Alesis DM5Pro Kit Specifications

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Important Safety Instructions1 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL12. N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour l’utilisation d’audioprofessionnel ou in

Programming Drums1 0 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP3 The Modulation Level ParameterThis Parameter determines the amount of Modulation that will occur. The

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CHAPTER 7:TRIGGERSThis section discusses the DM Pro Trigger Mode, where the 16 Triggers, located onthe rear panel, can be used to sound individual Dru

Triggers1 0 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP1 THE TRIGGER NOTE ASSIGN FUNCTIONWe covered this Function in greater detail in Chapter 4: Programming Drumkits.

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 0 5 P3 THE VELOCITY CURVE FUNCTIONThis Function allows you to choose one of the fifteen preset curves to match the D

Triggers1 0 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTRIGGER VELOCITY CURVE SETTINGSNote that the scale on the FIXED curve is different from the othercurves. On the b

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 0 7 P4 THE THRESHOLD FUNCTIONThis Function determines the point where a trigger input will be accepted by the DMPro.

Triggers1 0 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALcapture all of your hits. Even a fast press roll is slow by Trigger standards, so set theRetrigger Value accordin

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 0 9 The concept of the Crosstalk Matrix is simple: the crosstalk prevention needed for aSnare Rim when the Snare Cen

Important Safety InstructionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 1 BEIM BENUTZEN DIESES PRODUKTES BEACHTENSIE BITTE DIE FOLGENDEN SICHERHEITSHINWEISE:(GERMAN)1.

Triggers1 1 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALframe! Do not strike any regular Triggers during this adjustment.3. The DM Pro will “listen” to all 14 pads and

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 1 1 Setup Number: 1Trigger Set P8Pages 9 and 10 inside the TRIG function were described in Chapter 4:Programming D

Triggers1 1 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP11 AUX PEDAL TYPE SELECT FUNCTIONP6 HAT PEDAL TYPE SELECT FUNCTION(Trigger 15 only)These two Functions are somew

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 1 3 THE INTERACTIVE HI-HAT PERFORMANCEAn acoustic hi-hat is a complex device. To reproduce not only the sound, but a

Triggers1 1 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALtimbre. Use a two-zone drum pad or two separate pads to trigger both of thesevariable timbres for maximum Hi-hat

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 1 5 At the moment the Switch is depressed (stepped on), Trigger 15 will sound a Drumof its own. Trigger 15 is intend

Triggers1 1 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP12 THE AUX TRIGGER NOTE SELECT FUNCTION(per Drumkit)This Function allows you to set the MIDI Note Number for the

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 1 7 TIPS FOR TRIGGERING FROM ACOUSTIC DRUMSWhen triggering from an acoustic drum, that is using a contact pick up (t

Triggers1 1 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTRIGGER PLACEMENTPlacement is another very important part of triggering performance, butunfortunately there is no

TriggersDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 1 9 LARGE TOMS 14" - 18"In most cases shell mounting will work the best. However, you might experimentwith

Important Safety Instructions1 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALCE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturer’s Name: Alesis CorporationManufacturer’s Address: 163

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CHAPTER 8:GLOBAL FUNCTIONSThe DM Pro contains several Global Functions that affect the module as a whole andare independent of the three Programming M

Global Functions1 2 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP2 The FILTER PROGRAM RECEIVE ParameterThe DM Pro will change Drumkits remotely by responding to MIDI Pro

Global FunctionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 2 3 Remember that there are four Parameters for the Assignable Controllers, oneParameter for each Controller

Global Functions1 2 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP8 The AUX PEDAL CONTROLLER ASSIGN ParameterLike the Assignable Controllers described above, the Aux Peda

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Global Functions1 2 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP11 The HAT PEDAL MIDI CHANNEL ParameterLike the Aux Pedal, once the Hat Pedal is assigned to a MIDI Cont

Global FunctionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 2 7 THE GLOBAL STORE FUNCTIONThis Function primarily allows you to save your edits in either Drumkit Mode or

Global Functions1 2 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALoccupant of the selected memory location, so be certain that you arenot erasing something that is valuabl

Global FunctionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 2 9 If you have a memory card inserted, you can also choose to save individual Drumsand Drumkits to the memo

CHAPTER 1: WELCOME TO THEDM PROCongratulations on your purchase of the Alesis DM Pro! You are now the owner of apowerful drum and percussion synthe

Global Functions1 3 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThe COPY EFFECT CommandThe Copy Effect Command is a Drumkit utility that allows you to Copy theParameter

Global FunctionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 3 1 KIT 00 (STR)Press STORE to execute the operation.

Global Functions1 3 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThe SEND ALL DATA TO MIDI CommandThis Command will transmit the complete contents of the DM Pro User Bank

Global FunctionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 3 3 Again, press [STORE] to initiate the transmission.

Global Functions1 3 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThe TRANSMIT TRIGGER SETUPS TO MIDI CommandThis command is just like the Transmit Drumkit to MIDI Command

Global FunctionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 3 5 Press [STORE] to load the Card Bank into the User Bank.

Global Functions1 3 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThe LOAD USER FROM FACTORY (RESTORE) CommandThis Command allows you to restore the DM Pro User Bank to it

Global FunctionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 3 7 Load TRIGS fromFactory? (STR)Press [STORE] to load the factory-default Trigger Setups back into place.

CHAPTER 9:EXTRASA WORD ABOUT THE INCLUDED CD-ROMIncluded with the DM Pro is a CD-ROM containing various useful softwareprograms to use with your DM Pr

Welcome to the DM Pro1 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALDM PRO FRONT PANELPHONES jack plug in stereo headphones to hear the DM Pro’s outputVOLUME knob control

Extras1 4 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALUSING PCMCIA EXPANSION CARDSThe DM Pro provides a PCMCIA EXPANSION CARD slot, located on the frontpanel. It will ac

ExtrasDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 4 1 5. Flashing circles around the numbers at the bottom of the display indicate sequence playback activity on the var

APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems while operating your DM Pro, please use the followingtable to locate possible causes and solu

Troubleshooting1 4 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALwhich you hadn’t stored WILL BE ERASED when you perform a “re-init.”Here’s what to do:1. Turn the DM Pro o

TroubleshootingDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 4 5 REFER ALL SERVICING TO ALESISThe DM Pro is one of the most reliable drum modules that can be made using c

Troubleshooting1 4 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL

APPENDIX B:ADVANCED TRIGGER INFORMATIONTHE DM PRO TRIGGER PROCESSHere is a diagram which shows exactly how the DM Pro’s Trigger section works:

Advanced Trigger Information1 4 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALAs you can see, the Trigger section of the DM Pro is a very intricate and powerfulportion of

Advanced Trigger InformationDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 4 9 You can use two separate pads or trigger sources to trigger two different Drums viathe TRS T

Welcome to the DM ProDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 5 EDIT press this to enter Drum Edit Mode or name a Drumkit.

Advanced Trigger Information1 5 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThis is a common way to hook up a pad for a Snare. Many companies sell “dual-zone” pads which

Advanced Trigger InformationDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 5 1 Some companies make pads which have what is known as a “rim switch” trigger.The idea is that

Advanced Trigger Information1 5 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThis option looks pretty strange, but it’s the way to use the AUX Pedal Input formuting Drum

Advanced Trigger InformationDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 5 3 PEDAL/FOOTSWITCH COMPATIBILITYThe Continuously Variable (CV) Pedals and Momentary Footswitch

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APPENDIX C:MIDI SUPPLEMENTMIDI BASICSMost current electronic instruments and signal processors, including the DM Pro,contain an internal computer. Com

MIDI Supplement1 5 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALMIDI MESSAGE BASICSThe are two main types of MIDI messages. Channel messages, which are channel-specific,

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MIDI Supplement1 5 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALEach type of controller is stamped with its own controller identification number. Notall controller number

MIDI SupplementDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 5 9 SYSTEM COMMON MESSAGESIntended for all units in a system, some of these MIDI messages are:Song Position P

Welcome to the DM Pro1 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALDM PRO DISPLAYThis “screen shot” is taken from Drum Edit mode. It contains many of the elementswhich w

MIDI Supplement1 6 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALMIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHARTFunction Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasicChannelDefaultChanged1 - 161 - 16 eac

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APPENDIX D:GLOSSARY OF TERMSThis section briefly defines most of the terms mentioned in the DM Pro ReferenceManual. If during your reading of Referenc

Glossary1 6 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALDRUMKIT MODE One of three Modes and the “top level” of the DM Pro.Drumkit Mode is where you select individual Dru

GlossaryDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 6 5 FILTER CUTOFF The shelving, or corner frequency of the Filter thatdetermines the point at which high frequencies

Glossary1 6 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALPAGE The area that is displayed on the LCD at one particulartime. Most DM Pro Functions contains several Pages,ea

GlossaryDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 6 7 TUNE The Function that alters the Pitch of a Drum in DrumkitMode.UNIPOLAR In one direction only. Modulation Matr

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INDEX

Welcome to the DM ProDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 7 AC POWER HOOKUPThe DM Pro comes with a power adapter suitable for the voltage of the country towhich

AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE Function, 78Amplitude, defined, 129Autodemos, 21BASIC MIDI CHANNEL Parameter, 99Buss, defined, 129Cardscompatible types, 110sequenc

Index1 7 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALGlobal STORE Function, 103parameters described, 103–8Glossary, 129Hat Pedal TypePEDAL, 93SWITCH, 92Hi-Hat Performanc

IndexDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 7 3 Triggersdescribed, 85graphed, 86Velocity, defined, 133Voicedefined, 133in Organizational Hierarchy, 30

Welcome to the DM Pro1 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALA UDIO CONNECTIONS1234STEREOAUX OUTSOLOAUX OUTSWhen connecting audio cables and/or turning the power o

Welcome to the DM ProDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 1 9

Alesis DM ProTM Reference Manualby Erik NorlanderAdditional documentation by Randy Lee© Copyright 1998, Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. All rights res

Welcome to the DM Pro2 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALCONNECTIONS CHARTMIDI CONNECTIONSIf you are using a MIDI keyboard or sequencer, connect its [MIDI OUT]

Welcome to the DM ProDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 2 1 EXTERNAL TRIGGER CONNECTIONSPlug all of the trigger outputs you will be using into the Trigger jacks

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CHAPTER 2:A BRIEF HANDS-ONTUTORIALTo get started immediately, follow these quick steps. Then, at your leisure, readthrough the rest of the manual to l

A Brief Hands-On Tutorial2 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTo begin the tutorial, first plug in your DM Pro per the connectionsdescribed in the “Connections

A Brief Hands-On TutorialDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 2 5 SELECTING AND AUDITIONING DRUMKITSDrumkit Mode is the top level of the DM Pro. There are 64 inter

A Brief Hands-On Tutorial2 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALA Kk:005 PwrShoesNote:36 C1DRUM NUMBERDRUM GROUPDRUM NAME

A Brief Hands-On TutorialDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 2 7 2. To choose a different Drum for the currently selected MIDI Note, pressDRUM which will take you

A Brief Hands-On Tutorial2 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALWithin the MIX Function, you can adjust the Volume, Pan, OutputAssignment, FX Send Level, FX Buss

A Brief Hands-On TutorialDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 2 9 5. With the CHASE button still lit, play another note from your controller toselect another DRUM.

ContentsImportant Safety Instructions... 7Safety symbols used in this pro

A Brief Hands-On Tutorial3 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALPROGRAMMING EFFECTSAll of the Effects Functions and Parameters are stored within a Drumkit. Inside

A Brief Hands-On TutorialDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 3 1 The OD>DL>PCH Buss is a “multi-effects” buss consisting of an Overdriveeffect followed by a

A Brief Hands-On Tutorial3 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALOVERDRIVE P1Level: 00

A Brief Hands-On TutorialDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 3 3 Turning VALUE further clockwise will move you to the DELAY Function,then to the PITCH Function an

CHAPTER 3:SYSTEM ARCHITECTUREThis chapter deals with the layout of the DM Pro interface and its associatedconventions. By becoming familiar with the t

System Architecture3 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALSOUND Think of a Sound as one of the bricks that make up thebuilding. A Sound is composed of a digital s

System ArchitectureDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 3 7 FUNCTION Function is a subset of Mode. A Function is a part of theDM Pro software that contains a set o

System Architecture3 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE THREE MODES OF THE DM PROThe DM Pro operates in three basic Modes:DRUMKIT MODEThis is where you will

System ArchitectureDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 3 9 Everything in the DM Pro is centered around the MIDI Note Number. Every TriggerInput has to be assigned

Contents4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALChapter 5: Programming Effects ... 59The REVE

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CHAPTER 4:PROGRAMMINGDRUMKITSDrumkit Mode is where you will spend 99% of your time with the DM Pro. It is the“top level” of the unit. Drumkit Mode is

Programming Drumkits4 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThere are 13 Internal Drum Groups from which to choose. Some abbreviations areobvious and others are le

Programming DrumkitsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 4 3 THE TUNE FUNCTIONThis Function allows you to change the pitch of an individual Drum within aDrumkit.To

Programming Drumkits4 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL2> Panned moderately right3> Panned hard rightPROG Pan position determined by the DrumIn the fina

Programming DrumkitsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 4 5 There are five possible Values for the Output Assignment Parameter: Main L/R(stereo), Aux L/R (stereo)

Programming Drumkits4 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP5: The EFFECTS BUSS ParameterThis Parameter allows you to chose which of the two Effects Busses (or “e

Programming DrumkitsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 4 7 whatever Drum you are trying to mute.

Programming Drumkits4 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP7: The DRUM LINK ParameterThis Parameter allows you to trigger another Drum when the selected Drum isp

Programming DrumkitsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 4 9 to reflect the currently selected MIDI Note causing a flood of information toappear on the screen. Whi

ContentsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 5 Using Alesis QCard Expansion Cards ...

Programming Drumkits5 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE TRIGGER NOTE ASSIGN FUNCTIONThis Function assigns each of the 16 Triggers to their own MIDI Note Nu

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Programming Drumkits5 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE TRIGGER SEQUENCE FUNCTIONThis Function allows you to send sequence commands from individual Trigger

Programming DrumkitsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 5 3 sequence where it was stopped. To begin playback fromthe beginning of the sequence, use the MIDI Start

Programming Drumkits5 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThis parameter will show up on Page 11 for Triggers 13 and 14,while it shows up on Page 9 for Trigger 1

Programming DrumkitsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 5 5 This is the Sequence Select page. Move the cursor beneath the Value, and then turnthe Value encoder to

Programming Drumkits5 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTip: In a computer sequencing environment, put the DM Pro on its own MIDI portfor maximum flexibility a

Programming DrumkitsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 5 7 THE DRUMKIT NAME FUNCTIONAs you probably guessed, this Function allows you to name your Drumkits. Toac

CHAPTER 5:PROGRAMMING EFFECTSThe DM Pro contains a powerful two buss multi-effects processor that is capable ofsimultaneously delivering up to five st

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Programming Effects6 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTo reach the Effects Functions, press FX, and then with the cursor beneath the EffectsFunction name (REV

Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 6 1 THE REVERB EFFECTS FUNCTIONThe Reverb Effects Function contains 9 Parameters:P1 The Reverb OUTPUT LEVEL

Programming Effects6 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALPage 3 adjusts the Reverb Predelay parameter in 10 millisecondincrements. To adjust the Reverb Predelay

Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 6 3 P5 The Reverb PREDELAY MIX ParameterThis Parameter allows you to mix in the amount of Reverb that is im

Programming Effects6 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALDecay:70

Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 6 5 P8 The Reverb LOW DECAY ParameterThis Parameter subtracts low frequencies from the Reverb Decay (Page 6

Programming Effects6 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE OVERDRIVE EFFECTS FUNCTIONThe Overdrive Effects Function contains only two Parameters:P1 Overdrive A

Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 6 7 THE DELAY EFFECTS FUNCTIONNote that the Delay Effect is monaural only – there is no stereodelay or “pin

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Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 6 9 Tip: To match your delay time to your tempo, use your song’s tempo in “B.P.M.”(Beats Per Minute) in the

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSSAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS PRODUCTThis symbol alerts the user that there are important operating andmaintenance instructi

Programming Effects7 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALOut to Rvb: 2 0

Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 7 1 THE PITCH EFFECTS FUNCTIONThis Function is a configurable effect that can be set to one of three Pitch

Programming Effects7 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP3 The Pitch Effect TYPE ParameterThis Parameter sets the Type of Pitch Effect for the Drumkit. There ar

Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 7 3 P6 The DEPTH ParameterThis Parameter sets the intensity or amplitude of the Effect. The higher the Valu

Programming Effects7 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP7 The FEEDBACK ParameterThis Parameter sets the amount of resonance in the Effect. Higher Feedback Valu

Programming EffectsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 7 5 THE EQUALIZER EFFECTS FUNCTIONThe DM Pro has a boost-only, two band shelving Equalizer that changes the

Programming Effects7 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP4 Equalizer LOW FREQUENCY GAINThis Parameter allows you to set the amount of low frequency boost for th

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CHAPTER 6:PROGRAMMING DRUMSDrum Edit Mode is lowest level of the DM Pro, where the actual shaping of timbrestakes place. Drum Edit Mode is for advance

Important Safety Instructions8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALprong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit intoyour outlet, consult

Programming Drums8 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE VOICE SELECT FUNCTIONThis Function determines first whether or not a Sound is enabled, and then second

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 8 1 AcPrc2 Acoustic Percussion 2ElPerc Electronic PercussionSndEfx Sound EffectsReverb Sampled ReverbsChrmtc

Programming Drums8 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL1> Panned slightly right2> Panned moderately right3> Panned hard rightTo set the Sound to your de

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 8 3 Since the MIDI specification calls for a Pitch Bend Wheel to bend the Pitch of a Soundboth up and down, t

Programming Drums8 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE FILTER FUNCTIONThe Filter Function determines the brightness of an individual Sound by controllingthe

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 8 5 Filter, Modulation Wheel to Filter and Filter Envelope to Filter.P1 The CUTOFF FREQUENCY ParameterThis Pa

Programming Drums8 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP3 The MODULATION WHEEL TO FILTER ParameterThis Parameter is very similar to the Velocity to Filter Parame

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 8 7 THE AMPLITUDE FUNCTIONThis Function sets the volume response of an individual Sound. It contains twoParam

Programming Drums8 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 4 Rimshot Snare 4o f4

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 8 9 In the example on the previous page, the Soft Snare Voice will sound at very lowvelocities, the Medium an

Important Safety InstructionsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 9 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES(FRENCH)SYMBOLES UTILISÉS DANS CE PRODUITCe symbole alèrte

Programming Drums9 0 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE THREE ENVELOPE GENERATORFUNCTIONSEnvelope generators provide a modulation shape that varies over time.

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 9 1 The Envelope TRIGGER ParameterThis Parameter is found in each of the three Envelopes and drastically affe

Programming Drums9 2 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALthe Sustain Pedal is released (whichever comes last) before continuing on to theremaining Envelope stages

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 9 3 The Envelope ATTACK ParameterThis is the amount of time the Envelope will take until it reaches its maxim

Programming Drums9 4 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALThe Envelope SUSTAIN PEDAL ParameterThis Parameter determines whether or not the Sustain Pedal of a MIDI c

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 9 5 ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL ENVELOPESNow that we have explored the various Envelope Parameters that are common t

Programming Drums9 6 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALTHE AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE FUNCTIONThe Amplitude Envelope is really the last word of a DM Pro Sound. This Func

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 9 7 THE MODULATION MATRIX FUNCTIONSND1:MOD 1 P1Src: VelocityThis Function allows you create non-standard mod

Programming Drums9 8 DM PRO REFERENCE MANUALP1 The MODULATION SOURCE ParameterThis Parameter determines the Source of the Modulation, or, what will co

Programming DrumsDM PRO REFERENCE MANUAL 9 9 Amplitude Envelope Amplitude ( AENV Level)