Troubleshooting (cont.):
Excessive noise in outputs:
• For optimal signal to noise ratio, set individual cymbal channel volume controls (4) and the Master (5) or
Phones (8) volume controls at 12:00 or higher. Set your levels accordingly and then adjust your PA,
DAW, etc. levels based on this output level.
My band sounds out of tune:
• Some of the cymbal tone-shaping presets use a “detune” or “pitch shift” process to alter the pitch of some
frequencies. Since the AE cymbal pickups are acoustic microphones, some “bleed” from other instruments
is unavoidable. In live situations you may want to avoid the use of detuned tone-shaping presets. Similarly,
a cymbal using a detuned preset may also alter the sound of nearby cymbals. If you’re hearing some “out
of tune” or “muddiness” in your setup, you might want to try different presets.
I’m getting low-frequency bleed in my cymbals:
• Use only Gen16 sleeves and washers.
• Aim any on-stage amps, monitors, and PA speakers away from the drum kit.
• Some drum racks can be quite resonant. If that’s true in your case you can try filling the tubes of your rack
with spray-in foam insulation to damp the vibrations. The Gen16 AE Drum Rack has been specially-
designed to minimize any kind of resonance or vibration; visit the Gen16 website for details.
• In especially difficult situations with flimsy stage risers it may be necessary to use some sort of
vibration-isolating pads under you cymbal stands.
One preset display is flashing and I don’t hear the other cymbals:
• The DCP is in Channel Solo mode. Press and hold Cym3 Up and Down to exit Channel Solo mode.
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