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nux DM-3 User Manual

nux DM-3
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nux DM-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeElectronic Drum Kit
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI
Sound LibraryBuilt-in
MetronomeYes
Coaching FunctionYes
Power SupplyAC Adapter or Battery
InputsAux In

Summary

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Understanding Safety Notices

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices for user safety.

General Safety Precautions

Key safety guidelines for operating the DM-3, including power, environment, and usage.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Panel and Interface Overview

Top Panel Controls and Indicators

Details the controls and indicators on the DM-3's top panel.

Front and Rear Panel Connections

Describes the ports and connectors on the front and rear of the DM-3.

Connection Setup

Connecting Devices and Safety Notes

Illustrates device connections and provides important safety notes for setup.

Mounting and Installation

Mounting the DM-3 on a Stand

Step-by-step guide on how to attach the DM-3 module to a drum stand.

DM-3 Screen Display

Understanding Screen Elements

Identifies and explains the various display elements and indicators on the DM-3 screen.

Getting Started: Powering Up

Turning the DM-3 Power ON/OFF

Instructions for safely powering the DM-3 unit on and off.

Performance Techniques

Playing Drum Pads and Cymbals

Techniques for striking drum pads, cymbals, and understanding their sound variations.

Hi-Hat Control and Cymbal Choking

Hi-Hat Pedal Operation

Explains how to use the hi-hat control pedal for open/closed hi-hat sounds.

Cymbal Choking Technique

Describes the method to mute cymbal sounds by hand after striking.

Drum Kit Functions

Selecting and Setting Drum Kits

Guide to selecting, editing, and customizing drum kits and their sounds.

Pad Settings Customization

Editing Pad Parameters (Tone, Volume, etc.)

Details on adjusting pad settings like Tone, Volume, Pan, Curve, and MIDI Note.

Setting Drum Kit Effects

Configuring Reverb, Chorus, and EQ

Instructions for applying and adjusting effects like reverb, chorus, and EQ to drum kits.

Drum Kit Management and Demo Playback

Naming and Saving Custom Drum Kits

Procedures for naming custom drum kits and saving them to memory.

Playing Built-in Demo Songs

How to select and play the built-in demo songs for practice or demonstration.

Metronome Functionality

Metronome Setup and Parameters

Guide to activating and configuring the metronome's tempo, beat, rhythm, and sound.

Recording and Playback Features

Recording Your Drum Performances

Steps for recording drum performances and understanding recording limits.

Playback and Demo Backing Tracks

How to playback recorded performances and use demo tracks as backing.

System Settings: Trigger Adjustments

Pad Sensitivity and Threshold Settings

How to adjust pad sensitivity and trigger threshold for optimal response.

Scan Time and Mask Time Configuration

Configuring scan time and mask time to prevent double triggering and ensure accurate detection.

Advanced Trigger Settings

Retrigger Cancel and X-Talk Cancel

Settings to prevent spurious re-triggering and cancel crosstalk between pads.

Rim Gain Adjustment

Adjusts the volume relationship between playing velocity on the rim/edge.

System Settings: Display and Restore

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Instructions for resetting system data, drum kits, or the entire machine to factory defaults.

Adjusting Display and Checking Firmware

How to adjust LCD contrast, brightness, and view the firmware edition.

User Sound Library Management

Importing Custom Sounds via SD Card

Steps for importing custom sound libraries from an SD card.

USB Connectivity and Firmware Updates

Information on connecting to a computer via USB for MIDI and firmware updates.

Product Specifications

DM-3 Technical Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the DM-3, including polyphony, instruments, kits, and interfaces.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Understanding MIDI Communication

Details transmitted and recognized MIDI messages for controlling the DM-3.

Voice List: Snare and Crash Sounds

Snare Drum Voice Catalog

A list of available snare drum voices and their corresponding LCD names.

Crash Cymbal Voice Catalog

A list of available crash cymbal voices and their corresponding LCD names.

Voice List: Ride, Hi-Hat, and Kick Sounds

Ride and Hi-Hat Voice Listings

Lists available ride cymbal and hi-hat voices, including pedal and open/closed variations.

Kick Drum Voice Catalog

A list of available kick drum voices and their corresponding LCD names.

Voice List: Tom, Percussion, and Kick Variations

Tom Drum and Percussion Voice Listings

Lists available tom drum voices and other percussion sounds (TOMM, TOML).

Kick Drum Variations Catalog

Details various kick drum voices and their LCD designations.

Voice List: General MIDI (GM) Drum Sounds

GM Standard Drum Sound Catalog

Comprehensive list of General MIDI drum sounds and their assigned numbers.

Voice List: Other Custom Sounds

Other Custom Sound Categories

Lists custom sound categories and their corresponding LCD identifiers.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC and CE Mark Information

Provides FCC regulations for the US and CE marking for European harmonized standards.