Millenium MPS-500 USB, User Manual

Page 1: ...MPS 500 USB e drum module user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 28 06 2016 ID 305855 V4...

Page 3: ...s and signal words 9 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 14 4 Installation 15 5 Operating elements 18 6 Operating 25 6 1 Functions 25 6 2 Playing customising and accompanying songs 27 6 3 Drum kits 30...

Page 4: ...y defaults 48 7 Technical specifications 49 8 Connector and pin assignments 50 9 Cleaning 52 10 Protecting the environment 53 11 Appendix 54 11 1 Kit list 54 11 2 MIDI implementation 55 Table of conte...

Page 5: ...ons and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this...

Page 6: ...ord search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms P...

Page 7: ...tions The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks an...

Page 8: ...device Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font Example 2323 References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page numbe...

Page 9: ...diate 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 pos sible dangerous situation that can result...

Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General notes e drum module 10...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...d swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices CAUTION Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected the device can produce volume levels that...

Page 13: ...y 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 breake...

Page 14: ...drum kits 20 user kit n 40 songs 15 user songs n Metronome n Recording function n MIDI functions n Flexible assignment of pad voices n Headphones LINE IN OUT and USB MIDI connectors n Automatic shuto...

Page 15: ...roperly connected Connect the supplied D sub plug of the pad connector cable to the D sub input socket on the rear panel of the drum module Connect the included power supply unit to the POWER input on...

Page 16: ...nel of the drum module Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitor to the output socket LINE OUT CD or MP3 players etc to the LINE IN input socket on the rear panel of the drum module Conne...

Page 17: ...Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONE output on the rear panel of the drum module Connecting headphones Installation MPS 500 USB 17...

Page 18: ...5 Operating elements Front panel Operating elements e drum module 18...

Page 19: ...usts the tempo of the click and of the song playback 3 CLICK Turns the metronome on and off and opens the click menu 4 MODE Button to switch between operating modes 5 PAGE Parameter selection down in...

Page 20: ...kits 10 Rotary control ENTER Rotating increases or decreases the value of the currently selected parameter Press to confirm a selection or change 11 Record button Button to start recording 12 Start S...

Page 21: ...14 SONG Button to call up the Demo mode and to play user songs 15 DRUMOFF Turns the drum track on and off when playing songs Operating elements MPS 500 USB 21...

Page 22: ...Rear panel Operating elements e drum module 22...

Page 23: ...an amplifier or powered monitor 18 LINE IN Input socket for connecting audio devices like CD and MP3 players etc 19 VOLUME Rotary control for adjusting the headphones output volume 20 PHONE Headphone...

Page 24: ...22 ON OFF Main switch to turn the device on and off 23 POWER Connection socket for the power adapter Operating elements e drum module 24...

Page 25: ...min imum Turn the drum module on using the ON OFF switch on the rear panel If the module is not in use it shuts off after 20 minutes automatically To turn it on again press the ON OFF button To adjus...

Page 26: ...ft beneath KIT the name of the current kit is displayed 2 Use the rotary control to select the desired kit First come the preset kits then the user kits Upon delivery all user kits are preset with a d...

Page 27: ...the display shows 01 WalkWithTree 2 Use the rotary control to select the desired song 3 Press the button Start Stop The indicator LED of the button lights and song playback starts 4 Press the START ST...

Page 28: ...k is muted Press MODE to change the playback order of the songs with the rotary control Repeat One Play All Repeat All Play One Press MODE again to return to the previous display You digital drum set...

Page 29: ...e of the currently playing song are additionally shown in the top right of the display 1 Press the button SETUP 2 Use PAGE to select the parameter BACK VOLUME The currently set value for song volume i...

Page 30: ...431 preprogrammed sounds of the drum module can be programmed to any of the con nected pads So you can create user kits and store them in the device The following sections describe how to create your...

Page 31: ...irectly by playing the corresponding pad area Trigger points display Pad PEDAL Chick PEDAL Splash Hi Hat pedal close open HIHAT Open HIHAT Close HIHAT HalfOpen Hi Hat open closed half open CRASH 1 CRA...

Page 32: ...The possible assignment of the triggers depends on the actual configuration of your drum set 4 Use PAGE to select one of the parameters described in the following Operating e drum module 32...

Page 33: ...rrently lit Pad button is flashing in the display 3 Press PAGE to jump to the desired parameter see following chart 4 To adjust the respective value turn the rotary control 5 Use ENTER jump to the nex...

Page 34: ...ted the other parame ters you can save the settings as a user kit in the unit To do so proceed as follows 1 Press the button EXIT The confirmation prompt appears on the display Save Kits to UserKit xx...

Page 35: ...AGE to select the parameter Master Tune 2 Use the rotary control to select the desired value in a range from 50 to 50 Default value is 0 this corresponds to the concert pitch A 440 Hz 3 Use PAGE to se...

Page 36: ...ight until ON is displayed 3 Use PAGE to select the next parameter or quit the Setup menu with EXIT Then the confirmation prompt appears on the display Save Setups Yes For storing press ENTER or turn...

Page 37: ...tting or use PAGE to select another desired setting parameter If you step on the hi hat pedal quickly the usual chick sound is produced without playing the pad additionally closed hi hat When you rele...

Page 38: ...ymbol for the pedal flashes in the display 6 Step on the hi hat pedal or press H PEDAL and use the rotary control to set the pressure point range from 50 to 0 7 Confirm the selection with EXIT 8 Repea...

Page 39: ...elect buttons or by striking it The name of the selected pad appears in the display 5 Adjust the dynamic range of the pads using the rotary control to the desired value range from 0 to 127 6 Activate...

Page 40: ...ate the next pad or use PAGE to select another desired setting parameter The drum module allows you to adjust the touch velocity of the individual pads i e the ratio between strike pressure and result...

Page 41: ...he temporary sup pression of the trigger signal This parameter is set automatically in the setup menu 1 Press SETUP 2 Use PAGE to select the menu item Advance 3 Press ENTER to open the Advance menu Us...

Page 42: ...e value range 0 to 127 6 Activate the next pad or use PAGE to select another desired setting parameter Press EXIT to change upwards from the Advance menu to the Setup menu Press again EXIT to close th...

Page 43: ...ame time the click menu opens up for eight seconds 2 Within this time use PAGE to select the parameter Volume The currently set volume is flashing in the display Turn the control to adjust the desired...

Page 44: ...the control to adjust the desired tempo between 20 and 260 bpm This will take effect immediately the menu is automatically closed eight seconds after the last input You can also set the click tempo ou...

Page 45: ...the menu is automatically closed eight sec onds after the last input 1 Press CLICK to turn the Click on At the same time the click menu opens up for eight seconds 2 Within this time use PAGE to select...

Page 46: ...ding function 1 Select the desired drum kit Chapter 6 1 Functions on page 25 and adjust the click tempo and the time signature Chapter 6 5 Click settings on page 43 2 Press The REC indicator turns on...

Page 47: ...or user songs As confirmation Save OK appears 6 If you want to save the song to another location select it with the rotary control and press ENTER 1 Press SONG 2 Use the rotary control to select the d...

Page 48: ...m kits including user kits n Reset Settings resets all system settings n Reset Xtalk resets crosstalk settings n Reset Songs deletes all user songs n Reset All restores factory default condition 4 Con...

Page 49: ...20 user kits Songs 40 preset songs 15 user songs Connections Headphones 1 4 phone socket Line in 1 4 phone socket Line out 1 4 phone socket SUB D pad cable connection USB Operating supply voltage Powe...

Page 50: ...ience is ensured Please note these advices because especially in Sound Light caution is indicated Even if a plug fits into the socket an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp a shor...

Page 51: ...1 Signal left 2 Signal right 3 Ground 1 4 TRS phone plug stereo unbalanced Connector and pin assignments MPS 500 USB 51...

Page 52: ...onments may cause a higher accumulation of dirt on the components of the device n Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning n Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth n Never use cleaners containing...

Page 53: ...Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste...

Page 54: ...erKit 2 32 UserKit 12 3 Popin 13 Impusle 23 UserKit 3 33 UserKit 13 4 Jazz 14 Loop 24 UserKit 4 34 UserKit 14 5 Metal 15 DirtySouth 25 UserKit 5 35 UserKit 15 6 Latin 1 16 Nebula 26 UserKit 6 36 UserK...

Page 55: ...BlueBay 30 UserKit 10 40 UserKit 20 11 2 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel 10 1 16 Note number 0 127 0 127 Velocity Note ON 1 127 0 127 Note OFF 64 0 127 Major...

Page 56: ...l notes OFF Programme change No Yes System exclusive Yes Yes RPN No Yes NRPN Yes Yes Channel 10 supports bank 0 only For more information regarding the System Exclusive RPN and NRPN please con tact yo...

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