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Yamaha DTX502 Reference Manual

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Drum Trigger Module
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How to Use this Manual

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/).
NOTE
• Refer to Connecting to a Computer from the Owner's Manual for details on how to connect your DTX502 to a computer.
• You cannot simultaneously connect your DTX502 to a computer and to an iPad or iPhone.
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  • Page 1: How To Use This Manual

    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.
  • Page 2 NOTE • You can transfer up to 40 items of song data, 20 items of audio data, and 50 items of kit data to your DTX502. • The combined total volume of song data, audio data, and kit data that can be transferred to your DTX502 is 1 MB.

  • Page 3: Transferring Audio Data

    Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data Numbering Files to be Transferred Before transferring a file to your DTX502, a number indicating the destination User song, audio file, or kit must be added at the start of the file name using your computer.
  • Page 4 The menu items and windows shown below may differ slightly depending on your OS version. NOTICE Before connecting your DTX502 to a computer, be sure to save any data that is currently being edited. Unsaved edits are restored to their original condition upon connection to a computer.
  • Page 5 The following message will be displayed on the drum trigger module’s LCD screen. NOTE Operations via the DTX502 control panel, input from the pads, and the Auto Power-Off function will be disabled while data is being exchanged with a computer.
  • Page 6 NOTICE Do not disconnect the USB cable while files are being transferred. In addition, the DTX502 should not be operated at this time. Failure to avoid these precautions can not only prevent transferred data from being saved correctly, but in certain cases, can also lead to the entire DTX502 memory being deleted.
  • Page 7 • The songs that come pre-installed on your DTX502 (i.e., Preset songs) cannot be transferred to a computer. NOTICE Before connecting your DTX502 to a computer, be sure to save any data that is currently being edited. Unsaved edits are restored to their original condition upon connection to a computer.
  • Page 8 The following message will be displayed on the drum trigger module’s LCD screen. NOTICE Operations via the DTX502 control panel, input from the pads, and the Auto Power-Off function will be disabled while data is being exchanged with a computer.
  • Page 9 Confirm that the data has been correctly transferred to your computer. Close the main window to shut down Musicsoft Downloader. The following message will be displayed on the drum trigger module’s LCD screen as it disconnects from the computer. 9 DTX502 Reference Manual...
  • Page 10 Connecting to Smart Devices Using the procedure described below, you can connect your DTX502 to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch and use it with a range of specially developed apps. Open the following web page and select the app you wish to use.
  • Page 11 12 G# 2 *1: These MIDI notes are output only when using a PCY100 as your hi-hat. For details, read the Cup shots section of the DTX502 Owner’s Manual. *2: This MIDI note is output only when DblBass is set to “on” and the hi-hat controller is operated. For details, read the Double Bass Switch section of the DTX502 Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 12: Midi Data Format

    If received on MIDI channel 10, the same drum kit will also be selected for playback parts. 2.3.1 All Sound Off (120) Upon receipt of an All Sound Off message, the DTX502 mutes all 2.2.2 Modulation (1) voices currently playing on the corresponding channel.

  • Page 13: System Exclusive Messages

    3.3.1 XG System On $F0 $43 $10 $4C $00 $00 $7E $00 $F7 Upon receipt of an XG System On message, the DTX502 acts in the same way as if a General MIDI System On message had been received. XG System On messages are received but not transmitted.
  • Page 14 MIDI Implemantation Chart YAMAHA [ Drum Trigger Module ] Date :10-Dec-2012 Model DTX502 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default 1 - 16 1 - 16 Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered ************** Note 0 - 127...

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