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  • Page 1 MPS-150 e-drum module user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 20.07.2015, ID: 360221...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Connections and operating elements................... 18 Operating..............................23 6.1 Functions............................. 23 6.2 Demo song............................

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Technical specifications........................38 Plug and connection assignment....................40 Cleaning............................... 42 Protecting the environment......................43 Appendix..............................44 11.1 Voice list............................44 11.2 Kit list..............................48 11.3 Pattern list............................49 11.4 MIDI implementation........................51 11.5 General MIDI Backing Instrument List..................54 11.6 General MIDI Drum Kit List......................

  • Page 5: General Information

    General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 8 General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. e-drum module...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from drum pads to various percussion sounds. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features 108 voices 10 preprogrammed drum kits 40 preprogrammed songs Metronome Flexible assignment of pad voices Reverb effect, voice tuning Individual adjustment of accompaniment and drum track Connections for headphones, AUX, USB and MIDI e-drum module...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Installation Setup, connecting pads and Setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed assembly pedals guide. Finally, check that all connecting cables are correctly connected between the pads and the drum module. Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
  • Page 16 Installation Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES output of the drum module. Connecting audio devices Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitors to the OUTPUT sockets of the drum module. If you use a mono amplifier, connect its input to the output L / MONO socket of the module.
  • Page 17 Installation Connecting a CD or MP3 player Connect your CD or MP3 player to the input socket AUX IN of the drum module. Connecting MIDI devices Connect external MIDI devices to the MIDI OUT socket of the drum module. Connecting USB devices Connect external MIDI devices or your computer to the USB port of the drum module.

  • Page 18: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel e-drum module...
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements [START / STOP] Button to start and stop song playback. [VOLUME] Volume control for audio and headphones output. 3-digit LED display. [CLICK] | [DEMO] Button to turn the metronome on and off and to play the demo song. [MODE] Button to open the selection menu.
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements Rear panel e-drum module...
  • Page 21 Connections and operating elements [9 V] Connection socket for the power adapter. [ON / OFF] Main switch to turn the device on and off. [USB] Connection socket for USB cable. [MIDI OUT] Connection socket for an external MIDI device to send MIDI commands. [OUTPUT –...
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements Bottom Multiple socket for connecting the pads. e-drum module...

  • Page 23: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Functions Switching on Check all cable connections for correct fit before turning on. Before switching on, turn the volume control [VOLUME] to minimum. Turn the drum module on using the main switch [ON/OFF] on the rear side of the unit. MPS-150...
  • Page 24 Operating Automatic shutoff – When the device is not used it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes. To turn it back on set the on / off switch to ‘OFF’ and then to ‘ON’ again. Disabling automatic shutoff – To disable the automatic shut-off, press and keep the button [START / STOP] pressed while turning the device on.

  • Page 25: Demo Song

    Operating 6.2 Demo song To play the preprogrammed demo piece, proceed as follows: Press [CLICK] for about two seconds. ð The preprogrammed demo song sounds, ‘dE’ appears on the display. Stop playback with [START / STOP]. 6.3 Playing and adjusting patterns Selecting patterns Your digital drum set features a total of 40 preprogrammed patterns.
  • Page 26 Operating Playing patterns Select the desired pattern as described above. Start and stop playback with [START / STOP]. Adjusting pattern volume Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [PATTERN] lights up. ð The display shows the pattern number. Press [PAGE]. ð The pattern volume appears in ‘Axx’ format on the display. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 00 to 32.
  • Page 27 Operating Press [PAGE]. ð The drum volume appears in ‘dxx’ format on the display. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 00 bis 32. The setting is automatically stored. Adjusting playback speed Simultaneously press [MODE] and [PAGE] ð...

  • Page 28: Selecting And Adjusting Drum Kits

    Operating 6.4 Selecting and adjusting drum kits You can select one of the preprogrammed drum kits. The preprogrammed voices of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected pads. Selecting a drum kit To select a certain drum kit, proceed as follows: Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [KIT] lights up.
  • Page 29 Operating Press [PAGE]. ð The kit volume appears in ‘Lxx’ format on the display. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 00 bis 32. The setting is automatically stored. Turning Reverb on / off To turn the Reverb effect on or off, proceed as follows: Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [KIT] lights up.
  • Page 30 Operating Assigning a Voice To programme a certain Voice for a pad, proceed as follows: Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [VOICE] lights up. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The display shows the number of the currently assigned Voice. Select the desired Voice using the buttons [–]/[+] (see Ä...
  • Page 31 Operating Adjusting Voice volume You have the option to adjust the volume of each voice independently. To do so proceed as follows: Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [VOICE] lights up. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The Voice volume appears in ‘Lxx’ format on the display. Adjust the volume using the buttons [–]/[+] (setting range: 0 to 32).
  • Page 32 Operating Adjusting assigned MIDI note You have the option to change the MIDI note assigned to a pad. To do so proceed as follows: Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [VOICE] lights up. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð...

  • Page 33: Click (Metronome) Set Up And Use

    Operating Name Assigned MIDI note Ride Kick Snare Hi-Hat close Hi-Hat open Hi-Hat pedal 6.5 Click (metronome) set up and use Using Click function Press [CLICK] to turn the Click on. ð The LED [CLICK] flashes in step, the Click sounds. Press again [CLICK]to turn the Click off.
  • Page 34 Operating Setting the time signature Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [CLICK] lights up. Press [PAGE]. ð The time signature appears on the display, for example ‘4-4’ . Choose the time signature using the buttons [–] and [+] from a selection of 1/4 to 7/4, 3/8 and 6/8.
  • Page 35 Operating Setting Click interval Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [CLICK] lights up. Press [PAGE]. ð The Click interval appears on the display, for example ‘--4’ . Select the Click interval using the buttons [–] and [+]. Possible values are: 1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, default value: 1/4.
  • Page 36 Operating Setting the Click volume Press [MODE] repeatedly until the LED [CLICK] lights up. Press [PAGE]. ð The set volume appears on the display, for example ‘L24’ . Adjust the volume using the buttons [–] and [+] in a range from 0 bis 32. The setting is automatically stored.

  • Page 37: Menu Overview

    Operating 6.6 Menu overview MPS-150...

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Number of voices Drum kits 10 preset kits Songs 40 Songs e-drum module...
  • Page 39 Technical specifications Connections Headphones (1/4" phone socket) AUX in (1/4" phone socket) Left mono out (1/4" phone socket) Stereo out right / left (1/4" phone socket) 1 × Kick pad 1 × Snare pad 3 × Tom pads 1 × Crash pad 1 ×...

  • Page 40: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 41 Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4"...

  • Page 42: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device parts Clean the accessible parts of the device regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: moist, smoky or particularly dirty environments may cause a higher accumulation of dirt on the components of the device. Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 43: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 11.1 Voice list Name Name Name KICK Jazz Kick 1 Classic Snare 2 Standard Kick 1 Jazz Kick 2 Classic Snare Rim 2 Standard Kick 2 Electronic Kick Room Snare 1 Room Kick 808 Kick Room Snare 2 Rock Kick 1 House Kick 1 Acoustic Snare...
  • Page 45 Appendix Name Name Name Camco Snare Rim Classic Tom 5 808 Tom 6 Brush Snare Classic Tom 6 Electronic Tom 1 Brush Snare Rim Camco Tom 1 Electronic Tom 2 Electronic Snare 1 Camco Tom 2 Electronic Tom 3 Electronic Snare 2 Camco Tom 3 Electronic Tom 4 808 Snare...
  • Page 46 Appendix Name Name Name CRASH Standard Hi-hat Close Conga Low Standard Crash 1 Jazz Hi-hat Close Timbale High Standard Crash 2 Electronic Hi-hat Close Timbale Low Rock Crash 808 Hi-hat Close Agogo High Splash 1 Standard Hi-hat Pad Agogo Low Splash 2 Jazz Hi-hat Pad Cabasa...
  • Page 47 Appendix Name Wood Block Low Mute Cuica Open Cuica Mute Triangle Open Triangle Shaker Jingle Bell Belltree Castanets Mute Surdo Open Surdo MPS-150...

  • Page 48: Kit List

    Appendix 11.2 Kit list Name Acoustic Standard 1 Rock Standard 2 Funk Jazz Brush Electronic House e-drum module...

  • Page 49: Pattern List

    Appendix 11.3 Pattern list Name Tempo Name Tempo Fusion 1 Funk 3 Electronic & Funk Fusion 3 Modern Pop Fusion 4 HipHop Pop Funk 2 Latin Jazz 1 R&B Funk 1 Drum & Bass 1 Big Band 1 Break Beat Funk 2 Dance Pop Funk 1...
  • Page 50 Appendix Name Tempo Name Tempo Swing Mambo Latin Jazz 2 Latin Rock Big Band 2 Latin Pop 3/4 Jazz Guitar Bossa Jazz Country Blues 6/8 Ballad Rock Pop Ballad Reggae Pop Bossa 60’s Rock 16Beat Pop Blues Pop Shuffle Demo Funk Samba e-drum module...

  • Page 51: Midi Implementation

    Appendix 11.4 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel Default Ch 10 1-16 Changed Mode Default Messages Altered ******** ******** Note number 0…127 0…127 True voice ******** 0…127 Velocity Note ON Yes (99H, V=1…127) 0…127 Note OFF Yes (99H, V=0) 0…127 Aftertouch Keys...
  • Page 52 Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Pitch bender Control change Bank select Modulation Portamento time Data entry Volume Expression Sustain pedal Portamento ON/OFF Sostenuto pedal Soft pedal Reverb program e-drum module...
  • Page 53 Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Chorus program Reverb level Chorus level All Sound Off Reset All Controllers All Notes Off Program change System exclusive System common Song Position Song Select Tune System real time Clock START and STOP only Command MPS-150...

  • Page 54: General Midi Backing Instrument List

    Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Aux messages Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense System reset 11.5 General MIDI Backing Instrument List Name Name Piano Mallet Acoustic Grand Piano Celesta Bright Acoustic Piano Glockenspiel Electric Grand Piano Music Box e-drum module...
  • Page 55 Appendix Name Name Honky-Tonk Piano Vibraphone Electric Piano 1 Marimba Electric Piano 2 Xylophone Harpsichord Tubular Bells Clavi Dulcimer Name Name Organ Guitar Drawbar Organ Nylon Guitar Percussive Organ Steel Guitar Rock Organ Jazz Guitar Church Organ Clean Guitar MPS-150...
  • Page 56 Appendix Name Name Reed Organ Muted Guitar Accordion Overdriven Guitar Harmonica Distortion Guitar Tango Accordion Guitar Harmonics Name Name Bass Strings Acoustic Bass Violin Finger Bass Viola Pick Bass Cello Fretless Bass Contrabass Slap Bass 1 Tremolo Strings e-drum module...
  • Page 57 Appendix Name Name Slap Bass 2 Pizzicato Strings Synth Bass 1 Orchestral Harp Synth Bass 2 Timpani Name Name Strings Ensemble Brass String Ensembles 1 Trumpet String Ensembles 2 Trombone Synth Strings 1 Tuba Synth Strings 2 Muted Trumpet Choir Aahs French Horn Voice Oohs Brass Section...
  • Page 58 Appendix Name Name Synth Voice Synth Brass 1 Orchestra Hit Synth Brass 2 Name Name Reed Pipe Soprano Sax Piccolo Alto Sax Flute Tenor Sax Recorder Baritone Sax Pan Flute Oboe Blown Bottle English Horn Shakuhachi e-drum module...
  • Page 59 Appendix Name Name Bassoon Whistle Clarinet Ocarina Name Name Synth Lead Lead 1 (square) Pad 1 (new age) Lead 2 (sawtooth) Pad 2 (warm) Lead 3 (calliope) Pad 3 (polysynth) Lead 4 (chiff) Pad 4 (choir) Lead 5 (charang) Pad 5 (bowed) Lead 6 (voice) Pad 6 (metallic) MPS-150...
  • Page 60 Appendix Name Name Lead 7 (fifths) Pad 7 (halo) Lead 8 (bass + lead) Pad 8 (sweep Name Name Effects Ethnic FX 1 (rain) Sitar FX 2 (soundtrack) Banjo FX 3 (crystal) Shamisen FX 4 (atmosphere) Koto FX 5 (brightness) Kalimba FX 6 (goblins) Bagpipe...
  • Page 61 Appendix Name Name FX 7 (echoes) Fiddle FX 8 (sci-fi) Shanai Name Name Percussive Sound Effects Tinkle Bell Guitar Fret Noise Agogo Breath Noise Steel Drums Seashore Wood Block Bird Tweet Taiko Drum Telephone Ring Melodic Tom Helicopter MPS-150...

  • Page 62: General Midi Drum Kit List

    Appendix Name Name Synth Drum Applause Reverse Cymbal Gunshot 11.6 General MIDI Drum Kit List Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 27 – D#1 High Q <- <- <-...
  • Page 63 Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 33 – A1 Metronome Click <- <- <- <- 34 – A#1 Metronome Bell <- <- <- <- 35 –...
  • Page 64 Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 44 – G#2 Standard 1 Hi-hat Standard 2 Hi-hat Room Hi-hat Pedal Rock Hi-hat Pedal Funk Hi-hat Pedal Pedal Pedal 45 –...
  • Page 65 Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 56 – G#3 Standard 1 Cowbell Standard 2 Cowbell Room Cowbell Rock Cowbell <- 57 – A3 Standard 1 Crash 2 Standard 2 Crash 2 Room Crash 2 Rock Crash 2...
  • Page 66 Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 69 – A4 Cabasa <- <- <- <- 70 – A#4 Maracas <- <- <- <- 71 – B4 Short Whistle <- <-...
  • Page 67 Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 82 – A#5 Shaker <- <- <- <- 83 – B5 Jingle Bell <- <- <- <- 84 – C6 Bell Tree <- <-...
  • Page 68 Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 31 – G1 <- <- <- <- <- 32 – G#1 <- <- <- <- <- 33 – A1 <- <- <-...
  • Page 69 Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 42 – F#2 Electronic Hi-hat 808 Hi-hat Close House Hi-hat Close Jazz Hi-hat Close <- Close 43 – G2 Electronic Tom 5 808 Tom 5 House Tom 5...
  • Page 70 Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 53 – F3 <- <- <- <- <- 54 – F#3 <- <- <- <- <- 55 – G3 <- <- <-...
  • Page 71 Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 66 – F#4 <- <- <- <- <- 67 – G4 <- <- <- <- <- 68 – G#4 <- <- <-...
  • Page 72 Appendix Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 79 – G5 <- <- <- <- <- 80 – G#5 <- <- <- <- <- 81 – A5 <- <- <-...
  • Page 73 Notes MPS-150...
  • Page 74 Notes e-drum module...
  • Page 76 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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