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SD5K Digital Drum kit user Manual www.simmonsdrums.net...
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FCC Statements 1. Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when the SD5K is not in use. • The AC adapter should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the SD5K is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Creating a User Drum Kit Setting a Drum Voice Adjusting Pad Volume Adjusting Pad Tuning Saving Drum Kit Voices Parameters Pad Sensitivity Pad Rejection Reverb Factory Settings Specifications Voice List Preset Kit List Song List MlDl Implementation Chart SD5K Digital Drum User’s Manual...
SD5K module Controls Front Panel Volume Knob [drum off] Button and Indicator Controls headphones and line output volume. Turns on and turns off the song’s drum track. [save] Button Beat Indicator Displays metronome or song beat. Saves User Kit settings.
Digital Drum Kit Rear Panel Aux.in Jack MIDI Out Jack TRS connection for an external sound source. Connection for an external sound module. Power Supply Jack (DC 9V) Trigger Input Jacks Connects AC adapter. Connections for pads, cymbals, hi-hat control, kick trigger. Output Jacks (R, L/mono) Power Switch Connection for an amplifier or audio system.
Pads and Pedals CAUTION! To avoid damage, turn OFF the SD5K’s power switch and all related devices prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. Pads and Pedal: Using the provided cables, connect each pad to its corresponding trigger input jack.
Digital Drum Kit midi device 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack on the drum module to the MIDI IN jack on an external MIDI device. 2. The module will output all the MIDI codes generated by pads and pedal via the MIDI output connector.
SD5K functions Power Switch After confirming that all connections have been completed, rotate the volume knob to the left (minimum volume level) before switching the power on. Set the power switch to “ON” position. The song indicator lights up and the display will show song number 001.
Digital Drum Kit playing a song selecting The module contains 48 preset songs. Note: The preset song setting is 001 when you power up. 1. Press [song/volume] button. The song indicator lights up and the current song number will appear. 2.
SD5K tap tempo function This function allows you to set the song’s tempo by tapping in the tempo on any pad. 1. Press the [tempo/tap] button. Display shows the current tempo value. 2. Tap on the pad to match the tempo you want. Tap on the pad 4 times. Only the last two beats will be detected and will set your desired tempo.
Digital Drum Kit creating a user drum kit setting a drum voice The unit comes with 237 high quality percussion sounds that you can assign to any of the 4 drum pads, 3 cymbals, hi-hat control and kick pad. Use them to create your own custom drum kit.
SD5K saving drum kit voices Make sure you save your customized kit; otherwise, your drum kit will be erased when you turn off the unit or change kit selection. 1. Press [save] button. Kit number 023 will flash. 2. Press [+] or [ - ] buttons to set the kit number (023-032) for saving your drum kit.
Digital Drum Kit pad rejection Prevents crosstalk caused by pads or drums connected to other inputs. It sets a “gate” under which other pads cannot mis-trigger neighboring ones. 1. Hold down [voice/volume] and press [song/volume] buttons. Display shows: “JXX’, the rejection value is indicated. (XX=rejection level value, 00 to15) 2.
Digital Drum Kit voice list Name Name Name Name Acoustic Bass Drum Brush Snare Drum Percussion 115 Detune Tom 1 116 Detune Tom 2 001 Room BD 058 Brush Roll SD 173 Agogo Low 117 Detune Tom 3 002 Tight BD 059 Hard Brush SD 174 Agogo High 118 Elect Tom 1 003 Loose BD 060 Hit Brush SD 175 Bell Tree 119...
Digital Drum Kit midi implementation chart Function Transmitted Remarks Basic Default 10 ch Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered ************** Note 0–127 Number: True voice ************** Velocity Note on 0 9nH, V= 1–127 Note off X (9nH.V=0) After Key’s Touch Channel’s Pitch Bend Control...
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One (1) Year Limited Warranty Subject to the limitations set forth below, Simmons™ or hereby represents and warrants that the components of this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, for One (1) years to the original owner from the date of purchase.
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