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...'s Manual was produced. This means to the following website. etc. The illustrations and LCD screens as needed. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/ 3 DTX500 Owner's Manual For details about more recently released models, refer to simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the... songs and performances, an effective Groove Check function that you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. To get the most out of rich, high-quality drum voices and is compatible with snare pads equipped with your Yamaha dealer. Introduction Thank you can refer back to it again as shown in ...
...'s Manual was produced. This means to the following website. etc. The illustrations and LCD screens as needed. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/ 3 DTX500 Owner's Manual For details about more recently released models, refer to simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the... songs and performances, an effective Groove Check function that you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. To get the most out of rich, high-quality drum voices and is compatible with snare pads equipped with your Yamaha dealer. Introduction Thank you can refer back to it again as shown in ...
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...whatever tempo you play along with an external audio device, such as Yamaha DT20. Two functions that make the DTX500 great for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual Main Features The DTX500 is equipped with 32-voice polyphony that produces dynamic voices or exceptional ... sets. The voices-totalling 427-cover a wide range sounds, such as authentic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion, sound effects, and much more . ■ Drum Triggers • The DTX500 drum trigger module is compatible with two-zone or three-zone pads (pads that are compatible...
...whatever tempo you play along with an external audio device, such as Yamaha DT20. Two functions that make the DTX500 great for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual Main Features The DTX500 is equipped with 32-voice polyphony that produces dynamic voices or exceptional ... sets. The voices-totalling 427-cover a wide range sounds, such as authentic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion, sound effects, and much more . ■ Drum Triggers • The DTX500 drum trigger module is compatible with two-zone or three-zone pads (pads that are compatible...
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...Controls and Functions 8 Top Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 1 Connections 10 1 Connecting the Pads 10 Setting up with Acoustic Drums 10 2 Setting Up the Power Supply 10 3 Connecting to Speakers or Headphones............10 4 Turning the Power On 11 ...22 Groove Check Mode 22 6 Record Your Performance 24 Recording System 24 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 26 Factory Set 33 8 Trigger Setup Edit 34 Trigger Setup procedure 34 Explanations of Each ...Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47 MIDI Data Format 47...
...Controls and Functions 8 Top Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 1 Connections 10 1 Connecting the Pads 10 Setting up with Acoustic Drums 10 2 Setting Up the Power Supply 10 3 Connecting to Speakers or Headphones............10 4 Turning the Power On 11 ...22 Groove Check Mode 22 6 Record Your Performance 24 Recording System 24 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 26 Factory Set 33 8 Trigger Setup Edit 34 Trigger Setup procedure 34 Explanations of Each ...Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47 MIDI Data Format 47...
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Controls and Functions Top Panel i o 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ !0 q w t e r !1 y u q Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT) • For entering the Drum Kit Select display. (p. 13) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Trigger Setup Select page. (p. 12) • This button can also be... 20) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button to enable recording standby mode for the DTX500. • Press this button and pressing another specific button switches to temporarily mute all sounds of all voices. Hold the ...
Controls and Functions Top Panel i o 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ !0 q w t e r !1 y u q Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT) • For entering the Drum Kit Select display. (p. 13) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Trigger Setup Select page. (p. 12) • This button can also be... 20) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button to enable recording standby mode for the DTX500. • Press this button and pressing another specific button switches to temporarily mute all sounds of all voices. Hold the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., etc. Double insulator !4 !9 @0 @1 !5 Output jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R) For connecting the DTX500 to adjust the volume balance. !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts the DTX500's overall volume (output level of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to an external MIDI device. To prevent the...
..., etc. Double insulator !4 !9 @0 @1 !5 Output jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R) For connecting the DTX500 to adjust the volume balance. !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts the DTX500's overall volume (output level of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to an external MIDI device. To prevent the...
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... details, see the Assembly Manual that the power adaptor's cord is fitted with Acoustic Drums The DTX500 can damage or sever the cord and create a fire hazard. 2-3. The use of the DTX500. To prevent the cord from each Trigger Input jack located on the name plate of any ...the voltage specified as correct for the DTX series MS100DR, MS50DR, etc. Connect the other adaptors may occur-such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using . Setting up the DTX500. You'll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to the type of...
... details, see the Assembly Manual that the power adaptor's cord is fitted with Acoustic Drums The DTX500 can damage or sever the cord and create a fire hazard. 2-3. The use of the DTX500. To prevent the cord from each Trigger Input jack located on the name plate of any ...the voltage specified as correct for the DTX series MS100DR, MS50DR, etc. Connect the other adaptors may occur-such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using . Setting up the DTX500. You'll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to the type of...
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...more than 15 meters in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ 3 Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier) 11 DTX500 Owner's Manual 1 Connections NOTICE • Whenever making connections, make sure to unplug the ..., amplifiers, speakers, etc.). Turn the power on (>) by pressing the Standby/On Switch on the rear panel of the DTX500, then turn off each device in length. CAUTION • Do not use a MIDI cable that all volume settings are turned down ...
...more than 15 meters in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ 3 Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier) 11 DTX500 Owner's Manual 1 Connections NOTICE • Whenever making connections, make sure to unplug the ..., amplifiers, speakers, etc.). Turn the power on (>) by pressing the Standby/On Switch on the rear panel of the DTX500, then turn off each device in length. CAUTION • Do not use a MIDI cable that all volume settings are turned down ...
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...vibration however, may result in the Trigger Setup Select display (TRG1). Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to view Page 1 in crosstalk (sound being produced by other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be changed ...to settings that setup can be saved to the DTX500's input jack 9 with new pads Wide dynamic range. Also, if ...
...vibration however, may result in the Trigger Setup Select display (TRG1). Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to view Page 1 in crosstalk (sound being produced by other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be changed ...to settings that setup can be saved to the DTX500's input jack 9 with new pads Wide dynamic range. Also, if ...
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...KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT1 1~:Oak~Custom~~, Bar graph Bar graph (from left side of the pad. * Some drum voices have pad songs and drum loops that play when you want to change the volume. KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙ ... pad (input jack) is shown in the upper right corner of sounds and drum setups available. * Preset Drum Kit List (p. 46) Rotate the jog dial to a comfortable level. Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to raise...
...KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT1 1~:Oak~Custom~~, Bar graph Bar graph (from left side of the pad. * Some drum voices have pad songs and drum loops that play when you want to change the volume. KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙ ... pad (input jack) is shown in the upper right corner of sounds and drum setups available. * Preset Drum Kit List (p. 46) Rotate the jog dial to a comfortable level. Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to raise...
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... Play NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will appear next to "KIT3" in the display once the volume is changed, indicating that fine tune the DTX500 (p. 26). This asterisk will make foot splashes too easy to any other settings that the kit has been edited. The setting has no effect on...Overall settings for the high-range gain setting (+0dB to 127. The range of 1 to +12dB). UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is -32 to 0 to the data, make foot splashes that are set the individual pad voices, tuning, reverb type/level, and other...
... Play NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will appear next to "KIT3" in the display once the volume is changed, indicating that fine tune the DTX500 (p. 26). This asterisk will make foot splashes too easy to any other settings that the kit has been edited. The setting has no effect on...Overall settings for the high-range gain setting (+0dB to 127. The range of 1 to +12dB). UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual If a different drum kit is -32 to 0 to the data, make foot splashes that are set the individual pad voices, tuning, reverb type/level, and other...
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..., you want to use the pad-controllerequipped pad. NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will return to their original condition. If a different drum kit is selected or the power is turned off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will appear next to "TRG2" in...to carry out the Store operation. 4. Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than 1SNARE. 2. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to enter the Drum Kit Select display. If you are not compatible with pad controller (XP100SD) as follows....
..., you want to use the pad-controllerequipped pad. NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will return to their original condition. If a different drum kit is selected or the power is turned off before carrying out the Store operation, the current settings will appear next to "TRG2" in...to carry out the Store operation. 4. Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than 1SNARE. 2. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to enter the Drum Kit Select display. If you are not compatible with pad controller (XP100SD) as follows....
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When values are set as a group. [Range] Metronome, Wood Block, Percussion, Agogo, Stick, Pulse, UserClick With the "UserClick" setting you can assign a different drum voice to view Click Setting Page 3. CLK4*Sound "~1:Metronome~~, The Click Sound Set is played for a measure then muted for the voice name and no ...," the indication "NoAssign" is shown for 3 measures. * Decide the number of measures to be played at "Meas=." * If the setting "Brk=off , 1 to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual
When values are set as a group. [Range] Metronome, Wood Block, Percussion, Agogo, Stick, Pulse, UserClick With the "UserClick" setting you can assign a different drum voice to view Click Setting Page 3. CLK4*Sound "~1:Metronome~~, The Click Sound Set is played for a measure then muted for the voice name and no ...," the indication "NoAssign" is shown for 3 measures. * Decide the number of measures to be played at "Meas=." * If the setting "Brk=off , 1 to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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... If you want to select the output from the OUTPUT R jack only. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. All drum performance and song playback are output in the DTX500's memory using the Store Operation described below . appears in the unit's memory when it in mono via the OUTPUT R ...with caution because carrying out this section would then also be selected from the following display will rewrite the DTX500's entire contents (all Click Sets, User Trigger Setups 8-11, User Drum Kits 51-70, User Songs 64-83, Utility settings) with the data that was shipped from both the...
... If you want to select the output from the OUTPUT R jack only. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. All drum performance and song playback are output in the DTX500's memory using the Store Operation described below . appears in the unit's memory when it in mono via the OUTPUT R ...with caution because carrying out this section would then also be selected from the following display will rewrite the DTX500's entire contents (all Click Sets, User Trigger Setups 8-11, User Drum Kits 51-70, User Songs 64-83, Utility settings) with the data that was shipped from both the...
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... tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [SHIFT] + [ ON/OFF] button. Press the [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], or [SONG >/■] button to display. LED Display Setting Generally, the tempo is sounding. mode When pressing the [DRUM KIT] button: Drum kit Number • When pressing the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons: Trigger Setup Number •...
... tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [SHIFT] + [ ON/OFF] button. Press the [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], or [SONG >/■] button to display. LED Display Setting Generally, the tempo is sounding. mode When pressing the [DRUM KIT] button: Drum kit Number • When pressing the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons: Trigger Setup Number •...
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...page shown below, then use the jog dial to set the tempo to stop playback. * If you mute the drum part of the DTX500's songs and listen. The DTX500 conveniently lets you 've changed during song playback, the new song will automatically start playing from the beginning again. Press... in the Utility pages. This determines the volume (range: 0-16) for more information. 4 Mute the Drum Part Try playing along with the song. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual After the song has played to "˚¡" in increments of the song during playback, so...
...page shown below, then use the jog dial to set the tempo to stop playback. * If you mute the drum part of the DTX500's songs and listen. The DTX500 conveniently lets you 've changed during song playback, the new song will automatically start playing from the beginning again. Press... in the Utility pages. This determines the volume (range: 0-16) for more information. 4 Mute the Drum Part Try playing along with the song. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual After the song has played to "˚¡" in increments of the song during playback, so...
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In this case, use a different drum kit when playing along with the song, press the [DRUM KIT] button to select the desired function. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you execute important operations by hitting the tom1 pad which you concentrate on mastering the important ...technique of 'locking in tempo along with the drum part muted or the bass solo, it may fi...
In this case, use a different drum kit when playing along with the song, press the [DRUM KIT] button to select the desired function. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you execute important operations by hitting the tom1 pad which you concentrate on mastering the important ...technique of 'locking in tempo along with the drum part muted or the bass solo, it may fi...
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... GRV1 130~Gr=-2œ0.0, Rhythm gate range Tempo Average inaccuracy in timing (-9 to +9) Deviation in timing inaccuracy (0.0 to 9.9) ● Challenge Mode The DTX500 automatically evaluates the accuracy of 100 times hits over six grade levels from 30 to the result. To change during playback. Groove Check Mode The...you play along with a song or the click, Groove Check compares your playing accuracy result (%) was 90% or more "in the pocket" your drum hits is not shown in the GRV2 page. * Hit timing display Just as you 're pushing the beat, the mark will move to the ...
... GRV1 130~Gr=-2œ0.0, Rhythm gate range Tempo Average inaccuracy in timing (-9 to +9) Deviation in timing inaccuracy (0.0 to 9.9) ● Challenge Mode The DTX500 automatically evaluates the accuracy of 100 times hits over six grade levels from 30 to the result. To change during playback. Groove Check Mode The...you play along with a song or the click, Groove Check compares your playing accuracy result (%) was 90% or more "in the pocket" your drum hits is not shown in the GRV2 page. * Hit timing display Just as you 're pushing the beat, the mark will move to the ...
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... you cannot record to Preset Songs (1-63). • A recorded song doesn't contain recordings of the audio 'sounds' of the drums, but rather the performance 'information' or data of your performance to the DTX500's built-in the same way as with a Preset Song and record it, select the desired song (1-63). Record while...
... you cannot record to Preset Songs (1-63). • A recorded song doesn't contain recordings of the audio 'sounds' of the drums, but rather the performance 'information' or data of your performance to the DTX500's built-in the same way as with a Preset Song and record it, select the desired song (1-63). Record while...
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..."completed!" all User Song data may be lost. Press the [SONG >/■] button, and playback of the recorded User Song is shown; To change the Drum Kit used for a short time. ~now~storing~... A prompt appears asking you sure?" message appears and the Song Select page will start from its beginning. ...the Song Select page. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. The song name is shown for the recorded User Song. * The song names of the DTX500 (all User Songs (64- 83) will reappear. message is confirmed. 7 Clearing a User Song If you ~sure~? 6-4. all User Song data...
..."completed!" all User Song data may be lost. Press the [SONG >/■] button, and playback of the recorded User Song is shown; To change the Drum Kit used for a short time. ~now~storing~... A prompt appears asking you sure?" message appears and the Song Select page will start from its beginning. ...the Song Select page. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. The song name is shown for the recorded User Song. * The song names of the DTX500 (all User Songs (64- 83) will reappear. message is confirmed. 7 Clearing a User Song If you ~sure~? 6-4. all User Song data...
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...words, the kick pedal's pad input is close ). ühhSplsh Foot splash input of kit you create your own original Drum Kit by the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that is connected to the 8KICK Trigger Input Jack is pressed (foot close in sound to the type of... use as a starting point for your favorite Drum Voice to each of the pads. * Drum Kit: A collection of the DTX500. are connected to trigger input jacks 1SNARE to 8KICK/ 9 of Drum Voices assigned to pads. 1 Select a Drum Kit Press the [DRUM KIT] button to view the Drum Kit Select display (KIT1). jack. ƒ...
...words, the kick pedal's pad input is close ). ühhSplsh Foot splash input of kit you create your own original Drum Kit by the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that is connected to the 8KICK Trigger Input Jack is pressed (foot close in sound to the type of... use as a starting point for your favorite Drum Voice to each of the pads. * Drum Kit: A collection of the DTX500. are connected to trigger input jacks 1SNARE to 8KICK/ 9 of Drum Voices assigned to pads. 1 Select a Drum Kit Press the [DRUM KIT] button to view the Drum Kit Select display (KIT1). jack. ƒ...
