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the trigger inputs of these two voices are linked. You can still feed them with two different trigger 

sources, or simply with one source. By setting the controls carefully this allows N2 and P1 to be used 
together to simulate a snare drum. 

USAGE WITH A SEQUENCER

As noted above, the Delptronics Triggerman or ALM Pamela's Workout sequencers are recommended. 

The D-2000 was tested with each of them installed in the front-panel space and powered from the 
internal power supply, and they worked properly. We found the Triggerman slightly easier to set up and 

use, although this is a matter of personal preference.

The modules are mounted in the space using the common M3 screws usually provided with Euro 
modules. The screw holes are pre-tapped for M3 screws. Just install as shown. 

The photos below show how the D-2000's internal power cable connects to the Triggerman and 

Pamela's Workout. Both of these modules use 10-pin plugs, and the cable has a 16-pin connector, so 6 
of the connector pins will “hang off” the end of the module's power header. 

Be very sure the bottom 

two holes on the connector, next to the stripe on the cable, go to the “-12v”, “-V” or “RED HERE 
PLEASE” pins on the module's power connector. Ðo not screw this up, or you might damage the 

sequencer!

The trigger outputs connect to the “trig in” jacks on the D-2000 voices. You will need either four or five  
3.5mm mono patch cords, depending on use of the LINK switch. Any of the outputs on the sequencer 

can be connected to any of the “trig in” jacks, in any arrangement desired. This also allows for 
programming different rhythms on all the channels and changing to a different sequence simply by 

moving the patch cord. 

As for setting up the sequencers, that is dependent on the manufacturer's instructions for them. 
Please read them carefully and understand them before programming the sequencer to run the D-2000. 

Both the Triggerman and Pamela's Workout have programmable settings for pulse output length; take 
advantage of these settings to get the best performance from the voices. Again, RTFM and don't jump 

blindly into anything.

MAINTENANCE

The tubes are being run conservatively, and should last for many, many years. You WILL NOT 
need a new set of tubes for a long time, if the D-2000 is treated carefully and used in a 
conservative fashion. Do NOT rush around looking for spares immediately. Do NOT listen to 
guitar amp “tech gurus”. They know very little, and have never seen this circuit before. 

Please, we beg you, check with us BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING STUPID. Thank you. 

Summary of Contents for D-2000

Page 1: ...qualified service personnel DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operation instructions must be read before the D 2000 is operated If you don t read and HEED them you are a MORON and you deserve to be fed to carnivorous hamsters RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the D 2000 and in the operating ...

Page 2: ...ng must be referred to qualified service personnel METASONIX LIMITED WARRANTY and standard legal disclaimer Thank you for purchasing this Metasonix product And for not whining about problems The following terms and conditions apply 1 Warranty period is for one year from date of purchase with proof of purchase submitted Warranty covers electrical failure of vacuum tubes and gas filled tubes except ...

Page 3: ...a Metasonix authorized dealer is permitted to return products to Metasonix for a refund or exchange WHAT IT DOES WARNING The D 2000 is NOT a Linndrum or a TR606 simulation or a sample playback device Do not expect it to sound or behave like a classic drum machine or a real drummer Do not expect it to sound or behave like a machine trying to sound like a drummer It is ABNORMAL It does NOT behave li...

Page 4: ...on has its own attack decay envelope generator and a tone control that cuts high frequencies The trigger signal for these sections can either be a short pulse in which case the attack control has little effect or a longer pulse which will allow use of both attack and decay Note that the noise sections produce a louder signal than the pitched voices for the same Out vol setting IT IS NOT BROKEN The...

Page 5: ...hed Drum voices can be triggered with the P1 P2 and P3 buttons To strike them properly you MUST hit each button quickly and release it immediately if you don t you will hear a sound when the button is pressed AND when it is released This is normal and inherent to the operation of the D 2000 IT IS NOT BROKEN HOW TO SET UP AND USE The D 2000 needs 12 volts DC power at 2 amps minimum DO NOT attempt t...

Page 6: ...E pins on the module s power connector Ðo not screw this up or you might damage the sequencer The trigger outputs connect to the trig in jacks on the D 2000 voices You will need either four or five 3 5mm mono patch cords depending on use of the LINK switch Any of the outputs on the sequencer can be connected to any of the trig in jacks in any arrangement desired This also allows for programming di...

Page 7: ...CVs for the five drum voices will respond only to positive control voltages The Output Mute CV input will mute the output completely with a 5v CV and open fully with a 10v CV Usable sweep depends on settings of Tune controls CV Level and Tune controls for each pitched voice interact with each other All controls may interact with unrelated controls slightly Individual audio outputs for each drum vo...

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