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e-drum set user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
28.07.2015, ID: 297858
Table of contents
Table of contents
1
General notes............................................................................................................................ 4
2
Safety notes............................................................................................................................... 5
3
Features....................................................................................................................................... 7
4
Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 8
5
Assembly..................................................................................................................................... 9
6
Installation.............................................................................................................................. 12
7
Connections and controls................................................................................................ 14
8
Operation................................................................................................................................. 17
8.1 Functions......................................................................................................................... 17
8.2 Factory settings............................................................................................................. 20
9
Technical data........................................................................................................................ 23
10
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 24
11
Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 25
12
Appendix.................................................................................................................................. 26
12.1 Kit list............................................................................................................................... 26
12.2 Song-style list............................................................................................................... 26
12.3 Sound list....................................................................................................................... 26
12.4 MIDI implementation................................................................................................ 29
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General notes
1 General notes
Symbols and signal words
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐ ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for the next owner.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.
Signal word
DANGER!
CAUTION!
NOTICE!
Meaning
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety notes
Intended use
Safety
Safety notes
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 intel‐ lectual 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.
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 impair‐ ment.
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.
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Safety notes
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 pro‐ tected 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.
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3 Features
n 193 sounds n
10 preset drum kits, 1 user kit n
10 songs n
Metronome n
Recording and playback function n
Flexible assignment of pad sounds n
Headphones, AUX IN and USB-MIDI interface
Features
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Scope of delivery
4 Scope of delivery
Verify before assembling the e-drum set that the entire delivery is included, as listed below.
n
Bottom case with bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller n 2 × stand tube (left-hand stand tube with snare drum support) n Drum module with three toms n
2 × longer cymbal holders for ride and crash cymbals n shorter hi-hat cymbal holder n
3 × cymbal (ride, crash and hi-hat) n
Snare drum support n
Snare drum n
Complete pad cabling n
9 V (DC) power supply unit
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5 Assembly
Assembly
Loosen the wing nuts on the holder clamps before inserting the tubes. Mount the various elements in the specified sequence as shown in the illustration below.
1.
Put the bottom case with the bass-drum pedal and the hi-hat controller (1) on the floor. Insert the two stand tubes (2, with snare drum support) and (3) and tighten the wing nuts on the holder clamps.
2.
Insert the drum module with the three toms (4) into the stand tubes (2) and (3) and tighten the holder clamps on the wing nuts.
3.
Insert the two longer cymbal holders (5) and (6) for the ride and crash cymbals and the shorter hi-hat holder (7) into the guides provided as shown in the illus‐ tration and tighten the wing nuts on the holder clamps.
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4.
Place the two ride and crash cymbals (8) and (9) onto the cymbal holders (5) and (6) as shown in the illustration and tighten the corresponding wing nuts.
5.
Place the hi-hat cymbal (10) onto the holder (7) as shown in the illustration and tighten the corresponding wing nut.
6.
Insert the longer end of the L-piece snare drum support (11) into the holder clamp provided on the left-hand stand tube (2) and tighten the wing nut on the holder clamp.
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7.
Place the snare drum (12) onto the shorter end of the L-piece snare drum sup‐ port and tighten the wing nut on the holder clamp.
The assembled e-drum set should now look like the following illustration:
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Installation
6 Installation
Set-up and cabling
Connecting the bass-drum pedal and the hi-hat controller to the drum module
Set up the pads and cymbals according to your needs. In a next step, the drum module needs to be connected to the rear of the bottom case and and all triggers need to be cabled with the drum module. Please observe the labelling on the rear of the drum module and the labelling on the individual cable ends. Finally check that all cables between the pads and the drum module have been properly connected.
Hi-hat controller
Connecting the pads
Connecting the power supply
Connect the CONNECT TO BASE (10) terminal on the rear of the drum module with the CONNECT TO MODULE terminal on the rear of the bottom case using the included 6-pole cable in order to connect the bass-drum pedal and the hi-hat con‐ troller to the drum module.
n You produce a closed hi-hat sound when you pedal the hi-hat controller while hitting the hi-hat n
You produce an open hi-hat sound when you do not pedal the hi-hat controller while hitting the hi-hat n
You produce the hi-hat pedal sound when pedalling the hi-hat controller directly without hitting the hi-hat n
An open hi-hat sound changes smoothly to a closed hi-hat sound when you pedal the hi-hat controller while hitting the hi-hat.
Connect the included pad cables to the corresponding RIDE, CRASH, HI-HAT and
SNARE inputs on the rear of the drum module. The cables have different lengths.
Each cable is labelled on both ends with the corresponding pad designation.
Connect the included power supply unit to the DC 9V input on the rear of the bottom case and then insert the power plug into the socket outlet.
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Connecting USB devices
Connecting audio devices
Connecting headphones
Installation
Connect your PC (Windows Vista/XP® or Windows7, Mac) to the USB port (12) on the rear of the drum module.
Connect audio devices like CD or MP3 players, etc. to the AUX IN input (13) on the rear of the drum module.
Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES output (14) on the rear of the drum module.
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Connections and controls
7 Connections and controls
Drum module top view
1
2
5
6
3
4
7
MASTER VOLUME
Knob control for adjusting the overall volume of the drum module.
LED display
KIT mode
PAD name
SONG mode
Displays the Song, Kit and Pad numbers and various setting parameters. In the SONG mode, the song number appears on the display. In the PAD mode, an abbreviated pad name for snare, crash, tom, etc. appears. In the KIT mode, the drum kit number appears on the display.
[TEMPO/TAP] button
Adjusts the tempo of the click and of the song playback.
[KIT] button
Opens the KIT menu.
[CLICK] button
Turns the metronome on and off and opens the click menu.
TRIGGER LED
Lights up when trigger pulses are generated.
[REC/PLAY] button
Allows you to record and play back your performance.
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9
[SONG] button
Controls the selection and playback of songs.
[–] / [+] buttons
Buttons to navigate through the ten drum kits, select parameters, sounds, etc.
Connections and controls
Rear of the drum module
10
13
14
11
12
CONNECT TO BASE
6-pole input for connecting the bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller to the drum module using the included cable.
Trigger input jacks for RIDE, CRASH, HI-HAT and SNARE
Input jacks for connecting the pads using the included cables.
USB
USB port for connecting a PC with USB-MIDI interface.
AUX IN
Input jack (3.5-mm stereo mini jack) for connecting audio devices, such as CD, MP3 players, etc.
PHONES
Headphones (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)
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Connections and controls
Rear of the bottom case
15
16
17
POWER ON / OFF
Main switch to turn the device on/off.
DC 9V
Connecting socket for power supply unit.
CONNECT TO MODULE
6-pole input for connecting the bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller to the drum module using the included cable.
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Operation
8 Operation
8.1 Functions
Power on
Before switching on the device, check all cables for proper connection.
Before switching on, turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control of the drum module to minimum.
Use the [POWER ON/OFF] switch on the rear of the bottom case to switch on the drum module.
Adjusting the volume
Selecting a drum kit
To set the volume, hit a pad while slowly turning the MASTER VOLUME control clockwise.
A drum kit is a compilation in which each trigger is assigned to a certain sound and several sound parameters. By selecting a drum kit, you can tailor the sound of your edrum kit in seconds to the desired style of music. In addition to the ten preset drum
kits you can create and save your own user kit (for more information, see Ä Chapter
12.1 ‘Kit list’ on page 26.
1.
Press [KIT]. The display shows the number of the first preset drum kit.
2.
Use the [–] / [+] keys to select the desired drum kit. Value range: ‘001’ to ‘010’ , user kit.
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Operation
KIT button
Selecting a sound
CLICK button
Press the [KIT] and[+] or[–] buttons simultaneously to adjust the pad volume.
You also can select the individual pads by hitting them. Value range: ‘0’ to ‘127’ .
Press [KIT] and [REC/PLAY] simultaneously, then hit a pad for which you want to change the sound and use the [+] or [–] button to select the sound.
Example: Selecting a sound for tom 1
1.
Press [KIT] and [REC/PLAY] simultaneously. The LED display shows the selected pad. Hit tom 1, and the LED display will show tom 1.
2.
Hit another pad and select its sound using the [+] or [–] buttons.
3.
You can also press [CLICK] to listen to the sound.
4.
Finally press the [REC/PLAY] button to save your settings in the user kit.
5.
Press any other key to exit the menu.
1.
Click type
Press [CLICK] for two seconds to enter the metronome type menu, then use the
[+] or [–] buttons to select the click type. Value range: ‘1/4’ , ‘2/4’ , ‘3/4’ , ‘4/4’ ,
‘6/4’ , ‘3/8’ , ‘6/8’ , ‘12/8’ . Default setting: ‘4/4’ .
2.
Click sound
When the click is activated press and hold [CLICK], then use the [+] or [–] but‐ tons to select the click sound. Value range: ‘001’ to ‘003’ .
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REC/PLAY button
SONG button
Operation
3.
Click volume
When the click is deactivated press and hold [CLICK], then use the [+] or [–] buttons to select the click volume. Value range: ‘001’ to ‘032’ .
1.
Recording
Press and hold [REC/PLAY] for two seconds. The metronome does a one-bar precount before recording starts.
2.
Playing record
Press [REC/PLAY] to play back your recording. Press [REC/PLAY] again to stop playback.
Your drum module provides 10 preset songs. Press [SONG] and [KIT] simultaneously to enter the SONG mode.
1.
Switching the percussion track on and off
In the SONG mode, press and hold [SONG] for two seconds. The LED display shows ‘oN’ or ‘oFF’ .
n
‘oN’
The percussion track of the song is switched on.
n
‘oFF’
The percussion track of the song is muted.
2.
Selecting a song
Press [SONG], then use the [+] or [–] buttons to select any of the ten songs.
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Operation
3.
Song volume
In the SONG mode, press and hold [SONG], then use the [+] or [–] buttons to select the song volume. Value range: ‘000’ to ‘032’ .
TEMPO/TAP button
There are two way you can adjust the tempo using the [TEMPO/TAP] button:
1.
Press [TEMPO/TAP]. The LED display shows the currently set tempo that you can adjust by means of the [+] or [–] buttons. Value range: ‘020’ to ‘240’ .
2.
Press and hold [TEMPO/TAP] for two seconds to enter the TAP mode. The LED display is flashing.
Hit four times rhythmically on a pad to change the tempo. The value is deter‐ mined by the time interval between the last two hits.
8.2 Factory settings
8.2.1 Resetting to factory defaults
To reset the drum module to its factory defaults, do the following:
1.
Use the POWER ON/OFF switch on the rear of the bottom case to switch off the drum module.
2.
Press and hold the [+] and [–] buttons on the drum module simultaneously with one hand an turn on the drum module using the POWER ON/OFF switch on the rear of the bottom case.
This will reset your drum module to the factory defaults and delete all your set‐ tings.
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8.2.2 Setup mode
Operation
In this setup mode, you can adjust some global parameters according to your wishes and expectations. To enter the setup mode, switch off the drum module, then press and hold [KIT] while you switch it on again.
1.
Press [TEMPO/TAP] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the sensitivity. Value range: ‘001’ to ‘008’ .
2.
Press [KIT] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the trigger threshold. Value range: ‘001’ to ‘050’ .
3.
Press [SONG] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the velocity curve. There are four possible settings: ‘NORM’ (normal), ‘DYNM’ (dynamic) ‘EASY’ and ‘FIXD’
(fixed).
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Operation
4.
Press [CLICK] and use the [+] or [–] buttons to set the cross-talk value ‘XTALK’ .
Value range: ‘001’ to ‘080’ .
5.
Press [REC/PLAY] to save your settings.
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9 Technical data
Pads
Sounds
Drum kits
Songs
Connections
Mains power supply
Technical data
Seven drum pads with touch response including bass-drum pedal and hihat controller
193
10 preset drum kits
1 user kit
10
CONNECT TO BASE (connection to bass-drum pedal and hi-hat controller)
RIDE, CRASH, HI-HAT, SNARE (connection for included pad cables)
USB-MIDI
AUX IN ( (3.5-mm stereo mini jack))
Headphones ( (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)
9 V (DC) power supply
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Cleaning
10 Cleaning
Device parts
Clean the accessible parts of the device regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: moist, smoky or particularly dirty environments may cause a higher accumulation of dirt on the components of the device.
n
Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning.
n
Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth.
n
Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
n
Never put any vinyl items on the device, as vinyl can stick to the surface or lead to its discolouration.
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Protecting the environment
11 Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
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). 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.
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5
6
2
3
No.
1
Appendix
12 Appendix
12.1 Kit list
Name
Acoustic_kit_1
Acoustic_kit_2
Room_kit NL
Rock_kit
Dance_club_kit
Jazz_kit
12.2 Song-style list
No.
01
02
03
04
05
Name
Rock Shuffle
Surf Pop
Techno
60's Rock
Hard Rock
12.3 Sound list
Group 1: Kick Drums
Acoustic_kick_01
Acoustic_kick_02
Room_kick_01
Room_kick_02
Rock_kick_01
Jazz_kick_01
Early_RnB_kick
Compressed_kick
Latin_kick
Pop_kick_02
Trash_kick
Rock_kick_03
Brush_kick
Modern_RnB_kick
Boom_snap_kick
Rock_kick_02
No.
7
8
9
10
11
Name
Electronic_kit
Analog_kit
Latin_kit
Modern R&B
User kit
No.
06
07
08
09
10
Name
Pop Bossa
80's Rock
16 Beat
Pop Shuffle
Guitar Pop
Rock_kick_04
Rock_kick_05
Electronic_kick_01
Electronic_kick_02
Analog_kick
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Group 2: Snare Drums
Acoustic_snr_01
SPic_snr_01c
SPic_snr_02f
Room_snr_01_6L
Room_snr_02
Rock_snr_01
Rock_snr_06
Cpmpressed_snr_6L
Jazz_snr_01
Acoustic_snr_02
Boom_snap_snr
Trash_snare
Pop_snr_02
Group 3: Toms
Acoustic_tom_H_01
Acoustic_tom_M_01
Acoustic_tom_L_01
Acoustic_tom_H_02
Acoustic_tom_M_02
Acoustic_tom_L_02
Room_tom_H_01
Room_tom_M_01
Room_tom_L_01
Compressed_tom_H
Compressed_tom_M
Compressed_tom_L
Rock_tom_H_01
Reggae-pop_snr
Brush_snr_01
Early_RnB_snare
Pop_snr_01
Latin_snr+tambourine
Electro-pop_snr
Rap-hop_snr
Analog-snr_01
Modern_RnB_snr
Rock_snr_03
Electronic_snr_01
Drum_machine_snr_01+1
8-oh_snr_+1
Rock_tom_M_01
Rock_tom_L_01_6L
Rock_tom_H_03
Rock_tom_M_03
Rock_tom_L_02
Pop_tom_H_01
Pop_tom_M_01
Pop_tom_L_01
Boom_snap_tom_H
Boom_snap_tom_M
Boom_snap_tom_L
DW_high_tom
DW_mid_tom
Dance_club_snr+2
9-oh_snr_+2-5
Drum_box_snr+5
Acoustic_xstick_01
SPic_xtk-01
Rock_xstick_01
Jazz_xstick_01
Room_xstick
Modern_RnB_xstick
Electronic_xstick_01
Crunch_xstick
Analog_xstick
Drum_machine_xstick
DW_low_tom
Rock_tom_H_04
Rock_tom_M_02_6L
Rock_tom_L_03
Modern_RnB_tom_h
Modern_RnB_tom_m
Modern_RnB_tom_L
Jazz_tom_H_01
Jazz_tom_M_01
Jazz_tom_L_01
Brush_tom_H
Brush_tom_M
Brush_tom_L
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Appendix
Group 3: Toms
Latin_tom+conga_M
Latin_tom+conga_L
Electronic_tom_H_01
Electronic_tom_M_01
Electronic_tom_L_01
Group 4: Cymbals
cr_49_crash cr_49_crash_1L
Rap-hop_crash
Brush_crash_-3
Rock_crash_02
Crunch_crash-7
Cym_crash_18
Cym_crash_18_-4
Group 5: Hi-hats
Brush_hat_cl_01
Brush_hat_foot_01
Brush_hat_op_01
Acoustic_hat_cl_2
Acoustic_hat_foot_2
Acoustic_hat_op_2
Room_hat_cl
Room_hat_foot
Room_hat_op
Rock_hat_cl_01_6L
Rock_hat_foot_01
Rock_hat_op_01_6L
Electronic_tom_H_02
Electronic_tom_M_02
Electronic_tom_L_02
Analog_tom_H
Analog_tom_M
Cym_splash_03+6
9-oh_crash
Boom_snap_crash
Dance_club_ride
Analog_crash
Electronic_crash_01
Sizzle_ride+bell
Cymbal_ride_bell
Rock_hat_cl_03
Rock_hat_foot_02
Rock_hat_op_03
Compressed_hat_cl_6Lv2
Cym_hat_foot_+0
Compressed_hat_op_6Lv2
Cympal_hat_cl_6L+1-37
Cymbal_foot_+1-37
Cymbal_hat_op_6L+1-37
Snappy_brush_hat_cl
Snappy_brush_hat_foot
Snappy_brush_hat_op
Analog_tom_L
Drum_machine_tom_H
Drum_machine_tom_M
Drum_machine_tom_L
Room_ride
Acoustic_ride_02
Latin_ride+cowbell
Electronic_ride_02
Analog_ride
Drum_machine_ride
Electronic_ride_01
Electronic_hat_cl_01
Electronic_hat_foot_01
Electronic_hat_op_01
Analog_hat_cl
Analog_hat_foot
Analog_hat_op
Drum_machine_hat_cl
Drum_machine_hat_foot
Drum_machine_hat_op
Modern_RnB_hat_cl
Modern_RnB_hat_foot
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Group 6: Percussion
Agogo_H
Agogo_L
Latin_tom_agogo_H
Conga_H
Conga_L
Hand-claps
Timbale_H
12.4 MIDI implementation
Function
Basic Channel
Mode
Default
Changed
Default
Messages
Altered
Note Number
Velocity Note
True voice
Note ON
Note OFF
After Touch
Pitch Bend
Timbale_L
Triangle_mute
Triangle_open
Triangle_op+mt
Woodblock_H
Woodblock_L
Latin_xstick_woodblocks
Shaker_01
Tambourine_down
Tambourine_up
Tambourine_up+down
Cowbell
8-oh_cowbell
Transmitted
1-16
1-16 each
Mode 3
No
********
0 – 127
********
Yes, 99H, v = 1 – 127
Yes, 89H, v = 0
No
No
Recognized
1-16
1-16 each
Mode 3
No
No
0 – 127
0 – 127
Yes, 9nH, v = 1 – 127
Yes, 8nH, v = 0 or 8nH –
127
No
Yes
Remarks
Memorized
Appendix
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Appendix
Function
Control Change
Program Change
System Exclusive
System Common
Aux Messages
MIDI channel modes
7
10
11
64
5
6
0,32
1
65
66
67
80, 81
91, 93
100, 101
121
True #
Song Position Pointer
Song Select
Tune Request
Local ON/OFF
ALL Notes OFF
Active Sensing
System Reset
Transmitted
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0 – 10
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Recognized
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (*1)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
0 – 127
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remarks
Bank Select
Modulation
Portamento Time
Data Entry
Volume
Pan
Expression
Sustain
Portamento
Sostenuto
Soft Pedal
DSP Type
DSP Depth
RPN LSB, MSB
Reset All Controllers
All Notes Off is sent as All
Sounds Off (CC# 120)
*1: Registered parameter number: #0: Pitch sensitivity, #1: Fine tuning, #2: Coarse tuning
OMNI ON
OMNI OFF
POLY
Mode 1
Mode 3
MONO ON
Mode 2
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