Pacific Digital DrumXtreme manual Introduction, Features

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1. Introduction

Welcome to DrumXtremeTM, the next generation in digital music playing and recording instruments. With the DrumXtreme you will be able to play the backbeat to your favorite music, or create, play, and record your own music. DrumXtreme is easy to install and use, providing a full size professional drum ensemble consisting of 5 pads and a foot pedal. Each of the pads emulate the drum elements including hi-hat, snare, crash, tom, base, t-tom, and ride.

The DrumXtreme is easy to install and use, and comes complete with tutorial software that is ideal for the beginner, and also the experienced drummer to sharpen skills, with plenty of drills and exercises.

2.Features

Complete 'drum rack' easily configures to optimum personal playing positions

Easy to assemble, store, and transport

Requires smaller total area to use than an acoustic drum set

7.5" pads with sensitivity adjustment for true drum feeling and response

5 pads included, up to 6 pads supported

1 foot pedal included, up to 3 pedals supported Advanced sampling technology for high quality audio

Easy USB installation. USB connection provides power (no wall outlets required).

PC-based software provides easy to follow video tutorials

The drum tutorial system uses identifiable colors on the pads and on your computer monitor to guide you through lessons. Ideal for quick learning and skill development

Pads have 'choke' capability while playing crash or ride Seamless operation with your PC audio system

Includes PC drumming 'game' with three levels of difficulty

Includes 110 sound combinations from 10 varying sound collections - user configurable

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Contents Page Table of Contents Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Features IntroductionMinimum PC System Requirements Getting Started Unpacking your DrumXtremeMajor Parts List Detailed List of Stand Parts Master Controller Box Assembly of DrumXtremeRegistration & Your Product Serial Number Example of Assembled Stand Stand Assembly Connections Part C Clamp Assembly Attaching the Master Controller HardPad Rods & Pad Assembly SwitchPercussion Pad Master Controller Function Color Port Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Connecting DrumXtreme to PC Windows Hardware Found WizardCopyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Windows Settings Change Message Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Installing Digital Drum PC Software Software Install Menu Install Shield Wizard ProgramUsing the Digital Drum Software & Game Before Starting the DrumXtreme Software ProgramSoftware Initial Menu Starting the DrumXtreme Software ProgramCopyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Main Menu Main MenuDigital Drum Operation Menu Digital Drum Operation MenuStopplay Previous Track Next Track Eject Joystick selection Using the Digital Drum Operation Menu CD-ROM selectionSelecting timbre Volume control Sensitivity adjustmentSelecting a music track Start / Stop Music SelectionChanging the CD Recording Your Drum PlayRecord Drum Play Save and Name Your RecordingSound Bank Timbre Editing Panel Playback Your RecordingEditing display Name of timbre composition Adding Timbre Compositions Deleting timbre compositions To delete a timbreSaving timbre edits & changes When finished click Applying Edits to CompositionsMusic Game Menu Skin Game modeExit N. Selection of difficulty level Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Track B. Score board C. Beat crystal D. Beating line Playing the GameCrystal central line Game Rank MAY Cause Damage Expanding your DrumXtreme Pacific Digital to order the expansion option packageTroubleshooting / FAQ Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Digital Drum Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation DrumXtreme Limited Warranty Copyright 2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Contacting Technical Support DrumXtreme Product InformationPacific Digital Corporation