Alesis DM6 User Guide - Page 3

FRONT PANEL FEATURES 1. VOLUME - Adjusts the module's master volume level. 2. VALUE +/- - Decreases or increases the value of each parameter. 3. TEMPO / TAP - Enters Tempo Adjustment Mode. 4. PAD INDICATORS - Displays the pads currently being played. 5. CLICK - Turns the metronome on or off. 6. DRUM OFF - Mutes or unmutes the drum part of the song (Pattern) being played. 7. START / STOP - Starts or stops the current Pattern. 8. PATTERN - Enters Pattern Select Mode where you can select the Pattern and the MIDI output format. 9. VOICE - Enters Voice Select Mode. 10. KIT - Enters Kit Select Mode. 11. LCD - Displays the current parameter values and indicator lights for Kit, Voice, and Pattern. 12. VOLUME - Enters Volume Adjustment Mode to adjust the volumes of Kits, Voices, Patterns, and the metronome separately. 13. SAVE / REC - Press once to save the current Kit to a User Kit. Press and hold to enter Record Mode. REAR PANEL FEATURES 1. POWER IN - Connect the power adapter here, then connect the adapter to wall power. 2. POWER SWITCH - Turns the module on or off. 3. HEADPHONES - You can connect a set of 1/8" headphones to this output. 4. STEREO OUTPUT - You can connect an optional speaker system, recording input, etc. to this 1/8" output. 5. MIX INPUT - Connect the output of an external audio source, such as a CD player, to this stereo 1/8" input. 6. USB PORT - Connect this port to a computer or other USB device with the included standard USB cable. 7. KICK TYPE SWITCH - Set this switch to select the type of kick drum you are using with the module. Select "SWITCH" if the kick pedal is a simple footswitch. Select "PAD" if the kick pedal is a velocity-sensitive pad (with a standard kick drum pedal). 8. TRIGGER INPUT CONNECTION - Connect the included cable snake to this connector, then connect the cables to their respective triggers. See the included separate Assembly Guide for setup instructions. 1