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Introduces the Oberheim DX Programmable Digital Drum Machine as a powerful tool for composition and performance.
Illustrates the audio connection setup for the DX drum machine to a mixer or amplifier.
Explains how to select, play, record, and erase drum sequences on the DX.
Introduces arranging sequences into songs, selecting, playing, and creating songs.
Guides on setting tempo and the number of bars for sequences.
Details factory sounds, tuning, changing sounds, and available sound chips.
Step-by-step guide on how to physically replace sound chips within the DX.
Explains how to automatically correct timing (Quantize) and add a shuffle feel (Swing).
Details metronome settings, click values, and time signature configuration.
Explains programming sequences one step at a time for precise beat creation.
Covers features like Countdown, Punch-In, Flams, and various erasing methods.
Instructions on copying sequences/songs, memory management, and data checks.
Steps for dealing with errors, lost data, and system resets.
Configuration settings for Countdown, Timing Source, Auto Start, Clock Rate, Click, Drum Outs, Trigger Input.
MIDI settings including Channels, Omni Mode, Clock Out, Echo Notes, Song Changes, Drum Notes, Transposition.
Describes using a cassette recorder for backing up and loading programs.
Explains transferring data via MIDI to other devices.
Information about the internal battery maintaining memory when unplugged.
Details syncing the DX using external clock and MIDI timing signals.
How to record and play back sync tones on tape to control the DX.
Using external trigger inputs and footswitches for controlling drum sounds and playback.
How to map MIDI notes to trigger specific drum sounds on the DX.
Recording sequences from other MIDI devices and operating footswitches.
Explains MIDI concepts and the principles of digital audio.
Introduces the Oberheim DX Programmable Digital Drum Machine as a powerful tool for composition and performance.
Illustrates the audio connection setup for the DX drum machine to a mixer or amplifier.
Explains how to select, play, record, and erase drum sequences on the DX.
Introduces arranging sequences into songs, selecting, playing, and creating songs.
Guides on setting tempo and the number of bars for sequences.
Details factory sounds, tuning, changing sounds, and available sound chips.
Step-by-step guide on how to physically replace sound chips within the DX.
Explains how to automatically correct timing (Quantize) and add a shuffle feel (Swing).
Details metronome settings, click values, and time signature configuration.
Explains programming sequences one step at a time for precise beat creation.
Covers features like Countdown, Punch-In, Flams, and various erasing methods.
Instructions on copying sequences/songs, memory management, and data checks.
Steps for dealing with errors, lost data, and system resets.
Configuration settings for Countdown, Timing Source, Auto Start, Clock Rate, Click, Drum Outs, Trigger Input.
MIDI settings including Channels, Omni Mode, Clock Out, Echo Notes, Song Changes, Drum Notes, Transposition.
Describes using a cassette recorder for backing up and loading programs.
Explains transferring data via MIDI to other devices.
Information about the internal battery maintaining memory when unplugged.
Details syncing the DX using external clock and MIDI timing signals.
How to record and play back sync tones on tape to control the DX.
Using external trigger inputs and footswitches for controlling drum sounds and playback.
How to map MIDI notes to trigger specific drum sounds on the DX.
Recording sequences from other MIDI devices and operating footswitches.
Explains MIDI concepts and the principles of digital audio.
Power| power consumption | 21 W |
|---|---|
| voltage (North America/Japan) | 95-130 VAC |
| voltage (Rest of World) | 190-260 VAC |
Inputs and Outputs| external trigger impedance | 4.7 KOhm |
|---|---|
| external clock voltage | 5 Volt |
| tape input level | 350 mV |
| outputs level | + 4 dBm |
| outputs impedance | 50 Ohms |
| metronome pulse voltage | + 12 VDC |
| metronome pulse duration | 900 Ms. |
Weight and Dimensions| weight | 5.4 kg |
|---|---|
| length | 45.7 cm |
| width | 30.0 cm |
| height | 12.7 cm |
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