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thomann Millenium Drums MD-90 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 27.06.2022, ID: 275219 (V3)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 Connections and controls........................15 Operating..............................21 Technical specifications........................28 Plug and connection assignment....................
  • Page 4 MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 5: 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. MD-90...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use Mobile Drums are used to convert digital trigger signals from drum pads into various drum sounds. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or prop‐ erty damage.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining 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 neces‐ sary, i.e.

  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features seven velocity-sensitive drum pads, terminals for bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller three-digit LED display headphones, USB and MIDI connection 45 drum kits, 5 user kits 265 percussion voices, 128 GM voices, 16 MByte voice data 80 styles 20 songs demo song recording track standby feature...

  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Connecting the power supply Connect the power supply unit to the 12 V input on the device, and then insert the power plug into the socket-outlet. Connecting the pedals Connect the bass drum pedal and the hi-hat controller to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the drum module.
  • Page 14 Installation and starting up Changing the batteries To insert or replace the batteries flip over the device, press lightly on the battery compartment cover and slide it in arrow direction. Take off the lid. Insert/replace the new batteries paying attention to the polarity markings and place the cover again into its original position until it locks.

  • Page 15: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel & ö MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls 1 [POWER] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 2 [REC] Button with LED indicator to turn the recording function on and off. 3 [CLICK] Button with LED indicator to turn the metronome function on and off. 4 Three-digit LED display The display shows all parameters of the respectively opened menu.
  • Page 17 Connections and controls [SONG] Button to open the SONG menu. 8 [SELECT –/+] Buttons to select parameters and to edit values. 9 [SAVE] Button to save current parameters as new user kit. 10 [VOLUME] Key to adjust the pad volume. 11 [PAN] Key to adjust the pan setting.
  • Page 18 Connections and controls 15 Indicator LEDs In practice mode, these LEDs briefly light up showing the pad that is being played. 16 [TEMPO –/+] Buttons to adjust the playback speed. 17 [ACC.VOLUME –/+] Buttons to adjust the volume of accompaniment tracks. 18 [MASTER VOLUME –/+] Buttons to adjust the overall volume.
  • Page 19 Connections and controls Rear panel 21 [AUX IN] Input socket for connecting an audio device (e.g. MP3 or CD player). 22 [PHONES] Socket for connecting headphones. 23 [KICK] Socket for connecting the bass drum pedal. 24 [HI HAT] Socket for connecting the hi hat controller. MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 25 USB port 26 Connection socket for the 12 V power supply unit. MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 21: Operating

    Operating Operating Switching on/off, standby Turn on/off the device using the main switch on the rear panel. The unit automatically switches to standby mode when you don't press any key or strike any pad for about 30 minutes. To turn the device on again after an automatic shutdown, press the main switch.
  • Page 22 Operating Pad volume Press [VOLUME], to open the menu VOICE. The control LED of the button lights up and the three-digit LED display shows the current volume setting of the activated pad (activation by pressing a button or hitting the pad). Now you can adjust the volume using the [SELECT –/+] buttons.
  • Page 23 Operating Assign a MIDI note Press [NOTE], to open the menu VOICE. The control LED of the button lights up and the three-digit LED display shows the currently assigned MIDI note. Now you can assign any MIDI note using the [SELECT –/+] buttons. Saving a kit Press [SAVE], to open the menu SAVE.
  • Page 24 Operating Song playback Press [SONG], to open the menu SONG. The default value is ‘001’ . The control LED of the button lights up and the three-digit LED display shows the current song number. Then you can select the desired song using the [SELECT –/+] buttons. The first 80 songs can be played as a loop.
  • Page 25 Operating Muting the drum track Using the [DRUM OFF] button you can mute or unmute the drum track during the playback of songs. The control LED of the button lights up when this function is enabled. Tempo Press one of the [TEMPO –/+] buttons once to enter the TEMPO menu. Use the [TEMPO –/+] buttons to adjust the playback tempo (click and song) stepwise in a range of 30…280.
  • Page 26 Operating Demo song Use the [DEMO] button to enter the demo mode. The three-digit LED display shows the value ‘dE’ . Use the [START] and [STOP] buttons to start or pause the playback of demo songs. Reverb effect Use the [REVERB] button to enter the REVERB menu. The three-digit LED display shows the cur‐ rently selected reverb level in ‘Rxx’...
  • Page 27 Operating When starting the recording, the vocal voice counting of the metronome is automati‐ cally activated but will not be recorded. To turn the metronome off press the [CLICK] button. Playback of recordings Use the [PLAY/STOP] button to start or stop the playback of recordings. When recording a new song, the previous recording will be overwritten.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Pads Seven velocity-sensitive drum pads, terminals for bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller Drum kits 45 drum kits, 5 user kits Voices 265 percussion voices, 128 GM , 16 MByte voice data Songs 20, 1 demo song Styles Display Three-digit LED display...
  • Page 29 Technical specifications Operating voltage 12 V , 2000 mA, centre positive Dimensions (W × H × D) 500 mm × 157 mm × 370 mm Weight 3.3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 30: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 31 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 32: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
  • Page 33 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 10.1 Voice list Name Name Name KICK Old School Kick Magic Kick 22“Acoustic Kick Lo-Fi Kick SNARE 22“Standard Kick Junkyard Kick 14“Acoustic Snare Brush Kick Noise Kick 14“Standard Snare Rock Kick Drum & Bass Kick 14“Funk Snare Jazz Kick 808 Kick Brush Snare Room Kick...
  • Page 35 Appendix Name Name Name Fusion Snare Noise Snare Acoustic Tom 3 Big Band Snare Drum & Bass Snare Acoustic Tom 4 Vintage Snare Techno Snare Acoustic Tom 5 Live Snare Techno Snare Rim Acoustic Tom 6 Reggea Snare Magic Snare Brush Tom 1 R&B Snare 1 Acoustic Snare Stick...
  • Page 36 Appendix Name Name Name 808 Tom 1 Electronic Tom 5 Junkyard Tom 3 808 Tom 2 Electronic Tom 6 Junkyard Tom 4 808 Tom 3 Power Tom 1 Junkyard Tom 5 808 Tom 4 Power Tom 2 Junkyard Tom 6 808 Tom 5 Power Tom 3 Noise Tom 1...
  • Page 37 Appendix Name Name Name Magic Tom 1 16“ Rock Crash Edge Rock Hi-hat Open Magic Tom 2 808 Crash Fusion Hi-hat Close Magic Tom 3 909 Crash Fusion Hi-hat Open Magic Tom 4 Electronic Crash 808 Hi-hat Close RIDE Brush Crash 808 Hi-hat Open 20“Funk Ride Lo-Fi Crash...
  • Page 38 Appendix Name Name Name Lo-Fi Hi-hat Open Mute Hi Conga Vibraphone D3 Lo-Fi Hi-hat Edge Open High Conga Vibraphone Eb3 Lo-Fi Hi-hat Pedal Low Conga Vibraphone E3 Lo-Fi Hi-hat Splash High Bongo Vibraphone F3 PERCUSSION Low Bongo Vibraphone Gb3 Nan Bang High Agogo Vibraphone G3 Da Mu Yu...
  • Page 39 Appendix Name Name Name Vibraphone Gb4 Vibraphone A5 Orchestra Timp B2 Vibraphone G4 Vibraphone Bb5 Orchestra Timp C3 Vibraphone Ab4 Vibraphone B5 Orchestra Timp Db3 Vibraphone A4 Vibraphone C6 Orchestra Timp D3 Vibraphone Bb4 Orchestra Timp C2 Orchestra Timp Eb3 Vibraphone B4 Orchestra Timp Db2 Orchestra Timp E3...

  • Page 40: Kit List

    Appendix 10.2 Kit list Name Name Name Standard Percussion 1 1970´s Hard Rock Metal HipHop Ballad Vibraphone Big Band Acoustic Electronic Old School Funk Band Reggae R & B Funk Fusion 1 Magic Jazz Brush Drum & Bass Live Dance House Rock Brush...
  • Page 41 Appendix Name Name Name Noise User 1 (Standard) User 4 (Acoustic) Studio 1 User 2 (Hard Rock) User 5 (Funk Band) Studio 2 User 3 (Ballad) MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 42: Styles

    Appendix 10.3 Styles Name Name Name Blues Funk Fusion 6 Trance Nu Jazz Funk Cool Jazz TripHop Funk 1 Big Band 1 Drum´n´Bass Funk 2 Big Band 2 Break Beat 1 Funk 3 Big Band 3 Dance Funk Funk 4 Big Band 4 HipHop Pop Funk 1...
  • Page 43 Appendix Name Name Name Punk Latin Pop 8 Beat 2 Rock Gtr Bossa 8 Beat Ballad 1 80´s Metal Latin Dance 1 8 Beat Ballad 2 Shuffle Latin Dance 2 16 Beat Ballad 1 60´s Rock R&B 1 16 Beat Ballad 2 Samba 1 R&B 2 World...

  • Page 44: Midi Implementation

    Appendix Name Name Name Boogie Hardrock 16 beat 1 Disco 8 beat 1 Funk 3 R´n´B 8 beat 2 Funk 4 Metal 10.4 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks Basic channel Default Ch 10 Ch 1…16 Changed Mode Default Messages Altered ******** Note number...
  • Page 45 Appendix Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks Velocity Note ON Yes (9nH, V=1…127) Yes (9nH, V=1…127) No (9nH, V=0) No (9nH, V=0; 8nH, V=0…127) Note OFF Yes (99H, V: 0) Aftertouch Keys Channels Pitch bender Control change Bank select Modulation Portamento time Data entry Volume Expression...
  • Page 46 Appendix Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks Sostenuto pedal Soft pedal Reverb program Chorus program Reverb level Chorus level All Sound Off Reset All Controllers All Notes Off Program change Variable range 0…127 System exclusive ******** System common Song Position Song Select Tune System real time Clock...
  • Page 47 Appendix Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks Command Aux messages Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense System reset Mode 1: OMNI On, Poly Mode 2: OMNI On, Mono Mode 3: OMNI Off, Poly Mode 4: OMNI Off, Mono MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 48 Notes MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 49 Notes MD-90 Mobile Drum...
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  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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