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Connections: Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3

CONNECTIONS

MIDI

MIDI is an internationally-accepted protocol that allows musical-related data to be conveyed from one device to another. See the MIDI Supplement in Appendix B if you are not familiar with how MIDI works.

The MIDI connections on the DM5 provide three different functions. To trigger the DM5 from a MIDI control device (keyboard, drum pad, guitar or bass controller, sequencer, etc.), connect the control device’s MIDI OUT to the DM5’s [MIDI IN].

The [MIDI OUT/THRU] connector sends MIDI data from the DM5’s keyboard to other MIDI devices, but can also send System Exclusive data (see the MIDI supplement in Appendix B) to a storage device for later recall. You can also convert the signals generated by the external triggers into MIDI signals to send out to other MIDI devices (such as a sequencer).

MIDI OUT/THRU MODE

The [MIDI OUT/THRU] connector can be switched to a “Thru” mode so that it carries a replica (or echo) of the messages appearing at the DM5’s [MIDI IN], allowing you to trigger other devices from the same controller which is feeding the DM5. Simply connect the DM5’ [MIDI OUT/THRU] to the other device’s MIDI IN. Note: The [MIDI OUT/THRU] connector will not send messages originating from the DM5 (via the external triggers) itself while in MIDI Thru mode.

To turn on MIDI Thru Mode:

➀Press the [MIDI] button. The [MIDI] button will light.

➁Press the [] button twice to select the Thru parameter. The Thru parameter’s value will flash.

➂ Turn the [VALUE] knob clockwise until the Thru parameter’s value reads “On”.

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Contents Alesis DM5 HOW to USE this Manual IntroductionDM5 Reference Manual Contents Midi Functions Appendix a TROUBLE-SHOOTINGMidi Implementation Chart External TriggeringUnpacking and Inspection Setting UPAC Power Hookup ChapterAbout Audio Cables Basic Audio HookupMidi Hookup To turn on the Midi Thru parameterExternal Triggers Hookup Playing the Demo Sequence Powering UPYour First Session With the DM5 Auditioning Internal Programs WHAT’S a Drum SET? Playing the DM5 Selecting the Midi ChannelChoosing Voices in a Drum SET Recalling the Factory Drum Sets Storing AN Edited Drum SETNaming a Drum SET Connections Midi OUT/THRU ModeTo turn on Midi Thru Mode To set the Root Note Example 1 Using a Midi KeyboardTo set the Midi Channel Example 2 Using a Midi Sequencer Local Mode To turn the Local Control offExample 3 Using TWO or More DM5 Modules To turn the Midi Overflow Mode onExternal Triggers To setup the external triggers Crosstalk To Set the Crosstalk valueTo set the Decay value To set the Noise valueFootswitch Hookup To set the Footswitch ModeVoice OverviewBasic and Definitions Random VoicesDM5 Polyphony Midi Note RangeAbout the User Interface Reading the DisplayMULTI-PAGE Functions Function ButtonsButtons Store Button Drum Note SelectionEditing Parameter Values Preview ButtonFunction Buttons TuneMIX OutputOutput Options Group Drum SETEXT Trig Midi Copying a NOTE’S Parameters to AnotherMidi Functions Drum SET Root NoteMidi Channel Program Change Enable Local ControlControllers Enable To edit the Program Change table Program Change TableSaving Data VIA Midi Receiving Data from Another Midi Device To back upExternal Triggering OverviewAbout Trigger Parameters Page Example Trigger Selection Velocity Curve Trigger Note AssignmentGain Method One Method TwoCrosstalk Noise Footswitch ModeDecay Understanding HI HAT Pedal Mode Output Sensitivity Trigger PlacementTips on Triggering from Acoustic Drums MountingFor head mounting If you play with a fairly tight batter head, try thisIf you play with a looser head, try this For shell mountingLarge Toms Mounting Hardware and ConfigurationMuffling External Triggering DM5 Reference Manual MAINTENANCE/SERVICE TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTROUBLE-SHOOTING Index RE-INITIALIZINGRefer ALL Servicing to Alesis MaintenanceObtaining Repair Service Customers in the USA

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