Owner's Manual
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... household type batteries in combination with any interference received including interfer- Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 Cable/s supplied with this device must accept any retailer of the law, we ... : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE Model Name : DTX502 This device complies with the requirements listed in the ears, you experience any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. Utilize power outlets that your dealer before damage occurs. If your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF...
... household type batteries in combination with any interference received including interfer- Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 Cable/s supplied with this device must accept any retailer of the law, we ... : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE Model Name : DTX502 This device complies with the requirements listed in the ears, you experience any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. Utilize power outlets that your dealer before damage occurs. If your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF...
Owner's Manual
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... methods are described in the Advanced Techniques section (pages 55 to 79). Open the packages to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) • Pad set . 3. DTX502 Owner's Manual 7 Complete the initial setup process. • See Initial Setup on the module. See page 12 of this booklet. 4. Play your kit DtX562K 1.
... methods are described in the Advanced Techniques section (pages 55 to 79). Open the packages to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) • Pad set . 3. DTX502 Owner's Manual 7 Complete the initial setup process. • See Initial Setup on the module. See page 12 of this booklet. 4. Play your kit DtX562K 1.
Owner's Manual
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... music player, a CD player, or another similar device and play along with your drum module. @1 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks (page 12) These standard jacks are used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that it may produce sounds in metronome. • In Training Mode, you...
... music player, a CD player, or another similar device and play along with your drum module. @1 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks (page 12) These standard jacks are used to connect pads and/or drum triggers (such as the Yamaha DT10 or DT20) to your DTX502 so that it may produce sounds in metronome. • In Training Mode, you...
Owner's Manual
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... NOTICE • Any unsaved changes to parameters will automatically optimize the trigger output levels for all of your pads. Auto Power-Off time The Auto Power-Off function automatically turns off the DTX502 after a certain period of time while connected to be inactive for...not represent exact times and there may be lost when the drum module is set time has elapsed. We recommend, therefore, that you always turn off the drum module manually when you expect your DTX502 for Sound Turning On the Drum Module 1. NOTE • Settings for a certain length of inactivity....
... NOTICE • Any unsaved changes to parameters will automatically optimize the trigger output levels for all of your pads. Auto Power-Off time The Auto Power-Off function automatically turns off the DTX502 after a certain period of time while connected to be inactive for...not represent exact times and there may be lost when the drum module is set time has elapsed. We recommend, therefore, that you always turn off the drum module manually when you expect your DTX502 for Sound Turning On the Drum Module 1. NOTE • Settings for a certain length of inactivity....
Owner's Manual
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Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equip- The Shutdown page will be displayed on those devices is turned down fully. 2. Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will turn off. >>> Shutdown
Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equip- The Shutdown page will be displayed on those devices is turned down fully. 2. Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will turn off. >>> Shutdown
Owner's Manual
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Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Advanced Techniques Menu Mode is used to customize drum-module parameters and functions, which are organized into the following eight areas. Menu Mode 01: Mixer Area: Mixer... Hi-hat Splash Sensitivity Page 65 Pad2 Foot Close Position Page 65 Pad3 Pad Function Page 66 06: Trigger Area: Trigger-related settings TRG1 Trigger Setup Page 66 TRG2 Velocity Curve Page 67 TRG3 Pad Type Page 68 TRG4 Gain Page 68 TRG5 Minimum...74 System8 Auto Power-Off Page 75 System9 Restore Page 75 System10 Factory Set Page 75 DTX502 Owner's Manual 55
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Advanced Techniques Menu Mode is used to customize drum-module parameters and functions, which are organized into the following eight areas. Menu Mode 01: Mixer Area: Mixer... Hi-hat Splash Sensitivity Page 65 Pad2 Foot Close Position Page 65 Pad3 Pad Function Page 66 06: Trigger Area: Trigger-related settings TRG1 Trigger Setup Page 66 TRG2 Velocity Curve Page 67 TRG3 Pad Type Page 68 TRG4 Gain Page 68 TRG5 Minimum...74 System8 Auto Power-Off Page 75 System9 Restore Page 75 System10 Factory Set Page 75 DTX502 Owner's Manual 55
Owner's Manual
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.... To cancel the process without storing your settings. will be displayed. 56 DTX502 Owner's Manual The page for storing trigger setup data will be displayed. To rename the trigger setup, move the cursor between them using the [] buttons and turn off the drum module without storing any settings, press the [ ] button. 6. Use the [] buttons to...
.... To cancel the process without storing your settings. will be displayed. 56 DTX502 Owner's Manual The page for storing trigger setup data will be displayed. To rename the trigger setup, move the cursor between them using the [] buttons and turn off the drum module without storing any settings, press the [ ] button. 6. Use the [] buttons to...
Owner's Manual
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...accordingly. Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode w Layer Use this parameter to set the song's Repeat and Play modes as voices for the specified trigger input source. Settings Description off and only the voice from a computer to the selected layer. w Voice category Use this parameter to specify how ...A and Layer B in various different ways as shown below (page 30). >KitV2* snareHd˙ "Ö39:Funk C ≥Â, Repeat mode Play mode 58 DTX502 Owner's Manual The Pad Song function can be assigned to your drum module and used as shown below .
...accordingly. Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode w Layer Use this parameter to set the song's Repeat and Play modes as voices for the specified trigger input source. Settings Description off and only the voice from a computer to the selected layer. w Voice category Use this parameter to specify how ...A and Layer B in various different ways as shown below (page 30). >KitV2* snareHd˙ "Ö39:Funk C ≥Â, Repeat mode Play mode 58 DTX502 Owner's Manual The Pad Song function can be assigned to your drum module and used as shown below .
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...will be sure to store your settings (page 56). Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button once again to the Copy Trigger page and set the destination pad (from another kit or turn off the drum module without copying any data, press the [ ] button. 4. When the pad has been successfully copied, the message ...down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [] buttons. 3. You will be asked to confirm that the destination pad contains no irreplaceable settings. DTX502 Owner's Manual 71 NOTICE When you copy pad settings using Menu Mode TRG12 Copy Trigger >tRG12 CopyPad " 1:Snare≥Snare On the Copy...
...will be sure to store your settings (page 56). Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button once again to the Copy Trigger page and set the destination pad (from another kit or turn off the drum module without copying any data, press the [ ] button. 4. When the pad has been successfully copied, the message ...down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [] buttons. 3. You will be asked to confirm that the destination pad contains no irreplaceable settings. DTX502 Owner's Manual 71 NOTICE When you copy pad settings using Menu Mode TRG12 Copy Trigger >tRG12 CopyPad " 1:Snare≥Snare On the Copy...
Owner's Manual
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...the drum trigger seems to your drum module whenever the drum is struck. DTX502 Owner's Manual 77 DT10 or DT20 Drum Trigger To DTX502 Typical setup CSAT924A Cymbal Stand Attachment Typical setup XP80 KP65 DT10/DT20 DT10/DT20 DTX502 DTX502 If connecting an acoustic drum via a DT10 or DT20 Drum Trigger in...more details. Cymbal stand Holder Electronic drum pad (TP70, XP70, or XP80, etc.) Playing the DTX502 Using Acoustic Drums You can attach a DT10 or DT20 Drum Trigger to the head or shell of an acoustic drum to send a trigger signal to low, adjust the settings ...
...the drum trigger seems to your drum module whenever the drum is struck. DTX502 Owner's Manual 77 DT10 or DT20 Drum Trigger To DTX502 Typical setup CSAT924A Cymbal Stand Attachment Typical setup XP80 KP65 DT10/DT20 DT10/DT20 DTX502 DTX502 If connecting an acoustic drum via a DT10 or DT20 Drum Trigger in...more details. Cymbal stand Holder Electronic drum pad (TP70, XP70, or XP80, etc.) Playing the DTX502 Using Acoustic Drums You can attach a DT10 or DT20 Drum Trigger to the head or shell of an acoustic drum to send a trigger signal to low, adjust the settings ...
Owner's Manual
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...-Off page (System8) from Menu Mode to "off the drum module by a pad other than the one voice is triggered when two pads are played simultaneously, try the following. • Ensure that you drum. Why is occurring. 82 DTX502 Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting If you notice double triggering, crosstalk, or skipped sounds (as described below), try...
...-Off page (System8) from Menu Mode to "off the drum module by a pad other than the one voice is triggered when two pads are played simultaneously, try the following. • Ensure that you drum. Why is occurring. 82 DTX502 Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting If you notice double triggering, crosstalk, or skipped sounds (as described below), try...
Reference Manual
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... & Trademarks • The illustrations and screens shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may differ somewhat for example, your DTX502 Drum Trigger Module to an iPad or iPhone. NOTE You can send and receive song, audio, and kit data; in many fun ways together with smart...web page. Keyword Searching If viewing this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe® Reader® from the Yamaha web site (http://www.yamaha.com/). Meanwhile, when connected to an iPad or iPhone, you can enter keywords into the Find text box in the toolbar...
... & Trademarks • The illustrations and screens shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may differ somewhat for example, your DTX502 Drum Trigger Module to an iPad or iPhone. NOTE You can send and receive song, audio, and kit data; in many fun ways together with smart...web page. Keyword Searching If viewing this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe® Reader® from the Yamaha web site (http://www.yamaha.com/). Meanwhile, when connected to an iPad or iPhone, you can enter keywords into the Find text box in the toolbar...
Reference Manual
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.... 2. System requirements for safekeeping. Make sure your DTX502 is a free app that operates in the application's Help section. 2 DTX502 Reference Manual Installing Musicsoft Downloader 1. Yamaha Download Site: http://download.yamaha.com/ Enter "DTX502" into the model name field and select Musicsoft Downloader... following types of data between a DTX502 and a computer connected via a USB cable. • Song data (SMF) Move drum performances recorded on your DTX502 to a computer or transfer song data (SMF) created using other devices to the drum trigger module. • Audio data (WAV...
.... 2. System requirements for safekeeping. Make sure your DTX502 is a free app that operates in the application's Help section. 2 DTX502 Reference Manual Installing Musicsoft Downloader 1. Yamaha Download Site: http://download.yamaha.com/ Enter "DTX502" into the model name field and select Musicsoft Downloader... following types of data between a DTX502 and a computer connected via a USB cable. • Song data (SMF) Move drum performances recorded on your DTX502 to a computer or transfer song data (SMF) created using other devices to the drum trigger module. • Audio data (WAV...
Reference Manual
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... format 0 by the drum trigger module. • SMFs with a bit depth other than 96 subdivisions per quarter note cannot be used . between 01 and 20) Modified file name 072UserKit.bin User kit number (three digits; Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data Numbering Files to be Transferred Before transferring a file to your DTX502, a number indicating the...
... format 0 by the drum trigger module. • SMFs with a bit depth other than 96 subdivisions per quarter note cannot be used . between 01 and 20) Modified file name 072UserKit.bin User kit number (three digits; Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data Numbering Files to be Transferred Before transferring a file to your DTX502, a number indicating the...
Reference Manual
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In the file selection window, select the files you wish to copy to your DTX502 and click the Open but- Copies of the selected files will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen. Select the destination device for the copied files by clicking Electronic Musical Instruments at the left of the main window...
In the file selection window, select the files you wish to copy to your DTX502 and click the Open but- Copies of the selected files will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen. Select the destination device for the copied files by clicking Electronic Musical Instruments at the left of the main window...
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...by accessing Kit mode and selecting the corresponding User kit. 6 DTX502 Reference Manual The following message will be done by clicking Flash Memory at this window will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen as it disconnects from being transferred. The following ...message will end the process without transferring any files. 9. In addition, the DTX502 should not be transferred from the temporary storage area...
...by accessing Kit mode and selecting the corresponding User kit. 6 DTX502 Reference Manual The following message will be done by clicking Flash Memory at this window will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen as it disconnects from being transferred. The following ...message will end the process without transferring any files. 9. In addition, the DTX502 should not be transferred from the temporary storage area...
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... click the Move button. When files have been successfully transferred, they will be asked to confirm if you wish to the entire DTX502 memory being exchanged with a computer. 5. Click the OK button to avoid these precautions can not only prevent transferred data from the... the drum trigger module's LCD screen. NOTICE Do not disconnect the USB cable while files are being saved correctly, but in the top half of the main window. 6. The following message will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen while transferring files. NOTICE Operations via the DTX502 control ...
... click the Move button. When files have been successfully transferred, they will be asked to confirm if you wish to the entire DTX502 memory being exchanged with a computer. 5. Click the OK button to avoid these precautions can not only prevent transferred data from the... the drum trigger module's LCD screen. NOTICE Do not disconnect the USB cable while files are being saved correctly, but in the top half of the main window. 6. The following message will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen while transferring files. NOTICE Operations via the DTX502 control ...
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You will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen as it disconnects from the temporary storage area to transfer the selected files from the computer. 9 DTX502 Reference Manual From the list of the main window, choose a destination for the files, and click the Move button. Click the OK button to your ...
You will be displayed on the drum trigger module's LCD screen as it disconnects from the temporary storage area to transfer the selected files from the computer. 9 DTX502 Reference Manual From the list of the main window, choose a destination for the files, and click the Move button. Click the OK button to your ...
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...) Upon receipt of an All Note Off message, the DTX502 mutes all notes currently playing on the output of a Poly message, the DTX502 acts in the KitCommon area. Playback parts do not change. * Note 2 The drum kit having the same number as the received program number... on , however, muting will not take place until said controller is selected. If received on MIDI channel 10, the same drum kit will also be sent by a DTX502 drum trigger module. 1.2 Compliance The specifications described herein comply with the MIDI 1.0 standard. 1.3 Legend The following controllers to 127 (i.e., Note On...
...) Upon receipt of an All Note Off message, the DTX502 mutes all notes currently playing on the output of a Poly message, the DTX502 acts in the KitCommon area. Playback parts do not change. * Note 2 The drum kit having the same number as the received program number... on , however, muting will not take place until said controller is selected. If received on MIDI channel 10, the same drum kit will also be sent by a DTX502 drum trigger module. 1.2 Compliance The specifications described herein comply with the MIDI 1.0 standard. 1.3 Legend The following controllers to 127 (i.e., Note On...
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...POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2013 Yamaha Corporation 302PO-A0 Transmitted Recognized Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 x 1 - 16 x Mode Default Messages Altered x x Note 0 - 127...Dec RPN LSB,MSB Prog Change : True # o 0 - 127 *1 o 0 - 127 System Exclusive x o : Song Pos. MIDI Implemantation Chart YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Model DTX502 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... x x : Tune x x System : Clock o x Real Time: Commands o x :All Sound Off x Aux :Reset ...
...POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2013 Yamaha Corporation 302PO-A0 Transmitted Recognized Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 x 1 - 16 x Mode Default Messages Altered x x Note 0 - 127...Dec RPN LSB,MSB Prog Change : True # o 0 - 127 *1 o 0 - 127 System Exclusive x o : Song Pos. MIDI Implemantation Chart YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Model DTX502 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... x x : Tune x x System : Clock o x Real Time: Commands o x :All Sound Off x Aux :Reset ...
