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Advanced Techniques
Connecting to a Computer
Making Connections
While the drum module is highly powerful and versatile all
by itself, you can connect it to a computer via USB for even
greater convenience and flexibility. When connected in this
way, MIDI data can be freely exchanged with the computer,
allowing the drum module to be used as an input device for
music production applications. In this section, you'll learn
how to make the necessary connections.
NOTE
• As the drum module has no built-in speakers, you will need to
connect headphones or an amplifier and speakers in order to
hear it. For details, see page 19.
• A USB cable is not included. In order to connect your drum mod-
ule to a computer, choose a USB A-B cable of less than 3
meters in length.
Supported operating systems:
• Windows XP, Service Pack 3 (32-bit); Windows
Vista (32-bit), and Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit)
• Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.7
NOTICE
You may damage a computer not running one of the above oper-
ating systems by connecting the drum module to it. In addition,
there is no need to install the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver when
using one of the above operating systems.
1.
Turn off the drum module.
2.
Start up your computer.
Shut down all applications before proceeding to the
next step.
3.
Connect the USB cable first to the drum module's [USB
TO HOST] terminal and then to the computer.
USB TO HOST terminal
USB
terminal
Computer
USB cable
4.
Turn on the drum module.
You will now be able to exchange MIDI data between
the drum module and computer.
Yamaha USB-MIDI driver
In most situations, there is no need to install the Yamaha
USB-MIDI driver and the above setup procedure will suf-
fice. If, however, your computer is having difficulty com-
municating with the drum module, please download the
standard Yamaha USB-MIDI driver from the following web
page and install it on your computer.
http://download.yamaha.com/
(on left side)
Drum module
NOTE
• Information on system requirements is also provided on the
above web page.
• The USB-MIDI driver may be revised and updated without prior
notice. Before installing, please visit the above web page to con-
firm that you have the most up-to-date version.
Precautions when using the [USB TO HOST]
terminal
If proper care is not taken when connecting your drum mod-
ule to a computer via the [USB TO HOST] terminal, either
or both of the devices may freeze or data may become cor-
rupted or be permanently lost. Be sure, therefore, to observe
the following precautions at this time.
If the drum module or computer should freeze, restart the
application being used, reboot the computer, or turn the
drum module off once and then back on.
NOTICE
• Use a USB A-B cable of less than 3 meters in length.
• Before connecting to a computer via the [USB TO HOST] termi-
nal, restore it from any power-saving mode (such as Suspend,
Sleep, or Standby).
• Connect your computer via the [USB TO HOST] terminal before
turning on the drum module.
• Be sure to always perform the following steps before turning the
drum module on or off and either plugging in or unplugging the
USB cable.
* Shut down all applications.
* Ensure that no data is being sent from the drum module.
(Data is transmitted by striking the pads and by playing
songs and drum patterns.)
* When connected to a computer, allow at least 6 seconds to
pass between turning the drum module on and off and plug-
ging in or unplugging the USB cable.
MIDI Reference Manual
The drum module's MIDI Reference Manual contains the
following.
•
MIDI-related reference information
•
Reference material that will prove useful when making
music using the drum module and a computer
•
Instructions on how to transfer songs from your com-
puter to the drum module.
The MIDI Reference Manual is available for download as a
PDF file from the following web page below.
http://download.yamaha.com/
*: Yamaha Corporation reserves the right to modify this URL at
any time without prior notice.
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