Yamaha DTX502 User Manual

1 DTX502 Reference Manual
DTX502
This manual describes the functions made available by connecting your DTX502 Drum Trigger Module to a computer, iPad, or iPhone.
When connected to a computer, for example, your DTX502 can send and receive song, audio, and kit data; in addition, it can also output
the MIDI performance data produced by playing the pads. Meanwhile, when connected to an iPad or iPhone, you can use your DTX502
in many fun ways together with smart-device apps from the Yamaha web site (http://www.yamaha.com/).
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Drum Trigger Module

Yamaha DTX502 Specifications

General

Voices	691
Polyphony	32 notes
Sequencer	Yes
Metronome	Yes
Wave Memory	64MB
Sequencer Resolution	96 ppq
Training Functions	Yes
Display	LCD
Effects	Reverb
Connectivity	USB, MIDI Out, Aux In, Headphones
Tempo	30-300 BPM
Dimensions	251 x 134 x 48 mm

Summary

How to Use this Manual

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Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data

MusicSoft Manager

Introduces MusicSoft Manager as a free app for data transfer between DTX502 and iPad/iPhone.

Installing Musicsoft Downloader

Provides steps for downloading and installing the Musicsoft Downloader application on a computer.

Numbering Files to be Transferred

Transferring song data

Details the process of renaming .mid files with specific numbering for user songs 61-100.

Transferring audio data

Outlines renaming .wav or .aif files with two-digit numbers for Wave Voices 1-20.

Transferring kit data

Describes renaming .bin files with three-digit numbers for user kits 51-100.

Transferring Files from Computer to DTX502

Transferring Files from DTX502 to Computer

Connecting to Smart Devices

MIDI Note Numbers Assigned to Pads

MIDI Data Format

General MIDI System On

Describes the General MIDI System On message reception and its effect on kit/reverb.

Identity Request

Explains the Identity Request message and the DTX502's transmission of an Identity Reply.

MIDI Master Volume

Details the MIDI Master Volume message reception and its relation to KitCommon settings.

XG System On

Describes the XG System On message reception and its similar effect to General MIDI System On.

Key On & Key Off

Specifies the transmitted and received ranges for Key On and Key Off MIDI messages.

Control Change

Lists various Control Change messages received or transmitted by the DTX502.

Channel Mode

Details how the DTX502 handles Channel Mode messages like All Sound Off and Reset All Controllers.

MIDI Implementation Chart