User Manual

Basic Operation
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DTX700 Owner’s Manual
Connecting Your DTX700 to a Computer
Using a special feature, the DTX700 can operate as a remote
controller for Cubase. For example, you can operate the Cubase
transport, turn its metronome on or off, and control various
other functions from the instrument’s control panel, signifi-
cantly increasing the efficiency of your music production work-
flow.
 Computer settings
When setting up Cubase remote control for the first time,
complete the following steps to configure your computer
correctly.
1 Download the latest version of the DTX700
Extension from the following web page.
Save the compressed file in a convenient location and then
expand it.
http://dtxdrums.yamaha.com/downloads/
NOTE
•Ensure that you have the latest USB MIDI driver
installed on your computer (see page 52).
• Information on system requirements is also provided on
the above web page.
• The DTX700 Extension may be revised and updated
without prior notice. Before installing, visit the above web
page to confirm the latest related information and ensure
that you have the most up-to-date version.
2 Execute the expanded DTX700 Extension to
carry out the required installation procedure.
For more details, refer to the owner’s manual included in the
downloaded package.
 DTX700 settings
Whenever the Cubase Remote function is to be used, the fol-
lowing steps must be completed on the DTX700.
1 Use [MENU] m [Utility] m [MIDI] to access the
MIDI parameters, and set MIDI IN/OUT to
“USB”.
2 Ensure that the DTX700 is connected to your
computer in the correct manner, and then
launch Cubase.
For details on how to connect the DTX700 to your com-
puter, see page 52.
3 Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[MENU] button.
The message “Cubase Remote” will be displayed to confirm
that the function has been activated.
NOTE
• When Cubase Remote mode has been activated, those
control-panel buttons that can be used will light up.
4 To deactivate Cubase Remote mode, again
hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[MENU] button.
 Using remote functions
NOTE
• For details on how to use remote functions, refer to the
owner’s manual included in the downloaded package.
Setting up Cubase Remote Control