Yamaha DTXPLORER III User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
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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:
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.
Do not place this product in a position where anyone could
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.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other
uses are recommended.
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:
Yamaha 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 model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate.
You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
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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:
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:
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
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
When connecting this product to accessories and/
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
not guarantee 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.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
Model Name : DTXT3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
* This applies only to products distributed by
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
(FCC DoC)
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge
som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten
har stängts av.
ADVARSEL:
afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t
endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS:
koko laitetta verkosta.
Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE
Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita
(standby)
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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-300B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or
overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the
power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have
the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.
Location
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio
may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is
easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off
the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power
switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum
level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug
the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
• Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand
or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to
the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
• Do not place objects in front of the instrument’s air vent, since this may prevent
adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the
instrument overheating.
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Connections
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel.
If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a
physician.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
• DRAM data is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save the data
to external USB storage device.
• Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM
(while a “Please keep power on.” message is shown). Turning the power off in
this status results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze
(due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This means that this instrument
may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time.
Saving factory preset data
• When you save your original data to flash ROM, the factory preset data in some
area of the flash ROM will be lost. Before saving your original data, be sure to
save the factory preset data to external USB storage device.
Backing up the external USB storage device
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you
save your important data onto two USB storage devices.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long
time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
About the latest Firmware Version
Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product without notice for improvement. We recommend that you check our web site for later releases and
upgrade your firmware of the DTXTREME III.
http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/dtxtreme3/
Note that the explanations in this Owner’s Manual apply to the version of firmware when this Owner’s Manual was produced. For details about functions added
in later releases, refer to the above website.
About the pads
This Owner’s Manual described the model names of the drum pads which can be connected to the DTXTREME III. Note that these were the latest models at the
time this Owner’s Manual was produced. For details about more recently released models, refer to the following website.
http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/dtxtreme3/
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTXTREME III.
The new DTXTREME III incorporates the highly acclaimed AWM2 tone generator
and a sophisticated music sequencer.
In addition to the functions of its predecessor, DTXTREME III provides full support of the current
Ya maha trigger products and also sports a USB terminal for MIDI connections (in addition to conventional MIDI
connectors) — and has a built-in sampling feature that allows you to create your own Drum Voices.
The instrument is ideal for virtually any application — live performance, rhythm training, music creation and
studio recording. To get the most out of your DTXTREME III, please read this manual carefully. After reading
through the manual, make sure to store it in a safe place so that you can refer back to it again as needed.
Included Accessories
AC Power Adaptor (Yamaha PA-300B, or an equivalent)*
Module stand
Module stand fastening screws (4; included)
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Data List
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Special Notice
• The contents of this Owner’s Manual and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Yamaha Corporation.
• 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.
• This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which
it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files,
MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE
OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
• This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data by optimizing them beforehand to the proper format music data
for use with the device. As a result, this device may not play them back precisely as their producers or composers originally
intended.
• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited
except for your personal use.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Main Features
Designed primarily for professional drummers, the DTXTREME III has a Drum Trigger feature, a 64-note polyphonic Tone
Generator, a built-in Sampling feature that lets you expand the available sounds, a high-performance Metronome (Click)
feature and a built-in music sequencer that enables recording and playback of rhythm or accompaniment patterns, and even
lets you create an entire Song. The DTXTREME III is an exceptionally versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of
situations such as live performance, personal practice, and much more.
Drum Trigger
• Built into the unit are 15 Trigger Input jacks and a Hi-Hat
Controller jack.
• The instrument also features jacks that are compatible with
two-zone or three-zone pads (pads that transmit different
signals depending on the area that is hit). Moreover, the
snare drum jack is compatible with pad-controller-equipped
pads. This lets you adjust the ‘virtual’ snares and the tuning—just as you would with an acoustic snare drum. All in
all, the DTXTREME III offers virtually the same playability, expressiveness and functionality that you get in an
acoustic drum kit.
•You can connect the DTXTREME III to an acoustic drum
kit by using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20.
• By combining the Stack function, which lets you play multiple voices (MIDI notes) at the same time, along with the
Alternate function, which lets you play a sequence of the
Stack program, you can create complex performances and
play passages in realtime that would otherwise be impossible on conventional acoustic drums.
Tone Generator
• The DTXTREME III is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit
AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with 64-voice polyphony that
produces dynamic voices or exceptional realism.
• The instrument has a wide variety of Voices including
authentic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion,
sound effects, and normal keyboard Voices. It can also be
used as a high-quality drum tone generator along with various MIDI devices, even without using the Drum Pads.
• Also included in the unit are 50 preset Drum Kits which
contain natural, authentic sounding acoustic Drum Kits, and
cover a wide range of music genres, such as rock, funk,
jazz, reggae, Latin, etc. Moreover, User kit memory is available for storing 50 sets. With this, you can set up your own
original Drum Kits using the various Drum Voices.
• The Sampling feature lets you record the audio signal to the
DTXTREME III or load the audio file from the USB storage device to create your original Voice. The created Voice
can be assigned to the Drum Kit as desired.
• The instrument is equipped with a Variation Effect which
can be used for each Drum Kit as well as Reverb, Chorus
and Master Effects which can be used for the entire DTXTREME III. In addition, an Insertion Effect for the sound
input via the AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack is provided,
allowing you to adjust the quality of AUX IN/SAMPLING
IN sound or record an audio signal to which the Insertion
Effect is applied to the DTXTREME III in the Sampling
mode.
Music Sequencer (Song)
• The built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of Preset
Songs. The Mute function lets you turn on/off the rhythm
(drum & percussion sound) part, bass part and other accompaniment part individually, or turn each track on/off.
• The DTXTREME III also allows you to record your performance in real time and allows you to play along with the
Song data while muting the original drum part.
• In addition to one main Song that is controlled from the
panel, four Pad Songs can be individually controlled and
simultaneously played by trigger input from the pads.
High-performance Metronome (Click)
• The DTXTREME III provides a comprehensive, multifunction metronome, allowing various click settings such as
voice and tuning for each beat timing. Furthermore, you can
change the accent timing and use the Measure Break feature
that alternates click playback between on and off (mute)
repeatedly.
• The Groove Check Function checks and provides instant
feedback on your rhythmic skills—a powerful tool for
improving your technique. It includes a Rhythm Gate function that produces sounds only if your timing is accurate.
Chain
• Programming a Chain sequence lets you call up the Drum
Kit number, Song number and Click settings (tempo and
beat) in order during your live performance. Each step in
the programmed Chain can be called up by hitting the pad.
Interfaces
• The USB terminal and MIDI connectors on the rear panel
let you connect a computer and other MIDI devices to the
DTXTREME III. These allow you to play sounds from an
external tone generator or the DAW software on your computer as well as synchronize the metronome (Click) or Song
playback with an external MIDI sequencer.
• Each of the six INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT jacks can separately output any specified Drum Voice such as Snare and
Tom to send each instrument signal to an external mixer for
live performance or recording session. In addition, a Digital
Output (S/PDIF) terminal lets you transfer the DTXTREME III stereo sounds to other devices with no noise
and full digital quality.
• The instrument has a built-in AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack
which lets you connect a CD player to the DTXTREME
III—allowing you to play the instrument along with CD
playback as well as use the powerful Sampling feature.
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Contents
Introduction .............................................................6
Included Accessories..............................................6
Main Features.........................................................7
Panel Controls..................................................... 10
Basic Operation................................................... 13
Setting Up ............................................................ 16
Connecting the Pads.............................................16
Setting Up the Power Supply................................18
Turning the Power On...........................................18
Connecting to Speakers or Headphones..............19
Connecting to External Audio Equipment .............19
Connecting External MIDI Devices .......................20
Connecting a USB Storage Device.......................21
Connecting a Computer........................................22
Creating a Song by Using a Computer .................24
Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast ...........25
Selecting the Trigger Setup ..................................26
Quick Guide 28
How to Play the Drum Pads ............................... 28
Playing the DTXTREME III .................................. 30
Hitting the Pads.....................................................30
Selecting a Drum Kit .............................................30
Adjusting the Volume by Using the Sliders...........31
Playing Along With the Click ............................. 32
Start the Click (Metronome)..................................32
Changing the Tempo and Time Signature
(Beat) of the Click .................................................33
Tap Tempo ........................................................... 34
Playing Along With a Song ................................ 35
Song Playback......................................................35
Adjusting the Volume of the Song
Accompaniment ....................................................38
Changing the Tempo of the Song.........................38
Song Part Mute Setting.........................................39
Creating a Drum Kit ............................................ 40
Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song
Recording System.................................................43
Recording Method.................................................43
Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song .....44
Recording Additional Notes to an
Already-recorded Track (Overdub) .......................46
Recording Along With the Preset Song ................46
Re-recording a Track After Clearing .....................48
Assigning a Name to a User Song........................49
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Using the Groove Check Function.....................50
Setting the Check Timing .....................................50
Trying Out Groove Check.....................................51
Trying Out Rhythm Gate....................................... 52
Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage
Device ...................................................................54
File/Folder Selection.............................................54
Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage
Device................................................................... 55
Loading a File Saved to a USB Storage Device...56
Reference 57
Basic Structure of the DTXTREME III................. 57
The Functional Blocks .......................................... 57
Pads (Trigger Input Sources) and
Trigger Signals .....................................................58
Tone Generator Block (Drum Kits and
Drum Voices)........................................................62
Sampling............................................................... 65
Song ..................................................................... 67
Effects................................................................... 68
Internal Memory and File Management................76
Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] ................................78
Basic Procedure in the Drum Kit Mode ................78
Selecting a Drum Kit [F1] PLAY ...........................79
Setting Drum Voice Parameters [F2] VOICE........ 79
Programming the Stack/Alternate [F3] STK/ALT..86
Effect Settings [F4] EFFECT ................................ 89
Pad Settings [F5] PAD.......................................... 92
Other Settings [F6] OTHER..................................95
Song Mode [SONG] .............................................98
Song Play [F1] PLAY............................................98
Song Recording [F1] PLAY
Song Jobs [F2] JOB .............................................98
Click Mode [CLICK] ...........................................104
Basic Procedure in the Click Mode..................... 104
Basic Settings of the Click Sound [F1] PLAY ..... 105
Click Voice Settings [F2] VOICE ........................106
Tap Tempo function [F3] TAP ............................106
Groove Check Function [F4] GROOVE..............106
Click Sound Settings [F5] OTHER...................... 107
Trigger Mode [TRIGGER] ..................................108
Basic Procedure in the Trigger Mode................. 108
Selecting the Trigger Setup [F1] SELECT..........109
Selecting the Pad Type [F2] TYPE.....................109
Trigger Sensitivity Settings [F3] SENS............... 109
Setting the Rejection [F4] REJECT .................... 110
Other Settings [F5] OTHER................................111
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[REC] ...................98
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File Mode [FILE] .................................................112
Terminology in the File Mode ............................. 112
File Types Compatible With the DTXTREME III
Saving a File [F1] SAVE..................................... 114
Loading a File [F2] LOAD................................... 116
Changing the Name of a File or Directory
[F3] RENAME..................................................... 121
Deleting a File or Directory [F4] DELETE...........122
Formatting USB Storage Media [F5] FORMAT .. 123
Utility Mode [UTILITY]........................................124
Basic Procedure in the Utility Mode.................... 124
General Settings [F1] GENERAL .......................124
Pad Settings [F2] PAD........................................ 126
Effect Settings [F3] EFFECT .............................. 127
External Audio Settings [F4] AUXIN................... 128
MIDI Settings [F5] MIDI ...................................... 130
Resetting the User Memory to the Initial
Factory Settings [F6] FACTSET......................... 131
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Contents
Chain Mode [CHAIN]..........................................132
Using a Programmed Chain [F1] SELECT......... 132
Programming a Chain [F2] EDIT ........................ 133
Naming the created Chain [F3] NAME ............... 134
Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] ............................135
Sampling Setup .................................................. 135
Creating a User Voice [F1] SELECT/
[F2] SETTING.....................................................136
Trimming a User Voice [F3] TRIM...................... 139
Sampling Jobs [F4] JOB.....................................142
Appendix 147
Optional DIMM Installation................................147
Troubleshooting.................................................150
Display Messages ..............................................153
Specifications.....................................................155
Index....................................................................156
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Panel Controls
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LCD display
The large LCD Display shows information and data needed to
operate the DTXTREME III.
LED display
The LED display indicates the current Drum Kit or tempo value
in three digits.
[DRUM KIT] button
Pressing this button enters the Drum Kit mode, allowing you to
select the desired Drum Kit (pages 30 and 78).
[CLICK] button
Pressing this button enters the Click mode, allowing you to perform the Click (Metronome) setup (pages 32 and 104).
[FILE] button
Pressing this button enters the File mode, allowing you to manage data created in each of the modes (pages 54 and 112).
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[CHAIN] button
Pressing this button enters the Chain mode, allowing you to
program a Chain, which is a series of Drum Kits and Songs
arranged in the order you want (page 132).
[SONG] button
Pressing this button enters the Song mode, allowing you to
play an existing Song or record your drum performance (pages
35 and 98).
[TRIGGER] button
Pressing this button enters the Trigger mode, allowing you to
select or program a Trigger Setup (pages 26 and 108).
[UTILITY] button
Pressing this button enters the Utility mode, allowing you to set
parameters related to the entire system of the DTXTREME III
(page 124).
!0 [SAMPLING] button
Pressing this button enters the Sampling mode, allowing you to
record the external audio signal then create User Voices (page
135).
!1
TRIGGER INDICATOR
This lamp indicates whether or not the DTXTREME III receives
the trigger signal via the Trigger Input jacks. The lamp is turned
on when receiving the trigger signal. This lamp is turned on
also when pressing the Audition button (described below).
!2 Audition button
You can use this button instead of the drum pad. Pressing this
button is equivalent to receiving a signal from the currently
selected trigger input source (page 58). When turning the
power on, pressing this button is equivalent to striking the head
of the snare pad (the pad connected to the SNARE jack).
!3 [F1] – [F6] (Function) buttons
These buttons located directly below the LCD display call up
the corresponding functions indicated in the display. In the display hierarchy, these functions [F] rank just below the modes.
!4 [SF1] – [SF6] (Sub-Function) buttons
These buttons located directly below the LCD display call up
the corresponding sub functions indicated in the display. In the
display hierarchy, these sub functions [SF] rank just below the
functions [F].
!5 Transport buttons (page 35)
These buttons control recording and playback of the Song
sequence data.
pp
pp
(Top) button
Instantly returns to the beginning of the current Song (i.e.,
the first beat of the first measure).
rr
rr
(Reverse) button
Press briefly to move back one measure at a time, or hold
to continuously rewind.
ff
ff
(Forward) button
Press briefly to move forward one measure at a time, or
hold to continuously fast-forward.
REC (Record) button
Press this to enable Song recording. (The indicator lights.)
>>
>>
/■ (Play/Stop) button
Press to start/stop recording or playback. Pressing this button during playback stops playback at the current point in
the Song then pressing this again starts playback from that
point. During recording and playback, the indicator lights.
CLICK ON/OFF button
Press this button to start/stop the metronome (click sound).
Panel Controls
@2 TOM slider (page 31)
Adjusts the volume of the toms.
@3 CYMBAL slider (page 31)
Adjusts the volume of the cymbals.
@4 HI-HAT slider (page 31)
Adjusts the volume of the hi-hat cymbals.
@5 MISC slider (page 31)
Adjusts the volume of miscellaneous rhythm or percussion
sounds – other than snare and bass drums, toms, hi-hats, and
ride and crash cymbals.
@6 Data dial
For editing the currently selected parameter. To increase the
value, turn the dial right (clockwise); to decrease the value, turn
the dial left (counter-clockwise). If a parameter with a wide
value range is selected, you can change the value in broader
strokes by quickly turning the dial.
@7 [DEC/NO] button (page 13)
For decreasing the value of the currently selected parameter.
Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation.
@8 [INC/YES] button (page 13)
For increasing the value of the currently selected parameter.
Also use it to actually execute a Job or a Store operation.
@9 Cursor buttons (page 13)
The cursor buttons move the “cursor” around the LCD display
screen, highlighting and selecting the various parameters.
#0 [EXIT] button
Press this button to cancel an operation when a confirmation
message is shown in the LCD. This button can be used also
when the drum sound continues inadvertently or unexpectedly
and you want to stop it.
#1 [ENTER/STORE] button
As with the ENTER button, press this to enter the display of the
selected Song Job/Sampling Job, for example.
As with the STORE button, press this to store the edited data in
the Drum Kit mode, Click mode, Trigger mode, Utility mode,
and Chain mode.
You can also use this button when executing the Song Job or
Sampling Job.
!6 MASTER slider (page 31)
Adjusts the output volume of the stereo mix from the OUTPUT
L/MONO and R jacks.
!7 PHONES slider (page 31)
Adjusts the output volume of the stereo-mixed sounds for the
PHONES jack. This is independent from the MASTER slider
setting.
!8 CLICK slider (page 31)
Adjusts the output volume of the click sound.
!9 ACCOMP slider (page 31)
Adjusts the output volume of the accompaniment parts (those
other than MIDI channel 10) in the Song.
@0 KICK slider (page 31)
Adjusts the volume of the bass drum.
@1 SNARE slider (page 31)
Adjusts the volume of the snare drum.
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Panel Controls
■ Rear Panel
y
r
wq
t
o
e
!3
!6 !4
!5
q STANDBY/ON switch
Press to turn the power ON or OFF.
w DC IN terminal
Connect the AC power adaptor to this terminal.
e Cable clip
Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the cable clip
to prevent accidental unplugging of the cable during operation.
r LCD Contrast Control
Use this control to set the LCD display for optimum legibility.
t GAIN knob
For adjusting the input gain of the audio at the AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack. Depending on the connected device (microphone, CD player, etc.), you may need to adjust this for
optimum level. Increase the gain by rotating the knob clockwise, and decrease it by rotating the knob counter-clockwise.
y AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack
External audio signals can be input via this phone jack (standard stereo phone plug). This is convenient for playing along
with music from a CD player or other device. In the Sampling
mode, this jack is used for capturing audio data as User Voices.
u OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks
External audio signals can be input via these phone jacks (1/4"
mono phone plug). Various devices such as microphone, guitar, bass, CD player, can be connected to these jacks. For stereo signals (such as from audio equipment), use both jacks.
For mono signals (such as from a microphone or guitar), use
only the L jack.
i PHONES jack
For connection to a pair of stereo headphones.
o INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 – 6 jacks
Line level audio signals are output from this instrument via
these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). These outputs are
independent of the main output (at the L/MONO and R jacks),
and can be freely assigned to any Drum Voice. This lets you
route specific sounds for processing with a favorite outboard
effect unit.
!0 DIGITAL OUT connector
This is for connecting to a coaxial digital input (S/P DIF) on an
external audio device. This jack digitally outputs stereo audio
signals identical to those from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R
jacks, but is not affected by the !6 MASTER volume slider setting (the digital jack always outputs audio signals at the maximum volume level).
u
!0
i
!1
!2
!1 MIDI IN/OUT connectors
These jacks are for the transfer of MIDI data to and from external MIDI devices.
!2 USB terminals
This instrument is equipped with two types of USB terminals on
the rear panel – USB TO HOST and USB TO DEVICE. The
USB TO HOST terminal is used to connect this instrument to
the computer via the USB cable. The USB connection between
the instrument and the computer can only be used for transfer
of MIDI data. No audio data can be transferred via USB. The
USB TO DEVICE terminal is used to connect this instrument to
a USB storage device (flash memory, hard disk drive, etc.) via
the USB cable. This lets you save the data created on this
instrument to an external USB storage device as well as load
data from the device to the instrument. Save/Load operations
can be performed in the File mode.
!3 HI-HAT CONTROL jack
This jack is used to connect a hi-hat controller. Depending on
the setting on the Drum Kit mode (page 78), you can transmit
the MIDI messages such as Control Change by using the HiHat Controller.
!4 Trigger Input jack (q SNARE – o HI-HAT)
These jacks, which are compatible with stereo pads (two-zone
and three-zone pads) as well as mono pads, receive the Trigger
Signal transmitted from the drum pads. Furthermore, q
SNARE jack – t TOM4 jack are also compatible with the Pad
Controller (page 59).
!5 Trigger Input jack (!0/!1 KICK)
This jack is designed to accept two separate trigger signals
from two mono (single) pad by using a Y-shaped cable (stereo
phone plug for this jack and two mono plugs for the two pads).
When using the KP125/KP65 equipped with the PAD INPUT
jack, the Trigger Signals of another pad connected to the PAD
INPUT jack and KP itself can be transferred via a single stereo
cable (no need for a Y-shaped cable) to the DTXTREME III. In
this case, the stereo cable is plugged into the OUTPUT jack of
a pad and this Trigger Input jack.
!6 Trigger Input jack (!2 – !5)
These jacks, which are compatible with stereo pads (two-zone
and three-zone pads) as well as mono pads, receive the Trigger
Signal transmitted from the drum pads.
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Basic Operation
These functions can be selected
via the corresponding button
([F1] – [F6]).
These functions can be selected
via the corresponding button
([SF1] – [SF6]).
Moving the Cursor
Use these four buttons to navigate through the display,
moving the cursor around the various selectable items and
parameters in the screen. When selected, the relevant item
is highlighted (the cursor appears as a dark block with
inverse characters). You can change the value of the item
(parameter) at which the cursor is located by using the data
dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.
Functions and Sub-Functions
Each mode described above contains various displays, with
various functions and parameters. To navigate your way
through these displays and select a desired function, use the
[F1] – [F6] buttons and the [SF1] – [SF6] buttons. When
you select a mode, the available displays or menus appear
directly above the buttons at the bottom of the display (as
shown below).
Depending on the currently selected mode, up to six functions are available and can be called up with the [F1] – [F6]
buttons. Keep in mind that the available functions differ
depending on the selected mode.
Depending on the currently selected mode, up to six functions (sub-functions) are also available and can be called up
with the [SF1] – [SF6] buttons. Keep in mind that the available functions differ depending on the selected mode.
(Some displays may not have any sub-functions for these
buttons.)
Changing or Editing Parameter Values
Rotating the data dial to the right (clockwise) increases the
value, while rotating it to the left (counter-clockwise)
decreases it. For parameters with large value ranges, you
can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding
down the [INC/YES] button and pressing the [DEC/NO]
button. To decrease by 10, do the opposite; simultaneously
hold down the [DEC/NO] button and press the [INC/YES]
button.
IncreaseDecrease
Decrease
by 1
Increase
by 1
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Basic Operation
Modes
In order to make operation of the DTXTREME III as comprehensive and as smooth as possible, all functions and
operations have been grouped in “modes.” To enter the
desired mode, press the corresponding Mode button.
The function of each mode is as follows:
Mode Function Page
Drum Kit Selecting/editing a Drum Kit. 78
Setting the Click (Metronome) related
Click
File Managing files and directories (folders). 112
Chain Programming a Chain sequence. 132
Song Selecting/recording a Song. 98
Tr igger Selecting/editing a Trigger Setup. 108
Utility Setting the system related parameters. 124
Sampling
parameters and performing the Groove
Check function.
Recording audio signals to create a User
Voice.
104
135
Inputting a Number Directly
For parameters having large value ranges, you can also
enter the value directly, using the buttons below the LCD
display as a numeric keypad. When the cursor is located on
such a parameter, the [NUM] icon appears at the lower
right corner of the LCD display. When the [SF6] NUM button is pressed in this status, each digit (1 – 9, 0) is assigned
to the [SF1] – [SF5] and [F1] – [F5] buttons as shown
below, allowing you to input a number directly by using
these buttons.
After completing the number input, press the [ENTER/
STORE] button to actually enter the number.
Note that the cursor highlight can be moved to the currently
edited number by pressing the [F6] CURSOR button, and
then moved from digit to digit by using the Cursor [N] and
[M] buttons. This method is useful when you want to
directly change only one specific digit. The cursor disappears when pressing the [F6] button again.
Edit Indicator
You can adjust or set various parameters by using the data
dial, [INC/YES] button and [DEC/NO] button in each
mode. When changing the value of the parameter in these
modes, the [E] (Edit Indicator) will appear on the top left
corner of the LCD display. This indicates that the current
program (Drum Kit, etc.) has been modified but not yet
stored. If you wish to store the status or sound obtained by
editing, be sure to store the current program to internal
User memory by pressing the [ENTER/STORE] button
before selecting another program.
If the Edit Indicator appears...
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Basic Operation
Inputting Characters (Naming, etc.)
As shown below, you can set the name by repeating the two
operations – moving the cursor to the desired location by
using the Cursor buttons and then selecting a character by
using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, and [DEC/NO] button.
■ Using the character list
If you find it difficult to select the desired characters with
the above method, you may want to use the following
method – selecting the characters directly from a list.
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Setting Up
IMPORTANT
You’ll need to change the Trigger Settings of the DTXTREME III according to the type of drum set you are using
(Standard Set/Special Set/Acoustic Drums, etc.). If the setting is not appropriate, problems may occur—such
as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance among the pads. Refer to the “Selecting the Trigger
Setup” section on page 26 on how to select the appropriate setup.
Connecting the Pads
Referring to the illustration below, connect the output cable from each pad to each Trigger Input jack located on the rear
panel of the DTXTREME III. All Trigger Input jacks are conveniently labeled (1 SNARE, etc.), so make sure each pad is
connected to its corresponding Trigger Input jack.
WARNING
•To prevent electric shock and damage to the devices, make sure the power is switched OFF on the DTXTREME III
and all related devices before making any connections to the DTXTREME III’s input and output jacks.
■ DTXTREME III Standard Set
DTXTREME III
Module stand fastening
screws x 4 (included)
to 9HI-HAT
Module stand
(included)
DTXTREME III
RHH135
Attaching the module stand
Attach the included module stand to the
DTXTREME III using the module stand
fastening screws.
* Be sure to use the included screws.
PCY135
to 2TOM1
to 7CRASH
to 3TOM2
TP100
TP120SD
KP125
NOTE
• The pad models described in the illustrations were
included in the Standard Set/Special Set at the moment
this Owner’s Manual was produced. Keep in mind that the
model names of your Standard Set or Special Set may be
different from the ones illustrated here. For details about
the latest information on Yamaha drum pads, refer to the
following website.
http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/dtxtreme3/
PCY155
to 6RIDE
TP100
TP100
to HI-HAT
CONTROL
* First, connect the RHH135’s [PAD]
output jack to the 9HI-HAT jack
on the DTXTREME III, then connect the RHH135’s [HI-HAT CONTROL] output jack to the HI-HAT
CONTROL jack on the DTXTREME III.
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to 1SNARE
to 4TOM3
*Foot pedal is not included
in the Standard Set.
to JKICK/K
■ DTXTREME III Special Set
Setting Up
■ Setting up with Acoustic Drums
The DTXTREME III can be played from an acoustic drum kit if the kit is fitted with an optional set of drum triggers (such as
Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are properly connected to the input jacks of the DTXTREME III.
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Setting Up
Setting Up the Power Supply
Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of
1
the instrument is set to STANDBY ( ).
Connect the DC plug of the included AC
2
power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the
rear panel. To prevent the cord from being
unplugged accidentally, wrap the cord
around the cable clip and secure it.
Turning the Power On
After you’ve made all necessary connections (trigger,
audio, MIDI), turn down all volume controls of the DTXTREME III and other audio equipment.
Turn the power on ( ) by pressing the [STANDBY/ON]
switch on the rear panel of the DTXTREME III, then turn
on the power of the amplifiers.
■ Connecting a mixer or other MIDI
devices
Make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the
way to the minimum. Then turn on the every device in your
setup in the order of MIDI masters (controllers), MIDI
slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.).
• Make sure that the power adaptor’s cord is not bent at an extreme
angle when wrapping the cord around the clip. Doing this can damage or sever the cord and create a fire hazard.
Connect the other end of the power cord
3
to an AC outlet.
• Use only the included power adaptor or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The use of any other adaptors may cause
irregular operation or damage to the device.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the DTXTREME III.
•Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still flowing to
the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the
DTXTREME III for a long time, make sure to unplug the AC power
adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
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Setting Up
Connecting to Speakers or Headphones
Since the DTXTREME III has no built-in speakers, you’ll
need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones
to properly monitor it.
Connecting to External Audio Equipment
When recording your performance on a DTXTREME III
Drum Kit or sending its sounds to a mixer, connect your
equipment as follows:
• Whenever making connections, make sure that the plug on the cable
being used corresponds to the type of jack on the device.
■ OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (standard
mono phone)
These jacks allow you to connect the DTXTREME III to an
external amplifier/speaker system and produce full, amplified sound.
• Use the DTXTREME III’s OUTPUT L/MONO jack
when connecting to a device with a mono input.
■ PHONES jack (standard stereo phone
jack)
The overall headphone level is adjusted by the PHONES
slider.
• Do not use the DTXTREME III at a high volume level for a long period
of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Doing so may cause hearing
loss.
The OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) and INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT (1 to 6) jacks produce line level audio signals regardless of whether headphones are connected or not. These
jacks are mono phone type. To make audio connections via
these jacks, use cables with a mono phone plug for the
DTXTREME III and an appropriate plug for the other
device.
Use both OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO and R) for stereo output. If the other device has a mono input, use the L/MONO
jack only.
The DIGITAL OUTPUT connector can be connected to a
coaxial digital input (S/P DIF) on an external audio device.
This connector digitally outputs stereo audio signals identical to those from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.
External audio signals input to AUX IN/SAMPLING IN
jack can be monitored together with the DTXTREME III
sounds via headphones connected to the PHONES jack,
and can be recorded to create additional User Voices. If
necessary, you can use the [GAIN] knob on the rear panel
to adjust the gain of the input signal.
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Setting Up
Connecting External MIDI Devices
Using a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the DTXTREME III.
This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the
DTXTREME III or playing back a Song on the DTXTREME III. Also, an external sequencer can be used to drive the DTXTREME III’s Tone Generator. Furthermore, the use of MIDI functions allows for an even greater range of performance and
recording possibilities with the DTXTREME III.
NOTE
•Any one of the DTXTREME III interfaces (MIDI connectors or the USB terminal) can be used for MIDI data transmis-
sion/reception. However, they cannot be used at the same time. Select which connector is used for MIDI data transfer
in the Utility mode with the following operation: [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT
■ Controlling an external tone generator or synthesizer
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector on the DTXTREME III with the MIDI IN connector on the external
MIDI device.
■ Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN connector on the DTXTREME III with the MIDI OUT connector on the external
MIDI device.
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Connecting a USB Storage Device
You can connect a USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal on the rear panel of this instrument.
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By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you
This instrument features a built-in USB TO DEVICE terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be
sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below.
can save data you’ve created to the connected device, as
well as read data from the connected device.
Setting Up
■ Compatible USB devices
USB storage devices (flash memory, hard disk drive, etc.)
The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee
operation of USB devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a USB device for use with this instrument, please
consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Manual) for advice,
or visit the following web page:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/dtxtreme3/
■ Connecting USB device
When connecting a USB device to the [USB TO DEVICE]
terminal, make sure that the connector on the device is
appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction.
Though the instrument supports the USB 1.1 standard, you
can connect and use a USB 2.0 storage device with the
instrument. However, note that the transfer speed is that of
USB 1.1.
■ Formatting USB storage media
When a USB storage device is connected or media is
inserted, a message may appear prompting you to format
the device/media. If so, execute the Format operation (page
123).
■ To protect your data (write-protect)
To prevent important data from being inadvertently erased,
apply the write-protect provided with each storage device
or media. If you are saving data to the USB storage device,
make sure to disable write-protect.
■ Connecting/removing USB storage
device
Before removing the media from the device, make sure that
the instrument is not accessing data (such as in the Save,
Load and Delete operations).
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Setting Up
Connecting a Computer
Although the DTXTREME III is exceptionally powerful and versatile all by itself, connecting it to a computer – via USB
cable – provides even greater power and versatility. This feature lets you transfer MIDI data between the DTXTREME III
and your computer. In this section you’ll learn how to make the connections.
NOTE
• Since the DTXTREME III has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external
audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. For
details, see page 19.
Download the USB-MIDI driver from our
1
website:
http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/
NOTE
• Information on system requirements is also available at the above
web site.
NOTE
• The USB-MIDI driver may be revised and updated without prior
notice. Make sure to check and download the latest version from the
above site.
Install the downloaded USB-MIDI driver to
2
the computer.
For instructions on installing, refer to the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package.
When connecting the DTXTREME III to a computer in
the Installation procedure, connect the USB cable to the
USB TO HOST of the DTXTREME III and the USB
terminal of the computer as shown below.
Make sure that the USB TO HOST terminal
3
of the DTXTREME III is enabled.
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode,
then press the [F5] MIDI button followed by the [SF3]
OTHER button.
Set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to “USB”
4
by using the [DEC/NO] button, [INC/YES]
button or data dial.
USB
terminal
USB TO HOST terminal
USB cable
Rear panel of the
DTXTREME III
Press the [ENTER/STORE] button to store
5
this setting.
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■ Precautions when using the USB TO
HOST terminal
When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST
terminal, make sure to observe the following points.
Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the
computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off
then on again.
CAUTION
• Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.
• Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal,
exit from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as suspended, sleep, standby).
• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal.
•Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument
on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the USB TO
HOST terminal.
• Quit any open application software on the computer.
• Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instru-
ment. (Data is transmitted only by playing pads or playing back
a Song.)
• While a USB device is connected to the instrument, you should
wait for six seconds or more between these operations: (1) when
turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when
alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.
Setting Up
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Setting Up
Creating a Song by Using a Computer
Recording Your Performance on the
DTXTREME III to Computer
NOTE
• The acronym DAW (digital audio workstation) refers to music software for
recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data, such as Cubase.
■ Setting up the DTXTREME III
On the DTXTREME III, you need to set the Local Control
parameter to “off” in order to avoid a “double” sound.
When MIDI Thru is set to “on” in a DAW/sequencer software on your computer, the note events you play on the
DTXTREME III are transmitted to the computer then
returned back to the DTXTREME III, producing a “double” sound, since the tone generator block is receiving performance data (MIDI data) from both the keyboard directly
and the computer. To prevent such a situation, you need to
separate the keyboard block from the tone generator block
of the DTXTREME III. This is why Local Control should
be set to “off.”
Setting up the DAW on the computer
■
Set MIDI Thru to “on” on the DAW.
1
By setting MIDI Thru to “on,” the MIDI data generated
by playing the pad and transmitted to the computer will
be returned back to the DTXTREME III. As shown in
the example below, the MIDI data transmitted from the
DTXTREME III then recorded to the computer via
MIDI channel 1 will be returned back from the computer to the DTXTREME III via MIDI channel 3
according to the setting of the recording track. As a
result, the tone generator of the DTXTREME III will
sound the MIDI data generated by playing the pad as
MIDI data of channel 3.
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the
1
Utility mode, then press the [F5] MIDI button followed by the [SF1] SWTCH button.
Move the cursor to the “LocalCtrl,” then
2
set this parameter to “off.”
Press the [ENTER/STORE] button to store
3
this setting.
The instructions below show how to use the DTXTREME
III as a MIDI tone generator. In this case, actual MIDI
sequence data is to be transmitted from a DAW or
sequencer on the computer.
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■ Setting up the DAW on the computer
Set the MIDI port on the DTXTREME III.
1
Start playback of the MIDI file.
2
Setting Up
Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast
You can adjust the total volume levels of the DTXTREME III sound. Using the MASTER slider adjusts the output volume of
the stereo mix from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks. Using the PHONES slider adjusts the output volume of the stereomixed sounds for the PHONES jack. This is independent from the MASTER slider setting. For details about all of the sliders
as well as the PHONES and MASTER, see page 31.
If the display is not easily visible, use the Contrast control on the rear panel to adjust for optimum visibility.
Adjust the total volume by using the
MASTER slider/PHONES slider
Adjust the display contrast
with the Contrast control.
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NOTE
•Keep in mind that the LCD display is not a touch screen type. Do not touch
and press the display directly or forcefully.
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Setting Up
CAUTION
Selecting the Trigger Setup
The Trigger Setup contains various settings related to Trigger Input Signals received from pads or drum triggers (Yamaha
DT20, etc.) that are connected to the Trigger Input jacks. These settings let you optimize the DTXTREME III for best operation and response to these signals.
Select an appropriate Trigger Setup for your Drum Kit from the pre-programmed Trigger Setups in the DTXTREME III. Use
the operation described below to select the Trigger Setup you want to use.
Selecting the Trigger Setup
Press the [TRIGGER] button to enter the
1
Trigger mode.
The Trigger selection display appears.
1
1 Trigger Setup number
Indicates the current Trigger Setup number.
Settings PRE: 01 – PRE: 07, USR: 01 – USR: 05
B Trigger Input Level Indicator
As soon as you strike the pad, the Trigger Input Level is
shown as a bar graph above the number corresponding
to the Trigger Input jack connected to the pad you’ve
hit.
C [SF6] Input Lock
Pressing this button turns the Input Lock (“L” indicator
at the right corner of the display) on or off. Normally,
the Trigger Input jack or Trigger Input Source to be
edited can be determined by hitting the corresponding
pad. If you want to maintain it even if you hit one of the
pads, press this button to turn the Input Lock (“L” indicator) on.
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Setting a Default Trigger Setup to be
Called Up When the Power is Turned On
If you want a particular Trigger Setup (i.e., the one you’ve
selected above) to be called up every time the power of the
DTXTREME III is turned on, follow the instructions below.
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the
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Utility mode.
Press the [F1] GENERAL button followed by
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the [SF4] START UP button to call up the
Start Up display.
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1 TriggerNo (Trigger Setup number)
Indicates the Trigger Setup number called up when the
power of the DTXTREME III is turned on.
Move the cursor to the Trigger Setup num-
3
ber, then select the desired number by
using the data dial, [INC/YES] button or
[DEC/NO] button.
For information about each Trigger Setup, refer to the
Trigger Setup List on page 27.
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Select the desired Trigger Setup number
by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button or
[DEC/NO] button.
For information about each Trigger Setup, refer to the
Trigger Setup List on page 27.
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Press the [ENTER/STORE] button to store
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the setting.
NOTE
•You can create your original Trigger Setup by editing various parameters. For details, see page 108.
•For Factory Set operations that take longer to process, a message
“Please keep power on…” appears during processing. While such
a message is shown (while data is being written to Flash ROM),
never attempt to turn off the power. Turning the power off in this
state results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to
freeze (due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This may
cause the instrument to not start up properly, even when turning
the power on next time.
■ Trigger Setup List
CAUTION
No. Name Description
PRE: 01 SP Wide
PRE: 02 SP Normal Normal setting
PRE: 03 SP Narrow
PRE: 04 STD Wide
PRE: 05 STD Normal Normal setting
PRE: 06 STD Narrow
PRE: 07 DT10/20 — Use for DT10/20 drum trigger systems applied to acoustic drums.
USR: 01 – 05 User Trigger — Allows creation of custom trigger setups.
* In the default setting, “PRE: 01 SP Wide” for Special Drum Set is selected.
For Special
Drum Set
For Standard
Drum Set
Wide dynamic range. This setting is designed for maximum expressive control, allowing
performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range.
Controlled dynamic range delivers stable trigger detection. This setting is designed for
producing a smoother, more uniform sound with reduced volume fluctuations.
Wide dynamic range. This setting is designed for maximum expressive control, allowing
performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range.
Controlled dynamic range delivers stable trigger detection. This setting is designed for
producing a smoother, more uniform sound with reduced volume fluctuations.
Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings
The original factory settings of this instrument’s User Memory
(page 76) can be restored as follows. For each of all modes,
you can set whether or not User Memory data is initialized.
CAUTION
• When the factory settings are restored, all the data you created in each
mode will be erased. Make sure you are not overwriting any important
data. Be sure to save all important data to a USB storage device before
executing this procedure (page 114).
Move the cursor to the checkbox of the
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desired mode then enter or remove the
checkmark by using the data dial, [INC/
YES] button or [DEC/NO] button.
Setting Up
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the
1
Utility mode.
Press the [F6] FACTSET button to call up
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the Factory Set display.
1
1 Checkbox
If you enter a checkmark for a mode name in the display
(in step 3 below), executing the Factory Set will reset the
User Memory data or settings of the corresponding mode
to the initial factory settings. For those modes without
checkmarks, the User Memory data or settings will be
maintained even if Factory Set is executed.
Press the [ENTER/STORE] button.
4
The display prompts you for confirmation.
Press the [DEC/NO] button or [EXIT] button to cancel
the operation.
Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the
5
Factory Set operation.
After the Factory Set has been completed, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the
original display.
•For Factory Set operations that take longer to process, a message
“Executing...” or “Please keep power on.” appears during processing. While such a message is shown (while data is being written to
Flash ROM), never attempt to turn off the power. Turning the power
off in this state results in loss of all user data and may cause the
system to freeze (due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This
means that this instrument may not be able to start up properly,
even when turning the power on next time.
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Quick Guide
Quick Guide
How to Play the Drum Pads
Snare/Tom Hi-Hat Cymbal
Just as on an acoustic snare, you can hit the drum pad
(e.g., TP120SD illustrated below) in three different ways
below. Keep in mind that the example TP120SD illustrated below is divided into three sections.
Closed Rim Shot
(rim 2)
Head Shot
Open Rim Shot (rim 1)
(main pad)
As with an acoustic hi-hat cymbal, you can play the cymbal pad (e.g., RHH135 illustrated below) along with the
Hi-Hat Controller (HH65, etc.) via the ways as illustrated
below. Keep in mind that the example RHH135 illustrated
below is divided into two sections.
Bow Shot
Head Shot
Hitting the main surface of the
pad produces the Head Shot
sound.
Open Rim Shot
Hitting the Rim section closest
to you produces the Open Rim
Shot sound.
Closed Rim Shot
Hitting the Rim section farthest from you produces the
Closed Rim Shot sound.
Edge Shot
Open/Close
In addition to the Foot Close sound obtained pressing the
Hi-Hat Controller, you can hold and press the Controller
down even more firmly (in the closed condition) for getting a “tighter” closed hi-hat sound.
Bow Shot
Hitting the main surface of
the pad (the bow section
located between the cup
and edge) produces the
Bow Shot sound.
Edge Shot
Hitting the outside edge of the
pad produces the Edge Shot
sound.
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Hi-Hat Splash
Pressing the Hi-Hat Controller then releasing it immediately produces the Hi-Hat Splash sound.
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Ride Cymbal
NOTE
• Depending on the voice assigned to the Edge section, the sound may not
stop immediately.
Quick Guide
How to Play the Drum Pads
As with an acoustic ride cymbal, you can play the cymbal
pad (e.g., PCY155 illustrated below) via the various ways
as illustrated below. Keep in mind that the example
PCY155 illustrated below is divided into three sections.
Bell Shot (rim 2)
Bow Shot
Edge Shot (rim 1)
Bow Shot
Hitting the main surface of the pad (bow section located
between the cup and edge) produces the Bow Shot sound.
Choke
Quick Guide
Grabbing the edge of the Cymbal pad immediately after
hitting it will stop the sound.
Mute
Hitting the pad while holding the edge produces a muted
sound.
Edge Shot
Hitting the outside edge produces the Edge Shot sound.
Bell Shot
Hitting the cup produces the Bell Shot sound.
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Quick Guide
Playing the DTXTREME III
Quick Guide
Now that your DTXTREME III is properly connected, it’s time to make some music!
Hitting the Pads
While hitting the pads, move the MASTER slider
or PHONES slider on the panel to raise the overall
volume to a comfortable level.
Selecting a Drum Kit
A ‘Drum Kit’ is a collection of drum sounds (or voices) that play when you hit the pads. Try selecting some of the Drum Kits
and enjoy the variety of sounds and drum setups available.
Press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Drum Kit Select display.
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If another display appears, press the [F1] PLAY button to call up the Drum Kit Select
display.
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2
3 4
NOTE
•Keep in mind that the example
displays shown in this manual are
for instruction purposes only, and
may appear somewhat different
from those on your instrument.
1 Drum Kit number
Indicates the current Drum Kit bank, number and its name. PRE: 01 – PRE: 50 are
preset kits and USR: 01 – USR: 50 are user kits stored in internal flash ROM, while
EXT-A: 01 – EXT-P: 99 are user kits stored in the external USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.
B Drum Kit icon
Indicates the music genre of the current Drum Kit.
C [SF4] <<
D [SF5] BANK >>
Use these buttons to change the Drum Kit Bank. (PRE, USR, EXT-A, EXT-B …
EXT-P)
Select the desired Drum Kit by using the [INC/YES] button, [DEC/
2
NO] button or data dial.
Try out the different Drum Kits and select one Drum Kit you like.
<<<<<<
BANK
>>>>>>
NOTE
• With the initial default settings,
the Drum Kit number is shown
also in the LED display.
• Some preset Drum Kits have Pad
Songs and Drum Loop Voices that
will start when the corresponding
pad is hit.
• The Drum Kit icon can be
changed by setting the Icon
parameter in the display called up
via [F6] OTHER → [SF4] NAME
(page 97).
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