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XDrum DD-505 - User Manual

XDrum DD-505
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Users manual
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Summary

Taking Care of Your Digital Drum Set

Location

General advice on placing the drum set to prevent deformation, discoloration, or damage from environmental factors.

Power Supply

Instructions for using the AC adapter, including voltage matching, usage when not in use, and storm precautions.

Handling and Transport

Guidelines for safely handling and moving the drum set to avoid damage from physical shocks and excessive force.

Cleaning

Methods and precautions for cleaning the drum module, including recommended cloth types and prohibited cleaners.

Electrical Interference

Information on potential interference from digital circuitry and how to mitigate it by repositioning the instrument.

Panel Controls

Front Panel

Details the layout and function of buttons, knobs, and the LED display on the front of the drum module.

Rear Panel

Identifies and explains the connectors and ports located on the back of the drum module for various connections.

Side Panel

Details the connectors and ports located on the side of the drum module, specifically highlighting the headphone jack.

Setup

Connect the Pads and the Pedals

Instructions on connecting drum pads, cymbals, and pedals to the module's trigger input jacks for proper function.

Connect a MIDI device

Guides on connecting the drum module to external MIDI sequencers or sound modules for data transmission.

Connect audio equipment

Instructions for connecting amplifiers or audio systems to the module's output jacks for sound playback.

Connect a CD player, etc.(Aux. In jack)

Explains connecting external audio sources like CD players for playback mixed with drum sounds.

Connect Headphones

Details connecting stereo headphones to the module's headphone jack for private listening.

Connect the Power supply jack

Instructions for connecting the AC adapter to the DC IN jack, including safety notes before powering on.

Functions

Switch the power ON

Steps to safely turn on the drum module after all connections are completed, noting initial display indicators.

Set the main volume

Guidance on adjusting the overall output volume using the volume knob to a comfortable listening level.

Select a drum kit

How to choose between the 20 preset drum kits and 10 user-created kits.

Play with a Metronome

Instructions on activating, setting tempo, and adjusting the volume of the built-in metronome for practice.

Play a Song

How to select and listen to the 50 preset songs included in the drum module.

Adjust the songs volume

Method for controlling the volume level of the song accompaniment using the [song/volume] button.

Adjust the songs tempo

Procedures for changing the playback speed (tempo) of the preset songs using the [tempo] buttons.

Tap tempo function

Allows setting song tempo by tapping on a pad, detecting the tempo from multiple taps.

Mute a Drum part

Feature to mute individual drum parts within a song by pressing the [drum off] button for focused practice.

Play with a Click voice

Instructions on using the metronome's click sound independently of songs or other functions.

Use the lighting guide function

Explains how the pad lights guide the user during practice sessions with preset songs.

Create a User Drum Kit

Set a drum voice

Guide to assigning specific percussion sounds to each pad to create custom drum kits.

Adjust the volume of Pad

How to individually control the volume level for each pad within a drum kit for balanced sound.

Save your drum kit voices

Instructions for saving custom drum kits to the unit's memory, noting the user kit number range.

Setting

Adjust the pad Sensitivity

How to fine-tune the responsiveness (gain) of each pad to playing dynamics, from soft to forceful hits.

Set the rejection for each pad

Configure settings to prevent crosstalk between adjacent pads by setting an input value threshold.

Reverb

Controls the reverb effect to add ambiance to the drum sounds, with options to turn it on or off.

Tuning

Adjusts the pitch of individual drum voices (00-15) to alter their tone and timbre.

Factory reset

Instructions to restore the drum module to its original default settings, warning that all data will be lost.

XDrum DD-505 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MetronomeYes
DisplayLCD
TypeElectronic Drum Kit
ConnectivityMIDI Out
Dimensions80 x 48 x 36 cm
Power Supply9V DC
ConnectorsHeadphone Jack (3.5mm Stereo), MIDI-Out

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