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...apparatets afbryder. message is not in other Countries outside of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Turning the power off in the Flash ROM). By disposing of data in this...use . • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your personal use of such programs and contents outside the European...Union] This symbol is only valid in loss of all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE...
...apparatets afbryder. message is not in other Countries outside of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual Turning the power off in the Flash ROM). By disposing of data in this...use . • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your personal use of such programs and contents outside the European...Union] This symbol is only valid in loss of all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE...
Owner's Manual
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... DTX500 provides with an acoustic snare drum. This lets you set breaks which how many measures the click will play and then be used in sequencer contains a wide variety of music genres, such as live performance, personal practice, and much more fun than ever before. ■ Interface • A MIDI OUT...tempo for the song or click by trigger input from an external tone generator or synchronize the metronome with an external audio device, such as Yamaha DT20. You can be customized to the means by using drum triggers such as a CD player or MD player, and a headphones jack for...
... DTX500 provides with an acoustic snare drum. This lets you set breaks which how many measures the click will play and then be used in sequencer contains a wide variety of music genres, such as live performance, personal practice, and much more fun than ever before. ■ Interface • A MIDI OUT...tempo for the song or click by trigger input from an external tone generator or synchronize the metronome with an external audio device, such as Yamaha DT20. You can be customized to the means by using drum triggers such as a CD player or MD player, and a headphones jack for...
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... Setup Edit 34 Trigger Setup procedure 34 Explanations of Each Display Page 35 Error Messages 38 Troubleshooting 38 Index 40 Appendix 41 LCD Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47...
... Setup Edit 34 Trigger Setup procedure 34 Explanations of Each Display Page 35 Error Messages 38 Troubleshooting 38 Index 40 Appendix 41 LCD Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47...
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...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 receive trigger signals. Rotate the knob clockwise ...unplugged, secure the cable to the cable clip. @0 Cable clip Prevents the power cord from the DTX500 to an external MIDI device. Rear Panel !2 Controls and Functions !3 !5 !6 !7 !8 !2 MIDI OUT jack For sending data from accidentally becoming unplugged. (p. 10) @1 Standby/On Switch The power...
...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 receive trigger signals. Rotate the knob clockwise ...unplugged, secure the cable to the cable clip. @0 Cable clip Prevents the power cord from the DTX500 to an external MIDI device. Rear Panel !2 Controls and Functions !3 !5 !6 !7 !8 !2 MIDI OUT jack For sending data from accidentally becoming unplugged. (p. 10) @1 Standby/On Switch The power...
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... for each audio devices, then switch off each device 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 AC power adaptor from a MP3...
... for each audio devices, then switch off each device 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 AC power adaptor from a MP3...
Owner's Manual
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... and note name (C-2-G8). This affects which particular percussion or drum sound of time from Key On to recognize MIDI Key Off events or not. * This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. Use the [>] button... Use the [>] button to call up the KIT9 page, then rotate the jog dial to set the MIDI Note Number (0-127). The ˙/¶ indication is set the Gate Time (0.0s-9.9s). If the ... the Drum Voice's decay time (the time it off ~, 28 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT6*~~äkick~~~˙ "~~Decay=+~8~~~, 7 Change the Voice Character (Filter Set-
... and note name (C-2-G8). This affects which particular percussion or drum sound of time from Key On to recognize MIDI Key Off events or not. * This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. Use the [>] button... Use the [>] button to call up the KIT9 page, then rotate the jog dial to set the MIDI Note Number (0-127). The ˙/¶ indication is set the Gate Time (0.0s-9.9s). If the ... the Drum Voice's decay time (the time it off ~, 28 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT6*~~äkick~~~˙ "~~Decay=+~8~~~, 7 Change the Voice Character (Filter Set-
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When a pad is hit, only a MIDI Key On event will not be muted. 29 DTX500 Owner's Manual Use the [>] button to call up the KIT15 page, then ...mono One voice can be produced at one of this is set to set the Key Assign Mode to the same MIDI note number are simultaneously output. * This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ ... pad is hit. 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit on Each time the pad is hit, either a MIDI Key On or MIDI Key Off event will be muted (cancelled). off No cancellation HH~pad ..........For the voice (ühhOp, ...
When a pad is hit, only a MIDI Key On event will not be muted. 29 DTX500 Owner's Manual Use the [>] button to call up the KIT15 page, then ...mono One voice can be produced at one of this is set to set the Key Assign Mode to the same MIDI note number are simultaneously output. * This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ ... pad is hit. 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit on Each time the pad is hit, either a MIDI Key On or MIDI Key Off event will be muted (cancelled). off No cancellation HH~pad ..........For the voice (ühhOp, ...
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... the Program Change ● Program Change Transmit On/Off on an external MIDI device when you switch the Drum Kit of the DTX500. * The ˙/¶ indication is not shown in the upper right corner of an external MIDI device automatically change number. ● Bank Select MSB, LSB 000-127 ... below and save it to the DTX500's memory. By transmitting a program change message, you are using. 25 Set MIDI Volume and Pan-Control Change This function sets the MIDI Control Change Volume and Pan values that will be made . ● MIDI Channel 1-16 Target MIDI channel for Vol and Pan will ...
... the Program Change ● Program Change Transmit On/Off on an external MIDI device when you switch the Drum Kit of the DTX500. * The ˙/¶ indication is not shown in the upper right corner of an external MIDI device automatically change number. ● Bank Select MSB, LSB 000-127 ... below and save it to the DTX500's memory. By transmitting a program change message, you are using. 25 Set MIDI Volume and Pan-Control Change This function sets the MIDI Control Change Volume and Pan values that will be made . ● MIDI Channel 1-16 Target MIDI channel for Vol and Pan will ...
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... the input gain (sensitivity) for the input jack assigned in the upper half of the three sections are same. MVI [Range] 1-127 Sets the MIDI Velocity (volume) that the sensitivities of the page. The maximum velocity (input level 99 percent) will be 127. Velocity → TRG4 VelCurve (Velocity... in the sensitivity settings among the three sections (the Bow section, Edge section, and Cup section in order to produce a trigger event. 36 DTX500 Owner's Manual norm loud2 loud1 hard1 hard2 Strength of the page. Some fine-tuning of a lower input value than the other section. ...
... the input gain (sensitivity) for the input jack assigned in the upper half of the three sections are same. MVI [Range] 1-127 Sets the MIDI Velocity (volume) that the sensitivities of the page. The maximum velocity (input level 99 percent) will be 127. Velocity → TRG4 VelCurve (Velocity... in the sensitivity settings among the three sections (the Bow section, Edge section, and Cup section in order to produce a trigger event. 36 DTX500 Owner's Manual norm loud2 loud1 hard1 hard2 Strength of the page. Some fine-tuning of a lower input value than the other section. ...
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...songs to make the appropriate corrections. ERROR Data~Initialized ERROR Memory~full This message appears just after the power is produced. ● Is the transmitting MIDI channel set too low? (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)]) ● Are you using a proper velocity curve? (p. 36: [...produce sound, or does not recognize trigger inputs. ● Are the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) properly connected to the DTX500's trigger input jacks? (p. 10) ● Is the DTX500 properly connected to headphones or an external audio device such as an amplifier, speaker, ...
...songs to make the appropriate corrections. ERROR Data~Initialized ERROR Memory~full This message appears just after the power is produced. ● Is the transmitting MIDI channel set too low? (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)]) ● Are you using a proper velocity curve? (p. 36: [...produce sound, or does not recognize trigger inputs. ● Are the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) properly connected to the DTX500's trigger input jacks? (p. 10) ● Is the DTX500 properly connected to headphones or an external audio device such as an amplifier, speaker, ...
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... pad 12 L Layer 13 27 29 LCD display 8 41 LED display 8 19 M Master equalizer 14 Metronome 16 MIDI 11 MIDI channel 28 MIDI data format 47 MIDI implementation chart 44 MIDI key on/off 28 MIDI note number ..........28 MIDI OUT 9 11 Minimum velocity ...........36 Mute 17 20 MVI 36 N Numeric display mode ...22 O OUTPUT 9 11 P Pad... character 28 VOLUME 9 13 Volume Click 16 Control change ..........32 Drum voice 27 Headphone 11 Overall 9 13 Pad 13 Song 20 Y Y-shaped cable ........ 9 12 40 DTX500 Owner's Manual
... pad 12 L Layer 13 27 29 LCD display 8 41 LED display 8 19 M Master equalizer 14 Metronome 16 MIDI 11 MIDI channel 28 MIDI data format 47 MIDI implementation chart 44 MIDI key on/off 28 MIDI note number ..........28 MIDI OUT 9 11 Minimum velocity ...........36 Mute 17 20 MVI 36 N Numeric display mode ...22 O OUTPUT 9 11 P Pad... character 28 VOLUME 9 13 Volume Click 16 Control change ..........32 Drum voice 27 Headphone 11 Overall 9 13 Pad 13 Song 20 Y Y-shaped cable ........ 9 12 40 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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...Page 27) KIT6 ƒsnare " Decay= 0 , (Page 28) KIT7 ƒsnare "CutOffFreq= 0, (Page 28) KIT8 ƒsnare "Note= 32/G#0 , (Page 28) KIT9 ƒsnare " MIDI Ch=10 , (Page 28) KIT10 ƒsnare "GateTime=0.3s , (Page 28) KIT11 ƒsnare "KeyOff=disable, (Page 28) KIT12 ƒsnare " HoldMode=off , (Page 28... , (Page 30) KIT save to 51 Are you the pages available in mind that the actual displays on "vol=127 Pan= 64 (Page 32) 41 DTX500 Owner's Manual Appendix LCD Displays * The above "LCD Displays" charts show you sure ? (Page 33) KIT18 ƒsnare " RevSend= 75 , (Page 30...
...Page 27) KIT6 ƒsnare " Decay= 0 , (Page 28) KIT7 ƒsnare "CutOffFreq= 0, (Page 28) KIT8 ƒsnare "Note= 32/G#0 , (Page 28) KIT9 ƒsnare " MIDI Ch=10 , (Page 28) KIT10 ƒsnare "GateTime=0.3s , (Page 28) KIT11 ƒsnare "KeyOff=disable, (Page 28) KIT12 ƒsnare " HoldMode=off , (Page 28... , (Page 30) KIT save to 51 Are you the pages available in mind that the actual displays on "vol=127 Pan= 64 (Page 32) 41 DTX500 Owner's Manual Appendix LCD Displays * The above "LCD Displays" charts show you sure ? (Page 33) KIT18 ƒsnare " RevSend= 75 , (Page 30...
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... x x Aux :Reset All Cntrls o x :Local ON/OFF x x Mes- :All Notes OFF x x sages:Active Sense o x :Reset x x Notes: Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 44 DTX500 Owner's Manual Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DRUM TRIGGER MODULE ] Model DTX500 MIDI Implementation Chart Function ...
... x x Aux :Reset All Cntrls o x :Local ON/OFF x x Mes- :All Notes OFF x x sages:Active Sense o x :Reset x x Notes: Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 44 DTX500 Owner's Manual Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DRUM TRIGGER MODULE ] Model DTX500 MIDI Implementation Chart Function ...
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....) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. MIDI Data Format 1. System Realtime Message 3.1 Timing clock Sends data. 3.2 Start, Stop Sends data. 3.3 Active sensing Sends the messages within an interval of approximately 300 msec. 47 DTX500 Owner's Manual reserves the right to their initial values. 3. Channel Messages...
....) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. MIDI Data Format 1. System Realtime Message 3.1 Timing clock Sends data. 3.2 Start, Stop Sends data. 3.3 Active sensing Sends the messages within an interval of approximately 300 msec. 47 DTX500 Owner's Manual reserves the right to their initial values. 3. Channel Messages...