Pearl Red Box RBM 20 User Manual

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Pearl Red Box RBM 20 Specifications

General

Brand	Pearl
Model	Red Box RBM 20
Category	Music Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to the Pearl RBM-20 Module

Handling Precautions and Power Management

Essential warnings regarding cable connection and static electricity for safe operation.

Getting Started with the RBM-20

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Instructions to restore the RBM-20 module to its original factory settings.

Deactivating Write Protection

Understanding and Selecting Kits

Voices, Layers, and Instruments

Working with Sequences (Drum Patterns)

Storing and Copying Data

Storing and Copying Kits

Editing Kit Components

Editing Instruments within a Kit

Guide to changing instruments for drum voices within a Kit.

Editing Accompaniment in a Kit

Steps to edit the category and instrument for Accompaniment layers.

Sequencer Operation

Editing Drum Sequences

Visual editing of drum patterns within a sequence.

Editing Voice and Accompaniment Parameters

Advanced Parameter Editing

MIDI Parameter Editing

MIDI Transmission Settings

Editing Kit Effects Parameters

Chorus and Vibrato Effects

Delay Effects

Kit Select Setup and Configuration

Compression and EQ Parameters

Editing Accompaniment Sequences

Setting Up the Click Track

Editing Quantization Settings for Sequences

Copying Instruments Between Kits

Storing Sequences

Storing Trigger Settings

Trigger Edit Menu Overview

Trigger Input Parameters (INP)

Adjusts trigger sensitivity, function, and input type.

Triggering Parameters (TRIG)

Velocity Curve Settings

Ride Cymbal Mode Settings

Hi-Hat Calibration Procedure

Optimizing Sensitivity and Threshold Settings

Measure Click Settings

Subdivision Click Settings

MIDI Settings Overview

MIDI Input Settings

Configures drum and accompaniment MIDI channels, and local control.

External MIDI Controller Settings

Sets response to external MIDI controllers (Program Change, Clock In).

MIDI Output Settings

Configures MIDI output (Program Change, Clock Out, MIDI Thru).

Trigger Settings Overview

Reinitialization Options

Updating the RBM-20 Module

MIDI Setup for External Devices

Using RBM-20 with Software Drum Modules

Steps to connect and configure the RBM-20 for triggering software sounds via USB.

Using RBM-20 with External MIDI Sound Libraries