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...Cymbal Pad 76 Using a KU100 Kick Unit as a Kick Pedal 76 Integrating Electronic & Acoustic Drums 77 Adding Drum Pads to an Acoustic Drum Set 77 Playing the DTX502 Using Acoustic Drums 77 Mounting the DTX502 on the Pads 36 Storing a Customized Click Set 37 Practicing in Training Mode 38 1. ...the Power 12 Connecting Headphones or Speakers 12 Connecting a Music Player 12 Turning On the Drum Module 13 Initial Setup 13 Quickly Disabling Auto Power-Off 13 Turning Off the Drum Module 14 Restoring the Default Settings 14 Customizing the Metronome 32 Selecting a Click Set 32 Setting...
...Cymbal Pad 76 Using a KU100 Kick Unit as a Kick Pedal 76 Integrating Electronic & Acoustic Drums 77 Adding Drum Pads to an Acoustic Drum Set 77 Playing the DTX502 Using Acoustic Drums 77 Mounting the DTX502 on the Pads 36 Storing a Customized Click Set 37 Practicing in Training Mode 38 1. ...the Power 12 Connecting Headphones or Speakers 12 Connecting a Music Player 12 Turning On the Drum Module 13 Initial Setup 13 Quickly Disabling Auto Power-Off 13 Turning Off the Drum Module 14 Restoring the Default Settings 14 Customizing the Metronome 32 Selecting a Click Set 32 Setting...
Owner's Manual
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...long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this Owner's Manual, the optional external pads that may be connected to the drum module are referred to by improper use . NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to ...off the power for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5 Always turn off ), electricity is not permitted under relevant laws. Do not use others , damage to the instrument or ...
...long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this Owner's Manual, the optional external pads that may be connected to the drum module are referred to by improper use . NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to ...off the power for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5 Always turn off ), electricity is not permitted under relevant laws. Do not use others , damage to the instrument or ...
Owner's Manual
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...Techniques: Describes the basic techniques used for this purpose as it . The Reference Manual for the DTX502 is not bundled together with the drum module. Setup: Describes how to store this booklet)-Setup, Basic Techniques, Advanced Techniques, and Reference sections...quickly and easily search for playing and making music using the drum module and a computer • MIDI-related reference information Using PDF Manuals The Reference Manual for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic Drum Module. Reference: Describes troubleshooting techniques and contains other more details. ...
...Techniques: Describes the basic techniques used for this purpose as it . The Reference Manual for the DTX502 is not bundled together with the drum module. Setup: Describes how to store this booklet)-Setup, Basic Techniques, Advanced Techniques, and Reference sections...quickly and easily search for playing and making music using the drum module and a computer • MIDI-related reference information Using PDF Manuals The Reference Manual for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic Drum Module. Reference: Describes troubleshooting techniques and contains other more details. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the [KIT] button. ing. You can use the [ ] button to go. See page 38 for more details of your DTX502. Eight different training options are finished drumming, press the [ ] button to select one of the drum module's training options. e Press the flashing button ([ ] or [ ]) when you are available on your recording. (See page 52...
... the [KIT] button. ing. You can use the [ ] button to go. See page 38 for more details of your DTX502. Eight different training options are finished drumming, press the [ ] button to select one of the drum module's training options. e Press the flashing button ([ ] or [ ]) when you are available on your recording. (See page 52...
Owner's Manual
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...button to put the drum module on a single page, these buttons can also immediately silence all sounds by the flashing cursor. ters than will fit on standby for selecting different songs. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button to operate the DTX502. t VOLUME [+] and...buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to adjust the overall DTX502 volume-that is used to move the flashing cursor between the area's pages. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button to turn the drum module on -screen items. If a setting area has more parame- o...
...button to put the drum module on a single page, these buttons can also immediately silence all sounds by the flashing cursor. ters than will fit on standby for selecting different songs. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button to operate the DTX502. t VOLUME [+] and...buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to adjust the overall DTX502 volume-that is used to move the flashing cursor between the area's pages. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button to turn the drum module on -screen items. If a setting area has more parame- o...
Owner's Manual
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...Using a separately-sold Y-cable*, you can route trigger signals from an external source into two mono jacks; Stereo audio plug Mono audio jack DTX502 Owner's Manual 11 For example, you can use this standard audio jack to connect a pair of mono trigger inputs. Setup Component Names ...Trigger input jacks ([qSNARE] to [oHI-HAT]) These trigger input jacks are used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that came with your drum module. @1 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks (page 12) These standard jacks are used to output audio from the...
...Using a separately-sold Y-cable*, you can route trigger signals from an external source into two mono jacks; Stereo audio plug Mono audio jack DTX502 Owner's Manual 11 For example, you can use this standard audio jack to connect a pair of mono trigger inputs. Setup Component Names ...Trigger input jacks ([qSNARE] to [oHI-HAT]) These trigger input jacks are used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that came with your drum module. @1 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks (page 12) These standard jacks are used to output audio from the...
Owner's Manual
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... the clip. 4. WARNING Use only the specified adaptor. Connecting Headphones or Speakers Your DTX502 does not feature built-in the Standby status, electricity is in speakers. Ensure, therefore, that your drum module via the [AUX IN] (auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack. Standard 1/4" mono-audio... jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual When you are not using headphones at an extreme angle when...
... the clip. 4. WARNING Use only the specified adaptor. Connecting Headphones or Speakers Your DTX502 does not feature built-in the Standby status, electricity is in speakers. Ensure, therefore, that your drum module via the [AUX IN] (auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack. Standard 1/4" mono-audio... jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual When you are not using headphones at an extreme angle when...
Owner's Manual
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... turn on those devices is indicated on the other audio equipment, we recommend that you expect your DTX502 to be required to ensure that you always turn off the drum module manually when you are finished using the Data Dial and press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. On ...IV SP SET), DTXPL (DTXPLORER), DrumTrig, and UserTrig NOTE • Your drum kit's model number is turned down the [ ] button. We recommend, therefore, that the drum module stays on the drum module while holding down fully. 2. DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 For details, see the description of the Auto Power-Off...
... turn on those devices is indicated on the other audio equipment, we recommend that you expect your DTX502 to be required to ensure that you always turn off the drum module manually when you are finished using the Data Dial and press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. On ...IV SP SET), DTXPL (DTXPLORER), DrumTrig, and UserTrig NOTE • Your drum kit's model number is turned down the [ ] button. We recommend, therefore, that the drum module stays on the drum module while holding down fully. 2. DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 For details, see the description of the Auto Power-Off...
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Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will be displayed on those devices is turned down fully. 2. The Shutdown page will turn off. >>> Shutdown Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equip-
Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will be displayed on those devices is turned down fully. 2. The Shutdown page will turn off. >>> Shutdown Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equip-
Owner's Manual
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... & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is a full set of drum-sound assignments for all of your drumming. Your drum module comes with softer drumming. • Pressing the VOLUME [-] button decreases the gain setting, making all of the Gain page from Menu Mode (page 57). NOTE With certain drum kits, the Pad Song function (page...
... & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is a full set of drum-sound assignments for all of your drumming. Your drum module comes with softer drumming. • Pressing the VOLUME [-] button decreases the gain setting, making all of the Gain page from Menu Mode (page 57). NOTE With certain drum kits, the Pad Song function (page...
Owner's Manual
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... that the kit in memory even when the DTX502 is turned off. 1. If necessary, name your new drum kit. KIt saVe to 51 :[Maple Custom] 2. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to save your customized kit as one of the drum module's User kits, which are retained in question contains...page 79) and the Reference Manual (PDF). Basic Techniques Saving Customized Kits You can be transferred between your DTX502 and a computer via USB. For details, refer to Connecting to the drum module's Preset kits, which are numbered 51 to flash and the following page will be overwritten. Press the [SAVE...
... that the kit in memory even when the DTX502 is turned off. 1. If necessary, name your new drum kit. KIt saVe to 51 :[Maple Custom] 2. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to save your customized kit as one of the drum module's User kits, which are retained in question contains...page 79) and the Reference Manual (PDF). Basic Techniques Saving Customized Kits You can be transferred between your DTX502 and a computer via USB. For details, refer to Connecting to the drum module's Preset kits, which are numbered 51 to flash and the following page will be overwritten. Press the [SAVE...
Owner's Manual
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...the [ again. ] button once NOTE • Your song selection will be retained even when the DTX502 is turned off. • The most appropriate drum kit is displayed at the top-left of the drum module's songs, so whenever you wish to prevent this if you select another song, the current kit ...will start to start the song. 2. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual Press the [SONG] ...
...the [ again. ] button once NOTE • Your song selection will be retained even when the DTX502 is turned off. • The most appropriate drum kit is displayed at the top-left of the drum module's songs, so whenever you wish to prevent this if you select another song, the current kit ...will start to start the song. 2. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual Press the [SONG] ...
Owner's Manual
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...KIT2 page using a PCY100 as snare sounds are produced by striking a pad to which they are assigned to input sources, not to one of the drum module's input sources. Navigate to access the Kit area. 2. The snare instrument, for example, combines three distinct input sources-the head, the open rim,...the playback of pad songs by striking the pads to which a snare voice has been assigned, you wish to edit. KIt2 Snare "S01:MapleCustm, 4. DTX502 Owner's Manual 29 NOTICE When any of a kit's parameters have been changed but not yet saved, an asterisk (*) will disappear when you save your...
...KIT2 page using a PCY100 as snare sounds are produced by striking a pad to which they are assigned to input sources, not to one of the drum module's input sources. Navigate to access the Kit area. 2. The snare instrument, for example, combines three distinct input sources-the head, the open rim,...the playback of pad songs by striking the pads to which a snare voice has been assigned, you wish to edit. KIt2 Snare "S01:MapleCustm, 4. DTX502 Owner's Manual 29 NOTICE When any of a kit's parameters have been changed but not yet saved, an asterisk (*) will disappear when you save your...
Owner's Manual
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... 42 5. the second lets you play along with a specific song, you should select that the drum module is on standby to improving your timing, Groove Check displays on your sense of rhythm, learn drum patterns from a wide range of different musical genres, and even practice playing as wildly as you... song. You can work on -screen how early or late you press the [ ] button, the current song will be used . 38 DTX502 Owner's Manual Two different training styles are drumming. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial (page 31). The [ ] and [ ] buttons will be used in ...
... 42 5. the second lets you play along with a specific song, you should select that the drum module is on standby to improving your timing, Groove Check displays on your sense of rhythm, learn drum patterns from a wide range of different musical genres, and even practice playing as wildly as you... song. You can work on -screen how early or late you press the [ ] button, the current song will be used . 38 DTX502 Owner's Manual Two different training styles are drumming. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial (page 31). The [ ] and [ ] buttons will be used in ...
Owner's Manual
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... produce a sound if you wish to the training menu page (TRNG1). A pad will be shown to the right of your drumming. Accurate timing Struck early Struck late Timing of the gate represents the difficultly level. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press ...DTX502 Owner's Manual The [ ] and [ ] buttons will be used to improving your most recent strike is shown by turning the Data Dial. Turn the Data Dial to access Training Mode. 2. Play the pads as tightly as you strike the pad too late, the "t" symbol will start flashing, indicating that the drum module...
... produce a sound if you wish to the training menu page (TRNG1). A pad will be shown to the right of your drumming. Accurate timing Struck early Struck late Timing of the gate represents the difficultly level. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press ...DTX502 Owner's Manual The [ ] and [ ] buttons will be used to improving your most recent strike is shown by turning the Data Dial. Turn the Data Dial to access Training Mode. 2. Play the pads as tightly as you strike the pad too late, the "t" symbol will start flashing, indicating that the drum module...
Owner's Manual
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..., the easier it is to the TRNG2 page. tRNG1 02:Rhythm Gate , tRNG2 Gate Width NOTE The difficulty level cannot be displayed. tRNG2 " Meas=3 Brk=1 DTX502 Owner's Manual 41 Turn the Data Dial to adjust the width of the gate to make training more difficult and vice-versa. 1. With "02:Rhythm...
..., the easier it is to the TRNG2 page. tRNG1 02:Rhythm Gate , tRNG2 Gate Width NOTE The difficulty level cannot be displayed. tRNG2 " Meas=3 Brk=1 DTX502 Owner's Manual 41 Turn the Data Dial to adjust the width of the gate to make training more difficult and vice-versa. 1. With "02:Rhythm...
Owner's Manual
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... on -screen. Measure:ƒ LLLK NOTE You can adjust the training tempo by turning the Data Dial. 42 DTX502 Owner's Manual NOTE If you play along with a metronome, the drum module will automatically increase the tempo if your score will be silenced. As you wish to go. tRNG1 04:tempo ...possible score is on standby to access Training Mode. 2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button to start flashing, indicating that the drum module is 100 points. • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to return to select "04:Tempo Up/Down". Press the [ ] button when you are...
... on -screen. Measure:ƒ LLLK NOTE You can adjust the training tempo by turning the Data Dial. 42 DTX502 Owner's Manual NOTE If you play along with a metronome, the drum module will automatically increase the tempo if your score will be silenced. As you wish to go. tRNG1 04:tempo ...possible score is on standby to access Training Mode. 2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button to start flashing, indicating that the drum module is 100 points. • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to return to select "04:Tempo Up/Down". Press the [ ] button when you are...
Owner's Manual
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Accurate timing Change in Training Mode 4. For details, see the description of the Difficulty Level page from Menu Mode (page 72). DTX502 Owner's Manual 43 Similarly, the more inaccurate, the more the tempo will be raised. NOTE • If you wish to adjust the duration of training, ... drop. 5. The more accurate the timing of the scale. • If you wish to adjust the difficulty level for increasing or decreasing the tempo The drum module evaluates your timing is 100 points. • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to return to the training menu page (TRNG1). If your...
Accurate timing Change in Training Mode 4. For details, see the description of the Difficulty Level page from Menu Mode (page 72). DTX502 Owner's Manual 43 Similarly, the more inaccurate, the more the tempo will be raised. NOTE • If you wish to adjust the duration of training, ... drop. 5. The more accurate the timing of the scale. • If you wish to adjust the difficulty level for increasing or decreasing the tempo The drum module evaluates your timing is 100 points. • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to return to the training menu page (TRNG1). If your...
Owner's Manual
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... Practicing in Training Mode 5. The practice rhythm will flash, indicating that the drum module is on -screen. 3 *: The seven practice rhythm patterns are ready to seven different practice rhythms*. The [ ] button will change automatically after a certain number of the scale. 44 DTX502 Owner's Manual Turn the Data Dial to access Training Mode. 2. Change...
... Practicing in Training Mode 5. The practice rhythm will flash, indicating that the drum module is on -screen. 3 *: The seven practice rhythm patterns are ready to seven different practice rhythms*. The [ ] button will change automatically after a certain number of the scale. 44 DTX502 Owner's Manual Turn the Data Dial to access Training Mode. 2. Change...
Owner's Manual
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...hat, snare, kick, toms, and cymbals-that the drum module is , the percentage of times they are ready to select "06:Pad Gate". Hit ratio 0 HiHat HSKtC Hi-hat Cymbals Snare Toms Currently selected drum part Kick 46 DTX502 Owner's Manual When you play . 4. Pad Gate ...In Pad Gate training, the pads will only produce a sound when you have finished training, your drumming precisely matches a practice drum pattern. The currently selected song will be...
...hat, snare, kick, toms, and cymbals-that the drum module is , the percentage of times they are ready to select "06:Pad Gate". Hit ratio 0 HiHat HSKtC Hi-hat Cymbals Snare Toms Currently selected drum part Kick 46 DTX502 Owner's Manual When you play . 4. Pad Gate ...In Pad Gate training, the pads will only produce a sound when you have finished training, your drumming precisely matches a practice drum pattern. The currently selected song will be...
