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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 26.04.2024, ID: 275219 (V4)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 Connections and controls........................13 Operating..............................17 MIDI implementation..........................25 Technical specifications........................29 Plug and connection assignment....................31 Protecting the environment......................
  • Page 4 MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. 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.
  • Page 6 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.

  • Page 7: 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 8 Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 10: Features

    Features Features Seven velocity-sensitive drum pads, terminals for kick and hi-hat pedals Three-digit LED display Connection for headphones and USB/MIDI 45 drum kits, 5 user kits 265 percussion voices, 16 MByte voice data 128 MIDI sounds 100 songs One demo song One recording track Standby function Battery operation possible...

  • Page 11: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Connecting the power supply Connect the power supply to the 12 V input on the device, and then insert the power plug into the socket-outlet. Connecting pedals Connect the bass drum pedal and the hi-hat controller to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the module.
  • Page 12 Installation and starting up Battery change To insert or replace the batteries, flip over the device, press lightly on the battery compartment cover and slide it down in the arrow direction. Remove the cover. Insert or replace the batteries while paying attention to the polarity markings and push the cover back into its original posi‐ tion until it engages.

  • Page 13: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front & ' ö MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 14 Connections and controls 1 [POWER] | Main switch to turn the device on and off 2 [REC] | Button with LED indicator for turning the recording function on and off 3 [CLICK] | Button with LED indicator for turning the metronome on and off 4 Three-digit LED display | Display for showing all parameters of the currently open menu 5 [HAND PERC] | Button with indicator LED for activating hand percussion mode 6 [DRUM OFF] | Button with indicator LED for muting the drum track...
  • Page 15 Connections and controls 16 [TEMPO –/+] | Buttons for adjusting the playback speed 17 [ACC.VOLUME –/+] | Buttons for adjusting the volume of accompanying tracks 18 [MASTER VOLUME –/+] | Buttons for adjusting the device volume 19 [REVERB] | Button for adjusting the reverb level 20 [PLAY/STOP] | Button for starting and stopping playback of the recording tracks MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls Back ö & 1 [AUX IN] | Input socket for the connecting an audio device (e.g. MP3 or CD player), designed as a 3.5-mm jack socket 2 [PHONES] | Output socket for connecting headphones, designed as a 6.35-mm jack socket 3 [KICK] | Input socket for connecting the kick pedal, designed as a 6.35-mm jack socket 4 [HI HAS] | Input socket for connecting the hi-hat pedal, designed as a 6.35-mm jack socket 5 USB connection...

  • Page 17: Operating

    Press [KIT] to open the menu. The indicator LED of the button lights up and the three-digit LED display shows the current kit number. You can now select the desired kit using [SELECT –/+]. The drum kit list is available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de. MD-90...
  • Page 18 (activation by pressing a button or hitting the pad). You can now select the desired voice using [SELECT –/+]. The voice list is available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de. Setting the pad volume Press [VOLUME] to open the VOICE menu.
  • Page 19 Operating Panorama setting Press [PAN] to open the VOICE menu. The indicator LED of the button lights up and the three-digit LED display shows the assign‐ ment of the activated pad (activation by pressing a button or hitting the pad). You can now adjust the position of the pad within the stereo panorama using [SELECT –/+].
  • Page 20 The indicator LED of the button lights up and the three-digit LED display shows the current song number. You can now select the desired song using [SELECT –/+]. The song list is available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de. MD-90...
  • Page 21 Operating The first 80 songs can be played in a loop. Use the [START] and [STOP] buttons to start or pause playback. When you skip to the beginning of the next song during playback, the current bar of the current song will be completed first. For each song, the “tempo”...
  • Page 22 Operating Muting the drum track Use the [DRUM OFF] button to mute or unmute the drum track during the playback of songs. The indicator LED of the button lights up when this function is enabled and the drum track is muted.
  • Page 23 Operating Demo song Use the [DEMO] button to enter 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 the ‘Rxx’...
  • Page 24 Operating When recording starts, the metronome is automatically activated but is not recorded. Press [CLICK] to turn off the metronome. Playing back recordings Use the [PLAY/STOP] button to start or stop the playback of recordings. When a new song is recorded, the previous recording is overwritten. When the power supply is disconnected, the recorded track is deleted.

  • Page 25: Midi Implementation

    MIDI implementation MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks Basic channel Default Ch 10 Ch 1…16 Changed Mode Default Messages Altered ******** Note number True voice 27…88 0…127 ******** 0…127 Velocity Note ON Yes (9nH, V=1…127) Yes (9nH, V=1…127) No (9nH, V=0) No (9nH, V=0;...
  • Page 26 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks Control change Bank select Modulation 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 MD-90 Mobile Drum...
  • Page 27 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks 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 Command Aux messages Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense System reset Mode 1: OMNI On, Poly Mode 2: OMNI On, Mono...
  • Page 28 MIDI implementation Mode 3: OMNI Off, Poly Mode 4: OMNI Off, Mono MD-90 Mobile Drum...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    45 drum kits, 5 user kits Voices 265 percussion voices, 16 MByte voice data MIDI sounds 128 (The MIDI lists are available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de.) Demo and practise songs 100 pre-programmed songs, 1 demo song Effects Reverb...
  • Page 30 Technical specifications Operating system Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later 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 31: 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 32 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 33: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 34 When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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