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... Ready 51 Recording 52 Playing Back a Performance 52 Naming a User Song 53 Deleting a Recorded Performance 54 Basic Techniques Basic DTX502 Operations 15 Striking the Drum Pads 16 Snare 16 Hi-hats 17 Cymbals 18 Selecting & Playing a Kit 19 Selecting a Kit 19 Adjusting Pad Sensitivity... 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.
... Ready 51 Recording 52 Playing Back a Performance 52 Naming a User Song 53 Deleting a Recorded Performance 54 Basic Techniques Basic DTX502 Operations 15 Striking the Drum Pads 16 Snare 16 Hi-hats 17 Cymbals 18 Selecting & Playing a Kit 19 Selecting a Kit 19 Adjusting Pad Sensitivity... 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.
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...radio reception is approximately five years. If you experience any battery. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 This product may void your FCC authorization to be capable of ...INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE Model Name : DTX502 This device complies with new ones, and never mix ...
...radio reception is approximately five years. If you experience any battery. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) DTX502 Owner's Manual 3 This product may void your FCC authorization to be capable of ...INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE Model Name : DTX502 This device complies with new ones, and never mix ...
Owner's Manual
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...purposes only, and may be made available via the following web site. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5 Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in the ears, consult a physician. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by model name. Even when the [... gaps on the panel. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in any subsequently released models will be connected to the drum module are the trademarks or registered trademarks of all components at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the ...
...purposes only, and may be made available via the following web site. http://www.yamaha.com/ DMI-5 2/2 DTX502 Owner's Manual 5 Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in the ears, consult a physician. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by model name. Even when the [... gaps on the panel. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in any subsequently released models will be connected to the drum module are the trademarks or registered trademarks of all components at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the ...
Owner's Manual
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...with digital-type documents. Keyword searching and link-based navigation in digital format as needed. The Reference Manual for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic Drum Module. See page 79 for keywords, to print out specific sections, and to conveniently jump from your new instrument, ...a computer and suitable software will prove useful when making initial settings. In order to get your DTX502 drum module set up for playing and making music using the drum module and a computer • MIDI-related reference information Using PDF Manuals The Reference Manual...
...with digital-type documents. Keyword searching and link-based navigation in digital format as needed. The Reference Manual for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic Drum Module. See page 79 for keywords, to print out specific sections, and to conveniently jump from your new instrument, ...a computer and suitable software will prove useful when making initial settings. In order to get your DTX502 drum module set up for playing and making music using the drum module and a computer • MIDI-related reference information Using PDF Manuals The Reference Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...61614; Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your rack (i.e., RS502). • Mount the pads and the DTX502 module on the rack. Refer to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) • Pad set . 3. Open the packages to the Assembly Manual ...; Basic techniques used when operating and playing the electronic drum kit are described in the Basic Techniques section (pages 15 to 54). • More complex methods are described in the Advanced Techniques section (pages 55 to the DTX502 module and turn on page 13. 5. Complete the initial...
...61614; Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your rack (i.e., RS502). • Mount the pads and the DTX502 module on the rack. Refer to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) • Pad set . 3. Open the packages to the Assembly Manual ...; Basic techniques used when operating and playing the electronic drum kit are described in the Basic Techniques section (pages 15 to 54). • More complex methods are described in the Advanced Techniques section (pages 55 to the DTX502 module and turn on page 13. 5. Complete the initial...
Owner's Manual
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... of the song. To mute the song's drum parts, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button once again. w Turn the Data Dial to start play- w To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. 8 DTX502 Owner's Manual e Press the [ ] button... to select a different song. Practicing with a Song (page 26) 120 w q e q Press the [SONG] button. Setup Quick Start Guide Choosing Drum Sounds (page 19) 120 w q q Press the [KIT] button. w ...
... of the song. To mute the song's drum parts, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button once again. w Turn the Data Dial to start play- w To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. 8 DTX502 Owner's Manual e Press the [ ] button... to select a different song. Practicing with a Song (page 26) 120 w q e q Press the [SONG] button. Setup Quick Start Guide Choosing Drum Sounds (page 19) 120 w q q Press the [KIT] button. w ...
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.... w Turn the Data Dial to start and stop record- Eight different training options are ready to go. w Press the [ ] button to select one of the drum module's training options. You can use the [ ] button to stop the playback of each. e Press the flashing button ([ ] or [ ]) when you are finished...
.... w Turn the Data Dial to start and stop record- Eight different training options are ready to go. w Press the [ ] button to select one of the drum module's training options. You can use the [ ] button to stop the playback of each. e Press the flashing button ([ ] or [ ]) when you are finished...
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... the page for selecting different songs. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [] buttons to select the pad to operate the DTX502. w Metronome lights When the metronome is , the volume of each measure; the green light flashes on and off. ton. • Hold down...DTX502 volume-that is playing, the red light flashes on -screen items. If a setting area has more parame- t VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to move the flashing cursor between the area's pages. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG] button to put the drum...
... the page for selecting different songs. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [] buttons to select the pad to operate the DTX502. w Metronome lights When the metronome is , the volume of each measure; the green light flashes on and off. ton. • Hold down...DTX502 volume-that is playing, the red light flashes on -screen items. If a setting area has more parame- t VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons (page 15) These buttons are used to move the flashing cursor between the area's pages. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG] button to put the drum...
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... signals from mono pads into inputs i, !0, !1, and !2. (*: For converting a stereo plug into the DTX502. Rear Panel !6 !8 !7 !9 @0 @1 !6 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 data. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and...
... signals from mono pads into inputs i, !0, !1, and !2. (*: For converting a stereo plug into the DTX502. Rear Panel !6 !8 !7 !9 @0 @1 !6 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 data. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and...
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... a long time, make sure you should also turn the volume on the LCD screen). 2. Standard 1/4" mono-audio jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual The use each device's volume controller to your favorite tunes. This makes it , therefore, you will need to play along ...control panel. Connecting headphones Plug your headphones into the [PHONES] jack (for standard stereo audio). Connecting speakers Connect your drum module is turned off (i.e., nothing is still flowing to stereo-mini cable Headphones Rear panel Portable music player, etc. When you ...
... a long time, make sure you should also turn the volume on the LCD screen). 2. Standard 1/4" mono-audio jack Powered speakers 12 DTX502 Owner's Manual The use each device's volume controller to your favorite tunes. This makes it , therefore, you will need to play along ...control panel. Connecting headphones Plug your headphones into the [PHONES] jack (for standard stereo audio). Connecting speakers Connect your drum module is turned off (i.e., nothing is still flowing to stereo-mini cable Headphones Rear panel Portable music player, etc. When you ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Auto Power-Off function. Auto Power Off timer= 30min Initial Setup When you expect your DTX502 to parameters will automatically optimize the trigger output levels for Sound Turning On the Drum Module 1. Identify your kit DtX562K Settings off (i.e., Auto Power-Off function disabled), 5min, 10min... may be required to specify the following. Your drum kit's model number When you forget to other equipment fully down the [ ] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. 2. Select your drum kit using it. • If you turn on the ...
... the Auto Power-Off function. Auto Power Off timer= 30min Initial Setup When you expect your DTX502 to parameters will automatically optimize the trigger output levels for Sound Turning On the Drum Module 1. Identify your kit DtX562K Settings off (i.e., Auto Power-Off function disabled), 5min, 10min... may be required to specify the following. Your drum kit's model number When you forget to other equipment fully down the [ ] button. DTX502 Owner's Manual 13 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. 2. Select your drum kit using it. • If you turn on the ...
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The Shutdown page will be displayed on those devices is turned down fully. 2. ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will turn off. >>> Shutdown Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. 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. ment, ensure that the volume on the LCD screen, and the drum module will turn off. >>> Shutdown Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equip-
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... produces a closed rim) depending on where you strike it, much the same as the XP80, you were playing an acoustic snare. Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Snare When using a three-zone snare pad such as if you can produce three distinct sounds (i.e., head, open rim, and closed rim-shot sound...
... produces a closed rim) depending on where you strike it, much the same as the XP80, you were playing an acoustic snare. Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Snare When using a three-zone snare pad such as if you can produce three distinct sounds (i.e., head, open rim, and closed rim-shot sound...
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OUTPUT CUP SW DTX502 Owner's Manual 17 Edge shots Bow shots Open and closed sounds • You can produce an open hi-hat sound by striking the hihat ... shots (PCY100 only) When using a two-zone hi-hat pad such as if you were playing an acoustic hi-hat cymbal. Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Hi-hats When using a PCY100 as your hi-hat, you can produce a number of distinct sounds, much the same as the RHH135, you can...
OUTPUT CUP SW DTX502 Owner's Manual 17 Edge shots Bow shots Open and closed sounds • You can produce an open hi-hat sound by striking the hihat ... shots (PCY100 only) When using a two-zone hi-hat pad such as if you were playing an acoustic hi-hat cymbal. Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Hi-hats When using a PCY100 as your hi-hat, you can produce a number of distinct sounds, much the same as the RHH135, you can...
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... the Drum Pads Cymbals When using a three-zone cymbal pad such as the PCY135, you can produce a number of the cymbal pad produces an edge shot sound. Muting Striking the pad while holding the edge will produce a muted sound. Bell shots Striking the cup produces a bell shot sound. 18 DTX502...
... the Drum Pads Cymbals When using a three-zone cymbal pad such as the PCY135, you can produce a number of the cymbal pad produces an edge shot sound. Muting Striking the pad while holding the edge will produce a muted sound. Bell shots Striking the cup produces a bell shot sound. 18 DTX502...
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...If you wish to make them more sensitive. This means that louder sounds can change the volumes of individual instruments (page 20). DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 KIt1 01:Maple Custom, Kit number Kit name 3. Adjusting Pad Sensitivity A pad's sensitivity determines how the loudness (... you may need to select a different kit. Basic Techniques Selecting & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is a full set up. Your drum module comes with softer drumming. • Pressing the VOLUME [-] button decreases the gain setting, making all of the pads. For example,...
...If you wish to make them more sensitive. This means that louder sounds can change the volumes of individual instruments (page 20). DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 KIt1 01:Maple Custom, Kit number Kit name 3. Adjusting Pad Sensitivity A pad's sensitivity determines how the loudness (... you may need to select a different kit. Basic Techniques Selecting & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is a full set up. Your drum module comes with softer drumming. • Pressing the VOLUME [-] button decreases the gain setting, making all of the pads. For example,...
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...The asterisk will disappear when you save your settings. (See page 25.) If you select another kit without saving your own unique drum kits with the DTX502-simply change the drum sounds assigned to the individual pads on pages KIT2 to KIT6 as the snare, hi-hat, and cymbals (pages 16 to 18...a specific pad. KIt2* Snare "S01:MapleCustm, To edit a kit, you wish to edit. Tip Voices, instruments, and kits Pads such as described below . 20 DTX502 Owner's Manual In terms of the pad that can be lost. A kit comprises a full set of instruments-one for selecting different kits. Turn the Data...
...The asterisk will disappear when you save your settings. (See page 25.) If you select another kit without saving your own unique drum kits with the DTX502-simply change the drum sounds assigned to the individual pads on pages KIT2 to KIT6 as the snare, hi-hat, and cymbals (pages 16 to 18...a specific pad. KIt2* Snare "S01:MapleCustm, To edit a kit, you wish to edit. Tip Voices, instruments, and kits Pads such as described below . 20 DTX502 Owner's Manual In terms of the pad that can be lost. A kit comprises a full set of instruments-one for selecting different kits. Turn the Data...
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...] button. 5. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to a User kit, its current settings will be displayed. DTX502 Owner's Manual 25 If necessary, name your DTX502 and a computer via USB. User kit data can now save your customized kit as one of the drum module's User kits, which are retained in memory even when the... DTX502 is turned off. 1. The button will start to 50. KIt saVe to 51 :[Oaple Custom] 4. KIt saVe to change it. Turn ...
...] button. 5. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to a User kit, its current settings will be displayed. DTX502 Owner's Manual 25 If necessary, name your DTX502 and a computer via USB. User kit data can now save your customized kit as one of the drum module's User kits, which are retained in memory even when the... DTX502 is turned off. 1. The button will start to 50. KIt saVe to 51 :[Oaple Custom] 4. KIt saVe to change it. Turn ...
Owner's Manual
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...the song by pressing 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 practice songs. To adjust the song's volume, hold down the [SONG] ...button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual Press the [ ] button to start to practice drumming. SONG1 01:Demo , Song number Song name SONG1 Selecting a Song 1. Verify that "SONG1" is pre-assigned to each of ...
...the song by pressing 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 practice songs. To adjust the song's volume, hold down the [SONG] ...button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual Press the [ ] button to start to practice drumming. SONG1 01:Demo , Song number Song name SONG1 Selecting a Song 1. Verify that "SONG1" is pre-assigned to each of ...
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...To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] but- Press the [ ] button to start the song. 2. When the drum parts have been muted, the symbol " M " will be freely set the tempo by striking pads. SONG1 M 01:Demo , Hold NOTE You can be ...displayed on-screen. DTX502 Owner's Manual 27 Hold Muting a Song's Drum Parts 1. NOTE • The tempo can also mute and unmute individual drum and accompaniment parts. For details, see the description of Part Mute from Training Mode (page...
...To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] but- Press the [ ] button to start the song. 2. When the drum parts have been muted, the symbol " M " will be freely set the tempo by striking pads. SONG1 M 01:Demo , Hold NOTE You can be ...displayed on-screen. DTX502 Owner's Manual 27 Hold Muting a Song's Drum Parts 1. NOTE • The tempo can also mute and unmute individual drum and accompaniment parts. For details, see the description of Part Mute from Training Mode (page...
