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Simmons SD7K User Manual

Simmons SD7K
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SD7K
Digital Drum Kit
User Manual
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Simmons SD7K Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeElectronic Drum Kit
Pads5
Sound ModuleSD7K Sound Module
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI, Aux In, Headphone Out
Included AccessoriesDrum Sticks

Summary

SD7K Setup Guide

Assembly Instructions

Guide to setting up the SD7K kit using the included assembly sheet.

Top Panel Controls Overview

Master Volume Knob

Controls the volume of phone and line outputs.

Connecting Pads and Pedals

Cable Connections

Instructions for connecting pads and pedals to trigger input jacks.

Using the SD7K Pads

Metronome Functionality

Metronome Operation Modes

How to start, stop, and switch metronome sounds (Click/Vocal).

Metronome Tempo and Volume Control

Adjusting tempo and volume of the metronome.

Kit Mode Operations

Selecting Drum Kits

Choosing between factory preset and user kits (1-50).

Global Reverb Effect

Turning the global reverb effect on or off.

Voice Mode Operations

Selecting Drum Voices

Choosing voices (1-300) for each pad, including variations.

Adjusting Pad Parameters

Pad Level Adjustment

Setting the volume level (0-32) for each pad.

Pad Pan Adjustment

Setting the stereo panning (-8 to +8) for each pad.

Pad Tuning Adjustment

Setting the pitch (-8 to +8) for each pad.

Saving Customized Kits

Saving User Kits

Steps to save customized kit settings to user slots (021-050).

Utility Menu Operations

Pad Sensitivity (Gain) Settings

Setting pad trigger sensitivity (1-16) for improved response.

Rim Sensitivity Adjustment

Adjusting sensitivity for snare pad rim hits (1-8).

Crosstalk Reduction

Reducing unintended triggering between pads (1-16).

Advanced Trigger Settings

Velocity Curve Settings

Controlling the relationship between strike velocity and loudness (Curves 1-6).

Splash Sensitivity Control

Adjusting sensitivity for the foot splash control (-4 to 4).

Trigger Settings Management

Saving Trigger Settings

Saving adjusted trigger parameters to memory.

Restoring Factory Presets

Resetting all settings to factory defaults.

Song Mode Operations

Selecting and Playing Songs

Choosing from 50 factory preset songs (1-50) and playback controls.

Muting Drum Part for Practice

Enabling/disabling the drum part mute for practice.

Song Playback Adjustments

Accompaniment Volume Control

Adjusting volume (0-32) for accompaniment tracks.

Drum Volume Control

Adjusting volume (0-32) for the drum part in songs.

Song Source Selection

Choosing between internal songs (LoC) or external sequencer (EtN).

Song Tempo Adjustment

Adjusting or resetting the tempo for songs.

MIDI and USB Connectivity

Using SD7K with Sequencers

SD7K as General MIDI Sound Module

Using SD7K to play external instruments via MIDI Input.

Controlling External Sequencers

Using SD7K to control sequencer playback via MIDI Out.

Recording Drum Performance to Sequencer

Recording SD7K pad performance to a MIDI sequencer.

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