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Yamaha DTX900 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
  • Page 3 Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT...
  • Page 4 Then discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

  • Page 5: Saving Data

    ■ About the pads This Owner’s Manual described the model names of the drum pads which can be connected to the DTX900. 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.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings.

  • Page 7: Main Features

    Song. The DTX900 is an exceptionally versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of situations such as live performance, personal practice, and much more.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a USB Storage Device.......21 Reference Selecting the Trigger Setup ........22 Connecting a Computer ........24 Basic Structure of the DTX900 ......57 Setting up Cubase Remote Control ......25 The Functional Blocks .......... 57 Creating a Song by Using a Computer ....26 Pads (Trigger Input Sources) and Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast ...27...
  • Page 9 Contents File Mode [FILE] ..........112 Terminology in the File Mode ......112 File Types Compatible With the DTX900 ... 113 Saving a File [F1] SAVE ........114 Loading a File [F2] LOAD ........116 Changing the Name of a File or Directory [F3] RENAME .............

  • Page 10: Panel Controls

    Pressing this button enters the Utility mode, allowing you to set Pressing this button enters the Drum Kit mode, allowing you to parameters related to the entire system of the DTX900 (page select the desired Drum Kit (pages 30 and 78).

  • Page 11: Audition Button

    Panel Controls !1 TRIGGER INDICATOR @2 TOM slider (page 31) This lamp indicates whether or not the DTX900 receives the Adjusts the volume of the toms. trigger signal via the Trigger Input jacks. The lamp is turned on @3 CYMBAL slider (page 31) when receiving the trigger signal.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Line level audio signals are output from this instrument via these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). These outputs are cable (no need for a Y-shaped cable) to the DTX900. In this case, the stereo cable is plugged into the OUTPUT jack of a independent of the main output (at the L/MONO and R jacks), pad and this Trigger Input jack.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    These functions can be selected via the corresponding button via the corresponding button hold down the [DEC/NO] button and press the [INC/YES] ([F1] – [F6]). ([SF1] – [SF6]). button. Decrease Increase Decrease Increase by 1 by 1 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Edit Indicator

    Basic Operation Modes Inputting a Number Directly In order to make operation of the DTX900 as comprehen- For parameters having large value ranges, you can also sive and as smooth as possible, all functions and operations enter the value directly, using the buttons below the LCD have been grouped in “modes.”...
  • Page 15 Move the cursor to the desired location in the name Perform the operations below while holding the [SF6] button. Move the cursor to the desired location. Select a character at the cursor location Select a character for the cursor location in the name. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Setting Up

    Trigger Input jack. WARNING • To prevent electric shock and damage to the devices, make sure the power is switched OFF on the DTX900 and all related devices before making any connections to the DTX900’s input and output jacks.

  • Page 17: Setting Up With Acoustic Drums

    Setting up with Acoustic Drums The DTX900 can be played from an acoustic drum kit if the kit is fitted with an optional set of drum triggers (such as Yamaha DT20 Drum Triggers) and the triggers are properly connected to the input jacks of the DTX900.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Power Supply

    • Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the DTX900 for a long time, make sure to unplug the AC power adap- tor from the wall AC outlet.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Speakers Or Headphones

    [GAIN] knob on the rear panel to adjust the CAUTION gain of the input signal. • Do not use the DTX900 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Doing so may cause hearing loss. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Connecting External Midi Devices

    This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the DTX900 or playing back a Song on the DTX900. Also, an external sequencer can be used to drive the DTX900’s Tone Gen- erator.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Usb Storage Device

    USB device for use with this instrument, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha dis- tributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Manual) for advice, ■...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Trigger Setup

    The Trigger Setup contains various settings related to Trigger Input Signals received from pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are connected to the Trigger Input jacks. These settings let you optimize the DTX900 for best operation and response to these signals.

  • Page 23: Trigger Setup List

    For those modes without even when turning the power on next time. checkmarks, the User Memory data or settings will be maintained even if Factory Set is executed. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a Computer Although the DTX900 is exceptionally powerful and versatile all by itself, connecting it to a computer – via USB cable – provides even greater power and versatility. This feature lets you transfer MIDI data between the DTX900 and your com- puter.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Cubase Remote Control

    Setting up Cubase Remote Control Using this special feature, the DTX900 can operate as a remote controller for Cubase. For example, you can operate the Cubase transport, turn its metronome on or off, and control various other functions from the instrument’s front panel, signif- icantly increasing the efficiency of your music production workflow.

  • Page 26: Creating A Song By Using A Computer

    Setting up the DTX900 nel 1 will be returned back from the computer to the On the DTX900, you need to set the Local Control parame- DTX900 via MIDI channel 3 according to the setting of ter to “off” in order to avoid a “double” sound.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Sound And Display Contrast

    Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast You can adjust the total volume levels of the DTX900 sound. Using the MASTER slider adjusts the output volume of the ste- reo mix from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks. Using the PHONES slider adjusts the output volume of the stereo-mixed sounds for the PHONES jack.

  • Page 28: Quick Guide

    Edge Shot Closed Rim Shot sound. Hitting the Rim section farthest from you produces the Closed Rim Shot sound. Hi-Hat Splash Pressing the Hi-Hat Controller then releasing it immedi- ately produces the Hi-Hat Splash sound. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Ride Cymbal

    Hitting the main surface of the pad (bow section located sound. between the cup and edge) produces the Bow Shot sound. Edge Shot Hitting the outside edge produces the Edge Shot sound. Bell Shot Hitting the cup produces the Bell Shot sound. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Playing The Dtx900

    Quick Guide Playing the DTX900 Now that your DTX900 is properly connected, it’s time to make some music! Hitting the Pads While hitting the pads, move the MASTER slider or PHONES slider on the panel to raise the overall volume to a comfortable level.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume By Using The Sliders

    Quick Guide Playing the DTX900 Adjusting the Volume by Using the Sliders You can change the volume for each pad and adjust the overall balance of the Drum Kit by using the sliders on the front panel. 1 MASTER slider Adjusts the output volume of the stereo mix from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.

  • Page 32: Playing Along With The Click

    Quick Guide Playing Along With the Click Try playing the DTX900 along with the click (metronome). The DTX900 is equipped with a high-performance metro- nome that gives you a comprehensive variety of settings and allows you to create complex rhythms.

  • Page 33: Changing The Tempo And Time Signature (Beat) Of The Click

    Move the cursor to the TEMPO or BEAT (Time Signature) by using the Cursor buttons, then set the value by using the [INC/YES] but- ton, [DEC/NO] button or data dial. Moving the cursor Setting the value Cursor DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Tap Tempo

    Tap Tempo function is not available. Press the [CLICK ON/OFF] button to hear your newly set tempo. The tempo value will be applied to Song playback and Click playback immediately if you change the tempo during playback. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Playing Along With A Song

    Try selecting among these and play along with them—they are effective tools that help you learn how to drum and mas- ter drumming techniques. The DTX900 conveniently lets you mute the drum part of a Song and have only the bass part sound during playback, so you can play the drum part yourself.
  • Page 36 ] (Forward) button. Fast forward Hold the [ ] (Forward) button. Rewind Press the [ ] (Rewind) button. Fast Rewind Hold the [ ] (Rewind) button. Move to the top of the Song Press the [ ] button. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Repeat Playback

    SMF Songs (EXT: 01 – 99) on the USB storage device include no Repeat setting. This is why the Repeat setting shown on the [F1] PLAY display is main- tained even when a certain SMF Song is selected. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Volume Of The Song Accompaniment

    If you want to apply the Tempo value to the Song data, set the Tempo parameter in the dis- play called up via the [SONG] → [F2] JOB → [SF1] SONG → “03: Song Name, Tempo, Repeat.” DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Song Part Mute Setting

    Track 2 for all the Pre- set Songs. • Tracks TR1 and TR2 of an exter- nal Song (EXT: 01 – 99) saved to a USB storage device cannot be muted. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Creating A Drum Kit

    Quick Guide Creating a Drum Kit The DTX900 lets you create your own original Drum Kit by assigning your favorite Drum Voice to each pad and setting its tuning, pan, decay, reverb, etc. Terminology ● Drum Voice A Drum Voice is an percussion/drum instrument assigned to each pad. Assigning Drum Voices to pads makes up a Drum Kit.
  • Page 41 LCD display. This gives a quick confirmation that the current Drum Kit has been modified but not yet stored. To store the current edited status, follow the instructions on the next page. Edit Indicator DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Store operation. NOTICE • Never attempt to turn off the power while the message “Please keep power on” is shown; all data you have created may be lost. Only use the voltage specified as correct for the DTX900. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Recording Your Drum Performance To A Song

    Each track can contain any event on any MIDI channel (1 to 16). This means you can connect a keyboard to the MIDI IN connector of the DTX900 and (with the help of a keyboard playing friend) record both the keyboard performance and your Drum Kit playing in real time onto a single track.

  • Page 44: Recording Your Drum Performance To A Song

    16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note, dot- Settings ted 1/4 note When another value is selected: off, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Measlength (Measure Length)

    • The recorded Song data resides temporarily in DRAM (page 76). Because data con- tained in DRAM is lost when the power is turned off, you should always save any data residing in DRAM to a USB storage device before turning off the power. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Recording Additional Notes To An Already-Recorded Track (Overdub)

    STORE] button to call up the Copy Song Job display. This Job lets you copy the source Song (specified in this Job display) to the current Song. 1 Song bank and number Indicates the bank number and name of the source Song. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Enter/Store] Button

    You can stop recording at the middle of the Song by pressing the [>/■] button. NOTICE • Be careful to avoid turning the power off or disconnecting the AC adaptor during record- ing; otherwise your recorded data will be lost. Save the recorded Song to a USB storage device. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Re-Recording A Track After Clearing

    [DEC/NO] button. Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Clear Track operation. The data recorded to the specified track will be erased. Re-record your drum performance to the cleared track. Follow the instructions on page 44. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Assigning A Name To A User Song

    [SF6] button. For details, see page 15. Enter the Song name by following the instructions on page 15. You can call up the character list by pressing the [SF6] LIST button, then select the desired one from the list. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Using The Groove Check Function

    Quick Guide Using the Groove Check Function Another highly useful feature of the DTX900 is the Groove Check function. As you play NOTE along with a song or the click, Groove Check compares your timing with the song or click •...

  • Page 51: Trying Out Groove Check

    Groove Check starts as soon as you hit the drum pad. The result for each hit (accu- racy of the hit timing) is shown in the display in real time. Stop playback then confirm the result of the Groove Check. For details on the Groove Check display indications, see below. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Trying Out Rhythm Gate

    Trigger Input. From this display, the pad sound is produced only when hitting the pad lent to length of 16 note. within this timing window. Range -59 – +59 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 This bar graph indicates the allowable range (the timing range within which sound is produced). This is different from the bar graph in the Groove Check display, indicates the timing range of all your actual hits. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Saving The Created Data To A Usb Storage Device

    To return to the next level, highlight the desired highest level, press the folder and press the [EXIT] button. [ENTER/STORE] button. Select the directory or file by using the [INC/DEC], [DEC/NO], Cursor [B]/[V] buttons and data dial. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Saving The Created Data To A Usb Storage Device

    While the data is being saved, make sure to follow these precautions: • Never remove or eject the media from the device (USB storage). • Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices. • Never turn off the power of the DTX900 or the relevant devices. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Loading A File Saved To A Usb Storage Device

    This section describes instructions on loading a file saved to a USB storage device as an “AllData” file. NOTICE • Loading a file (extension: T3A) to the DTX900 automatically erases and replaces all exist- ing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any important data to a USB storage device before performing any Load operations.

  • Page 57: Reference

    Basic Structure of the DTX900 This section describes the internal design of the DTX900 so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and con- venient functions of this instrument. Take a few moments here to understand how trigger signals are generated and transferred to the DTX900 when you hit the pads and how the sound is produced.

  • Page 58: Pads (Trigger Input Sources) And Trigger Signals

    Hitting the pad produces a trigger signal which includes information about how strongly you hit the pad and what section of the pad you hit. The signal is transmitted via the cable and Trigger Input jack (pages 12 and 60) to the DTX900. The corre- sponding drum sound is triggered in the Tone Generator Block by this trigger signal.
  • Page 59 You can get trigger signals from an acoustic drum or similar percussion instrument by installing an appropriate drum trigger product (e.g., DT10 or DT20). This lets you trigger sounds on the DTX900 by playing the acoustic drum or percussion imt. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Trigger Setup

    Depending on the jack to which the pad is connected, however, some trigger signals cannot be transmitted to the DTX900. To avoid trigger signal drop outs, refer to the list below when connecting pads to the jacks on the rear panel of the DTX900.
  • Page 61 Trigger Input Sources are provided in one pad. You can assign a Drum Voice to each Trigger Input Source on the DTX900 by following the instructions on page 79. Refer to the following list when assigning a Drum Voice.

  • Page 62: Tone Generator Block (Drum Kits And Drum Voices)

    Assigning each of Drum Voices to each of the Trigger Input Sources makes up a Drum Kit. A total of 50 Preset Drum Kits are provided in the DTX900. Drum Kits can be edited or created as desired and then stored to up to 50 User Drum Kit locations in internal memory, or stored to a maximum 1584 External Drum Kits (16 Banks x 99 kits = 1584 kits) in an external USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector.
  • Page 63 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Drum Kits consisting of Voice Sets (Drum Voices) For many players and composers, the Preset Drum Kits have all the sound variations you need. How- ever, if you’re looking for something different or want to customize the Kits, you change the sound by making Voice Set assignments for each of the Trigger Input jacks and create your original Drum Kit.
  • Page 64 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Drum Voices and MIDI note numbers One important thing to understand is that separate Drum Voices are assigned to MIDI note numbers when using the Stack/Alternate function (page 86). While you may not need to pay attention to MIDI note numbers when using other functions, using the Stack/Alternate function requires that you set the MIDI note number instead of the Drum Voice.

  • Page 65: Sampling

    Recording audio signals to the DTX900 is referred to as “sampling.” In addition to being able to record audio signals directly to the DTX900, you can also import existing audio data (in WAV or AIFF file format) in the File mode.
  • Page 66 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Trigger mode [SAMPLING] → [F6] REC → Trigger Mode The Trigger mode is a convenient feature in Sampling that lets you determine how recording is started—manually or automatically, based on the audio level.

  • Page 67: Song

    Pad Song settings. Since the DTX900 can play one main Song (normally started via the [>/■] button) and up to four Pad Songs at a time, you can play short phrases, such as a guitar riff or a chorded brass hit by hitting pads while playing the drum kit along with the main Song.

  • Page 68: Effects

    The Effect type of the Reverb block can be selected for each Drum Kit in the display called up via [DRUM KIT] → [F4] EFFECT → [SF1] CON- NECT or [SF3] REVERB. The Effect of this block is applied to the overall sound of the DTX900. ●...
  • Page 69 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ Effect Connection Insertion Effect A Insertion Effect B External Audio signal AUX IN/ SAMPLING IN Insertion Effect A Insertion Effect B [DRUM KIT] → [F4] EFFECT → [SF1] CONNECT [UTILITY] → [F4] AUX IN [DRUM KIT] →...
  • Page 70 Effect Types and Effect Categories The flanger creates a swirling, metallic sound. The phaser The DTX900 provides such a wide and extensive variety of modulates cyclically to add movement and animation to the Effect types that it may be difficult to find the desired sound.
  • Page 71 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 ■ ■ REVERB CHORUS Also called “reverberation,” this refers to the sound energy Depending on the particular chorus type and parameters, remaining in a room or closed space after the original this can make a voice sound “larger,” as if several identical sound stops.

  • Page 72: Effect Parameters

    Determines the attack time of the envelope follower. Determines the amount of time that elapses between REV-X is a reverb algorithm developed by Yamaha. It pro- Attack the hitting of a pad (or playing of a key) and the start of the compressor effect.
  • Page 73 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Paramater Paramater Descriptions Descriptions name name DelayC Determines the delay time for the center channel. Determines the offset value added to the output from DyLvlOfs the envelope follower. DelayL Determines the delay time for the L channel.
  • Page 74 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Paramater Paramater Descriptions Descriptions name name GateTime Determines the gate time of the sliced portion. Determines the decay characteristics of Early Reflec- Livenss tion. Determines the center frequency of the high EQ H.Freq band that is attenuated/boosted.
  • Page 75 Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Paramater Paramater Descriptions Descriptions name name NoisModDpt Determines the depth of the noise modulation. Determines how long it takes for the rotation speed of the rotor to change from the current speed (slow or NoisModSpd Determines the speed of the noise modulation.

  • Page 76: Internal Memory And File Management

    Internal Memory and File Management As you use the DTX900, you’ll create many different kinds of data, including Drum Kits, Drum Voices, Songs and Chain programs. This section describes how to maintain the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.

  • Page 77: Memory Structure

    Reference Basic Structure of the DTX900 Memory Structure This diagram details the relationship among the functions of the DTX900 and the internal memory and USB storage device. Internal Memory External USB storage device Preset data (ROM) • Drum Kit • Voice •...

  • Page 78: Drum Kit Mode [Drum Kit]

    • Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM (while a “Please keep power on” message is shown), otherwise all the User Drum Kit data on the instrument may be damaged or lost. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Selecting A Drum Kit [F1] Play

    • In the INPUT display, an asterisk (*) will appear when the Voice set at kick1, kick2, snare1, snare2, snare3, tom1, each Trigger Input source is different from that in the current Voice tom2, cymbal, hihat, perc1, perc2, efct1, efct2, Set. Settings USR-A, USR-B, USR-C, USR-D, USR-E, USR-F, USR-G, USR-H DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Note Number

    finely in cents. Range -24.00 – +24.00 C PAGE > This appears when another page can be called up from the current page. Use the Cursor [ ] or [ ] button to call up another page. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Dry Level

    (dry) level of the Reverb/Chorus effects’ signal for each selected Trigger Input Jack. When the SOURCE dis- play is called up, this parameter determines the unprocessed (dry) level of the Reverb/Chorus effects’ signal for each selected Trigger Input Source. Range 0 – 127 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Mid Gain

    Trigger Input Jack. When the SOURCE display is called up, this parameter determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low EQ band for each selected Trig- ger Input Source. Range -32 – +32 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 83 SOURCE display is called up, this parameter determines the release time of each selected Trigger Input Source. Range -64 – +63 Frequency Cutoff frequency NOTE • This parameter is available only when the RcvKeyOff parameter is set to “on.” DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Altgroup (Alternate Group)

    If “Poly” is selected, this limita- tion does not apply. Settings mono, poly NOTE • In the INPUT display, an asterisk (*) will appear when the value set at each Trigger Input source is different from this parameter. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Slidersel (Slider Select)

    If the result is 0 or less, the value is set to 0. If the result is higher than 127, the value is set to 127. Range 0 – 127 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Programming The Stack/Alternate [F3] Stk/Alt

    NOTE • In the internal tone generator of the DTX900, MIDI channel 10 is exclusively used for the Drum Voices. The MIDI messages generated by your drum performance will be transmitted to the internal tone generator over MIDI channel 10.

  • Page 87: Velocity Limit

    MIDI 16 chan- nels. Move the cursor to channel 11. Move the cursor down to the TRANSMIT row, then set the TRANSMIT parameter of channel 11 to “All” or “PC.” DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 88 Repeat steps 6 – 8 as desired. You can enter note events from an external MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN connector of the DTX900. This Store the settings as a User Drum Kit by conveniently lets you play the chords and notes and pressing the [ENTER/STORE] button.

  • Page 89: Effect Settings [F4] Effect

    In the Drum Kit mode, you can set the parameters of the Reverb effects, Chorus effects and Variation Effects. The Reverb and Chorus effects are applied to the entire DTX900 sound as well as the Drum Kit sound while the Variation effects are applied only to the Drum Kit sound.
  • Page 90 Variation Effect is applied to the Drum Kit sound. When Bypass is turned on (the BYPASS indication is shown with black text in white), the Variation Effect is not applied to the Drum Kit sound. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Chorus Effect is applied to the Drum Kit sound. When Bypass is turned on (the BYPASS indication is shown with black text in white), the Chorus Effect is not applied to the Drum Kit sound. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Pad Settings [F5] Pad

    [DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF3] EQ-TONE. Turning the Pad Controller to the left (counter- clockwise) makes the Drum Voice sound more muffled or darker. Turning the Pad Controller to the right (clockwise) makes the Drum Voice sound brighter. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Pad Song

    NOTE • The Pad Song plays back according to the tempo specified in the Song mode or Click mode. The DTX900 has only the single tempo value. • Keep in mind that hitting the pad softly may not start the Pad Song.

  • Page 94: Triglink (Trigger Link)

    From this display, you can set the parameters which deter- you want to adjust the parameters of the current pad (con- mine how the DTX900 responds to the Trigger Signal for nected to the current Trigger Input jack) while hitting other each Trigger Input Source.

  • Page 95: Other Settings [F6] Other

    NOTE • If TrigSetupLink is set to “off,” the trigger setup selected on the Utility mode will be loaded by default whenever the DTX900 is turned on. (See page 125.) Following this, the trigger setup can be freely changed in the Trigger Mode. (See page 108.)
  • Page 96 NOTE • For details about the Bank MSB, Bank LSB and Program Change messages and how they determine the Voice of the DTX900, refer to 1 TG SW (Tone Generator Switch) the Voice List in the separate Data List booklet.

  • Page 97: Source Drum Kit Number

    When this checkmark is removed from this box, the Stack/Alternate settings are not copied, with the exception of the first note setting. Keep in mind that this parameter is not available when the Type is set to “MIDI.” DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 98: Song Mode [Song]

    This job clears all data from the specified measure range of the current Song, producing a segment of silence. [SF4] VOICE Voice Job This job sets tone generator parameters, such as voice, volume and pan, for all 16 MIDI channels. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Song Jobs

    Important data should always be saved to a USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE NOTE terminal. • If you want to clear the track data instead of the entire Song, use the Clear Track Job on page 101. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 100: Quantize (Resolution)

    • Keep in mind that executing this Job may irrevocably change the rhythm Settings 1, 2 feeling of your original performance (such as intentional early or late hits), because once the data is changed by executing the Job, it cannot be restored. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Measure Jobs

    Determines the destination track number of the current Song. Determines the track number to be cleared. Settings 1, 2 Settings 1, 2 F Destination measure number Determines the starting measure of the destination measure range. Range 001 – 999 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Number Of Measures To Be Inserted

    Determines the starting measure of the measure range to be erased. Range 001 – 999 C Ending measure number of measure range Determines the ending measure of the measure range to be erased. Range 001 – 999 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Voice Job

    Change number 91) for each MIDI channel. The second page of the Voice Job Range 0 – 127 L CHO SEND (Chorus Send) Determines the value of the Chorus Send Level (Control Change number 93) for each MIDI channel. Range 0 – 127 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Click Mode [Click]

    In the Click mode, you can set the Click (Metronome) related parameters such as Click Voice, time signature and tempo for the entire DTX900. In addition, you can use the Groove Check function and Rhythm Gate function for rhythm train- ing and practice.

  • Page 105: Basic Settings Of The Click Sound [F1] Play

    VIDE is set to “4+5,” the accent is applied to the first beat and Determines the volume of click timing for eighth note triplet the fifth beat. notes. off, 2+3, 3+2, 3+4, 4+3, 4+5, 5+4, 5+6, 6+5, Range 0 – 127 Settings 6+7, 7+6, 7+8, 8+7 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Click Voice Settings [F2] Voice

    Guide section on page 51. Explanations about this display are described in the Quick Guide section on page 50. Performing the Rhythm Gate [SF2] R.GATE Explanations about this display are described in the Quick Guide section on page 52. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 107: Click Sound Settings [F5] Other

    Determines the output jack for the click sound. L&R+ph (OUTPUT and PHONES), Phones (PHONES), L&R (OUTPUT), ind1&2 – Settings ind5&6 (INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 – 5 and 6), ind1 – ind6 (one of the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUTs) DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 108: Trigger Mode [Trigger]

    In the Trigger mode, you can set the parameters related to the trigger signals received from the pads or Drum Triggers (such as Yamaha DT20) which are connected to the Trigger Input jacks. These settings let you optimize the DTX900 for best operation and response to the trigger signals.

  • Page 109: Selecting The Trigger Setup [F1] Select

    [F3] SENS From this display, you can set the sensitivity-related parameters, which determine how the DTX900 responds to the trigger signals received via the Trigger Input jacks. In other words, the parameters here determine how the level of the trigger signal (strength of your hits) is converted to the velocity recognized by the tone generator block.

  • Page 110: Setting The Rejection [F4] Reject

    Input jack will not accept trigger signals (generated by hitting any other pads) having a level lower than that specified here. The higher the value, the less unexpected sounds are gener- ated via crosstalk. Range 0% – 99% DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Other Settings [F5] Other

    ”Current” and “tom5,” and execute the Copy operation. D Trigger Input jack as copy destination The Copy operation can be executed by pressing the Determines the Trigger Input jack as copy destination. [ENTER/STORE] button after making the parameter set- Settings snare – pad15 tings. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 112: File Mode [File]

    This chapter explains the File mode called up via the [FILE] button. The File mode provides tools for transferring data (such as Songs and User Voices) between the DTX900 and external storage devices, such as a USB storage device or hard disk drive connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.

  • Page 113: File Types Compatible With The Dtx900

    AllData .T3A treated as a single file, and can be saved to the USB storage device. Utility setup data in this DTX900’s internal User Memory (Flash ROM) is treated as a single file, and can be Utility .T3U saved to the USB storage device.

  • Page 114: Saving A File [F1] Save

    • Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices. selected directory (folder) while pressing the [EXIT] button • Never turn off the power of the DTX900 or the relevant devices. returns to the next highest directory. You can distinguish the directory and file by the indicator at left end of each line.
  • Page 115 When you want to save the file to the root directory and “root” is not shown as “Current Dir” at the right top of the display, press the [EXIT] button a few times to go to the root directory. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 116: Loading A File [F2] Load

    • Never remove or eject the media from the device (USB storage). the Load operation. • Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices. • Never turn off the power of the DTX900 or the relevant devices. Loading All User Data or All Data of a Specific Type...
  • Page 117 Select the User Drum Kit number for the Select the Song number for the Load des- Load destination. tination. Press the [SF1] EXEC button again to exe- Press the [SF1] EXEC button again to exe- cute the Load operation. cute the Load operation. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 118 Select the Chain number for the Load des- Select the Trigger Setup number for the tination. Load destination. Press the [SF1] EXEC button again to exe- Press the [SF1] EXEC button again to exe- cute the Load operation. cute the Load operation. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 119 WAV or AIFF format can also be used as material for ber. a User Voice on the DTX900. After connect a USB storage device containing the desired WAV/AIFF audio files then Press the [FILE] button to enter the File follow the instructions below.
  • Page 120 “MIDI file” or “SMF”) format 0 can be loaded from the such as volume, pan, and program change located at the very top of USB storage device to the DTX900 and can be used as a the song (001:01:000) are handled as header data and applied to the settings on the Voice Job display called up via [SONG] →...

  • Page 121: Changing The Name Of A File Or Directory

    E [SF2] SET NAME Pressing this button copies the file/directory name selected at the file/directory selection box to the file name input location. F [F6] NEW Pressing this button creates a new directory in the current directory. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Deleting A File Or Directory [F4] Delete

    Move the cursor to TYPE, then select the File Type to which the file to be deleted belongs. For details about the File type, see page 113. Move the cursor to the Directory/File list box, then select the file to be deleted. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 123: Formatting Usb Storage Media [F5] Format

    • You can also format the USB storage device on the computer; however, for prompts you for confirmation.) best results and to avoid load/save errors, always use USB storage devices that have been formatted on the DTX900. Press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel the Format. Connect a USB storage device to the USB Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the TO DEVICE terminal.

  • Page 124: Utility Mode [Utility]

    [UTILITY] This chapter explains the Utility mode called up via the [UTILITY] button. In the Utility mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the DTX900. Basic Procedure in the Utility Mode Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Move the cursor to each parameter, then Utility mode.

  • Page 125: Play Count

    • If you select a setting other than “off,” Normal voices on MIDI chan- Settings PRE: 01 – USR: 05 nels other than channel 10 will be output to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R connectors as well as the PHONES jack. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 126: Pad Settings [F2] Pad

    Pad Function Settings [SF2] PADFUNC 1 TrigBypass When this parameter is set to on, the DTX900 will not accept From this display, you can assign functions other than trig- any Trigger Signals coming from all Trigger Input Sources. gering the drum sound to the pad (Trigger Input Source).

  • Page 127: Effect Settings [F3] Effect

    Utility Mode [UTILITY] Effect Settings [F3] EFFECT Among the entire Effect system (page 68) of the DTX900, the parameters related to the Master EQ and Master Effect can be set in the Utility mode. NOTE • For details about the Effect structure of the DTX900, see page 68.

  • Page 128: External Audio Settings [F4] Auxin

    Determines whether Master Effect is applied or not to the This appears when another page can be called up from the entire sound of the DTX900. current page. Use the Cursor [M M M M ] or [N N N N ] button to call up another page.
  • Page 129 1 Category NOTE B Type • For details about the Effect structure of the DTX900, see page 68. From the Category column, you can select one of the Effect Categories, each of which contains similar Effect types. From 1 InsConnect the Type column, you can select one of the Effect Types listed Determines the effect routing for Insertion Effects A and B.

  • Page 130: Midi Settings [F5] Midi

    From these displays called up via the [F5] MIDI button, you can set the MIDI related parameters. The tone generator block of the DTX900 can handle MIDI messages on 16 channels simultaneously. Among these channels, MIDI channel 10 is used to handle the Drum Voices triggered by hitting the pads.

  • Page 131: Resetting The User Memory To The Initial

    Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings [F6] FACTSET The original factory settings of the DTX900’s User Memory (page 76) can be restored. For details and instructions, see page DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 132: Chain Mode [Chain]

    Songs to be selected in order of difficulty to suit your practice needs. The DTX900 can memorize up to 64 Chains for recalling them instantly recall whenever you want. Using a Programmed Chain [F1] SELECT From this display, you can use a Chain programmed from the [F2] EDIT display, and call up Steps in the Chain one by one.

  • Page 133: Programming A Chain [F2] Edit

    Step is selected. When TYPE is set to “CLICK,” this column determines the tempo and time signature called up when the corresponding Step is selected. When TYPE is set to “JUMP,” this column determines the Chain number called up when the corresponding Step is selected. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 134: Naming The Created Chain [F3] Name

    Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the 1 [SF6] LIST Store operation. You can call up the Character List by pressing this button. Refer to “Using the character list,” page 15, for more informa- tion on name entry. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Sampling Mode [Sampling]

    The Sampling Record function lets you record sounds—such as vocals from a connected microphone, the signal from an electric guitar, or audio from an external CD or MP3 player—directly to the DTX900, and assign them to the DTX900 as User Drum Voices. The User Drum Voices obtained via the Sampling function can be assigned to the Drum Kit and played back by hitting the pads.

  • Page 136: Sampling Operation And User Voice Assignment

    B [SF1] AUDITION resample Audio signal from the output of the DTX900 is You can hear the currently selected User Voice by holding this received internally and recognized as the button. (If the User Voice is empty, no sound will result.) recording source.

  • Page 137: Trigger Level

    Trigger Level 2 is input to the instrument, the RECORDING indication replaces the WAITING indication and Sampling starts. When the Trigger Mode 1 is set to “manual,” pressing this button starts Sam- pling immediately. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 138: Pad Assign

    [SOURCE]. For details, see “When the INPUT display is called up:” on page 79. If you are satisfied with the results, press the [F5] OK button to store the sampled sound as a “User voice.” The [F1] SELECT display appears again. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 139: Trimming A User Voice [F3] Trim

    End parameter, the End Point is indicated as a vertical full line in the waveform display. When the cursor is not located on the End parameter, the End Point is indicated as a vertical dotted line in the waveform display. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 140 Use the ZOOM +/- controls (as well as the AUDITION control) to adjust how much of the waveform is displayed, making it easier to spec- ify the playback-only portion. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 141 • The Measure setting here indicates the length between the Start Point and End Point of the audio data included in the User Voice. When you wish to play two measures beginning from the Start Point of the User Voice, set the Measure parameter to “002:00.” DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 142: Sampling Jobs [F4] Job

    • The recorded audio data resides temporarily in DIMM (pages 76 and 147). Any data in DIMM will be lost when turning the power off. You should always save any data residing in DIMM to a USB storage device before turning off the power. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 143 Determines the length of the post-process Voice as a ratio of the length of the original Voice (100%). The tempo change and the appropriate Ratio value can be calculated as follows. Ratio value = (original tempo/modified tempo) x 100. Range 1% – 400% DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 144 – 2 These settings slice and rearrange the User Voice data, without performing any other audio changes. reverse1 – 2 In addition to slicing and rearranging, these settings reverse the playback of some of the slices. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 145 When the cursor is located on the Name box, you can call up the Character List by pressing the [SF6] LIST button and enter the name. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to “Basic Operation” on page 15. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 146: User Voice Bank And Number

    1 User Voice bank and number Determines the User Voice bank and number to be deleted. 12: Delete All This Job lets you delete all User Voices. After calling up this display, press the [ENTER/STORE] button to delete all User Voices. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Appendix

    Appendix Optional DIMM Installation This section explains how to install DIMM memory modules to the DTX900. Installation Precautions DIMM Type and DIMM Configuration • Yamaha recommends that you purchase DIMMs that conform to the JEDEC* standard. Please be aware, how-...
  • Page 148 To protect the data dial and sliders from damage, place the DTX900 so the four corners are supported by something that provides sufficient support, such as magazines or cushions. Place supports at all four corners, taking care not to touch the Data dial and Sliders.
  • Page 149 Check that the installed DIMMs are func- tioning properly. Set the DTX900 right-side up, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of the DTX900 and an AC wall out- let. Turn on the power, go to the Sampling mode by pressing the [SAMPLING] button, then press the [SF6] INF button (page 136).

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting

    ON. This called up via [DRUM KIT] → [F6] OTHER → [SF1] COM- sets the rim switch ON on the DTX900. Turn the power MON. If this parameter value is too low, raise the value.
  • Page 151 It may be a good idea to lower play called up via [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SYNC. them. If this parameter is set to “MIDI,” the Song of the DTX900 ● Check the Gain parameter (page 109) in the display will play back only upon reception of external MIDI clock called up via [TRIGGER] →...
  • Page 152 Are you using a pad made by a manufacturer other than Mode parameter is set to “play” or “cutoff” on the display Yamaha? Depending on the manufacturer, output levels called up via the [DRUM KIT] → [F5] PAD → [SF3] PAD- might be too large.

  • Page 153: Display Messages

    This message appears when you select and start the song with the SMF format 1 on the USB storage Can’t play SMF Format 1 data. device. Convert the song to the SMF format 0, then play it again, since the DTX900 can handle only SMF format 0 song data.
  • Page 154 Please keep power on. may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This may also result in the DTX900 being unable to properly start up the next time the power is turned on. Please stop sequencer.

  • Page 155: Specifications

    • Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 156: Index

    Effect Parameters ..90, 91, 128, 129 [CLICK] button .........10 Effect Types ........70 CLICK slider .......11, 31 Effects ..........68 Icon ........... 97 CLICK VOICE .......105 End (End Point) ....... 139 [INC/YES] button ......11 ClockOut .........131 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 157 Play Count ........125 SMF ..........77 Mid Frequency ........82 Play Mode ........139 Snare ..........28 Mid Gain ...........82 play&rec .......... 107 Snare Buzz ........93 MID Q ..........82 Practice Songs ........35 SNARE slider ......11, 31 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 158 VarSend (Variation Send) ....81 TREMOLO & ROTARY ....71 VCE NUM (Voice Number) ..... 96 TrggrMode (Trigger Mode) .... 137 VEL (Velocity) ....... 110 TrigAltGroup VELOCITY LIMIT ......87 (Trigger Alternate Group) ....94 TrigBypass ........126 DTX900 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 159: About The Accessory Disk

    CD/DVD player. Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your <http://www.yamahasynth.com/> player. • Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for the DAW software in the accessory disk. About software support Support for the DAW software in the accessory disk is provided by Steinberg on its About the DAW software in the accessory disk website at the following address.
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