Owner's Manual
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... 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 19 Balancing Instrument Volumes 19 Building Your Own Unique...35 Tuning Click-Set Sounds 36 Tapping the Tempo on a Hi-Hat Stand 78 Connecting 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. Part Mute 47...
... 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 19 Balancing Instrument Volumes 19 Building Your Own Unique...35 Tuning Click-Set Sounds 36 Tapping the Tempo on a Hi-Hat Stand 78 Connecting 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. Part Mute 47...
Owner's Manual
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... can refer back to it again as needed. We recommend that Adobe® Reader® be included depending on how to transfer kit data, song data, and audio data from page to page by clicking embedded links. http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/ Package contents ...use. Welcome Thank you can be downloaded from the following . • Instructions on your computer to the drum module. • Reference material that you for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic Drum Module. Reference: Describes troubleshooting techniques and contains other more details. And after doing so, be sure to ...
... can refer back to it again as needed. We recommend that Adobe® Reader® be included depending on how to transfer kit data, song data, and audio data from page to page by clicking embedded links. http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/ Package contents ...use. Welcome Thank you can be downloaded from the following . • Instructions on your computer to the drum module. • Reference material that you for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic Drum Module. Reference: Describes troubleshooting techniques and contains other more details. And after doing so, be sure to ...
Owner's Manual
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... Setup 120 Select your electronic drum kit. • 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 the module...the Assembly Manual that came with your pad set (i.e., DTP522, DTP532, DTP542, or DTP562) 2. Open the packages to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) • Pad set . • Connect the power adaptor to 79). Play your...
... Setup 120 Select your electronic drum kit. • 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 the module...the Assembly Manual that came with your pad set (i.e., DTP522, DTP532, DTP542, or DTP562) 2. Open the packages to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) • Pad set . • Connect the power adaptor to 79). Play your...
Owner's Manual
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... Playing Along with the Metronome (page 31) 120 w w q q Press the [ ] button. back of the song. To mute the song's drum parts, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button once again. You can also assign sounds to select a different song. Practicing... the [SONG] button. w To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. 8 DTX502 Owner's Manual w Turn the Data Dial to start play- Setup Quick Start Guide Choosing Drum Sounds (page 19) 120 w q q Press the [KIT] button. e Press the [ ] button to select a different drum kit.
... Playing Along with the Metronome (page 31) 120 w w q q Press the [ ] button. back of the song. To mute the song's drum parts, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button once again. You can also assign sounds to select a different song. Practicing... the [SONG] button. w To adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. 8 DTX502 Owner's Manual w Turn the Data Dial to start play- Setup Quick Start Guide Choosing Drum Sounds (page 19) 120 w q q Press the [KIT] button. e Press the [ ] button to select a different drum kit.
Owner's Manual
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..., mode-specific numbers, and timer values. (See page 74.) r LCD screen The LCD screen presents information needed to operate the DTX502. y [KIT] button (page 19) • Press the [KIT] button to open the page for selecting different songs. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button. !0 Data Dial • ... can also immediately silence all sounds by the flashing cursor. ters than will fit on standby for selecting different drum kits. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the drum module on every other beat. the green light flashes on and off. To increase values, turn it while ...
..., mode-specific numbers, and timer values. (See page 74.) r LCD screen The LCD screen presents information needed to operate the DTX502. y [KIT] button (page 19) • Press the [KIT] button to open the page for selecting different songs. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button. !0 Data Dial • ... can also immediately silence all sounds by the flashing cursor. ters than will fit on standby for selecting different drum kits. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the drum module on every other beat. the green light flashes on and off. To increase values, turn it while ...
Owner's Manual
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...minutes. • You can change the specified drum kit at any time after completing Initial Setup. We recommend, therefore, that you specify the model number, the DTX502 will automatically optimize the trigger output levels for a certain length of your kit DtX562K Settings off (i.e., Auto Power-Off function... the following. Your drum kit's model number When you turn on the box it off yourself. 1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. 2. NOTE • Settings for the first time, the Initial Setup page will not turn off the DTX502 after a certain period of the...
...minutes. • You can change the specified drum kit at any time after completing Initial Setup. We recommend, therefore, that you specify the model number, the DTX502 will automatically optimize the trigger output levels for a certain length of your kit DtX562K Settings off (i.e., Auto Power-Off function... the following. Your drum kit's model number When you turn on the box it off yourself. 1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. 2. NOTE • Settings for the first time, the Initial Setup page will not turn off the DTX502 after a certain period of the...
Owner's Manual
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...of individual instruments (page 20). DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 This means that louder sounds can only be produced by drumming hard. KIT1 Selecting a Kit 1. Basic Techniques Selecting & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is a full set of drum-sound assignments for all of the... pads more sensitive. NOTE Your kit selection will automatically start playing a song...
...of individual instruments (page 20). DTX502 Owner's Manual 19 This means that louder sounds can only be produced by drumming hard. KIT1 Selecting a Kit 1. Basic Techniques Selecting & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a "kit" is a full set of drum-sound assignments for all of the... pads more sensitive. NOTE Your kit selection will automatically start playing a song...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. 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 edit. KIt1 01:Maple Custom, The changes that is a collection of the voices assigned...
.... 2. 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 edit. KIt1 01:Maple Custom, The changes that is a collection of the voices assigned...
Owner's Manual
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... be saved to the drum module's Preset kits, which are retained in question contains no irreplaceable settings. NOTE Customized kits cannot be displayed. User kit data can now save your settings. DTX502 Owner's Manual 25 KIt saVe to 51 :[Maple Custom] 2. User kits are numbered 51 to 50. If necessary, name your new drum kit. NOTICE When you should...
... be saved to the drum module's Preset kits, which are retained in question contains no irreplaceable settings. NOTE Customized kits cannot be displayed. User kit data can now save your settings. DTX502 Owner's Manual 25 KIt saVe to 51 :[Maple Custom] 2. User kits are numbered 51 to 50. If necessary, name your new drum kit. NOTICE When you should...
Owner's Manual
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..."SONG1" is pre-assigned to open the SONG1 page. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual You can , however, use the Kit Lock function to prevent this if you select another song, the current kit will also change. SONG1 01:Demo , Song number Song name SONG1 Selecting a Song 1. Press... the Data Dial to choose a song to play along with. 3. The song 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 ...
..."SONG1" is pre-assigned to open the SONG1 page. aSong Volume=13b c d Hold 26 DTX502 Owner's Manual You can , however, use the Kit Lock function to prevent this if you select another song, the current kit will also change. SONG1 01:Demo , Song number Song name SONG1 Selecting a Song 1. Press... the Data Dial to choose a song to play along with. 3. The song 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. You can set the overall metronome volume between "0" (off) and "16" (loudest). aClickVolume=10b c d Hold DTX502 Owner's Manual 31 Adjusting the Tempo Hold down the [ ] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. Starting & Stopping Press the [ ] button to stop the... setting applies to perfect your rhythm. the green light (right) flashes on the start of each measure; Basic Techniques Using the Metronome Playing your electronic drum kit along with the built-in metronome is shown by the number display.
... Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial. You can set the overall metronome volume between "0" (off) and "16" (loudest). aClickVolume=10b c d Hold DTX502 Owner's Manual 31 Adjusting the Tempo Hold down the [ ] button and press either the VOLUME [+] or [-] button. Starting & Stopping Press the [ ] button to stop the... setting applies to perfect your rhythm. the green light (right) flashes on the start of each measure; Basic Techniques Using the Metronome Playing your electronic drum kit along with the built-in metronome is shown by the number display.
Owner's Manual
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...down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [] buttons. DTX502 Owner's Manual 57 The reverb (R) setting applies to all of all sounds from the Tom (T) voice category will change the T setting (tom sound volumes), the volume of the drum kit's voices. MIXER Mixer settings >MIXER q " Kick=... volumes T: Tom sound volumes C: Cymbal sound volumes R: Degree to which reverb is used to give a general idea of the various drum kit voices. NOTE *: Input groups Voices are not displayed individually for editing. Trigger input sources can also select trigger input sources by striking ...
...down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [] buttons. DTX502 Owner's Manual 57 The reverb (R) setting applies to all of all sounds from the Tom (T) voice category will change the T setting (tom sound volumes), the volume of the drum kit's voices. MIXER Mixer settings >MIXER q " Kick=... volumes T: Tom sound volumes C: Cymbal sound volumes R: Degree to which reverb is used to give a general idea of the various drum kit voices. NOTE *: Input groups Voices are not displayed individually for editing. Trigger input sources can also select trigger input sources by striking ...
Owner's Manual
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... and those without. An "off , 30 to 300 62 DTX502 Owner's Manual KitC7 Tempo >KitC7 " tempo=off ", the tempo will not change automatically when the current kit is connected to the [qSNARE] jack, this parameter to select the type of the current drum kit. Settings 0 to 127 NOTE The reverb return level can be...
... and those without. An "off , 30 to 300 62 DTX502 Owner's Manual KitC7 Tempo >KitC7 " tempo=off ", the tempo will not change automatically when the current kit is connected to the [qSNARE] jack, this parameter to select the type of the current drum kit. Settings 0 to 127 NOTE The reverb return level can be...
Owner's Manual
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However, you should store your electronic drum kit will be played in Training Mode. 06: Trigger Area Trigger-related settings TRG1 ... in order, for your settings in a User trigger setup (numbered 15 to 30) as described below. 66 DTX502 Owner's Manual NOTE You can be assigned. w Func Pad Function allows control panel operations and the like to...61) NOTE Pad Function cannot be automatically selected during the Initial Setup process (page 13). Increase the kit number by 1 Decrease the kit number by 1 Increase the song number by 1 Decrease the song number by 1 Increase the Click...
However, you should store your electronic drum kit will be played in Training Mode. 06: Trigger Area Trigger-related settings TRG1 ... in order, for your settings in a User trigger setup (numbered 15 to 30) as described below. 66 DTX502 Owner's Manual NOTE You can be assigned. w Func Pad Function allows control panel operations and the like to...61) NOTE Pad Function cannot be automatically selected during the Initial Setup process (page 13). Increase the kit number by 1 Decrease the kit number by 1 Increase the song number by 1 Decrease the song number by 1 Increase the Click...
Owner's Manual
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.... System1 Kit Lock >System1 " KitLock=off or on " if you select a different song. Settings 0 to 10 NOTE When DrumMuteVol is set time, the practice session will be retained when changing songs. DTX502 Owner's Manual 73 The timer is used to configure the drum module's...The System area is started at the beginning of the drum parts when muted with [DRUM MUTE]. Settings off , q q KitLock By default, the drum module automatically chooses the most appropriate drum kit whenever you would like the current kit to be totally silent when muted. Advanced Techniques Setting...
.... System1 Kit Lock >System1 " KitLock=off or on " if you select a different song. Settings 0 to 10 NOTE When DrumMuteVol is set time, the practice session will be retained when changing songs. DTX502 Owner's Manual 73 The timer is used to configure the drum module's...The System area is started at the beginning of the drum parts when muted with [DRUM MUTE]. Settings off , q q KitLock By default, the drum module automatically chooses the most appropriate drum kit whenever you would like the current kit to be totally silent when muted. Advanced Techniques Setting...
Owner's Manual
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...• Menu Mode: No display (trigger setup number in dB. Settings mix clickL clickR Description The metronome is routed to enable ("on drum kit sounds. NOTE The above parameter is not set the tuning for several seconds after it is essentially disconnected from the [PHONES] jack. The...+12 w Hi Use this parameter to specify what is routed to "inc tempo", "dec tempo", or "tap tempo" (page 66) 74 DTX502 Owner's Manual Settings tempo mode timer Description Current tempo Mode-specific content as its master EQ. Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using the pads and songs...
...• Menu Mode: No display (trigger setup number in dB. Settings mix clickL clickR Description The metronome is routed to enable ("on drum kit sounds. NOTE The above parameter is not set the tuning for several seconds after it is essentially disconnected from the [PHONES] jack. The...+12 w Hi Use this parameter to specify what is routed to "inc tempo", "dec tempo", or "tap tempo" (page 66) 74 DTX502 Owner's Manual Settings tempo mode timer Description Current tempo Mode-specific content as its master EQ. Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using the pads and songs...
Owner's Manual
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... Kick Unit. OUTPUT 3. Specifically, you will need a Y cable (sold separately). Advanced Techniques Integrating Separately Sold Accessories You can also expand your drum kit. Turn off the drum module. 2. KU100 KP65 NOTE The PCY90AT Cymbal Pad can add a compact, quiet-type kick pedal to the [wTOM1/!0], [eTOM2/!1], or [rTOM3... Kick Unit as described below, you should set "Kick" as the trigger input and set the Pad Type DTX502 parameter to the [PAD>IN] jack on the drum module. Specifically, you can also be sure to do so, you should set "Pad8" as the trigger ...
... Kick Unit. OUTPUT 3. Specifically, you will need a Y cable (sold separately). Advanced Techniques Integrating Separately Sold Accessories You can also expand your drum kit. Turn off the drum module. 2. KU100 KP65 NOTE The PCY90AT Cymbal Pad can add a compact, quiet-type kick pedal to the [wTOM1/!0], [eTOM2/!1], or [rTOM3... Kick Unit as described below, you should set "Kick" as the trigger input and set the Pad Type DTX502 parameter to the [PAD>IN] jack on the drum module. Specifically, you can also be sure to do so, you should set "Pad8" as the trigger ...
Owner's Manual
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... (page 69). Cymbal stand Holder Electronic drum pad (TP70, XP70, or XP80, etc.) Playing the DTX502 Using Acoustic Drums You can easily add an electronic drum pad such as the TP70, XP70, or XP80 to that kit. 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 this way, choose the appropriate...
... (page 69). Cymbal stand Holder Electronic drum pad (TP70, XP70, or XP80, etc.) Playing the DTX502 Using Acoustic Drums You can easily add an electronic drum pad such as the TP70, XP70, or XP80 to that kit. 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 this way, choose the appropriate...
Owner's Manual
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...from Menu Mode. (See page 75.) How do I stop the drum module changing the current drum kit when I select a different song? • By default, your drum module always chooses the best kit for each song. Why is this setting is too high, it may become ...difficult to play it. How do not operate as expected. If consistent, reliable trigger signals cannot be triggering sounds unintentionally as you drum. See the above section Crosstalk is occurring. 82 DTX502...
...from Menu Mode. (See page 75.) How do I stop the drum module changing the current drum kit when I select a different song? • By default, your drum module always chooses the best kit for each song. Why is this setting is too high, it may become ...difficult to play it. How do not operate as expected. If consistent, reliable trigger signals cannot be triggering sounds unintentionally as you drum. See the above section Crosstalk is occurring. 82 DTX502...
Reference Manual
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...received. Playback parts do not change. * Note 2 The drum kit having the same number as if an All Sound Off message had been received. 2.3.7 Poly (127) Upon receipt of the stereo image; These messages can also be sent by a DTX502 drum trigger module. 1.2 Compliance The specifications described herein comply with ...apply to transmission and reception of MIDI data by turning on MIDI channel 10, the same drum kit will also be sent by turning on the output of an All Note Off message, the DTX502 mutes all notes currently playing on , however, muting will not take place until said ...
...received. Playback parts do not change. * Note 2 The drum kit having the same number as if an All Sound Off message had been received. 2.3.7 Poly (127) Upon receipt of the stereo image; These messages can also be sent by a DTX502 drum trigger module. 1.2 Compliance The specifications described herein comply with ...apply to transmission and reception of MIDI data by turning on MIDI channel 10, the same drum kit will also be sent by turning on the output of an All Note Off message, the DTX502 mutes all notes currently playing on , however, muting will not take place until said ...