Alesis DM5 manual Midi Channel

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Chapter 5: MIDI Functions

MIDI CHANNEL

The DM5 can receive and transmit MIDI data in Omni mode (receives data appearing on any of the 16 MIDI channels, transmits data over channel 1) or Poly mode (transmits and receives over any single one of the 16 MIDI channels).

Use Omni mode when playing only the DM5 from an external MIDI controller (MIDI drum pads, MIDI keyboard, etc.) since it’s not necessary to match channels. When several instruments are being driven by MIDI (e.g., when a sequencer sends out data over several channels to different instruments), use Poly mode so that the DM5 tunes in to only the channel containing drum data.

With the Chan parameter selected (flashing), turn the [VALUE] knob to select 00 (Omni mode) or one of the 16 channels (01 – 16); selecting a single channel automatically puts the DM5 in Poly mode.

MIDI THRU/OUT

This parameter has three settings: Off., On and Overflow (FLo).

When set to on, this function passes data appearing at the [MIDI IN] to the [MIDI OUT/THRU] jack, as well as to the DM5’s internal circuitry. This input data is merged with any data being generated by the DM5. Example: If the DM5 is being used for trigger-to-MIDI conversion and Thru is on, the notes generated by the triggers will be merged with the data appearing at the [MIDI IN] jack.

When set to off, the [MIDI OUT/THRU] jack serves as a MIDI Out only from the DM5. Input data present at the DM5’s [MIDI IN] is not passed through.

When set to Overflow (FLo), a second DM5 may be used to double the polyphony to 32 notes. This requires that a second DM5’s [MIDI IN] be connected to the first DM5’s [MIDI OUT/THRU]. The second DM5 to catch the “overflow” of notes whenever more than 16 notes are required to be played at the exact same moment.

With the Chan parameter selected (flashing), turn the [VALUE] knob to select either OFF ([MIDI OUT/THRU] acts as a MIDI Out jack), On ([MIDI OUT/THRU] acts as a MIDI Thru jack) or FLo ([MIDI OUT/THRU] sends extra notes to a second DM5).

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Contents Alesis DM5 Introduction HOW to USE this ManualDM5 Reference Manual Contents External Triggering Appendix a TROUBLE-SHOOTINGMidi Implementation Chart Midi FunctionsChapter Setting UPAC Power Hookup Unpacking and InspectionBasic Audio Hookup About Audio CablesTo turn on the Midi Thru parameter Midi HookupExternal Triggers Hookup Playing the Demo Sequence Powering UPYour First Session With the DM5 Selecting the Midi Channel WHAT’S a Drum SET?Playing the DM5 Auditioning Internal ProgramsChoosing 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 To turn the Local Control off Local ModeTo turn the Midi Overflow Mode on Example 3 Using TWO or More DM5 ModulesExternal Triggers To setup the external triggers To Set the Crosstalk value CrosstalkTo set the Noise value To set the Decay valueTo set the Footswitch Mode Footswitch HookupRandom Voices OverviewBasic and Definitions VoiceMidi Note Range DM5 PolyphonyReading the Display About the User InterfaceMULTI-PAGE Functions Function ButtonsButtons Preview Button Drum Note SelectionEditing Parameter Values Store ButtonTune Function ButtonsOutput MIXOutput Options Group Drum SET EXT Trig Copying a NOTE’S Parameters to Another MidiDrum SET Root Note Midi FunctionsMidi Channel Local Control Program Change EnableControllers Enable To edit the Program Change table Program Change TableSaving Data VIA Midi To back up Receiving Data from Another Midi DeviceOverview External TriggeringAbout Trigger Parameters Page Example Trigger Selection Velocity Curve Trigger Note AssignmentGain Method Two Method OneCrosstalk Noise Footswitch ModeDecay Understanding HI HAT Pedal Mode Mounting Trigger PlacementTips on Triggering from Acoustic Drums Output SensitivityFor shell mounting If you play with a fairly tight batter head, try thisIf you play with a looser head, try this For head mountingLarge Toms Mounting Hardware and ConfigurationMuffling External Triggering DM5 Reference Manual RE-INITIALIZING TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTROUBLE-SHOOTING Index MAINTENANCE/SERVICECustomers in the USA MaintenanceObtaining Repair Service Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis
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