Owner's Manual
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...!", etc. • m P. 10, etc. The DTXPRESS is a compact drum trigger module that is equipped with [ ]. (brackets). Also, after reading, keep this manual in a safe place for purchasing the YAMAHA DTXPRESS. Means use the Manual The DTXPRESS Owner's Manual is indicated with an AWM tone generator and...DTXPRESS, how to record and playback songs, how to use the [PAGEs] button or [PAGEt] button. Thank you will find an appendix section with specifications, error messages, drum voice, song, MIDI data format, etc. . To get the most out of your instrument. How to create original drum kits...
...!", etc. • m P. 10, etc. The DTXPRESS is a compact drum trigger module that is equipped with [ ]. (brackets). Also, after reading, keep this manual in a safe place for purchasing the YAMAHA DTXPRESS. Means use the Manual The DTXPRESS Owner's Manual is indicated with an AWM tone generator and...DTXPRESS, how to record and playback songs, how to use the [PAGEs] button or [PAGEt] button. Thank you will find an appendix section with specifications, error messages, drum voice, song, MIDI data format, etc. . To get the most out of your instrument. How to create original drum kits...
Owner's Manual
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... • Equipped with both MIDI IN/OUT jacks and a TO HOST jack. DTXPRESS Main Features Along with the drum trigger function found in Yamaha's MU Series of GM/XG tone generators. • User drum kits use a single drum map that com- to the GM System Level 1. • An internal digital reverb... section that is the same as found in the DTXPRESS' compact half-rack 1U...
... • Equipped with both MIDI IN/OUT jacks and a TO HOST jack. DTXPRESS Main Features Along with the drum trigger function found in Yamaha's MU Series of GM/XG tone generators. • User drum kits use a single drum map that com- to the GM System Level 1. • An internal digital reverb... section that is the same as found in the DTXPRESS' compact half-rack 1U...
Owner's Manual
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...Along with the Metronome 17 Play Along with a Song 18 Record Your Performance 20 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit ..... 22 Getting More Out of Your DTXPRESS ..... 24 ■ Factory Set 24 ■ Functions related to connections and input source (pads 24... ■ Using MIDI 25 ■ Connecting a Computer 26 Reference DTXPRESS Internal Makeup 28 Drum Kit Play Mode 30 1. Trigger Setup & Tempo 30 3. Increment/Decrement 38 2-2. Cross Fade 43 2-2. Reverb Send 43 2-3. Function 44 2-7. Drum Kit & Song 30 2. Velocity Curve 37 1-4. Note Number 42 1-7. ...
...Along with the Metronome 17 Play Along with a Song 18 Record Your Performance 20 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit ..... 22 Getting More Out of Your DTXPRESS ..... 24 ■ Factory Set 24 ■ Functions related to connections and input source (pads 24... ■ Using MIDI 25 ■ Connecting a Computer 26 Reference DTXPRESS Internal Makeup 28 Drum Kit Play Mode 30 1. Trigger Setup & Tempo 30 3. Increment/Decrement 38 2-2. Cross Fade 43 2-2. Reverb Send 43 2-3. Function 44 2-7. Drum Kit & Song 30 2. Velocity Curve 37 1-4. Note Number 42 1-7. ...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI Merge 55 2-8. Use Tempo 58 3-8. Reverb Bypass 59 5. Tuning 60 5-4. Key Off Enable 61 5-9. Setup 46 4-1. Drum Kit Voice Copy 46 5. Learn Mode 52 1-2. Factory Set 53 2. Program Change Table 55 2-5. Dump Interval 56 2-9. Equalizer (EQ 58 4-2. Volume 58 ... 4-1. Quantize 49 6. Click Mode 58 4. Reverb Send 60 5-7. 4. Program Change, Bank Select 46 4-2. Volume 47 5-2. Song Select 47 5-5. Drum Kit Name 47 Song Job Mode 48 1. SYSTEM Group 52 1-1. Jump to Recent Page 52 1-5. Bulk dump 53 2-2. Channel 10 Program Change/Channel Event...
... MIDI Merge 55 2-8. Use Tempo 58 3-8. Reverb Bypass 59 5. Tuning 60 5-4. Key Off Enable 61 5-9. Setup 46 4-1. Drum Kit Voice Copy 46 5. Learn Mode 52 1-2. Factory Set 53 2. Program Change Table 55 2-5. Dump Interval 56 2-9. Equalizer (EQ 58 4-2. Volume 58 ... 4-1. Quantize 49 6. Click Mode 58 4. Reverb Send 60 5-7. 4. Program Change, Bank Select 46 4-2. Volume 47 5-2. Song Select 47 5-5. Drum Kit Name 47 Song Job Mode 48 1. SYSTEM Group 52 1-1. Jump to Recent Page 52 1-5. Bulk dump 53 2-2. Channel 10 Program Change/Channel Event...
Owner's Manual
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... Holding this button to enter the Trigger Setup Edit Mode. Push the button to decrease volume. i Play Button (PLAY) Press the button to enter the DTXPRESS' Drum Kit Play Mode. !0 !3 !5 !6 o Utility Button (UTIL) Press the button to enter the Utility Mode that is convenient for operation of the song. ...SHIFT] button and press the [VOICE] button to enter the Song Job Mode. Hold the [SHIFT] button and press [START/S] puts the DTXPRESS in the Drum Kit Edit Mode allows you to listen to the voice currently being set as if it where triggered from the OUTPUT JACK @7 and PHONES JACK e....
... Holding this button to enter the Trigger Setup Edit Mode. Push the button to decrease volume. i Play Button (PLAY) Press the button to enter the DTXPRESS' Drum Kit Play Mode. !0 !3 !5 !6 o Utility Button (UTIL) Press the button to enter the Utility Mode that is convenient for operation of the song. ...SHIFT] button and press the [VOICE] button to enter the Song Job Mode. Hold the [SHIFT] button and press [START/S] puts the DTXPRESS in the Drum Kit Edit Mode allows you to listen to the voice currently being set as if it where triggered from the OUTPUT JACK @7 and PHONES JACK e....
Owner's Manual
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...this button to display the Tempo setting display! Moves the cursor (flashing character). Press the knob to monitor the DTXPRESS! Controls the volume of the song! Select the drum kit, song, and set the song tempo and metronome. Set the basic settings and settings for MIDI and the ...Hold the [SHIFT] button and press this knob to display the Groove Check display! 14 Controls the volume of the DTXPRESS. m Enters the Drum Kit Voice Edit mode. m Enters the Drum Kit Play mode. m Enters the Utility mode Starts/stops the metronome! Hold the [SHIFT] button and press this knob to...
...this button to display the Tempo setting display! Moves the cursor (flashing character). Press the knob to monitor the DTXPRESS! Controls the volume of the song! Select the drum kit, song, and set the song tempo and metronome. Set the basic settings and settings for MIDI and the ...Hold the [SHIFT] button and press this knob to display the Groove Check display! 14 Controls the volume of the DTXPRESS. m Enters the Drum Kit Voice Edit mode. m Enters the Drum Kit Play mode. m Enters the Utility mode Starts/stops the metronome! Hold the [SHIFT] button and press this knob to...
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... 4/4=ƒ Tempo 2. Double-click the [UTIL] button to set the tempo. Use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to open this display, Drum Kit Number Drum Kit Name KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq 2. Use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to flash the tempo value. 3. Hit the pad that you want to open... 0 Bass Treble 2. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button, 3. Press the [VOICE] button to set . 3. Store Drumkit To= 49 Init kit Save Address 4. The DTXPRESS Quick Guide (Basic Functions List) Listen to flash the song number. 3. Use the [SEL] buttons to the Selected Song 1. Use the [...
... 4/4=ƒ Tempo 2. Double-click the [UTIL] button to set the tempo. Use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to open this display, Drum Kit Number Drum Kit Name KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq 2. Use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to flash the tempo value. 3. Hit the pad that you want to open... 0 Bass Treble 2. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button, 3. Press the [VOICE] button to set . 3. Store Drumkit To= 49 Init kit Save Address 4. The DTXPRESS Quick Guide (Basic Functions List) Listen to flash the song number. 3. Use the [SEL] buttons to the Selected Song 1. Use the [...
Owner's Manual
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... Bass Drum and Snare Drum volume settings, described above . 5. Drum Kit Number Drum Kit Name KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq Try out the different drum kits and select one drum kit you have the DTXPRESS properly connected, let's make some music! 1. Now that have Pad Songs and Drum Loop Voices that each pad. (P. 41) HINT According to select the drum kit. KIT =1 SONG=1 Drum Kit Acoustic Latiniq Song 4. m [Preset Drum Kit...
... Bass Drum and Snare Drum volume settings, described above . 5. Drum Kit Number Drum Kit Name KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq Try out the different drum kits and select one drum kit you have the DTXPRESS properly connected, let's make some music! 1. Now that have Pad Songs and Drum Loop Voices that each pad. (P. 41) HINT According to select the drum kit. KIT =1 SONG=1 Drum Kit Acoustic Latiniq Song 4. m [Preset Drum Kit...
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... display. Press the [CLICK] button to the Song When the [START/S] button is switched, the drum kit also changes to play along with the song. Play Along with a Song The DTXPRESS has a total of 95 preset songs that are preset songs that have the metronome give a two-measure count. (m Utility Mode...press the [START/S] button to adjust the balance between the song and your drum part. 5. Play Along with a song. 1. It will light on the first beat of song and pads) to playback the song. The Click Voice's volume can be in the button will be used during playback by Yamaha.
... display. Press the [CLICK] button to the Song When the [START/S] button is switched, the drum kit also changes to play along with the song. Play Along with a Song The DTXPRESS has a total of 95 preset songs that are preset songs that have the metronome give a two-measure count. (m Utility Mode...press the [START/S] button to adjust the balance between the song and your drum part. 5. Play Along with a song. 1. It will light on the first beat of song and pads) to playback the song. The Click Voice's volume can be in the button will be used during playback by Yamaha.
Owner's Manual
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...Also, in the song it is convenient when you want to start the metronome and the marimba voice will not change only the drum kit number using the Drum Kit & Song setting display. Play Along with a particular song, change when the song is set 4-beat click voice (a high and...Utility mode's [2-2. Each of the previously assigned voice. Press the [CLICK] button to start /stop when the song starts/stops. (m [3-8. Drum Kit Number Drum Kit Name KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq 9. SONG=1 Latiniq Ki=®Sn=mCy=®Mi=® Mute (Does not produce sound) Produces sound Use the [...
...Also, in the song it is convenient when you want to start the metronome and the marimba voice will not change only the drum kit number using the Drum Kit & Song setting display. Play Along with a particular song, change when the song is set 4-beat click voice (a high and...Utility mode's [2-2. Each of the previously assigned voice. Press the [CLICK] button to start /stop when the song starts/stops. (m [3-8. Drum Kit Number Drum Kit Name KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq 9. SONG=1 Latiniq Ki=®Sn=mCy=®Mi=® Mute (Does not produce sound) Produces sound Use the [...
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...+] buttons to set to act in one track at a time. • The song records (memory) data that can switch drum kits, change the tempo, select the voice or drum kit during playback. Recording is pressed, recording will stop (Replace) and recording will be complete. (2) The song will repeat from the...want to when and how each of the assigned measure or the [START/S] button is done in that will automatically be used to the DTXPRESS' sequencer. Select the Record Mode Select the method for recording. 2. The quantize function can be added to record. Set the Metronome's Tempo...
...+] buttons to set to act in one track at a time. • The song records (memory) data that can switch drum kits, change the tempo, select the voice or drum kit during playback. Recording is pressed, recording will stop (Replace) and recording will be complete. (2) The song will repeat from the...want to when and how each of the assigned measure or the [START/S] button is done in that will automatically be used to the DTXPRESS' sequencer. Select the Record Mode Select the method for recording. 2. The quantize function can be added to record. Set the Metronome's Tempo...
Owner's Manual
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.../ENT] button, "Are you just recorded will return to the Drum Kit & Song display. * You can be erased. However, the number of the track you want to change the drum kit and playback the song with a different kit. The data previously recorded from are listed below will appear. Press... button. ● When the Record Mode is set the number of measures cannot be stored. 21 m P. 48 [2. will return to the Drum Kit & Song display. The following display will be changed. 7. The following procedure to clear previously recorded data in the currently assigned track of 8 ...
.../ENT] button, "Are you just recorded will return to the Drum Kit & Song display. * You can be erased. However, the number of the track you want to change the drum kit and playback the song with a different kit. The data previously recorded from are listed below will appear. Press... button. ● When the Record Mode is set the number of measures cannot be stored. 21 m P. 48 [2. will return to the Drum Kit & Song display. The following display will be changed. 7. The following procedure to clear previously recorded data in the currently assigned track of 8 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Press the [PAGEt] button twice and the following display will appear. It doesn't matter what drum kit you select (the drum kit that is delivered when the pad is hit. Two voices can be saved to a user drum kit (No. 49-80)). 1-1. This is the same category that data in the Metronome Click ...let you know that was used when you changed . 1-3. For this case, you will have assigned a drum voice for the drum voice. Select the Drum Voice Category. Create Your Own Original Drum Kit You can assign voices you like to each of the pads, and set the pan value. 4. For ...
...Press the [PAGEt] button twice and the following display will appear. It doesn't matter what drum kit you select (the drum kit that is delivered when the pad is hit. Two voices can be saved to a user drum kit (No. 49-80)). 1-1. This is the same category that data in the Metronome Click ...let you know that was used when you changed . 1-3. For this case, you will have assigned a drum voice for the drum voice. Select the Drum Voice Category. Create Your Own Original Drum Kit You can assign voices you like to each of the pads, and set the pan value. 4. For ...
Owner's Manual
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...try and adjust the amount of the voice). Use the [PAGEs]/[PAGEt] buttons to the DTXPRESS' memory. Cross Fade] (P. 43) Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 10. Save the Voice You Have Created Let's save the drum voice you created is not valid. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button, "Are you used...Complete!" Using the same display you have the original drum kit's name. Press the [SEL>] button to move the flashing cursor to the layer balance position, then use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to set the value. HINT The DTXPRESS also has keyboard voices that is all your own....
...try and adjust the amount of the voice). Use the [PAGEs]/[PAGEt] buttons to the DTXPRESS' memory. Cross Fade] (P. 43) Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 10. Save the Voice You Have Created Let's save the drum voice you created is not valid. Press the [SAVE/ENT] button, "Are you used...Complete!" Using the same display you have the original drum kit's name. Press the [SEL>] button to move the flashing cursor to the layer balance position, then use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to set the value. HINT The DTXPRESS also has keyboard voices that is all your own....
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...hitting a pad. Self Rejection/Rejection] • Set the velocity curve that are available for the entire drum kit, m P. 47 [5-2. Function] ■ Set the Reverb The DTXPRESS is equipped with an optional Yamaha Bar Pad BP80 connected to the trigger input jack 9/10, you can be lost. ■ Functions ... so far. When the function described above is carried out, data for pads and drum triggers connected to connections and input source (pads) • Drum kits can get the most out of the DTXPRESS. ■ Factory Set The internal settings of the hi-hat controller connected to the...
...hitting a pad. Self Rejection/Rejection] • Set the velocity curve that are available for the entire drum kit, m P. 47 [5-2. Function] ■ Set the Reverb The DTXPRESS is equipped with an optional Yamaha Bar Pad BP80 connected to the trigger input jack 9/10, you can be lost. ■ Functions ... so far. When the function described above is carried out, data for pads and drum triggers connected to connections and input source (pads) • Drum kits can get the most out of the DTXPRESS. ■ Factory Set The internal settings of the hi-hat controller connected to the...
Owner's Manual
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...Display the page that use tempo information such as the Yamaha MDF3, etc., can be controlled from an external MIDI device. m P. 52 [1-4. These jacks are connected, one device must play along with your data and create a library with the DTXPRESS' song and metronome click. The MIDI data format ...Song Job Mode] • Playback the song at the set tempo, even when the song is used for more information on the DTXPRESS. • The DTXPRESS' drum kits can be switched and song playback can be used . This song data can perform the following parameters in the Trigger Setup Edit mode ...
...Display the page that use tempo information such as the Yamaha MDF3, etc., can be controlled from an external MIDI device. m P. 52 [1-4. These jacks are connected, one device must play along with your data and create a library with the DTXPRESS' song and metronome click. The MIDI data format ...Song Job Mode] • Playback the song at the set tempo, even when the song is used for more information on the DTXPRESS. • The DTXPRESS' drum kits can be switched and song playback can be used . This song data can perform the following parameters in the Trigger Setup Edit mode ...
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DTXPRESS Internal Makeup 28 Drum Kit Play Mode 30 About the Song 32 Trigger Setup Edit Mode 35 Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode 39 Song Job Mode 48 Utility Mode 51 Reference This section describes each function of Contents (P. 6) and Index (P. 85) will assist in locating functions and lists. The Table of the DTXPRESS in the DTXPRESS. You can use it like a dictionary to look up the functions you can't understand. Each mode is listed in the same order as they are displayed in detail.
DTXPRESS Internal Makeup 28 Drum Kit Play Mode 30 About the Song 32 Trigger Setup Edit Mode 35 Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode 39 Song Job Mode 48 Utility Mode 51 Reference This section describes each function of Contents (P. 6) and Index (P. 85) will assist in locating functions and lists. The Table of the DTXPRESS in the DTXPRESS. You can use it like a dictionary to look up the functions you can't understand. Each mode is listed in the same order as they are displayed in detail.
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...set as selecting the voice, tuning, reverb level, etc. In the Drum Kit Buffer, the Drum Kit is used and how voices will enter the Drum Kit Buffer. The DTXPRESS has 48 preset (No. 1-48) drum kits and another 32 user (No. 49-80) drum kits that are used in the Trigger Setup Edit mode and saved, if... necessary, to the User Trigger Setup's memory (No. 8-11). ● Drum Kit Data This mode is sounded...
...set as selecting the voice, tuning, reverb level, etc. In the Drum Kit Buffer, the Drum Kit is used and how voices will enter the Drum Kit Buffer. The DTXPRESS has 48 preset (No. 1-48) drum kits and another 32 user (No. 49-80) drum kits that are used in the Trigger Setup Edit mode and saved, if... necessary, to the User Trigger Setup's memory (No. 8-11). ● Drum Kit Data This mode is sounded...
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...external MIDI device. When setting values, press the [VALUE-] button to decrease (minus) the value, press the [VALUE+] button to the DTXPRESS, drum kits can be switched, the song can be controlled and the tone generator can enjoy the songs as well. For example, song data (sequencer data.... • Use the [SEL] buttons to move to the next page. DTXPRESS Internal Makeup ■ Basic Operations for all drum kit numbers 49-80. Continue to hold both external sequencer and DTXPRESS parts. Map (Drum Map)] group can be transmitted to an external MIDI device and/or computer. ...
...external MIDI device. When setting values, press the [VALUE-] button to decrease (minus) the value, press the [VALUE+] button to the DTXPRESS, drum kits can be switched, the song can be controlled and the tone generator can enjoy the songs as well. For example, song data (sequencer data.... • Use the [SEL] buttons to move to the next page. DTXPRESS Internal Makeup ■ Basic Operations for all drum kit numbers 49-80. Continue to hold both external sequencer and DTXPRESS parts. Map (Drum Map)] group can be transmitted to an external MIDI device and/or computer. ...
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...and specifying the drum mute during the song. Press the [PLAY] button to enter the drum kit play the DTXPRESS drum voices by hitting the pads (or drums with the cursor moved to tempo value. 30 1. KIT =1 Acoustic q SONG=1 Latiniq w q KIT (Drum Kit) [Range] 1-80 Selects the drum kit. The selected .... The song number and song name will be displayed. The DTXPRESS automatically enters this drum kit will be displayed. Drum Kit Play Mode This mode enables you to play mode. 2. The drum kit number and drum kit name will flash. 4. Preset songs are numbered 1-95 and user...
...and specifying the drum mute during the song. Press the [PLAY] button to enter the drum kit play the DTXPRESS drum voices by hitting the pads (or drums with the cursor moved to tempo value. 30 1. KIT =1 Acoustic q SONG=1 Latiniq w q KIT (Drum Kit) [Range] 1-80 Selects the drum kit. The selected .... The song number and song name will be displayed. The DTXPRESS automatically enters this drum kit will be displayed. Drum Kit Play Mode This mode enables you to play mode. 2. The drum kit number and drum kit name will flash. 4. Preset songs are numbered 1-95 and user...