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Alesis DM7X User Manual

Alesis DM7X
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USER GUIDE
ENGLISH ( 3 – 9 )
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
ESPAÑOL ( 10 – 16 )
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
FRANÇAIS ( 17 – 23 )
GUIDA PER L'USO
ITALIANO ( 24 – 30 )
BENUTZERHANDBUCH
DEUTSCH ( 31 – 37 )

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Alesis DM7X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Kit Presets50
PedalsKick Pedal, Hi-Hat Pedal
ModuleDM7X Module
EffectsReverb
ConnectivityUSB
Power Supply9V DC

Summary

Quickstart: Setup & Playing

Selecting a Drum Kit

How to choose and preview drum kits available on the module.

Using the Metronome

Activating and adjusting the tempo of the built-in metronome for practice.

Features - Front Panel

Front Panel Controls Overview

Detailed explanation of buttons, display, and pads on the module's front interface.

Top Panel Connectors

Top Panel Ports Description

Explains the various output, input, and communication ports on the module's top surface.

Side Panel Connectors

Side Panel Ports Description

Details the power input and headphone output ports located on the module's sides.

Editing & Saving Drum Kits

Kit Settings Adjustment

How to modify general kit parameters like volume, reverb, and equalization settings.

Pad Settings Adjustment

Customizing individual pad parameters such as voice, volume, panning, and pitch.

Saving Custom Kits

The process for saving custom drum kit configurations to user memory slots.

Playing Along With Songs

Song Selection and Playback

How to choose and start playing songs, along with tempo and volume controls.

Drum Part Control

Using the DRUM OFF button to mute or unmute the module's drum part during playback.

Learning Mode Functionality

Selecting Learning Modes

Choosing between Beat, Rhythm, or Pattern modes for practice sessions.

Practice Modes and Scoring

Instructions for practicing with or without scoring in different learning modes.

Learning Mode Settings Adjustment

Adjusting specific parameters within Beat, Rhythm, and Pattern modes like volume and difficulty.

Advanced Functions

Utility Settings Configuration

Customizing pad responsiveness, sensitivity, and MIDI settings via utility functions.

Metronome Configuration

Adjusting metronome parameters like time signature, interval, volume, and voice.

Recording Performances

Step-by-step guide to recording, including arming, starting, stopping, and playback.

Recording Notes and Tips

Important information about automatic recording in Learning Mode and memory full conditions.

Song Recording and MIDI Settings

Recording with Songs

Steps to record a performance along with a background song, including setting adjustments.

MIDI Device Integration

Connecting the module to external MIDI devices for sound triggering and control.

MIDI Mode Configuration

Configuring Local Mode and General MIDI mode for percussion sounds.

External Sequencer Recording

Connecting and recording performances from the drum module to an external sequencer.

Appendix

Velocity Curves Explained

Visual representations of how pad velocity affects sound output volume.

Pad MIDI Note Numbers Reference

A table mapping drum triggers to their corresponding MIDI note numbers for configuration.

Specifications

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