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CVoice Set number
You can select the Voice Set number here from the Voice Set category selected above. 
In the INPUT display, an asterisk (*) will appear when the Voice set at each Trigger 
Input source is different from that in the current Voice Set. 
D
[SF5] SOURCE or INPUT
Pressing this button toggles the indication at the top left corner between INPUT 
(Trigger Input jack) and SOURCE (Trigger Input Source). 
E
[SF6] Input Lock...

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To store the original Drum Kit you’ve created thus far, follow the instructions below. 
1Press the [ENTER/STORE] button. 
The following display appears.
2Select the destination Drum Kit memory.
First, move the cursor to the Drum Kit bank then select the desired one from 
“USR” and “EXT-A” through “EXT-P.” When you want to select a Drum Kit from 
“EXT-A” through “EXT-P,” make sure to connect the appropriate USB storage 
device to...

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Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song
In this section, you’ll learn how to record your performances and create Songs using the Song Recording features.
Recording System
•Recording can be done with any of the User Songs. You cannot record your performance to Preset Songs. 
•Each User Song contains two tracks available for recording. Recording can be done to one of the tracks at a time. 
•A recorded Song doesn’t contain recordings of the audio...

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Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song
1Select the desired Drum Kit in the Drum Kit mode. 
2Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song mode then press the 
[F1] PLAY button to call up the Song Play display as necessary.
3Press the [F6] KITLOCK button so that the “L” indicator appears 
at the top right of the display.
This step is necessary because selecting a Song may change a Drum Kit. 
4Select a User Song...

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■How Quantize Works (example)
D
Beat (Time Signature)
Determines the time signature of the Song. 
E
Tempo
Determines the tempo of the Song. 
F
MeasLength (Measure Length)
Determines the length of the Song to be recorded. 
G
Meas (Measure)
Determines the measure from which recording starts. 
6Set the Type parameter to “replace” by using the [INC/YES], 
[DEC/NO] buttons and data dial. 
7Move the cursor to...

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Recording Additional Notes to an Already-recorded Track (Overdub)
Use the Overdub recording method when you want to add more data to a track that already contains data. The Overdub 
Recording procedure is almost the same as Replace except that the Record type is set to “overdub” and you need to press the 
[>/■] (Play/Stop) button when you want to stop recording. 
When the song reaches the end of the last...

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4Select the desired Preset Song as the copy source then press the 
[ENTER/STORE] button. 
The display prompts you for confirmation. To cancel the Copy Song operation, press 
the [DEC/NO] button. 
5Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Copy Song operation. 
6Press the [REC] button to call up the REC STANDBY display. 
7Move the cursor to “Type,” then set this parameter to “replace.” 
8Move the cursor to...

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Re-recording a Track After Clearing
To record again, use the following procedure to clear previously recorded data in the track, then try recording again. 
1With the User Song to be re-recorded selected, press the [F2] 
JOB button followed by the [SF2] TRACK button in the Song 
mode to call up the TRACK JOB SELECT display. 
2Move the cursor to “04: Clear Track,” then press the [ENTER/
STORE] button to call up...

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Assigning a Name to a User Song
You can assign an original name to a User Song. 
1With the desired User Song selected, press the [F2] JOB button 
followed by the [SF1] SONG button in the Song mode to call up 
the SONG JOB SELECT display. 
2Move the cursor to “03: Song Name, Tempo, Repeat” then press 
the [ENTER/STORE] button to call up the Job display.
1Name
Determines the Song name, which can contain up to 10...

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Using the Groove Check Function
Another highly useful feature of the DTXTREME III is the Groove Check function. As you 
play along with a song or the click, Groove Check compares your timing with the song or 
click playback and lets you know how accurate your playing is. The related Rhythm Gate 
function—in which the sound is cancelled if your timing is off—also provides a great way 
for you to improve your technique. 
Setting the Check Timing
This...