Yamaha DTX V2.0 OWNER’S MANUAL

DRUM

DRUM TRIGGER MODULE

Version 2.0

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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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: 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 user's 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 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 your 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, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejiatig 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 asennttu. Vaihda
paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Caution

Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor to power DTX. The
use of an incompatible adaptor may pose a serious shock hazard.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (USA)

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.

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 old 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.

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 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.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP

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.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

Your DTX will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below:

Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following
conditions, to avoid deformation, discoloration,
or more serious damage.
Direct sunlight, such as near a window.
High temperatures, for example, near a heat
source, outdoors, or in a car during the daytime.
Excessive humidity.
Excessive dust.
Strong vibrations.

Power Supply

Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor
(PA-1207, PA-3B or an equivalent) to power your
DTX. Other adaptors may cause damage to the
DTX. Also, make sure that the adaptor you have
is appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in
the area where you intend to use the DTX.
Turn the power OFF and unplug the AC adaptor
when the instrument is not in use.
Unplug the AC adaptor during electrical storms.
Avoid plugging the AC adaptor used with the
DTX into the same AC mains outlet as appliances
with high power consumption, such as electric
heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug
adaptors since these can result in reduced sound
quality and possibly damage.
Turn off the power before making or breaking
connections.
To avoid damage to the instrument and other
devices to which it is connected (a sound system,
for example), always turn the power switches of
all related devices OFF before connecting or
disconnecting audio and MIDI cables.

Electrical Interference

The DTX contains digital circuitry and may cause
interference or noise if placed too close to TV
sets, radios, or similar equipment. If such a
problem does occur, move the DTX further away
from the affected equipment.

Memory Back-up

The DTX contains a special long-life battery that
retains the contents of its internal RAM memory
even when the power is turned OFF. The back­up battery should last for several years. When the
back-up battery needs to be replaced, the
message “ERR-Low battery” will momentarily
appear on the display when you turn the power
ON. When this happens, have the back-up
battery replaced by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACK­UP BATTERY YOURSELF.
Transfer important data from your DTX to a
MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2
MIDI Data Filer for safe long-term storage.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for data loss
caused by battery failure or improper operation
of the DTX.

Service and Modification

The DTX contains no user-serviceable parts.
Opening the case and/or tampering with the
internal circuitry can lead to irreparable damage
and will void the warranty. Refer all maintenance
to qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Handling and Transport

Never apply excessive force to the controls,
connectors, or other parts of the instrument.
Always plug and unplug any cables by gripping
the connector, not the cord itself. Disconnect all
cables before moving the instrument.
Dropping the DTX or otherwise subjecting it to
strong physical shocks can damage it. Handle it
with care.

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft dry cloth.
A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove
stubborn grime and dirt.
Do not use solvents such alcohol, benzine, or
thinner to clean the cabinet or panel.
Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the
instrument. Vinyl can stick to and discolor the
surface.

Third-party Software

Yamaha cannot take any responsibility for
software produced for this product by third-party
manufacturers. Please direct any comments about
such software to the manufacturer or their
agents.

Yamaha is NOT responsible for damage caused by
improper handling or operation.

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INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to the Yamaha DRUM TRIGGER MODULE DTX—this is a COMPLETELY NEW type of drum
trigger module with Yamaha’s high quality AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system and
sequencer functions. It is equipped with the features and capability required for professional recordings,
rehearsals, and practice sessions as well as live performances.
In order to take full advantage of the DTX, please read this manual carefully and try out all of the
examples set forth. Also, always keep this manual in a safe place for further reference.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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This manual consists of 2 sections: Getting Started and Feature Reference.

Getting Started

This section describes the basic steps you need to quickly plug and play with a set up using the DTX. A
general explanation of the DTX is also available in the “Overall Structure and Modes” section (P.18) .

Feature Reference

This section describes each function in detail. You can use it as a dictionary to look up functions or
answers to your questions. The Table of Contents (P.4) or the Index (P.140) will help you look up words,
features and functions.
Page references are also made throughout this section for your quick reference.

DESCRIPTIONS

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The following icons are used throughout this manual to draw attention to important points and
information where necessary.

A—This icon indicates more detailed information of a feature or function.
C—This icon warns of possible hardware damage, software malfunction, or any other serious

problem that may occur due to improper operation or set up.

INSIDE THIS PACKAGE

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●The DTX Owner’s Manual (This book)

●Quick Guide

●Yamaha AC Power Adaptor PA-1207 or PA-3B

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What is a DTX?

In addition to the conventional drum trigger functions, the DTX is a multi-function digital instrument
with an AWM 2 tone generator which is compatible with the GM standard providing high quality sounds,
rhythm machine functions with many rhythm styles, and sequencer fucntions enabling you to create an
entire song. You can use the DTX in many situations such as studio production, live performances and
rhythm practice.

Rhythm machine

function

Sequencer

function

The Main Features of the DTX

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Drum trigger

function

AWM2 tone

generator

● Drum trigger functions allow you to designate detailed edits to each of the 12 input jacks for live

performances and other purposes.

● 32 practical preset drum kits as well as memory space for 32 user drum kits to assign your original set of

voices to.

● 928 high quality drum voices and an AWM tone generator (triggering up to 32 voices at one time) with

128 keyboard sounds that comply to the GM System Level 1.

● Edit functions to edit the effect, volume and pitch of each drum voice.

● Complete sequencer functions to create or record the rhythm and backing patterns of your preference

(pattern record) using a pad or a MIDI keyboard as well as to easily create an entire song using patterns or
preset styles (song record).

● Chain functions to conveniently conduct live performances and rhythm practice effectively.

● Large LCD and LED displays, transport buttons and a Data scroll wheel that makes programming faster

and easier.

● 4 volume sliders to control the volume of the entire system as well as each rhythm or accompaniment part.

● Groove checking functions to check the difference (percentage: %)in timing or “groove” feel.

● Various MIDI functions to enhance the DTX system by connecting to MIDI devices or computers.

● As a high quality drum voice module.

● To practice rhythm by playing to the patterns.

● As a rhythm machine.

● To conduct a solo live performance by creating an accompaniment in advance.

● As a 16-part GM tone generator for computer music and create or edit songs any way you want by using

the pattern or song functions.

● ...or in any other way you choose! The DTX is a talented reliable partner for all musicians.

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Contents

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Controls and Functions ............................................................ 6

Setting Up ................................................................................. 9

Getting Started

Getting Started ........................................................................ 14

Overall Structure and Modes .................................................. 18

Drum or Percussion Sounds and Drum Kits ....................................... 18

Pattern and Song ................................................................................ 19

Triggering .......................................................................................... 20

The Modes of the DTX ....................................................................... 21

Basic Operation ....................................................................... 22

Entering a mode ................................................................................. 22

Tips on the LCD ................................................................................ 25

PAGE¡ and PAGE⁄ Buttons ............................................................. 26

QCursor Buttons .................................................................. 26

Data Scroll Wheel .............................................................................. 27

+1/YES and -1/NO Buttons ................................................................ 27

Transport Buttons .............................................................................. 27

Feature Reference

Drum Kit Play Mode ............................................................... 30

Entering Drum Kit Play Mode ............................................................ 30

Selecting a Drum Kit .......................................................................... 30

Drum Kit Trigger Edit Mode ................................................... 32

Entering the Drum Kit Trigger Edit Mode .......................................... 32

Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode (Page structure and operation) .............. 33

1 Kit name ................................................................................ 35

2 PAD Type (pad type) .............................................................. 35

3 Auto Set ................................................................................. 36

4 PAD Gain ............................................................................... 36

6 VelRange (velocity range) ....................................................... 37

7 VelCurve (velocity curve) ....................................................... 38

8 Self Rej (self rejection) ............................................................ 39

9 Reject (rejection) .................................................................... 39

10 Spec Rej (specific rejection) .................................................... 40

11 Note= (note numbers settings) ............................................... 40

12 Note= (gate time) ................................................................... 42

13 Note= (MIDI channel) ............................................................ 42

14 KeyOn.................................................................................... 43

15 VelXFade (velocity cross-fade) ............................................... 44

16 RIMKeyOn ............................................................................. 44

17 RIM Vel (RIM velocity) ........................................................... 45

18 PAD Func (pad function) ....................................................... 45

19 FS Func (FS function) ............................................................ 46

20 FS MIDI (FS MIDI channel) ................................................... 47

21 FS HHcls (FS hi-hat control) .................................................. 47

22 FC Func (hi-hat control function) .......................................... 47

23 FC MIDI (hi-hat control channel) .......................................... 47

24 FC Sens (hi-hat control sensitivity) ........................................ 48

25 HH Ctrl (hi-hat control) ......................................................... 48

26 In 9 to 10 (Input 9 to 10) ....................................................... 48

27 In 11 to 12 (Input 11 to 12) ................................................... 48

28 Copy INP (copy input) ........................................................... 48

29 Copy TRG (copy trigger) ........................................................ 49

30 Edit (edit recall) ..................................................................... 49

31 SetChord= (setting the note number by chord) ...................... 49

Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode ..................................................... 50

Entering Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode .................................................. 51

Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode (Page structure and operation) ................. 51

1 VCE (voice) ............................................................................ 53

2 Volume .................................................................................. 53

3 Pan ......................................................................................... 54

4 Pitch ...................................................................................... 54

5 Rev send (send reverb) ........................................................... 55

6 Modify ................................................................................... 55

7 Filter ...................................................................................... 56

8 Decay ..................................................................................... 56

9 Key mode ............................................................................... 57

10 AlterGrp (alternate group) ...................................................... 57

11 Key Off .................................................................................. 58

12 Out Port ................................................................................. 58

13 REV Rtn (reverb return) ......................................................... 58

14 REV Type (reverb type) .......................................................... 59

15 REV Time (reverb time) ......................................................... 59

16 PC Ch= (transmit program change) ........................................ 59

17 BK CH= (transmit bank select) ............................................... 60

18 CC Ch= (transmit control change: volume) ............................ 60

19 CC Ch= (transmit control change: pan) .................................. 61

20 CC Ch= (transmit control change) ......................................... 61

21 Root Note ............................................................................... 62

Chain Play Mode ..................................................................... 63

Entering the Chain Play Mode ............................................................ 63

Selecting a Chain ............................................................................... 64

Switching the Steps ............................................................................ 64

Chain Edit Mode ..................................................................... 65

Entering the Chain Mode ................................................................... 65

The Chain Edit Mode (Page structure and operation) ......................... 66

1 Name (chain name) .................................................................. 67

2 Chain create or revise ............................................................... 67

3 Edit recall ................................................................................. 68

Store Mode .............................................................................. 69

Entering Store Mode .......................................................................... 69

Drum Kit Store Mode .................................................................. 69

Chain Store Mode ....................................................................... 69

Storing ............................................................................................... 70

Copying the Drum Kit or Chain ......................................................... 70

Pattern Play Mode ................................................................... 71

The Concept of “pattern” ................................................................... 71

Types of Patterns ......................................................................... 71

Style ............................................................................................ 71

Section ........................................................................................ 71

User Patterns ............................................................................... 72

Entering Pattern Play Mode ................................................................ 72

Selecting a Pattern .............................................................................. 72

Playing a Pattern ................................................................................ 74

Volume Adjustment ........................................................................... 75

Adjusting the Tempo ......................................................................... 76

Click (metronome) ............................................................................. 76

Muting or Soloing Each Track ............................................................ 77

Selecting the Chords .......................................................................... 78

Pattern Record Mode .............................................................. 80

Recording .................................................................................... 80

Pattern Job Mode .................................................................... 88

Entering Pattern Job Mode ................................................................. 88

The Pattern Job Mode (page structure and operation) ........................ 88

1 Copy (Pat/Dest): pattern copy ................................................. 90

2 Quantize (quantization) ........................................................... 91

3 CrTrNote (clear specific note) .................................................. 91

4 ClrTrack (clears a track) ........................................................... 92

5 ClearPat (clear pattern) ............................................................ 92

6 Pgm=

(selects the voices of a chord, bass or rhythm track) ...................

7 Pat Name (pattern name) ......................................................... 92

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Song Play Mode ....................................................................... 93

The Concept of “song” ....................................................................... 93

Track Structure ........................................................................... 93

Sequence Track ........................................................................... 93

Backing Track ............................................................................. 93

Types of Songs ............................................................................ 93

Entering Song Play Mode ................................................................... 94

Selecting a Song ................................................................................. 94

Playing a Song .................................................................................... 95

Volume Adjustment ........................................................................... 96

Adjusting the Tempo ......................................................................... 96

Click (metronome) ............................................................................. 96

The Mute/Solo Function .................................................................... 97

Groove Check Function ..................................................................... 97

Song Record Mode .................................................................. 99

Recording .................................................................................... 99

Song Job Mode ...................................................................... 107

Entering Song Job Mode .................................................................. 107

The Song Job Mode (page structure and operation) ......................... 107

1 Copy (Song/Dest): pattern copy .......................................... 108

2 Quantize (quantization) ....................................................... 109

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3 ClrTrack (clear track) ........................................................... 109

4 Clr Song (clear song) ............................................................ 109

5 PgmCh (select the voices of each channel) ........................... 110

6 VolCh (channel volume) ...................................................... 110

7 PanCh (channel pan) ........................................................... 110

8 PlayMode ............................................................................. 110

9 B Lnr TR (bass linear track mode) ........................................ 111

10 Pat Mute (pattern track mute mode) .................................... 111

11 SongName ............................................................................ 111

Utility Mode .......................................................................... 112

Entering Utility Mode ...................................................................... 112

The Utility Mode (page structure and operation) .............................. 112

1 SYSTEM ............................................................................... 114

2 EditMode ............................................................................. 114

3 LinkMode ............................................................................ 115

4 Lrn Mode (learn mode) ........................................................ 115

5 SldrMode (slider mode) ....................................................... 116

6 Bypass .................................................................................. 116

7 JumpRcnt (jump to recent page) .......................................... 116

8 FC offset .............................................................................. 117

9 Ma to Aux (main output to auxiliary output) ....................... 117

10 Inc Func (increase function) ................................................ 117

11 Dec Func (decrease function) ............................................... 117

12 MIDI .................................................................................... 117

13 DeviceNo (device number) ................................................... 117

14 Receive SysX (receiving system exclusive data) ..................... 117

15 Receive PC (receiving program change data) ........................ 118

16 RecvCh10 All (receiving channel message through MIDI data from channel 10) . 118
17 RecvCh10 PC (receive program change through channel 10) 118

18 SendHH (send hi-hat control change) .................................. 118

19 LocalClt (local control) ......................................................... 118

20 DumpTime ........................................................................... 119

21 MergeOut ............................................................................. 119

22 Dump Out (bulk data send) ................................................. 119

23 P/C->KIT (program change table) ....................................... 120

24 EQ (equalizer) ...................................................................... 120

25Lo Mi Hi (gain) ..................................................................... 121

26 Lo Freq (low frequency) ....................................................... 121

27 Mid Freq (mid frequency) .................................................... 121

28 Hi Freq (high frequency) ...................................................... 121

29 SEQ (sequencer) .................................................................. 122

30 Click Hi ............................................................................... 122

31 Click Mid ............................................................................. 122

32 Click Lo ............................................................................... 122

33 Click Out ............................................................................. 123

34 PlyClick (play click) ............................................................. 123

35 Tempo ................................................................................. 123

36 Count ................................................................................... 123

37 GrvCheck (groove check) ..................................................... 124

38 Break TB (break top/bottom) ................................................ 124

39 MIDIctrl (MIDI control) ....................................................... 125

40 SyncMode (synchronization mode) ...................................... 125

41 MULTI (multi-timbre) .......................................................... 126

42 MastTune (master tune) ....................................................... 126

43 Program ............................................................................... 126

44 Volume ................................................................................ 127

45 Pan ....................................................................................... 127

46 Pitch .................................................................................... 128

47 RevSend (Reverb Send) ........................................................ 128

Getting Started

Feature
Reference

Drum Kit Play Mode

Drum Kit
Trigger Edit Mode

Drum Kit
Voice Edit Mode

Chain Play Mode

Chain Edit Mode

Store Mode

Pattern Play Mode

Pattern
Record Mode

Pattern Job Mode

Song Play Mode

Song Record Mode

Appendix

MIDI ...................................................................................... 129

MIDI Data Format ............................................................................ 134

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 136

Error Messages ................................................................................. 138

Specifications ................................................................................... 139

Index ............................................................................................... 140

Drum Voice List ............................................................................... 143

GM Keyboard Voice List .................................................................. 147

Drum Kit List ................................................................................... 148

Preset Style List ................................................................................ 165

Preset Song List ................................................................................ 165

Drum Kit Trigger Edit Parameter (Blank Chart) ............................... 166

Drum Kit Voice Edit Parameter (Blank Chart) .................................. 166

MIDI Implementation Chart ............................................................ 168

Song Job Mode

Utility Mode

Appendix

5

Controls and Functions

DRUM

KIT

BASS

TMP TR

CHORD

CHO TR

PAT TR

VOICE

UTILITY

STORE

SONG

CHAIN

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

AGE

ERASE

SHIFT

SOLO

TR1

TR2

1/YES

1/NO

TEMPO

CYMBAL

MISC.

SNARE

MAIN B

FILL BA

ENDING

MAIN A

FILL AB

INTRO

KICK

AGE

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

AUX IN

MIN

MAX

MASTER VOL.

Top Panel

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CHAIN

DRUM KIT

PATTERN SONG

MISC.

CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA INTRO ENDING

MAX

MIN

MASTER VOL.

AUX IN

! LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (P.25)

The large multi-function LCD panel shows all the
prompts and parameters needed to operate the DTX
easily and efficiently.
Each screen of parameters is called a display “page.”
The various pages of each mode can be picked using the
+1/YES and -1/NO buttons.
Within a page, there is a blinking letter, word, number,
or symbol referred to as the “cursor”. A “focus area”
refers to the parameter you can adjust. Use the
Q cursor buttons to move the cursor to the
focus area.

" LED (Light Emitting Diode) Display (P.31)

The large two-digit LED display shows the selected
drum kit number so you can be sure of your selection
especially during live performances with poor stage
lighting.

# MASTER Volume Slider (P.31)

This volume control slider adjusts the total volume of
sound output from the PHONES jack, the OUTPUT (L/
MONO and R) jacks.

$ AUX IN Volume Slider (P.11)

This volume control slider adjusts the volume of the

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incoming signals of the AUX IN jack (CD player, tape
recorder, etc.)

TEMPO BEAT

MEASURE

INPUT

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

QUANT.

CLICK

OFF

MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE

3

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

DRUM

KIT

CHAIN

SONG

PATTERN

CLICK

DRUM TRIGGER MODULE

PAGE

TRIGGER

VOICE

UTILITY

STORE

ERASE

MAIN A

FILL AB

−

1/NO

INTRO

TEMPO

Version

PAGE

MAIN B

FILL BA

+

1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT

2.0

TR1

MISC.

BASS

TMP TR

SNARE

CHORD

CHO TR

TR2

CYMBAL

RHYTHM

PAT TR

KICK

SOLO

% ACCOMP SNARE/CYMBAL Volume Slider (P.31)

This volume control slider adjusts the volume of the
accompaniment, snare drum, or cymbals of a song or
pattern.

& CLICK KICK/MISC. Volume Slider (P.31)

This volume control adjusts the volume of the
metronome click sound, kick, or other musical
instruments.

' DRUM KIT Button (P.30)

Press this button to put the DTX into Drum Kit Play
mode.

( CHAIN Button (P.63)

Press this button once to put the DTX into Chain mode.
Press twice this button to put the DTX into Chain Edit
mode.

) SONG Button (P.94)

Press this button once to put the DTX into Song mode.
Press twice this button to put the DTX into Song Job
mode.

* PATTERN Button (P.72)

Press this button once to put the DTX into Pattern
mode. Press twice this button to put the DTX into
Pattern Job mode.

+ TRIGGER Button (P.32)

Press this button to put the DTX into Drum Kit Trigger
Edit mode.

, VOICE Button (P.51)

Press this button to put the DTX into Drum Kit Voice
Edit mode. This button also acts as an “audition” button
which allows you to listen to a voice without actually
changing it while you are editing.

9 BASS TMP TR (SNARE) Button (P.77)

This button turns the Bass Track or Tempo Track of the
song ON or OFF. Press this button while holding, the
SHIFT button, to mute the SNARE part of the rhythm.

: RHYTHM PAT TR (KICK) Button (P.77)

This button turns the Rhythm Track or Pattern Track of
the song ON or OFF. Press this button while holding,
the SHIFT button, to mute the KICK part of the rhythm.

- UTILITY Button (P.112)

Press this button to put the DTX into Utility mode.

. STORE Button (P.69)

Press this button to put the DTX into Drum Kit Store
mode or Chain Store mode.

/ PAGE¡/ERASE (MAIN A) Button (P.26, 73)

This button selects the previous page. In Pattern mode,
press this button while holding the SHIFT button to
select the MAIN A pattern. In recording mode, press
this button to erase data.

0 PAGE⁄ (MAIN B) Button (P.26, 73)

This button selects the next page. In Pattern mode,
press this button while holding the SHIFT button to
select the MAIN B pattern.

1 ‡(FILL AB) Button (P.26, 73)

This button allows you to move backward among the
focus areas in a page. In Pattern mode, press this button
while holding the SHIFT button to select the FILL AB
Pattern.

2 ¶(FILL BA) Button (P.26, 73)

This button allows you to move forward among the
focus areas in a page. In Pattern mode, press this button
while holding the SHIFT button to select the FILL BA
Pattern.

3 -1/NO (INTRO) Button (P.27, 73)

This button decreases the value of a parameter. In
Pattern mode, press this button while holding the SHIFT
button to select the INTRO Pattern.

4 +1/YES (ENDING) Button (P.27, 73)

This button increases the value of a parameter. In
Pattern mode, press this button while holding the SHIFT
button to select the ENDING Pattern.

; CHORD CHO TR Button (P.77)

This button turns the Chord Track of the song ON or
OFF.

< SOLO Button (P.78)

Press the rhythm part buttons while holding this button
to listen to the soling of a rhythm part.

= CLICK Button (P.76)

This button turns the metronome ON or OFF.

> PAUSE Button (P.74, 95)

This button pauses the song. The song will start where
it was stopped when the button is pressed again.

? REWIND Button (P.74, 95)

This button moves the location indicator backward by a
measure. Press continuously to rapidly rewind.

@ START/STOP Button (P.74, 95)

This button starts or stops playback or recording.

A FORWARD Button (P.74, 95)

This button steps the indicator forward by a measure.
Press continuously to fast forward.

B RECORD Button (P.81)

This button switches the DTX into Record-ready (stand­by) mode.

C Data Scroll Wheel (P.27)

The Data Scroll Wheel allows rapid control over the
parameters of the focus area.
For fine single-step adjustments, you may want to use
the +1/YES and -1/NO buttons described above.

5 TEMPO Button (P.76)

This button directly selects the TEMPO focus area.

6 SHIFT Button (P.73, 77)

This button sets a secondary function, for example
selecting a section or muting part of a rhythm, by
pressing another specific button while holding this
buttn.

7 TR1 (MISC.) Button (P.77)

This button turns TR1 (Track 1) of the song ON or OFF.
Press this button while holding, the SHIFT button, to
mute the MISC. (other instruments) part of the rhythm.

8 TR2 (CYMBAL) Button (P.77)

This button turns TR2 (Track 2) of the song ON or OFF.
Press this button while holding, the SHIFT button, to
mute the CYM (cymbal) part of the rhythm.

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Rear Panel

12/11

INPUT ATTENUATION

10/9 KICK

AUX OUT

8 H.HAT

7 CRASH

6 RIDE

5 TOM4

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

2 TOM1

1 SNARE

DC IN 12V

POWER

L/MONO

PHONES

AUX IN

FOOT SW

H.HAT

CONTROL

OUTPUT

MIDI

CONTRAST

OUT

IN

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INPUT ATTENUATION

12/11

10/9 KICK

8 H.HAT

7 CRASH

6 RIDE

5 TOM4

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

2 TOM1

1 SNARE

POWER

DC IN 12V

R L R L/MONO

AUX OUT

! POWER Switch (P.12)

Press this button to turn the DTX ON or OFF.

" INPUT ATTENUATION Switches

These switches adjust the input level when pads of
varying output levels are connected. The input level
increases when the switch is lowered. Try this when the
volume does not respond to the pad played or when a
double-triggering occurs to one tap.

# DC IN Jack (P.12)

Connect the AC adapter (Yamaha PA-1207, PA-3B or an
equivalent) included in this package.

A

The Yamaha PA-3 CANNOT be connected.

$ 12/11 Input (P.9)

Connects with an optional pad. If you use a stereo phone
plug to connect the DTX and two pads, two triggers can
be input. If you use monaural phone plugs, only 11 is
available to use.

OUTPUT

PHONES

AUX IN

FOOT SW

H.HAT

CONTROL

CONTRAST

OUT

( OUTPUT L/MONO and R Jacks (P.10)

Use these jacks to connect to external amplifiers or mixers
using a monaural phone plug. For monaural playback,
connect to L/MONO. For stereo playback, connect to
both L/MONO and R.

) PHONES Jack (P.9)

Connect a stereo headphone to this jack to monitor the
DTX.

* AUX IN Jack (P.11)

Use this jack to input data from an external audio device
using a miniature stereo phone plug. This is convenient
when you are playing to music from a CD or cassette
tape.

+ FOOT SW Jack (P.9)

Connect a footswitch (Yamaha FS50 or FC5) to this plug.
Select the footswitch function you want to use from the
19th FS Function page in Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode (P.

46).

MIDI

IN

% 10/9 KICK Input (P.9)

Connects with an optional pad. If you use a stereo phone
plug to connect the DTX and two pads, two triggers can
be input. If you use monaural phone plugs, only 9 is
available to use.

& 1 SNARE to 8 H.HAT Inputs (P.9)

Connect stereo phone plugs to input from trigger or
switch type pads (Yamaha TP80S or PCY80S). Use a
monaural phone plug for plain trigger input.

A

Plugging a monaural phone plug when the power is ON
may cause a reversed phase and the switch may malfunction. In
this case, turn the power OFF, reconnect the plug and turn the
power ON again.

' AUX OUT L and R Jacks

This jack is used to separately output specific sound(s)
such as the kick and snare. To assign a sound to these
output jacks, select the Output Port on the 12th page in
Drum Kit Voice Edit mode (P.12). To assign a
metronome click to these output jacks, set the SEQ
ClickOut on the 27th page in Utility mode (P. 58).

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, H.HAT CONTROL Jack (P.9)

Connect the hi-hat foot controller (Yamaha HH80 or
FC7) to this plug. You can use this as a MIDI controller
by changing the parameter on the 22nd Hi-hat Control
Function page in Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode (P. 47).

- CONTRAST Knob

This knob adjusts the contrast of the LCD.

. MIDI IN/OUT (P.9)

Use these connectors to send or receive MIDI data to or
from an external MIDI device. You can create a large
scale MIDI system by connecting the DTX to an external
MIDI tone generator or sequencer.

Setting Up

INPUT ATTENUATION

10/9 KICK

AUX OUT

8 H.HAT

7 CRASH

6 RIDE

5 TOM4

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

2 TOM1

1 SNARE

DC IN 12V

POWER

L/MONO

PHONES

AUX IN

FOOT SW

H.HAT

CONTROL

OUTPUT

MIDI

CONTRAST

OUT

Setting Up with Pads Only

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Connect each pad to the proper DTX input jack as shown below:
(This illustration is an example of the pads, triggers and devices that can be connected to the DTX. Refer to
P.8 for the types of pads or triggers that can be connected to each input jack.)

KP80,etc.TP80,etc.Additional Pads PCY80,etc. PCY80,etc. TP80,etc.TP80,etc. TP80,etc. TP80,etc. TP80,etc. TP80,etc.

INPUT ATTENUATION

12/11

10/9 KICK

8 H.HAT

7 CRASH

6 RIDE

5 TOM4

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

2 TOM1

1 SNARE

POWER

DC IN 12V

R L R L/MONO

AUX OUT

OUTPUT

PHONES

AUX IN

FOOT SW

H.HAT

CONTROL

CONTRAST

OUT

IN

MIDI

AC Power Adaptor

–

MIDIkeyboard,etc.

Audio output

Headphones

A

To further add a pad, use a conversion cable (which separates the stereo plug to two monaural plugs) for INPUT 10/9 and 12/11 which enables
you to enter two different trigger signals. For most preset drum kits, a cupped cymbal voice is set to INPUT 10 and asuitable percussion voice for
each preset drum kit is set to INPUT 11 and 12.

Two monaural plugs Stereo plug

CD Player,etc.

FS-50,etc.

HH80,etc.

MIDI tone generator,etc.

To the DTX Input 10/9 or 12/11To the pads

Conversion cable

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Setting Up with an Acoustic Drum Set (5-piece) and 5 Pads

12/11

INPUT ATTENUATION

10/9 KICK

AUX OUT

8 H.HAT

7 CRASH

6 RIDE

5 TOM4

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

2 TOM1

1 SNARE

DC IN 12V

POWER

L/MONO

PHONES

AUX IN

FOOT SW

H.HAT

CONTROL

OUTPUT

MIDI

CONTRAST

OUT

IN

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*Connect each acoustic drum piece to a drum trigger pick-up (Yamaha DT10—not included) in advance.
(P.11)
Connect each drum trigger pick-up to the proper input jack as shown below:

AC Power Adaptor

INPUT ATTENUATION

POWER

12/11

10/9 KICK

8 H.HAT

7 CRASH

6 RIDE

DC IN 12V

R L R L/MONO

AUX OUT

OUTPUT

Headphones

Ch. 2Ch. 1

Mixer

Amplifier

Speaker Speaker

5 TOM4

PHONES

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

2 TOM1

1 SNARE

AUX IN

FOOT SW

H.HAT

CONTRAST

CONTROL

HH80

OUT

IN

MIDI

MIDI keyboard or other devices

MIDI tone generator/keyboard

or other devices

—

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Using the AUX IN jack

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

AUX IN

MIN

MAX

MASTER VOL.

5 TOM4

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

PHONES

AUX IN

FOOT SW

The AUX IN jack (stereo mini jack) is located on the near panel. You can enter a sound source from a CD or cassette player
through this jack, mix it with the DTX sounds and send it out through the output jacks on the rear panel. This is convenient
when you practice a rhythm by playing to a tune or hold a band session. It is also posible to independently control the output
volume of the sound source coming in from the external device by using the AUX IN volume slider. By doing so you can
adjust the balance between the drum kits of the DTX and the external sound.

MAX

5 TOM4

4 TOM3

3 TOM2

PHONES

Mounting the Drum Trigger Series DT

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AUX IN

AUX IN jack

FOOT SW

MASTER VOL.

MIN

AUX IN

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

! Bass Drum

Mount the DT10 Sensor (trigger) on the batterhead of the bass drum close to, yet not touching the edge of
the rim.

" Snare

Mount the DT10 Sensor (trigger) on the batterhead of the snare close to, yet not touching the edge of the
rim across the player.

# Toms

Mount the DT10 Sensor (trigger) on the shell, close to, yet not touching the rim. Place the triggers away
from the influence of other drums (snare or toms), hi-hat, and cowbells.

Sticky tape Sticky tape

C

Be sure to connect the audio devices before turning all the related devices ON.

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Removing the Drum Triggers

INPUT ATTENUATION

AUX OUT

DC IN 12V

POWER

POWER

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When changing the batterhead, carefully remove the trigger sensor with a sharp object before loosening the
head. Take care not to pull the cord when you are removing the trigger.

ATTENTION

Make sure the surface of the batterhead or the shell where the trigger is mounted is free from dirt or grind. Clean the surface
with alcohol in advance.

To prevent broken trigger cords caused by the vibration of the drum rim, cover and fix the triggers and cords onto the
batterhead with sticky tape.

Irregular vibration and sustained resonance on the batterhead or the shell may cause double-triggering. This can be prevented
by applying a mute (such as the Yamaha Ring Mute) to the batterhead and controlling the excessive vibration.

Once you have removed the drum trigger and want to mount it again, be sure to completely remove the used sticky tape and
apply new sticky tape. Using used sticky tape may cause bad pick-up response or double-triggering.

The Power Supply

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! Make sure the POWER switch is OFF and connect the power adaptor (included) to the DC IN jack on the

rear panel of the DTX, then plug the adaptor into a convenient wall AC outlet.

INPUT ATTENUATION

12/11

10/9 KICK

POWER

Wall AC outlet

AC power adaptor

C

DTX, and might pose a serious shock hazard. Also, unplug the power adaptor from the electric outlet when the DTX is not in use for long periods of
time.

Be sure to use PA-1207, PA-3B or an equivalent included in this kit. Using an improper power adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the

DC IN 12V

R

AUX OUT

" Make sure all the devices such as the pads, external devices, or audio systems are connected correctly and

turn the POWER switch on the rear panel of the DTX, ON. When the power is turned on, the DTX
analyses the connections and optimizes the settings.

POWER

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turning the system off, simply reverse the process.

To avoid speaker damage, make it a rule to turn the power on in the order of 1) the DTX, 2) mixers and amplifiers, 3) audio devices. When

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CHAPTER

1

Getting Started

This chapter describes the basic operations of the DTX.

Use this to get an overall image of the DTX and master the basic uses.

Getting Started ....................................................................................................... (P.14)

Overall Structure and Modes ................................................................................. (P.18)

Basic Operation ...................................................................................................... (P.22)

Getting Started

DRUM

KIT

BASS

TMP TR

CHORD

CHO TR

RHYTHM

PAT TR

VOICE

TRIGGER

UTILITY

STORE

PATTERN

SONG

CHAIN

KICK/MISC.

CLICK

PAGE

ERASE

SHIFT SOLO

TR1 TR2

+

1/YES

−

1/NO

TEMPO

CYMBALMISC.

SNARE

MAIN B

FILL BA

ENDING

MAIN A

FILL AB

INTRO

KICK

PAGE

SNARE/CYMBAL

X

T

Y

D

A

M

A

H

A

D

R

Choose a Drum Kit and Start Playing!

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E

L

U

D

O

Getting Started

M

U

R

M

E

G

T

R

G

I

Your Yamaha DTX contains 928 drum and percussion sounds. Drum
and percussion sounds make up a drum kit (drum voice) and the drum
kits are categorized by musical style. There are 64 drum kits: 32
preset drum kits and 32 user drum kits which enable you to enjoy
performances of various musical styles just by selecting a kit. You can
create your own drum kit (user drum kit) from scratch. (P.32)

A

The LCD illustrations in this manual are just examples used for the purpose of
explanation. The display is subject to change depending on the operation, mode, settings or
usage.

! Turn the power ON.

POWER

" Enter Drum Kit Play mode

by pressing the DRUM KIT
button.

DRUM

CHAIN

SONG

PATTERN

DRUM KIT

14

TRIGGER

KIT

VOICE

UTILITY

STORE

Acoustkt

# Select a drum kit.

Press the Q cursor buttons
and move the cursor to the drum kit
number.

DRUM KIT

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

Acoustkt

SONG

CityDogs

TEMPO BEAT

MEASURE

CLICK

MAX

MIN

MASTER VOL.

AUX IN

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

KICK/MISC.

Rotate the Data Scroll Wheel to select
the drum kit you want to use.

A

The drum kit number is also
displayed on the LED. No. 1 to No. 32
are the user drum kits, and No. 33 to
No. 64 are the preset drum kits. The
user drum kits No. 1 to No. 32 contain
readily usable drumsounds.

CLICK

Getting Started

CLICK

ACCOMP

AUX IN

MIN

MAX

MASTER VOL.

CLICK

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

AUX IN

MIN

MAX

MASTER VOL.

TMP TR

CHO TR

RHYTHM

PAT TR

CLICK

ERASE

CYMBAL

MISC.

SNARE

MAIN B

FILL BA

ENDING

MAIN A

FILL AB

INTRO

KICK

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DRUM

KIT

CHAIN

SONG

PATTERN

CLICK

TRIGGER

UTILITY

STORE

VOICE

PAGE

ERASE

MAIN A

FILL AB

−

1/NO

INTRO

TEMPO

$ Play the pads

PAGE

MAIN B

FILL BA

+

1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT SOLO

TR1 TR2

MISC.

BASS

TMP TR

SNARE

CHORD

CHO TR

CYMBAL

RHYTHM

PAT TR

KICK

& Play to the Click

Press the CLICK button to start the
metronome. Press the CLICK button
again to stop the metronome.

CLICK

( Change the Volume of the

Click

Use the CLICK volume slider to adjust
the volume of the metronome click.

MAX

MIN

' Change the Tempo of the

MASTER VOL.

AUX IN

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

Click

Press the TEMPO button to move the
cursor to TEMPO on the LCD. Rotate
the Data Scroll Wheel or use the +1/
YES and -1/NO buttons to set the
click tempo between [=30 to 299.

A

You can also adjust the beat or
quantization by moving the cursor to the
BEAT or CLICK focus area and using
the Data Scroll Wheel or the +1/YES and

-1/NO buttons.

% Adjust the volume

Use the MASTER Volume Slider to
adjust the volume of the entire drum
kit.

MAX

MIN

MASTER VOL.

AUX IN

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

PAGE

ERASE

MAIN A

FILL AB

−

INTRO

TEMPO

DRUM KIT

1/NO

PAGE

MAIN B

FILL BA

+

1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT

TEMPO BEAT

Acoustic

SONG

MEASURE

CLICK

CityDogs

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

KICK

15

Getting Started

CLICK

KICK/MISC.

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

AUX IN

MIN

MAX

MASTER VOL.

DRUM

KIT

BASS

TMP TR

CHORD

CHO TR

RHYTHM

PAT TR

VOICE

TRIGGER

UTILITY

STORE

PATTERN

SONG

CHAIN

CLICK

KICK/MISC.KICK/MISC.

CLICK

PAGE

ERASE

SHIFT SOLO

TR1 TR2

+

1/YES

−

1/NO

TEMPO

CYMBALMISC.

SNARE

MAIN B

FILL BA

ENDING

MAIN A

FILL AB

INTRO

KICK

PAGE

ACCOMPACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBALSNARE/CYMBAL

AUX IN

MIN

MAX

MASTER VOL.

Play to a Pattern!

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Your Yamaha DTX features rhythm machine functions containing 660
preset patterns (110 styles x 6 sections) and 100 user patterns. One
pattern consists of rhythm part, bass part and chord part. Each preset
style contains 6 sections (MAIN A, MAIN B, FILL AB, FILL BA, INTRO,
and ENDING).
Try out the various patterns.

! Enter Pattern Play mode.

Press the PATTERN button to enter
Pattern Play mode.

DRUM KIT

TEMPO BEAT

Acoustic

PATTERN

MEASURE

CLICK

RP Hop

MISC.

MISC.
CYMBAL

CYMBAL
SNARE

SNARE
KICK

KICK

MAIN A

A

The Drum Kit Play mode and the
Pattern Play mode will appear on the
same display.

" Select a style or pattern.

After making sure the cursor is located
on the style or pattern number, rotate
the Data Scroll Wheel to select a style
or pattern number.

DRUM KIT

TEMPO BEAT

GM jazz

PATTERN

MEASURE

CLICK

RP Candy

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

MAIN A

A

The style or pattern number
focus area is automatically selected and
blinks when you enter Pattern Play
mode.

# Start to play the pattern.

Press the START/STOP button to play
a pattern. You can play the pads to
the pattern.

CLICK

A

It is possible to change to
another style or pattern while a pattern
or style is playing.

$ Adjust the tempo.

Press the TEMPO button to move the
cursor to TEMPO on the LCD.
Rotate the Data Scroll Wheel to
change the tempo of the pattern
between a range of [ =30 to 299.

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ERASE
MAIN A

FILL AB

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1/NO

INTRO

TEMPO

DRUM KIT

GM jazz

PATTERN

MISC.

CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

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MAIN A

A

Each style has a default tempo
value. Therefore, even if you change
the tempo, once you stop playing and
select a different style, the tempo will
return to the default value of the newly
selected style. However, when you
select a different style in the middle of a
pattern playback, the tempo will not
change.

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MAIN B

FILL BA

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1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT

TEMPO BEAT

MEASURE

CLICK

% Adjust the volume of the

pattern.

Use the MASTER volume slider to
adjust the volume of the entire
system. Also, use the ACCOMP
volume slider to adjust the volume of
the accompaniment of the pattern.
This is convenient when you want to
listen only to the rhythm.

MAX

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MASTER VOL.

AUX IN

ACCOMP

SNARE/CYMBAL

KICK/MISC.

CLICK

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BASS

TMP TR

CHORD

CHO TR

PAT TR

SOLO

TR1

TR2

CYMBAL

MISC.

SNARE

KICK

BASS

TMP TR

CHORD

CHO TR

PAT TR

SOLO

TR1

TR2

CYMBAL

MISC.

SNARE

KICK

RHYTHM

BASS

TMP TR

CHORD

CHO TR

PAT TR

SOLO

TR1

TR2

CYMBAL

MISC.

SNARE

KICK

AGE

ERASE

SHIFT

1/YES

1/NO

TEMPO

MAIN B

FILL BA

ENDING

MAIN A

FILL AB

INTRO

AGE

TMP TR

CHO TR

RHYTHM

PAT TR

TRIGGER

TTERN

CLICK

ERASE

CYMBAL

MISC.

SNARE

MAIN B

ENDING

MAIN A

INTRO

KICK

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DRUM

KIT

CHAIN

SONG

PATTERN

CLICK

TRIGGER

VOICE

UTILITY

STORE

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MAIN A

FILL AB

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1/NO

INTRO

TEMPO

& Switch sections.

Press the MAIN A, MAIN B, FILL AB,
FILL BA, INTRO, or ENDING buttons
while holding the SHIFT button to
change the sections of the currently
selected style. The name of the
section currently playing is displayed
on the bottom level of the LCD.

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MAIN B

FILL BA

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1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT SOLO

TR1 TR2

MISC.

BASS

TMP TR

SNARE

CHORD

CHO TR

CYMBAL

RHYTHM

PAT TR

' Mute each part.

Press and turn off the BASS, CHORD,
or RHYTHM button individually to
mute each part. You can mute parts
which are not necessary when you
practice. To cancel the mute, press
the same button again. The LED
above each button will light up when
the part is ON.

KICK

TR1 TR2

CYMBALMISC.

BASS

TMP TR

SNARE

CHORD

CHO TR

RHYTHM

PAT TR

KICK

SOLO

( Mute each rhythm track.

The rhythm part consists of KICK,

) Soloing each part.

You can play each part of the rhythm
solely and mute the other parts in one
step. This is convenient when you
want to audition each rhythm part or
voice. Play each rhythm part solely by
pressing the SNARE, KICK, CYMBAL,
or MISC. button while holding SOLO.
To cancel the solo function, press the
SOLO button again.

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TR1

MISC.

BASS

TMP TR

SNARE

CHORD

CHO TR

CYMBAL

RHYTHM

TR1

MISC.

BASS

TMP TR

SNARE

CHORD

CHO TR

TR2

CYMBAL

RHYTHM

PAT TR

KICK

SOLO

While holding
the SOLO button ...

TR2

PAT TR

KICK

SOLO

SNARE, CYMBAL, and MISC. (other
instruments) tracks. You can mute
each track. Press the SNARE, KICK,
CYMBAL, or MISC. button while
holding SHIFT to mute each track.
Use this to practice a particular part
such as the snare or kick part by

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The DTX is factory preset to
automatically switch the drum kit to its
most appropriate pattern each time the
pattern is changed. To keep the drum
kit from switching to its preset pattern,
turn the PC function of the RecvCh 10
PC in Utility Mode off.

muting the part and substitute it by
playing the snare or kick pad by
yourself. The LCD will hide the
“Data” indicators of the muted track
and “MUTE” will appear on the right
side of the rhythm track. To cancel,
press the same button while holding
SHIFT.

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FILL AB

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MAIN A

FILL AB

−

1/NO

INTRO

TEMPO

TEMPO BEAT

MEASURE

ERASE

MAIN A

FILL AB

−

INTRO

TEMPO

DRUM KIT

PATTERN

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

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MAIN B

FILL BA

+

1/NO

1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT

While holding
the SHIFT button ...

GM jazz

CMaj7 _ _

A

Each style contains 6 sections
which have a variety of usage. Refer to
P.71for details.

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MAIN B

FILL BA

+

1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT

CLICK

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MAIN A

FILL AB

−

INTRO

TEMPO

MISC.
CYMBAL

SNARE

KICK

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MAIN B

FILL BA

+

1/NO

1/YES

ENDING

SHIFT

While holding
the SHIFT button ...

FILL AB

A

The lower part of the LCD

displays the data indicators of each

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TR1

MISC.

BASS

TMP TR

SNARE

CHORD

CHO TR

rhythm track in a 16-beat format. Refer
to P.19, 77 for details.

TR2

CYMBAL

RHYTHM

PAT TR

KICK

SOLO

MUTE

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The following describes how the DTX works in detail.

Drum or Percussion Sounds and Drum Kits

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Your DTX has a total of 928 drum voices (drum and percussion sounds). These drum and percussion sounds
are categorized and called “drum kits.” Drum kits consist of drum voices which are stored in correspondense
to MIDI note numbers (P.41) There are 29 user drum kits and 32 preset drum kits which are frequently used,
each categorized by music style. You can assign drum and percussion sounds to register 32 user drum kits.
Each drum and percussion sound can be edited in many ways such as changing the pitch, adding a reverb,
etc. You can use the chain function to set drum kits in the order of your preference and play them back in
this order. This function is useful for live performances.
Your DTX also contains 128 normal keyboard voices. These voices are used to add bass or chord parts to the
DTX rhythm pattern. It is also possible to play a melody or obbligato by changing a part (MIDI channel).
The tone generator section complies to the GM standard level 1 and can be used to play back the
commercially available Standard MIDI Files by an external sequencer.

928 drum voices

Kick

Cymbal

Hi-hat

Snare

Drum Kit Voice Edit

128 normal keyboard voices

MIDI note numbers
13 to 84

Preset drum kits (33 to 64)

User drum kits (1 to 32)

Drum Kit

Trigger Edit

Pattern or song

MIDI file playback

Tone generator

Parts and Voices

Part

1

Melody

2

and others

3
4
5

Chord

6

Bass

7

Melody

8

and others

9

Drum (rhythm)

10
11
12

Melody

13

and others

14
15
16

MIDI
channel

10
11
12
13
14
15
16

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Voices
to use

Keyboard
voice

Drum voice

Keyboard
voice

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Piano

Guitar

Organ

Bass part

Chord part

Melody part

Getting Started

Pattern and Song

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A “pattern” consists of a rhythm track containing various drum voices and a backing track containing the
chords and bass line which accompanies the rhythm. The rhythm pattern is displayed on the LCD in 4 parts:
KICK, SNARE, CYMBAL and MISC. (other instruments) enabling you to visually check the rhythm structure.

LCD display

Pattern

Rhythm pattern

MISC. (other instruments)
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

MAIN A

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Backing pattern

Chord

Bass

Your DTX contains 660 preset patterns (110 styles x 6 sections) with matching preset backings. 100 original
user patterns can be created and stored within the DTX. In the same manner as the drum kit, the patterns
can also be played back in a specified order using the chain function.
These patterns arranged in a specific order and combind with suitable chord progression create a “song”.
Chords can be established by combining each root note with 25 chord types.
A maximum of 30 original songs can be created using preset or user patterns. You can also actualy play a
melody, obligato or drum part and store it as a song.
It is also possible to play a drum kit to a particular pattern or song.

660 preset patterns

110 styles

6 sections

×

100 user patterns

Store

Song

Style or
pattern

Chord
progression

Recording of the actual playing of a melody, obbligato or drum

Pattern1Pattern2Pattern3Pattern

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ENDINGFILL BAFILL ABMAIN BMAIN AINTRO

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Creating a Song

You can create a song on the DTX by following the steps below:

! Audition the preset patterns in a preset style and find the pattern of your preference (P.71).

" If you do not find a pattern of your preference, create your original pattern in the order of drum, bass, and

chord and store it as a user pattern (P.80).

# Place the pattern and chord on the backing track of the song in the order according to the structure of the

song (P.99). It is also possible to enter the tempo changes.

$ Audit the backing track and record the necessary brass refrains, string obligatos, and melody to the

sequence track (TR 1 or TR2) (P.105).

% To complete the song, adjust the tones, volume balance and pan position of each part.

Triggering

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The term “triggering” refers to drive a tone generated from the DTX. The DTX is designed to produce a
trigger signal when a pad or a drum with a trigger sensor connected to the DTX is hit. By assigning up to 5
types of voices of your preference you can produce them at one time by triggering a single signal from a drum
pad. This can be used to perform various effects.

DTX

Tone

generator

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TRIGGER

Modes of the DTX

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Modes refer to functions which are grouped for efficient operation. The following 8 types of modes are
available.

Drum Kit Play mode (P.30): To select and
play a drum kit.

Chain Play mode (P.63): To play a preset
chain (drum kits or patterns set in a specific
order).
Chain Edit mode (P.65): To create or edit a
chain.

DRUM

KIT

CHAIN

SONG

Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode (P.32): To edit
trigger input levels such as sensitivity.

Drum Kit Voice Edit mode (P.50): To edit
various drum and percussion sound settings.

TRIGGER

VOICE

UTILITY

PATTERN

Song Play mode (P.93): To select and play a
song.

Song Record mode (P.99): To record a song.
Song Job mode (P.107): To edit a song.

Pattern Play mode (P.71): To select and play

a pattern.
Pattern Record mode (P.80): To record a
pattern.
Pattern Job mode (P.88): To edit a pattern.

STORE

Utility mode (P.112): To change the settings
of the entire system such as MIDI, reverb,
equalizer, sequencer and multi-timbre tone
generators.

Store mode (P.69): To store the drum kit or
chain settings.

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The following describes the basic operation.

Entering a mode

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Press the button of a mode.

■ Drum Kit Play mode: Press the DRUM KIT button.

DRUM

KIT

CHAIN

SONG

PATTERN

TRIGGER

VOICE

UTILITY

STORE

DRUM KIT

GM std 1

■ Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode: Press the TRIGGER button.

DRUM

CHAIN

KIT

TRIGGER

Kit Name

VOICE

GM std 1

SONG

PATTERN

UTILITY

STORE

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

DRUM

KIT

CHAIN

SONG

PATTERN

TEMPO BEAT

TRIGGER

VOICE

UTILITY

STORE

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■ Drum Kit Voice Edit mode: Press the VOICE button.

DRUM

CHAIN

KIT

TRIGGER

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VOICE

P SurdoM

SONG

PATTERN

UTILITY

STORE

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

■ Chain Play mode: Press the CHAIN button.

Getting Started

DRUM

KIT

CHAIN

SONG

PATTERN

TRIGGER

VOICE

UTILITY

STORE

CHAIN

Chain 1

TEMPO BEAT

■ Chain Edit mode: Press the CHAIN button twice or press the CHAIN button once while in Chain Play

mode.

DRUM

CHAIN

KIT

TRIGGER

Name =

VOICE

Chain 1

KIT

UTILITY

STORE

TRIGGER

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

TEMPO BEAT

SONG

PATTERN

■ Pattern Play mode: Press the PATTERN button.

DRUM

CHAIN

VOICE

PATTERN

MEASURE

CLICK

RP Hop

details.

UTILITY

STORE

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

MAIN A

TEMPO BEAT

SONG

PATTERN

■ Pattern Record mode: Enter this mode by taking several steps in Pattern Play mode. Refer to P.80 for

Realtime

PATTERN

REC Mode

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

■ Pattern Job mode: To enter this mode, press the PATTERN button twice or press the PATTERN button

once while in Pattern Play mode.

DRUM

CHAIN

KIT

TRIGGER

VOICE

Copy Pat

PATTERN

MEASURE QUANT.

OFF

RP Hop

SONG

PATTERN

UTILITY

STORE

MISC.
CYMBAL
SNARE
KICK

MAIN A

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