Yamaha DTX502 Reference Manual page 2

Transferring Song, Audio & Kit Data
Using the free Yamaha application Musicsoft Downloader, you can easily exchange the following
types of data between a DTX502 and a computer connected via a USB cable.
• Song data (SMF)
Move drum performances recorded on your DTX502 to a computer or transfer song data (SMF) created using other
devices to the drum trigger module.
• Audio data (WAV or AIFF)
Transfer percussion instrument samples, effect sounds, or other types of audio data to your DTX502 so that you
can play them using the pads.
• Kit data
Move the User kits that you have made on your DTX502 to a computer for safekeeping.
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.
MusicSoft Manager
MusicSoft Manager is a free app that operates in a similar way to Musicsoft Downloader. Using this app, you can conveniently
transfer data between your DTX502 and iPad or iPhone. For details, please refer to
Installing Musicsoft Downloader
1.
Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and then download the Musicsoft Downloader
installer from the following web site.
Yamaha Download Site:
Enter "DTX502" into the model name field and select Musicsoft Downloader. System requirements for Musicsoft Downloader will
be displayed on the download page.
2.
Double-click the downloaded installer to launch it.
Follow the instructions displayed and install Musicsoft Downloader. When installed, Musicsoft Downloader will be added to your
Programs menu and a shortcut to the application will be created on your desktop.
Details on how to use Musicsoft Downloader can also be found in the application's Help section.
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Connecting to Smart Devices on page 10.