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General| Type | Electronic Drum Kit |
|---|---|
| Number of Pads | 5 |
| MIDI Compatibility | Yes |
| Built-in Metronome | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes |
| Hi-Hat Control | Yes |
| Presets | 10 |
| Connectivity | USB, MIDI |
| MIDI | 1 x MIDI Out |
| Power Supply | Included |
Keep the drum kit away from direct sunlight, high temperature sources, and excessive humidity.
Turn the power switch OFF when not in use; unplug AC adapter for extended periods.
Avoid excessive force, pull plugs firmly, disconnect cables before moving.
Clean with a dry, soft cloth; avoid alcohol or thinner; do not place vinyl objects on module.
Module may cause interference; move away from radio/TV receivers if issues occur.
No user serviceable parts; do not open module or change circuits; voids warranty.
Custom Sound Library, Variable Attack Response, Multi-Position Hi-Hat Control, Increased Sensitivity.
Polyphony, Sounds (516 voices, 99 kits), Mixer, Effects, Trigger Inputs, MIDI, SD Card support.
Lists drum rack, kick pad, snare pad, tom pads, hi-hat, crash/ride cymbals, and hi-hat pedal.
Headphone Output, Master Stereo Outputs, Aux Input, MIDI IN/Out Jacks, USB Connection.
Preset/User Songs, Song parts, Play Modes, Tempo Range, Click/Metronome functions.
Diagram showing how to connect drum pads, cymbal pads, kick pad, and hi-hat pedal.
Connects the SD1000 sound module to the external power supply via AC Adapter.
Connects module to mixers, amplifiers, and headphones for audio output.
Mix external audio along with the SD1000 sound module's internal sounds.
Explains MIDI communication and USB connection for computer interface.
Identifies and explains the functions of the top panel controls and buttons.
Describes the headphone volume knob and input jack.
Details AC adapter input, SD card slot, USB port, AUX input, and outputs.
Explains tom pad and crash pad trigger inputs for expansion.
Describes the multi-pin connection jack for pad trigger cables.
Explains the main display, mode icon, kit index, song info, and page indicators.
Steps for connecting the power adapter and turning on the drum module.
Explains selecting modes (Kit, Song, Utility) and navigating menus.
How to change parameters using the +/- buttons or the Value Dial.
Instructions for playing demo songs and selecting/playing built-in songs.
Mute drum parts and record drum parts without quantization.
Steps to modify factory presets and change pad sound assignments.
Explains GRP, adjusting pad parameters like Volume, Pan, Pitch, Decay.
Explains parameters for Grp, Voc, Volume, Pan, Pitch, Decay, Reverb, MIDI Note, Duration, StartVol.
Instructions to set Hi Hat Combi group and adjust its volume parameters.
Setting a pad to start playing a Song pattern and its parameters.
Function to exchange USER kits (Kits 56-99).
Steps to rename a User Kit and save Kits to memory or SD Card.
Adjusting mixer volumes and individual pad trigger volumes.
Adjusting song volumes and understanding song categories.
Adjusting song parameters and understanding song types.
Details on Mode, Pre Count, Kit Link, Tap Sync, and changing Drum/Percussion settings.
Adjusting Volume and Reverb for song parts 1-5.
Instructions to erase drum, percussion, or song parts in User Songs.
Steps to save songs and mute individual song parts during playback.
Muting MIDI files on SD card, and recording new songs via Quick/Regular methods.
How to record parts 1-5 using external MIDI keyboard and recording parameters.
Explains recording parameters and how to configure click/metronome.
Overview of Utility mode functions and detailed trigger setup parameters.
Explains Sensitivity, Threshold, Curve, Retrig-C, X-Talk, Splash-S.
Adjusting Master Reverb and 4 Band EQ effects in Utility Effects setup.
Configuring MIDI settings and performing a factory reset of the module.
Using SD card for file operations, muting MIDI files, and finding files.
Steps to load MIDI files as user songs, kits, or global settings.
Troubleshooting MIDI load errors, deleting/looping files, and formatting SD card.
Troubleshoots formatting errors and saves global setup to SD card.
Comprehensive list of available instrument sounds (1-496).
Final voice list (497-517) and list of preset drum kits.
List of built-in songs with their styles and genres (1-110).
Lists demo songs and shows the ASCII character table.
Table mapping pads, triggers, names, and MIDI note numbers.
Details transmitted and recognized MIDI messages for the module.
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