Alesis DM6 USB Kit ALESIS DM6 USB Hoja De Datos

 

 

 
The DM6 module has its own internal sounds, but you can also use it as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum 
module software by connecting its USB port to that of a computer.  In this case, triggering the pads and 
pedals of the kit will send MIDI messages to your computer, so you can trigger drum sounds from your 
software's sound library.  You will need to select the proper MIDI output format to use the DM6 module this 
way (see below). 

 

 

The DM6 module can send MIDI information in two different formats: the internal format (default) or the GM 
format.  (Note: If you record a performance using one format, it will only be playable on other devices that 
support that format.)

 
The  internal format is used for the module to function as a sound source.  "Program 
change" and "Note on/off" messages will be transmitted in this mode.  This is the default 
mode   
 
The GM format is used when the module is connected to a computer.  In this format, 
you can use DM6 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface, triggering sounds from your favorite 
drum module software.  Only "Note on/off" messages will be transmitted in this mode.  
(Also, the metronome and music that accompanies Patterns will not be sent, since it is 
not MIDI information.) 
 
To select the MIDI output format: 

1.

 

Press PATTERN to enter Pattern Select Mode. 

2.

 

Press VALUE +/- to select "P–N" (internal format, the default setting) or "––N" (GM format).  

 

 

 SELECTING A KIT 
 
The DM6 module comes with 10 Preset Kits (001 – 
010) and 5 User Kits (011 – 015).  To select a kit: 
 
1.

 

Press KIT to enter Kit Select Mode.  The LCD 
will display the current Kit number and the Kit 
Indicator will light up.   

2.

 

Use VALUE +/- to select a Kit. 

3.

 

To adjust the Kit's volume (which is different 
from the module's master volume level), press 
VOLUME to enter Volume Adjustment Mode.  
The Volume Indicator will light up and the LCD 
will display the Kit's current volume.  Use 
VALUE +/- to adjust it.   

When you are finished, press KIT to re-enter Kit 
Selection Mode or press another button.  

 

 SELECTING TRIGGER VOICES 
 
There are 108 built-in Voices that you can assign to 
each trigger.  To select a voice: 
 
1.

 

Press VOICE to enter Voice Select Mode.  The 
LCD will display the current Voice number and 
the Voice Indicator will light up. 

2.

 

Use VALUE +/- to select a Voice. 

3.

 

To adjust a trigger's volume (which is different 
from the Master or Kit volume levels), press 
VOLUME to enter Volume Adjustment Mode.  
The Volume Indicator will light up and the LCD 
will display the trigger's current volume.  Use 
VALUE +/- to adjust it.   

When you are finished, press VOICE to re-enter Voice Selection Mode or press another button.