Vermona DRM1 MKIII Manual de usuario
Bedienungsanleitung
User Guide
DRM1 MKIII
Introduction
The analogue drum-synthesizer DRM1 MKIII is not just another instrument or piece of equipment.
It is also part of history - our history.
In its first version, we have reentered the market under the brand name VERMONA with a first
product. A return to a market from which we temporarily had to pull back due to significant historical
and political changes. This product was introduced many years ago but the DRM1 is still being
produced. Why? There are still musicians that do not own this product. Because of this, the DRM1
has been continuously refined and has reached version MKIII today – the best drum-synthesizer we
have ever created.
Now it is up to you, dear user, customer and musician, to design the best beats you ever created!
The VERMONA-team
Elektroakustische Manufaktur Erlbach
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 3
Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Scope of delivery .........................................................................................................................5
Connection and Startup ..............................................................................................................5
Setting up audio connections ...............................................................................................5
Setting up MIDI connections ................................................................................................6
Control elements and connections .................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel/User Interface .........................................................................................................7
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................8
The Sound Generation ....................................................................................................................... 9
KICK ....................................................................................................................................10
DRUM 1/DRUM 2 ................................................................................................................12
MULTI ................................................................................................................................. 13
SNARE ................................................................................................................................ 14
HI HAT 1/HI HAT 2 .............................................................................................................15
CLAP ...................................................................................................................................17
MIDI Functions ................................................................................................................................ 18
Setting the MIDI-channel and note number for an individual instrument channel..................18
Setting the MIDI-channel and note numbers for all instrument channels ...............................18
Reset .........................................................................................................................................19
Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................................19
Individual Outputs/Inserts .............................................................................................................. 20
Use as individual output ............................................................................................................20
Use as insert ..............................................................................................................................21
Trigger-Inputs (optional) ................................................................................................................ 21
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 22
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Important Safety Information
1. Read these instructions!
2. Keep these instructions! Always include these instructions when passing the DRM1 MKIII on
to third parties!
3. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions!
4. Do not use the DRM1 MKIII near water!
5. Only clean the DRM1 MKIII when it is not connected to the mains power supply! Clean only
with a dry cloth!
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat!
7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug! A polarized plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet!
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus!
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by VERMONA!
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus! When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over!
11. Unplug the DRM1 MKIII during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time!
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel! Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, when the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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13. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the AC receptacle!
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the DRM1 MKIII to rain
or moisture!
15. Do not expose the DRM1 MKIII to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, are placed on the equipment!
16. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible!
Installation
-Ensure that the room in which you use the DRM1 MKIII is wired in accordance with the local
electrical code and checked by a qualified inspector.
-Do not install the DRM1 MKIII in hot, humid, or excessively dusty locations, in direct sunlight
or in locations where it is exposed to externally generated vibrations!
-Do not place burning objects (e.g. candles) on top of or near the DRM1 MKIII!
-If condensation has formed on the DRM1 MKIII, e.g. because it was moved from a cold
environment to a warm one, allow the product to acclimatize to room temperature before
using it!
-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric shock.
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Setup
Scope of delivery
To ensure top quality, we carefully inspected the DRM1 MKIII before packaging. Nevertheless, the
unit could have been damaged during transportation. Therefore, we ask you to take a serious look at
the DRM1 MKIII when unpacking. Do not hesitate to contact us, should there be anything unusual
with the unit or its packaging.
You should find the following items in the box:
-the DRM1 MKIII
-a power chord
-this manual
-a big portion of fun
Connection and Startup
The DRM1 MKIII is a pure sound module. For reasonable use, it needs to be connected to a sequencer,
a computer or keyboard as well as to a mixing desk or an amplifier. After connecting the module to
a power socket using the supplied power chord, setup the audio- and MIDI-connections as follows:
Setting up audio connections
⚠ CONNECT FIRST, AND THEN SWITCH ON! To protect your speakers, your audio-
interface and, last but not least, your ears, we urgently recommend setting up
all cable connections while the equipment is switched off. Do not underestimate
level peaks and resulting possible damage that could occur when plugging in or
removing audio cables.
1. The jacks OUT RIGHT and OUT LEFT ⑨on the module‘s rear output all signals in stereo.
Connect these jacks to two line-inputs of a mixing desk, a computer-audio-interface or to
an amplifier using two 6.3 mm cables (TS). Alternatively or in parallel, you may connect
headphones to the PHONES jack ⑦on the front panel.
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☛ All of the DRM1 MKIII instrument channels offer individual outputs ⑤, allowing
them to be patched to the inputs of a mixing console or an audio-interface. Find
more details in chapter "Individual Outputs/Inserts" on page 20. Use the stereo
output as a starting point.
2. Before switching on the unit by pressing its POWER button ①, complete all audio
connections to avoid loud impulses and cracking noises in your audio system. These peaks
can lead to distortion and could even harm converters when connected directly to an audio-
interface. For safety reasons, while connecting and powering up the unit, turn down the
MASTER control ⑥ of the DRM1 MKIII as well as the input controls of the units that follow
in the signal chain. After powering up the DRM1 MKIII, the corresponding red LED next to
the POWER button ① will light up.
Setting up MIDI connections
1. The unit that is supposed to trigger the DRM1 MKIII’s sounds needs to be connected to the
DRM1’s MIDI IN jack ⑩. This can be a groove box, a hardware-sequencer, the MIDI output of
a software-sequencer (using the computer’s audio- or MIDI-interface) or a keyboard.
2. MIDI THRU ⑩ forwards the MIDI data from the DRM1 MKIII’s MIDI input and allows
connecting more MIDI devices in a row.
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Control elements and connections
Front Panel/User Interface
Figure 1: User Interface of the DRM1 MKIII
① POWER - power switch with LED
② TRIG button with LED - triggers sound in instrument channel
③ sound shaping parameters (see "The DRM1 MKIII’s instrument channels" on page
10)
④ PAN and VOLUME - channel volume and panning (see "The Sound Generation" on
page 9)
⑤ OUT - individual outputs/inserts (see "Individual Outputs/Inserts" on page 20)
⑥ MASTER - overall volume
⑦ PHONES - headphones output
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Rear Panel
Figure 2: rear panel of the DRM1 MKIII
⑧ optional Trigger-inputs (see "Trigger-Inputs (optional)" on page 21)
⑨ Main outputs (OUT RIGHT and OUT LEFT)
⑩ MIDI jacks (MIDI THRU and MIDI IN)
⑪ Power connector and fuse holder
☛ The fuse holder of the power connector is equipped with an active and a
replacement fuse. Check the active fuse if the DRM1 MKIII shouldn't work
anymore and replace it by the second fuse if required.
⚠ Unplug the power lead before opening the fuse holder. If you are unconfident
with checking the fuse on your own, consult an authorized service technician!
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The Sound Generation
Now that you have carefully unpacked and setup the DRM1 MKIII, let’s take a closer look. Sorry for
bothering you with mainly theoretical and security aspects. To get the most out of this unit in a
creative and musical sense, this was necessary. Now, let’s find out what the DRM1 MKIII really is!
The DRM1 MKIII is a sound module, specialized to create synthetic drum sounds that are produced
by pure analogue circuits. It allows the creation of eight independent drum- and percussion sounds.
Although these sounds carry the component names of a traditional drum kit, these are “only”
imitations of the real thing. However, this is fully intended. Synthetic or analogue drums provide
an individual character and aesthetic. These sounds have significantly influenced different musical
genres if not made them possible at all. Neither old school Hip-Hop, Electro, House nor Techno
would have been possible without the aid of the famous analogue drum machines invented by our
friends from Japan.
The DRM1 MKIII has a lot to offer. It covers many aspects of those classic units but also a lot
more. But one thing can certainly be said. The DRM1 MKIII is all original and not a clone, trying to
reproduce 8 or 9 classic sounds.
Let’s take a closer look at the individual drums, consecutively referred to as instrument channels. At
the same time, we will also name possible applications for their use.
All eight instrument channels in the DRM1 MKIII share three elements:
TRIG This button manually triggers the instrument channel’s sound. Here, the volume
is constant and equals the level at 2/3 of maximum MIDI velocity. Note: For
instrument channels HI HAT 1 and HI HAT 2, these offer an additional choice of
sounds (see "HI HAT 1/HI HAT 2" on page 15).
PAN this control adjusts the instrument channels’ position in the stereo panorama when
using the main- ⑨ and headphone outputs ⑦. Note that PAN has no effect on the
instrument channels’ individual outputs ⑤.
VOLUME this control adjusts the instrument channel’s volume for the main- ⑨, headphone-
⑦ and individual outputs ⑤.
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