Yamaha Dtxpress 3 User Manual
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KIT ´´´´´´´´´´
1 Acoustic Kit
7. Change the Click Voice
When the click voice resembles voices that are found in the
song it might be hard to hear. In this case it is a good idea to
change the click voice.
Press the [UTIL] button four times (not too quickly) until the
display shown below appears.
Use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to select the sound set
that you want to use for the click sound.
Press the [SOUND] button to return to the original display
(song select display).
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KIT ´´´´´´´´´´
1 Acoustic Kit
7. Change the Click Voice
When the click voice resembles voices that are found in the
song it might be hard to hear. In this case it is a good idea to
change the click voice.
Press the [UTIL] button four times (not too quickly) until the
display shown below appears.
Use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to select the sound set
that you want to use for the click sound.
Press the [SOUND] button to return to the original display
(song select display).
When you select “User...")
21 KIT ´´´´´´´´´´ 1 Acoustic Kit 7. Change the Click Voice When the click voice resembles voices that are found in the song it might be hard to hear. In this case it is a good idea to change the click voice. Press the [UTIL] button four times (not too quickly) until the display shown below appears. Use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to select the sound set that you want to use for the click sound. Press the [SOUND] button to return to the original display (song select display). When you select “User...
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22 Next, let’s try recording your performance to the DTXPRESS III’s sequencer. With song data you record you can switch drum kits, change the tempo and playback in the same way as preset songs. * When there is data in the other track, the number of mea- sures in that track will determine the length of the song. 2-2. Select the Record Mode Select the method for recording from the following record modes. Overwrite (Ovr): The record operation will be in a repeat mode. When the song reaches the end of the...
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When the Record Mode is set to Replace (“Rpl”).
The following display will appear while recording (only dis-
played, cannot be changed).• To clear song data (both tracks 1 and 2).
Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG] button to en-
ter the Song Edit mode. Then press the [PAGEt] button 7
times to enter the Clear Song display.
Record Your Performance
When the end of the assigned measure number is reached, re-
cording will automatically stop, and the display will return to
the Song select...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/99206/w300_dtxpress-3-user-manual-1509313381_d-22.png "Page 23
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When the Record Mode is set to Replace (“Rpl”).
The following display will appear while recording (only dis-
played, cannot be changed).• To clear song data (both tracks 1 and 2).
Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG] button to en-
ter the Song Edit mode. Then press the [PAGEt] button 7
times to enter the Clear Song display.
Record Your Performance
When the end of the assigned measure number is reached, re-
cording will automatically stop, and the display will return to
the Song select...")
23 When the Record Mode is set to Replace (“Rpl”). The following display will appear while recording (only dis- played, cannot be changed).• To clear song data (both tracks 1 and 2). Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG] button to en- ter the Song Edit mode. Then press the [PAGEt] button 7 times to enter the Clear Song display. Record Your Performance When the end of the assigned measure number is reached, re- cording will automatically stop, and the display will return to the Song select...
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You can assign voices you like to each of the pads, and set the tuning (pitch), voice,
decay, reverb, etc. to create your own original drum kit.
2. Try Changing the Volume
Let’s change the volume of the drum voice that is delivered when
the pad is hit. Adjust the volume balance between the other pads.
Press the [PAGEt] button and the following display will ap-
pear.
Create Your Own Original Drum Kit
1. Select the Drum Voice
First, select a drum voice for the kit you want to create. Let’s
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You can assign voices you like to each of the pads, and set the tuning (pitch), voice,
decay, reverb, etc. to create your own original drum kit.
2. Try Changing the Volume
Let’s change the volume of the drum voice that is delivered when
the pad is hit. Adjust the volume balance between the other pads.
Press the [PAGEt] button and the following display will ap-
pear.
Create Your Own Original Drum Kit
1. Select the Drum Voice
First, select a drum voice for the kit you want to create. Let’s
try...")
24 You can assign voices you like to each of the pads, and set the tuning (pitch), voice, decay, reverb, etc. to create your own original drum kit. 2. Try Changing the Volume Let’s change the volume of the drum voice that is delivered when the pad is hit. Adjust the volume balance between the other pads. Press the [PAGEt] button and the following display will ap- pear. Create Your Own Original Drum Kit 1. Select the Drum Voice First, select a drum voice for the kit you want to create. Let’s try...
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Use the [SEL] buttons to move the flashing cursor
to the decay value position, then use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+]
buttons to set the amount of decay.
A + (plus) value will produce a faster decay.
6. Try Changing the Character of the Voice
(Filter Setting).
Using the same display you can set the Filter Cutoff Frequency.
Try to change the character of the voice (the brightness of the
voice).
Press the [SEL>] button to move the flashing cursor to the
“Fc=” position, then use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons
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Use the [SEL] buttons to move the flashing cursor
to the decay value position, then use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+]
buttons to set the amount of decay.
A + (plus) value will produce a faster decay.
6. Try Changing the Character of the Voice
(Filter Setting).
Using the same display you can set the Filter Cutoff Frequency.
Try to change the character of the voice (the brightness of the
voice).
Press the [SEL>] button to move the flashing cursor to the
“Fc=” position, then use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons
to...")
25 Use the [SEL] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the decay value position, then use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to set the amount of decay. A + (plus) value will produce a faster decay. 6. Try Changing the Character of the Voice (Filter Setting). Using the same display you can set the Filter Cutoff Frequency. Try to change the character of the voice (the brightness of the voice). Press the [SEL>] button to move the flashing cursor to the “Fc=” position, then use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to...
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There is much more to the DTXPRESS III than what we have covered so far.
With a full understanding of these functions you can get the most out of the DTXPRESS III.
• Switch the signals between trigger input jacks 1 and 9
CRASH2/10.
m Reference Guide : P. 15 [2-3. Input Exchange]
• Copy trigger setup data from one trigger input jack’s setup to
another
m Reference Guide : P. 14 [1-6. Trigger Setup Copy]
• Temporarily prohibit reception of trigger signals from all pads
connected to the DTXPRESS III.
m...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/99206/w300_dtxpress-3-user-manual-1509313381_d-25.png "Page 26
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There is much more to the DTXPRESS III than what we have covered so far.
With a full understanding of these functions you can get the most out of the DTXPRESS III.
• Switch the signals between trigger input jacks 1 and 9
CRASH2/10.
m Reference Guide : P. 15 [2-3. Input Exchange]
• Copy trigger setup data from one trigger input jack’s setup to
another
m Reference Guide : P. 14 [1-6. Trigger Setup Copy]
• Temporarily prohibit reception of trigger signals from all pads
connected to the DTXPRESS III.
m...")
26 There is much more to the DTXPRESS III than what we have covered so far. With a full understanding of these functions you can get the most out of the DTXPRESS III. • Switch the signals between trigger input jacks 1 and 9 CRASH2/10. m Reference Guide : P. 15 [2-3. Input Exchange] • Copy trigger setup data from one trigger input jack’s setup to another m Reference Guide : P. 14 [1-6. Trigger Setup Copy] • Temporarily prohibit reception of trigger signals from all pads connected to the DTXPRESS III. m...
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Settings Related to the Tone Generator
• The following settings will have an effect over the entire tone
generator.
Equalizer (adjust the tone quality), Tuning, Volume, Reverb Bypass.
m Reference Guide : P. 29 [1. TG (Tone Generator) Group]
Settings Related to the Song
• Automatically switch the main song when the drum kit is
switched.
m Reference Guide : P. 24 [5-4. Song Select]
• Control the simultaneous playback (start/stop) of up to 3 songs
by hitting the pad.
m Reference Guide : P. 21 [2-7....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/99206/w300_dtxpress-3-user-manual-1509313381_d-26.png "Page 27
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Settings Related to the Tone Generator
• The following settings will have an effect over the entire tone
generator.
Equalizer (adjust the tone quality), Tuning, Volume, Reverb Bypass.
m Reference Guide : P. 29 [1. TG (Tone Generator) Group]
Settings Related to the Song
• Automatically switch the main song when the drum kit is
switched.
m Reference Guide : P. 24 [5-4. Song Select]
• Control the simultaneous playback (start/stop) of up to 3 songs
by hitting the pad.
m Reference Guide : P. 21 [2-7....")
27 Settings Related to the Tone Generator • The following settings will have an effect over the entire tone generator. Equalizer (adjust the tone quality), Tuning, Volume, Reverb Bypass. m Reference Guide : P. 29 [1. TG (Tone Generator) Group] Settings Related to the Song • Automatically switch the main song when the drum kit is switched. m Reference Guide : P. 24 [5-4. Song Select] • Control the simultaneous playback (start/stop) of up to 3 songs by hitting the pad. m Reference Guide : P. 21 [2-7....
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28 Getting More Out of Your DTXPRESS III Computer Connecting Cables Mac Apple Macintosh Peripheral cable (M0197). Maximum length 2 meters. mini DIN 8-pinmini DIN 8-pin 2 (HSK i) 11 (HSK o) 25 (RxD _) 34 (GND) 43 (TxD _) 58 (RxD +) 67 (GP i) 76 (TxD +) 8 PC-1 8-pin MINI DIN to D-SUB 25-pin cable. If your PC-1 type computer has a 9-pin serial port, use the PC-2 type cable. Maximum length 1.8 meters. D-SUB 25-pin mini DIN 8-pin 5 (CTS) 14 (RTS) 23 (RxD) 37 (GND) 482 (TxD) 5 PC-2 8-pin MINI DIN to D-SUB...
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29 Specifications Tone Generator16 bit AWM2 Maximum polyphony32 Voices990 drum, percussion voices and effects 128 keyboard voices (GM system level 1) Drum kits48 Preset 32 User memory locations Trigger setups7 Preset 4 User memory locations Sequencer tracks2 (TR1, TR2) Song control Main song Start/Stop, note chase Pad song 3 songs can be played at the same time, Trigger Control Other Sequencer FunctionsMIDI sync play, Quantize (while recording, in Song Edit job mode), Mute (rhythm mute, drum instrument...
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30 Error Messages An Error Message will appear when incorrect settings or operation are detected, or abnormal operation occurs. Check the Error Message below and make the appropriate corrections. This message appears just after the power is switched on and the device can not correctly read the data. The cause of the problem may be that the backup RAM data has been damaged or the backup battery power is low. Contact the nearest Yamaha Service Center or the dealer where you purchased the device. The...