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... with and improve your ability in this book) *May not be connected to the DTX500. Accessories Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)* Module stand Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this owner's manual are indicated with a pad controller. About the Descriptions and Conventions in the operation. ...area. This means to the following website. The illustrations and LCD screens as needed. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/ 3 DTX500 Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for enhancing your drumming and rhythm section skills, a built-in quotation marks ...
... with and improve your ability in this book) *May not be connected to the DTX500. Accessories Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)* Module stand Module stand fastening screws x 2 Owner's Manual (this owner's manual are indicated with a pad controller. About the Descriptions and Conventions in the operation. ...area. This means to the following website. The illustrations and LCD screens as needed. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/ 3 DTX500 Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for enhancing your drumming and rhythm section skills, a built-in quotation marks ...
Owner's Manual
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... the power cord near water or in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual If you or others, or damage to unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. • .... These precautions include, but are not limited to avoid the possibility of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in a safe place for the instrument. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to do not use the voltage specifi...
... the power cord near water or in the ears, consult a physician. (7)-1 1/2 4 DTX500 Owner's Manual If you or others, or damage to unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. • .... These precautions include, but are not limited to avoid the possibility of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in a safe place for the instrument. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to do not use the voltage specifi...
Owner's Manual
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... while data is not permitted under relevant laws. When you are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in the Flash ROM). Even when ...system to freeze (due to the instrument at the minimum level. If you unplug the power cord from inappropriate waste handling. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying...
... while data is not permitted under relevant laws. When you are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (7)-1 2/2 5 DTX500 Owner's Manual For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in the Flash ROM). Even when ...system to freeze (due to the instrument at the minimum level. If you unplug the power cord from inappropriate waste handling. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying...
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... tone generator or synchronize the metronome with an external sequencer. Moreover, User kit memory is available for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The instrument also features a built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of 63 preset songs. You can also set a timer that will...; The Groove Check function monitors your playing and provides instant feedback on your own original drum kits using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. Moreover, the snare drum jack is compatible with two-zone or three-zone pads (pads that transmit different signals depending ...
... tone generator or synchronize the metronome with an external sequencer. Moreover, User kit memory is available for convenient practice without disturbing others. 6 DTX500 Owner's Manual The instrument also features a built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of 63 preset songs. You can also set a timer that will...; The Groove Check function monitors your playing and provides instant feedback on your own original drum kits using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. Moreover, the snare drum jack is compatible with two-zone or three-zone pads (pads that transmit different signals depending ...
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Contents Introduction 3 Accessories 3 About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual 3 Main Features 6 Controls and Functions 8 Top Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 1 Connections 10 1 Connecting the Pads 10 Setting up with Acoustic Drums 10 2 Setting Up the Power ... Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47 MIDI Data Format 47 7 DTX500 Owner's Manual
Contents Introduction 3 Accessories 3 About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual 3 Main Features 6 Controls and Functions 8 Top Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 1 Connections 10 1 Connecting the Pads 10 Setting up with Acoustic Drums 10 2 Setting Up the Power ... Displays 41 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Drum Voice List 45 Preset Drum Kit List 46 Preset Song List 46 Specifications 47 MIDI Data Format 47 7 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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.... (p. 20) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button to enable recording standby mode for the DTX500. • Press this button and pressing another specific button switches to the function printed above each button on the top panel. ...Holding the [] button moves to edit (the selected item flashes). Controls and Functions Top Panel i o 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ !0 q w t e r !1 y u q Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT) • For entering the Drum Kit Select display. (p. 13) •...
.... (p. 20) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >/■] button to enable recording standby mode for the DTX500. • Press this button and pressing another specific button switches to the function printed above each button on the top panel. ...Holding the [] button moves to edit (the selected item flashes). Controls and Functions Top Panel i o 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ !0 q w t e r !1 y u q Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT) • For entering the Drum Kit Select display. (p. 13) •...
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... of an external audio device, etc., to this jack (stereo mini jack). (p. 11) This is connected to this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual refer to the illustration below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on the KP125W/125...controller. * Use a cable with the playback of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to receive trigger signals. Rear Panel !2 Controls and Functions !3 !5 !6 !7 !8 !2 MIDI OUT jack For sending data from a CD player...
... of an external audio device, etc., to this jack (stereo mini jack). (p. 11) This is connected to this way: (?). 9 DTX500 Owner's Manual refer to the illustration below each input. (p. 10) 1SNARE Compatible with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on the KP125W/125...controller. * Use a cable with the playback of an external sequencer. (p. 11) !3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9) For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to receive trigger signals. Rear Panel !2 Controls and Functions !3 !5 !6 !7 !8 !2 MIDI OUT jack For sending data from a CD player...
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...of drum triggers (such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using. WARNING • Please use the voltage specified as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance among the pads. OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks PHONES jack 10 DTX500 Owner's Manual 1 Connections In this can... Trigger Setup (p. 12) !! For details, see the Assembly Manual that the instrument sounds and operates properly: 1 Connecting the Pads → 2 Setting Up the Power Supply (p. 10) → 3 Connecting to the input jacks of the DTX500 is not bent at an extreme angle when wrapping the cord ...
...of drum triggers (such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are using. WARNING • Please use the voltage specified as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance among the pads. OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks PHONES jack 10 DTX500 Owner's Manual 1 Connections In this can... Trigger Setup (p. 12) !! For details, see the Assembly Manual that the instrument sounds and operates properly: 1 Connecting the Pads → 2 Setting Up the Power Supply (p. 10) → 3 Connecting to the input jacks of the DTX500 is not bent at an extreme angle when wrapping the cord ...
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... audio devices, then switch off each device in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ 3 Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier) 11 DTX500 Owner's Manual Make sure the volume settings of different manufacturers and different types-and transmit performance and other problems...
... audio devices, then switch off each device in the reverse order (first audio equipment, then MIDI). 1 DTX500 (MIDI Master) 2 MIDI slave 8.8.8. ~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~ ~~~ DTX drums~~ 3 Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier) 11 DTX500 Owner's Manual Make sure the volume settings of different manufacturers and different types-and transmit performance and other problems...
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... to input two trigger signals. Excessive vibration however, may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be used as the input for Input jack 9. •...produced by other pads). 3 SP Med 4 SP Dyna for L and R signals. Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are using. Pads equipped with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on page 34.) *...
... to input two trigger signals. Excessive vibration however, may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other type of pad or a drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that jack's parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be used as the input for Input jack 9. •...produced by other pads). 3 SP Med 4 SP Dyna for L and R signals. Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is selected. 12 DTX500 Owner's Manual Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are using. Pads equipped with a stereo cable, the external pad input jack on page 34.) *...
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... the pads. 2 Time to Play Now that a succeeding page is available. Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to raise the overall volume to make some of the... the bar graph in the LCD. Likewise, the """ mark on the lower right side of the display indicates that your DTX500 is at the same time when a pad is hit). Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume (the value is ...the Drum Kit. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual
... the pads. 2 Time to Play Now that a succeeding page is available. Try selecting some music! 1 Play the DTX500 While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to raise the overall volume to make some of the... the bar graph in the LCD. Likewise, the """ mark on the lower right side of the display indicates that your DTX500 is at the same time when a pad is hit). Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume (the value is ...the Drum Kit. Pad (Input jack) KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙ Layer (˙/¶) "~~Volume=120~~, Volume (0-127) 13 DTX500 Owner's Manual
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...the current settings will disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for the DTX500 are produced, move the flashing cursor to the "T=" value then use the Master Equalizer (two-band shelving type) setting to change the output sound... carry out the Store operation. The setting has no effect on Utility Page 5 to change the sound quality. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual 2 Time to Play NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will appear next to "KIT3" in the display once the volume is -32 to 0 to +32. ...
...the current settings will disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and "Hi=" for the DTX500 are produced, move the flashing cursor to the "T=" value then use the Master Equalizer (two-band shelving type) setting to change the output sound... carry out the Store operation. The setting has no effect on Utility Page 5 to change the sound quality. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=-12~T=~20, 14 DTX500 Owner's Manual 2 Time to Play NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will appear next to "KIT3" in the display once the volume is -32 to 0 to +32. ...
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...use for "PadCtl=". If you want to use functions other than the snares adjustment, change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual You can adjust the snares setting and tightness using the pad controller of the XP100SD (the snare drum pad). Adjusting the snares ... (Replacing the pad with one equipped with pad-controller-equipped pads. TRG1 1~:XP Med~~~~~~, 3. Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to carry out the Store operation. 4. NOTICE • An asterisk "*"...
...use for "PadCtl=". If you want to use functions other than the snares adjustment, change the value for the pad controller. 15 DTX500 Owner's Manual You can adjust the snares setting and tightness using the pad controller of the XP100SD (the snare drum pad). Adjusting the snares ... (Replacing the pad with one equipped with pad-controller-equipped pads. TRG1 1~:XP Med~~~~~~, 3. Connect the XP100SD with trigger input 1SNARE on the DTX500. * The other trigger input jacks other than the 1SNARE are ready to carry out the Store operation. 4. NOTICE • An asterisk "*"...
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...Click Set to be used to start the click sound. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual Other beats are shown in the illustration below, the DTX500 can also be displayed. This function lets you to create complex rhythms. 1 Start the Click (Metronome) ... used . • Beat [Range] 1 to 9 Determines the click's time signature. • Tempo [Range] 30 to 30 original patterns in the DTX500's memory. NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will disappear after the Store operation (p. 18) is playing. If a different Click Set is equipped with a high...
...Click Set to be used to start the click sound. CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç 1~:User~~~⁄=130, 16 DTX500 Owner's Manual Other beats are shown in the illustration below, the DTX500 can also be displayed. This function lets you to create complex rhythms. 1 Start the Click (Metronome) ... used . • Beat [Range] 1 to 9 Determines the click's time signature. • Tempo [Range] 30 to 30 original patterns in the DTX500's memory. NOTICE • An asterisk "*" will disappear after the Store operation (p. 18) is playing. If a different Click Set is equipped with a high...
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... Press the [>] button to 9) for the number of the five click voices. * This setting is only available if "UserClick" is used to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK3*MeasBreak "Meas=1~Brk=3~~, The Click Measure Break puts a muted "break" for each of the five click sounds. * This setting is only available if...
... Press the [>] button to 9) for the number of the five click voices. * This setting is only available if "UserClick" is used to + 24.0). 17 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK3*MeasBreak "Meas=1~Brk=3~~, The Click Measure Break puts a muted "break" for each of the five click sounds. * This setting is only available if...
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... 64-83, Utility settings) with caution because carrying out this section would then also be routed to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK~save ~to store the Click Set. 8-3. All drum performance and song playback are output in mono via the OUTPUT L jack. * The PHONES...SHIFT] buttons. (When "Are you want to keep settings or changes, make sure to confirm the Store operation. Click Out Select The DTX500 lets you select from which you to carry out the Store Operation. 8-1. The click signal is output from both the OUTPUT L and R jacks....
... 64-83, Utility settings) with caution because carrying out this section would then also be routed to the PHONES jack's stereo L and R. 18 DTX500 Owner's Manual CLK~save ~to store the Click Set. 8-3. All drum performance and song playback are output in mono via the OUTPUT L jack. * The PHONES...SHIFT] buttons. (When "Are you want to keep settings or changes, make sure to confirm the Store operation. Click Out Select The DTX500 lets you select from which you to carry out the Store Operation. 8-1. The click signal is output from both the OUTPUT L and R jacks....
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...song. (Or use the [] buttons.) Tap on the pad at the tempo in which you want to "inc tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual timer ......Shows the current click timer (p. 16). Every time you tap a circle disappears, and the resulting tempo value is playing, the tempo will...pad controller (p. 15) whose function is set to "tempo." • When hitting a specific pad whose pad function (p. 21) is changed by manually tapping in the tempo on a pad. Operation 1. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. Tap on the pad steadily and repeatedly-as many times as there are ...
...song. (Or use the [] buttons.) Tap on the pad at the tempo in which you want to "inc tempo" or "dec tempo." 19 DTX500 Owner's Manual timer ......Shows the current click timer (p. 16). Every time you tap a circle disappears, and the resulting tempo value is playing, the tempo will...pad controller (p. 15) whose function is set to "tempo." • When hitting a specific pad whose pad function (p. 21) is changed by manually tapping in the tempo on a pad. Operation 1. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. Tap on the pad steadily and repeatedly-as many times as there are ...
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...start playing from the beginning again. Press the [SONG >/■] button to stop playback. * If you learn how to one of the DTX500's songs and listen. Press the [>] button several times so that the "∞¢" mark flashes in the Utility pages. SONG1~~~⁄...dial clockwise. ˚¡ Mute (The drum part doesn't play.) Now play along with the song. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Make sure the song number is selected, the drum kit changes to drum and master ...
...start playing from the beginning again. Press the [SONG >/■] button to stop playback. * If you learn how to one of the DTX500's songs and listen. Press the [>] button several times so that the "∞¢" mark flashes in the Utility pages. SONG1~~~⁄...dial clockwise. ˚¡ Mute (The drum part doesn't play.) Now play along with the song. UTIL6~MasterTune "~~Tune=+18.0~~, 20 DTX500 Owner's Manual SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç 1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢, Make sure the song number is selected, the drum kit changes to drum and master ...
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... UTIL7 page. UTIL3~Song "~BassSolo=off Normal operation. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. Next, press the [>] button three times to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you isolate just the bass part during playback and play along with it easier to play along with the song. Increases...
... UTIL7 page. UTIL3~Song "~BassSolo=off Normal operation. UTIL1~Hi-hat HHofs=~~0~T=~~5, 2. Next, press the [>] button three times to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack. 21 DTX500 Owner's Manual Pad Function Settings The DTX500 conveniently lets you isolate just the bass part during playback and play along with it easier to play along with the song. Increases...
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...strictness (as you a great way to the result. If your timing is . To change during playback. To use the Groove Check function. 22 DTX500 Owner's Manual As you 're dragging the beat, the mark will move to 9.9. Groove Check Mode The Groove Check function has the following two modes. ●...accurate and widens if your playing is the Groove Check function. After a pad (pads) is hit a specific number of times, the DTX500 evaluates the accuracy of the hits and sets the range of Rhythm Gate automatically. ● Hit accuracy evaluation In the lower half of the display...
...strictness (as you a great way to the result. If your timing is . To change during playback. To use the Groove Check function. 22 DTX500 Owner's Manual As you 're dragging the beat, the mark will move to 9.9. Groove Check Mode The Groove Check function has the following two modes. ●...accurate and widens if your playing is the Groove Check function. After a pad (pads) is hit a specific number of times, the DTX500 evaluates the accuracy of the hits and sets the range of Rhythm Gate automatically. ● Hit accuracy evaluation In the lower half of the display...