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trapKAT 4
trapKAT 5KS
Manual
Rev. 0412
www.alternatemode.com

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trapKAT 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandtrapKAT
Model4
CategoryDrums
LanguageEnglish

Summary

GLOBAL EDIT PAD LAYOUT

KIT EDIT PAD LAYOUT

INTRODUCTION

QUICK START

trapKAT version 4 (WITHOUT SOUNDS)

Specific setup instructions for models without the internal sound card.

CONNECTIONS

POWER SWITCH

Explains the function and operation of the power switch.

AC ADAPTOR INPUT

Describes the power adapter connection and specifications.

BASS DRUM INPUT

Details the connection for bass drum triggers.

FOOTSITCH INPUTS

Covers the types of footswitches supported and their usage.

KIT SELECT FOOTSWITCH

Explains how to navigate and select kits using the footswitch.

NOTE EDIT FOOTSWITCH

Describes the footswitch for editing note parameters.

MIDI OUT JACKS

Explains the function and use of the MIDI OUT ports.

THE MANUAL

20+ QUESTIONS MOST OFTEN ASKED

WHAT ARE THE PAD NUMBERS

Identifies and numbers all the pads on the trapKAT controller.

GET MY HIHAT TO WORK

Step-by-step guide for setting up and troubleshooting the HiHAT.

GET MY BASS DRUM PEDAL TO WORK

Step-by-step guide for setting up and troubleshooting the bass drum pedal.

GET THE trapKAT TO RESPOND TO MY PLAYING STYLE

RESET THE trapKAT

GO BETWEEN FACTORY AND USER KITS

QUICK CLICK

SAVE A KIT

CHANGE THE SOUNDS

MANAGING KIT NAMES

CHANGING NOTE NUMBERS DOESN'T DO ANYTHING

THE TRAPKAT IS PLAYING ITSELF

CONTROL INDIVIDUAL DRUM VOLUMES AND EFFECTS

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAINING AND VELOCITY SETTINGS

I DON'T HEAR ANY SOUNDS ON MY 5KS

I DON'T HEAR ANY SOUNDS ON MY SOUND SOURCE

THERE IS A BIG DELAY WHEN I USE MY COMPUTER

WHAT'S A GROOVE, CAN I MAKE MY OWN

GET RID OF THE BEEPER SOUND

BACK UP MY USER KITS

WHAT SOUND SOURCES DOES THE TRAPKAT WORK WITH

KIT EDIT FUNCTIONS

MIDI CHANNEL

Explains how to set the MIDI channel for kits and individual pads.

KIT VELOCITY (Minimum, Maximum, Velocity Curves)

Details settings for minimum/maximum velocity and velocity curves for kits.

FOOT CONTROL CURVES

Explains how to select and use different foot control curves.

SPECIAL CURVES (MULTI MODE and ALTERNATE MODE)

Describes special curve functions for multi-pad and alternate modes.

ALTERNATE MODE

Details how to use alternate modes for rhythmic patterns and sequences.

CONTINUOUS DATA

Explains sending continuous control data and layering MIDI notes.

HIHAT CONTROL

Covers various methods and settings for HiHAT control.

SELECTING PADS to be HiHAT PADS

How to assign pads to function as HiHAT pads.

DEFINING SETTINGS FOR OPEN CLOSED and CHICK

How to define MIDI note numbers for HiHAT states.

CONTINUOUS HIHAT CONTROL

Explains using continuous controller data for varied HiHAT sounds.

HATNOTE and HATNOTE OVERLAP

Details the HATNOTE mode and its overlap feature.

COPY KITS

Instructions for copying kits between User Kit locations.

SOUND CONTROL (Volume, Bank, Program Change)

How to control volume, bank, and program changes for sounds.

KURZWEIL SOUND CONTROL

Explains controlling individual drum volumes, reverb, and EFX for the Kurzweil sound engine.

KIT NAMING

Guides on assigning custom names to User Kits.

ALL NOTES OFF

How to send an "All Notes Off" command to silence all current notes.

PAD GATE TIME

Explains Gate Time settings for sound length and includes special modes.

ROLL MODE

Describes the Roll Mode for delaying note-offs.

INFINITE MODE

Explains the Infinite Mode for continuous note-on events.

LATCH MODE

Describes the Latch Mode for toggling note on/off with repeated hits.

HIDDEN FUNCTIONS Pad #23

Accessing hidden functions like HiHAT Train Results.

HIHAT TRAIN RESULTS

Displays results of HiHAT pedal training and allows tweaking.

IDLE LEVELS

Shows idle sensor levels for all pads.

REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR KITS!!!!!

Emphasizes the importance of saving User Kits manually.

GLOBAL EDIT FUNCTIONS

USER/FACTORY KITS

Explains the two banks of kits and their intended use.

GROOVE ENABLE

Details how to enable and use the built-in grooves.

MEMORY PROTECT

Explains how to protect kits from accidental changes or saves.

MIDI MERGE

Describes the MIDI Merge function for routing MIDI data.

SPLASH ADJUST

Controls the "ease" or timing of the HiHAT splash sound.

PROGRAM CHANGE RECEIVE ENABLE/DISABLE

Allows the trapKAT to receive program changes from external devices.

CYMBAL CHOCKING

Enables cymbal choking sounds controlled by pad grab or note numbers.

GROOVE VOLUME

Adjusts the overall volume level for the grooves.

MEMORY DATA DUMPS

Details how to perform data dumps for backing up settings.

PAD TRAINING

Guides on training pads for personal playing dynamics and sensitivity.

PAD THRESHOLD

Sets the low-end sensitivity for pad triggering to avoid false hits.

PAD LOW AND HIGH DYNAMICS

Adjusts the dynamic range mapping for soft and hard hits on pads.

REINITIALIZE

Restores the trapKAT to its original factory settings.

GENERAL MIDI NAMES

Option to display General MIDI names for sounds.

TRAIN HIHAT Pedal

Specific instructions for training the HiHAT pedal.

BASS DRUM TRIGGER GAIN

Adjusts gain for bass drum triggers for optimal response.

DISPLAY ANGLE / BEEPER

Adjusts display angle and toggles the beeper sound on/off.

SAVE USER KIT

Instructions for saving current User Kit configurations.

PAD LINKING

Explains how to link pads so striking one plays multiple sounds.

APPENDIX

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Defines technical terms used throughout the manual.

MIDI FOR PERCUSSION

Discusses special MIDI considerations for percussion and drum sounds.

Inserting New Software Chips For Software Updates

Step-by-step guide for physically changing the software chip.

WARRANTY POLICIES

Outlines the warranty terms and conditions for the trapKAT.

WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS

Lists conditions that void the warranty.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Provides instructions for cleaning and maintaining the trapKAT.

CUSTOMER SERVCE

Contact information and procedures for customer service.

IF YOU NEED TO SEND THE trapKAT BACK TO THE FACTORY

Details the process for returning the unit for repair or updates.