Precautions Please read before using this module Do not use or store this module in a moist place such as The safety precautions listed here are for the purpose of helping you outdoors in the rain. to use this module safely and correctly. These precautions will help Do not place objects filled with fluid (such as vases) on top prevent injury or damage to yourself or to others.
Cautions for use THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Each individual e/MERGE unit will differ slightly depending on the the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC type of pad used, how it is tuned or played, and how it has been Rules.
The e/MERGE offers rapid responsiveness and high quality sound with WAVE Trigger Technology, newly developed Quick Start ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 based on the WAVEDRUM technology from KORG Inc. This Turning the power on and off -------------------------------------------------------9 instrument also offers a higher dimension of performance that...
Part Names and Functions Top panel 1. Display 10. Power button Shows the drum kit name, tempo information, and each Turns the power on/off (See “Turning the power on and parameter. off”, p.9). 2. Function buttons 11. AMBIENCE fader The functions of these buttons changes according to the This adjusts the ambience effect (the presence of the status of the display.
Rear and side panel 1. AUX IN jack 6. TRIGGER IN connector Use these jacks to connect to an audio device or other Attach the included breakout cable to connect each pad. external audio output device. 7. ACC IN (TOM4/ACC1, ACC2, ACC3) jacks 2.
Preparations Steps for connecting Settings 1. Mount each pad and the module on the rack. Refer to “How to Assemble”(a separate sheet). Cautions during connection 2. Connect the included breakout cable to the module. • Use the dedicated breakout cable that is included, in order 3.
Connecting the included AC adapter Connecting to a computer or MIDI device Fully insert the power cord for the AC adapter into the AC Connecting to a computer adapter, and then insert the DC plug into DC 12V jack on the Connect the To PC port on this module to your computer rear panel.
Quick Start Turning the power on and off Performing with the pads 1. When you strike a PureTouch pad with your sticks, Turning the power on sound will play from the headphones connected to the 1. Turn the MASTER OUT and HEADPHONES OUT (Headphones) jack, and from the powered monitor knobs all the way to the left, so that the volume is at a speaker connected to the MASTER OUT L/MONO, R...
Ambience functions Adjust the ambience effect (the presence of the sound) using the AMBIENCE fader. This gives the sound greater depth and adds reverberation. Note: The ambience effect cannot be used on some sounds (See “Inst List”, p.34). Note: The AMBIENCE fader may be set to not function on some preset drum kits (See “Preset Drum Kit List”, p.38).
Configuration Guide Overview User Edit When you want to create your own drum kit, select an existing Use the four function keys to select the edit menu shown on the preset drum kit that is closest to the kit you have in mind, and bottom of the top page in order to edit the drum kits, not to then edit it.
6. Press the [RENAME] function button to change the Editing the detailed parameters name. Tip: The settings you make will depend on the type of param- Use the dial to select the character to change. Press the EN- eter used. The steps used to set some parameters may TER button and then use the dial to edit the character.
3. Press the [Edit] function button. Metronome function The settings you make using the metronome function for a specific purpose can be saved as a metronome project. You can recall the metronome projects that you saved from a list, and use them to start playing right away. Up to 50 metronome projects can be saved.
7. Select the file that contains the data you wish to load Song function into the music track, and press the ENTER button. Two WAV file tracks (a music track and a click track) can be played in sync on this module from a USB flash drive. The combination of output levels for music and click tracks is called a song project.
4. Press the [REC] function button to begin recording what Other functions and settings you play. The e/MERGE module will record the inputted sound and The UTILITY menu of the e/MERGE module contains many the sound of your drum performance. functions and settings.
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2. Select “HI-HAT CALIBRATION” using the dial, and DISPLAY press the ENTER button to confirm. This adjusts the contrast and brightness of the display. This function also turns the light of the kick pad on and off. FACTORY RESET You can restore all of the e/MERGE module settings to their factory-set default state.
Appendix Troubleshooting Connecting the e/MERGE If you encounter any problems while using the e/MERGE module to a computer module, check the points shown below. If the instrument still does not operate correctly, please contact the Pearl dealer A USB cable can be used to connect the e/MERGE module to a where you purchased your e/MERGE module.
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