NUX DM-7 (01) PDF Document

To ensure safe operation of your NUX DM-7, please observe the following guidelines:

General Use:

• Before using the unit, read the provided instructions and the Owner’s Manual.

• Do not open or modify the unit or its AC adaptor in any way.

• Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it. Refer all servicing to your retailer.

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Ensure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.

• Do not excessively twist, bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.

• Protect the unit from strong impact; do not drop it.

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins) or liquids (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

Placement and Environment:

• Never use or store the unit in places that are: subject to temperature extremes, damp, humid, exposed to rain, dusty, or subject to high levels of vibration.

• This unit may be installed on a stand using a clamp. When doing so, ensure the stand is on a level and stable position, not in an unstable location or on an incline.

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their position does not interfere with proper ventilation.

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Place all cords and cables out of the reach of children.

• Never climb on top of, or place heavy objects on the unit.

Power and Connections:

• Immediately turn the power off and remove the AC adaptor from the outlet if the AC adaptor or power cord is damaged, if smoke or an unusual odor occurs, if objects have fallen into or liquid has spilled onto the unit, if the unit has been exposed to rain, or if the unit does not appear to operate normally.

• Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet.

• Periodically wipe away any accumulation of dust between the AC adaptor and the power outlet with a dry cloth. Disconnect the power plug when the unit is to remain unused for an extended period.

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. When using extension cords, ensure the total power used does not exceed the power rating of the extension cord.

• Never handle the AC adaptor body or its output plugs with wet hands.

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

• If you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

Moving the Unit:

• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions. Have a firm grip to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage. Check to make sure the clamp that fixes the unit to the stand has not become loose. Disconnect the power cord and all cords coming from external devices.

The top panel of the NUX DM-7 provides the following controls:

1. Display screen: Displays operation information.

2. Display operation button: Used to operate functions shown on the display.

3. Drum kit switch knob: Switches between different drum kits.

4. Tempo knob: Sets the tempo.

5. Song select knob: Selects from the built-in demo songs.

6. Effect knob: Adjusts the built-in 4 effects (overdrive, compressor, reverb, tune).

7. Instrument knob: Adjusts drum pad parameters.

8. Volume knob: Controls the master volume.

9. ENTER/KICK/SNARE button: Quickly selects the corresponding drum button. ENTER is the operation confirmation button.

10. TOMS/CYMBALS button: Quickly selects the corresponding drum button.

11. REC recording button: Quickly enters the recording function.

12. CLICK Metronome button: Quickly enters the Metronome function.

13. PLAY/STOP button: Plays or stops the demo song.

14. DRUM OFF button: Turns on or mutes the drum track from a demo song.

15. USB interface: For connecting the DM-7/DM-7X with a computer.

The interface panel on the NUX DM-7 includes the following ports:

• 16. Trigger in interface: To expand with an additional tom/cymbal.

• 17. MIDI out interface: MIDI output interface.

• 18. AUX IN interface: Connect an external audio device.

• 19. Output interface (L/MONO, R): Connect the DM-7/DM-7X with a PA system or AMP. If you use mono, please connect to L/MONO.

• 20. DC 9V interface: Connect the power adapter.

• 21. POWER: ON/OFF button for the DM-7/DM-7X.

• 22. PHONE interface: Earphone interface.

To connect your NUX DM-7 drum kit, follow these steps:

1. Connect the cable snake to the module.

2. Connect the individual drum pads and cymbals. The label on each cable indicates the name of the connected pad or pedal (e.g., Crash, Ride, Tom, Kick, etc.).

Note: To prevent equipment malfunction or damage, turn down the volume and turn off the power of the device when connecting the device.

The display screen on the NUX DM-7 shows the following icons:

• A: Ten-level force display: Shows the velocity of your playing.

• B: Bluetooth: Indicates Bluetooth status.

• C: USB connect icon: Appears when connected to a computer via USB.

• D: TEMPO icon: Shows the current tempo setting.

• E: The pad which you playing: Indicates the pad that is currently being played or edited.

• F: Coach icon: Indicates when you are in Coach mode.

• G: MENU icon: Indicates when you are in the Menu.

• H: UNDO icon: Relates to the undo function.

To turn on the power:

1. Turn down the master volume on the NUX DM-7.

2. Turn down the volume of any connected speakers or amplifiers.

3. Turn on the power switch. You may hear a faint sound, which is normal.

4. Hit the drum and cymbal pads, and adjust the volume as needed.

To turn off the power:

1. Turn down the speaker’s volume.

2. Turn off the power of any external connection device.

3. Turn off the DM-7/DM-7X power switch.

You can use various techniques to play the NUX DM-7 for a more expressive performance:

• Snare / Tom:

– Head shot: Hit the drum head.

– Open rim shot: Hit the rim of the drum.

• Kick:

– Hit the drum head with the kick pedal beater.

• Crash / Ride Cymbal:

– Bow shot: Hit the main surface (bow) of the cymbal.

– Edge shot: Hit the edge of the cymbal.

– Bell shot: Hit the bell (center raised area) of the cymbal.

– Choking a cymbal: Mute or choke the sound by grasping the cymbal’s edge with your hand immediately after hitting it. This function only works when you grasp the sensor area on the edge.

• Hi-hat:

– Bow shot: Strike the hi-hat pad.

– Open hi-hat: Strike the hi-hat without pressing the control pedal.

– Closed hi-hat: Strike the hi-hat with the control pedal pressed.

1. Use the dial to select the Drum kit style (e.g., ROCK, JAZZ). The indicator light will flash.

2. Press the dial to confirm the style.

3. Turn the dial again to select a specific drum kit within that style.

1. In the drum setting mode, select the drum kit you want to edit.

2. Hit the pad you want to edit to select it. Alternatively, press the KICK/SNARE or TOMS/CYMBALS button to select the pad.

3. Press the display buttons to select the parameter you want to edit (Instrument, Tuning, or Level).

4. Use the INSTRUMENT knob to adjust the selected parameter.

5. Any changes are automatically saved when you switch to another interface.

The following parameters can be adjusted:

1. Click the MENU button on the main screen.

2. Use the up and down keys to select PAD PANNING and press ENTER to enter.

3. Use the up and down keys to select the drum pad you want to adjust (KICK, SNARE, TOM1, etc.).

4. Use the INSTRUMENT knob to adjust the panning parameter from left to right.

The One Knob Effect feature on the NUX DM-7 allows you to easily adjust individual effects instantly by rotating each effect knob. The brightness of the indicator light corresponds to the intensity of the effect.

1. In the main interface, select the drum kit you wish to rename.

2. Press the MENU button, select KIT NAME SET, and press ENTER to enter the editing interface.

3. Use the INSTRUMENT knob to select a character and press the left or right buttons to move the cursor to the character you want to edit. Optional characters are A-Z and 0-9.

4. After the modification is completed, press EXIT to exit and save automatically.

To use the demo songs on your NUX DM-7:

1. In the Drum kit mode, turn the SONG SELECT knob to enter the demo mode.

2. Press PLAY/STOP to play or pause the track. The track played is the one selected in the song select interface.

3. Press the DRUM OFF button to turn the drum sound in the demo song on or off.

4. After entering the demo mode, you can adjust parameters using the up and down keys and the INSTRUMENT knob.

Note: When exiting this mode, the parameters are automatically saved, except for the DRUM OFF parameter.

1. Press the REC button on the panel to enter the recording interface.

2. Tap any drum pad, and the recording will start.

3. During recording, you can press the Pause button to pause recording. Press the Record button again to continue recording.

4. The recording will terminate if you stop playing for 3 seconds, or you can press the stop button directly. After termination, press the play button to listen to your recording.

1. On the DRUM KIT screen, click on COACH to enter the coaching function.

2. Use the up and down keys to select the function you want to practice (Accents, Time Check, Quiet Count, Change Up) and press ENTER to enter.

3. Within each function, you can click SETUP to enter the setting interface. Use the up and down keys to select the item you want to set, and adjust the parameters using the INSTRUMENT knob.

4. You can also click CLICK to enter the metronome setting interface for further adjustments.

In the ‘Accents’ mode, which helps you practice accent transfer, you can adjust the following parameters in the SETUP menu:

The ‘Time Check’ mode trains your hit accuracy. You can adjust these parameters in the SETUP menu:

In the ‘Quiet Count’ mode, you can train your sense of time as the metronome alternates between sound and mute. The available SETUP parameters are:

The ‘Change Up’ mode trains your performance speed accuracy for different notes at the same time value. The following parameters can be adjusted in the SETUP menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the main interface to enter the menu.

2. Select the HIHAT SETTING item and press ENTER.

3. Use the INSTRUMENT knob to adjust the following values:

• HH VOLUME: Hi-hat volume adjustment (Range: 0 – 126)

• HH OPEN VAL: Opening hi-hat range adjustment (Range: 70 – 126)

• HH CLOSE VAL: Closing hi-hat range adjustment (Range: 1 – 60)

1. In the MENU screen, select TRIGGER and press ENTER.

2. Hit the pad you want to set to select it.

3. Use the up and down keys to select a parameter, and use the INSTRUMENT knob to adjust its value. The parameters will be saved automatically when exiting the mode.

1. In the MENU interface, select MIDI NOTE and press ENTER.

2. Use the up and down keys to select the pad you want to adjust.

3. Use the INSTRUMENT knob to set the MIDI code output corresponding to the pad. Setting it to OFF means no MIDI signal will be output.

The following table shows the adjustable pads and their MIDI code range:

1. Select the CLICK item in the MENU interface and press ENTER.

2. Use the up and down keys to select the parameter you want to adjust, then use the INSTRUMENT knob to change the value. The parameters are saved automatically when you exit.

1. In the MENU screen, select FACTORY RESET and press ENTER.

2. Use the up and down keys to select the type of reset you want to perform, then press ENTER to confirm.

The available reset options are:

1. In the MENU screen, select OPTION and press ENTER.

2. Use the up and down keys to select a parameter and the INSTRUMENT knob to adjust the value.

Use a USB MIDI cable to connect the drum machine’s USB port to your computer’s USB port. After the connection is successful, the USB icon on the screen will light up. The unit will then respond to MIDI signals transmitted from the computer and send MIDI signals to the computer.

• Polyphony: 108

• Display: TFT LCD color screen

• Voice: 30 sets of sounds

• Drum Kit: 48 sets of drum sets (30 sets of preset drum sets, 18 sets of user drum sets)

• Demo song: 20 demo songs

• Recording: 10 sets of recordings

• CLICK: Editable metronome tone, number of beats, rhythm, speed, volume

• Trigger: MIDI function: USB MIDI, automatic computer recognition 3 TOM (dual trigger), 1 SNARE (dual trigger), 1 HIHAT (dual trigger), 1 CRASH (dual trigger), 1 RIDE (three trigger), 1 KICK (single trigger)

• Interface: Headphone jack, power connector, OUTPUT, AUX IN, MIDI OUT, TRIGGER IN (CYMBAL/TOM)

• Power: DC 9V