Alesis DM5 User Manual

DM5 Reference Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Alesis DM5 18 Bit Drum Module. To take full
advantage of the DM5’s functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read
this user’s manual carefully.

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This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of
the DM5. Though we recommend you take time to read through the entire manual
once carefully, those having general knowledge about drum modules and MIDI
should use the table of contents to reference specific functions while using the
instrument.

Deals with the necessary preparation before playing,

including connections to external devices.

Chapter 2: Your First Session with the DM5. This section provides a brief tour of the
DM5, shows you how to audition the various sounds of the DM5, and points out the
various performance features.

Chapter 3: Connections. Details rear panel connections (like MIDI, footpedals and
the serial interface), proper hook-up procedures, plus application examples.

Chapter 4: Overview. Covers the structure of sound sources within the DM5, how to
read and navigate through the LCD display pages, how to edit parameters, and how
to store edited Drum Sets.

Chapter 5: MIDI Functions. Explains how to edit MIDI parameters.

Chapter 6: External Triggering. Describes all external trigger functions.

Appendices. MIDI basics, trouble-shooting, maintenance and service information,
and the MIDI Implementation Chart.

Conventions

The buttons, knobs, and rear panel connectors and switches  are referred to in this
manual just as their names appear on the DM5, using all capital letters and in
brackets (Example: [DRUM SET] button, [

] and [

] buttons, [VALUE] knob, etc.).

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