Table Of Contents; Introduction; Main Features; Main Functions - Korg Pearl e/MERG MDL1 Quick Start Manual

Table of Contents

Precautions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Cautions for use -------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Main features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Main functions --------------------------------------------------------------------4
Other functions -------------------------------------------------------------------4
Part Names and Functions --------------------------------------------------------- 5
Top panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Rear and side panel --------------------------------------------------------------------6
Preparations -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Settings -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Cautions during connection --------------------------------------------------7
Steps for connecting ------------------------------------------------------------7
Connecting the included AC adapter ---------------------------------------8
Connecting audio devices -----------------------------------------------------8
Connecting to a computer or MIDI device --------------------------------8
Quick Start ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Turning the power on and off -------------------------------------------------------9
Turning the power on -----------------------------------------------------------9
Turning the power off -----------------------------------------------------------9
Performing with the pads ------------------------------------------------------------9
Changing the drum kits --------------------------------------------------------------9
Ambience functions ----------------------------------------------------------- 10
Playing in time with the metronome -------------------------------------------- 10
Playing along with a song ---------------------------------------------------------- 10
Playing along with a song sent through the AUX IN jack ------------ 10
Playing a song on a USB flash drive ---------------------------------------- 10
Training function --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Configuration Guide ----------------------------------------------------------------11
Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
CUSTOM: Drum Kit User Edit ------------------------------------------------ 11
METRONOME: Metronome function -------------------------------------- 11
SONG: Song function ---------------------------------------------------------- 11
UTILITY: Other functions and settings ------------------------------------- 11
User Edit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Editing and saving a drum kit ----------------------------------------------- 11
Editing the detailed parameters -------------------------------------------- 12
Metronome function ---------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Detailed metronome settings ---------------------------------------------- 13
Editing a metronome project ----------------------------------------------- 13
Selecting a metronome project -------------------------------------------- 13
Song function ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Registering a WAV file in a song project ---------------------------------- 14
Selecting and playing back a song project ------------------------------ 14
Other functions and settings ------------------------------------------------------ 15
Selecting a function ----------------------------------------------------------- 15
List of UTILITY settings -------------------------------------------------------- 15
Appendix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Connecting the e/MERGE module to a computer --------------------------- 17
Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Inst List ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Preset Drum Kit List ------------------------------------------------------------------ 38
MIDI Implementation Chart-------------------------------------------------------- 39
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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Pearl e/MERGE Sound Module
MDL1 Powered by KORG.
To ensure trouble-free enjoyment of this module, please read
this manual carefully and use the product as directed. Also, be
sure to keep this manual in a safe place for reference.
This manual shows the main ways to use this module.
We have also provided a detailed Owner's Manual (PDF) that
explains how to make use of more of this module's features.
Download the Owner's Manual from the website shown
below.
Website: www.pearldrum.com
www.pearl-electronics-support.com

Main features

e/MERGE is an electronic drum kit with a completely new
concept, developed by Pearl in collaboration with KORG.
The e/MERGE offers rapid responsiveness and high quality
sound with WAVE Trigger Technology, newly developed
based on the WAVEDRUM technology from KORG Inc. This
instrument also offers a higher dimension of performance that
feels just like playing an acoustic drum kit, with pads that
have a comfortable stroke feel. Using the dedicated e/MERGE
pads lets you experience this functionality to the utmost.

Main functions

• This module features five kits in seven categories, for a
total of 35 preset kits. These kits are selectable with each
press of a category button. Kits can also be selected using
the dial.
• There are a total of 700 instrument types, which can be
freely combined and stored in the "USER" category in one
of 50 user kits. These kits are recalled using either one of
the category buttons or the dial.
• The AMBIENCE fader can be moved up and down to
easily adjust the balance of the real ambience recorded by
the mic.

Other functions

• Direct out function: In addition to the MASTER OUT L/
MONO and R jacks, there are eight DIRECT OUT jacks to
which each pad can be assigned for recording or live
performance.
• Metronome function: This module features a metronome
with a dedicated knob to control the metronome volume.
Up to 50 metronome projects can be registered. Each
project has its own project name, tempo, time signature
and sound. Tap tempo can also be used.
• Song function: The e/MERGE can play back WAV files
from a USB flash drive. You can also create a separate click
track that only you can hear when playing live. The knobs
on this module can be used to easily control the balance
for each track.
• Training function: This module allows you to practice
along with your portable audio player or smartphone
plugged into the AUX IN jack, or with a song played back
from your computer connected via the USB audio port.
You can also record your playing along with music to the
internal memory of e/MERGE.