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General| Type | Electronic Drum Kit |
|---|---|
| Sound Engine | AWM2 |
| Polyphony | 64 notes |
| Drum Kits (Preset) | 50 |
| Display | LCD |
| Voices | 1, 234 |
| Hi-Hat Pad | 12-inch hi-hat pad |
| Effects | Reverb |
| Audio Outputs | L/Mono, R |
| MIDI | In/Out |
| Connectivity | Headphones, Aux In |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter |
General information on battery usage, safety, and environmental considerations.
Declaration of conformity with FCC regulations.
Essential safety warnings and precautions to avoid injury or equipment damage.
Lists items included with the DTXTREME III product.
Provides copyright and usage disclaimers for the manual.
Details the instrument's drum trigger input capabilities and connectivity.
Explains the sound generation capabilities, voices, and kits.
Describes the built-in music sequencer for recording and playback.
Details the metronome features for practice and timing.
Explains how to program sequences of drum kits and songs.
Lists and describes the various input/output connectors for external devices.
Describes the function of each button and display on the front panel.
Provides detailed descriptions of indicators, buttons, and sliders on the front panel.
Describes the function of each terminal and control on the rear panel.
Explains how to navigate the display using cursor buttons.
Details how to adjust parameter values using the data dial and buttons.
Explains how to use function ([F]) and sub-function ([SF]) buttons.
Describes the different operational modes of the DTXTREME III.
Explains the meaning of the edit indicator in the display.
Details how to use the numeric keypad for input.
Instructions for entering text names for files and settings.
Explains how to select characters from a list for naming.
Instructions on connecting drum pads to the DTXTREME III.
Step-by-step guide to powering on the instrument and connected devices.
Details connecting to external audio systems for sound output.
Explains headphone connection for monitoring.
Instructions for connecting to mixers or other audio gear.
Instructions for connecting and controlling external MIDI gear.
Important guidelines for using USB storage devices.
Steps to download and install the USB-MIDI driver.
Configuring both the instrument and DAW for computer connection.
How to control volume and adjust display visibility.
How to choose trigger setups and configure startup behavior.
Procedure to restore factory default settings.
Explains how to hit different parts of snare/tom and hi-hat pads.
Details playing techniques for the ride cymbal pad.
Basic action of striking pads and choosing drum kits.
Explains how to control individual pad volumes and overall balance.
Instructions on activating and stopping the metronome.
How to adjust metronome tempo and time signature.
How to set tempo by tapping on a pad.
Instructions for selecting and listening to preset songs.
Managing drum kit assignment and song navigation.
How to navigate within songs and set repeat playback.
How to balance accompaniment volume and change song tempo.
How to mute individual parts within a song.
Details on assigning drum voices to pads.
Explains voice set assignments and input/source selection.
How to save newly created or edited drum kits.
Overview of recording capabilities and real-time recording.
Steps to prepare for recording.
Details on quantize and recording/saving.
How to add parts to existing recordings and practice with preset songs.
Detailed steps for recording with preset songs.
How to clear and re-record tracks.
How to name custom songs.
How to specify timing for groove check and rhythm gate.
Steps to test the groove check feature.
Interpreting the results displayed by groove check.
Explains the rhythm gate feature for timing accuracy.
Interpreting the results displayed by rhythm gate.
How to navigate and select files/folders on USB storage.
Instructions for saving all data or specific types of data.
How to load all data or specific data types from a file.
Overview of the instrument's internal functional components.
Describes mono and multi-zone pads and their trigger signal output.
Explains trigger signal variations from 3-zone pads with snappy control.
Describes how hi-hat controllers generate signals based on pressure.
Table showing pad compatibility with trigger input jacks.
Detailed list of trigger sources and their signal generation.
How to assign drum voices to trigger inputs.
Using voice sets for efficient voice assignment.
Visual representation of how drum kits are built from voice sets and voices.
Explanation of how drum voices are linked to MIDI note numbers.
Initial steps for setting up sampling and creating user voices.
How to set up manual or level-triggered recording.
Overview of song tracks, header data, and playback methods.
Overview of the different effect blocks available.
Visual representation of how effects are connected and applied.
Descriptions of various effect categories like Compressor, EQ, Flanger, etc.
Explanations of specific reverb, chorus, and delay effects.
Describes filter and modulation-based effects.
Lists other miscellaneous effect types.
How to use pre-programmed effect settings.
Information on data persistence and memory types (ROM, RAM, DIMM).
Diagram showing data relationships and storage locations.
Step-by-step guide to operating in Drum Kit mode.
How to adjust parameters for drum voices.
Adjusting volume and pitch for selected inputs/sources.
Details on Pan, Output Select, Reverb/Chorus/Variation Send, Dry Level.
Adjusting low, mid, and high EQ settings.
Adjusting transient and filter characteristics.
Configuring mono/poly, alternate groups, and MIDI response.
Adjusting how pad hits affect volume and slider assignments.
Explains SOURCE, STEP, INSERT, ADD, DELETE, CLEAR, CHORD, Input Lock.
Details on VELOCITY LIMIT, GATETIME, ALL, STEP, PAGE.
Illustrates how to program a stack/alternate sequence.
Using a MIDI keyboard to input stack/alternate data.
Overview of effect routing and control.
Details on setting variation effects.
Details on setting reverb effects.
Details on setting chorus effects.
How to assign functions to pad controllers.
Adjusting snare snappy effect parameters.
How to assign songs to pads for playback.
Parameters for optimizing trigger signal response.
Overall drum kit settings like volume and tempo.
Settings specific to the hi-hat controller.
Configuring MIDI reception for drum voices.
How to copy parameter settings between drum kits.
How to select and play songs.
Overview of the song recording process.
Introduction to song editing functions.
Step-by-step guide to using song jobs.
Editing song name, tempo, and repeat settings.
Editing individual tracks within a song.
Copying or clearing track data.
Editing measures within a song.
Adding empty measures to a song.
Removing measures from a song.
Clearing data from specific measures.
Setting MIDI channel, transmit, volume, and pan.
Setting voice numbers and bank select.
Setting filter, reverb send, and chorus send.
Step-by-step guide to operating in Click mode.
Setting click voice, tempo, subdivision, and volume.
How to set click voices for different beat timings.
Description of the tap tempo feature.
Overview of groove check and rhythm gate functions.
Setting click output mode and measure break.
How to use the measure break feature for practice.
Step-by-step guide to operating in Trigger mode.
How to choose trigger setups.
How to set the type of connected pads.
Adjusting sensitivity for optimal trigger response.
Parameters to prevent false hits like crosstalk and double triggering.
How to assign names to trigger setups.
How to copy trigger setup parameters.
Definitions of terms related to file management.
Lists compatible file types for saving and loading data.
Instructions for saving all data or specific types of data.
How to save sampled audio as audio files.
How to load all data or specific data types from a file.
Loading individual drum kits or songs from files.
Loading individual trigger setups or chains from files.
Loading individual voices or audio files for user voices.
How to import MIDI files as songs.
Instructions for renaming files and folders.
How to remove files and folders.
Instructions for formatting USB storage devices.
Step-by-step guide to operating in Utility mode.
Overall tone generator and output settings.
Settings for lead-in clicks during playback and recording.
Configuring startup behavior.
Miscellaneous system settings like LED display and tempo link.
Configuring pad functions and hi-hat controller settings.
How to temporarily disable trigger signals.
Adjusting the master equalizer for the overall sound.
Applying master effects to the entire sound.
Setting parameters for audio input via AUX IN/SAMPLING IN.
Configuring routing for insertion effects.
Setting up insertion effects for audio inputs.
Configuring MIDI reception for drum voices.
Synchronizing playback with external MIDI clock.
Configuring MIDI IN/OUT and merge settings.
How to recall and use programmed chains.
Details on setting parameters for each step in a chain.
How to group steps for simultaneous execution.
How to name created chains.
Initial steps for setting up the sampling function.
Steps to connect and start sampling.
Details on setting sampling parameters.
How to start sampling and adjust trigger modes.
How to set input levels and start the sampling process.
Steps to stop sampling and assign the voice to a pad.
How to edit the start, loop, end points and playback mode.
How to define the playback range and end point.
Adjusting tempo, beat, and measure to define the end point.
Step-by-step guide to using sampling jobs.
Descriptions of jobs for voice processing.
Descriptions of jobs for voice processing.
How to divide audio into slices and assign them.
How to name user voices.
Descriptions of jobs for voice management.
Warnings and cautions before installing DIMMs.
Specifications for compatible DIMMs.
Step-by-step guide for installing DIMMs.
Instructions for removing DIMM modules.
Troubleshooting steps for no sound output or low volume.
Troubleshooting MIDI sound, distortion, and pitch problems.
Troubleshooting effects, song playback, and microphone input.
Troubleshooting USB, MIDI, trigger signals, and double triggering.
Troubleshooting crosstalk and acoustic drum setup problems.
Troubleshooting rolls, flams, cutoffs, volume, pad controllers, and hi-hats.
Table of common messages and their meanings.
Further common messages and their meanings.
Detailed technical specifications of the DTXTREME III.
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