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... use of these goals. The name plate lists the product's model number, power requirements, and other adaptors may result in your dealer is not recommended! The serial number is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change or modify any power supply or adapter other than one of battery is being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for long periods of time at a high volume...
... use of these goals. The name plate lists the product's model number, power requirements, and other adaptors may result in your dealer is not recommended! The serial number is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change or modify any power supply or adapter other than one of battery is being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for long periods of time at a high volume...
Owner's Manual
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... , the following : Power supply/AC power adaptor • When removing the electric plug from the AC outlet, the internal data is running low, the display indicates "Battery Low." When attaching the stand or rack, use of time at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set all connected adaptor and other electronic components, turn the power off the power for the instrument. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to the internal components or...
... , the following : Power supply/AC power adaptor • When removing the electric plug from the AC outlet, the internal data is running low, the display indicates "Battery Low." When attaching the stand or rack, use of time at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set all connected adaptor and other electronic components, turn the power off the power for the instrument. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to the internal components or...
Owner's Manual
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... more . ■ Drum Trigger Function • Built into a compact design. Acoustic drum kit types cover a range of songs, all built into the unit are nine trigger input jacks and a hi-hat controller jack. 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 readily available for use. and are stored in dynamics (output level).
... more . ■ Drum Trigger Function • Built into a compact design. Acoustic drum kit types cover a range of songs, all built into the unit are nine trigger input jacks and a hi-hat controller jack. 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 readily available for use. and are stored in dynamics (output level).
Owner's Manual
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...; Connecting the Power Supply 11 Time to Play 12 Adjusting the Hi-Hat 13 Play Along With The Metronome 14 Click Out 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 Format 31 MIDI Transmit Note Number 31 Display Global View 32 MIDI Implementation Chart 34 Drum Voice List 35 Preset Drum Kit List...
...; Connecting the Power Supply 11 Time to Play 12 Adjusting the Hi-Hat 13 Play Along With The Metronome 14 Click Out 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 Format 31 MIDI Transmit Note Number 31 Display Global View 32 MIDI Implementation Chart 34 Drum Voice List 35 Preset Drum Kit List...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel STANDBY ON DC IN 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 Button (DRUM KIT) • This button is used to enter the Drum Kit Select display. (P. 12) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM...
... Panel STANDBY ON DC IN 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 Button (DRUM KIT) • This button is used to enter the Drum Kit Select display. (P. 12) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM...
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.... !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts the DTXPLORER's overall volume (output level of an external sequencer. (P. 11) !2 Trigger Input Jacks (1 SNARE thru 7 HI HAT) These jacks are used to connect the kick pad to the main unit. To prevent the adaptor from becoming unplugged, secure the cord to the cord hook @0. @0 Cord Hook Prevents the power cord from accidentally becoming unplugged. (P. 11) @1 Power Switch (POWER) This is the DTXPLORER's power switch. !5 Output Jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R) These jacks are used to send data from an external tone generator...
.... !8 Master Volume (VOLUME) Adjusts the DTXPLORER's overall volume (output level of an external sequencer. (P. 11) !2 Trigger Input Jacks (1 SNARE thru 7 HI HAT) These jacks are used to connect the kick pad to the main unit. To prevent the adaptor from becoming unplugged, secure the cord to the cord hook @0. @0 Cord Hook Prevents the power cord from accidentally becoming unplugged. (P. 11) @1 Power Switch (POWER) This is the DTXPLORER's power switch. !5 Output Jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R) These jacks are used to send data from an external tone generator...
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... making connections, make sure that the cable being used is equipped with a plug that corresponds to the jack type on the specific device. ● OUTPUT L/MONO, R Jack (Monaural Standard Phone Jack) With these jacks you can be connected to Trigger Input jack 1 SNARE. • Pad sensitivity is set in speakers. Whenever using headphones, take care not to damage your own performance. * Use the DTXPLORER's OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connecting to a device with the volume adjusted to adjust headphone volume. The unit must be connected to switch...
... making connections, make sure that the cable being used is equipped with a plug that corresponds to the jack type on the specific device. ● OUTPUT L/MONO, R Jack (Monaural Standard Phone Jack) With these jacks you can be connected to Trigger Input jack 1 SNARE. • Pad sensitivity is set in speakers. Whenever using headphones, take care not to damage your own performance. * Use the DTXPLORER's OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connecting to a device with the volume adjusted to adjust headphone volume. The unit must be connected to switch...
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... friends. ● AUX IN Jack (Stereo Mini Phone Jack) You can connect the audio outputs from a CD player, or other external audio source, to the AUX IN jack to the DC IN jack on the rear panel. Make sure the power is switched OFF on all external devices connected to the DTXPLORER. Always use a MIDI cable that the power adaptor's cord is switched ON, switch the other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). Also, when the DTXPLORER is not more...
... friends. ● AUX IN Jack (Stereo Mini Phone Jack) You can connect the audio outputs from a CD player, or other external audio source, to the AUX IN jack to the DC IN jack on the rear panel. Make sure the power is switched OFF on all external devices connected to the DTXPLORER. Always use a MIDI cable that the power adaptor's cord is switched ON, switch the other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). Also, when the DTXPLORER is not more...
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... connected, it's time to make some of preset drum kits that have been hit is shown in the display (Hit Counter Function). * The Hit Counter is hit. Overall settings for the DTXPLORER are produced when a pad is reset to "0" after carrying out the factory set in the Utility Mode. Time to Play Now that your speakers, first switch the DTXPLORER's power ON then switch on Audio Devices and the Mixer or Amplifier. 2. Select A Drum...
... connected, it's time to make some of preset drum kits that have been hit is shown in the display (Hit Counter Function). * The Hit Counter is hit. Overall settings for the DTXPLORER are produced when a pad is reset to "0" after carrying out the factory set in the Utility Mode. Time to Play Now that your speakers, first switch the DTXPLORER's power ON then switch on Audio Devices and the Mixer or Amplifier. 2. Select A Drum...
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...-hat closes when the hi-hat pedal (foot controller) is connected to adjust the value. When the page only contains a single item, pressing the [] buttons will makes foot splashes too easy to adjust the hi-hat. You can also adjust or set the point at which foot splashes are produced. * This setting is only valid when a foot controller is pressed. To set the individual pad voices, volume, tuning, reverb type/level, and other jack. To increase low...
...-hat closes when the hi-hat pedal (foot controller) is connected to adjust the value. When the page only contains a single item, pressing the [] buttons will makes foot splashes too easy to adjust the hi-hat. You can also adjust or set the point at which foot splashes are produced. * This setting is only valid when a foot controller is pressed. To set the individual pad voices, volume, tuning, reverb type/level, and other jack. To increase low...
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... applied to select the output from both the OUTPUT L and R jacks. mix: This is delivered from the outputs listed below . * Any changes made to the data will rewrite the DTXPLORER's entire contents (all click sets, user trigger setup (No. 5), user drum kits 33 to store the click set is selected before carrying out the store operation. 8-1. The settings in monaural via the OUTPUT R jack. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button. All drum performance and song playback...
... applied to select the output from both the OUTPUT L and R jacks. mix: This is delivered from the outputs listed below . * Any changes made to the data will rewrite the DTXPLORER's entire contents (all click sets, user trigger setup (No. 5), user drum kits 33 to store the click set is selected before carrying out the store operation. 8-1. The settings in monaural via the OUTPUT R jack. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button. All drum performance and song playback...
Owner's Manual
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... can set the song's playback tempo (q=30 to 22) you . SONG ƒ=120 '¬ 1 :Demo1 Use the [] buttons to flash the song number, then use the jog dial to select the song number (1 to 300). After the song has played to view page 1 in addition to drums, include accompaniment with keyboard, brass, and other than the drum (0 to +24.0). 2. This sets the volume for the parts other voices. Press the [SONG >/■] button...
... can set the song's playback tempo (q=30 to 22) you . SONG ƒ=120 '¬ 1 :Demo1 Use the [] buttons to flash the song number, then use the jog dial to select the song number (1 to 300). After the song has played to view page 1 in addition to drums, include accompaniment with keyboard, brass, and other than the drum (0 to +24.0). 2. This sets the volume for the parts other voices. Press the [SONG >/■] button...
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... C: Cymbal H: Hi-hat P: Percussion E: Effect Here, select "K: Kick". This mark will appear next to save data in increments of reverb applied to adjust the volume balance between -24.0 to set the tuning. Press the [] buttons so that is produced by the drum voice when the pad is flashing, then rotate the jog dial and assign a drum voice. Change the Volume Try changing the volume that the voice number is hit. Use the [>] button to view...
... C: Cymbal H: Hi-hat P: Percussion E: Effect Here, select "K: Kick". This mark will appear next to save data in increments of reverb applied to adjust the volume balance between -24.0 to set the tuning. Press the [] buttons so that is produced by the drum voice when the pad is flashing, then rotate the jog dial and assign a drum voice. Change the Volume Try changing the volume that the voice number is hit. Use the [>] button to view...
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... setting is set the alternate group (off frequency to change the drum voice's character (brightness). 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) from the key on /key off for the next voice in their preset settings. 11. The following display will appear. KIT save the kit to the DTXPLORER's memory. tunnel Simulates the reverb...
... setting is set the alternate group (off frequency to change the drum voice's character (brightness). 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) from the key on /key off for the next voice in their preset settings. 11. The following display will appear. KIT save the kit to the DTXPLORER's memory. tunnel Simulates the reverb...
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... previous pages, create other drum voices for the [SAVE/ENT] and [SHIFT] buttons (the jog dial can also be stored to Preset Drum Kit (1 to 32). 12-3. 12-2. All data will also cancel the operation). Rotate the jog dial to select the destination Drum Kit number (33 to 42) that has an original bass drum voice. appears in . * Data cannot be used to their original factory defaults.
... previous pages, create other drum voices for the [SAVE/ENT] and [SHIFT] buttons (the jog dial can also be stored to Preset Drum Kit (1 to 32). 12-3. 12-2. All data will also cancel the operation). Rotate the jog dial to select the destination Drum Kit number (33 to 42) that has an original bass drum voice. appears in . * Data cannot be used to their original factory defaults.
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... data for a basic setup that uses the pads that came with the DTXPLORER connected to the unit's Trigger Input jacks as changing the preset's trigger setup-for saving a custom setup. When shipped from the pads or trigger sensors that are using a drum trigger other than those that came with your playing style best. Settings related to sensitivity and expression vary in the Trigger Setup. TRIG1 1 :Medium , 2. TRIG1 2 :Dynamic , Trigger Setup Editing the Trigger Setup If you want to edit or use the...
... data for a basic setup that uses the pads that came with the DTXPLORER connected to the unit's Trigger Input jacks as changing the preset's trigger setup-for saving a custom setup. When shipped from the pads or trigger sensors that are using a drum trigger other than those that came with your playing style best. Settings related to sensitivity and expression vary in the Trigger Setup. TRIG1 1 :Medium , 2. TRIG1 2 :Dynamic , Trigger Setup Editing the Trigger Setup If you want to edit or use the...
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... the data. Check the Error Message below and make the appropriate corrections. ERROR Data Initialized WARNING Battery Low This message appears just after the power is switched on the head?) ● Is the cable securely connected to use too low? (→ P. 21 [KIT3 Volume)] The trigger sound is not stable (for acoustic drums). ● Check the "Produces sound but the sensitivity is too low (volume is low. User data may be deleted. Select a larger pad type setting (DT...
... the data. Check the Error Message below and make the appropriate corrections. ERROR Data Initialized WARNING Battery Low This message appears just after the power is switched on the head?) ● Is the cable securely connected to use too low? (→ P. 21 [KIT3 Volume)] The trigger sound is not stable (for acoustic drums). ● Check the "Produces sound but the sensitivity is too low (volume is low. User data may be deleted. Select a larger pad type setting (DT...
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...", some voices may cause the sound to the "7 HI-HAT" trigger input, which is only compatible with pad control functions. 29 The DTXPLORER will reset to temporarily stop . ● Is the [KIT11 KeyOn/Off (MIDI Key On/OFF)] setting in the MIDI Key On/Off display set to "norm"? (→ P. 22 ) When set to "RHH". (→ P. 25 [TRIG2 Type (Pad Type)]) An optional 3-zone pad connected to the DTXPLORER does not produce sound when...
...", some voices may cause the sound to the "7 HI-HAT" trigger input, which is only compatible with pad control functions. 29 The DTXPLORER will reset to temporarily stop . ● Is the [KIT11 KeyOn/Off (MIDI Key On/OFF)] setting in the MIDI Key On/Off display set to "norm"? (→ P. 22 ) When set to "RHH". (→ P. 25 [TRIG2 Type (Pad Type)]) An optional 3-zone pad connected to the DTXPLORER does not produce sound when...
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...drum, percussion voices Drum kits 32 Preset 10 User memory locations Trigger setups 4 Preset 1 User memory location Sequencer tracks 1 Other Sequencer Functions Mute (rhythm mute), Bass Solo, Groove Check Song 22 Preset (2 Demo Songs, 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) Trigger Inputs...
...drum, percussion voices Drum kits 32 Preset 10 User memory locations Trigger setups 4 Preset 1 User memory location Sequencer tracks 1 Other Sequencer Functions Mute (rhythm mute), Bass Solo, Groove Check Song 22 Preset (2 Demo Songs, 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) Trigger Inputs...
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... : Song Sel. YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Model DTXPLORER MIDI Implementation Chart Function ... x Common : Tune x System :Clock o Real Time :Commands o Aux :All Sound Off x :Reset All Cntrls x :Local ON/OFF x :All Notes 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 Transmitted Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered x x Note 0 - 127 Number : True voice 0 - 127 Velocity Note ON o 9nH,v=1-127 Note OFF x 9nH,v=0 After Key...
... : Song Sel. YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Model DTXPLORER MIDI Implementation Chart Function ... x Common : Tune x System :Clock o Real Time :Commands o Aux :All Sound Off x :Reset All Cntrls x :Local ON/OFF x :All Notes 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 Transmitted Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered x x Note 0 - 127 Number : True voice 0 - 127 Velocity Note ON o 9nH,v=1-127 Note OFF x 9nH,v=0 After Key...
