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Yamaha DTX900 User Manual

Yamaha DTX900
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Owner’s Manual
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Yamaha DTX900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeElectronic Drum Kit
ModuleDTX900
SequencerYes
SamplingYes
Power SupplyAC Adapter
Kits50 preset, 50 user
Polyphony128 voices
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB, Audio In/Out, Headphone
DisplayLCD
DimensionsNot specified (kit configuration dependent)
WeightNot specified (kit configuration dependent)

Summary

Main Features

Basic Operation

Setting Up

Connecting the Pads

Instructions for connecting drum pads and triggers to the DTX900's input jacks.

Setting Up the Power Supply

Guides on connecting the AC power adapter and ensuring safe power setup.

Turning the Power On

Procedure for powering on the DTX900 and connected audio equipment.

Connecting to Speakers or Headphones

Explains how to connect external speakers or headphones for monitoring.

Connecting a USB Storage Device

Covers connecting USB devices for data storage, formatting, and transfer.

Connecting a Computer

Instructions for connecting the DTX900 to a computer via USB for MIDI data transfer.

Quick Guide

Playing the DTX900

Basic steps to start playing the DTX900, including hitting pads and selecting kits.

Creating a Drum Kit

Guide to creating custom drum kits by assigning drum voices and parameters.

Assigning the Drum Voice to the Pad

Steps for assigning drum voices and voice sets to specific pads.

Storing the Edited Drum Kit

Instructions for saving custom drum kits to internal or external memory.

Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song

Comprehensive guide to recording drum performances into songs.

Using the Groove Check Function

Tools for checking and improving playing accuracy and timing.

Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage Device

Instructions for saving all data or specific data types to a USB device.

Loading a File Saved to a USB Storage Device

Instructions for loading files from a USB storage device.

Basic Structure of the DTX900

Pads (Trigger Input Sources) and Trigger Signals

Explains how pads generate trigger signals and how they are processed.

Trigger Setup

Parameters for optimizing trigger signal handling and sound production.

Tone Generator Block (Drum Kits and Drum Voices)

Explains how drum kits and voices are generated and assigned.

Drum Kits consisting of Voice Sets (Drum Voices)

Details how drum kits are composed using voice sets and individual voices.

Sampling

Covers recording audio signals and assigning them as user voices.

Sampling Setup

Steps to prepare the DTX900 for sampling audio signals.

Song

Describes the structure of songs, including tracks, header data, and parts.

Effects

Overview of the DTX900's DSP effects system for sound processing.

Internal Memory and File Management

Explains data storage types, memory, and file management for the DTX900.

Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT]

Basic Procedure in the Drum Kit Mode

Step-by-step guide to operating in the Drum Kit mode.

Selecting a Drum Kit

How to select and audition different drum kits.

Setting Drum Voice Parameters

Adjusting parameters for individual drum voices assigned to pads.

Setting Volume, Tuning and Other Parameters

Adjusting volume, tuning, pan, and output settings for pads.

Setting EQ- and Tone-related Parameters

Adjusting equalizer and tone parameters like frequency, gain, and curve.

Programming the Stack/Alternate

Setting up Stack (layering) and Alternate (switching) functions for drum voices.

Trigger Signal Settings

Configuring how the DTX900 responds to trigger signals from pads.

Hi-Hat Controller Settings

Configuring the function and MIDI output of the hi-hat controller.

Song Mode [SONG]

Song Play

Instructions for playing back preset and user songs.

Song Recording

Guide on recording drum performances into songs.

Song Jobs

Comprehensive editing tools for songs, including copy, clear, and rename functions.

Voice Job

Sets tone generator parameters (voice, volume, pan) for MIDI channels.

Click Mode [CLICK]

Basic Procedure in the Click Mode

Step-by-step guide to configuring metronome settings.

Basic Settings of the Click Sound

Setting click voice, tempo, beat, and volume parameters.

Groove Check Function

Tools for checking and improving playing accuracy and timing.

Trying Out Rhythm Gate

Guide on using the Rhythm Gate function for timing accuracy.

Trigger Mode [TRIGGER]

Basic Procedure in the Trigger Mode

Step-by-step guide to setting up trigger parameters.

Selecting the Trigger Setup

How to select and save trigger setups for optimal pad response.

Selecting the Pad Type

Setting the appropriate pad type for connected pads or triggers.

Trigger Sensitivity Settings

Adjusting sensitivity parameters for trigger signal response.

Setting the Rejection

Preventing false hits like double triggering and crosstalk.

File Mode [FILE]

Saving a File

Instructions for saving data to a USB storage device.

Saving All User Data or All Data of a Specific Type

How to save entire datasets or specific data types to USB.

Loading a File

Instructions for loading files from a USB storage device.

Loading All User Data or All Data of a Specific Type

How to load entire datasets or specific data types from USB.

Loading WAV or AIFF Audio Files to Create a User Voice

Using WAV/AIFF audio files to create custom user voices.

Formatting USB Storage Media

Procedure for formatting USB storage devices for use with the DTX900.

Utility Mode [UTILITY]

Basic Procedure in the Utility Mode

Step-by-step guide to navigating and configuring utility settings.

General Settings

System-wide settings for tone generator and output jacks.

Pad Settings

Assigning functions to pads and configuring hi-hat and trigger bypass settings.

Effect Settings

Applying Master EQ and Master Effect to the overall sound.

Master Effect Settings

Applying Master Effect to the overall sound output.

MIDI Settings

Configuring MIDI message reception and transmission.

Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings

Restores user memory data to initial factory settings.

Chain Mode [CHAIN]

Programming a Chain

Steps to create chains by setting parameters for each step.

Sampling Mode [SAMPLING]

Sampling Setup

Steps to prepare the DTX900 for sampling audio signals.

Sampling Operation and User Voice Assignment

Executing sampling and assigning recorded audio to user voices.

Trimming a User Voice

Deleting unwanted portions of a user voice sample.

Sampling Jobs

Processes and modifies recorded user voices using various jobs.

Troubleshooting

No sound, even when the pad is hit.

Solutions for when pads do not produce sound.

No sound or the sound volume is lower than expected.

Troubleshooting steps for low or missing sound output.

The external MIDI tone generator produces no sound.

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with external MIDI sound.

Cannot save data to the external USB storage device.

Checks for formatting, write-protection, and available space.

Double triggering problem.

Adjusting parameters to prevent multiple triggers from a single hit.

Crosstalk problem (unexpected sound is produced by other pads)

Resolving issues where hitting one pad triggers another.

The Pad Controller does not work as expected.

Checking pad controller type and pad type settings.

The Closed Hi-Hat sound is not produced even if you press the Hi-Hat Controller by foot.

Ensuring correct pad type settings for hi-hat controller functionality.

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