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  • Page 1 MPS-750X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 17.06.2022, ID: 493327, 464015 (V4) Software V4.14...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 Connections and controls........................17 Operating..............................23 6.1 Functions............................. 23 6.2 Device settings..........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Appendix..............................41 11.1 Voice list............................41 11.2 Kit list..............................56 11.3 Styles..............................57 MPS-750X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 5 MPS-750X 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-750X...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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’ . Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.
  • Page 9 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from drum pads to various percussion sounds. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 11 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 12: Features

    Features Features 697 sounds 55 styles 20 drum kits 20 user kits Metronome 4-band equalizer (DSP) Reverb effect, distortion (FX) and compressor Recording function Flexible pad assignment Bluetooth® Connections: Headphones, external trigger, USB, line out, line in Standby function MPS-750X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Rack setup, connecting pads Rack setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed set and pedals assembly guide. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the drum module have been properly connected.
  • Page 14 Installation and starting up Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power supply unit to the [DC 12 V] input on the rear panel of the drum module and then put the power plug into the power outlet. Connecting USB devices Connect your computer to the USB port on the rear panel of the drum module.
  • Page 15 Installation and starting up Connecting audio devices Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitor to the output sockets [LINE OUT] on the rear panel of the drum module. Connect a CD or MP3 player etc. to the [LINE IN] input socket on the rear panel of the drum module.
  • Page 16 Installation and starting up Connecting headphones Connect your stereo headphones to the [HEADPHONE] output on the rear panel of the drum module. MPS-750X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 17: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel ö # & $ ' ( 000000000000000 000000000000000 MPS-750X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 18 Connections and controls [MASTER VOL.] Rotary control for adjusting the Line out volume [HEADPHONE VOL.] Rotary control for adjusting the headphones output volume Backlit display [PAGE DOWN] Button to scroll forward through the open menu [PAGE UP] Button to scroll backward through the open menu [ENTER] Enter button to confirm a selection or change [EXIT]...
  • Page 19 Connections and controls [ALTER] Selector switch for faders function S1 … S6: Volume, FX or MIDI. The control LED of the enabled function lights up. [KIT] Button to activate ‘Kit’ mode [PATTERN] Button to activate ‘Pattern’ mode [EDIT] Button to open the programming menu [SETUP] Button to open the device settings menu [MODE]...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls [–] | [+] Button to increase or decrease the displayed value and to select a kit Button to end Style playback and to stop recording Button to start Style playback Button to start recording MPS-750X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls Rear panel 4 5 6 7 8 9 [HEADPHONE] Headphones output [LINE OUT] Output socket to connect an amplifier or active monitor (mono left, stereo left/right) [LINE IN] Input socket for connecting audio devices like CD and MP3 players, etc. [EXT1] Input for connecting an external trigger, forth tom pad, by default [EXT2]...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls [USB] USB port for connecting a computer with USB-MIDI interface. [DC 12V] Connection socket for the power adapter [POWER] Main switch to turn the device on and off. MPS-750X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 23: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Functions Switching on Check all cable connections for correct fit before turning on Before switching on, turn both volume controls of the drum module down to min‐ imum. Use the main switch [POWER] on the rear panel to switch the drum module on. Standby function The unit automatically switches to standby mode when you don't press any key or strike a con‐...
  • Page 24 Operating Customising a drum kit The preprogrammed sounds of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected pads. So you can create user kits and store them in the device. To do so proceed as follows: First, call up one of the available drum kits (see previous chapter) and use [EDIT] to switch to Edit mode.
  • Page 25 Operating Confirm with [ENTER] or cancel saving with [EXIT]. Select if necessary the next trigger, to which you want to programme a sound. Use [EXIT] to exit the Edit mode. Style playing Your digital drum set has a total of 40 preprogrammed Styles, which can be played individually in the ‘Pattern’...
  • Page 26 Operating Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to successively open the following selection menus and use the rotary control [–] / [+] or the buttons [–] | [+] to adjust the settings as desired. Selection menu Value range VOLUME Volume TEMPO Speed TIME SIGNATURE...
  • Page 27 Operating Recording function The drum module offers the possibility to record up to 15 user drum tracks in the operating modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’. To do so proceed as follows: Activate one of the operating modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’. Press to activate the recording mode.
  • Page 28 Operating Mixer function The function of faders S1 … S6 of the drum module depends on the selected operating mode. Use [ALTER] to toggle between VOL, FX and MIDI. The control LED of the activated operating mode lights up. Operating mode Fader function Volume control for the assigned pad.

  • Page 29: Device Settings

    Operating This function prevents sudden volume jumps or changes of effect settings by moving the faders in the three modes. 6.2 Device settings Various device settings can be customised in the Setup menu. Press [SETUP] to enter the menu. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to select the desired option and use the rotary control [–] / [+] or the buttons [–] | [+] to adjust the settings as desired.
  • Page 30 Operating Parameter Function FX SET Fader function preset. Make the following settings either directly with the fader or use the buttons [PAGE UP]/ [PAGE DOWN]: Reverb Type Reverb preset (effect type), fader S1. Dist.Pst Distortion preset (effect type). Threshold Compressor threshold preset, fader S2. LowFrq Preset for low frequency control range, fader S3.
  • Page 31 Operating Parameter Function Trigger The trigger curve regulates the velocity, i.e. the ratio between the punch and volume. Use set‐ ting ‘Linear’ for the most natural ratio between punch and volume. Use ‘Exp’ if you want a hard strike to cause a bigger volume change (or dynamics). Use ‘Log’ if you want a soft strike to cause a bigger change.
  • Page 32 Operating Parameter Function Pedal Vel. Setting the Hi-Hat volume. Select this option and press down the Hi-Hat pedal with maximum power. The harder you press down the pedal, the louder is the Hi-Hat. Confirm the value with [ENTER]. Split Point Setting the rim trigger response value of the snare.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Device Via Bluetooth

    Operating Parameter Function Close Point Setting the position where the Hi-Hat is closed. The value is displayed in the entire Hi-Hat pedal range. The lower the value is, the closer it is to the position where the pedal is pressed down to the floor.

  • Page 34: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Operating Select the module named ‘HX-********’ . ð After successfully establishing the connection, you can play audio files on the mobile end device. 6.4 Reset to factory defaults Proceed as follows to reset the device to factory defaults: Press the [SETUP] button and use [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN] to highlight the menu item ‘RESET’...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Power supply Socket for power adapter USB port USB MIDI Trigger 2 × 1/4" jack socket LINE IN 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket Output connections Headphones 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket LINE OUT (R/L mono) 2 ×...
  • Page 36 Technical specifications Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage 12 V / 2000 A , centre positive, or via USB port Dimensions (W × H × D) 295 mm × 60 mm × 200 mm Weight 1.2 kg Ambient conditions...

  • Page 37: 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 38 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground MPS-750X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 39: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 40: 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 of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 11.1 Voice list Name Name Name KICK House 03 Trance 04 Rock RnB 01 Trance 05 Jazz RnB 02 Trap 01 Indie 01 RnB 03 Trap 02 Indie 02 RnB 04 Trap 03 Metal Techno 01 Trap 04 Funk 01 Techno 02 Trap 05...
  • Page 42 Appendix Name Name Name Latin Rosa Session KissV Vintage Jungle 01 Kiss TR66RIM Jungle 02 DDDclean Soli909RIM SNARE Fiesta MorMOOG Birch 01 Morschlag2 Rock YAM18 Morschlag3 Rock R JAZZ V Morschlag1 Rock X METAL V Morschlag5 Jazz 01 POP V Ballerfiak Jazz 01 R ROCK2V...
  • Page 43 Appendix Name Name Name Indie X House 03 Trance 02 Indie 02 House 04 Trance 03 Indie R 02 House 05 Trance 04 Metal RnB 01 Trap 01 Metal R RnB 02 Trap 02 Metal X RnB 03 Trap 03 Funk 01 RnB 04 Trap 04...
  • Page 44 Appendix Name Name Name Brush Fiesta X 01 METALV Brush R Fiesta 02 METALV RS Brush X FiestaR 02 METALV SS Latin Fiesta R 03 POPV Latin R 01 Jungle2 POPV RS Latin R 02 Jungle2 R POPV SS Session BALLAD1 ROCKV2 Session R...
  • Page 45 Appendix Name Name Name FatschSd SoliRH5 Jazz2 R MBare RimY10RIM Jazz3 OrgCP RimSoli808R Jazz3 R SoliNoisy SNSN80er Indie1 Indie2 Abpunch Rock1 Indie3 DD31 Rock1 R Indie4 Rock2 Metal1 Rock2 R Metal2 Morball2 Rock3 Metal3 Morballcl Rock3 R Metal4 Rock4 Conga1 Soli8084 Rock4 R Conga2...
  • Page 46 Appendix Name Name Name Conga6 House2 03 Trance2 02 Timbale1 House3 03 Trance2 03 Timbale2 House4 03 Trance2 04 8Bit1 RnB1 Trap1 01 8Bit2 RnB2 Trap1 02 8Bit3 RnB3 Trap1 03 8Bit4 RnB4 Trap2 01 House1 01 Techno1 Trap2 02 House2 01 Techno2 Trap2 03...
  • Page 47 Appendix Name Name Name Pop4 R Vintage2 R Fiesta2 R Brush1 Vintage3 Fiesta3 Brush2 Vintage3 R Fiesta3 R Brush3 Vintage4 Fiesta4 R Brush4 Vintage4 R Brush8 Latin1 Jungle1 Brush10 Latin2 Jungle1 R Brush12 Latin3 Jungle2 Brush14 Latin4 Jungle2 R BrushRim8 Session1 Jungle3 BrushRim10...
  • Page 48 Appendix Name Name Name Rim10XNMas Rim10MetaFil Rim10SoliJP1 Rim12XNMas Rim12MetaFil Rim12SoliJP1 Rim14XNMas Rim14MetaFi Rim14SoliJP1 Rim16XNMas Rim16MetaFi Rim16SoliJP1 10BigReverb 10SoliNathan yt808ana1 12BigReverb 12SoliNathan yt808ana2 14BigReverb 14SoliNathan yt808ana3 16BigReverb 16SoliNathan yt808ana4 Rim10BigReverb Rim10SoliNat Li_HTO 1 Rim12BigReverb Rim12SoliNat Li_HTO 2 Rim14BigReverb Rim14SoliNat Li_HTO 3 Rim16BigReverb Rim16SoliNat Li_HTO 4...
  • Page 49 Appendix Name Name Name 80er1 TED_TOM1 Indie B 80er2 TED_TOM2 Indie E 80er3 TED_TOM3 Funk 02 80er4 TED_TOM4 Funk B 02 NOV_808TOM1 X1_ETOM1 Funk E 02 NOV_808TOM2 X1_ETOM2 Funk 01 NOV_808TOM3 X1_ETOM3 Funk B 01 NOV_808TOM4 X1_ETOM4 Funk E 01 SDS7_4TO1 RIDE House 01...
  • Page 50 Appendix Name Name Name Pop B Pst20Wd Pst2TNy B Brush Pst20Wd B Pst2TNy E1 Brush B Pst20Wd E Pst2TNy E2 Brush E Pst20Br CRASH Session Pst20Br B Rock1 Vintage Pst20Br E Rock1 E Vintage B Pst21Ny1 Rock2 Jungle B Pst21Ny2 Rock2 E Fiesta Pst21 B1...
  • Page 51 Appendix Name Name Name RockSplash House 02 Fiesta2 Jazz1 House 03 SplashA12 Jazz1 E 01 House 04 SplashA12 E Jazz2 Trance1 SplashB12 Jazz2 E Trance2 SplashB12 E JazzSplash 01 Trap1 01 Splash8 JazzSplash 02 Trap2 01 Splash8E Indie1 01 Pop1 China12Mal Indie2 01 Pop2...
  • Page 52 Appendix Name Name Name Crash17 Crash20Br Jazz P 02 Crash17br Crash20EDGE Indie O 02 Crash17 E 808_1CYMB Indie C 02 Crash17 NOV_CYMB Indie P 02 Crash18 Y808crash Metal O HI-HAT Crash18 E Metal C CrashB16 E Rock O Metal P CrashB16 E Rock C Funk O 01...
  • Page 53 Appendix Name Name Name House C 01 Trance C 02 Brush Sp House O 02 Trap O 01 Session O House C 02 Trap C 01 Session C House O 03 Trap O 02 Session P House C 03 Trap C 02 Session Sp RnB O 01 Trap O 03...
  • Page 54 Appendix Name Name Name Fiesta C CDHH P CR78_HHO Fiesta P CDHH Half CR78_HHC Fiesta Half CDHH Sp NOV_HHOP Fiesta Sp CCO O NOV_1HHC CCMHH O CCO C SakataHH O CCMHH C CCO P SakataHH C CCMHH P CCO Half SakataHH P CCMHH Half CCO Sp...
  • Page 55 Appendix Name Name Name HouseFX01 Dub FX01 Abs5 HouseFX02 Dub FX02 808congahi HouseFX03 Dub FX03 808 claves HouseFX04 Dub FX04 808 shaker HouseFX05 Dub FX05 SakataAgogo HouseFX06 Agogo01 Elec9Clap TranceFX01 Agogo02 626_TAM TranceFX02 ShakerShort 707_TAMB TranceFX03 ShakerLong ABcowbell TranceFX04 NoClp C78_Guiro TranceFX05 SDS7_CLP...

  • Page 56: Kit List

    Appendix 11.2 Kit list Name Name Studio Fiesta radio Mario Impulse Jazz Loop Metal DirtySouth Rock Nebula Drumstep Latin Jungle Brush Utopia Sunray Bluebay MPS-750X E-Drum Module...

  • Page 57: Styles

    Appendix 11.3 Styles Name Name Name WalkWithTree ChaCha NightTrain Soul Life Arriba Latin Home Batteries Moskau Latina Revealite Heart Reality Breathe Fable SoftAmour BlueEyes theStorm MelodicDeath HeyMan Beowulf SambaDance Firerain Forever RockBlues NyanCats Acid Supreme Arcane Bossa Bartender toBeLoved Tango Celebration Rain Dancing...
  • Page 58 Appendix Name Name Name Echo Blues theLight LiteGroove Techno Take River OutofMyHerat Angel Jazz MellowTone Bridge Love MPS-750X E-Drum Module...
  • Page 60 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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