Yamaha Dtxpress 3 User Manual

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Special set
Setting Up
The DTXPRESS III’s Trigger Settings will need to be changed according to the type of drum set
you are using (Standard Set/Special Set/Acoustic Drums/etc.). Refer to the “Select Trigger  Setup”
section described on the next page on how to select the appropriate setup.
to 1 KICK to 3 TOM1 to 4 TOM2
to 5 TOM3to 6 RIDE to 7 CRASH1
to 8 HI HAT,
HI HAT CONTROLto 9 CRASH2
to 2 SNARE
*
* When a double foot pedal setup is used, we recommend slightly rotating the leg on the left
side of...

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Setting Up
Some Advice on Connections
• Trigger Input Jacks from 1 KICK to 8 HI HAT are stereo
input type jacks.
Pads equipped with trigger switches like the TP65S,
PCY65S, PCY130S, etc. can be connected to these jacks.
• 3-zone pads like the TP65S, PCY150S, etc. can be con-
nected to Trigger Input Jacks 2 SNARE, 6 RIDE, and 7
CRASH1.
• The DTXPRESS III’s input jack parameters are preset with
settings suitable for pads that correspond to the input’s la-
bel (KICK, SNARE, etc.). If any other type of...

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Removing the Drum Triggers
When changing the batterhead, carefully remove the drum trigger sen-
sors with a knife, etc. before loosening the head.
 * Be careful not to pull the cord when removing the trigger.
Setting Up

Attach the Drum Trigger
Use the following procedure to attach the drum trigger sensors to your
acoustic drums.
• Attach to the Bass Drum
Mount the drum trigger sensor on the
batterhead of the bass drum close to the
edge of the rim.
 * Make sure the sensor does not come in
contact...

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 Connecting a Mixer or Audio Equipment
Connecting the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear of the
DTXPRESS III to a mixer or audio equipment allows for audio
reproduction through external speakers or the recording of your
performance.
• Using speakers with built-in amplifiers.
* The OUTPUT jack is a standard monaural type phone jack. Please
use a cable equipped with a plug that matches device.
* When connecting to a monaural input device, please use the OUT-
PUT L/MONO jack on the DTXPRESS III....

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■ Connecting a CD Player, etc. (AUX IN jack)
The audio output from a CD player or cassette deck connected to
the AUX IN jack (stereo mini) on the front panel can be mixed
with the sound of the DTXPRESS III and transmitted via the out-
put jacks on the rear panel.
This function is convenient when you want to play along with a
favorite song or enjoy performing with your friends.
The volume of the external signal is adjusted with the AUX IN
VOL knob.
■ Connecting the Power Supply
A special power source...

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The DTXPRESS III Quick Guide (Basic Functions List)
Play the DTXPRESS III along
with your favorite CD or MD!
(Connect the line out from a
CD or MD player here.)
Connect a pair of head-
phones here to monitor the
DTXPRESS III!
Control the volume of a CD
or MD player with this knob.
Press the knob to switch the power ON!
Rotate the knob to adjust the overall volume
(transmitted to the OUTPUT jack).
Also controls the headphone volume.
Controls the volume of the metronome’s
click voice!
Hold the [SHIFT]...

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The DTXPRESS III Quick Guide (Basic Functions List)
SONG ƒ=152 4/4 ƒ
1   K-Wave    -ß
SONG ƒ=152 4/4 ƒ
1   K-Wave    -ß
TRIG IN= 1 ( 0%)
Gain=64 MVel= 32
KIT   ´´´´´´´´´´
1   Acoustic Kit
KIT IN=kick  V=-
Vol= 116 Pan= C
KIT IN=kick  V=-
=K/017 BDbasc1
KIT IN=kick
Reverb send=  15
Store Drumkit
=49   User Kit
Listen to the Selected Song
1.Press the [SONG] button to open this display,
Song Number       Song Name
2.Make sure the song number in the display is flashing.
3.Use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons...

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KIT   ´´´´´´´´´´
1   Acoustic Kit
KIT   ´´´´´´´´´´
2     New Beat
Now that you have the DTXPRESS III properly connected, let’s make some music!
4. Change the instrument volume for each pad.
• Hold the [SHIFT] button and rotate the CLICK VOL knob to
adjust the volume of the Bass Drum.
Play the DTXPRESS III!
1. Switch the power ON
After confirming that each of the devices, pads, external de-
vices, etc. are all properly connected, push the POWER/VOL
knob on the front panel to switch the power ON.
The...

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Play the DTXPRESS III along with the metronome.
Try out the Groove Check Function to check your rhythmic accuracy.
2. Use the Groove Check Function
As you play the pads, the DTXPRESS III’s Groove Check
function will check your rhythmic accuracy and display the
results.
Your timing is compared to the click of the metronome and
the accuracy is displayed.
2-1. Set the Metronome
Before you use the Groove Check Function, you will have to
select the tempo, beat and finer quantization that matches the
type...

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SONG ƒ=150 4/4 ƒ
2   BlueSky   -ß
The metronome (click voice) can be set to start/stop
when the song starts/stops. (m [4-5. Click Mode] Ref-
erence Guide : P. 35)
The DTXPRESS III has a total of 95 preset songs that are good for rhythm practice.
Try and play along with a song.
While setting the Rhythm Mute, a “˚” will be displayed at the
end of the song name.
Play Along with a Song
1. Select a Song
Select one of the DTXPRESS III’s songs and listen to it. Song
numbers 1-95 are preset songs.
m [Preset...