General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for the next owner.
Page 5
General notes 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. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
Safety notes Safety notes The multi pad converts digital trigger signals from drum pads to different percussion sounds. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
Page 7
Safety notes CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
Page 8
Safety notes 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 protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker.
Page 11
Controls 1 MASTER VOL Volume control for overall volume level. 2 PHONE VOL Volume control for headphone output. 3 LED display Shows the current value or parameter. 4 [KIT] button Button for opening the kit selection. button Button for starting / stopping playback of pre-programmed and saved sounds, loops and recordings. button Button for starting a recording in recording mode.
Page 12
Controls 8 [CLICK] button Button for activating and deactivating the metronome. 9 [PHRASE] button Button for activating the PHRASE mode. 10 [ENTER] button Button for confirming inputs and values in the various menus. 11 [SETUP] button Button for activating the SETUP mode. 12 [EXIT] button Button for leaving the current use level or currently open menu.
Page 14
Controls 15 ON/OFF On/Off switch. 16 DC IN Socket for connecting the 9 V power supply unit included in delivery. 17 LINE IN Input socket for connecting external playback devices such as MP3 or CD players. 18 LINE OUT L (MONO) / R signal output. 19 HEADPHONE Headphone output.
Page 15
Controls 22 SNARE Socket for connecting a snare pad. 23 RIDE Socket for connecting a ride pad. 24 KICK Socket for connecting a bass drum pedal. 25 FOOT SW Socket for connecting a foot switch. 26 USB interface 27 MIDI IN MIDI input socket.
Device functions Device functions Switching on/off Connect the power supply unit to the 9 V input on the device, and then insert the power plug into the socket-outlet. To switch the device on and off, use the [ON/OFF] switch. Before starting to play the pads, turn the [PHONE VOL] and the [MASTER VOL] volume to minimum levels and gradually increase the volume while striking a pad.
Page 17
Device functions External triggers You can connect external drum pads to the device via the connections on the rear of the DP-2000. As soon as a kick, snare, ride or hi-hat pad or a hi-hat pedal is connected to one of the sockets, a corresponding marker appears below the icon on the display.
Page 18
Device functions Press the [KIT] button until ‘CHAIN’ appears in the top left corner of the display. The favorites are shown as ‘C01’ to ‘C10’ with their related kit names. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the desired kit.
Page 19
Device functions Layer mode In layer mode, the pads can be programmed in such a way that different sounds at different volume levels with different effects are produced by one pad depending on the force of your touch. In KIT mode, press the [SETUP] button. ð...
Page 20
Device functions To exit the menu, press the [EXIT] button. ð The ‘Save?’ confirmation prompt appears on the display. Confirm with [ENTER] to save the new settings. Parameter Meaning Value range Layer mode Mode of functioning Off, Mix, Switch, Fade, X.Fade Layer Point Volume threshold for switching from layer A to layer B.
Page 21
Device functions The external trigger pads can be adjusted in the same way. Open the SETUP, KIT EDIT, EXTERNAL menu. The parameters of the external triggers are marked by the letter ‘E’ . Groove box The DP-2000 features 20 on-board loops, which can be opened in “GROOVE BOX” mode (see Ä...
Page 22
Device functions By connecting external triggers to the device, you can mix further percussion sounds into the loop. During loop playback you can modify the loop variation (A to D) for all four tracks together by means of the [+ | –] rotary knob . Alternatively you can modify the variation of a single track by softly striking the related pad, or mute the track by hardly hitting the pad.
Page 23
Device functions Effects The DP-2000 is equipped with a digital signal processor which controls three effects (see Ä Chapter 8.2 ‘Effect list’ on page 63). You can assign several effects to each single kit. The effects always affect all pads and external triggers and cannot be assigned to individual pads. Effect Parameter, range of values Reverb...
Page 24
Device functions Once you are done with your settings, press the ‘EXIT’ button to exit the menu. ð The ‘Save?’ confirmation prompt appears on the display. Confirm with [ENTER] to save your settings and to exit the menu. 4-band equalizer The DP-2000 features a programmable 4-band equalizer with eight presets, allowing you to adjust the sound characteristics of the individual kits (see Ä...
Page 25
Device functions To adjust the User EQ settings, press the [SETUP] button, select the ‘System’ option by means of the [+ | –] rotary knob and confirm by pressing [ENTER]. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘User EQ’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER]. Subsequently you can make the desired settings as follows: Confirm the selection of the displayed parameter by pressing [ENTER].
Page 26
Device functions Recording function The DP-2000’s recording function allows you to record loops of your own: Direct recording with default settings In this recording mode, you can record a four-bar loop in overdub mode without making any further settings. Open the desired kit and press the button to activate the recording mode.
Page 27
Device functions Recording with presets In this recording mode, you can set different recording parameters. To activate the recording mode, press the button. ð The [PHRASE] button lights up and the button starts flashing to indicate that the device is ready for recording. Press the [SETUP] button to open the setup menu for the recording function.
Page 28
Device functions Parameter Meaning Value range Over Dub In overdub (On) mode, the newly recorded sounds are On, Off overlaid onto the existing ones. In overwrite (Off) mode, the existing sounds are overwritten by the newly recorded ones. Pad Kit Sound kit selection.
Page 29
Device functions Parameter Meaning Value range Reverb Reverb effect On, Off Rev. Type Reverb type (only with Reverb On) 0…27 Rev. Level Reverb level (only with Reverb On) 0…127 Chorus Chorus effect On, Off Chr. Type Chorus type (only with Chorus On) 01…23 Chr.
Page 30
Device functions Recording with accompaniment track In this recording mode, you can record a loop with an accompaniment track. To activate the recording mode, press the button. ð The [PHRASE] button lights up and the button starts flashing to indicate that the device is ready for recording.
Page 31
Device functions Overwriting loops Existing loops may be overwritten at any time. In the PHRASE menu, select the desired loop and overwrite it with a new recording as described above. Replaying loops Press the [PHRASE] button to open the selection of user-created loops. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the desired loop and start/stop playback by pressing the button.
Page 32
Device functions Advanced settings This menu allows you to set different pad parameters. In KIT mode, press the [SETUP] button. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘Advanced’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER]. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select either the ‘Pad Kit’ (device pads) or the ‘External’ (external triggers) option and confirm by pressing [ENTER].
Page 33
Device functions Parameter, display Meaning Value range Xtalk Gate Threshold for touch sensitivity 0…127 X-Talk Crosstalk 0…127 Always press the [ENTER] button after making a setting to save the new value and to move to the next parameter, or press the [EXIT] button once you are done with your settings. The ‘Save?’...
Page 34
Device functions To change the hi-hat settings, proceed as follows: In KIT mode, press the [SETUP] button. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘Advanced’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER]. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘External’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER].
Page 35
Device functions Parameter, display Meaning Value range Pedal THR Pedal response threshold 0…127 Trigger Trigger characteristic (force of touch/volume rela‐ Linear, Log, Exp tion) Always press the [ENTER] button after making a setting to save the new value and to move to the next parameter, or press the [EXIT] button once you are done with your settings.
Page 36
Device functions The table below lists the available parameters. Parameter, display Meaning Value range Equalizer Ä ‘4-band equalizer’ on page 24 Master Vol Volume level of device 0…127 Master Tune Tuning function, based on the A standard concert +/–50 pitch. This function allows you to globally tune up or down all sounds.
Page 37
Device functions Parameter, display Meaning Value range Channel MIDI channel selection. 01…16 Pad Note A Ä Chapter 8.5 ‘MIDI Note pitch of layer A (see implementation’ on page 76). Pad Note B Note pitch of layer B (see Ä Chapter 8.5 ‘MIDI imple‐ mentation’...
Page 38
Device functions Reset function The reset function allows you to restore the factory settings of changed parameters. In KIT mode, press the [SETUP] button. Use the [+ | –] rotary knob to select the ‘Reset’ option and confirm by pressing [ENTER]. Select one of the following options by means of the [+ | –] rotary knob: Reset Kits (reset all sound kits) Reset Adv.
Technical data Technical data Display LC display Voltage supply Power supply unit (9 V / 1000 mA) Dimensions (D × W × H) 330 × 543 × 90 mm (12.99 × 21.38 × 3.54 inches) Weight 3,66 kg (8.07 lbs) Accessories Power supply unit, drum key, support plate DP-2000...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial 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 44
Appendix Category Sound number Lute 589 – 611 Chinese Instrument 612 – 651 Hits 652 – 663 Special FX 664 – 669 Scratch 670 – 681 Effect 682 – 751 Other Percussions 752 – 914 Name Name Name Name HighQ SnareDrum1 RideBell LowTimbale...
Page 45
Appendix Name Name Name Name ScraPull LowFloTom1 Cowbell Cabasa Stick PedalHH CrashCymb2 Maracas SquarClick LowTom VibraSlap ShortWhist MetroClick OpenHi-hat RideCymb2 LongWhist MetroBell Low-midTom HiBongo ShortGuiro KickDrum2 Hi-midTom LowBongo LongGuiro KickDrum1 CrashCymb1 MuteConga Claves SideStick RHighTom HiConga Hi W-Block SnareDrum2 RideCymb1 LowConga Lo W-Block HandClap...
Page 49
Appendix Name Name Name Name Perc Fx05 Perc Fx18 Perc Fx31 Arabian1 Perc Fx06 Perc Fx19 Perc Fx32 Arabian2 Perc Fx07 Perc Fx20 Perc Fx33 Arabian3 Perc Fx08 Perc Fx21 Perc Fx34 Arabian4 Perc Fx09 Perc Fx22 Perc Fx35 Arabian5 Perc Fx10 Perc Fx23 Perc Fx36...
Appendix 8.2 Effect list Reverb Name Display Name Display Short Room A ShortRoomA Vocal Plate VocalPlate Short Room B ShortRoomB Church A Church A Short Room C ShortRoomC Church B Church B Room A Room A Cathedral Cathedral Room B Room B Gated Reverb A Gated RevA...
Page 64
Appendix Name Display Name Display Mono 3/4 Echo M.Echo 3/4 Mono Triplet Echo M.Echo Tri Stereo 3/4 Echo S.Echo 3/4 Stereo Triplet Echo S.Echo Tri Mono 4/4 Echo M.Echo 4/4 User Reverb UserReverb Stereo 4/4 Echo S.Echo 4/4 percussion pad...
Page 65
Appendix Chorus Name Display Name Display Chorus Light 1 Lt.Chorus1 Flange Slow Deep Slw Flange Chorus Light 2 Lt.Chorus2 Flange Deep Dp.Flange Chorus Medium 1 Md.Chorus1 Phaser Light Lt.Phaser Chorus Medium 2 Md.Chorus2 Phaser Medium Md.Phaser Chorus Deep 1 Dp.Chorus1 Phaser Slow Deep Slw Phaser Chorus Deep 2...
Page 66
Appendix Delay Name Display Name Display Delay 1 Delay 1 Delay 4 Delay 4 Delay 2 Delay 2 User Delay User Delay Delay 3 Delay 3 Equalizer Equalizer type Equalizer type Normal 1 Bright Mid Normal 2 Bright Bass Boost Bright High Bass Mid User EQ...
Appendix 8.3 Kit list Name Default assignment Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Pad 4 Pad 5 Pad 6 Pad 7 Pad 8 Standard – – – – – – – switch Latin – – – – – – – –...
Page 68
Appendix Name Default assignment Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Pad 4 Pad 5 Pad 6 Pad 7 Pad 8 DJ Blues – – – – – – – – SEV Drum switch – – – – switch – switch Timpani –...
Page 69
Appendix Name Default assignment Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Pad 4 Pad 5 Pad 6 Pad 7 Pad 8 War Crysis – – – – – – – – SwingSwing – – – – – – – – Pots switch switch switch...
Page 70
Appendix Name Default assignment Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Pad 4 Pad 5 Pad 6 Pad 7 Pad 8 Voice2 – – – – – – – – Voice3 – – – – – – – – Sci-Voice1 – –...
Page 71
Appendix Name Default assignment Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Pad 4 Pad 5 Pad 6 Pad 7 Pad 8 Bell – – – – – – – – Ring1 – – – – – – – – Ring2 – –...
Page 72
Appendix Name Default assignment Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Pad 4 Pad 5 Pad 6 Pad 7 Pad 8 Funny – – – – – – – – Kraski – – – – – switch switch – Ceremony – –...
Page 73
Appendix Name Default assignment Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Pad 4 Pad 5 Pad 6 Pad 7 Pad 8 Mixed Kit2 switch switch switch switch switch switch switch switch Mixed Kit3 switch switch switch switch switch switch switch switch Sci-Fic –...
Appendix 8.4 Groove box and accompaniment tracks Groove box list Groove box Groove box U got it Synth Hoy ti Brothers Smooth Bossa Waltz Cici Find Stay Carbon The way California That’s it Let’s rock Games Pop ballad Step Slapin Mixer percussion pad...
Page 75
Appendix Accompaniment tracks Accompaniment tracks Accompaniment tracks Bottle Month Bowdown Sunshine Freemind Vida Remcele Mayday Smile Being Soft Case Wish Marie Binary Myeyes Carryout Challenge Spud DP-2000...
Appendix 8.5 MIDI implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel 1-16 Note number 0-127 0-127 Velocity Note ON 1-127 0-127 Note OFF 0-127 Major Controls B9h 04h xxh Hi-Hat pedal control Bxh 79h 00h Reset All Controller Bxh 7Bh 00h All Notes OFF Programme Change System Exclusive...
Page 77
Appendix Channel 10 supports only Bank 0. For more information regarding “System Exclusive”, “RPN” and “NRPN”, please con‐ tact your specialized dealer. Layer A Note Layer B Note Layer A Note Layer B Note Pad 1 Pad 5 Pad 2 Pad 6 Pad 3 Pad 7...
Page 78
Appendix Instrument Note Instrument Layer B Note Snare Rim2 Hi-Hat Pedal Ride Head Kick Ride Edge Ride Mute Ride Bell percussion pad...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Millenium DP-2000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers