6.4 Selecting and adjusting drum kits..................... 21 6.5 Setting up and using the click (metronome)................. 25 6.6 Reset to factory default setting....................28 6.7 Menu overview..........................29 MIDI implementation..........................30 Technical specifications........................33 Plug and connection assignment....................35 Cleaning............................... 37 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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Table of contents Protecting the environment......................38 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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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...
Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐ sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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(FI). As a precaution, disconnect the power supply from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
40 pre-programmed patterns Metronome Flexible assignment of pad voices Reverb effect, voice tuning Individual adjustment of accompaniment and drum track Connections for headphones, AUX, USB and MIDI Operating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
Connecting the power supply Connect the included power supply to the 9-V connector of the device 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...
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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. Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid technical diffi‐ culties. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front & ö MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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[CLICK] | [DEMO] | Button for switching the metronome on and off and for playing the demo song [MODE] | Button for opening the selection menu [PAGE] | Button for scrolling in the open menu [+]/[–] | Increases or decreases the currently displayed value MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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[MIDI OUT] | Socket for an external MIDI device to send MIDI commands [OUTPUT – R / L/MONO] | Output for external audio equipment (mono / stereo) [AUX IN] | Input for external audio devices such as MP3 or CD players [PHONES] | Connection socket for headphones MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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Connections and controls Underside ö Multiple socket for connecting the pads MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
‘OFF’ position and then back in the ‘ON’ position. Disabling automatic shutoff – To disable the automatic shutoff function, press and hold [START/STOP] while turning the device on. The message ‘PoF’ appears on the display as confirmation. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
To adjust the volume, hit a pad while slowly turning the [VOLUME] control clockwise. 6.2 Demo song To play the pre-programmed demo piece, proceed as follows: Press [CLICK] for about two seconds. ð The pre-programmed demo song sounds, the display shows ‘dE’ . Stop playback with [START/STOP]. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
Use the [–] and [+] buttons to select the desired pattern. Playing patterns Select the desired pattern as described above. Start and stop playback with [START/STOP]. Adjusting pattern volume Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [PATTERN] LED lights up. ð The display shows the pattern number. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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ð The drum volume appears on the display in the ‘dxx’ format. Use the [–] and [+] buttons to adjust the volume between 00 and 32. The setting is automatically stored. Adjusting playback speed Press [MODE] and [PAGE] simultaneously. ð The display shows the playback speed. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
To select a certain drum kit, proceed as follows: Press [MODE] repeatedly until the [KIT] LED lights up. ð The display shows the kit number. Use the [–] and [+] buttons to select the required kit. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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ð The display shows the kit number. Press [PAGE]. ð The current reverb setting appears on the display ( ‘roN’ : on or ‘roF’ : off). Change the setting using the [–] and [+] buttons. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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Press [MODE] until the [VOICE] LED lights up. Hit the respective pad to activate it. ð The voice volume appears on the display in the ‘Lxx’ format. Adjust the volume using the [–]/[+] buttons (setting range: 0 to 32). The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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Adjust the number using the [–]/[+] buttons (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...
Setting the speed Press [MODE] and [PAGE] simultaneously. ð The tempo appears on the display, for example ‘103’ . Select a value between 30 and 280 using the [–] and [+] buttons. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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ð The click interval appears on the display, for example ‘--4’ . Select the beat interval using the [–] and [+] buttons. 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...
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Press [MODE] until the [CLICK] LED lights up. Press [PAGE]. ð The set volume appears on the display, for example ‘L24’ . Use the [–] and [+] buttons to adjust the volume between 0 and 32. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
Operation 6.6 Reset to factory default setting Simultaneously hold down [–] and [+] Press [ON/OFF] to switch the device on. ð The device is reset to factory defaults. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
Operation 6.7 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...
Mode Default Messages Altered ******** ******** 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 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Portamento time Data entry Volume 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 MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Program change System exclusive System common Song Position Song Select Tune System real time Clock START and STOP only Command Aux messages Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense System reset MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
128 (The MIDI lists are available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de.) Effects Reverb Drum kits 10 preset kits Demo and practise songs 40 pre-programmed patterns, 1 demo song Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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260 mm × 130 mm × 185 mm Weight 0.37 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Further information Including Rack Including Seat Including Bass drum pedal Including Headphones Mesh head pads Pads in stereo Number of direct outputs MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
‘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...
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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...
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...
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Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. MPS-150X E-Drum Module...
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