DTX900 DTX900M Owner’s Manual EN
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For DTX900M Owners Differences from DTX900 Building on the performance and functionality of the DTX900—the flagship model in our lineup of drum trigger modules—the enhanced DTX900M model delivers added convenience. These DTX900M enhancements are described in detail below. Reading this Owner’s Manual The content of this manual is identical to that of the original DTX900 Owner’s Manual.
NOTICE • The DTX900M remains charged and draws a small amount of power even when turned off. To shut it down completely, therefore, unplug it from the mains power supply. • In certain modes of operation, the Auto Power-Off function may not turn off the drum module when the set time has elapsed. We recommend, therefore, that you always turn off the drum module manually when you are finished using it.
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Connections Handling caution • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX900. The new DTX900 incorporates the highly acclaimed AWM2 tone generator and a sophisticated music sequencer. In addition to the functions of its predecessor, DTX900 provides full support of the current Yamaha trigger products and also sports a USB terminal for MIDI connections (in addition to conventional MIDI connectors) — and has a built-in sampling feature that allows you to create your own Drum Voices.
Main Features Designed primarily for professional drummers, the DTX900 has a Drum Trigger feature, a 64-note polyphonic Tone Generator, a built-in Sampling feature that lets you expand the available sounds, a high-performance Metronome (Click) feature and a built-in music sequencer that enables recording and playback of rhythm or accompaniment patterns, and even lets you create an entire Song.
Contents Introduction .............................................................6 Included Accessories ..............................................6 Main Features .........................................................7 Panel Controls..................................................... 10 Basic Operation................................................... 13 Setting Up ............................................................ 16 Connecting the Pads.............................................
Contents File Mode [FILE] .................................................112 Terminology in the File Mode ............................. 112 File Types Compatible With the DTX900 ........... 113 Saving a File [F1] SAVE ..................................... 114 Loading a File [F2] LOAD ................................... 116 Changing the Name of a File or Directory [F3] RENAME ..................................................... 121 Deleting a File or Directory [F4] DELETE...........
Panel Controls ■ Front Panel w 888 q e u r i t o y !0 !4 !1 !2 @6 !3 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @7 @8 @9 !5 #0 #1 q LCD display y [CHAIN] button The large LCD Display shows information and data needed to operate the DTX900. Pressing this button enters the Chain mode, allowing you to program a Chain, which is a series of Drum Kits and Songs arranged in the order you want (page 132).
Panel Controls !1 TRIGGER INDICATOR @2 TOM slider (page 31) This lamp indicates whether or not the DTX900 receives the trigger signal via the Trigger Input jacks. The lamp is turned on when receiving the trigger signal. This lamp is turned on also when pressing the Audition button (described below). Adjusts the volume of the toms. !2 Audition button @4 HI-HAT slider (page 31) You can use this button instead of the drum pad.
Panel Controls ■ Rear Panel r q y t w o i u !1 !0 !2 e !3 !6 !5 !4 q F (Standby/On) switch !1 MIDI IN/OUT connectors Press to turn the power ON or OFF. These jacks are for the transfer of MIDI data to and from external MIDI devices. w DC IN terminal Connect the AC power adaptor to this terminal. e Cable clip Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the cable clip to prevent accidental unplugging of the cable during operation.
Basic Operation Moving the Cursor Functions and Sub-Functions Use these four buttons to navigate through the display, moving the cursor around the various selectable items and parameters in the screen. When selected, the relevant item is highlighted (the cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters). You can change the value of the item (parameter) at which the cursor is located by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.
Basic Operation Modes Inputting a Number Directly In order to make operation of the DTX900 as comprehensive and as smooth as possible, all functions and operations have been grouped in “modes.” To enter the desired mode, press the corresponding Mode button. The function of each mode is as follows: Mode Drum Kit Click File Chain Song Trigger Utility Sampling Function Selecting/editing a Drum Kit. Setting the Click (Metronome) related parameters and performing the Groove Check function.
Basic Operation Inputting Characters (Naming, etc.) As shown below, you can set the name by repeating the two operations – moving the cursor to the desired location by using the Cursor buttons and then selecting a character by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, and [DEC/NO] button. ■ Using the character list If you find it difficult to select the desired characters with the above method, you may want to use the following method – selecting the characters directly from a list.
Setting Up IMPORTANT You’ll need to change the Trigger Settings of the DTX900 according to the type of drum set you are using (Standard Set/Special Set/Acoustic Drums, etc.). If the setting is not appropriate, problems may occur—such as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance among the pads. Refer to the “Selecting the Trigger Setup” section on page 22 on how to select the appropriate setup.
Setting Up ■ DTX950K * First, connect the RHH135’s [PAD] output jack to the 9HIHAT jack on the DTX900, then connect the RHH135’s [HI-HAT CONTROL] output jack to the HI-HAT CONTROL jack on the DTX900. to 7CRASH1 PCY135 PCY155 to 2TOM1 to 6RIDE to 3TOM2 to 9HI-HAT PCY135 to HI-HAT CONTROL XP100T to 8CRASH2 XP100T RHH135 DTX900 XP120T XP120SD KP125W XP120T to 4TOM3 to 5TOM4 to JKICK/K to 1SNARE DTX900 * Foot pedal is not included in the Special Set.
Setting Up Setting Up the Power Supply Turning the Power On 1 Make sure that the F (Standby/On) switch of the instrument is set to standby ( ). After you’ve made all necessary connections (trigger, audio, MIDI), turn down all volume controls of the DTX900 and other audio equipment. Turn the power on ( ) by pressing the F (Standby/On) switch on the rear panel of the DTX900, then turn on the power of the amplifiers.
Setting Up Connecting to Speakers or Headphones Since the DTX900 has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. Connecting to External Audio Equipment When recording your performance on a DTX900 Drum Kit or sending its sounds to a mixer, connect your equipment as follows: O1V96 Monitor system for the DTX series MS100DR, MS50DR, etc.
Setting Up Connecting External MIDI Devices Using a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the DTX900. This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the DTX900 or playing back a Song on the DTX900. Also, an external sequencer can be used to drive the DTX900’s Tone Generator.
Setting Up Connecting a USB Storage Device You can connect a USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal on the rear panel of this instrument. USB flash memory or USB storage device USB TO DEVICE terminal 888 DTX900 Connecting to a USB storage device (hard disk drive, etc.) Precautions When Using the USB TO DEVICE Terminal This instrument features a built-in USB TO DEVICE terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care.
Setting Up Selecting the Trigger Setup The Trigger Setup contains various settings related to Trigger Input Signals received from pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are connected to the Trigger Input jacks. These settings let you optimize the DTX900 for best operation and response to these signals. Select an appropriate Trigger Setup for your Drum Kit from the pre-programmed Trigger Setups in the DTX900. Use the operation described below to select the Trigger Setup you want to use.
Setting Up ■ Trigger Setup List No. Name PRE: 01 XP Wide PRE: 02 XP Normal PRE: 03 SP Wide PRE: 04 SP Normal PRE: 05 SP Narrow PRE: 06 STD Wide PRE: 07 STD Normal PRE: 08 STD Narrow For DTXTREME III Standard Drum Set PRE: 09 USR: 01 – 05 DT10/20 User Trigger — — For DTX950K/ 900K For DTXTREME III Special Drum Set Description Wide dynamic range. This setting is designed for maximum expressive control, allowing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range.
Setting Up Connecting a Computer Although the DTX900 is exceptionally powerful and versatile all by itself, connecting it to a computer – via USB cable – provides even greater power and versatility. This feature lets you transfer MIDI data between the DTX900 and your computer. In this section you’ll learn how to make the connections. NOTE • Since the DTX900 has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. For details, see page 19.
Setting Up Setting up Cubase Remote Control Using this special feature, the DTX900 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 front panel, significantly increasing the efficiency of your music production workflow. ■ Computer settings When setting up Cubase remote control for the first time, complete the following steps to properly configure your computer.
Setting Up Creating a Song by Using a Computer Recording Your Performance on the DTX900 to Computer NOTE • The acronym DAW (digital audio workstation) refers to music software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data, such as Cubase. ■ Setting up the DTX900 On the DTX900, you need to set the Local Control parameter to “off” in order to avoid a “double” sound.
Setting Up Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast You can adjust the total volume levels of the DTX900 sound. Using the MASTER slider adjusts the output volume of the stereo mix from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks. Using the PHONES slider adjusts the output volume of the stereo-mixed sounds for the PHONES jack. This is independent from the MASTER slider setting. For details about all of the sliders as well as the PHONES and MASTER, see page 31.
Quick Guide How to Play the Drum Pads Snare/Tom Hi-Hat Cymbal Just as on an acoustic snare, you can hit the drum pad (e.g., XP120SD illustrated below) in three different ways below. Keep in mind that the example XP120SD illustrated below is divided into three sections. As with an acoustic hi-hat cymbal, you can play the cymbal pad (e.g., RHH135 illustrated below) along with the Hi-Hat Controller (HH65, etc.) via the ways as illustrated below.
Quick Guide Quick Guide How to Play the Drum Pads Ride Cymbal As with an acoustic ride cymbal, you can play the cymbal pad (e.g., PCY155 illustrated below) via the various ways as illustrated below. Keep in mind that the example PCY155 illustrated below is divided into three sections. Choke Grabbing the edge of the Cymbal pad immediately after hitting it will stop the sound.
Quick Guide Playing the DTX900 Now that your DTX900 is properly connected, it’s time to make some music! Hitting the Pads While hitting the pads, move the MASTER slider or PHONES slider on the panel to raise the overall volume to a comfortable level. Selecting a Drum Kit A ‘Drum Kit’ is a collection of drum sounds (or voices) that play when you hit the pads. Try selecting some of the Drum Kits and enjoy the variety of sounds and drum setups available.
Quick Guide Adjusting the Volume by Using the Sliders You can change the volume for each pad and adjust the overall balance of the Drum Kit by using the sliders on the front panel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J 1 MASTER slider Adjusts the output volume of the stereo mix from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks. B PHONES slider Adjusts the output volume of the stereo-mixed sounds for the PHONES jack. This is independent from the MASTER slider setting. C CLICK slider Adjusts the output volume of the click sound.
Quick Guide Playing Along With the Click Try playing the DTX900 along with the click (metronome). The DTX900 is equipped with a high-performance metronome that gives you a comprehensive variety of settings and allows you to create complex rhythms. Start the Click (Metronome) Press the [CLICK ON/OFF] button to start the click sound. The red lamp lights on the first beat of every measure when the click or a Song is playing. The other beats are indicated with a green light.
Quick Guide Quick Guide Playing Along With the Click Changing the Tempo and Time Signature (Beat) of the Click 1 Press the [CLICK] button to enter the Click mode. 2 Press the [F1] PLAY button to call up the Click Play display, if necessary. 1 2 1 BEAT (Time Signature) Indicates the time signature of the Click. You can select one of the following values. Settings 1/4 – 16/4, 1/8 – 16/8, 1/16 – 16/16 B TEMPO Indicates the tempo value of the Click. You can set the value over the following range.
Quick Guide Tap Tempo With the Tap Tempo Function, you can set the Song or click’s tempo by manually tapping in the tempo on a pad. This lets you set whatever tempo you desire for playing or practicing. The Audition button can also be used to set the tempo instead of tapping on a pad. 1 Press the [CLICK] button to enter the Click mode. 2 Press the [F3] TAP button to call up the Tap display. 1 1 TEMPO Indicates the tempo value.
Quick Guide Quick Guide Playing Along With a Song The DTX900 contains a wide variety of Preset Songs, organized into the following three categories. Demo Songs These Songs are created to showcase the high-quality sound of the DTX900. Practice Songs These Songs are created to help you practice in a wide variety of musical genres. Pad Songs (page 93) These Songs are created to be called up (during a performance, for example) by hitting a pad.
Quick Guide Playing Along With a Song C Drum Kit At the top of the display, the Drum Kit specified by the current Song is shown. When the “L” indication is shown (by pressing the [F6] KITLOCK button), the Drum Kit cannot be changed. D [F6] KITLOCK Press this button to turn the “L” indication (Kit Lock) on. In this status, the current Drum Kit cannot be changed by the Song data. When Kit Lock is turned off, the Drum Kit number will change to the one specified in the current Song: • When a Song is selected.
Quick Guide Quick Guide Playing Along With a Song Fast Forward/Rewind From the Song Play display, you can change the Song playback position by following the operations below. 1 1 MEAS (Measure) Indicates the current position of the Song. 1 Move the cursor to MEAS (Measure). 2 Move forward or backward through the measures by using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and the data dial. NOTE • When the cursor is located at MEAS, the NUM icon is shown at the menu corresponding to the [SF6] button.
Quick Guide Playing Along With a Song Adjusting the Volume of the Song Accompaniment You can adjust the volume of the Song accompaniment part (other than drum part) by moving the ACCOMP slider on the front panel. Use both the ACCOMP slider and the MASTER slider (overall volume of Song and pads) to adjust the balance between the Song and your drum part.
Quick Guide Song Part Mute Setting The Mute function lets you turn on/off the rhythm (drum & percussion sound) part, bass part and other accompaniment part individually, or turn selected tracks on/off. For example, you could mute the rhythm part to play rhythms yourself using the pads, or you could play along with just the bass part sounding, or you could jam with an actual bass player with all other accompaniment parts enabled.
Quick Guide Creating a Drum Kit The DTX900 lets you create your own original Drum Kit by assigning your favorite Drum Voice to each pad and setting its tuning, pan, decay, reverb, etc. Terminology ● Drum Voice A Drum Voice is an percussion/drum instrument assigned to each pad. Assigning Drum Voices to pads makes up a Drum Kit. ● Drum Kit A Drum Kit is a collection of Drum Voices assigned to the individual pads. Selecting a Drum Kit assigns the Drum Voice(s) to each pad.
Quick Guide Quick Guide Creating a Drum Kit C Voice Set number You can select the Voice Set number here from the Voice Set category selected above. In the INPUT display, an asterisk (*) will appear when the Voice set at each Trigger Input source is different from that in the current Voice Set. Settings 0 – 127 (0: No Assign) D [SF5] SOURCE or INPUT Pressing this button toggles the indication at the top left corner between INPUT (Trigger Input jack) and SOURCE (Trigger Input Source).
Quick Guide Creating a Drum Kit Storing the Edited Drum Kit To store the original Drum Kit you’ve created thus far, follow the instructions below. NOTICE • When the [E] indicator is shown (meaning that the current Drum Kit has been modified but not yet stored), all your edits will be lost when selecting a different Drum Kit. Keep in mind that the Drum Kit may also be inadvertently changed by selecting a different Song. Make sure to store the edited Drum Kit before selecting a different Drum Kit or Song.
Quick Guide Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song In this section, you’ll learn how to record your performances and create Songs using the Song Recording features. Recording System • Recording can be done with any of the User Songs. You cannot record your performance to Preset Songs. • Each User Song contains two tracks available for recording. Recording can be done to one of the tracks at a time.
Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song 1 Select the desired Drum Kit in the Drum Kit mode. 2 Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song mode then press the [F1] PLAY button to call up the Song Play display as necessary. 3 Press the [F6] KITLOCK button so that the “L” indicator appears at the top right of the display. This step is necessary because selecting a Song may change a Drum Kit.
Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song Quick Guide ■ How Quantize Works (example) Recorded notes were not played in time. The Quantize Function aligns the timing. Perfect timing D Beat (Time Signature) Determines the time signature of the Song. Settings 1/4 – 16/4, 1/8 – 16/8, 1/16 – 16/16 E Tempo Determines the tempo of the Song. Range 030 – 300 F MeasLength (Measure Length) Determines the length of the Song to be recorded.
Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song Recording Additional Notes to an Already-recorded Track (Overdub) Use the Overdub recording method when you want to add more data to a track that already contains data. The Overdub Recording procedure is almost the same as Replace except that the Record type is set to “overdub” and you need to press the [>/■] (Play/Stop) button when you want to stop recording.
Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song Quick Guide 4 Select the desired Preset Song as the copy source then press the [ENTER/STORE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation. To cancel the Copy Song operation, press the [DEC/NO] button. 5 Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Copy Song operation. 6 Press the [REC] button to call up the REC STANDBY display. 7 Move the cursor to “Type,” then set this parameter to “replace.
Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song Re-recording a Track After Clearing To record again, use the following procedure to clear previously recorded data in the track, then try recording again. 1 With the User Song to be re-recorded selected, press the [F2] JOB button followed by the [SF2] TRACK button in the Song mode to call up the TRACK JOB SELECT display. 2 Move the cursor to “04: Clear Track,” then press the [ENTER/ STORE] button to call up the Clear Track Job display.
Quick Guide Quick Guide Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song Assigning a Name to a User Song You can assign an original name to a User Song. 1 With the desired User Song selected, press the [F2] JOB button followed by the [SF1] SONG button in the Song mode to call up the SONG JOB SELECT display. 2 Move the cursor to “03: Song Name, Tempo, Repeat” then press the [ENTER/STORE] button to call up the Job display. 1 2 1 Name Determines the Song name, which can contain up to 10 characters.
Quick Guide Using the Groove Check Function Another highly useful feature of the DTX900 is the Groove Check function. As you play along with a song or the click, Groove Check compares your timing with the song or click playback and lets you know how accurate your playing is. The related Rhythm Gate function—in which the sound is cancelled if your timing is off—also provides a great way for you to improve your technique.
Quick Guide Using the Groove Check Function Quick Guide 3 Move the cursor to the Note parameter by using the Cursor buttons, then select the desired note type by using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and data dial. 4 If the 8th note triplet is selected in step 3, move the cursor to the Swing parameter, then select the desired value. Trying Out Groove Check 1 Select the desired Song (if you are using a Song).
Quick Guide Using the Groove Check Function ■ Groove Check Results In the Groove Check display, you can view the result of the check and see how accurate your timing is in real time. With the center line being correct timing, hits indicated at the left are early, and hits on the right are late. For details on each indication, see below. This white line represents the average timing of all your hits so far in this session. Center line; indicates the correct timing.
Quick Guide Using the Groove Check Function Quick Guide 4 Move the cursor to the Trigger Input, then select the desired one. When “ALL” is selected for any one of the lines, no other lines can be used. 5 Move the cursor to the EARLY or LATE column, then set the allowable range by using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and data dial. According to the value set here, the Rhythm Gate range (crosshatch bar) becomes wider or narrower.
Quick Guide Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device The File mode provides tools for transferring data between the instrument and the USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector. This section describes how to save all the data (including Drum Kit, Drum Voice, Song, and Trigger Setup, etc.) to a USB storage device as a single file and load it from the device to the instrument. NOTE • For details about USB storage devices, see page 21.
Quick Guide Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device The Save operation can be done via various methods, such as saving all data as a single file or saving a specified type of data (e.g., only Drum Kits) as a single file. This section describes instructions on saving all the data you created in each mode of the DTX900 to a USB storage device as a single file. After connecting the USB storage device, follow the instructions below. 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode.
Quick Guide Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device Loading a File Saved to a USB Storage Device This section describes instructions on loading a file saved to a USB storage device as an “AllData” file. NOTICE • Loading a file (extension: T3A) to the DTX900 automatically erases and replaces all existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any important data to a USB storage device before performing any Load operations. 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode.
Reference This section describes the internal design of the DTX900 so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of this instrument. Take a few moments here to understand how trigger signals are generated and transferred to the DTX900 when you hit the pads and how the sound is produced. Drum Kit mode The Functional Blocks Song mode Pad (Trigger Input Source) Trigger Signal MIDI output Playing the tone generator by hitting the pad.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Pads (Trigger Input Sources) and Trigger Signals Hitting the pad produces a trigger signal which includes information about how strongly you hit the pad and what section of the pad you hit. The signal is transmitted via the cable and Trigger Input jack (pages 12 and 60) to the DTX900. The corresponding drum sound is triggered in the Tone Generator Block by this trigger signal.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Pad Controllers generating different types of trigger signals according to the settings Reference Different types of Trigger Signal are generated also by using the Pad Controller of a drum pad. When a 3-zone snare drum pad (e.g.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Trigger Setup The DTX900 provides Trigger Setup parameters for optimum handling of the trigger signals transmitted from the pads and to ensure the expected sounds are produced. The Trigger Setup parameters include sensitivity (determining how the DTX900 responds to the trigger signal) and settings for avoiding problems such as double-triggering (two sounds played at the same time) and cross-talk (mixed input signals between the jacks).
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 An entire pad, the particular section you hit and how you play the pad as a source of the trigger signal are collectively referred to as a “Trigger Input Source.” One Trigger Source generates one type of trigger signal. Depending on the model, up to six Trigger Input Sources are provided in one pad. You can assign a Drum Voice to each Trigger Input Source on the DTX900 by following the instructions on page 79. Refer to the following list when assigning a Drum Voice.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Tone Generator Block (Drum Kits and Drum Voices) The tone generator block is the section of the DTX900 which plays the Drum Voice assigned to the Trigger Input Source which transmits the trigger signal. Assigning each of Drum Voices to each of the Trigger Input Sources makes up a Drum Kit. A total of 50 Preset Drum Kits are provided in the DTX900.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Drum Kits consisting of Voice Sets (Drum Voices) Reference For many players and composers, the Preset Drum Kits have all the sound variations you need. However, if you’re looking for something different or want to customize the Kits, you change the sound by making Voice Set assignments for each of the Trigger Input jacks and create your original Drum Kit.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Drum Voices and MIDI note numbers One important thing to understand is that separate Drum Voices are assigned to MIDI note numbers when using the Stack/Alternate function (page 86). While you may not need to pay attention to MIDI note numbers when using other functions, using the Stack/Alternate function requires that you set the MIDI note number instead of the Drum Voice.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 The Sampling function lets you record audio signals such as vocals and CD playback sound to the DTX900 and play those sounds by hitting the drum pads. Recording audio signals to the DTX900 is referred to as “sampling.” In addition to being able to record audio signals directly to the DTX900, you can also import existing audio data (in WAV or AIFF file format) in the File mode. This lets you use audio you’ve recorded and edited on computer with the DTX900.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Trigger mode [SAMPLING] → [F6] REC → Trigger Mode The Trigger mode is a convenient feature in Sampling that lets you determine how recording is started—manually or automatically, based on the audio level. ● Starting recording manually [SAMPLING] → [F6] REC → Trigger Mode = manual Regardless of the audio input signal level, sampling starts soon after you press the [F6] START button in the Sampling Standby display.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Track 1 Song mode Song Drum Kit mode A song consists of two sequence tracks (Tracks 1 and 2) and header data. Each of two sequence tracks contains MIDI sequence data of 16 MIDI channels (channel 1 – 16). The DRUM, BASS and OTHER parts correspond to MIDI channels 10, 3, and the other channels respectively. These parts can be muted, regardless of which tracks they are on, by pressing the [SF1], [SF2] and [SF3] buttons.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Effects This block applies effects to the output of the tone generator block, processing and enhancing the sound using sophisticated DSP (digital signal processing) technology. Effects are applied in the final stages of editing, letting you change the sound as desired. ■ Effect Structure The Effects of the DTX900 consist of the following blocks. NOTE • For detailed information about the Effect Types and related parameters, refer to pages 70 and 72 respectively.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Effect Connection Reference Insertion Effect A Insertion Effect B External Audio signal via AUX IN/ SAMPLING IN or Drum Kit mode Insertion Effect A Insertion Effect B Variation to Reverb*1 Reverb*1 Click mode Chorus to Reverb*1 Variation*1 Variation Send*2 Song mode *1 [DRUM KIT] → [F4] EFFECT → [SF1] CONNECT *2 [DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF2] OUT-TUNE [UTILITY] → [F4] AUX IN → [SF2] INS TYPE Chorus*1 Variation to Chorus*1 Drum Voice (MIDI channe
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Effect Types and Effect Categories The DTX900 provides such a wide and extensive variety of Effect types that it may be difficult to find the desired Effect type out of the great number that are available. This is why all the Effect types are divided into convenient Effect categories. This section explains the Effect categories and their types.
Reference Also called “reverberation,” this refers to the sound energy remaining in a room or closed space after the original sound stops. Similar to yet different from echo, reverb is the indirect, diffuse sound of reflections from the walls and ceiling that accompany the direct sound. The characteristics of this indirect sound depends on the size of the room or space and the materials and furnishings in the room. Reverb Effect types use digital signal processing to simulate these characteristics.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ TECH This effect radically changes the tonal characteristics by using a filter and modulation. Effect Type VAR INS MEF Description RING MODULATOR ✔ ✔ ✔ An effect that modifies the pitch by applying amplitude modulation to the frequency of the input. DYNAMIC RING MODULATOR ✔ ✔ – Dynamically controlled ring modulation. DYNAMIC FILTER ✔ ✔ ✔ Dynamically controlled filter. AUTO SYNTH ✔ ✔ – Processes the input signal into a synthesizer-type sound.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Determines the offset value added to the output from the envelope follower. DyThreshLvl Determines the minimum level at which the envelope. follower starts. Edge Sets the curve that determines how the sound is distorted. Emphasi Determines the change of the characteristics in high frequencies. Determines the amount of time between the moment the sound is input from the R channel and the moment the sound is output to the L channel.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Paramater name Descriptions Paramater name Descriptions Livenss Determines the decay characteristics of Early Reflection. LowAtk H.Gain Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high EQ band. Determines the amount of time from the moment a note is pressed to the moment the compressor is applied to the low frequencies. Height Determines the height of the simulated room. LowGain Determines the output gain for the low frequencies.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Determines how long it takes for the rotation speed of the rotor to change from the current speed (slow or fast) to the another speed (fast or slow) when the rotation speed is switched. NoisTon Determines the characteristics of the noise. On/Off Turns the isolator on or off. SmplFrqCtr Controls the sampling frequency. OSCFrqCors Determines the frequency for modulating the input wave. SpcType Selects the type of space simulation.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Internal Memory and File Management As you use the DTX900, you’ll create many different kinds of data, including Drum Kits, Drum Voices, Songs and Chain programs. This section describes how to maintain the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.
Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Memory Structure External USB storage device Preset data (ROM) File extensions: .T3K (File type = AllKit) • Click settings • Click settings File extensions: .T3C (File type = Click) • Trigger Setup • User Trigger Setups 1 – 5 File extensions: .T3T (File type = AllTrigger) • Utility settings • Utility settings File extensions: .
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] This chapter explains the Drum Kit mode called up via the [DRUM KIT] button. In the Drum Kit mode, you can select and play the desired Drum Kit from 50 Preset Drum Kits (PRE: 01 to 50), with another 50 User Drum Kits (USR: 01 to 50) available for editing and creating your own kits.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Selecting a Drum Kit [F1] PLAY Reference Explanations about the display called up via the [DRUM KIT] → [F1] PLAY are described on page 30 in the Quick Guide. Setting Drum Voice Parameters C Voice Set number Determines the Voice Set number included in the Voice Set category selected at 2. [SF1] SELECT Settings When the INPUT display is called up, you can assign a Voice Set to each of the Trigger Input jacks.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] C Voice number Determines the Voice number included in the Voice category selected at 2. Settings Setting Volume, Tuning and Other Parameters Refer to the separate Data List booklet. NOTE • Check the Stack/Alternate settings; when “----” is displayed, you cannot select the voice category and number (page 86 and 126).
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] 8 When the INPUT display is called up, this parameter (for which the value is indicated in the knob icon) determines the pan (stereo) position of each selected Trigger Input Jack. When the SOURCE display is called up, this parameter determines the pan (stereo) position of each selected Trigger Input Source.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] C Mid Frequency Setting EQ- and Tone-related Parameters [SF3] EQ-TONE From this display, you can set the EQ related parameters and the Tone related parameters such as attack and release. This display consists of two pages, which can be called up via the Cursor [N] and [M] buttons.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] 9 J K L M L Filter When the INPUT display is called up, this parameter (for which the value is indicated in the knob icon) determines the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter for each selected Trigger Input Jack. When the SOURCE display is called up, this parameter determines the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter for each selected Trigger Input Source.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] B AltGroup (Alternate Group) Setting Other Parameters [SF4] OTHER From this display, you can set parameters such as Mono/ Poly and Alternate Group. This display consists of two pages, which can be called up via the Cursor [N] and [M] buttons.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] The second page when the INPUT display is called up: 6 5 When Depth (above) = 64 and Offset = 32 7 127 0 64 Reference Actual resulting velocity (affecting the tone generator) 127 The second page when the SOURCE display is called up: 6 5 Drum Kit mode Velocity at which pad is hit When Depth (above) = 64 and Offset = 96 127 7 0 64 Song mode Actual resulting velocity (affecting the tone generator) 127 Velocity at which pad is hit Actual resulting velocit
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Programming the Stack/Alternate [F3] STK/ALT The Stack function lets you play several Drum Voices simultaneously by hitting only a single pad, while the Alternate function lets you play different Drum Voice(s) alternately.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] ■ Example Stack/Alternate program NOTE • For details about the relationship between the Drum Voices and MIDI note numbers, see page 62. C GATETIME Example program of the Stack/Alternate Step 001 The program for hitting the pad for the first time. Drum Kit mode Determines the gate time (length from the moment you hit the pad to the moment the corresponding note off is transmitted to the tone generator block).
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] 4 Move the cursor down again and set the VCE NUM, BANK MSB and BANK LSB, which determine the Voice program number. For a complete list of available Voices, refer to the Data List booklet. 3 On the DTX900, set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to enable MIDI operation. From the display called up via the [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] OTHER, set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to MIDI. 4 Call up the Stack/Alternate display again by pressing the [F3] STK/ALT button.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Effect Settings From the displays called up via the [F4] EFFECT button, you can set the Effect related parameters for the current Drum Kit. In the Drum Kit mode, you can set the parameters of the Reverb effects, Chorus effects and Variation Effects. The Reverb and Chorus effects are applied to the entire DTX900 sound as well as the Drum Kit sound while the Variation effects are applied only to the Drum Kit sound. For details about the Effect structure, see page 68.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Variation Effect Settings Reverb Effect Settings [SF2] VAR 3 21 5 [SF3] REVERB 1 4 2 6 3 5 1 Category 1 Type B Type Equivalent to 5 of the [SF1] CONNECT display. You can select the Reverb Effect type from the Type column. Equivalent to 1 and 2 of the [SF1] CONNECT display. You can select the Variation Effect type from the Type column. If it is difficult to find the desired Effect type, select the Category first, then select the Type.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Chorus Effect Settings [SF4] CHORUS 4 Reference 5 Drum Kit mode 3 21 6 1 Category B Type Settings Song mode Equivalent to 3 and 4 of the [SF1] CONNECT display. You can select the Chorus Effect type from the Type column. If it is difficult to find the desired Effect type, select the Category first, then select the Type. Details about the Effect categories and types are described on page 70.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Pad Settings [F5] PAD voice Assigning a Function to the Pad Controller [SF1] PADCTRL From this display, you can assign a function to the Pad Controller with which the TP100 and XP120SD are equipped. 2 Turning the Pad Controller sets the snappy on/ off status or sets the Snares On/Off parameters in the display called up via the [DRUM KIT] → [F5] PAD → [SF2] SNARES.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] B Snares Adjust D Repeat Determines the degree to which the snappy effect is “stretched.” Setting this to “1” makes the snappy effect most loose. The higher the value, the tighter the stretching is. Determines whether or not the song plays back repeatedly. When set to on, the Song (started by hitting the pad) will play back repeatedly. When set to off, the Song playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] E [SF6] Input Lock Trigger Signal Settings [SF4] TRIGGER From this display, you can set the parameters which determine how the DTX900 responds to the Trigger Signal for each Trigger Input Source. This display consists of two pages. 4 1 23 5 7 6 9 8 You can turn Input Lock on or off by pressing this button. When Input Lock is turned on (the [L] indicator appears at the top right of the display), the Trigger Input jack 1 cannot be changed even if you hit any pad.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Other Settings [F6] OTHER Settings Common to the Entire Drum Kit [SF2] HH CTRL 2 Song mode 3 Drum Kit mode 1 4 3 1 Volume 1 Function Determines the volume of the entire Drum Kit. Determines the function assigned to the Hi-Hat Controller. When “Hi-Hat” is selected, you can use the Hi-Hat Controller normally for playing the hi-hat cymbal.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] Third page MIDI Settings [SF3] MIDI 6 From this display, you can perform the MIDI settings called up when the current Drum Kit is selected. According to the settings here, MIDI messages for 16 channels will be transmitted to the internal tone generator or the external MIDI device via MIDI when the current Drum Kit is selected. This display consists of five pages. 7 F VCE NUM (Voice Number) Determines the Program Change number for each MIDI channel.
Reference Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] When the Type is set to Source: Naming the Drum Kit 1 2 3 6 [SF4] NAME 4 5 4 5 Reference From this display, you can assign an original name to the Drum Kit. 2 When the Type is set to MIDI: 1 2 3 3 When the cursor is located on the Name box, you can call up the Character List by pressing the [SF6] LIST button and enter the name. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to “Basic Operation” on page 15.
Reference Song Mode [SONG] This chapter explains the Song mode called up via the [SONG] button. In the Song mode, you can select a desired Song from the Preset Songs (PRE: 01 – 87) for performing and practicing along with, and another 50 User Songs (USR: 01 – 50) for recording and editing your own songs. In addition, you can select one of the SMF Songs (EXT: 01 – 99) saved to an external USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.
Reference Song Mode [SONG] 2 Select the desired Job menu by pressing 6 Save the Song to a USB storage device in Reference the File mode. For details, see pages 54 and 114. NOTICE • Song data created by executing the Job resides in the DRAM temporarily, meaning that it will be lost by turning the power off. Make sure to save the Song data in the File mode to an external USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal before turning the power off. one of the [SF1] – [SF4] buttons.
Reference Song Mode [SONG] 03: Song Name, Tempo, Repeat 1 2 3 This Job lets you set the name, tempo and repeat on/off settings for the current Song. NOTE • Keep in mind that the pressing the [ENTER/STORE] button (executing the Job) is not necessary for the Song Name, Tempo, Repeat job. 1 1 Track Determines the track (1 or 2) to which Quantize is applied. 2 3 Settings 1, 2 B Quantize (Resolution) Determines the note timing to which the note data will be aligned.
Reference Song Mode [SONG] 03: Copy Track Measure Jobs This job copies all data from the specified track of the specified Song to the specified track of the current Song. NOTE • When the cursor is located at a measure-related parameter, “NUM” is indicated in the tab corresponding to the [SF6] button, meaning that you can use the [F1] – [F6] buttons and the [SF1] – [SF5] buttons as numeric key pads by pressing the [SF6] NUM button.
Reference Song Mode [SONG] 02: Create Measure 03: Delete Measure This job creates empty measures at the specified location in the specified track or tracks of the current Song. When empty measures are inserted, measure and meter data following the insert point are moved backward accordingly. This job deletes the specified measures of the current Song. Measure and meter data following the deleted measures are moved forward accordingly.
Reference Song Mode [SONG] E VOICE NUM (Voice Number) 0 – 127 NOTE • If you set the Bank Select for MIDI channel 10 to 125 or 127, the Program Change number (Drum Kit number) set for MIDI channel 10 will be automatically applied to ALL other MIDI channels for the internal tone generator. 2 3 This menu appears only when the cursor is located on any of the VCE NUM, BANK MSB, and BANK LSB settings of channel 10.
Reference Click Mode [CLICK] This chapter explains the Click mode called up via the [CLICK] button. In the Click mode, you can set the Click (Metronome) related parameters such as Click Voice, time signature and tempo for the entire DTX900. In addition, you can use the Groove Check function and Rhythm Gate function for rhythm training and practice. Basic Procedure in the Click Mode 1 Press the [CLICK] button to enter the Click mode.
Reference Click Mode [CLICK] Basic Settings of the Click Sound [F1] PLAY From this display, you can set the basic parameters of the Click sound such as Voice, time signature and tempo. 2 Drum Kit mode 1 Reference NOTE • The note types shown in VOLUME will differ depending on the BEAT settings. 8 9 1 BEAT (Time Signature) D CLICK VOICE Determines the time signature of the Click sound. Determines the Click Voice.
Reference Click Mode [CLICK] Click Voice Settings [F2] VOICE From this display (available only when the Click Voice is set to “User Voice”), you can set a different Click Voice for each beat timing. 1 2 3 B Voice number Determines the voice number for the click sound. If the voice number is set to “000,” the indication “no assign” is shown for the voice name and no sound will be produced. Settings Refer to the separate Data List booklet.
Reference Click Mode [CLICK] Click Sound Settings [F5] OTHER From this display, you can set the parameters which determine under what circumstances the click and the output for the click sound. From this display, you can set the parameters related to the Measure Break function. By using this function, the Click Voice can be played back for specified measures and muted for specified measures repeatedly.
Reference Trigger Mode [TRIGGER] This chapter explains the Trigger mode called up via the [TRIGGER] button. In the Trigger mode, you can set the parameters related to the trigger signals received from the pads or Drum Triggers (such as Yamaha DT20) which are connected to the Trigger Input jacks. These settings let you optimize the DTX900 for best operation and response to the trigger signals.
Reference Trigger Mode [TRIGGER] Selecting the Trigger Setup [F1] SELECT Explanations about this display is described in the Quick Guide section on page 22. Settings Determines a target Trigger Input jack. You can select the Trigger Input jack by hitting the desired pad when Input Lock (page 79) is turned off (when the L indicator is not shown at the right top of the LCD display).
Reference Trigger Mode [TRIGGER] C Curve D LEVEL Determines how the actual velocity will be generated and transmitted according to the level (strength) with which you hit the pad. The “loud2” curve, for example, provides increased response, especially for lower velocities. The “hard2” curve, for example, effectively lessens the overall response compared to the other curves. Determines the level range within which the velocity is changed.
Reference Adjust the “tom1” value of Reject Level From so that the Crash1 sound is not triggered, even if hitting the pad connected to the TOM1 jack. The higher the value, the less likely the Crash1 sound will be accidentally triggered. 3. After finding and setting the appropriate value, store the setting as a User Trigger Setup and turn Input Lock off so that you can play the drum performance.
Reference File Mode [FILE] This chapter explains the File mode called up via the [FILE] button. The File mode provides tools for transferring data (such as Songs and User Voices) between the DTX900 and external storage devices, such as a USB storage device or hard disk drive connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.
Reference File Mode [FILE] File Types Compatible With the DTX900 ■ File types that can be saved Information .T3A Utility .T3U Utility setup data in this DTX900’s internal User Memory (Flash ROM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to the USB storage device. Click .T3C Click setup in this DTX900’s internal User Memory (Flash ROM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to the USB storage device. AllTrigger .
Reference File Mode [FILE] Saving a File [F1] SAVE D File NOTICE While the data is being saved, make sure to follow these precautions: • Never remove or eject the media from the device (USB storage). • Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices. • Never turn off the power of the DTX900 or the relevant devices. Saving All User Data or All Data of a Specific Type /Directory (Folder) ............File After connecting the USB storage device to the instrument, follow the instructions below.
Reference File Mode [FILE] You can save the audio data assigned to a User Voice as a WAV file (Windows audio format) or an AIFF file (Macintosh audio format). After connecting the USB storage device to the instrument, follow the instructions below. 5 Press the [SF1] EXEC button. The User Voice bank and number to be saved appear on the left half of the display. You can select the Voice including the desired audio signals.
Reference File Mode [FILE] Loading a File [F2] LOAD 3 Move the cursor to the Directory/File list NOTICE • The Load operation overwrites any data previously existing in the destination internal memory. Important data should always be saved to a USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. NOTICE While the data is being loaded, make sure to follow these precautions: • Never remove or eject the media from the device (USB storage). • Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices.
Reference File Mode [FILE] 3 Move the cursor to the Directory/File list box, then select the file to be loaded. You can select any of the files listed in the Directory/File list box on the display. 4 Press the [ENTER/STORE] button so that the Drum Kits included in the selected file are shown in the Directory/File list box. 5 Move the cursor to the desired Drum Kit then press the [SF1] EXEC button. The Drum Kit number and name for the Load destination appear on the left half of the display.
Reference File Mode [FILE] Loading a Specific Trigger Setup From an “All Data” or “All Trigger” File You can also load a single, specific Trigger Setup from the file (File extension: .T3A or .T3T) to the desired Trigger Setup number. 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, then press the [F2] LOAD button to call up the Load display. 2 Move the cursor to TYPE, then set the File type to “Trigger.
Reference File Mode [FILE] 2 Move the cursor to TYPE, then set the File 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, then press the [F2] LOAD button to call up the Load display. type to “Voice.” 3 Move the cursor to the Directory/File list type to “Wave.” Only available files according to the Type are listed in the Directory/File list box on the display. box, then select the file to be loaded. You can select any of the files listed in the Directory/File list box on the display.
Reference File Mode [FILE] Loading Standard MIDI files (SMF) A Standard MIDI file (a common file format with the file extension: “.MID” for MIDI sequence data, also called “MIDI file” or “SMF”) format 0 can be loaded from the USB storage device to the DTX900 and can be used as a User Song. 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, then press the [F2] LOAD button to call up the Load display. 2 Move the cursor to TYPE, then set the File type to “Song.
Reference File Mode [FILE] Changing the Name of a File or Directory 2 3 Move the cursor to the file/directory selection box, then select the desired file or directory to be renamed by using the data dial, or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons. 4 5 6 4 Press the [SF2] SET NAME button. 1 TYPE Determines the desired File type. For details about the File type, see page 113. B File /Directory (Folder) selection box Indicates the directories and files in the current Directory.
Reference File Mode [FILE] Deleting a File or Directory 1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, then press the [F4] DELETE button to call up the Delete display. [F4] DELETE 4 Press the [SF1] EXEC button. A confirmation message will appear. Press the [DEC/NO] or [EXIT] button to cancel the Delete operation. 1 5 Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the 1 TYPE Determines the desired File type. For details about File types, see page 113.
Reference File Mode [FILE] Formatting USB Storage Media [F5] FORMAT • Make sure there is no important data in the USB storage device before formatting; otherwise all data will be deleted. NOTE • You can also format the USB storage device on the computer; however, for best results and to avoid load/save errors, always use USB storage devices that have been formatted on the DTX900. 1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. desired. 4 Press the [SF1] EXEC button.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] This chapter explains the Utility mode called up via the [UTILITY] button. In the Utility mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the DTX900. Basic Procedure in the Utility Mode 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode. 3 Move the cursor to each parameter, then set the value by using the data dial, or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] Count Settings Other Settings [SF3] COUNT 2 1 1 3 4 1 AutoLoad Enables or disables a two-measure lead-in click count before >/■] button. actual song playback, after you press the [> Determines whether the Auto Load function is on or off. When this is on, the instrument will automatically load the files in the AUTOLOAD directory (from the USB storage device) to User memory – whenever the power is turned on.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] Pad Settings [F2] PAD 1 SOURCE (Trigger Input source) Hi-Hat Settings [SF1] HI HAT 1 2 3 Determines the Trigger Input Source to which the specified function is assigned. When Input Lock (page 79) is turned off, you can select the Trigger Input Source also by hitting the corresponding section of the pad. Settings Refer to the Trigger Input Source List on page 61.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] Effect Settings Among the entire Effect system (page 68) of the DTX900, the parameters related to the Master EQ and Master Effect can be set in the Utility mode. NOTE • For details about the Effect structure of the DTX900, see page 68. [SF1] MEQ ● peak (Peaking type) This type of EQ shape lets you attenuate/boost the signal at the specified Frequency setting. Gain + From this display you can apply five-band equalization to the entire sound of the DTX900.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] C Pre Master Effect Settings [SF2] MEF 2 3 1 5 4 You can set various parameters in order to change how the sound is affected by the selected Effect type. This parameter lets you call up the pre-programmed settings of these effect parameters. Data List booklet for information on the parameters for each Effect preset. D Effect parameter The number of parameters and values available differs depending on the currently selected effect type.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] Insertion Effect Type Settings [SF2] INSTYPE [SF3] Ins A, [SF4] Ins B From this display, you can set the parameters related to the Insertion Effect Types applied to audio signals input via the AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack. From these displays, you can set the Insertion Effect Types applied to the audio signals input via the AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] MIDI Settings [F5] MIDI From these displays called up via the [F5] MIDI button, you can set the MIDI related parameters. The tone generator block of the DTX900 can handle MIDI messages on 16 channels simultaneously. Among these channels, MIDI channel 10 is used to handle the Drum Voices triggered by hitting the pads.
Reference Utility Mode [UTILITY] MIDI Sync Settings MIDI Other Settings [SF2] SYNC [SF3] OTHER Song or Click playback of the DTX900 can be synchronized with the external MIDI clock coming from the MIDI device connected to the DTX900. (Song or Click conventionally plays according to the internal clock.) From this display, the related parameters can be set. 4 3 Reference 2 1 MIDI IN/OUT Determines which physical output/input terminal(s) will be used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data.
Reference Chain Mode [CHAIN] This chapter explains the Chain mode called up via the [CHAIN] button. In the Chain mode, you can program Chains, each consisting of up to 64 Steps and each of which has its own Drum Kit number, Song number or Click settings (only tempo and time signature).
Reference Chain Mode [CHAIN] Programming a Chain [F2] EDIT 2 3 4 After making the desired Step settings, Indicates the Step number. You can use the checkbox when you want to group a few Steps together. For details about Step Grouping, see page 134. NOTE • Keep in mind that only the checkbox of Step 1 cannot be entered. B TYPE Determines the type of data called up when the corresponding Step is selected. Selecting “KIT” or “SONG” calls up the respective Drum Kit number or Song number shown at right.
Reference Chain Mode [CHAIN] 7 Press the [ENTER/STORE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation. To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button. 8 Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Store operation. NOTICE • The edited Chain will be lost when selecting a different Chain or turning the power off. Make sure to store the Chain data to internal memory by pressing the [ENTER/STORE] button before selecting a different Chain or turning the power off.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] Sampling Setup Utility mode, press the [F4] AUXIN button, then press the [SF1] OUTPUT button to call up the Output display. 3 Turn the power of the DTX900 on. 5 Set the Mic/Line parameter. When connecting low output equipment, such as a microphone, electric guitar or bass, set the Mic/Line parameter to “mic.” When connecting high output equipment, such as a keyboard, synthesizer or CD player, set the Mic/Line parameter to “line.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] Sampling Operation and User Voice Assignment [F1] SELECT/[F2] SETTING This section describes the instructions on executing the Sampling operation and creating a User Voice. The created User Voice can be assigned to the Drum Kit and played back by hitting the pad. 1 Connect a microphone or audio equip- NOTE • Depending on the Sampling Frequency settings, the available Sampling time differs as follows: 44.1kHz: 6 min. 20 sec. 22.05kHz: 12 min. 40 sec. 11.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] 1 2 3 4 level. Try to set the input level as high as possible without clipping for the best sound quality. Follow the instructions below to adjust the input level. • When the Recording Source is set to “AUX IN,” adjust the input signal level by using the GAIN knob on the rear panel. If you cannot adjust the input level appropriately, change the Mic/Line setting (page 128) in the Utility mode.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] 9 Press the [F6] STOP button to stop Sampling. The Pad Assign display appears. From this display, you can hear the result of the Sampling operation by holding the [F3] AUDITION button and assign the recorded audio signal (or User Voice) to the Trigger Input Source (or pad). 1 13 If necessary, repeat steps 5 – 12 to assign another User Voice to a different pad.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] Trimming a User Voice From this display, you can use the Trim function to delete unwanted portions of the User Voice selected on the [F1] SELECT display, located ahead of the Start point and located after the End point. Determines how the selected User Voice is to be played back. Settings The Sampling Select display appears. 2 Select the User Voice to be trimmed on the [F1] SELECT display.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] E [SF1] AUDITION You can hear the selected User Voice by holding this button. F [SF2] LP=ST When the menu indication here is “LP=ST,” the Start (Start Point) and the Loop (Loop Start Point) will share the same address, meaning that both of them will be changed simultaneously, even if just one of them is changed. Pressing the [SF2] button in this condition changes the menu from “LP=ST” to “LP≠ST.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] Setting the End Point by Specifying Tempo, Beat and Measure [SF5] SET END > Drum Kit mode Reference Explanations here apply to step 5 on page 140. From the display called up via the [SF5] SET END button on the [F3] TRIM display, you can set the tempo, beat (time signature) and measure for the audio data included in the User Voice, resulting that the End Point is automatically determined.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] Sampling Jobs [F4] JOB The Sampling Job lets you process and modify User Voices you have recorded. 14 Sampling Jobs are available. 01: Normalize 02: Time-Stretch 03: Convert Pitch 04: Fade In/Out 05: Convert Freq 06: Stereo to Mono 07: Loop-Remix 08: Slice 09: Name 10: Copy Basic Procedure of the Sampling Jobs 1 From the [F1] SELECT display, select the User Voice to which the Job is applied. 2 Press the [F4] JOB button.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] B Accuracy 01: Normalize sound4 – sound1, normal, rhythm1 – rhythm2 sound4 – sound1 This Job maximizes (normalizes) the overall level of the specified User Voice. This is useful for bringing up the volume of a User voice that was inadvertently recorded at a low level. 1 These settings place emphasis on sound quality, with the “sound4” setting producing the highest sound quality. normal Produces an optimum balance of sound quality and rhythmic feel.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] 04: Fade In/Out 06: Stereo to Mono This Job lets you create a fade-in for the starting portion of the User Voice and a fade-out for the ending section of the User Voice. This Job lets you convert a stereo User Voice to a mono User Voice. 1 1 2 1 Type 1 Type (Fade Type) Determines the type of level fade: fade-in or fade-out. Settings in (fade-in), out (fade-out) B Length Determines the length of the fade-in or fade-out.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] The first display (for setting the related parameters) 2 3 4 Song mode 1 From this display (which appears after executing the Slice operation), you can assign each of the slices to a different User Voice. Set the Select parameter to the desired slice number, set the Save To parameter to the User Voice number as assignment destination, then press the [ENTER/ STORE] button to execute the Assignment operation.
Reference Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] 10: Copy 13: Extract This Job lets you copy the data of one User Voice to another. This Job lets you delete from memory all unnecessary audio data included in the User Voice (located ahead of the Start Point and located after the End Point), leaving only the portion of the sample you wish to keep. 1 1 2 1 User Voice bank and number as Source B User Voice bank and number as Destination Determines the User Voice banks and numbers as source and destination.
Appendix Optional DIMM Installation This section explains how to install DIMM memory modules to the DTX900. IMPORTANT The DTX900M comes with SDRAM built-in, and for this reason, separately-sold memory chips (DIMM) can no longer be installed. Installation Precautions WARNING • Before beginning installation, switch off the power to the instrument and connected peripherals, and unplug them from the power outlet.
Appendix Optional DIMM Installation 4 Insert the two DIMMs into the DIMM sock- DIMM Installation ets. 1 Turn the DTX900 power off, and disconnect the power cord. Location for DIMM installation DIMM slot x 2 2 Turn over the DTX900 so you can have direct access to the underside. To protect the data dial and sliders from damage, place the DTX900 so the four corners are supported by something that provides sufficient support, such as magazines or cushions.
Appendix Optional DIMM Installation 5 Re-install the cover you removed in step 3, in reverse order. NOTE • When you re-install the cover, make sure to steady the cover from the side with your hand. Removing DIMMs 1 Press the ejector lever until the DIMM unlocks. 6 Check that the installed DIMMs are functioning properly. Set the DTX900 right-side up, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of the DTX900 and an AC wall outlet.
Appendix Troubleshooting No sound, even when the pad is hit. ● Check whether or not the lamp of the TRIGGER INDICA- TOR lights when you hit the pad. If not, make sure the pads and Drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) are connected correctly to the input jacks of the DTX900.
Appendix Troubleshooting ● Check the Effect Bypass settings (page 89) in the dis- plays called up via [DRUM KIT] → [F4] EFFECT. If Bypass is turned on, the corresponding Effect is not applied to the sound. ● Check the Switch parameter (page 128) in the display called up via [UTILITY] → [F3] EFFECT → [SF2] MEF. If this parameter is set to “off,” the Master Effect is not applied to the sound.
Appendix Troubleshooting Sound is missing when performing a roll or flam on the pad. The Pad Controller does not work as expected. ● Check the Reject Level parameter (page 110) in the dis- the display called up via [DRUM KIT] → [F5] PAD → [SF1] PAD CTRL. If this parameter is set to “off,” the Pad Controller installed to the connected pad does not work. Select the appropriate value. ● Check the Pad Type parameter (page 109) in the display called up via [TRIGGER] → [F2] TYPE.
Appendix Display Messages Description Are you sure? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. Can’t play SMF Format 1 data. This message appears when you select and start the song with the SMF format 1 on the USB storage device. Convert the song to the SMF format 0, then play it again, since the DTX900 can handle only SMF format 0 song data. Choose user song. This message appears when you press the [F2] JOB button in the Song mode with a Preset Song selected.
Appendix Display Messages LCD Description Please keep power on. The data is being written to Flash ROM. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM. Turning the power off while this message is shown results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This may also result in the DTX900 being unable to properly start up the next time the power is turned on. Please stop sequencer.
Appendix DTX900 & DTX900M Specifications Trigger Sequencer Click Sampling Others AWM2 64 notes 205MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format) Preset: 1,115 drum voices, 211 melody voices (GM) Preset: 50 kits User: 50 kits (in the Flash ROM) External: 1584 kits (or 99 x 16, in the external USB storage device) Effects Reverb 9 types Chorus 19 types Variation 51 types (Drum Kit) Insertion 51 types (AUX IN/SAMPLING IN) Master Effect 9 types Master EQ 5 bands Trigger Setup Preset: 9 User: 5 Pad songs play
Index Symbols (note type icon) ...........................100 > (page) ............................................87 F (Standby/On) switch .................... 12 A AC Power Adaptor ..............................6 ACCOMP slider ..........................11, 31 Accuracy .........................................143 ADD ..................................................86 ALL ...................................................87 AltGroup (Alternate Group) ............. 84 Attack .............................
Index MIDI Ch ............................................ 95 MIDI IN/OUT ................................. 131 MIDI IN/OUT connectors ................. 12 MIDI note numbers ........................... 64 MIDI Out ........................................ 107 MIDI SW (MIDI Switch) .................. 96 MIDI Sync ...................................... 131 MIDI Type ........................................ 95 MISC ................................................. 72 MISC slider ...............................
Index Snares Adjust ....................................93 Snares On/Off ...................................92 SONG ..............................................132 Song Bank .......................................125 Song bank and number ...................... 46 [SONG] button ..................................10 Song Jobs ..........................................99 Song name .........................................35 Song Name, Tempo, Repeat ........... 100 Song No ....................................
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