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Please read this owner´s manual carefully before
operating the device and take note of the safety
information! Keep this document available for
immediate reference.
Download the complete owner´s manual on
gewamusic.com:
https://www.gewamusic.com/downloads
G5
Owner's Manual
1.0
2021-08-10
www.gewaelectronics.com
ENGLISH
Manufacturer
GEWA music GmbH
Oelsnitzer Straße 58
08626 Adorf
GERMANY
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  • Page 1 Keep this document available for GEWA music GmbH immediate reference. Oelsnitzer Straße 58 08626 Adorf GERMANY Download the complete owner´s manual on gewamusic.com: https://www.gewamusic.com/downloads www.gewaelectronics.com G5 - Owner’s Manual I...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.8 Recycling ....................XIV Scope of Supply GEWA G5 ..............1 Mounting instructions ................. 2 3.1 Mounting the module bracket ............... 2 3.1 Connecting external equipment to the G5 module ......2 3.1.1 Front ......................2 3.1.2 Rear Panel ....................3 3.1.1...
  • Page 3 11 TRIGGER SELECT................. 37 11.1 Select & change individual triggers / banks ........38 11.2 Preset / Load and save ................39 11.3 Hi-Hat calibration ..................40 12 TRIGGER SETTINGS ................42 12.1 Settings ....................43 G5 – Owner‘s Manual | III...
  • Page 4 14.4.4 Parameter Detail – Multi FX ..............67 15 Record USB/SONG / PLAYER ............73 15.1 Songplayer....................73 15.2 Record ....................76 16 USB Load/Save .................. 77 16.1 Import – Wave/Sound................78 16.1.1 Load – Wave/Sound ................79 IV |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 19 Update ..................... 113 20 Useful Information ................114 20.1 Warranty ....................114 20.2 Troubleshooting and possible solutions ..........115 20.3 MIDI List / Notes & NRPN G5 & G9 ............116 20.3.1 MIDI Implementation ................116 G5 – Owner‘s Manual | V...
  • Page 6 20.3.8 Trigger Curve Packet description ............129 20.3.9 Other NRPN Controls ................129 20.3.10 Output Levels Response Packet description (Host -> 5916)....131 20.3.11 MIDI Settings ..................132 20.3.12 Metronome Settings................132 21 Technical Data ................134 VI |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Valued Customer, Thank you for purchasing our top-quality GEWA G5 Module! The G5 is an E-Drum that gives you a highly impressive sound and playing experience, while offering a huge extra set of additional and easy to use sounds and features.
  • Page 8  It is essential to have the drum console checked by your GEWA customer service. Damaging the Apparatus CAUTION ...

  • Page 9: Proper Handling

    (see section “Technical Data”)  Only and always use GEWA certified power adapters, and make sure that they are properly attached and connected. The power supply used must also meet the country voltage specifications (check plate on the adapter).

  • Page 10: Ce Label

    EN62368-1:2014+A11:2017 Compliance with the above directives is confirmed by the CE label on the device. The declaration of conformity can be viewed at the following address: GEWA music GmbH Oelsnitzer Straße 58 08626 Adorf GERMANY X |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Fcc Label/Fcc Mark

     Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by GEWA music GmbH could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | XI...

  • Page 12: Regulatory Information - Canada

    RF energy that are deemed to comply without maximum permissible exposure evaluation (MPE). Standards to which compliance is declared can be found under the following links: RSS-Gen: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08449.html RSS-102: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01904.html RSS-247: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf10971.html XII |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 CNR-102. Cet équipement possède niveaux d’énergie de radiofréquences bas que sont considérés d’être conforme sans l’évaluation des valeurs d’intensité maximale de champ des RF. Conformité déclarée aux normes suivantes: CNR-Gen: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/sf08449.html CNR-102: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/sf01904.html CNR-247: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/sf10971.html G5 – Owner‘s Manual | XIII...

  • Page 14: Recycling

    Please help us with your contribution to protect the environment by not depositing your old electric equipment with the general household waste. XIV |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Scope Of Supply Gewa G5

    GEWA G5 COPE OF UPPLY The GEWA G5 Drum Set is made up of the following parts. Please check the package contents is complete: G5 Drum Module 10,5 – 12,7 mm module bracket Product ID card Quick start guide USB Stick (multilingual) Power cable 1.8 m (IEC C8)

  • Page 16: Mounting Instructions

    OUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 M OUNTING THE MODULE BRACKET 3.1 C ONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT TO THE MODULE 3.1.1 F RONT 2 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    3.1.2 R ANEL Make sure that the unit is switched off before connecting the equipment. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 3...

  • Page 18: Cymbals

    3.1.1.1 GEWA C YMBALS GEWA cymbals are equipped with two stereo jacks (6.35 mm - 1/4" TRS standard). In operation with GEWA modules, only the jack that is closer to the center hole of the cymbal is relevant. 3.1.1.2 O THER MANUFACTURERS Connect analog sensors from other manufacturers as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 19 NALOG CYMBAL PADS WITH SEPARATE OUTPUT FOR THE BELL Cymbal pads with their own output for the bell can be connected to GEWA modules in various ways. See the table below for all possible combinations of Bow/Edge and Bell input channel assign-...

  • Page 20: User Interface

    [ENTER] tion. Opens the effects menu to make adjustments to the Effects effects. Opens the mixer to adjust the pad/channel volumes. Opens the menus for the setlist, routing, MIDI, EQ and Master compressor settings. 6 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Different applications depending on what is shown in the [ - ] Key display. Different applications depending on what is shown on the [ + ] Key display. Preview Pre-listen to the selected sound G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 7...

  • Page 22: Switchin The Device On And Off

    To save energy, the unit has the "AUTO OFF" function. With the factory setting, the unit shuts down automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can change this setting at any time in NOTE [SETUP] Auto Off  8 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Icon List

    Edit Navigation Load from USB-stick Navigation Factory Preset Navigation Open Navigation Delete letter Navigation Scroll list Navigation Trigger Select Zone - Head Trigger Sensor Zone – Rim Trigger Sensor Zone – Bow Trigger Sensor G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 9...

  • Page 24: Before You Start

    At the first start - and after every factory reset - you are offered a configuration help. So you can quickly and easily set your G5 module in the basics. Of course you can quit the process by pressing [F3] [CANCEL] and set it manually.
  • Page 25 Press the hi-hat together with your foot and press [F2] [NEXT]. [F2] NEXT Open the hi-hat completely and press [F2] [NEXT]. [F2] NEXT Test the hi-hat and press [F2] [SAVE]. [F2] SAVE You have successfully set your G5 module. Press [F3] [DONE]. [F3] DONE G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 11...

  • Page 26: Trigger Setup

    GEWA G5 STUDIO I GEWA G5 PRO Should you use the G5 module with the pad-configurations of the G9, then please select one of the following trigger presets: GEWA G9 STUDIO | GEWA G9 PRO 5 | GEWA G9 PRO 6 Follow the safety instructions of sections 1-5 of the Quick Start Guide/Owner´s Manual and proceed...

  • Page 27: Hi-Hat Calibration

    [F1] Preset Use the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] to select your GEWA set from the list and confirm via [F1]. The process is now complete and your GEWA drum set is optimally tuned to the G5 module.
  • Page 28 Now the hi-hat is fully calibrated and playable. With the hi-hat symbol you can directly test whether the mechanism works. Then confirm the setting by pressing the button [F1] „DONE“ [F1] DONE If you want to leave the calibration without saving, press the button [F3]. 14 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: User Interface - Basics

    7.1 G ENERAL FUNCTIONS The G5 module is equipped with buttons and dials that make it easy for you to operate. You can reach each main menu by pressing the corresponding button on the module. To exit a menu, you can press another menu button. If you are in a submenu, then you can go back one...

  • Page 30: Load

    Presets marked with the symbol cannot be overwritten. Please select a free user slot from the list and press [F2].  User slots that have already been saved can be overwritten or renamed by press- [F2]. 16 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Name

    [7] ABC abc.  Delete individual characters pressing the button [F2].  Cancellation is possible at any time by pressing the button [F3].  Save the file name by pressing the button [F1] G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 17...

  • Page 33: Home

    X-Fade -> X-Fade (Edit) -> Rimshot -> X-Stick  If "X-FADE" is selected, then press [F2] again to set the desired threshold with the dial [6]. The threshold value determines the change between the X-stick and the rim- shot. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 19...
  • Page 34 Set the headphone volume to a low level before use to avoid damaging your hearing. Especially with in-ear headphones, the volume is perceived differently and it can cause hearing damage if the volume is too high. 20 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Drum-Kit Presets

    As soon as you make changes to the settings that are not automatically saved, a [*] is displayed next to the corresponding name to indicate this. Save your changes accordingly before (!) changing the drum kit preset. Unsaved settings will otherwise be discarded. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 21...

  • Page 36: Snare Style - Rimshot, Rimclick & X-Fade Sensitivity

    X-Fade EDIT = A window opens with a fader. Now you can set the threshold value that suits you with the dial [6]. The window closes automatically after 2 seconds. 22 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Metronome Settings / Click

    Parallel to this, you can select a trigger input (pad) with which you can determine the tempo by playing on the pad (tap input). The tap channel settings can be found under "Options" [F1]. [ENTER] = START & STOPP G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 23...

  • Page 38: Options

    Set the metronome volume to a low level before use to avoid damaging your hearing. Especially with in-ear headphones, the volume is perceived differently and it can damage your hearing if the volume is too high. 24 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Time Signature / Taktart Select Tap input / Tap channel Select the input you want to use to determine the tempo in the tap function. To return to the metronome main screen, press [F3]. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 25...

  • Page 40: Kit

    9 KIT In the Kit menu you will find an overview of all drum kit presets that the G5 module offers or that can be saved as user presets. By pressing the [KIT] button, you can access the entire list of drum kits. By default, the active drum kit is highlighted in the list.

  • Page 41: 10 Instrument

    Note: Under the direct access [TRIGGER SELECT] you can determine what type of pad or cymbal is placed on the input. Example: Cymbal = Edge, Bow, Bell G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 27...

  • Page 42: Sound Editing

    This control allows a coarse tuning of the drum in steps of semitones up and down. 10.1.1.3 F UNING TIMMUNG IN IERTELTONSCHRITTEN From the selected semitone, you can fine-tune the pitch, which allows fine-tuning by a quarter tone (50 cents). 28 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Fx Send

    As soon as you make changes to the settings that are not automatically saved, a [*] is displayed next to the corresponding name to indicate this. Save your changes accordingly before (!) changing the drum kit preset. Unsaved settings will otherwise be discarded. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 29...

  • Page 44: Sound

    Loading Load the sound with the [F1] or [8] [ENTER] keys Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu.oder eine beliebige Menütaste, um das gesamte Menü zu verlassen. 30 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Sound Grouping

    Cymbals = Bow, Bell & Edge Activate the function by pressing [F2] [GROUPING]. Grouping [deactivated] Grouping [activated] If you want to use the sound of only one zone, deactivate the sound grouping function in advance. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 31...

  • Page 46: Equalizer & Compressor

    Direct Outs and Digital Outs. EQUALIZER The EQ on the G5 affects the volume of the three frequency ranges (LOW / MID / HIGH). COMPRESSOR With the compressor, a smoother audio output can be achieved.
  • Page 47 INSTRUMENT  [F2]  [F1] EQ I Comp The G5 offers a selection of presets to improve your sound even without a sound engineering background. Load a preset [F2] and observe how it affects the sound. To change individual parameters, select the corresponding menu item from the list with the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8].
  • Page 48 This allows amplitudes in the attack to remain unprocessed. Release Sets the delay after which the compressor stops working as soon as the level of a signal falls below the threshold again. 34 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Second Sound

    To keep the settings, save the drum kit before changing the drum kit preset. For a detailed description of how to load, save and overwrite presets, see: Loading and saving from presets G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 35...

  • Page 50: Sound Selection / Second Sound

    Load Load the sound with the [F1] or [8] [ENTER] keys Touch [F3] to cancel the operation and return to the 2nd Sound main screen. 36 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: 11 Trigger Select

    Turn dial [7] to enable/disable automatic channel detection. Play a component on your drum kit and the module will automatically show you the channel played. Exit the trigger selection by selecting another main menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 37...

  • Page 52: Select & Change Individual Triggers / Banks

    [5] [<CAT>] or the navigation keys [8]. If you have selected the hi-hat channel, the symbol (hi-hat) is also displayed. Confirm your selection with [F1] or by pressing [ENTER] Press [F3] to go back one step. 38 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Preset / Load And Save

    TRIGGER SELECT  [F2]  [F1] Preset To make it easier for you to get started with the GEWA instrument, we have created trigger pre- sets for you. Of course, you can also create, save or load your own presets.

  • Page 54: Hi-Hat Calibration

    Start the calibration and press the button [F3] „HH-CALIB.“ [F3] HH- CALIB. Close the Hi-Hat to the lowest position. Follow the instruction and press [F1] “NEXT”. [F1] NEXT Open the hi-hat completely. Confirm the action by pressing the button [F1] “FINISH”. [F1] FINISH 40 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Now the hi-hat is fully calibrated and playable. With the hi-hat symbol you can directly test whether the mechanism works. Then confirm the setting by pressing the button [F1] „DONE“ [F1] DONE If you want to leave the calibration without saving, press the button [F3]. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 41...

  • Page 56: 12 Trigger Settings

    In Trigger Settings mode, you control the behaviour of the sensors (triggers) of the connected pads. The G5 drum module can therefore be adapted to your personal, individual playing style. When you make changes to a preset, they are automatically saved. You will also find an asterisk [*] next to the trigger setup name.

  • Page 57: Settings

    RETRIGGER MASK, TRIGGER TYPE, CURVE ID, DYN LEVEL, DYN TIME. Use the dial [5] to select the corresponding pa- rameter and change the value with the dial [7]. For more information, see the following chapter G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 43...

  • Page 58: Parameter

    G5 module. The construction of the pad used can also contribute to weak signals.
  • Page 59 For mesh pads, you may need to increase Scan Time to 30-50 - the larger the mesh type heads, the higher the Scan Time required for correct signal level detection. Scan Time Parameter Value range: 10-100. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 45...
  • Page 60 If you use pads from other manufacturers, you have the option of matching the sensors (triggers) in the connected pad with the input channels of the G5. Depending on the type of pad, choose from "Single", "Dual" or "3-Way". It is also important to connect pads from other manufacturers correctly.
  • Page 61 CURVE ID Here you will find the selection of different trigger curves that significantly influence the response behaviour of the corresponding pad. The following preset curves are available for selection: Linear, Convex, Concave. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 47...

  • Page 62: X-Talk

    DYN LEVEL & DYN TIME Dyn Level determines how hard the G5 tries to suppress false triggers, whereas Dyn Time deter- mines how long false triggers are suppressed. For most pads with rubber playing surfaces, Dyn Level values between 8 and 15 and Dyn Time between 8 and 20 should give the best results. For pads with fabric heads, it may be necessary to increase Dyn Time to over 20 and up to 60 as the skin diameter increases.

  • Page 63: Preset

    To save your own preset, select a free USER slot and press [F2]. Press [F3] to cancel the operation. For a detailed description of how to load, save and overwrite presets, see: Loading and saving from presets. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 49...

  • Page 64: 13 Mix

    13 MIX Under MIX you will find the mixers to adjust the volume settings for your G5 module. You can control the volume of the individual channels of each drum kit preset, control the FX vol- ume and have the option to control the volume of the hi-hat and the outputs.

  • Page 65: General

    Adjust it with the dial [6] [<PAN>]. Hi-Hat volume Press [F1] [HIHAT VOL] to access the hi-hat volume control. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 51...

  • Page 66: Hihat Volume

    Change volume Use the dial [7] [<VALUE>] or the navigation keys [8] to change the volume. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 52 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Fx Level

    Change level Use the dial [7] [<VALUE>] or the navigation keys [8] to change the volume. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 53...

  • Page 68: 14 Effects

    14 EFFECTS The G5 is equipped with four different effect modules, so you can edit your drum sound down to the smallest detail and customise it according to your wishes. Not all changes are automatically saved, but are part of the drum kit settings.

  • Page 69: Ambient

    Switching the effect on / off Use the dial [6] and switch to [on] or [off]. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 55...

  • Page 70: Fx Send - Ambient

    Now you have the possibility, when selecting the tom and cymbal channels, to adjust them up or down as one unit. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 56 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Instrument-Reverb

    Instrument Reverb. The factory presets provided for Instrument Reverb focus on instrument-specific effects but derive their proper- ties from the same parameters and value ranges. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 57...

  • Page 72: Fx Send - Reverb

    Now you have the possibility, when selecting the tom and cymbal channels, to adjust them up or down as one unit. Exit the level Press [F3], to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 58 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Preset

    [F2]. Press [F3] to exit the layer or any menu key to exit the entire menu. For a detailed description of how to load, save and overwrite presets, see: Loading and saving from presets. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 59...

  • Page 74: Reverb-Types

    Room Large An algorithm that simulates a large room in which early reflections are accepted. Hall Small An algorithm that simulates a smaller concert hall where early reflections and a longer decay than room simulations occur. 60 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Reverb-Parameter

    High Damp Shortens the reverb time in the high frequency range. Since high frequencies decay faster than low frequencies, this effect is very noticeable in the treble range. Adjust the treble level with dial 6. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 61...

  • Page 76: Room-Reverb

    As the functionality of this effect section is identical to that of the Instrument Reverb mod- ule, please refer to the previous section for delineation of concepts, explanation of reverb types and parameters. 62 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Multi Fx

    In contrast to the reverb modules, the parameters of the multi-effect module change depending on the selected algorithm. The reciprocal effect parameters are drum kit parameters and are stored directly in the kit. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 63...

  • Page 78: Fx Send - Multi Fx

    Now you have the possibility, when selecting the tom and cymbal channels, to adjust them up or down together as one unit. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 64 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Preset - Multi Fx

    [F2]. Press [F3] to exit the layer or any menu key to exit the entire menu. For a detailed description of how to load, save and overwrite presets, see: Loading and saving from presets. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 65...

  • Page 80: Fx Type - Multi Fx

    "brushing" through the frequency spectrum of the dry signal using a specific audio filter. Instead of classic pedal control like guitar effects, the G5 generates the movement of the filter along the frequency spectrum by the velocity of the stick beat.

  • Page 81: Parameter Detail - Multi Fx

    A low value reduces the room component, while a high value em- phasises the room component in the mix. These parameters are not part of the preset management but are stored as drum kit parameters using the direct method (save the drum kit). Note G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 67...
  • Page 82 100% would exhaust the full frequency spectrum possible. The values range from 0 (off) to 127 (100%). Set the direction of movement for the filter type in the Up, Down Direction frequency spectrum starting at Frequency. 68 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 83 This parameter controls the length of the period of the LFO waveform. Controls the intensity of the effect by adjusting the height of the 0-127 Depth LFO amplitude. The parameter values range from 0 (off) to 127 (intense). G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 69...
  • Page 84 Set the width of the bell 0-127 Resonance filter shape here. The value range extends from 0 (no resonance, wide) in the lowest controller position to 127 (max resonance, narrow) in the highest controller position. 70 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 85 (high cut) filter with a transition steep- 0-100 Brightness ness of 12 dB. Low control positions correspond to low filter fre- quencies and less treble, while high control positions lead to high filter frequencies and thus filter out less treble. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 71...
  • Page 86 Select higher values to create a delay that 0-100 High Damp makes it seem as if the sound is moving away from the ear, while low damping values cause the repetitions to stagnate near the Dry signal. 72 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Record Usb/Song / Player

    Insert a USB stick into the module. Press the [19] [USB/SONG] key. [USB/SONG] If no USB stick is inserted, the following message appears in the display: NO USB Press [F1] to open the file manager. [F1] G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 73...
  • Page 88 [ENTER] or cancel the operation with [F3]. [F1] If you have opened a folder, then proceed as described in point 3 to load a song. To return to a higher folder level, select the <UP> folder from the list. [F1] 74 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 89 Use the dial [6] to change the playback position in the song. Alternatively, you can also use the navigation keys left [ ] & right [ ] [8]. Volume Use the dial [7] to select the volume of the song player. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 75...

  • Page 90: Record

    [F1] or discard the file by pressing [F3] [DISCARD]. For how naming works, see: Loading and saving from presets. You will now find the saved file on your USB stick. [F1] = SAVE [F3] = DISCARD 76 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Usb Load/Save

    Save the kit settings (incl. effects) of the currently selected kit. Select the corresponding menu item from the list with the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] and open the menu by pressing the [F1] or [ENTER] keys. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 77...

  • Page 92: Import - Wave/Sound

    Note that in the INSTRUMENT menu, the module accesses the slots and not the file name. Therefore, it can happen that the sound of an already existing user drum kit is Note overwritten. 78 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Load - Wave/Sound

    Exiting the level Press [F3 to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. For details on naming and Load/Save, please refer to the relevant chapter: Loading and saving from presets. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 79...

  • Page 94: Import - Backup

    Select your backup (GDR file) with the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8]. Load the backup by pressing the [F1] key or [ENTER]. Exiting the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 80 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Import - Kit

    Now save and name the loaded kit directly in the [KIT] menu to a free user slot. For a detailed description of how to load, save and overwrite presets, see: Loading and saving from presets. Note G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 81...

  • Page 96: Export - Backup & Kit

    Only the currently loaded kit is saved. Please repeat the export procedure accordingly for other kits. Factory presets are automatically saved as a backup in the unit and do Note not need to be exported. 82 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: 17 Master

    Use the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] to select a corresponding list entry. By pressing [F1] or [ENTER], you can edit the selected list entry. To access [ROUTING] [F1] or [SETLIST] [F2], press the corresponding key. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 83...

  • Page 98: Routing / Instrument

    The matrix also controls the USB out. In this section, you will learn how to work with each matrix. The routing function of the G5 is divided into 2 input categories: Routing and Routing Others. While the input channels displayed vary, the functionality is identical.

  • Page 99: Selecting And Activating/Deactivating Outputs

    [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. Automatic saving takes place. Changes are saved automatically. This is a global function that affects all drum kit presets and is not saved in the presets. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 85...
  • Page 100 Use the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] to select the preset from the list and confirm the selection with [ENTER] or [F1]. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 86 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Routing / Others

    Effects, songs and metronome are generally not sent via the direct outs. Master-Out Headphones The operation is the same as described in the previous chapter. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 87...

  • Page 102: Routing Daw

    17.3 R OUTING If you connect your G5 module to a computer via USB cable, then you will have the 4 Direct-Outs, 2 USB-Outs and the sum of the Master-Outs are available. The table shows the channel assignment. Matrix Channel...

  • Page 103: Setlist

    ETLIST MASTER  [F3] Setlist You can create up to 50 set lists with your G5 module and save 50 songs each. This way, you are also well equipped for live use and can quick- ly change drum kits and tempo between songs.

  • Page 104: Set Edit

    Use the dial [6] [POSITION] to move the slot any- where in the list. Exit Press [F3] to exit the level and any menu key to exit the entire menu. Newly created songs are automatically saved in the respective set list. 90 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Song Edit

    Select the desired drum kit preset with the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] and confirm your entry with [ENTER] or [F1]. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 91...
  • Page 106 The naming is identical to the other naming menus. For a detailed description of how to load, save and overwrite presets, see: Loading and saving from presets. For general information about the metronome/click, see: Metronome settings / Click 92 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 107: Set Edit / Name List

    [F2] to name the set list or give it a new name. For the exact functioning of the naming, please read: Loading and saving from presets. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 93...

  • Page 108: Master- & Headphone-Equalizer / Compressor

    MASTER-EQUALIZER (EQ) & HEADPHONES-EQUALIZER (EQ) The EQ on the G5 affects the volume of the three frequency ranges (LOW / MID / HIGH). Select the desired menu item with the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8].

  • Page 109: 17.6 Midi

    Under this menu item, you will find the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) implementation of the G5 to configure the associated connections on the back of the unit. Furthermore, MIDI notes sent from each pad can be individually adjusted for MIDI outputs.
  • Page 110 MIDI devices. MIDI GLOBAL SETTINGS This menu item contains all settings for connecting the G5 to other MIDI devices to form an inline signal path for MIDI control data. Using the MIDI 2.0 protocol, it is then possible to remotely control certain functions of connected devices.

  • Page 111: Midi Pad Settings

    In this view, the user can adjust note values for MIDI OUT configurations. An example of a deviation from the G5's internal MIDI note assignment, is that some manufacturers use a specific note setup internally (e.g. the assignment starts at a different octave of the key- board).
  • Page 112 [ENTER]. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. To enter the "DEFAULT" menu from the list view, press [F1]  [F2] in the list view. 98 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 113 Use the control knob [5] or the navigation keys [8] to select the corresponding note. Press [ENTER] to confirm the selection. Exit menu Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 99...

  • Page 114: Midi Control

    Use the dial [5] [<INPUT>] or the navigation keys [8]. MIDI Control Assignment Use the dial [7] [<VALUE>] or the navigation keys [8] to adjust the MIDI values. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 100 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Each line is updated together with the selection of a controller number. Active controller numbers are automatically stored in the G5's device database. The following table shows an expanded view of the underlying menus. Each controlling component connected to the corre- sponding input channels (HH Pedal, Snare, Ride, Toms/Aux) has access to the same set of available controllers.

  • Page 116: Midi Global Settings

    Master  MIDI Global Settings  [F1]  [F1] MIDI Global Settings This menu item contains all settings for connecting the G5 to other MIDI devices for remote control. Select menu item Use the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8].
  • Page 117 17.6.3.1 B MIDI ASIC FUNCTION OF ROUTING The following table shows you how best to route your MIDI signals. G5 MIDI Routing – Fields and menus MIDI Input Local Control    to MIDI-Out   to USB-MIDI ...
  • Page 118 This function is turned on at the factory. Local Control turned off is recommended in conjunction with sequencers that feed MIDI information received from the G5 back into the G5 to control the internal sound processor. In this setup, the G5 sound processor would receive two identical sets of control data when Local Control is on.
  • Page 119 Drum Kit Program Change is completely deactivated (factory setting) Only the G5 controls programmes on external MIDI devices by changing the kit. The G5 responds only to external MIDI programme changes. The drum kit linked to the external programme is loaded.

  • Page 120: Switch-Control

    WITCH ONTROL Switch-Control Switch-Control The G5 gives you two ways to switch functions using a foot pedal or up to two external pads. Foot switch Connect a switch or button to the module. You can choose between a stereo (A + B) or a mono switch/key (B).
  • Page 121 Pause the song Start/Stop Setlist Switch A / AUX1 Switch B /AUX 2 Choose a Set-List Song Previous Next Click Switch A / AUX1 Switch B /AUX 2 Metronom function Accent on/off Click on/off G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 107...

  • Page 122: Setup

    Auto-Off If the module is not used, it switches off automati- cally after a longer period of inactivity (factory setting). You have the option of changing the time interval or switching off the function. 108 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 123 User presets are not deleted! Clear all Kits * Delete all created user drum kits. Clear all Setlists * Deletes all set lists and the songs they contain. G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 109...

  • Page 124: Bluetooth

    Before a factory reset, export your user drum kits and create a backup. 18.1 B LUETOOTH Setting up the Bluetooth connection. Press the button [16] [SETUP]. [SETUP] Open the Bluetooth-menu by pressing the button [F2] „Bluetooth“ [F2] BLUETOOTH 110 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 125 [F1] PAIRING The pairing code appears in the display 4392 Switch your device to Bluetooth search mode and select the "GEWA G5" module. Enter the PIN-code 4392 G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 111...

  • Page 126: Bt Name

    [5]: Function Audio + MIDI Audio & MIDI-connection Audio Only audio MIDI Only MIDI 18.1.1 BT N SETUP  [F2]  [F2] BT Name Press [F2] [BT NAME] to assign a new name. 112 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 127: Update

    [F1]. 19 U PDATE GEWA is constantly working on updates to give you the most enjoyment out of your instrument in the future. Under [SETUP] -> INFO you will find the version and serial number of your G5 module. Updated files can be found at: https://www.gewaelectronics.com/eu/downloads...

  • Page 128: Useful Information

    If you suspect to have a claim covered by the warranty terms regarding your GEWA digital Drum Console, please contact your dealer during regular business hours.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting And Possible Solutions

    Make sure that the stereo cables connecting pad and I can hear only one pad component (e.g. console are plugged in completely. Regarding GEWA cym- Head OR Rim). bals and modules, the stereo cable needs to be connected to the socket facing the cymbal piezo.

  • Page 130: Midi List / Notes & Nrpn G5 & G9

    Following is the List of all Pad/Triggers with its MIDI notes, triggered on MIDI channel 10 Chan# (internal) Name Note# (hex) Note# (decimal) Kick Head 0x24 Snare Head 0x26 0x28 Cross-stick 0x25 Tom1 Head 0x30 0x32 Tom2 Head 0x2D 0x2F Tom3 Head 0x2B 116 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 131 0x17 Edge 0x18 0x14 Edge 0x19 Bow (Closed)* 0x2A Edge 0x16 Pedal Chick 0x2C Pedal Splash 0x15 Bell 0x13 AUX1 Head 0x58 0x59 Bell 0x16 AUX3 Head 0x5C 0x5D Bell 0x18 AUX4 Head 0x5E G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 117...
  • Page 132 40 - E2 Drum Kit Snare Rim 41 - F2 Drum Kit Tom 4 42 - F#2 Drum Kit HH Bow (Closed)* 43 - G2 Drum Kit Tom 3 44 - G#2 Drum Kit HH Pedal Chick 118 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 133 90 - F#6 AUX2 Head 91 -G6 AUX2 Rim 92 - G#6 AUX3 Head 93 -A6 AUX3 Rim 94 - A#6 AUX4 Head 95 – B6 AUX4 Rim 96 – 127 Reserved for Hi-Hat G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 119...

  • Page 134: Drum Edit Nrpn Controls

    B9H 63H 07H 62H rr 06H vv Pad Volume, vv=0..127 NRPN 1BrrH B9H 63H 1BH 62H rr 06H vv Ambience level, vv=0..127 NRPN 1CrrH B9H 63H 1CH 62H rr 06H vv Panning, vv=0..127, 64 = center 120 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 135 B9H 63H 2CH 62H rr 06H vv 0=1/1 NRPN 2DrrH B9H 63H 2DH 62H rr 06H vv Boost: 0=1x ... 127=8x NRPN 2ErrH B9H 63H 2EH 62H rr 06H vv Knee : 0=hard, else soft G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 121...

  • Page 136: Effects Nrpn Controls

    Send to Room Reverb 0 (mute) to 127 (max) 0209h Instrument Reverb ON/OFF 0 = OFF, else ON 020Fh Routing bus switches (see description of NRPN 370FH, page 7) Room Reverb 0300h Reverb Level 0 (mute) to 127 (max) 122 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Wah-Wah Filter Resonance: 0 = no resonance, till 127 = max resonance 0407h Auto-Wah Sensitivity: 0=OFF, till 127=100% 0408h Auto-Wah Direction: 0=Up, 1=Down Multi Effects: Distortion Controls 0404h Type: 0=Overdrive (OD), 1=Distortion (DS) 0405h Drive: 0 (linear) till 127 (max drive amount) G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 123...
  • Page 138 Modulation Rate: 0 = 1Hz till 127 = 20Hz, formula: Rate(Hz) = 1 + 0404h 19*(value/127)^2 0405h Modulation Depth, 0 to 127 Multi Effects: Bit-Crusher 0404h Bit Resolution: 0 = no reduction, 1...16 0405h Down-Sampling Factor : 1..16 0406h Brightness: 0..127 124 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 139: Master/Monitor/Hp Eq/Comp Nrpn Controls

    Equalizer ON/OFF 0=OFF, else ON 3908h Low Band Gain 0=-15dB…40h=0dB…7Fh=+15dB 3909h Low Mid Band Gain 0=-15dB…40h=0dB…7Fh=+15dB 390Ah High Mid Band Gain 0=-15dB…40h=0dB…7Fh=+15dB 390Bh High Band Gain 0=-15dB…40h=0dB…7Fh=+15dB 390Ch Low Band Freq. (note 1) 0=20Hz…7Fh=16kHz G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 125...
  • Page 140 Compressor ON/OFF: =0 OFF, else ON Attack time: 0=fast attack (0.1ms), … 60=1ms, …100=10ms, till 127=slow 3A19h attack (100ms), exp. Curve Release time: 0=fast release (10ms), … 60=100ms, … 100=1s, till 127=slow 3A1Ah release (~5s), exp. Curve 126 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 141: Description

    GR is a value of reduction level in dB range from 0 till 70 as follows: 70 = -70dB, 69 = -69dB, 68 = -68dB (-1dB steps) … 20= - 20dB … 0 = no compression G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 127...

  • Page 142: Trigger Settings Edit Nrpn Controls

    *Positional Sensing: SAM5916 sends MIDI Controller CC#16 with value 0 (Center) till 127 (Outer). **Hihat Pedal curve is select when sending NRPN 0x4C2C (“rr” = 0x2C = “HH Chick” note) *** Parameter available for Bell only in case of “3-Way” mode selected 128 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 143: Trigger Curve Packet Description

    LED Brightness Control 0=LEDs OFF, till 5=highest brightness Bluetooth commands: 0 = triggers disconnect A2DP link 40h (BT ON) 1 = Pairing mode 3741h 3Fh = BT Module OFF 40h = BT Module ON 7Fh = BT module factory reset G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 129...
  • Page 144 Direct Out 3 & 4 mode 0=mono, 1=stereo 1 (stereo) 3B12h Direct Out 5 & 6 mode 0=mono, 1=stereo 1 (stereo) 3B13h Direct Out 7 & 8 mode 0=mono, 1=stereo 1 (stereo) 3B1Fh Request Outputs levels (see below for Response message) 130 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 145: Output Levels Response Packet Description (Host -> 5916)

    S/PDIF Out L S/PDIF Output peak level left S/PDIF Out R S/PDIF Output peak level right USB Audio In L USB Audio In peak level left USB Audio In R USB Audio In peak level right G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 131...

  • Page 146: Midi Settings

    Interval 0..5 = 1/2, 3/8, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16 2 (1/4) 3768h Accent On/Off 0 = OFF, else ON 1 (ON) 376Ah Tap ON/OFF 0 = OFF, else ON 376Bh Tap Channel (MIDI note of drum trigger) 132 |G5 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 147 376Ch Tap Head/Rim (2nd MIDI note, 0=not used) G5 – Owner‘s Manual | 133...

  • Page 148: Technical Data

    21 T ECHNICAL G5 Drum Console – Technical Data 168 (40 Preset + 128 User Presets) Drum-kits More than 400 Instruments Pad Compressor & 3-band full parametic EQ per Pad Effect-types Output compressor & 4-band full parametricr EQ for headphone and master-output...

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