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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Unpacking your DrumXtreme™ Registration & Your Product Serial Number Assembly of DrumXtreme™ Adjusting Pad Positions on your DrumXtreme™ INSTALLING USB DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS® INSTALLING DIGITAL DRUM PC SOFTWARE USING THE DIGITAL DRUM SOFTWARE & GAME 20 Before Starting the DrumXtreme Software Program...
  • Page 3 WARNINGS EXPANDING YOUR DRUMXTREME TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ DRUMXTREME LIMITED WARRANTY CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page ii...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    With the DrumXtreme you will be able to play the backbeat to your favorite music, or create, play, and record your own music. DrumXtreme is easy to install and use, providing a full size professional drum ensemble consisting of 5 pads and a foot pedal. Each of the pads emulate the drum elements including hi-hat, snare, crash, tom, base, t-tom, and ride.

  • Page 5: Minimum Pc System Requirements

    The following items are included in the DrumXtreme kit: Five (5) Percussion pads with sensitivity adjustment Seven (7) cables to connect the percussion pads, foot pedal, and choke control to the controller One (1) Easy to assemble drum stand One (1) Foot Pedal...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The tables below show the Parts List: Figure Item Drum DX-8 Drum DX-5 Foot Drum Master box SV-BOX Drum sticks Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Qty. Comments Special Purple pad for Cymbal & Choke (Tone Mute). The back of this piece...
  • Page 7 Table 2 – Detailed List of Stand Parts Make sure all of these parts are included before continuing. If something is missing from the above tables, contact customer service at: 1-888-999- 0732. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation The detailed parts list for the stand is group shown in the following table.

  • Page 8: Registration & Your Product Serial Number

    Assembly of DrumXtreme™ This section provides step-by-step instructions on assembling your DrumXtreme. Installation starts at the bottom of the stand and works upward towards the top. Figure 2 below shows a fully assembled drum set. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...
  • Page 9 Keep Figure 2 in mind while following Steps 1 through 10 to assemble your DrumXtreme. Figure 3 shows detailed assembly connections which are referenced in assembly instruction steps 1 through 10 Figure 2 – Example of Assembled Stand Page 6...
  • Page 10 Step 1: Using Table 2 entitled “Detailed List of Stand Parts”, organize parts A to H into separate areas/piles so you can easily find the part being called for in steps 2 through 10. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Connect and tighten every joint...
  • Page 11 Step 4: Slide (1) Part D clamp down the left hand vertical bar (B2). This will be used later for your yellow snare-drum pad. Slide (3) part D clamps on the remaining horizontal bar part B2. Install (2) part C clamps Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 8...
  • Page 12 (one part DX-8 and 4 part DX-5) using Part F screws and nuts. The gear side of Part E adjustable bracket matches with the gear side of the pads (Parts DX-8 & DX-5). Tighten finger tight only at this point. Page 9 Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...
  • Page 13 Install each of the Part DX- 8/DX-5 Percussion Pad to the rod/clamp (B3/D) combinations. Tighten the screws when complete (do not over-tighten). Switch Figure 8 -Pad DX-8 (hi-top) Page 10 Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...

  • Page 14: Adjusting Pad Positions On Your Drumxtreme

    Adjusting Pad Positions on your DrumXtreme™ DrumXtreme’s complete 'drum rack' easily configures to optimum personal playing positions. DrumXtreme requires a much smaller total area to use than an acoustic drum set and features easy storing, and convenient carrying. When folded for storage or carrying, it occupies...

  • Page 15: Installing Usb Drivers For Windows

    USB drivers, first boot your Windows® PC. After Windows has completely loaded, simply connect your DrumXtreme to your PC with the USB cable that was provided with the kit. Connect the larger “standard USB” connector to the USB port of the PC.
  • Page 16 Figure 10 – Connecting DrumXtreme to PC After connecting, the Windows® Hardware Wizard will detect the connection of the DrumXtreme USB port. When the Hardware Wizard begins, the following screen will be displayed: Windows Hardware Found Wizard Click “Next” to begin installation. The next step is INSTALL HARDWARE DEVICE DRIVERS.
  • Page 17 Select “Install the Software automatically” and click Next to continue installation. Next, in the SEARCH FOR (LOCATE) DRIVER FILES screen, select the device where the DrumXtreme USB driver can be found (the DrumXtreme’s USB driver resides on the Digital Drum software CD). Page 14...
  • Page 18 Insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate device and select the CD-ROM drive checkbox. Then click Next to continue the installation. After Windows® finds and installs the driver, the COMPLETING THE HARDWARE WIZARD screen will be displayed. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Page 15 Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...
  • Page 19 If the above screen is not displayed, the system does not need to be restarted. Note: Once the DrumXtreme USB driver is installed the DrumXtreme USB device will be listed as a “Game Controller Device”. To verify that the device was properly installed, check under the “Game Controller”...
  • Page 20 After double-clicking on Game Controllers, if the DrumXtreme device was recognized and installed properly as per this section, then an item similar to that highlighted in the circle below will be displayed. The device serial number (shown as VD10-66 in the example picture) will differ for each user configuration and will therefore not be exactly the same as shown in the example below.

  • Page 21: Installing Digital Drum Pc Software

    6. Installing Digital Drum PC Software Place the software CD-ROM (labeled “Digital Drum & Music Game”) that comes bundled with DrumXtreme in your PC’s CD-ROM drive. If your Windows® PC is configured to auto-run, the install software menu should automatically display within one minute.
  • Page 22 Install Shield Wizard Program Follow the on screen instructions to install the software to your PC’s hard-drive. After the installation is complete, the DrumXtreme software icon will automatically be located on your Windows Desktop. Page 19 Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...

  • Page 23: Using The Digital Drum Software & Game

    7. Using the Digital Drum Software & Game This chapter discusses the DrumXtreme Software program including the Game program. First is a discussion of what you need to do before starting the program, followed by a discussion of the operation of the program.

  • Page 24: Starting The Drumxtreme Software Program

    3. To improve the efficiency of DrumXtreme software, and also to insure that your drum-beats can be synchronized to music playing on the CD-ROM, please close other software programs that normally run in the background (such as Anti-virus programs or other monitoring software).
  • Page 25 You will need the serial number from the label on the back of the Master Controller for this function. C. PDC WEB: This will connect you to the Pacific Digital website: www.PacificDigital.com D. HELP: Contains explanations of software operation and includes a Tutorial film.

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    Main Menu To enter the main menu of the software application program for “DrumXtreme”, click on “PLAY” and the main menu screen shown in Figure 13 will display. DIGITAL DRUM: Digital computer drum MUSIC GAME: Enters into the game of DrumXtreme...

  • Page 27: Digital Drum Operation Menu

    Figure 14 – Digital Drum Operation Menu use for the software programs D. BANK NAME: name of timbre composition E. BANK: timbre list Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation JOYSTICK: selects the controller to CD-ROM: position of CD-ROM Timbre composing switch...

  • Page 28: Previous Track

    Save Recorded File – Use this button to save and name the recording of your drum play. You can record your drum play along with the music CD supplied with the DrumXtreme. O. Track Title – This window displays the name of the track title currently selected.
  • Page 29 Using the Digital Drum Operation Menu CD-ROM selection: This selects the CD-ROM drive to use for all the DrumXtreme software programs and is required to begin using the software. Insert the music CD into the CD drive you intend to use. Select the CD-ROM drive by clicking the two triangular arrows on the left and right of this control button to switch it.
  • Page 30 Sensitivity adjustment: To adjust sensitivity, click the Sensitivity button. adjustment panel will appear as shown below: Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation The “Mixer” panel The sensitivity Page 27...
  • Page 31 After inserting CD, click “Previous Track ◄” or “Next Track ►” to choose a selection. Start / Stop Music Selection: Click “PLAY ►” to start the music selection, or click “STOP ■” to stop the music. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 28...
  • Page 32 Recording Your Drum Play This section refers to controls N to V shown in Figure 14, the Digital Drum Operation Menu. With the DrumXtreme recording facility you can: Record your drum play when using the Music CD that came with the DrumXtreme.

  • Page 33: Sound Bank Timbre Editing Panel

    1. Insert the DrumXtreme Music CD 2. Press the Open button. Windows will present a screen with the contents of your DrumXtreme recordings. Select the desired recording file and click OK. Sound Bank Timbre Editing Panel If you selected “Sound Bank”...
  • Page 34 Exits from the Timbre editor and returns to the prior Exit: menu. 7.5.1 Editing Timbres 1. Adding new timbre compositions: To add new compositions and edit different compositions to your liking, click “Increase Timbre Composition” (Figure 18 – Position A). Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 31...
  • Page 35 Once you are sure that you want to apply that particular timbre to that particular drum, click “APPLY’ Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation to delete the selected (Figure 19 – Position D3). Page 32...
  • Page 36 Exiting the Timbre Edit Menu: Click “EXIT” return to the prior menu with your timbre changes in effect. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Note that Drums 1 & 5 are Drum1 has two timbres (CLOSE and Drum 5 has a hand-activated...

  • Page 37: Music Game Menu

    L. MIXER M. Exit O. Skin P. Game mode 1. First insert the DrumXtreme Music CD disc into your CD-ROM drive. After entering the game menu, select the joystick device Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation from the main menu, the game D.
  • Page 38 This selection is accomplished by button (P). Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation and then select the CD-ROM to select the music After making your final selection , or the game will not work properly.
  • Page 39 Accuracy monitor: While playing the drums, the monitor will show you how well you are doing in hitting the right drum pad on time. Possible ranks are: Poor, Good, Perfect, and Super 1.Crystal central line 2.Beating line Page 36 Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...
  • Page 40 F. LEVEL G. SCORE EXIT After finishing your game, this screen makes it easy to compare your scores to your friends Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Continuously drumming “Perfect” five times A line between crystal central line and beating line Crystal lies in the green area when beating.

  • Page 41: Warnings

    Keep your DrumXtreme out of direct sunlight. DIRECT SUNLIGHT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE. c. Do not place your DrumXtreme too near a wall or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated or high-temperature room. Lack of ventilation or extreme temperatures may cause damage to the DrumXtreme Master Controller (SV-BOX) and/or the drum heads.

  • Page 42: Expanding Your Drumxtreme

    9. Expanding your DrumXtreme Adding an additional pad and/or additional pedals can expand DrumXtreme. DrumXtreme allows you to expand your drum set to add 1 more pad (Pad 6) and/or to add 1 to 2 more pedals (Pedal 8 & Pedal 10) to your configuration.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting / Faq

    Troubleshooting / FAQ My computer cannot locate the USB Device. 1.Verify the connection of the USB cable from the DrumXtreme to your computer USB port 2. Inspect device installation in Game Controllers: 3. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel 4. In the Control Panel, double-click on Game Controllers 5.If Game Controllers is displaying the USB Human Interface...
  • Page 44 Audio are not muted. Verify that the computer Sound Card is properly installed. a. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel b. In control panel, double click on Sounds and Multimedia. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Start, Settings, Accessories, Page 41...
  • Page 45 (See sound When starting the Program, the sound of the beating drum can be heard, but the sound of the music cannot. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation card manual instructions.) Page 42...
  • Page 46 Windows Operating System default settings. A simple uninstall of those programs will not correct the problem. You must re-install the Windows Operating System to correct the problem and have optimal playing of the DrumXtreme. Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Page 43...
  • Page 47 CD-ROM drive, then select “Properties”. (If there are more than two CD- ROM drives, please select the one you will use for playing the DrumXtreme Music CD). Select the “Properties” tab and you will see “Enable Digital Playback for this CD-ROM Device”...
  • Page 48 I have a YAMAHA 724 chip sound card and do not get any sound when using the Drum Xtreme? The DrumXtreme does not support the sound card for the YAMAHA 724 chip. Call Pacific Digital at 888-999-0732 for consultation regarding sound cards.
  • Page 49 Q11: DIGITAL DRUM. If your sound card supports 3-dimensional Sound Space A11: Simulation or Echo, disable it when using the DrumXtreme device. See your sound card manual for instructions. I am having trouble installing the DrumXtreme software. Q12: 1. You may not have properly installed the DrumXtreme A12: Program.
  • Page 50 Q13: The DrumXtreme supports DrumMIDI and BandJam. A13: I am having trouble running the Main Program. Q14: 1. You may not have properly installed the DrumXtreme A14: Program. Please uninstall the DrumExtreme Program and reinstall it. 2. Please check your Windows User Account and make sure that you are the Computer Administrator.
  • Page 51 There are a number of error messages as noted below: A17: This message means the DrumXtreme could not be found. Check to make sure the USB cable is connected between the DrumXtreme Master Controller and computer. Check to make sure the selected Joystick or CD-ROM on the Main Menu (see Figure 14) is green.
  • Page 52 Verify that your sound card is installed properly and works normally (see Question 2). Restart your computer and then verify the Joystick and/or CD-ROM indicators are green. Page 49 Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...

  • Page 53: Drumxtreme Limited Warranty

    Check your resellers return policy first. All purchased products must be returned to original reseller within their return policy time period. If the product is out of reseller’s return period, all returns to Pacific Digital Corporation for warranty repair within the warranty period must be authorized by Pacific Digital with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
  • Page 54 Customer’s acceptance of Pacific Digital’s RMA number reflects acceptance to the terms and conditions of Pacific Digital's Warranty and Return Policy, as set by Pacific Digital. All requests for RMA numbers must include product serial numbers and proof of purchase. Customer agrees to assume shipping charges on return shipments to Pacific Digital and Pacific Digital agrees to assume shipping charges back to customer.

  • Page 55: Contacting Technical Support

    PDC Part #: U-30161 Model# ________PDC Serial #:_______ Name of Software:________________________________________ Software Version:________________________________ OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PC YOU USE TO RUN THE DrumXtreme SOFTWARE Processor Speed:_________________________________ Brand of Computer:_______________________________ RAM Size:______________________________________ Operating System:________________________________ CD-ROM Speed:_________________________________ Page 52 Copyright© 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation...
  • Page 56 The Pacific Digital part number for this DrumXtreme User’s Manual is: 1866-SD-01-1 (revised April 2-2003). The Pacific Digital model number for this DrumXtreme model is: 2096-SD (U-30161 for North America, or E-30170 for Europe). Copyright  2003 Pacific Digital, Corporation.

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