Owner's Manual
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...instrument to set the volumes of all components. Before turning the power on the instrument, since this Owner's Manual was produced. Yamaha cannot be connected to the DTX900. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you check our web site for all components, set... not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on or off for later releases and upgrade your important data onto two USB storage devices. ■ About the latest Firmware Version Yamaha may generate noise. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat...
...instrument to set the volumes of all components. Before turning the power on the instrument, since this Owner's Manual was produced. Yamaha cannot be connected to the DTX900. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you check our web site for all components, set... not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on or off for later releases and upgrade your important data onto two USB storage devices. ■ About the latest Firmware Version Yamaha may generate noise. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat...
Owner's Manual
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... types/formats of music data by optimizing them back precisely as their respective companies. 6 DTX900 Owner's Manual In addition to the functions of its predecessor, DTX900 provides full support of the current Yamaha trigger products and also sports a USB terminal for MIDI connections (in addition to store it again as shown in this manual...
... types/formats of music data by optimizing them back precisely as their respective companies. 6 DTX900 Owner's Manual In addition to the functions of its predecessor, DTX900 provides full support of the current Yamaha trigger products and also sports a USB terminal for MIDI connections (in addition to store it again as shown in this manual...
Owner's Manual
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...and simultaneously played by hitting the pad. ■ Interfaces • The USB terminal and MIDI connectors on the area that is equipped with a Variation Effect which lets you connect a CD player to the DTX900-allowing you play passages in sequencer contains a wide variety of situations such... In addition, an Insertion Effect for improving your performance in the programmed Chain can be called up by trigger input from the USB storage device to the DTX900 in the Sampling mode. ■ Music Sequencer (Song) • The built-in realtime that produces sounds only if your...
...and simultaneously played by hitting the pad. ■ Interfaces • The USB terminal and MIDI connectors on the area that is equipped with a Variation Effect which lets you connect a CD player to the DTX900-allowing you play passages in sequencer contains a wide variety of situations such... In addition, an Insertion Effect for improving your performance in the programmed Chain can be called up by trigger input from the USB storage device to the DTX900 in the Sampling mode. ■ Music Sequencer (Song) • The built-in realtime that produces sounds only if your...
Owner's Manual
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...Song by Using a Computer 26 Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast ...........27 Quick Guide 28 How to Play the Drum Pads 28 Playing the DTX900 30 Hitting the Pads 30 Selecting a Drum Kit 30 Adjusting the Volume by Using the Sliders ...........31 Playing Along With the Click 32 ... Out Rhythm Gate 52 Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device 54 File/Folder Selection 54 Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device 55 Loading a File Saved to a USB Storage Device... 56 Reference 57 Basic Structure of the DTX900 57 The Functional Blocks 57 Pads (Trigger Input Sources) ...
...Song by Using a Computer 26 Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast ...........27 Quick Guide 28 How to Play the Drum Pads 28 Playing the DTX900 30 Hitting the Pads 30 Selecting a Drum Kit 30 Adjusting the Volume by Using the Sliders ...........31 Playing Along With the Click 32 ... Out Rhythm Gate 52 Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device 54 File/Folder Selection 54 Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device 55 Loading a File Saved to a USB Storage Device... 56 Reference 57 Basic Structure of the DTX900 57 The Functional Blocks 57 Pads (Trigger Input Sources) ...
Owner's Manual
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... Terminology in the File Mode 112 File Types Compatible With the DTX900 113 Saving a File [F1] SAVE 114 Loading a File [F2] LOAD 116 Changing the Name of a File or Directory [F3] RENAME 121 Deleting a File or Directory [F4] DELETE........... 122 Formatting USB Storage Media [F5] FORMAT .. 123 Utility Mode [UTILITY 124 Basic... Appendix 147 Optional DIMM Installation 147 Troubleshooting 150 Display Messages 153 Specifications 155 Index 156 About the Accessory Disk 159 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 159 Contents DTX900 Owner's Manual 9
... Terminology in the File Mode 112 File Types Compatible With the DTX900 113 Saving a File [F1] SAVE 114 Loading a File [F2] LOAD 116 Changing the Name of a File or Directory [F3] RENAME 121 Deleting a File or Directory [F4] DELETE........... 122 Formatting USB Storage Media [F5] FORMAT .. 123 Utility Mode [UTILITY 124 Basic... Appendix 147 Optional DIMM Installation 147 Troubleshooting 150 Display Messages 153 Specifications 155 Index 156 About the Accessory Disk 159 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 159 Contents DTX900 Owner's Manual 9
Owner's Manual
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... capturing audio data as microphone, guitar, bass, CD player, can only be input via a single stereo cable (no need to the DTX900. This jack digitally outputs stereo audio signals identical to those from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks, but is used for playing along ... stereo pads (two-zone and three-zone pads) as well as mono pads, receive the Trigger Signal transmitted from the drum pads. 12 DTX900 Owner's Manual USB TO HOST and USB TO DEVICE. Panel Controls ■ Rear Panel r ty u i qw e !3 !6 o !5 !0 !1 !2 !4 q F (Standby/On) switch Press to the instrument. ...
... capturing audio data as microphone, guitar, bass, CD player, can only be input via a single stereo cable (no need to the DTX900. This jack digitally outputs stereo audio signals identical to those from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks, but is used for playing along ... stereo pads (two-zone and three-zone pads) as well as mono pads, receive the Trigger Signal transmitted from the drum pads. 12 DTX900 Owner's Manual USB TO HOST and USB TO DEVICE. Panel Controls ■ Rear Panel r ty u i qw e !3 !6 o !5 !0 !1 !2 !4 q F (Standby/On) switch Press to the instrument. ...
Owner's Manual
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... to internal clock serves as the "master" instrument. MIDI OUT connector 888 MIDI cable MIDI IN connector MIDI device DTX900 ■ Controlling from the DTX900. The connected devices set to internal clock operation and the other devices to be controlled) to external clock. MIDI ...generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the DTX900 or playing back a Song on the DTX900. When recording playback data of an external MIDI sequencer to a Song of the DTX900 interfaces (MIDI connectors or the USB terminal) can connect an external MIDI device, and control ...
... to internal clock serves as the "master" instrument. MIDI OUT connector 888 MIDI cable MIDI IN connector MIDI device DTX900 ■ Controlling from the DTX900. The connected devices set to internal clock operation and the other devices to be controlled) to external clock. MIDI ...generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the DTX900 or playing back a Song on the DTX900. When recording playback data of an external MIDI sequencer to a Song of the DTX900 interfaces (MIDI connectors or the USB terminal) can connect an external MIDI device, and control ...
Owner's Manual
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...;ash memory or USB storage device USB TO DEVICE terminal 888 DTX900 Connecting to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal, make sure that it is that you are formatting does not contain important data. ■ To protect your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of ...often. If so, execute the Format operation (page 123). Doing so may result in USB TO DEVICE terminal. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that of the USB device. ■ Compatible USB devices USB storage devices (flash memory, hard disk drive, etc.) The instrument does not ...
...;ash memory or USB storage device USB TO DEVICE terminal 888 DTX900 Connecting to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal, make sure that it is that you are formatting does not contain important data. ■ To protect your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of ...often. If so, execute the Format operation (page 123). Doing so may result in USB TO DEVICE terminal. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that of the USB device. ■ Compatible USB devices USB storage devices (flash memory, hard disk drive, etc.) The instrument does not ...
Owner's Manual
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...Factory Set operations that this instrument may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in loss of all important data to a USB storage device before executing this procedure (page 114). 3 Move the cursor to the checkbox of the corresponding mode to turn off in this ...YES] button or [DEC/NO] button. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to execute the Factory Set operation. or "Please keep power on next time. 23 DTX900 Owner's Manual This setting is executed. 5 Press the [INC/YES] button to enter the Utility mode. 4 Press the [ENTER/STORE] button. The display prompts...
...Factory Set operations that this instrument may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in loss of all important data to a USB storage device before executing this procedure (page 114). 3 Move the cursor to the checkbox of the corresponding mode to turn off in this ...YES] button or [DEC/NO] button. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to execute the Factory Set operation. or "Please keep power on next time. 23 DTX900 Owner's Manual This setting is executed. 5 Press the [INC/YES] button to enter the Utility mode. 4 Press the [ENTER/STORE] button. The display prompts...
Owner's Manual
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... see page 19. 1 Download the USB-MIDI driver from our website: http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/ NOTE • Information on /off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the instru- Failing to the USB TO HOST of the DTX900 and the USB terminal of the computer as suspended, ...itself, connecting it . This feature lets you transfer MIDI data between these operations: (1) when turning the power of the DTX900 is not being transmitted from the USB TO HOST terminal. • Quit any power-saving mode of stereo headphones to properly monitor it to the instrument, you...
... see page 19. 1 Download the USB-MIDI driver from our website: http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/ NOTE • Information on /off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the instru- Failing to the USB TO HOST of the DTX900 and the USB terminal of the computer as suspended, ...itself, connecting it . This feature lets you transfer MIDI data between these operations: (1) when turning the power of the DTX900 is not being transmitted from the USB TO HOST terminal. • Quit any power-saving mode of stereo headphones to properly monitor it to the instrument, you...
Owner's Manual
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...For details, see page 131. 2 Set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to "USB" by the [SF3] OTHER button. For more details, refer to the owner's manual included in a convenient location and then expand it. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed NOTE • Ensure that the function has been...above web page to confirm the latest related information and ensure that the USB TO HOST terminal of the DTX900 is installed on or off . * You can assign any Cubase function to the button. 25 DTX900 Owner's Manual Setting Up Setting up Cubase Remote Control Using this special feature, the...
...For details, see page 131. 2 Set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to "USB" by the [SF3] OTHER button. For more details, refer to the owner's manual included in a convenient location and then expand it. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed NOTE • Ensure that the function has been...above web page to confirm the latest related information and ensure that the USB TO HOST terminal of the DTX900 is installed on or off . * You can assign any Cubase function to the button. 25 DTX900 Owner's Manual Setting Up Setting up Cubase Remote Control Using this special feature, the...
Owner's Manual
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When MIDI Thru is why Local Control should be returned back to the DTX900. This is set this parameter to "off Keyboard (output via MIDI channel 3 according to the setting of the recording track. USB TO HOST terminal Tone generator block (recognizing MIDI Channel 3 data) Local Control = off ." 3 Press the [ENTER/STORE] button...
When MIDI Thru is why Local Control should be returned back to the DTX900. This is set this parameter to "off Keyboard (output via MIDI channel 3 according to the setting of the recording track. USB TO HOST terminal Tone generator block (recognizing MIDI Channel 3 data) Local Control = off ." 3 Press the [ENTER/STORE] button...
Owner's Manual
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... properly connected, it is selected. 30 DTX900 Owner's Manual PRE: 01 - B Drum Kit icon Indicates the music genre of drum sounds (or voices) that the example displays shown in this manual are user kits stored in the external USB storage device con- E [SF3] CHORUS When Bypass is turned off (the BYPASS ... off (the BYPASS indication is shown with white text in black ), the Reverb Effect is applied to the Drum Kit sound. Quick Guide Playing the DTX900 Now that will start when the corresponding pad is hit. • The Drum Kit icon can be changed by using the [INC/YES] button, [...
... properly connected, it is selected. 30 DTX900 Owner's Manual PRE: 01 - B Drum Kit icon Indicates the music genre of drum sounds (or voices) that the example displays shown in this manual are user kits stored in the external USB storage device con- E [SF3] CHORUS When Bypass is turned off (the BYPASS ... off (the BYPASS indication is shown with white text in black ), the Reverb Effect is applied to the Drum Kit sound. Quick Guide Playing the DTX900 Now that will start when the corresponding pad is hit. • The Drum Kit icon can be changed by using the [INC/YES] button, [...
Owner's Manual
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... tools that the example displays shown in the root directory of the current Song. 35 DTX900 Owner's Manual When a Preset Song is selected, one of musical genres. B Song name Indicates the name of the USB storage device as drum sounds. Try selecting among these and play the drum part yourself.... EXT: 99 PRE: Preset Song USR: User Song EXT: External Song saved in this manual are created to showcase the high-quality sound of the DTX900. PRE: 87, USR: 01...
... tools that the example displays shown in the root directory of the current Song. 35 DTX900 Owner's Manual When a Preset Song is selected, one of musical genres. B Song name Indicates the name of the USB storage device as drum sounds. Try selecting among these and play the drum part yourself.... EXT: 99 PRE: Preset Song USR: User Song EXT: External Song saved in this manual are created to showcase the high-quality sound of the DTX900. PRE: 87, USR: 01...
Owner's Manual
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...) (Repeated playback) NOTE • The Song Repeat setting on the [F1] PLAY display is changed when a certain Preset Song or User Song is selected. 37 DTX900 Owner's Manual This is why the Repeat setting shown on the [F1] PLAY display is shown at MEAS, the NUM icon is temporary and cannot... → "03: Song Name, Tempo, Repeat." • Preset Songs and User Songs include the Repeat setting. This is why the Repeat setting shown on the USB storage device include no Repeat setting. In this condition, you can use the [SF1] - [SF5] and [F1] - [F5] buttons as data. If you want to...
...) (Repeated playback) NOTE • The Song Repeat setting on the [F1] PLAY display is changed when a certain Preset Song or User Song is selected. 37 DTX900 Owner's Manual This is why the Repeat setting shown on the [F1] PLAY display is shown at MEAS, the NUM icon is temporary and cannot... → "03: Song Name, Tempo, Repeat." • Preset Songs and User Songs include the Repeat setting. This is why the Repeat setting shown on the USB storage device include no Repeat setting. In this condition, you can use the [SF1] - [SF5] and [F1] - [F5] buttons as data. If you want to...
Owner's Manual
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..., or you turn on/off the rhythm (drum & percussion sound) part, bass part and other accompaniment parts enabled. The Mute status can be muted. 39 DTX900 Owner's Manual E [SF5] TR2 (Track 2) Pressing this button toggles Track 2 playback on and off (Mute). NOTE • The Preset Songs consist of an external Song...
..., or you turn on/off the rhythm (drum & percussion sound) part, bass part and other accompaniment parts enabled. The Mute status can be muted. 39 DTX900 Owner's Manual E [SF5] TR2 (Track 2) Pressing this button toggles Track 2 playback on and off (Mute). NOTE • The Preset Songs consist of an external Song...
Owner's Manual
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.... The following display appears. all your edits will be lost . First, move the cursor to execute the Store operation. Make sure to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. When you have created may also be lost when selecting a different Drum Kit. To cancel the Store operation, press the [...one from "EXT-A" through "EXT-P." Quick Guide Creating a Drum Kit Storing the Edited Drum Kit To store the original Drum Kit you for the DTX900. 42 DTX900 Owner's Manual NOTICE • When the [E] indicator is shown; Second, move the cursor to turn off the power while the message "Please ...
.... The following display appears. all your edits will be lost . First, move the cursor to execute the Store operation. Make sure to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. When you have created may also be lost when selecting a different Drum Kit. To cancel the Store operation, press the [...one from "EXT-A" through "EXT-P." Quick Guide Creating a Drum Kit Storing the Edited Drum Kit To store the original Drum Kit you for the DTX900. 42 DTX900 Owner's Manual NOTICE • When the [E] indicator is shown; Second, move the cursor to turn off the power while the message "Please ...
Owner's Manual
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...your drum performance to a track which contains no data. Replace and Overdub (Loop) When "replace" is selected as MIDI sequence data received via the USB TO HOST terminal from your computer. • The recorded Song data is selected as the header data. During Song recording, these cannot be recorded,... your performances and create Songs using the Mix Track Job (page 100), you can connect a keyboard to the MIDI IN connector of the DTX900 and (with the help of a keyboard playing friend) record both the keyboard performance and your Drum Kit playing in real time onto a single ...
...your drum performance to a track which contains no data. Replace and Overdub (Loop) When "replace" is selected as MIDI sequence data received via the USB TO HOST terminal from your computer. • The recorded Song data is selected as the header data. During Song recording, these cannot be recorded,... your performances and create Songs using the Mix Track Job (page 100), you can connect a keyboard to the MIDI IN connector of the DTX900 and (with the help of a keyboard playing friend) record both the keyboard performance and your Drum Kit playing in real time onto a single ...
Owner's Manual
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otherwise your recorded data will be lost when the power is reached, press the [>/■] (Play/Stop) button to a USB storage device. NOTICE • The recorded Song data resides temporarily in time. Set other parameters as necessary, such as Tempo, Beat (time signature), Measure...save any data residing in DRAM is lost . 11 Save the recorded Song to hear the newly recorded Song. tained in DRAM to a USB storage device before recording. 45 DTX900 Owner's Manual For details about the Click, see page 32. 9 Press the [>/■] (Play/Stop) button to start recording. 10 ...
otherwise your recorded data will be lost when the power is reached, press the [>/■] (Play/Stop) button to a USB storage device. NOTICE • The recorded Song data resides temporarily in time. Set other parameters as necessary, such as Tempo, Beat (time signature), Measure...save any data residing in DRAM is lost . 11 Save the recorded Song to hear the newly recorded Song. tained in DRAM to a USB storage device before recording. 45 DTX900 Owner's Manual For details about the Click, see page 32. 9 Press the [>/■] (Play/Stop) button to start recording. 10 ...
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... at the middle of the Preset Song data. You can record your recorded data will be lost. 12 Save the recorded Song to a USB storage device. 47 DTX900 Owner's Manual Quick Guide Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to avoid turning the power off or disconnecting the AC adaptor during record- Type...
... at the middle of the Preset Song data. You can record your recorded data will be lost. 12 Save the recorded Song to a USB storage device. 47 DTX900 Owner's Manual Quick Guide Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to avoid turning the power off or disconnecting the AC adaptor during record- Type...