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- Page 1 MPS-250 USB e-drum set 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 17.07.2015, ID: 307340 (V3)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operation..........................19 8.1 Functions......................... 19 8.2 Playing the pads......................22 Technical data........................24 Plug and connection assignment................. 25 Appendix..........................26 11.1 Kit list..........................26 11.2 Voice list......................... 26 11.3 MIDI implementation....................30 Cleaning............................ 31 Protecting the environment................... 32 MPS-250 USB... -
Page 4: General Notes
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. 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. -
Page 5: Symbols And Signal Words
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. MPS-250 USB... -
Page 6: Safety Notes
Safety notes Safety notes 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 7 Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. MPS-250 USB...
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Page 8: Features
Features Features 184 sounds 20 pre-programmed drum kits 50 pre-programmed patterns Metronome Recording and playback function Flexible pad programming Connections: Headphones, Line IN/OUT and USB-MIDI Automatic switchoff e-drum set... -
Page 9: Scope Of Delivery
1 × tom pad with rim trigger, 8" 1 × crash pad with choke function, 12" 1 × ride pad, 12" 1 × hi-hat pedal and hi-hat pad, 8" 1 × bass drum pad, 6" Drum module Complete pad cabling power supply unit MPS-250 USB... -
Page 10: Assembly
Assembly Assembly Overview The following overview shows the typical set up of a drum set. e-drum set... - Page 11 Then tighten the retaining screws. Position the holder clamps for the individual pads. Then tighten the retaining screws. Turn the L-rods into a suitable position for mounting the pads. Then tighten the retaining screws. MPS-250 USB...
- Page 12 Assembly Insert the crash pad, ride pad and hi-hat pad supports into the respective holder clamps on the rack. Secure the supports at the desired vertical position using the retaining screws. Loosen the retaining screws at the support joints and orient the supports so as to match your preferred playing position.
- Page 13 Set-up and cabling Finally adjust the rack and all pads according to your preferences. As a final step, all pads must be connected to the drum module by means of cables (see Ä ‘Connecting the pads’ on page 14). MPS-250 USB...
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Page 14: Installation
Installation Installation Connecting the power supply Connect the power supply unit included in delivery to the DC 9V input on the rear of the drum module and then insert the power plug into the socket outlet. Connecting USB devices Connect an external USB device (PC) to the USB port on the rear of the drum module. Connecting the pads Connect the pads on the rack to the D-sub connector on the rear of the drum module using the cable harness (pad cable) supplied (observe cable markings). - Page 15 Installation Connecting audio devices Connect audio devices such as CD players, MP3 players, etc. to the LINE IN input on the rear of the drum module. MPS-250 USB...
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Page 16: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls Drum module, front panel 7-segment LED display, 3 digits [CLICK] Button for switching the metronome on/off. [TEMPO] Button for setting the metronome speed and controlling the recording and playback speed. [MASTER VOLUME] Knob control for adjusting the playback volume of the drum module. [KIT] Button for opening the KIT menu. - Page 17 USB port for connecting a PC with USB interface. The drum module is compatible with Windows® XP, Windows® Vista and Windows® 7 as well as Apple Macintosh and is recognized as an external audio device by the PC. MPS-250 USB...
- Page 18 Connections and controls [TRIGGER] 25-pin D-sub connector for connecting the pad cable supplied. [HEADPHONE] Headphone output (stereo). [LINE OUT] Output jack for connecting an active speaker or an amplifier or directly a PA system. When connecting an external mono system, we recommend using a stereo-to-mono adapter. [LINE IN] Input jack for connecting external audio devices such as CD players, MP3 players, etc.
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Page 19: Operation
Using the [–] / [+] buttons, select the desired voice ( ‘1’ to ‘184’ ), or set the volume to any desired value between ‘0’ and ‘127’ . Activate the next pad, or confirm your selection with [SAVE] to permanently assign the new settings. MPS-250 USB... - Page 20 Operation If you do not want to permanently save your changes, press either the [VOICE] or the [VOLUME] button (depending on your previous selection) to exit the editing mode. All unsaved changes will be lost when you switch off the drum module. Selecting a pattern The drum module comes with 50 different built-in patterns for accompaniment and practice.
- Page 21 [STOP] button and the signal LED of the [RECORD] button goes out. The accompaniment pattern always plays until the last bar during a recording, independently of when you terminate your recording. MPS-250 USB...
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Page 22: Playing The Pads
Operation Recording with metronome To make the metronome click during a recording, press the [CLICK] button after acti‐ vating the recording mode (signal LED of the button starts flashing). The clicking will automatically set in with the recording. The click sound is not recorded. Terminating and playing back a recording Terminate your recording by pressing either the [RECORD] or the [STOP] button. - Page 23 You produce an open hi-hat sound by not pressing the hi-hat pedal while hitting the hi-hat An open hi-hat sound changes smoothly to a closed hi-hat sound when you start pressing the hi-hat pedal while hitting the hi-hat. MPS-250 USB...
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Page 24: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Pads 9 velocity-sensitive drum pads, including bass drum pedal and hi-hat pedal Sounds Drum kits 20 pre-programmed drum kits Patterns 50 pre-programmed patterns, 1 user-defined pattern Connections 25-pin D-sub for connecting the pads (pad cable included in delivery) LINE IN / LINE OUT (3.5 mm jack connectors) Headphones (3.5 mm jack connector) Mains power supply... -
Page 25: Plug And Connection Assignment
1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbal‐ anced) Signal Ground 3.5 mm TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding MPS-250 USB... -
Page 26: Appendix
Appendix Appendix 11.1 Kit list Name Name HeavyBeat Electric Metal Jazz Rock BeatBox Punk Carbon Fireball Disco Magnet TightRope Smashing Machine Largeness Room Funky 11.2 Voice list Description Description KickDrum1 HighQ SideStick Slap SnareDrum2 ScraPush HandClap ScraPull SnareDrum1 Stick LoFloTom2 SquarClick CloseHH MetroClick... - Page 27 Kick 3 OpenCuica Kick 4 MuteTriang Kick 5 OpenTriang Kick 6 Cabasa Kick 7 Shaker Kick 8 Belltree Kick 9 Description Description Kick 10 Snare 3 Kick 11 Snare 4 Kick 12 Snare 5 Kick 13 Snare 6 MPS-250 USB...
- Page 28 Appendix Description Description Kick 14 Snare 7 Kick 15 Snare 8 Kick 16 Snare 9 Kick 17 Snare 10 Kick 18 Snare 11 Kick 19 Snare 12 SNARE Snare 13 Snare 1 Snare 14 Snare 2 Snare 15 Description Description Snare 16 Snare 29 Snare 17...
- Page 29 Mid Tom 3 Low Tom 7 Description Description Low Tom 8 Ride 6 CRASH OTHER PERCUSSION Crash 1 Percussion 1 Crash 2 Percussion 2 Crash 3 Percussion 3 RIDE Percussion 4 Ride 1 Percussion 5 PEDAL HI-HAT Ride 2 MPS-250 USB...
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Page 30: Midi Implementation
Appendix Description Description Ride 3 Pedal Hi-Hat 1 Ride 4 Pedal Hi-Hat 2 Ride 5 Pedal Hi-Hat 3 11.3 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel 1-16 Note number 0-127 0-127 Velocity Note ON 1-127 0-127 Note OFF 0-127 Major Controls B9h 04h xxh Hi-Hat pedal control... -
Page 31: Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning. Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner. Never put any vinyl items on the device, as vinyl can stick to the surface or lead to its discolouration. MPS-250 USB... -
Page 32: Protecting The Environment
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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 33 Notes MPS-250 USB...
- Page 34 Notes e-drum set...
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