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  • Page 1 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 13.06.2022, ID: 407855 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.2 Demo song............................22 6.3 Playing and adjusting patterns....................22 6.4 Selecting and adjusting drum kits..................... 24 6.5 Click (metronome) set up and use..................... 28 6.6 Menu overview..........................31 Technical specifications........................32 Plug and connection assignment....................34 Cleaning............................... 36 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................37 Appendix..............................38 11.1 Voice list............................38 11.2 Kit list..............................42 11.3 Pattern list............................43 11.4 MIDI implementation........................44 11.5 General MIDI Backing Instrument List..................47 11.6 General MIDI Drum Kit List......................53 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 5 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 7: Further Information

    Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 8 References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 11 NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 12 Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐ sibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features 108 Voices 10 preprogrammed drum kits 40 preprogrammed songs Metronome Flexible assignment of pad voices Reverb effect, voice tuning Individual adjustment of accompaniment and drum track Connections for headphones, AUX, USB and MIDI MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES output of the drum module. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 15 Connect your CD or MP3 player to the input socket AUX IN of the drum module. Connecting MIDI devices Connect external MIDI devices to the MIDI OUT socket of the drum module. Connecting USB devices Connect external MIDI devices or your computer to the USB port of the drum module. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 16: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel & ö MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 17 Button to turn the metronome on and off and to play the demo song. [MODE] Button to open the selection menu. [PAGE] Button to scroll through the open menu. [+] / [–] Increases or decreases the currently displayed value. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 18 Connections and operating elements Rear panel ) * + , - ./ [9 V] Connection socket for the power adapter. [ON / OFF] Main switch to turn the device on and off. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 19 Connection socket for an external MIDI device to send MIDI commands. [OUTPUT – R / L/MONO] Output for external audio devices (mono / stereo). [AUX IN] Input for external audio devices like MP3 or CD players. [PHONES] Connection socket for headphones. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements Bottom Multiple socket for connecting the pads. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 21: Operating

    To disable the automatic shutoff function, press and hold [START/STOP] while turning the unit on. The message ‘PoF’ appears in the display. Adjusting the volume To set the volume, hit a pad while slowly turning the [VOLUME] control clockwise. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 22: Demo Song

    Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [PATTERN] LED lights up. ð The display shows the pattern number. Use [–] and [+] to select the desired pattern (see ). Playing patterns Select the desired pattern as described above. Start and stop playback with [START/STOP]. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 23 ð The display shows the pattern number. Press [PAGE]. ð The drum volume appears in ‘dxx’ format on the display. Use [–] and [+] to adjust the volume in a range between 00 and 32. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 24: Selecting And Adjusting Drum Kits

    Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [KIT] LED lights up. ð The display shows the kit number. Use [–] and [+] to select the desired kit (see Ä Chapter 11.2 ‘Kit list’ on page 42). The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 25 ð The display shows the kit number. Press [PAGE]. ð The current Reverb setting appears in the display ( ‘roN’ : on or ‘roF’ : off). Change the setting using [–] and [+]. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 26 Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [VOICE] LED lights up. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The Voice volume appears in ‘Lxx’ format on the display. Adjust the volume using [–] and [+] (setting range: 0 to 32). The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 27 Adjust the number using [–] and [+] (setting range: 0 to 99). The setting is automatically stored. The following table shows the MIDI mapping in default setting. Name Assigned MIDI note Crash 1 Tom 1 Tom 2 Tom 3 Ride Kick Snare MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 28: Click (Metronome) Set Up And Use

    Press [CLICK] again to disable the Click function. Setting the tempo Press [MODE] and [PAGE] simultaneously. ð The tempo appears on the display, for example ‘103’ . Select a value between 30 and 280 using [–] and [+]. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 29 Press [PAGE]. ð The Click interval appears on the display, for example ‘--4’ . Select the Beat interval using [–] and [+]. Possible values are: 1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, default value: 1/4. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 30 Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [CLICK] LED lights up. Press [PAGE]. ð The set volume appears on the display, for example ‘L24’ . Use [–] and [+] to adjust the volume in a range between 0 and 32. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 31: Menu Overview

    Operating 6.6 Menu overview PATTERN VOICE CLICK Number Number Number Tempo Acmp Volume Volume Volume Time Signature Drum Volume Reverb MIDI note Interval Click Instrument Volume MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    2× DIN panel socket, 5-pin Sounds Effects Reverb Drum kits 10 preset kits Demo and practice songs 40 preprogrammed songs Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage / 500 mA, centre positive MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 33 260 mm × 185 mm × 130 mm Weight 0.37 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information incl. rack incl. seat incl. pedal incl. headphones Mesh Head Pads Stereo pads Number of direct outputs MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 34: Plug And Connection Assignment

    ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 35 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 36: Cleaning

    Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning. Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner. Never put any vinyl items on the device, as vinyl can stick to the surface or lead to its disco‐ louration. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 37: Protecting The Environment

    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. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Rock Kick 1 House Kick 1 Acoustic Snare Rock Kick 2 House Kick 2 Acoustic Snare Rim Acoustic Kick SNARE Funk Band Snare HipHop Kick Classic Snare 1 Funk Band Rim Funk Kick Classic Snare Rim 1 Camco Snare MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 39 Camco Tom 6 808 Tom 1 Classic Ride Classic Tom 1 808 Tom 2 Classic Ride Bell Classic Tom 2 808 Tom 3 Rock Ride Classic Tom 3 808 Tom 4 808 Ride Classic Tom 4 808 Tom 5 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 40 808 Hi-hat Pad Short Whistle HI-HAT PERCUSSION Long Whistle Standard Hi-hat Open Bongo High Short Guiro Jazz Hi-hat Open Bongo Low Long Guiro Electronic Hi-hat Open Mute Conga Hi-hat Claves 808 Hi-hat Open Open Conga Hi-hat Wood Block High MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 41 Appendix Name Wood Block Low Mute Cuica Open Cuica Mute Triangle Open Triangle Shaker Jingle Bell Belltree Castanets Mute Surdo Open Surdo MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 42: Kit List

    Appendix 11.2 Kit list Name Acoustic Standard 1 Rock Standard 2 Funk Jazz Brush Electronic House MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 43: Pattern List

    R&B Funk 1 Drum & Bass 1 Big Band 1 Break Beat Funk 2 Dance Pop Funk 1 Drum & Bass 2 Fusion 2 Latin Dance Name Tempo Name Tempo Swing Mambo Latin Jazz 2 Latin Rock MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 44: Midi Implementation

    Guitar Bossa Jazz Country Blues 6/8 Ballad Rock Pop Ballad Reggae Pop Bossa 60’s Rock 16Beat Pop Blues Pop Shuffle Demo Funk Samba 11.4 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel Default Ch 10 1-16 Changed MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 45 ******** Note number 0…127 0…127 True voice ******** 0…127 Velocity Note ON Yes (99H, V=1…127) 0…127 Note OFF Yes (99H, V=0) 0…127 Aftertouch Keys Channels Pitch bender Control change Bank select Modulation Portamento time Data entry Volume MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 46 Remarks Expression Sustain pedal Portamento ON/OFF Sostenuto pedal Soft pedal Reverb program Chorus program Reverb level Chorus level All Sound Off Reset All Controllers All Notes Off Program change System exclusive System common Song Position Song Select MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 47: General Midi Backing Instrument List

    START and STOP only Command Aux messages Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense System reset 11.5 General MIDI Backing Instrument List Name Name Piano Mallet Acoustic Grand Piano Celesta Bright Acoustic Piano Glockenspiel Electric Grand Piano Music Box MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 48 Marimba Electric Piano 2 Xylophone Harpsichord Tubular Bells Clavi Dulcimer Name Name Organ Guitar Drawbar Organ Nylon Guitar Percussive Organ Steel Guitar Rock Organ Jazz Guitar Church Organ Clean Guitar Reed Organ Muted Guitar Accordion Overdriven Guitar MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 49 Guitar Harmonics Name Name Bass Strings Acoustic Bass Violin Finger Bass Viola Pick Bass Cello Fretless Bass Contrabass Slap Bass 1 Tremolo Strings Slap Bass 2 Pizzicato Strings Synth Bass 1 Orchestral Harp Synth Bass 2 Timpani MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 50 Tuba Synth Strings 2 Muted Trumpet Choir Aahs French Horn Voice Oohs Brass Section Synth Voice Synth Brass 1 Orchestra Hit Synth Brass 2 Name Name Reed Pipe Soprano Sax Piccolo Alto Sax Flute Tenor Sax Recorder MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 51 Lead 1 (square) Pad 1 (new age) Lead 2 (sawtooth) Pad 2 (warm) Lead 3 (calliope) Pad 3 (polysynth) Lead 4 (chiff) Pad 4 (choir) Lead 5 (charang) Pad 5 (bowed) Lead 6 (voice) Pad 6 (metallic) MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 52 Pad 8 (sweep Name Name Effects Ethnic FX 1 (rain) Sitar FX 2 (soundtrack) Banjo FX 3 (crystal) Shamisen FX 4 (atmosphere) Koto FX 5 (brightness) Kalimba FX 6 (goblins) Bagpipe FX 7 (echoes) Fiddle FX 8 (sci-fi) Shanai MPS-150X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 53: General Midi Drum Kit List

    Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 27 – D#1 High Q <- <- <- <- 28 – E1 Slap <- <- <- <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 54 Standard 1 Tom 6 Standard 2 Tom 6 Room Tom 6 Rock Tom 6 Funk Tom 6 42 – F#2 Standard 1 Hi-hat Standard 2 Hi-hat Room Hi-hat Close Rock Hi-hat Close Funk Hi-hat Close Close Close MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 55 Rock Ride Bell <- 54 – F#3 Tambourine <- <- <- <- 55 – G3 Splash Cymbal <- Room Splash Cymbal Rock Splash Cymbal <- 56 – G#3 Standard 1 Cowbell Standard 2 Cowbell Room Cowbell Rock Cowbell <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 56 <- <- <- 69 – A4 Cabasa <- <- <- <- 70 – A#4 Maracas <- <- <- <- 71 – B4 Short Whistle <- <- <- <- 72 – C5 Long Whistle <- <- <- <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 57 <- <- 84 – C6 Bell Tree <- <- <- <- 85 – C#6 Castanets <- <- <- <- 86 – D6 Mute Surdo <- <- <- <- 87 – D#6 Open Surdo <- <- <- <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 58 Electronic Snare 808 Snare House Snare Jazz Snare Brush Snare 39 – D#2 <- <- House Hand Clap <- <- 40 – E2 Electronic Snare Rim 808 Snare Rim House Snare Rim Jazz Snare Rim Brush Snare Rim MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 59 Brush Tom 1 51 – D#3 <- <- <- Jazz Ride Brush Ride 52 – E3 <- <- <- <- <- 53 – F3 <- <- <- <- <- 54 – F#3 <- <- <- <- <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 60 <- <- <- <- 67 – G4 <- <- <- <- <- 68 – G#4 <- <- <- <- <- 69 – A4 <- <- <- <- <- 70 – A#4 <- 808 Maracas <- <- <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 61 <- <- <- <- <- 82 – A#5 <- <- <- <- <- 83 – B5 <- <- <- <- <- 84 – C6 <- <- <- <- <- 85 – C#6 <- <- <- <- <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 62 Note Electronic (bank 24 ) 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 86 – D6 <- <- <- <- <- 87 – D#6 <- <- <- <- <- MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 64 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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