DigiTech SDRUM - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................1
Features .........................................................................2
Quick Start .....................................................................2
Connectors and User Interface ................................... 3
Connectors ................................................................................................3
User Interface ...........................................................................................4
Connection Diagrams .................................................8
Amplifier Setup .......................................................................................8
Mixer Setup ...............................................................................................8
Amplifier + Mixer Setup ......................................................................9
JamSync Setup ........................................................................................9
Output Jack Operation ..............................................10
Making Connections and Applying Power .............10
Teaching Drum Patterns ............................................11
Using the Metronome .......................................................................11
Teaching Drum Patterns with the Kick and Snare Pads.....12
Teaching Drum Patterns with a Guitar or Bass ......................13
Selecting Drum Pattern Settings .............................15
Selecting the Time Signature .........................................................15
Selecting the Feel ................................................................................15
Selecting the Embellishment Amount ......................................16
Selecting the Drum Kit ......................................................................17
Selecting Alternate Sounds for the Kick/Snare ......................18
Selecting Right-Hand Drum Elements.......................................19
Selecting Sub-Beat Timing and Variation for Right-Hand
Drum Elements ................................................................................20
Selecting Alternate Sounds for Right-Hand Drum
Elements .............................................................................................20
Adjusting the Tempo..........................................................................21
Adjusting Tempo Using the Tempo Button .......................21
Adjusting Tempo Using the Tempo Knob ..........................21
Using Song Parts ........................................................22
Changing Song Part Intensities.....................................................22
Playing and Switching between Song Parts ...........................22
Stopping Playback and Ending a Song .....................................23
Clearing a Song Part ...........................................................................23
Managing Songs .........................................................24
Creating a New Song .........................................................................24
Loading a Song .....................................................................................24
Copying a Song to an Empty Slot ...............................................25
Clearing a Song.....................................................................................25
Clearing Multiple Songs ...................................................................26
Advanced Features and Tips .....................................27
Enabling Count-In and SilentClear ..............................................27
Automatically Generating a Bridge Drum Pattern ...............27
Pre-Selecting Timing and Feel Settings ....................................28
Teaching an Entire Song At Once ................................................28
Teaching Special Drum Patterns ..............................29
Teaching a Difficult Pattern .............................................................29
Teaching a Pattern with No Kick or Snare on Beat 1 ...........29
Teaching a Pattern with No Kick or Snare ................................29
Teaching a Pattern with Kick and Snare on the Same Beat
......................................................................................................................29
Teaching a Half-Time Shuffle Pattern .........................................29
Teaching a 6/8 Ballad Pattern ........................................................30
Teaching a Classic Train Beat Pattern ..........................................30
Teaching a Typical Brush Swirl Jazz Pattern.............................30
Using JamSync ............................................................31
Making JamSync Connections ......................................................31
Teaching the SDRUM and Recording Loops ...........................32
Using an FS3X Footswitch .........................................33
Factory Reset ...............................................................35
Updating Firmware ....................................................35
Specifications ..............................................................36