Multi trigger cable Stand adapter Quick start guide (this book) Attaching the stand adapter If mounting the aD5 on a stand, use the attachment screws to fasten the included stand adapter to the bottom surface of the aD5. The aD5 can be mounted on a microphone stand.
Top panel Power button Function button Volume Long-press this The function of each button is shown in Adjusts the volume of button to turn the the screen. These buttons are also used the headphones and the power on/off. to select items in the screen. Available OUTPUT.
Rear panel The aD5 can be connected to a Mac or Windows PC, allowing MIDI messages to be transmitted and received. Use a USB 2.0 cable. SD CARD ATV LINK QR code You can use a card to back This has no function at the Use this to access the up the aD5’s data or to...
1 Getting Ready In order to use the aD5 you’ll need the following (commercially available) items. Audio • Headphones or powered speakers • If you connect the headphone port of your PC or tablet to the AUDIO IN jack, you’ll be able to play along with songs.
1 Getting Ready Zones supported by the aD5’s trigger inputs aD5 trigger Choke Supported zone Notes input method KICK (K) Head • Switch between rimshot and side stick for Yamaha 3-zone pads SNARE (SN) Head, Rim • The controller knob of Yamaha pads is not supported.
Turning the power off automatically (auto power-off) If the aD5 has not been played or operated for 30 minutes, it automatically turns off the power in order to conserve electricity. You can disable this function. For details, refer to the “Reference...
1 Getting Ready Trigger settings You’ll need to make trigger settings when using the aD5 for the first time or after you’ve changed the types of pads. This allows the data from the pad sensors to be processed correctly so that the aD5’s performance capabilities can be fully utilized.
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1 Getting Ready <2> Trigger Setup Wizard This wizard measures the sensor output of each pad, and sets the appropriate values so that your performance is accurately reflected by the sound. In step 3 of the preceding section, press Using the strongest shot (fortissimo) that [Trigger Setup Wizard] you will play during performance, hit the head three times When the display...
You can change the instrument for each pad. Instrument group The aD5 contains numerous instruments. They are organized in to groups according to their type. Drum kit A “drum kit” consists of the instruments assigned to each pad. When you change the drum kit to jazz or to rock, all the instruments are changed with this single action.
Switching drum kits By switching drum kits you can change the instruments of all pads in a single action. The aD5 comes with various drum kits in its memory. Press [KIT] Use the function buttons to select a kit Select the kit group The KIT SELECT screen appears.
3 Detailed Information Details of functions The aD5 has many other functions. For detailed information and a detailed explanation of the functions, refer to the “Reference Guide” PDF. You can download the “Reference Guide” PDF from the following URL. http://products.atvcorporation.com/drums/ad5/...
Failure to observe the following safety directives may result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the aD5 or to other items or property. You must read all of the following safety information before you use the aD5. About the symbols About warnings and cautions "Caution": Calls your attention to a point...