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//AE Cymbal System
Advanced User Guide
A Supplement to the AE Cymbal Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents:
Introduction 3
Controls and Connectors 4
System Set Up 8
System Operation 15
Troubleshooting 24
Specifications 28
Midi Specifications 29
Contact Us 32
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Introduction:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Gen16 AE Cymbal System! The AE Cymbal System is more than
just another set of cymbals - it’s a bold new technology that combines timeless acoustics with cutting-edge
digital electronics to create a completely new instrument that will inspire your musical creativity in ways
you’ve never imagined.
Unlike most existing electronic percussion systems, the AE Cymbal is not a sample trigger device - it’s the
real thing.
It starts with a unique new design, inspired by nature, with thousands of holes that create a cymbal that
looks, feels and plays like a traditional cymbal, but at less than a quarter of the volume. Utilizing a unique,
patent-pending, dual-microphone pickup system, the sound from each cymbal is sent through the AE Digital
Cymbal Processor, adding powerful DSP and tone shaping. This enables the AE Cymbal to deliver a wide
range of sounds, from classic to cutting-edge.
Like the birth of the electric guitar, the Fender Rhodes™ piano, or the electric bass, the AE Cymbal is more
than just a new twist on the same old game. It’s a whole new game - a new instrument that will inspire and
impact our creativity in ways you never imagined!
Although you’ll find the AE Cymbal System to be intuitive and easy to use, please take a few minutes
to look through this user’s guide to help you get the most out of your new system.
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Master Volume Level (5)
Channel Preset Display (11)
Channel Preset Control (1)
Illuminated Logo (2) Cymbal Channel Pan (3)
Front Panel
Cymbal Channel Volume (4)
Phones Volume (8)
Reverb Return Level (7)
Edrum/Cymbal Mix (6)
Headphone Output (9)MP3 Player / Aux Input (10)
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Controls & Connectors:
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Front Panel
Controls & Connectors Descriptions:
1. Channel Preset Control: Selects a tone-shaping preset for each of the five AE Cymbal input channels.
2. Illuminated Logo: The “Z” logo lights steadily while the DCP is operating. While the Standby/Power
switch (14) is in standby (“sleep”) mode it pulsates.
3. Cymbal Channel Pan: Pans the selected channel’s AE Cymbal output Left or Right.
4. Cymbal Channel Volume: Controls the mix level of the selected AE Cymbal channel.
5. Master Volume: Controls the volume of the Line Outputs (12) independently of the Headphone
Output (9) level.
6. Drum / Cym Mix: Controls the relative balance between AE Cymbals and Drum Inputs (13).
7. Reverb: Controls the level of reverb return for all AE Cymbals.
8. Phones Volume: Controls the level of headphone output (9) independently of Line Outputs (12).
9. Headphone Output: 3.5 mm Stereo connector. (Use 8 - 64 Ohm Headphones for best performance.)
Output level controlled by Phones Volume (8).
10. Aux Input: Connect an MP3 player or other audio source to play along with pre-recorded music.
The connected source will be mixed with the cymbal and Drum inputs in both the Line and
headphone outputs.
11. Channel Preset Display: Displays the currently selected preset for each of the five cymbals.
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Rear Panel
Controls & Connectors:
DIGITAL CYMBAL PROCESSOR
Line Outputs (12) Drum Inputs (13)
Power Input (15) AE Cymbal Pickup Inputs (17)
USB Connector (16)
Power / Lights Switch (14)
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Rear Panel
Controls & Connectors Descriptions:
12. Line Outputs: L&R 1/4-inch mono unbalanced outputs. Connect these to the inputs of your PA system,
DAW, amplifier, etc. These outputs are a mix of the cymbal microphone, Drum, and Aux inputs.
13. Drum Inputs: L&R 1/4-inch mono unbalanced inputs. Connect the outputs of your e-drum module,
sampler, etc. to these inputs to mix them with your AE cymbals.
14. Standby / Power Switch: Switches between Standby, Power On and Lights On modes. To operate
the AE Cymbal System without illuminating the blue LED rings in the cymbal microphones,
select the middle (On) position. NOTE: In the Standby position the controller is actually “sleeping”
and draws a small amount of current. It can be safely left in this position indefinitely. In order to
completely shut the unit off the power adapter must be unplugged from the controller or disconnected
from its AC supply. In order to ensure that your user settings and customized Kit Presets are safely
stored in memory, it is recommended that you always switch the DCP to Standby mode before
physically disconnecting its power supply or switching off AC power on a plug strip.
15. Power Input: Connect the supplied power supply here. Use only the power supply provided with your
AE Digital Cymbal Processor.
16. USB Connector: Connect to a computer for firmware and presets updates.
17. AE Cymbal Pickup Inputs: Connect the color-coded cable ends of the AE Cymbal Pickup cable
snake to these inputs.
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System Setup:
Hi-Hat Ride
MP3 Player Input
(MP3 Player Sold Separately)
Headphone Output
(Headphones Sold Separately)
AC Power
Audio Output to Mixer Audio Output to DCP
(Mono)
Cymbal
Edrum Controller
(Sold Separately)
(Mono)
LR
LR
Master Audio Level
Tone Shape
Preset Control
Edrum/AE Cymbal Blend Level
Master Reverb Level
Headphone Level
Channel R/L Pan Channel Volume
Audio System
(Sold Separately)
Digital Cymbal Processor (DCP)
(DCP)
DIGITAL CYMBAL PROCESSOR
Note: connect cable
with right angle end here
Note: shape / style / specification of power
supply may vary per country / region
System Setup (cont.):
Mounting the DCP:
Secure the DCP Mounting Bracket to your existing drum hardware. The bracket has an embedded magnet that
makes mounting the DCP quick and easy. Slide the lip of the mount into the tab on the underside of the DCP.
The DCP will snap into place, locking with the mounting bracket.
Note that it is normal for the bottom surface of the DCP to become quite warm while in operation. It is recom-
mended that you not place the DCP on a soft surface such as carpet or upholstery that could prevent the flow
of air around the unit. Use the mounting stand or place the unit on a hard surface, on its rubber feet.
Connect the supplied 12VDC regulated power adapter to the power input of the controller. Use only the power
supply provided. Make sure it’s switched to the “Standby” position (blue “Z” logo pulsating) while you connect
your cymbal pickups in the following steps.
Important: Always switch the DCP to “Standby” mode before connecting or disconnecting cymbal pickup
cables. Connecting or disconnecting cymbal pickups with the unit fully powered on may result in a DCP crash,
loss of user settings data, or speaker damage. Note that even with the DCP switched to Standby, the pickup
lights will flash briefly during plug insertion; this is normal.
Setting Up Your Digital Cymbal Processor:
Alignment Channel
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Bottom of DCP ●
Alignment Tab
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DCP Mounting Bracket
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System Setup (cont.):
The AE cymbal pickups are “universal” and completely interchangeable with one another. The only difference
is that the stand mounting sleeve is omitted when mounting a pickup in a Hi-Hat.
On the other hand, the tone-shaping presets in each channel have been optimized for use with specific
cymbals. While the snake cable branches are interchangeable and any pickup will work in any channel, we do
recommend that you connect your Hi-Hat to the “Hi-Hat” channel and your Ride cymbal to the “Ride” channel.
Connect the short ends of the included cable snake to the matching color-coded AE Cymbal Pickup Input jacks
(17) on the rear panel of the controller. While snake connectors are interchangeable, the system color coding
has been designed as follows:
Blue: Hi-Hat (you must use this one for your Hi-Hat because it’s the only one with a right-angle plug).
Red: Ride
Orange: Cym3 (typically a crash or splash)
Yellow: Cym4 (typically a crash or splash)
Green: Cym5 (typically a China or other “effects” cymbal)
Important: Use only Gen16 four-conductor pickup cables to connect the pickups to the controller. Use of
any other cables may result in damage to your DCP, pickup(s), or both.
Important: The connectors are designed for a very snug fit to prevent their coming loose during playing.
Make sure they are fully inserted into the pickups and DCP rear panel inputs.
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