Simmons SD9K - Kit Utility: Pad Parameters

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Pad Parameters
Thissectionofthemenuallowsyoutomodifypad,MIDI,factoryreset,and
prompt operations.
Press [UTILITY] to enter this menu:
TherstsectionletsyouchoosewhichUtilitysub-menutoedit,
with the first choice being Pad.
Type
TellstheSD9Kwhattypeofpadisconnected.
NOTE: To access the next global parameter, press [PAGE DOWN]
on the system’s console.
Sensitivity
Changeshowapadrespondstoyourplaying.Athighersensitivities,thepadwillgener-
atealoudersignal,evenwhenyouplayquietly.Atlowersensitivities,thepadwillgener-
ateaquietersignal,evenifyouplayloudly.Adjustaccordingtoyourplayingstyleand
desired dynamic range.
Threshold
Changeshowforcefullyyoumuststrikethepadtogenerateatriggersignal.Settinga
high threshold requires hitting the pad very hard to get a sound. This can help cut out tran-
sientresponses,suchasvibrationsfromthekitoraccidentalpadtapsthatyoudon’tintend
to generate sounds. Setting a low threshold means even light touches will produce sound.
Adjustaccordingtoenvironmentandplayingstyle.
Cross-Talk
When two pads are mounted close to each other, hitting one pad can generate a re-
sponsefromtheother.TheCross-Talkfeaturecancelscross-talkout,byassigningpadsto
groups.Settheaffectedpadstothesamegroupnumber(0-8),andtheSD9Kwillcancel
cross-talkbetweenthem.
Rej Time
Increasingtherejectiontimecutsdownonthepad’sresponsetoreboundsordoublehits.
If there are two trigger signals generated on one pad within the specified amount of time,
the second signal is ignored.
Curve
Curve refers to how the trigger signal’s dynamic response relates to your pad hit. Nor-
mal, or Linear, means the trigger signal’s dynamics match, 1 for 1, the dynamics of your
hit. Log 1 and Log 2 produce greater responses from softer pad hits. Exp 1 and Exp 2
produce greater responses from stronger pad hits.
Rim Sensitivity
Same as the basic sensitivity feature, except that it relates specifically to playing the rim.
Kit Utility Menu: Global Parameters