Setup Guide Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before You Begin: Check DM Pro Kit Component List Rack and Mounting Hardware Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Trigger Pad Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cable Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 DM Pro Drum Module Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Documentation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Items You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Assembling Mounting Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Attaching Pads and Cymbals Snare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 High Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Mid Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Low/Floor Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hi-Hat Cymbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Crash Cymbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Ride Cymbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 DM Pro Rack Mounting Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Kick Drum Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hi-Hat Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Installing DM Pro Module and Attaching Cables Install Sound Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Label Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Connect DM Pro Module and Trigger Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Ready to Play Adjust Drum Head Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Adjust Triggering Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Select a Drumkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Advanced User Tips and Tricks Hi Hat Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Snare Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Ride Cymbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Tom Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Crash Cymbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Kick Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 DM Pro Kit Setup Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Alesis DM Pro Kit. It's a complete electronic percussion system that combines Alesis' top-of-the-line DM Pro drum module with state-of-the-art drum pads, mounting hardware and connecting cables. Flexible, powerful and durable, the DM Pro Kit is an all-in-one solution for everyone from hobbyists to pro drummers. To assure proper setup and take full advantage of the DM Pro Kit's wide-ranging features, please read this Setup Guide and the DM Pro Module Reference Manual carefully. How to Use This Manual This Setup Guide is designed to help you configure your DM Pro Kit to the "power on" stage. Please refer to the DM Pro Module Reference Manual for advanced instructions on playing, programming and fine-tuning your percussion sounds. When manual, an icon (like the J on thesomething important appears in thisThis symbol indicates that one left) will appear in the left margin. this information is vital when setting up and operating the DM Pro Kit. Assembly instructions are phrased for setting up a typical right-handed drum kit. Whether you're right-handed or left-handed, you can easily adjust and configure the DM Pro Kit to accommodate your playing preferences. Assembly instructions are phrased from the drummer's point of view ­ that is, "right" and "left" are used to describe procedures as if you are sitting on your drum throne facing the kit. Before You Begin: Check DM Pro Kit Component List The DM Pro Kit package contains everything you need to build a complete electronic percussion system. The components include five categories: 1) Rack and mounting hardware 2) Trigger pads 3) Cables 4) DM Pro Drum Module 5) Documentation Before you begin assembly, we recommend that you take an inventory of all the components and organize them into separate groups. Use a pen or pencil to check off the following components. If you find that your DM Pro Kit is missing any components, please contact Alesis Customer Support at 800-5-ALESIS. DM Pro Kit Setup Guide 1 Rack and Mounting Hardware Checklist -(Figure 1) Qty. Part Description 2 2 1 1 1 4 Rack Bases Upright Tubes Center Tube (w/ 3 memory locks) Right Side Tube (w/ 1 memory lock) Left Side Tube (w/ 2 memory locks) Rack Tube T-Clamps Qty. Part Description 8 4 1 2 1 1 2 5 Hardware Clamps Tom Arms Long Snare Arm Cymbal Booms DM Pro Rack Mounting Tray w/screws and washers Small Utility Tray (not pictured) Drum Keys (not pictured) Cable Ties (not pictured) Figure 1: Rack and Mounting Hardware layout Trigger Pad Checklist Qty. Part Description 1 3 1 1 Snare Pad Tom Pads Kick Trigger w/ Inverted Beater Hi-hat Pedal Qty. Part Description 1 1 1 2 Hi-hat Cymbal Crash Cymbal w/ Spring Collar Ride Cymbal Rubber Cymbal Mats 2 DM Pro Kit Setup Guide Cable Checklist Qty. 6 3 Part Description 1/4" Mono Cables 1/4" Stereo Cables DM Pro Drum Module Checklist Qty. 1 1 1 Part Description DM Pro Drum Module Power Supply DM Pro Module Reference Manual Documentation/Miscellaneous Checklist Qty. 1 1 1 Part Description DM Pro Kit Setup Guide Color-coded cable stickers DM Pro Addendum Items You Will Need In addition to the drum keys that come with DM Pro Kit, you will need a phillips head screwdriver and flat head screwdriver. An adjustable wrench or pliers will prove useful for final tightening of clamps. For performance, you'll need to provide four items: a kick drum pedal, a drum throne, drum sticks and headphones or some other form of monitoring/amplification. Assemble Mounting Rack The first step in setting up your DM Pro Kit is to assemble the mounting rack. Begin by laying out the rack components as shown in Figure 2. During the following assembly procedure you will build the DM Pro Rack from the ground up. J In assembling the Mounting Rack, you will be using four T-Clamps. We recommend you loosely tighten each clamp ­ just enough to hold it in place. After you have completely assembled and positioned the kit, you can then tighten each clamp securely. DM Pro Kit Setup Guide 3 Center Tube Left Side Tube Right Side Tube Upright Tubes Rack Bases Figure 2: Mounting Rack Components 1. Attach One Upright Tube to each of the Rack Bases. a) Loosen the wing nuts and drum key bolts on each clamp attached to the two Rack Bases. b) Place rack bases side by side and make sure clamps are aligned. If not, slide the memory lock and clamps until aligned. c) Insert the Upright Tube into clamp. Make sure the Upright Tube is fully seated inside the clamp. Loosely tighten wing nuts. d) Compare the two Upright Tubes to make sure they are the same height. e) Firmly tighten wing nuts on each clamp. Then, firmly tighten the drum-key bolts on each clamp. 2. Attach Right Side Tube to Upright Tube a) Choose a T-Clamp and loosen all wing nuts. b) Identify the Right Side Tube (it's the tube with one memory lock on it). c) Attach T-Clamp to Right Side Tube by inserting tube into the clamp opening marked "tighten first." Make sure the tube is fully seated in the clamp, and the opening marked "tighten first" is positioned directly next to the memory lock. Loosely tighten the wing nuts marked "tighten first." d) Loosen memory lock on the Right Side Tube and slide it into the T-Clamp, making sure you align the memory lock's notch with the indentation in the T-Clamp. 4 DM Pro Kit Setup Guide e) Firmly tighten the memory lock's bolt with drum key. f) Select either of the two Upright Tube / Rack Base assemblies built in Step 1. g) Slide the Right Side Tube's T-Clamp onto the Upright Tube. Position it approximately one foot from the top of the Upright Tube. Loosely tighten all wing nuts. h) Set aside the completed Right Side Tube /Upright Tube / Rack Base assembly until Step 4 below. 3. Attach Left Side Tube to Upright Tube a) Choose a T-Clamp and loosen all wing nuts. b) Identify the Left Side Tube (it's the tube with two memory locks on it). c) Attach T-Clamp to Left Side Tube by inserting tube into the clamp opening marked "tighten first." Make sure the tube is fully seated in the clamp. Loosely tighten the wing nuts marked "tighten first." d) Loosen memory lock on the Left Side Tube and slide it into the T-Clamp, making sure you align the memory lock's notch with the indentation in the T-Clamp. e) Firmly tighten the memory lock's bolt with drum key. f) Select the other Upright Tube / Rack Base assembly built in Step 1. g) Slide the Left Side Tube's T-Clamp onto the Upright Tube. Position it approximately six inches from the top of the Upright Tube. Loosely tighten all wing nuts. 4. Attach Both Side Tubes to Center Tube a) Take the two remaining T-Clamps and loosen all wing nuts. b) Identify the Center Tube (it's the tube with three memory locks on it). c) Attach one T-Clamp to each end of Center Tube by inserting tube into the clamp opening marked "tighten first." Make sure the tube is fully seated into each clamp, and rotate the clamps so that they are roughly aligned with each other. d) Loosely tighten the wing nuts marked "tighten first." e) Insert top of left Upright Tube assembly into the T-Clamp on left side of Center Tube. Insert top of right Upright Tube assembly into the T-Clamp on right side of Center Tube. f) For maximum stability, make sure that Rack Bases are perpendicular to the Center Tube, with all four rubber feet in full contact with the floor. Also, make sure that Center Tube is level, with each T-Clamp flush with the top of the Upright Tubes. g) Loosen Center Tube memory locks and slide toward T-Clamps on each end. Slide each memory lock into its respective T-Clamp, aligning each memory lock's notch with the indentation in the T-Clamp. h) Firmly tighten each memory lock's bolt. i) Firmly tighten T-Clamp wing nuts labeled "tighten first." j) Firmly tighten all remaining wing nuts. DM Pro Kit Setup Guide 5 You've now assembled the DM Pro Kit's Mounting Rack. Before moving on, make sure that the mounting rack is standing upright and stable, with all wing nuts securely tightened. Attaching Pads and Cymbals Your next step is to attach pads and cymbals to the DM Pro Kit Mounting Rack. J Remember: all assembly instructions are phrased from the drummer's point of view ­ that is, "right" and "left" are used to describe procedures as you sit on your drum throne facing the kit. To attach pads and cymbals, you will be using all eight Hardware Clamps. These clamps have a large wing nut for adjusting their large opening, and a wing nut/hex nut combination for adjusting their small opening. J During assembly, you must tighten the wing nut and hex nut evenly so that equal pressure is applied on both sides of the clamp opening. This is necessary to insure maximum stability. Attach Snare a) Choose a Hardware Clamp and loosen large wing nut until clamp's large opening releases. Attach clamp to far left end of Center Tube, making sure that the clamp's large wing nut is facing upward. Tighten large wing nut. b) Loosen small wing nut and hex nut on Hardware Clamp. c) Identify Long Snare Arm and attach it to the Center Tube by inserting its open tube end into the Hardware Clamp. For optimum stability, slide in the Snare Arm until clamp is at its mid-point. Evenly tighten the hex nut and wing nut, providing equal pressure on both sides of Snare Arm. d) Identify Snare Pad. It is different from Tom Pads ­ the Snare Pa ...