Pacific Digital Musical Instrument DrumXtreme User Manual

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8. WARNINGS

9. EXPANDING YOUR DRUMXTREME

10.

11.

12.

TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ

DRUMXTREME LIMITED WARRANTY

CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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1. Introduction

Welcome to DrumXtreme^TM, 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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The following items are included in the DrumXtreme kit:

ꢁ

Five (5) Percussion pads with sensitivity adjustment

Seven (7) cables to connect the percussion pads, foot pedal, and

choke control to the controller

ꢁ

One (1) Easy to assemble drum stand

One (1) Foot Pedal

One (1) Master controller

One (1) Set of drumsticks

One (1) Manual with complete instructions and documentation

One (1) USB cable

One (1) Software CD: Digital Drum control software & Music

Game (also includes tutorial and documentation)

ꢁ

One (1) Music CD: practice music for learning exercises

3. Minimum PC System Requirements

The DrumXtreme has the following minimum system requirements:

ꢁ

IBM compatible PC

Pentium II 300MHz or higher with at least 128 MB of memory

Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® 98SE,

or Windows® ME

ꢁ

CD-ROM: 8X speed or faster

Keyboard & Mouse

USB port (either USB 1.1 or USB 2.0)

VGA compatible display (or higher)

Direct X video/graphics & sound-card drivers

100MB of free hard-disk space for software installation

Sound Card

Speakers or Earphones

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4. Getting Started

This section provides step-by-step instructions on setting up your

DrumXtreme^TMfor the first time.

4.1

Unpacking your DrumXtreme™

In the retail box, the unit is cushioned in a cardboard shock-

absorbent holder. You may wish to save the box so you can pack or

store the unit in the future.

The tables below show the Parts List:

Figure

Item

Qty. Comments

Special Purple pad

for Cymbal &

Choke (Tone

Mute).

One The back of this

piece pad has two plugs

and a manual

Drum DX-8

button/switch for

choke control

(Tone Mute).

Four Standard drum and

pieces cymbal pads.

Drum DX-5

Foot Drum

pedal

One This pedal is used

piece for Bass Drum.

Master Controller.

Your drum’s

Master box

SV-BOX

One

Model# and

piece

Serial# are printed

on the back.

One Professional wood

pair drum sticks.

Drum sticks

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The detailed parts

One list for the stand is

group shown in the

following table.

Drum stand

1. Seven audio

source cables.

Eight (Please use the

pieces special mono cable

line.)

Cables

2. One USB cable.

1. Data CD

(Installation

Two program, teaching

pieces disc, and game

grogram)

CD Discs

Manual

2. Music CD

This Manual

One (includes warranty

information)

Table 1 – Major Parts List

Table 2 – Detailed List of Stand Parts

Make sure all of these parts are included before continuing. If something

is missing from the above tables, contact customer service at: 1-888-999-

0732.

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4.2

Registration & Your Product Serial Number

Please record the model and serial number to keep for reference. These

are required for Product Registration and the web-Update function. Also

record the Product ID number from the bar-coded label on the back of

your manual (this Product ID number is required for Technical Support).

This information is printed on a label on the rear of the Master Controller

(SV-BOX). The serial number is circled in the label shown in Figure 1.

Master

Controller

Box

Figure 1 – Product Serial Number Label

In order to receive technical support, you should register online at:

http://www.PacificDigital.com soon after your purchase date.

4.3

Assembly of DrumXtreme™

This section provides step-by-step instructions on assembling your

DrumXtreme. Installation starts at the bottom of the stand and works

upward towards the top. Figure 2 below shows a fully assembled drum

set.

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Keep Figure 2 in mind while following Steps 1 through 10 to assemble

your DrumXtreme. Figure 3 shows detailed assembly connections which

are referenced in assembly instruction steps 1 through 10

Figure 2 – Example of Assembled Stand

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Note: Do not attach the

5 “D” parts until Step 4

Connect and

tighten every joint

with a screwdriver

Figure 3 – Stand Assembly Connections

** Note: Do not over tighten screws! **

Step 1: Using Table 2 entitled “Detailed List of Stand Parts”, organize

parts A to H into separate areas/piles so you can easily find the part being

called for in steps 2 through 10.

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Step 2: Slide two (2) Part C clamps on each of the two stand base bars

[Part B1 (2 sets)]. One part C clamp will face vertical, and the other Part

C clamp will face horizontal. Use Parts F screws and nuts to fasten all

Part C clamps.

Figure 4 – Part C Clamp Assembly

Install (2) each rubber feet Part A1 to the ends of each stand base bar

(part B1). The flat part of rubber feet A1 faces the floor. Install (1)

horizontal bar (Part B2) to the horizontal clamp (Part C) of each of the

stand base assemblies (B1/C/A1 combination).

Step 3: Insert (2) vertical bars (Part B2) to the remaining B1/C/A1 base

assembly combinations (vertical). Insert (2) part C clamps to the ends of

(1) bar part B2. Slide this combination on the (2) vertical bars Part B2.

See illustrations in Figures 3, 4, and 5. Adjust to be about ½ way down

and tighten.

Figure 5 – Part C Clamp Assembly

Step 4: Slide (1) Part D clamp down the left hand vertical bar (B2). This

will be used later for your yellow snare-drum pad. Slide (3) part D

clamps on the remaining horizontal bar part B2. Install (2) part C clamps

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to the ends of this bar part B2. Slide this combination onto the vertical

bars Part B2. See illustration in Figure 5. Adjust the upper bar

combination to be almost to the top (about 4 to 5 inches down from top).

Slide the remaining Part D clamp on the left vertical bar Part B2. This

will be used later for your red Hi-Hat pad.

Step 5: Install a rubber cap part A2 to the top of each of the vertical bars

part B2. Tighten all bar-connection screws and be sure the rack is stable.

Tighten all screws for parts C clamps. Tighten all screws for Part D

clamps until they are snug, but can be moved and turned.

Step 6: Install the Master Controller (SV-BOX) by using the Part G

clamp to mount the Part SV-BOX to the lower (center) horizontal bar

Part B2 as shown below in Figure 6 using (4) Part H screws. The

multiple connection ports of the Master Controller should face up for

easy access. Adjust and tighten. Note: Do not tighten the screws too

hard.

Figure 6 – Attaching the Master Controller

Step 7: Each of the Percussion Pads are color coded. Use the

illustrations in Figure 7 for pad assembly. Insert (10) Part A3 to each end

of (5) drum-arm rods Parts B3. Attach (5) Part E adjustable brackets to

each of the percussion pads (one part DX-8 and 4 part DX-5) using Part

F screws and nuts. The gear side of Part E adjustable bracket matches

with the gear side of the pads (Parts DX-8 & DX-5). Tighten finger tight

only at this point.

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Figure 7 – Pad Rods & Pad Assembly

Step 8: Referring to Figure 7, slide (5) Part B3 drum-arm rods into the

hole of each of the remaining Part D clamps. Tighten finger tight only at

this point. Use the diagram above for reference.

Step 9: Referring to Figure 8, note that Percussion Pad Part DX-8 (hi-

top) has an extra port connection and a pressure switch/button, which is

used to control “choke” (Tone-Mute) of cymbal 5 (pad 5). During drum

play this switch can be pressed by the drummers’ finger to activate the

feature. The DX-8 percussion pad is color coded purple and should be

mounted on the right of the drum stand. Install each of the Part DX-

8/DX-5 Percussion Pad to the rod/clamp (B3/D) combinations. Tighten

the screws when complete (do not over-tighten).

Switch

Figure 8 -Pad DX-8 (hi-top)

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Step 10: The sound made by each drum head is based on the port

number of the SV-BOX Master Controller. Connect one end of each of

(7) audio source cables to each DX-8/DX-5 percussion pads and BD-6

foot pedal. Percussion pad DX-8 has (2) connections. Connect the other

ends of the audio source cables to the ports of the Master Controller (SV-

BOX) as per Table 3.

Percussion Pad

Color

Master Controller

Port

Function

Red

Yellow

Hi-Hat

Snare

Green

T-Tom

TT-Tom

Cymbal

Blue

Purple A (left)

Purple B (right)

Cymbal 5 Choke

(Tone-Mute)

Foot Pedal

Bass

Table 3 - Pad to Controller Cable Connections

4.4

Adjusting Pad Positions on your DrumXtreme™

DrumXtreme’s complete 'drum rack' easily configures to optimum

personal playing positions. DrumXtreme requires a much smaller total

area to use than an acoustic drum set and features easy storing, and

convenient carrying. When folded for storage or carrying, it occupies

even less space! The figure below shows how the Pad positions can be

adjusted to either configure to your personal optimal playing position or

folded for storage and carrying.

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Figure 9 -Pad Positioning & Folding for Storage

5. Installing USB Drivers for Windows®

DrumExtreme has custom USB drivers for Windows® that are shipped

to you on the software CD. Do not insert the CD at this time. To load

the USB drivers, first boot your Windows® PC. After Windows has

completely loaded, simply connect your DrumXtreme to your PC with

the USB cable that was provided with the kit.

Connect the larger “standard USB” connector to the USB port of the PC.

Connect the smaller “mini-USB” connector to the Master Controller

(SV-BOX) of the DrumXtreme. Figure 10 shows a typical USB

connector on the back of a typical PC.

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Figure 10 – Connecting DrumXtreme to PC

After connecting, the Windows® Hardware Wizard will detect the

connection of the DrumXtreme USB port. When the Hardware Wizard

begins, the following screen will be displayed:

Windows Hardware Found Wizard

Click “Next” to begin installation. The next step is INSTALL

HARDWARE DEVICE DRIVERS.

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Select “Install the Software automatically” and click Next to continue

installation.

Next, in the SEARCH FOR (LOCATE) DRIVER FILES screen, select

the device where the DrumXtreme USB driver can be found (the

DrumXtreme’s USB driver resides on the Digital Drum software CD).

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Insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate device and select the CD-ROM

drive checkbox. Then click Next to continue the installation.

After Windows® finds and installs the driver, the COMPLETING THE

HARDWARE WIZARD screen will be displayed. Click “Finish” to

complete the installation.

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Some older versions of Windows® require a system restart. If so, you

will see the following screen. If this screen is displayed, click on Yes to

restart the system.

Windows Settings Change Message

If the above screen is not displayed, the system does not need to be

restarted.

Note: Once the DrumXtreme USB driver is installed the DrumXtreme

USB device will be listed as a “Game Controller Device”.

To verify that the device was properly installed, check under the “Game

Controller” section of your Windows® Control Panel (left-click on

START, then select SETTINGS, then click on Control Panel, and double

click on Game Controller).

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After double-clicking on Game Controllers, if the DrumXtreme device

was recognized and installed properly as per this section, then an item

similar to that highlighted in the circle below will be displayed. The

device serial number (shown as VD10-66 in the example picture) will

differ for each user configuration and will therefore not be exactly the

same as shown in the example below.

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This indicates that the DrumXtreme device was successfully found by

your computer. If a gaming controller is not shown, please remove the

USB cable from your system and re-insert one more time to re-invoke

the Hardware Found Wizard.

6. Installing Digital Drum PC Software

Place the software CD-ROM (labeled “Digital Drum & Music Game”)

that comes bundled with DrumXtreme in your PC’s CD-ROM drive. If

your Windows® PC is configured to auto-run, the install software menu

should automatically display within one minute.

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Figure 11 – Software Install Menu

If the above software menu does not automatically display after one

minute, click your mouse on START, then RUN, then browse to your

CD drive and select INSTALL.EXE from the CD drive to run the install

program.

Once the above pictured software menu is displayed, click on

“INSTALL” and follow the on-screen instructions to launch the Install-

Shield wizard which will install the software application to your PC’s

hard-drive.

Install Shield Wizard Program

Follow the on screen instructions to install the software to your PC’s

hard-drive. After the installation is complete, the DrumXtreme software

icon will automatically be located on your Windows Desktop.

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7. Using the Digital Drum Software & Game

This chapter discusses the DrumXtreme Software program including the

Game program. First is a discussion of what you need to do before

starting the program, followed by a discussion of the operation of the

program.

7.1

Before Starting the DrumXtreme Software Program

This section shows how to verify your computer’s settings and lists

some checks to insure that your drum-beats can be synchronized

with music playing on the CD-ROM. You may first need to exit

certain programs as noted in this section.

1. Before launching the Drum Extreme software, please enable (un-

mute) your volume control and set the speakers to a comfortable

volume level for music playback. You may want to play some

music on your CD-ROM first to adjust the volume level while

playing the music.

2. Turn-off any screen-saver programs by setting the screen-saver

default as None. This setting can be accessed under the Display

section of your Windows® Control Panel (left-click on START,

then select SETTINGS, then click on Control Panel, and double

click on Display).

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3. To improve the efficiency of DrumXtreme software, and also to

insure that your drum-beats can be synchronized to music

playing on the CD-ROM, please close other software programs

that normally run in the background (such as Anti-virus

programs or other monitoring software).

4. You may also need to close other software application programs

that may be currently open.

7.2

Starting the DrumXtreme Software Program

Note: While running DrumXtreme software, do not remove either the

USB cable or the Music CD during play without first exiting the

program. There are two ways to start the DrumXtreme software

program.

Method 1: From your Windows® Desktop, double-click the icon for

“DrumXtreme”

Method 2: Click “Start” and then “Programs”, and select “DrumXtreme”

After starting the DrumXtreme software program, the “Initial Menu”

appears as shown in Figure 12 below.

Figure 12 – Software Initial Menu

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The options available in the above initial opening menu are:

A. PLAY: Enters the main menu of the software application

program for “DrumXtreme”.

B. UPDATE: On-line update over the Internet: You must

first have registered to become a member and to update

your information. You will need the serial number from

the label on the back of the Master Controller for this

function.

C. PDC WEB: This will connect you to the Pacific Digital

website: www.PacificDigital.com

D. HELP: Contains explanations of software operation and

includes a Tutorial film.

E. EXIT: This will close and exit the software program.

7.2.1 Selecting JoyStick Controller & CD-ROM Drive to

Configure DrumXtreme

Important Note: To operate the DrumXtreme software, you will have

to perform the CD-ROM and JOYSTICK selection in the Digital Drum

menu as described in section 7.4.1

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7.3

Main Menu

To enter the main menu of the software application program for

“DrumXtreme”, click on “PLAY” and the main menu screen shown in

Figure 13 will display.

Figure 13 – Main Menu

DIGITAL DRUM: Digital computer drum

MUSIC GAME: Enters into the game of DrumXtreme

SOUNDBANK: Timbre editing panel

SYSTEM: System Tester

EXIT

Tutorial Film: Links to the tutorial film on how to

play the drum set. There are three levels in the

tutorial video; Beginner, Advanced and Expert.

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7.4

Digital Drum Operation Menu

If you selected “Digital Drum,” from the main menu, the Digital drum

operation screen will appear as shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14 – Digital Drum Operation Menu

JOYSTICK: selects the controller to

use for the software programs

CD-ROM: position of CD-ROM

Timbre composing switch

D. BANK NAME: name of timbre composition

E. BANK: timbre list

MIXER: volume control

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ADJUST: sensitivity control

MAIN: displays general volume current

setting (to adjust use MIXER)

CD: displays music volume current

setting (to adjust use MIXER)

DRUM: displays drum volume current

setting (to adjust use MIXER)

EXIT: exits this menu and goes to prior

L. Drum display: when drumming, the related pad being

struck will be highlighted.

M. Play control:

STOP

PLAY

PREVIOUS TRACK

EJECT

NEXT TRACK

Save Recorded File – Use this button to save

and name the recording of your drum play. You can

record your drum play along with the music CD

supplied with the DrumXtreme.

O. Track Title – This window displays the name of the

track title currently selected.

Play Recording – Use this button to play your

recorded drum play.

Q. Stop Recording/Play Back – Use this button to

stop a recording or a playback

R. Start Recording – Use this button to start a

recording.

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S. Time Code – This is the total elapsed time from the

beginning of the Music CD to the current position.

T. CD Counter – This is the total elapsed time from the

beginning of the track to the current position.

U. Open Previously Recorded File – Use this button

to open a previously recorded file.

V. Speed – This is a representation of the tempo of the

selected DrumXtreme Music CD audio track (beats

per minute), with 1 being low speed and 10 being

high speed.

7.4.1 Using the Digital Drum Operation Menu

CD-ROM selection:

This selects the CD-ROM drive to use for all the DrumXtreme

software programs and is required to begin using the software.

Insert the music CD into the CD drive you intend to use. Select

the CD-ROM drive by clicking the two triangular arrows on the

left and right of this control button to switch it. When the proper

CD-ROM drive is detected, the red ball will become green.

Once it is green, leave this setting in place.

JOYSTICK selection:

This selects the controller to use for all the DrumXtreme software

programs and is required to begin using the software. Select the

joystick controller by clicking the two triangular arrows on the left

and right of this control button to switch between controllers. When

the DrumXtreme device is found correctly, the red ball will become

green. Once it is green, leave this setting in place.

Selecting timbre:

The DrumXtreme digital computer drum is pre-configured with ten

sets of timbres. Click the buttons for ▼ or ▲ to switch current

timbre composition. You may also press F1-F12 keys on your

keyboard for fast selection of 10 sets of timbres.

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Volume control:

The “Mixer” panel

will appear when clicking the mixer button

Figure 15 – Volume Mixer Panel

To adjust volume, click and hold the left button of the mouse and “drag”

the setting to either left or right to adjust volume controls (Main, CD,

Drum) of each.

A. Main: refers to all volume controls.

B. CD: refers to music volume control.

C. DRUM: refers to drum volume control.

D. EXIT: Closes the mixer volume control panel and returns to the

prior menu.

Note: If the volume in the display area cannot be shown normally (ie. if

it always shows zero), it indicates that the function is not available and if

not available the drummer must use the system speaker volume control

to adjust volume.

Sensitivity adjustment:

To adjust sensitivity, click the Sensitivity button. The sensitivity

adjustment panel will appear as shown below:

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Figure 16 – Sensitivity Adjustment Panel

A. Sensitivity enable/disable: (a check-mark enables, an

empty check box without a check-mark disables).

B. Sensitivity adjustment: Click and hold the left button of

the mouse and “drag” the setting to either left (increase

sensitivity) or right (decrease sensitivity) to adjust

sensitivity controls for pads 1-6 (pads 1 to 6).

C. HI-HAT Control : enables/disables Hi-Hat Control (a

check-mark enables, an empty check box without a

check-mark disables).

D. EXIT: Closes the sensitivity adjustment control panel

and returns to the prior menu.

Selecting a music track:

After inserting CD, click “Previous Track ◄” or “Next Track ►” to

choose a selection.

Start / Stop Music Selection:

Click “PLAY ►” to start the music selection, or click “STOP ■” to

stop the music.

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Changing the CD:

When changing the CD, please click “EJECT” to eject and remove

the CD.

7.4.2 Recording Your Drum Play

This section refers to controls N to V shown in Figure 14, the Digital

Drum Operation Menu. With the DrumXtreme recording facility you

can:

•

Record your drum play when using the Music CD that came with

the DrumXtreme.

•

Name and Save the composition

Playback the composition with the DrumXtreme Music CD.

1. Record Drum Play

1. Insert the DrumXtreme Music CD into your CD-ROM

drive

2. Select a song on the Music CD using the “Next Track”

“Previous Track”

buttons

3. Press the record button

4. Begin playing with the music

5. To end recording, press the Stop button.

2. Save and Name Your Recording

1. After completing a recording session, press the “Save

the Recorded File” button.

2. The Windows “Save” screen will appear. Type in

the name you desire and press OK. This will store

the drum play on your hard drive for later use.

(Must be used with the DrumXtreme CD on the

proper track).

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3. Playback Your Recording

1. Insert the DrumXtreme Music CD

2. Press the Open button.

3. Windows will present a screen with the contents of your

DrumXtreme recordings. Select the desired recording

file and click OK.

7.5

Sound Bank Timbre Editing Panel

If you selected “Sound Bank”

, from the main menu, the Sound-

Bank (Timbre) editing panel screen will appear as depicted below. This

menu allows you to see and change the sound (timbre) associated with

each drum pad in each composition.

Figure 17 – Sound Bank Timbre Editing Panel

A. Editing display:

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This set of buttons indicates the particular drum pad selected in the

sound-bank/timbre editing menu. After you open a bank name in the

right side menu and select a position, the selected pad number will

blink while selected. Note that Drums 1 & 5 are special drums:

Drum 1 has two timbres (CLOSE and OPEN), while Drum 5 has a

hand-activated pressure switch under the bottom of edge of the drum

pad (this switch is Drum 7 in this menu) with the function of muffled

sound (Tone Mute Choke Control).

B. Save:

C. Add:

D. Delete:

Stores (saves) the timbre composition.

Adds a new timbre composition.

Deletes a timbre composition.

E. Name of timbre composition:

Name-input of timbre composition.

F. Apply:

Applies the timbre to drum setting.

G. Details of timbre composition: This area gives details of the

timbre composition of all drums.

H. Timbre list: All of the timbres are listed in this area.

I. Exit:

Exits from the Timbre editor and returns to the prior

menu.

7.5.1 Editing Timbres

1. Adding new timbre compositions: To add new

compositions and edit different compositions to your

liking, click “Increase Timbre Composition”

(Figure 18 – Position A).

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Figure 18 – Adding Timbre Compositions

2. Deleting timbre compositions: To delete a timbre

composition, click “Delete”

to delete the selected

timbre. (Figure 18 – Position B).

3. Opening details of timbre compositions: To examine

or edit a timbre composition, you must first open the

tree-shaped list to examine the composition details

where the timbre is assigned to each drum pad (Figure

18 – Position C). This is particularly useful after adding

a new composition so that you can edit the timbres

associated with each drum pad.

4. Editing timbre composition: When you select a

composition and one of its drum pads that you want to

edit (Figure 19 – Position D2), all timbres available to be

assigned to that pad are listed on the left side of the

screen (see “position mark D1”). When you select a

timbre, you will hear its unique sound played through

the speakers or earphones. Once you are sure that you

want to apply that particular timbre to that particular

drum, click “APPLY’

(Figure 19 – Position D3).

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You can also double-click the timbre to apply the edit.

After applying, the new timbre for that drum is in effect.

Figure 19 – Applying Edits to Compositions

5. Special drum settings: Note that Drums 1 & 5 are

special drums. Drum1 has two timbres (CLOSE and

OPEN). The open/close function is supported by

optional pedal number 10 (see chapter on expanding

your DrumExtreme). Drum 5 has a hand-activated

pressure switch under the bottom edge of the drum pad

(this switch is Drum 7 in this menu) with the function of

muffled sound (Tone Mute Choke control).

6. Saving timbre edits & changes: When finished: click

“SAVE”

to save the changes.

7. Exiting the Timbre Edit Menu: Click “EXIT”

return to the prior menu with your timbre changes in

effect.

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7.6

Music Game Menu

If you selected “Music Game”,

from the main menu, the game

screen will appear as shown below. Each of the areas in the menu that

you can click with your mouse (shown as A – P) are summarized here.

Figure 20 – Music Game Menu

A. Previous B. Joystick C. CD-ROM D. Next

E. Ready to use CD music

F. Displays name of music selection

G. Rank

H. Play (Start Game)

I. Display of Master volume current setting (to adjust use

MIXER)

J. Display of Music volume current setting (to adjust use

MIXER)

K. Display of Drum volume current setting (to adjust use

MIXER)

L. MIXER M. Exit

N. Selection of difficulty level

O. Skin P. Game mode

1. First insert the DrumXtreme Music CD disc into your CD-ROM

drive. After entering the game menu, select the joystick device

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you want to use with (B)

and then select the CD-ROM

drive letter you are using with (C)

2. Use the previous and next buttons

to select the music

track desired from the music CD. The name of music track will

be displayed in the central window (F) of the game menu. You

can “audition” the music to see if it is really the track you want

to use for the game. After making your final selection ,

remember to click (E)

or the game will not work properly.

3. Directly beneath the name of the music track being displayed,

there are three volume displays (MASTER, MUSIC, DRUM)

. If you want to adjust the volume, you can click the

Mixer button (L)

to enter the volume adjustment screen.

to start the game and enjoy playing the

4. Then click “Play”

drum to the music.

5. When game is over, click (G)

scores.

to check your rank and

6. There are three difficulty-setting levels for the game, which you

can select with (N) . The difficulty level is shown by the

number of drumsticks displayed (one, two, or three).

7. There are two sets of game interfaces (skins) you can choose

from with button (O)

8. There are two selections for the game control mode: Player &

Computer. Player Control is the basic mode for self-playing

with you controlling the program; Computer Control is a

teaching mode in which player simply selects the name of music

and computer will then start game automatically. This selection

is accomplished by button (P).

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7.6.1 Playing the Game

When (E) shows “Ready to Use CD Music” and PLAY is clicked, the

game begins and the game picture shown below appears. Six columns of

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple will appear on the monitor in

the game picture. When the music plays, the screen of computer will

show crystals falling in one or more columns. When the crystals fall on

the beating line (see D in picture below), you should strike the

corresponding colored drum pad. For instance, when a red crystal falls

on beating line, beat the red drum; when a yellow crystal falls on beating

line, beat the yellow drum, etc.

A. Track B. Score board C. Beat crystal D. Beating line

Accuracy monitor: While playing the drums, the monitor will show you

how well you are doing in hitting the right drum pad on time. Possible

ranks are: Poor, Good, Perfect, and Super.

1.Crystal central line

2.Beating line

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Accuracy is scored as follows:

1. Super

2. Perfect

3. Good

4. Poor

2500 Continuously drumming “Perfect” five

times

1000 A line between crystal central line and

beating line

500

Crystal lies in the green area when

beating.

Crystal lies beyond the beating area.

Stopping the Game: The game can be stopped by pressing “ESC” on

your keyboard during the game. This will return you to the game menu.

7.6.2 Game Rank

When game is over, click (G)

to check your rank and scores. This

will bring you to the Game Rank screen shown below:

A. DISPLAY SHOWING SONG TITLE

B. PLAYER'S NAME

C. PLAYER'S SCORE

D. CONFIRM

E. PLAYER'S NAME

F. LEVEL

G. SCORE

H. EXIT

After finishing your game, this screen makes it easy to compare

your scores to your friends.

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8. Warnings

a. Do not open the plastic case of the Master Controller (SV-BOX) at any

time. There is risk of electric shock and damage to the Master Controller

unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the plastic case

voids the product warranty.

b. Keep your DrumXtreme out of direct sunlight. DIRECT SUNLIGHT

MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.

c. Do not place your DrumXtreme too near a wall or in an enclosed,

poorly ventilated or high-temperature room. Lack of ventilation or

extreme temperatures may cause damage to the DrumXtreme Master

Controller (SV-BOX) and/or the drum heads.

d. Be sure that you place your DrumXtreme on a stable surface. If the

DrumXtreme topples over, it could cause damage to the unit or injury to

the player(s).

e. Use only drumsticks when playing the DrumXtreme. Using hard or

sharp objects can cause damage to the drum heads.

f. Use only a soft cloth to clean. Do not use liquid cleaners to clean.

Using liquid cleaners may cause damage to the Master Controller (SV-

BOX) and/or the drum heads.

g. Extended playing of the DrumXtreme may cause bolts and/or

connections to loosen. Tighten bolts and connections as necessary to

avoid collapse or temporary loss of connection(s) to the Master

Controller (SV-BOX).

h. To avoid possible injury, small children should be supervised by an

adult when near the DrumXtreme.

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9. Expanding your DrumXtreme

Adding an additional pad and/or additional pedals can expand

DrumXtreme. DrumXtreme allows you to expand your drum set to add

1 more pad (Pad 6) and/or to add 1 to 2 more pedals (Pedal 8 & Pedal

10) to your configuration. Figure 21 below shows DrumXtreme in both

its standard configuration and its expanded configuration. Contact

Pacific Digital to order the expansion option package.

ꢀ

Pad 6 – additional Cymbal or instrument (cowbell, cymbal,

drum, etc.)

ꢀ

Pedal 8 – additional bass drum (used for double-bass drumming)

Pedal 10 – Hi-Hat open/close control

Figure 21 - Expanded Drum Configuration

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10.

Troubleshooting / FAQ

Q1:

A1:

My computer cannot locate the USB Device.

1.Verify the connection of the USB cable from the

DrumXtreme to your computer USB port

2. Inspect device installation in Game Controllers:

3. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel

4. In the Control Panel, double-click on Game Controllers

5.If Game Controllers is displaying the USB Human Interface

Device your computer has successfully found the drum device,

otherwise, please unplug and plug in the USB cable again.

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Q2:

When using the software, the images appear, but no sound can

be heard.

A2: 1.

Check the connection of your computer speakers to your

computer sound card.

Check the volume settings on your computer volume

control.

i. Go

Start,

Settings,

Accessories,

Entertainment

ii. Click on Volume Control

iii. Verify that the volume control settings for each

device are adjusted to the desired level.

iv. Verify that the Volume Control, Wave and CD

Audio are not muted.

Verify that the computer Sound Card is properly

installed.

a. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel

b. In control panel, double click on Sounds and

Multimedia.

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c. Select the Audio Tab.

d. For sound playback, the preferred device should list your

currently installed sound card.

If no options under preferred device are available you may

need to reinstall you sound card and sound card drivers.

(See

sound

card

manual

for

instructions.)

Q3:

When starting the Program, the sound of the beating drum can be

heard, but the sound of the music cannot.

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A3:

Check to see if the CD-ROM sound cable is connected

properly. (see CD-ROM users manual)

Check to be sure that CD Audio is not muted in the

computer Volume Control (see A2).

Q4:

When starting the Program, the sound of the music can be heard,

but the sound of the beating drum cannot.

A4: 1. Digital Drum may not be properly connected or

installed. (See A1).

Please check to ensure that the JOYSTICK is properly

configured in the soul drum software.

a. Start the Soul Drum software.

b. Select Digital Drum

c. In digital drum adjust the Joystick ID, till the drum

device is found.

Q5:

When playing Digital Drum and the Music Game, rhythm and

notes cannot be coordinated with each other.

A5: 1. Check to ensure that there is no other synthesizer

software already installed on your computer (e.g.,YAMAHA S-

YXG, Roland VCC88…) The installation of those programs has

changed your Windows Operating System default settings. A simple

uninstall of those programs will not correct the problem. You must

re-install the Windows Operating System to correct the problem and

have optimal playing of the DrumXtreme.

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2. Please check to ensure that your computer supports the

minimum system requirements of the program.

3. If you are using Windows®2000 or Windows®XP, you may

need to enable or disable the “digital CD playback” mode of

your CD-ROM.

ꢀ

If your CD-ROM supports “Digital CD

Playback”, enable the function.

If your CD-ROM does not support “Digital

CD Playback”, then disable the function.

If you do not know if your CD-ROM supports

“Digital CD Playback”, ask the manufacturer

of your PC.

To enable or disable “Digital CD Playback” follow step a-d

below:

a. Right-click your mouse on the “My

Computer” icon on your Windows® desktop

and select “Properties” (alternatively you can

select “System” in Control Panel and double-

click the left mouse button to open it).

b. Select the “Hardware” tab, and click “Device

Manager”

c. After opening “Device Manager”, click “+”

to open the tree structure under the picture of

CD-ROM drive, and right-click your mouse

on the icon of the CD-ROM drive, then select

“Properties”. (If there are more than two CD-

ROM drives, please select the one you will use

for playing the DrumXtreme Music CD).

d. Select the “Properties” tab and you will see

“Enable Digital Playback for this CD-ROM

Device” near the middle of this tab. Click the

square in front of the item “Enable Digital

Playback for this CD-ROM Device” to

enable/disable this function (a check-mark

enables, an empty check box without a check-

mark disables).

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Q6:

I have a YAMAHA 724 chip sound card and do not get any

sound when using the Drum Xtreme?

A6: The DrumXtreme does not support the sound card for the

YAMAHA 724 chip. Call Pacific Digital at 888-999-0732 for

consultation regarding sound cards.

Q7:

Why are there two to three sounds of the drum heard when

playing the Digital Drum and the Music Game at once?

A7: Please adjust the sensitivity level to low sensitivity 6-8 for a

heavy beating player and adjust the sensitivity level to a higher level 1-3

for softer playing.

Low sensitivity setting. (For heavy beating player)

Hi sensitivity settings.

Q8:

A8:

How can I produce the best sound quality?

The Pacific Digital Drum Xtreme using hi quality sound

samples. For the best the quality sound output, we advise installing the

drum unit on a computer with a 16bit or higher sound card, and 3 piece

or greater speaker system, with separate sub woofer.

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Q9:

Can the DrumXtreme be used with professional stage audio

devices?

A9:

The sound source produced by the DrumXtreme may be taken

out of the line out on your computer system to a professional stage audio

device.

Q10: The sound volume output is normal when using the GAME or

DIGITAL DRUM, but the volume decreases significantly when playing

the tutorial films.

A10: If your sound card supports 5.1 channel output, set the channel

out to 2-way output. See your sound card manual for instructions.

Q11: I am hearing a loud echoing sound while playing the GAME and

DIGITAL DRUM.

A11: If your sound card supports 3-dimensional Sound Space

Simulation or Echo, disable it when using the DrumXtreme device. See

your sound card manual for instructions.

Q12: I am having trouble installing the DrumXtreme software.

A12: 1. You may not have properly installed the DrumXtreme

Program. Please uninstall the DrumExtreme program and

reinstall it.

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2. Please check your Windows User Account and make sure

that you are an Administrator of your computer, if you are

using Windows 2000 or Windows XP. The rights to the

DrumXtreme game are limited to the Computer

Administrator only. To check your Windows User Account,

please follow the instructions below:

3. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel.

4. Open Administrative Tools.

5. Open Computer Management.

6. If your account is a “Limited Account,” please change your

account status by clicking on “Change Account Type;” then

choose “Computer Administrator” to change your account

status and priviledges available to you. After you have

completed the account status change, you may log in again.

Q13: Can the DrumXtreme Device support other Games?

A13: The DrumXtreme supports DrumMIDI and BandJam.

Q14: I am having trouble running the Main Program.

A14: 1. You may not have properly installed the DrumXtreme

Program. Please uninstall the DrumExtreme Program and

reinstall it.

2. Please check your Windows User Account and make sure

that you are the Computer Administrator. The rights to the

DrumXtreme game are limited to the Computer

Administrator only. To check your Windows User Account,

please follow the instructions below:

3. Open the Control Panel and choose User Accounts.

4. If your account is a “Limited Account,” please change your

account status by clicking on “Change Account Type;” then

choose “Compuer Administrator” to change your account

status and privileges available to you. After you have

completed the account status change, you may log in again.

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Q15: While playing the GAMES, the sound becomes suddenly loud or

quiet, or my computer crashes.

A15: Please check to ensure that you have installed the 5.1 Channel

Sound Card. Because the 5.1 Channel Sound Card is pre-set with a

speaker protection device, you can simply turn down the Volume Control

button of the Sound Card.

Q16: Can the DrumXtreme Device support other Games?

A16: The DrumXtreme supports DrumMIDI and BandJam.

Q17: Please explain error messages when executing games and digital

computer drum.

A17: There are a number of error messages as noted below:

This message means the DrumXtreme could not be found.

Check to make sure the USB cable is connected between the

DrumXtreme Master Controller and computer.

Check to make sure the selected Joystick or CD-ROM

on the Main Menu (see Figure 14) is green. (see

Question 1) above.

The messages below mean your sound card program and

sound card system are not in normal working mode.

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Verify that your sound card is installed properly and works

normally (see Question 2). Restart your computer and then verify

the Joystick and/or CD-ROM indicators are green.

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11.

DrumXtreme Limited Warranty

Pacific Digital Corporation warrants this product to be free from

manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of

invoice to the end user (Customer). In the event that this product should

fail during this period, Pacific Digital Corporation reserves the right to

either replace or repair the product at its own discretion. If the product

becomes defective during the Warranty period, Pacific Digital will repair

or replace any defective component part at no charge to the original

owner, subject to the limitations and requirements listed.

THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED BY PACIFIC DIGITAL

CORPORATION when requesting warranty service:

Check your resellers return policy first. All purchased products must be

returned to original reseller within their return policy time period. If the

product is out of reseller’s return period, all returns to Pacific Digital

Corporation for warranty repair within the warranty period must be

authorized by Pacific Digital with a Return Material Authorization

(RMA) number. To obtain an RMA number, contact tech-support at 888-

999-0372 or send an email to support@pacificdigital.com to obtain an

RMA. The product must be packed in the original shipping carton or in

suitable packing offering a similar degree of protection. To avoid

scratches or other damage to the product during shipping, separate items

such as the cables, power cords, etc. Each should be individually

wrapped and placed in the same package.

Limitations:

The limited warranty provided by Pacific Digital Corporation does not

cover:

•

The cost of returning the product to Pacific Digital (i.e. this

is the user’s responsibility)

The drumhead and the drumsticks are not covered in the

warranty

Any product with serial numbers or identification altered or

removed

•

Exterior cosmetic damage

Damage, defect or failure caused by or resulting from:

improper installation or operation of the unit from incorrect

voltages or power supply; improper service by a non-

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authorized service facility; abuse, neglect, accidents, misuse,

fire, flood, or acts of God; unauthorized modification by end

user; installation removal or on site service.

•

Damages resulting from loss of use, loss of data, loss of time

or inconvenience, cost of temporary replacement unit or

spares, property damage caused by this unit or its failure to

work, or any other incidental or consequential damages

Damage caused by installation/operating software which

may or may not be supplied with the product is not covered

by this Limited Warranty. Separate End-User License

Agreement provisions and restrictions apply.

Customer’s acceptance of Pacific Digital’s RMA number reflects

acceptance to the terms and conditions of Pacific Digital's Warranty and

Return Policy, as set by Pacific Digital. All requests for RMA numbers

must include product serial numbers and proof of purchase. Customer

agrees to assume shipping charges on return shipments to Pacific Digital

and Pacific Digital agrees to assume shipping charges back to customer.

All returns are for repair or replacement at Pacific Digital's discretion.

There are no returns for credit or refunds. This warranty excludes defects

or damage due to misuse, abuse, or neglect.

The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or

implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of

merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall

Pacific Digital Corporation be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or

consequential damages whether in contract, tort, or negligence.

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12.

Contacting Technical Support

Pacific Digital Corporation

2052 Alton Pkwy

Irvine, CA 92606

Phone: 888-999-0732

Fax: 949-252-9397

WEB: www.PacificDigital.comand Information

During installation, record the following information. This information

will be needed to contact technical support.

When calling the Technical Support Department, MAKE SURE TO

HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION READILY

AVAILABLE, BECAUSE IT IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO

RECEIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

RETAILER INFORMATION

Date of Purchase:___________Invoice #:_______________

Product Purchased From:____________________________

Seller's Tech Support Phone #:________________________

DrumXtreme PRODUCT INFORMATION

PDC Part #: U-30161 Model# ________PDC Serial #:_______

Name of Software:________________________________________

Software Version:________________________________

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PC YOU USE TO RUN

THE DrumXtreme SOFTWARE

Processor Speed:_________________________________

Brand of Computer:_______________________________

RAM Size:______________________________________

Operating System:________________________________

CD-ROM Speed:_________________________________

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The Pacific Digital part number for this DrumXtreme User’s

Manual is: 1866-SD-01-1 (revised April 2-2003). The Pacific

Digital model number for this DrumXtreme model is: 2096-SD

(U-30161 for North America, or E-30170 for Europe).

reserved. Specifications and items shown subject to change

without notice. Pacific Digital and the stylized P logo are

registered trademarks of Pacific Digital Corporation, and

DrumXtreme^TMis a trademark of Pacific Digital Corp. All other

trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Pacific Digital Corporation

Irvine, California

Tel: 949-252-1111 Fax: 949-252-9397

www.PacificDigital.com

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