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Millenium MPS-850 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • 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: 428224 (V5), FW V1.1.5...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.9 Trigger settings......................19 6.10 Utility menu........................20 6.11 Compression........................ 21 6.12 USB flash drive functions..................21 6.13 Reset to defaults......................23 MIDI implementation......................24 Technical specifications....................26 Plug and connection assignment................. 27 Cleaning............................ 28 Protecting the environment................... 29 MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 4 MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 5: General Information

    NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 7: Features

    6 fader for the volume control of individual pads 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-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Connect external MIDI devices to the [MIDI OUT] or [MIDI IN] socket of the drum module. Connecting USB devices Connect external MIDI devices or your computer to the [USB MIDI] USB port of the drum module. Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid tech‐ nical difficulties. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 9: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel & ö Millenium MPS-850 VOLUME MENU SAVE MASTER AUX IN PHONES EXIT ENTER KICK SNARE TOM HI-HATCRASH RIDE TEMPO CLICK FADER SONG DRUM ACCOMP CLICK Display [POWER] | main switch. Turns the device on and off...
  • Page 10 [AUX IN] | input for external audio devices like MP3 or CD players [9 V] | connection socket for the power adapter for power supply [USB MEMORY] | connection for a USB memory device Multi-pin socket (sub D) for connecting the pads (on the bottom of the device) MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 11: Operating

    To select a certain drum kit, proceed as follows: Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select the desired kit. The setting is automatically stored. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 12: Playing The Drum Kit

    Choke play is possible with crash and ride cymbals but not with the hi-hat. To do so, stop the sound of the crash and ride cymbals with the hand at the edge of the cymbal immediately after hitting it. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 13: Modifying Drum Kits

    Boost / cut of the high EQ frequencies –12 dB…12 dB EQ MID Boost / cut of the mid EQ frequencies –12 dB…12 dB EQ LOW Boost / cut of the low EQ frequencies –12 dB…12 dB MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 14 Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to select a user kit. Press [ENTER]. ð The display briefly shows ‘SAVE OK!’ . The changes to the settings take immediately effect. Any unsaved changes will be discarded when another kit is selected or the device is turned off. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 15: Playing, Customising And Accompanying Songs

    Parameter, display Meaning Value range NUMBER Number of the song. 1…60: Patterns 61…70: Percussion Loops 71…76: Hits 77…100: Taps 101…102: User songs ACCOM VOL Accompaniment volume 0…16 DRUM VOL Drum kit volume 0…16 MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 16: Metronome Function

    Click output for headphones only or also for the PHONES, ALL (PHONES+OUTPUT) line output The click volume is also influenced by the [RIDE/CLICK] fader. The click is only audible if this fader is not set to zero. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 17: Fader

    Press . ð The display shows ‘REC’ . If no USB flash drive is connected, you can use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) to choose whether to save the recording as user song 1 or 2. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 18 From the ‘SONG’ and ‘KIT’ menus, you can switch directly to recording standby. To do so, just press . ð While recording is in progress, the indicator LED of the button lights up and the display shows ‘RECORDING’ . To stop recording, press MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 19: Trigger Settings

    The higher the value is, the higher the likelihood that rapidly successive strikes - such as in a drum roll - are no longer detected. So the value should be set as low as possible. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 20: Utility Menu

    ON, OFF entire set without having to change the wiring. AUTO POWER Defines the behaviour of the automatic shutoff: 30, 60, OFF ‘30’ (automatic shutoff after 30 minutes) ‘60’ (automatic shutoff after 60 minutes) ‘OFF’ (automatic shutoff deactivated). MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 21: Compression

    ð The display shows the ‘USB MEMORY’ menu. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the ‘FORMAT’ option. ð A confirmation prompt appears on the display. Confirm with [ENTER] or press [EXIT] to exit the menu. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 22 Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select a kit. Confirm with [ENTER] or press [EXIT] to exit the menu. ð The kit is being saved. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 23: Reset To Defaults

    ‘SONG’ (reset user songs), ‘VOICE’ (reset user voices), ‘PAD SETTING’ (reset trigger pad settings) or ‘ALL’ (reset all settings). Confirm with [ENTER] or exit the menu with [EXIT]. ð The display shows ‘Reset OK!’ . MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 24: Midi Implementation

    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 Tune MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 25 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks System real time Clock START and STOP only Command Aux messages Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense System reset MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    249 mm × 76 mm × 186 mm Weight 0.93 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Further information Rack included Seat included Bass drum pedal included Headphones included Mesh head pads Pads in stereo Number of direct outputs MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 27: Plug And Connection Assignment

    The result is a pure signal without any noise interference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbal‐ anced) Signal Ground, shielding Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 28: 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 discolouration. MPS-850 E-Drum Module...

  • Page 29: Protecting The Environment

    Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protec‐ tion. 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-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 30 Notes MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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