DM6

DRUM MODULE

MODULE OVERVIEW
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VISTA DEL MDULO

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CARACTERISTIQUES DU MODULE
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OBERSEITE DER MODUL

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PANORAMICA DI MODULO
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. VOLUME Adjusts the module's master volume level. VALUE +/- Decreases or increases the value of each parameter. TEMPO / TAP Enters Tempo Adjustment Mode. PAD INDICATORS Displays the pads currently being played. CLICK Turns the metronome on or off. DRUM OFF Mutes or unmutes the drum part of the song (Pattern) being played. START / STOP Starts or stops the current Pattern. PATTERN Enters Pattern Select Mode where you can select the Pattern and the MIDI output format. VOICE Enters Voice Select Mode. KIT Enters Kit Select Mode. LCD Displays the current parameter values and indicator lights for Kit, Voice, and Pattern. VOLUME Enters Volume Adjustment Mode to adjust the volumes of Kits, Voices, Patterns, and the metronome separately. SAVE / REC Press once to save the current Kit to a User Kit. Press and hold to enter Record Mode.

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REAR PANEL FEATURES

1. 2. 3. 4. POWER IN Connect the power adapter here, then connect the adapter to wall power. POWER SWITCH Turns the module on or off. HEADPHONES You can connect a set of 1/8" headphones to this output. STEREO OUTPUT You can connect an optional speaker system, recording input, etc. to this 1/8" output. MIX INPUT Connect the output of an external audio source, such as a CD player, to this stereo 1/8" input. USB PORT Connect this port to a computer or other USB device with the included standard USB cable. KICK TYPE SWITCH Set this switch to select the type of kick drum you are using with the module. Select "SWITCH" if the kick pedal is a simple footswitch. Select "PAD" if the kick pedal is a velocity-sensitive pad (with a standard kick drum pedal). TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTION Connect the included cable snake to this connector, then connect the cables to their respective triggers. See the included separate Assembly Guide for setup instructions.

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MIDI / USB
The DM6 module has its own internal sounds, but you can also use it as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum module software by connecting its USB port to that of a computer. In this case, triggering the pads and pedals of the kit will send MIDI messages to your computer, so you can trigger drum sounds from your software's sound library. You will need to select the proper MIDI output format to use the DM6 module this way (see below). MIDI OUTPUT FORMATS The DM6 module can send MIDI information in two different formats: the internal format (default) or the GM format. (Note: If you record a performance using one format, it will only be playable on other devices that support that format.) The internal format is used for the module to function as a sound source. "Program change" and "Note on/off" messages will be transmitted in this mode. This is the default mode The GM format is used when the module is connected to a computer. In this format, you can use DM6 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface, triggering sounds from your favorite drum module software. Only "Note on/off" messages will be transmitted in this mode. (Also, the metronome and music that accompanies Patterns will not be sent, since it is not MIDI information.) To select the MIDI output format: 1. Press PATTERN to enter Pattern Select Mode. 2. Press VALUE +/- to select "PN" (internal format, the default setting) or "N" (GM format).

KITS
SELECTING A KIT The DM6 module comes with 10 Preset Kits (001 010) and 5 User Kits (011 015). To select a kit: 1. Press KIT to enter Kit Select Mode. The LCD will display the current Kit number and the Kit Indicator will light up. Use VALUE +/- to select a Kit. To adjust the Kit's volume (which is different from the module's master volume level), press VOLUME to enter Volume Adjustment Mode. The Volume Indicator will light up and the LCD will display the Kit's current volume. Use VALUE +/- to adjust it. When you are finished, press KIT to re-enter Kit Selection Mode or press another button.

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When the module is recording-armed, the LCD will display the current kit's volume, but you will not be able to adjust it.

SELECTING TRIGGER VOICES There are 108 built-in Voices that you can assign to each trigger. To select a voice: 1. Press VOICE to enter Voice Select Mode. The LCD will display the current Voice number and the Voice Indicator will light up. Use VALUE +/- to select a Voice. To adjust a trigger's volume (which is different from the Master or Kit volume levels), press VOLUME to enter Volume Adjustment Mode. The Volume Indicator will light up and the LCD will display the trigger's current volume. Use VALUE +/- to adjust it. When you are finished, press VOICE to re-enter Voice Selection Mode or press another button.

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SAVING KITS You can save a Kit to any of the five User Kits (11 15). To save a Kit: 1. Press SAVE to enter Kit Save Mode. The LCD will display the current Kit number and the Kit Indicator will light up. Use VALUE +/- to select a User Kit (11 15). User Kit numbers will flash on the LCD. Press SAVE to save the Kit to that User Kit number. (This includes all trigger voices and volumes.)

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METRONOME
The DM6 module has a built-in metronome feature, for which you can adjust the tempo, time signature, volume, and "click" sound. ADJUSTING THE TEMPO To adjust the tempo of a pattern: 1. Select a Pattern (see PATTERNS section). 2. Press TEMPO to enter Tempo Adjustment Mode. The LCD will display the current tempo value for that Pattern. The metronome's range is 30 280 BPM ("beats per minute"). 3. Use VALUE +/- to adjust the tempo of that Pattern. You can press + and simultaneously to return to the Pattern's default tempo.

SELECTING THE TIME SIGNATURE & ADJUSTING THE VOLUME To select the time signature the metronome will follow: 1. Press CLICK to activate the metronome. The LCD will display the current time signature. There are nine different time signatures to choose from: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, and 6/8. 2. Use VALUE +/- to select a time signature. The Click Indicator will flash in time with the beat of your selected Pattern, whether or not the metronome is activated (i.e., audible). SELECTING A METRONOME SOUND To select the "click" sound the metronome will make: 1. Press and hold CLICK. The LCD will display "CL1," "CL2," "CL3," or "CL4." 2. Use VALUE +/- to select a click sound. You can choose from a standard metronome "click" (the default), a "beep," a cowbell, or a voice.

ADJUSTING THE METRONOME VOLUME To select the "click" sound the metronome will make: 1. Press CLICK to activate the metronome. The LCD will display the current time signature. 2. Press VOLUME. The Volume Indicator will light up, and the LCD will display the current volume level. 3. Use VALUE +/- to adjust the volume. 4. Press CLICK when finished.

PATTERNS
The DM6 module comes with 40 preset Patterns (40 Presets and one User Pattern). To select a Pattern: 1. Press PATTERN to enter Pattern Select Mode. The LCD will display the current Pattern number and the Pattern Indicator will light up. Use VALUE +/- to select a Pattern. (If the User Pattern, #41, is empty, the LCD will read "NP.") Press START / STOP to play or stop the Pattern. While the Pattern is playing, the CLICK button will flash in time with the beat and the PAD INDICATORS will light according to what pads' sounds are playing (a useful learning and practice tool). To adjust the Pattern's volume (which is different from the The Patterns and the MIDI IN (over a USB module's Master volume level), press VOLUME to enter connection) use the same 16 MIDI Volume Adjustment Mode. The Volume Indicator will light up channels, which may affect Pattern and the LCD will display the current volume value for that playback. If this occurs, turn the module off pattern. Use VALUE +/- to adjust the volume of that Pattern. then on again to reset it. To adjust the Pattern's tempo, press TEMPO to enter Tempo When the module is recording-armed, the Adjustment Mode. The LCD will display the current tempo LCD will display the current Pattern's value for that Pattern (30280 BPM or "beats per minute"). volume, but you will not be able to adjust it. Use VALUE +/- to adjust the tempo of that Pattern. Press + and simultaneously to return to the Pattern's default tempo. When you are finished, press PATTERN to re-enter Pattern Select Mode or press another button.

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RECORDING
RECORD-ARMED MODE Press and hold SAVE / REC for more than two seconds to arm the module to record a new User Pattern. The LCD will display the Kit number and the REC light will flash. In this mode, you can adjust the Pattern that will accompany you, the tempo, or the Kit number. You can also mute the accompanying Pattern (see DRUM OFF) or turn the metronome on or off. However, you will not be able to select a different Voice or time signature in this mode.

RECORDING MODE To record the User Pattern (Pattern #41): 1. 2. Record-arm the module by pressing and holding SAVE / REC for more than two seconds. Press START / STOP or hit the pads. The REC light will illuminate and the LCD will count down from "4" before it begins recording. Record your Pattern with the Kit. The LCD will display what measure you are on. When you have finished, press START / STOP to stop the recording. (If the recording reaches full capacity approximately 5,000 notes the LCD will read "FUL." Press START / STOP to return to Pattern Selection Mode.)
To turn the metronome on or off before or during the recording, press CLICK. Either way, the metronome sound will not be recorded.

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Recording will erase any previously recorded User Pattern you had. You will not be able to adjust any of the module's parameters while recording. To stop the recording and return to Pattern Select Mode, press START / STOP.

DRUM OFF
You can press DRUM OFF to mute the drum sounds of the accompanying Pattern. (This can be a useful practice tool when playing along with Patterns.) The Drum Off Indicator will light up, and you will still be able to trigger all pads, cymbals, and pedals in this mode. To unmute the Pattern, simply press DRUM OFF again and the Drum Off Indicator will be unlit.

FACTORY RESET
To return the DM6 module to its original settings, hold down VALUE + and VALUE simultaneously while turning on the module. This will restore its factory settings, erasing any recorded data or changed settings, including User Kits, the User Pattern, and any volume, metronome, or Voice settings, which will return to their defaults.

CARACTERSTICAS DEL PANEL FRONTAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. VOLUMEN Ajusta el nivel de volumen maestro del mdulo. VALOR +/- Disminuye o aumenta el valor de cada parmetro. TEMPO / TAP Entra el modo de ajuste del tempo. INDICADORES DE PAD Muestran los pads que se ejecutan en ese momento. CLIC Activa y desactiva el metrnomo. BATERA APAGADA Silencia o anula el silenciamiento de la parte de batera (patrn) del tema que se est ejecutando. INICIO / PARADA Inicia o detiene el patrn actual. PATRN Entra al modo de seleccin de patrn, donde es posible seleccionar el patrn y el formato de la salida MIDI. VOZ Entra al modo de seleccin de voz. KIT Entra al modo de seleccin de kit. LCD Muestra los valores actuales de los parmetros y indicadores por el kit, la voz, y el patrn. VOLUMEN Entra al modo de ajuste de volumen para ajustar los volmenes de los kits, voces, patrones y el metrnomo por separado. GUARDAR / GRABAR Pulse este botn una vez para guardar el kit actual en un kit de usuario. Pulse y retenga este botn para entrar al modo de grabacin.

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CARACTERSTICAS DEL PANEL TRASERO

1. ENTRADA DE ALIMENTACIN Conecte aqu el adaptador de alimentacin y luego el adaptador al tomacorriente de pared. INTERRUPTOR DE ENCENDIDO Enciende y apaga el mdulo. AURICULARES Puede conectar a esta salida un juego de auriculares de 1/8". SALIDA ESTREO Es posible conectar a esta entrada de 1/8 un sistema de altavoces, entrada de grabacin, etc. ENTRADA DE MEZCLA Conecte a esta entrada estreo de 1/8 una fuente de audio externa, tal como un reproductor de CD. PUERTO USB Conecte este puerto a una computadora o a otro dispositivo USB con el cable USB estndar incluido. INTERRUPTOR TIPO BOMBO Ajuste la posicin de este interruptor para seleccionar el tipo de bombo que usa con el mdulo. Seleccione "SWITCH" si el pedal de bombo es un interruptor de pedal sencillo. Seleccione "PAD" si el pedal del bombo es sensible a la velocidad (con un pedal de bombo estndar). CONEXIN DE ENTRADA DE DISPARO Conecte a este conector el multicable (snake) incluido y luego los cables a sus disparadores respectivos. Vea las instrucciones de instalacin en la Gua de armado separada incluida.

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CARACTRISTIQUES DU PANNEAU AVANT

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. VOLUME Touche permettant d'ajuster le niveau du volume. VALUE +/- Touche permettant daugmenter ou de diminuer la valeur de chaque paramtre. TEMPO / TAP Touche permettant de passer en mode de rglage du tempo. INDICATEURS DES PADS Affichent les pads prsentement utiliss. CLICK Touche permettant d'activer ou de dsactiver le mtronome. DRUM OFF Touche permettant dactiver ou de dsactiver le mode sourdine pour la partie batterie de la chanson (motif rythmique ou pattern ) en cours. START / STOP Touche permettant de lancer ou darrter la chanson (motif rythmique) en cours. PATTERN Touche permettant dactiver le mode de slection du motif rythmique et du format de sortie MIDI. VOICE Touche permettant dactiver le mode de slection de la voix. KIT Touche permettant dactiver le mode de slection de jeu de batterie (kit). CRAN ACL Affiche la valeur des paramtres et l'indicateur pour le jeu de batterie, la voix, et le motif rhythmique. VOLUME Touche permettant dactiver le mode rglage individuel du volume des jeux de batterie, des voix, des motifs rythmiques et du mtronome. SAVE / REC Lorsquenfonce une fois, cette touche permet de sauvegarder le jeu de batterie en cours comme jeux de batterie utilisateur (User Kit). Lorsque maintenue enfonce, cette touche permet de passer au mode denregistrement.

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CARACTRISTIQUES DU PANNEAU ARRIRE

1. PRISE D'ALIMENTATION Branchez le cble d'alimentation avant de le brancher une prise de courant. INTERRUPTEUR D'ALIMENTATION Touche permettant de mettre le module sous et hors tension. PHONES Sortie permettant de brancher un casque dcoute 1/8 po. OUTPUT Sortie 1/8 po permettant de brancher un systme de sonorisation, source d'enregistrement, etc. MIX IN Entre stro 1/8 po permettant de brancher une source audio externe, telle quun lecteur CD. PORT USB Port USB permettant de brancher un ordinateur ou un autre appareil USB laide du cble USB standard inclus. INTERRUPTEUR KICK TYPE Rglez linterrupteur sur le type de grosse caisse que vous utilisez avec le module. Slectionnez SWITCH si la pdale utilise est une pdale rgulire. Slectionnez PAD si la pdale est un pad sensible la vlocit (jumel une pdale de grosse caisse rgulire). CONNECTEUR POUR CAPTEURS Branchez le cble multipaire ce connecteur, puis les extrmits aux capteurs correspondants. Reportez-vous au guide dassemblage inclus pour les directives de montage.

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FEATURES AUF DER VORDERSEITE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. VOLUME Adjustiert die Master-Lautstrke des Moduls. VALUE +/- Vermindert oder erhht den Wert des entsprechenden Parameters. TEMPO / TAP Aktiviert den Einstellmodus fr das Tempo. PAD INDICATORS Zeigt die derzeit gespielten Pads an. CLICK Schaltet das Metronom ein oder aus. DRUM OFF Schaltet den Schlagzeug-Part des gespielten Songs (Pattern) stumm oder deaktiviert die Stummschaltung. START / STOP Startet oder stoppt das aktuelle Pattern. PATTERN Aktiviert den PatternAuswahlmodus, in dem Sie die Patterns und das MIDI-Ausgabeformat auswhlen knnen. VOICE Aktiviert den Voice-Auswahlmodus. KIT Aktiviert den Kit-Auswahlmodus. LCD Zeigt die aktuellen Parameterwerte an und der Indicator fr Kit, Voice und Pattern. VOLUME Aktiviert den Einstellmodus fr die gesonderte Lautstrkenadjustierung fr Kits, Voices, Patterns und fr das Metronom. SAVE / REC Mit einmaligem Drcken wird das aktuelle Kit als User Kit gespeichert. Halten Sie diesen Button gedrckt, um den Aufnahmemodus zu aktivieren.

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FEATURES AUF DER RCKSEITE

1. POWER IN Schlieen Sie den Stromadapter hier an, und verbinden ihn dann mit dem Netzstrom. POWER SWITCH Schaltet das Modul ein oder aus. HEADPHONES Schlieen Sie hier Ihre 3,5 mm Kopfhrer an. STEREO OUTPUT Sie knnen an diesen 3,5 mm Ausgang ein optionales Lautsprechersystem, eine Aufnahmequelle etc. anschlieen. MIX INPUT Verbinden Sie den Ausgang einer externen Audioquelle, z.B. einen CD-Player, mit diesem 3,5 mm Stereo Eingang. USB PORT Verbinden Sie diesen Anschluss mithilfe des inkludierten Standard-USB-Kabels mit einem Computer oder einem anderen USB-Gert. KIPPSCHALTER diesen Schalter je nach Art von der mit dem Modul verwendeten Kick Drum einstellen. Auf "SWITCH" setzen, wenn es sich bei dem Kickpedal um einen einfachen Fussschalter handelt. Wird als Kickpedal ein anschlagempfindliches Pad (mit einem handlesblichen KickDrumpedal) verwendet, den Schalter auf "PAD" stellen. TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTION Verbinden Sie die inkludierte Kabelschlange mit diesem Anschluss, und verbinden Sie dann die Kabel mit ihren entsprechenden Triggern. Siehe separat beigelegte Montageanleitung fr nhere Anweisungen zum Aufbau.

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CARATTERISTICHE PANNELLO ANTERIORE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. VOLUME Regola il livello del volume principale del modulo. VALUE +/- (valore +/-) Diminuisce o aumenta il valore di ciascun parametro. TEMPO / TAP Entra in modalit di regolazione del Tempo. INDICATORI PAD Mostrano a display i pad suonati in ciascun momento. CLICK Accende metronomo. e spegne la funzione

DRUM OFF (batteria off) Silenzia o riattiva la parte di batteria (Pattern) della canzone riprodotta in un dato momento. START / STOP Lancia o interrompe il Pattern in corso. PATTERN Entra in modalit di scelta Pattern, che consente di selezionare il pattern ed il formato delluscita MIDI. VOICE Entra in modalit di scelta voce. KIT Entra in modalit di scelta kit. LCD Mostra a display i valori attuali dei parametri e indicatori per il Kit, Voce e Pattern. VOLUME Entra in modalit di regolazione Volume per poter regolare separatamente il volume di Kit, Voci, Pattern e metronomo. SAVE / REC Premere una volta questo comando per salvare il Kit corrente o un Kit utente. Mantenere la pressione su questo comando per entrare in modalit di registrazione.

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CARATTERISTICHE PANNELLO POSTERIORE

1. INGRESSO POWER IN Collegare ladattatore di alimentazione a questo livello, quindi collegarlo ad una presa elettrica a parete. INTERRUTTORE DI ALIMENTAZIONE (POWER) Accende e spegne il modulo. CUFFIE Collegare a questa uscita cuffie da 1/8". USCITA STEREO A questa uscita da 1/8" possibile collegare un impianto di altoparlanti opzionale, un ingresso di registrazione, ecc. INGRESSO MIX Collegare luscita di una sorgente audio esterna quale un lettore CD a questo ingresso stereo da 1/8". PORTA USB Collegare questa porta ad un computer o ad un altro dispositivo USB servendosi del cavo standard USB in dotazione. INTERRUTTORE KICK Servirsi di questo interruttore per selezionare il tipo di grancassa utilizzato con il modulo. Selezionare "SWITCH" se il pedale grancassa un semplice interruttore a pedale. Selezionare "PAD" se il pedale grancassa un pad sensibile alla velocit (con un pedale grancassa standard). COLLEGAMENTO INGRESSO TRIGGER Collegare il fascio di cavi in dotazione a questo connettore, quindi collegare i cavi ai rispettivi trigger. Si veda la distinta Guida per il montaggio inclusa per istruzioni in merito al setup.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Triggers: 1 kick drum pad, 1 hi-hat pedal, 1 hit-hat cymbal, 1 crash cymbal, 1 ride cymbal, 1 dual-zone snare pad, 3 tom pads 108 voices 10 preset kits, 5 user kits 40 preset patterns, 1 user pattern LCD Headphones, USB, Stereo Output, Mix Input, Power, Trigger Input connection for cable snake (25-pin D-sub to 8 TS 1/4" and 1 TRS 1/4" cable) AC adapter (9V), included

Voices: Drum Kits: Patterns: Display: Connections:

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