Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual

June 10, 2024
Soundking

SD30M Electronic Drum Kit

Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-
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Product Information

The product is a musical instrument that provides a range of different sounds and voices. It includes various percussion and drum sounds such as bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, cymbals, and other sound effects such as claps, bells, and whistles. The instrument has a total of 105 voices to choose from.

Product Usage

To use the product, connect it to a power source and turn it on. Use the buttons or keys to select the desired sound or voice. The numbered notes correspond to the different voices available. For example, note 27D#1 is the High Q Slap sound, note 28E1 is the Scratch Push sound, and so on.

The instrument also includes different modes and settings that can be adjusted to customize the sound. These settings may include volume, tone, reverb, and other effects. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on how to adjust these settings.

The product can be used for various purposes such as music production, live performances, or personal enjoyment. Experiment with different sounds and combinations to create unique music compositions.

Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing this digital drum set. The drum set has been developed to act and play like a drum set but with greater ease. Before you use the instrument, we recommend you to read through this manual.

Taking care of your digital drum set

Location

  • Do not expose the unit to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration or more serious damage.
  • Direct sunlight.
  • High temperature (near a heat source, or in car during the day time).
  • Disconnect all cables before moving

Power Supply

  • Make sure to use the suitable AC adaptor, and also make sure the AC outlet voltage at your country matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s label.
  • Turn the power switch OFF when the Instrument is not in use.
  • An AC adaptor should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the instrument is not to be used for an extended period of time.
  • Unplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.
  • Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC outlet as appliance with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reducing the sound quality, operation errors, and possibly damage.

Turn Power OFF When Making Connections

  • To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected, turn the power switches of all related device OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. Handling and Transport
  • Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument.
  • Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, but not pulling on the cable.
  • Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
  • Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage.

Cleaning

  • Clean the unit with a dry soft cloth.
  • A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.
  • Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
  • Avoid placing vinyl object on top of the unit (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface). \

Electrical Interference

  • This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment.

Module function

Front panel

  1. LED display
    Displays the menu parameters.

  2. VOLUME
    Adjusts the headphone and main output volume.

  3. SETUP
    Enters setting menu, to adjust parameters of VOICE/SONG/TEMPO. Press and hold to save user presets.

  4. PAGE
    Changes sub menu of VOICE/SONG/TEMPO.

  5. DOUBLE BASS
    The hi-hat ctrl pedal becomes a 2nd bass drum.

  6. CLICK
    Turns on/off the metronome.

  7. RECORD
    Records the drum sound.

  8. START/STOP
    Starts/stops demo songs or recording.

  9. [+/-]
    Adjusts the parameters, e.g. drum kit, Voice, etc.(Hold the button to change value quickly)Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-
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Top panel

  1. PHONE
    Stereo headphone connector.

  2. AUXIN
    External stereo input connection, e.g. MP3 or CD player.

  3. OUTPUT
    The stereo output connector to connect with audio system or drum amp, mono output.

  4. MIDI OUT
    Connects with external MIDI devices(The drum MIDI signal outputs via MIDI OUT to external audio source.)

  5. DC-IN
    Power adapter connector.

  6. ON/OFF
    Switches the power on and off.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User
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Rear panel

  1. Trigger in connector
    D-SUB pad signal input connector.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User
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Connect with external devices

Connect module OUTPUT socket to audio system or drum amplifier using 1/4″ jack instrument cable.
Note: The volume is controlled by the module volume knob and device volume knob.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-
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Connect with Headphones
Connect headphones with 1/8″ stereo connector, to the headphone socket on the module. The volume is controlled by the Volume knob on the module.Soundking
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Connect with MP3 or player
connect the output of your MP3 or CD player with the INPUT socket on the module. Volume of input can be adjusted via your MP3 or CD player.Soundking
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Connect with PC
Connect PC via MIDI port
MIDI OUT: delivers pad signal to PC.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit
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Power supply

  1. Tum off the module power switch.
  2. Connect the power supply with DC IN connector.
  3. Confirm all the pads are correctly connected. Set the module volume to minimum, then tum on the power switch of the module. The display lights up and it enters into the drum kit menu.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-fig-8

Turn off the power switch before connecting with other devices.

Operation

Adjust the master volume

Strike the pads and adjust the volume knob for suitable master volume. Preset drum kit: KIT01—10

  1. Power on to enter drum kit selection, the KIT LED lights up(the display shows drum kit number saved last time before power-off);
  2. Press [SET UP] button to enter drum kit setting, the KIT LED lights up; (The corresponding mode LED will also light up in mode switch)Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-fig-9
  3. In drum kit mode, LED shows the current drum kit number, press[+/-] button to switch the drum kit and select any drum kit as current drum kit.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-fig-10

Voice
The module has 108 voices, including the GM voices.

  1. Select voice you are playing.
  2. This change will automatically save until the module is switched off.
  3. To permanently save this setting to a user drum kit please refer to the next section on page 8.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-fig-11
  4. Adjust voice volumeSoundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-fig-12
  5. In voice mode, press [Page] button to enter the voice volume adjustment (the screen will show [L- -]) Press [+/-] button to adjust the voice volume of the pad you are playing (range 0-32)
  6. This change will automatically save until the module is switched off. To permanently save this setting to a user drum kit please refer to the next section on page 8.
  7. Adjust voice pan
  8. In voice mode, press [Page] button again to enter the voice pan adjustment (the screen will show [P – -])
  9. Press[+/-] button to adjust the voice pan of the pad you are playing (range -8 Left, +8 Right) This change will automatically save until the module is switched off. To permanently save this setting to a user drum kit please refer to the next section on page 8.

Saving adjustments

When you are happy with your adjustments, press and hold the [SETUP] button. The screen will flash U01, you can now select which user preset you would like to save your new drum settings to. Use[+/-] buttons to select U01 or U02 and press the [SETUP] button again to save your adjustments. Your User kit will will now be permanently store  on the module. To recall your user kit upon next use, use[+/-] buttons to select U01 or U02. To make further adjustments to your preset kits, follow the steps above.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum
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Note: If you do not wish to save your settings after entering into save mode, press any button other than [SETUP] and[+/-] to exit save mode.

Song setting

  1. Song selecting

  2. Press [SET UP] button to enter into song menu, the SONG LED lights up.

  3. Press[+/-] button to switch the song, range 001-010 (non-cycle);Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-fig-16

  4. Song playing

  5. Press [START/STOP] button to play the selected song. During playing, change the song via[+/-] button. The overall volume is controlled by the module volume knob;

  6. Before song mode, directly press [START/STOP] button to play the song;

  7. After playing.songs will stop automatically; during playing, press [START/STOP] once again to stop playing.

  8. Accompaniment volume
    During playing, user can adjust the volume of accompaniment and the drum sound.

  9. In song mode, press [PAGE] button to enter into accompaniment volume setting; Accompaniment: the three LED showsAXX (XX refers to accompaniment volume value); Percussion: the three LED shows DXX (XX refers to drum volume value); dBB

  10. Press[+/-] button to switch the accompaniment/volume (0-32, non-cycle).

  11. Tempo

  12. When playing DEMO SONG, press [SET UP] button to enter into Tempo setting, the TEMPO LED lights up;

  13. Press[+/-] button to change the song tempo.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User Manual-fig-19

Metronome
This module has 1 click voice.

  1. Metronome function switch
    Press [CLICK] button to open or close metronome function, after [CLICK] is pressed down, CLICK LED will light on, the three LED shows the “beats”, e.g. 4-4, press [+/-] button to switch “beats”.
    Note: during playing the songs, the metronome is closed.

  2. Click volume
    After [CLICK] is pressed down, press [PAGE] button, it shows “click volume” interface, the three LED shows LXX (XX refers to volume value), press[+/-] button to switch the click volume.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User
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Record and replay

Record quickly

  1. Press [RECORD] button, and [RECORD] LED lights up and flashes. It shows “REC” .
  2. Strike the pads to start recording or record only the drum sound of the song being played.
  3. Press [RECORD] button to stop recording. [RECORD] LED lights off. The song or the user’s performance has been recorded.

Note:

  1. During recording, the metronome function will not automatically start. If user needs to start the metronome function, user can press [CLICK] button before recording instead of pressing it after recording.
  2. The metronome sound can not be recorded.
  3. If the user is not satisfied with the recorded result, press [RECORD] to restart recording.
    (Note: this module supports the recording function, but not saving function. The recorded data will cover the former data, and all the data will not be saved after the module is powered off).Soundking SD30M Electronic
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Play recording
Press and hold the [RECORD] button, the RECORD LED lights up, press [START/STOP] button to replay the recorded song, press [START/STOP] button again to stop the recorded song.Soundking SD30M Electronic Drum Kit User
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MIDI setting
This equipment is compatible with various MIDI devices and can be used as trigger device or audio source. It is also compatible with part of GM standard, and can be used with many audio sequencer softwares together.

MIDI connection
MIDI OUT: sends the external MIDI signal when connecting with external MIDI devices.

Connect with external audio source equipment

This equipment can send its various information via channel 10, including: trigger notes, force, hi-hat pedal performance and status, etc.
(Note: the song replaying and metronome information can not be sent)

Use the external audio sequencer to record the performance

  1. Connect external audio sequencer or PC via MIDI OUT or USB.
  2. Set the equipment of channel 10 in the audio sequencer or in the sequence software, and then start recording.
  3. Play the pads.
  4. Stop the performance and recording, and listen to the performance.

Trouble shooting

  • Problem
    • Reason
  • No sound
    • Please confirm the volume knob is not turned off
  • Pad has no sound
    1. confirm the pad connection is correct.
    2. confirm the pad volume is not set to 0
  • Metronome has no sound
    • Confirm the metronome volume is not set to 0
  • DEMO SONG has no sound
    • Confirm the DEMO SONG volume is not set to 0

Audio source specification

  • Max polyphony: 32
  • Drum kits : 10 preset drum kits: KIT01-10
  • Voice : 108 voices (DRUMS, PERCUSSION, SFX)
  • Audio sequencer: DEMO SONG 10
  • Recording: real time recording, but can not be saved.
  • T empo: 30bpm-280bpm
  • Display: three LED (red or green)
  • Connection: Phone stereo out connector(1/8″), AUX IN stereo connector(1/8″),
  • Audio output connector(1/4″ L/mono),

MIDI OUT

  • Power supply: DC 12V internal + external
  • Dimensions: 135(L)x132.5(W)x99.5(H)
  • Weight: 0.35Kg or so (the specification is subject to change without prior notice.)

LIST

DRUM KIT LIST

NO. PRESET DRUM KIT
1 POP1
2 POP2
3 ROCK
4 FUNK
5 LATIN
6 JAZZ.
7 DANCE
8 MARCHING
9 PERCUSSION1
10 PERCUSSION2

VOICE LIST

BASS DRUM

NO.| NAME
1| KICK1
2| KICK2
3| KICK3
4| KICK4
5| KICK5
6| JAZZKICK
7| ELE KICK
8| MARCHING KICK
SNARE
NO.| NAME
9| SNARE1
10| SNARE2
11| SNARE3
12| SNARE4
13| SNARES
14| BRUSH SNARE
15| ELESNARE
35| ELETOML
---|---
HI-HAT
NO.| NAME
36| CLOSED HH1
37| CLOSED HH2
38| CLOSED HH3
39| CLOSED HH4
40| CLOSED HH5
41| CLOSED HH6
42| ELE CLOSED HH
43| OPEN HH1
44| OPEN HH2
45| OPEN HH3
46| OPEN HH4
47| OPEN HH5
48| OPEN HH6
49| ELE OPEN HIHAT
50| HHP1
51| HHP2
69| SCRATCH PULL
---|---
70| STICK
71| SQUARE CLICK
72| METRONOME CLICK
73| METRONOME BELL
74| HAND CLAP
75| TAMBOURINE
76| COWBELL
77| VIBRASLAP
78| HI BONGO
79| LOW BONGO
80| MUTE HI CONGA
81| OPEN HI CONGA
82| LOW CONGA
83| HI TIMBALE
84| LOWTIMBALE
85| HIAGOGO
86| LOWAGOGO
87| CABASA


16

| MARCHING


SNARE

---|---
17| SIDESTICK
 | TOM
NO.| NAME
18| TOM1H
19| TOM1M
20| TOM1L
21| TOM2H
22| TOM2M


23

| ****

TOM2L

24| TOM3H
25| TOM3M
26| TOM3L
27| TOM4H
28| TOM4M
29| TOM4L
30| BRUSHTOMH
31| BRUSHTOMM
32| BRUSH TOML
33| ELETOMH
34| ELETOMM


52

| ****

HHP3

---|---
53| HHP4
54| HHP5
CYMBAL
NO.| NAME
55| CRASH1
56| CRASH2
57| CRASH3
58| SPLASH CYMBAL


59

| MARCHING


CYMBAL

60| ELE CYMBAL
61| RIDE1
62| RIDE2
63| ELE RIDE
64| RIDE BELL1
65| RIDE BELL2
PERCUSSION
NO.| NAME
66| HIQ
67| SLAP
68| SCRATCH PUSH


88

| ****

MARACAS

---|---
89| SHORT HI WHISTLE
90| LONG LOW WHISTLE
91| SHORTGUIRO
92| LONGGUIRO
93| GLAVES
94| HI WOOD BLOCK
95| LOW WOOD BLOCK
96| MUTECUICA


97

| ****

OPEN CUICA

98| MUTED TRIANGLE
99| OPEN TRIANGLE
100| SHAKER
101| JINGLE BELL
102| BELL TREE
103| CASTANETS
104| MUTEDSURDO
105| OPEN SURDO
106| TIMPANI1
107| TIMPANl2
108| TIMPANl3

GM PERCUSSION LIST

Note No. Standard name Voice No. Voice Name
27-D#1 High Q 66 High Q
28- E1 Slap 67 SLAP
29-F1 Scratch Push 68 SCRATCH PUSH
30-F#1 Scratch Pull 69 SCRATCH PULL
31-G1 Sticks 70 STICKS
32-G#1 Square Click 71 CLIP
33-A1 Metronome Click 72 METRONOME CLICK
34-A#1 Metronome Bell 73 METRONOME BELL
35-B1 Acoustic Bass Drum 3 ACKICK
36-C2 Bass Drum 1 1 KICK1
37-C#2 Side Stick 17 SRSTD
38-D2 Acoustic Snare 9 SNCOMBO3
39-D#2 Hand Clap 74 CLAP1
40-E2 Electric Snare 15 ESN7
41-F2 Low Floor Tom 26 TOMMSTD
42-F#2 Closed Hi Hat 36 CHH3
43-G2 High Floor Tom 20 TOM8
44-G#2 Pedal Hi-Hat 50 PHH2
45-A2 Low Tom 19 TOM1
46-A#2 Open Hi-Hat 43 OHHSTD
47-B2 Low-Mid Tom 28 TOM7
48-C3 Hi-Mid Tom 18 TOM6
49-C#3 Crash Cymbal 1 55 CRSHSTD1
50-D3 High Tom 27 TOM3
51-D#3 Ride Cymbal 1 61 RIDESTD
52-E3 Chinese Cymbal X CNCYMBAL
53-F3 Ride Bell 64 RBLLSTD
54-F#3 Tambourine 75 TMBRN1
55-G3 Splash Cymbal 58 SPLSH1
56-G#3 Cowbell 76 COWBLL1
57-A3 Crash Cymbal 2 57 LTCRSH1
--- --- --- ---
58-A#3 Vibraslap 77 VSLP03
59-B3 Ride Cymbal 2 62 RIDE1
60-C4 Hi Bongo 78 HIBNGO01
61-C#4 Low Bongo 79 LOBNGO
62-D4 Mute Hi Conga 80 MHCNGA
63-D#4 Open Hi Conga 81 OHCNGA01
64-E4 Low Conga 82 LOCNGA01
65-F4 High Timbale 83 HTMBL1
66-F#4 Low Timbale 84 L0TMBL1
67-G4 High Agogo 85 HAGOGO1
68-G#4 Low Agogo 86 LAGOGO1
69-A4 Cabasa 87 CABASA1
70-A#4 Maracas 88 MRCAS1
71-B4 Short Whistle 89 SWHSL1
72-C5 Long Whistle 90 LWHSL1
73-C#5 Short Guiro 91 SGUIRO
74-D5 Long Guiro 92 LGUIRO
75-D#5 Claves 93 CLV
76-E5 Hi Wood Block 94 HWBLK
77-F5 Low Wood Block 95 LWBLK
78-F#5 Mute Cuica 96 MCUICA
79-G5 Open Cuica 97 OCUICA
80-G#5 Mute Triangle 98 MTRNGL
81-A5 Open Triangle 99 OPNTRNGL
82-A#5 Shaker 100 SHAKER
83-B5 Jingle Bell 101 JINGLEBELL
84-C6 Bell Tree 102 BELLTREE
85-C#6 Castanets 103 CASTANETS
86-D6 Mute Surdo 104 MUTESURDO
87-D#6 Open Surdo 105 OPNSURDO

DEMO SONG LIST

NO. NAME METER
1 FUNK 4/4
2 ROCK1 4/4
3 ROCK2 4/4
4 METAL 4/4
5 SLOWROCK 6/8
6 BLUES 4/4
7 COUNTRY 4/4
8 BOSSA 4/4
9 REGGAE 4/4
10 WALTZ 3/4

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