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Music Sequencer

 

 

Simple and easy 2-track sequencer that can be used for the real-time recording of your 
performance or external sequence data as user songs.  Each track can contain several 
MIDI channels (1 to 16).  Since the DTXTREME can sync with an external sequencer, you 
can start recording by simply hitting a drum pad or the Start button on the DTXTREME or 
an external sequencer.  The sequencer also offers step recording so that you can create or 
edit a song step-by-step while watching the displayed information on the DTXTREME.

 

 

A wide variety of 164 preset songs.  Also, the DTXTREME stores up to 32 user songs 
internally and up to 99 externally on the Memory Card.

 

 

Step recording feature allows for entering or editing the song data step by step.

 

 

Selective playback feature.  As you can simply mute the drum or any other part in a song 
while controlling the volume of each part, this is ideal for a “minus-one” setting for 
practice and so on.

 

 

Groove check feature that measures timing accuracy when hitting the pads.  This is also 
useful for practicing and so on.

 

 

Click feature for playing with the sequencer.  You can choose a click sound separately 
from the drum kit settings.

 

Easy Operations and Performance controls

 

 

Chain play feature that can play drum kits and songs in a specified order.

 

 

Backlit LCD display and LED display.  Also, 5 Data Control knobs on the DTXTREME front 
panel ensure accessibility to parameters shown in the LCD display.

 

 

Stereo outputs and 6 individual outputs that are convenient for sending a specific sound 
(snare drum, bass drum, tom, or so on) in parallel to an external mixer for further 
processing.

 

 

Top-panel volume slider controls that easily adjust the volume balance between 
instruments or parts (drum kit, accompaniment, and click).  These slider controls can even 
be used to adjust the reverb return level for an entire drum kit, and the reverb send level 
for each instrument in the kit. This simplifies the process of adjusting the reverb settings to 
suit the acoustics of your surroundings.  Two more dedicated slider controls are also 
provided for adjusting headophones and click (metronome) volumes.

 

Interfaces and Expandability

 

 

MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU) and TO HOST terminals offer connectivity between the 
DTXTREME and external MIDI devices and a personal computer for further applications 
when using these devices together.  However, the TO HOST and MIDI terminals cannot 
be used at the same time (you need to select which to use by the HOST SELECT switch).

 

 

AUX IN stereo jack that can be connected to an audio player (CD, MD, tape, etc).  
Playback on that player can be monitored using headphones and output from the stereo 
outputs of the DTXTREME.

 

 

Memory Card (SmartMedia) compatible.  You can use the Memory Card to store and read 
data including drum kits, songs, and chain.  The Memory Card can also be used to supply 
waveform data in AIFF format for sound expansion on the DTXTREME.

Summary of Contents for DTXTREME

Page 1: ...DRUM TRIGGER MODULE Owner s Manual Basic Section Owner s Manual Basic Section...

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Page 3: ...e 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...

Page 4: ...ANT 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 Failur...

Page 5: ...he volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations or extreme cold or heat such as in direct sunlight near...

Page 6: ...REME and its basic operations as well as how to use the main features of the instrument Reference Section Gives detailed explanations of how the DTXTREME is configured as a system and how to operate e...

Page 7: ...stores up to 40 drum kits internally and up to 99 externally on Memory Card Also the DTXTREME comes with 60 preset drum kits Each trigger input can be set to play several MIDI note numbers simultaneo...

Page 8: ...ol knobs on the DTXTREME front panel ensure accessibility to parameters shown in the LCD display Stereo outputs and 6 individual outputs that are convenient for sending a specific sound snare drum bas...

Page 9: ...15 Attaching a Drum Trigger Pickup 19 Detaching a Drum Trigger Pickup 20 Connecting to Audio Equipment 20 Connecting to MIDI Equipment 22 Connecting to a Personal Computer 24 Power 26 DTXTREME Basics...

Page 10: ...or point 8 BASS DEL button During song playback pressing this button activates or inactivates playback of the bass part During step recording it is used to delete data at the cursor point 9 OTHERS but...

Page 11: ...bals or the output level to the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 5 jack MISC slider Adjust the volume for miscellaneous rhythm or percussion sounds other than snare and bass drums toms hi hats and ride crash cymbals...

Page 12: ...MIDI THRU can output redirect the same MIDI messages received at MIDI IN MIDI OUT can output MIDI messages generated in the DTXTREME such as a drum kit performance or operations using panel controls t...

Page 13: ...nd R jacks Outputs mixed audio signals from the DTXTREME to other audio equipment amp mixer or so on These outputs are unbalanced so you may need a pair of shielded cables with a 1 4 inch phone plug o...

Page 14: ...ne output jacks on an external audio device to monitor CD MD or tape sounds from that device on the DTXTREME It is useful when you want to play with such audio sources AUX IN VOL control Adjusts the o...

Page 15: ...n connect each pad to the appropriate trigger input jack on the DTXTREME rear panel SNARE TOM1 TOM2 TOM3 TOM4 RIDE CRASH HI HAT KICK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 8 IN OUT THRU MIDI OUTPUT L MO...

Page 16: ...0 RHP80 TOM1 2 TOM2 3 RIDE 6 CRASH 7 TOM3 4 11 12 KICK 10 9 SNARE 1 HI HAT 8 HI HAT CONTROL Example 2 PCY80S PCY80S RS80 KP60 TP80S TP80S TP80S TP80S D T X T R E M E RHP120SD PCY10 HH60 TOM3 4 11 12 K...

Page 17: ...d Even if you connect a TP80S PCY80S or other pad with a rim switch the rim sound will not be output However if you connect an RHP80 100 120 SD using a stereo cable both the pad and rim sounds will be...

Page 18: ...trigger input jack on the DTXTREME rear panel n Regarding trigger sensitivity a trigger input jack connected to the DT trigger should be configured for the drum trigger page 26 Reference Section SNARE...

Page 19: ...head Ensure that the sensor does not touch the rim To the Snare Drum Attach the sensor portion of the trigger near the rim at the opposite end to the player on the batter head Ensure that the sensor d...

Page 20: ...ing mute When sticking the sensor back on remove old remnants of tape completely and then re attach it using new tape Such remnants may cause problems regarding trigger sensitivity no or bad triggerin...

Page 21: ...ddition connecting headphones to the PHONES jack does not mute sounds from the OUTPUT L MONO and R jacks n All audio output jacks are mono except the stereo PHONES jack Use a standard 1 4 phone plug f...

Page 22: ...ernal MIDI devices using MIDI cables Through MIDI connections the DTXTREME can control external MIDI devices or conversely external MIDI devices such as a keyboard or sequencer can control play the DT...

Page 23: ...do not connect more than 3 MIDI devices in series To connect more devices together consider using a MIDI THRU box to connect the devices in parallel Note that too long MIDI cables or too many THRU co...

Page 24: ...er s serial port 2 DTXTREME s MIDI IN and OUT connected to an external MIDI interface that is connected to the computer s serial port Actual connection methods are different depending on the computer...

Page 25: ...o the computer A USB to MIDI interface such as the Yamaha UX256 will let you connect the DTXTREME s MIDI IN and OUT Refer to the manual that comes with the interface for details about connections Comp...

Page 26: ...riod Power On Sequence When all necessary connections trigger audio MIDI are complete turn down all volume controls for the DTXTREME and other audio equipment Turn on your system in the order MIDI mas...

Page 27: ...EME 2 The DTXTREME displays the splash screen and then enters Drum Kit Play mode 3 Turn up the volume control on the audio equipment if it is connected to the DTXTREME 4 Adjust the volume balance in t...

Page 28: ...ature CLICK TAP 4 Metronome Start Stop If you press this while holding down the SHIFT button you can use the Tap Tempo feature SHIFT Press this to access different functions assigned to buttons and sl...

Page 29: ...um Kit Trigger Edit mode Set the pad sensitivity and output settings Enter Utility mode Set system MIDI and sequencer related settings Enter Song Job mode You can perform various song related tasks su...

Page 30: ...sing a User Kit you need to define each pad type in the Type parameter in the TrgSens1 page of Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode Alternatively copy the trigger parameters to another User Kit using TrgCopy1 2...

Page 31: ...selection page n This page always appears when you power up the DTXTREME 2 Select a Drum Kit number 3 Play the drums KIT P1 SONG P1 TEMPO BEAT CLICK MAPLE Horizon 107 4 4 PLAY KIT P1 SONG P1 TEMPO BE...

Page 32: ...e your new Drum Kit as one of up to 40 User Drum Kits Position Sensing Some of the preset drum kits e g P2 are capable of position sensing Position sensing is a feature that simulates tonal difference...

Page 33: ...a Song number n If you insert a memory card to the CARD slot which has a standard MIDI file mid saved in format 0 in the root directory you can select that MIDI file shown as C in the above display 3...

Page 34: ...ody volume 6 Select a Drum Kit number n When you select a Preset Song the Drum Kit for that Song is selected automatically However you can then select a different Drum Kit if necessary 7 Play the drum...

Page 35: ...po will automatically switch to the default tempo for the Song n The LED display is also used to indicate a tempo page 72 Reference Section 10 Stop Song playback In Song Record mode you can create you...

Page 36: ...chnique 1 Start the click 2 Adjust the volume level of the click 3 Change the tempo of the click The Drum Kit Song page is displayed when PLAY button is pressed n The click can be used at any time but...

Page 37: ...he click Setting and Changing the Click Sound You can change the voice used for the click in Utility mode pages UT13 to UT16 page 77 Reference Section You can also change the accent settings KIT P1 SO...

Page 38: ...sound in solo 1 Mute each part of the Song Press the button for the part you wish to mute The LED will turn off 1 Rhythm part 2 Bass part 3 Other parts n If you press the same key again the muting for...

Page 39: ...h hit of the pad from the start of the Song giving the result as a running average This is useful when checking the groove of all instruments in the drum kit 1 Enter Groove Check mode 2 Set the note l...

Page 40: ...ing a new drum kit similar to existing one it s useful to select it for fast creation 2 Enter Drum Kit Voice Edit mode and use the Page and buttons to go to the Voice1 page 3 Select the pad for the dr...

Page 41: ...or is GM compatible so it is also possible to assign GM sounds as explained below First enter Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode and go to the TrigMIDI2 page Select a channel other than 10 and assign a MIDI n...

Page 42: ...63 far right 9 Adjust the volume balance of a 2 layer voice If the selected voice consists of two or more layers i e two or more different sounds you can adjust the relative volume levels of each laye...

Page 43: ...ttons to go to the Voice4 page 12 Adjust the attack the time for the volume to rise from zero and the decay the time for the volume to fade to zero 1 Attack 2 Decay By adjusting the attack value you c...

Page 44: ...ects In this case you need to set the type of insertion effect and its parameters in Drum Kit Effect Edit mode page 55 Reference Section 15 Adjust the effect level 1 Reverb send 2 Chorus send The reve...

Page 45: ...put such as the input pad type sensitivity velocity settings Key On mode and so on 17 Save the new drum kit 18 Select the destination to which you wish to save the voice U1 to U40 or C1 to C99 then pr...

Page 46: ...you can store up to 32 Chains in internal memory or 99 Chains on the Memory Card 2 Enter Chain Play mode n Each time you press the CHAIN button you will enter Chain Play mode or Chain Edit mode 3 Sele...

Page 47: ...Jobs to help you create your own Songs This section gives simple explanations on how to record your real time performance 1 Go to the Drum Kit Song selection page n This page always appears when you...

Page 48: ...specified measures until you stop it This mode is useful if you want to record a complicated rhythm dividedly n You can use the Step entry method that lets you record data in the specified divisions...

Page 49: ...uantization is switched off your performance will be recorded without any timing corrections In this case you can also apply quantization to your recording later in Song Job mode 9 Start recording 10...

Page 50: ...mode page 27 You can set the limit of the input level when you hit a pad and the velocity of the sound relative to that level TrgSens2 in Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode page 28 You can prevent notes from...

Page 51: ...Edit mode page 39 You can set the DTXTREME to temporarily ignore trigger signals from the connected pads and controllers UT6 TrgByps in Utility mode page 73 The above features can also be switched on...

Page 52: ...ff page 53 and InsFX page 55 in Drum Kit Effect Edit mode To use the reverb effect Reverb in Drum Kit Effect Edit mode page 54 To use the chorus effect Effect Localizer to off page 53 and Chorus page...

Page 53: ...for that pad UT5 Learn in Utility mode page 73 When entering Drum Kit Trigger Edit or Voice Edit mode the last page you were editing can be recalled UT5 JumpRecnt in Utility mode page 73 Using MIDI De...

Page 54: ...Transmission and Reception of MIDI Data The DTXTREME s tone generator can play back sounds when receiving performance or song data from an external MIDI device or keyboard and you can also record this...

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