Alesis DM5 manual Drum Note Selection, Editing Parameter Values, Store Button, Preview Button

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Overview: Chapter 4

EDITING PARAMETER VALUES

After selecting the parameter to be edited, use the [VALUE] knob to vary its value. Once a Drum Set has been edited, a period appears in the display after the Drum Set number. Example: This Drum Set has been edited. Notice the period on the right.

Standard Set .

The period reminds you that if the [VALUE] knob is rotated and another Drum Set is selected, any changes made to the current Drum Set will be lost.

THE STORE BUTTON

The [STORE] button saves edited Drum Sets by overwriting existing Drum Set data with the contents of the edit buffer. See page 12 for more information.

THE NOTE CHASE BUTTON

[NOTE CHASE] allows a MIDI note or acoustic trigger to choose a particular note (and therefore its assigned drum sound) to be edited (see below).

THE PREVIEW BUTTON

You can tap the velocity-sensitive [PREVIEW] button at any time to trigger the currently selected sound.

DRUM NOTE SELECTION

The [VOICE], [TUNE], [MIX], [OUTPUT], and [GROUP] Function buttons all require selecting a particular drum note for editing. The middle of the display (labeled NOTE) indicates the note that is being edited. For example, the Voice selection screen shows:

There are two ways to select the drum sound to be edited or previewed:

•Place the cursor under the note and turn the [VALUE] knob to select a different note.

•When the [NOTE CHASE] button is turned on (lit), an incoming MIDI note or external trigger will select the note to be edited (and the [NOTE CHASE] button will flash). This makes it easy to change the same parameter for all drums; call up the editing function (Voice, Tune, Mix, etc.) and select various drums by playing their associated keys/triggers. The display will read out the MIDI note number and note name (Example: 36 C1).

Tip: Chase can also be used as a piece of “MIDI test equipment” to determine the note number of an incoming MIDI note. This will only happen if the sending device is on the same MIDI channel as the DM5 and if the sending note is within the note range of the currently selected drum kit.

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Contents Alesis DM5 HOW to USE this Manual IntroductionDM5 Reference Manual Contents Appendix a TROUBLE-SHOOTING Midi Implementation ChartMidi Functions External TriggeringSetting UP AC Power HookupUnpacking and Inspection ChapterAbout Audio Cables Basic Audio HookupMidi Hookup To turn on the Midi Thru parameterExternal Triggers Hookup Your First Session With the DM5 Powering UPPlaying the Demo Sequence WHAT’S a Drum SET? Playing the DM5Auditioning Internal Programs Selecting the Midi ChannelChoosing Voices in a Drum SET Naming a Drum SET Storing AN Edited Drum SETRecalling the Factory Drum Sets To turn on Midi Thru Mode Midi OUT/THRU ModeConnections To set the Midi Channel Example 1 Using a Midi KeyboardTo set the Root Note 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 ModeOverview Basic and DefinitionsVoice Random VoicesDM5 Polyphony Midi Note RangeAbout the User Interface Reading the DisplayButtons Function ButtonsMULTI-PAGE Functions Drum Note Selection Editing Parameter ValuesStore Button Preview ButtonFunction Buttons TuneMIX OutputOutput Options EXT Trig Drum SETGroup Midi Copying a NOTE’S Parameters to AnotherMidi Functions Drum SET Root NoteMidi Channel Program Change Enable Local ControlControllers Enable Saving Data VIA Midi Program Change TableTo edit the Program Change table Receiving Data from Another Midi Device To back upExternal Triggering OverviewAbout Trigger Parameters Page Example Trigger Selection Gain Trigger Note AssignmentVelocity Curve Method One Method TwoCrosstalk Decay Footswitch ModeNoise Understanding HI HAT Pedal Mode Trigger Placement Tips on Triggering from Acoustic DrumsOutput Sensitivity MountingIf you play with a fairly tight batter head, try this If you play with a looser head, try thisFor head mounting For shell mountingMuffling Mounting Hardware and ConfigurationLarge Toms External Triggering DM5 Reference Manual TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING IndexMAINTENANCE/SERVICE RE-INITIALIZINGMaintenance Obtaining Repair ServiceRefer ALL Servicing to Alesis Customers in the USA
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DM5 specifications

The Alesis DM5 is a renowned drum machine and percussion synthesizer that has garnered acclaim for its versatile features and high-quality sound. Embracing both the beginner and professional musician, the DM5 serves as an ideal platform for creating drum tracks, enhancing live performances, and adding depth to music productions.

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