Yamaha Dtx 3 Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL 
						

							 
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DTXTREME III Owner’s Manual 
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO 
NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one 
described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha. 
WARNING: 
 Do not place this product in a position where anyone could 
walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any 
kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use 
an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less ) is 18 
AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number ,the larger the current han-
dling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a 
cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is 
used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom-
pany the accessory product. 
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:  
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the 
time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify 
any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing 
units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and head-
phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that 
could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods 
of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you 
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an 
audiologist. 
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before 
damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches  and / or accessory mount-
ing fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional  
accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled 
or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional 
fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other 
uses are recommended. 
NOTICE:  
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a 
function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not 
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners 
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer 
before requesting service. 
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:  
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environ-
mentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the produc-
tion methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with 
both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the 
following:  
Battery Notice:   
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if 
applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of bat-
tery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, 
contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these 
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a 
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being 
charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries 
of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or 
incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.  
Warning:   
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batter-
ies away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regu-
lated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of 
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.  
Disposal Notice:   
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason 
its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, 
state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that 
contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist 
you, please contact Yamaha directly. 
NAME PLATE LOCATION:  
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model num-
ber, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. 
You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of pur-
chase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a perma-
nent record of your purchase. 
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date 
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 
92-BP   
(bottom) 
						

							 
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1.  IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! 
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-
tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not 
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by 
the FCC, to use the product. 
2. IMPORTANT: 
 When connecting this product to accessories and/
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s 
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation 
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC 
authorization to use this product in the USA. 
3. NOTE: 
 This product has been tested and found to comply with the 
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital 
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reason-
able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential 
environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec-
tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies 
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in 
the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation 
of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does  
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.(class B)
 
not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If 
this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be 
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by 
the interference. 
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or 
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the 
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the 
lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, 
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of 
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please con-
tact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 
6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by 
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. 
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 
*This applies only to products distributed by 
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
 
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) 
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
Model Name : DTXT3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference 
that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is sus-
pected. 
(FCC DoC)
 
OBSERVERA! 
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge 
som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten 
har stängts av. 
ADVARSEL: 
 Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE 
afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t 
endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder. 
VAROITUS:  
Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita 
koko laitetta verkosta. 
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DTXTREME III Owner’s Manual 
PRECAUTIONS 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING 
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 
 WARNING 
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical 
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required 
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•Use the specified adaptor (PA-300B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) 
only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or 
overheating.
•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have 
accumulated on it.
•Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, 
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects 
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll 
anything over it.
•Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or 
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it 
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it 
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet 
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into 
any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the 
power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have 
the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. 
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
•If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a 
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or 
smoke should appear to be caused by it,  immediately turn off the power switch, 
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected 
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
 
 CAUTION 
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage 
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold 
the plug itself and not the cord.
•Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during 
electrical storms.
•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. 
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the 
outlet.
•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or 
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to 
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal 
components.
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, 
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio 
may generate noise.•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally 
fall over.
•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
•When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is 
easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off 
the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power 
switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum 
level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug 
the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
•Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand 
or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to 
the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
•Do not place objects in front of the instrument’s air vent, since this may prevent 
adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the 
instrument overheating.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Location
 
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•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn of\
f the 
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all 
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the v\
olumes 
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume\
 
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level\
.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, 
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel. 
If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cor\
d from 
the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service 
personnel. 
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since t\
his might 
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, an\
d do not 
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time\
 at a 
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent heari\
ng 
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult\
 a 
physician.
 
Saving and backing up your data
 
•DRAM data is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save th\
e data 
to external USB storage device.
• Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash\
 ROM 
(while a “Please keep power on.” message is shown). Turning the power off in 
this status results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to\
 freeze 
(due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This means that this ins\
trument 
may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time. 
 
Saving factory preset data
 
•When you save your original data to flash ROM, the factory preset data in some 
area of the flash ROM will be lost. Before saving your original data, be sure to 
save the factory preset data to external USB storage device.
 
Backing up the external USB storage device
 
•T o protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you \
save your important data onto two USB storage devices.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. Wh en you are not using the instrument for a long 
time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.\
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Saving data
 
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or mo\
difications to the instrument, or data that is lost or  destroyed. 
■
 
 About the latest Firmware Version
 
Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product without not\
ice for improvement. We recommend that you check our web  site for later releases and 
upgrade your firmware of the DTXTREME III.  http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/
Note that the explanations in this Owner’s Manual apply to the version of firmware when this Owner’s Manual was produced. For de tails about functions added 
in later releases, refer to the above website.  
■
 
 About the pads
 
This Owner’s Manual described the model names of the drum pads which can be connect\
ed to the DTXTREME III. 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/ 
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DTXTREME III Owner’s Manual 
Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTXTREME III. 
The new DTXTREME III incorporates the highly acclaimed AWM2 tone generator 
and a sophisticated music sequencer. 
In addition to the functions of its predecessor, DTXTREME III provides full support of the current 
Yamaha trigger products and also sports a USB terminal for MIDI connections (in addition to conventional MIDI 
connectors) — and has a built-in sampling feature that allows you to create your own Drum Voices.
The instrument is ideal for virtually any application — live performance, rhythm training, music creation and 
studio recording. To get the most out of your DTXTREME III, 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. 
Included Accessories 
● 
AC Power Adaptor (Yamaha PA-300B, or an equivalent)* 
● 
Module stand 
● 
Module stand fastening screws (4; included) 
● 
Owner’s Manual (this document) 
● 
Data List 
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. 
Special Notice 
•The contents of this Owner’s Manual and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Yamaha Corporation. 
•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.
•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. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of per-
sonal use is not permitted under relevant laws.  Any violation of copyright has legal consequences.  DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE 
OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. 
•This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data by optimizing them beforehand to the proper format music data 
for use with the device. As a result, this device may not play them back precisely as their producers or composers originally 
intended. 
•Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited 
except for your personal use. 
•The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 
						

							 
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Main Features 
Designed primarily for professional drummers, the DTXTREME III has a Drum Trigger feature, a 64-note polyphonic Tone 
Generator, a built-in Sampling feature that lets you expand the available sounds, a high-performance Metronome (Click) 
feature and a built-in music sequencer that enables recording and playback of rhythm or accompaniment patterns, and even 
lets you create an entire Song. The DTXTREME III is an exceptionally versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of 
situations such as live performance, personal practice, and much more. 
■ 
Drum Trigger 
•Built into the unit are 15 Trigger Input jacks and a Hi-Hat 
Controller jack. 
•The instrument also features jacks that are compatible with 
two-zone or three-zone pads (pads that transmit different 
signals depending on the area that is hit). Moreover, the 
snare drum jack is compatible with pad-controller-equipped 
pads. This lets you adjust the ‘virtual’ snares and the tun-
ing—just as you would with an acoustic snare drum. All in 
all, the DTXTREME III offers virtually the same playabil-
ity, expressiveness and functionality that you get in an 
acoustic drum kit.
•You can connect the DTXTREME III to an acoustic drum 
kit by using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. 
•By combining the Stack function, which lets you play mul-
tiple voices (MIDI notes) at the same time, along with the 
Alternate function, which lets you play a sequence of the 
Stack program, you can create complex performances and 
play passages in realtime that would otherwise be impossi-
ble on conventional acoustic drums.  
■ 
Tone Generator 
•The DTXTREME III is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit 
AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with 64-voice polyphony that 
produces dynamic voices or exceptional realism. 
•The instrument has a wide variety of Voices including 
authentic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion, 
sound effects, and normal keyboard Voices. It can also be 
used as a high-quality drum tone generator along with vari-
ous MIDI devices, even without using the Drum Pads. 
•Also included in the unit are 50 preset Drum Kits which 
contain natural, authentic sounding acoustic Drum Kits, and 
cover a wide range of music genres, such as rock, funk, 
jazz, reggae, Latin, etc. Moreover, User kit memory is avail-
able for storing 50 sets. With this, you can set up your own 
original Drum Kits using the various Drum Voices.
•The Sampling feature lets you record the audio signal to the 
DTXTREME III or load the audio file from the USB stor-
age device to create your original Voice. The created Voice 
can be assigned to the Drum Kit as desired. 
•The instrument is equipped with a Variation Effect which 
can be used for each Drum Kit as well as Reverb, Chorus 
and Master Effects which can be used for the entire DTX-
TREME III. In addition, an Insertion Effect for the sound 
input via the AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack is provided, 
allowing you to adjust the quality of AUX IN/SAMPLING 
IN sound or record an audio signal to which the Insertion 
Effect is applied to the DTXTREME III in the Sampling 
mode.  
■ 
Music Sequencer (Song) 
•The built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of Preset 
Songs. The Mute function lets you turn on/off the rhythm 
(drum & percussion sound) part, bass part and other accom-
paniment part individually, or turn each track on/off. 
•The DTXTREME III also allows you to record your perfor-
mance in real time and allows you to play along with the 
Song data while muting the original drum part. 
•In addition to one main Song that is controlled from the 
panel, four Pad Songs can be individually controlled and 
simultaneously played by trigger input from the pads. 
■ 
High-performance Metronome (Click) 
•The DTXTREME III provides a comprehensive, multi-
function metronome, allowing various click settings such as 
voice and tuning for each beat timing. Furthermore, you can 
change the accent timing and use the Measure Break feature 
that alternates click playback between on and off (mute) 
repeatedly. 
•The Groove Check Function checks and provides instant 
feedback on your rhythmic skills—a powerful tool for 
improving your technique. It includes a Rhythm Gate func-
tion that produces sounds only if your timing is accurate.  
■ 
Chain 
•Programming a Chain sequence lets you call up the Drum 
Kit number, Song number and Click settings (tempo and 
beat) in order during your live performance. Each step in 
the programmed Chain can be called up by hitting the pad.  
■ 
Interfaces 
•The USB terminal and MIDI connectors on the rear panel 
let you connect a computer and other MIDI devices to the 
DTXTREME III. These allow you to play sounds from an 
external tone generator or the DAW software on your com-
puter as well as synchronize the metronome (Click) or Song 
playback with an external MIDI sequencer. 
•Each of the six INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT jacks can sepa-
rately output any specified Drum Voice such as Snare and 
Tom to send each instrument signal to an external mixer for 
live performance or recording session. In addition, a Digital 
Output (S/PDIF) terminal lets you transfer the DTX-
TREME III stereo sounds to other devices with no noise 
and full digital quality. 
•The instrument has a built-in AUX IN/SAMPLING IN jack 
which lets you connect a CD player to the DTXTREME 
III—allowing you to play the instrument along with CD 
playback as well as use the powerful Sampling feature.  
						

							 
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Contents 
Introduction .............................................................6
Included Accessories .............................................. 6
Main Features ......................................................... 7
 
Panel Controls ..................................................... 10
Basic Operation................................................... 13
Setting Up ............................................................ 16 
Connecting the Pads............................................. 16
Setting Up the Power Supply ................................ 18
Turning the Power On ........................................... 18
Connecting to Speakers or Headphones .............. 19
Connecting to External Audio Equipment ............. 19
Connecting External MIDI Devices ....................... 20
Connecting a USB Storage Device ....................... 21
Connecting a Computer ........................................ 22
Creating a Song by Using a Computer ................. 24
Adjusting the Sound and Display Contrast ........... 25
Selecting the Trigger Setup .................................. 26
 
Quick Guide 28 
How to Play the Drum Pads ............................... 28
Playing the DTXTREME III .................................. 30 
Hitting the Pads..................................................... 30
Selecting a Drum Kit ............................................. 30
Adjusting the Volume by Using the Sliders ........... 31
 
Playing Along With the Click ............................. 32 
Start the Click (Metronome) .................................. 32
Changing the Tempo and Time Signature 
(Beat) of the Click ................................................. 33
 
Tap Tempo ........................................................... 34
Playing Along With a Song ................................ 35 
Song Playback ...................................................... 35
Adjusting the Volume of the Song 
Accompaniment .................................................... 38
Changing the Tempo of the Song ......................... 38
Song Part Mute Setting ......................................... 39
 
Creating a Drum Kit ............................................ 40
Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song.. 43 
Recording System................................................. 43
Recording Method................................................. 43
Recording Your Drum Performance to a Song ..... 44
Recording Additional Notes to an 
Already-recorded Track (Overdub) ....................... 46
Recording Along With the Preset Song ................ 46
Re-recording a Track After Clearing ..................... 48
Assigning a Name to a User Song ........................ 49
 
Using the Groove Check Function ..................... 50 
Setting the Check Timing ..................................... 50
Trying Out Groove Check ..................................... 51
Trying Out Rhythm Gate....................................... 52
 
Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage 
Device ................................................................... 54 
File/Folder Selection ............................................. 54
Saving the Created Data to a USB Storage 
Device................................................................... 55
Loading a File Saved to a USB Storage Device ... 56
 
Reference 57 
Basic Structure of the DTXTREME III................. 57 
The Functional Blocks .......................................... 57
Pads (Trigger Input Sources) and 
Trigger Signals ..................................................... 58
Tone Generator Block (Drum Kits and 
Drum Voices) ........................................................ 62
Sampling............................................................... 65
Song ..................................................................... 67
Effects................................................................... 68
Internal Memory and File Management ................ 76
 
Drum Kit Mode [DRUM KIT] ................................ 78 
Basic Procedure in the Drum Kit Mode ................ 78
Selecting a Drum Kit [F1] PLAY ........................... 79
Setting Drum Voice Parameters [F2] VOICE........ 79
Programming the Stack/Alternate [F3] STK/ALT .. 86
Effect Settings [F4] EFFECT ................................ 89
Pad Settings [F5] PAD.......................................... 92
Other Settings [F6] OTHER .................................. 95
 
Song Mode [SONG] ............................................. 98 
Song Play [F1] PLAY ............................................ 98
Song Recording [F1] PLAY 
 
→
 
 [REC] ................... 98
Song Jobs [F2] JOB ............................................. 98
 
Click Mode [CLICK] ........................................... 104 
Basic Procedure in the Click Mode..................... 104
Basic Settings of the Click Sound [F1] PLAY ..... 105
Click Voice Settings [F2] VOICE ........................ 106
Tap Tempo function [F3] TAP ............................ 106
Groove Check Function [F4] GROOVE .............. 106
Click Sound Settings [F5] OTHER...................... 107
 
Trigger Mode [TRIGGER] .................................. 108 
Basic Procedure in the Trigger Mode ................. 108
Selecting the Trigger Setup [F1] SELECT .......... 109
Selecting the Pad Type [F2] TYPE ..................... 109
Trigger Sensitivity Settings [F3] SENS ............... 109
Setting the Rejection [F4] REJECT .................... 110
Other Settings [F5] OTHER ................................ 111 
						

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DTXTREME III Owner’s Manual 9 File Mode [FILE] .................................................112
 
Terminology in the File Mode ............................. 112
File Types Compatible With the DTXTREME III . 113
Saving a File [F1] SAVE ..................................... 114
Loading a File [F2] LOAD ................................... 116
Changing the Name of a File or Directory 
[F3] RENAME ..................................................... 121
Deleting a File or Directory [F4] DELETE ........... 122
Formatting USB Storage Media [F5] FORMAT .. 123
 
Utility Mode [UTILITY] ........................................124
 
Basic Procedure in the Utility Mode.................... 124
General Settings [F1] GENERAL ....................... 124
Pad Settings [F2] PAD........................................ 126
Effect Settings [F3] EFFECT .............................. 127
External Audio Settings [F4] AUXIN ................... 128
MIDI Settings [F5] MIDI ...................................... 130
Resetting the User Memory to the Initial 
Factory Settings [F6] FACTSET ......................... 131
 
Chain Mode [CHAIN] ..........................................132
 
Using a Programmed Chain [F1] SELECT ......... 132
Programming a Chain [F2] EDIT ........................ 133
Naming the created Chain [F3] NAME ............... 134
 
Sampling Mode [SAMPLING] ............................135
 
Sampling Setup .................................................. 135
Sampling Operation and User Voice 
Assignment [F1] SELECT/[F2] SETTING ........... 136
Trimming a User Voice [F3] TRIM ...................... 139
Sampling Jobs [F4] JOB ..................................... 142
 
Appendix 147 
Optional DIMM Installation ................................147
Troubleshooting .................................................150
Display Messages ..............................................153
Specifications .....................................................155
Index ....................................................................156 
						

							 
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DTXTREME III Owner’s Manual 
Panel Controls 
■ 
 Front Panel 
q
 
LCD display
 
The large LCD Display shows information and data needed to 
operate the DTXTREME III. 
 
w
 
LED display
 
The LED display indicates the current Drum Kit or tempo value 
in three digits. 
 
e
 
[DRUM KIT] button
 
Pressing this button enters the Drum Kit mode, allowing you to 
select the desired Drum Kit (pages 30 and 78).
 
r
 
[CLICK] button
 
Pressing this button enters the Click mode, allowing you to per-
form the Click (Metronome) setup (pages 32 and 104).
 
t
 
[FILE] button
 
Pressing this button enters the File mode, allowing you to man-
age data created in each of the modes (pages 54 and 112).
 
y
 
[CHAIN] button
 
Pressing this button enters the Chain mode, allowing you to 
program a Chain, which is a series of Drum Kits and Songs 
arranged in the order you want (page 132).
 
u
 
[SONG] button
 
Pressing this button enters the Song mode, allowing you to 
play an existing Song or record your drum performance (pages 
35 and 98).
 
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[TRIGGER] button
 
Pressing this button enters the Trigger mode, allowing you to 
select or program a Trigger Setup (pages 26 and 108).
 
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[UTILITY] button
 
Pressing this button enters the Utility mode, allowing you to set 
parameters related to the entire system of the DTXTREME III 
(page 124).
!0[SAMPLING] button
Pressing this button enters the Sampling mode, allowing you to 
record the external audio signal then create User Voices (page 
135).
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