Millenium MPS-750X E-Drum Module User Manual

MPS-750X, MPS-750X PRO
E-Drum Module
User Manual

General information

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.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
1.1 Further information
On our website ( www.thomann.de ) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points:

topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides| Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
Personal consultation| For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service| If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you.

1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:

Letterings| The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
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Displays| Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Cross-references| References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8.

1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.

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 pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it  is not avoided.
NOTICE!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs| Type of danger
| Warning – danger zone.

Safety instructions

Intended use
Drum modules are intended to be used for converting digital trigger signals from drum pads to various percussion sounds. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or use under other operating 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. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Safety
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
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.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature fluctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to temperature fluctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
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 current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

Features

• 697 sounds
• 55 styles
• 20 drum kits
• 20 user kits
• Metronome
• 4-band equalizer (DSP)
• Reverb effect, distortion (FX) and compressor
• Recording function
• Flexible pad assignment
• Bluetooth®
• Connections: Headphones, external trigger, USB, line out, line in
• Standby function

Installation and starting up

Rack setup, connecting pads and pedals
Rack setup and assembly of the pads and pedals are described in detail in the enclosed set assembly guide. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the drum module have been properly connected.
Connect the supplied D-sub plug of the pad connector cable to the D-sub input socket on the bottom side of the drum module.
Connecting the pads

Connecting the power adapter
Connect the included power supply unit to the [DC 12 V] input on the rear panel of the drum module and then put the power plug into the power outlet.
Connecting USB devices
Connect your computer to the USB port on the rear panel of the drum module.
Connecting audio devices
Connect the inputs of your amplifier or active monitor to the output sockets [LINE OUT] on the rear panel of the drum module. Connect a CD or MP3 player etc. to the [LINE IN] input socket on the rear panel of the drum module.

Connecting headphones
Connect your stereo headphones to the [HEADPHONE] output on the rear panel of the drum module.

Connections and controls

Front panel

1| [MASTER VOL.] | rotary control for adjusting the Line out volume
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2| [HEADPHONE VOL.] | rotary control for adjusting the headphones output volume
3| Backlit display
4| [PAGE DOWN] | button to scroll forward through the open menu
5| [PAGE UP] | button to scroll backward through the open menu
6| [ENTER] | enter button to confirm a selection or change
7| [EXIT] | return key to exit a menu or to discard changes
8| [–] / [+] rotary control | increases or decreases the value of the currently selected parameter
9| Faders S1 … S6 for the connected pads, function depends on selection [ALTER] (10)
10| [ALTER] | selector switch for faders function S1 … S6: Volume, FX or MIDI. The control LED of the enabled function lights up.
11| [KIT] | button to enable ‘Kit’ mode
[PATTERN] | button to enable ‘Pattern’ mode
[EDIT] | button to open the programming menu
[SETUP] | button to open the device settings menu
[MODE] | button to switch between operating modes
[METRO] | button to turn the metronome on and off and opens the click menu
12| [DRUM] | button to mute the Drum track of a style
13| [ACCOMP] | button to mute the Accompaniment track of a style
14| [TEMPO] | button to adjust the metronome tempo and thus the tempo for recording and playback
15| [–] | [+] | buttons to increase or decrease the displayed value and to select a kit
16|  | button to end Style playback and to stop recording
 | button to start Style playback
 | button to start recording
Rear panel|
17| [HEADPHONE] | headphones output
18| [LINE OUT] | output socket to connect an amplifier or active monitor (mono left, stereo left/right)
19| [LINE IN] | input socket for connecting audio devices as CD and MP3 players, etc.
20| [EXT1] | input for connecting an external trigger, forth tom pad, by default
21| [EXT2] | input for connecting an external trigger, second crash pad, by default
22| [USB] | USB port for connecting a computer with USB-MIDI interface
23| [DC 12V] | connection socket for the power adapter for power supply
24| [POWER] | mains switch to turn the device on and off

Operating

6.1 Functions
Switching on
** Check all cable connections for correct fit before switching on. Before switching on, turn both volume controls of the drum module down to min‐ imum. Use the main switch [POWER] on the rear panel to switch the drum module on.
Standby function
The unit automatically switches to standby mode when you don’t press any key or strike a con‐ nected pad for about 30 minutes. Then press the main switch [POWER] to turn the device back on again.
Selecting a drum kit**
A drum kit is a compilation in which a certain sound and several sound parameters are assigned to each trigger. Selecting different drum kits lets you customise the sound of your edrum set in seconds to the desired music genre.

1. Press [KIT]. The first kit appears on the display.
2. Use the [–] / [+] buttons or the [–] / [+] rotary control to select the desired kit.

Customising a drum kit
The preprogrammed sounds of the drum module can be programmed to any of the connected pads. So you can create user kits and store them in the device. To do so proceed as follows:

1. First, call up one of the available drum kits (see previous chapter) and use [EDIT] to switch to Edit mode.
2. Hit the pad (Trigger) to which you want to programme a certain sound or press [DRUM] repeatedly until the desired pad is shown on the display. Additionally select the specific trigger for multiple assigned pads.
3. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to successively open the following selection menus and use the [–] / [+] rotary control or the [–] | [+] buttons to adjust the settings for the acti‐ vated trigger.
   Selection menu| Value range
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   VOICE TYPE| Kick, Snare, Tom, Ride, Crash, Hi-Hat, Metro, Extras
   VOICE| Voice selection, see
   VOLUME| Volume
   REVERB| Reverb effect
   PITCH| Pitch
   PAN| Position within the stereo signal (panorama right / left)
4. Quit the selection menu with [EXIT]. Use [–] | [+] in the following saving dialogue to specify the memory location. Existing data will be overwritten.
5. Confirm with [ENTER] or cancel saving with [EXIT].
6. Select if necessary the next trigger, to which you want to programme a sound. Use [EXIT] to exit the Edit mode.

Style playing
Your digital drum set has a total of 40 preprogrammed Styles, which can be played individually in the ‘Pattern’ mode.

1. Press the [PATTERN] button. The display shows the first Style in ‘01 WalkWithTree’ format.
2. Use the [–] / [+] rotary control or the [–] | [+] buttons to select the Style you want to play.
3. Start and stop playback with the and buttons.

Metronome function
Press [METRO] to turn the Metronome on. Then you hear the Metronome sound. Proceed as follows to adjust the metronome settings:

1. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to successively open the following selection menus and use the [–] / [+] rotary control or the [–] | [+] buttons to adjust the settings as desired.
   Selection menu| Value range
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   VOLUME| Volume
   TEMPO| Speed
   TIME SIGNATURE| Time signature
   SOUND| Metronome sound
2. Quit the selection menu with [EXIT].

The click tempo can additionally be adjusted as follows: Press [TEMPO] and adjust the tempo using the [–] / [+] rotary control. or
Tap four times in succession and at the desired tempo the [TEMPO] button (tap tempo func‐ tion). The new value is instantly applied. Press [METRO] again to turn the Metronome off.
Recording function
The drum module offers the possibility to record up to 15 user drum tracks in the operating modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’. To do so proceed as follows:

1.  Activate one of the operating modes ‘Kit’ or ‘Pattern’.

2. Press to activate the recording mode.

3. If desired, specify the metronome settings for the recording.

4. Press again to start the recording.

5. Press to stop the recording and to restart.
   To finally stop recording press twice.
   The display shows the message ‘Save the song to’ .

6. Use [–] | [+] to specify the memory location. Existing data will be overwritten.

7. Confirm with [ENTER] or cancel saving with [EXIT].

In ‘Pattern’ mode you can add a style.
Mixer function
The function of faders S1 … S6 of the drum module depends on the selected operating mode.
Use [ALTER] to toggle between VOL, FX and MIDI. The control LED of the activated operating mode lights up.

Fader S2: Compression control
Fader S3 … S6: 4-Band-EQ controls
MIDI| In MIDI operation, each fader S1 … S6 is assigned to one controller, the function is specified in the settings of the installed DAW.

If you have set one of the faders to a certain value in one of the operating modes and then repeatedly change the operating mode you first have to slide the fader over the previously set value in the initial mode.
Example: If you set fader S1 in VOL mode to value ‘127’ , then change to FX mode and set the fader to ‘0’ , then change back to VOL mode, you first have to set the fader back to value ‘127’ to get a response. This function prevents sudden volume jumps or changes of effect settings by moving the faders in the three modes.
6.2 Device settings
Various device settings can be customised in the Setup menu.
Press [SETUP] to enter the menu. Use [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] to select the desired option and use the [–] / [+] rotary control or the [–] | [+] buttons to adjust the settings as desired. Quit the selection menu with [EXIT]. Confirm the respective security prompt with [ENTER] to accept the new value, or cancel all changes with [EXIT].

programmed sound files.
Set the Parameter for MIDI operation to ‘OFF’  (low latency): the module transfers MIDI data.
FX SET| Fader function preset. Make the following settings either directly with the fader or use the [PAGE UP]/ [PAGE DOWN] buttons:
Reverb Type Reverb preset (effect type), fader S1.
Distortion preset (effect type).
Dist.Pst Distortion preset (effect type).
Threshold Compressor threshold preset, fader S2.
LowFrq Preset for low frequency control range, fader S3.
LoMiFrq Preset for low mid frequency control range, fader S4.
HiMiFrq Preset for high mid frequency control range, fader S5.
HiFrq Preset for high frequency control range, fader S6.
MIDI SET| Assignment of faders S1 … S6 to the MIDI controllers.
FADER MODE| Setting the fader positions
Save The fader positions are saved when switching off the device.
Cancel The fader positions are not saved when switching off the device.
Lock The fader positions are locked and cannot be set individually.
ADVANCED| Pad or trigger parameter preset:
Sensitivity The touch sensitivity regulates the volume behaviour of a pad regardless of the actual strike intensity. The higher the value, the higher the volume when playing, and vice versa.
Headroom This parameter is used to preset the level reserve between normal and maximum level when playing the pads.
SenseTime Presetting the minimum time interval between two signals from the same trigger prevents unwanted sound overlays by vibrations.
Trigger The trigger curve regulates the velocity, i.e. the ratio between the punch and volume. Use set‐ ting ‘Linear’  for the most natural ratio between punch and volume. Use ‘Exp’  if you want a hard strike to cause a bigger volume change (or dynamics). Use ‘Log’  if you want a soft strike to cause a bigger change. With the setting ‘Spline’  the volume changes less upon a change of the strike. High volumes are already reached at a relatively low strike intensity.
Peak Decay Setting the time period how long after signal input of the selected pad no other signal is accepted. The higher the value is, the lower the likelihood that notes are skipped, but double triggering is easier.
Rim/Head Modifier Improve signal detection by increasing the signal strength difference between rim and head. The Rim Modifier strengthens the rim signal when the touch velocity is low. The Head Modi‐ fier lowers the head signal when the touch velocity is low. This setting only needs to be adjusted if pads of other models or manufacturers are used, but not if the original pads are used.
Calib. This parameter defines the playing range of the hi-hat pedal. The set range is shown in the display in the lower right corner.
Press [ENTER] to select the option. Press the pedal down to the floor and press [ENTER] to set the minimum. Release the pedal slowly and press [ENTER] to set the maximum. The value range is stored in the module and allows a more precise strike. It is recommended not to set extreme values to allow easy playing.
The range between ‘Hi-Hat open’ and ‘Hi-Hat closed’ is called ‘HalfOpen’ . For increasing the range ‘HalfOpen’ ,
increase the ‘Open Point’  and decrease the ‘Close Point’ .
Open Point Setting the position where the Hi-Hat is open. The value is displayed in the entire Hi-Hat pedal range. The higher the value is, the closer it is to the position where the pedal is released. This means that the range for open Hi-Hat is very small.
Close Point Setting the position where the Hi-Hat is closed. The value is displayed in the entire Hi-Hat pedal range. The lower the value is, the closer it is to the position where the pedal is pressed down to the floor. This means that the range for closed Hi-Hat is very small.
Type Selection of the trigger type for input [EXT2]. ‘Mesh’  for mesh head pad. ‘Bar’  for bar trigger pad.

6.3 Connecting the device via Bluetooth®
You can connect the drum module to mobile devices that support Bluetooth® 4.0 or higher.
Android and iOS are supported. The Bluetooth® function turns on automatically when the drum module is turned on.
Audio connection
Proceed as follows to play audio files on a mobile end device:

1. Enable the Bluetooth® function of the mobile end device.
2. Search for available devices.
3.  Select the module named ‘HX-****’ .
4.  Enter the password 1337 and confirm.
   After a successful connection, you can play audio data on the mobile device and hear it via the outputs of the drum module. The volume can now only be controlled with the mobile device.

6.4 Reset to factory defaults
Proceed as follows to reset the device to factory defaults:

1. Press the [SETUP] button and use [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN] to highlight the menu item ‘RESET’ .

2. Use the [–] / [+] rotary control or the [–] | [+] buttons to highlight one of the following options:
   Kits’ (resets drum kits)
   Settings’ (resets system settings)
   Xtalk’ (sets the value ‘Xtalk’ to the minimum)
   Songs’ (deletes user songs)
   All’ (resets all settings and deletes all user songs)

3. Confirm your selection with [ENTER].

4. Restart the drum module.

Technical specifications

Power supply  External power adapter, 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage 12 V / 2000 A , centre positive, or via USB port Dimensions (W × H × D)   295 mm × 60 mm × 200 mm

Weight 1.2 kg
Ambient conditions| Temperature range| 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity| 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)

Further information

Plug and connection assignment

Introduction
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!
1/4″ TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced)

1/4″ TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced)

Cleaning

Device components
Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components.

• Clean with a dry soft cloth.
• Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth.
• Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.

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. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of your old device
** This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

11 Appendix

11.1 Voice list

11.2 Kit list

11.3 Styles

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Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
Internet:www.thomann.de
21.04.2023, ID: 493327, 561586, 464015 (V5) Software V4.20

Documents / Resources

| Millenium MPS-750X E-Drum Module [pdf] User Manual
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