Introduction; Accessories; About The Descriptions And Conventions In This Manual - Yamaha DTX500 Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500.
The DTX500 is a compact drum trigger module that includes a wealth of rich, high-quality
drum voices and is compatible with snare pads equipped with a pad controller. It also has a
comprehensive variety of features that help you build your drumming and rhythm section
skills, a built-in sequencer for recording your own songs and performances, an effective
Groove Check function that helps you tighten your timing, and a versatile, multi-function
metronome for enhancing your practice sessions. Moreover, it provides a large selection of
preset songs that you can play along with and improve your ability in a variety of musical
styles.
To get the most out of your DTX500, please read this manual carefully. After reading
through the manual, make sure to store it in a safe place so that you can refer back to it
again as needed.

Accessories

Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)*
Module stand
Module stand fastening screws x 2
Owner's Manual (this book)
*May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual

• [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc.
Panel buttons and controls are indicated with [ ] (brackets).
• [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT], etc.
This means to simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button.
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• [ ]/[ ], etc.
This means that you can use either the [
• "Completed!", etc.
Words in quotation marks indicate a message shown on the LCD display.
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may
appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
■ About the pads
This Owner's Manual described the model names of the drum pads which can be connected to the DTX500. Note that these were the latest models at the
time this Owner's Manual was produced. For details about more recently released models, refer to the following website.
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/

Introduction

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] button or [ ] button in the operation.
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