Royale RY8DRUMKITA User Manual

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8 PIECE ELECTRIC DRUM KIT

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Page 1 8 PIECE ELECTRIC DRUM KIT RY8DRUMKITA...
Page 3: Safety And Warnings
SAFETY & WARNINGS • Do not expose the unit to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage: Direct sunlight. High temperature (near a heat source, or in a car during the daytime). • Always disconnect all cables before moving the instrument •...
Page 4 OVERVIEW 1. SAVE 7. CLICK 13. VOICE Save customised drum set Play the metronome. Enters the voice setting. parameters to a user kit. 2. MASTER VOLUME 8. SONG 14. SET UP Adjust the volume of phone Enters the DEMO SONG Set up metronome, drum, and line output.
Page 5: Power Switch
17. PHONE 18. R-OUTPUT- L/MONO Headphone output connector. L/R channel output for connecting to a PA audio system or amplifier. 19. OUT-MIDI-IN 20. USB 5-pin DIN output and input for For connection to a PC for MIDI input/output. connection to external MIDI devices. 21.
Page 6 25. TOM4 26. CRASH2 Pad signal input connector for TOM4. Pad signal input connector for CRASH2. LCD initial interface (default values) CLICK=4/4: metronome parameter indication TEMPO=100: tempo parameter indication KIT01 POP01: drum kit indication SONG01: demo song indication DRUM ON: turns the drum sound of demo song on/off...
Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS Pad parameter settings Pad curve The curve is relative to the dynamic signal from the pad (default setting: CURVE2). 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 the maximum natural signal.
Page 8 Recording Press [RECORD]; the recording LED illuminates, and the metronome turns on automatically. Strike a pad to begin recording or record the drum section of the song. Press [RECORD] again to stop recording. The recording LED dims, and the performance or drum section has been recorded.
Page 9 Selecting a drum kit If the drum kit menu does not appear, press [KIT] to enter drum kit menu. The [KIT]LED flashes once; use the direction keys to select a drum kit. The LCD will display the current drum kit number. Press [SET UP] to enter the drum kit parameter setting interface.
Page 10 Change pad voice Select the pad with the relative pad button or strike the pad directly. Use the direction keys to select the voice. Note: See the voice list further in this guide for reference. Change pad volume Use the direction key to select VOLUME.
Page 11 Adjusting the sensitivity of a pad Adjust the sensitivity according to the desired style and dynamic range Press [KIT| button to enter the drum kit menu (KIT LED flashes once) Press [SET UP] button to enter drum setting, then use the direction key Select: PAD SENSITIVITY.
Page 12 Adjusting PAD CURVE The pad curve is relative to the dynamic signals transmitted by the pad. Default value: CURVE2 Loudness Loudness Sticking Force Sticking Force Curve 1 Curve 2 Loudness Loudness Loudness Sticking Force Sticking Force Sticking Force Curve 3 Curve 4 Curve 5...
Page 13 Adjusting pad threshold Threshold represents the minimum force to generate a pad signal. A higher threshold requires a stronger force to generate the pad signal. A low threshold requires a weaker force to generate pad signal. Setting the threshold is relevant to the playing style and external conditions of the user. Threshold range: 1—8 Note: If the threshold is too high and you strike two pads at the same time, the weak force...
Page 14 Ambience setting Use the direction key ▲ ▼ to select AMBIENCE Use the direction key to switch ambience effect AMBIENCE=OFF AMBIENCE=01 AMBIENCE=02 When adjusting parameters, press the [SET UP] button to reset all parameters to the default value. MIDI setting This device is compatible with various MIDI devices.
Page 15: Trigger Midi Note
Record your performance with external sequencer: Connect with external sequencer or PC via MIDI OUT or USB interface. Use the sequencer or the software to set channel 10 as a device to start recording. Play the drum pads. Stop performance and recording. Playback the recording. Setting the MIDI note number to be transferred/received by each pad: Press VOICE button to enter the VOICE menu.
Page 16 MIDI list Function Transmitted Recognised Details 10 ch 1---16 Default Basic Channel Changed Default Mode massages Altered ****** 0---127 Note Number True Voice ****** 0---127 Note ON Velocity 99H V=1---1 Note OFF Keys After Touch Channels Pitch Bend Bank Select Modulation Portamento Time Data Entry...
Page 17 System Song Position Song Select Common Tune System Local On/OFF Start & Stop Only Real Time Commands Local All Notes off Active Sensing Massage Reset...
Page 18 ASSEMBLY Drum stand assembly Set up the drum stand. Insert the long cymbal tubes/short cymbal tubes/L-shape pad rods into the drum stand. Long cymbal tube Long cymbal tube L-shape pad rod Short cymbal Short cymbal tube tube L-shape pad rods...
Page 19: Hi-Hat Control
Attach the pads/cymbal/module to their relative positions. CRASH RIDE CRASH 2 MODULE TOM1 TOM2 HI-HAT SNARE TOM3 TOM4 KICK HI-HAT CONTROL Connecting the pads & module • Use the pad cable to connect one end with pad and the other with the DSP module, then tighten it.
Page 20 CONNECTIVITY Connect to an audio system or amplifier When connecting with audio system or drum amplifier, use a 1/4” cable (not included) to connect the L/mono and R outputs to the audio system or drum amplifier. Note: Connect with the L/mono connector when connecting with a mono audio device. Connect with both the L/mono and R connector when connecting with stereo audio device.
Page 21 Connecting to an MP3 or CD player Connect the output of an MP3, CD player or other audio sources with the AUX IN connector. The input signal can be mixed with the drum signal. Connecting to a computer Connect to the computer via USB to receive and send MIDI signals. Connect to the computer via MIDI port MIDI IN: receive MIDI signal of the computer or other devices.
Page 22 Connect with a MIDI keyboard MIDI connector: If using an external MIDI keyboard or pads to control the digital drum module, make the connections as shown. Here, the instrument is used as a sound module. Power supply and switch Make sure the power is switched off. Connect the power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the side panel.
Page 23: Operation
OPERATION Selecting a drum kit After powering up, the digital drum will enter the KIT menu (kit indicator on). The display should appear as shown in the figure below: There are 3 ways to activate the drum kit menu: Use the direction key to select a drum kit.
Page 24 Hit the pads to play the current kit. Playing the pads Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the digital drums respond differently to various playing techniques and dynamics. All the pads sense the striking force, and some voices change tone depending on the striking force. Drum pad and rim shot The digital drum pad detects head and rim shots (rim shots are separate from the pad hits).
Page 25 Cymbal bow shot and choke The CRASH and RIDE have bow shot and choke capability, e.g. hit the cymbal or the rim then hold the rim to CRASH or RIDE sound. PAD + CYMBAL...
Page 26: Drum Kit List
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 DRUM KIT LIST Preset drum kit...
Page 27 VOICE LIST Name DNC_BD2 NOISEBD ACOUSTIC BASS DRUM LO_BD SPACEBD1 KICK1 SYNBD01 SPACEBD2 KICK2 SYNBD02 EKICKC1 ACOUSTIC SNARE KICK3 SYNBD03 KICK4 EKICK01 BRSH_SN1 KICK5 EKICK02 BRSH_SN2 KICK6 EKICK03 FNK_SN1 KICK7 EKICK04 FNK_SN2 JAZZ_BD1 EKICK05 HRD_BT1 JAZZ_BD2 EKICK06 HRD_BT2 ORCHBD1 EKICK07 JZ_SLP1 ORCHBD2 EKICK08...
Page 28 ELEC. SNARE ACOUSTIC HI-HAT SNARE1 SNARE2 SYNSN01 CHH_STD SNARE3 SYNSN02 CHH1 SNRIM SYNSN03 CHH2 HV_SN ESN_01 CHH3 TITE_SN1 ESN_02 CHH4 TITE_SN2 ESN_03 CHH5 TITE_SN3 ESN_04 LOOS_HH1 TITE_SN4 ESN_05 LOOS_HH2 TITE_SN5 ESN_06 LOOS_HH3 TRD_SN1 ESN_07 LOOS_HH4 TRD_SN2 ESN_08 LOOS_HH5 SNAREC1 ESN_09 LOOS_HH6 SNAREC2 ESN_10...
Page 29 CHHC3 EHH16 TOMC3 OHHC1 ECHHC1 TOMC4 OHHC2 EOHHC1 TOMC5 OHHC3 EPHHC1 TOMC6 ACOUSTIC TOM PHHC1 TOMC7 PHHC2 BRSH_T 1 TOMC8 ELEC. HI-HAT ELEC. TOM BRSH_T2 SYNHH1 BRSH_T3 ETOM01 SYNHH2 FLTM_STD ETOM02 SYNHH3 JZ_TOM1 ETOM03 EHH01 JZ_TOM2 ETOM04 EHH02 JZ_TOM3 ETOM05 EHH03 TOM1 ETOM06...
Page 30 ACOUSTIC CYMBAL PERCUSSION RIDE1 CRASH1 RIDE2 SNATCH CRASH2 SPLSH1 BLLTREE CRASH3 SPLSH2 CABASA1 CRASH4 ECRASHC1 CABASA2 CRASH5 ECRASHC2 CABASA3 CRASH6 ECRASHC3 CABASA4 CRASH7 ECRASHC4 CABASA5 CRASH8 ECRASHC5 CABASA6 CRASH9 ECRASHC6 CHKR01 CRSH_JS1 ECRASHC7 CHKR02 CRSH_JS2 ECRASHC8 CHKR03 CRSHSTD1 ECRASHC9 CHKR04 CRSHSTD2 SPLASHC CHKR05...
Page 31 COWBLL08 L0_TMB3 ECLAP2 COWBLL09 L0_TMB4 ECLAP3 COWBLL10 L0_TMB5 ECLAP4 COWBLL11 L0_TMBL1 ECLAP5 COWBLL12 LAG0G01 ECLAP6 COWBLL13 LAG0G02 ECLAP7 HAG0G01 LAG0G03 ECLAP8 HAG0G02 LAG0G04 ECLAP9 HAG0G03 LGUIRO ECLAP10 HAG0G04 LOBNG001 ECLAP11 ELEC. PERCUSSION HIBNG001 ECLAVE HIBNG002 BASS ECLICK1 HIBNG003 BOLLY ECLICK2 HIBNG004 CLAP ECLICK3...
Page 32: Demo Song List
ESLAP2 ESTICK1 ESTICK2 ETMBRIN1 ETMBRIN2 MACHINE1 MACHINE2 MACHINE3 MACHINET MONO1 PING SCRACH1 DEMO SONG LIST Song Type Song Type SONG01 8BEAT SONG11 FUNK SONG02 16BEAT SONG12 COUNTRY SONG03 DISCO SONG13 COUNTRY SONG04 WALTZ SONG14 COUNTRY SONG05 SLOW ROCK SONG15 BLUES SONG06 ROCK BLUES SONG16...
Page 33 PERFORMING Using the metronome User can use the [CLICK] button to turn on/off metronome. Use the direction keys to select the metronome option. Adjusting the Click When the metronome plays the click and tempo, and CLICK flashes on the display, the user can use the direction keys to change the time signature: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4,...
Page 34 Edit and save a drum kit In the drum kit menu, the user can change parameters according to the playing style and save it. Refer to “Instructions” above for detailed drum kit settings. Press [KIT] to select the drum kit Use the direction keys to switch to the desired drum kit to edit.
Page 35: Demo Song Playing
DEMO SONG PLAYING Selecting a DEMO SONG Press [SONG] to switch to DEMO SONG menu or use the direction keys ▲ ▼ to select SONG01. Use the direction keys to select the preset DEMO SONG. Press [START/STOP] to play the selected song.
Page 36: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Polyphony 64 notes • 26 preset drum kits: KIT01—26 Drum kits • 15 user drum kits:USER01—15 • 458 voices (DRUMS, PERCUSSION, SFX) Voices • 6 kinds of SNARE COMBO • Ambience setting Effects • 3 kinds of EQ setting •...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Reason or solution No sound Confirm the volume is not turned off • Confirm the correct connection of the pad Pad had no sound • Confirm pad volume is not set to 0 Metronome has no Confirm the metronome volume is not set to 0 sound DEMO SONG has no Confirm DEMO SONG volume is not set to 0...
Page 38 NOTES...
Page 40 Need more information? We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up. For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com...