MPS-750X: E-Drum Module
MPS-750X: E-Drum Module
MPS-750X: E-Drum Module
e-drum module
user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 8
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 13
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 17
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Functions............................................................................................................................................. 23
6.2 Device settings.................................................................................................................................. 30
6.3 Connecting the device via Bluetooth®..................................................................................... 35
6.4 Reset to factory defaults................................................................................................................ 37
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 38
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 41
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9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 43
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 44
11 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 45
11.1 Voice list............................................................................................................................................ 45
11.2 Kit list.................................................................................................................................................. 67
11.3 Styles.................................................................................................................................................. 68
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General information
1 General information
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 and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
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Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
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Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
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gladly assist you.
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Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specified location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 7.
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In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
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Safety instructions
2 Safety instructions
Intended use Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from drum pads
to various percussion sounds. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or
use under other operating 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.
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.
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Safety instructions
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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter
‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature fluctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature fluctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can
damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
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 current circuit breaker. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the device and possibly 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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Features
3 Features
n 697 sounds
n 55 styles
n 20 drum kits
n 20 user kits
n Metronome
n 4-band equalizer (DSP)
n Reverb effect, distortion (FX) and compressor
n Recording function
n Flexible pad assignment
n Bluetooth
n Connections: Headphones, external trigger, USB, line out, line in
n Standby function
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Installation and starting up
Connecting the pads Connect the supplied D-sub plug of the pad connector cable to the D-sub input socket on the
bottom side of the drum module.
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Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power supply unit to the [DC 12 V] input on the rear panel of the drum
module and then put the power plug into the power outlet.
Connecting USB devices Connect your computer to the USB port on the rear panel of the drum module.
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Connecting audio devices Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitor to the output sockets [LINE OUT] on the
rear panel of the drum module. Connect a CD or MP3 player etc. to the [LINE IN] input socket
on the rear panel of the drum module.
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Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the [HEADPHONE] output on the rear panel of the drum
module.
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Connections and controls
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Connections and controls
1 [MASTER VOL.]
Rotary control for adjusting the Line out volume
2 [HEADPHONE VOL.]
Rotary control for adjusting the headphones output volume
3 Backlit display
4 [PAGE DOWN]
Button to scroll forward through the open menu
5 [PAGE UP]
Button to scroll backward through the open menu
6 [ENTER]
Enter button to confirm a selection or change
7 [EXIT]
Return key to exit a menu or to discard changes
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Connections and controls
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14 [TEMPO]
Button to adjust the metronome tempo and thus the tempo for recording and playback
15 [–] | [+]
Button to increase or decrease the displayed value and to select a kit
16 Button to end Style playback and to stop recording
Button to start Style playback
Button to start recording
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Connections and controls
Rear panel
17 [HEADPHONE]
Headphones output
18 [LINE OUT]
Output socket to connect an amplifier or active monitor (mono left, stereo left/right)
19 [LINE IN]
Input socket for connecting audio devices like CD and MP3 players, etc.
20 [EXT1]
Input for connecting an external trigger, forth tom pad, by default
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21 [EXT2]
Input for connecting an external trigger, second crash pad, by default
22 [USB]
USB port for connecting a computer with USB-MIDI interface.
23 [DC 12V]
Connection socket for the power adapter
24 [POWER]
Main switch to turn the device on and off.
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Operating
6 Operating
6.1 Functions
Switching on
Check all cable connections for correct fit before turning on
Before switching on, turn both volume controls of the drum module down to min‐
imum.
Use the main switch [POWER] on the rear panel to switch the drum module on.
Standby function The unit automatically switches to standby mode when you don't press any key or strike a con‐
nected pad for about 30 minutes. Then press the main switch [POWER] to turn the device back
on again.
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Selecting a drum kit A drum kit is a compilation in which a certain sound and several sound parameters are
assigned to each trigger. Selecting different drum kits lets you customise the sound of your e-
drum sets in seconds to the desired music genre.
1. Press [KIT].
ð The first kit appears on the display.
2. Use the buttons [–] / [+] or the rotary control [–] / [+] to select the desired kit.
Customising a drum kit The preprogrammed sounds of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected
pads. So you can create user kits and store them in the device. To do so proceed as follows:
1. First, call up one of the available drum kits (see previous chapter) and use [EDIT] to
switch to Edit mode.
2. Hit the pad (Trigger) to which you want to programme a certain sound or press [DRUM]
repeatedly until the desired pad is shown on the display. Additionally select the specific
trigger for multiple assigned pads.
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3. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to successively open the following selection menus and
use the rotary control [–] / [+] or the buttons [–] | [+] to adjust the settings for the acti‐
vated trigger.
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Style playing Your digital drum set has a total of 40 preprogrammed Styles, which can be played individually
in the ‘Pattern’ mode.
1. Press the [PATTERN] button.
ð The display shows the first Style in ‘01 WalkWithTree’ format.
2. Use the rotary control [–] / [+] or the buttons [–] | [+] to select the Style you want to play.
3. Start and stop playback with the buttons and .
Metronome function Press [METRO] to turn the Metronome on. Then you hear the Metronome sound. Proceed as
follows to adjust the metronome settings:
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1. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to successively open the following selection menus and
use the rotary control [–] / [+] or the buttons [–] | [+] to adjust the settings as desired.
The click tempo can additionally be adjusted as follows: Press [TEMPO] and adjust the tempo
using the rotary control [–] / [+].
or
Tap four times in succession and at the desired tempo the [TEMPO] button (tap tempo func‐
tion). The new value is instantly applied.
Press [METRO] again to turn the Metronome off.
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Recording function The drum module offers the possibility to record up to 15 user drum tracks in the operating
modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’. To do so proceed as follows:
1. Activate one of the operating modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’.
2. Press to activate the recording mode.
3. If desired, specify the metronome settings for the recording.
4. Press again to start the recording.
5. Press to stop the recording and to restart.
To finally stop recording press twice.
ð The display shows the message ‘Save the song to’ .
6. Use [–] | [+] to specify the memory location. Existing data will be overwritten.
7. Confirm with [ENTER] or cancel saving with [EXIT].
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Mixer function The function of faders S1 … S6 of the drum module depends on the selected operating mode.
Use [ALTER] to toggle between VOL, FX and MIDI. The control LED of the activated operating
mode lights up.
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If you have set one of the faders to a certain value in one of the operating modes and
then repeatedly change the operating mode you first have to slide the fader over the
previously set value in the initial mode.
Example: If you set fader S1 in VOL mode to value ‘127’ , then change to FX mode and
set the fader to ‘0’ , then change back to VOL mode, you first have to set the fader
back to value ‘127’ to get a response.
This function prevents sudden volume jumps or changes of effect settings by moving
the faders in the three modes.
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Confirm the respective security prompt with [ENTER] to accept the new value, or cancel all
changes with [EXIT].
Parameter Function
BACK VOLUME Volume preset for all Styles and Loops.
MASTER TUNE Pitch preset, on delivery set to standard A / 440 Hz.
LOCAL Set the Parameter for normal operation to ‘ON’ : the module plays the programmed sound files.
Set the Parameter for MIDI operation to ‘OFF’ (low latency): the module transfers MIDI data.
FX SET Fader function preset. Make the following settings either directly with the fader or use the buttons [PAGE UP]/
[PAGE DOWN]:
Reverb Type Reverb preset (effect type), fader S1.
Dist.Pst Distortion preset (effect type).
Threshold Compressor threshold preset, fader S2.
LowFrq Preset for low frequency control range, fader S3.
LoMiFrq Preset for low mid frequency control range, fader S4.
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Parameter Function
HiMiFrq Preset for high mid frequency control range, fader S5.
HiFrq Preset for high frequency control range, fader S6.
MIDI SET Assignment of faders S1 … S6 to the MIDI controllers.
ADVANCED Pad or trigger parameter preset:
Sensitivity The touch sensitivity regulates the volume behaviour of a pad regardless of the actual strike
intensity. The higher the value, the higher the volume when playing, and vice versa.
Headroom This parameter is used to preset the level reserve between normal and maximum level when
playing the pads.
SenseTime Presetting the minimum time interval between two signals from the same trigger prevents
unwanted sound overlays by vibrations.
Trigger The trigger curve regulates the velocity, i.e. the ratio between the punch and volume. Use set‐
ting ‘Linear’ for the most natural ratio between punch and volume. Use ‘Exp’ if you want a
hard strike to cause a bigger volume change (or dynamics). Use ‘Log’ if you want a soft strike
to cause a bigger change. With the setting ‘Spline’ the volume changes less upon a change of
the strike. High volumes are already reached at a relatively low strike intensity.
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Parameter Function
Peak Decay Setting the time period how long after signal input of the selected pad no other signal is
accepted. The higher the value is, the lower the likelihood that notes are skipped, but double
triggering is easier.
Rim Modifier Rim compensation value Increase the value if the head is triggered while triggering the rim.
Decrease the value if the rim is triggered while triggering the head.
Xtalk If several pads are mounted on a rack, vibrations can be transmitted to other pads when you
hit a pad and unintentionally trigger sounds. This crosstalk can be avoided by the appropriate
setting. The value should be set as low as possible.
Press [ENTER] to store the setting. Trigger the selected pad with maximum power until ‘OK’ is
shown. Choose another pad if necessary and repeat the process. Confirm the value with
[ENTER].
Note Send Setting the MIDI note value which is sent in MIDI operation
Rim Velocity Setting the volume of the rim trigger regardless of the actual strike intensity. The higher the
value, the higher the volume when playing the rim trigger, and vice versa.
Pedal Vel. Setting the Hi-Hat volume. Select this option and press down the Hi-Hat pedal with maximum
power. The harder you press down the pedal, the louder is the Hi-Hat. Confirm the value with
[ENTER].
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Parameter Function
Split Point Setting the rim trigger response value of the snare. If you play the Rim trigger of the snare
softly you hear the Cross Stick sound. Above the response value you hear the Rim Shot sound.
Chick Time Setting the time period how long after triggering the pedal no other signal is accepted. This
setting avoids unintentionally triggering caused by physical contact.
Splash Time Setting the level of difficulty for triggering the pedal splash.
Calib. This parameter defines the playing range of the hi-hat pedal. The set range is shown in the
display in the lower right corner.
Press [ENTER] to select the option. Press the pedal down to the floor and press [ENTER] to set
the minimum. Release the pedal slowly and press [ENTER] to set the maximum. The value
range is stored in the module and allows a more precise strike. It is recommended not to set
extreme values to allow easy playing.
The range between ‘Hi-Hat open’ and ‘Hi-Hat closed’ is called ‘HalfOpen’ . For increasing the range ‘HalfOpen’ ,
increase the ‘Open Point’ and decrease the ‘Close Point’ .
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Parameter Function
Open Point Setting the position where the Hi-Hat is open. The value is displayed in the entire Hi-Hat pedal
range. The higher the value is, the closer it is to the position where the pedal is released. This
means that the range for open Hi-Hat is very small.
Close Point Setting the position where the Hi-Hat is closed. The value is displayed in the entire Hi-Hat
pedal range. The lower the value is, the closer it is to the position where the pedal is pressed
down to the floor. This means that the range for closed Hi-Hat is very small.
You can connect the drum module to mobile end devices that support Bluetooth® 4.0 or
higher. Android and iOS are supported. The Bluetooth® function is automatically enabled
when switching the drum module on.
Audio connection Proceed as follows to play audio files on a mobile end device:
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Technical specifications
7 Technical specifications
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Further information
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Plug and connection assignment
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
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Plug and connection assignment
1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground
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Cleaning
9 Cleaning
Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐
quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐
ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components.
n Clean with a dry soft cloth.
n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth.
n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
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Protecting the environment
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Appendix
11 Appendix
11.1 Voice list
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11.3 Styles
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Notes
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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de