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Clavia ddrum4 SE - User Manual

Clavia ddrum4 SE
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

About the ddrum4 SE System

Describes the ddrum4 SE as a 10-channel percussion system with proprietary sound engine.

ddrum4 Mega Drumkits Signature Series Sounds

Highlights multi-sampled sounds by famous drummers for realistic acoustic simulation.

Overview

Left Front Panel Section

Explains the left side of the front panel with channel slots, buttons, and knobs.

Right Front Panel Section

Describes the right side of the front panel with edit controls, display, and master level.

Rear Panel

Details the rear panel connections, including trigger inputs, outputs, and MIDI.

Setting Up

Connections

Instructs on making connections before powering on and connecting pads and sound system.

Setting Up Input Channels

Guides on setting up input channels and default trigger types for different pads.

Selecting Trig Input Type

Explains how to select the trigger input type for each channel.

Adjusting Input Sensitivity

Details how to adjust input sensitivity knobs for optimal trigger response.

Setting the Threshold

Explains how to adjust the threshold value to prevent accidental triggering.

Kits and Sounds

Palette Mode

Describes the default Palette mode and how to select sounds.

Kit Mode

Explains Kit mode, available kits (P1-P26, F27-F99), and editing limitations.

Selecting Sounds

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to select and change sounds for each channel.

Storing Your Kit

Explains how to manually save edited kits to memory locations.

Good Drum Sounds

About Your Sound System

Discusses the importance of a good sound system for optimal ddrum4 SE performance.

Headphones

Advises on choosing high sensitivity headphones.

Panel Reference

System Functions

Explains how to access and edit system functions using buttons and the rotary dial.

Trig Input

Details the different Trig Input types available for each trigger channel.

Threshold

Explains the threshold parameter for preventing unwanted triggering.

Dynamics Response Curve

Describes how to adjust the dynamic response curve for each channel.

Output A Panning

Explains how to set the stereo panning for channels to outputs A1 and A2.

Output B Panning

Details panning a channel to alternate outputs B3-B6 for flexible routing.

MIDI Note Number

Explains how to set MIDI Note numbers for transmission and reception.

Note Position

Describes setting the "note position" for sounds triggered by pad position sensing.

Opt;MIDI Volume

Explains how to set overall MIDI Volume for external control.

Button Trigger Velocity

Details setting velocity for CHANNEL buttons to trigger sounds without pads.

MIDI Modes

Covers various MIDI modes for transmission and reception.

MIDI Channel Selection

Explains selecting MIDI channels for transmission and reception.

MIDI Aftertouch

Explains receiving and transmitting MIDI Aftertouch messages.

MIDI System Exclusive Dump

Covers initiating MIDI System Exclusive dumps for settings and kits.

Sound Functions

Introduces functions for editing sound behavior and characteristics.

Sound Selection

Explains how to select and assign sounds to channels.

Sound Variation

Describes using variations to tweak sounds with additional programming or effects.

Sound Pitch

Details how to tune sounds using the pitch parameter.

Sound Decay

Explains setting the decay of sounds to shorten or lengthen their duration.

Sound Level A

Sets the output level for the selected sound on main outputs A1/A2 and headphones.

Sound Level B

Sets the output level for the selected sound on alternate outputs B3-B6.

Shift Functions

Introduces functions accessed by holding the SHIFT button for memory management.

Shift-Sound Function

Allows selection of single sounds or groups for memory check or Sysex dump.

Shift-Size Function

Shows the size of selected sounds in Blocks, useful for managing memory.

Shift-Memory Left

Indicates the total unused sound memory in Blocks, including sounds marked for removal.

Shift-Listen Function

Plays the selected sound through outputs A1/A2 and headphones.

Shift-Mark Function

Marks sounds or groups for removal, with a warning if they are in use.

Shift-Delete Function

Deletes sounds marked for removal, an irreversible operation.

Shift-Exit Function

Transmits marked sounds as MIDI System Exclusive data.

Sound Formats and MIDI

ddrum4 Sounds Format

Explains the proprietary ddrum4 sound format, editing, compression, and variations.

Download New Sounds

Guides users to download new sounds from the Clavia web site in zipped MIDI files.

Loading Sounds into ddrum4 SE

Details the process of receiving sounds via MIDI, including connections and transmission.

Error Codes

Lists and explains error codes encountered during sound loading ('FuL', 'duP').

MIDI Program Change Messages

Explains how ddrum4 SE interprets MIDI Program Change messages for kit/palette selection.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Provides a chart detailing MIDI functions, transmitted/recognized messages, and remarks.

Appendix

ddrum4 SE Sound Library

Lists the multi-sampled sounds made by famous drummers, including their origin and characteristics.

Clavia ddrum4 SE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandClavia
Modelddrum4 SE
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

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