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This manual describes the functions made available by connecting your DTX502 Drum Trigger Module to a computer, iPad, or iPhone.

When connected to a computer, for example, your DTX502 can send and receive song, audio, and kit data; in addition, it can also output

the MIDI performance data produced by playing the pads. Meanwhile, when connected to an iPad or iPhone, you can use your DTX502

in many fun ways together with smart-device apps from the Yamaha web site (http://www.yamaha.com/).

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Drum Trigger Module DTX502 Reference Manual How to Use this Manual This manual describes the functions made available by connecting your DTX502 Drum Trigger Module to a computer, iPad, or iPhone. When connected to a computer, for example, your DTX502 can send and receive song, audio, and kit data; in addition, it can also output the MIDI performance data produced by playing the pads.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data Using the free Yamaha application Musicsoft Downloader, you can easily exchange the following types of data between a DTX502 and a computer connected via a USB cable. • Song data (SMF) Move drum performances recorded on your DTX502 to a computer or transfer song data (SMF) created using other devices to the drum trigger module.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data Numbering Files to be Transferred Before transferring a file to your DTX502, a number indicating the destination User song, audio file, or kit must be added at the start of the file name using your computer. Original file name Add a number to the start of the file name on your computer Modified file name sample.mid 085 sample.mid 085sample.mid  Transferring song data Song data files have an extension of .mid.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data Transferring files from computer to DTX502 NOTE The menu items and windows shown below may differ slightly depending on your OS version. NOTICE Before connecting your DTX502 to a computer, be sure to save any data that is currently being edited. Unsaved edits are restored to their original condition upon connection to a computer. 1. Connect your DTX502 and computer using a USB cable, and then set up your DTX502 as follows. • Access either the Kit area or Song area.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data 5. In the file selection window, select the files you wish to copy to your DTX502 and click the Open button. Select files and then click Open. Copies of the selected files will be temporarily stored in Musicsoft Downloader and listed in the corresponding area in the top half of the main window. 6. Select the destination device for the copied files by clicking Electronic Musical Instruments at the left of the main window. 10 8 6 8 Select files and then click Move.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data 7. Select the destination memory area by clicking Flash Memory at the left of the main window. 8. Select the files to be transferred from the list of temporarily stored files in the top half of the main window, and then click the Move button. You will be asked to confirm if you wish to proceed. Clicking the Cancel button in this window will end the process without transferring any files. 9.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data Transferring Files from DTX502 to Computer NOTE • The menu items and windows shown below may differ slightly depending on your OS version. • The songs that come pre-installed on your DTX502 (i.e., Preset songs) cannot be transferred to a computer. NOTICE Before connecting your DTX502 to a computer, be sure to save any data that is currently being edited. Unsaved edits are restored to their original condition upon connection to a computer. 1.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data The following message will be displayed on the drum trigger module’s LCD screen. NOTICE Operations via the DTX502 control panel, input from the pads, and the Auto Power-Off function will be disabled while data is being exchanged with a computer. 5. Click Flash Memory at the left of the main window. 6. Select the files you wish to transfer and click the Move button. You will be asked to confirm if you wish to proceed.
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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data 9. From the list of temporarily stored files, select the files that you wish to transfer to your computer. 10. Click My Computer in the list at the left of the main window, choose a destination for the files, and click the Move button. You will be asked to confirm if you wish to proceed. Clicking the Cancel button in this window will end the process without transferring any files. 11.
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Connecting to Smart Devices Using the procedure described below, you can connect your DTX502 to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch and use it with a range of specially developed apps. 1. Open the following web page and select the app you wish to use. http://www.yamaha.com/ 2. Read the app’s system requirements to confirm that it supports both the DTX502 and the smart device you wish to use.
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MIDI Reference Material MIDI Note Numbers Assigned to Pads The following table shows the note numbers used by your DTX502 to output MIDI notes when the various pads are struck. Preset kits No. 1 to No. 49 Input source Note assignment Number (decimal) Snare Tom Ride Crash HiHat Kick Pad Preset kits No.
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MIDI Reference Material MIDI Data Format 1. General 1.1 Scope The specifications described herein apply to transmission and reception of MIDI data by a DTX502 drum trigger module. 1.2 Compliance The specifications described herein comply with the MIDI 1.0 standard. 1.3 Legend The following symbol has a special meaning herein. • $: Placed in front of hexadecimal numbers. 2. Channel Messages 2.1 Key On & Key Off Key On and Key Off messages are transmitted and received.
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MIDI Reference Material 2.4 Program Change Program Change messages are received. These messages can also be sent by turning on the output of MIDI Program Change messages in the KitCommon area. 2.5 Pitch Bend Pitch Bend messages are received but not transmitted. 2.6 Channel Aftertouch Channel Aftertouch messages are neither transmitted nor received. 2.7 Polyphonic Aftertouch Polyphonic Aftertouch messages are transmitted but not received. 3. System Exclusive Messages 3.1 Universal Non-Real Time 3.1.
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MIDI Implemantation Chart YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Model DTX502 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Date :10-Dec-2012 Version : 1.0 Remarks Function...