Yamaha DTXTREME User Manual
DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
— Basic Section —
— Basic Section —
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.
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 panel of the product. The name plate
lists the product’s model number, power requirements, and other information.
The serial number is located on the bottom 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this
* 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:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center
Address : Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel : 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.
(lithium disposal)
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 enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
(lithium caution)
Caution
Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor to power DTXTREME.
The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause a serious shock hazard.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions 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, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5C, PA-D12 or an equivalent recommended
by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the
instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
CAUTION
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:
• 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.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause
overheating in the outlet.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• 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.
• 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 near other electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which
can affect proper operation of the other products.
• 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 cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint
thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths. Also, 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.
• 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 operate the instrument 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.
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REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY
• This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery which
permits internal data to remain stored even when the power is off. When
the backup battery needs replacing, the message “Battery voltage is low”
will display in the LCD. When this happens, immediately back up your data
(using an external device such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI Data
Filer MDF3), then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the
backup battery.
• Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent
the possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service
personnel replace the backup battery.
• Never place the backup battery in a location that a child can reach, since a
child might accidentally swallow the battery. If this should happen, consult
a physician immediately.
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SAVING USER DATA
• Always save data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia) frequently, in order to
help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user
operating error.
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer
MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a
malfunction or user operating error.
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.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DTXTREME Drum Trigger Module. The new
DTXTREME drum trigger module incorporates the highly acclaimed AWM2 tone generator
and music sequencer. With all its features, the DTXTREME offers the drummer one of the
best solutions for practicing at home, rehearsing in studio, and performing on stage. To fully
enjoy your new instrument, please read this manual thoroughly. Also, keep this manual in a
convenient location for future reference.
About Manuals
There are two separate manuals provided for the DTXTREME: Basic Section and Reference
Section. For you to get better informed about the DTXTREME, each manual is intended as
follows:
Basic Section
Introduces how to set up the DTXTREME and its basic operations, as well as how to use the
main features of the instrument.
Reference Section
Gives detailed explanations of how the DTXTREME is configured as a system and how to
operate each function of the instrument. You can use this manual as you would a dictionary.
The TOC (table of contents) and Index pages are helpful for looking up specific terms or
functions described in this manual.
Also, cross-references are provided in this manual to help you locate additional information
related to a specific topic.
Legends
Each manual uses the following symbols to indicate what kind of information is described.
n – Describes additional information of a topic.
– Read these points carefully since the operation may result in loss of data or damage
to the instrument itself.
Contents of the Package
• DTXTREME
• AC power adapter (PA-5C or PA-D12)
• Owner’s Manual
— Basic Section (this booklet)
— Reference Section
• Warranty card
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Features
The DTXTREME is designed for professional drummers and sports flexible drum-triggering
features, a 64-note polyphonic tone generator that conforms to the GM System Level 1
standard, a music sequencer that enables the recording and playback of rhythm or
accompaniment patterns, as well as the creation of an entire song. The instrument is ideal
for live performance, rhythm training, music creation and recording in a studio, and so on.
Drum Triggering
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Flexible external controls via 16 trigger input jacks, hi-hat controller jack, and footswitch
jack. These jacks can connect to any Yamaha triggering gear including traditional DTX/
DTXPRESS drum pads, DT series trigger pickups, and the latest drum pads with real drum
heads.
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Combined with the latest drum pads, the DTXTREME can enable buzz roll that require
high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range.
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Freely-adjustable trigger inputs. Each trigger input can be edited to suit the input device
(type) connected to the jack, how sensitive it should be, and so on.
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Freely-assignable voices. Using MIDI note numbers, each trigger input can be assigned a
specific voice from the internal tone generator. A set of trigger-to-voice configurations can
be stored as a “drum kit.” The DTXTREME stores up to 40 drum kits internally and up to
99 externally on Memory Card. Also, the DTXTREME comes with 60 preset drum kits.
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Each trigger input can be set to play several MIDI note numbers simultaneously or
sequentially, enabling the playing of chords or melodic phrases, or even drum patterns
with a single pad.
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Some drum kits are available with position sensing. Position sensing lets you recreate the
sound of an actual snare drum with added realism.
Tone Generator
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A variety of high-quality sounds (voices) in a 64-note polyphonic AWM2 (PCM) tone
generator that conforms to the GM System Level 1 standard.
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Preset voices include 1757 drum or percussion sounds and 128 keyboard sounds. The
DTXTREME drum voices include, of course, the great Yamaha drums (Maple Custom
series, Recording Custom series, and so on), plus the latest samples and looped sounds,
promising to inspire a drummer's creative mind.
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Each drum voice can be edited using various parameters for effects, volume, pan, pitch,
and so on.
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A special snare drum voice offers detailed edits like choice of head material, strainer
tension, muffling (muting) method in addition to normal edits.
Effects
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High-quality digital reverb and chorus are provided as System effects. A versatile pair of
separate Insertion effects is also provided with 44 effect types.
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The localizer provides a three-dimensional (3D) stereo effect that simulates natural sound
when monitored with stereo headphones.
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Music Sequencer
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Simple and easy 2-track sequencer that can be used for the real-time recording of your
performance or external sequence data as user songs. Each track can contain several
MIDI channels (1 to 16). Since the DTXTREME can sync with an external sequencer, you
can start recording by simply hitting a drum pad or the Start button on the DTXTREME or
an external sequencer. The sequencer also offers step recording so that you can create or
edit a song step-by-step while watching the displayed information on the DTXTREME.
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A wide variety of 164 preset songs. Also, the DTXTREME stores up to 32 user songs
internally and up to 99 externally on the Memory Card.
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Step recording feature allows for entering or editing the song data step by step.
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Selective playback feature. As you can simply mute the drum or any other part in a song
while controlling the volume of each part, this is ideal for a “minus-one” setting for
practice and so on.
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Groove check feature that measures timing accuracy when hitting the pads. This is also
useful for practicing and so on.
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Click feature for playing with the sequencer. You can choose a click sound separately
from the drum kit settings.
Easy Operations and Performance controls
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Chain play feature that can play drum kits and songs in a specified order.
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Backlit LCD display and LED display. Also, 5 Data Control knobs on the DTXTREME front
panel ensure accessibility to parameters shown in the LCD display.
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Stereo outputs and 6 individual outputs that are convenient for sending a specific sound
(snare drum, bass drum, tom, or so on) in parallel to an external mixer for further
processing.
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Top-panel volume slider controls that easily adjust the volume balance between
instruments or parts (drum kit, accompaniment, and click). These slider controls can even
be used to adjust the reverb return level for an entire drum kit, and the reverb send level
for each instrument in the kit. This simplifies the process of adjusting the reverb settings to
suit the acoustics of your surroundings. Two more dedicated slider controls are also
provided for adjusting headophones and click (metronome) volumes.
Interfaces and Expandability
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MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU) and TO HOST terminals offer connectivity between the
DTXTREME and external MIDI devices and a personal computer for further applications
when using these devices together. However, the TO HOST and MIDI terminals cannot
be used at the same time (you need to select which to use by the HOST SELECT switch).
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AUX IN stereo jack that can be connected to an audio player (CD, MD, tape, etc).
Playback on that player can be monitored using headphones and output from the stereo
outputs of the DTXTREME.
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Memory Card (SmartMedia) compatible. You can use the Memory Card to store and read
data including drum kits, songs, and chain. The Memory Card can also be used to supply
waveform data in AIFF format for sound expansion on the DTXTREME.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................6
About Manuals .................................................6
Basic Section ................................................6
Reference Section ........................................6
Legends ........................................................6
Contents of the Package .................................6
Features ............................................................7
Drum Triggering ............................................7
Tone Generator .............................................7
Effects ...........................................................7
Music Sequencer ..........................................8
Easy Operations and
Performance controls ...................................8
Interfaces and Expandability ........................8
Table of Contents .............................................9
DTXTREME Basics ....................... 28
This is the DTXTREME! ................................ 28
Playing drum voices
(Select and play drum kit) ............................ 30
Trigger Set Settings .................................... 30
Selecting and Playing a Drum Kit .............. 31
Playing Along to a Song ............................ 33
Playing to a Click (Metronome) .................... 36
The Mute/Solo Feature .................................. 38
Checking the Groove of the Rhythm
(Groove Check feature) ................................. 39
Creating a Drum Kit ...................................... 40
Panel Descriptions .........................................10
Front Panel ..................................................10
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Rear panel ..................................................12
Connections ...................................................15
Connecting to Trigger Inputs ......................15
Attaching a Drum Trigger Pickup ...............19
Detaching a Drum Trigger Pickup ..............20
Connecting to Audio Equipment ................20
Connecting to MIDI Equipment ..................22
Connecting to a Personal Computer ..........24
Power ..........................................................26
The Chain Feature ......................................... 46
Let’s T ry Recording
(Real-Time Recording) .................................. 47
More Useful Features! .................................. 50
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