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thomann 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 06.02.2023, ID: 428224 (V4), FW V1.1.5...
  • Page 3 Table of contents Table of contents General information......................5 1.1 Further information......................5 1.2 Notational conventions....................5 1.3 Symbols and signal words................... 6 Safety instructions......................... 7 Features............................9 Installation..........................10 Connections and controls....................11 Operating..........................13 6.1 Functions......................... 13 6.2 Selecting and adjusting drum kits................13 6.3 Playing the drum kit.....................
  • Page 4 MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 General information Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the speci‐ fied page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross- reference to jump to the specified location. Ä...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions Safety instructions Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from Intended use 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 8 Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro‐ tected by a residual current circuit breaker.
  • Page 9 Features Features 550 voices 30 preprogrammed drum kits 20 user kits 100 preprogrammed songs 2 user songs Quick record Metronome EQ per kit Pitch, reverb, compressor Flexible assignment of pad voices 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...
  • Page 10 Installation Installation Setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed Setup, connecting pads and pedals assembly guide. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the e-drum module have been properly connected. Use the Y cable to connect the supplied power adapter to the [9 V] port of the e- Connecting the power adapter drum module and the hi-hat controller.
  • Page 11 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 [MENU] | button to open the selection menu [SAVE] | button to store settings [VOLUME –...
  • Page 12 Connections and controls Rear panel MIDI OUTPUT TRIGGER IN PHONES USB MIDI USB MEMORY L/MONO TOM4 CRASH 2 AUX IN > < [PHONES] | connection socket for headphones [USB MIDI] | connection socket for an external MIDI device with USB port [MIDI OUT | IN] | connection sockets for an external MIDI device [OUTPUT R | L / MONO] | output for external audio devices [TRIGGER IN –...
  • Page 13 Operating Operating 6.1 Functions Turning on / off Check all cable connections for correct fit before switching on. Before switching on, turn the [VOLUME – MASTER] control to minimum. Switch the drum module on or off with the main switch [POWER]. Automatic shutoff If the device is not in use, it shuts off automatically after a settable time.
  • Page 14 Operating Assigning a Voice To programme a certain Voice for a pad, proceed as follows: Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘VOICE’ and press [ENTER]. ð...
  • Page 15 Operating Hi-hat With the Hi-hat we distinguish between Hi-hat pedal change, open Hi-Hat, closed Hi-hat, Hi-hat pedal and Splash. – Hi-hat pedal change When the pedal is pressed in different positions, the voice changes when hit‐ ting the Hi-hat pad (similar to an acoustic drum kit). –...
  • Page 16 Operating Customising Voice parameters Voice parameters always refer only to a single pad. For example, if you change the volume of the snare drum, the other pads are not affected. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘VOICE’ and press [ENTER].
  • Page 17 Operating 6.5 Playing, customising and accompanying songs Your digital drum module features a total of 100 preprogrammed songs with dif‐ Style selection ferent styles: 70 patterns, 6 hits, 24 taps and 2 user songs. You can play the songs and accompany them on the drum module.
  • Page 18 Operating 6.6 Metronome function Press [CLICK] to turn the click function on and off again. When the Click is running the indicator LED of the button is flashing. Settings Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the parameter to be changed. Use the arrow buttons ([<] / [>]) or the jog wheel to change the parameter value.
  • Page 19 Operating Fader label Assignment 1 Assignment 2 [CRASH] Crash 1, 2 Accompaniment [RIDE/CLICK] Ride Click 6.8 Recording functions This feature allows you to use the drum module for recording. You can record your own drum track with or without an accompanying song. The recording can be stored in one of the two user songs as a MIDI file directly in the drum module or stored in an MP3 file on a USB stick.
  • Page 20 Operating 6.9 Trigger settings The touch responsiveness can be adjusted to your needs and preferences by the set‐ Adjusting trigger settings tings of this menu. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘TRIGGER’ and press [ENTER].
  • Page 21 Operating Parameter, display Meaning Value range MIDI NOTE Assigned MIDI note 0…127 SPLASH SENS Touch sensitivity of the Splash trigger. The higher the value, the less sensi‐ 1…6 tive the trigger responses. Volume Volume Volume Dynamics Dynamics Dynamics Curve1 Curve2 Curve3 Volume Volume...
  • Page 22 Operating 6.11 Compression In this menu, you can adjust the compression setting of the device to your require‐ Adjusting compression settings ments. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘COMPRESS’ and press [ENTER].
  • Page 23 Operating Loading a sample from the USB stick Samples stored on the USB stick can be loaded into the drum module and saved and saving it as a user voice there as a user voice. The user voices can be used in the same way as the supplied voices.
  • Page 24 Operating Loading kit settings from a USB stick The settings for a kit stored on the USB stick can be loaded. Press [KIT]. ð The display shows the kit list. Press [MENU]. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the option ‘USB’ and press [ENTER].
  • Page 25 Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Power supply Connector socket for plug-in power supply USB port USB MIDI Trigger 1 × combined trigger connection (sub D plug-in connector) Tom-Pad 1 × 1/4" phone socket Crash-Pad 1 × 1/4" phone socket AUX-in 1 ×...
  • Page 26 Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable Introduction equipment 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 27 Cleaning Cleaning Clean the accessible parts of the device regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends Device parts on the operating environment: moist, smoky or particularly dirty environments may cause a higher accumulation of dirt on the components of the device. Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 28 Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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 29 Appendix Appendix 11.1 Voice list Name Name Name Kick 14'' Funk Snare 1 909 Snare 22‘’ Acoustic Kick 1 14'' Funk Snare Rim 1 909 Snare Rim 22‘’ Acoustic Kick 2 14'' Funk Snare 2 Electronic Snare 24‘’ Standard Kick 14'' Funk Snare Rim 2 Power Snare Brush Kick 1...
  • Page 30 Appendix Name Name Name Electronic Snare Stick Brush Tom 2 Rim Rock Tom 2 Rim Old School Snare Stick Brush Tom 3 Rock Tom 3 House Snare Stick Brush Tom 3 Rim Rock Tom 3 Rim Lo-Fi Snare Stick Brush Tom 4 Rock Tom 4 Junkyard Snare Stick Brush Tom 4 Rim...
  • Page 31 Appendix Name Name Name 909 Tom 6 Lo-Fi Tom 6 Techno Tom 6 909 Tom 7 Lo-Fi Tom 6 Rim Techno Tom 6 Rim 909 Tom 8 Junkyard Tom 1 Ride Electronic Tom 1 Junkyard Tom 1 Rim 21'' Acoustic Ride Electronic Tom 2 Junkyard Tom 2 21'' Acoustic Ride Edge...
  • Page 32 Appendix Name Name Name Vintage Ride Bell Electronic Crash 2 14'' Standard Hi-hat Splash Lo-Fi Ride Orchestra Crash 1 Brush Hi-hat Lo-Fi Ride Edge Orchestra Crash 2 Brush Hi-hat Pedal Lo-Fi Ride Bell Orchestra Crash 3 Brush Hi-hat Splash Techno Ride Room Crash 14'' Rock Hi-hat 1 Techno Ride Edge...
  • Page 33 Appendix Name Name Name Synthesis Percussion 2 Indian 4 Marimba E4 High Q 1 Indian 5 Marimba F4 High Q 2 Indian 6 Marimba Gb4 Low Q 1 Indian 7 Marimba G4 Low Q 2 Indian 8 Marimba Ab4 Mute Hi Conga 1 Indian 9 Marimba A4 Mute Hi Conga 2...
  • Page 34 Appendix Name Name Name Orchestra Timpani Eb3 FX 5 HI-HAT Combination Orchestra Timpani E3 FX 6 Acoustic Orchestra Timpani F3 FX 7 Funk Band Orchestra Timpani Gb3 FX 8 Standard Orchestra Timpani G3 FX 9 Jazz Orchestra Timpani Ab3 FX 10 Jazz Brush Orchestra Timpani A3 FX 11...
  • Page 35 Appendix 11.3 Song list Name Display Name Display Name Display Punk Punk Shuffle Shuffle Pattern LOOP Blues Funk BluesFk 8Beat 1 8Beat1 Gtr Bossa GtrBossa Fusion Fusion Disco House DisHouse Latin Dance LtnDance Cool Jazz CoolJazz 3/4 Folk 3/4Folk PERC LOOP Ballad Ballad Samba 2...
  • Page 36 Appendix Name Display Name Display Name Display Brightness Tap BrightT2 Rain Tap 2 RainT2 Sci-fi Tap 2 Sci-fiT2 Vibraphone Tap VibraT3 Lead Tap 3 LeadT3 Square Tap 3 SqureT3 Brightness Tap BrightT4 Sci-fi Tap 4 Sci-fiT4 FX8 Tap 4 FX8T4 Sawtooth Tap 5 SawT5 Soundtrack Tap SndtrkT5...
  • Page 37 Appendix Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks 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 System real time Clock START and STOP only Command Aux messages Local ON/OFF...
  • Page 38 Appendix 11.5 General MIDI Backing Instrument List Name Name Name Distortion Guitar French Horn Piano Acoustic Grand Piano Guitar Harmonics Brass Section Bright Acoustic Piano Bass Synth Brass 1 Electric Grand Piano Acoustic Bass Synth Brass 2 Honky-Tonk Piano Finger Bass Reed Electric Piano 1 Pick Bass...
  • Page 39 Appendix Name Name Name Pad 3 (polysynth) FX 8 (sci-fi) Wood Block Pad 4 (choir) Ethnic Taiko Drum Pad 5 (bowed) Sitar Melodic Tom Pad 6 (metallic) Banjo Synth Drum Pad 7 (halo) Shamisen Reverse Cymbal Pad 8 (sweep) Koto Sound Effects Effects Kalimba...
  • Page 40 Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 44 – G#2 Standard 1 Hi-hat Standard 2 Hi-hat Room Hi-hat Pedal Rock Hi-hat Pedal Funk Hi-hat Pedal Pedal Pedal 45 –...
  • Page 41 Appendix Note Standard 1 (bank 0) Standard 2 (bank 4) Room (bank 8 ) Rock (bank 16 ) Funk (bank 17 ) 79 – G5 Open Cuica <- <- <- <- 80 – G#5 Mute Triangle <- <- <- <- 81 –...
  • Page 42 Appendix Note Electronic (bank 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 24 ) 48 – C3 Electronic Tom 2 808 Tom 2 House Tom 2 Jazz Tom 2 Brush Tom 2 49 –...
  • Page 43 Appendix Note Electronic (bank 808 (bank 25 ) House (bank 28 ) Jazz (bank 32 ) Brush (bank 40 ) 24 ) 84 – C6 <- <- <- <- <- 85 – C#6 <- <- <- <- <- 86 – D6 <- <- <-...
  • Page 44 Notes MPS-850 E-Drum Module...
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  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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