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Contents Welcome ......................................................................... 6 Product Manuals............................................................ 6 Setup First Steps ...................................................................... 7 Quick Start Guide .......................................................... 8 Choosing Drum Sounds .......................................................... 8 Playing Along with a Song.......................................................
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators.
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. • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha DTX502 Electronic Drum Module. In order to get the most out of your new instrument, please be sure to read this owner’s manual carefully. And after doing so, be sure to store this manual in a safe place so that you can refer back to it again as needed. Product Manuals Owner’s Manual (this booklet)—Setup, Basic Techniques, Advanced Techniques, and Reference sections.
Setup First Steps Setup 1. Open the packages to reveal their contents. • DTX502 Drum Trigger Module • Rack (i.e., RS502) • Pad set (i.e., DTP522, DTP532, DTP542, or DTP562) 2. Assemble the parts • Assemble the rack. Refer to the Owner’s Manual that came with your rack (i.e., RS502). • Mount the pads and the DTX502 module on the rack. Refer to the Assembly Manual that came with your pad set. 3. Make the required connections. • Connect the pads and the DTX502 using the cable provided.
Setup Quick Start Guide Choosing Drum Sounds (page 19) q Press the [KIT] button. w Turn the Data Dial to select a different drum kit. 120 You can also assign sounds to individual pads. (See page 20.) w q Playing Along with a Song (page 26) q Press the [SONG] button. w Turn the Data Dial to select a different song. 120 q e Press the [ ] button to start playback of the song. w To mute the song’s drum parts, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button once again.
Setup Quick Start Guide Practicing in Training Mode (page 38) q Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button. w Turn the Data Dial to select one of the drum module’s training options. 120 e Press the flashing button ([ ] or [ ]) when you are ready to go. w q q Recording Your Performances Eight different training options are available on your DTX502. See page 38 for more details of each. (page 51) q Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG] button. w Press the [ recording.
Setup Component Names & Functions Control Panel q w e 120 y u i o !4 q[ r wxyz{|} drums !1 !2 !0 !3 !5 ] (Standby/On) button (page 13) Use this button to turn the drum module on and off. w Metronome lights When the metronome is playing, the red light flashes on the start of each measure; the green light flashes on every other beat. e Number display The number display is used to indicate the tempo, mode-specific numbers, and timer values. (See page 74.
Setup Component Names & Functions !2 [ !4 [PHONES] jack ] button (page 31) • Press the [ ] button to start and stop the built-in metronome. • In Training Mode, you can use the [ ] button to start and stop practice sessions. • Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button to access the area for advanced metronome settings. !3 [SAVE/ENTER] button • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button when you want to store your data.
Setup Setting Up for Sound Connecting the Power Connecting a Music Player 1. Ensure that your drum module is turned off (i.e., nothing is visible on the LCD screen). 2. Insert the power adaptor’s DC plug into the [ ] connector on the rear panel. 3. Hook the power adaptor’s DC cord around the cord clip to prevent it from being accidentally pulled out. You can connect a portable music player or another similar source of audio to your drum module via the [AUX IN] (auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack.
Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning On the Drum Module 1. If you have connected your drum module to other audio devices such as powered speakers, ensure that the volume on those devices is turned down fully. 2. Press the [ Using the Data Dial, select how long the DTX502 should wait before turning off automatically, and then press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. Auto Power Off timer= 30min ] (Standby/On) button.
Setup Setting Up for Sound Turning Off the Drum Module 1. If you have connected your DTX502 to other audio equipment, ensure that the volume on those devices is turned down fully. 2. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. Restoring the Default Settings Your drum module’s default settings—collectively known as the Factory Set—can be conveniently restored at any time if you have accidentally overwritten them or wish to delete all of your own settings. To do so, use the Factory Set function as follows.
Basic Techniques Basic DTX502 Operations Basic Techniques 120 >Pad1 ” Splash= 30 For changing values ‚ For adjusting the volume For selecting the parameter to set Adjusting the volume NOTE Press the VOLUME [+] button to increase the volume. Press the VOLUME [–] button to decrease the volume. • To adjust the song volume, hold down the [SONG] button and press the VOLUME [+] or [–] button accordingly (page 26).
Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Snare When using a three-zone snare pad such as the XP80, you can produce three distinct sounds (i.e., head, open rim, and closed rim) depending on where you strike it, much the same as if you were playing an acoustic snare. Closed rim shots (Rim 2) Head shots Open rim shots (Rim 1) Head shots Striking the main surface of the pad produces a head shot sound. Open rim shots Striking the open-rim zone produces an open rim-shot sound.
Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Hi-hats When using a two-zone hi-hat pad such as the RHH135, you can produce a number of distinct sounds, much the same as if you were playing an acoustic hi-hat cymbal. Edge shots Open and closed sounds • You can produce an open hi-hat sound by striking the hihat pad with the hi-hat controller’s pedal not depressed. • You can produce a closed hi-hat sound by striking the hihat pad with the hi-hat controller’s pedal depressed.
Basic Techniques Striking the Drum Pads Cymbals When using a three-zone cymbal pad such as the PCY135, you can produce a number of distinct sounds, much the same as if you were playing an acoustic ride cymbal. Bell shots (Rim 2) Edge shots (Rim 1) Bow shots Striking the main surface of the cymbal pad (i.e., the bow section located between the cup and edge) produces a bow shot sound.
Basic Techniques Selecting & Playing a Kit In terms of the DTX502, a “kit” is a full set of drum-sound assignments for all of the pads. Your drum module comes with 50 different drum and percussion kits already set up. KIT1 Selecting a Kit 1. Press the [KIT] button to access the Kit area. Verify that “KIT1” is displayed at the top-left of the screen. 2. Turn the Data Dial to select a different kit. NOTE Your kit selection will be retained even when the DTX502 is turned off.
Basic Techniques Building Your Own Unique Kits It’s easy to build your own unique drum kits with the DTX502—simply change the drum sounds assigned to the individual pads on pages KIT2 to KIT6 as described below. NOTE The KIT1 page is used only for selecting different kits.
Basic Techniques Building Your Own Unique Kits KIT2 Assigning Voices to Instruments 1. Navigate to the KIT2 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. KIt2 Snare ”S01:MapleCustm‚ the pad whose instrument voice you wish to 2. Strike change. necessary, move the cursor to the voice category 3. Ifusing the [<]/[>] buttons. NOTE As an alternative to selecting a pad by striking it, you can change the current selection by pressing the [<]/[>] buttons with the [SHIFT] button held down.
Basic Techniques Building Your Own Unique Kits KIT3 Tuning & Changing Cymbal Sizes 1. Navigate to the KIT3 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. the pad whose instrument tuning or cymbal size 2. Strike you wish to change. 3. Turn the Data Dial to change the tuning or cymbal size. The content of the page will vary depending on the voice category selected for the instrument in question. Kick (K), Snare (S), Tom (T), Percussion (P), Effect (E), or Wave Voice (W): KIt3* Kick ” tuning=+ 0.
Basic Techniques Building Your Own Unique Kits KIT4 Customizing Instrument Voices 1. Navigate to the KIT4 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. the pad whose instrument voice you wish to cus2. Strike tomize. 3. Turn the Data Dial to customize the voice. NOTE As an alternative to selecting a pad by striking it, you can change the current selection by pressing the [<]/[>] buttons with the [SHIFT] button held down.
Basic Techniques Building Your Own Unique Kits KIT5 Adjusting Instrument Volumes 1. Navigate to the KIT5 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. the pad whose instrument volume you wish to 2. Strike adjust. 3. Turn the data dial to change the instrument volume. NOTE As an alternative to selecting a pad by striking it, you can change the current selection by pressing the [<]/[>] buttons with the [SHIFT] button held down. KIt5* Snare ” Volume=110 ‚ KIT6 Adjusting the Stereo Panning of Instruments 1.
Basic Techniques Saving Customized Kits You can now save your customized kit as one of the drum module’s User kits, which are numbered 51 to 100. User kits are retained in memory even when the DTX502 is turned off. 1. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. The button will start to flash and the following page will be displayed. KIt saVe to 51 :[Maple Custom] the Data Dial to select the User kit (51 to 100) in 2. Turn which you wish to save your settings. 3. If necessary, name your new drum kit.
Basic Techniques Performing with a Song Your DTX502 comes complete with a full complement of practice songs. Covering a wide range of genres, they provide a convenient, enjoyable way to practice drumming. Songs are selected on the SONG1 page. Press the [SONG] button to open the SONG1 page. SONG1 01:Demo Song number ‚ Song name SONG1 Selecting a Song that “SONG1” is displayed at the top-left of the 1. Verify screen. 2. Turn the Data Dial to choose a song to play along with. 3. Press the [ ] button.
Basic Techniques Performing with a Song Adjusting the Song Tempo 1. Press the [ ] button to start the song. adjust the tempo, hold down the [SHIFT] button and 2. To turn the Data Dial. NOTE • The tempo can be freely set between 30 and 300 BPM. • You can also use the Tap Tempo function (page 36) to set the tempo by striking pads. Hold Muting a Song’s Drum Parts 1. Press the [ ] button to start the song. down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ 2. Hold ton to mute and unmute the song’s drum parts.
Basic Techniques Performing with a Song SONG2 Looping a Song On the SONG2 page, you can set the current song to be played repeatedly in looped fashion. 1. Press the [SONG] button. 2. Navigate to the SONG2 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. SONG2 ” Loop=off ‚ 3. Turn the Data Dial to change the loop setting. • When Loop is set to “off”, the song will stop automatically when it has played to the end. • When Loop is set to “on”, the song will start again from the beginning when it has played to the end.
Basic Techniques Performing with a Song Playing Pad Songs The term “pad song” refers to songs that can be played by striking a specific drum pad. In the same way as snare sounds are produced by striking a pad to which a snare voice has been assigned, you can start and stop the playback of pad songs by striking the pads to which they are assigned.
Basic Techniques Performing with a Song necessary, move the cursor to the voice category 5. Ifusing the [<]/[>] buttons. KIt2 snareHd ”S01:MapleCustm‚ the Data Dial to select “ e ” (pad song) as the 6. Turn voice category. KIt2* snareHd ”Ö01:Demo ≥‚ the cursor to the song number using the [<]/ 7. Move [>] buttons. KIt2* snareHd ”Ö01:Demo ≥‚ 8. Turn the Data Dial to choose a pad song. See the Data List section (page 83) for details of the available pad songs.
Basic Techniques Using the Metronome Playing your electronic drum kit along with the built-in metronome is a great way to perfect your rhythm. Starting & Stopping Press the [ ] button to start the metronome. • The red metronome light (left) flashes on the start of each measure; the green light (right) flashes on every other beat. • The current metronome tempo is shown by the number display. Flashes red Press the [ Flashes green ] button once again to stop the metronome.
Basic Techniques Customizing the Metronome This section describes how to make advanced metronome settings. A total of six pages (CLK1 to CLK6) are used for this purpose. NOTICE When any of a click set’s parameters have been changed but not yet stored, an asterisk (*) will appear beside the page name at the top-left of the screen. The asterisk will disappear when you store your settings. (See page 37.
Basic Techniques Customizing the Metronome CLK1 Setting the Tempo the cursor to the number to the right of the “ ⁄= ” 1. Move symbol using the [<]/[>] buttons. 2. Turn the Data Dial to change the tempo setting. The tempo can be freely set between 30 and 300 BPM. NOTE • If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the Data Dial, you can change the tempo without having to move the cursor to the number to the right of the “ ⁄= ” symbol.
Basic Techniques Customizing the Metronome CLK2 Setting Individual Volumes On the CLK2 page, you can set the volumes of individual metronome subdivisions. down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ 1. Hold to access the Metronome area. ] button 2. Navigate to the CLK2 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. CLK2* A˘=9 ¤=9 ” ‹=0 ßß=0 Œ=0 ‚ the cursor to “ A˘ ”, “ ¤ ”, “ ‹ ”, “ ßß ”, or “ Œ ” 3. Move so that you may adjust the volume for that subdivision. the data dial to adjust the volume of the selected 4.
Basic Techniques Customizing the Metronome 3. Turn the Data Dial to choose a metronome sound set. The following six sets are available on your DTX502. 1 Metronome1 4 Stick 2 Metronome2 5 Human 1 3 Cowbell 6 Human 2 CLK4 Changing Sounds for Individual Subdivisions On the CLK4 page, you can freely assign different sounds to each of the metronome subdivisions (i.e., “ A˘ ”, “ ¤ ”, “ ‹ ”, “ ßß ”, and “ Œ ”). down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ 1. Hold to access the Metronome area.
Basic Techniques Customizing the Metronome CLK5 Tuning Click-Set Sounds On the CLK5 page, you can tune the sounds for each of the metronome subdivisions (i.e., “ A˘ ”, “ ¤ ”, “ ‹ ”, “ ßß ”, and “ Œ ”). down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ 1. Hold to access the Metronome area. ] button 2. Navigate to the CLK5 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. CLK5* Sound=A˘ ” tune=+ 0.0 ‚ 3. Move the cursor to the subdivision symbol to the right of “Sound=” (i.e.
Basic Techniques Storing a Customized Click Set After you have customized a click set (as described on pages 32 through 36), you should store it to prevent your settings being lost when the DTX502 is turned off. 1. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. The button will start to flash and the following page will be displayed. CLK saVe to 01 :[User ] the Data Dial to select the click set (1 to 30) in 2. Turn which you wish to store your settings. 3. If necessary, name your new click set.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Your DTX502 comes complete with eight different types of training that allow you to improve various drumming skills while having fun at the same time. You can work on your sense of rhythm, learn drum patterns from a wide range of different musical genres, and even practice playing as wildly as you can. Training Mode Improving your sense of rhythm 1. Groove Check ...................................................................................................
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode the pads as tightly as you can along with the 4. Play metronome or song. NOTE You can adjust the training tempo by turning the Data Dial. Accurate timing Struck early Struck late ª ---EEnEE--- Timing of current strike Range of timing variation Display of individual strikes • The timing of your most recent strike is shown by the “t” symbol. • When your timing is accurate, the “t” symbol will be shown at the center of the scale.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode 2. Rhythm Gate As an aid to improving your timing, Rhythm Gate displays on-screen any variation in the timing of your drumming. If you do not strike a pad in time with the metronome or song, it will not produce any sound. Two different training styles are available—the first uses the metronome; the second lets you play along with a song. When you have finished training, your score will be displayed on-screen.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Adjusting the difficulty level With Rhythm Gate, you can reduce the width of the gate to make training more difficult and vice-versa. “02:Rhythm Gate” selected on the training 1. With menu page (TRNG1), press the [>] button. NOTE The difficulty level cannot be adjusted while training. The TRNG2 page will be displayed. tRNG1 02:Rhythm Gate ‚ tRNG2 Gate Width ” ---∆∆’∆∆--- 2. Turn the Data Dial to adjust the width of the gate.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode the numbers of measures for which the metro4. Set nome is to be played and to be silenced. tRNG2 ” Meas=3 Brk=1 Measures for which the metronome is played Measures for which the metronome is not played • Using the [<]/[>] buttons, move the cursor to the parameter you wish to set. • Turn the data dial to set the corresponding number of measures between 1 and 8. 5. Press the [ ] button when you are ready to go.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode on accurate timing, play the pads along 4. Focusing with the metronome. Accurate timing Gate width (i.e., difficulty level) Change in tempo ⁄=120 g2 --∆∆∆’∆∆O-Struck early Timing of current strike Struck late Display of individual strikes • The timing of your most recent strike is shown by the “t” symbol. • When your timing is accurate, the “t” symbol will be shown at the center of the scale.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode 5. Change Up In Change Up training, your aim is to maintain good timing as you play along with up to seven different practice rhythms*. The practice rhythm will change automatically after a certain number of measures, which you can also set. When you have finished training, your score will be displayed on-screen. 3 *: The seven practice rhythm patterns are , , 3 , , 6 , , and . Training procedure down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] 1.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode 4. Play the pads along with the practice rhythm. The practice rhythm will change in the following sequence. 3 3 6 • The rhythm to be played is shown at the center of the screen. • The next rhythm is shown flashing at the bottom-right of the screen. • To mute the practice rhythm and play along with only the metronome, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ] button.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Changing the number of measures after which the rhythm changes “05:Change Up” selected on the training menu 1. With page (TRNG1), use the [>] button to navigate to the TRNG9 page. tRNG9 ” Measure=2 the Data Dial to select 1, 2, or 4 as the number 2. Turn of measures after which the rhythm changes. 6. Pad Gate In Pad Gate training, the pads will only produce a sound when your drumming precisely matches a practice drum pattern.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode 6. To end training, press the [ ] button. • Your score will be displayed on-screen. The highest possible score is 100 points. • You can also view your hit ratios for individual drum parts after training has ended. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to navigate to them from the page displaying the score. • Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to return to the training menu page (TRNG1).
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode 4. Select the parts to be muted. Muting on-screen 4-1. Using the [<]/[>] buttons, move the cursor to the part you wish to mute (H, S, K, T, C, B, or O). 4-2. Turn the data dial to mute (or unmute) the selected part. The symbol “ M ” will be displayed above any muted part. M HiHat HSKtC BO Muting with the pads 4-1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ auto-play muting.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode 8. Fast Blast In a Fast Blast training session, you simply play the drums as wildly as you can over a set period of time. More a game than a form of practice, your aim is to get the highest possible score. When you have finished training, your score will be displayed on-screen. Training procedure down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] 1. Hold button to access Training Mode. 2. Turn the Data Dial to select “08:Fast Blast”. 3. Press the [ ] button.
Basic Techniques Practicing in Training Mode Viewing your power and activity points 5-1. 5-2. With the message “Finished!” displayed on-screen, press the [>] button. The drum module will display your power points (Pwr) and activity points (Act). Power points ” Pwr: 32507 p Act: 31219 p‚ Activity points • The more powerfully you played the pads, the higher your power points will be. • The more pads you played, the higher your activity points will be.
Basic Techniques Recording Your Performances You can record your performances in the DTX502 in the form of User songs. NOTE • Performances recorded in the drum module are not saved as audio files. Instead, they are saved in the form of MIDI data, which describes which pads were played and when. • The following cannot be used while recording. • Pad Song • Pad Function Getting Ready 1. Press the [SONG] button. the Data Dial to select the User song (61 to 100) 2. Turn you wish to record into.
Basic Techniques Recording Your Performances Tempo You can set the song tempo at which you wish to record your performance. Quantize NOTE Quantization is a function that corrects any small deviations in the timing of your performance. The DTX502 can make recordings quantized based on a specified note length. The available quantization settings are as follows. When quantization is set to “off”, deviations in the timing of your drumming will not be corrected.
Basic Techniques Recording Your Performances Naming a User Song Using the following procedure, you can freely assign a name to the User song you have recorded. 1. NOTE • Preset songs cannot be renamed. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button on the SONG1 page. • Songs containing no data (i.e., “EmptySng”) cannot be renamed. The button will start to flash and the following page will be displayed. SONG saVe name :[Untitled] 2. Change the displayed name as required.
Basic Techniques Recording Your Performances SONG4 Deleting a Recorded Performance 1. Press the [SONG] button. The SONG1 page will be displayed. 2. Turn the data dial to select the song you wish to delete. 3. Navigate to the SONG4 page using the [<]/[>] buttons. SONG4 Clear ” Current Song 4. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. SONG4 Clear Are you sure? To cancel the process without deleting the song, press the [ ] button. the [SAVE/ENTER] button to delete the selected 5. Press song.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Advanced Techniques Menu Mode is used to customize drum-module parameters and functions, which are organized into the following eight areas. Menu Mode 01: Mixer Area: Mixer settings MIXER Mixer settings........................................... Page 57 02: KitVoice Area: Settings affecting individual voices KitV1 KitV2 KitV3 KitV4 KitV5 KitV6 KitV7 KitV8 KitV9 KitV10 KitV11 KitV12 KitV13 Layers ......................................................
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Setting Procedure Storing your settings Use the following procedure in Menu Mode to select parameters and change their settings. 1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SAVE/ ENTER] button to access Menu Mode.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode 01: Mixer Area 02: KitVoice Area Mixer settings Settings affecting individual voices The Mixer area is used to adjust the volumes of the various drum kit voices. MIXER Mixer settings >MIXER ÏÏÏÏÏÈ ” Kick=16 HSKtCR KitV1 Layers q q Volume Use the volume parameters to balance the input group* volumes.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode w Layer Use this parameter to specify how the voices are to be arranged in the two layers (A and B) for the specified trigger input source. Settings Description off Layer B is turned off and only the voice from Layer A produces a sound. stack The voices from Layer A and Layer B produce sounds at the same velocity over the entire velocity range.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode e Voice Number: Voice Name Use the Voice Number parameter to choose a voice from the selected category. Settings When “00:NoAssign” is selected as the voice, the layer in question will not produce any sound. >KitV3 snareHd˙ ” Volume=127 ‚ w q Trigger input source See q Trigger input source from the description of the KitV2 page. Settings q w KitV6 q Trigger input source See q Trigger input source from the description of the KitV2 page.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode KitV8 MIDI Note Number >KitV8 ”Note= KitV10 snareHd˙ 38/D 1 ‚ q MIDI Gate Time >KitV10 snareHd˙ ”Gatetime=0.3s ‚ w q w q Trigger input source See q Trigger input source from the description of the KitV2 page. q Trigger input source See q Trigger input source from the description of the KitV2 page.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Hold Mode KitV12 03: KitCommon Area >KitV12 snareHd ” HoldMode=off ‚ q Settings affecting entire kits The KitCommon area is used to set parameters that apply to the current kit. w q Trigger input source See q Trigger input source from the description of the KitV1 page. The setting made on this page applies to both Layer A and Layer B.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode KitC3 Reverb Type Pad Control KitC5 >KitC3 ”ReVtype=hall1 ‚ >KitC5 ”PacCtl=snares ‚ q q q RevType Use this parameter to select the type of reverb to be applied. Settings KitC4 none, hall1, hall2, hall3, room1, room2, room3, stage1, stage2, plate q PadCtl When a pad unit equipped with a pad controller is connected to the [qSNARE] jack, this parameter can be used to select a function for the controller.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode KitC8 Trigger Setup Link KitC10 q >KitC8 ”trgSetupLk=off‚ Settings KitC9 off, 01 to 30 e q On the MIDI Control Change page, you can set values for MIDI Control Change volume and pan messages to be sent when the current kit is selected. By sending these MIDI Control Change messages, you can have the MIDI instrument connected via the MIDI OUT connector automatically set its volume and stereo panning when you select the current kit.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode 3. 04: KitJob Area Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. You will be asked to confirm that you wish to copy the pad. Kit management KitJ1 Copy Pad >KitJ1 CopyPad Are you sure? >KitJ1 CopyPad ”01:Snare≥Snare‚ CAUTION Whenever a pad is copied, all of the destination pad’s settings will be overwritten with those of the copied pad. Before proceeding, therefore, you should ensure that the destination pad contains no irreplaceable settings.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode KitJ2 Clear User Kit >KitJ2 Clear ”51:User Kit 05: Pad Area Pad-related settings Pad1 On the Clear User Kit page, you can restore a User kit to its default settings. 1. >Pad1 ” Splash= 30 Navigate to the Clear User Kit page and specify which of the User kits (numbered 51 to 100) is to be cleared. >KitJ2 Clear ”51:User Kit User kit number 2. Hi-hat Splash Sensitivity Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Pad Function Pad3 >Pad3 snareHd ”Func=off 06: Trigger Area q Trigger-related settings TRG1 Trigger Setup w >tRG1 ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ 01:DtX522K ‚ q Trigger input This item indicates the trigger input source to which a function is to be assigned. Trigger input sources can be selected by striking the corresponding pad or zone. NOTE You can also select trigger input sources by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [<]/[>] buttons.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Velocity Curve Spl11 Spl12 q >tRG2 Snare 00% ”VelCurVe=norm ‚ Velocity TRG2 Spl13 Spl14 Spl15 w q Trigger input This item indicates the pad to be edited. If necessary, strike a different pad to select it. Trigger input level NOTE • The percentage value at the top-right of the screen indicates the trigger input level when the pad is struck.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode TRG3 Pad Type TRG4 Gain q q >tRG3 Snare 00% ”SN:XP80 ‚ >tRG4 Snare 00% ” Gain= 1 ‚ w w q Trigger input See q Trigger input from the description of the TRG2 page. q Trigger input See q Trigger input from the description of the TRG2 page. w Pad Type Use this parameter to specify a type for the selected pad. w Gain Use this parameter to set the level of gain (or amplification) applied to trigger input signals from the selected pad.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode TRG6 Minimum Velocity TRG8 Wait Time q q >tRG6 Snare 00% ” MinVel= 1 ‚ >tRG8 Snare 00% ”Waittime= 4ms ‚ w w q Trigger input See q Trigger input from the description of the TRG2 page. q Trigger input See q Trigger input from the description of the TRG2 page. w MinVel Use this parameter to specify the velocity (or volume) of sounds produced by trigger signals at the minimum level set on the Minimum Level page (TRG5).
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode TRG10 Crosstalk Tip q >tRG10 Snare 00% ” Crosstalk=35 ‚ The following example shows how crosstalk could be eliminated if snare sounds were unintentionally produced when toms 1 and 2 were played. w 1. q Trigger input See q Trigger input from the description of the TRG2 page.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode TRG12 3. Copy Trigger Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. You will be asked to confirm that you wish to copy the pad. >tRG12 CopyPad ” 1:Snare≥Snare >tRG12 CopyPad Are you sure? On the Copy Trigger page, you can copy all settings for a specific pad into the current trigger setup from another. NOTICE CAUTION When you copy pad settings using the procedure described below, the current trigger setup’s settings will be modified but not stored (i.e.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Trng3 07: Training Area Ignore Timing Training-related settings >trng3 ”Ignrtiming=off‚ The Training area is used to set training-function parameters. Trng1 q Timer >trng1 ” timer=off ‚ q Settings q Timer Use this parameter to set the practice timer used in Training Mode. The timer is started at the beginning of practice, and when it reaches the set time, the practice session will end automatically.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode Trng5 Fast Blast Timer 08: System Area >trng5 ”Blasttimer= 10s System settings The System area is used to configure the drum module’s system and also to set parameters that affect all kits and songs. q q BlastTimer Use this parameter to set the practice time for Fast Blast training (page 49). The timer is started at the beginning of practice, and when it reaches the set time, the practice session will end automatically.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode System3 Master Equalizer >System3 MEQ ”Lo=+ 2 Hi=+ 2 ‚ q q q OutSel Use this parameter to specify where metronome sounds are to be output. Settings Description mix The metronome is routed to the OUTPUT [L/ MONO] and [R] jacks. clickL The metronome is routed to the OUTPUT [L/ MONO] jack only; drum and song sounds are output in mono via the OUTPUT [R] jack.
Advanced Techniques Setting Parameters using Menu Mode System8 Auto Power-Off System10 >System8 ” AutoPwrOff=30 ‚ >System: ” Factory Set q q AutoPwrOff Use this parameter to set the time until the Auto Power-Off function activates (page 13) or to disable (“off”) this function. Settings Using the procedure described below, you can return all User data (i.e., kits, click sets, trigger setups, and songs) to the default settings.
Advanced Techniques Integrating Separately Sold Accessories You can also expand your electronic drum kit with various accessories* for an even more enjoyable drumming experience. (*: Sold separately) The following describes how to add a PCY90AT Cymbal Pad and a KU100 Kick Unit. If adding a different accessory, be sure to read the description of the Pad Type page from Menu Mode (page 68). Adding a PCY90AT Cymbal Pad 1. 2. Using a KU100 Kick Unit as a Kick Pedal Turn off the drum module.
Advanced Techniques Integrating Electronic & Acoustic Drums The following describes a couple of examples of how you can integrate electronic and acoustic drums. Adding Drum Pads to an Acoustic Drum Set By attaching a CSAT924A Cymbal Stand Attachment and a drum holder to the cymbal stand from an acoustic drum kit, you can easily add an electronic drum pad such as the TP70, XP70, or XP80 to that kit. The following diagram shows a typical example of how the various components can be set up.
Advanced Techniques Integrating Electronic & Acoustic Drums Mounting the DTX502 on a Hi-Hat Stand The drum module can be conveniently mounted on a hi-hat stand using a CSAT924A Cymbal Stand Attachment. The following diagram shows a typical example of how the various components can be set up.
Advanced Techniques Connecting to a Computer Precautions when using the [USB TO Making Connections While your DTX502 is highly powerful and versatile all by itself, you can connect it to a computer via USB for even greater convenience and flexibility. When connected in this way, MIDI and audio-file data can be freely exchanged with the computer, allowing the drum module to be used as an input device for music production applications. In this section, you’ll learn how to make the necessary connections.
Reference Error Messages Reference Memory full. No memory is available for User songs. Please delete unneeded User songs before recording. Seq data is not empty. Recording was carried out with a Preset song selected, but no memory is available for User songs. Backup error! 80 DTX502 Owner’s Manual • User data could not be stored when the drum module was turned off. • After displaying this error message, the Factory Set will be automatically restored.
Reference Troubleshooting In addition to the following, you can also find troubleshooting tips in the Reference Manual (PDF). See page 79 for details on downloading this manual. No sound is produced when a pad is struck or the volume is lower than expected. Check connections as follows. • Ensure that the pads are properly connected to the drum module’s trigger input jacks. • Ensure that the drum module is properly connected to headphones or other audio equipment, such as an amplifier and/ or speakers.
Reference Troubleshooting If you notice double triggering, crosstalk, or skipped sounds (as described below), try the following. Double triggering—i.e., multiple sounds are produced in response to a single strike: • If the pad or drum trigger in question features a controller for adjusting output or sensitivity, turn it down. • Ensure that the parameter on the Gain page (TRG4) from Menu Mode is not set too high. (See page 68.) Crosstalk is occurring—i.e.
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Reference Specifications Tone generator Type AWM2 Maximum polyphony 32 notes Effect units Reverb: 9 types Master equalizer Quantity Preset: 50 User: 50* Number of voices Drums and percussion: 691 Keyboard: 128 Quantity Demo songs: 1 Practice songs: 37 Pad songs: 22 User songs: 40 Sequencer capacity Approximately 104,000 notes* Note resolution 96 subdivisions per quarter note Recording method Real-time recording Kits Songs Metronome Song format SMF User click sets 30 Tempo 30 to 3
Reference Index Symbols G [ ] connector ....................... 11 [ ] button .............................................. 11 [<]/[>] buttons ...................................... 10 [ ] button ......................................... 10 [ ] (Standby/On) button ....................... 10 [AUX IN] jack ......................................... 11 [HI-HAT CONTROL] jack ....................... 11 [KIT] button ............................................ 10 OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks .........
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