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Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L // O P E N...
Page 2 BFD Eco NFUZD Edition Loops Stand Alone Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………… Library ……………………………………………… 21 Jukebox Player………………………………………… 62 Installing Sound Banks NSPIRE Series I/O Module Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………… Edit …………………………………………………………… BFD Eco NFUZD Edition BFD Eco Jukebox Player Audio Preferences ………………………………………………………………………………………… Volume ……………………………………………… BFD Eco Master Output Recording Master Output Recording…………………………...
Page 3 Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Welcome to Advanced Drum Emulation. NFUZD Audio NSPIRE Series is the ﬁrst system to fully integrate with VST drumming technology I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones and provide real sizes to produce Advanced Drum Emulation in an easy–to–use package that can be set up to meet your personal musical NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management needs.
Page 4 This product utilizes an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or power adapter other Snare and Tom Trigger Zones than the one provided or described in this manual or on the power adapter input. Only power adapters sold by NFUZD Audio are NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management authorized for use with the product.
Page 5 Setup Suggestions Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it. Refer all or other malfunctions. Sync Key servicing to your retailer or an authorized NFUZD Audio distributor. Auto Oﬀ and Sleep Mode CAUTION BFD Eco NFUZD Edition...
Page 6 Quick Nav Front Panel Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings HEADPHONE Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings VOLUME Kit Menu I/O MODULE...
Page 7 Cable Scheme Connections Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu Reverb Mixer Menu Saving a UserKit...
Page 8 Back Panel Connections Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu Reverb Mixer Menu Saving a UserKit...
Page 9 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu Reverb Mixer Menu...
Page 10 Cymbal and Hi-Hat (HH) Zone Layout Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu Reverb Mixer Menu...
Page 11 The USB Key is used to upload your own sound banks and loops into the NSPIRE module. User .wav Samples Exporting Sound Banks Updates will become available from time to time and posted on the NFUZD Audio website (http://nfuzdaudio.com). Loops This procedure will include an installer that will populate your NFUZD USB Key correctly.
Page 12 Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Navigation in the NSPIRE Series I/O Module revolves around the three   Snare and Tom Trigger Zones Function Buttons labeled F1, F2 and F3. The area on the screen directly   NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management above those keys will inform you of the function for the key and will  ...
Page 13 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Playing under real conditions is the correct way to evaluate the settings that you are adjusting. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Make small adjustments and return to normal playing. The factory default was tested with a wide Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings variety of professionals and provides a great starting point.
Page 14 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management * Note: There are two things to keep in mind when adjusting this parameter. Not only   NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation can you allow lower strike levels to trigger, but this also opens up the possibility of  ...
Page 15 Quick Nav Trigger Settings (cont.) Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Expo3 Log1 Log2 Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu...
Page 16 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management hand with the Threshold setting. For example, if the threshold is set low, you may end NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation up needing to raise your mask time to ignore vibrations for sources near that pad. It is...
Page 17 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones other pads. The additional parameters for the HH are available when you press NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management the F3 (ADV) Button. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu...
Page 18 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management 1. Press the SET button on the bottom right of the I/O module. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation 2. Use the F2 button and move down to the Write Protect line.   Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Use the DATA DIAL to change the value to OFF.
Page 19 FW Version: Shows the current version of the Firmware installed on your NSPIRE module. Changing Drum Sounds Adjusting Instrument Parameters * Note: Updates for ﬁrmware and software will be available from time to time on the NFUZD Audio website. Check regularly for updates. FX Slots Instrument and Mixer Faders Getting New Professional Sounds User .wav Samples...
Page 20 This is the main performance menu for the NSPIRE I/O Module. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings “01. Computer” is dedicated for integration with a computer, so the module will not produce internal sounds. The default starting preset is Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings “02.
Page 21 Instrument section. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Press F3 (INST) on the main KIT page - This will show you the channel and the trigger zone last  ...
Page 22 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management F2 (EDIT): The top of the screen indicates the channel and instrument currently being edited. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Note that this will change when you hit diﬀerent pads. Beneath that you have adjustable Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings programming parameters.
Page 23 BFD Eco NFUZD Edition software with sounds that include actual recorded ambiance in addition to the NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management digital reverb. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings The NSPIRE onboard Reverb unit is designed to work like any other reverb unit that you would ﬁnd with most mixers and PA systems.
Page 24 From the main Kit screen press F1 (REV) to get to the internal reverb processor. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Room Type: There are ﬁve diﬀerent room types to choose from…...
Page 25 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Start on the main KIT page and press F2 (EQ). NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings The EQ in the NSPIRE module is a four–band ﬁxed–frequency system. The middle two frequencies allow you to further control the "Q", or Kit Menu width of the adjustment.
Page 26 DATA DIAL raises and lowers the volume. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation * Note: The Master Volume is controlled by this function on the main MIXER page. The Direct 1 and   Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Direct 2 outputs get their volume directly from each kit piece.
Page 27 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management This parameter gives you have additional volume controls for each instrument channel. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings At the bottom of this screen you will notice two additional HH volume parameters for Kit Menu the Pedal and Splash sounds.
Page 28 User Kit. Use the F1 (up) and F2 (down) to navigate this page. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation * Note: Be careful during the process of making a User Kit. You do not want to change  ...
Page 29 The NSPIRE set ships with a few common note maps to work with a variety of Software programs. These maps are in the MIDI Maps folder Snare and Tom Trigger Zones on the NFUZD Audio USB Key. Make sure you keep a copy of this data. The USB key is used to read and load the maps. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management...
Page 30 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management functions. You need to link them together to perform correctly. This two step process NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation is intentional because your Trigger Pad and MIDI Map Functions can be used for  ...
Page 31 The Click Function uses the Play button to start and stop the Click Track. Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management The DATA DIAL changes the tempo. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings The Function Buttons give you access to three diﬀerent parameters.
Page 32 More details on this section will be released at a later date with a video showing you how to turn your NSPIRE I/O module into a NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management great–sounding drum machine. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings The NFUZD USB key contains a folder of SEQ ﬁles.
Page 33 Edition through the outputs on the drum module. This system is ﬁxed at 44.1 kHz. Any software from your computer can use the   Getting New Professional Sounds NSPIRE I/O Module as a sound card. The NFUZD Audio USB Key contains the drivers needed for Windows. The unit is class compliant   User .wav Samples Exporting Sound Banks on the Mac platform.
Page 34 Module directly into your computer using the provided USB cable. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management This stand–alone setup will allow you to integrate your computer NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings directly through your NSPIRE Module. The audio from the computer...
Page 35 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings It is vital that you synchronize your module with your copy of BFD Eco NFUZD Edition. This must be done before you will be able to add Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings your own sound banks to the NSPIRE sound module.
Page 36 This is a safety feature and you can adjust the time settings NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management in 30 minute intervals from 0–120. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Set this to 0 when you turn the module on if you are performing in a live concert environment.
Page 37 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management into your computer. The following pages will help you get started. Make sure you follow the link at the bottom of this page for the full BFD NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Eco NFUZD Edition User Manual.
Page 38 I/O Module Panel Layouts Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation of your software Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu...
Page 39 Stand–alone   NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management operation is the preferred way to authorize new sample content. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Windows Kit Menu You will ﬁnd the BFD Eco NFUZD Edition application in two places:...
Page 40 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Settings menu is where you choose the audio and MIDI routing. Make sure that you   NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation have the NSPIRE Module turned on and the USB cable inserted in your computer  ...
Page 41 The end result is a proper recording of the drum set in a professional studio, NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation including the ambience to give the user the most realistic, natural–sounding results. The correct sound is then triggered depending on  ...
Page 42 Basic Mixing Adjustments // Key Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu Reverb Mixer Menu...
Page 43 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones on the NSPIRE set. The default MIDI map is set to line up with Preset 01: Computer in your NSPIRE Module. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings...
Page 44 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management You simply select a channel by single clicking on the image at the top of a channel strip. The following controls will then be accessible in NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings...
Page 45 (on bass drum and snare drum notated as In and Out or Top and Bottom) and Damping. You will also see two auxiliary sends and NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management two send control dials for OH and Room sounds as well as a Flip Ambience feature. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings The ﬁrst default eﬀect in BFD Eco NFUZD Edition is EQ.
Page 46 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management for achieving a variety of delay feels, and adjustable LowCut and HighCut ﬁlters in the feedback chain. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings The Sync control switches between time-based (Sec) and tempo-synced (BPM) delay times. The Sum...
Page 47 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Pitch (cutoﬀ frequency) and Res (resonance) controls, the ﬁlter features a Mode control to switch NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation between low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, peak and notch modes. There is even an audio-rate FMDepth...
Page 48 The MIDI groove engine is located on this page, allowing you to play back MIDI grooves in your collection. More information on this page Snare and Tom Trigger Zones can be found in the full BFD Eco NFUZD Edition manual. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu...
Page 49 Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Additional Controls on the bottom of the GUI. Kit Menu...
Page 50 The following sub-menus appear in a drop–down box. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Set Data Path… allows you to set up one or more data folders that contain   Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings BFD–formatted audio samples and grooves.
Page 51 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Launch PDF Manual: Will launch this manual. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Launch Online FAQ: Launches the online FAQ section via your default web browser. Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Launch Online Support: Launches your default web browser to go to the support section.
Page 52 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management 1. Click on the preset window at the top right of the GUI. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings 2. You can now either scroll down through the presets or click on “Load”.
Page 53 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Start by double–clicking on the photograph of the instrument NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings at the top of each mixer channel strip. Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings...
Page 54 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Tuning (Tune) Aux 1 and 2 sends and level control for that channel’s Over Head (OH) NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation and Room signals. You can also ﬂip the Ambience of the OH and Room channels.
Page 55 Instrument and Mixer Faders Table of Contents Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu Reverb Mixer Menu...
Page 56 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones additional sounds are add–ons and are bought per drum set at a very reasonable price. Visit this page for details: NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?page=106 Trigger Settings...
Page 57 You may also choose to add you own samples. Use 16 or 24 bit 44.1 kHz wav ﬁles. They must already be trimmed to the correct start point. Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings...
Page 58 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management 1. You will navigate to your wav sample ﬁle. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation 2. The Destination should already be set to the correct location.   Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings You can change locations if you like.
Page 59 I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Now that you have made a preset in BFD Eco NFUZD Edition, you can   Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings export that sound bank for use in the NSPIRE module.
Page 60 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones clicking on the preferences box and selecting “Export NFUZD Loops. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation This brings up a new panel for organizing a Loop Sound Bank that can be Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings installed in the NSPIRE Module in place of the BFDKit 3 Sound Bank.
Page 61 Table of Contents Introduction NSPIRE I/O Module I/O Module Panel Layouts Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings The only acceptable ﬁles names are: Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings bfd01.bin •...
Page 62 Options menu and select it from the menu. This will bring up another   NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management window that allows you to load in wav ﬁles to play along with. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings If your tracks are in a diﬀerent format you can search the web for a free...
Page 63 This is a great   NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management educational tool. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Click on the icon for the Options Menu and select Set Record Path.
Page 64 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management That said, there are some basic fundamentals to building a mix that are very important. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings 1. Gain Structure Kit Menu Gain structure is very important because at no point do you want to have distortion from an audio signal that is too strong.
Page 65 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Anti-Machinegun: This is a very speciﬁc function that makes it impossible for a program to play the exact same sample twice Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings consecutively.
Page 66 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management Filter: Filter is a frequency–dependent ampliﬁer circuit that can be used to boost or reduce a speciﬁc frequency. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Filter Mod: Filter Modulation is a signal-processing eﬀect that modulates the amplitude of frequencies that can be selected by the user.
Page 67 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management processing part of your audio interface, through the ampliﬁer section and to either speakers and/or headphones. NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Settings Learn: Learn is a function that allows you to assign parameters to a MIDI event. Select the Learn function and strike the trigger pad or turn Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings a MIDI controller dial and it will be assigned to that parameter.
Page 68 The NSPIRE system has drum and cymbal shaped trigger pads. NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Trigger Pad Curve: This is a preset adjustment made to the response of the MIDI velocity curve. The natural response is with a Linear Trigger Settings Curve.
Page 69 16x20 Maple - Remo PS4 / PS3 with Hard Ride 3 22” Light Vintage with 5a Wood Tip Bongo Low Mute EBD_01 NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Felt Beater Trigger Settings BD Jazz 16x18 Maple - Remo Coated Amb / with Ride 4 (Brush) 20"...
Page 70 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management T1Rock 9x12 Maple with Remo Coated Timbale Low Head EBD_19 NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation Ambassador. Trigger Settings T2 Rock 10x13 Maple with Remo Coated Timbale Low Rim...
Page 71 Table of Contents ESD_12 Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts ESD_13 Snare and Tom Trigger Zones ESD_14 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation ESD_15 Trigger Settings ESD_16 Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu ESD_17 Reverb...
Page 72 Table of Contents ETom Short Mid Introduction I/O Module Panel Layouts EP_Alien Snare and Tom Trigger Zones EP_Claps_01 NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation EP_Claps_02 Trigger Settings EP_Clave Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings Kit Menu EP_ClickTone Reverb...