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Adjusting the Volume by Using the Sliders
You can change the volume for each pad and adjust the overall balance of the Drum Kit by using the sliders on the front panel. 
1MASTER slider
Adjusts the output volume of the stereo mix from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R 
jacks.
B
PHONES slider
Adjusts the output volume of the stereo-mixed sounds for the PHONES jack. This is 
independent from the MASTER slider setting.
C
CLICK slider
Adjusts the output volume of the click sound.
D
ACCOMP slider
Adjusts the output volume of the accompaniment parts (those other than MIDI chan-
nel 10) in the Song. 
E
KICK slider
Adjusts the volume of the bass drum. You can change the destination instruments or 
voices of which the volume is adjusted by setting the SliderSel parameter called up 
via [DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF4] OTHER.
F
SNARE slider
Adjusts the volume of the snare drum. You can change the destination instruments or 
voices of which the volume is adjusted by setting the SliderSel parameter called up 
via [DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF4] OTHER.
G
TOM slider
Adjusts the volume of the toms. You can change the destination instruments or voices 
of which the volume is adjusted by setting the SliderSel parameter called up via 
[DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF4] OTHER.
H
CYMBAL slider
Adjusts the volume of the cymbals. You can change the destination instruments or 
voices of which the volume is adjusted by setting the SliderSel parameter called up 
via [DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF4] OTHER.
I
HI-HAT slider
Adjusts the volume of the hi-hat cymbals. You can change the destination instruments 
or voices of which the volume is adjusted by setting the SliderSel parameter called up 
via [DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF4] OTHER. 
J
MISC slider
Adjusts the volume of miscellaneous rhythm or percussion sounds – other than snare 
and bass drums, toms, hi-hats, and ride and crash cymbals. You can change the desti-
nation instruments or voices of which the volume is adjusted by setting the SliderSel 
parameter called up via [DRUM KIT] → [F2] VOICE → [SF4] OTHER. 
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Playing Along With the Click
Try playing the DTXTREME III along with the click (metronome). The DTXTREME III is equipped with a high-perfor-
mance metronome that gives you a comprehensive variety of settings and allows you to create complex rhythms.
Start the Click (Metronome)
Press the [CLICK ON/OFF] button to start the click sound. The red lamp lights on the first 
beat of every measure when the click or a Song is playing. The other beats are indicated with 
a green light. 
Press the [CLICK ON/OFF] button again to stop.
You can adjust the volume of the click sound by moving the CLICK slider. NOTE
•The current Tempo value can be 
shown on the LED display by set-
ting the LED Display parameter to 
“tempo” in the display called up 
via [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL 
→ [SF5] OTHER.
Tempo valueSetting the Click volume level
1st beat (red)
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Changing the Tempo and Time Signature (Beat) of the Click
1Press the [CLICK] button to enter the Click mode.
2Press the [F1] PLAY button to call up the Click Play display, if 
necessary. 
1BEAT (Time Signature)
Indicates the time signature of the Click. You can select one of the following values.
B
TEMPO
Indicates the tempo value of the Click. You can set the value over the following range.
3Move the cursor to the TEMPO or BEAT (Time Signature) by using 
the Cursor buttons, then set the value by using the [INC/YES] but-
ton, [DEC/NO] button or data dial.
Settings1/4 – 16/4, 1/8 – 16/8, 1/16 – 16/16
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NOTE
•When MIDI Sync ([UTILITY] → 
[F5] MIDI → [SF2] SYNC → MIDI 
Sync) is set to “MIDI,” “MIDI” is 
displayed as the TEMPO value 
and cannot be set. 
Settings030 – 300
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Tap Tempo
With the Tap Tempo Function, you can set the Song or click’s tempo by manually tapping in the tempo on a pad. This 
lets you set whatever tempo you desire for playing or practicing. The Audition button can also be used to set the tempo 
instead of tapping on a pad.
1Press the [CLICK] button to enter the Click mode.
2Press the [F3] TAP button to call up the Tap display.
1TEMPO
Indicates the tempo value.
3Tap on the pad at the tempo in which you want to play (or use the 
Audition button).
You can hit any of the pads. The tempo is detected from the timing at which you hit 
the pad, and is shown in the LED display and indicated as a TEMPO value in the 
LCD display. The Tempo value in the LED display will be replaced with the Drum 
Kit number in a few seconds after performing the Tap with the initial default status 
when shipped from the factory. 
4Press the [CLICK ON/OFF] button to hear your newly set tempo.
The tempo value will be applied to Song playback and Click playback immediately if 
you change the tempo during playback. 
Settings030 – 300
1
NOTE
•When the PadFunc parameter 
(page 126) is set to “tap tempo” in 
the display called up via [UTIL-
ITY] → [F2] PAD → [SF2] PAD-
FUNC, the pad specified as 
source in this display can be used 
for the Tap Tempo function even if 
any display other than the Click 
Tap display is shown. 
•When MIDI Sync ([UTILITY] → 
[F5] MIDI → [SF2] SYNC → MIDI 
Sync) is set to “MIDI,” “MIDI” is 
displayed as the TEMPO value 
and the Tap Tempo function is not 
available. 
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Playing Along With a Song
The DTXTREME III contains a wide variety of Preset Songs, organized into the following three categories. 
Demo Songs
These Songs are created to showcase the high-quality sound of the DTXTREME III. 
Practice Songs
These Songs are created to help you practice in a wide variety of musical genres. 
Pad Songs (page 93)
These Songs are created to be called up (during a performance, for example) by hitting a pad. 
Try selecting among these and play along with them—they are effective tools that help you learn how to drum and mas-
ter drumming techniques. The DTXTREME III conveniently lets you mute the drum part of a Song and have only the 
bass part sound during playback, so you can play the drum part yourself. 
Song Playback
Select one of the DTXTREME III’s Preset Songs and listen to it. The Preset Songs include accompaniment with keyboard, 
brass, and other voices as well as drum sounds. For a list of the Preset Songs, see the separate Data List booklet. 
1Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song mode. 
2Call up the Song Play display by pressing the [F1] PLAY button, if 
necessary. 
1Song number
Indicates the current Song number. 
When a Preset Song is selected, one of the categories (“Demo,” “Practice” and “Pad-
Song”) is shown at right of the Song number.
PRE: Preset Song
USR: User Song
EXT: External Song saved in the root directory of the USB storage device as a Standard 
MIDI file (format 0). 
BSong name
Indicates the name of the current Song.
NOTE
•Keep in mind that the example 
displays shown in this manual are 
for instruction purposes only, and 
may appear somewhat different 
from those on your instrument.
SettingsPRE: 01 – PRE: 87, USR: 01 – USR: 50, EXT: 01 – EXT: 99
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Quick GuideCDrum Kit
At the top of the display, the Drum Kit specified by the current Song is shown. When 
the “L” indication is shown (by pressing the [F6] KITLOCK button), the Drum Kit 
cannot be changed. 
D
[F6] KITLOCK
Press this button to turn the “L” indication (Kit Lock) on. In this status, the current 
Drum Kit cannot be changed by the Song data. When Kit Lock is turned off, the 
Drum Kit number will change to the one specified in the current Song:
•When a Song is selected.
•When playback of a Song reaches the end and stops automatically.
•When the beginning of the current song is called up by pressing the [p] button.
When Kit Lock is turned on, the Drum Kit number is maintained, even if one of the 
operations above are performed.
3After moving the cursor to the Song number, select the desired 
Song by using the [INC/YES] button, [DEC/NO] button or data dial.
Changing the Song calls up the Drum Kit specified by the new Song. When the “L” 
indication (Kit Lock) is turned on, the current Drum Kit will be maintained even if 
you change the Song number. 
4Press the [>> > >/■] (Playback/Stop) button to start the selected 
Song.
The lamp lights during Song playback. 
5Press the [>> > >/■] (Playback/Stop) button again to stop playback. 
Press the [>> > >/■] (Playback/Stop) button once more to resume playback from that 
point.
To start playback of the Song midway through, set the desired location by using the controls 
below, then press the [>/■] (Play) button. These operations can also be executed during 
playback.
Playback From the Middle of the Song
Forward Press the [f] (Forward) button.
Fast forward Hold the [
f] (Forward) button.
Rewind Press the [
r] (Rewind) button.
Fast Rewind Hold the [
r] (Rewind) button.
Move to the top of the Song Press the [
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Quick GuideFrom the Song Play display, you can change the Song playback position by following the 
operations below. 
1
MEAS (Measure)
Indicates the current position of the Song.
1Move the cursor to MEAS (Measure).
2Move forward or backward through the measures by using the 
[INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and the data dial.
You can set repeated Song playback (the Song plays from beginning to end and repeats). 
When “ ” is selected, the Song plays from beginning to end and stops automatically.
B
Repeat
Fast Forward/Rewind
1
NOTE
•When the cursor is located at 
MEAS, the NUM icon is shown at 
the menu corresponding to the 
[SF6] button. In this condition, you 
can use the [SF1] – [SF5] and 
[F1] – [F5] buttons as number but-
tons by pressing the [SF6] NUM 
button. For details, see page 14.
Repeat Playback
NOTE
•The Song Repeat setting on the 
[F1] PLAY display is temporary 
and cannot be maintained as 
data. If you want to apply the 
Repeat setting to the Song data, 
set the Repeat parameter in the 
display called up via [SONG] → 
[F2] JOB → [SF1] SONG → “03: 
Song Name, Tempo, Repeat.” 
•Preset Songs and User Songs 
include the Repeat setting. This is 
why the Repeat setting shown on 
the [F1] PLAY display is changed 
when a certain Preset Song or 
User Song is selected. On the 
other hand, SMF Songs (EXT: 01 
– 99) on the USB storage device 
include no Repeat setting. This is 
why the Repeat setting shown on 
the [F1] PLAY display is main-
tained even when a certain SMF 
Song is selected. 
Settings (Normal playback)
 (Repeated playback)
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Adjusting the Volume of the Song Accompaniment
You can adjust the volume of the Song accompaniment part (other than drum part) by moving the ACCOMP slider on the 
front panel. Use both the ACCOMP slider and the MASTER slider (overall volume of Song and pads) to adjust the balance 
between the Song and your drum part. 
Changing the Tempo of the Song
You can change the tempo of the current Song by following the operations below. 
1
TEMPO
Indicates the current tempo. 
B
BEAT (Time Signature)
Indicates the time signature of the Click sound.
1Use the Cursor buttons to move the cursor to the location to be 
edited.
2Set the value by using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and the 
data dial. 
Adjusting the overall 
volumeAdjusting the accompaniment 
part of the Song
12
NOTE
•The tempo value can be shown 
on the LED display by setting the 
LED Display parameter in the dis-
play called up via [UTILITY] → 
[F1] GENERAL → [SF5] OTHER. 
•Each of the Preset Songs 
includes the original tempo set-
ting. This tempo value is called up 
automatically when the Song is 
selected and the top of the Song 
is called up by pressing the [
p] 
button. 
•If you want to maintain the tempo 
value even when you change the 
Preset Song, set the Tempo Link 
parameter to “off ” in the display 
called up via [UTILITY] → [F1] 
GENERAL → [SF5] OTHER. 
•The Song Tempo value on the 
[F1] PLAY display is temporary 
and cannot be maintained as 
data. If you want to apply the 
Tempo value to the Song data, set 
the Tempo parameter in the dis-
play called up via the [SONG] → 
[F2] JOB → [SF1] SONG → “03: 
Song Name, Tempo, Repeat.” 
Settings030 – 300
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Song Part Mute Setting
The Mute function lets you turn on/off the rhythm (drum & percussion sound) part, bass part and other accompaniment part 
individually, or turn selected tracks on/off. For example, you could mute the rhythm part to play rhythms yourself using the 
pads, or you could play along with just the bass part sounding, or you could jam with an actual bass player with all other 
accompaniment parts enabled. 
The Mute status can be confirmed by checking the tabs corresponding to the [SF1] – [SF3] buttons. A part name indication 
of “DRUM,” “BASS,” and “OTHER” in black characters means that the corresponding part is muted while a part name indi-
cation in white characters means that the corresponding part is turned on. Pressing these buttons toggles part playback on 
and off (Mute). 
1
[SF1] DRUM
Pressing this button toggles DRUM part playback on and off (Mute). This button 
does not affect the same part included in Track 2 of the Song. 
B
[SF2] BASS
Pressing this button toggles BASS part playback on and off (Mute). 
C
[SF3] OTHER
Pressing this button toggles OTHER part playback on and off (Mute). 
D
[SF4] TR1 (Track 1)
Pressing this button toggles Track 1 playback on and off (Mute). 
E
[SF5] TR2 (Track 2)
Pressing this button toggles Track 2 playback on and off (Mute). 
On Off (Mute)
Mute status
Example: DRUM part (rhythm part)
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NOTE
•The Preset Songs consist of mul-
tiple parts (MIDI channels) and 
have been recorded to a single 
track (Track 1). For details about 
the Song data structure (relation-
ship between parts and tracks), 
see page 67. 
•When no data is recorded to Track 
1 or 2, the corresponding tab 
(“TR1” or “TR2”) is not shown in 
the display. When a Preset Song 
is selected, “TR2” is not shown in 
the display because no data is 
recorded to Track 2 for all the Pre-
set Songs. 
•Tracks TR1 and TR2 of an exter-
nal Song (EXT: 01 – 99) saved to 
a USB storage device cannot be 
muted.  
						

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Creating a Drum Kit
The DTXTREME III lets you create your own original Drum Kit by assigning your favorite Drum Voice to each pad and 
setting its tuning, pan, decay, reverb, etc. 

● Drum Voice
A Drum Voice is an percussion/drum instrument assigned to each pad. Assigning Drum Voices to pads makes up a 
Drum Kit. 
● Drum Kit
A Drum Kit is a collection of Drum Voices assigned to the individual pads. Selecting a Drum Kit assigns the Drum 
Voice(s) to each pad. 
● Voice Set
When you connect a stereo pad (referred to as a “two-zone pad” and “three-zone pad”) to the Trigger Input jack (pages 
12 and 60), a different Drum Voice is triggered by the pad depending on the section you hit. A set of Voices that can be 
triggered from a single pad is referred to as a “Voice Set.” You can assign a Voice Set to each pad (Trigger Input jacks). 
Here, select a Voice Set for each of pads (Trigger Input jacks) to create your original Drum Kit. 
1Press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Drum Kit mode, then 
press the [F1] PLAY button as necessary.
2Select the desired Drum Kit by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and 
[DEC/NO] buttons.
A good idea is to select a Drum Kit that is close in sound to the type of kit you intend 
to create. Here, select “PRE: 01.” 
3Press the [F2] VOICE button, then the [SF1] SELECT button to 
call up the display shown below. 
1INPUT or SOURCE
When “INPUT” is shown here, the Trigger Input jack (pages 12 and 60) is currently 
selected for editing, and you can change it to the desired one to which you want to 
assign the Voice Set. When “SOURCE” is shown here, the Trigger Input Source 
(page 61) is currently selected for editing, and you can change it to the desired one to 
which you want to assign the Voice.
B
Voice Set category
Preset Voice Sets are divided into the following categories, which you can select here. 
5
4
12
3
NOTE
•The Voice Set does not include 
the User Voice assignment. 
Settingskick, snare, tom, cymbal, hihat, perc, efct