Yamaha DTX500 Owner's Manual Drum Trigger Module Owners

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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 recommended by Yamaha.

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 accompany 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 obliga-

tion to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and

headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound lev-

els 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.

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 care-

fully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and

environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products

and the production 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 battery 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

batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly

and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any

retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery dis-

posal 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

number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on

this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and

the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this

manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

92-BP (bottom)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifica-

tions 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 reasonable level of assurance that your use of this

product in a residential environment will not result in harmful

interference with other electronic 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 elec-

tronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not

guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations.

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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 eliminate the problem by using one of the following mea-

sures:

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 distrib-

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retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Elec-

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DTX500 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA DTX500.

The DTX500 is a compact drum trigger module that includes a wealth of rich, high-quality

drum voices and is compatible with snare pads equipped with a pad controller. It also has a

comprehensive variety of features that help you build your drumming and rhythm section

skills, a built-in sequencer for recording your own songs and performances, an effective

Groove Check function that helps you tighten your timing, and a versatile, multi-function

metronome for enhancing your practice sessions. Moreover, it provides a large selection of

preset songs that you can play along with and improve your ability in a variety of musical

styles.

To get the most out of your DTX500, 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.

Accessories

Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-130)*

Module stand

Module stand fastening screws x 2

Owner’s Manual (this book)

*May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

About the Descriptions and Conventions in this Manual

• [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], etc.

Panel buttons and controls are indicated with [ ] (brackets).

• [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT], etc.

This means to simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button.

•[

<<

<<

]/[>>

>>

], etc.

This means that you can use either the [<<

<<

] button or [>>

>>

] button in the operation.

• “Completed!”, etc.

Words in quotation marks indicate a message shown on the LCD display.

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.

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About the pads

This Owner’s Manual described the model names of the drum pads which can be connected to the DTX500. 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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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:

• Do not place the power 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.

• 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 (page 3) 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.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt

to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. 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.

•When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the

power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then

have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

• It emits unusual smells or smoke.

• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

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:

• 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.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet,

always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can

damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not

to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might

accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected 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 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.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components,

turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on

or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum

levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the

instrument to set the desired listening level.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the

instrument, and 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 hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or

ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Location

Connections

Handling caution

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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

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. When you are not using

the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of damage to the product, data or other property, follow the notices below.

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Handling and Maintenance

• 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 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 place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

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Saving data

• Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM (while a “now storing...” message is shown). Turning the

power off in this state 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 instrument may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time.

Information

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About copyrights

•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.

•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 personal use is not

permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

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About this manual

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from

those on your instrument.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should

not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your

national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human

health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service

or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget,

även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL:

Netspændingen 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.

(standby)

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DTX500 Owner’s Manual

The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality 32-polyphony tone generator that produces realistic

voices, includes a high-performance, multi-function metronome, a built-in sequencer and a vari-

ety of songs—all combined into a compact, portable package. The DTX500 is an exceptionally

versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of situations such as live performance, per-

sonal practice, and much more.

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Drum Triggers

• The DTX500 drum trigger module is compatible with the new pads (XP series.)

•Built into the unit are twelve 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 tuning—just as you would with an acoustic snare drum. All in all, the DTX500 has the operability, func-

tionality and performance that is virtually equivalent to an acoustic drum kit.

•You can connect the DTX500 to an acoustic drum kit by using drum triggers such as Yamaha DT20. The setup data

such as the trigger input types and sensitivity can be customized to suit your playing preferences, style and particular

setup.

•Also included in the unit are 50 preset drum kits which naturally contain acoustic drum kits, and cover a wide range of

music genres, such as rock, funk, jazz, reggae, Latin, etc. Moreover, User kit memory is available for storing 20 sets.

With this, you can set up your own original drum kits using the various drum voices.

*The word “trigger” refers to the means by which hitting a pad sends a signal to the DTX500 as to what sound to play on the built-in

tone generator and how loud the sound should be played.

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Tone Generator

• The DTX500 is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with 32-voice polyphony that pro-

duces dynamic voices or exceptional realism. The voices—totalling 427—cover a wide range sounds, such as authen-

tic acoustic drums, unique electronic percussion, sound effects, and much more. The instrument also features a built-in

high-quality digital reverb for enhancing the sound.

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High-performance Metronome

•The DTX500 provides with a comprehensive, multi-function metronome, allowing various click settings for each note

value. Each note value can be assigned its own separate click sound and pitch. You can also set a timer that will deter-

mine when the click stops and set breaks which how many measures the click will play and then be muted.

• The DTX500 also features a “Tap” function that lets you set the tempo for the song or click by tapping in tempo on a

pad to any tempo you like. This lets you set whatever tempo you desire for playing or practicing.

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Sequencer

•The built-in sequencer contains a wide variety of 63 preset songs. Two functions that make the DTX500 great for prac-

tice are the Drum Mute Function, which mutes a specific drum part, and the Bass Solo function, which lets you play

along with just the song’s bass part. The DTX500 also allows you to record your performance in real time—and allows

you to play along with your recorded performance data.

• In addition to one main song that is controlled from the panel, three pad songs can be individually controlled and

simultaneously played by trigger input from the pads.

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Groove Check

•The Groove Check function monitors your playing and provides instant feedback on your rhythmic skills, providing a

powerful way to quickly improve your technique. It includes a Rhythm Gate function that produces sounds only if

your timing is accurate, and also has a Challenge mode that evaluates your playing, giving you a letter grade—and

makes mastering the drums easier and more fun than ever before.

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Interface

•A MIDI OUT jack on the rear panel lets you connect other devices and play sounds from an external tone generator or

synchronize the metronome with an external sequencer. Also provided are an AUX IN jack, which lets you plug in and

play along with an external audio device, such as a CD player or MD player, and a headphones jack for convenient

practice without disturbing others.

Main Features

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Introduction ............................................................3

Accessories...............................................................3

About the Descriptions and Conventions

in this Manual ............................................................3

Main Features ...........................................................6

Controls and Functions.........................................8

Top Panel..................................................................8

Rear Panel ................................................................9

1

Connections ....................................................10

1 Connecting the Pads ..........................................10

Setting up with Acoustic Drums.......................10

2 Setting Up the Power Supply..............................10

3 Connecting to Speakers or Headphones............10

4 Turning the Power On.........................................11

5 Selecting the Trigger Setup ................................12

2

Time to Play.....................................................13

Adjusting the Hi-hat.................................................14

Pad Controller Settings ...........................................15

3

Playing Along With the Click .........................16

Click Out Select.......................................................18

Tap Tempo Function ...............................................19

LED Display Setting ................................................19

4

Playing Along With a Song ............................20

Pad Function Settings .............................................21

5

Using the Groove Check Function ............... 22

Groove Check Mode............................................... 22

6

Record Your Performance............................. 24

Recording System .................................................. 24

7

Create Your Own Original Drum Kit ............. 26

Factory Set ............................................................. 33

8

Trigger Setup Edit .......................................... 34

Trigger Setup procedure......................................... 34

Explanations of Each Display Page........................ 35

Error Messages ................................................... 38

Troubleshooting.................................................. 38

Index..................................................................... 40

Appendix.............................................................. 41

LCD Displays .......................................................... 41

MIDI Implementation Chart..................................... 44

Drum Voice List ...................................................... 45

Preset Drum Kit List................................................ 46

Preset Song List .................................................... 46

Specifications.......................................................... 47

MIDI Data Format ................................................... 47

Contents

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Controls and Functions

q

Drum Kit button (DRUM KIT)

•For entering the Drum Kit Select display

.

(p. 13)

•Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DRUM KIT] button to

enter the Trigger Setup Select page

.

(p. 12)

• This button can also be used to temporarily mute all sounds of

all voices.

w

Click button (CLICK)

•For entering the Click (Metronome) Setting page. (p. 16)

•Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [CLICK] button to enter

the Groove Check Setting display

.

(p. 22)

e

Song button (SONG

>>

>>

/

■

)

•For entering the Song Select page

.

(p. 20)

•Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SONG >>

>>

/

■

] button to

enable recording standby mode for the DTX500.

• Press this button to start/stop song playback or recording.

r

Shift button (SHIFT)

Holding this button and pressing another specific button switches

to the function printed above each button on the top panel.

t

Select buttons (

<<

<<

,

>>

>>

)

•For selecting an item you want to edit (the selected item

flashes). If there are multiple pages either before or after the

page currently displayed, the buttons are used to view the next

or previous page. Hold the button to continuously move the

flashing cursor.

• Press these two buttons together to scroll continuously back

and forth through the pages. Holding the [

<

] button first and

pressing the [

>

] button moves to the previous page while

holding the [

>

] button first and pressing the [

<

] button moves

to the next.

• Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [

<

]/[

>

] buttons to

select the trigger input you want to edit.

y

Click ON/OFF button ( ON/OFF)

•For starting/stopping the click sound (metronome). (

p. 16

)

•Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [ ON/OFF] button to

enter the Tap Tempo Setting page. (p. 19)

uSave/Enter button (SAVE/ENTER)

•For saving data or executing an operation (Enter).

•Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [SAVE/ENTER] button

to enter the Utility page, which is used to make overall settings

for operating the DTX500.

iClick lamp

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.

oLED display

For indicating the tempo, the number selected in the current page,

or the click timer depending on the setting made. (p. 19)

!0 LCD display

For displaying important information and data used in operating

the DTX500.

!1 Jog dial

Rotate the jog dial to change the value selected with the cursor

(the flashed item to be edited) in the display. Rotate the dial to the

right (clockwise) to increase the value, and to the left to decrease.

The jog dial can also be used to change the layer (A/B) and for

Drum mute.

Hold the [SHIFT] button and rotate the knob to change the cur-

rent tempo.

q

o

i

w

er

u

t

y

!0

!1

~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~

~~~ DTX drums~~

8.8.8.

Top Panel

Controls and Functions

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!2 MIDI OUT jack

For sending data from the DTX500 to an external MIDI device.

With this jack, you can use the DTX500 as a control device to

trigger voices from an external tone generator, or synchronize

song playback or the click of the DTX500 with the playback of

an external sequencer. (p. 11)

!3 Trigger Input jacks (1SNARE thru 8KICK/9)

For connecting pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to

receive trigger signals.

Connect external pads such as a snare, tom, etc., according to the

indication below each input. (p. 10)

1SNARE ..................... Compatible with three-zone pads and the pad

controller.

2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !, 4TOM3/ @, 8KICK/ 9

.............................. Mono x 2 inputs

A Y-shaped cable (stereo plug—mono jack x

2; refer to the illustration below) can be used to

trigger inputs 9, 0, !, and @ (monaural

pad). Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is

connected to this jack with a stereo cable, the

external pad input jack on the KP125W/125/65

can be used as the input for input jacks 9, 0,

!, or @.

5RIDE, 6CRASH .....Compatible with three-zone pads.

7HI HAT ..................... Compatible with stereo pads (with switches)

!4 Hi-hat controller jack (HI HAT CONTROL)

For connecting a hi-hat controller.

* Use a cable with a stereo plug (shown below) when connect-

ing a hi-hat controller.

!5 Output jacks (OUTPUT L/MONO, R)

For connecting the DTX500 to an external amplifier, mixer, etc.

For mono playback use the L/MONO jack. For stereo playback

connect both L and R jacks. (p. 10)

!6 Headphones jack (PHONES)

Connect a set of stereo headphones to this jack to monitor the

DTX500. (p. 10)

!7 AUX IN jack

Connect the output of an external audio device, etc., to this jack

(stereo mini jack). (p. 11)

This is convenient for playing along with music from a CD

player, etc.

* Use the volume control on the external device to adjust the

volume balance.

!8 Master Volume (VOLUME)

Adjusts the DTX500’s overall volume (output level of the signal

sent via the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack). Rotate the knob

clockwise to increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to

decrease it.

!9 DC IN terminal (12V)

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to this terminal. To pre-

vent the adaptor from becoming unplugged, secure the cable to

the cable clip.

@0 Cable clip

Prevents the power cord from accidentally becoming unplugged.

(p. 10)

@1 Standby/On Switch

The power is turned on when the button is set to this position:

(>). The power is off when set this way: (?).

!2 !3 !6 !7 !8!5

!4 !9 @0 @1

Rear Panel

Stereo phone plug

Mono phone jack

Mono phone jack

● Y-shaped cable

Double insulator

10 DTX500 Owner’s Manual

1Connections

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to set up the DTX500. Read these instructions carefully and in

the following order to ensure that the instrument sounds and operates properly:

1 Connecting the Pads → 2 Setting Up the Power Supply (p. 10) → 3 Connecting to Speakers or Head-

phones (p. 10) → 4 Turning the Power On (p. 11) → 5 Selecting the Trigger Setup (p. 12)

1 Connecting the Pads

Referring to the illustration below, connect the output cable from

each pad to each Trigger Input jack located on the rear panel of

the DTX500. For details, see the Assembly Manual that comes

with the drum set you are using.

The DTX500 can be played from an acoustic drum kit if the kit is

fitted with an optional set of drum triggers (such as Yamaha DT20

Drum Triggers) and the triggers are properly connected to the

input jacks of the DTX500.

2 Setting Up the Power Supply

A special power source adaptor supplies power to the DTX500.

2-1. Make sure that the Standby/On Switch of the DTX500 is

set to the standby (?) position.

2-2. Connect the DC plug of the included AC power adaptor to

the DC IN terminal on the rear panel.

To prevent the cord from being unplugged accidentally,

wrap the cord around the cable clip and secure it.

2-3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet.

3 Connecting to Speakers or

Headphones

Since the DTX500 has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an exter-

nal audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly moni-

tor it.

!! IMPORTANT !!

You’ll need to change the Trigger Settings of the DTX500 according to the type of drum set you are using. If the

setting is not appropriate, problems may occur—such as improper sound, or inappropriate volume balance

among the pads.

Refer to the “Selecting the Trigger Setup” section on page 12 on how to select the appropriate setup.

•To prevent electric shock and damage to the devices,

make sure the power is switched OFF on the DTX500 and

all related devices before making any connections to the

DTX500’s input and output jacks.

Setting up with Acoustic Drums

CAUTION

•Make sure that the power adaptor’s cord is not bent at an

extreme angle when wrapping the cord around the clip.

Doing this can damage or sever the cord and create a fire

hazard.

• Please use the specified AC power adaptor. The use of

any other adaptors may cause irregular operation or

damage to the device.

•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the DTX500.

The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the

DTX500.

• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the

DTX500, or during electrical storms.

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

Headphones

Monitor system for the DTX series

MS100DR, MS50DR, etc.

OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks PHONES jack

1 Connections

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●

OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (standard mono phone)

These jacks allow you to connect the

DTX500 to an external amplifier + speak-

ers and produce full, amplified sound, or

connect the DTX500 to audio recording

equipment for recording your own perfor-

mance.

* Use the DTX500’s OUTPUT L/MONO jack when connect-

ing to a device with a mono input.

●

PHONES jack

(standard stereo phone jack)

Use the VOLUME knob on the rear panel

to adjust the headphone volume.

●

AUX IN jack (stereo mini phone jack)

The audio output from a MP3 player or

CD player connected to the AUX IN jack

can be mixed with the sound of the

DTX500 and transmitted via the OUT-

PUT jacks or PHONES jack. This jack

can be used when you want to play along

with your favorite songs.

* Use the volume control on the external device (MP3 player,

etc.) to adjust the volume balance.

●

MIDI OUT jack

The MIDI functions on the DTX500 lets you play voices on an

external tone generator with the pads of the DTX500, or synchro-

nize the DTX500’s song or click playback with the playback of

an external sequencer.

About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Inter-

face) is a worldwide standard that enables

you to connect instruments and comput-

ers—of different manufacturers and differ-

ent types—and transmit performance and

other data among them.

* Also, use a MIDI cable that is not more than 15 meters in

length. Using a longer cable may result in irregular operation

and other problems.

4Turning the Power On

4-1.

Make sure the volume settings of the DTX500 and external

devices are turned down to the minimum.

4-2.

Turn the power on (

>

) by pressing the Standby/On

Switch on the rear panel of the DTX500, then turn on the

power of the amplifiers.

4-3.

To turn off the power, press the Standby/On Switch

again.

●

Connecting a Mixer or MIDI Devices

Make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to

the minimum. Then turn on the every device in your setup in the

order of MIDI masters (controllers), MIDI slaves (receivers),

then audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.).

When powering down the setup, first turn down the volume for

each audio devices, then switch off each device in the reverse

order (first audio equipment, then MIDI).

• Whenever making connections, make sure that the plug

on the cable being used corresponds to the type of jack

on the device.

• Do not use the DTX500 at a high volume level for a long

period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.

NOTICE

CAUTION

• Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still

flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you

are not using the DTX500 for a long time, make sure to

unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

CAUTION

~~~~~YAMAHA ~~~~

~~~ DTX drums~~

8.8.8.

3

Audio equipment

(first mixer, then amplifier)

1

DTX500 (MIDI Master)

2

MIDI slave

1 Connections

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5 Selecting the Trigger Setup

This setting lets you select the Trigger Setup that most closely

matches the trigger output levels and functions of your pads.

Use the operation described below to select the Trigger Setup you

want to use.

●Procedure

5-1. Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to view Page 1 in

the Trigger Setup Select display (TRG1).

5-2. Rotate the jog dial to select the Trigger Setup that matches

the drum kit you are using.

●Trigger Setup List

TRG1~~~ååååååååå

1~:XP~Med~~~~~~‚

Tr igger Setup

TRG1~~~ååååååååå

5~:STD~Med~~~~~‚

•If you want to replace some of the pads from your drum set, or if

you need to solve any crosstalk problems, the operation “Trigger

Setup Edit” on page 34 describes how to make a detailed setting

for each pad after the above setting is done. If you have created a

setup for these reasons, that setup can be saved to one of the Trig-

ger Setup locations (8-11).

NOTE

●About Connecting Pads

•The DTX500’s input jack parameters are preset with settings

suitable for pads when an appropriate Trigger Setup is

selected. If you intend to connect any other type of pad or a

drum trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) to the input jack, that

jack’s parameters (sensitivity, etc.) should be changed to set-

tings that suit the particular pad. Pad sensitivity is set in the

Trigger Setup Select display’s Page 3 [TRG3 Gain] setting

(p. 36).

•Pad-controller-equipped pads like the XP100SD, TP100,

etc., can be connected to Trigger Input jack 1SNARE.

• Three-zone pads like the TP65S, PCY155/150S, PCY135/

130SC, etc., can be connected to Trigger Input jacks

5RIDE and 6CRASH.

•7HI HAT is a stereo input type jack. Pads equipped with

trigger switches like the TP65S, PCY65S, PCY130S, etc.

can be connected to this jack.

• The 2TOM1/ 0, 3TOM2/ !, 4TOM3/ @ jacks corre-

spond to a two-trigger input that uses a stereo jack for L and

R. A Y-shaped cable (stereo plug—mono jack x 2) can be

used to input two trigger signals.

• The 8KICK/ 9 jack accepts a two-trigger input using a

stereo cable and jack for L and R signals. A Y-shaped cable

(stereo plug—mono jack x 2) can be used to input two trig-

ger signals.

Also, if the KP125W/125/65 kick pad is connected to the

DTX500’s input jack 9 with a stereo cable, the external pad

input jack on the KP125W/125/65 can be used as the input

for Input jack 9.

• In addition to the 8KICK/

9

jack, the 2TOM1/

0

,

3TOM2/

!

, and 4 TOM3/

@

jacks can be used to con-

nect a second bass drum pedal to create a double-bass drum

set.

* In the default setting, “1: XP Med” is selected.

No. Name Features

1 XP Med

Drum Set with new pads

(XP series)

Normal Setting

2 XP Dyna

Wide dynamic range. This setting is designed for maximum expressive control, allow-

ing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range. Excessive vibration however,

may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other pads).

3 SP Med

for DTXPRESS IV

Special Drum Set

Normal Setting

4 SP Dyna

Wide dynamic range. This setting is designed for maximum expressive control, allow-

ing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range. Excessive vibration however,

may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other pads).

5 STD Med

for DTXPRESS IV

Standard Drum Set

Normal Setting

6 STD Dyna

Wide dynamic range. This setting is designed for maximum expressive control, allow-

ing performance subtleties over a wide dynamic range. Excessive vibration however,

may result in crosstalk (sound being produced by other pads).

7 DT10/20 — Use for DT10/20 drum trigger systems applied to acoustic drums.

8

|

11

UserTrig — Allows creation of custom trigger setups. (→Settings are made using Trigger Setup

Edit on page 34.)

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2 Time to Play

Now that your DTX500 is properly connected, it’s time to make some music!

1

Play the DTX500

While hitting the pads, turn the VOLUME knob on the rear

panel to raise the overall volume to a comfortable level.

The trigger input level will be displayed in the bar graph in

the upper right corner of the display. The bar graph indicates

the input levels of the following input jacks.

2

Select a Drum Kit

A ‘Drum Kit’ is a collection of drum sounds (or voices) that

play when you hit the pads. Try selecting some of the Drum

Kits (1–50) and enjoy the variety of sounds and drum setups

available.

* Preset Drum Kit List (p. 46)

Rotate the jog dial to select a Drum Kit.

Try out the different drum kits and select one drum kit you

like.

* Some Drum Kits have pad songs and drum loops that start

playback when the corresponding pad is hit.

3

Change the Volume for Each Pad

Change the volume for each pad and adjust the overall bal-

ance of the Drum Kit.

Press the [>] button once in the previous Drum Kit Select

page.

The following display appears and the flashing cursor is at

“˙” in the LCD.

Press the [>] button again to move the flashing cursor to the

“S” position, the first character of “S01:OakCustom”.

Press the [>] button twice to view the KIT 3 page.

Use the [<]/[>] buttons in this manner to select the desired

item (the cursor flashes). When the page only contains a sin-

gle item, pressing the [<]/[>] buttons will select the next or

previous page.

*The “‚” mark on the lower right side of the display indicates

that a succeeding page is available. Likewise, the “”” mark

on the lower left side of the display indicates that a previous

page is available.

In the KIT 3 page, hit the pad for which you want to change

the volume. The selected pad (input jack) is shown in the

upper half of the display.

Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume (the value is flashing)

of the pad.

*Some drum voices have two voices in a layer (in other words,

two voices sound at the same time when a pad is hit). In case

of two-layer voices, select the ˙ or ¶ mark in the upper right

side of the display (press the [<]/[>] buttons so that the

mark flashes, and use the jog dial to select) then adjust each

volume.

Bar graph (from left) Corresponding input jacks

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1 SNARE

2 TOM1/ 0

3 TOM2/ !

4 TOM3/ @

5 RIDE

6 CRASH

7 HI HAT

8 KICK

8 PAD 9

Bar graph

KIT1~~~∑åååååø¥å

1~:Oak~Custom~~‚

KIT1~~~ååååååååå

1~:Oak~Custom~~‚

Drum kit Number Drum kit Name

KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙

”S01:OakCustom~‚

KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙

”S01:OakCustom~‚

KIT3~~~ƒsnare~~

”~~Volume=120~~‚

KIT3~~~™tom1~~~˙

”~~Volume=120~~‚

Volume (0–127)

Pad (Input jack)

Layer (˙/¶)

2 Time to Play

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4

Change the Output Sound Quality

Use the Master Equalizer found on Utility Page 5 to change

the output sound quality. Overall settings for the DTX500 are

set in the Utility pages.

First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to view

the Utility pages.

Press the [>] button five times to view Utility Page 5.

Now use the Master Equalizer (two-band shelving type) set-

ting to change the sound quality.

“Lo=” is for the low-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB) and

“Hi=” for the high-range gain setting (+0dB to +12dB).

Press the [<]/[>] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the

item you want to set, then rotate the jog dial to set its value.

You can also adjust or set the individual pad voices,

tuning, reverb type/level, and other settings that fine

tune the DTX500 (p. 26).

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “KIT3” in the display

once the volume is changed, indicating that the kit has

been edited. This asterisk will disappear after the Store

operation (p. 32) is carried out. If a different drum kit is

selected, etc., before carrying out the Store operation,

the current settings will return to their original condition.

If you want to keep changes made to the data, make sure

you carry out the Store operation.

NOTICE

KIT3*~~™tom1~~~˙

”~~Volume=110~~‚

Utility (Page 1)

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

UTIL5~MasterEQ

”Lo=+~2~Hi=+~2~‚

UTIL5~MasterEQ

”Lo=+~8~Hi=+~0~‚

Adjusting the Hi-hat

Hi-hat adjustment is used to determine the point at which

the hi-hat closes when the hi-hat pedal (foot controller) is

pressed. You can also set the threshold at which foot

‘splashes’ are produced.

* This setting is only valid when a foot controller is con-

nected to the HI HAT CONTROL jack. The setting has no

effect on a foot controller connected to any other jack.

Operation

1. Press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to view

Utility Page 1.

Use this display to adjust the hi-hat.

2. To set the point at which the hi-hat closes, move the

flashing cursor to the “HHofs=” value then use the

jog dial to adjust the value.

The range of adjustment is -32 to 0 to +32. Smaller

values produce a shallower closing point.

To set the ease at which foot splashes are produced,

move the flashing cursor to the “T=” value then use

the jog dial to adjust the value.

Settings include “off” and a range of 1 to 127. Larger

values make foot splashes that are long and easier to

produce. When this is set to “off,” foot splashes are

not produced.

*Too high a value will make foot splashes too easy to pro-

duce, resulting in the continuous production of foot

splashes when the pedal is held down continuously.

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=-12~T=~~5‚

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=-12~T=~20‚

2 Time to Play

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Pad Controller Settings

When a pad-controller-equipped pad (XP100SD, etc.) is connected, you can adjust the snares setting and tightness, tuning, or

tempo by rotating the pad controller knob of the pad.

Operation

In the default setting, you can adjust the snares setting

and tightness using the pad controller of the XP100SD

(the snare drum pad). To use functions other than the

snares adjustment, change the setting as follows.

1.

Press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Drum Kit

Select display.

2.

Next, continue pressing the [

>

] button until Page 22

of the Drum Kit Select pages is called up.

3.

Rotate the jog dial to change the value for

“

PadCtl=

”. You can select from the following func-

tions.

off

.......... No function is assigned.

snares

.... Adjusting the snares setting and tight-

ness (also affects the open rim sound)

tuning

.... Tuning adjustment (also affects the open

rim sound)

tempo

...... Adjusting the tempo

Operation (Replacing the pad with one equipped

with pad controller)

Here’s how you can use the pad with pad controller

(XP100SD) as a snare drum.

1.

Connect the XP100SD with trigger input

1

SNARE

on the DTX500.

*The other trigger input jacks other than the

1

SNARE are

not compatible with pad-controller-equipped pads. The

pad controller will not work if this type of pad is connected

to a trigger input jack other than

1

SNARE.

2.

Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to view the

Tr igger Setup display.

3.

Next, press the [

>

] button once to view the following

display (pad type).

Hit the snare pad to view “

ƒsnare

” in the upper half

of the display, then rotate the jog dial to set

“

Type=SN-1

.”

4.

Now you are ready to use the pad-controller-

equipped pad.

See the section “Operation” in the left column to

change the function you want to use for the pad con-

troller.

KIT1~~~_________

1~:Oak~Custom~~‚

KIT22*

”PadCtl=tuning~‚

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “KIT22” in the

display if the data has been changed. This asterisk

will disappear after the Store operation (p. 32) is car-

ried out. If a different drum kit is selected or the

power is turned off before carrying out the Store

operation, the current settings will return to their

original condition. If you want to keep changes made

to the data, make sure to carry out the Store opera-

tion.

NOTICE

TRG1~~~ååååååååå

1~:XP Med~~~~~~‚

TRG2*~ƒsnare~~0%

”Type=SN-1~~~~~‚

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “TRG2” in the dis-

play if the data has been changed. This asterisk will

disappear after the Store operation (p. 34) is carried

out. If a different drum kit is selected or the power is

turned off before carrying out the Store operation, the

current settings will return to their original condition.

If you want to use the selected pad again, make sure

to carry out the Store operation.

NOTICE

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3 Playing Along With the Click

Play the DTX500 along with the click (metronome).

The DTX500 is equipped with a high-performance metronome that gives you a comprehensive

variety of settings and allows you to create complex rhythms.

1

Start the Click (Metronome)

Press the [ ON/OFF] button to start the click sound. The

left lamp lights in red on the first beat of every measure when

the click is playing. Other beats are indicated with the right

lamp in green. The click tempo (q=) is also indicated on the

LED display. Press the [ ON/OFF] button again to stop.

*If tempo is not shown, change the LED display setting (p.

19) to “Disp=tempo.”

2

Set the settings for Click Set, Tempo, Beat,

etc.

By fine tuning the different note value clicks that are shown

in the illustration below, the DTX500 can be used to create a

variety of click patterns. The patterns you set are called Click

Sets, and you can save up to 30 original patterns in the

DTX500’s memory.

Example: Beat timings used when Beat=4

Press the [CLICK] button to view Click Setting Page 1.

Use this display to select the desired Click Set, and then set

the beat, tempo, timer, and the click sound’s overall volume.

Press the [<]/[>] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the

item you want to set, then rotate the jog dial to set its value.

• Click Set Number [Range] 1 to 30

Selects the Click Set to be used.

• Beat [Range] 1 to 9

Determines the click’s time signature.

•Tempo [Range] 30 to 300

Determines the click’s tempo (q=).

* The tempo can also be set using the Tap Tempo Func-

tion. This function lets you set the song or click’s tempo

by tapping in tempo on a pad. With this, you can set the

tempo to one that feels best to you. Refer to page 19 for

more information.

• Click Timer [Range] 0 to 600 seconds (in 30-second

steps)

This function is used to automatically stop the click at the

time set in this setting.

*The value (the remaining number of seconds) of the Click

Timer can be shown in the LED display. Refer to page 19

for more information.

• Click Master Volume [Range] 0 to 16

Determines the click’s overall volume.

* When the flashing cursor is not positioned here, the

speaker icon will be displayed.

123

1st beat (red) Other beats (green)

CLK1~~~~∫~B=4~÷ç

1~:User~~~⁄=123‚

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “CLK1” in the display

if settings for beat and tempo are changed. This asterisk

will disappear after the Store operation (p. 18) is carried

out. If a different Click Set is selected, etc., before carry-

ing out the Store Operation, the current settings will

return to their original condition. If you want to keep

changes made to the data, make sure to carry out the

Store Operation.

Tempo

Click Setting display (page 1)

Click Timer

Click Master Volume

Click Set Number:

Click Set Name

Beat

CLK1~~~~∫~B=4~÷ç

1~:User~~~⁄=123‚

NOTICE

CLK1*~~~∫~B=4~÷ç

1~:User~~~⁄=130‚

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Create Your Own Original Click Set

Press the [>] button to view Click Setting Page 2.

Use this display to set the individual volume levels (0 to 9)

for each of the five click beats. Set the volume level to “0” if

you don’t want the beat to sound. Use this page to create your

own original click set.

*For details about the five click beats, see the illustration

example “Beat timings used when Beat=4” in step 2 on page

16.

4

Set the Click Measure Break

Press the [>] button to view Click Setting Page 3.

The Click Measure Break puts a muted “break” for the num-

ber of measures decided with the “Brk” setting (off, 1 to 9)

after the click has played for the number of measures deter-

mined by the “Meas” setting (1 to 9). When values are set as

above, the click is played for a measure then muted for 3

measures.

* Decide the number of measures to be muted at “Brk=” then

the number of measures to be played at “Meas=.”

* If the setting “Brk=off” is used, the click will not be muted.

5

Set the Click Sound Set

Press the [>] button to view page 4 in the Click Setting dis-

play.

The Click Sound Set is used to assign the five different click

sounds that are produced by the metronome. The sounds are

changed as a group.

[Range] Metronome, Wood Block, Percussion,

Agogo, Stick, Pulse, UserClick

With the “UserClick” setting you can use the CLK5 and

CLK6 pages to fine-tune the click sound settings.

6

Set the User Click Sounds

Press the [>] button to view Click Setting Page 5.

You can assign a different drum voice to each of the five click

voices.

* This setting is only available if “UserClick” is selected in

the CLK4 page.

First, select the click value type (A˘, ⁄, ‹, ßß, Œ) in the

upper half of the display, then move the flashing cursor to the

lower half of the display and select the voice you want to

assign to the click.)

First, select the voice category.

● Voice Category

K : Kick

S : Snare

T : Tom

C : Cymbal

H : Hi-hat

P : Percussion

E : Effect

Next, select the voice number and voice name. If the voice

number is set to “

00

,” the indication “

NoAssign

” is shown

for the voice name and no sound will be produced.

7

Tuning the User Click Sounds

Press the [>] button to view Click Setting Page 6.

You can individually tune each of the five click sounds.

* This setting is only available if “UserClick” is selected in

the CLK4 page.

First, select the click value type in the upper half of the dis-

play, and then move the flashing cursor to the lower half of

the display and set the tuning value in semitones (-24.0 to 0 to

+ 24.0).

CLK2*~A˘=9~⁄=9

”~‹=6~ßß=4~Œ=2~‚

CLK3*MeasBreak

”Meas=1~Brk=3~~‚

CLK4*Sound

”~1:Metronome~~‚

Voice Category/Voice Number: Voice Name

CLK5*Sound=¤

”E20:Click1~~~~‚

Click Value Type

Click Value Type

Tuning

CLK6*Sound=¤

”~~Tune=+~0.0

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8

Save an Original Click Set

After creating your own original Click Set, save it in the

DTX500’s memory using the Store Operation described

below.

8-1. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. The following dis-

play will appear.

8-2. Rotate the jog dial to select the destination memory

number (1 to 30) to which you want to store the Click

Set.

8-3. If you want to change the Click Set name, press the

[<]/[>] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the

character you want to edit, then rotate the jog dial to

select the desired character. A Click Set name can con-

tain a maximum of six characters, and these can be

selected from the following list.

8-4. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. A prompt

appears asking you to confirm the Store operation.

8-5. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to actually execute

the Store operation.

*To cancel the Store operation, press any button

except for the [SAVE/ENTER] and [SHIFT] buttons.

(When “Are you sure?” appears in the display, the jog

dial will also cancel the operation.)

The following display appears after the Store opera-

tion is complete.

•Any changes made to the data will be lost if another Click

Set is selected before carrying out the store operation. If

you want to keep settings or changes, make sure to carry

out the Store Operation.

NOTICE

Click Set Name

CLK~save~to~1

:[User~~]

Store Destination

space

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}≥≤

CLK~save~to~1

~Are~you~sure~?

~~~Completed!

Click Out Select

The DTX500 lets you select from which output jack the

signal of the click (metronome) is sent. Click output and

performance output can be routed to separate outputs.

Operation

1. First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to

call up the Utility display.

2. Next, press the [>] button twice to call up the follow-

ing display.

3. Rotate the jog dial to select the output from the out-

puts listed below.

mix This is the standard output setting. The click sig-

nal is output from both the OUTPUT L and R

jacks.

clickL The click signal is output from the OUTPUT L

jack only. All drum performance and song play-

back are output in mono via the OUTPUT R jack.

clickR The click signal is output from the OUTPUT R

jack only. All drum performance and song play-

back are output in mono via the OUTPUT L jack.

* The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the OUT-

PUT jacks. The settings in this section would then also be

applied to the PHONES jack’s stereo L and R.

•You can use the Factory Set operation to reset the click sets 1

through 30 to their original factory condition. However,

please proceed with caution because carrying out this opera-

tion will rewrite the DTX500’s entire contents (all Click Sets,

User Trigger Setups 8–11, User Drum Kits 51–70, User

Songs 64–83, Utility settings) with the data that was set in the

unit’s memory when it was shipped from the factory (p. 33).

NOTE

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

UTIL2~Click

”OutSel=mix~~~~‚

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Tap Tempo Function

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 the tempo to one that is most comfortable

for you.

The [<<

<<]/[>>

>>] buttons can also be used to set the tempo

instead of tapping on a pad.

Operation

1. Press the [SHIFT] + [ ON/OFF] button.

The Tap Tempo Setting display shown below will

appear.

* The Tap Tempo function can even be used during song

playback or while the click is sounding.

2. Tap on the pad at the tempo in which you want to play

the song. (Or use the [<]/[>] buttons.) Tap on the pad

steadily and repeatedly—as many times as there are

circles (≠ªªªª) in the display. Every time you tap a

circle disappears, and the resulting tempo value is set

and shown in the LED display.

*Any pad will do.

* The jog dial can also be used to change the tempo value.

3. Press the [ ON/OFF] button to hear your newly set

tempo.

4. Press the [DRUM KIT], [CLICK], or [SONG >/■] but-

ton to exit from the Tap Tempo page. In the Click Set-

ting page and Song Select page, the tempo is set to

the newly selected tempo. If the song or click is play-

ing, the tempo will immediately change to the new

tempo.

TAP~TEMPO

¤=123~≠ªªªª

LED Display Setting

Generally, the tempo is shown in the LED display. You can

change the value to be displayed to one of the following

three types.

tempo ..... Shows the current tempo.

mode........ • When pressing the [DRUM KIT] button:

Drum kit Number

• When pressing the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT]

buttons: Trigger Setup Number

• When pressing the [SONG] button: Song

Number

• When pressing the [CLICK] button: Click

Set Number

• When pressing the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/

ENTER] buttons: Shows nothing.

• Others: Shows the current tempo.

timer ......Shows the current click timer (p. 16).

Operation

1. First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to

call up the Utility pages.

2. Next, press the [>] button four times to call up the fol-

lowing page.

3. Rotate the jog dial to select the type you want to dis-

play.

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

UTIL4~LED

”~Disp=tempo~~~‚

Even though a parameter value other than “tempo”

is shown in the LED display, when tempo is

changed by one of the operations below, the new

tempo briefly appears in the LED after the change is

made.

• When the tempo is changed by holding the

[SHIFT] button and rotating the jog dial.

• When operating a pad controller (p. 15) whose

function is set to “tempo.”

• When hitting a specific pad whose pad function

(p. 21) is set to “inc tempo” or “dec tempo.”

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4 Playing Along With a Song

The DTX500 contains a wide variety of 63 preset songs. Try selecting among these and play

along with them—they are effective tools that help you learn how to drum and master drumming

techniques. The DTX500 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.

1

Select a Song

Select one of the DTX500’s songs and listen. The DTX500

contains 63 preset songs that, in addition to drums, include

accompaniment with keyboard, brass, and other voices.

* Preset Song List (p. 46)

Press the [SONG >/■] button to view the Song Select dis-

play.

Make sure the song number is flashing, then use the jog dial

to select a song number (1 to 63) you want to listen to.

* When a different song is selected, the drum kit changes to

one that matches the song.

2

Listen to the Song

Press the [SONG >/■] button and after the count, the song

will start playback from the beginning.

After the song has played to the end, it will automatically

start playing from the beginning again.

Press the [SONG >/■] button to stop playback.

* If you’ve changed the song’s tempo or its voices and want to

return to the original, re-select the song.

* If a different song is selected during song playback, the new

song will start playback from the beginning.

3

Adjust the Song’s Volume and Tempo

Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select the tempo value (the value

flashes), and then use the jog dial to set the song’s playback

tempo (q = 30–300).

Next, press the [>] button to move the flashing cursor to the

right. The speaker icon will change to a numeric value and

flash. This determines the volume (range: 0–16) for parts

other than the drum. Rotate the jog dial and adjust the balance

between the song accompaniment and your performance.

* The tempo can also be set using the Tap Tempo function.

This lets you set the song or click’s tempo by tapping in

tempo on a pad. With this, you can conveniently set the

tempo to one that feels best to you. Refer to page 19 for more

information.

4

Mute the Drum Part

Try playing along with the song.

Press the [>] button several times so that the “∞¢” mark

flashes in the lower right side of the display.

Next, rotate the jog dial clockwise to change the mark to

“˚¡” in the lower right side of the display, to mute the drum

part of the song during playback.

Now play the drum part yourself.

To cancel the Drum Mute function and hear the original

drums, rotate the jog dial counterclockwise to change the

“˚¡” mark to “∞¢” again.

* The Drum Mute setting can also be changed during song

playback.

5

Adjust the Tuning

The song’s tuning can be adjusted in increments of 10 cents.

The Tuning setting is found in the Utility pages.

First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to call up

the Utility pages. Next, press the [>] button 7 times to view

the Master Tuning page shown below, then use the jog dial to

adjust the tuning in semitones (-24.0 to 0 to +24.0).

SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç

1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢‚

Song Number

SONG1~~~⁄=123~÷ç

1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢‚

Song Name

Tempo Song Volume

SONG1~~~⁄=130~11

1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢‚

SONG1~~~⁄=130~÷›

1~:Demo~1~~~~∞¢‚

Rotate the jog dial

clockwise.

˚¡

Mute

(The drum part

doesn’t play.)

Rotate the jog dial

counterclockwise.

∞¢

Cancel the mute

function.

(The drum part plays.)

UTIL6~MasterTune

”~~Tune=+18.0~~‚

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Play Along with Bass Solo

The useful Bass Solo function lets you isolate just the bass

part during playback and play along with it. Since this func-

tion mutes the other accompaniment parts, it lets you concen-

trate on mastering the important technique of ‘locking in’

with the bass and forming a tight rhythm section.

First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to call up

the Utility pages.

Next, press the [>] button three times to call up the follow-

ing page. Rotate the jog dial and select “BassSolo=on.”

With this set, press the [SONG >/■] button to start play-

back—only the bass part will be heard.

*You may find that with the drum part muted or the bass solo,

it may be a little difficult to keep time. In this case, use the

click along with the song. Using the click sound as a refer-

ence will make it easier to play along with the song.

Press the [ ON/OFF] button to have the click play in tempo

along with song playback. Press the [ ON/OFF] button

again to stop.

* Changing the song will normally change the drum kit to the

kit that is pre-assigned to the song.

If you want to use a different drum kit when playing along with

the song, press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the Drum Kit

Select display, and then select another drum kit number.

If a different song is selected while Drum Mute is active, the

drum kit will not change when a different song is selected.

UTIL3~Song

”~BassSolo=off~‚

Pad Function Settings

The DTX500 conveniently lets you execute important

operations by hitting a specific pad—without having to

press buttons on the panel. You can assign the following

functions to the pads.

off ................... Normal operation.

inc~kitNo..... Increases the drum kit number by 1

(increment).

dec~kitNo..... Decreases the drum kit number by 1

(decrement).

inc~clkNo..... Increases the click set number by 1

(increment).

dec~clkNo..... Decreases the click set number by 1

(decrement).

inc~tempo..... Increases the value of the tempo by 1

(increment).

dec~tempo..... Decreases the value of the tempo by 1

(decrement).

clkOn/Off..... Switches the click sound on/off.

Operation

1. First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to

call up the Utility pages.

2. Press the [>] button several times to call up the

UTIL7 page.

3. To select the pad (Trigger Input Source) to which you

want to assign a function, simply hit the target pad, or

press the [SHIFT] + [<]/[>] buttons.

4. Rotate the jog dial to select the desired function.

In the above setting, the click sound can be switched

ON/OFF by hitting the tom1 pad which is connected

to the 2TOM1/ 0 jack.

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

UTIL7~~ƒsnare

”Func=off~~~~~~‚

UTIL7~~™tom1

”Func=clkOn/Off‚

Pad (trigger input source) to which

a pad function is assigned

Function assigned to the pad

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5 Using the Groove Check Function

Another highly useful feature of the DTX500 is the Groove Check function. As you play along

with a song or the click, Groove Check compares your timing with the song or click playback

and lets you know how accurate your playing is.

The related Rhythm Gate function—in which the sound is cancelled if your timing is off—also

offers you a great way to improve your technique.

Groove Check Mode

The Groove Check function has the following two modes.

●Numeric Display Mode

In this mode, the accuracy of your drum hits is shown in

numeric display.

The aspects shown in the numeric display are the average

inaccuracy in the timing of each hit and the deviation in tim-

ing inaccuracy of all hits. To use this mode, select one of the

modes other than “Challenge” from the Rhythm Gate set-

tings in the GRV2 page.

* Hit timing display

If your timing is slow or you’re dragging the beat, the

mark will move to the right side of the display. If your

timing is fast or you’re pushing the beat, the mark will

move to the left.

*Rhythm Gate range

With the Rhythm Gate function, sound is produced only

if the hit is within the specified range, and sound is not

produced if the hit is outside this range. The range of

Rhythm Gate can be selected from three levels according

to the degree of difficulty and if this is set to off, sound is

always produced, no matter what your timing is. The

selected range is shown in the lower side of the upper half

of the display.

*Tempo

The jog dial can be used to adjust the tempo for the song

or click from 30 to 300.

* Inaccurate timing display

The average inaccuracies in timing as compared to the

note value set in page GRV4 are shown in numeric dis-

play. Range: 0 (perfectly accurate), 1–9 (in units of 1/24

of a 16th note)

The deviation in timing inaccuracy is 0.0 to 9.9. Of

course, the smaller this value is, more “in the pocket”

your playing is.

●Challenge Mode

The DTX500 automatically evaluates the accuracy of 100

times hits over six grade levels from A to F and sets the range

of Rhythm Gate according to the result. The tolerance auto-

matically narrows if your hits are accurate and widens if your

hits are inaccurate.

This mode can be used by selecting “Challenge” from the

Rhythm Gate settings in the GRV2 page.

* Hit timing display

Just as with the Numeric Display mode, your timing is

displayed with an icon.

*Rhythm gate range

The set range of the Rhythm Gate is shown in the lower

side of the upper half of the display.

After a pad (pads) is hit a specific number of times, the

DTX500 evaluates the accuracy of the hits and sets the

range of Rhythm Gate automatically.

●Hit accuracy evaluation

In the lower half of the display, the number of remaining

hits and the current evaluation result (%) are shown.

The current level (evaluation) and the status change dur-

ing playback. If your playing accuracy result (%) was

90% or more, the level is raised one step, and if accuracy

is 60% or less, the level is lowered one step.

• Current level (evaluation): A (best) to F (worst)

• The icon and the meaning of evaluation

Ã: Increases the strictness (as you continue playing in

the same way)

≥:Maintains the same strictness (as you continue play-

ing in the same way)

À:Decreases the strictness (as you continue playing in

the same way)

*Tempo

Tempo is not shown in the Challenge mode display. To

change the tempo, hold the [SHIFT] button and rotate the

jog dial. You can adjust the tempo for the song or click

from 30 to 300 (the tempo is shown in the LED display).

Now let’s use the Groove Check function.

Your hit

Deviation in timing

inaccuracy (0.0 to 9.9)

Tempo Average inaccuracy

in timing (-9 to +9)

GRV1~--æ√æ’æææ--

⁄=130~Gr=-2œ0.0‚ Rhythm gate range

Perfect timing

•The level (evaluation) when the challenge mode begins is set to D.

NOTE

Status display for evaluation

Ã, ≥, À

Remaining

number of hits

The percentage in which

sound is produced

GRV1~--æ√æ’æææ--

80Hits/~16%(DÀ)‚ Rhythm gate range

Current level (evaluation)

A (best) to F (worst)

Your hit Perfect timing

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Select a Song or a Click Set

First, select the song or click set that you want to play along

with.

2

Set the Rhythm Gate (select a mode)

Press the [SHIFT] + [CLICK] buttons to call up page 1

(GRV1) in the Groove Check Setting pages.

Next, press the [>] button once to call up the GRV2 page,

then rotate the jog dial to set the Rhythm Gate.

●Rhythm Gate settings

off .................Sound is always produced

easy...............Wide tolerance for sound production

(easy)

normal ..........Mid-level tolerance for sound production

(average)

pro .................Narrow tolerance for sound production

(difficult)

challenge...Tolerance changes by automatic evalua-

tion (Challenge mode)

3

Select the Pad

Press the [>] button to call up the GRV3 page, then rotate the

jog dial to select the pad (Trigger Input Source) that you want

to check. The “ALL” setting selects all pads.

[Range] ƒsnare, ™tom1, ... ƒ™pad12, all

4

Set the Timing (note value)

Press the [>] button to view page GRV4, then rotate the jog

dial to select the note value of the timing you want to check.

[Range] Accent A˘, quarter note ⁄(4),

eighth note Ö(8), sixteenth note Ü(16),

eighth note triplet Ö3

5

Start the Groove Check

After setup is complete, start playback of the song ([SONG

>/■]) or the click sound ([ ON/OFF]) and go back to the

Groove Check’s main menu (the GRV1 page).

Groove Check begins as soon as you hit the pad specified in

the GRV3 page.

6

Play as accurately as possible

Listen to the song or click and concentrate on playing the

pads accurately. The jog dial can be used to adjust the tempo

for the song or click.

If the Numeric Display mode is selected, stop the song or

click and check the results. Change the Rhythm Gate setting,

pad type, or note value as you like and enjoy practicing.

* The Groove Check’s results are reset the next time song or

click starts playing.

If the Challenge mode is selected, when the remaining hits

become zero, the final evaluation is displayed in six levels

from A to F. With this evaluation, the range over which the

sound is produced is set automatically. The higher the evalua-

tion (A is the highest and F the lowest), the narrower the tol-

erance becomes.

* The Groove Check’s results are reset the next time song or

click starts playing. The current level (evaluation) and the

range over which sound is produced are also reset.

GRV1~--æææ’æææ--

⁄=123~Gr=~0œ0.0‚

GRV2~RhythmGate

”Mode=easy

Rhythm Gate setting

AAABBB B

Note value set in GRV4 page

A: Range within which sound is produced. (The gate narrows

as the setting changes from “easy” to “normal” to “pro.”)

B: Range within which sound will not be produced even though

the pad is struck.

GRV3

”~Input=ƒsnare~‚

Pad (Trigger Input Source)

GRV4

”~~Note=⁄(4)

Timing (Note value)

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6 Record Your Performance

In this section, you’ll learn how to record your performance to the DTX500’s built-in sequencer.

In the song data you record, you can switch Drum Kits, change the tempo and playback in the

same way as with Preset Songs.

Recording System

• Recording can be done with any of the User Songs (64–83).

However, you cannot record to Preset Songs (1–63).

•A recorded song doesn’t contain recordings of the audio

‘sounds’ of the drums, but rather the performance ‘informa-

tion’ or data of precisely when and how each pad was hit. This

information is called sequence data. Unlike audio data,

sequence data can be freely used to change the tempo, select

the voice or drum kit during playback.

Now, let’s start recording…

1

Select the Song you want to record

Press the [SONG] button to display the Song Select display,

select a User Song number (64–83).

If you want to play along with a Preset Song and record it,

select the desired song (1–63). In this case, the lowest num-

bered empty User Song will automatically be selected for

recording.

2

Set the Recording Conditions

Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the

[SONG >/■] button to call up the following Recording Con-

ditions setting page.

*If a Preset Song is selected for recording and all User Songs

already contain data, the error message “Memory full” is

shown. Use the Song Clear function (p. 25) to prepare an

empty User Song, then set the recording conditions.

In this display set the click tempo, beat, and quantize.

Press the [<]/[>] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the

item you want to set, then rotate the jog dial to set its value.

•Tempo [Range] 30 to 300

Sets the click’s tempo (q=) when recording.

• Beat [Range] 1 to 9

Sets the click’s beat when recording.

• Quantize [Range] ⁄, ⁄3, Ö (eighth note), Ö3 (eighth

note triplet), Ü (sixteenth note), Ü3 (sixteenth note trip-

let), no

The Quantize function can be applied during recording

and is used to align the timing of your performance with

that of the nearest specified beat. The accuracy of quanti-

zation is assigned with a note value.

*A setting of “no” results in no quantization.

3

Start Recording

Press the [SONG >/■] button and after the count, recording

will start. Record while listening to the click sound.

• If a User Song containing data is selected, any recorded

data previously existing is overwritten and lost.

NOTICE

Quantize

Tempo

Beat

REC~~~~~~~~⁄=130

Beat=4~Quant=⁄3

•Never attempt to turn off the power during recording. All

User Song data may be lost.

●How Quantize Works (an example)

Recorded notes were not played in time.

The Quantize Function aligns the timing.

Perfect timing

REC~~Meas=~10

~Now~Recording.

Current measure number during recording

NOTICE

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Finish recording

Press the [SONG >/■] button to finish recording. A

“now~storing~...” message is shown for a short time.

When saving is complete, a “completed!” message is

shown and the Song Select page will reappear.

Even if the power is switched off, the com-

pleted song will be stored.

5

Listen to the Song

Following recording, the User Song number you recorded

flashes in the Song Select page.

Press the [SONG >/■] button, and playback of the song you

just recorded will start from its beginning.

*You can change the Drum Kit used for the recorded song. To

change Drum Kits, press the [DRUM KIT] button to enter the

Drum Kit Select display (KIT1 page) and rotate the jog dial to

select a different kit.

6

Give the User Song a name

The song name of the recorded User Song is shown as the

song name of the Preset Song or “Untitled.” Enter your

own original name for the recorded User Song.

* The song names of the Preset Songs cannot be edited.

6-1. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button in the Song Select

page. The Song Name setting page is shown.

6-2. Press the [<]/[>] buttons to move the flashing cursor

to the character you want to edit, then rotate the jog

dial to select a character. A User Song name can con-

tain a maximum of eight characters, and these can be

selected from the following list.

6-3. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. A prompt

appears asking you to confirm the Store operation.

6-4. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button once more to actu-

ally execute the Store operation.

*To cancel the Store operation, press any button

except for the [SAVE/ENTER] and [SHIFT] buttons.

(When “Are you sure?” appears in the display, the jog

dial will also cancel the operation.)

When saving is complete, a “completed!” message

appears and the Song Select page will reappear. The

song name is confirmed.

7

Clearing a User Song

If you want to clear any unneeded User Songs, follow the

operation below.

* Preset Songs cannot be deleted.

7-1. In the Song Select page, move the flashing cursor to

the song number, and use the jog dial to select the

User Song you want to delete.

7-2. Press the [>] button twice to view the SONG2 page.

7-3. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. A “now~clear-

ing~...” message is shown for a short time.

7-4. When clearing data is complete, a “completed!”

message is shown and the SONG1 page will reappear.

•Never attempt to turn off the power while the “now

storing ...” message is shown; all User Song data

may be lost.

~now~storing~...

NOTICE

SONG~save~name

:[Untitled]

space

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}≥≤

•Never attempt to turn off the power while the message

“now clearing...” is shown; all User Song data may

be lost.

SONG~save~name

~Are~you~sure~?

SONG2~Clear

”Are~You~Sure~?

NOTICE

•If the Factory Set operation is executed, all User Songs (64–

83) will be lost. Please proceed with caution, since executing

this operation will also rewrite the entire memory contents of

the DTX500 (all Click Sets, User Trigger Setups 8–11, User

Drum Kits 51–70, Utility data) with the data that was set in

the unit’s memory when it was shipped from the factory (p.

33).

NOTE

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7 Create Your Own Original Drum Kit

The DTX500 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: Mainly individual percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to each of the pads.

*Drum Kit: A collection of Drum Voices assigned to pads.

1

Select a Drum Kit

Press the [DRUM KIT] button to view the Drum Kit Select

display (KIT1).

Rotate the jog dial to select the Drum Kit you want to use as a

starting point for your original Drum Kit. A good idea is to

select a Drum Kit that is close in sound to the type of kit you

intend to create.

* Preset Drum Kits (1–50) and user Drum Kits (51–70) can be

used for editing as well.

2

Assign Drum Voices

In this example, we’ll create a bass drum (kick) sound.

2-1. Press the [>] button to view the Drum Voice Select

page (KIT2).

2-2. To select the pad (trigger input source) you want to

edit, simply hit the pad you want to edit or use the

[SHIFT] + [<]/[>] buttons.

Step on the kick pedal or press the [SHIFT] + [<]/

[>] buttons and select “äkick.” Now the pad that is

connected to the 8KICK Trigger Input Jack is

selected. In other words, the kick pedal’s pad input is

selected.

KIT1~~~ååååååååå

1~:Oak~Custom~~‚

KIT2~~~ƒsnare~~˙

”S01:OakCustom~‚

Pad to be edited

KIT2~~~äkick~~~˙

”K01:OakCustom~‚

●About the Trigger Input Sources

The Input Source indicates the trigger data that is transmitted by the pads

or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are connected to trigger input

jacks 1SNARE to 8KICK/ 9 of the DTX500.

When mono pads TP65, KP125W/125/65, PCY65/130, DT10/20, etc. are

used, one Input Source is assigned to one input jack. When stereo pads

RHH135/130, PCY65S, etc. are used, two Input Sources (pad input and

rim switch input or 2 kinds of pad inputs, etc.) are assigned to one input

jack.

When three-zone pads XP100T/100SD/120T/120SD, TP65S, TP120SD/

100, PCY155/150S/135/130SC, etc., are used, three Input Sources (pad

input and two rim switch inputs, etc.) will be assigned to one input jack.

Each Input Source is defined as follows.

ƒsnare Pad input for 1SNARE jack.

ƒsnrOp Open rim switch input for 1SNARE jack.

ƒsnrCl Closed rim switch input for 1SNARE jack.

ƒsnrOff Pad input for 1SNARE jack with the snares off.

ƒsnrOfOp Open rim switch input for 1SNARE jack with the

snares off.

ƒsnrOfCl Closed rim switch input for 1SNARE jack with the

snares off.

™tom1 Pad input for 2TOM1 jack.

£tom2 Pad input for 3TOM2 jack.

Ωtom3 Pad input for 4TOM3 jack.

•ride Pad input for 5RIDE jack.

•rideE Edge rim switch input for 5RIDE jack.

•rideC Cup switch input for 5RIDE jack.

öcrash Pad input for 6CRASH jack.

öcrashE Edge rim switch input for 6CRASH jack.

öcrashC Cup switch input for 6CRASH jack.

ühhOp Pad input for 7HI HAT jack when the hi-hat controller

is open.

ühhOpE Edge rim switch input for 7HI HAT jack when the hi-

hat controller is open.

ühhCl Pad input for 7HI HAT jack when the hi-hat controller

is closed.

ühhClE Edge rim switch input for 7HI HAT jack when the hi-

hat controller is closed.

ühhFtCl Input when the hi-hat controller is pressed (foot close).

ühhSplsh Foot splash input of the hi-hat controller.

äkick Pad input for 8KICK jack.

“pad9 Pad input for 8PAD 9 jack.

ƒπpad10 Pad input for 2PAD 0 jack.

ƒƒpad11 Pad input for 3PAD ! jack.

Īpad12 Pad input for 4PAD @ jack.

* Mono pads do not have a rim switch function.

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2-3. The letter “˙” displayed next to “äkick” indicates

layer number 1, and “¶” indicates layer number 2.

Two voices can be output (in a layer) through one

input source. Select the voice to be edited here.

2-4. Next, decide the Drum Voice category. Drum Voice

categories are the same as those used in the user click

sound setting (p. 17).

●Voice Category

K: Kick

S: Snare

T: Tom

C: Cymbal

H: Hi-hat

P: Percussion

E: Effect

Here, select “K: Kick”. Press the [<]/[>] buttons to

move the flashing cursor to the Voice Category and

rotate the jog dial to select “K”.

2-5. Next, let’s select a Drum Voice.

Press the [<]/[>] buttons so that the voice number

flashes, then rotate the jog dial and assign a Drum

Voice. The voice number and voice name will be dis-

played.

Here, select “

K02:MapleCustm

.”

*If the voice number is set to “00,” “NoAssign” is dis-

played as the voice name and no sound will be pro-

duced.

Now you’ve selected the Drum Voice that will

be used as the base for your original Drum

Voice.

Next, let’s edit this Drum Voice and create

your original bass Drum Voice.

Select and set the display that you want to be edited from

page 3 to page 25 in the KIT screen.

3

Change the Volume

This determines the volume of the Drum Voice that is output

when the pad is hit. Use this to adjust the volume balance

among the other pads.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT3 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the volume (0–127).

4

Change the Tuning (Pitch)

This determines the tuning (pitch) of the Drum Voice.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT4 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the tuning in semitones (-24.0 to 0 to +24.0).

5

Change the Pan

This determines the Drum Voice’s pan setting (the voice’s

position within the stereo field).

Use the [>] button to call up the page KIT5, then rotate the

jog dial to set the voice’s pan position.

The range is from “L64” (hard left) to “C” (center) to “R63”

(hard right). As you rotate the dial, notice the voice change its

position within the stereo field according to the setting.

• An asterisk “*” will appear next to “KIT” in the display if

data is changed. This asterisk will disappear after the

Store operation (p. 32) is carried out. If a different Drum

Kit is selected, etc., before carrying out the Store opera-

tion, the current settings will return to their original con-

dition. If you want to keep changes made to the data,

make sure to carry out the Store operation.

KIT2~~~äkick~~~˙

”K01:OakCustom~‚

Layer number

NOTICE

KIT2*~~äkick~~~˙

”K02:MapleCustm‚

•When Drum Voices are set for both layers 1 and 2, layer icon

˙ or ¶ is shown in the upper right hand corner of the KIT3 to

KIT10 displays. Move the flashing cursor to this icon (if nec-

essary) and rotate the jog dial to change the layer to be edited.

•When a Drum Voice is assigned to either of the layers 1 and 2

(the other is set to “NoAssign”), the layer icon is not shown

in the KIT3 to KIT10 displays. The layer which has a Drum

Voice is the target layer for editing.

•When Drum Voices are not assigned for either layer 1 or 2

(“NoAssign”), “---” will be shown in the KIT3 to KIT18

displays and the settings cannot be made.

NOTE

Store the data when you change the settings!

Make sure to store the data after any settings

have been changed.

For information about how to save, see steps 26.

If a different drum kit is selected, etc., before carrying

out the Store Operation, the current settings will

return to their original condition. If you want to keep

changes made to the data, make sure to carry out

the Store Operation.

KIT3*~~äkick~~~˙

”~~Volume=120~~‚

KIT4*~~äkick~~~˙

”~~Tune=-~3.0~~‚

KIT5*~~äkick~~~˙

”~~~~Pan=L~5~~~‚

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6

Change the Decay

This determines the Drum Voice’s decay time (the time it

takes the sound to fade out after being produced).

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT6 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the decay (-64–0–+63). Positive values produce

a crisper sound.

7

Change the Voice Character (Filter Set-

ting)

This determines the filter’s cutoff frequency to change the

Drum Voice’s character (brightness).

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT7 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the cutoff frequency (-64–0–+63). Positive val-

ues produce a brighter sound.

8

Set the MIDI Note Number

This determines the MIDI Note Number that is transmitted

when a signal is received from the input source. This affects

which particular percussion or drum sound of a voice will

play on a connected MIDI device.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT8 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the MIDI Note Number (0–127). Displays the

note number and note name (C-2–G8).

* When the selected MIDI Note Number has already been

assigned to another input source, an asterisk “*” will be dis-

played next to “Note=.”

* If the same MIDI Note Number is set to more than one pad

within the same Drum Kit, the lowest numbered Input Source

will take priority. In the case of the duplicate input sources,

the same voice will be output.

If the setting is not available because of an already assigned

MIDI note number, “(Note# in use)” or “(# in

use)” is shown in the lower half of the display.

9

Set the MIDI Channel

This determines the MIDI Transmit Channel for the MIDI

note on data that is transmitted when a signal is received from

the input source. This affects which particular channel will be

used when playing a voice on a connected MIDI device.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT9 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the MIDI Transmit Channel (1–16).

10

Set the Gate Time of the MIDI Output

This determines the Gate Time (the length of time from Key

On to Key Off) for the MIDI note on data.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT10 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Gate Time (0.0s–9.9s).

11

Set the MIDI Key On/Off

This determines whether to recognize MIDI Key Off events

or not.

*This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ indication is

not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT11 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set Key On/Key Off.

enable............ Recognizes Key Off events.

disable .........Does not recognize Key Off events.

*When this is set to “disable,” some voices may sound continu-

ously. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to stop the sound.

12

Set the Hold Mode

Every time the pad is hit, Key On and Key Off messages are

alternately sent. This means that one hit of the pad turns the

sound on and the next turns it off.

*This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ indication is

not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT12 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Hold Mode.

KIT6*~~äkick~~~˙

”~~Decay=+~8~~~‚

KIT7*~~äkick~~~˙

”CutOffFreq=+~4‚

KIT8*~~äkick~~~˙

”Note=~~32/G#0~‚

KIT9*~~äkick~~~˙

”~~MIDI~Ch=10~~‚

KIT10*~äkick~~~˙

”GateTime=0.3s~‚

KIT11*~äkick

”KeyOff=disable‚

KIT12*~äkick

”~HoldMode=off~‚

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on................... Each time the pad is hit, either a MIDI Key

On or MIDI Key Off event will be transmitted

alternately.

off................. Normal operation. When a pad is hit, only a

MIDI Key On event will be transmitted. After

the decay time elapses, a Key Off event will

be transmitted automatically.

* When this is set to “on,” you should also set the Key Assign

Mode to “high” in the KIT15 page.

13

Set the Cross Fade

This determines the Velocity Cross Fade between the layer

voices ˙ and ¶.

*This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ indication is

not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT13 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Cross Fade type.

●Cross Fade Type

0.........Cross Fade function is not in effect.

14

Set the Alternate Group

This function allows you to assign different voices to the

same alternate group, so that the playing of one sound in the

group will automatically cancel others in the same group. A

practical example of this is with the open and closed hi-hat

voices. When you play an actual hi-hat—first open, then

closed—the closed hi-hat naturally mutes the ringing open

sound. Likewise, when the open and closed hi-hat voices are

assigned to the same alternate group, the playing of one

mutes the other.

*This setting has no affect on two-layer input sources. The ˙/¶

indication is not shown in the upper right corner of the dis-

play.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT14 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Alternate Group.

off .................No cancellation

HH~pad ..........For the voice (ühhOp, ühhOpE, etc.) that is

played when the hi-hat pad is hit.

HH~pdl ..........For the voice (ühhFtCl, ühhSplsh,

ühhCl, ühhClE, etc.) that is played when

the hi-hat pedal is pressed.

1–9..................Alternate group number. Assigns the same

group number for voices that you do not want

to be output simultaneously.

15

Set the Key Assign Mode

This defines the sound output rules when multiple voices that

are assigned to the same MIDI note number are simulta-

neously output.

*This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ indication is

not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT15 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the key assign mode.

poly ...............Voices are output simultaneously.

semi ...............Up to three voices for this note number can

be produced at one time. When a fourth voice

is triggered, one of the first two voices will be

muted (cancelled).

mono ...............One voice can be delivered at one time, and

the previous voice will be muted (cancelled).

high ...............One voice can be delivered at one time, and

the previous voice will be muted (cancelled).

However, even if the maximum number of 32

notes is exceeded, the note number selected

here will not be muted.

KIT13*~äkick

”~~VelXFade=0~~‚

1

2

3

4

5

˙¶

˙¶

˙¶

˙¶

˙¶

˙¶

˙¶

˙¶

˙¶

6

7

8

9

Vertical axis: Balance between layers ˙ and ¶

Horizontal axis: Velocity

Layer ˙

Layer ¶

KIT14*~äkick

”~AltGrp=off~~~‚

KIT15*~äkick

”KeyAssign=semi‚

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16

Set the Pad Song

When the pad is hit, the assigned pad song will start play-

back. In addition to one main song that is selected in the Song

Select display, a maximum of three Pad Songs can be individ-

ually set for a Drum Kit.

*This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ indication is

not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT16 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Song Number to be assigned, the Repeat

function, and the Playback mode.

●Song Number

off, 45–63... Assigns the Song Number that is assigned to

the pad

●Repeat Playback

áé................... Repeats playback of the song (when the song

reaches the end it will start again from the

beginning, continuously).

-≥................... Normal playback.

●Playback Mode

play .............. When the pad is hit, playback of the assigned

pad song will start/stop.

chse .............. When the pad is hit, one measure of the

assigned pad song will start playback then

pause.

ctof .............. When the pad is hit, playback of the assigned

pad song will start/stop. However, if the pad

song is set to “ctof,” the pad song will stop

when another pad song with the “ctof” setting

is started. This function allows only one

“ctof” pad song to be played at a time.

* Up to three pad songs can be set for each Drum Kit. To

assign a pad song for other pads, hit the target pad, or press

the [SHIFT] + [<]/[>] buttons, so that the target pad name

(trigger input source) is shown in the upper half of the display.

However, when three pad songs are set, “Song=off” is shown

and the settings cannot be made.

* The tempo of the pad song is the same as that of the main

song that is found in the Song Select display or the Click Set-

ting display.

* If a function is already assigned in the UTIL7 page to the

input source that the pad song is assigned, “Song=(in

use!)” is shown and the setting in the UTIL7 takes priority.

(p. 21)

* When multiple pad songs are assigned and played back in

combination, the voices within the songs may change unex-

pectedly or sound different than intended.

17

Set the Rim to Pad

This function is effective only when the input source is from

a rim switch. When the rim is hit, pad events triggered from

the same pad (trigger input jack) can be simultaneously trans-

mitted with rim switch events. With this setting, a snare pad’s

sound can be triggered at the same time as the snare’s rim

shot.

*This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ indication is

not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

* When an input other than the rim switch is selected for the

input source, “RimToPad=---” will be displayed and the

settings cannot be made. The following display appears

when “ƒsnrOp” is selected for the input source.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT17 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Rim to Pad.

off.....................Only transmits rim switch event.

on........................ Transmits both rim switch event and pad event.

18

Change the Reverb Level (1)

This determines the Reverb Send Level for the voices (layers

1, 2) triggered by the input source. This effectively allows

you to adjust the reverb depth.

*This setting affects both layers ˙ and ¶. The ˙/¶ indication is

not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

* The actual Reverb Send Level is determined by adding the

Send Level set here to the Drum Reverb Send Level set in

the KIT19 page.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT18 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Reverb Send Level (0–127).

19

Change the Reverb Level (2)

This determines the Overall Reverb Send Level of the Drum

Voice.

*This setting affects the entire Drum Voice. The ˙/¶ indication

is not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT19 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Drum Reverb Send Level (0–127).

KIT16*~äkick

”Song=~45áéplay‚

Song Number

Repeat

Playback mode

KIT17*~ƒsnrOp

”~RimToPad=off~‚

KIT18*~äkick

”~RevSend=~30~~‚

KIT19*

”~RevSendDr=~40‚

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Change the Reverb Type

This determines the Type of Reverb effect for each Drum Kit.

The same Reverb Type is applied to the entire Drum Kit.

*This setting affects the entire Drum Voice. The ˙/¶ indication

is not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT20 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Reverb Type.

none .............. No reverb (same as thru).

hall1–5....... Simulates the reverb in a hall.

room1–5....... Simulates the reverb in a room.

stage1–5..... Simulates the ambience of a stage.

plate............ Simulates a steel plate reverb.

white............ A special short reverb effect.

tunnel ......... Simulates the reverb of a tunnel.

bsemnt ......... Simulates the reverb of a basement.

* The hall, room, or stage types with larger values produce a

more pronounced reverb effect.

21

Change the Reverb Level (3)

This determines the Signal Return Level from the reverb

effect for every Drum Kit. The same reverb type is applied to

the entire Drum Kit.

By setting the level, you can adjust the reverb effect for the

overall DTX500 system.

*This setting affects the entire Drum Voice. The ˙/¶ indication

is not shown in the upper right corner of the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT21 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Reverb Master Return level (0–127).

22

Set the Pad Controller

This is effective only when a pad equipped with pad control-

ler is connected to the 1SNARE jack, and also when “SN-

1”, “SN-2”, “TM-1” or “TM-2” is assigned in the TRG2

page (pad type) of the Trigger Setup pages.

The following settings can be made by rotating the pad con-

troller knob.

off .................No function is assigned.

snares ..........Adjusting the snares (also effective for the

open rim sound)

tuning ..........Adjusting the tuning (also effective for the

open rim sound)

tempo.............Adjusting the tempo

* The ˙/¶ indication is not shown in the upper right corner of

the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the page KIT22, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Pad Controller function.

23

Set the Snares

This adjusts the snares effect (the characteristic sound of the

coiled wires on the bottom of an actual snare drum) of the

pad connected to the 1SNARE jack.

This also applies to pads not having a pad controller.

* The ˙/¶ indication is not shown in the upper right corner of

the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT23 page, then rotate the

jog dial to set the Snares adjustment level.

off .................Snares off (reproduces the sound with the

snares lifted off the drum)

1–24 ...............Snares are applied to the sound; the higher

the value, the tighter the snares sound. (A

value of “1” is the “loosest” snares setting.)

* When you change this setting, the decay setting (KIT6) for

the input sources “ƒsnare” and “ƒsnrOp” also changes.

KIT20*

”RevType=hall1~‚

KIT21*

”RevMastRet=~64‚

KIT22*

”PadCtl=snares~‚

KIT23*

”~~Snares=24~~~‚

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Set the Program Change and Bank Select

When a Drum Kit is selected, this function sets the MIDI Pro-

gram Change Number and the Bank Select MSB and LSB

that will be transmitted. This can be set for each MIDI chan-

nel.

By transmitting a program change message, you can have the

voice of an external MIDI device automatically change when

switching the Drum Kit on the DTX500.

* The ˙/¶ indication is not shown in the upper right corner of

the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT24 page, then rotate the

jog dial to make the following settings.

* When the Program Change Transmit On/Off is set to “off,”

values for PC, M and L will be “---” and the settings cannot

be made.

●MIDI Channel

1–16............... Target MIDI channel for the Program Change

●Program Change Transmit On/Off

on................... Transmits.

off................. Does not transmit.

●Program Change Number

001–128 ....... Transmitted program change number.

●Bank Select MSB, LSB

000–127 ....... Bank select MSB number, LSB number

*For more information on Bank Select MSB and LSB, refer to

the Voice List and MIDI Data Format documents, etc. of the

particular external MIDI device you are using.

25

Set MIDI Volume and Pan—Control

Change

This function sets the MIDI Control Change Volume and Pan

values that will be transmitted when a Drum Kit is selected.

This can be set independently for each MIDI channel.

This lets you automatically change the voice Volume and Pan

on an external MIDI device when you switch the Drum Kit of

the DTX500.

* The ˙/¶ indication is not shown in the upper right corner of

the display.

Use the [>] button to call up the KIT25 page, then rotate the

jog dial to make the following settings.

* When the Control Change Transmit On/Off is set to “off,”

values for Vol and Pan will show “---” and the settings can-

not be made.

●MIDI Channel

1–16 ...............Target MIDI channel for Control Change

messages

●Control Change Transmit On/Off

on....................Transmits.

off .................Does not transmit.

●Volume

0–127 .............Sets the Volume Control Change data value

that will be transmitted.

●Pan

0–127 .............Sets the Pan Control Change data value that

will be transmitted.

26

Save the Original Voice

To save the Drum Voice you created, use the Store operation

described below and save it to the DTX500’s memory. Origi-

nal kits can be saved as a Drum Kit to the User Drum Kit

(51–70) memory locations.

26-1. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. The following dis-

play will appear.

26-2. Rotate the jog dial to select the destination user Drum

Kit number (51–70) that you want to store.

*Data cannot be stored to the Preset Drum Kits (1–50).

*You can save data to a User Drum Kit number that

already contains data. However, be careful when

doing this, since the previous data will be overwritten

with the new data.

KIT24*PC~Ch1=on

”PC003~M000L003‚

Program Change Number

Bank Select MSB

Program Change

Transmit On/Off

MIDI Channel

Bank Select LSB

• If you select a different Drum Kit before performing the

Store operation, all changes you have made to the data

will be lost. If you want to keep settings or changes, make

sure to perform the Store operation.

KIT25*CC~Ch1=on

”Vol=127~Pan=~64

Control Change

Transmit On/Off

MIDI Channel

Volume Pan

NOTICE

Edited Drum Kit name

KIT~save~to~51

:[Oak~Custom~~]

Store destination

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26-3. If you want to change the Drum Kit name, press the

[<]/[>] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the

character you want to edit, then rotate the jog dial to

select a character. A Drum Kit name can contain a

maximum of 12 characters, and these can be selected

from the following list.

26-4. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. A prompt

appears asking you to confirm the Store operation.

26-5. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button once more to actu-

ally execute the Store operation.

*To cancel the Store operation, press any button except

for the [SAVE/ENTER] and [SHIFT] buttons. (When

“Are you sure?” appears in the display, the jog dial will

also cancel the operation.)

When the Store operation is complete, the following

display appears.

With this operation, you have now created a

Drum Kit that has an original bass Drum

Voice.

Use the same procedure to create Drum

Voices for the other pads (input sources) and

create a complete custom Drum Kit of your

own.

space

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}≥≤

KIT~save~to~51

~Are~you~sure~?

~~~Completed!

Factory Set

This operation returns all of the DTX500’s internal set-

tings back to their original factory defaults.

Operation

1. First, press the [SHIFT] + [SAVE/ENTER] buttons to

call up the Utility pages.

2. Press the [>] button several times to call up the

UTIL8 page.

3. From the page shown above, press the [SAVE/

ENTER] button to call up the prompt shown below,

asking for confirmation of the Factory Set operation.

*To cancel the Factory Set operation, press any button

except for the [SAVE/ENTER] and [SHIFT] buttons (the

jog dial can also be used to cancel the operation).

4. Once again, press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to pro-

ceed with the operation.

Please proceed with caution, since executing

this operation will also rewrite the entire mem-

ory contents of the DTX500 (all Click Sets, User

Trigger Setups 8–11, User Drum Kits 51–70, User

Songs 64–83, Utility data) with the data that was

set in the unit’s memory when it was shipped

from the factory.

UTIL1~Hi-hat

HHofs=~~0~T=~~5‚

UTIL8

”~Factory~Set

All~data~will~be

lost.AreYouSure?

~All~Memory

~Initializing...

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8

Trigger Setup Edit

Trigger Setup Edit contains various settings related to trigger input signals received from pads

or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) that are connected to the trigger input jacks. These set-

tings let you optimize the DTX500 for best operation and response to these signals.

If you are using drum triggers attached to acoustic drums, or pads other than those that came

with the DTX500 set, you’ll need to adjust the sensitivity. This section also has settings that help

prevent crosstalk* and double triggering*.

* Crosstalk: The interference between trigger signals of physically adjacent pads, producing unexpected notes.

* Double triggering: The condition where a single pad hit causes multiple (usually two) triggers.

Trigger Setup procedure

If you want to replace some of the pads from your drum set, or if

you need to solve problems with double triggering or crosstalk,

the Trigger Setup provides more detailed settings—such as

changing the preset’s trigger setup—for individual pads.

If you’ve created a custom setup for these reasons or others, that

setup can be saved to one of the Trigger Setup locations (8–11).

1

Press the [SHIFT] + [DRUM KIT] buttons to call up the Trig-

ger Setup Select page (TRG1). The currently selected Trigger

Setup is indicated in the display.

* If you want to edit a different trigger setup, use the jog dial

and select the setup here.

2

Use pages TRG2 through TRG8 to edit the Trigger Setup.

Press the [

<

]/[

>

] buttons to change pages and move the

flashing cursor to the parameter you want to set.

* Refer to pages 35 to 37 for more information on individual

parameters.

To select the Trigger Input (input jack) you want to edit, sim-

ply hit the pad you want to edit or use the [SHIFT] + [

<

]/

[

>

] buttons.

3

Rotate the jog dial to change the setting.

*An asterisk “

*

” will appear next to “

TRG

” in the display if data

is changed. This asterisk will disappear after the Store opera-

tion is carried out.

* The Trigger Input Level produced when a pad is hit is shown

on the upper right side of the display. When setting the gain,

use this level as a guide to measure how hard a pad is being

hit.

4

To save changes you’ve made to the data, use the procedure

described below to store them to a User Trigger Setup (8–11).

4-1.

Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. The following dis-

play will appear.

4-2.

Rotate the jog dial to select the destination trigger

setup number (8–11).

4-3.

If you want to change the Trigger Setup name, press

the [

<

]/[

>

] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the

character you want to edit, then rotate the jog dial to

select a character. A Trigger Setup name can contain a

maximum of eight characters, and these can be

selected from the following list.

Tr igger Setup Select display (page 1)

Tr igger Setup Number: Setup Name

TRG1~~~ååååååååå

1~:XP~Med~~~~~~‚

Tr igger Input to be edited

Next page icon

Previous page icon

Flashing cursor (parameter)

TRG2~ ƒsnare~~0%

”Type=SN-1~~~~~‚

• If a different trigger setup is selected before executing

the Store operation, all changes you have made to the

data will be lost. If you want to keep settings or changes,

make sure to carry out the Store operation.

Tr igger Input Level

TRG2* ƒsnare~~0%

”Type=DT~Snare~‚

NOTICE

Tr igger Setup name

TRG~save~to~8

:[XP~Med~~]

Store destination

space

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}≥≤

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4-4.

Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button again. A prompt

appears asking you to confirm the Store operation.

4-5.

Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button once more to actu-

ally execute the Store operation.

*To cancel the Store operation, press any button

except for the [SAVE/ENTER] and [SHIFT] buttons.

(When “Are you sure?” appears in the display, the jog

dial will also cancel the operation.)

The following display appears after the Store opera-

tion is complete.

Explanations of Each Display Page

The following explanations cover the available parameters in the

pages TRG1 through TRG8. To save the edited data, refer to step

4 on page 34.

[Range]

1–11

Selects the Trigger Setup Type (p. 12)

Sets the type of pad that is connected to the input jack assigned in

the upper half of the display ([

1

SNARE] in the example shown

above).

*Values set in [TRG3 Gain, MVl (Mininimum Velocity)] (p. 36)

and [TRG5 RejTime (Self Rejection Time)] (p. 36) will auto-

matically changed to the proper values for the pad type you

set here.

Pad types are defined as follows.

KICK

KP125W/125/80S/80/65/60

SN-1

XP100T/100SD/120T/120SD

(mainly used as a snare pad)

SN-2

TP100/120SD (mainly used as a snare pad)

SN-3

TP65S/65 (mainly used as a snare pad)

TM-1

XP100T/100SD/120T/120SD

(mainly used as a tom pad)

TM-2

TP100/120SD(mainly used as a tom pad)

TM-3

TP65S/65(mainly used as a tom pad)

CY-1

PCY155/150S/135 *1

CY-2

PCY155/150S/135 *1

CY-3

PCY155/150S/135 *1

CY-4

PCY130SC

CY-5

PCY130S/130

CY-6

PCY65S

HH-1

RHH135

HH-2

RHH130

DT Snare

DT series drum trigger (for a snare drum)

DT HiTom

DT series drum trigger (for a small toms)

•Never attempt to turn off the power while the message

“

now

storing...

” is shown. All Trigger Setup data

may be lost.

TRG~save~to~8

~Are~you~sure~?

~~~Completed!

NOTICE

TRG1 Trigger Setup Select

TRG2 Type (Pad Type)

TRG1~~~ååååååååå

1~:XP~Med~~~~~~‚

TRG2~ ƒsnare~~0%

”Type=SN-1~~~~~‚

•If you want to replace some of the pads from your drum set,

refer to the operation on page 34 (Trigger Setup Edit) after

the above setting is done, to make sure that the settings (such

as sensitivity) are appropriate for each pad.

NOTE

8 Trigger Setup Edit

36 DTX500 Owner’s Manual

DT LoTom DT series drum trigger (for a large toms)

DT Kick DT series drum trigger (for a bass drum)

misc~1–6Other manufacturer’s pads 1 to 6

*1 These pad types are different in the sensitivity settings among

the three sections (the Bow section, Edge section, and Cup

section in 3-zone cymbal pad.) You can change these as

desired.

“CY-1” is the setting that the sensitivities of the three sections

are same.

“CY-2” is the setting that the sensitivity of the Edge section is

set fairly lower than the other section.

“CY-3” is the setting that the sensitivity of the Cup section is

set fairly lower than the other section.

Gain [Range] 0–99

Adjusts the input gain (sensitivity) for the input jack assigned in

the upper half of the page.

Setting a larger value lets a smaller input level from the pad cre-

ate sound.

* This value will be automatically set after the appropriate pad

type is set in [TRG2 Type (Pad Type)]. Some fine-tuning of the

value will be necessary.

* Some pads are equipped with a sensitivity adjustment knob.

For details, refer to the owner’s manual that came with the

particular pad.

MVI [Range] 1–127

Sets the MIDI Velocity (volume) that is transmitted when the pad

is hit the softest. Large values will produce a high volume level

even if the pad is hit softly. However, this will result in a narrow

volume range making it difficult to adequately produce wider

dynamic levels.

The Trigger Input Level will be displayed in percentage in the

upper right hand corner of the display. The maximum velocity

(input level 99 percent) will be 127. The lower the level is when

the pad is hit the weakest, the wider the potential dynamic range

will be.

* This value is automatically set after the appropriate pad type

is set in [TRG2 Type (Pad Type)]. Some fine-tuning of the

value will be necessary.

Sets the Input Velocity Curve for the input jack assigned in the

upper half of the page.

[Range] 0–9

Prevents double triggering from occurring in the input jack

assigned in the upper half of the page. After an event is detected,

further events will be automatically muted for a certain length of

time. The larger the value, the longer time events will be muted.

[Range] 0–9

Prevents crosstalk from occurring in the input jack assigned in

the upper half of the page. Events triggered by other pads (input

jacks) that are of a lower input value than what is set here will not

be triggered for a certain length of time. Larger values require a

greater input level in order to produce a trigger event.

TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)

TRG3~ ƒsnare~~0%

”Gain=65MVl=~12‚

TRG4 VelCurve (Velocity Curve)

TRG5 RejTime (Self Rejection Time)

TRG6 RejLvlAll (Rejection Level)

TRG4~ ƒsnare~~0%

”VelCurve=norm~‚

norm loud2 loud1 hard1 hard2

Velocity →

Strength of hit →

TRG5 ~ƒsnare~~0%

”~~RejTime=1~~~‚

TRG6 ~ƒsnare~~0%

”~RejLvlAll=2~~‚

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RejLvl [Range] 0–9

Frm [Range] 1–6, 56 (5 and 6), 7–12, 17 (1 and 7),

tm, cy, tc

This setting is used to prevent crosstalk between the input jack

assigned in the upper half of the page and the input jack assigned

in the “Frm=” setting.

After an triggering event occurs from the pad that is assigned in

the “Frm=” setting, the pad assigned in the upper half of the dis-

play will not sound for a certain length of time unless the input

level is greater than the value set here. Larger values will require

a greater input level in order to produce a trigger event.

A “Frm=“56” setting assigns trigger input jacks 5 and 6.

A “Frm=“17” setting assigns trigger input jacks 1 and 7.

A “Frm=“tm” setting assigns trigger input jacks 2, 3, and 4.

A “Frm=“cy” setting assigns trigger input jacks 5, 6, 7, and 9.

A “Frm=“tc” setting assigns trigger input jacks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,

and 9.

This function allows you to copy all data settings in pages [TRG2

Type (Pad Type)] through [TRG7 RejLvl (Specified Rejection

Level)] to another input jack.

Operation

1. Hit a pad to select the copy source (input jack) from

which the data will be copied.

Rotate the jog dial and assign the copy destination (input

jack).

2. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button. A prompt appears ask-

ing confirmation of the Copy operation.

3. Press the [SAVE/ENTER] button to actually execute the

Copy operation.

*To cancel the Copy operation, press any button except for the

[SAVE/ENTER] and [SHIFT] buttons (the jog dial can also be

used to cancel the operation).

The following display appears after the Copy operation is

complete.

TRG7 RejLvl (Specified Rejection Level)

TRG8 CopyToInput (Trigger Setup Copy)

•When the Trigger Setup Copy operation is carried out, the

Trigger Setup data will be replaced with the settings of

the copy source.

TRG7~ ƒsnare~~0%

”RejLv1=3Frm=56‚

TRG8 ~ƒsnare

”CopyToInput=~2‚

NOTICE

Copy source (input jack)

Copy destination (input jack)

TRG8~ ƒsnare

”CopyToInput=~2‚

Input~Copy~to~2

~Are~you~sure~?

~~~Completed!

38 DTX500 Owner’s Manual

Error Messages

The DTX500 displays error messages when incorrect settings have been made or invalid opera-

tions have been detected, or when any abnormal operation or malfunction occurs.

If an error message appears, check the list below and make the appropriate corrections.

This message appears just after the power is switched on and the device cannot correctly

read the data due to the Factory Reset operation being active.

The backup ROM data may have been damaged. Contact the nearest Yamaha Service Cen-

ter or the dealer where you purchased the device.

You have exceeded the memory capacity of the user song.

Delete unused songs to make more memory available and try recording again.

Writing data to the backup ROM has failed.

Troubleshooting

The DTX500 does not produce sound, or does not rec-

ognize trigger inputs.

●Are the pads or drum triggers (Yamaha DT20, etc.) properly

connected to the DTX500’s trigger input jacks? (p. 10)

●Is the DTX500 properly connected to headphones or an exter-

nal audio device such as an amplifier, speaker, etc.? (p. 10)

●Check the position of the Standby/On switches and volume

levels of any connected external audio devices, such as an

amplifier, speaker, etc.

●The volume knob on the rear panel may be turned down (p.

13).

●Is the gain set too low? (p. 36 [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum

Velocity)])

●The volume setting on the Drum Kit Select display’s “KIT3 Vol-

ume” page (p. 27) may be set to “0.”

●Is there a problem with the cable you are using?

●The drum voices for both layers ˙ and ¶ may be set to

“00:NoAssign.” (p. 27 Step2: [KIT2])

The external tone generator does not produce sound.

●Is the MIDI cable (connector) properly connected? (p. 11)

●Is the correct MIDI connector being used? (p. 11)

●Are the MIDI note number values appropriate?

(p. 28 Steps 8 to 10: [KIT8], [KIT9], [KIT10])

●The drum voices for both layers ˙ and ¶ may be set to

“00:NoAssign.” (p. 27 Step2: [KIT2])

A voice other than the set voice is produced.

●Is the transmitting MIDI channel set to a channel that is not

used for the drum voice (ch=10)? (p. 28, Step 9: [KIT9])

●Are two-layer voices set in the voice setting on the Drum Kit

Select display? (p. 27 Step 2: [KIT2])

Produces sound but the sensitivity is too low (volume

is low).

●Is the gain set too low? (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum

Velocity)])

●Pads with a level adjustment knob should be adjusted

(increased).

●Is the minimum velocity set too low? (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI

(Minimum Velocity)])

●Are you using a proper velocity curve? (p. 36: [TRG4 VelCurve

(Velocity Curve)])

●Is the volume of the voice you want to use too low? (p. 27 Step

3: [KIT3])

ERROR

Data~Initialized

ERROR

Memory~full

ERROR

Can'tWriteMemory

Troubleshooting

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The trigger sound is not stable. (For acoustic drums)

●Check the entry “Produces sound but the sensitivity is too low

(volume is low)” above.

●Tr y selecting a larger pad type setting (DT snare → DT HiTom

→ DT LoTom → DT Kick). (p. 35: [TRG2 Type (Pad Type)])

●Is the Drum Trigger (Yamaha DT20, etc.) improperly attached

with duct tape? (Is there any old adhesive remaining on the

head?)

●Is the cable securely connected to the drum trigger (Yamaha

DT20, etc.) jack?

Double triggering is produced.

●Pads with a level adjustment knob should be adjusted (low-

ered).

●Is the gain set too high? (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum

Velocity)])

●Use the self-rejection setting. (p. 36: [TRG5 RejTime (Self

Rejection Time)])

●(KP65) Is the pad type for the input jack to which the KP65 is

connected set to Kick Pad? (p. 35: [TRG2 Pad Type])

●Are you using drum triggers (trigger sensors) made by other

manufacturers? Too large a signal can result in double trigger-

ing.

●Is the head causing irregular vibrations? It may be necessary

to mute the head.

●When using acoustic drums, make sure the Drum Trigger is

attached near the rim (above the bearing) and not near the

center of the head.

●When using acoustic drums, make sure that nothing is touch-

ing the Drum Trigger.

Crosstalk (trigger interference from different inputs) is

produced.

●Is the gain set too high? (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum

Velocity)])

●Tr y increasing the rejection parameter. However, avoid setting

this value too high since that may cause the sound to not be

produced when another pad (trigger input) is hit at the same

time. (p. 36: [TRG6 RejLvlAll (Rejection Level)])

●If crosstalk is produced with a specific trigger input, try using

specific rejection. (p. 37: [TRG7 RejLvl (Specified Rejection

Level)])

●When using acoustic drums, place the Drum Trigger away from

any nearby drum.

Sounds are cut when you play continuously.

●The maximum polyphony of 32 voices might be exceeded. In

the Drum Kit Select dispaly’s “KIT15 Key Assign Mode” page

(p. 29), set the “KeyAssign” value to “semi” or “mono.”

When two pads (drums) are played only one sound is

heard.

●Raise the gain setting of the pad (trigger input) that is not pro-

ducing sound. (p. 36: [TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)])

●Lower the rejection setting of the pad (trigger input) that is not

producing sound. (p. 36: [TRG6 RejLvlAll (Rejection Level)])

●Lower the specified rejection setting of the pad (trigger input)

that is not producing sound (p. 37: [TRG7 RejLvl (Specified

Rejection Level)])

●Are both pads (trigger inputs) set to the same alternate group?

(p. 29 Step 14: [KIT14])

The sound is always loud.

●Is the minimum velocities minimum value set too high? (p. 36:

[TRG3 Gain, MVI (Minimum Velocity)])

●Are you using an appropriate velocity curve? (p. 36: [TRG4

VelCurve (Velocity Curve)])

●Are you using a pad made by another manufacturer? Depend-

ing upon the manufacturer, output levels might be too large.

The DTX500 does not receive any switch or trigger sig-

nals.

●If you can access the Utility display, perform the Factory Set

operation. The DTX500 will reset to its factory settings. (p. 33:

[UTIL8 Factory Set])

●Turn the power off then on while holding the [<] and [>] but-

tons together. The DTX500 will reset to its factory settings.

The sound does not stop.

●Some voices have very long release times when the “key off”

parameter is set to “disable.” (p. 28 Step 11: [KIT11])

Press the [DRUM KIT] button to temporarily stop the sound.

The pad controller function does not work

●Have you connected a pad equipped with a pad controller,

such as the TP100 or TP120SD?

●Are the pad controller settings properly set? (p. 15)

The Closed Hi-Hat voice is not produced.

●Is the proper pad type selected? If the RHH135/130 is used as

a hi-hat controller, the pad type must be set to “RHH.” (

p. 35

:

[TRG2 Pad Type])

The edge or cup sections of the cymbal pad do not pro-

duce sound when struck. The choke functions do not

work.

●Is the proper pad type selected? Select the appropriate pad

type for the kind of cymbal pad you are using. (

p. 35

: [TRG2

Pad Type])

●The sound produced by the edge and cup section will not be

produced when a pad equipped with a rim switch (PCY135/

155 etc.) is connected to the Input jack 9– @.

Foot Splashes are not produced.

●Is the foot controller connected to the HI HAT CONTROL jack?

●Adjust the detection time of foot splashes. (p. 14: Adjusting the

Hi-hat)

I need to restore the original factory settings of the

instrument.

●Use the Factory Set function (p. 33) to reset the DTX500 inter-

nal settings to the initial factory settings.

40 DTX500 Owner’s Manual

Symbols

”.................................... 13

‚.................................... 13

[<], [>] ............................ 8

[ ON/OFF] ..............8, 16

*

.................14, 15, 16, 27

˙

,

¶

.............................. 13

˚¡

,

∞¢

......................... 20

A

Accessories ..................... 3

Acoustic drums .......10, 39

Alternate group ............. 29

AUX IN ......................9, 11

B

Bank select ................... 32

Bass solo ...................... 21

Beat ............................... 16

C

Cable clip ..................9, 10

Challenge mode ............22

Clear ............................. 25

[CLICK] ........................... 8

Click .............................. 16

Click lamp ....................... 8

Click master volume ...... 16

Click measure break ..... 17

Click out select ..............18

Click set ..................16, 17

Click set name .............. 18

Click sound set .............. 17

Click timer ...............16, 19

Closing point ................. 14

Connections .................. 10

Control change .............. 32

Copy .............................. 37

CopyToInput ................. 37

Cross fade ..................... 29

Crosstalk .......... 34, 36, 39

D

DC IN 12V .................9, 10

Decay ............................ 28

Double triggering

...................... 34, 36, 39

Double-bass drum set ...12

[DRUM KIT] ..................... 8

Drum kit ...................13, 26

Drum kit list ................... 46

Drum kit name ............... 33

Drum voice ....................26

Drum voice list ...............45

DT20 .................12, 34, 39

E

Error messages .............38

F

Factory set .....................33

Filter ..............................28

Foot controller ...............14

Foot splashes ......... 14, 39

G

Gain ...............................36

Gate time .......................28

Groove check ................22

H

Headphones ............. 9, 10

HI HAT CONTROL ..........9

Hi-hat controller ...............9

Hi-hat pedal ...................14

Hold mode .....................28

I

Input level ......................13

J

Jog dial ............................8

K

Key assign mode ...........29

Kick pad .........................12

L

Layer ................13, 27, 29

LCD display .............. 8, 41

LED display .............. 8, 19

M

Master equalizer ............14

Metronome ....................16

MIDI ...............................11

MIDI channel .................28

MIDI data format ............47

MIDI implementation chart

...................................44

MIDI key on/off ..............28

MIDI note number ..........28

MIDI OUT ................. 9, 11

Minimum velocity ...........36

Mute ....................... 17, 20

MVI ................................36

N

Numeric display mode ...22

O

OUTPUT ...................9, 11

P

Pad ............................... 26

Pad controller

.................9, 12, 15, 31

Pad function .................. 21

Pad song .................13, 30

Pad type ........................ 35

Pad with switch .........9, 12

Pan .........................27, 32

PHONES ...................9, 11

Playback mode ............. 30

Power supply ..... 9, 10, 11

Program change ........... 32

Q

Quantize ....................... 24

R

Rear panel ...................... 9

Record .......................... 24

Rejection level .............. 36

RejLvl ............................ 37

RejLvlAll ........................ 36

RejTime ........................ 36

Repeat playback ........... 30

Reverb ....................30, 31

Reverb type .................. 31

Rhythm gate ...........22, 23

Rim shot ........................ 30

Rim to pad .................... 30

S

Save ................. 18, 32, 34

[SAVE/ENTER] ............... 8

Self rejection time ......... 36

Sensitivity ......... 12, 36, 38

[SHIFT] ........................... 8

Snares ....................15, 31

[SONG

>

/

■

] .............8, 20

Song ............................. 20

Song list ........................ 46

Song name ................... 25

Sound quality ................ 14

Speaker ........................ 10

Specifications ................ 47

Specified rejection level

.................................. 37

Standby/On switch .......... 9

Stereo pad ...................... 9

Stereo plug ..................... 9

Store operation

......................18, 32, 34

T

Tap tempo .....................19

Tempo ........15, 16, 19, 20

Three-zone pad ........ 9, 12

Top panel ........................8

Trigger input jacks ...........9

Trigger input source ......26

Trigger setup ....12, 34, 35

Trigger setup copy ........37

Trigger setup name .......34

Tuning

Click ...........................17

Drum voice .................27

Pad controller .............15

Song ..........................20

Type ..............................35

U

User click sound ............17

User drum kit .................32

User song ......................25

User trigger setup ..........34

Utility .............................14

V

VelCurve .......................36

Velocity curve ................36

Voice category . 17, 27, 45

Voice character .............28

VOLUME .................. 9, 13

Volume

Click ...........................16

Control change ..........32

Drum voice .................27

Headphone ................11

Overall .................. 9, 13

Pad ............................13

Song ..........................20

Y

Y-shaped cable ........ 9, 12

Index

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Appendix

LCD Displays

* The above “LCD Displays” charts show you the pages available in each display.

Keep in mind that the actual displays on the instrument may be different from those shown here.

Drum Kit Settings

KIT1 ååååååååå

1 :Oak Custom ‚

KIT2 ƒsnare ˙

”S01:OakCustom ‚

KIT3 ƒsnare

” Volume=127 ‚

KIT4 ƒsnare

” Tune=+ 0.0 ‚

KIT5 ƒsnare

” Pan= C ‚

KIT6 ƒsnare

” Decay= 0 ‚

KIT7 ƒsnare

”CutOffFreq= 0‚

KIT8 ƒsnare

”Note= 32/G#0 ‚

KIT9 ƒsnare

” MIDI Ch=10 ‚

KIT10 ƒsnare

”GateTime=0.3s ‚

KIT11 ƒsnare

”KeyOff=disable‚

KIT12 ƒsnare

” HoldMode=off ‚

(Page 13)

(Page 26)

(Page

13, 27)

(Page 27)

(Page 27)

(Page 28)

(Page 28)

(Page 28)

(Page 28)

(Page 28)

(Page 28)

(Page 28)

KIT14 ƒsnare

” AltGrp=off ‚

KIT15 ƒsnare

”KeyAssign=poly‚

KIT13 ƒsnare

” VelXFade=0 ‚

KIT16 ƒsnare

”Song= 45áéplay‚

KIT17 ƒsnare

” RimToPad=--- ‚

KIT18 ƒsnare

” RevSend= 75 ‚

KIT23

” Snares=32 ‚

KIT24 PC Ch1=on

”PC001 M000L001‚

KIT25 CC Ch1=on

”vol=127 Pan= 64

KIT19

” RevSendDr= 40‚

KIT20

”RevType=hall2 ‚

KIT21

”RevMastRet= 64‚

KIT22

”PadCtl=snares ‚

(Page 29)

(Page 29)

(Page 30)

(Page 30)

(Page 30)

(Page 30)

(Page 31)

(Page 31)

(Page

15, 31)

(Page 31)

(Page 32)

(Page 32)

(Page 29)

KIT save to 51

:[Oak Custom ]

KIT save to 51

Are you sure ?

(Page 32)

(Page 33)

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Appendix

Song Selection

Song Recording

Groove Check Function

SONG1 ⁄=123 ÷›

1 :Demo 1 ∞¢‚

SONG2 Clear

”Are You Sure ?

(Page 20)

(Page 25)

*Displayed when

a user song is

selected.

(Page 25)

(Page 25)

SONG save name

:[Untitled]

SONG save name

Are you sure ?

REC ⁄=120

Beat=4 Quant=⁄

REC Meas= 10

Now Recording.

(Page 24)

(Page 24)

GRV1 --æ√æ’æææ--

⁄=130 Gr=-2œ0.0‚

GRV2 RhythmGate

”Mode=challenge‚

GRV3

” Input=ƒsnare ‚

GRV4

” Note=⁄(4)

GRV1 --æ√æ’æææ--

80Hits/ 16%(DÀ)‚

(Page 22)

(Page 22)

(Page 23)

(Page 23)

(Page 23)

Challenge Mode

Click Settings

CLK1 ∫ B=4 ÷›

1 :User ⁄=130‚

CLK2 A˘=9 ¤=9

” ‹=6 ßß=4 Œ=2 ‚

CLK3 MeasBreak

”Meas=1 Brk=3 ‚

CLK4 Sound

” 1:Metronome ‚

CLK5 Sound=¤

”E20:Click1 ‚

CLK6 Sound=¤

” Tune=+ 0.0

(Page 16)

(Page 17)

(Page 17)

(Page 17)

(Page 17)

(Page 17)

CLK save to 1

:[User ]

CLK save to 1

Are you sure ?

(Page 18)

(Page 18)

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Appendix

Utility Settings

Tap Tempo Function

UTIL1 Hi-hat

HHofs=-13 T=112‚

UTIL2 Click

”OutSel=clickR ‚

UTIL3 Song

” BassSolo=off ‚

UTIL4 LED

” Disp=tempo ‚

UTIL5 MasterEQ

”Lo=+ 4 Hi=+ 0 ‚

UTIL6 MasterTune

” Tune=+15.7 ‚

UTIL7 ƒsnare

”Func=off ‚

UTIL8

” Factory Set

(Page 14)

(Page 18)

(Page 21)

(Page 19)

(Page 14)

(Page 20)

(Page 21)

(Page 33)

TAP TEMPO

¤=123 ≠ªªªª (Page 19)

Trigger Setup Edit

TRG1 ååååååååå

1 :XP Med ‚

TRG2 ƒsnare 0%

”Type=SN-1 ‚

TRG3 ƒsnare 0%

”Gain=65MVl= 12‚

TRG4 ƒsnare 0%

”VelCurve=norm ‚

TRG5 ƒsnare 0%

” RejTime=1 ‚

TRG6 ƒsnare 0%

” RejLvlAll=2 ‚

TRG7 ƒsnare 0%

”RejLvl=3Frm=56‚

TRG8 ƒsnare

”CopyToInput= 1

(Page 12, 34)

(Page 15, 35)

(Page 36)

(Page 36)

(Page 36)

(Page 36)

(Page 37)

(Page 37)

TRG save to 8

:[XP Med ]

TRG save to 8

Are you sure ?

(Page 34)

(Page 35)

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MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Function ...

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No

Notes:

:

All Sound Off

xx

Aux :

Reset All Cntrls

ox

:

Local ON/OFF

xx

Mes- :

All Notes OFF

xx

sages:

Active Sense

ox

:

Reset

xx

System :Clock o x

Real Time :Commands o x

: Song Pos. x x

Common : Song Sel. x x

: Tune x x

System Exclusive o x

Prog o 0 - 127 x

Change : True # ************** x

0,32 o x Bank Select

4,7,10 o x

1,2,5,6,8,11,12,13 x x

16-19 x x

Control 33-63 x x

64-84 x x

Change 91-95 x x

96-101 x x

Pitch Bender x x

After Key's x x

Touch Ch's x x

Velocity Note ON o 9nH,v=1-127 x

Note OFF x 9nH,v=0 x

Note 0 - 127 x

Number : True voice ************** x

Default x x

Mode Messages x x

Altered ************** x

Basic Default 1 - 16 x memorized

Channel Changed 1 - 16 x

YAMAHA [ DRUM TRIGGER MODULE ] Date :7-Dec-2009

Model DTX500 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0

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Appendix

Drum Voice List

Voice Category

K : Kick

S : Snare

T : Tom

C : Cymbal

H : Hi-hat

P : Percussion

E : Effect

1 OakCustom

2 MapleCustm

3 MapleVintg

4 Beech

5 BirchDry

6 BirchJazz

7DryDeep

8DryTight 1

9DryTight 2

10 SoTight

11 2Head

12 BigSofty

13 RockAmb 1

14 RockAmb 2

15 BD Room 1

16 BD Room 2

17 GateKick1

18 GateKick2

19 T8 Kick

20 T9 Kick

21 CR Kick

22 T9 HrdAtk

23 T9 Long

24 Sm Kick

25 T8 Down

26 T9 Dist

27 TechKick1

28 TechKick2

29 TechKick3

30 BreakKick1

31 BreakKick2

32 BreakKick3

33 BreakKick4

34 BreakKick5

35 BreakKick6

36 VoxKick

37 KickBass

38 ResoKick1

39 ResoKick2

40 DidgerKick

41 ReversBD

1 OakCustom

2 OakCusOpRm

3 OakCusClRm

4 OakCusOff

5 OakCusOffO

6 OakCusOffC

7 MapleCustm

8 MapCusOpRm

9 MapCusClRm

10 MplCusOff

11 MplCusOffO

12 MplCusOffC

13 Beech

14 BeechOpRim

15 BeechClRim

16 BeechOff

17 BeechOffOR

18 BeechOffCR

19 Metal

20 MetalOpRim

21 MetalClRim

22 MetalOff

23 MetalOffOp

24 MetalOffCl

25 MapleVtg

26 MapleVtgR

27 Loosy

28 LoosyRim

29 LiteWood

30 LiteWoodRm

31 RockAmb 1

32 RockAmb 2

33 RockAmb R

34 BirchDeep

35 BirchDeepR

36 Studio

37 StudioRim

38 MapleLite

39 MapleLiteR

40 DryMute

41 Brush

42 BrushRim

43 BrushOff

44 BrshOffRim

45 SnareRoll*

46 GateSnare1

47 GateSnare2

48 GateSnare3

49 GateSnare4

50 GateSnare5

51 T8 Snare1

52 T8 Snare2

53 T8 Rim

54 T9 Rim

55 Tek Snare

56 LoBitSnare

57 Sm Snare1

58 Sm Snare2

59 SynSnare

60 BreakSnr 1

61 BreakSnr 2

62 BreakSnr 3

63 BreakSnr 4

64 DB Snare1

65 DB Snare2

66 DB Snare3

67 DB Snare4

68 DB Snare5

69 DB Snare6

70 Snappy

71 R&BSnare1

72 R&BSnare2

73 R&BSnare3

74 VoxSnare1

75 VoxSnare2

76 GunSnare

77 ResoSnare1

78 ResoSnare2

1 OakCustomH

2 OakCustomM

3 OakCustomL

4 MapleCus H

5 MapleCus M

6 MapleCus L

7 BeechCus H

8 BeechCus M

9 BeechCus L

10 Studio H

11 Studio M

12 Studio L

13 RockAmb H

14 RockAmb M

15 RockAmb L

16 MapleAmb H

17 MapleAmb M

18 MapleAmb L

19 JazzTom H

20 JazzTom M

21 JazzTom L

22 BrushTom H

23 BrushTom M

24 BrushTom L

25 T8 Tom1 H

26 T8 Tom1 M

27 T8 Tom1 L

28 T8 Tom2 H

29 T8 Tom2 M

30 T8 Tom2 L

31 T9 Tom1 H

32 T9 Tom1 M

33 T9 Tom1 L

34 T9 Tom2 H

35 T9 Tom2 M

36 T9 Tom2 L

37 Sm Tom1 H

38 Sm Tom1 M

39 Sm Tom1 L

40 Sm Tom2 H

41 Sm Tom2 M

42 Sm Tom2 L

43 PulseTom H

44 PulseTom M

45 PulseTom L

46 VoxTom

47 E.BendTom

48 E.Talking

49 DidgeriTom

50 ReverseTom

1Bright18

2Bright18Eg

3Bright18Cp

4Warm16

5Warm16Edge

6Warm16Cup

7 Dark18

8 Dark18Edge

9 Dark18Cup

10 CrCustom17

11 CrLight17

12 CrFast16

13 CrFast14

14 Bright20

15 Bright20Eg

16 Bright20Cp

17 Warm20

18 Warm20Edge

19 Warm20Cup

20 Dark20

21 Dark20Edge

22 Dark20Cup

23 RideCool

24 RideCoolCp

25 RideDry

26 RideDryCup

27 SizzleRide

28 SizzRideEg

29 SizzRideCp

30 ChinaHi

31 ChinaLoCtr

32 ChinaLoEg

33 Splash 1

34 Splash 2

35 Trash 1

36 Trash 2

37 T8 Crash

38 T9 Crash

39 T8 Ride

40 T9 Ride

41 ElecCymbal

42 NoiseCym1

43 NoiseCym2

44 VoxCymbal1

45 VoxCymbal2

46 ReverseCym

1 Dark14 Opn

2 Dark14 OpE

3 Dark14 Cls

4 Dark14 ClE

5 Dark14 Ft

6 Dark14 Sp

7 Dark13 Opn

8 Dark13 OpE

9 Dark13 Cls

10 Dark13 ClE

11 Dark13 Ft

12 Dark13 Sp

13 Bright14Op

14 Bright14OE

15 Bright14Cl

16 Bright14CE

17 Bright14Ft

18 Bright14Sp

19 Warm13Opn

20 Warm13OpE

21 Warm13Cls

22 Warm13ClE

23 Warm13Ft

24 Warm13Sp

25 Tight12Opn

26 Tight12OpE

27 Tight12Cls

28 Tight12ClE

29 Tight12Ft

30 Tight12Sp

31 T8 HH Opn

32 T8 HH Cls

33 T9 HH Opn

34 T9 HH Cls

35 CR HH Opn

36 CR HH Cls

37 Break HHOp

38 Break HHCl

39 Brack HHFt

40 NoiseHHOpn

41 NoiseHHCls

1 CongaHiOpn

2 CongaHiSlp

3 CongaHiOSw

4 CongaHiTip

5 CongaHiHel

6 CongaLoOpn

7 BongoHi

8 BongoLo

9 TimbalHi

10 TimbalLo

11 PailaHi

12 PailaLo

13 SurdoOpn

14 SurdoMt

15 SurdoHO

16 SurdoSw

17 PandieroOp

18 PandieroMt

19 PandieroSl

20 Tambarin1

21 Tambarin2

22 Tambarin3

23 Cowbell 1

24 Cowbell 2

25 Cowbell 3

26 Cowbell3Mt

27 Cowbell 4

28 Cowbell4Mt

29 Claves

30 Maracas

31 Vibraslap

32 Castanet

33 TriangleOp

34 TriangleCl

35 TriangleHO

36 TriangleSw

37 GuiroShort

38 GuiroLong

39 Agogo Hi

40 Agogo Lo

41 WoodBlockH

42 WoodBlockL

43 Shaker1

44 Shaker2

45 Caxixi1

46 Caxixi2

47 DjembeOpen

48 DjembeSlap

49 DjembeMute

50 CajonLo

51 CajonHi

52 CajonSlp

53 TalkDrOp

54 TalkDrMt

55 TalkDrSlp

56 TalkDrBend

57 PotDrOpn

58 PotDrCls

59 PotDrMute

60 PotDrBody

61 TablaOpen1

62 TablaOpen2

63 TablaMute

64 TablaSlp

65 BayaOpn

66 BayaMute

67 BayaBend

68 CuicaHi

69 CuicaLo

70 WhistleH

71 WhistleL

72 SleighBell

73 BellTree

74 WindChime

75 TimpaniF#2

76 Timpani B1

77 Timpani E1

78 ConctBDop

79 ConctBDmt

80 HandCymOp

81 HandCymMt

82 Gong

83 ChinaGong

84 Odaiko

85 OdaikoRim

86 Yagura

87 YaguraRim

88 Shimedaiko

89 ShimeRim

90 Atarigane

91 AtariganeM

92 AnaConga

93 AnaCowbell

94 AnaMaracas

95 AnaShaker1

96 AnaShaker2

KK

KK :::: KK

KKiiiicc

cckk

kk

SS

SS :::: SS

SSnn

nnaa

aarr

rree

ee

TT

TT :::: TT

TToo

oomm

mm

CC

CC :::: CC

CCyy

yymm

mmbb

bbaa

aallll

HH

HH :::: HH

HHiiii--

--HH

HHaa

aatttt

PP

PP :::: PP

PPee

eerr

rrcc

ccuu

uuss

ssss

ssiiiioo

oonn

nn

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Appendix

Preset Drum Kit List

Preset Song List

1 StickHit1

2 StickHit2

3 FingerSnap

4 E.Clap1

5 E.Clap2

6 E.Clap3

7 NoiseHit

8 Metal1

9 Metal2

10 Metal3

11 AmbShot

12 Tunnel

13 HiQ

14 Noise 1

15 Noise 2

16 Pulse

17 Zap

18 MetrBell 1

19 MetrBell 2

20 Click1

21 Click2

22 Vo Go!

23 Vo Hoo!

24 Vo Yoo!

25 Vo Ha!

26 Vo Uh!

27 Vo aYeah!

28 Scratch1

29 Scratch2

30 Scratch3

31 Scratch4

32 Scratch5

33 Scratch6

34 Scratch7

35 OrchHit1

36 OrchHit2

37 R&BHit1

38 R&BHit2

39 BrassHit

40 ScratchHit

41 Industry

42 CompuVoice

43 Radio

44 Thunder

45 Tire

46 Crash

47 Glass

48 GunShot1

49 GunShot2

50 Bomb

51 ResoNzClap

52 Strike

53 AmbientCym

54 SFXCymbal1

55 SFXCymbal2

56 SFXCymbal3

57 NzAmbient

58 LoDroneAmb

59 NzEcho

60 Vel-Decay1

61 Vel-Decay2

62 DlyScratch

63 Boyon

64 P!

65 E.Bass

66 SlapBass

67 Turntable*

68 Train*

69 Helicoptr*

70 Applause*

71 Police*

72 Ring*

73 FX Pad*

74 Didgerido*

75 VinylMan*

* Loop

EE

EE :::: EE

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cctttt

Kit No. Kit Name

1 Oak Custom

2 Maple Custom

3 Beech Custom

4 Rock Kit

5 Gate Kit

6 HipHop Kit

7 Synth Drums

8 Street Beat

9Brazil Kit

10 Sm Kit

11 Studio Kit

12 Dry Beat

13 SessionMastr

14 T8 Kit

15 T9 Kit

16 D’n’B Kit

17 Nu Electro

18 Perc. Kit

19 Social Cuban

20 SFX Kit

21 Funky Men

22 Power Kit

23 Reso Kit

24 Phase Drum

25 Jazz Kit

26 Brush Kit

Kit No. Kit Name

27 Matsuri

28 AsianGypsy

29 Elec.Classic

30 Hey DJ!

31 VOX Kit

32 Vintage Kit

33 Room Kit

34 Afro Kit

35 Latin Club

36 Drum Corps

37 Orchestra

38 Dubstep

39 R&B Cool

Kit No. Kit Name

40 WikkidPocket

41 Reggae Kit

42 BrokenFunk

43 GoGo1988

44 Re-0

45 Elec 5/4

46 Backbone

47 Groovin’

48 8/8 Craze

49 Bs.@Base

50 GM Standard

Kit No. Kit Name

No. Genre Name

1 Demo Demo 1

2 Demo 2

3 Demo 3

4 Rock Rock 1

5 Rock 2

6 Rock 3

7 Rock 4

8 Rock 5

9 Rock 6

10 Shuffle Shuffle 1

11 Shuffle 2

12 Shuffle 3

13 Funk Funk 1

14 Funk 2

15 Funk 3

16 Blues Blues 1

17 Blues 2

18 Hip Hop HipHop 1

19 HipHop 2

20 R&B R&B 1

21 R&B 2

22 Dance Dance 1

23 Dance 2

24 Pops Pops 1

25 Pops 2

26 Pop Rock PopRock1

27 PopRock2

28 Jazz Jazz 1

29 Jazz 2

30 Bossa Nova Bossa 1

31 Bossa 2

32 Fusion Fusion 1

33 Fusion 2

34 Samba Samba 1

35 Samba 2

36 Samba 3

37 Latin Latin 1

38 Latin 2

39 Reggae Reggae

40 Soul Soul

41 Ballad Ballad 1

42 Ballad 2

No. Genre Name

43 Second Line 2ndLine

44 Ska Ska

45 Pad Song 8Craze A

46 8Craze B

47 BassGrv

48 HornGrv

49 BassRiff

50 PadBass

51 GoGo Tp

52 GoGo Br

53 GoGo Lp

54 Re-O

55 BFunk A

56 BFunk B

57 BFunk C

58 Elec5/4A

59 Elec5/4B

60 Elec5/4C

61 Backb Ld

62 Backb St

63 Backb Pf

No. Genre Name

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Appendix

Specifications

*Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or mod-

ify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale,

please check with your Yamaha dealer.

MIDI Data Format

1. Channel Messages

The channel messages described below are sent from

the drum triggers only. Other messages are sent from

both the drum triggers and the sequencer.

1.1 Key On, Key Off

Note range: 0 (C-2)–127 (G8)

Velocity range: 0–127

1.2 Control Change

1.2.1 Bank select MSB, LSB–0, 32

data = 0–127

1.2.2 Foot controller–4 (Ch. 10 only)

1.2.3 Main volume–7

1.2.4 Pan–10 (left 0, right 127)

1.3 Program Change

2. System Exclusive Messages

2.1 Parameter Change

2.1.1 GM system ON

$F0 $7E $7F $09 $01 $F7 (hexadecimal)

Sets all messages (except MIDI master tun-

ing) to their initial values.

3. System Realtime Message

3.1 Timing clock

Sends data.

3.2 Start, Stop

Sends data.

3.3 Active sensing

Sends the messages within an interval of approxi-

mately 300 msec.

Tone Genera-

tor block

Tone Generator AWM2

Maximum Polyphony 32

Voices 427 Drum, Percussion Voices, 22 Keyboard Voices

Drum Kits Preset: 50, User: 20

Effects Reverb x 19 types, Master EQ

Trigger

Tr igger Setups Preset: 7, User: 4

Pad Controller Snares adjustment, Tuning, Tempo

Pad Functions Drum Kit INC/DEC, Click Set INC/DEC, Tempo INC/DEC, Click ON/OFF

Pad Songs Start/Stop, Chase, Cut Off, 3 songs (max.) can be played simultaneously.

Sequencer

Note Capacity Approx. 16,000 notes

Note Resolution 96 parts per quarter note

Recording Type Real Time Replace

Tra c k 1

Songs 3 Demo Songs, 41 Practice Songs, 19 Pad Songs, 20 User Songs

Metronome

Tempo 30–300 beats/minute, Tap Tempo function

Beat 1–9

Timing Accent, Quarter note, Eighth note, Sixteenth note, Triplet

Click Sound Sets Preset: 6, User: 1

Click Sets 30

Click Timer 0–600 seconds (in 30-second steps)

Training Functions Measure Break, Groove Check, Rhythm Gate

Others

Controls Buttons: DRUMKIT, CLICK, SONG

>

/

■

, SHIFT,

<

,

>

, ON/OFF, SAVE/ENTER

Controllers: Volume, Jog Dial

Displays 16 characters x 2 lines backlit LCD, 7-segment LED (3-digit), Tempo LED x 2

Connectors Trigger inputs 1, 5, 6, 7 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: rim switch)

Tr igger inputs 2, 3, 4, 8 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: trigger input)

HI HAT CONTROL (stereo phone jack)

OUTPUT L/MONO, R (mono phone jack)

PHONES (stereo phone jack), AUX IN (stereo mini jack)

MIDI OUT, DC IN

Power Consumption 8.0W (DTX500), 13.0W (DTX500 and AC power adapter)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 252 x 147 x 52 mm (9-15/16" x 5-13/16" x 2-1/16")

Weight 898 g (2 lbs.)

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha

representative or the authorized distributor listed below.

Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Ya maha ou

au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten

Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen

Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.

Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana

o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,

M1S 3R1, Canada

Tel: 416-298-1311

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,

U.S.A.

Tel: 714-522-9011

MEXICO

Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.

Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,

Col. Guadalupe del Moral

C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México

Tel: 55-5804-0600

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.

Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi,

CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL

Tel: 011-3704-1377

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Sucursal de Argentina

Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte

Madero Este-C1107CEK

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: 011-4119-7000

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN COUNTRIES/

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

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Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,

Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,

Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá

Tel: +507-269-5311

THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND

Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd.

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,

MK7 8BL, England

Tel: 01908-366700

GERMANY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: 04101-3030

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Switzerland in Zürich

Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Tel: 01-383 3990

AUSTRIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria

Tel: 01-60203900

CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVA K I A /

HUNGARY/SLOVENIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria

Tel: 01-602039025

POLAND/LITHUANIA/LATVIA/ESTONIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Sp.z o.o. Oddzial w Polsce

ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland

Tel: 022-868-07-57

THE NETHERLANDS/

BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG

Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux

Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands

Tel: 0347-358 040

FRANCE

Yamaha Musique France

BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France

Tel: 01-64-61-4000

ITALY

Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.

Combo Division

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy

Tel: 02-935-771

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.

Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230

Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain

Tel: 91-639-8888

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece

Tel: 01-228 2160

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB

J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1, Box 30053

S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden

Tel: 031 89 34 00

DENMARK

YS Copenhagen Liaison Office

Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark

Tel: 44 92 49 00

FINLAND

F-Musiikki Oy

Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,

SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland

Tel: 09 618511

NORWAY

Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB

Grini Næringspark 1, N-1345 Østerås, Norway

Tel: 67 16 77 70

ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland

Tel: 525 5000

RUSSIA

Yamaha Music (Russia)

Office 4015, entrance 2, 21/5 Kuznetskii

Most street, Moscow, 107996, Russia

Tel: 495 626 0660

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: +49-4101-3030

Yamaha Corporation,

Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,

Japan 430-8650

Tel: +81-53-460-2312

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: 04101-3030

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971-4-881-5868

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,

Shanghai, China

Tel: 021-6247-2211

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: 2737-7688

INDIA

Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.

5F Ambience Corporate Tower Ambience Mall Complex

Ambience Island, NH-8, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana, India

Tel: 0124-466-5551

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)

PT. Nusantik

Gedung Ya maha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot

Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia

Tel: 21-520-2577

KOREA

Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.

8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,

Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel: 080-004-0022

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.

Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: 3-78030900

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel: 819-7551

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.

#03-11 A-Z Building

140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015

Tel: 747-4374

TAIWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.

Taiwan 104, R.O.C.

Tel: 02-2511-8688

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

4, 6, 15 and 16

th

floor, Siam Motors Building,

891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,

Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tel: 02-215-2626

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Corporation,

Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,

Japan 430-8650

Tel: +81-53-460-2317

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,

Victoria 3006, Australia

Tel: 3-9693-5111

NEW ZEALAND

Music Works LTD

P.O.BOX 6246 Wellesley, Auckland 4680,

New Zealand

Tel: 9-634-0099

COUNTRIES AND TRUST

TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

Yamaha Corporation,

Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,

Japan 430-8650

Tel: +81-53-460-2312

NORTH AMERICA

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

EUROPE

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

ASIA

OCEANIA

HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2432

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Yamaha Electronic Drums web site:

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/ed/

Yamaha Manual Library

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/

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