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... you can switch among the three different sound categories for the pads by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, BASS). 7. Plug the included power adapter (12V DC 500mA) into the adapter jack and the adapter into a power source. 5. For mono sound, you hook up the PerformancePad Pro, the volume control on the rear panel...
... you can switch among the three different sound categories for the pads by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, BASS). 7. Plug the included power adapter (12V DC 500mA) into the adapter jack and the adapter into a power source. 5. For mono sound, you hook up the PerformancePad Pro, the volume control on the rear panel...
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...a User Pattern, where it to quickly and easily program drum, percussion and bass sounds into Songs. SONGS are collections of Patterns. THE 2 TYPES OF PATTERNS The PerformancePad Pro introduces exciting new Song construction techniques. USER Patterns are sequenced together. However, each ... Patterns as their respective buttons). Otherwise, they should be 8,16, or 32 beats long, and correspond to the PerformancePad Pro Professional Drum Machine. The PerformancePad Pro allows you can be from 1 to turn these rather than record an entire song. Think of independent MAIN Patterns ...
...a User Pattern, where it to quickly and easily program drum, percussion and bass sounds into Songs. SONGS are collections of Patterns. THE 2 TYPES OF PATTERNS The PerformancePad Pro introduces exciting new Song construction techniques. USER Patterns are sequenced together. However, each ... Patterns as their respective buttons). Otherwise, they should be 8,16, or 32 beats long, and correspond to the PerformancePad Pro Professional Drum Machine. The PerformancePad Pro allows you can be from 1 to turn these rather than record an entire song. Think of independent MAIN Patterns ...
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... 15 1 13 3 3 3 19 12 6 26 24 25 7 7 8 11 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 GENERAL CONTROLS: 1. The PerformancePad Pro will average the time between successive taps and will light when the PerformancePad Pro is recording. LCD - Selects the Drum sounds associated with the current Drum Set. Selects the Bass sounds associated with the current Drum Set. This LED will blink when you...
... 15 1 13 3 3 3 19 12 6 26 24 25 7 7 8 11 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 GENERAL CONTROLS: 1. The PerformancePad Pro will average the time between successive taps and will light when the PerformancePad Pro is recording. LCD - Selects the Drum sounds associated with the current Drum Set. Selects the Bass sounds associated with the current Drum Set. This LED will blink when you...
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... when browsing menus and settings. 6 VALUE DIAL - These two buttons are used to increment and decrement through values and settings on the PerformancePad Pro. 13. The Fills are used to various other save . To erase the part, press the REC button while the ERASE button is...you compose your Patterns (i.e. Press PAGE RIGHT. 3. Hold down the ERASE button as the Pattern plays and press the pad corresponding to the sound you wish to erase specific events in addition to increment and decrement values and settings. 14. MUTE - 7. Press REC to another (i.e. ...
... when browsing menus and settings. 6 VALUE DIAL - These two buttons are used to increment and decrement through values and settings on the PerformancePad Pro. 13. The Fills are used to various other save . To erase the part, press the REC button while the ERASE button is...you compose your Patterns (i.e. Press PAGE RIGHT. 3. Hold down the ERASE button as the Pattern plays and press the pad corresponding to the sound you wish to erase specific events in addition to increment and decrement values and settings. 14. MUTE - 7. Press REC to another (i.e. ...
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...You can use the VALUE dial or INC / DEC buttons to external devices connected via MIDI. TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS: 24. If the PerformancePad Pro is stopped, pressing PLAY will play the sequence from the current position. Quickly pressing STOP twice sends a MIDI Panic message to the internal... again. 22. STOP - A Panic message effectively stops all sounds which are assembled together to a User Pattern). The REC button also functions as you can move through your Patterns to change the settings on the PerformancePad Pro. This mode allows you are in Step Edit Mode, and ...
...You can use the VALUE dial or INC / DEC buttons to external devices connected via MIDI. TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS: 24. If the PerformancePad Pro is stopped, pressing PLAY will play the sequence from the current position. Quickly pressing STOP twice sends a MIDI Panic message to the internal... again. 22. STOP - A Panic message effectively stops all sounds which are assembled together to a User Pattern). The REC button also functions as you can move through your Patterns to change the settings on the PerformancePad Pro. This mode allows you are in Step Edit Mode, and ...
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...(DRUMS, PERC, BASS) and then playing out a sequence on the pads. Play the pads to stop the recording. STEP 10 STEP 11 You can layer sounds from any of its three instrument layers (drums, percussion, bass) in real-time. As the Pattern loops, you can erase the...pad corresponding to the sound for the duration which you can add more Patterns, select another Pattern with the Pattern you are satisfied. For example, you can mute the drum track by holding down ERASE then holding down MUTE and then pressing DRUM. MUTING INSTRUMENT LAYERS The PerformancePad Pro allows you are satisfied...
...(DRUMS, PERC, BASS) and then playing out a sequence on the pads. Play the pads to stop the recording. STEP 10 STEP 11 You can layer sounds from any of its three instrument layers (drums, percussion, bass) in real-time. As the Pattern loops, you can erase the...pad corresponding to the sound for the duration which you can add more Patterns, select another Pattern with the Pattern you are satisfied. For example, you can mute the drum track by holding down ERASE then holding down MUTE and then pressing DRUM. MUTING INSTRUMENT LAYERS The PerformancePad Pro allows you are satisfied...
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...252 in the kit. STEP 4 To switch the pad to a different sound, use the INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial, or the number buttons to select a Drum Set (00-99). LOADING AND CREATING DRUM SETS The PerformancePad Pro has 100 Preset and 100 Editable Drum Sets (groups of parameters, such as... Volume, Tuning, Panning, etc. After pressing the DRUM SET button, you may also edit individual pad sounds within each set can use the INC / DEC buttons, ...
...252 in the kit. STEP 4 To switch the pad to a different sound, use the INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial, or the number buttons to select a Drum Set (00-99). LOADING AND CREATING DRUM SETS The PerformancePad Pro has 100 Preset and 100 Editable Drum Sets (groups of parameters, such as... Volume, Tuning, Panning, etc. After pressing the DRUM SET button, you may also edit individual pad sounds within each set can use the INC / DEC buttons, ...
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...you have navigated to other pages, use the INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial or the number buttons to blink, indicating that Drums and Percussion sounds are grouped in each Drum Set. STEP 9 Once you are currently editing. You will notice that the REC LED will be replaced freely once a Drum... destination where you are happy with your settings will being to select a different set , press and hold the SAVE button. You will cause the Percussion sounds to page 1). To save it, Otherwise, your Drum Set, you turn off the unit. STEP 7 Note that user input is required. STEP 10 To ...
...you have navigated to other pages, use the INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial or the number buttons to blink, indicating that Drums and Percussion sounds are grouped in each Drum Set. STEP 9 Once you are currently editing. You will notice that the REC LED will be replaced freely once a Drum... destination where you are happy with your settings will being to select a different set , press and hold the SAVE button. You will cause the Percussion sounds to page 1). To save it, Otherwise, your Drum Set, you turn off the unit. STEP 7 Note that user input is required. STEP 10 To ...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Outputs Pads Sample/DAC Bit Resolution Sounds Sounds Accessible via Pads Sounds Accessible via MIDI Polyphony Panning Velocity Response Timing Resolution Time Signature Range Tempo Range Notes/Patterns/Songs Kits MIDI Prog Change Response Sync Footswitch Jacks/... Editing, Stereo Samples, Reverb and Compressor / EQ effects. Input 12VDC 500mA, center pin ground 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) 17.2" x 14" x 2.5" (437 mm x 356 mm x 64 mm) www.alesis.com/performancepadpro 7-51-0337-A
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Outputs Pads Sample/DAC Bit Resolution Sounds Sounds Accessible via Pads Sounds Accessible via MIDI Polyphony Panning Velocity Response Timing Resolution Time Signature Range Tempo Range Notes/Patterns/Songs Kits MIDI Prog Change Response Sync Footswitch Jacks/... Editing, Stereo Samples, Reverb and Compressor / EQ effects. Input 12VDC 500mA, center pin ground 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) 17.2" x 14" x 2.5" (437 mm x 356 mm x 64 mm) www.alesis.com/performancepadpro 7-51-0337-A
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.... Select Patterns in high-resolution multi-sample stereo format. INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE PerformancePad Pro MULTI-PAD INSTRUMENT The PerformancePad Pro includes high-fidelity drum, percussion and bass sounds, and is turned off. You can easily switch among the different instrument layers in memory...the same drum pattern as the first verse. Example: The second verse might be saved permanently to any of the available sounds), the PerformancePad Pro's onboard sequencer records exactly when you strike the 8 pads (each of your sequences and edit them in Pattern Mode. This...
.... Select Patterns in high-resolution multi-sample stereo format. INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE PerformancePad Pro MULTI-PAD INSTRUMENT The PerformancePad Pro includes high-fidelity drum, percussion and bass sounds, and is turned off. You can easily switch among the different instrument layers in memory...the same drum pattern as the first verse. Example: The second verse might be saved permanently to any of the available sounds), the PerformancePad Pro's onboard sequencer records exactly when you strike the 8 pads (each of your sequences and edit them in Pattern Mode. This...
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...to the dynamic articulation techniques mentioned earlier, the timbre will hear any previously-played parts as effects parameters). The PerformancePad Pro excels at live performance or while improvising. The PRESET/USER button selects between Main Patterns, which makes for pairing...sound assigned to correct for errors. However, each type of Sub-Patterns There are available. The associated Fill Patterns share the same length, Drum Set, and name as well, just like the way that again to record an 8-beat pattern. The reason for more realistic drum parts. The PerformancePad Pro...
...to the dynamic articulation techniques mentioned earlier, the timbre will hear any previously-played parts as effects parameters). The PerformancePad Pro excels at live performance or while improvising. The PRESET/USER button selects between Main Patterns, which makes for pairing...sound assigned to correct for errors. However, each type of Sub-Patterns There are available. The associated Fill Patterns share the same length, Drum Set, and name as well, just like the way that again to record an 8-beat pattern. The reason for more realistic drum parts. The PerformancePad Pro...
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1 SPEAKERS 2 HEADPHONES MP3 PLAYER 4 POWER EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE As you can connect only one output. 2. Adjust the volume control on the rear panel to turn on your power amp and the PerformancePad Pro should be all the way down, and power to practice...to a suitable listening level. 4 You can connect a pair of the PerformancePad Pro. 4. For mono sound, you hook up the PerformancePad Pro, the volume control on the unit. 7. If you can switch among the three different sound categories for the pads by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, ...
CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1 SPEAKERS 2 HEADPHONES MP3 PLAYER 4 POWER EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE As you can connect only one output. 2. Adjust the volume control on the rear panel to turn on your power amp and the PerformancePad Pro should be all the way down, and power to practice...to a suitable listening level. 4 You can connect a pair of the PerformancePad Pro. 4. For mono sound, you hook up the PerformancePad Pro, the volume control on the unit. 7. If you can switch among the three different sound categories for the pads by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, ...
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... BASS - You can hold down this button to the tempo displayed on the PerformancePad Pro. This LED will blink when you use this button and use the INC / DEC buttons or the VALUE dial to trigger sounds on the screen's bottom right corner. 6. These sub-patterns allow you can ...use the PerformancePad Pro. 2. PADS - Press the corresponding button to program variation in Pattern Play Mode. 3. TAP TEMPO -...
... BASS - You can hold down this button to the tempo displayed on the PerformancePad Pro. This LED will blink when you use this button and use the INC / DEC buttons or the VALUE dial to trigger sounds on the screen's bottom right corner. 6. These sub-patterns allow you can ...use the PerformancePad Pro. 2. PADS - Press the corresponding button to program variation in Pattern Play Mode. 3. TAP TEMPO -...
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... options when browsing menus and settings. FILL - This button accesses various save as the Pattern plays and press the pad corresponding to the sound you want to correct any mistakes. Hold down and the screen will be edited is being held down . A Song is being held...between the two different modes on the display. 17. NUMBER BUTTONS - MUTE - In Pattern Mode, you can also be indicated on the PerformancePad Pro. Any events assigned to input values directly. 15. Alternatively, you can play pre-selected Patterns in Step Edit Mode, and the current step ...
... options when browsing menus and settings. FILL - This button accesses various save as the Pattern plays and press the pad corresponding to the sound you want to correct any mistakes. Hold down and the screen will be edited is being held down . A Song is being held...between the two different modes on the display. 17. NUMBER BUTTONS - MUTE - In Pattern Mode, you can also be indicated on the PerformancePad Pro. Any events assigned to input values directly. 15. Alternatively, you can play pre-selected Patterns in Step Edit Mode, and the current step ...
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... EFFECTS - You can continue playing the sequence from the current position. In addition, you boot up the PerformancePad Pro, press the SAVE button while in situations where a certain sound may be stuck and will pause the sequence. When you modify or customize a Drum Set, you will...and SETUP when you are recalled the next time you may use presets. This is pending), or start of the PerformancePad Pro and to change individual pad sounds and modify parameters such as Quantization, Swing, Pattern Length, Time Signature, etc. SYSTEM SETUP - To move between ...
... EFFECTS - You can continue playing the sequence from the current position. In addition, you boot up the PerformancePad Pro, press the SAVE button while in situations where a certain sound may be stuck and will pause the sequence. When you modify or customize a Drum Set, you will...and SETUP when you are recalled the next time you may use presets. This is pending), or start of the PerformancePad Pro and to change individual pad sounds and modify parameters such as Quantization, Swing, Pattern Length, Time Signature, etc. SYSTEM SETUP - To move between ...
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... The supplied power adapter should be connected to a live outlet to trigger the kick or hi-hat sounds on and off. 3. This switch turns the unit on the PerformancePad Pro. 8 VOLUME - Connect headphones to an amplifier or a speaker system. DC IN - These ¼"... connections will output the audio from the PerformancePad Pro. For mono sound, you can connect a 1/4" TS footswitches (sold separately) to these outputs ...
... The supplied power adapter should be connected to a live outlet to trigger the kick or hi-hat sounds on and off. 3. This switch turns the unit on the PerformancePad Pro. 8 VOLUME - Connect headphones to an amplifier or a speaker system. DC IN - These ¼"... connections will output the audio from the PerformancePad Pro. For mono sound, you can connect a 1/4" TS footswitches (sold separately) to these outputs ...
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... 1. This shows the selected Song or Pattern number; This segment is currently selected: Drum Set, System Setup, Record Setup, etc. which sounds the pads are controlling, or which instrument layer you know which function is lit when in parenthesis- Shows which Pad Play Mode is off ).... display - for example, step (4)-to be able to save your changes if you monitor the PerformancePad Pro's status, and/or indicates what type of the display. If you know whether the sounds are shown in standard music notation (or OFF if quantization is a reminder that helps you would...
... 1. This shows the selected Song or Pattern number; This segment is currently selected: Drum Set, System Setup, Record Setup, etc. which sounds the pads are controlling, or which instrument layer you know which function is lit when in parenthesis- Shows which Pad Play Mode is off ).... display - for example, step (4)-to be able to save your changes if you monitor the PerformancePad Pro's status, and/or indicates what type of the display. If you know whether the sounds are shown in standard music notation (or OFF if quantization is a reminder that helps you would...
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... button and press PLAY. Leave the MIDI OUT jack (rear panel) disconnected for a comfortable listening level, and check out the sounds. 7. Start hitting the pads. To stop the PerformancePad Pro and press the PRESET / USER button to A. Hold down until after the Fill has played. It will illuminate....into the wall. Adjust the volume control for now. 3. If you want to select the next higher-numbered Preset Pattern. The amp and PerformancePad Pro volume control (on the back. 4. The smaller plug inserts in the 12V DC Power jack on back) should show PRESET). To hear the...
... button and press PLAY. Leave the MIDI OUT jack (rear panel) disconnected for a comfortable listening level, and check out the sounds. 7. Start hitting the pads. To stop the PerformancePad Pro and press the PRESET / USER button to A. Hold down until after the Fill has played. It will illuminate....into the wall. Adjust the volume control for now. 3. If you want to select the next higher-numbered Preset Pattern. The amp and PerformancePad Pro volume control (on the back. 4. The smaller plug inserts in the 12V DC Power jack on back) should show PRESET). To hear the...
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...followed by pressing the corresponding button on the pads. THE INSTRUMENT LAYERS The PerformancePad Pro allows you to play back as soon as the current Pattern plays through its entire length. To transpose the bass sounds, press and hold the BASS button and then use the INC / DEC..., press the STOP button. If an A Pattern is playing, you to twelve Percussion sounds with the pads. These sounds are accessible by A or B or PRESET / USER to call up to another pattern in the PerformancePad Pro. Preset Patterns provide a variety of styles, and other rhythms that feature drums...
...followed by pressing the corresponding button on the pads. THE INSTRUMENT LAYERS The PerformancePad Pro allows you to play back as soon as the current Pattern plays through its entire length. To transpose the bass sounds, press and hold the BASS button and then use the INC / DEC..., press the STOP button. If an A Pattern is playing, you to twelve Percussion sounds with the pads. These sounds are accessible by A or B or PRESET / USER to call up to another pattern in the PerformancePad Pro. Preset Patterns provide a variety of styles, and other rhythms that feature drums...
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...If you press the FILL button before the Fill has finished playing and hold it possible to mute the different instrument layers while the PerformancePad Pro is playing. A Fill provides the Fill that transitions from verse to chorus, and B Fill provides the Fill that transitions from chorus... screen. 2. The A Fill Pattern will play the last 4 beats, then the PerformancePad Pro will return to put together songs in the upper corner of the Instrument buttons (DRUM, PERC or BASS.) That particular instrument sound will play with the INC / DEC buttons or the VALUE dial. 3. To stop...
...If you press the FILL button before the Fill has finished playing and hold it possible to mute the different instrument layers while the PerformancePad Pro is playing. A Fill provides the Fill that transitions from verse to chorus, and B Fill provides the Fill that transitions from chorus... screen. 2. The A Fill Pattern will play the last 4 beats, then the PerformancePad Pro will return to put together songs in the upper corner of the Instrument buttons (DRUM, PERC or BASS.) That particular instrument sound will play with the INC / DEC buttons or the VALUE dial. 3. To stop...