The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if necessary, i.e. felt pads or similar. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel ö & NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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Input socket for connecting an external trigger, designed as ¼" jack socket. The two left [TRIGGER] LEDs on the front of the device light up as soon as a signal is received from the connected external trigger. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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Connect both channels (R and L / MONO) for stereo transmission. Connect only channel (L/MONO) for mono trans‐ mission. 25 [MASTER VOLUME] Overall volume control Output socket for connecting a headset, designed as ¼" jack socket NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
Press [SELECT] repeatedly to choose between the options and confirm with [OK]. To exit the drum kit menu, select ‘Cancel’ or press again [KIT]. Only user drum kits can be deleted. Preset drum kits cannot be deleted. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
ð The display shows the respective submenus. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value. Press [OK] to confirm the new value. ð The display shows ‘Save successfully!’ . NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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‘FADE’ : when the set threshold value for the layer mode is reached, sample ‘B’ is played in the same way as sample ‘A’ . Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the functioning of the layer mode. Confirm the selection with [OK]. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
‘127’ . Confirm the selection with [OK]. Once the loop for the selected pad is played, no sound is produced when the pad is hit. Stop loop playback to play the selected pad with the original set‐ tings. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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If you start a new recording without saving the previous one, the previous recording will be overwritten. If you switch to another function while recording, the recording will be discarded. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
ð The display shows the respective submenus. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value. Press [OK] to confirm the new value. ð The display shows ‘Save successfully!’ . NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
ð The display shows the respective submenus. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value. Press [OK] to confirm the new value. ð The display shows ‘Save successfully!’ . NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
The device supports five kit chains, each of which can be assigned eight different drum kits in any order. Press to select the ‘KITCH’ menu. ð The display shows the respective submenus. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to switch between drum kits within the kit chain. To switch to a different kit chain, perform steps 1 to 4 again. Select ‘OFF’ to keep the default drum kit order. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
‘64’ : centre, ‘127’ : dead right). Confirm the selection with [OK]. Shows the metronome volume. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to set the metronome volume between ‘0’ and ‘127’ . Confirm the selection with [OK]. ð The display shows ‘Save successfully!’ . NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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[OK]. ‘exp’ : The volume reaches the maximum velocity slower. Confirm the selection with [OK]. ‘max’ : The volume has reached the maximum velocity. Confirm the selection with [OK]. ð The display shows ‘Save successfully!’ . NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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‘10’ and ‘64’ . Confirm the selection with [OK]. Shows the closing position of the hi-hat. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to set closing position of the hi-hat. Confirm the selection with [OK]. ð The display shows ‘Save successfully!’ . NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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Shows the [TRIG 3/4] input of the external pad. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to choose between single and double trigger for the external pad. Confirm the selection with [OK]. ð The display shows ‘Save successfully!’ . NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
The Percussion Pad detects USB flash drives (USB stick) that are in the exFAT, FAT32 or FAT format and are not partitioned. We recommend formatting the USB flash drive (USB stick) before using it with the percussion pad. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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Ä Chapter 5.11.3 ‘Importing files’ on page 28. Press [SELECT] to delete the selected MIDI files. ð The display shows ‘Delete MIDI’ . Press [SELECT] repeatedly to choose between ‘No’ (cancel deletion) or ‘Yes’ (delete MIDI file). Confirm the selection with [OK]. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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– Sampling rate: 48 kHz, 16 bit, mono – File name length: max. 16 characters – Only WAV files can be imported; it is not possible to import MP3 or MIDI files for the user samples. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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‘Yes’ (export) and confirm your selection with [OK]. The display shows ‘export ...’ . After the export, the device restarts and the display shows ‘welcome’ . ð The device is operational again. Preset sounds and drum kits cannot be exported. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
‘VER’ . ð The display shows the versions of the software operating the device. Shows the version of the internal sounds. ö Shows the firmware version. Shows the synthesizer version. Shows the version of the detection algorithm. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
‘UPDATE’ . ð The display shows ‘Press OK to firmware update’ . Press [OK] to update the firmware. The device restarts and the display shows ‘welcome’ . ð The device is operational again. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
363 mm × 73 mm × 305 mm Weight 2.44 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Number of pads Sampling function Number of trigger inputs Playable with the hands Mix input NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
System Real Time Clock Commands Aux Messages ALL Sound OFF Reset ALL Controllers Local ON/OFF ALL Notes OFF Active Sensing System Reset MIDI channel modes POLY MONO OMNI ON – – OMNI OFF Mode 3 – NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
The USB flash drive (USB stick) does not work. 1. The percussion pad only supports unpartitioned USB flash drives (USB stick) in the formats exFAT, FAT32 or FAT. 2. Format the USB flash drive (USB stick) before use. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
The result is a pure signal without any noise interference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbal‐ anced) Signal Ground, shielding Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. NonaPad Sampling Percussion Pad...
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