Medeli DD61 Owner Manual
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Medeli DD61 is an electronic drum set perfect for beginners and hobbyists. It features 60 classic rhythms, 28 coach songs, and various games to make practicing fun and engaging. The dropping bars on the screen guide you to strike the pads accurately, while the coach mode provides timely hints to improve your drumming skills. Connect your headphones to immerse yourself in the music without disturbing others. With adjustable volume controls and a compact design, Medeli DD61 is a great choice for personal practice and small performances.
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INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the owner's manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Power Supply
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended.
Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
Connections
Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices.
Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage:
Direct sunlight
Extreme temperature or humidity
Excessive dusty or dirty location
Strong vibrations or shocks
Close to magnetic fields
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling
Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
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Connects
PANEL & DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Front Panel................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................4
Lcd Display.................................................................................................................................5
GETTING READY TO PLAY
Setting Up the Power Supply .....................................................................................................6
Turning the Power On................................................................................................................6
Turning the Power Off................................................................................................................6
Auto Power Off Function............................................................................................................6
PLAYING THE DEMO
Start Or Stop the Demo.............................................................................................................7
RHYTHM 7
Selecting a Rhythm....................................................................................................................7
Start or Stop Playing a Rhythm..................................................................................................7
Master Volume...........................................................................................................................8
Rhythm Volume..........................................................................................................................8
Accompaniment.........................................................................................................................8
PLAYING THE PADS
Changing the Pad Voices...........................................................................................................9
PAD ASSIGN .............................................................................................................................9
PLAYING THE GAMES
Enter Game Mode....................................................................................................................10
Select a Game Rhythm............................................................................................................10
Start the Game.........................................................................................................................10
Score........................................................................................................................................10
Stop the Game.........................................................................................................................10
COACH
Enter Coach Mode...................................................................................................................12
Select a Coach Song...............................................................................................................12
Start the Practice.....................................................................................................................13
Score........................................................................................................................................13
Stop the Practice......................................................................................................................13
TEMPO ...................................................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................14
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX
Demo List.................................................................................................................................16
Rhythm List..............................................................................................................................16
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Main Features
Dropping Bars
The classic dropping bars on screen helps you strike the pads more accurately, you will find playing the drums become so easy and fun.
Game Rhythms
60 well-known classic rhythms allow you to enjoy the music and play the games.
Coach
This game-like function provides 2 practice modes, 28 coach songs, and timely on-screen hints, letting you have more fun and, most important, improve your drumming skills.
Panel & Display Description
Front Panel
4
Rear Panel
Phones Jack DC Jack Power Switch
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Panel & Display Description
LCD Display
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1. Mode
Display the current mode.
2. Beat
Display the beats when playing back the click or song.
3. Parameters
Display the mode parameters, such as song number, game rhythm number or
coach song number.
4. Difficulty Level
Display the difficulty level of playing a game rhythm or a coach song.
5. Dropping Bars
Display the dropping bars during rhythm playback.
6. Playing Accuracy
Display the accuracy of your strikes in game mode or coach mode.
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Getting Ready to Play
Setting up the Power Supply
You can power the digital drum either by using the power adaptor or by batteries.
Using power adaptor
1.
Connect the adaptor to the DC jack on the rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the power cord to an
appropriate AC outlet.
Notes:
1.
Please use the specified AC adaptor.
2.
Even when the digital drum is turned off, electricity is
still flowing to it at minimum level. Please unplug the
digital drum when it is not in use for a long time.
Using batteries
The digital drum requires 6 pieces of “C" size, R14,
SUM-2 or equivalent batteries for power supply.
1.
Open the battery compartment cover located on the
bottom of the module.
2.
Insert the batteries. Follow carefully the polarity
markings on the cabinet.
3.
Replace the compartment cover. Make sure it locks
firmly in place.
Notes:
1. Do not mix using the used and new batteries.
2.
Always use the same types of batteries.
3.
Remove the batteries when the digital drum is not
being used for a long period of time.
Turning the power on
Set the POWER switch to ON, the LCD will be lit, indicating the digital drum is turned on.
Turning the power off
Set the POWER switch to OFF, the LCD becomes unlit, indicating the digital drum is turned off.
Auto Power Off Function
In order to save energy, this digital drum will automatically shut down after 30 minutes if it is not in use.
To disable this function, hold down [START/STOP] button, then turn on the power.
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Playing the Demo
The demo allows you to enjoy the beautiful voice and effect of the digital drum.
Start or Stop the Demo
1.
Press the [DEMO] button to play the demo. The LCD
displays “dE”. The drum indicators will flash in sync
with the rhythm sound.
2. To stop the demo, press the [DEMO] button or
[START/STOP] button.
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The digital drum features a variety of rhythms (please refer to Rhythm List for details).
Selecting a Rhythm
1. Press the [RHYTHM] button to enter the rhythm
mode. The LCD displays “RHYTHM” and the current
rhythm number.
2.
Use the data dial to select a desired rhythm.
Rhythm
Start or Stop Playing a Rhythm
Press the [START/STOP] button to play the rhythm. The
LCD displays the dropping bars in sync with rhythm play-back. The LED indicator of the current drum will also flash along.
To stop the playback, press the [START/STOP] button again.
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Rhythm
Master Volume
1.
Press the [MASTER VOLUME] button, the master
volume value will flash on LCD.
2.
When the value is flashing, use the data dial to set
the volume.
Notes:
1. The adjustable range is 0~8.
2. After adjusting the volume, the LCD will return to
rhythm mode in 3 seconds.
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Rhythm Volume
1. Press the [RHYTHM VOLUME] button, the rhythm
volume value will flash on LCD.
2.
When the value is flashing, use the data dial to set
the volume.
Notes:
1. The adjustable range is 0~5.
2. After adjusting the volume, the LCD will return to
rhythm mode in 3 seconds.
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Accompaniment
You can turn the accompaniment on or off during rhythm playback.
Press the [ACCOMP] button to turn the accompaniment on or off. The LCD displays “On” or “OFF”.
Notes:
1.
“On” indicates accompaniment is turned on, while
“OFF” indicates accompaniment is turned off.
2.
After setting, the LCD will return to rhythm mode in 3
seconds.
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Playing the Pads
The digital drum has 4 drum pads, corresponding to the four dropping bar columns on screen (from left to right).
Changing the Pad Voices
The pad voices will change when you select a different rhythm or use the pad assign function.
Pad1
Pad2 Pad3
Pad4
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You can assign separately different voices to pads. A total of 70 voices and 14 voice effects can be assigned to each of the drum pads.
1.
Use the data dial to select a rhythm that you want.
2.
Press the [PAD ASSIGN] button. The “PAD ASSIGN”
indicator appears on LCD and the LED indicator of
pad 1 turns on.
3.
Strike the drum pad that you want to assign. For
example, strike pad 2, and the pad 2 indicator lights
up. The LCD displays the current voice and effect
number.
4. Strike the current pad repeatedly or use the data dial
to select a desired voice.
5.
Press the [PAD ASSIGN] button to confirm the setting.
6. Repeat step 2 ~ 5 to assign another drum pad.
7. Play the pads to use the assigned voices for
performance.
Notes:
Assigning a voice to a pad will overwrite the voice previously assigned to this pad.
Pad Assign
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Playing the Games
The game feature lets you learn and play a rhythm in a more easy and fun way. Simply follow the dropping bars on screen, then strike the corresponding drum pad when the dropping bars reach the bottom line. The LCD will display the accuracy of each strike. Your score will add up each time when you strike correctly.
Enter Game Mode
Press the [GAME] button to enter game mode. The LCD displays “GAME” and the current rhythm number.
Select a Game Rhythm
Use the data dial to select a game rhythm. The LCD displays the difficulty level of the current rhythm.
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Start the Game
Press the [START/STOP] button to start the game. The on-screen bars start dropping in sync with rhythm playback. Strike the corresponding pads when the bars reach the bottom line.
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Score
When the game is finished, it will pause temporarily and display your score. A voice comment will sound as well.
score
0-29
30-59
60-79
80-100
Comment
OK
GOOD
Very Good
Excellent
Stop the Game
The game will automatically start again after displaying the score for 3 seconds.
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the game.
Easy
Normal
Hard
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Coach is a game-like function, specially designed for beginners to practice basic drum techniques. It provides two practice modes: Rhythm Practice and Beat Practice.
Rhythm Practice
When rhythm is playing back, the four columns of dropping bars on screen correspond to the four drum pad. Strike the corresponding drum pad when the dropping bars reach the bottom line.
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Beat Practice
Beat practice offers two types of practice: Change Up and Tap! Tap!.
Change Up
This practice is similar to four children clapping their hands, and you are the fourth one. The other three will clap their hands at a certain tempo, then you should clap your hands at the same tempo. Likewise, you should follow the rhythm, then strike any one of the four drum pads. The drum indicators will flash as a hint, and the
LCD will also display “HIT PAD!”, telling you it’s time to strike a pad.
Coach
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Coach
Tap! Tap!
In this practice, it will first play “DO MI SO DO SO” at a certain tempo. All you need to do is to strike a drum pad when it comes to “So”. Your score will add up each time when you strike correctly, and the LCD will display the accuracy of each strike. However, if you strike incorrectly, your score will be subtracted. Listen to the rhythm, then strike any one of the drum pads when it plays “So”.
The drum indicators will flash as a hint, and the LCD will also display “HIT PAD!”, telling you it’s time to strike a pad.
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Enter Coach Mode
Press the [COACH] button to enter coach mode. The
LCD displays “COACH 1”, indicating it enters rhythm practice. Press this button again, and the LCD displays
“COACH 2”, indicating it enters beat practice. The LCD will also dis-play the current coach song number.
Select a Coach Song
Rhythm Practice
Use the data dial to select a coach song. Totally there are 20 coach songs for practice.
Beat Practice
Use the data dial to select a coach song. Each song has a preset practice type.
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Coach
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Coach Song No.
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2
5
6
3
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7
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Practice
Change Up
Tap! Tap!
Tap! Tap!
Change Up
Change Up
Tap! Tap!
Tap! Tap!
Change Up
The LCD will display the difficulty level of the current coach song.
Start the Practice
Press the [START/STOP] button to play the coach song.
The on-screen bars will change along to give you a hint.
Strike a drum pad whenever it is needed.
Score
When the coach song is completed, it will pause temporarily and display your score. A voice comment will sound.
Easy
Normal
Hard
Stop the Practice
The coach song will automatically start again after displaying the score for 3 seconds.
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the practice. score
00-39
40-69
70-89
90-100
Comment
OK
GOOD
Very Good
Excellent
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Tempo
You can adjust the tempo for playing the game rhythm, coach song or rhythm.
1. Press the [TEMPO] button, the tempo value will flash
on screen.
2.
When the tempo value is flashing, use the data dial to
change the value.
3.
If there is no operation in 3 seconds, it will exit tempo
setting and go back to the previous menu.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cannot power on.
It turns off automatically.
No sound.
No sound when rhythm is playing.
No sound from the pads.
Possible Cause and Solution
1. Make sure the power adaptor is connected properly.
2. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
1. Make sure the power adaptor is connected firmly.
2. Make sure the batteries are not loosely installed.
3. The Auto Power Off function will shut down the digital drum in 30 minutes if it is not used. To disable this function, hold down [START/STOP] button, then turn on the power.
1. Make sure the master volume is not set to “0”.
2. Make sure the rhythm volume is not set to “0”.
3. Make sure headphones are not plugged into the
Phones jack.
1. Make sure the master volume is not set to “0”.
2. Make sure the rhythm volume is not set to “0”.
Make sure the master volume is not set to “0”.
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Specifications
Triggers
Trigger
Display & Polyphony
Display
Polyphony ( Max.
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Voices
Voice
Sequencer
Demo
Rhythm
Others
Game
Coach
Tempo
Connection & Expansion
Phones
Power Supply
Power
Battery
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions LWH (mm)
Weight (kg)
4 triggers with flashing indicators
Backlit LCD
64
84 preset
1 preset
60 preset
60 preset
2 modes, 28 preset
40 – 280
Mini stereo
DC 9V / 500mA
Six "C" size; SUM-2; R-14
460 x 260 x 150
1.5 (without batteries)
* All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
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Demo List
No.
1
Name
Funk
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Rhythm List
Name
8 Beat 1
8 Beat 2
8 Beat 3
8 Beat 5
8 Beat 8
8 Beat 9
8 Beat Ballad
Rock 2
Heavy Metal 1
6/8 Pop 1
6/8 Pop 2
16 Beat Pop
Funk Pop
Hourse
Slow Rock
Soul 1
Jazz Swing
Blues 2
Fusion 1
Fusion 2
Bounce
Reggae 1
Bossa Nova 2
Latin Rock
Cha Cha
Rhumba
Country
Country Rock
March
Polka
24
25
26
20
21
22
23
27
28
29
30
17
18
19
13
14
15
16
10
11
12
8
9
6
7
3
4
5
No.
1
2
54
55
56
50
51
52
53
57
58
59
60
47
48
49
43
44
45
46
40
41
42
36
37
38
39
No.
31
32
33
34
35
Dance Pop 2
Disco
Shuffle 2
Cool Jazz
Reggae 2
Samba
Mambo
SFX 1
SFX 2
SFX 4
Funk 2
Hip Hop
Rap
Blues 1
Waltz 2
SFX 3
SFX 5
Name
Waltz 1
8 Beat 4
8 Beat Rock 1
8 Beat 6
Dance Pop 1
8 Beat 7
8 Beat Pop
8 Beat Rock 2
Rock 1
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal 2
16 Beat Funk
Blues Funk
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