Setting Up With Acoustic Drums - Yamaha DTXPRESS Owner's Manual

With the optional Yamaha DT10 Drum Triggers attached to a set of acoustic drums, it is possible to connect
acoustic drums to the DTXPRESS.
■ A setup example using both acoustic drums and drum pads.
Referring to the illustration shown below, connect the output cable from each pad and drum trigger to each Trigger Input Jack located on the rear
panel of the DTXPRESS.
* When using the drum triggers, appoint suitable settings in the Trigger Setup Edit mode's [1-1. Pad Type]. (P. 36)
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■ Attach the Drum Trigger
Use the following procedure to attach the drum trigger sensors to your
acoustic drums.
• Attach to the Bass Drum
Mount the drum trigger sensor on the
batterhead of the bass drum close to the
edge of the rim.
* Make sure the sensor does not come in
contact with the rim.
• Attach to the Snare Drum
Mount the drum trigger sensor on the
batterhead of the snare drum close to the
edge of the rim across player.
* Make sure the sensor does not come in
contact with the rim.
• Attach to the Toms
Mount the drum trigger sensor on the shell
close to the edge of the rim.
* Make sure the sensor does not come in
contact with the rim.
* Place the trigger in a position where other
instruments (drum or percussion) will not
influence it.

Setting up with Acoustic Drums

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■ Removing the Drum Triggers
When changing the batterhead, carefully remove the drum trigger sen-
sors with a knife, etc. before loosening the head.
* Be careful not to pull the cord when removing the trigger.
Taking Care of the Drum Triggers
• Make sure the surface of the batterhead or shell where
the trigger is to be mounted is free from dirt and grime.
Clean the surface with alcohol, etc. before attaching.
• To prevent broken trigger cords caused by the vibration
of the drum rim, secure the sensors and cords in place
with tape.
• Irregular vibration and sustained resonance on the
batterhead or shell may cause double-triggering. This
can be prevented by applying a mute to the batterhead
and controlling excessive vibration. We recommend the
use of the Yamaha Ring Mute.
• Once you have removed drum triggers and want to mount
them again, be sure completely remove the old tape and
apply new tape. Using used tape may cause problems
such as poor sensitivity, double-triggering, etc.
Setting Up
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