Owner's Manual
Page 5
... a versatile instrument that can be assigned its own separate click voice and pitch. This lets you simply choose the system that is found in Yamaha's MU series of sounds such as live performance, personal practice, and much more . ■ Drum Trigger Function • Built into a compact ...check your consistency in dynamics (output level). and are also supplied. Two functions that make the DTXPLORER great for those who want to increase their precision in playing. ■ Interface • A MIDI OUT jack on a pad to trigger pad compatibility, the unit can freely mix, match and edit...
... a versatile instrument that can be assigned its own separate click voice and pitch. This lets you simply choose the system that is found in Yamaha's MU series of sounds such as live performance, personal practice, and much more . ■ Drum Trigger Function • Built into a compact ...check your consistency in dynamics (output level). and are also supplied. Two functions that make the DTXPLORER great for those who want to increase their precision in playing. ■ Interface • A MIDI OUT jack on a pad to trigger pad compatibility, the unit can freely mix, match and edit...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
CONTENTS Nomenclature 7 Top Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Connections 9 Connecting the DTXPLORER's pads to the main unit 9 Using the DTXPLORER with an Acoustic Drum Kit 9 ■ Connecting to Speakers or Headphones 10 ■ Connecting the Power Supply 11 Time to Play 12 Adjusting ...Trigger Setup Edit 24 Selecting the Trigger Setup 24 Editing the Trigger Setup 24 Error Messages 28 Trouble Shooting 28 Specifications 30 MIDI Data Format 31 MIDI Transmit Note Number 31 Display Global View 32 MIDI Implementation Chart 34 Drum Voice List 35 Preset Drum Kit List 35 Preset Song List 35 6
CONTENTS Nomenclature 7 Top Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Connections 9 Connecting the DTXPLORER's pads to the main unit 9 Using the DTXPLORER with an Acoustic Drum Kit 9 ■ Connecting to Speakers or Headphones 10 ■ Connecting the Power Supply 11 Time to Play 12 Adjusting ...Trigger Setup Edit 24 Selecting the Trigger Setup 24 Editing the Trigger Setup 24 Error Messages 28 Trouble Shooting 28 Specifications 30 MIDI Data Format 31 MIDI Transmit Note Number 31 Display Global View 32 MIDI Implementation Chart 34 Drum Voice List 35 Preset Drum Kit List 35 Preset Song List 35 6
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... 12V HI HAT CONTROL VOLUME AUX IN PHONES L/MONO 8 KICK/9 7HIHAT 6CRASH 5 RIDE R 4 TOM3 3TOM2 2TOM1 1 SNARE MIDI OUT q DRUM KIT TRIGGER SONG / DRUM MUTE e w CLICK GRV.CHECK SHIFT r i * DTXPLORER * * Welcome! * BEAT o CLICK !0 DRUM TRIGGER MODULE t ON/OFF TAP y SAVE/ENT UTILITY u q Drum Kit...Groove Check Setting display. (P. 19) e Song Button (SONG >/■) • This button is used to make overall settings for operating the DTXPLORER. • In the Song display, this button to enter the Trigger Setup Select display (P. 24) • Stops production of another button....
... 12V HI HAT CONTROL VOLUME AUX IN PHONES L/MONO 8 KICK/9 7HIHAT 6CRASH 5 RIDE R 4 TOM3 3TOM2 2TOM1 1 SNARE MIDI OUT q DRUM KIT TRIGGER SONG / DRUM MUTE e w CLICK GRV.CHECK SHIFT r i * DTXPLORER * * Welcome! * BEAT o CLICK !0 DRUM TRIGGER MODULE t ON/OFF TAP y SAVE/ENT UTILITY u q Drum Kit...Groove Check Setting display. (P. 19) e Song Button (SONG >/■) • This button is used to make overall settings for operating the DTXPLORER. • In the Song display, this button to enter the Trigger Setup Select display (P. 24) • Stops production of another button....
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... jacks !3 Trigger Input jack (8 KICK/9) This jack is used to connect a hi-hat controller. (P. 9) * Use a cable with music from the DTXPLORER to an external MIDI device. For stereo playback connect both L/R jacks. 8 Double Insulator !6 Head Phone Jack (PHONES) Connect a pair of headphones to this jack to monitor ...the DTXPLORER. (P. 10) !7 AUX IN Jack Connect the output of the signal delivered by the OUTPUT jacks and ...
... jacks !3 Trigger Input jack (8 KICK/9) This jack is used to connect a hi-hat controller. (P. 9) * Use a cable with music from the DTXPLORER to an external MIDI device. For stereo playback connect both L/R jacks. 8 Double Insulator !6 Head Phone Jack (PHONES) Connect a pair of headphones to this jack to monitor ...the DTXPLORER. (P. 10) !7 AUX IN Jack Connect the output of the signal delivered by the OUTPUT jacks and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...instruments of time, please unplug the power adaptor. Using a longer cable may result in irregular operation and other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). CAUTION Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other problems. WARNING Make sure that the power adaptor's cord is not bent at an acute ...the power is switched ON, switch the other external audio source, to the AUX IN jack to adjust the volume balance. ● MIDI OUT Jack The DTXPLORER's MIDI function lets you want to play voices on the external device (CD player, etc.) to mix the signal from the external source ...
...instruments of time, please unplug the power adaptor. Using a longer cable may result in irregular operation and other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). CAUTION Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other problems. WARNING Make sure that the power adaptor's cord is not bent at an acute ...the power is switched ON, switch the other external audio source, to the AUX IN jack to adjust the volume balance. ● MIDI OUT Jack The DTXPLORER's MIDI function lets you want to play voices on the external device (CD player, etc.) to mix the signal from the external source ...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
... group (off ", the mute will appear. Original kits can be active. Decay= 0 , 9. KIT9* •kick -CutOffFreq= 0, 10. Set the MIDI Key ON/OFF This sets the MIDI note on message's key on a stage. Use the [>] button to view page KIT9, then rotate the jog dial to set to "off...not recognized. KIT save the kit to +63). KIT10*•kick - hold Key off is set the cut -off frequency (-64 to 0 to the DTXPLORER's memory. white A special short reverb effect. Change the Voice Character (Filter Setting) Try adjusting the filter's cut -off frequency to set in the same...
... group (off ", the mute will appear. Original kits can be active. Decay= 0 , 9. KIT9* •kick -CutOffFreq= 0, 10. Set the MIDI Key ON/OFF This sets the MIDI note on message's key on a stage. Use the [>] button to view page KIT9, then rotate the jog dial to set to "off...not recognized. KIT save the kit to +63). KIT10*•kick - hold Key off is set the cut -off frequency (-64 to 0 to the DTXPLORER's memory. white A special short reverb effect. Change the Voice Character (Filter Setting) Try adjusting the filter's cut -off frequency to set in the same...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... pad create sound. * This value will be automatically set longer times. Please refer to adequately produce wider dynamic levels. MVl [Range] 1 to 127 Sets the MIDI Velocity (volume) that is used, connect the pad to Input 8/9 and set in Input 9 to [RHP rim]. *5 To use the BP80 as a stereo pad, connect...
... pad create sound. * This value will be automatically set longer times. Please refer to adequately produce wider dynamic levels. MVl [Range] 1 to 127 Sets the MIDI Velocity (volume) that is used, connect the pad to Input 8/9 and set in Input 9 to [RHP rim]. *5 To use the BP80 as a stereo pad, connect...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
...26 [TRIG5 SelfRejTime (Self Rejection Time)]) ● (If you using trigger sensors made by a manufacturer other than Yamaha? Too large a signal can not correctly read the data. It may be adjusted (increased). ● Is ...external tone generator does not produce sound. ● Is the MIDI cable (connector) properly connected? ● Is the correct MIDI connector being used ? The cause of the voice you are ...incorrect settings or operation are using OK? Trouble Shooting The DTXPLORER does not produce sound, and does not recognize trigger inputs. ● Is the pad...
...26 [TRIG5 SelfRejTime (Self Rejection Time)]) ● (If you using trigger sensors made by a manufacturer other than Yamaha? Too large a signal can not correctly read the data. It may be adjusted (increased). ● Is ...external tone generator does not produce sound. ● Is the MIDI cable (connector) properly connected? ● Is the correct MIDI connector being used ? The cause of the voice you are ...incorrect settings or operation are using OK? Trouble Shooting The DTXPLORER does not produce sound, and does not recognize trigger inputs. ● Is the pad...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... the capacity to its factory settings. The DTXPLORER will reset to produce separate sounds for one or two of the zones. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to temporarily stop . ● Is the [KIT11 KeyOn/Off (MIDI Key On/OFF)] setting in the MIDI Key On/Off display set to "norm"? (...with a monaural pad. The sound will not stop the sound. The Closed Hi-Hat voice is not compatible with the pad. The DTXPLORER does not receive any other than Yamaha? Pad controller functions do a factory reset. Depending upon the manufacturer output levels might be set to "RHH". (→ P. 25...
... the capacity to its factory settings. The DTXPLORER will reset to produce separate sounds for one or two of the zones. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to temporarily stop . ● Is the [KIT11 KeyOn/Off (MIDI Key On/OFF)] setting in the MIDI Key On/Off display set to "norm"? (...with a monaural pad. The sound will not stop the sound. The Closed Hi-Hat voice is not compatible with the pad. The DTXPLORER does not receive any other than Yamaha? Pad controller functions do a factory reset. Depending upon the manufacturer output levels might be set to "RHH". (→ P. 25...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
..., 20 Pattern Songs) Controls Buttons Controllers DRUMKIT, CLICK, SONG, >/■, SHIFT, , ON/OFF, SAVE/ENT VOLUME, Jog Dial Display 16 x 2 LCD display (w/Back light) Connections MIDI OUT HI HAT CONTROLLER (stereo phone jack) OUTPUT L/MONO (mono phone jack) OUTPUT R (mono phone jack) PHONES (stereo phone jack) AUX IN (stereo mini jack... oz.) Accessories Owner's Manual PA-3C AC power adaptor (included or optional depending on local) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 30 Yamaha Corp.
..., 20 Pattern Songs) Controls Buttons Controllers DRUMKIT, CLICK, SONG, >/■, SHIFT, , ON/OFF, SAVE/ENT VOLUME, Jog Dial Display 16 x 2 LCD display (w/Back light) Connections MIDI OUT HI HAT CONTROLLER (stereo phone jack) OUTPUT L/MONO (mono phone jack) OUTPUT R (mono phone jack) PHONES (stereo phone jack) AUX IN (stereo mini jack... oz.) Accessories Owner's Manual PA-3C AC power adaptor (included or optional depending on local) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 30 Yamaha Corp.
Owner's Manual
Page 31
...System Realtime message 3.1 timing clock Sends data. 3.2 start, stop Sends data. 3.3 active sensing Send the messages within an interval of approximately 300 msec. MIDI Transmit Note Number Input 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 Instrument Snare Snare-open rim Snare-close rim Hi tom Mid tom Low tom Ride Ride ... 31 System Exclusive Message 2.1 Parameter Change 2.1.1 GM system ON $F0 $7E $7F $09 $01 $F7 (Hexadecimal) Sets all the data except the MIDI master tuning data to 127 (note on only) 1.2 Control Change 4 - Channel Message Channel messages described below are also sent with the sequencer. 1.1 Key...
...System Realtime message 3.1 timing clock Sends data. 3.2 start, stop Sends data. 3.3 active sensing Send the messages within an interval of approximately 300 msec. MIDI Transmit Note Number Input 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 Instrument Snare Snare-open rim Snare-close rim Hi tom Mid tom Low tom Ride Ride ... 31 System Exclusive Message 2.1 Parameter Change 2.1.1 GM system ON $F0 $7E $7F $09 $01 $F7 (Hexadecimal) Sets all the data except the MIDI master tuning data to 127 (note on only) 1.2 Control Change 4 - Channel Message Channel messages described below are also sent with the sequencer. 1.1 Key...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
... OFF x Mes- :Active Sense o sages:Reset x Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 34 Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Model DTXPLORER MIDI Implementation Chart Function ...
... OFF x Mes- :Active Sense o sages:Reset x Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 34 Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Model DTXPLORER MIDI Implementation Chart Function ...