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thomann millenium User Manual

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  • Page 1 Synth Drum hand-drum pad user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 email: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 25.01.2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 6 Features................................9 Operating elements..........................10 The functions of the device........................ 14 Use.................................. 27 Replacement of components......................32 Patch list............................... 34 Loop list................................ 47 Technical specifications........................50 Cleaning............................... 52 Protecting the environment......................

  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on the 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 to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • 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.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use 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. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience.
  • Page 7 Safety instructions 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 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 protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features Features Aluminium alloy frame Striking surface made of high grade materials Playable in 100 different style / tempo loops (50 drum loops and 50 melody loops) 200 preset and user patches (Changed parameters are storable per user patch) 5 global effect types 5 pressure-dependant effects Adjustable sensitivity 9 different velocity curves...

  • Page 10: Operating Elements

    Operating elements Operating elements Front panel hand-drum pad...
  • Page 11 Operating elements 1 Drumhead Striking surface (Ø 203 mm) to play the drumhead sounds 2 Hoop Striking area to play rim shot sounds 3 Rim knobs To play additional sounds derived from rim shot sounds 4 Rotary control [VOLUME] Volume control for headphones output. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter-clockwise to reduce it.
  • Page 12 Operating elements 6 [LOOP] button For activating LOOP mode. In LOOP mode you can press this button again to toggle between LOOP mode and USER LOOP mode. 7 [PLAY] button To start and stop loop playback. Press the buttons [LOOP] and [PLAY] simultaneously to activate the SENSE mode. Use this mode to adjust the sensi‐ tivity.
  • Page 13 Operating elements 11 ‘OUTPUT’ socket For the connection of stereo headphones with a 1/4" TRS jack. 12 ‘AUX IN’ input socket For the connection of external devices with an 1/8" TRS jack like e.g. a CD or MP3 player, etc. 13 ‘DC 9V’...

  • Page 14: The Functions Of The Device

    The functions of the device The functions of the device Switching on If you have made all connections, turn the VOLUME knob to the left stop (= lowest volume level), before turning the device on. Set the on / off switch (14) to the ON position to turn the device on. The display then shows the mode (PATCH).
  • Page 15 The functions of the device Selecting a patch Press the [PATCH] button to activate the patch mode. At that, the middle point of the three- digit LED display lights up. After switching on the device is in patch mode. Turn the [DIAL/ENTER] control to select a suitable patch (001 … 200). ð...
  • Page 16 The functions of the device Selecting a loop Press the [LOOP] button to activate the loop mode. At that, the left point of the three-digit LED display lights up. This unit offers you 100 built-in drum loops in total to choose from. Turn the [DIAL/ENTER], control to select a suitable loop (001 …...
  • Page 17 The functions of the device Press the [PATCH] button to exit the loop mode. Playback To enable the playback press the [PLAY] button, it starts playing (of a loop). Press the [PLAY] button during playback again to stop playback. If you press the buttons [PATCH], [LOOP] or [PLAY] (for playback), you hear the sound with a slight delay.
  • Page 18 The functions of the device Selecting an effect type Select an effect type (sound effect) in effect mode. To activate the effect mode press the [EFX] button. At that, the right point of the three-digit LED display lights up. The device is equipped with five global effect types (chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb), that can be precisely tuned via its parameters.
  • Page 19 The functions of the device A value of ‘0’ as effect parameter turns off this sound effect. Only one effect type can be selected at a time. Sound effects Effect type Display Parameter range Parameter description Chorus 0…9 Chorus rate Flanger 0…9 Flanger rate...
  • Page 20 The functions of the device Adjusting touch sensitivity (SENSE) You can select the touch sensitivity for the pad in the sense mode. To activate the sense mode press the buttons [LOOP] and [PLAY] simultaneously. You can adjust this parameter from 1 … 9, the LED display shows accordingly: preset as default standard value.
  • Page 21 The functions of the device Adjusting touch velocity dynamic You can select the touch velocity dynamic of the pad in the curve mode. To activate the curve mode press the buttons [PATCH] and [EFX] simultaneously. There are 9 possible curves to choose from, the LED display shows accordingly: preset as default standard value.
  • Page 22 The functions of the device Possible settings for the touch velocity dynamic hand-drum pad...
  • Page 23 The functions of the device Storing a patch The device offers 200 patches to choose from. You can change the patch parameters (incl. those of SENSE, CURVE, EFX) and save them. You can save settings by pushing the [DIAL/ENTER] control for about 3 seconds. The current patch number flashes in the display along with the middle and right dot.
  • Page 24 The functions of the device A saved parameter change is maintained as a user setting, even after switching the device off and on. Resetting the device to factory default settings will delete all stored user settings. hand-drum pad...
  • Page 25 The functions of the device Resetting to factory default set‐ tings Resetting to factory default settings will replace all stored user settings with the default set‐ tings for the device. ‘SENSE’ and ‘CURVE’ will be reset to their default values. Proceed as follows: Keep the [DIAL/ENTER] button pressed while switching the device on.
  • Page 26 The functions of the device You can cancel this process any time by pressing any other button (except [DIAL/ENTER]). The pad is then in the mode of the pressed button. hand-drum pad...

  • Page 27: Use

    Options for use You can play the synth drum using drumsticks (1), hot rods (2), or your hands (3). Synth Drum...
  • Page 28 Touch sensitive sound effects There's a pressure sensor beneath the drumhead. If you want to select touch sensitive sound effects: Lay the palm of the hand on the drumhead and alter the pressure. Now hit the drumhead or the rim. Alternatively, you can also play first and additionally press with your palm on the surface struck.
  • Page 29 Type Parameter description Increasing pressure leads to Reducing the sustain and the decay a shorter effect duration Volume Reducing the patch volume a lower volume See the patch list for further information on the individual assignments: Ä Chapter 8 ‘Patch list’ on page 34.
  • Page 30 Fine tuning the touch sensitivity To fine-tune the touch sensitivity you can change the adjusting screw (2) on the bottom side. Use the supplied Allen wrench (1) to loosen or tighten this screw. hand-drum pad...
  • Page 31 Tighten the screw for a lower touch sensitivity, loosen it for a higher sensitivity. Synth Drum...

  • Page 32: Replacement Of Components

    Replacement of components Replacement of components Replacing the drumhead hand-drum pad...
  • Page 33 Replacement of components Open the unit as shown above: Loosen the screws (1) of the hoop cover from the nuts (5). Now lift up the hoop cover (2) carefully and remove the drumhead (4). Inset the new drumhead and return the hoop cover. Make sure the sensor cable (3) is not kinked or jammed and don't pull that cable.

  • Page 34: Patch List

    Patch list Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign World Percussion World Percussion Conga 1 Reverb 2 Volume Bongo 5 Reverb 2 Volume Conga 2 Reverb 2 Volume Timbales 1 Reverb 3 Conga 3 Reverb 2 Volume...
  • Page 35 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign World Percussion World Percussion Djembel 4 Reverb 3 Pitch Up Ewe Drum 5 Chorus 2 Volume Djembel 5 Reverb 3 Pitch Up Frame Drum 1 Delay 8 Udu 1 Reverb 3...
  • Page 36 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign World Percussion World Percussion Tabla 1 Reverb 4 Vibrato Tar 1 Reverb 4 Pitch Up Tabla 2 Reverb 5 Vibrato Tar 2 Delay 6 Pitch Down Tabla 3 Reverb 5...
  • Page 37 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign World Percussion World Percussion Sogo 2 Reverb 5 Volume Apentemma 2 Reverb 4 Pitch Up Cahon 1 Reverb 4 Volume Kenkeni 1 Reverb 4 Pitch Up Cahon 2 Reverb 4...
  • Page 38 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign World Percussion World Percussion Bombshell 1 Reverb 4 Axatse Reverb 4 Bombshell 2 Reverb 4 Volume Berkete Reverb 4 Pitch Up Dual Wooden Reverb 4 Pitch Up Petia Reverb 4...
  • Page 39 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign World Percussion World Percussion Turkish 1 Reverb 4 Pitch Up War Drum 3 Delay 6 Turkish 2 Reverb 4 Pitch Up Water Drum 1 Reverb 5 Turkish 3 Reverb 5...
  • Page 40 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign World Percussion World Percussion Daluo 1 Reverb 4 Shougu 1 Reverb 3 Daluo 2 Reverb 4 Shougu 2 Reverb 4 Volume Xiangluo Reverb 4 Volume Naobo Reverb 4...
  • Page 41 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign Drum Sets & Drum Machines Drum Sets & Drum Machines Snare 1 Reverb 2 Volume Jazz Tom Reverb 4 Snare 2 Reverb 5 Volume Brush Kick/ Reverb 3 Volume...
  • Page 42 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign Drum Sets & Drum Machines Drum Sets & Drum Machines Hip Hop Kick/ Reverb 5 Volume Industry Kick/ Delay 4 Volume Snare 2 Snare 2 Analog Kick/ Reverb 3 Pitch Up...
  • Page 43 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign Little Strike Little Strike Clap Reverb 3 Pitch Down Claves Chorus 3 Pitch Down Cowbell Reverb 3 Pitch Up Vibraslap Flanger 1 Tambourin Reverb 4 Volume Guiros Reverb 4...
  • Page 44 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign Melody & Synth Melody & Synth Steel Drum Reverb 4 Pitch Up Goni Reverb 5 Vibrato Vibraphone Reverb 4 Ngoni Reverb 4 Vibrato Music Box Reverb 4 Mvet Reverb 4...
  • Page 45 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign Melody & Synth Melody & Synth Synth Wow Delay 5 Pitch Up Synth Flutter Reverb 5 Pitch Up Bass Kick Synth LFO Bass Reverb 3 Pitch Up Synth Explode Reverb 3...
  • Page 46 Patch list Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad Patch name Effects assign Pressure pad assign assign Special Special Metal Strike Reverb 3 Pitch Down Kinfe Reverb 7 Volume Waterdrop Reverb 4 Whip Reverb 4 Pitch Up Frog Reverb 5 Volume Fight Delay 4 Pitch Up...

  • Page 47: Loop List

    Loop list Loop list Drum loop Tempo Drum loop Tempo Drum loop Tempo Rock_1 Pop_2 Reggae_3 Rock_2 Pop_3 Country_1 Rock_3 Latin_1 Country_2 Jazz_1 Latin_2 Country_3 Jazz_2 Latin_3 Indian_1 Jazz_3 Bossa Nova_1 Indian_2 Funk_1 Bossa Nova_2 Indian_3 Funk_2 Bossa Nova_3 Cuban Funk_3 Reggae_1 Chinese...
  • Page 48 Loop list Drum loop Tempo Drum loop Tempo Drum loop Tempo Samba Trance Bebop Jazz Rumba New Wave Nu-Jazz Tango Break Beat Old Funk Polka Drum n' Bass Hard Funk March Hip Hop Classic Funk Big Band Trip Hop Indie Pop Swing Ambient 60's Pop...
  • Page 49 Loop list Drum loop Tempo Drum loop Tempo Drum loop Tempo Jazz Bossa China Techno Fast Bossa New Japan House Caribbean Samba Trance Reggae Rumba New Wave Tango Break Beat Country Polka Drum n' Bass Country Blues March Hip Hop Folk Rock Big Band Trip Hop...

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Number of patches Number of loops 100 loops (50 drum loops and 50 melody loops) Display 3-digit LED display Sampling rate 44.1 kHz Sampling bit depth 32 bit Sound effects 5 (chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb) Touch sensitive effects 5 (pitch up, pitch down, vibrato, AEG, volume) Connections...
  • Page 51 Technical specifications 280 mm × 270 mm × 69 mm (T × B × H × ) Dimensions Weight 1080 g Accessory Owners manual, drum hook wrench, Allen wrench, power adaptor Synth Drum...

  • Page 52: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Components Clean the accessible parts of the device regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends 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. Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth.

  • Page 53: Protecting The Environment

    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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
  • Page 54 Notes hand-drum pad...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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