2Box Drumit Three Manuale utente
Quick Start Guide
(English)
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Contents
1First Steps ................................................................................................... 3
1.1Connecting Pads ......................................................................................... 3
1.2Connecting the Hi-Hat ................................................................................. 3
2Operation .................................................................................................... 4
3Menu Structure ............................................................................................ 5
4Saving Your Settings ................................................................................... 7
5Setting Up and Calibrating The Hi-Hat ........................................................ 9
6Connections .............................................................................................. 11
7USB ........................................................................................................... 12
8File System ................................................................................................ 13
9KIT Bank ................................................................................................... 15
10Editor Software .......................................................................................... 16
11User Manual .............................................................................................. 16
12Sound Downloads ..................................................................................... 16
13Compatibility List ....................................................................................... 17
14Connection Options and Trigger Types ..................................................... 18
15Important Safety Precautions ................................................................... 20
Printed by 2BOX Distribution GmbH
Version 1.0 - 2018
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Thank you…
for choosing a 2BOX DrumIt Three module. You have chosen wisely. Your new
sound module comes with an open sound architecture and a universal trigger
interface. To get up and running with your DrumIt Three module, we recommend
taking the time to read this Quick Start manual.
It provides a concise presentation of all functions you need to be aware of and
everything you need to know to come to grips with this feature-rich instrument.
Have fun!
1 First Steps
1.1 Connecting Pads
Connect your pads to the DrumIt Three module. See Chapter 6 for connectivity
options.
Next, head over to the UNIT-TRIG menu and specify which pad types you
connected. See Chapter 13 for a list of options.
1.2 Connecting the Hi-Hat
To ensure your hi-hat responds as expected, there is some setting up and
calibration you need to do. See Chapter 5 for the required steps.
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2 Operation
The module’s user interface is highly intuitive and based on two menu items (UNIT
and KIT), each with a number of parameter pages. The parameter pages can be
selected sequentially using the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN buttons. There are no
secondary levels or hidden menu items.
The main page comprises six logical areas. The three DATA buttons above the
display are assigned to the values or functions that appear in the top row. Press the
button above the desired entry to set values or select functions.
The three entries in the bottom row are controlled using the rotary knob below the
display. This knob can be used to set the value of the parameter that is currently
selected. To select a different parameter in the bottom row, simply press the knob.
The flashing entry refers to the parameter that is currently selected. Hold MORE
and press the knob to toggle between alternative parameters indicated by an arrow.
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3 Menu Structure
UNIT Menu
The UNIT menu contains settings that apply to the module as a whole. This means
that they affect all KITs (presets).
MIX: This is where the internal mixer is located. The mixer allows you to set
and balance the levels of all channels/instruments.
CHAN: This is where you can select trigger channels for editing (although you
can also select trigger channels simply by hitting the corresponding
pad).
TRIG: This is where you will find the main trigger settings for each channel.
Here are a few examples: What pad type did you connect? How
responsive should the pad be? Which dynamics curve best matches
your playing style?
It would be a good idea to take some time to familiarize yourself with
these settings. We are confident you will be impressed by the DrumIt
Three module’s responsiveness once all settings are in place.
HCAL*: This is where you set up your hi-hat and calibrate the corresponding
pad. See below and the User Manual for a detailed discussion of these
settings.
HSET*: This page is used to fine-tune the settings you made on the HCAL
page. Use it to ensure the response matches your playing style.
SPEC: This page allows you to set aspects that help you avoid double
triggering and cross-talk. This is especially important for acoustic drum
triggers you may be using.
INTF: This page is used to specify the MIDI and routing settings for each
individual channel. Here you can select MIDI channels, route the
signals to the mixer and assign the required channels to DIRECT
OUTs.
OUT: This page allows you to set the output routing. Which signals should be
assigned to the MAIN outputs (OUT 1 and 2) and which to the
PHONES connector?
METR: This is where you select the sound of the built-in metronome.
MIDI: This page allows you to set global MIDI parameters. Should the module
respond to program change messages, and which control change
messages should the hi-hat transmit? These settings are important for
recording MIDI data with your computer.
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PREF: This page is used to manage the SAVE function and to reset the
module to its factory defaults.
MEM: This is where you can check the remaining memory capacity for
additional sounds.
INFO: This page displays the firmware’s version number.
* (only available after selecting the hi-hat channel)
KIT Menu
The KIT menu allows you to manage and edit the internal memory slots. The
module comes with 100 factory KITs (memory slots). Those KITs can be edited and
overwritten with your own settings.
The KIT menu allows you to assign the desired sounds to the selected KIT, to edit
their settings, to configure the metronome and playback functions and to adjust the
built-in equalizer.
PROG: The KIT home page allows you to select a KIT and to start/stop the
built-in metronome or song player.
DRUM: This page is used to assign a sound to the selected drum channel and
to set the tuning and volume.
The channel can be selected using the CHANNEL buttons (left) or
simply by hitting the assigned pad.
Note: The Rim channels of toms 1 through 4 and the snare (PERC
1~5) can be selected by simultaneously pressing the MORE and TRIG
buttons.
ENV: This is where you fine-tune the selected sound and specify the loop
setting for each channel.
CFNC: If you like, you can also assign a function to a pad rather than a sound.
Doing so would allow you to start and stop the metronome, or to select
the next KIT by hitting such a pad.
KFNC: The HHPOS function on this page allows you to set the hi-hat’s
opening level (“bashiness”) without recalibrating the pad. This is
especially useful if the left foot is used for something else (like double
bass drum playing, for instance).
VOL: This is where you set the level and stereo placement (pan) of the
selected channel.
EQ: Each KIT is equipped with a 3-band equalizer. It can either be applied
to all instruments or just for a specific channel.
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ACMP: This page contains the built-in player. Use it to specify whether you
wish to play to a song or the built-in metronome. The metronome’s
settings and the tempo can be customized and saved.
4 Saving Your Settings
Any changes you make can be saved internally.
Important: Your settings can only be saved after unlocking the SAVE function in
the UNIT-PREF menu (you only need to do so once). Press the
leftmost DATA button to switch the SAVE function “On”.
Saving one KIT
Changes you wish to keep after editing the settings on a KIT page require that you
save the KIT in question.
If the settings of selected KIT no longer correspond to the stored version, a “?”
symbol appears next to SAVE on the KIT home page.
Press the leftmost DATA button above the display.
Pressing the button above SAVE yet again will write your changes to the selected
KIT.
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Renaming a KIT
To rename a KIT, press the button above SAVE on the KIT home page.
You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers as well as several special
characters for the names you enter. Use the knob to select the desired character
(KEY flashes) or hold down the MORE button while pressing the knob to insert a
space. Press the knob without holding down the MORE button to select the CUR
parameter. Now, the knob can be used to move the flashing underline cursor to
another position you want to edit.
Holding down the MORE button while rotating the knob towards the right allows you
to insert new spaces. Rotating it to the left in this state deletes the character at the
cursor position. To confirm the name, press the leftmost DATA button above the
display (SAVE).
Copying, Moving and Swapping KITs
Existing KITs can be moved (MOVE) to a different memory slot, swapped with other
KITs (SWAP) and copied (COPY).
Start by pressing the leftmost button above the display.
Rotate the knob to select the number of the KIT that should act as target for the
currently selected KIT. After specifying the new KIT number, you can select among
three functions: COPY, MOVE and SWAP.
Pressing the leftmost DATA button allows you to copy the selected KIT to the target
memory. MOVE allows you to move the KIT towards the target memory (the KITs at
and behind this position move one slot). SWAP, finally, causes the two selected
KITs to change places. In this example, KIT no. 1 moves to memory 80, while the
settings of KIT no. 80 move to memory location 1.
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If you like, you can rename the settings during the COPY, MOVE or SWAP
operation.
Saving Your UNIT Settings
When you change a setting in the UNIT menu, a “?” appears next to SAVE. Press
the leftmost DATA button to save the changes if you want to keep them. The “?”
disappears and your changes will be remembered. Please be aware that this is only
possible if SAVE mode on the PREF page has been switched on. If the “?” doesn’t
disappear after pressing the leftmost DATA button, the SAVE function is currently
disabled.
5 Setting Up and Calibrating The Hi-Hat
The hi-hat is the most complex instrument of your drum kit. The DrumIt Three
module has been designed to accommodate a vast number of hi-hat pads and
controllers of several manufacturers. This flexibility, however, also means that there
are a number of parameters that need to be set to take advantage of the DrumIt
Three’s full potential. In most instances, these setup and calibration steps only need
to be performed once.
Just follow the steps below to set up your hi-hat within minutes.
1. Connect the hi-hat pad and optional hi-hat controller (if available) to the
corresponding inputs on the module. Input A is to be used for the trigger
signals while Input B is to be used for the control commands.
2. Navigate to the UNIT-HCAL page. Remember that this page is only displayed
while the hi-hat channel is selected. Use the CHANNEL buttons to select the
hi-hat channel or simply hit the hi-hat pad.
3. Next, specify the hi-hat type you connected.
DEF All popular hi-hat types and brands
2BOXHH 2BOX DrumIt Five Hi-hat
ALEHH Alesis Crimson hi-hat controller
4. Set the RAW value so that it matches the connected pad. Use a screwdriver to
change the setting of the recessed screw (HH Cal) on the module’s back panel.
The values below are merely indications of what might work for you. Feel free
to tweak the setting to adapt the response to your playing style.
Yamaha 850-900
Roland 800-850
Alesis 830-880
2BOX 600-650
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5. Start the calibration process:
5.1. Press the leftmost DATA button once. A closed hi-hat icon appears in the
display and starts flashing.
5.2. Close the hi-hat pad or press the controller’s pedal with your foot.
5.3. Press the leftmost DATA button a second time. An open hi-hat icon
appears in the display and starts flashing.
5.4. Open the hi-hat pad or remove your foot from the pedal.
5.5. Press the leftmost DATA button yet again to exit the calibration function.
5.6. The display shows “done”. The hi-hat has been successfully calibrated. If
the message “NoChg” is displayed instead, the calibration could either not
be performed or was repeated with the exact same settings. If the
calibration routine failed, start by repeating steps 1~4 and then calibrate
your hi-hat again.
6. If the calibration was successful, you can now check whether the hi-hat
responds to your playing as expected. If you are not happy with the response,
either repeat the calibration steps or fine-tune the following parameters.
PFACT Increase this value to raise the calibration threshold. This is useful
for a consistent “foot chick” (pedaled hi-hat) and “foot splash”
(quick release of the pedal after a chick) sound. We recommend
taking your time to find the setting that you are most comfortable
with.
POFF This parameter allows you to change the hi-hat’s calibration
range: higher values extend the range, while lower values narrow
it down. Bear in mind that changing this setting also affects the
PFACT setting. We recommend editing this parameter only once
you are thoroughly familiar with the system.
Note: When using a 2BOX pad, the function of the two parameters is
exactly inversed.
7. Another important aspect is the hi-hat channel’s trigger response. This can be
set using the relevant menu items (see the downloadable User Manual for
details).
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