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- Page 1 Practice Pad 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 Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when the SD1 is not in use. • The AC adapter should be unplugged if the SD1 is not to be used for an extended period of time. • Avoid plugging the AC adapter into an outlet that is also powering high-consumption appliances such as electric heaters or televisions.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Follow Me Gradual Up/Down What is BPM? Count Timer Game • Record Mode Start Recording Stop Recording Playback • Parameter Save And Factory Set Factory Setting Battery • Appendix Pad Sound List Game Demo List / Song List SD1 User’s Manual... -
Page 5: Summary
• Comes with two foot switches, for bass drum and hi-hat performance. SETTING UP Power supply The SD1 runs either on 4 AA batteries, or the included 9V AC adapter. Follow the instructions below for whichever power source you intend to use. Using the AC-Adapter... -
Page 6: Using The Headphones
Turn the power OFF on all equipment before making any connections. MOUNTING THE DIGITAL DRUM ON A STAND The SD1 can fit any standard snare stand, or it can be screwed on to any 8mm cymbal stand via the threaded section on its underside. -
Page 7: Panel
Panel using the metronome/click feature 1. Volume knob – Adjusts the tempo (from 30 to 240). Hold and 9. [Training] button – Selects the sound level. press this button to enter TAP mode. training mode. 2. [START/STOP] button – Starts or stops 6. -
Page 8: Side Panel
3. HI-HAT jack – Connect included pedal HI-HAT crash or cymbal pads to unit. KICK CONTROL HI-HAT PHONES 4. Phone output – Supports stereo headphones or an amplifier as an output device. SD1 User’s Manual... -
Page 9: Lcd Display
LCD Display 1. Beat/Bar Count – Shows which beat of 6. Drum/Temp/Training/Game Mode beat division set in the rhythm the bar you’re on. Parameters – Displays drum, tempo, parameter. 2. Beat Count – Shows how many beats timer, score, or level information, 11. -
Page 10: Playing The Drum
0 – 9 beats, or the following two-bar combinations: 2+3, 3+2, 3+4, 4+3, 4+5, 5+4, 5+6, 6+5, 6+7, 7+6, 7+8, 8+7, 8+9, 9+8. RHYTHM Nu m be r There are 24 rhythm styles to choose from. Nu m be r T ype T ype SD1 User’s Manual... -
Page 11: Click Sound
CLICK SOUND There are 6 click sounds to choose from: • 1/Metronome • 2/Claves • 3/Sticks • 4/Cowbell • 5/Voice Count • 6/Electronic Click Volume Adjust Volume from 0-4 CHANGING THE PAD SOUND Press the METRO button to enter pad sound selection mode. There are 65 pad sounds. -
Page 12: Training Mode
(relatively easier timing) • L-8/16 note triplets (more exact timing) balance This function checks the differences in playing dynamics between the left and right hands (or one hand). Press the [START/STOP] button to start or stop the exercise. SD1 User’s Manual... -
Page 13: Pattern
pattern This function is based on a traditional warm up exercise, and is designed to help learn various rhythmic patterns. The metronome plays through a series of beats and beat division patterns. Play along, and try to match the patterns as consistently and accurately as possible. -
Page 14: Follow Me
BPM is an abbreviation for “beats per minute” (number of quarter-note beats in a one-minute period). It is also referred to as tempo. Press the [+] or [-] buttons to select the exercise type. Press the [START/STOP] button to start or stop the exercise SD1 User’s Manual... -
Page 15: Count
COUNT This function helps you count the amount of pad hits within a fixed time. Fixed time mode counts the number of hits in a given time, which is chosen with the [+] [-] buttons. Choose from 15, 30, or 60 seconds. In fixed hitting amount, you can count how long it takes you to reach a specific amounts of hits. -
Page 16: Game
LCD. When the dropping bars reach the pad icons at the bottom of the screen, strike the pad. The SD1 has 61 rhythms and 31 backing tracks, ranging from easy to hard. -
Page 17: Record Mode
Record Mode R E C OR D R E C OR D R E C OR D Press the [RECORD] button to enter Record mode. The Record indicator will appear on the LCD. The LCD will flash if the recorded data has been stored to the digital drum. START RECORDING R E C OR D R E C OR D... -
Page 18: Parameter Save And Factory Set
The battery level indicator at the lower right of the display will be lit when the battery power drops. The system will work normally, but note that insufficient battery power may cause unstable operation. When the battery level indicator is empty and begins to flash, please replace the batteries. SD1 User’s Manual... -
Page 19: Appendix
Appendix Pad Sound List Name Name Name Name Standard snare Electronic snare7 Standard top Rock hihat cl_op Standard snare rim Electronic snare8 Standard top Jazz hihat cl_op Rock snare Electronic snare9 Standard top Standard crash Rock snare rim Electronic snare10 Standard top Rock crash Room snare... - Page 20 One (1) Year Limited Warranty Subject to the limitations set forth below, Simmons® 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) year to the original owner from the date of purchase.
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