Ringway Tech SD600 ELECTRONIC DRUM User Manual

Ringway Tech(Jiangsu) Co.,Ltd. ELECTRONIC DRUM Users Manual

Users Manual

OWNER’S MANUALwww.simmonsdrums.netSimmonsDrums.netOWNER’S MANUAL18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 1 12/19/18 8:51 AM
2OWNER’S MANUALSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8. Do not install near the heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety, if the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer. THELIGHTNINGFLASHWITHARROWHEADSYMBOLWITHINANEQUILATERALTRIANGLEISINTENDEDTOALERTTHEUSERTOTHEPRESENCEOFUNINSULATEDDANGEROUSVOLTAGEWITHINTHEPRODUCT’SENCLOSURETHATMAYBEOFSUFFICIENTMAGNITUDETOCONSTITUTEARISKOFELECTRICSHOCKTOPERSONS. APPARATUSSHALLNOTBEEXPOSEDTODRIPPINGORSPLASHINGANDTHATNOOBJECTSFILLEDWITHLIQUIDS,SUCHASVASES,SHALLBEPLACEDONTHEAPPARATUS. THEEXCLAMATIONPOINTWITHINANEQUILATERALTRIANGLEISINTENDEDTOALERTTHEUSERTOTHEPRESENCEOFIMPORTANTOPERATINGANDMAINTENANCE(SERVICING)INSTRUCTIONSINTHELITERATUREACCOMPANYINGTHEPRODUCT.12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over (Figure1).13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long periods of time.14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Ser-vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been ex-posed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.CAUTION: Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.CAUTION: Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.Figure 118274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 2 12/19/18 8:51 AM
3CONGRATULATIONS!…on your purchase of this Simmons SD600 Electronic Drum Kit. To get the most enjoyment from this kit, we recommend that you skim through this manual at least once, then refer back to it to learn more about specic functions. CARING FOR YOUR SD600 ELECTRONIC DRUM SET LOCATION • Keep the drum kit away from direct sunlight, high temperature sources, and excessive humidity to prevent deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage POWER SUPPLY • Turn the power switch OFF when the SD600 is not in use.• The AC adapter should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the SD600 is not to be used for an extended period of time.• Avoid plugging the AC adapter into an AC 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.• To avoid damaging the unit, turn the SD600 and all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables.HANDLING AND TRANSPORT• Never apply excessive force to controls, connectors, and other parts.• Unplug cables by gripping the plug rmly. Do not pull on the cable.• Disconnect all cables before moving the module.• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the module can result in scratches and more serious damage.CLEANING• Clean the module with a dry, soft cloth.• A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.• Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.• To avoid discoloration, do not place vinyl objects on top of module.ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE• The module contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the SD600 further away from the affected equipment.SERVICE AND MODIFICATION• There are no user serviceable parts in the drum module.• Do not attempt to open the sound module or make any change in the circuits or parts of the unit. This would void the warranty.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 3 12/19/18 8:51 AM
4OWNER’S MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................2CONGRATULATIONS ......................................3ASSEMBLED KIT ..........................................5FEATURES ................................................6ASSEMBLING YOUR KIT ...................................7CONNECTIONS Connecting the Module and Pads .....................11 AC Adapter ............................................ 12 Connecting Audio Equipment ........................13 Connecting MIDI Devices and Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SD600 DRUM MODULE OPERATION Top Panel .............................................15 Bottom Panel .........................................16 Back Panel ............................................16 Side Panel .............................................16QUICK START OPERATIONS Turning the Power On ................................. 17 Basic Operations ......................................17 Listening to the Demo Songs .........................18 Selecting a Kit .........................................18 Playing a Song ........................................18 Muting the Drum Part ................................18KIT MODE - ADVANCED Editing a Kit ...........................................19 Rename a Kit ........................................ 20 Saving a Kit .......................................... 20 Kit Reset ............................................. 20SONG MODE Playing a Song ........................................21 Muting the Drum Part ................................21 Editing a Song ........................................21RECORDING A SONG Recording Settings ....................................22 Clicking Settings ......................................22UTILITY MODE Utility Mode Settings ..................................23 Trigger Settings .......................................23 MIDI Note Settings ....................................23 Pad MIDI Note Assignments ..........................23 MIDI Local Settings ....................................24 Auto Power Mode .....................................25 Factory Reset .........................................25 Tempo ................................................25APPENDIX Voice List ..............................................26 Kit List ................................................. 31 Song List ..............................................31 MIDI Implementation Charts ..........................32 Warranty ..............................................36 Customer Service .....................................3618274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 4 12/19/18 8:51 AM
5FINAL ASSEMBLED KIT18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 5 12/19/18 8:51 AM
6OWNER’S MANUALFEATURESSD600 SOUND MODULE GENERAL FEATURES POLYPHONY • Voices - 64SOUND • Drum Voices - 336 • Drum Kits - 35 Preset / 10 User• Songs - 3 Preset / 10 UserEFFECTS• Reverb - Hall1, Hall2, Room1, Room2, Room3, Stage1, Stage2, Plate, Delay, Echo, Off.• Chorus - Chorus1, Chorus2, Chorus3, Chorus4, Feedback, Flanger, Short Delay, Flanger2, Flanger3, Celeste1, Celeste2, Celeste3, Off.TRIGGER INPUTS• 25-Pin Multi Trigger Input• ¼” Tom 4 Input• ¼” Crash 2 Input HARDWARE• Drum Rack and mounts• Kick Drum pad• 10” Dual zone Snare mesh drum• 8” Dual zone Tom mesh drums (x3)• 10” Single zone Hi Hat pad• 10” Single zone Crash Cymbal pad with Choke• 12” Single zone Ride Cymbal pad• Hi-Hat pedal (x1)• Kick Beater pedal (x1)EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS• 1/8” Headphone Output• ¼” Master Outputs (x2)• ¼” Pad Inputs (x2)• 1/8” TRS Aux Input• USB Connection for MIDI via computer• Bluetooth Wireless MIDISEQUENCER• Preset Songs - 3• User Songs - 10• Tempo- 20-280 BPM• Click/Metronome- Click voice, Time Signature, Tempo, Interval, VolumePOWER• 9v, 600ma18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 6 12/19/18 8:51 AM
7ASSEMBLING YOUR KITINSIDE THIS PACKAGEBefore assembly, please make sure that all the items listed below are present.Cymbals Drum RackAccessoriesKick PadBass Drum Pedal / Trigger moduleSD600KICK / SD600BEATERDrum ModuleSD600MHi-Hat PedalFoot ControllerSD600HHCHi-Hat Arm (Short)2 Cymbal Arms (Long)Multi-pin Cable Harness1 Pair DrumsticksAC Adaptor4 L–Rods for Pads10–VelcroCable StripsDrum KeySingle Zone 12” Ride Cymbal PadSD600CYM12SDrum PadsDual Zone 10” Snare Mesh DrumDual Zone 8” Tom Mesh Drums SD600PAD8SD600SN10Single Zone with Choke 10” Crash Cymbal PadSD600CYM10SCSingle Zone 10” Hi-Hat Cymbal PadSD600CYM10SSD600RK18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 7 12/19/18 8:51 AM
8OWNER’S MANUALASSEMBLING YOUR KITTHE SD600 DRUM RACK COMES PREASSEMBLED WITH ALL CLAMPS ALREADY IN PLACE.1. Pull rack out of box.2. Loosen nuts on side arms and snare clamps so you can rotate bars.3. Pull the side arms and snare arm out into their playing positions.4. Tighten nuts on side arm clamps.5. Loosen L-rod wing nuts on tom clamps. Insert textured plastic of L-rod into tom clamps and tighten wing nuts.6. Loosen wing nuts on pads.7. Attach pads to L-rods and tighten wing nut on Tom Pads.NOTE: We recommend putting the SD600 on a drum rug to keep the components together.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 8 12/19/18 8:51 AM
9ASSEMBLING YOUR KITATTACHING THE CYMBAL PADS1. Insert each cymbal arm into the rack clamp.2. Insert short hi-hat arm on the left-side arm’s cymbal clamp.3. Remove wing nut from cymbal tilter. Place cymbal pad on tilter assembly.4. Re-attach washer and wing nut. Tighten wing nut.ATTACHING THE DRUM MODULE AND DRUMS1. Loosen wing screws on drum rack.2. Place drum module into drum clamp.3. Tighten wing screw to secure module.4. Place drums into mounting rods and tighten with wing screws.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 9 12/19/18 8:51 AM
10OWNER’S MANUALASSEMBLING YOUR KITBASS DRUM AND HI-HAT PEDAL1. Place the hi-hat pedal on the oor and to the left, as illustrated below.2. Connect the kick drum beater pedal to the front of the kick drum pad.3. Place the bass pad and beater pedal on the oor in the center of the rack as illustrated.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 10 12/19/18 8:51 AM
11CONNECTIONSCONNECTING THE SOUND MODULE AND PADSCAUTION!To prevent electric shock and damage to the device, make sure the power is switched OFF on the sound module and all related devices before making any connection.*See Appendix for Pad, Triggers, Name and MIDI chart. Cymbal PadsTo RideDrum PadsTo Hi-Hat ControlHi-Hat PedalKick Beater PedalTo KickTo SnareTo CrashSound ModuleFrom Sound Module to 7 PadsTo Tom 3To Hi-Hat To Tom 1 To Tom 2Using the provided cables, connect the 1/4” jacks to the corresponding drum pads, cymbal pads and kick pad. The pin connection will attach to the multi-pin connector serial port on the bottom of the sound module. (See illustration below.) The voice of the hi-hat pad is controlled by the hi-hat pedal. Plug into the Hi-Hat pedal the plug that is labelled “HHC”. Similar to a real drum kit, the hi-hat pad functions as an ‘open hi-hat’ when the pedal is released. When the pedal is pressed down, it functions as a ‘closed hi-hat’. 18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 11 12/19/18 8:51 AM
12OWNER’S MANUALCONNECTIONSCONNECTING THE MODULE AND PADSUsing the provided cables, connect the 1/4” jacks to the corresponding drum pads, cymbal pads and kick pad. The pin connection will attach to the serial port of the sound module. (See illustration.)NOTE: The voice of the hi-hat pad is controlled by the hi-hat pedal. Similar to a real drum kit, the hi-hat pad functions as an ‘open hi-hat’ when the pedal is released. When the pedal is pressed down, it functions as a ‘closed hi-hat’. When it is in-between, it is “semi-open hi-hat.” Use the included hook-and-loop strips to retain cable to rack.AC ADAPTERThe SD600 module uses an external power supply called an AC Adapter. This plugs into the back of the module.Make sure the power is switched OFF on the module and connect the power adaptor with the DC IN jack on the rear panel.NOTE: To protect the speakers, amplier and the drum module from damage, lower the volume to the minimum level before switching the power ON. Make sure the power is switched OFF when connecting the drum module with external devices.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 12 12/19/18 8:51 AM
13CONNECTIONSCONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENTMixers and Ampliers1. To listen to the module, send the outputs to a mixer or amplier. Connect the Output L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel to your amp. (For monaural playback, use the L/MONO jack; for stereo playback, connect both L/MONO and R jacks.)2. The volume from the module is adjusted with the VOLUME knob.3. You can connect a standard pair of headphones the SD600 module to listen to your electronic drum set without disturbing others. Connect the headphones to the 1/8” headphone jack located on the side panel of the drum module. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level to avoid damaging your hearing..18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 13 12/19/18 8:51 AM
14OWNER’S MANUALCONNECTIONSAUX INPUTThis input allows you to mix the input from external audio sources with the SD600 module’s internal sounds.1. Plug the audio output of your smartphone, MP3 player, or other audio source into the AUX IN jack on the back panel.CONNECTING MIDI DEVICES AND COMPUTERSMIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is a world-wide standard communication interface that enables electronic musical instruments and computers (of all brands) to communicate with each other. MIDI sends note and other communication between devices. This exchange of information makes it possible to create a system of MIDI instruments and devices that offer greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments. Whether you interface with computers, sequencers, expanders or other controllers, your musical horizons will be greatly enhanced.BLUETOOTH WIRELESS MIDI The SD600 includes Bluetooth wireless MIDI for connection to apps like the Simmons Drums App for iOS. See page 25 for connection instructions. USB MIDI CONNECTION The USB connector allows you to connect the module directly to your computer. It can be connected without driver installation under the Windows & macOS environment. The module will be recognized to receive and transmit MIDI messages through a single USB cable, USB is used only for MIDI messages (MIDI via USB). The SD600 module will appear as “SD600” in the USB device options of your software.NOTE: When the USB is connected to a computer, all MIDI messages will be received and transmitted via USB.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 14 12/19/18 8:51 AM
15SD600 DRUM MODULE OPERATIONTOP PANEL1 Kit Button2 Volume Knob3 Song ButtonAccess Song Mode4 Utility ButtonAccess Utility Functions5 PowerThis is a soft switch. To turn on or off, press and hold the button for 5 secs.6 Play ButtonStarts or stops the playback of a song7 Record ButtonUsed to enter the Record mode8 Click ButtonTurns the Click/Metronome function on/off9 Tempo ButtonAdjusts tempo10 +/- ButtonsChanges the kit or adjusts the current parameter on the screen11 BluetoothEnables Bluetooth MIDI pairing12 Save ButtonEnters the Save menu when it is available13 Edit ButtonEnters Edit Mode on kits and Songs. When in Edit or Utility mode, pages through the available settings.14 Accessory ShelfAttach the shelf to the top of the module to hold tablet, smartphone, drumsticks, or other accessories. Make sure your devices are secure before playing the kit.12312111314456 97 81018274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 15 12/19/18 8:51 AM
16OWNER’S MANUALSD600 DRUM MODULE OPERATIONBOTTOM PANEL1 Serial Connection Jack for the pad trigger cablesBACK PANEL1 Crash 2 / Tom 4¼” pad inputs for expanding your kits by connecting extra pads or triggers2 USB PortUsed for connecting the SD600 module to a computer3 AUX InputStereo 1/8” jack to connect CD or MP3 players to the module.4 OutputMono or stereo audio outputs to connect to external audio sources5 AC Adapter InputConnection for the 9V DC power adapterSIDE PANEL1 Volume Knob2 1/8” TRS headphone jack12 3 4 511 218274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 16 12/19/18 8:51 AM
17QUICK START OPERATIONSTURNING THE POWER ON THE MODULE1. Connect the AC Adapter to the drum module.2. Press the power switch on the top panel to turn on the module.NOTE: There is an automatic power off function that turns off the module when the kit is not being used for a certain period of time. The default setting is off. If this gets changed you can reset this in the Utility mode.BASIC OPERATION AND NAVIGATIONThere are 3 main modes for the module: KIT, SONG and UTILITY. To enter these modes press the corresponding buttons on the top panel of the module.ADJUSTING VALUES1. Select the parameter to be adjusted.2. Adjust the value using + / - buttons.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 17 12/19/18 8:51 AM
18OWNER’S MANUALQUICK START OPERATIONSLISTENING TO THE DEMO SONGSThe demo songs help to show you the capabilities and sounds of the SD600 module. There are three demos in the module. You can also access these by pressing the SONG button and selecting one of the rst three songs. 1. Press KIT and SONG button simultaneously to enter Demo Mode. The rst song demo will start playing.2. Press the PLAY button to stop the demo.3. Press the + or - buttons to select a Demo to play; use the PLAY button to play the demos4. After pressing PLAY, press any of the Mode buttons (KIT, SONG or UTILITY) to exit the Demo Mode SELECTING A KIT1. Press the KIT button. The LCD displays the current Kit number and Kit name.2. Press the – /+ buttons (Preset or User Kits).PLAYING A SONG1. Press the SONG button and the SONG screen appears with the Song Number and Name.2. Press the –/+ buttons to select the song you want to play.NOTE: You can temporarily change the tempo of a song while playback is in progress. The song returns to its preset tempo when a different song is selected.MUTING THE DRUM PART1. While a Song is playing press the PLAY and CLICK Button at the same time. This will mute the drum sound. The screen will show the mute status “Mute On” or “Mute Off”2. To unmute the Drums press the PLAY and CLICK Buttons at the same time again.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 18 12/19/18 8:51 AM
19KIT MODE - ADVANCEDEDITING A KIT1. Press the KIT button.2. Press the EDIT button to see the screen for the current sound3. Strike a drum pad to view the Voice currently assigned4. Press the EDIT button to move to the rst parameter to be changed on the current sound. Press the EDIT button repeatedly to step through all the available parameters that can be changed on the voice.5. Press the -/+ buttons to change the parameter6. Press the SAVE button to save the assignment to a User Kit. (See Saving a kit)Parameter Denition NotesEditSnd Drum assignment Press +/- to select a bank of sounds, then press EDIT again to cursor to the sound list. Volume Drum volume Range is 0-32Pitch Drum Pitch Range is -8 to +8V-Pitch Velocity to pitch Range is 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1 to 12. Fractional amounts can reduce a machine-gunning effect. Decay Drum Decay time Range is 0 to -5. Reducing the decay time makes the drum ring out for a shorter time.Pan Drum Pan Pan each drum from Left8 to Center to Right8.R.LVL Reverb Level The reverb send for each drum. Range is 0 to 32.C.LVL Chorus Level The chorus amount for each drum. Range is 0 to 32.Reverb Reverb Type The reverb type for this kit. Options are: Hall 1/2, Room 1/2/3, Stage 1/2, Plate, Delay, Echo, OffChorus Chorus Type The chorus type for this kit. Options are: Chorus 1/2/3/4, Feedback Echo, Flanger 1/2/3, Short Delay, Delay Feedback, Celeste 1/2/3Factory Reset Factory Reset Resets this kit to the default settings. See page 20, “Kit Reset”18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 19 12/19/18 8:51 AM
20OWNER’S MANUALKIT MODE - ADVANCEDRENAMING A KIT1. Select a User Kit.( Preset Kits cannot not be renamed)2. Press the -/+ buttons to choose the User kit for save.3. Press the SAVE button to rename the User Kit.4. Press the EDIT button to move the cursor5. Press [+/-] to change the character6. Press the SAVE conrmationSAVING A KIT1. Press the SAVE button to save the assignment to a User Kit.2. Press the -/+ buttons to choose the User kit for save.3. Press the SAVE button to rename the User Kit.4. Press the EDIT button to move the cursor to name your Kit.5. Press [+/-] to change the character6. Press the SAVE/ENTER conrmationKIT RESET1. Select a Kit2. Press the EDIT Button until you see Factory Reset.3. Press the Save Button. The screen will show “Current Kit”4. Press Save to reset just the one kit. If you want to reset all the kits go to the next step.5. Press the + button. The screen will show “All Kits”.6. Press Save.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 20 12/19/18 8:51 AM
21SONG MODEPLAYING A SONG1. Press SONG, select a song number, then PLAY to play a song.2. Press the PLAY button to stop playback of the song. NOTE: You can temporarily change the tempo of a song while playback is in progress. The song returns to its preset tempo when a different song is selected.MUTING THE DRUM PART1. While a Song is playing press the PLAY and CLICK Button at the same time. This will mute the drum sound. The screen will show the mute status “Mute On” or “Mute Off”2. To unmute the Drums press the PLAY and CLICK Buttons at the same time again.3. The default setting is to mute the drum sound. It also mutes the accompaniments track. See P.21 “Mute Select”EDITING A SONG1. Press the SONG Button. The current song will be displayed.2. If you wish to change to another song press the -/+ buttons until you get to the Song you want to edit.3. From the Song you have selected press the EDIT button. The rst selection is the song’s Tempo. 4. Press the -/+ buttons to set the value for the tempo. To move to the next parameter press the EDIT button. Each time you press the EDIT button you will come to the next parameter. See the list below of the parameters for Songs.• Tempo• Loop• Pre Count • Balance• Time SigCOPY SONGYou can copy a Preset song to a user song, then erase the Drums or Accompaniment track.1. Select a Song.2. Press the SAVE button to save the to a User song3. Press the -/+ buttons to choose the User song to save to4. Press the SAVE button to rename the User song.5. Press the EDIT button to move the cursor6. Press [+/-] to change the character7. Press the SAVE button one more time to save the song to a user location. If you want to rename a user song, save the song to the same position, then use the rename instructions. 18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 21 12/19/18 8:51 AM
22OWNER’S MANUALTime Signature Time Signature - For the preset songs, this parameter shows the current song’s default value. For the user songs that have material already recording on them the default value is 4/4 IntervalThis refers to the note value interval for the click. Ex. quarter note, eighth note etc.Click Voice This refers to the sound for the Click. There are three options.Click Vol Click Volume from 0 to 32.ResetResets the Click to the factory setup. Press Save to reset the click settings.RECORDING A SONGTO RECORD1. Press the Song Button2. Select a User Song3. Press the Record button. You will hear the Click metronome sound count in. Begin playing the song after the count off.4. After you record your song you can also rename the song, Press SAVE button to save and rename.CLICK SETTINGSThe CLICK is the metronome sound that is played when you are listening to beat to play along with.Press CLICK button on/off metronome.1. To edit the Click settings press and hold the CLICK button for 2 seconds, then press the EDIT button.2. The rst parameter is the time signature- “Time Sig”.3. Press the -/+ buttons to select the time signature that you want.4. To get to the next parameter press the EDIT button. See the list below of the parameters for the Click.Denitions18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 22 12/19/18 8:51 AM
23UTILITY MODEThe Utility mode is for the main functions of the module such as trigger setup for the pads, MIDI setup, and saving global settings. Trigger SettingsYou can set the parameters of each drum and cymbals pad in the Trigger menu. While editing the settings, you can select each trigger by hitting the corresponding trigger pad.1. Press the UTILITY button.2. The display will show the setting for the current trigger pad. The default is the Snare pad center Sensitivity.3. Strike the drum pad you want to edit to view the setting currently assigned4. Press the -/+ buttons to change the parameter setting.5. To get to the next parameter press the EDIT button. See the list below for the other parameters and explanations. SensitivityThis adjusts the sensitivity of the pad response. Higher settings result in higher sensitivity, so that the pad will produce a loud volume even when struck softly. Having the sensitivity set too high can affect the dynamics of the pad.Retrig-C (Retrigger cancel)Retrigger Cancel prevents retriggering from occurring. Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it then becomes easy for sounds to be omitted when the drums played fast (roll etc.). Set this to the lowest value possible while still ensuring that there is no retriggering.ThresholdThis setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when the pad is struck harder than a specied force. This can be used to prevent a pad from sounding in response to peripheral vibrations from another pad.Curve (Trigger curve)This setting allows you to control the relation between the velocity (striking force) and changes in volume (the dynamic curve.) Adjust this curve until the response feels as natural as possible.X- Talk (Pad Crosstalk)When two pads are mounted on the same stand, the vibration produced by hitting one pad may trigger the sound from another pad unintentionally (This is called crosstalk.) You can avoid this problem by adjusting Crosstalk Cancel on the pad that is sounding inadvertently. If the value is set too high, then when two pads are played simultaneously, the one that is struck less forcefully will not sound. Be careful when setting this parameter to the minimum value required to prevent crosstalk. Parameter Denitions:18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 23 12/19/18 8:51 AM
24OWNER’S MANUALUTILITY MODEMIDI NOTE The SD600 module can send pad strikes as MIDI notes to your computer or tablet. This screen allows you to customize the MIDI note number sent when each pad is struck.1. Press the UTILITY button. The rst parameter is for the trigger settings.2. Press the EDIT button until you see the screen for MIDI Note3. Hit the pad that you want to change4. Press the -/+ buttons to change the note number setting MIDI LOCAL SETTINGS The SD600 module is a USB MIDI compatible device. There are no special drivers required to use the module with your computer.MIDI Local Control allows the module to only produce sounds coming from the USB MIDI In. The pads will only send MIDI note commands, which can be useful when connected to a Computer DAW. In this case set the Local to Off. The default setting is set to ON.To change the Local On/Off.1. Press the UTILITY button.2. Press the EDIT button until you see the screen for MIDI “Local Sw”3. Press the -/+ buttons to change the parameter setting.Consult your software documentation for a list of MIDI note numbers for each drum. The SD600 defaults are shown below:MIDI Note Pad36 Kick38 Snare – Center40 Snare – Rim48 Tom 150 Tom 1 Rim45 Tom 247 Tom 2 Rim43 Tom 358 Tom 3 Rim41 Tom 439 Tom 4 Rim46 Hi Hat- Open42 Hi Hat – Closed44 Hi Hat - Pedal85 Hi Hat - Splash49 Crash57 Crash 251 Ride18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 24 12/19/18 8:51 AM
25UTILITY MODEAUTO POWER MODEEnable: If you don’t use the SD600 for 30 min, the module will automatically shut down.Disable: The module will not shut down automatically. (Default setting)FACTORY RESETThere may be occasions where you want the module to return to the factory settings. This function will return the module back to factory setup.1. Press the UTILITY button.2. Press the EDIT button until you see the screen for “Util Reset”*3. Press the SAVE button to reset the module. The module will go through the reset procedure and afterwards return to the Kit mode screen.* There are two types of resets. Utility reset just resets the module settings. Reset All will reset all the sounds as well as the module settings. (Press EDIT button again to Reset All.)* You can also reset the module to factory settings by holding + and – while turning the power on. BLUETOOTH WIRELESS MIDIThe SD600 includes Bluetooth wireless MIDI for connection to apps like the Simmons Drums App for iOS. To connect the drum module to your tablet, smartphone, or computer:1. Press the Bluetooth button. If you have not yet paired a device, the LED will ash. 2. Open the Bluetooth MIDI settings in your app and select the SD600. NOTE: The SD600 will not show up in the “Bluetooth” device list on your phone. Your app needs to support Bluetooth MIDI to work with the SD600. If the app doesn’t support Bluetooth MIDI, you can still use it with a USB adapter 3. The Bluetooth button LED should stop ashing once it is paired with a device. To disable Bluetooth, press the button again so that the LED switches off. Bluetooth MIDI allows you to connect with drum sound apps on a variety of devices. TEMPOTo adjust tempo press the TEMPO button. The current tempo will be displayed.You can adjust the tempo with the -/+ buttons. You can also change the tempo by tapping on the drum pads. To do this press the SAVE/ENTER button. The screen will show “Tap...” to indicate the module can accept your tempo input from the drum pads.18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 25 12/19/18 8:51 AM
26OWNER’S MANUALAPPENDIXVoice ListBank Screen NameKick 22x18 MapKick 20x14 VntgKick 20x14 VnLoKick 24x16 '60sKick 26x14AcylcKick 20x20BubgaKick 24x16 KTKick 24x16 NashKick 22x18LAFnkKick Hip HopKick 22x14GatedSnare 14x5 MapleSnare 13x7 MapleSnare 14x5 VntMpSnare 14x5 LALSnare 14x5 AlMtSnare 14x6 MapleSnare 14x6 MetalSnare 14x6.5 BBSnare 14x6.5 BBDSnare 14x6.5 BMSnare PiccUrbanSnare 14x5 GatedSnare 14x5 GtdHiSnare 14x5 Mp RSSnare 13x7 Mp RSSnare 14x5 VM RSSnare 14.6 BB RSSnare 14x5 AM RSSnare 14x5 AL RSSnare 14x6 Mp RSSnare 14x8 AM RSSnare 14x6 BM RSSnare PiccUrb RSVoice ListBank Screen NameSnare 14x5 GtdRSSnare 14x5GtRSHiSnare 14x5 AL CSSnare PiccUrb CSToms 10" MapleToms 10" BubngaToms 10" BubDmpToms 10" BubHiToms 10" GatedToms 10" SnglHdToms 12"AcrylicToms 12" MapleToms 12" BubngaToms 12" BubDmpToms 12" SnglHdToms 12" GatedToms 13" LMplHiToms 13" NashHiToms 13" VntMpHToms TomRimHiToms 13" NashToms 13" Vnt MpToms 13" L MaplToms TomRimLoToms 14" 90sRk HToms 14"AcrylicToms 14" 90sRk LToms 14" MapleToms 14" BubngaToms 14" BubDmpToms 14" MplLoToms 16" VntMplToms 16" L MplToms 16" Acrylic18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 26 12/19/18 8:51 AM
27APPENDIX Voice ListBank Screen NameToms 16" GatedToms 16" VnMpLoToms 16" BubgnaToms 16" BubDmpToms 18" BubngaToms 16" SnglHdToms 16" NashToms 18" 90sRk HToms 18" 90sRk LToms 18"AcrylicToms 18" L MaplToms 18" GatedToms 18" NashToms 18" SnglHdCrash 16" P BowCrash 16" P EdgeCrash 18" P ChnaCrash 16" P ChnaCrash 16" S EdgeCrash 18" S BowCrash 18" S EdgeCrash 18" Z BowCrash 18" Z EdgeCrash 10" Z SplhCrash 8" S SplshCrash 16" P MltBCrash 16" PDk BCrash 16" PDk ECrash 16" ZDkEHiHat 14" S SplsHiHat 14" M Ped+HiHat 14" P ClsdHiHat 14" P PedVoice ListBank Screen NameHiHat 14" P OpnHiHat 14" P sOpnHiHat 14" S ClsdHiHat 14" S PedHiHat 14" S OpnHiHat 14" S S OpnHiHat 14" S splsHiHat 14" Z ClsdHiHat 14" Z PedHiHat 14" Z sOpnHiHat 14" Z OpnHiHat 14" Z splsRide 20" SzBrBellRide 24" P BellRide 24" P BowRide 20" P BowRide 20" S BellRide 20" S BowRide 20" Z BellRide 20" Z BowPerc Cajon BDPerc Cajon DgSlPerc Cajon DgSlPerc Conga OpnPerc Conga SlpPerc MaracaShkPerc MetalShkPerc CowbellPerc ShakerPerc Tmbl Hi RSPerc TimbaleHiPerc Tmbl LoSdPerc TimbaleLo18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 27 12/19/18 8:51 AM
28OWNER’S MANUALAPPENDIXVoice ListBank Screen NamePerc TmbLo DynPerc Tumba DynPerc ClavePerc Afr Shkr 1Perc Bata Ly LoPerc Bata LyDumPerc Djembe DnPerc Djembe OSPerc Gana DrumPerc TDrm BoomPerc TDrm SlpBMPerc Tdrum TapPerc Udu DumSOPerc Udu DumPerc Udu FngersPerc Usu TopPerc Apa Kalai 1Perc Apa Kalai 2Perc IndiaCnt 1Perc IndiaCnt 2Perc Gadasing 1Perc CadasingDbPerc India LoopPerc Tabla DGCPerc Tabla_DGEEPerc Tabla_DGMKPerc Tabla_DINMPerc Tabla_NAHPerc Tabla_NALPerc Tabla_THMMPerc Finger CymPerc ABS Pipe1Perc ABS Pipe 2Perc CymbalStakPerc Beer Can 1Voice ListBank Screen NamePerc Beer Can 2Perc Boat HornPerc ChainlinkPerc Chair 1Perc Chair 2Perc Group ClapPerc Clown HornPerc Dumpster 1Perc Dumpster 2Perc Dumpster 3Perc Bottle 1Perc Bottle 2Perc Bottle 3Perc Metal 1Perc Bucket 1Perc Bucket 2Perc Bucket 3Perc Pipes 1Perc Pipes 2Perc Pipes 3Perc Bench 1Perc Bench 2Perc TrashCan 1Perc P Bucket 1Perc P Bucket 2Perc P Bucket 3Perc ShppingCrtPerc DumpsterPerc DrumSticksPerc Go BellPerc GongPerc Tamb SlapPerc TimpaniPerc WoodBlockPerc LongZhouGu18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 28 12/19/18 8:51 AM
29APPENDIX Voice ListBank Screen NamePerc BangZiPerc MuYu-1Perc MuYu-2Perc BangZi2Perc XiangBan1Perc PaiGu-LowPerc PaiGu-MedPerc PaiGu-HiPerc XiaoGu2Perc XiaoGu3Perc PaiGu1Perc PaiGu2Perc PaiGu3Perc PaiGu4Perc XiangJiao1Perc XiangJiao2Perc XiaoTangGuPerc Daluo-MedPerc ZG DaBo-LoPerc ZG DaBo-HiPerc ZG XiaoBoPerc KaiCha2Perc DaBoPerc DaLuo2Perc XiaoCha1Perc XiaoCha2Perc JingJuDaLuPerc Bo2Perc MeiLanFangPerc JingJuMPerc Huh_GroupE Kick SDSV KickE Kick SDS7 KickE Kick 909 KickVoice ListBank Screen NameE Kick 808 Kick 1E Kick 808 Kick 2E Kick Tekno KickE Kick Fuzzy BassE Snare SDS7Snare1E Snare SDS7Snare2E Snare 808 SnareE Snare SDSVSnare1E Snare SDSVSnare2E Snare SDSVSnare3E Snare SDSVSnare4E Snare 78 SnareE Snare Tek SnareE Snare 909 SnareE Snare UniVox SnE Snare Hip Hop 1E Snare Hip Hop 2E Snare 909 Sn RSE Tom 78 Tom HiE Tom 78 Tom MidE Tom 78 Tom Lo-E Tom 78 Tom LoE Tom SDS7 Tom 1E Tom SDS7 Tom 2E Tom SDS7 Tom 3E Tom SDS7 Tom 4E Tom SDS7 Tom 5E Tom SDS7 Tom 6E Tom SDS7 Tom 7E Tom SDSV Tom 1E Tom SDSV Tom 2E Tom SDSV Tom 3E Tom SDSV Tom 418274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 29 12/19/18 8:51 AM
30OWNER’S MANUALAPPENDIXVoice ListBank Screen NameE Tom SDSV Tom 5E Tom SDSV Tom 6E Tom SDSV Tom 7E Tom SDSV Tom 8E Tom SDSV Tom 9E Tom SDSV Tom 10E Tom SDSV Tom 11E Tom Tekno Tom1E Tom Tekno Tom2E Tom Tekno Tom3E Tom 808 Tom HiE Tom 808 Tom MidE Tom 808 Tom LoE Tom 909 Tom MidE Tom 909 Tom HiE Tom 909 Tom LoE Tom Tek Tom HiE Perc 808 HHCldE Perc 808 HHOpnE Perc SDSV HHPedE Perc SDSV HHOpnE Perc SDSV HHCldE Perc HipHop ClE Perc HipHop OpE Perc R'nB ClsdE Perc E Hi HatE Perc SDS7 HHCldE Perc SDS7 HHOpnE Perc SDS7 HHPd1E Perc SDS7 HHPd2E Perc Tek HH CldE Perc Tek HH OpnE Perc SDS7 CrashE Perc 78 CrashVoice ListBank Screen NameE Perc 808 CrashE Perc SDS7 CymbE Perc SDSV Cym 1E Perc SDSV Cym 2E Perc SDSV Cym 3E Perc E Cymbal 1E Perc E Cymbal 2E Perc 909 RideE Perc 808 CymbE Perc 909 CrashE Perc SDSV ClapE Perc 78 TambE Perc 909 ClapE Perc HumanGltzE Perc SteelPkrE Perc SteelSwarmE Perc TerrorStkeE Perc NastyKickE Perc EatBrainE Perc GravelBubE Perc Pic AnimalE Perc HH BubbE Perc DstortRngrE Perc BassRatleE Perc BassRatMidE Perc BassRatLoE Perc SSRattleE Perc Club StabE Perc KnarlBassE Perc TrumbleE Perc MatrixGens18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 30 12/19/18 8:51 AM
31APPENDIX Kit List# Kit Name1 Modern Maple2 Acrylic3 Fusion4 Classic Rock5 Funk Rock6 70's Rock7 Gated Dreams8 Jazz9 Grunge Kit10 Bubinga11 SDSV12 Bubinga Africa13 Nashville14 West Africa15 Nails16 India17 Blues18 Tekno19 Junkyard20 Modern Pop21 SDS7 Analog22 Salsa23 Heavy Rock24 Rock Fusion25 Hip Hop26 Street Beat27 80s Rocker28 Funk City29 Tribal30 Punk Kit31 Dance Kit32 Chinese Dawn33 Alternative Rock34 Heart of ChinaSongs Display NameSong 01 RockSong 02 FunkSong 03 FusionSong 04 User Sng 1Song 05 User Sng 2Song 06 User Sng 3Song 07 User Sng 4Song 08 User Sng 5Song 09 User Sng 6Song 10 User Sng 7Song 11 User Sng 8Song 12 User Sng 9Song 13 User Sng 10Kit List# Kit Name35 Pop Life36 User Kit 137 User Kit 238 User Kit 339 User Kit 440 User Kit 541 User Kit 642 User Kit 743 User Kit 844 User Kit 945 User Kit 1018274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 31 12/19/18 8:51 AM
32OWNER’S MANUALAPPENDIXMIDI Implementation ChartFunction Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic DefaultChannel Changed10 CH Only X1-16 CH1-16 CHMode Default Messages AlteredMode 3 X**********Mode 3 XXNoteNumber: True voice0~127**********0~1270~127Velocity Note ON Note OFFO 9nH,v=1-127O 8nH,v=0O 9nH,v=1-127O 9nH,v=0 or 8nhAffter Key’s X XPitch Bender X OControl Change 0, 32167101164666780, 818491, 93 100, 101121X X XX X X XX X X X X X XOO O O O O O O O O O OO (*1) OBank Select Modulation Data Entry Volume Pan Expression Sustain Sostenuto Soft pedal DSP TYPEPortamento DSP DEPTH RPN LSB,MSBReset all ControllersProgram Change: True O 0-127 0-127O 0-127 0-127System Exclusive X OSystem: Song Position Song SelectCommon: TuneXX XXX XAux: Local on/off All Notes OffMessages: Active Sense ResetXX XXO O X XMode 1: OMNI ON, POLYMode 2: OMNI ON, MONOMode 3: OMNI OFF, POLYMode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO*1: Registered parameter number: #0: Pitch sensivity #1: Fine tuning in cents #2: Coarse tuning in half-tonesO: YesX: NO18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 32 12/19/18 8:51 AM10506479-V1.0
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 36OWNER’S MANUALWARRANTY Two (2) Years 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 tness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, for two (2) years 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 prots, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property, and any costs of recovering, reprogramming, or reproducing any program or data stored in equipment that is used with Simmons® products. This guarantee gives you specic 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. SimmonsP.O. Box 5111 Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111 All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the property of their respective holders. FCC STATEMENT 1. Caution: Changes or modications 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: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. CALLTOLL FREE888-621-4008OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: simmonsdrums.netMISSINGdamagedparts?assemblyquestions?18274587 Simmons SD600 Manual.indd 36 12/19/18 8:51 AM• that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • This equipment complies with FCCradiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

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