Simmons SDMP1 User manual
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Advanced owner’s manual
SDMP1
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SDMP1 advanced user manual
FCC Statements
1. Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Note: 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:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonadifferentcircuit.
•Consultanexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Subject to the limitations set forth below, Simmons®hereby represents and warrants that the components of this product
shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, for one (1) year to the original owner from the date of purchase.
Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time,
interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost
profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property, and any costs of recovering, repro-
gramming, or reproducing any program or data stored in equipment that is used with Simmons®products. This guarantee
gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Simmons
P.O. Box 5111
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the property of their respective holders.
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Thank you for purchasing the Simmons®Digital Multi-Pad & Drum Machine.
To get the most enjoyment from your new multi-pad, we recommend that you review this
manual at least once, then refer back to it often to learn more about specific functions.
This Advanced Owner’s Manual and its Software Supplement Guide can be downloaded
from the Simmons website at www.simmonsdrums.net.
So we may better serve you, please register your warranty today at www.simmonsdrums.net.
Location
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, high temperature sources, and excessive humidity to
prevent deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage.
Power Supply
•TurnthepowerswitchOFFwhentheSDMP1isnotinuse.
•TheACadaptershouldbeunpluggediftheSDMP1isnottobeusedforanextended
period of time.
•Avoid plugging the AC adapter into an outlet that is also powering high-consumption
appliances such as electric heaters or televisions. Also avoid using multi-plug adapters,
since these can reduce sound quality, cause operation errors and result in possible
damage.
•Turn OFF the SDMP1’s power switch and all related devices prior to connecting or
disconnecting cables to avoid damaging the unit.
Handling and Transport
•Neverapplyexcessiveforcetocontrols,connectors,andotherparts.
•Unplugcablesbygrippingtheplugrmly.Donotpullonthecables.
•Disconnectallcablesbeforemovingthemodule.
•Physicalshockscausedbydropping,bumping,orplacingheavyobjectsonthemodule
can result in scratches and more serious damage.
Cleaning
•Cleanthemodulewithadry,softcloth.
•Aslightlydampclothmaybeusedtoremovestubborngrimeanddirt.
•Neverusecleanerssuchasalcoholorpaintthinner.
•Toavoiddiscoloration,donotplacevinylobjectsontopofmodule.
Electrical Interference
•TheSDMP1containsdigitalcircuitryandmaycauseinterferenceifplacedtoocloseto
radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the SDMP1 further away from the affected
equipment.
Service and Modification
•Therearenouser-serviceablepartsintheSDMP1.
•Donotattempttoopenthedrummoduleormakeanychangesinthecircuitsorpartsof
the unit. This would void the warranty.
Congratulations!
Taking Care of your
Multi-Pad & Drum machine
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Table of Contents
Taking Care of Your Multi-Pad & Drum Machine ____________________ 1
General Features ____________________________________________ 3
Basics ____________________________________________________ 3
Playing Options _____________________________________________ 3
Navigation_________________________________________________ 4
Rear Panel ____________________________________________ 5
USB_________________________________________________ 5
MIDIOUTandIN ______________________________________ 5
Pedal Inputs___________________________________________ 5
External Triggers _______________________________________ 5
Headphones __________________________________________ 6
MasterOUT __________________________________________ 6
AUXIN ______________________________________________ 6
Power Switch __________________________________________ 6
Power Supply _________________________________________ 6
LCD Screen ________________________________________________ 7
Menu Tree _________________________________________________ 8
Level-1 Menus _________________________________________ 8
Level-2 Menus _________________________________________ 8
Naming ___________________________________________________ 9
Getting Started_____________________________________________ 10
Setting Your Tempo ____________________________________ 10
Instrument Setup ______________________________________ 10
Adjusting Trigger Parameters _____________________________ 12
MIDI Setup __________________________________________ 13
Factory Reset_________________________________________ 14
Recording Setup ______________________________________ 15
Drum Kits _________________________________________________ 16
Selecting Preset Kits____________________________________ 16
SelectingUserKits_____________________________________ 16
Preset Kit Parameters ___________________________________ 17
EditingUserKits_______________________________________ 18
Saving Kits___________________________________________ 19
Patterns___________________________________________________20
Pattern Structure_______________________________________20
Controlling Patterns ____________________________________20
Playing Patterns _______________________________________ 21
Playing Fill Patterns ____________________________________ 21
Recording Patterns __________________________________________23
Recording a Pattern in Normal Mode ______________________23
Recording a Pattern in Step Mode_________________________23
NamingandSavingUserPatterns _________________________24
Editing Patterns in Standby Mode _________________________25
Editing Patterns During Recording _________________________26
Song Mode _______________________________________________27
Basics ______________________________________________27
Song Playback Controls ________________________________ 27
Recording Songs in Normal Mode ________________________27
Recording Songs in Step Mode ___________________________28
Editing a Song in Standby Mode__________________________28
Editing a Song During Recording__________________________29
Metronome _______________________________________________ 31
Drum Instrument List _________________________________________32
Drum Kit List _______________________________________________35
Preset Pattern List ___________________________________________35
GeneralMIDIVoiceList ______________________________________36
MIDI Implementation Chart ___________________________________ 37
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Audio Outputs :Master(rightandleft/mono)andheadphone
output (stereo)
Aux Input :TRS1/4”
USB Port :USB2.0,fullspeed
MIDI Port :MIDIINandOUT(softTHRUsupported)
Pads : 10 velocity sensitive pads, and 2 external (dual trigger
supported) inputs
Pedals :2velocity-sensitivepedals(1hi-hatand1general/
kick)
Drum Kits : 100 (41 preset + 59 user)
Pattern Sets : 100 sets (50 preset + 50 user)
Songs : 100
Drum/Percussion Voices : 731
Polyphony : 64
Timing Resolution : 192 ppqn
Tempo Range : 20-255 bpm
Sample/DAC:16/24bit
Power :DC9V
Display : Backlit LCD and LED indicators
General features
Playing Options
Besides playing your new SDMP1 on a tabletop, you can also easily mount it to the Simmons
SDESSElectronicSupportStand(soldseparately).Visitsimmonsdrums.netformoreinfo.
basics
The SDMP1 consists of two main functions: Sound Module and Drum Machine.
Sound Module: 16- and 24-bit built-in drum sounds.
•InKIT mode you can select a preset kit or create your own user kit.
•Inthe KIT EDIT sub-mode, you can select the voice of each pad and adjust the seven available
parameters to customize your sound.
Drum Machine: An advanced, easily editable digital recorder. There are three modes in
the drum machine: PATTERN, PATTERN EDIT, and SONG.
•PATTERNmodeplayspresetoruserpatterns.
•PATTERNEDITmodeallowsyoutoeditandcreatepatternsthroughStepRecording.
•SONGmodeallowsyoutocreateandplaysongsusingpre-setoruserpatterns.
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Navigation
Volume
Sets the main volume for master out and headphones.
LCD Screen
See LCD section (on page 7) for full description.
Pad Indicator Lights
Shows which pad is being played or edited.
Mode Buttons
The [PATTERN/SONG] button allows you to choose
between PATTERN and SONG.
The [KIT] button allows you to change kits.
The [TEMPO] button allows you to change the tempo of a
pattern or song.
Pattern Buttons
Allows you to choose among the A, B, or Fill Patterns.
Data Entry Buttons
Allows you to input data to change voice parameters,
patterns and songs.
Playing Surface
There are 10 pads on the SDMP1. When a pad is struck it
triggers a voice.
Function Buttons
AllowsyoutochooseMenus,Exit,Save/Copy,Erase,and
Up&Downfunctions.
Transport Buttons
Play/Pause,Stop,Forward,Reverse,Record,andStart.
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Rear panel
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This port is used to connect to a computer
(MIDIIn/OutviaUSB).
MIDI out and in
These ports allow communication with other products equipped
with a MIDI interface. For more information, please refer to the
MIDI section of this manual (page 13).
pedal inputs
Attach the Hi-Hat and Kick Bass Drum pedals here.
(Sold separately)
ext. triggers
The SDMP1 has two additional auxiliary trigger input jacks,
whichletyouexpandthekitwithoptionalpads.EachAUX
input can be configured individually for use with a dual-zone
pad(head/rim),ortwosingle-zonepads.
ThecompatiblepadsareoneSDP11DP11”dual-zonesnare
pad,ortwoSDP9DP9”pads.Youcanuse2-monoto1-stereo
y-cable to connect two single-zone pads to a single input.
USB
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Headphones
A set of stereo headphones can be connected to the
PHONES jack.
aux in
ConnecttheaudiooutputofanMP3/CDplayerorotheraudio
source to the stereo AUX IN jack on the rear panel. The input
signal is mixed with the drum signal, allowing you to play along.
Power supply
Connect the power adapter to the DC IN jack.
Note: Make sure the power is switched OFF when
connecting the drum module with external devices.
Power Switch
After confirming that all connections have been completed, rotate
the volume knob to the left (to its minimum volume level) before
switching the power ON.
Set the power switch to the ON position. The LCD screen will
display Pattern 001 and the corresponding name.
When using an amplifier such as the Simmons DA50 or DA200S,
connect the Output L/MONO and R jacks to the input of the
amplier.Formonoplayback,usetheL/MONOjack;forstereo
playback,connectbothL/MONOandRjacks.
Master out
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lcd screen
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen is divided into two areas: Info Line and
Main Display.
Info Line:
Song number: Shows the song number while in SONG mode or the current beat number
while in PATTERN mode.
Beat number: Shows the current beat number while in SONG mode and total number of
beats while in PATTERN mode.
Pattern/Kitnumber:Showswhatpattern,presetkitoruserkitnumbertheunitiscurrently
set to.
Tempo/Voice:Showsthecurrentvoiceortempo.
Main Display:
This area displays mode names and their corresponding number or parameter.
The main part of this display shows the current kit, pattern or song name, and all the
various menus. In all menus, the current selected field is highlighted (inverted, on black
background).
The bottom part of the screen is for LCD navigation in conjunction with the [UP] and
[DOWN] or [MENU/ENTER] buttons that are located on the control panel.
INFO LINE
MAIN DISPLAY
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The SDMP1 Menu consists of a two-level tree structure. Each Function has a Level-1 main
menu with corresponding Level-2 configuration pages.
To access the Level-1 menu pages, press the [MENU/ENTER] button:
Then press the [UP]/[DOWN] buttons to scroll through the 7 menu pages:
Recording Setup
Drum Kit
Instruments
Triggers
MIDI Setup
Metronome
Utility
Select the desired Level-1 Menu and press [MENU/ENTER].
Record Setup
Patternno./Name
Length
Record Mode
Precount
Resolution
Swing
Offset
Drum Kit
Kitno./Name
Volume
Mode
Utility
Load Default
DataTransfer–ProcessYes/No
Menu tree
Level-1 menus
Level-2 menus
[Rec Setup]
[Drum Kit]
[Instruments]
[Triggers]
[MIDI Setup]
[Metronome]
[Utility]
Instruments
PadNo./Name
Volume
Pan
Reverb Level
Pitch
Repeat
Exclusive
Triggers
Pad No.
Sensitivity
Threshold
VelocityCurve
Pedal No.
Function
Splash Sensitivity (Hi-Hat)
MIDI Setup
MIDI Channel
Pattern Output
Pad Output
Sync Mode
Note Map
Soft Through
Metronome
Click
Volume
Interval
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