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Version 1.0 Copyright 1984 E-mu Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. E-drum and E-mu are trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc. WARNING – This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, this may cause interference to radio communications. It...
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The E-drum is powered by two 9-volt batteries or an optional AC adapter. 2. SETUP POWER The first step in setting up your E-drum module is to supply it with power. It may be powered either by two 9-volt batteries (alkaline batteries are highly recommended) or by an optional AC adapter.
E-drums output level. SOUND CARTRIDGE Select an E-drum sound cartridge and insert it into the slot at the rear of the E-drum. The cartridge should be inserted such that the label is readable from the top. (The cartridge is keyed so that it will only go in the right way.) Be sure the cartridge is fully...
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Make an adjustment and try playing. You’ll know when it’s right. INITIAL PITCH The pitch control adjusts the initial pitch of an E-drum sound over a range of one octave. Turning the knob counterclockwise lowers the pitch. Turning it clockwise raises the pitch.
EXTERNAL PITCH CONTROL The E-drum modules TRIG IN jack also accepts a voltage of from 0 to 5 volts for the purpose of controlling pitch. Possible controllers include active voltage pedals, synthesizers, sequencers, or most any other source of variable DC voltage. Again, keep in mind the modules maximum tuning range is about one octave.