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- Page 1 XDrum DD-450 Digital Drum Set Users manual 00039164 Version 09/2015...
- Page 2 INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY! THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. the FCC Rules.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connects Main Features.............4 Auto Fill In（AFI） Turn the AFI Function On/ Off........16 Rules of AFI trigger.............16 Panel & Display Description Front Panel..............5 Coach Side Panel (Connecting)..........6 About Coach Mode.............17 LCD Display..............7 Coach Mode Control..........17 Qut Cnt (Quiet Count)..........17 Setup Change Up..............18 Connecting Pads and Pedals........8 Beat Check..............19 Getting Ready to Play... -
Page 4: Main Features
Main Features Bring the Professional Experience to Your Performance Natural and Realistic Voices This digital drum has equipped with all new voices, which vastly improved sound quality and will reach a super natural and realistic sense for your ears. No matter playing the stroke roll or striking pads with velocity dynamic, all of these let you enjoy delicate nuances and natural voice, capture the unique characteristics of acoustic drum kit. -
Page 5: Panel & Display Description
Panel Description Front Panel 1. [VOLUME] Knob 7. [KIT/VOICE] Button Adjust the phone volume level. Shortly press: enter drum kit mode. Press and hold: enter voice mode. Note: 8. [SONG/REC] Button Rotate the [VOLUME] knob anticlockwise to the minimum Shortly press: enter the song mode. position before power on. -
Page 6: Side Panel (Connecting)
Panel Description Side Panel (Connecting) Note: To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. 16. USB MIDI Terminal 18. AFI Terminal Connect the PC/USB host with audio devices. Connect the AFI trigger. -
Page 7: Lcd Display
Panel Description LCD Display 1. Mode 5. Pad Name Display the current mode, such as KIT, VOICE, SONG, Display the current selected pad name. and UTILITY and so on. 6. Parameter Type 2. Coach Mode Display current parameter type, for instance, Volume, Display current beat accuracy and rhythm type. -
Page 8: Setup
Setup Caution! To prevent electric shock and damage to drum module or other devices, always turn off the power of all devices before making any connections. Connecting Pads and Pedals Standard configuration: KICK, SNARE (Double trigger), TOM 1~3, CRASH 1 (Choke), RIDE (Choke), HI-HAT, HI-HAT CONTROL PEDAL, AFI Triggers. -
Page 9: Getting Ready To Play
Getting Ready to Play Setting up the Power Supply Connect the DC plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel. Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC outlet. Note: 1. -
Page 10: Quick Play
Quick Play KIT xx Drum Kits and Voices An acoustic drum has only a fixed kit, but the digital has a lot. It is a KICK SNARE TOM1 TOM2 particular characteristic of digital drum. Head Head Head Head The structure of a drum kit is shown on the right: TOM3 HI-HAT CRASH... -
Page 11: Playing Techniques
Quick Play Playing Techniques This section introduces various performance functions to make your performance professional. Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the digital drum responds differently to various playing techniques and dynamics. All the pads are velocity sensitive. And some voices change timbre depending on the striking force. -
Page 12: Select A Preset Drum Kit And Create A User Drum
Select a Preset Drum Kit and Create a User Drum Kit About the Preset and User Drum Kit From No.1 to 20 are preset drum kits, and the drum kits from No.21 to 25 are user drum kits. You can edit the parameters of drum kit (from No.1-20), and save them into user drum kits (from No.21-25). -
Page 13: Save User Drum Kit
Select a Preset Drum Kit and Create a User Drum Kit Save User Drum Kit While in the drum kit and voice edit menu, press the [SAVE/ ENTER] button to save all changes. Use the [+] / [-] button to select a user drum kit (From No.21 to 25). The number of kit starts flashing at the same time. -
Page 14: Playing Along With A Song
Playing Along with a Song In order to have a better performance experience, a variety of styles can be selected. Each one offers you to practice. (Refer to the Song List) You can play the drums while listening to one of these songs. A song contains Drum part and Accompaniment part. -
Page 15: Record
Record This digital drum offers you easily record your own performance. Maximize 5000 notes could be recorded in one user song. Preparing and starting record, refer to the details bellow: Preparing Record Press the [REC] button for 2 seconds to enter the Record-prepare mode, the light of the [REC] button starts flashing, and it means the record is standby. -
Page 16: Auto Fill In（Afi
AUTO FILL IN (AFI) There are 10 preset AFI styles, and each style contains 5 Intros, 10 Fills and 5 Endings which triggered at random. When the AFI function is off, the splash and cowbell will be triggered when strike the AFI trigger. Edit voice in the voice menu. -
Page 17: Coach
Coach The Coach mode is a unique set of exercises. Specifically designed for those learners who want to build a better tempo, accuracy and stamina, as well as developing a better drum playing skills. About Coach Mode There are three types of exercises in Coach Mode: Quiet Count, Change Up and Beat Check. -
Page 18: Change Up
Coach Parameters Range Display Description QUT XXX Use the [+]/ [-] button to select a suitable quiet type. 1-1/2-2/1-3 CNT XXX Use the [+]/ [-] button to select a suitable count type. 1-1: 1 measure counts, 1 measure quiets. 2-2: 1 measure counts, 2 measure quiets. -
Page 19: Beat Check
Coach Beat Check In order to improve playing accuracy of beat, practice with the metronome basic beat type. If the score function is on, system will display your practicing score after you have finished. Repeatedly press the [PAGE] button to select beat check mode. Press the [SAVE/ ENTER] button to enter beat check mode. -
Page 20: Dbt (Double Bass Trigger)
DBT (Double Bass Trigger) Normally, it is too hard for beginners to play double bass, almost impossible, but we make it possible now. Turn on DBT function on; it can generate two or three continuous kick sounds when you step on the bass drum only once. -
Page 21: Utility Mode (Utility)
Utility Mode (UTILITY) This mode contains two parts: the drum pad trigger settings and drum module settings. The Drum Pad Trigger Settings As a professional drummer, you may be very pleased to set your drum triggers carefully corresponding to your playing habits and feelings, making your performance more interesting and professional. -
Page 22: The Drum Module Settings
Utility Mode (UTILITY) The Drum Module Settings You can go further set the drum module function, do as the procedures shown below: Press the [UTILITY] button, the LCD will display the UTILITY menu. You can repeatedly press the [PAGE] button to select the function menu and use the [+] / [-] button to adjust the parameter value. -
Page 23: Download Afi Midi Styles From A Computer
Download AFI MIDI Styles from a Computer Up to 3 user AFI styles can be downloaded into module, and all saved data will not be erased even power off immediately. Note: Prepare for computer, download software, USB cable to download user MIDI data from computer. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution No sound 1. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to be sure that the volume isn’t down. 2. To be sure that Local Mode should be set to “ON” No sound from Pads 1. To be sure that the pad is connected correctly. 2. -
Page 25: Drum Kit List
Drum Kit List PRESET KIT Acoustic 1 Funk Band 1 Jazz Brush 1 Rock 1 Indian 1 Percussion 1 Acoustic 2 Funk Band 2 Jazz Rock 2 Timbales Electro Indian 2 Percussion 2 Marimba FX Mix 1 Stardust FX Mix 2... -
Page 26: Drum Voice List
Drum Voice List NAME Electronic Snare Brush Ride 2 KICK Electronic Snare Stick Brush Ride 21 Bell 22‘’ Acoustic Kick 1 20'' Rock Ride 22‘’ Acoustic Kick 2 Acoustic Tom 1 Electronic Ride Brush Kick 1 Acoustic Tom 2 CRASH Brush Kick 2 Acoustic Tom 3 16'' Acoustic Crash 1... - Page 27 Drum Voice List Low Agogo FX 8 Claves FX 9 Jingle Bell FX 10 Tambourine FX 11 Indian 1 Indian 2 Indian 3 Three Indian 4 Four Indian 5 Five Indian 6 Indian 7 Seven Indian 8 Eight Indian 9 Nine Indian 10 Indian 11...
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Page 28: Song List
Song List Name Funk3 Blues Funk Fusion4 Fusion1 Fusion5 Cool Jazz Pop Funk2 Blues1 R&B Samba1 Drum&Bass1 Vintage Hip-Hop Break Beat1 Nu-Jazz Funk Dance1 Soul Drum&Bass2 Vintage Funk Latin Dance Trance Country Pop Classic Rock Hardcore Hip-Hop Vintage Dance Pop Latin Jazz1 Salsa 80's Metal... -
Page 29: Gm Drum Kit List
GM Drum Kit List Standard (bank 00) Funk (bank 08) Rock (bank 16) Electric (bank 24) Brush (bank 40) Note No. Eb1[27] High Q Slap E 1[28] F 1[29] Scratch Push ... -
Page 30: Gm Melody Voice List
GM Backing Instrument List... -
Page 31: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart ○: YES ×: NO... - Page 32 WEEE-Declaration / Disposal Your product is designed and manufactured with materials and components of high quality, which are recyclable and can be reused. The symbol means that your product should be disposed of separately from household waste when it reaches its end of life. Please dispose of this equipment at your local collection point or recycling center. Please help to protect the environment in which we all live.
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