Drum Kit Setup - Alesis DM8 Operator's Manual
High-definition drum module with dynamic articulation
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DRUM KIT SETUP
While selecting Kits, you can enter the Drum Kit Setup Menu
to access a few useful parameters pertaining to the current
Kit.
1.
Press DRUM KIT to go to the Main Screen.
2.
Use the VALUE UP / DOWN buttons or VALUE DIAL to select a Kit.
3.
Press CURSOR DOWN to enter the Drum Kit Setup Menu for that Kit.
4.
Select any of the options at the bottom of the LCD using the F-BUTTONS. Use CURSOR UP / DOWN
to move through the menu items and VALUE UP / DOWN or the VALUE DIAL to adjust the settings.
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MAIN (F1):
Kit Level: The overall volume level for the Kit
o
(00-99)
Graphic: The image used to identify the Kit on
o
the main screen.
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MIDI (F2):
MIDI Chan: The MIDI channel over which the
o
module
messages (01-16 or "OFF").
"OFF," the other parameters below will not be
displayed.) You will need to set this properly
when using the DM8 module to play sounds on
another module.
Ext Prog#: The Program Change number the module will send out (00-99).
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MSB: Sets the Most Significant Byte when using sounds on an external module that
o
requires bank changes (00-127 or "OFF").
LSB: Sets the Least Significant Byte when using sounds on an external module that
o
requires bank changes (00-127 or "OFF").
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RESTORE (F3 or F4):
Restore: Returns the Kit to its original factory
o
settings. Any edits you made to its Instruments,
Accompaniment, etc. will be discarded.
restore the original settings, press RESTORE
(F1 or F2). To cancel, press EXIT.
will
send
out
Program
Note: The DM8 will retain any changes you
make to the Instruments or parameters as
you move between the various Kits.
Change
(When set to
To
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