Millenium MPS-250 USB, User Manual

Page 1: ...MPS 250 USB e drum set user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann e K Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Deutschland Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 05 02 2014 ID 307340 V2...

Page 3: ...ation 13 7 Connections and controls 15 8 Operation 18 8 1 Functions 18 8 2 Playing the pads 21 9 Technical data 23 10 Connector and pin assignments 24 11 Appendix 25 11 1 Kit list 25 11 2 Voice list 2...

Page 4: ...an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual Signal word Meaning DANGER This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...he voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro tected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user Unplug the extern...

Page 7: ...20 pre programmed drum kits n 50 pre programmed patterns n Metronome n Recording and playback function n Flexible pad programming n Connections Headphones Line IN OUT and USB MIDI n Automatic switcho...

Page 8: ...with holder clamps pre assembled unit n 2 supports for crash pad and ride pad n 1 support for hi hat pad n 2 feet with pre mounted holder clamps n 3 tom pads 8 n 1 tom pad with rim trigger 8 n 1 cras...

Page 9: ...5 Assembly The following overview shows the typical setup of a drum set Overview Assembly MPS 250 USB 9...

Page 10: ...s 3 Position the holder clamps for the individual pads Then tighten the retaining screws 4 Turn the L rods into a suitable position for mounting the pads Then tighten the retaining screws 5 Insert the...

Page 11: ...2 Cymbal edg RIDE A 12 Cymbal Fit the snare pad left and the tom pads right onto the L rods as illustrated align the L rods according to your preferred playing position and tighten the retaining screw...

Page 12: ...x the support plate to the holder clamp on the rack Finally adjust the rack and all pads according to your preferences As a final step all pads must be connected to the drum module by means of cables...

Page 13: ...rum module using the cable harness pad cable supplied observe cable markings Connect your stereo headphones to the HEADPHONE output on the rear of the drum module Connect an active speaker an amplifie...

Page 14: ...Connect audio devices such as CD players MP3 players etc to the LINE IN input on the rear of the drum module Connecting audio devices Installation e drum set 14...

Page 15: ...ontrol for adjusting the playback volume of the drum module 5 KIT Button for opening the KIT menu 6 PATTERN Button for opening the PATTERN menu 7 VOICE Button for opening the VOICE menu 8 VOLUME Butto...

Page 16: ...Pad selection buttons HI HAT PEDAL HI HAT CRASH RIDE TOM 1 2 3 KICK SNARE 16 POWER OFF ON Push button for turning the drum module on off After switching off the device wait at least 5 s before switchi...

Page 17: ...LINE OUT Output jack for connecting an active speaker or an amplifier or directly a PA system When connecting an external mono system we recommend using a stereo to mono adapter 22 LINE IN Input jack...

Page 18: ...wn drum kits on the basis of the 20 on board drum kits see Chapter 11 1 Kit list on page 25 1 After switching on the drum module the KIT menu opens by default If another menu opens press the KIT butto...

Page 19: ...o start playback The pattern will be played back in an endless loop until you select another pattern or terminate playback by pressing the STOP button You may adjust the pattern playback speed at any...

Page 20: ...starts flashing The number of the first pattern appears on the display Press the PATTERN button to record without accompaniment oFF message 2 Start recording by striking a pad synchro start The signal...

Page 21: ...the RECORD button goes out The signal LED of the PATTERN button lights up P51 appears on the display Discarding or overwriting a recording To discard your recording press either the KIT or the PATTERN...

Page 22: ...y one trigger and must be hit in the center to produce a sound n You produce a closed hi hat sound by keeping the hi hat pedal depressed while hitting the hi hat n You produce an open hi hat sound by...

Page 23: ...20 pre programmed drum kits Patterns 50 pre programmed patterns 1 user defined pattern Connections 25 pin D sub for connecting the pads pad cable included in delivery USB LINE IN LINE OUT 3 5 mm jack...

Page 24: ...o electromagnetic interference especially at low levels such as microphone signals and when using long cables In a professional environment therefore the balanced transmission is preferred because thi...

Page 25: ...0 Room 20 Funky 11 2 Voice list No Description No Description GM 010 KickDrum1 001 HighQ 011 SideStick 002 Slap 012 SnareDrum2 003 ScraPush 013 HandClap 004 ScraPull 014 SnareDrum1 005 Stick 015 LoFlo...

Page 26: ...45 ShortWhist No Description No Description 046 LongWhist 059 Castanets 047 ShortGuiro 060 MuteSurdo 048 LongGuiro 061 OpenSurdo 049 Claves KICK 050 Hi W Block 062 Kick 1 051 Lo W Block 063 Kick 2 052...

Page 27: ...99 Snare 19 112 Snare 32 100 Snare 20 113 Snare 33 101 Snare 21 114 Snare 34 102 Snare 22 115 Snare 35 103 Snare 23 SIDE STICK 104 Snare 24 116 SideStick 1 105 Snare 25 117 SideStick 2 106 Snare 26 11...

Page 28: ...145 Hi Tom 2 157 Mid Tom 6 146 Hi Tom 3 158 Mid Tom 7 147 Hi Tom 4 159 Mid Tom 8 148 Hi Tom 5 LOW TOM 149 Hi Tom 6 160 Low Tom 1 150 Hi Tom 7 161 Low Tom 2 151 Hi Tom 8 162 Low Tom 3 MID TOM 163 Low...

Page 29: ...h 04h xxh Yes No Hi Hat pedal control Bxh 79h 00h Yes Yes Reset All Controller Bxh 7Bh 00h Yes Yes All Notes OFF Programme Change No Yes System Exclusive Yes Yes RPN No Yes NRPN Yes Yes Channel 10 sup...

Page 30: ...ironments 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 containin...

Page 31: ...g 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...

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