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thomann Millenium MPS-600 User Manual

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MPS-600
e-drum module
user manual

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thomann Millenium MPS-600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandthomann
ModelMillenium MPS-600
CategoryDrums
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Notes and Safety Information

Symbols and Signal Words

Overview of symbols and signal words used in the user manual.

Safety Instructions

Intended Use of Drum Modules

Defines the proper usage of drum modules for converting digital trigger signals.

Child Safety Warnings

Safety warning regarding hazards for children, including choking and electrical dangers.

Hearing Protection Advice

Warning about potential hearing impairment from high volume levels.

Operating Environment Guidelines

Guidelines for safe operation, avoiding liquids, dirt, and vibrations.

External Power Supply Precautions

Precautions for connecting and using the external power supply to prevent damage.

MPS-600 Features

Installation Guide

Connecting Pads and Pedals

Instructions for setting up and connecting drum pads and pedals.

Power Supply Connection

Steps to connect the power adapter to the device and a wall outlet.

Connecting Audio Output Devices

Guide for connecting amplifiers or powered speakers to the OUTPUT sockets.

Connecting MIDI and Audio Input Devices

Instructions for connecting MIDI devices and MP3 players.

Operating Elements Overview

Front Panel Controls

Illustrates and identifies controls on the front panel of the MPS-600.

Display and Navigation

Details the LCD display and PAGE +/- buttons for menu navigation.

Parameter Adjustment Controls

Explains volume controls, parameter adjustment buttons, and the jog wheel.

Function and Mode Buttons

Details buttons for Click, Mixer, Menu, Part Mute, and Record functions.

Recording and Playback Controls

Describes buttons for Quick Record, Play/Stop, Kit, Utility, and Song menus.

Pad Select and Rim Controls

Details pad select buttons with LEDs and the function of the [RIM] button.

Rear Panel Overview

Illustrates the rear panel of the MPS-600 e-drum module.

Rear Panel Ports and Switches

Explains power, USB, MIDI, Pad, Headphone, and AUX connections.

Operation Guide

6.1 Quick Start Guide

Guide to quickly start using the device, including switching on/off and playing demo songs.

Core Functions: Kits, Songs, Muting, and Click

Instructions on selecting kits, playing songs, muting parts, and using the click function.

Pads, Triggers, and Voice Assignments

Explains the function of pads, triggers, and how they produce sounds (voices).

6.2 LCD Display

Details the components and information displayed on the LCD screen.

6.3 Storing Functions

Explains how to store songs in internal memory and on an SD card.

6.4 Drum Kits Management

Information on drum kits, including preset and user-created kits.

Selecting and Modifying Drum Kits

Step-by-step guide to selecting and modifying drum kits.

Pattern Functionality

How to program pads to play patterns or songs.

User Kit Modification and Saving

Using preset kits as a basis for user kits and saving them.

Saving Kits to SD Card

How to save current or all user kits to an SD card.

6.5 Mixer Functions

How to adjust overall kit volume, accompaniment track, and click volume.

Setting Trigger and Song Track Volumes

How to set individual trigger volumes and adjust song track volumes.

6.6 Playing and Adapting Songs

Guide to playing and modifying songs, including song structure.

Song Playback and Part Settings

How to start song playback and adjust individual song parts.

6.7 Muting Functions

How to mute individual parts of a song during playback.

Muting Specific Song Parts and MIDI Channels

Steps to mute drum parts or other selected parts and MIDI channels.

6.8 Record Function

Instantly record a drum track without pre-settings.

Recording New Songs and Settings

Using MIDI devices to play or feed new songs into the module.

6.9 Click Functions

How to turn the click function on/off and access click settings.

6.10 Utility Menu

Accessing the utility menu to adjust parameters and reset to factory defaults.

6.10.1 Trigger Adjustment Parameters

Adjusting pad settings like sensitivity, threshold, and trigger curves.

6.10.2 Reverb Effect and Equalizer

Adjusting reverb effects and the 4-band equalizer.

6.10.3 MIDI Settings

Configuring MIDI settings like Local, SoftThru, and GM Mode.

6.10.4 Saving Global Settings to SD Card

Saving all user settings to an SD card.

6.10.5 Resetting to Factory Default Settings

Resetting parameters and memory to factory defaults.

6.11 SD Card Functions

Information on using SD cards for playing MIDI files, loading, and saving data.

Playing MIDI Files from SD Card

Steps to insert an SD card and play MIDI files.

Loading MIDI Files from SD Card

How to load MIDI files from an SD card into the module's memory.

Formatting the SD Card

Instructions on how to format an SD card for use with the module.

Technical Specifications

Device Specifications Summary

Lists number of voices, drum kits, sequencer capabilities, and play modes.

Connections and Power Supply Details

Lists available connections like USB, MIDI, AUX, and power adapter specifications.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Device Parts Cleaning Guidelines

Recommended methods and precautions for cleaning the device.

Environmental Protection and Disposal

Disposal of Packaging and Old Device

Guidelines for environmentally friendly disposal of packaging and the old device.

Appendix Information

10.1 Trigger and Pad Assignments

Table showing the assignment of triggers and pads to MIDI notes.

10.2 Pre-installed Drum Kits List

List of all 40 pre-installed drum kit names and their numbers.

10.3 Voice List

A comprehensive list of all available voices (sounds) with their display and full names.

10.4 Song List

A list of available songs categorized by pattern loop, 1 shot, percussion loop, and HIT.

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