Yamaha DTXPLORER User Manual 2
DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
Owner’s Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in
the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip
over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension
cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for
a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number ,the larger the
current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand
that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/
s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss.
DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that
are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are
designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable
and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect
works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully
and consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Ya maha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly.
We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce
them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want
you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is
soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five
years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the
charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different
type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may
result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from
children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area.
Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life
is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations
that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your
dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The name plate lists the product’s
model number, power requirements, and other information. The serial number is located on the rear panel. Please record the model number, serial number, and date of
purchase in the spaces provided below, and keep this manual as a permanent record
of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP (others)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or
another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization
to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable
level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions found in the users
manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other
electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guaran-
This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
*
NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS
• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.
• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het
moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur afdankt of de
volgende Yamaha Service AfdeIIng:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service AfdeIIng
Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel. 030-2828425
•For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the end of
the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha Service Center as
follows:
Ya maha Music Nederland Service Center
Address : Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Te l: 030-2828425
• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical waste.
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(lithium disposal)
tee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is
found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem
by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna.
If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to
co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
(class B)
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp
eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enlight fabrikantens instruktion.
VAR OITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
(lithium caution)
Caution
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other
adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage
is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•
Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only.
Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DTXPLORER.
The DTXPLORER is a compact drum trigger module that includes a wealth
of rich, high-quality drum voices, a multi-function metronome, and song
play function.
To get the most out of the DTXPLORER, please read this manual thoroughly.
After reading the manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About the descriptions
This manual describes buttons and explanations using the following rules.
• [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc. The button on the top panel is indicated with [ ]. (brackets).
•[SHIFT]+[DRUM KIT], etc. Means hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button.
•[<]/[>], etc. Means use the [<] button or [>] button.
•“Completed!”, etc. Words inside “ ” indicate the message shown on the display.
• m P. 12, etc. Indicates the reference page where further information can be found.
NOTE
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and
may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
Inside this package
This package contains the following items. After opening the package, please check and makes sure that all the items In the
list are present.
• The DTXPLORER
•Power Adaptor *
• Owner’s Manual (this book)
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
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The DTXPLORER’s Main FeaturesMain Features
The DTXPLORER is equipped with a high-quality 32-polyphony tone generator that produces realistic voices, a
high-performance metronome, and a variety of songs, all built into a compact design.
The DTXPLORER is a versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of situations such as live performance,
personal practice, and much more.
■ Drum Trigger Function
• Built into the unit are nine trigger input jacks and a hi-hat controller jack. Jacks that are compatible with rim
switch and 3-zone trigger equipped pads are also supplied. In addition to trigger pad compatibility, the unit can
also be used with devices such as Yamaha’s DT20 Drum Triggers, etc.
• Setup data such as pad trigger input type, sensitivity settings, etc., are stored in four preset patterns. This lets you
simply choose the system that meets your playing needs. The unit also provides a pattern for user memory in
which you can create and store your own custom settings for pads or drum triggers.
• Also included in the unit are 32 preset drum kits. Acoustic drum kit types cov er a range of genres from rock, funk,
jazz, reggae, Latin percussion, etc. and are readily available for use.
There are also 10 user memory kits in which you can freely mix, match and edit a variety of drum/percussion
voices to create your own original drum kits.
■ Tone Generator
• The DTXPLORER is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with 32 v oice polyphony.
• Voices include 192 drum and percussion voices. Voices cover a wide range of sounds such as highly realistic
acoustic sounds, unique electronic percussion sounds, effect sounds, and much more.
• Also featured is the same internal digital reverb section that is found in Y amaha’s MU series of GM/XG compatible tone generators.
■ High Performance Metronome
• The sound for each note value is adjustable. Each note value can be assigned its own separate click voice and
pitch. You can also set a timer that will determine when the metronome stops and set breaks which how many
measures the metronome will play and then be muted.
• The DTXPLORER also features a “Tap” function that lets you set the tempo for the metronome or song by
tapping in tempo on a pad to any tempo you like.
■ Preset Songs
• The sequencer contains 22 preset songs (two demo songs plus 20 pattern songs). Two functions that make the
DTXPLORER great for practice are the Bass Solo Function—which lets you play along with the song’s bass part
only—and the Drum Mute Function—which mutes a specific drum part.
■ Groove Check Function
• The Groove Check Function is a great training aid that will let you know how accur ate your playing is and check
your consistency in dynamics (output level). This function is an e xcellent aid for those who want to incr ease their
precision in playing.
■ Interface
• A MIDI OUT jack on the rear panel lets you play sounds from an external tone generator or synchronize the
metronome with an external sequencer.
• An A UX IN (Auxiliary In) jack lets you plug in an e xternal audio de vice such as a CD player, MD player, etc., and
play along.
• A headphones jack is also included.
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CONTENTS
Nomenclature .......................................................................... 7
Connections ............................................................................ 9
Time to Play ........................................................................... 12
Play Along With The Metronome.......................................... 14
Play Along With a Song! ....................................................... 17
Top Panel..................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel................................................................................... 8
Connecting the DTXPLORER’s pads to the main unit................. 9
Using the DTXPLORER with an Acoustic Drum Kit .................... 9
■ Connecting External Devices................................................. 10
■ Connecting the Power Supply ................................................ 11
Adjusting the Hi-Hat................................................................... 13
Click Out Select ......................................................................... 16
Tap Tempo Function................................................................... 18
Using the Groove Check Function ...................................... 19
Create Your Own Original Drum Kit..................................... 20
Factory Set ................................................................................ 23
Trigger Setup Edit ................................................................. 24
Selecting the Trigger Setup........................................................ 24
Editing the Trigger Setup ........................................................... 24
Error Messages ..................................................................... 28
Trouble Shooting................................................................... 28
Specifications........................................................................ 30
MIDI Data Format................................................................... 31
MIDI Transmit Note Number ................................................. 31
Display Global View .............................................................. 32
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................... 34
Drum V oice List ..................................................................... 35
Preset Drum Kit List.............................................................. 35
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Preset Song List.................................................................... 35
Nomenclature
Top Panel
DRUM KIT
TRIGGERTRIGGER
SONGSONG
DRUM MUTE
CLICKCLICK
GRV.CHECK
//
BEAT
q Drum Kit Button (DRUM KIT)
• This button is used to enter the Drum Kit Select display. (P. 12)
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button to
enter the Trigger Setup Select display (P. 24)
• Stops production of any voices being produced.
w Click Button (CLICK)
• This button is used to enter the Click (Metronome) Setting display. (P. 14)
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [CLICK] button to enter
the Groove Check Setting display. (P. 19)
e Song Button (SONG >/■)
• This button is used to enter the Song Select display. (P. 17)
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button to
mute only the drum part during playback. (Drum Mute Function)
• Press this button to start/stop song playback.
CLICK
ON/OFF
SAVE/ENT
UTILITYTAP
y Metronome ON/OFF Button ( ON/OFF)
• This button is used to Start/Stop metronome playback (click
sound). (P. 14)
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [
ON/OFF] button to
enter the Tap Tempo Setting display. (P. 18)
u Save/Enter Button (SAVE/ENT)
• This button is used to carry out the command (Enter), or save
data.
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SAVE/ENT] button to
enter the Utility Mode, which is used to make overall settings
for operating the DTXPLORER.
• In the Song display, this button is used to start/stop song playback.
i LCD Display
Shows information or data that is needed to operate the
DTXPLORER.
r Shift Button (SHIFT)
Hold this button to access the secondary function of another button.
t Select Buttons (<, >)
• These buttons are used to select (the selected item flashes) an
item you want to edit. If there are multiple pages, either before
or after the page currently displayed, the buttons are used to
view the next or previous page. Hold the button to continuously
move the flashing cursor.
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [<]/[>] buttons to select
the select the item you want to edit when a page that allows
editing is open.
o Click Lamp
The red lamp lights on the first beat of every measure when the
metronome or a song is playing. The other beats are indicated with
a green light.
!0 Jog Dial
Rotate the jog dial to change the value selected with the flashing
cursor (the item being edited) in the display. Rotate the dial to the
right (clockwise) to increase the value, and to the left to decrease.
Hold the [SHIFT] button and rotate the Jog Dial to increase/decrease the value by 10.
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MIDI
MIDI
OUT
OUT
1 SNARE1 SNARE 2 TOM12 TOM1 3 TOM23 TOM2 4 TOM34 TOM3
5 RIDE5 RIDE
6 CRASH6 CRASH 7 HI HA T7 HI HAT 8 KICK/98 KICK/9
L/MONOL/MONORR
PHONESPHONES
HI HAT
HI HAT
CONTROL
CONTROL
MIN MAX
AUX INAUX IN VOLUMEVOLUME
DC IN 12VDC IN 12V
ON
STANDBY
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Connections
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock and damage to the devices, make sure the power is switched OFF on the
DTXPLORER and all related devices before making any connections to the DTXPLORER’s input and
output jacks.
Connecting the DTXPLORER’s pads to the main unit
Refer to the illustration below and connect each pad’s output cable to each Trigger Input jack on the rear panel of the DTXPLORER.
All Trigger Input Jacks are labeled (1 SNARE, etc.) so make sure each pad is connected to its corresponding Trigger Input jack.
* The DTXPLORER’s settings will provide optimum performance when pads (1 SNARE, etc.) are connected to their corresponding Trigger
Input jacks, however, if other pads or drum triggers that have different operating characteristics are connected to the jacks, settings for
sensitivity, etc., as described in the “Trigger Setup Edit” section (P. 24) should be changed.
to 6 CRASH
to 7 HI HAT
to HI HAT
CONTROL
to 1 SNARE
to 5 RIDE
to 3 TOM2
to 2 TOM1
to 4 TOM3
to 8 KICK/9
Using the DTXPLORER with an Acoustic Drum Kit
The DTXPLORER can be played from an acoustic drum kit if the kit is fitted with an optional set of Yamaha DX20 Drum Triggers and the
triggers are connected to the DTXPLORER’s input jacks.
* After making connections, make sure settings in the DTXPLORER’s trigger setup (P. 24) are properly adjusted.
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■ Connecting External Devices
CAUTION
Whenever making connections, make sure that the
cable being used is equipped with a plug that corresponds to the jack type on the specific device.
● OUTPUT L/MONO, R Jack (Monaural Standard Phone
Jack)
With these jacks you can connect the DTXPLORER to a mixer or
audio equipment to produce sound from external speakers, or connect the DTXPLORER to audio recording equipment for recording your own performance.
* Use the DTXPLORER’s OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connect-
ing to a device with a monaural input.
● PHONES Jack (Standard Stereo Phone Jack)
Use the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to adjust headphone
volume.
Whenever using headphones, take care not to damage your
hearing. Use the equipment with the volume adjusted to a
comfortable level.
● AUX IN Jack (Stereo Mini Phone Jack)
You can connect the audio outputs from a CD player, or other external audio source, to the AUX IN jack to mix the signal from the
external source with the signal from the DTXPLORER. The combined audio can be sent on to an external device via the
DTXPLORER’s output jacks. This jack can be used when you w ant
to play along with a favorite tune or perform with friends.
* Use the volume control on the external device (CD player, etc.)
to adjust the volume balance.
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Connections
● MIDI OUT Jack
The DTXPLORER’s MIDI function lets you play voices on an
external tone generator with the DTXPLORER’ s pads, or synchronize the DTXPLORER’s song or metronome playback with the
playback of an external sequencer.
About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world standard that
provides a means to connect instruments and computers and allow
them to transmit and receive performance and other data. This standard allows computers and instruments of different makers and types
to communicate.
Always use a standard MIDI cable when connecting devices. Also, use a MIDI cable that is not more than 15m in
length. Using a longer cable may result in irregular operation and other problems.
■ Connecting the Power Supply
A special power source adaptor supplies power
to the DTXPLORER.
Make sure the power is switched OFF and connect the supplied
power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel.
To prevent the cord from becoming unplugged, wrap the cord
around the cord hook and secure.
WARNING
Make sure that the power adaptor’s cord is not bent
at an acute angle when wrapping the cord onto the
hook. Such a situation can result in a dama ged power
cord or fire.
WARNING
Please use the supplied power adaptor. The use of
any other power source may cause irregular operation or damage to the device.
Also, when the DTXPLORER is not to be used for a
long period of time, please unplug the power adaptor.
Before switching the power ON.
• To protect the speakers, headphones and the
DTXPLORER from damage, fully r otate the PO WER/
VOL knob to the left (minimum volume) before
switching the power ON.
• Make sure the power is switched OFF on all exter nal devices connected to the DTXPLORER. After
the DTXPLORER’s power is switched ON, switch
the other device’s power ON.
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