CompactKit 4 - Electronic musical instrument ALESIS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electronic percussion instrument with pads
Brand	Alesis
Model	CompactKit 4
Number of pads	4
Display	LCD screen
Power supply	Included AC adapter (power cable provided)
Headphone output	3.5 mm stereo jack
Built-in speaker	Yes, disabled when headphones are connected
Main functions	Songs, accompaniment, Game, Coach, sound assignment
Volume control	Separate master volume and accompaniment volume
Tempo adjustment	Dial or Tap function (hit pads)
Demo mode	Yes, dedicated button
Difficulty levels	1 (easy), 2 (normal), 3 (hard) for Game and Coach functions
Included accessories	2 drumsticks, power cable
Dimensions (approx.)	30 x 30 x 10 cm
Weight (approx.)	1.5 kg
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products or solvents.
Safety	Use only the supplied AC adapter. Do not expose to water or moisture.
Spare parts and repairability	Contact Alesis support for any repairs. No consumer spare parts.
General information	Full manual available for download. For assistance: alesis.com/support

Frequently Asked Questions - CompactKit 4 ALESIS

How to connect headphones to the CompactKit 4?

Use the 3.5 mm stereo headphone output on the top panel. When you connect headphones, the built-in speaker is automatically disabled.

How to change the sound of a pad?

Press the Pad Assign button, then hit the pad you want to change. Each successive hit cycles through the available sounds. Stop when you hear the desired sound, then press Pad Assign again to confirm.

How to adjust the master volume and accompaniment volume?

For master volume, press Master Volume then turn the dial. For accompaniment (rhythm) volume, press Rhythm Volume then turn the dial.

How to use the Game function?

Press Game, turn the dial to choose a rhythm (1 to 3 stars for difficulty), then press Start/Stop to begin. Bars descend on the screen; hit the corresponding pad when a bar reaches the bottom line. The score is displayed at the end.

How to use the Coach function?

Press Coach, turn the dial to choose a pattern (difficulty level indicated by stars), then press Start/Stop to begin. As in Game, hit the pads at the right time. The score is displayed after the session.

How to adjust the tempo?

Press Tempo then turn the dial. You can also use the Tap function: press Tempo then hit any pad 3 or 4 times at the desired tempo; the song will start at that tempo.

How to enable or disable accompaniment?

Press the Chord button to enable or disable the accompaniment (rhythm) of the current song.

What to do if the device does not turn on?

Check that the power cable is properly connected to the power input and to a wall outlet. Make sure the power switch is in the on position.

How to clean the CompactKit 4?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use chemical, abrasive products, or solvents. Avoid any contact with liquids.

Where to find the full manual for the CompactKit 4?

The user manual is available for free download at notice-facile.com. You can also visit the Alesis website (alesis.com) for additional information and support.

USER MANUAL CompactKit 4 ALESIS

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

CompactKit 4 User Guide

(2) Drum Sticks Safety & Warranty Manual

Power Adapter

Support

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com.

For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.

Features

Top Panel

1. Power Input: Connect this input to a power outlet using the included power adapter.
2. Power Switch: Use this switch to power CompactKit 4 on or off.
3. Headphone Output: Connect 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo headphones (optional, sold separately) to this output. When headphones are connected, the speaker will be muted.
4. Speaker: The sound will play out of this speaker. When headphones are connected to the headphone output, this speaker will be muted.
5. Pads: Hit these pads to play CompactKit 4.
6. Display: This LCD shows CompactKit 4's current operation.

7. Dial: Turn this dial to adjust the setting shown in the display.

8. Master Volume: Press this button, and then turn the dial to adjust the master volume.

9. Rhythm Volume: Press this button, and then turn the dial to adjust the volume of the accompaniment (everything but the drum sounds in a song).
10. Rhythm: Press this button, and then turn the dial to select a song.
11. Demo: Press this button to play the demo song.
12. Tempo/Tap: Press this button, and then turn the dial to adjust the tempo. Alternatively, hit any pad 3 or 4 times (based on the current song's time signature) at the desired tempo. The current song will start playing at a tempo based on your last two hits.
13. Pad Assign: Press this button, and then hit a pad to change its sound. Each hit will play and select the next sound. After you hear the sound you want to use for that pad, press this button again.
14. Chord: Press this button to activate or deactivate the accompaniment.
15. Coach: Press this button, and then turn the dial to select a solo to play using the Coach feature. See Operation > Coach to learn more.
16. Start/Stop: Press this button to start or stop the current song.
17. Game: Press this button, and then turn the dial to select a rhythm to play using the Game feature. See Operation > Game to learn more.

Operation

Songs

CompactKit 4 has several songs consisting of drum parts and accompaniment ("rhythm"). You can play the song with or without the accompaniment.

To select a song, press Rhythm and then turn the dial.

To play or stop the song, press Start/Stop.

Tip: Alternatively, press Tempo, and then hit any pad 3 or 4 times (based on the current song's time signature) at the desired tempo. The current song will start playing at a tempo based on your last two hits.

To play or stop the demo song, press Demo.

To adjust the master volume, press Master Volume and then turn the dial.

To adjust the volume of the accompaniment, press Rhythm Volume and then turn the dial.

To adjust the tempo of the song, press Tempo, and then turn the dial to adjust the tempo.

Tip: Alternatively, press Tempo, and then hit any pad 3 or 4 times (based on the current song's time signature) at the desired tempo. The current song will start playing at a tempo based on your last two hits.

To activate or deactivate the accompaniment, press Chord.

Sounds

CompactKit 4 has several different sounds that you can assign to each drum pad.

To assign a sound to a pad:

1. Press Rhythm then turn the dial to select a song.
2. Press Pad Assign.
3. Hit a pad to change its sound. Each hit will play and select the next sound. Stop after you hear the sound you want to use for that pad.
4. Optional: To change the sound of another pad, repeat Step 3.
5. When you are finished, press Pad Assign. The sounds are now assigned to those pads.

Game

CompactKit 4 has a built-in game that can help you learn its various drum patterns. In the display, bars will descend in each column (representing each pad). Once a bar reaches below the line, hit the corresponding pad.

To play the game:

1. Press Game.
2. Turn the dial to select a rhythm. The upper-right corner will show 1, 2, or 3 stars to indicate the difficulty level: 1 is easy, 2 is normal, and 3 is hard.
3. Press Start/Stop to start playing. As each bar reaches the line at the bottom of the display, hit the corresponding pad.
4. When the game is finished, you will see your score (000-100%). After 3 seconds, the game will restart.
5. Press Start/Stop to stop playing.

Coach

CompactKit 4 has a built-in drum coach that can help improve your skill at learning general drum patterns. In the display, bars will descend in each column (representing each pad). Once a bar reaches below the line, hit the corresponding pad.

To use the coach:

1. Press Coach.
2. Turn the dial to select a pattern. The upper-right corner will show 1, 2, or 3 stars to indicate the difficulty level: 1 is easy, 2 is normal, and 3 is hard.
3. Press Start/Stop to start playing. As each bar reaches the line at the bottom of the display, hit the corresponding pad.
4. When the session is finished, you will see your score (000-100%). After 3 seconds, the coach will restart.
5. Press Start/Stop to stop playing.

Assistance technique

27 Hi-Hat & Kick 50 Cowbell 2

1 Standard Kick 28 Standard Hi-Hat Closed 51 Cowbell 3
2 Analog Kick 1 29 Standard Hi-Hat Open 52 Timbale Low
3 Rock Kic30 Analog Hi-Hat Closed 53 Timbale 1
4 Room Kick 31 Analog Hi-Hat Open 54 Timbale 2
5 Analog Kick 2 55 Timbale & Kick
6 Hard Kick Toms 56 Metronome Click k
7 Acoustic Kic32 Standard Tom 1 57 Metronome Bell
8 Standard Kick 2 33 Standard Tom 2 58 Hand Clap
9 Standard Kick 3 34 Standard Tom 3 59 Tambourine 1

Snare Drum

35 Standard Tom 4 60 Tambourine 2
36 Tom & Snare 61 Bongo Hi
37 Tom Low 62 Bongo Low
38 Acoustic Tom 63 Conga Open
39 Rock Tom 64 Conga Mute
40 Analog Tom 65 Cabasa
66 Maracas

10 Standard Snare 1
11 Standard Snare 2
12 Synth Snare 1
13 Synth Snare 2
14 Synth Snare 3
15 Analog Snare 1
16 Standard Snare Rim
17 Standard Snare 3
18 Acoustic Snare
19 Rock Snare
20 Rock Snare Rim
21 Analog Snare Rim
22 Analog Snare 2
23 House Snare

Crash

41 Standard Crash 1 68 Triangle Open
42 Standard Crash 2 69 Triangle Mute
43 Standard Crash 3 70 Analog Cowbell

44 Analog Crash 71 One

Ride

45 Ride 1 74 Fou
46 Ride 2 75 OK
74 Fou r
75 OK

47 Ride 3 76 Good

48 Standard Ride 77 Very Good

Hi-Hat

24 Hi-Hat 1
25 Hi-Hat 2
26 Hi-Hat & Snare

Percussion

49 Cowbell 1 80 BLJ Trill

72 Two
73 Three

76 Good

Very Good

78 Excellent
79FX
80 BLJ Trill

Songs

8-Beat Dance						35 Samba
1	8-Beat	17 Pop Dance	36 Latin Roc			k
2	8-Beat	Ballad	18 disco	37 Cha Cha
3	8-Beat	Pop	19 House	38 Mambo
4	8-Beat	Rac	20 Hip			Hop	39
5	Rock	1	21 Rap
6	Rock	2	22 Shuf	fle		Country
7	Hard	Roc	23 k	Slow	40 Country Roc
8	Heavy Metal 1	24 Soul 41 Country Roc				k
9	Heavy Metal 2
			Jazz		March & Waltz
	6/8 Pop		25 Cool Jazz		42 March
10	6/8 Pop 1		26 Jazz Swing		43 Polka
11	6/8 Pop 2		27 Blues 1		44 Waltz 1
			28 Blues 2		45 Waltz 2
	16-Beat		29 Fusion 1
12	16-Beat Pop		30 Fusion 2		Sound Effects
13	16-Beat Funk		31 Bounce		46		SFX 1
					47 SFX 2
	Funk		Latin		48 SFX 3
14	Funk		32 Reggae 1		49 SFX 4
15	Funk Pop		33 Reggae 2		50 SFX 5
16	Blues Funk		34 Bossa Nova

Technical Specifications

Pads	4 velocity-sensitive pads with indication lights
Sounds	70 drum and percussion sounds 10 effect sounds
Songs	50 songs 20 coach songs 1 demo song
Connections	(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output (1) power input
Power	9V DC, 800 mA, center-positive power adapter (included) (6) C batteries
Dimensions (width x depth x height)	18.1” x 10.2” x 5.9” 460 mm x 260 mm x 150 mm
Weight	3.3 lbs. 1.5 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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