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DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
Owner’s Manual / Basic Guide
Mode d’emploi / Guide de référence rapide
Bedienungsanleitung / Basishandbuch
Manual de instrucciones / Guía básica
Manuale dell’utente / Guida di base
Gebruikershandleiding / Basisgids
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). Battery Notice: DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of recommended by Yamaha. battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes neces- sary, contact a qualifi
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! all installations. If this product is found to be the source of inter- This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- ference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the expressly approved by Yamaha may v
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, a
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Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTXPRESS III. The DTXPRESS III is a compact drum trigger module that is equipped with an AWM tone generator and sequencer functions. To get the most out of your DTXPRESS III, please read this manual carefully. Also, after reading, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. How to use the Manual The DTXPRESS III Owner’s Manual is divided into the following two books. Basic Guide (this book) Please read this book before using the DTXPRESS III. This
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DTXPRESS III Main Features Along with the drum trigger function found in the DTXPRESS III’s compact half-rack 1U size body is a 32 voice polyphonic tone generator compatible with the GM System Level 1 standard and 2-track sequencer all especially designed for drummers. You can use the DTXPRESS III in many situations such as live performance, rhythm practice, original song creation and recording. Drum Trigger Function • In addition to one main song that is controlled from the panel • 10 trigger
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CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 4 How to use the Manual ................................................................. 5 About the descriptions ................................................................. 5 Inside this package ....................................................................... 5 DTXPRESS III Main Features ...................................................... 6 Controls and Functions ................
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Controls and Functions Front Panel q w t u o i !1!2 !4 !7 !8 !9 e r y !0 !3 !5 !6 q AUX IN Jack o Song Button (SONG) Connect the output of an external audio device, etc., to this jack • Press this button to enter the Song Select display. (P. 32) (stereo mini jack). (P. 15) • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG] button to enter This is convenient for playing along with music from a CD or the Song Edit mode. (P. 51) cassette player. ! 0 Trigger Button (TRIG) w AUX IN Volume (AUX IN VOL) •
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Controls and Functions • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEs] button to mute ! 9 Value Button (VALUE–, VALUE+) the drum voice during playback (Rhythm Mute Function). • Changes the data value selected with the cursor. • Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEt] button to dis- Hold the button to continuously change the value. play the Song Tempo Setting (P. 20) • Hold the [VALUE+] button and press the [VALUE–] button to increase the value by 10 continuously. ! Select Button [SEL 8 <,
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Setting Up To prevent electric shock and damage to the devices, make sure the power is switched OFF on the DTXPRESS III and all related devices before making any connections to the DTXPRESS III’s input and output jacks. Connecting the pads Referring to the illustration shown below, connect the output cable from each pad to each Trigger Input Jack located on the rear panel of the DTXPRESS III. The Trigger Input Jacks are all labeled (1 KICK, etc.) so make sure you connect each pad to its corres
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Setting Up The DTXPRESS III’s Trigger Settings will need to be changed according to the type of drum set you are using (Standard Set/Special Set/Acoustic Drums/etc.). Refer to the “Select Trigger Setup” section described on the next page on how to select the appropriate setup. Special set to 7 CRASH1 to 6 RIDE to 9 CRASH2 to 3 TOM1 to 4 TOM2 to 8 HI HAT, HI HAT CONTROL to 5 TOM3 to 1 KICK * to 2 SNARE * When a double foot pedal setup is used, we recommend slightly rotating the leg on the left si
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Setting Up Select Trigger Setup This setting lets you select the Trigger Setup that is best matched Some Advice on Connections to the particular drum set you are using. • Trigger Input Jacks from 1 KICK to 8 HI HAT are stereo If you switch the type of drum set you are using with the input type jacks. DTXPRESS III, make sure you use the procedure below to select Pads equipped with trigger switches like the TP65S, an appropriate setup. PCY65S, PCY130S, etc. can be connected to these jacks. • 3
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Setting Up Setting up with Acoustic Drums With the optional Yamaha DT20, etc. Drum Triggers attached to a set of acoustic drums, it is possible to connect acoustic drums to the DTXPRESS III. A setup example using both acoustic drums and drum pads. Referring to the illustration shown below, connect the output cable from each pad and drum trigger to each Trigger Input Jack located on the rear panel of the DTXPRESS III. * When using the drum triggers, appoint suitable settings in the Trigger Setu
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Setting Up Connecting a Mixer or Audio Equipment Connecting a MIDI Device Connecting the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear of the Data in the DTXPRESS III can be stored (Bulk Dump) to a Yamaha DTXPRESS III to a mixer or audio equipment allows for audio MIDI Data Filer MDF3, etc. or other MIDI device. reproduction through external speakers or the recording of your Also, an external sequencer can be used to drive the DTXPRESS performance. III’s Tone Generator. Furthermore, the use of MIDI
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Setting Up Connecting a CD Player, etc. (AUX IN jack) Connecting the Power Supply The audio output from a CD player or cassette deck connected to A special power source adaptor supplies power to the the AUX IN jack (stereo mini) on the front panel can be mixed DTXPRESS III. with the sound of the DTXPRESS III and transmitted via the out- Make sure the power is switched OFF and connect the supplied put jacks on the rear panel. power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel. This function is
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The DTXPRESS III Quick Guide (Basic Functions List) Controls the volume of the metronome’s Control the volume of a CD click voice! or MD player with this knob. Hold the [SHIFT] button and rotate this knob Play the DTXPRESS III along to change the volume of the bass drum! with your favorite CD or MD! (Connect the line out from a CD or MD player here.) Connect a pair of head- phones here to monitor the DTXPRESS III! Controls the volume of the song accompaniment! Press the knob to switch the power
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The DTXPRESS III Quick Guide (Basic Functions List) Listen to the Selected Song Select a Drum Kit 1. Press the [SONG] button to open this display, 1. Press the [DRUMKIT] button to open this display, KIT ´´´´´´´´´´ SONG ƒ=152 4/4 ƒ 1 Acoustic Kit 1 K-Wave -ß Drum Kit Number Drum Kit Name Song Number Song Name 2. Make sure the drum kit number in the display is flashing. 2. Make sure the song number in the display is flashing. 3. Use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to select a
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Play the DTXPRESS III! Now that you have the DTXPRESS III properly connected, let’s make some music! 4. Change the instrument volume for each pad. 1. Switch the power ON • Hold the [SHIFT] button and rotate the CLICK VOL knob to After confirming that each of the devices, pads, external de- adjust the volume of the Bass Drum. vices, etc. are all properly connected, push the POWER/VOL knob on the front panel to switch the power ON. The DTXPRESS III is ready to operate when the display, shown below
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Play Along with the Metronome Play the DTXPRESS III along with the metronome. Try out the Groove Check Function to check your rhythmic accuracy. 1. Turn On the Metronome 2. Use the Groove Check Function Press the [CLICK] button to start the metronome. As you play the pads, the DTXPRESS III’s Groove Check The lamp in the [CLICK] button will light every beat of each function will check your rhythmic accuracy and display the measure. results. Press the [CLICK] button again to stop the metronome. Yo
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Play Along with a Song The DTXPRESS III has a total of 95 preset songs that are good for rhythm practice. Try and play along with a song. 1. Select a Song While setting the Rhythm Mute, a “˚” will be displayed at the Select one of the DTXPRESS III’s songs and listen to it. Song end of the song name. numbers 1-95 are preset songs. m [Preset Song List] (Reference Guide : P. 51) SONG ƒ=150 4/4 ƒ Press the [SONG] button to display the Song select display. 2 BlueSky˚ -ß Indicates the Rhythm Mute S
