Yamaha Audio DTXTREME User Manual

DRUM TRIGGER MODULE

Owner’s Manual

— 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. (class B)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

2 LED display

Indicates the current drum kit number or tempo value.

5 Page Up and Down (▲/▼) buttons

In each edit mode, you can go to the next edit page by pressing Up (▲) or to the previous page by pressing Down (▼). Each edit mode has a different number of edit pages. Holding down either button to scroll forward or backward between the pages.

6 SHIFT button

Press this in combination with the front panel buttons and sliders to change their function. When pressed while turning a Data Control knob, the associated parameter value changes in larger increments.

7 RHYTHM/INS button

During song playback, pressing this button activates or inactivates playback of the rhythm part. During step recording, it is used to insert data at the cursor point.

8 BASS/DEL button

During song playback, pressing this button activates or inactivates playback of the bass part. During step recording, it is used to delete data at the cursor point.

Liquid crystal display or LCD

Shows information and data when operating the DTXTREME.

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9 OTHERS button

During song playback, pressing this button activates or inactivates playback of parts other than rhythm and bass parts.

) CLICK button

Pressing this button activates or inactivates playback of the click (metronome) sound. By pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button, you can enter Tap Tempo mode.

! Top button

Pressing this button moves the playback point to the beginning of a song. By pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button, you can enter Groove Check mode.

@ Rewind button

Pressing this button moves the playback point to the previous measure. Pressing this button during song playback pauses playback. Pressing the button a second time resumes song playback from the stopped point.

# Start/Stop button

Pressing this button starts or stops playback or recording of a song. Pressing this button during song playback pauses playback. Pressing the button a second time resumes song playback from the stopped point.

$ Forward button

Pressing this button moves the playback point to the next measure. This button does not work during song playback.

% Record button

Press this button to enter recording standby. You can start recording in several ways.

MAIN OUT PHONES CLICK ACCOMP

MIN

REVERB

^ MAIN OUT slider

Adjusts the final output volume from the DTXTREME as well as the output level from the OUTPUT L (MONO) and R jacks.

& PHONES slider

Adjusts the output volume level from the PHONES jack.

* CLICK slider

Adjusts the playback volume of the click sound while adjusting the output level from the jack assigned to output the click sound.

( ACCOMP/REVERB slider

Adjusts the accompaniment volume except for rhythm sounds (MIDI channel 10) while adjusting the output level from the jacks assigned to output each voice used for accompaniment. Also, moving this slider while holding down the SHIFT button can control the entire return level of the reverb effect.

SNARE KICK

3 Sound button

You can press this button to audition a target voice while editing in Trigger Edit mode or Drum Kit Voice Edit mode, just like hitting a pad for the target voice.

HI-HAT KICK

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HI-HAT

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INPUT ATTENUATION

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MIDI

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4 Data Control knobs

Use these knobs to set parameters shown in the LCD. Each knob is associated with the parameter above it (in the display). If there is no associated parameter in a certain display (edit page), the knob will not work in that page.

§ PLAY button

Press this button to enter Drum Kit Play mode.

¶ TRIGGER button

Press this button to enter Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode.

• CHAIN button

Press this button to enter Chain Play mode. You can enter Chain Edit mode by pressing this button in Chain Play mode.

ª VOICE button

Press this button to enter Drum Kit Voice Edit mode.

‚ SONG JOB button

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Press this button to enter Song Job mode.

⁄ EFFECT button

Press this button to enter Drum Kit Effect Edit mode.

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¤ UTILITY button

Press this button to enter Utility mode.

‹ STORE button

Press this button to enter Drum Kit Store mode or Chain Store mode (depending on the mode in which you press this button, Drum Kit mode or Chain mode).

› EXIT/NO button

Press this button to exit from each mode (to enter Drum Kit Play mode), or to cancel an operation when a confirmation message is shown in the LCD.

ﬁ ENTER/YES button

Press this button to determine a parameter value, or to execute an operation when a confirmation message is shown in the LCD.

º SNARE slider

Adjust specifically the snare drum volume in a drum kit. Also, moving this slider while holding down the SHIFT button can control the reverb send level for the snare drum or the output level to the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 jack*.

¡ KICK slider

Adjust specifically the bass drum volume in a drum kit. Also, moving this slider while holding down the SHIFT button can control the reverb send level for the bass drum or the output level to the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 2 jack*.

£ HI-HAT slider

Adjust specifically the hi-hat volume in a drum kit. Also, moving this slider while holding down the SHIFT button can control the reverb send level for hi-hats or the output level to the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 4 jack*.

¢ CYMBAL slider

Adjust specifically the cymbal volume in a drum kit. Also, moving this slider while holding down the SHIFT button can control the reverb send level for ride and crash cymbals or the output level to the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 5 jack*.

™ TOM slider

Adjust specifically the volume of the toms in a drum kit. Also, moving this slider while holding down the SHIFT button can control the reverb send level for toms or the output level to the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 3 jack*.

*See page 72 in the Reference Section manual.

∞ MISC slider

Adjust the volume for miscellaneous rhythm or percussion sounds other than snare and bass drums, toms, hi-hats, and ride/crash cymbals. Also, moving this slider while holding down the SHIFT button can control the reverb send level for those miscellaneous sounds or the output level to the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 6 jack*.

Rear panel

HI-HAT CONTROL jack

Connect a foot controller for hi-hats (Yamaha HH80A or HH60) to this jack. You can also specify the foot controller function for MIDI control in Drum Trigger Edit mode.

MIDI IN, THRU, and OUT ports

MIDI IN can receive MIDI messages sent from an external MIDI device. MIDI THRU can output (redirect) the same MIDI messages received at MIDI IN. MIDI OUT can output MIDI messages generated in the DTXTREME, such as a drum kit performance or operations using panel controls, to an external MIDI device. Using these MIDI jacks, you can configure a large MIDI system including the DTXTREME, other MIDI tone generators, sequencers, and so on.

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 – 6 jacks

Each of these jacks can output any specified voice (such as snare drum, bass drum, tom, or so on) separately so that you can send it to other external equipment such as a mixer for further processing. Any voice can be assigned to the individual output in Drum Kit Voice Edit mode. If you want to output the click sound from one of these outputs, it is possible in Utility mode.

THRU

MIDI

INOUT

INPUT ATTENUATION switches

Each DIP switch corresponds to a trigger input jack and adjusts the input level of a trigger signal from a drum pad connected to that jack. This is useful when connecting different types of trigger devices (drum pads and trigger sensors) to the DTXTREME. Raise the DIP switch to boost (increase) the trigger signal level.

Trigger inputs: 9/10 KICK, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16

Each of these trigger input jacks is designed to accept two separate trigger signals from two “mono” pads connected using a Y-type cable with a stereo phone plug at the DTXTREME end and two mono phone plugs at the pads' ends. If connected using a mono cable (with a mono phone plug at each end), the trigger signal will be routed only to oddnumbered inputs (9, 11, 13, or 15).

nDue to crosstalk (interference), it is not practical to input two

separate trigger signals by connecting a pad with a rim switch

(Yamaha TP80S or PCY80S) to one of these trigger inputs using

a stereo cable (with a stereo phone plug on each end). Hitting

the pad will generate two trigger signals together, resulting in

two different voices playing in “sync.” Except when you intend

for such effects, simply connect that pad using a mono cable, or

disable the “trigger-to-MIDI-note-number” setting for even-

numbered inputs (10, 12, 14, or 16) if you still use a stereo

cable to connect that pad.

INPUT ATTENUATION

Trigger inputs: 1 SNARE, 2 TOM 1,... 8 HI-HAT

Each of these trigger input jacks is designed to accept two separate trigger signals from a single “stereo” pad (Yamaha RHP120SD, RHP120, RHP100, RHP80, TP80S or PCY80S) connected using a stereo cable. If connected using a mono cable, only the trigger signal generated on the pad (not on the rim) will be accepted.

nIf connecting a “stereo” pad using a mono cable, avoid

reconnecting the cable while the DTXTREME is turned on.

Otherwise, the switch function may not work properly due to the

reversed phase on the trigger input jack. If this is the case, turn

the DTXTREME off, and then on after reconnection.

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HI-HAT

CONTROL

TO HOST serial port

This port can connect to the serial port on a personal computer using an optional cable. With this serial connection, the DTXTREME can directly transfer MIDI messages to/from the computer while working as MIDI interface to external MIDI devices.

CONTRAST knob

Adjusts the LCD contrast.

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

FOOT SW

TO HOST

MIDI

PC-1PC-2

HOST SELECT

Mac

CONTRAST

OUTPUT

L MONO

STANDBY ON

OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks

Outputs mixed audio signals from the DTXTREME to other audio equipment (amp, mixer, or so on). These outputs are unbalanced so you may need a pair of shielded cables (with a 1/4-inch phone plug on one or both ends). Connect those cables to both L/MONO and R jacks if you want to output in stereo. Connect only to the L/MONO jack if you want to output in mono.

DC IN 12V

SNARETOM1TOM 2TOM 3TOM4RIDECRASHHI-HATKICK

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HOST SELECT switch

Switch the TO HOST port setting to match the computer connected to the port, so that the DTXTREME can appropriately transfer MIDI messages to/from the computer.

FOOT SW jack

Connect a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to this jack. You can specify the footswitch function in Drum Trigger Edit mode.

STANDBY/ON switch

Turns the DTXTREME on or off.

DC IN socket

Connect the supplied AC power adapter here.

Cable hook

Fix the power cable here to ensure that the AC power adapter plug will not come loose.

PHONES jack

Connect headphones to this jack to monitor the DTXTREME sounds.

PHONES AUX IN AUX IN VOL

AUX IN jack

Connect this stereomini jack to the line output jacks on an external audio device to monitor CD, MD, or tape sounds from that device on the DTXTREME. It is useful when you want to play with such audio sources.

CARD slot

Insert the Memory Card (3.3-volt SmartMedia) to store or read DTXTREME data or files.

AUX IN VOL control

Adjusts the output volume of an audio source connected to the AUX IN jack.

Connections

To avoid risking electric shock and/or damage to your equipment, turn off the DTXTREME and devices before making connections.

Connecting to Trigger Inputs

Using Drum Pads

It is recommended to ﬁrst set up the drum pads in the rack to avoid misconnections (like connecting a tom pad to the SNARE input), and then connect each pad to the appropriate trigger input jack on the DTXTREME rear panel.

Example 1

HI-HAT

SNARE

INPUT ATTENUATION

HI-HAT

CONTROL

FOOT SW

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

TO HOST

RIDE

MIDI

HOST SELECT

THRU

CRASH

MIDI

INOUT

TOM12TOM2

L MONO

CONTRAST

OUTPUT

DC IN 12V

STANDBY ON

SNARETOM1TOM 2TOM 3TOM4RIDECRASHHI-HATKICK

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Mac

PC-1PC-2

1112

PCY10

PCY80S

RHP100

PCY80S

TP80S

RHP120SD

RHP120

TOM3

KP120

10 9

HI-HAT

CONTROL

KICK

HH80A

Example 2

HI-HAT

SNARE

HI-HAT

CONTROL

Example 3

CRASH

PCY80S

RS95

TP80S

TOM1

10 9

RHP80 RHP80

KP120

RHP120SD

HH60

KICK

TOM2

1112

PCY10

PCY80S

RIDE

DTXTREM

RHP80

TOM3

HI-HAT

SNARE

HI-HAT

CONTROL

CRASH

PCY80S

TOM1

10 9

KICK

TOM2

PCY80S

TP80STP80S

RS80

KP60

TP80S TP80S

RHP120SD

HH60

1112

PCY10

DTXTREME

RIDE

TOM3

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After connecting pads, go to the [UT 6] TrgSet and set the pad type (page 73, Reference Section).

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Inputs 1 to 8 are all stereo inputs. You can connect the TP80S, RHP80/100/120(SD) and other pads which have a rim.

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Inputs 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16 are all stereo jacks with separate trigger inputs for each jack’s left and right channels. It is recommended you use one of these inputs when connecting a BP-80 bar pad. If you use a stereo-to-dual-mono splitter cable, two trigger inputs can be used. Even if you connect a TP80S, PCY80S or other pad with a rim switch, the rim sound will not be output. However, if you connect an RHP80/100/120 (SD) using a stereo cable, both the pad and rim sounds will be output.

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The INPUT ATTENUATION switch applies to inputs 1 to 16 and lets you select sensitivity. When set to “L,” the sensitivity is lower and this setting applies to all pads. When set to “H,” the sensitivity is higher and this setting applies to the DT10 and other drum triggers.

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You can connect a HH80S, HH80, HH60 or other hi-hat controller to the FOOT SWITCH jack and use it as a kick pedal (page 38, Reference Section).

TP80 TP60

KICK

13141516

10 9

1112

PCY80 PCY60

PCY-10

RHP100

RHP80

etc.

Using Drum Triggers and Pads

Optional Yamaha DT-series drum triggers are ideal for connecting acoustic drums to the DTXTREME as triggering devices. Combining these triggers with drum pads, you can set up a hybrid set of electronic and acoustic drums. First set up the drum pads and acoustic drums equipped with DT triggers, and then connect each pad or trigger to the appropriate trigger input jack on the DTXTREME rear panel.

Regarding trigger sensitivity, a trigger input jack connected to the DT trigger should be conﬁgured for the

drum trigger (page 26, Reference Section).

HI-HAT

INPUT ATTENUATION

THRU

etc.

MIDI

CRASH

TOM1

HI-HAT

CONTROL

FOOT SW

INOUT

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

MIDI

TO HOST

HOST SELECT

TOM2

Mac

PC-1PC-2

CONTRAST

L MONO

OUTPUT

DC IN 12V

STANDBY ON

SNARETOM1TO M2TOM3TOM4RIDECRASHHI-HATKICK

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RIDE

etc.

1112

etc.

TOM4

SNARE

HI-HAT

CONTROL

etc.

10 9

TOM3

KICK

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