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  • Page 1 EXS-1 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Support ..............30 • Please see “4 Important Notice” (p.29) before using EXS-1.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents This product includes the following items. xD3 Drum Module AC Adapter & plugs Multi-trigger Cable Snare Pad Tom Pads (x3) Cymbal Pads (x3) Hi-hat Controller Drum Stand Kick Pad Cymbal Arms (x3) Snare Pad Rod Tom Pad Rods (x3) SD Memory Card Cable Tie Tuning Key...

  • Page 4: Setup

    1 Setup Assembly Guide Attaching cymbal arms as shown below Attaching the snare pad Tighten it using the tuning key included in the package...
  • Page 5 1 Setup Attaching the tom pads Attaching the cymbal pads...
  • Page 6 1 Setup Attaching the xD3 drum module Arranging the kick pad and hi-hat controller as shown below * Kick pedal is not included. * If the kick pad is not stable after attaching the kick pedal, loosen the thumbscrew on the back of the kick pad and adjust it to be stable.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Pads

    1 Setup Connecting the Pads Connect the multi-trigger cable of the xD3 drum module to each pad. Check the corresponding labels written on the plugs of the multi-trigger cable and connect it as shown below. * BEL plug is not used. Please fix it to the stand without removing the cap.

  • Page 8: Top Panel

    設計： 図面番 Mori [2] Button = DELETE LIST 名称： 2017.3.27 [4] Button = HELP TRACK –––––––––––––––––––––––––– DRUM KIT –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 発行：ATV株式会社 Buttons for which there is no 公差：±0.3 [5] Button = LOAD MENU corresponding item are unlit 承認： 設計： 図面番 Mori...

  • Page 9: Connections On The Rear Panel

    1 Setup Connections on the Rear Panel SD CARD Insert the package-included SD card. The SD card contains song data. You can also add other songs. (p.17) MIDI OUT You can back-up xD3 drum module data The xD3 can be connected to a Connect MIDI devices and import sound data, as well.

  • Page 10: Power On / Off

    1 Setup Connecting Audio Equipment In order to use xD3 drum module, the following (commercially available items) is required. • Headphones, powered speakers, etc. • You can play along with a song by connecting your computer / tablet headphone to the AUDIO IN jack. Stereo phone Stereo mini Mono phone...

  • Page 11: Performing

    2 Performing CLICK Home Screen This screen is displayed after turning on the power in the home screen. If you press the [1] (HOME) button from any screen, you will return to the Home Screen. Home Screen will be displayed when playing the drums. TRACK ––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 12: Song Playback

    2 Performing Selecting a drum kit from the list You can select a drum kit other than drum kit buttons [1]—[5]. Press the [LIST] button The list of drum kits will be displayed. Select the drum kit with the value knob Press the [ENTER] button The selected drum kit will be loaded.

  • Page 13: Using The Metronome

    2 Performing SONG VOLUME Using the Metronome Press the [ ] button The metronome will play. SONG VOLUME ENTER Use the value knob to adjust the tempo MENU MENU Press the [ ] button again to stop LIST ENTER –––––––––––––––––––––– MENU Using the Visualizer MENU...

  • Page 14: Menu Functions And Settings

    3 Menu Functions and Settings Other functions and settings of xD3 are accessible from the menu. Press the [ENTER/MENU] button from the Home Screen The menu will be displayed. Turn the value knob to select the item and confirm with the [ENTER] button. SONG Use to set the song playback, volume, and marker settings.

  • Page 15: Song

    3 Menu Functions and Settings SONG On the song screen, you can select a song and play it, adjust the volume for each song, and set the marker. When stopped Song Number / Name Loop Icon Song Playback Playing Time Position Song Volume Clear Marker...
  • Page 16 3 Menu Functions and Settings Markers You can set up to 9 markers at any position in the song and jump to the specified marker. Adding Markers Play the song Press the [5] (MARKER) button and use the value knob to select "ADD" Press the [ENTER] button at the playtime you want to add a marker After that, a marker has been added.
  • Page 17 3 Menu Functions and Settings Playing audio file (wav) You can put your wav file in the SD card and play it as a song. Supported Format File Type Windows Wave (RIFF) Filename Extension wav, WAV Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Bit Depth 16 bits File Size...

  • Page 18: Metronome

    3 Menu Functions and Settings METRONOME On the metronome screen, you can set metronome's tempo and beat, volume, sound, and so on. Help Screen Tap Tempo Turn the value knob to select the item you want to set Tempo Tempo Beat Beat Note...

  • Page 19: Recording

    3 Menu Functions and Settings RECORDING You can record a drum performance and listen objectively. You can also record while playing a song. Exit Record Play / Stop Recording Start playing drums or press the SONG [ ] button to play the song The recording will start.

  • Page 20: Inst Level (Adjusting The Volume Of Each Pad)

    3 Menu Functions and Settings INST LEVEL (Adjusting the volume of each pad) You can adjust the volume of each pad for each kit. Hit the pad with the volume you want to change Use the value knob to change the volume Repeat steps 1 and 2 * It is stored for each kit.

  • Page 21: Setup

    3 Menu Functions and Settings SETUP SYSTEM Target Pad Display System Tab Help Screen Display Trigger Tab Utility Tab Press the [2] (SYSTEM) button and select the System tab Use the value knob to select the desired item and press the [ENTER] button LCD Contrast Adjust the contrast of the display.
  • Page 22 3 Menu Functions and Settings TRIGGER This setting handles and corrects the sensor information of the pad in order to maximize the performance of the xD3 drum module. Setting the triggers is important when using the equipment for the first time or when changing the type of pad.
  • Page 23 3 Menu Functions and Settings Cross-talk Cancel Wizard Press the [5] (NEXT) button To cancel, press the [2] (CANCEL) button. Follow the instructions on the screen and strike the indicated pad 3 times with powerful hits Indicated Pad OK Display * If you press [RETRY], the strikes you made so far will be erased and you can start over.
  • Page 24 Use to load backup from the SD card to the xD3 drum module. Backup Load p.26 * All data in xD3 drum module will be deleted. Use to import drum kit data downloaded from the ATV Sound Import Kit Store to the xD3 drum module. You can increase the number p.27 of drum kits.
  • Page 25 3 Menu Functions and Settings Backup Save Help Screen Save Display Use the value knob to select "File Name" and press the [ENTER] button Enter the backup file name. Move the position with the pointer and change the characters with the value knob. Delete character Right pointer Left pointer...
  • Page 26 3 Menu Functions and Settings Backup Load Delete Backup Load Backup Help Screen Display CAUTION When you load the backup, some or all of the data in xD3 will be deleted. Use the value knob to select "File Name" and press the [ENTER] button Use the value knob to select the file name to load and press the [ENTER] button to confirm.
  • Page 27 If the products IDs do not match, the following message is displayed. "This xD3 doesn’t have a permission to import "xxxx"." ATV SOUND STORE You can purchase additional drum kit for xD3 drum module on this website. * For product ID required for account registration, please see p.21.
  • Page 28 3 Menu Functions and Settings SD Card Format Format CAUTION Formatting the SD card will delete all its data. Insert the SD card in to the xD3 drum module Press the [5] (FORMAT) button Confirmation message will be displayed. Press the [5] (OK) button to format To cancel, press [2] (CANCEL) button.

  • Page 29: Important Notice

    Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury from fire, electrical shock or other hazards, and serious damages to EXS-1 instrument or other goods and assets. Before using EXS-1, be sure to read all the safety information below.

  • Page 30: Important Information About Use

    • This product incorporates audio / sound data contents stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric in which ATV and third parties own copyrights. Using devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV or radio may and copying these materials without permission (except generate noise.
  • Page 31 Den korrekte bortskaffelse vil hjælpe med at forhindre potentielle negative virkninger på menneskers sundhed og miljøet. For korrekt behandling, indsamling og genbrug skal du kontakte dit lokale kommunekontor, affaldsstation eller butikken, hvor du købte produktet. ATV EUROPE LDA Praça do Bom Sucesso Square No 61-Room 701, 4150-146 Porto Portugal ATV Corporation...
  • Page 32 © 2017 ATV Corporation All rights reserved. 2017 Rev.01...

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