Manual Development Group ©2020 Yamaha Corporation Published 12/2020 PO-A0 Drum Trigger Module Reference Manual EN Descriptions in this document are provided based on version 1.01 of the DTX-PRO firmware. If you are using version 1.00, we recommend updating the firmware. https://download.yamaha.
Contents Links from the Owner’s Manual 4 How the Triggers Generate Sounds 5 The Relationship Between Trigger Input Jacks, Trigger Inputs, and Trigger Input Sources . . . . 5 Trigger Input Jack Input Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sounds that are played by trigger (Inst and Voice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Voices and Layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents KIT Mode 83 Playing imported audio files as Inst sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 CLICK Mode 86 SETTING ([F3]) Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 SETTING ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Playing imported audio files as Click sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Links from the Owner’s Manual The following is a list of links from the Owner’s Manual.
How the Triggers Generate Sounds The word “trigger” refers to the trigger signals (information on the strength of the strike and the location in the pad it was struck) generated each time a pad is struck. The drum trigger modules play sounds when trigger signals are received via the trigger input jacks. The Relationship Between Trigger Input Jacks, Trigger Inputs, and Trigger Input Sources This section explains the relationship between the trigger input jacks, trigger inputs, and trigger input sources.
How the Triggers Generate Sounds Trigger Input Jack Input Mode You can set the input mode for the [!2KICK/!3] jack, [yTOM3/u] jack, [rTOM2/t] jack and the [wTOM1/e] jack. Input modes available include “separate” and “paired.” separate With the “separate” setting, the trigger input jack is separated into two single inputs to be used with two Insts. For example, the trigger signal received by the [!3] jack is connected to the trigger input source “Pad13.” The “KickRm” sound is not produced.
How the Triggers Generate Sounds Sounds that are played by trigger (Inst and Voice) You can assign an Inst or voice to each trigger input or trigger input source to play sounds. Inst “Inst” refers to each of the percussion instruments (snare, tom, cymbal, and kick) used in a drum set for the kit. With the DTX-PRO, you can use a different inst on each trigger input. Voice “Voice” refers to a sound that makes up an Inst. With the DTX-PRO, you can use a different voice on each trigger input source.
How the Triggers Generate Sounds User Voices In addition to the internal voices, you can import audio files and play them as user voices. There are different ways of importing audio files. Importing audio files to trigger inputs Import an audio file by specifying a pad. All input sources play the same wave. Importing audio files to trigger input sources Import an audio file by specifying an input source. Each input source plays a different wave. You can also specify the desired layer: A, B, C, or D.
How the Triggers Generate Sounds Selecting the Trigger Input or Trigger Input Source On the screen for the parameters in which the trigger input or trigger input source setting is required, the trigger input name or trigger input source name and its layer (A, B, C, or D) is displayed on the upper right.
How the Triggers Generate Sounds Individual Trigger Input Source Settings In MENU/Kit Edit/Voice or MENU/Utility/Pad, for example, or in any setting screen in which the trigger input source setting is required, press the “TRG ” ([F3]) button to open the screen for changing the trigger input source. Screen for Changing the Trigger Input Source Name of the currently selected trigger input source Trigger input source The trigger input source can be changed with the [–][+] controllers.
Effect Processor Design The DTX-PRO has the effect block design as shown below. Effects are divided into two groups: the effects applied to each kit and the effects applied to the entire system.
Effect Processor Design Effects applied to each kit KIT MODIFIER is comprised of three blocks (Ambience, Comp, and Effect), and the amount of effects on these blocks can be adjusted with the corresponding knobs. Ambience There are two types of Ambience effects as shown below. RealAmbi This is the acoustical characteristics recorded in an actual studio setting. Note that this is not available for some Inst sounds. The depth can be set for each Inst.
Effect Processor Design Inst Effect These effects can be set to each Inst (or pad). The following four effects are connected in series. EQ This is a three-band EQ that allows different gain, frequency, and other settings to be made for each band. Transient Adjusts the attack and release. Comp Finely adjusts the comp settings. Insertion The same effect types as those of MFX can be used. Note however that these effects cannot be applied to Pad3, Pad5, Pad7, or Pad13.
DTX-PRO Internal Memory Edited content saved to the internal memory lets you hold the data even after the power has been turned off. Trigger settings (MENU/Trigger) and other general settings (MENU/Utility) as well as system settings can be saved. Data That Can Be Saved to the DTX-PRO The following types of data can be saved to the DTX-PRO.
MENU Button Basic Screen Operations The screen appears when you press the [MENU] button. Navigating the MENU “ ” ([F1]) and “ ” ([F2]) “ENTER” ([F3]) Move the cursor up and down Opens the screen Changing the Setting Values or Changes the value of the item selected with the cursor Bookmark feature Bookmark On some of the screens, you can use bookmarks for easier access to the parameters you often call up and use.
MENU Button Function List MENU Menu Kit Edit Kit Modifier Ambience RealAmbi Depth Ambi Depth RealAmbiInstDpt Ambi InstDepth Ambi Type Ambi TIME Ambi EQ LoGAIN Ambi EQ HiGAIN Ambi F.M.
MENU Button Inst Effect EQ Gain EQ LoGAIN EQ MdGAIN EQ HiGAIN EQ Freq EQ LowFreq EQ MidFreq EQ HiFreq EQ MidWidth Transient TranAttack TranRelease TranSens Comp CompType CompAttack CompRelease CompThres CompRatio OutputLevel Insertion InsertionType InsertionDepth Voice Category VoiceNumber Import Wav VoiceTune VoiceDecay VoicePan VoiceFilter VoiceQ VoiceLayerSw VoiceHoldMode MessageType note Note.
MENU Button Trigger Input Mode Curve Pad Type Crosstalk Utility General AutoPowerOff LCD Contrast L&R Vol MIDI LocalCtrl Humanize AUX In Volume USB In Volume Rec Volume Song Volume Pad PadFunction Xstick Adjust Ride Position FootClosePos FootSplashSens Output Gain L&R Phones USB Audio Input Output AUX In Input Mode Phones Output USB Audio Backing Output Level USB Audio In Input Mode Phones Output USB Audio Backing Output Level AUX In Gain AUX In Gain DTX-PRO Reference Manual 18
MENU Button Master EQ MEQ Gain Lo LoMid Mid HiMid Hi MEQ Freq Low LowMid Mid HighMid High MEQ Q Low LowMid Mid HighMid High MEQ Shape Low High Phones EQ HPEQ Gain Lo LoMid HiMid Hi HPEQ Freq Low LowMid HighMid High HPEQ Q Low LowMid HighMid High HPEQ Shape Low High Job Kit Recall Sort Exchange Clear DTX-PRO Reference Manual 19
MENU Button Trigger Trigger Setup Click Sort Clear User Voice Voice Edit Sort Wave Import All Delete All Optimize Wave Wave Info Training Import SMF Clear Recorder Export Audio File Save (Type) (File) Load (Type) (File) Rename (Type) (File) (Name) Delete (Type) (File) Format Memory Info Factory Reset Version DTX-PRO Reference Manual 20
MENU Button Parameter Descriptions Kit Edit This section explains the “Kit Edit” settings in the menu. In Kit Edit, you can configure kit modifiers, Insts, Inst effects, voices, volume and other settings. With kit modifiers, you can customize the Ambience, Comp, and Effect settings to your liking.
MENU Button Kit Modifier The Kit modifier parameters allow you to change the advanced settings for the KIT MODIFIER knobs. A diagram of the relationship between the knobs and parameters is provided below.
MENU Button MENU/Kit Edit/Kit Modifier Screen Parameter Settings Description RealAmbi Depth 0–127 Adjusts the overall depth of RealAmbi to be applied. You can also control this parameter with the [AMBIENCE] knob. The Inst sounds for which RealAmbi can be applied are limited. For more information, refer to the Data List (PDF). Ambi Depth 0–127 Adjusts the overall depth of Ambi to be applied. You can also control this parameter with the [AMBIENCE] knob.
MENU Button Parameter Settings Description Ambi KnobVal 0–127 This setting is adjusted with the [AMBIENCE] knob. You can use this parameter to finely adjust the value controlled with the [AMBIENCE] knob. RealAmbiKnob Ambi Knob Choose the curve for controlling the RealAmbi Depth or Ambi Depth to be applied when the [AMBIENCE] knob is turned. off RealAmbi Depth or Ambi Depth will not change when the [AMBIENCE] knob is turned.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description Depth curve5 Knob Value Depth curve6 Knob Value Depth curve7 Knob Value Comp Comp Knob 0–127 Sets the level of Comp to be applied. You can use this parameter to finely adjust the value controlled with the [COMP] knob. MFX Type Effect Type (page 108) Selects the type of Master Effect to be applied. MFX Depth 0–127 Sets the depth of Master Effect to be applied.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description FX1 Type Effect Type (page 107) Select the type of Effect 1 to be applied. FX1 Send 0–127 Adjusts the send level for the entire sound to be sent to Effect 1. FX1 InstSend 0–127 Adjusts the send level for the Inst sound to be sent to Effect 1. FX1 toAmbi 0–127 Adjusts the send level for Effect 1 to be sent to Ambi. FX2 Type Effect Type (page 107) Select the type of Effect 2 to be applied.
MENU Button Inst MENU/Kit Edit/Inst Screen Parameter Settings Description Category Refer to the Data List (PDF) Specifies the Inst category. The Inst can also be selected by pressing the button below “INST” ([F1]) on the KIT screen. InstNumber Refer to the Data List (PDF) Specifies the Inst number. The Inst can also be selected by pressing the button below “INST” ([F1]) on the Kit screen. Import Wav Tuning Imports audio files.
MENU Button Inst Effect MENU/Kit Edit/Inst Effect Screen Parameter Settings Description EQ LoGAIN -12 – 0 – +12 (dB) Adjusts the gain of the low band to be adjusted with the EQ. EQ MdGAIN -12 – 0 – +12 (dB) Adjusts the gain of the mid band to be adjusted with the EQ. EQ HiGAIN -12 – 0 – +12 (dB) Adjusts the gain of the high band to be adjusted with the EQ. EQ LowFreq 32Hz–2.0kHz Adjusts the frequency of the low band to be adjusted with the EQ.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description CompType Thru, Kick 1, Kick 2, Snare 1, Snare 2, Tom 1, Tom 2, Cymbal, Limiter Sets the Comp type. CompAttack 1.0ms–40.0ms Sets the duration until the Comp effect reaches its peak. CompRelease 10ms–680ms Sets the duration until the Comp effect fades away. CompThres -48dB – -6dB Sets the input level at which Comp starts being applied. CompRatio 1.0–20.0 Sets the compression ratio of the Comp effect. OutputLevel -18.0dB – 0.0dB – +18.
MENU Button Voice The Voice parameters shown with A, B, C, or D in the upper right of the screen are for layers, while the voice parameters shown without are for input sources. MENU/Kit Edit/Voice Screen Parameter Settings Description Category Refer to the Data List (PDF) Specifies the voice category. VoiceNumber Refer to the Data List (PDF) Specifies the voice number. Import Wav Imports audio files. When you press the button below “ENTER” ([F3]), the IMPORT screen appears. VoiceTune -24.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings VoiceLayerSw Description Sets how the voices assigned to the trigger input source are played. stack Plays voices registered to layers simultaneously. alt Plays voices registered to layers in sequential order. VoiceHoldMode Sets the hold mode for the voice. on When User is selected for the voice category, striking the pad plays the sounds repeatedly in a loop, and striking the pad again stops the sound.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description VelLo 0–126 Sets the velocity range for the layer. VelHi 1–127 TrgVel Use this parameter to control the velocity value of MIDI notes sent when the current pad is struck. variable MIDI velocity values will reflect the strength with which the pad is struck. 1–127 MIDI notes are sent with this fixed velocity value, regardless of how hard or soft the pad is struck.
MENU Button Volume MENU/Kit Edit/Volume Screen Parameter Settings Description Kit Volume 0–127 Sets the overall volume for the kit. Adjust the balance between kits. Inst Volume 0–127 Sets the volume of the Inst. Adjust the balance between Inst sounds within the same kit. Voice Volume 0–127 Sets the volume of the voice assigned to a layer. Use this parameter to adjust the balance between zones in the same Inst, and the balance between layers.
MENU Button TriggerTrigger TRIGGER This section explains the “Trigger” settings in the menu. The characteristics of the trigger signals output from pads when they are played depend on a range of different pad design factors. The “Trigger” settings allow you to optimize trigger signals for each pad for processing by the DTX-PRO. Select the appropriate pad type when you add or change pads.
MENU Button Curve MENU/Trigger/Curve Settings d1 lo u ha rd 2 ha rd 1 no rm loud2, loud1, norm, hard1, hard2 d2 Selects a velocity curve for the selected pad. A velocity curve determines how the velocity of the sound is affected by how hard you strike the pad.
MENU Button Settings Description spl21–spl25 spl21 Velocity Parameter spl22 spl23 spl24 spl25 Trigger input level ofs1–ofs5 Velocity Screen ofs1 ofs2 3 ofs 4 ofs s5 of Trigger input level DTX-PRO Reference Manual 36
MENU Button Pad Type What is a Pad Type? In order to ensure that you get the best sound from each and every pad, we have prepared a full range of optimized trigger parameters (i.e., various values related to pad input signals and the like), and named them accordingly. These groupings of parameters are referred to as “pad types.” Given that pads come in many different varieties, such as kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, and drum triggers, it follows that pad characteristics vary widely.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description Gain 1–127 Sets the gain (amplification) of the input signal for when hitting the pad selected in Pad Type. NOTE With a high setting, all input signals above a certain level will be amplified to the same level (i.e., the maximum level). This means that variation in the softness or hardness with which the pad is struck can be smoothed out.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description WaitTime 1–64 (msec) Sets the time until the target pad detects a trigger signal. Adjust the setting so that the trigger signal is detected at its peak and that the strength for striking the pad corresponds to the volume of the sound produced. RimGain 1–127 Sets the rim gain level of a multi-piezo pad connected to a multi-piezo supported jack. When using a mono × 2 input jack, this parameter is effective only in the paired input mode.
MENU Button Crosstalk The term “crosstalk” refers to the output of trigger signals from an electronic drum pad (including an acoustic drum with a drum trigger attached) other than the one that was struck as a result of vibrations or interference between pads. Crosstalk is prevented by suppressing any trigger signal sound that is lower than the specified value.
MENU Button Utility This section explains the “Utility” settings in the menu. General settings, pad settings, output gain and I/O settings are configured here. MENU/Utility General Pad Output Gain Input Output General MENU/Utility/General Screen Parameter Settings Description AutoPowerOff off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 (min) Sets the time that elapses until the power is turned off by the Auto Power-Off function. Set this parameter to “off” to disable the Auto Power Off function.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description MIDI LocalCtrl off, on Enables (on) or disables (off) the internal tone generator when performing with pads. This is normally set to “on.” When set to “off,” the trigger input section and tone generator section are disconnected within the DTX-PRO, so no sound is produced when the pads are struck.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description inc kit Increases the kit number by 1. dec kit Decreases the kit number by 1. select kit Selects the kit. Kit number toggle kit Switches between kits. Every time the pad is struck, the setting changes between two kits. Kit number 1 Kit number 2 inc tempo Increases the tempo value by 1. dec tempo Decreases the tempo value by 1. tap tempo Sets the tap tempo. click start/stop Starts or stops the click.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description xstick on/off Turns cross stick sounds on or off. sound off Mutes the sound. ambience Controls the amount of Ambience ([AMBIENCE] knob value) according to how hard the pad is struck. MinValue: The minimum amount of Ambience to be applied when the pad is struck lightly MaxValue: The maximum amount of Ambience to be applied when the pad is struck strongly comp Controls the amount of Comp ([COMP] knob value) according to how hard the pad is struck.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description Xstick Adjust 1–127 Sets the strength for switching the cross sticking to or from the open rim shots when hitting the rim of the multi piezo pad connected to the [qSNARE] jack. Increasing this value makes it easier to produce the cross-stick sound when the pad is struck strongly. Conversely, reducing this value makes it easier to produce the open rim shot when the pad is struck lightly.
MENU Button Output Gain MENU/Utility/Output Gain Screen Parameter Settings Description L&R -18dB, -12dB, -6dB, 0dB, +6dB, +12dB, +18dB Sets the output gain for the L&R jacks. Phones USB Audio Sets the output gain for the Phones jack. Sets the output gain for the USB Audio Out.
MENU Button Input Output MENU/Utility/Input Output Screen Parameter Settings Description AUX In USB Audio In Input Mode Sets the output destination for the audio source input from AUX In ( ) or USB audio ( ). For settings other than PA-HP, the output destination switch is set to “on.” Note that the output destination cannot be switched on or off for L guide, R guide, or PA-HP. stereo Outputs the audio source in stereo.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description L guide Select these settings for the audio input in which the guide (click) sound and accompaniment sound are separated into L and R channels. The guide (click) sound and accompaniment sound are output from Phones in the center pan position, and the accompaniment sound is output from Output and USB Audio in the center pan position.
MENU Button Master EQ Parameters in this section are used for adjusting the tone of the entire kit. Master EQ settings are applied to the entire kit (your performances and training songs) and HP Out/Output. Master EQ settings are not applied to auxiliary input, recorder sounds or click sounds. In specific terms, this five-band master EQ allows the signal level to be freely boosted or cut around a center frequency specified for each of the bands.
MENU Button MENU/Master EQ Screen Parameter Settings Description Lo -12 – +0 – +12 Use these parameters to boost or cut the centerfrequency levels of the Low, LowMid, Mid, HighMid, and High MEQ Freq settings, respectively. Low 32Hz–2.0kHz LowMid 100Hz–10kHz Use these parameters to set the center frequencies of the low, mid, and high frequency bands, respectively. Mid 100Hz–10kHz HighMid 100Hz–10kHz High 500Hz–16kHz Low 0.1–12.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description MEQ Shape Low Use these parameters to set EQ types for the low and high frequency bands, respectively. shelving Signals at frequencies below or above a specific frequency will be boosted or cut. EQ low Gain Center frequency Frequency (Hz) peaking Signals at frequencies in the vicinity of the center frequency will be boosted or cut.
MENU Button Phones EQ Parameters in this section are used for adjusting the tone of all sounds played through the headphones. In specific terms, this four-band headphone EQ allows the signal level to be freely boosted or cut around a center frequency specified for each of the bands. In addition, the “low” and “high” frequency bands can be set to either shelving or peaking type equalization.
MENU Button MENU/Phones EQ Screen Parameter Settings Description Lo -12 – +0 – +12 Use these parameters to boost or cut the centerfrequency levels of the Low, LowMid, HighMid, and High HPEQ Freq settings, respectively. 16.0Hz–24.4kHz Use these parameters to set the center frequencies of the low, mid, and high frequency bands, respectively. 0.1–12.0 Use these parameters to change widths for the low, mid, and high frequency bands, respectively.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description HPEQ Shape Low Use these parameters to set EQ types for the low and high frequency bands, respectively. shelving Signals at frequencies below or above a specific frequency will be boosted or cut. EQ low Gain Center frequency Frequency (Hz) peaking Signals at frequencies in the vicinity of the center frequency will be boosted or cut.
MENU Button Job The Job menu includes parameters related to kits, triggers, click sets, user voices, Training, and the recorder. MENU/Job Kit Trigger Click User Voice Training Recorder Kit Only the user kit settings can be changed from the kit settings (Job/Kit). Preset kits cannot be changed. MENU/Job/Kit Screen Parameter Description Recall Changes to the kit will be lost if you select another kit before saving (storing) the settings.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description Sort Sorts the order of user kits. Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the “ cursor. ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the Press the “SELECT” button ([F3]) to select the kit that you want to move. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]), and the [–][+] controllers to move the selected kit. After moving the kit to the position where you want it, press the “INSERT” button ([F3]).
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description Clear Initializes the kit. Procedure 1. Use the [–][+] controllers to select the kit you want to initialize. 2. Press the “CLEAR” button ([F3]) and the confirmation screen appears. 3. Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to initialize the selected kit. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel initialization and return to the screen in step 1. “Completed.” appears when the Initialization is complete, and the screen returns to the Clear screen.
MENU Button Click MENU/Job/Click Screen Parameter Description Sort Sorts the order of user click sets. Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the “ cursor. ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the Press the “SELECT” button ([F3]) to select the click set that you want to move. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]), and the [–][+] controllers to move the selected click set. After moving the click set to the position where you want it, press the “INSERT” button ([F3]).
MENU Button User Voice MENU/Job/User Voice Screen Parameter Description Voice Edit This edits user voices. Here you can add audio files, delete waves, change the name of user voices, initialize user voices, and set the velocity range for each wave. Each user voice has 10 wave banks. If you wish to add an audio file, connect the USB flash drive containing the audio file into the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description 3. Start editing. DELETE When the confirmation screen appears, press the “YES” button ([F1]). Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel changes. NAME Use the [–][+] controllers to select a character, and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F3]) to move the cursor to the next character position. A user voice name of up to 16 characters can be assigned. When you are finished entering all characters, press the “OK” button ([F2]).
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description 5. Start editing. IMPORT Select a file in the confirmation screen and press the “YES” button ([F1]). Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel changes. DELETE In the confirmation screen, press the “YES” button ([F1]). Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel changes. Lo/HI Select the target for editing (Low or High) with [F3], and then set the value with the [–][+] controllers.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description Sort Wave Sorts the order of waves within a user voice. Procedure 1. 2. Use the “ cursor. ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the Press the “SELECT” button ([F3]) to select the wave that you want to move. The “SELECT” button ([F3]) appears when a wave bank with waves is selected. 3. 4. Use the “ ” and “ selected wave. ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the After moving the wave to the position where you want it, press the “INSERT” button ([F3]).
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description Import All Imports all audio files saved in the root directory of the USB flash drive into the wave memory of the DTX-PRO. Procedure 1. 2. Press the “IMP TYPE” button ([F1]) to select the import type. TO EMPTY Imports each audio file to the lowest numbered available user voice. TO 1VCE Imports a maximum of 10 audio files to the selected user voice. BY NAME Imports audio files using the file name for specifying the destination.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description 3. 4. Press the “IMPORT” button ([F3]) and the confirmation screen appears. Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to import. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel the Import and the screen returns to Step 1. Press the “CANCEL” button ([F3]) during Import to stop the Import and the screen returns to Step 1. “Completed.” appears when the Import is complete, and the screen returns to the Import All screen.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description Wave Info Displays the usage of the wave memory of the DTX-PRO. Total: Total Memory Size (MB) Displays the total memory size in units of MB (megabytes). Free: Free memory space (MB) (free memory space (%)) Free space is displayed in units of MB (megabytes). Also, the free space for the entire memory is displayed as a percentage (%). Fragmented memory may prevent importing of audio files even when there is sufficient space.
MENU Button Training MENU/Job/Training Screen Parameter Description Import SMF Imports a user song (SMF file). Procedure 1. 2. 3. Select the SMF file you want to import. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to select a file to import. Press the “IMPORT” button ([F3]) to start importing. Select training song number 1 to start playing the imported song. (However, the imported song cannot be used for Song Part Gate or Song Score Gate.) Clear Initializes a user song.
MENU Button Recorder MENU/Job/Recorder Screen Parameter Description Export Audio Saves the audio data recorded in the internal recorder to a USB flash drive. MENU/Job/Recorder/Export Audio Procedure 1. If you want to add a name to the file, press the “NAME” button ([F2]) and enter a name. Entering the File Name 1. 2. 2. 3. Use the [–][+] controllers to select a character, and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F3]) to move the cursor to the next character position.
MENU Button File A knowledge of terms is required to understand the functions and operations of the Menu/File section. This section explains the terminology used in the MENU/File section. File The term “file” is used to define a set of data saved on a USB flash drive. Data exchanged between the DTX-PRO and a USB flash drive is carried out in the form of files. File name The name given to the file is called a file name.
MENU Button Save MENU/File/Save Description Saves the file to a USB flash drive. Procedure 1. Connect a USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 2. Navigate to MENU/File/Save. The following screen appears. (Type) 3. Select the Type (file type). 3-1. Use the [–][+] controllers to select the file type for the file you want to save.
MENU Button 4. (File) Enter a name for the file to be saved. 4-1. Press the “ 4-2. If you wish to save the file under a new name, press the “NAME” button ([F2]). ” button ([F1]) to move the cursor to the file name. The NAME screen appears. Entering the File Name 1. 2. Use the [–][+] controllers to select a character, and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F3]) to move the cursor to the next character position. A file name of up to 16 characters can be assigned.
MENU Button 5. Save the file. 5-1. Press the “SAVE” button ([F3]). The Save confirmation screen appears. 5-2. If you wish to save the file, press the “YES” button ([F1]) If you wish to save under a different name, press the “NO” button ([F3]) and the screen returns to step 2. If a file with the same file name already exists, the overwrite confirmation screen, as shown below, appears. If you wish to save the file under a different name, press the “NO” button ([F3]) and the screen returns to step 2.
MENU Button Load MENU/File/Load Description Loads (imports) a file saved onto a USB flash drive to the DTX-PRO. When you have moved files to a computer for file management, make sure to move the files back to the root directory of the USB flash drive. NOTE The DTX-PRO cannot load the file if it is in a sub directory (folder). Procedure 1. Connect the USB flash drive containing the files saved with the DTX-PRO into the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 2. Navigate to MENU/File/Load.
MENU Button 4. (File) Select the file you want to load. 4-1. 4-2. 5. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the cursor to “File,” and then use the [–][+] controllers to select the file you want to load. Only those files matching your selected file type will be available for loading. For OneKit, select the kit you want OneKit to load to. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the cursor to the kit number, and then use the [–][+] controllers to select the file you want to load.
MENU Button Rename MENU/File/Rename Description Renames the file saved on a USB flash drive. Procedure 1. Connect the USB flash drive into the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 2. Navigate to MENU/File/Rename. The following screen appears. (Type) 3. Select the file type (Type) of the file that you want to rename. 3-1. Use the [–][+] controllers to select the file type of the file you want to rename. Setting 4.
MENU Button 5. (Name) Set a new name for the file. Press the “ ” button ([F2]) to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen. Press the “Name” button ([F2]) to display the NAME screen. Entering the file name 1. 2. 6. Use the [–][+] controllers to select a character, and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F3]) to move the cursor to the next character position. A file name of up to 16 characters can be assigned. After entering all characters, press the “OK” button ([F2]).
MENU Button Delete MENU/File/Delete Description This operation deletes a file in the USB flash drive. Procedure 1. 2. Connect the USB flash drive containing the files you want to delete with the DTX-PRO into the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. Navigate to MENU/File/Delete. The following screen appears. (Type) 3. Select the file type (Type) of the file you wish to delete. 3-1. 3-2. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the cursor to “Type.
MENU Button 6. Press the “DELETE” button ([F3]). The Delete confirmation screen appears. 7. Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to delete the file. NOTICE Do not disconnect the USB flash drive from the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal or turn off the power to the DTX-PRO while the file is being deleted. Doing so may cause the DTX-PRO to malfunction, or corrupt memory in the USB flash drive. “Completed.” appears when the Delete process is complete, and the screen returns to step 2.
MENU Button Format MENU/File/Format Description Sometimes the USB flash drives are not usable as they are. In such cases, format the drive by following the procedures shown below. NOTICE Formatting erases all data in the USB flash drive. Before formatting, ensure that the USB flash drive does not contain any important data. Procedure 1. Connect the USB flash drive into the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 2. Navigate to MENU/File/Format. The following screen appears. 3. Press the “FORMAT” button ([F3]).
MENU Button 4. Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to format. NOTICE Do not disconnect the USB flash drive from the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal or turn off the power to the DTX-PRO while the USB flash drive is being formatted. Doing so may cause the DTX-PRO to malfunction, or corrupt memory in the USB flash drive. “Completed.” appears when the Format process is complete, and the screen returns to step 2. Memory Info MENU/File/Memory Info Description Shows the memory usage of the USB flash drive.
MENU Button Factory Reset Restores all data in the user settings (user kits, trigger settings, waves, utility, recorder internal memory) back to their factory default settings. MENU/Factory Reset Screen Parameter Description Factory Reset NOTICE A factory reset erases all data in the user settings restoring them to the factory default settings. Be sure to save any important data to a USB flash drive beforehand (page 69). Restoring defaults 1. Navigate to MENU/Factory Reset.
MENU Button Screen Parameter Description 3. Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to carry out the factory reset. If you do not want to carry out the factory reset, press the “NO” button ([F3]). The following message appears during the operation. When the factory settings have been restored, the trigger setup wizard will be displayed.
MENU Button Version MENU/Version Screen Description Displays the firmware version.
KIT Mode Playing imported audio files as Inst sounds You can import an audio file to play as an Inst. Select an audio file saved on a USB flash drive to import into the DTX-PRO. 1. Save the audio file from the computer to the root directory on a USB flash drive. Audio file conditions: wav format NOTE • Note that some wav format audio files may not be imported. • The DTX-PRO does not recognize the audio file if it is in a folder. • You can also import an audio file as a voice.
KIT Mode 4. Strike the drum pad to which you wish to import an audio file. Make sure that the name of the pad you struck is shown on the Inst selection screen. 5. Press the button below “IMPORT” ([F3]). The IMPORT screen appears. Name of the audio file to be imported Pad to be assigned 6. Use the [–][+] controllers to select a file to import. or You can change the pad selection by pressing the “TRG” button ([F2]), or by striking the pad.
KIT Mode 7. Press the button under “IMPORT” ([F3]). The Import confirmation screen appears. 8. Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to import. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel the import and the screen returns to step 5. Press the “CANCEL” button ([F3]) during import to stop the import and the screen returns to step 5. “Completed.” appears when the Import is complete, and the screen returns to the import screen. After importing, make sure to store the settings.
CLICK Mode With the button below “SETTING” ([F3]), you can change other settings such as beat, timer settings, click sound type, and output destinations.
CLICK Mode [F3] SETTING SETTING ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions CLICK/SETTING Screen Parameter Settings Description SoundSet Metronome1, Metronome2, Claves, Cowbell, Shaker, Stick Changes click sounds (Acc and beats) as a set. Beat 1/4–16/4, 1/8–16/8, 1/16–16/16 Chooses a time signature for the click. Timer OFF, 00:30–60:00 (30 second increments) Use this parameter to set the timer. The timer status is displayed on the CLICK screen. To start the timer. press the [START/STOP] button.
CLICK Mode Screen Parameter Settings Description You can set a different voice or change the tuning of each click timing (Acc and beats). You can also import an audio file to use as click sound. If “Acc...” or other names appears on the lower right of the screen, press the button below it ([F3]) to select the click timing you want to set. The selected click timing will be shown in the top right corner of the display.
CLICK Mode Playing imported audio files as Click sounds You can load audio files (.wav) from a USB flash drive to play them as click sounds for the click timing you like. Procedure 1. Save the audio file from the computer to the root directory on a USB flash drive. Audio file conditions: wav format NOTE • Note that some wav format audio files may not be imported. • The DTX-PRO does not recognize the audio file if it is in a folder. 2.
RECORDER Mode You can use the button below “SETTING” ([F3]) to change other settings such as the playback speed and recording source.
RECORDER Mode [F3] SETTING SETTING ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions RECORDER/SETTING Screen Parameter Settings Description Speed 0.50x–1.50x Sets the playback speed. RecGain -18dB, -12dB, -6dB, 0dB, +6dB, +12dB, +18dB Sets the input gain for recording. RecordingSource ClickRecordingSource Click Selects the recording source.
TRAINING Mode TRAINING/SETTING SETTING ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions 1. TRAINING SONG Screen Parameter Settings Description SongNumber 1–37 Selects a training song. Training songs 1 to 10 are the same as the ones included in the DTX402 series. The drum scores (PDF) are available at the following site. https://download.yamaha.com/ 2. PART MUTE Screen Parameter Settings Description AutoMute on, off Turns the auto mute function on or off. When on, striking a pad will mute the drum part.
TRAINING Mode 3. SONG PART GATE Screen Parameter Settings Description Timer OFF (infinite), 30 sec, 1 min 00 sec, 1 min 30 sec, 2 min 00 sec, 2 min 30 sec, 3 min 00 sec, 5 min 00 sec, 8 min 00 sec, 10 min 00 sec Sets the timer for training. When the timer reaches the set time, the training ends automatically. Level 1 (Easy) – 5 (Hard) Sets the difficulty level. AutoMute off, on Turns the auto mute function on or off. When on, striking a pad will mute the drum part.
TRAINING Mode 4. SONG SCORE GATE Screen Parameter Settings Description Level 1 (Easy) – 5 (Hard) Sets the difficulty level. AutoMute off, on Turns the auto mute function on or off. When on, striking a pad will mute the drum part. If the auto muted part is not struck for certain period of time, it will be automatically unmuted. SongNumber 1–10 Selects a training song. Training songs 1 to 10 are the same as the ones included in the DTX402 series.
TRAINING Mode 5. RHYTHM GATE 6. RHYTHM GATE TRIPLET Screen Parameter Settings Description Timer OFF (infinite), 30 sec, 1 min 00 sec, 1 min 30 sec, 2 min 00 sec, 2 min 30 sec, 3 min 00 sec, 5 min 00 sec, 8 min 00 sec, 10 min 00 sec Sets the timer for training. When the timer reaches the set time, the training ends automatically. Level 1 (Easy) – 4 (Hard) Sets the difficulty level (gate width).
TRAINING Mode 7. DYNAMIC GATE Screen Parameter Settings Description Timer OFF (infinite), 30 sec, 1 min 00 sec, 1 min 30 sec, 2 min 00 sec, 2 min 30 sec, 3 min 00 sec, 5 min 00 sec, 8 min 00 sec, 10 min 00 sec Sets the timer for training. When the timer reaches the set time, the training ends automatically. Low Limit 2–99 Sets the threshold between light stroke and medium stroke. High Limit 2–99 Sets the threshold between medium stroke and heavy stroke.
TRAINING Mode 9. CHANGE UP Screen Parameter Settings Description Timer OFF (infinite), 30 sec, 1 min 00 sec, 1 min 30 sec, 2 min 00 sec, 2 min 30 sec, 3 min 00 sec, 5 min 00 sec, 8 min 00 sec, 10 min 00 sec Sets the timer for training. When the timer reaches the set time, the training ends automatically. Level 1 (Easy) – 5 (Hard) Sets the difficulty level. LoopMeas 1, 2, 4 Sets the number of measures to loop.
TRAINING Mode 10. FAST BLAST Screen Parameter Settings Description FastBlastTimer off, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min 00 sec, 1 min 30 sec, 2 min 00 sec, 3 min 00 sec, 5 min 00 sec, 8 min 00 sec, 10 min 00 sec Sets the timer. The setting is shown on the FAST BLAST screen. When a time is selected, the remaining time will be shown on the screen. The timer starts when you start striking the pads.
Connecting a Computer Connecting the DTX-PRO to a computer using a USB cable lets you send and receive audio or MIDI data. This section explains how to connect the DTX-PRO to a computer. [USB TO HOST] terminal (rear panel) [USB] terminal Computer 120 USB cable DTX-PRO NOTE USB cable is not included. To connect your computer to the DTX-PRO, use a USB A-B type cable of no more than 3 meters.
Connecting a Computer Installing the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver To use audio data with a Windows computer, you need to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver. NOTE When you use a macOS computer or when you use a Windows computer only to handle MIDI data, installation of the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver is not required. 1. Download the latest Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver from the following URL. https://download.yamaha.com/ Press the [(driver name) ] button, download and open the file.
Troubleshooting Symptom No sound No sound Out of balance Possible cause Solution The cable is not properly connected • Ensure that the DTX-PRO is properly connected to headphones or an external audio system, such as an amplifier and/ or speakers. • Ensure that the cables you are using are in good condition. Pad settings have not been properly configured Turn the “PadFunction” setting in MENU/Utility/Pad “off.
Troubleshooting Symptom Having difficulties during perfomance Possible cause Cymbal/Hi-hat sounds are too soft The DTX-PRO produces sound but the sensitivity (i.e., volume) is too low. Orientation of the cymbal pad is incorrect Shaft on the Hi-hat pad is loose Extra felt is attached The pad type or trigger parameter setting is incorrect Slider is set to the minimum The level settings for the pad are improper The cymbal edge switch has not been detected Solution • Check the orientation of the cymbal pad.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Solution Hi-hat splash sounds are not produced as intended Adjust the “FootSplashSens” parameter from MENU/Utility/Pad. Hihat splash sounds will not be produced if “off” has been set here. Pads with position sensing do not produce sounds properly • Check the “Pad Type” parameter from MENU/Trigger/Pad Type. • Check the orientation of the cymbal pad. When this is not set properly, the cymbal pad may not be fully functional.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Effects cannot be applied • Ensure that the [EFFECT] knob is not turned down to minimum. • Ensure that the effect type is not set to “THRU” or “NO EFFECT.” • Ensure that the InstSend value is high enough for Effect 1 or Effect 2. The wave tempo does not change Wave tempo cannot be changed. It will always play at the original tempo of the imported file regardless of kit tempo and other settings. Pad controller does not work Pad controllers are not supported.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Solution Cannot exchange data with DAW applications • When the Auto Power-Off function activates to turn off the DTXPRO, any connection with DAW software will be lost. To restore this connection, close the DAW application, turn the DTXPRO back on, and then launch the application once again. It is advisable to disable the Auto Power-Off function when exchanging data with a computer. • A driver is required to send audio data in Windows.
Reference Effect Type Ambi Type Name No Effect Description Bypass without applying an effect. Hall 1 Hall 2 Reverb emulating the acoustics of a concert hall. Hall 3 Hall 4 Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Reverb emulating the acoustics of a room. Room 4 Room 5 Plate 1 Reverb emulating a metal plate. Plate 2 Stage Reverb emulating the acoustics of a stage. Space Simulator Effect emulating the reverberating sound in a large space like a tunnel, a cave, and so on.
Reference Effect Type Fx1 Type Fx2 Type Name Description No Effect Bypass without applying an effect. Gated Reverb Simulation of gated reverb. Reverse Reverb Simulation of reverse playback of gated reverb. Early Ref 1 Early Ref 2 Early Ref 3 This effect isolates only the early reflection components of the Reverb. Early Ref 4 Early Ref 5 Tempo Delay 8th The effect synchronizes the delay length to an eighth note tempo.
Reference Effect Type MFX Type InsertionType Name Description Thru No Effect. Analog Delay 1 Analog delay driven by bucket-brigade device (BBD) chips with short delay setting. Analog Delay 2 Analog delay driven by bucket-brigade device (BBD) chips with long delay setting. G Chorus A Chorus Effect that produces a richer and more complex modulation than normal chorus. 2 Modulator A Chorus Effect consisting of pitch modulation and amplitude modulation.
