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Alesis DM8 User Manual

Alesis DM8
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DM8
HIGH-DEFINITION DRUM MODULE
WITH DYNAMIC ARTICULATION
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Alesis DM8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ConnectivityUSB
Hi-Hat ControlYes
Built-in MetronomeYes
ModuleDM8 Module
OutputsStereo L/R, Headphone
EffectsReverb
Kick PadIncluded
Power SupplyYes
Pads8

Summary

Getting Started with the DM8

Calibrate Hi-Hat Pedal

Calibrates the hi-hat pedal for optimal performance and accurate input.

Deactivate Write Protection

Disables write protection to allow saving of module settings and changes.

Understanding the DM8 Basics

DM8 Kits Overview

Describes what a Kit is and how to select one on the DM8 module.

Core DM8 Features

Voices, Layers, and Instruments

Explains Voices, Layers, and Instruments within the DM8 module.

Data Management and Utilities

Storing and Copying Data

Explains how to save Kits, Instruments, Sequences, and parameters.

Kits, Voices, and Instruments

Editing Instruments within a Kit

Details how to change drum sounds (Instruments) within a Kit's Voices.

Editing Accompaniment and Parameters

Voice and Accompaniment Parameter Editing

MIDI Parameter Configuration

Editing Effects Parameters

Drum Kit Setup Menu

Sequences: Recording and Playback

Sequence Editing Functions

Recording Sequences

Guides on recording new drum and accompaniment patterns.

Editing Drum Sequences

Visual editing of drum events within a sequence.

Editing Accompaniment Sequences

Editing Accompaniment Sequence Data

Editing note, velocity, and duration for accompaniment events.

Quantization Settings for Sequences

Storing and Copying Data Operations

Data Management Procedures

Storing Sequence Data

Saving recorded or edited Sequences.

External Trigger Menu

Trigger Input Parameters

Adjusts trigger sensitivity, function, and input type.

Triggering Parameters Configuration

Velocity Curve and Mode Settings

Velocity Curve Adjustment

Sets velocity curves to shape dynamic response to playing force.

Hi-Hat Calibration and Trigger Settings

Hi-Hat Calibration Procedure

Calibrates the hi-hat pedal for accurate open/closed detection.

Optimizing Sensitivity and Threshold

Guides on finding optimal sensitivity and threshold settings for triggers.

MIDI Configuration

System Information and Updates

Updating the DM8 Module

Instructions for updating the DM8 module's firmware and sound ROM.

MIDI Setup for External Devices

Restoring Backup SysEx Files

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