings.
Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do
not use new batteries together with old ones. Also,
do not mix battery types, since this can cause
overheating, fire, or battery filuid leakage.
Remove the batteries from the instrument if it is
not to be used for a long time.
(Figure 1)

Contents
Panel Controls .....................................................................
Assembly Instruction ............................................................
Connect ..............................................................................
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Connecting the Power Supply ............................................
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USB MIDI .......................................................................
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Switch the Power On ........................................................
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[CLICK] Button (Metronome) ............................................
[REC/PLAY] Button ...........................................................
[SONG] Button ................................................................
[TEMPO/TAP] Button ........................................................
Factory Set .........................................................................
Drum Kits List .....................................................................
Voice List ............................................................................
Style List ............................................................................
MIDI Implementation Chart ..................................................
Specifications ......................................................................
Drum Module Connector Panel
Connecting a Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone etc. (AUX In jack)
Connecting Headphones
Let's Play
Set the Master Volume
Select from Different Drum Kits
Volume Control for the Drum Pads
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Top Panel
Rear Panel
USB
TO HOSTSNARE
HI-HAT
CRASH
RIDE
CONNECT
TO BASE
PHONES
AUX IN
DC 9V
POWER
ON OFF
CONNECT
TO MODULE
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Back Panel of bottom case
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Panel Controls
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Top Panel
1.MASTER VOLUME This is used to adjust LINE OUT volume,
headphone volume and LINE IN volume.
2.[TEMPO/TAP] Button This button is used to change the song's tempo
and metronome tempo, allows you to tap the
tempo on the pad to change the song's tempo.
3.[KIT] Button This button is used to set the volume and voice
of the pad.
4.[CLICK] Button This button is used to enter metronome setting
display, to adjust metronome volume, metronome
sound and type.
5.[REC/PLAY] Button This button is used to enter recording display, you
can also select user song playing mode.
6. [SONG] Button This button is used to enter the song select
display. You can turn off the percussion track of
the song, and adjust the song's volume.
7.[+][-] Button This button is used to select the parameters,
voices, etc.
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PAD name
The LED dot indicates the SONG/PAD/KIT status; on the status of SONG,
the song number appears on the display; In PAD selection mode, the pad
name such as Snare, Crash, and Tom, etc.Will appear on the display. Press
KIT button, the drum kit number will be displayed on the LED.
Real Panel
8. This jack is used to connect the module to
9. Trigger Input Jacks These jacks are used to connect the pads
to the Module.(HI-HAT, RIDE, CRASH, SNARE)
10. USB TO HOST This is USB MIDI jack. Connect PC or other
USB host devices that support USB audio
with a standard USB cable to transfer MIDI
data.
11. AUX IN Connect the output of an external audio
device, etc., to this jack (stereo mini jack).
This is convenient for playing along with
music from a tablet, laptop, smartphone
or other player device.
12. PHONES Connect a pair of headphones to this jack.
13.POWER ON/OFF This is the power switch.
14.DC 9V Connect an DC adaptor to this jack.
15. This jack is used to connect
to the module.
CONNECT TO BASE
Back Panel of bottom case.
CONNECT TO MODULE Back Panel of
bottom case
SONG mode
KIT mode
Back Panel of bottom case
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#1: Take out the bottom case from the
packaging and insert the two aluminum
tubes into the bottom case as shown.
Tighten the screw so that the case is
tight against the tubes.
#2: Take out the drum module and three
Tom pads from the packaging and insert
them on to the two aluminum tubes as
shown and tighten the screws. Make sure
the plastic support is tighten to both the
assembly and the tubes.
#3: Take out the cymbal poles from the
packaging and insert them into the pad
holes as shown in the figure and tighten
the T-screws.
#4: Assemble Crash cymbals as shown in
the figure and tighten the T-screws.
Assembly Instruction
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#8: The drum assembly should now be
completed. If you have any questions
about assembly please contact us phone
or email for assistance: toll free
888-998-9848 or email
[e-mail]
#5: Assemble the Hi-Hat cymbal as
shown in the figure and tighten the
T-screw.
#6: Take out the Snare pole from the
packaging and insert it into drum stand
as shown in the figure and tighten the
T-screw.
#7: Take outSnare Pad from the packaging
and insert it ontothe Snare poleas shown
in the figure and tighten the T-screw.
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The Hi-Hat Foot Controller Pedal has the following functions:
1.It can produce a hi-hat closed sound if you hit the hi-hat Cymbal when
pressing down on the foot controller pedal.
2.It can produce a hi-hat open sound if you hit hi-hat without pressing
the hi-hat pedal.
3.Press foot controller to hear the hi-hat pedal sound.
4.The hi-hat tone changes smoothly from open to closed in response to
pressing the pedal while hitting the hi-hat.
USB
TO HOST
SNARE
HI-HAT
CRASH
RIDE
CONNECT
TO BASE
Hi-Hat Foot Controller
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Connect
Drum Module Connector Panel
USB
TO HOST
SNARE
HI-HAT
CRASH
RIDE
CONNECT
TO BASE
RIDE
CRASH
HI-HAT
SNARE
HI-HAT Control
KICK
Make sure the power is switched OFF when connecting
the power adaptor to the DC 9V jack on the bottom
rear panel.
AC POWER
Connecting the Power Supply
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The audio output from any player device connected to the AUX IN jack on
the rear panel can be mixed with the sound from the Drum Module. This
function is convenient when you want to play along with your favorite songs.
The volume of the external signal is adjusted with the MASTER VOLUME knob.
Connecting a Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone etc. (AUX In jack)
AUX IN
USB MIDI
The Drum Module is USB class compliant and therefore can be used as a
plug 'n play device without installing drivers. Connect to a laptop, tablet,
smartphone or other USB host device that supports USB audio with a
standard USB cable. You can connect your Drum Module to a iPad or tablet
to play with many available Apps or connect with a laptop to record into
sequence and software programs. There are many versatile software and
Apps that can be used with your Drum1.
Headphones can be connected to the Drum Module.
The headphone jack is located in the back of the
Drum Module. Use the MASTER VOLUME knob to
adjust the headphone volume.
Connecting Headphones
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Switch the Power On
After confirming that each of the pads, cymbals and any external
devices, etc. are all properly connected, turn the power on. The
drum module is ready to operate when the display is shown as below,
for selecting the drum kit. The On/Off switch is located on the bottom
back by the power adapter jack.
POWER
ON OFF
Set the Master Volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to adjust the main volume.
MIN MAX
MAST ER V OLUME
Select from Different Drum Kits
Press the [KIT] button. The current Drum kit number appears. Use the [+/-]
button to select your desired Drum Kit. There are ten Drum Kits available.
The Range is:001-010 and USER which allows you to store your own setting
for playing later. KIT
Press the [KIT] button and the press the[+] or [-] of the pads. The Range
is:000-127. Select which drum pad to adjust the volume on by hitting
that pad. KIT
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Volume Control for the Drum Pads
Let's Play
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Selecting A Different Voice for a Drum Pad
Press the [KIT] button and the [REC/PLAY] button, then hit the pad that
you want to change. Use the [+] [-] buttons to select a different Drum
Pad Voice.
For example: Selecting a different TOM 1 Drum Pad Voice.
1. Press the [KIT] button and the [REC/PLAY] button. The LED
displays current the current drum number .
2. Then hit the TOM 1 with your drum stick. The LED will display t1 and
then the LED will display TOM 1 current instrument setting.
Hit the pad and then use [+] [-] to select the Voice. In this mode
you also can press the [CLICK] button to listen to the voice.
Press the [REC/PLAY] button to save your selection to the User kit.
3. Press any other button to exit this mode.
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Press [CLICK] button to turn on or turn off metronome.
Click Type
Press [CLICK] button 2 seconds to enter the metronome type selection,
usethe [+] [-] to select from the various click types: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,
6/4, 3/8, 6/8, 12/8. Default: 4/4
[CLICK] Button (Metronome)
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Click Sound
You have three different sound options for the CLICK. Press the [click]
button and use the [+] or [-] button to select a different click sound. The
Click sound range is from: 001-003.
[REC/PLAY] Button
Pressthe [REC/PLAY] button , it will begin to Play back your
Recording.
Pressthe [REC/PLAY] button again, to stop this playback.
Recording
Press the [REC/PLAY] button for 2 seconds. Recording will begin after you
hear fourMetronome hits.
Playing Back Your Recording
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Click Volume
When the CLICK is off, press the[CLICK] button and either the [+]or[-]
button to select click volume. The volume range is from:000-032.
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Drum On/Off
In [SONG] mode, press the [SONG] button for 2 seconds. The LED will
display “oN”or“oFF”.
“oN”will turn on the percussion play along track.
“oFF”will turn off the percussion play along track.
On------turn on the percussion track of the song.
Off------turn off the percussion track of the song.
b.Select the Play Along Song
Press the[SONG] button and then use the [+] or [-] button to select one
of the 10 Play Along songs and 1 demo song.
[SONG] Button
The Drum1 provides 10 preset play along songs and 1 Demo song.
Press [SONG] and [KIT] button to start or stop the song.
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[TEMPO/TAP] Button
There are two ways to adjust the Tempo on the Drum 1.
Enter Mode
The Tempo function can be adjusted tempo by using [TEMPO/TAP] button.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. The LED will display the current tempo.
Use the [+] or [-] button to adjust the tempo value. The Range is from:
020-240.
Tap Mode
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] buttonfor 2 seconds to enter the TAP mode. The
LED display will flash, then Tap any drum pad 4 times at your desired
rhythm tempo.
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Mix the Play Along Song Volume
In the [SONG] mode, press the [SONG] button and use [+] or [-] buttons
to adjust the song volume. The Range is from:000-032.
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To Restore the Drum1's setting to the original factory default settings do
the following. Turn off the power. Hold down the [+] and [-] buttons, then
turn the power back on. This will erase the Drum Modules internal memory
and restore all the settings to its factory reset levels.
Factory Set
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Setup Functions
Various Functions that allow you to alter the global perimeters of the
Drum1 to better suit your playing style. To enter the Setup Function Mode:
1.Turn off the power.
2.Hold down the [KIT] button and then turn the power switch back on.
Changing the Sensitivity of the Drum Pads
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button and use the [+]or [-]buttons to set the
sensitivity. The Range for this is：001-008.
.Changing the threshold
Press the[KIT] button and use the[+]or [-]button to set the threshold.
The Range is from：000-050.
.Changing the Velocity Curve
Press the [SONG] button and use the[+]or [-]button to set velocity curve.
There are four velocity curves from which to choose：Normal(nor),
Dynamic(dyn), EASY(ESy), and Fixed (fId).
Press the [CLICK] button and use the[+]or [-]button to set the XTALK .
The Range is：000-080
.Saving Your Settings
Press the[REC/PLAY] button to save the above settings. When the power is
turned off the settings will revert back to their original settings.
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Kits No●Kits name
Drum Kits List
Acoustic_kit_1
Acoustic_kit_2
Room_kit NL
Rock_kit
Dance_club_kit
Jazz_kit
Electronic_kit
Analog_kit
Latin_kit
Modern R&B
User
Kits1
Kits2
Kits3
Kits4
Kits5
Kits6
Kits7
Kits8
Kits9
Kits10
Kits11
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Group 1: Kick Drums
Group 2: Snare Drums
Acoustic_kick_01
Acoustic_kick_02
Room_kick_01
Room_kick_02
Rock_kick_01
Jazz_kick_01
Early_RnB_kick
Compressed_kick
Latin_kick
Pop_kick_02
Trash_kick
Rock_kick_03
Brush_kick
Modern_RnB_kick
Boom_snap_kick
Rock_kick_02
Rock_kick_04
Rock_kick_05
Electronic_kick_01
Electronic_kick_02
Analog_kick
Drum_machine_kick
Acoustic_snr_01
SPic_snr_01c
SPic_snr_02f
Room_snr_01_6L
Room_snr_02
Rock_snr_01
Rock_snr_06
Compressed_snr_6L
Jazz_snr_01
Acoustic_snr_02
Boom_snap_snr
Group 3: Toms
Trash_snare
Pop_snr_02
Reggae-pop_snr
Brush_snr_01
Early_RnB_snare
Pop_snr_01
Latin_snr+tambourine
Electro-pop_snr
Rap-hop_snr
Analog_snr_01
Modern_RnB_snr
Rock_snr_03
Electronic_snr_01
Drum_machine_snr_01+1
8-oh_snr_+1
Dance_club_snr+2
9-oh_snr_+2-5
Drum_box_snr+5
Acoustic_xstick_01
SPic_xtk-01
Rock_xstick_01
Jazz_xstick_01
Room_xstick
Modern_RnB_xstick
Electronic_xstick_01
Crunch_xstick
Analog_xstick
Drum_machine_xstick
Acoustic_tom_H_01
Acoustic_tom_M_01
Acoustic_tom_L_01
Acoustic_tom_H_02
Acoustic_tom_M_02
Acoustic_tom_L_02
Room_tom_H_01
Room_tom_M_01
Room_tom_L_01
Compressed_tom_H
Compressed_tom_M
Compressed_tom_L
Rock_tom_H_01
Rock_tom_M_01
Rock_tom_L_01_6L
Rock_tom_H_03
Rock_tom_M_03
Rock_tom_L_02
Pop_tom_H_01
Pop_tom_M_01
Pop_tom_L_01
Boom_snap_tom_H
Boom_snap_tom_M
Boom_snap_tom_L
DW_high_tom
DW_mid_tom
DW_low_tom
Rock_tom_H_04
Rock_tom_M_02_6L
Rock_tom_L_03
Modern_RnB_tom_h
Modern_RnB_tom_m
Modern_RnB_tom_L
Jazz_tom_H_01
Jazz_tom_M_01
Jazz_tom_L_01
Brush_tom_H
Brush_tom_M
Brush_tom_L
Latin_tom+conga_M
Latin_tom+bongo_L
Electronic_tom_H_01
Voice List
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Electronic_tom_M_01
Electronic_tom_L_01
Electronic_tom_H_02
Electronic_tom_M_02
Electronic_tom_L_02
Analog_tom_H
Analog_tom_M
Analog_tom_L
Drum_machine_tom_H
Drum_machine_tom_M
Drum_machine_tom_L
cr_49_crash
cr_49_crash_1L
Rap-hop_crash
Brush_crash_-3
Rock_crash_02
Crunch_crash-7
Cym_crash_18
Cym_crash_18_-4
Cym_splash_03+6
9-oh_crash
Boom_snap_crash
Dance_club_ride
Analog_crash
Electronic_crash_01
Sizzle_ride+bell
Cymbal_ride_bell
Room_ride
Acoustic_ride_02
Latin_ride+cowbell
Electronic_ride_02
Analog_ride
Drum_machine_ride
Group 4: Cymbals
Electronic_ride_01
Group 5: -hats
Brush_hat_cl_01
Brush_hat_foot_01
Brush_hat_op_01
Acoustic_hat_cl_2
Acoustic_hat_foot_2
Acoustic_hat_op_2
Room_hat_cl
Room_hat_foot
Room_hat_op
Rock_hat_cl_01_6L
Rock_hat_foot_01
Rock_hat_op_01_6L
Rock_hat_cl_03
Rock_hat_foot_02
Rock_hat_op_03
Compressed_hat_cl_6Lv2
Cym_hat_foot_+0
Compressed_hat_op_6Lv2
Cymbal_hat_cl_6L+1-37
Cym_hat_foot_+1-37
Cymbal_hat_op_6L+1-37
Snappy_brush_hat_cl
Snappy_brush_hat_foot
Snappy_brush_hat_op
Electronic_hat_cl_01
Electronic_hat_foot_01
Electronic_hat_op_01
Analog_hat_cl
Analog_hat_foot
Analog_hat_op
Drum_machine_hat_cl
Drum_machine_hat_foot
Hi
Drum_machine_hat_op
Modern_RnB_hat_cl
Modern_RnB_hat_foot
Modern_RnB_hat_op
Group 6: Percussion
Agogo_H
Agogo_L
Latin_tom_agogo_H
Conga_H
Conga_L
Hand_claps
Timbale_H
Timbale_L
Triangle_mute
Triangle_open
Triangle_op+mt
Woodblock_H
Woodblock_L
Latin_xstick_woodblocks
Shaker_01
Tambourine_down
Tambourine_up
Tambourine_up+down
Cowbell
8-oh_cowbell
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