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Intended use: The Fame DD-5500 was designed for use as an electronic drum set. By striking the pads, an electronic module simulates an artificial drum sound in various forms and optionally plays it back via head-phones or external speakers. The device may only be used for this purpose and in accordance with the operating instructions.
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Important Safety Instructions! Please read before connection and operation! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the device. Service work or repairs may only be carried out by qualifi ed service personnel. This Symbol, wherever it appears, warns of any dangerous, non-isolated voltage within the housing –...
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Safety instructions: DANGER! (Possible hearing damage) When speakers or headphones are connected, the unit may produce volu- me levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss. Do not operate the unit continuously at high volume. Reduce the volume immedi- ately in case of ringing in the ears or hearing loss.
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Environmental Protection: Music Store professional GmbH always endeavours to reduce the burden of packaging to a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is always of funda- mental importance. Please recycle the packaging after use. Disposal of Packaging: Ensure that paper packaging, plastic material, etc.
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Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing this digital drum module. The drum module has been Developed to act and play like a drum set but with greater ease. Before you use the instrument, we recommend you to read through this manual. Taking care of Your Digital Drum Set Handling and Transport Location...
Content Go back to default setting Drum stand assembly..........Connection Instruction for pad parameter setting ........2 ..connecting pads and module DEMO SONG playing ..2 ......Panel description select playing DEMO SONG ......3 ....LCD initial interfaces adjusting DEMO SONG accompaniment ....
Drum stand assembly Set up the drum stand. Put the long cymbal tube/short cymbal tube/L shape pad rod into the drum stand. long cymbal tube long cymbal tube L shape pad rod L shape pad rod short cymbal tube L shape pad rod L shape pad rod Put the pads/cymbal/module to the relative position.
Connection Note Before connecting the pads and audio source box, turn off the power switch please, otherwise it will destroy the drum kit! Connecting the pads and module 1.DD-5500 configuration: Standard configuration: TOM1-3(2 CH),SNARE(2 CH),KICK(MONO),HI-HAT (MONO),RIDE(2 CH),CRASH(2 CH),HI-HAT CTRLExtended configuration:TOM4 (2 CH),RIDE 2(2 CH) Use the cable to connect the relative pad and DSP module and tighten the screws.
Panel Description Front panel 1. SAVE Save the parameter setting. 2. MASTER VOLUME 10. CANCEL Adjusts the volume of phone and line output. Cancel the operation or go back to the former menu. 3. START/STOP 11. KIT Starts/stops playing DEMO SONG. Switches to drum kit quickly.
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Rear panel connection 20 21 17. PHONE 22. DC IN Headphone output connector. Adaptor connector, 9V DC. 18. -OUT PUT- L/mono R 23. AUX IN L/R channel, connect with the output External stereo input connector, e.g. Mp3 or CD player. connector of audio system or drum amplifier.
Side connection 25. TOM4 Connects TOM4 26. CRASH2 Connects CRASH2 LCD initial interfaces 1).CLICK=4/4 default value when on metronome parameter indication TEMPO=100 default value when on tempo parameter indication default value when on drum kit indication KIT01 POP01 SONG01 default value when on demo song indication DRUM ON default value when on...
Connect with external devices Connect with audio system or amplifier When connecting with audio system or drum amplifier, use a cable to connect with L/ mono R of the audio system and the drum amplifier. Note: Connect with L/mono connector when connecting with mono audio device. Connect with L/mono and R connector when connecting with stereo audio device.
Connect the computer via MIDI port IDI IN: receives MIDI signal of computer or other devices MIDI OUT: sends pad performance signal to external MIDI devices or computer. Connect with a MIDI keyboard MIDI connector If you're using an external MIDI keyboard or pads to control the digital drum, make connections as shown.
ON / OFF Note: Make sure the power is switched OFF when connecting the drum module with external devices. Basic operation Selecting a drum kit fter powering up, the digital drum will be in kit menu (kit indicator on ). the display should look like the following figure.
TOM1 KICK Hit the pads to play the current kit. Play the pads Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the digital drum Cymbal bow shot and choke responds differently to various playing techniques CRASH and RIDE have the bow shot and dynamics.
CYMBAL PAD+RIM HI-HAT The Hi-Hat sound varies depending on the position of the Hi-Hat pedal: Open Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad without pressing the pedal. Closed Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed completely down. Pedal Close: Press the pedal completely down without striking the pad. Half-open Hi-Hat:Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed halfway down Performing Adjusting the sensitivity of a pad...
When PAD SENSITIVITY flashes, press [SET UP] DRUM PAD SETTING to enter pad sensitivity setting. Strike the relative pad or press the pad button to PAD SENSITIVITY adjust sensitivity. Use the direction key to select the parameter, RELOAD FAC SET and use the keys to change the parameter.
4. In the tempo item, press [SET UP] button to set click tone parameters. CLICK VOICE OPTION VOICE TYPE=01 VOICE VOL=100 1).VOICE TYPE=01 user can adjust the voice type (01---03) 2).VOICE VOL=127 user can adjust the voice volume (000---127) 3). When adjusting parameters, press [SET UP] button to reset. Adjusting tempo User can adjust the click tempo.
Select pad via pad indication button or hit the pads VOICE=ESN_04 Press [SET UP] again to enter voice parameter setting. VOLUME=080 use direction key to select voice. PAN=084 ( Note: refer to the voice list for voice ) MIDI PITCH=050 Change the pad volume Use direction key to select VOLUME item.
Adjusting pad curve Pad curve is relative to the pad dynamic signal. Default:CURVE2 PAD HIHAT PAD CURVE=2 THRSHLD=4 CROSSTALK=2 CURVE1 CURVE2 CURVE3 CURVE4 CURVE5 Adjusting the pad threshold hreshold: the minimum force to trigger a pad signal. Setting a high threshold: the pad needs a strong force to generate a signal. This can avoid accidental response, e.g.
Adjusting pad effect Use the direction key to switch to EFFECT Press [SET UP] to enter pad effect setting. DRUM PAD SETTING PAD SENSITIVITY RELOAD FAC SET EFFECT EQ setting Use the direction key to select EQ type. Use the direction key to change EQ value.
Instruction for pad parameter setting Pad curve The curve is relative to the pad dynamic signal : CURVE2) default CURVE 1: very low dynamic response, high volume. If used to trigger the pads, the curve is flat. CURVE2: the standard setting, during playing or when volume changes, it generates maximum natural signal.
Adjusting DEMO SONG accompaniment and drum volume press [SET UP]to enter accompaniment and drum volume setting. ACC VOLUME: djusting accompaniment volume. Use the direction key to adjust DEMO SONG volume. ACC VOLUME=090 DRUM VOLUME:adjusting drum volume. Use the DRUM VOLUME=090 direction key to adjust DEMO SONG drum volume.
Recording quickly Press [RECORD]. Recording LED lights up, CLICK=4/4 TEMPO=100 and the Metronome turns on automatically. Strike pad to record or record the drum section KIT01 POP01 of the song. Press [RECORD] again to stop recording. SONG01 DRUM ON Recording LED lights off. Your performance or the drum section has been recorded.
In drum kit menu, user can set the parameters, DRUM PAD SETTING Press [SET UP] to enter drum kit parameter setting interface. PAD SENSITIVITY Select DRUM PAD SETTING to enter drum kit parameter setting. RELOAD FAC SET Press [SET UP] again to enter pad parameter setting interface.
Change pad pan of L/R channel Use the direction key to select PAN Use the direction key to change the pan VOICE=ESN_04 of L/R channel. GM standard:000---127 VOLUME=080 PAN=084 MIDI PITCH=046 Change MIDI output pitch Use the direction key to select MIDI PITICH VOICE=ESN_04 Use the direction key to change MIDI output...
CURVE1 CURVE2 CURVE3 CURVE4 CURVE5 Adjusting pad threshold Threshold: the minimum force to generate a pad signal. A high threshold needs a strong force to generate a signal and this can avoid accidental response, e.g. unnecessary signal from other device or pad A low threshold needs weak force to generate a pad signal.
Adjusting pad effect Use the direction key to switch to EFFECT DRUM PAD SETTING press [SET UP] to enter pad effect setting interface EQ setting PAD SENSITIVITY Use the direction key to select EQ type. RELOAD FAC SET Use the direction key to change EQ value.
Connect with external audio device This device automatically via channel 10 transfers drum signal to other MIDI device, including notes,forces, pedal performance, etc. (Note: Song playback data and metronome notes are not transferred Record your performance with external sequencer 1 Connect with external sequencer or PC via MIDI OUT or USB interface. 2 Use the sequencer or the software to set channel 10 as a device to start recording.
Trouble shooting Problem Reason or solution No sound Confirm the volume is not turned off 1.confirm the correct connection of pad Pad has no sound 2.confirm pad volume is not set to 0 Confirm the metronome volume is not set to 0 Metronome has no sound Confirm DEMO SONG volume is not set to 0 DEMO SONG has no sound...
Voice List 418 SRIMC1 Name 419 SRIMC2 420 SRIMC3 421 SRIMC4 422 SRIMC5 EKICKC1 Name Name KICKC1 KICKC2 KICKC3 KICKC4 Name ESNAREC Name Name SNAREC1 SNAREC2 SNAREC3 SNAREC4 SNAREC5...
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