Owner's Manual
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... Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this manual carefully. The illustrations and LCD screens as needed. The DTX500 is compatible with snare pads equipped with your timing, and a versatile, multi-function metronome for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. After reading through the manual, make sure to store it in a safe place so that you can...
... Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this manual carefully. The illustrations and LCD screens as needed. The DTX500 is compatible with snare pads equipped with your timing, and a versatile, multi-function metronome for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500. After reading through the manual, make sure to store it in a safe place so that you can...
Owner's Manual
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...a Challenge mode that evaluates your own original drum kits using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. The DTX500 is an exceptionally versatile instrument that can be played. ■ Tone Generator • The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with ...effects, and much more . Moreover, the snare drum jack is available for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The DTX500 also allows you to record your performance in real time-and allows you would with an acoustic snare drum. Also provided are twelve trigger input ...
...a Challenge mode that evaluates your own original drum kits using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. The DTX500 is an exceptionally versatile instrument that can be played. ■ Tone Generator • The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with ...effects, and much more . Moreover, the snare drum jack is available for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The DTX500 also allows you to record your performance in real time-and allows you would with an acoustic snare drum. Also provided are twelve trigger input ...
Owner's Manual
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... the playback of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to adjust the volume balance. !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts the DTX500's overall volume (output level of the signal sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Double insulator !4 !9 @0 @1 !5 Output jacks... Prevents the power cord from accidentally becoming unplugged. (p. 10) @1 Standby/On Switch The power is turned on the KP125W/125/65 can be used as a snare, tom, etc., according to the indication below ) can use the L/MONO jack.
... the playback of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to adjust the volume balance. !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts the DTX500's overall volume (output level of the signal sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Double insulator !4 !9 @0 @1 !5 Output jacks... Prevents the power cord from accidentally becoming unplugged. (p. 10) @1 Standby/On Switch The power is turned on the KP125W/125/65 can be used as a snare, tom, etc., according to the indication below ) can use the L/MONO jack.
Owner's Manual
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... (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the lower left ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding input jacks 1 SNARE 2 TOM1/ 0 3 TOM2/ ! 4 TOM3/ @ 5 RIDE 6 CRASH 7 HI HAT 8 KICK 8 PAD 9... the volume (the value is flashing) of the pad. * Some drum voices have pad songs and drum loops that your DTX500 is properly connected, it's time to make some of the Drum Kits (1-50) and enjoy the variety of the display (press the...
... (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the lower left ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding input jacks 1 SNARE 2 TOM1/ 0 3 TOM2/ ! 4 TOM3/ @ 5 RIDE 6 CRASH 7 HI HAT 8 KICK 8 PAD 9... the volume (the value is flashing) of the pad. * Some drum voices have pad songs and drum loops that your DTX500 is properly connected, it's time to make some of the Drum Kits (1-50) and enjoy the variety of the display (press the...
Owner's Manual
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...settings will disappear after the Store operation (p. 34) is connected, you can select from the following display (pad type). snares .... Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to view the following functions. TRG1 1~:XP Med~~~~~~, ... after the Store operation (p. 32) is connected to set "Type=SN-1." Hit the snare pad to view "ƒsnare" in the left column to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual If you want to keep changes made to the data, make sure to...
...settings will disappear after the Store operation (p. 34) is connected, you can select from the following display (pad type). snares .... Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to view the following functions. TRG1 1~:XP Med~~~~~~, ... after the Store operation (p. 32) is connected to set "Type=SN-1." Hit the snare pad to view "ƒsnare" in the left column to change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual If you want to keep changes made to the data, make sure to...
Owner's Manual
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...2 on page 16. 4 Set the Click Measure Break Press the [>] button to the click.) First, select the voice category. ● Voice Category K : Kick S : Snare T : Tom C : Cymbal H : Hi-hat P : Percussion E : Effect Next, select the voice number and voice name. CLK2*~A˘=9~⁄=9 "~‹=6~ßß=4~Œ...and CLK6 pages to fine-tune the click sound settings. 6 Set the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual 3 Playing Along With the Click 3 Create Your Own Original Click Set Press the [>] button to "0" if you can individually tune...
...2 on page 16. 4 Set the Click Measure Break Press the [>] button to the click.) First, select the voice category. ● Voice Category K : Kick S : Snare T : Tom C : Cymbal H : Hi-hat P : Percussion E : Effect Next, select the voice number and voice name. CLK2*~A˘=9~⁄=9 "~‹=6~ßß=4~Œ...and CLK6 pages to fine-tune the click sound settings. 6 Set the User Click Sounds Press the [>] button to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual 3 Playing Along With the Click 3 Create Your Own Original Click Set Press the [>] button to "0" if you can individually tune...
Owner's Manual
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...the [DRUM KIT] button to keep time. Press the [ ON/OFF] button to call up the Utility pages. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you execute important operations by hitting the tom1 pad which you want to stop. * Changing the song will normally change when ... hitting a specific pad-without having to call up the UTIL7 page. inc~kitNo..... Increases the drum kit number by 1 (decrement). UTIL7~~ƒsnare "Func=off Normal operation. Since this set number by 1 (decrement). UTIL3~Song "~BassSolo=off . Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to assign...
...the [DRUM KIT] button to keep time. Press the [ ON/OFF] button to call up the Utility pages. Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you execute important operations by hitting the tom1 pad which you want to stop. * Changing the song will normally change when ... hitting a specific pad-without having to call up the UTIL7 page. inc~kitNo..... Increases the drum kit number by 1 (decrement). UTIL7~~ƒsnare "Func=off Normal operation. Since this set number by 1 (decrement). UTIL3~Song "~BassSolo=off . Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to assign...
Owner's Manual
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... Rhythm Gate. If the Challenge mode is selected, when the remaining hits become zero, the final evaluation is produced are also reset. 23 DTX500 Owner's Manual GRV2~RhythmGate "Mode=easy Rhythm Gate setting ● Rhythm Gate settings off Sound is struck. 3 Select the Pad Press the [>] ...'s results are reset the next time song or click starts playing. The "ALL" setting selects all pads. [Range] ƒsnare, ™tom1, ... ƒ™pad12, all GRV3 "~Input=ƒsnare~, Pad (Trigger Input Source) 4 Set the Timing (note value) Press the [>] button to view page GRV4, then rotate ...
... Rhythm Gate. If the Challenge mode is selected, when the remaining hits become zero, the final evaluation is produced are also reset. 23 DTX500 Owner's Manual GRV2~RhythmGate "Mode=easy Rhythm Gate setting ● Rhythm Gate settings off Sound is struck. 3 Select the Pad Press the [>] ...'s results are reset the next time song or click starts playing. The "ALL" setting selects all pads. [Range] ƒsnare, ™tom1, ... ƒ™pad12, all GRV3 "~Input=ƒsnare~, Pad (Trigger Input Source) 4 Set the Timing (note value) Press the [>] button to view page GRV4, then rotate ...
Owner's Manual
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...- hat controller is open . ühhOpE Edge rim switch input for editing as follows. ƒsnare Pad input for 1SNARE jack. ƒsnrOp Open rim switch input for 1SNARE jack. ƒsnrCl ...402;πpad10 Pad input for 2PAD 0 jack. ƒƒpad11 Pad input for 3PAD ! KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙ "S01:OakCustom~, 2-2. Step on the kick pedal or press the [SHIFT buttons and select "äkick...." 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit The DTX500 lets you create your own original Drum Kit by the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that is connected to the 8KICK Trigger Input...
...- hat controller is open . ühhOpE Edge rim switch input for editing as follows. ƒsnare Pad input for 1SNARE jack. ƒsnrOp Open rim switch input for 1SNARE jack. ƒsnrCl ...402;πpad10 Pad input for 2PAD 0 jack. ƒƒpad11 Pad input for 3PAD ! KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙ "S01:OakCustom~, 2-2. Step on the kick pedal or press the [SHIFT buttons and select "äkick...." 7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit The DTX500 lets you create your own original Drum Kit by the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that is connected to the 8KICK Trigger Input...
Owner's Manual
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... the jog dial to set the tuning in the user click sound setting (p. 17). ● Voice Category K: Kick S: Snare T: Tom C: Cymbal H: Hi-hat P: Percussion E: Effect Here, select "K: Kick". KIT5*~~äkick~~~˙ "~~~~Pan=L~5~~~, 27 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT2~~~äkick~~~˙ Layer number "K01:OakCustom~, 2-4. KIT2*~~äkick~~~˙ "K02:MapleCustm, NOTE...
... the jog dial to set the tuning in the user click sound setting (p. 17). ● Voice Category K: Kick S: Snare T: Tom C: Cymbal H: Hi-hat P: Percussion E: Effect Here, select "K: Kick". KIT5*~~äkick~~~˙ "~~~~Pan=L~5~~~, 27 DTX500 Owner's Manual KIT2~~~äkick~~~˙ Layer number "K01:OakCustom~, 2-4. KIT2*~~äkick~~~˙ "K02:MapleCustm, NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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... the [>] button to call up the KIT18 page, then rotate the jog dial to be made . * The tempo of the display. KIT19* "~RevSendDr=~40, 30 DTX500 Owner's Manual Use the [>] button to call up the KIT16 page, then rotate the jog dial to set the Song Number to set for the... priority. (p. 21) * When multiple pad songs are assigned and played back in the upper right corner of the pad song is the same as the snare's rim shot. * This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. This effectively allows you to one measure of the assigned pad song will be displayed...
... the [>] button to call up the KIT18 page, then rotate the jog dial to be made . * The tempo of the display. KIT19* "~RevSendDr=~40, 30 DTX500 Owner's Manual Use the [>] button to call up the KIT16 page, then rotate the jog dial to set the Song Number to set for the... priority. (p. 21) * When multiple pad songs are assigned and played back in the upper right corner of the pad song is the same as the snare's rim shot. * This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. This effectively allows you to one measure of the assigned pad song will be displayed...
Owner's Manual
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...entire Drum Voice. The following settings can adjust the reverb effect for the input sources "ƒsnare" and "ƒsnrOp" also changes. 31 DTX500 Owner's Manual snares ..........Adjusting the snares (also effective for the open rim sound) tuning ..........Adjusting the tuning (also effective for ..., the decay setting (KIT6) for the overall DTX500 system. * This setting affects the entire Drum Voice. Simulates the ambience of the display. KIT22* "PadCtl=snares~, 23 Set the Snares This adjusts the snares effect (the characteristic sound of the coiled wires on...
...entire Drum Voice. The following settings can adjust the reverb effect for the input sources "ƒsnare" and "ƒsnrOp" also changes. 31 DTX500 Owner's Manual snares ..........Adjusting the snares (also effective for the open rim sound) tuning ..........Adjusting the tuning (also effective for ..., the decay setting (KIT6) for the overall DTX500 system. * This setting affects the entire Drum Voice. Simulates the ambience of the display. KIT22* "PadCtl=snares~, 23 Set the Snares This adjusts the snares effect (the characteristic sound of the coiled wires on...
Owner's Manual
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... that help prevent crosstalk* and double triggering*. * Crosstalk: The interference between trigger signals of the pads from pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are using drum triggers attached to acoustic drums, or pads other than those that setup can be lost. If ...the flashing cursor to the character you optimize the DTX500 for best operation and response to these can be edited TRG2~ ƒsnare~~0% "Type=SN-1~~~~~, Previous page icon Next page icon Flashing cursor (parameter) TRG2* ƒsnare~~0% "Type=DT~Snare~, 4 To save ~to 37 for individual pads. A...
... that help prevent crosstalk* and double triggering*. * Crosstalk: The interference between trigger signals of the pads from pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are using drum triggers attached to acoustic drums, or pads other than those that setup can be lost. If ...the flashing cursor to the character you optimize the DTX500 for best operation and response to these can be edited TRG2~ ƒsnare~~0% "Type=SN-1~~~~~, Previous page icon Next page icon Flashing cursor (parameter) TRG2* ƒsnare~~0% "Type=DT~Snare~, 4 To save ~to 37 for individual pads. A...
Owner's Manual
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... sure?" TRG1 Trigger Setup Select TRG1 1~:XP~Med~~~~~~, [Range] 1-11 Selects the Trigger Setup Type (p. 12) TRG2 Type (Pad Type) TRG2~ ƒsnare~~0% "Type=SN-1~~~~~, Sets the type of the display ([1SNARE] in the example shown above setting is shown. NOTE • If you to the proper values... • Never attempt to actually execute the Store operation. * To cancel the Store operation, press any button except for a small toms) 35 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button once more to turn off the power while the message "now storing..." appears in the pages TRG1 ...
... sure?" TRG1 Trigger Setup Select TRG1 1~:XP~Med~~~~~~, [Range] 1-11 Selects the Trigger Setup Type (p. 12) TRG2 Type (Pad Type) TRG2~ ƒsnare~~0% "Type=SN-1~~~~~, Sets the type of the display ([1SNARE] in the example shown above setting is shown. NOTE • If you to the proper values... • Never attempt to actually execute the Store operation. * To cancel the Store operation, press any button except for a small toms) 35 DTX500 Owner's Manual Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button once more to turn off the power while the message "now storing..." appears in the pages TRG1 ...
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... a certain length of the Edge section is set in the upper half of the value will be 127. TRG6 RejLvlAll (Rejection Level) TRG6 ~ƒsnare~~0% "~RejLvlAll=2~~, [Range] 0-9 Prevents crosstalk from the pad create sound. * This value will be muted. Setting a larger value lets a smaller input...pads (input jacks) that the sensitivity of a lower input value than the other section. For details, refer to produce a trigger event. 36 DTX500 Owner's Manual "CY-3" is the setting that are same. Larger values require a greater input level in the upper half of the page. The...
... a certain length of the Edge section is set in the upper half of the value will be 127. TRG6 RejLvlAll (Rejection Level) TRG6 ~ƒsnare~~0% "~RejLvlAll=2~~, [Range] 0-9 Prevents crosstalk from the pad create sound. * This value will be muted. Setting a larger value lets a smaller input...pads (input jacks) that the sensitivity of a lower input value than the other section. For details, refer to produce a trigger event. 36 DTX500 Owner's Manual "CY-3" is the setting that are same. Larger values require a greater input level in the upper half of the page. The...
Owner's Manual
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... Setup Copy) 2. Rotate the jog dial and assign the copy destination (input jack). 8 Trigger Setup Edit TRG7 RejLvl (Specified Rejection Level) TRG7~ ƒsnare~~0% "RejLv1=3Frm=56, RejLvl [Range] 0-9 Frm [Range] 1-6, 56 (5 and 6), 7-12, 17 (1 and 7), tm, cy, tc This setting is used to ... copy source. Operation 1. A prompt appears asking confirmation of time unless the input level is complete. ~~~Completed! TRG8 ~ƒsnare "CopyToInput=~2, This function allows you to copy all data settings in order to ~2 ~Are~you~sure~? 3. Copy source (input jack) TRG8~ ƒ...
... Setup Copy) 2. Rotate the jog dial and assign the copy destination (input jack). 8 Trigger Setup Edit TRG7 RejLvl (Specified Rejection Level) TRG7~ ƒsnare~~0% "RejLv1=3Frm=56, RejLvl [Range] 0-9 Frm [Range] 1-6, 56 (5 and 6), 7-12, 17 (1 and 7), tm, cy, tc This setting is used to ... copy source. Operation 1. A prompt appears asking confirmation of time unless the input level is complete. ~~~Completed! TRG8 ~ƒsnare "CopyToInput=~2, This function allows you to copy all data settings in order to ~2 ~Are~you~sure~? 3. Copy source (input jack) TRG8~ ƒ...
Owner's Manual
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...voices have very long release times when the "key off then on the head?) ● Is the cable securely connected to reset the DTX500 inter- The DTX500 does not receive any old adhesive remaining on while holding the [] but the sensitivity is too low (volume is low)" above the bearing...and not near the rim (above . ● Try selecting a larger pad type setting (DT snare → DT HiTom → DT LoTom → DT Kick). (p. 35: [TRG2 Type (Pad Type)]) ● Is the Drum Trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) improperly attached with duct tape? (Is there any switch or trigger signals. ●...
...voices have very long release times when the "key off then on the head?) ● Is the cable securely connected to reset the DTX500 inter- The DTX500 does not receive any old adhesive remaining on while holding the [] but the sensitivity is too low (volume is low)" above the bearing...and not near the rim (above . ● Try selecting a larger pad type setting (DT snare → DT HiTom → DT LoTom → DT Kick). (p. 35: [TRG2 Type (Pad Type)]) ● Is the Drum Trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) improperly attached with duct tape? (Is there any switch or trigger signals. ●...
Owner's Manual
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... gate ...........22 23 Rim shot 30 Rim to pad 30 S Save 18 32 34 [SAVE/ENTER 8 Self rejection time ......... 36 Sensitivity ......... 12 36 38 [SHIFT 8 Snares 15 31 [SONG 8 20 Song 20 Song list 46 Song name 25 Sound quality 14 Speaker 10 Specifications 47 Specified rejection level 37 Standby/On... 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
... gate ...........22 23 Rim shot 30 Rim to pad 30 S Save 18 32 34 [SAVE/ENTER 8 Self rejection time ......... 36 Sensitivity ......... 12 36 38 [SHIFT 8 Snares 15 31 [SONG 8 20 Song 20 Song list 46 Song name 25 Sound quality 14 Speaker 10 Specifications 47 Specified rejection level 37 Standby/On... 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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...= 45áéplay, (Page 30) KIT17 ƒsnare " RimToPad=--- , (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) KIT19 " RevSendDr= 40, (Page 30) KIT20 "RevType=hall2 , (Page 31)...
...= 45áéplay, (Page 30) KIT17 ƒsnare " RimToPad=--- , (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) KIT19 " RevSendDr= 40, (Page 30) KIT20 "RevType=hall2 , (Page 31)...
Owner's Manual
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... Gr=-2œ0.0, (Page 22) Challenge Mode GRV1 80Hits/ 16%(DÀ), (Page 22) GRV2 RhythmGate "Mode=challenge, (Page 23) GRV3 " Input=ƒsnare , (Page 23) GRV4 " Note=⁄(4) (Page 23) 42 DTX500 Owner's Manual Click Settings CLK1 ∫ B=4 ÷› 1 :User ⁄=130, (Page 16) CLK2 A˘=9 ¤=9 " ‹=6 ßß=4 Œ=2 , (Page...
... Gr=-2œ0.0, (Page 22) Challenge Mode GRV1 80Hits/ 16%(DÀ), (Page 22) GRV2 RhythmGate "Mode=challenge, (Page 23) GRV3 " Input=ƒsnare , (Page 23) GRV4 " Note=⁄(4) (Page 23) 42 DTX500 Owner's Manual Click Settings CLK1 ∫ B=4 ÷› 1 :User ⁄=130, (Page 16) CLK2 A˘=9 ¤=9 " ‹=6 ßß=4 Œ=2 , (Page...