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  • Page 1 SD9K Digital Drum Kit QUICK START GUIDE www.simmonsdrums.net...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Congratulations

    SD9K congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Simmons SD9K Digital Drum Kit. In an effort to be environmentally ® friendly and use less paper we have decided to include this “mini” Quick Start Manual. For in-depth detail on your Simmons SD9K you can visit www.simmonsdrums.net and download a PDF file...

  • Page 4: Sd9K Setup

    SD9K setup Set up your SD9K kit following the included assembly instruction sheet. SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SD9K table of contents • Congratulations • Taking Care of Your Digital Drum Kit • SD9K Setup • Contents • Features • Operation • Top Panel • LCD Screen • Connection Panels • Connections 11-12 • Getting Started 13-18 Playing the Pads Selecting Kits Editing Kits Saving Kits Using the Metronome/Click Feature Listening to Demonstrations Playing Songs 16-17 One-Click Recording 17-18 • Appendixes 19-28 Drums Voice List 20-23 Hi-Hat Combo List Kit List Song List GM Kit List 26-27 Backing Instruments List • Warranty www.simmonsdrums.net...

  • Page 6: Features

    Hi-Hat Controller Pedal Drum Kits Drum Kits: 100 (40 Preset Kits + 59 User Kits + 1 External MIDI Kit) General MIDI Kits: 12 GM Kits Instruments Drum Voices: 725 (Drums, Percussion, SFX) + 19 Hi-Hat Combos General MIDI Backing Voices: 128 GM Instruments Maximum Polyphony: 64 Notes Effect Types Reverb/Delay 4-Band Master EQ Sequencer Preset Songs: 110 User Songs: 100 External MIDI Control Song: 1 Song Parts: 7 (Drum, Percussion, Part 1-Part 5) Play Modes: One Shot, Loop Tempo: 30-280 Resoution: 192 ticks per quarter note Maximum Storage Function: 12,000 Notes Metronome Function Track Mute Function SD Card Reader Save/Load Kits, Songs and User Settings Play Standard MIDI Files (up to 16 channels) Update Operating Firmware MIDI and USB Ports Trigger External Drum Sound Generator (sound module, computer software) Use the SD9K as a 16-channel General MIDI sound module for MIDI sequencing SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Operation

    SD9K operation The SD9K has two main modes of operation: KIT and SONG. Each of these two modes has three sub-modes (sub-menus): EDIT, MIX and UTILITY, plus a Save menu. KIT mode • In KIT mode, you can select the active kit to play from the pads. • In KIT/EDIT sub-mode, you can select the Voice for each pad and adjust its Tuning (Pitch) and Decay. • I n KIT/MIX sub-mode, you can adjust the Level, Pan and Reverb Level for each pad, as well as the Reverb Type and Equalization for the whole kit. • In KIT/UTILITY sub-mode, you can adjust the trigger response for each pad (for all kits), as well as the Global MIDI settings. • In Kit/Save menu, you can save the current kit into a User Kit memory. SONG mode • In the main SONG mode, you can select the active song to play. • In SONG/EDIT sub-mode, you can select the Voice for each part of the song, as well as the song’s TEMPO and PLAY mode. • I n SONG/MIX sub-mode, you can adjust the Level, Pan and Reverb Level for each part of the song, as well as the Global Accompaniment level. • I n SONG/UTILITY sub-mode, you can create a new song, erase an existing song or part of a song, as well as adjust the Global MIDI settings. • In Song/Save menu, you can save the current song into a User Song memory. • In SONG/RECORD mode, you can record your performance playing the pads or additional parts using a MIDI keyboard. Extra features: CLICK: Onboard Metronome MUTE: Mute part(s) of a song (or MIDI File). Drums is the default muted part. CARD menus In addition, to the main modes, the SD9K has a Card menu with five functions: • Play: Play a MIDI File from the SD Card • Save: Save Kits, Songs or Global Settings to the SD Card • Load: Load Kits, Songs or Global Settings from the SD Card • Delete: Delete a file from the SD Card • Format: Format the SD Card DEMO mode allows playing of two demonstration songs.

  • Page 8: Top Panel

    TOP panel LCD SCREEN AND NAVIGATION SUB-MENU SECTION SONG SECTION DATA ENTRY SECTION KIT SECTION SD9K User’s Manual...
  • Page 9 SD9K control panel: several “logical” sections VOLUME CONTROLS: MAIN OUT Volume knob Controls the volume of the Stereo Line output. PHONES ( ) Volume knob Controls the volume of the Phones output. CLICK Volume knob Controls the volume of the Metronome.

  • Page 10: Lcd Screen

    Info Line: The top line of the LCD display always shows the same information, regardless of current mode/menu. • Kit number: Show current active Kit number. • USER icon: Shows if the current kit is a User Kit. • EDIT icon: Shows if the current kit has been edited and not saved. SONG • Song number: Shows current active Song number. • USER icon: Shows if the current song is a User Song. • EDIT icon: Shows if the current song has been edited and not saved. TEMPO • Displays the current Tempo and Time Signature. Main Display: The lower part of the LCD is an 85x24 dot matrix that allows displaying variable size fonts and icons. The main part of this dot matrix is used to display the current kit or song name, and all the various menus. In all menus, the current selected field is highlighted (inverted, on black background). For instance: The bottom part of the screen is for LCD navigation, in conjunction with the [PAGE] buttons and [EXIT] and [SAVE] buttons that are located just under the LCD: The function of the [PAGE] buttons is shown by up/down cursor (or left/right cursor when naming) icons above those buttons. An Enter icon ( ) is displayed in the bottom left corner when the [SAVE] button is active. SD9K User’s Manual...
  • Page 11 SD9K Naming In various modes, it is possible to input a name, up to 8 characters. (User Kit name, User Song name, Card Save file name) In naming mode, the [PAGE] buttons are used as left/right cursor controls to select a character. The highlighted character can be changed using the Data Wheel or [+]/[-] buttons. Pressing both the [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously allows jumping quickly through the following character groups: • Special characters (space,’,-,_) • Numeric (0,1, …, 9) • Uppercase (A, B,…, Z) • Lowercase (a, b,…, z) Naming screen example When you have finished inputting the name, press the [SAVE] button (used as an “Enter” key). A confirmation screen will appear: Press the [+] button to confirm or the [-] button to cancel. www.simmonsdrums.net...

  • Page 12: Connection Panels

    Stereo output connection to an audio system or drum amplifier such as the Simmons DA50 or DA200S. Phone jack This stereo jack is used to connect headphones. right panel AUX input jack This stereo input jack is for an external sound source such as an MP3 or CD player. Power switch This switch turns power on and off. DC input Connection for the DC 9V power adapter. SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Connections

    SD9K connections pads and pedals CAUTION! To avoid damage, turn OFF the SD9K’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, following the markings on the cables. The underlined trigger input names show which inputs use TRS (“stereo”) cables. Secure all the cables to the stand using the provided hook-and-loop strips. AUX1 & AUX2 inputs The SD9K has two additional auxiliary trigger input jacks, which allow for expanding the kit with optional pads. Each AUX input can be configured individually for use with a dual-zone pad (head/rim) or two single-zone pads. The compatible pads are one SD9K 11” dual-zone snare pad or two SD9K or SD5K/SD7K single-zone tom pads. Connecting two single-zone pads to an AUX input requires...

  • Page 14: Connections

    The volume of the external source is controlled by the AUX IN volume knob. power supply Make sure the power is switched OFF. Connect the power Right Side Panel adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear panel. NOTE: Make sure the power is switched OFF when connecting the drum module with external devices. power switch After confirming that all connections have been completed, Right Side Panel rotate the volume knob to the left (minimum volume level) before switching the power on. Set the power switch to the “ON” position. The Kit indicator will light up and the display will show Kit number 001. Caution: After the power is turned on, the SIMMONS logo will appear on the LCD for a few seconds, and then the DrumKit name will be displayed. Do not press any pad or pedal until the Kit indicator turns on. SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    SD9K getting started After powering up, the SD9K will be in KIT mode ([KIT] button indicator ON) with the first kit selected. The display should look like this: Pressing the Pad Select buttons allows you to preview the current kit (fixed velocity). Hit the pads to play the current kit. Use the Data Wheel or the [+]/[-] buttons to select another kit. playing the pads Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the SD9K allows various playing techniques to be used. All the pads are velocity sensitive. Some voices can change sounds, depending on the striking force. Snare Head or Rim Shot The SD9K Snare pad can detect Head and Rim Shots (Rim Shots trigger the Rim Voice). Cymbal Bow or Edge Shots The SD9K Cymbals can detect Bow and Edge Shots (Edge Shots trigger the Rim Voice). Cymbal Choke Choking the Cymbal’s edge with the hand immediately after hitting mutes the cymbal sound. The Hi-Hat sound varies, depending on the position of the Hi-Hat pedal: • Open Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad without pressing the pedal • Half-Open Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed halfway down • Closed Hi-Hat: Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed all the way down • Foot Close: Press the pedal all the way down • Splash: Step fully on the pedal and release it immediately www.simmonsdrums.net...

  • Page 16: Selecting Kits

    The Pad Select indicator lights up to show which pad is currently selected. If the rim of a pad is selected, both the Pad indicator and the Rim indicator will turn on. While editing Voice Number, Tuning, Decay Level, Pan and Reverb, you can also preview the result of the current settings by pressing the Pad Select button to play the edited voice. If you change any of the Kit Edit or Mix parameters, the Kit Edit icon ( ) on the LCD will be displayed to indicate that the cur- rent active kit has been edited and is therefore different from the kit stored in memory. This icon will disappear when the edited kit is saved to a User Kit, or when another kit is selected. SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Saving Kits

    SD9K saving kits Press the [SAVE] button Use the Data Wheel or the [+]/[-] buttons to select a User Kit location (Kits 41-99) Press the [PAGE DOWN] button to get to the naming screen Use the [PAGE] buttons to move the cursor. Use the Data wheel or the [+]/[-] buttons to select characters. You can use up to 8 characters. NOTE: Pressing the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously will jump through different character groups (Numeric, Uppercase, or lower case). Press the [SAVE] button and the save confirmation screen will show.

  • Page 18: Using The Metronome/Click Feature

    Press the [EXIT] button to exit the Tempo display and return to the previous menu. For more metronome functions (changing metronome parameters such as Time Signature, Interval, Instrument, etc.,) please refer to the Click section of the advanced manual. listening to demonstrations There are two demonstration songs built into the SD9K. Press the [SONG] and [MUTE] buttons simultaneously to enter the DEMO mode. The first demo song will start playing and the Song indicator will flash. Use the Data Wheel or [+]/[-] buttons to select Demo 1 or Demo 2. Otherwise, Demo 2 will automatically play after Demo 1. Demo 1 (Solo) is using only drums and percussion from various Preset Kits. Demo 2 (Fusion) is using the built-in General MIDI Voices for the backing instruments. To stop and exit the DEMO mode, press the [EXIT] button (or the [STOP] button). playing songs Press the [SONG] button to enter the SONG mode. The Song indicator lights up. The display should look like this: Use the Data Wheel or the [+]/[-] buttons to select another song, and/or the [PAGE] buttons to quickly skip through song groups (Patterns, Songs, Loops, User Songs, External Song). An icon in the right corner of the LCD shows the type of song: • Loop mode song • One Shot mode song • Empty User song • External song SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: One-Click Recording

    SD9K Press the [PLAY] button to start playing the selected song. The Play indicator lights up and the Beat indicators will blink according to the song’s Tempo and Time Signature. The Bar/Beat counter is displayed on the LCD. Press the [PLAY] button again to pause playback at the current bar. The Play indicator flashes. Press the [PLAY] button again to resume from the top of the current bar. The Play indicator lights up.
  • Page 20 Press the [STOP] button to stop Recording. The PLAY LED turns off and the display will show: Press the [PLAY] button to play back your recording. The PLAY LED turns on, the RECORD LED turns off and the display will show: Press [STOP] to stop playback. The PLAY LED turns off, the RECORD LED turns on and the display will show: If you are not satisfied with your recording, press the RECORD [button] to restart the Recording process. When you are satisfied with your recording, press the [EXIT] button to exit the Record mode. PLAY and RECORD LEDs turn off. The display briefly displays Save Song OK! and then returns to the main Song mode display. Your last recording is saved into the current User Song. NOTE: The One-Click Record mode is intended for real-time performance recording and playback. Therefore, by default, the Click/Metronome is disabled when entering One-Click Record mode. However, if you prefer to record with a time reference, you can enable the Click/Metronome before starting to record, by pressing the [CLICK] button. In this case, Tempo, Time Signature and other metronome adjustments should be made before entering the Record mode. For more recording functions, please refer to the SONG RECORD section of the advanced manual. SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Appendixes

    SD9K appendixes Drums Voice List Hi-Hat Combo List Kit List Song List GM Kit List Backing Instruments List www.simmonsdrums.net...

  • Page 22: Voice List

    24” Rock Bass Drum 100 14” Brass Snare Lo Rim 156 Brush Snare Rim 22” Open Rock Bass Drum 101 14” Tight Steel Snare 157 Hard Brush Snare Gran Cassa Bass Drum 102 14” Tight Steel Rim 158 Hit Brush Snare Electronic Kick 103 14” Brass Snare Hi Rim 159 Soft Brush Snare 1 104 14” Brass Cross Stick Rave 1 Bass Drum 160 Soft Brush Snare 2 105 12” Popcorn Snare Dry House 1 Bass Drum 161 Brush Long Roll Snare 106 14” Maple Snare Low Dry House 2 Bass Drum 107 14” Maple Snare Mid Dry House 3 Bass Drum SD9K User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 SD9K voice list Name Name Name Name Electronic Snare 271 Gated Tom 6 216 Simmons SD5 C Snare 327 Roto Tom Mid 217 Simmons SD5 D Snare 272 Blasticks Tom 1 328 Roto Tom Ring High 162 House Snare 1 273 Blasticks Tom 2 218 Simmons SD7 A Snare 329 Roto Tom Ring Low 163 House Snare 2 219 Simmons SD7 B Snare 274 Blasticks Tom 3 330 Roto Tom Bend Mid 164 Step Snare 275 ’80s Tom 1...
  • Page 24 596 Bell Tree 485 Bass HH Open 540 Tambourine Hit 431 Low China 597 Finger Cymbal 486 Standard HH Close 1 541 Tambourine Roll 432 Bright Crash 1 598 Finger Cymbal Muted 487 Standard HH Close 2 542 78 Tambourine 433 Bright Crash 2 599 Castanets 488 Rock HH Close 543 Vibraslap 434 Bright Crash 3 600 Surdo Muted 489 Pop HH Close 544 Agogo Low SD9K User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 SD9K voice list Name Name Name Name 700 DJ Rub 1 654 Voice Cough 601 Surdo Open 701 DJ Ehvit 602 Taiko 655 Voice Ugh 702 DJ Rub 2 603 Lotus Drum Mmmm 656 Voice 703 DJ Cut 604 Rain Stick 657 Voice Breath 704 DJ Chikah 605 Slap Stick 658 Voice Fuitt 705 DJ Rub 3...

  • Page 26: Hi-Hat Combo List

    R&B Kit Kit 38 Drum N Bass Kit Kit 08 808 Kit Kit 24 Latin Kit Kit 39 Dirty Kit Kit 09 Rock Kit Kit 25 Simmons Kit 2 Kit 40 Junkyard Kit Kit 10 Brush Kit 1 Kit 26 Steel Drum Kit Kit 11 Funk Kit Kit 27 Orchestral Kit Kit 12 Fusion Kit Kit 28 Tabla Kit Kit 13 Jazz Kit Kit 29 Simmons Kit 3 Kit 14 Brush Kit 2 Kit 30 Cartoon Kit Kit 15 Standard Kit 2 SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Song List

    SD9K song list Pattern Loop One Shot Name Beat Tempo Measure Name Beat Tempo Measure Funk1 (4/4) 112 Latin Jazz2 (4/4) Latin Jazz1 (4/4) 126 Country (4/4) Pop Funk1 (4/4) 106 Fusion5 (4/4) Latin Rock (4/4) 136 Big Band2 (4/4) 146 Big Band1 (4/4) 152 Slow Fusion...

  • Page 28: General Midi Kit List

    Belltree 85 C#6 Castanets 86 D6 Mute Surdo 87 D#6 Open Surdo 88 E6 Taiko 89 F6 LotusDrum 90 F#6 Rain Stick 91 G6 Finger Snaps 92 G#6 Finger Cymbals 93 A6 Finger Cymbals Muted 94 A#6 Bell Tree 95 B6 Gong 96 - C7 Spring Same Voice as Standard Kit SD9K User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 SD9K Percus Kit 07: 808 08: Jazz 09: Brush 10: Orchesrta 11: Percussion 12: Effects GM PC 27 D#1 Brush Close Hi-Hat Sticks Buzz 28 E1 Brush Hi-Hat Foot Key Click Gong 29 F1 Brush Open Hi-Hat Metronome Bell Scratch FX1 30 F#1 Metronome Click Scratch FX2 31 G1 China 1 Scratch FX3...

  • Page 30: Backing Instruments List

    Telephone Ring 038 Slap Bass 2 078 Shakuhachi 126 Helicopter 039 Synth Bass 1 079 Whistle 127 Applause 040 Synth Bass 2 080 Ocarina 128 Gunshot SYNTH LEAD 081 Lead 1 (square) 082 Lead 2 (sawtooth) 083 Lead 3 (caliope lead) 084 Lead 4 (chiff lead) 085 Lead 5 (charang) 086 Lead 6 (voice) 087 Lead 7 (fifths) 088 Lead 8 (bass + lead) SD9K User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    For more details on your Simmons SD9K Digital Drum Kit, you can visit ® www.simmonsdrums.net and download a PDF version of the manual. Disposal Do not dispose of the device at the end of his operating life in your normal domestic waste. This device is subject to the European Guidelines 2002/96/EC. • Have the product disposed of by a professional disposal company of by your communal disposal facility. • Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt contact your disposal facility. • Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner. 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. Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time, interrupted operation...
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