ALESIS LDMJ Nitro Max Drum Module User Guide

Nitro Max Drum Module
Quickstart Guide

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Package Contents: Nitro Max Drum Module, Power Adapter, Nitro Max Drum Kit & Accessories, Drumeo Drum Lessons Card, Quickstart Guide, Safety & Warranty Manual

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

1. Power: Connect the included power adapter here, then connect to wall power. Press the POWER button to turn the module on or off.
2. USB-B Port: Use a USB cable (sold separately) to connect the module to your computer to send MIDI information.
3. Trigger Inputs (1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS): Connect trigger cables here to receive signals from optional additional Cymbal and Tom pads.
4. Audio Outputs (1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS): Connect these outputs to a speaker, amplifier system, or mixer.
5. Aux Input (1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS): Connect an auxiliary device such as a phone, MP3 player, or CD player here.
6. Phones (1/8” [3.5 mm], Stereo) (Side Panel): Connect headphones here.
7. Cable Snake Input (Bottom Panel): Connect the cable snake included with the Nitro Max Drum Kit to the module here.

For more information on setting up your kit and module, see the included Assembly Guide and download the full User Guide.

OPERATION

1. Display: Shows the module’s current settings and functions.

2. Bluetooth®: Press this button to pair to a Bluetooth device.

3. Volume: Adjusts the volume of the Audio Outputs and Phones output.

4. Mode: Press to set the function of the three buttons to the left to Normal mode (Kit, Voice, Song) or Learning mode (Rhythm, Beat, Pattern), indicated by the LEDs.

5. Kit/Rhythm: Press to cycle between Kit settings or Rhythm patterns.
   

6. Voice/Beat: Press to cycle between Voice settings or Beat settings.

7. Song/Pattern: Press to cycle between Song settings or Pattern settings.

8. Save: Press to save the current kit settings. Use the – / + buttons to select an available save slot, and then press SAVE again. To cancel a change before saving, press KIT, VOICE, or SONG.

9. Utility: Press to access the Utility menu to adjust advanced settings. Press to cycle between Utility settings.

10. – / +: Press to adjust the selected parameter.

11. Start / Stop: Press to start and stop playback or recording.

12. Record: Press to record arm the module, then strike a pad or press START / STOP to initiate recording. When you are finished, press RECORD or START / STOP again. To listen to playback of your performance, press PLAY / PRACTICE.

13. Tempo: Press to display the current tempo in beats per minute (BPM). Use the – / + buttons to change it.

14. Click: Press to activate or deactivate the metronome.

15. Play / Practice: In Normal mode, press to begin playing a recorded performance. In Learning mode, press to begin playing a beat, rhythm, or pattern to play along to.

16. Drum Mute: Press to mute the pre-recorded drum performance in SONG mode, along with any accompaniment.

17. Mobile Device Shelf: Place your device here. While the rubber padding will help keep your device still, use caution when playing with force as vibrations from heavy playing may cause the device to move.

To select and edit a kit:

1. After powering on the module, or after pressing the KIT button in Normal mode (top MODE LED is lit), you will see the Kit indicator and NUM in the display.
2. Use the – / + buttons to select a drum kit, and start playing.
3. Press the KIT button again to cycle between other editable kit parameters, and use the – / + buttons to adjust each setting.

To select and edit kit sounds:

1. Make sure the module is in Normal mode (top MODE LED is lit).
2. Hit the pad whose settings you want to adjust.
3. Press the VOICE button.
4. Use the – / + buttons to change the sound.
5. Press the VOICE button again to view and edit other pad settings.

To play along with a song:

1. Make sure the module is in Normal mode (top MODE LED is lit).
2. Press the SONG button.
3. Use the – / + buttons to select a song.
4. Press START / STOP to begin playback.
5. Use the TEMPO button to adjust the BPM, and press the SONG button to cycle through additional Song settings.

To play along with a rhythm, beat (snare drum only) or pattern:

1. Make sure the module is in Learning mode (bottom MODE LED is lit).
2. Press the RHYTHM, BEAT, or PATTERN button.
3. Use the – / + buttons to select a rhythm, beat, or pattern.
4. Press PLAY / PRACTICE to begin playback.
5. Use the TEMPO button to adjust the BPM, and press the RHYTHM, BEAT, or PATTERN buttons to cycle through additional settings.

To connect a Bluetooth device:

1. When no Bluetooth device is connected, the BLUETOOTH button LED will be off.
2. Press the BLUETOOTH button to enter pairing mode. The LED will flash.
3. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth settings and select ALESIS NITRO MAX.
4. Once your device has been paired, the Bluetooth LED will be fully lit.

To disconnect a paired device, press and hold the BLUETOOTH button again.
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