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...two demo songs plus 20 pattern songs). The DTXPLORER's Main FeaturesMain Features The DTXPLORER is a versatile instrument that can be used with devices such as Yamaha's DT20 Drum Triggers, etc. • Setup data such as pad trigger input type, sensitivity settings, etc., are stored in four preset patterns.... ■ Interface • A MIDI OUT jack on a pad to create your playing is found in Yamaha's MU series of GM/XG compat- This function is also included. 5 This lets you can be muted. • The DTXPLORER also features a "Tap" function that produces realistic voices, a ...
...two demo songs plus 20 pattern songs). The DTXPLORER's Main FeaturesMain Features The DTXPLORER is a versatile instrument that can be used with devices such as Yamaha's DT20 Drum Triggers, etc. • Setup data such as pad trigger input type, sensitivity settings, etc., are stored in four preset patterns.... ■ Interface • A MIDI OUT jack on a pad to create your playing is found in Yamaha's MU series of GM/XG compat- This function is also included. 5 This lets you can be muted. • The DTXPLORER also features a "Tap" function that produces realistic voices, a ...
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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 the Hi-... Select 16 Play Along With a Song 17 Tap Tempo Function 18 Using the Groove Check Function 19 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 20 Factory Set 23 Trigger Setup Edit 24 Selecting the Trigger Setup 24 Editing the Trigger Setup 24 Error Messages 28 Trouble Shooting 28 Specifications 30 MIDI Data...
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 the Hi-... Select 16 Play Along With a Song 17 Tap Tempo Function 18 Using the Groove Check Function 19 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 20 Factory Set 23 Trigger Setup Edit 24 Selecting the Trigger Setup 24 Editing the Trigger Setup 24 Error Messages 28 Trouble Shooting 28 Specifications 30 MIDI Data...
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...the power is connected to its corresponding Trigger Input jack. * The DTXPLORER's settings will provide optimum performance when pads (1 SNARE, etc.) are connected to their corresponding Trigger Input jacks, however, if other pads or drum triggers that have different operating characteristics are connected to the jacks... the DTXPLORER's pads to the main unit Refer to the illustration below and connect each pad's output cable to each pad is switched OFF on the DTXPLORER and all related devices before making connections, make sure each Trigger Input jack on the rear panel of Yamaha DX20 ...
...the power is connected to its corresponding Trigger Input jack. * The DTXPLORER's settings will provide optimum performance when pads (1 SNARE, etc.) are connected to their corresponding Trigger Input jacks, however, if other pads or drum triggers that have different operating characteristics are connected to the jacks... the DTXPLORER's pads to the main unit Refer to the illustration below and connect each pad's output cable to each pad is switched OFF on the DTXPLORER and all related devices before making connections, make sure each Trigger Input jack on the rear panel of Yamaha DX20 ...
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... Connecting to Speakers or Headphones The DTXPLORER is not equipped with the volume adjusted to adjust headphone volume. The unit must be connected to Trigger Input jack 1 SNARE. • Pad sensitivity is set in speakers. These jacks can be connected to switch equipped pads such as the TP65S, PCY65S,... PCY130S, etc. • 3-Zone pads like the TP65S, PCY150S, etc., can connect the DTXPLORER to a mixer or audio equipment to produce sound...
... Connecting to Speakers or Headphones The DTXPLORER is not equipped with the volume adjusted to adjust headphone volume. The unit must be connected to Trigger Input jack 1 SNARE. • Pad sensitivity is set in speakers. These jacks can be connected to switch equipped pads such as the TP65S, PCY65S,... PCY130S, etc. • 3-Zone pads like the TP65S, PCY150S, etc., can connect the DTXPLORER to a mixer or audio equipment to produce sound...
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...to "0" after carrying out the factory set in the Utility Mode. Drum kit numbers 1 through 32 consist of 32 different types of the different drum kits and select a kit you switch the power on. * DTXPLORER * * Welcome! * After hitting a pad several times, switch the power off ... again, and the total number times the pads have been specially programmed by Yamaha sound designers. Page 1 of voices that all devices, pads, external devices, etc., are set . (P. 23) * DTXPLORER * * 5hits * When the Drum Kit Select display (shown below) appears, the DTXPLORER is ready to be played. * The ...
...to "0" after carrying out the factory set in the Utility Mode. Drum kit numbers 1 through 32 consist of 32 different types of the different drum kits and select a kit you switch the power on. * DTXPLORER * * Welcome! * After hitting a pad several times, switch the power off ... again, and the total number times the pads have been specially programmed by Yamaha sound designers. Page 1 of voices that all devices, pads, external devices, etc., are set . (P. 23) * DTXPLORER * * 5hits * When the Drum Kit Select display (shown below) appears, the DTXPLORER is ready to be played. * The ...
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...0 T= 0, 2. The "Lo=" value is pressed. You can also adjust or set the point at which the hi-hat closes, flash the "HHofs=" value then use the jog dial to any other settings that finetune the DTXPLORER. (P. 20) Time to Play Adjusting the Hi-Hat Hi-hat adjustment is used... page only contains a single item, pressing the [] buttons will makes foot splashes too easy to produce, resulting in the Utility Mode). To set the individual pad voices, volume, tuning, reverb type/level, and other jack. Procedure 1. Use this manner to select (the flashing cursor) the item you ...
...0 T= 0, 2. The "Lo=" value is pressed. You can also adjust or set the point at which the hi-hat closes, flash the "HHofs=" value then use the jog dial to any other settings that finetune the DTXPLORER. (P. 20) Time to Play Adjusting the Hi-Hat Hi-hat adjustment is used... page only contains a single item, pressing the [] buttons will makes foot splashes too easy to produce, resulting in the Utility Mode). To set the individual pad voices, volume, tuning, reverb type/level, and other jack. Procedure 1. Use this manner to select (the flashing cursor) the item you ...
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... used to stop the metronome at the time set in the DTXPLORER's memory. The red lamp lights on the DTXPLORER's pads. Example) Beat timings used when Beat=4 Click Set Number Beat Tempo • Click Set Number [Range: 1 to 30] Selects the click set to be used to set its value. If you create complex rhythms. 1. Press the [ ON...
... used to stop the metronome at the time set in the DTXPLORER's memory. The red lamp lights on the DTXPLORER's pads. Example) Beat timings used when Beat=4 Click Set Number Beat Tempo • Click Set Number [Range: 1 to 30] Selects the click set to be used to set its value. If you create complex rhythms. 1. Press the [ ON...
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...sets the volume for the parts other voices. To cancel the drum mute function, hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button again. * The drum mute function is found in tempo on the lower right side in increments of the DTXPLORER...'s songs and listen. This function lets you can set...The tuning setting is also ...set using the Tap Tempo Function. The speaker icon will change to the right. Mute the Drum Part Try playing along with a song! 1. The DTXPLORER...* To return the setting to drums, include ...The tempo can be set the song's playback tempo...
...sets the volume for the parts other voices. To cancel the drum mute function, hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button again. * The drum mute function is found in tempo on the lower right side in increments of the DTXPLORER...'s songs and listen. This function lets you can set...The tuning setting is also ...set using the Tap Tempo Function. The speaker icon will change to the right. Mute the Drum Part Try playing along with a song! 1. The DTXPLORER...* To return the setting to drums, include ...The tempo can be set the song's playback tempo...
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... drum kit to one that is selected. Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to the song. If you can set the song or metronome's tempo by the tempo at which the pad was tapped is given in tempo along with just the bass part during song or metronome playback. Tap Tempo Function...=off , With this function mutes the other accompaniment parts, it lets you concentrate on the pad in rhythm with Bass Solo With the "Bass Solo" function, you a better time reference. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button to set the tempo to the kit that is best for you want use a different drum kit...
... drum kit to one that is selected. Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to the song. If you can set the song or metronome's tempo by the tempo at which the pad was tapped is given in tempo along with just the bass part during song or metronome playback. Tap Tempo Function...=off , With this function mutes the other accompaniment parts, it lets you concentrate on the pad in rhythm with Bass Solo With the "Bass Solo" function, you a better time reference. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button to set the tempo to the kit that is best for you want use a different drum kit...
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... clock used to adjust the tempo for tempo, the average inaccuracies in timing as the setting changes from the note value set in timing of the display are for the song or metronome. Along with timing, the DTXPLORER gives you a graphic display of the display. The meter in the upper half of the... from "easy" to "norm" to "pro". Start the Groove Check! Play with Accuracy Listen to the song or metronome and concentrate on the playing the pads accurately. If the timing of the timing you want to check. Using the Groove Check Function When you play along with. 2. The "ALL...
... clock used to adjust the tempo for tempo, the average inaccuracies in timing as the setting changes from the note value set in timing of the display are for the song or metronome. Along with timing, the DTXPLORER gives you a graphic display of the display. The meter in the upper half of the... from "easy" to "norm" to "pro". Start the Groove Check! Play with Accuracy Listen to the song or metronome and concentrate on the playing the pads accurately. If the timing of the timing you want to check. Using the Groove Check Function When you play along with. 2. The "ALL...
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...Maple 22, ● About the Trigger Input Sources Sets the voice for your own original drum kit by the pads or trigger sensors connected to input jacks 1 to 9 of the pad. When a 3-zone pad such as a starting point for each input source of the DTXPLORER. Press the [] buttons to view page KIT2 in... Drum Kit Select (KIT1). are used , two Input Sources (pad input and rim switch input or 2 kinds of kit you select a drum kit that is transmitted by assigning drum voices to the pads and setting their tuning, voice, ...
...Maple 22, ● About the Trigger Input Sources Sets the voice for your own original drum kit by the pads or trigger sensors connected to input jacks 1 to 9 of the pad. When a 3-zone pad such as a starting point for each input source of the DTXPLORER. Press the [] buttons to view page KIT2 in... Drum Kit Select (KIT1). are used , two Input Sources (pad input and rim switch input or 2 kinds of kit you select a drum kit that is transmitted by assigning drum voices to the pads and setting their tuning, voice, ...
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...Tuning (Pitch) Try changing the drum voice's tuning (pitch). The same reverb type is changed . This mark will return to "KIT" in the DTXPLORER's memory. KIT2* •kick -K/001 Maple 22, Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 3. The tuning can be displayed. The range is as those ... to move the flashing cursor to the voice category and rotate the jog dial to set anywhere between other pad voices. Use the volume setting to "0", "NoAssign" is from "L64" (hard left) to "C" (center) to the setting. For this drum voice and create an original bass drum voice. 6. Change the ...
...Tuning (Pitch) Try changing the drum voice's tuning (pitch). The same reverb type is changed . This mark will return to "KIT" in the DTXPLORER's memory. KIT2* •kick -K/001 Maple 22, Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 3. The tuning can be displayed. The range is as those ... to move the flashing cursor to the voice category and rotate the jog dial to set anywhere between other pad voices. Use the volume setting to "0", "NoAssign" is from "L64" (hard left) to "C" (center) to the setting. For this drum voice and create an original bass drum voice. 6. Change the ...
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... reverb level (0 to 33 22 Positive values produce a crisper sound. Positive values create a brighter sound. When this setting is set the cut -off frequency (-64 to 0 to +63). Every time the pad is hit switches the key on or key off. 0.0s to 9.9s Key off is recognized and the time (gate time..., the voice that you 've created thus far, use the store operation described below and save the original drum kit you don't want to the DTXPLORER's memory. Create Your Own Original Drum Kit none No reverb (the same as a drum kit to the User Drum Kit (33 to 9). Use the [>] ...
... reverb level (0 to 33 22 Positive values produce a crisper sound. Positive values create a brighter sound. When this setting is set the cut -off frequency (-64 to 0 to +63). Every time the pad is hit switches the key on or key off. 0.0s to 9.9s Key off is recognized and the time (gate time..., the voice that you 've created thus far, use the store operation described below and save the original drum kit you don't want to the DTXPLORER's memory. Create Your Own Original Drum Kit none No reverb (the same as a drum kit to the User Drum Kit (33 to 9). Use the [>] ...
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... display shown above, press the [SAVE/ ENT] button and the following display. Completed! Factory Set 3. Using the same procedures described on the previous pages, create other drum voices for the remaining pads (input sources) and try making a drum kit that has an original bass drum voice. UTIL6...buttons except for the [SAVE/ENT] and [SHIFT] buttons (when "Are you have created a drum kit that uses all of the DTXPLORER's internal settings back to cancel the operation). 23 Press the [SAVE/ENT] button again and the following display appears after the store operation is complete...
... display shown above, press the [SAVE/ ENT] button and the following display. Completed! Factory Set 3. Using the same procedures described on the previous pages, create other drum voices for the remaining pads (input sources) and try making a drum kit that has an original bass drum voice. UTIL6...buttons except for the [SAVE/ENT] and [SHIFT] buttons (when "Are you have created a drum kit that uses all of the DTXPLORER's internal settings back to cancel the operation). 23 Press the [SAVE/ENT] button again and the following display appears after the store operation is complete...
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...settings that fits your DTXPLORER, or if you are connected to edit a different trigger setup, use the jog dial and select the setup at this point. No. 2 to select the trigger setup that matches the drum kit you are using pads or drum triggers other than those that the DTXPLORER...sensitivity or assign voices to vibration. TRIG1 1 :Medium , 2. Rotate the jog dial to 4 also contain setup data designed for use with the DTXPLORER's accompanying pads. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to edit the Trigger Setup. Trigger Mode Page Number (Page 1) TRIG1 1 :Medium , Trigger...
...settings that fits your DTXPLORER, or if you are connected to edit a different trigger setup, use the jog dial and select the setup at this point. No. 2 to select the trigger setup that matches the drum kit you are using pads or drum triggers other than those that the DTXPLORER...sensitivity or assign voices to vibration. TRIG1 1 :Medium , 2. Rotate the jog dial to 4 also contain setup data designed for use with the DTXPLORER's accompanying pads. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to edit the Trigger Setup. Trigger Mode Page Number (Page 1) TRIG1 1 :Medium , Trigger...
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...- The following display appears after the store operation is carried out. * The Trigger Input Level produced when the pads are hit is connected to the 1 SNARE input. appears in the example shown above). * Values set here. TRIG1 Trigger Setup Select TRIG1 1 :Medium , [Range] 1 to 5 Selects the Trigger Setup Type. (P. 24) ...] buttons (when "Are you sure?" Press the [SAVE/ENT] button to 5 4-2. Left and right rim sensitivity is connected to any button except for the pad type you set in the display. TRIG save to the 5 RIDE or 6 CRASH jacks, the rim will not be lost...
...- The following display appears after the store operation is carried out. * The Trigger Input Level produced when the pads are hit is connected to the 1 SNARE input. appears in the example shown above). * Values set here. TRIG1 Trigger Setup Select TRIG1 1 :Medium , [Range] 1 to 5 Selects the Trigger Setup Type. (P. 24) ...] buttons (when "Are you sure?" Press the [SAVE/ENT] button to 5 4-2. Left and right rim sensitivity is connected to any button except for the pad type you set in the display. TRIG save to the 5 RIDE or 6 CRASH jacks, the rim will not be lost...
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.... * This value will be automatically set the pad type in Input 8 to [RHP pad] and the pad type in [TRIG2 Pad (Pad Type)]. Please refer to the Owner's Manual that is assigned to rim 1, and [TP2-B] will be necessary. * Some pads are equipped with the pad for a certain length of time. ...(input level 99%) will be 127. Events triggered by other pads (input jacks) that is transmitted when the pad is used, connect the pad to Input 8/9 and set after the appropriate pad type is hit softly. MVl [Range] 1 to 127 Sets the MIDI Velocity (volume) that are of a lower input value...
.... * This value will be automatically set the pad type in Input 8 to [RHP pad] and the pad type in [TRIG2 Pad (Pad Type)]. Please refer to the Owner's Manual that is assigned to rim 1, and [TP2-B] will be necessary. * Some pads are equipped with the pad for a certain length of time. ...(input level 99%) will be 127. Events triggered by other pads (input jacks) that is transmitted when the pad is used, connect the pad to Input 8/9 and set after the appropriate pad type is hit softly. MVl [Range] 1 to 127 Sets the MIDI Velocity (volume) that are of a lower input value...
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...data will be copied TRIG8 ¡snare -Copy to Input=2 Destination Trigger Input to proceed with the settings of the copy source. Hit a pad to select the copy source (trigger input) from =" setting, the pad assigned in the upper half of the display will not sound for the [SAVE/ENT] and [SHIFT]...Completed! Press the [SAVE/ENT] button. TRIG8 Copy to Input (Trigger Setup Copy) TRIG8 ¡snare -Copy to Input=2 This function copies all data settings in pages [TRIG2 Type (Pad Type)] through [TRIG7 SPRej (Specified Rejection Level)] to 2 Are you sure ? 27 After an event occurs from the...
...data will be copied TRIG8 ¡snare -Copy to Input=2 Destination Trigger Input to proceed with the settings of the copy source. Hit a pad to select the copy source (trigger input) from =" setting, the pad assigned in the upper half of the display will not sound for the [SAVE/ENT] and [SHIFT]...Completed! Press the [SAVE/ENT] button. TRIG8 Copy to Input (Trigger Setup Copy) TRIG8 ¡snare -Copy to Input=2 This function copies all data settings in pages [TRIG2 Type (Pad Type)] through [TRIG7 SPRej (Specified Rejection Level)] to 2 Are you sure ? 27 After an event occurs from the...
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...damaged or the backup battery power is low. Contact the nearest Yamaha Service Center or the dealer where you purchased the device. Too large a signal can not correctly read the data. Trouble Shooting The DTXPLORER does not produce sound, and does not recognize trigger inputs. &#...9679; Is the pad or trigger sensor properly connected to the DTXPLORER's trigger input jack? (→ P. 9) ● Is the volume knob on the Drum Kit's "KIT 3 Volume" page (→ P. 21) set too low? (→ P. 26 [TRIG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)])...
...damaged or the backup battery power is low. Contact the nearest Yamaha Service Center or the dealer where you purchased the device. Too large a signal can not correctly read the data. Trouble Shooting The DTXPLORER does not produce sound, and does not recognize trigger inputs. &#...9679; Is the pad or trigger sensor properly connected to the DTXPLORER's trigger input jack? (→ P. 9) ● Is the volume knob on the Drum Kit's "KIT 3 Volume" page (→ P. 21) set too low? (→ P. 26 [TRIG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)])...
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... Is the proper pad type selected? Pad controller functions do a factory reset. Trouble Shooting Cross-talk (mixed signals from nearby drums. When 2 pads (drums) are not available when an optional pad with the pad. The DTXPLORER does not receive any other than Yamaha? For more information...rejection setting of the pad that is too high may sound continuously. The DTXPLORER will reset to the same alternate group? (→ P. 22 [KIT10 AltGroup (Alternate Group)]) The sound is not producing sound. (→ P. 27 [TRIG7 SPRej (Specified Rejection Level)]) ● Are both pads set too...
... Is the proper pad type selected? Pad controller functions do a factory reset. Trouble Shooting Cross-talk (mixed signals from nearby drums. When 2 pads (drums) are not available when an optional pad with the pad. The DTXPLORER does not receive any other than Yamaha? For more information...rejection setting of the pad that is too high may sound continuously. The DTXPLORER will reset to the same alternate group? (→ P. 22 [KIT10 AltGroup (Alternate Group)]) The sound is not producing sound. (→ P. 27 [TRIG7 SPRej (Specified Rejection Level)]) ● Are both pads set too...
