thomann mps-250 USB, User Manual

Page 1: ...MPS 250 USB e drum set 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 17 07 2015 ID 307340 V3...

Page 3: ...Scope of delivery 9 5 Assembly 10 6 Installation 14 7 Connections and controls 16 8 Operation 19 8 1 Functions 19 8 2 Playing the pads 22 9 Technical data 24 10 Plug and connection assignment 25 11 Ap...

Page 4: ...ual is also available as PDF file for you to download Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides pr...

Page 5: ...this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Signal word Meaning DANGER This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immed...

Page 6: ...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 th...

Page 7: ...e 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 externa...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...ing arms with holder clamps 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 crash pad with...

Page 10: ...5 Assembly The following overview shows the typical set up of a drum set Overview Assembly e drum set 10...

Page 11: ...hree wing arms and tighten the retaining screws 2 Position the two feet on the floor and insert the two rack legs into the holder clamps provided for this purpose Make sure that the lower ends of the...

Page 12: ...upports and remove the felt washers from the supports Place the pads on their supports as illustrated Put the felt washers on top of the pads and secure the pads on their supports using the respective...

Page 13: ...ns of the bass drum pedal Attach the drum module to its support using the screws supplied as illustrated Then affix the support plate to the holder clamp on the rack Finally adjust the rack and all pa...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 MPS 250 USB 15...

Page 16: ...control 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 Butt...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...kits see Chapter 11 1 Kit list on page 26 1 After switching on the drum module the KIT menu opens by default If another menu opens press the KIT button to open the KIT menu The number of the first dru...

Page 20: ...ck by pressing the STOP button You may adjust the pattern playback speed at any moment by means of the buttons 1 Press the TEMPO button The current playback speed appears on the display 2 Using the bu...

Page 21: ...t oFF message 2 Start recording by striking a pad synchro start The signal LED of the RECORD button lights up 3 Terminate your recording by pressing the STOP button The signal LED of the RECORD button...

Page 22: ...either the KIT or the PATTERN button to exit the recording mode To overwrite your recording start a new recording as described above 8 2 Playing the pads The bass drum snare hi hat and cymbals of an...

Page 23: ...keeping the hi hat pedal depressed while hitting the hi hat n You produce an open hi hat sound by not pressing the hi hat pedal while hitting the hi hat n An open hi hat sound changes smoothly to a c...

Page 24: ...s 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 jac...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...10 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 LoFl...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...9h 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 su...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...Notes MPS 250 USB 33...

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Page 36: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de...