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Medeli DD 638DX - User Manual

Medeli DD 638DX
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Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

FCC Regulation Warning (USA)

Equipment tested for Class B digital device limits to provide protection against harmful interference.

General Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines for usage, power supply, connections, location, and cleaning.

Digital Drum Main Features

PURE DRUM Technology

New technology enhancing velocity dynamics for realistic acoustic drum nuances.

iKit - Super Delicate Sensitivity

Black technology enhancing digital drums' sensitivity and dynamics for natural feel.

Song Playback and Recording

Play along with stored songs or background music, and record performances.

Downloading Custom Voices

Use USB flash drive to load favorite wave samples as internal voices.

Panel & Display Description

Front Panel Controls

Description of the front panel controls, knobs, and display elements.

Rear Panel and LCD Display

Rear Panel Connectors

Description of all rear panel ports for input/output and power.

LCD Display Layout

Explanation of the LCD display elements and indicators.

Setup Guide

Connecting Pads and Pedals

Instructions for physically connecting drum pads and pedals to the module.

Getting Ready to Play

Power Supply Setup

Steps for connecting the power adapter and plugging it into an outlet.

Powering On and Off

Procedure for powering on the module and connected devices safely.

Factory Settings Restoration

Steps to reset the module to its original factory default settings.

Quick Play Operations

Drum Kits and Voices Selection

Explanation of drum kits as voice combinations and selecting individual voices.

Playing Techniques Overview

Description of various playing techniques and their impact on sound.

Drum Kit Management

Drum Kit Types Explained

Explanation of the three types of drum kits available on the module.

Selecting a Drum Kit

Guide on how to choose and switch between different drum kits.

Editing Drum Kit Parameters

Editing Main Parameters

Guide to editing core parameters for individual drum sounds within a kit.

Advanced Drum Kit Editing

Editing Other Parameters

Editing pitch, pan, decay, and MIDI note settings for voices.

Editing Kit Effects (Reverb)

Adjusting reverb type, level, and time for the overall kit sound.

Drum Kit EQ and Saving

EQ Settings Adjustment

Adjusting low/mid/high frequencies and gain for sound shaping.

Saving a User Kit

Steps to save edited drum kit settings and rename them.

Click (Metronome) Function

Turning Click On;Off

Instructions for activating or deactivating the metronome click sound.

Editing Click Parameters

Guide to adjusting click tempo, voice, time signature, and output.

Song Mode Operations

Playing Preset Songs

How to select and play the built-in demo songs.

Playing USB Songs

Instructions for playing music files from a USB flash drive.

Song Playback and Recording

Playing Along with a Song

Playing the drum kit along with a selected song for practice.

MIDI and MP3 Recording

Recording performances using MIDI or MP3 formats.

Recording and Renaming

Recording MIDI Performances

Steps to initiate and manage MIDI recordings.

Renaming and Saving MIDI Recordings

Steps to stop recording, rename, and save MIDI performances.

Coach Mode Overview

Quiet Count Practice

Practice mode for developing tempo accuracy with a muted count-in.

Coach Practice Modes

Beat Check Mode

Improves playing accuracy by practicing with different beat types and scoring.

Change Up Mode

Fosters capacity to play with changing beats across patterns.

USB Memory Functions

Managing Song Folders

How to select and manage folders for playing USB songs.

Loading Custom Voices from USB

Instructions for loading custom instrument sounds from USB to the module.

USB Memory Operations

Formatting USB Flash Drive

Procedure for formatting a USB flash drive connected to the module.

Volume Sliders

Adjusting Volume Sliders

How to use the sliders to control individual pad and kit volumes.

Settings: Trigger Parameters

Editing Trigger Settings

Customizing pad sensitivity, threshold, crosstalk, and other trigger parameters.

Settings: Curve and Compression

Curve Description and Usage

Explanation of how curve settings affect playing dynamics and volume response.

Master Compress Parameters

Adjusting master compression settings for consistent output at high volumes.

Settings: MIDI and Power

MIDI Setup Configuration

Configuring MIDI transmission and reception for external devices.

Auto Power Off Setting

Enabling or disabling the automatic power shutdown feature.

Factory Reset Procedure

Performing Factory Reset

Restoring drum kits, songs, triggers, and voices to factory default settings.

Product Specifications

Drum Kit Lists

Preset and User Drum Kit Names

A comprehensive list of all available preset and user drum kit names.

iKit Name List

A list of available iKit drum kit names.

Drum Voice List (Kick;Snare)

Drum Voice List (Toms)

Drum Voice List (Cymbals)

Drum Voice List (Hi-hats;Percussion)

Drum Voice List (FX;Combinations)

Song List

GM Drum Kit List (Part 1)

GM Drum Kit List (Part 2)

GM Backing Voice List

MIDI Implementation Chart

Prompt Messages Guide

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

FCC Regulation Warning (USA)

Equipment tested for Class B digital device limits to provide protection against harmful interference.

General Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines for usage, power supply, connections, location, and cleaning.

Digital Drum Main Features

PURE DRUM Technology

New technology enhancing velocity dynamics for realistic acoustic drum nuances.

iKit - Super Delicate Sensitivity

Black technology enhancing digital drums' sensitivity and dynamics for natural feel.

Song Playback and Recording

Play along with stored songs or background music, and record performances.

Downloading Custom Voices

Use USB flash drive to load favorite wave samples as internal voices.

Panel & Display Description

Front Panel Controls

Description of the front panel controls, knobs, and display elements.

Rear Panel and LCD Display

Rear Panel Connectors

Description of all rear panel ports for input/output and power.

LCD Display Layout

Explanation of the LCD display elements and indicators.

Setup Guide

Connecting Pads and Pedals

Instructions for physically connecting drum pads and pedals to the module.

Getting Ready to Play

Power Supply Setup

Steps for connecting the power adapter and plugging it into an outlet.

Powering On and Off

Procedure for powering on the module and connected devices safely.

Factory Settings Restoration

Steps to reset the module to its original factory default settings.

Quick Play Operations

Drum Kits and Voices Selection

Explanation of drum kits as voice combinations and selecting individual voices.

Playing Techniques Overview

Description of various playing techniques and their impact on sound.

Drum Kit Management

Drum Kit Types Explained

Explanation of the three types of drum kits available on the module.

Selecting a Drum Kit

Guide on how to choose and switch between different drum kits.

Editing Drum Kit Parameters

Editing Main Parameters

Guide to editing core parameters for individual drum sounds within a kit.

Advanced Drum Kit Editing

Editing Other Parameters

Editing pitch, pan, decay, and MIDI note settings for voices.

Editing Kit Effects (Reverb)

Adjusting reverb type, level, and time for the overall kit sound.

Drum Kit EQ and Saving

EQ Settings Adjustment

Adjusting low/mid/high frequencies and gain for sound shaping.

Saving a User Kit

Steps to save edited drum kit settings and rename them.

Click (Metronome) Function

Turning Click On;Off

Instructions for activating or deactivating the metronome click sound.

Editing Click Parameters

Guide to adjusting click tempo, voice, time signature, and output.

Song Mode Operations

Playing Preset Songs

How to select and play the built-in demo songs.

Playing USB Songs

Instructions for playing music files from a USB flash drive.

Song Playback and Recording

Playing Along with a Song

Playing the drum kit along with a selected song for practice.

MIDI and MP3 Recording

Recording performances using MIDI or MP3 formats.

Recording and Renaming

Recording MIDI Performances

Steps to initiate and manage MIDI recordings.

Renaming and Saving MIDI Recordings

Steps to stop recording, rename, and save MIDI performances.

Coach Mode Overview

Quiet Count Practice

Practice mode for developing tempo accuracy with a muted count-in.

Coach Practice Modes

Beat Check Mode

Improves playing accuracy by practicing with different beat types and scoring.

Change Up Mode

Fosters capacity to play with changing beats across patterns.

USB Memory Functions

Managing Song Folders

How to select and manage folders for playing USB songs.

Loading Custom Voices from USB

Instructions for loading custom instrument sounds from USB to the module.

USB Memory Operations

Formatting USB Flash Drive

Procedure for formatting a USB flash drive connected to the module.

Volume Sliders

Adjusting Volume Sliders

How to use the sliders to control individual pad and kit volumes.

Settings: Trigger Parameters

Editing Trigger Settings

Customizing pad sensitivity, threshold, crosstalk, and other trigger parameters.

Settings: Curve and Compression

Curve Description and Usage

Explanation of how curve settings affect playing dynamics and volume response.

Master Compress Parameters

Adjusting master compression settings for consistent output at high volumes.

Settings: MIDI and Power

MIDI Setup Configuration

Configuring MIDI transmission and reception for external devices.

Auto Power Off Setting

Enabling or disabling the automatic power shutdown feature.

Factory Reset Procedure

Performing Factory Reset

Restoring drum kits, songs, triggers, and voices to factory default settings.

Product Specifications

Drum Kit Lists

Preset and User Drum Kit Names

A comprehensive list of all available preset and user drum kit names.

iKit Name List

A list of available iKit drum kit names.

Drum Voice List (Kick;Snare)

Drum Voice List (Toms)

Drum Voice List (Cymbals)

Drum Voice List (Hi-hats;Percussion)

Drum Voice List (FX;Combinations)

Song List

GM Drum Kit List (Part 1)

GM Drum Kit List (Part 2)

GM Backing Voice List

MIDI Implementation Chart

Prompt Messages Guide

Medeli DD 638DX Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelDD638DX
CategoryDrums
Number of Pads8
DisplayLCD
Built-in EffectsReverb, Chorus
SequencerYes
MetronomeYes
MIDI OutputYes
TypeElectronic Drum Kit
Cymbals3
Drum Kits20
ConnectivityMIDI, USB
ConnectorsMIDI, USB

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