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User Manual: Yamaha DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner's Manual

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Contents
PRECAUTIONS
Welcome
Product Manuals
Setup
Basic Techniques
Advanced Techniques
Reference

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 1

Owner’s Manual

DTX400K

DTX430K

DTX450K

ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Contents

PRECAUTIONS ............................................ 4

Welcome....................................................... 6

Product Manuals ......................................... 6

Setup

First Steps.................................................... 7

Package Contents ....................................... 8

Assembly Guide .........................................11

Setting Up for Sound ................................ 19

Connecting the Power..................................... 19

Connecting Headphones or Speakers ............ 19

Connecting a Music Player ............................. 19

Turning On the Drum Module.......................... 20

Turning Off the Drum Module.......................... 20

Auto Power-Off ................................................ 20

Restoring the Default Settings (Factory Set) ... 20

Component Names & Functions.............. 21

Control Panel .................................................. 21

Left Side.......................................................... 22

Right Side ....................................................... 22

Basic Techniques

Selecting & Playing a Kit .......................... 23

Selecting a Kit ................................................. 23

Adjusting Kit Sensitivity................................... 23

Playing Techniques................................... 24

Snare Pad ....................................................... 24

Hi-hat Cymbal ................................................. 24

Performing with a Song ............................ 25

Selecting a Song............................................. 25

Adjusting the Song Volume............................. 25

Adjusting the Volume of Muted Drum Parts .... 26

Looping Part of a Song ................................... 26

Using the Metronome ............................... 27

Starting and Stopping the Metronome ............ 27

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ................... 27

Confirming Tempo via Number Buttons .......... 27

Confirming Tempo via Voice Guidance ........... 27

Adjusting the Tempo ....................................... 28

Other Settings ................................................. 28

Practicing in Training Mode ......................29

Basic Training Mode Procedure....................... 29

1. Groove Check .............................................. 30

2. Rhythm Gate ............................................... 31

3. Measure Break............................................ 32

4. Tempo Up/Down.......................................... 33

5. Change Up .................................................. 34

6. Easy Session ..............................................35

7. Groove Tracker............................................. 36

8. Pad Gate ..................................................... 37

9. Part Mute.....................................................38

10. Fast Blast................................................... 39

Advanced Techniques

Setting Parameters using Menu Mode..... 40

Basic Menu Mode Procedure .......................... 40

z Metronome Settings....................................41

x Kit Settings.................................................. 42

c MIDI Settings .............................................. 44

v Hi-hat Settings ............................................ 45

b Trigger Settings...........................................46

n Training Settings .........................................49

m Other Settings.............................................53

Integrating Separately Sold Accessories

..56

For DTX400K Owners ..................................... 56

For DTX430K & DTX450K Owners ................. 56

Connecting to a Computer........................57

Making Connections........................................57

MIDI Reference Manual .................................. 57

Reference

Troubleshooting......................................... 58

Data List .....................................................60

Specifications ............................................64

Index ...........................................................65

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 3

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

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 accom-

pany 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 obligation to update existing units.

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

phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels 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 carefully and consult your dealer

before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environ-

mentally 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 bat-

tery 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 recharge-

able type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with new ones, and

never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be installed cor-

rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and

battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batter-

ies away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regu-

lated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household

type batteries in your area for battery disposal 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 num-

ber, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate.

You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of pur-

chase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a perma-

nent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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. Modifications 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 sup-

plied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instruc-

tions. 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 envi-

ronment 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

electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guar-

antee that interference will not occur in all installations. 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 measures:

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 distribute this type of

product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact

Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600

Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by

Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT

Model Name : DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy 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. Also,

do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on 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 64) 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.

• Under no circumstances should any of the components of this product be taken apart

or customized. Doing so could result in electric shock, fire, injury, or malfunction.

• Do not sit or stand on the rack. Doing so could cause it to fall over or break,

possibly causing injury.

• Be careful with the holders for cymbal and tom pads as they have sharp tips. In

order to avoid injury, therefore, you should take special care whenever handling

these components.

• Be careful with the anti-slip stoppers on kick pads and foot pedals as they have

sharp tips. In order to avoid injury, therefore, you should take special care

whenever handling these components.

• Securely tighten fixing nuts and other fasteners. In addition, be sure to immediately

tighten any nuts that have come loose. If this precaution is not observed, pads may

fall off or the rack may collapse or fall over, possibly causing injury.

• Take care when setting up cables. If anyone were to trip on a cable, the instrument

could topple over and cause injury.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions,

place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) 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.

• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process.

Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in damage

to the instrument or even injury.

• Do not place hands or feet under a foot switch or foot pedal. Doing so could result

in injury.

• Do not use the electronic drum kit’s rack to hold acoustic drums. Doing so could

cause clamps to break and the drums to fall off, which in turn could lead to injury.

• Mind your fingers when adjusting clamps. Fingers can easily be caught and

crushed if care is not taken during this operation.

• Be careful with the tips of supports, arms, screws, and the like. Fingers can easily

be injured by sharp tips if these components are not handled carefully.

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

over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to

the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Assembly

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Assembly

Location

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DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 5

• 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 stand/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 insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel.

This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument or

other property, or operational failure.

• 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.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp is off), 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 malfunction/damage to the prod-

uct, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow

the notices below.

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 vibra-

tions, 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, damage to the internal

components or unstable operation. (Verified operating

temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the

instrument, since this might discolor the panel or key-

board.

• When cleaning the drum module, be sure to use a clean,

dry cloth. Cleaning products that contain organic sol-

vents, paint thinner, detergents, and chemically-treated

cleaning cloths can cause discoloration and/or warping

and should not be used.

• When cleaning the pads, avoid cleaning products that

contain organic solvents, paint thinner, and alcohol as

they can cause discoloration and/or warping. Instead,

we recommend that you remove dust using a soft dry

cloth or wipe clean with a moist, tightly-wrung-out cloth.

If a pad is very dirty, wipe the dirt away using a cloth

moistened with a neutral detergent solution and tightly

wrung out. Following this, wipe away the detergent solu-

tion using a cloth soaked in water and tightly wrung out.

Information

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 record-

ings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents out-

side of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any

violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE,

DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

About this manual

• The illustrations 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 compa-

nies.

Connections

Handling caution

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

Optional Pads

Within this Owner’s Manual, the optional external pads that may be connected to the drum module are referred to by

model name. Please note that these model names were up-to-date as of printing of this manual. Details regarding any

subsequently released models will be made available via the following web site.

http://www.yamaha.com/

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DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Welcome

First of all, thank you for purchasing a Yamaha DTX400K, DTX430K, or DTX450K

Electronic Drum Kit. In order to get the most out of your new instrument, please be

sure to read this owner’s manual carefully. And after doing so, be sure to store it in a

safe place so that you can refer back to it again as needed.

Product Manuals

The DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K are described in the following two manuals.

Owner’s Manual (this booklet)—Setup, Basic Techniques, Advanced Techniques,

and Reference sections.

Describes how to assemble your electronic drum kit and get it set up for playing.

Describes the basic techniques used when operating and playing the electronic drum kit.

Describes the setting of parameters and other more advanced modes of use.

Describes troubleshooting techniques and contains other reference materials.

MIDI Reference Manual (pdf)

* Not bundled with this product.

The drum module’s MIDI Reference Manual contains the following. See page 57 for more details.

• MIDI-related reference information

• Reference material that will prove useful when making music using the drum module and a computer

• Instructions on how to transfer songs from your computer to the drum module

-Using PDF Manuals

The Reference Manual for your DTX400K, DTX430K, or DTX450K is made available in digital format as a

PDF document. As such, a computer and suitable software will be required in order to read it. We recommend

that Adobe® Reader® be used for this purpose as it allows you to quickly and easily search for keywords, to

print out specific sections, and to conveniently jump from page to page by clicking embedded links. Keyword

searching and link-based navigation in particular are extremely useful functions available only with digital-

type documents.

The most-recent version of Adobe® Reader® can be downloaded from the following web page.

http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/

Setup

Basic Techniques

Advanced Techniques

Reference

Setup

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 7

First Steps

Open the box and confirm that all parts are present

and correct.

Assemble the parts.

• The assembly process is described in detail on pages 8 through

18.

Make the necessary connections.

• Connect the pads to the drum module using the cables provided.

See page 18.

• Connect the power adaptor to the drum module and turn on the

module.

See page 19.

Play your electronic drum kit.

• Basic techniques used when operating and playing the electronic

drum kit are described in the Basic Techniques section (pages 23

to 39).

• More complex methods are described in the Advanced Tech-

niques section (pages 40 to 55).

Setup

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Package Contents

After opening up the package containing your electronic drum kit, please verify that all of the follow-

ing parts are present.

For DTX400K Owners

•Parts !6, !7, and !8 are contained in Box 1.

•Parts !0 and !1 are contained in Box 2.

• The DTX400K does not have any parts numbered u, o, or !3.

•Parts !4 and !5 are almost identical in appearance but are actually different. They can be told apart by the sticker on the base sec-

tion.

•Parts e and i are almost identical in appearance but are actually different. Part i has a wing bolt, but part e does not. In addi-

tion, the polystyrene foam packaging used for part e is marked “T” (tom); while the packaging for part i is marked “S” (snare).

q Base supports (x2) w Vertical supports (x2) e Third tom part (x1)

r Left arm (x1) t Drum module (x1) y First/second tom part (x1)

Third tom pad

First tom pad Second tom pad

i Snare pad (x1) !0 Cymbal holders (x2) !1 Hi-hat holder (x1)

Rear side

Wing bolt

!2 Cymbal/hi-hat pads (x3) !4 Hi-hat controller (x1) !5 KU100 Kick Unit (x1)

!6 Nine-channel snake cable (x1) !7 Tuning key (x1) !8 Cable bands (x3)

!9 Power adaptor (x1) @0 Owner’s Manual (this booklet)

* May not be included depending on your

particular area. Please check with your

Yamaha dealer.

Package Contents

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 9

For DTX430K Owners

•Parts !6, !7, and !8 are contained in Box 1.

•Parts !0 and !1 are contained in Box 2.

• The DTX430K does not have any parts numbered u or o.

q Base supports (x2) w Vertical supports (x2) e Third tom part (x1)

t Drum module (x1) y First/second tom part (x1)

!0 Cymbal holders (x2) !1 Hi-hat holder (x1)

!2 Cymbal/hi-hat pads (x3) !3 KP65 Kick Pad (x1) !4 HH65 Hi-hat Controller (x1)

r Left arm (x1)

i Snare pad (x1)

!5 FP6110A Foot Pedal (x1) !6 Nine-channel snake cable (x1) !7 Tuning key (x1)

!8 Cable bands (x3) !9 Power adaptor (x1) @0 Owner’s Manual (this booklet)

* May not be included depending on your

particular area. Please check with your

Yamaha dealer.

Third tom pad

First tom pad Second tom pad

Package Contents

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

For DTX450K Owners

•Parts o, !6, !7, and !8 are contained in Box 1.

•Parts u, !0, and !1 are contained in Box 2.

q Base supports (x2) w Vertical supports (x2) e Third tom part (x1)

t Drum module (x1) y First/second tom part (x1)

!0 Cymbal holders (x2) !1 Hi-hat holder (x1) !2 Cymbal/hi-hat pads (x3)

!3 KP65 Kick Pad (x1) !4 HH65 Hi-hat Controller (x1)

r Left arm (x1)

!5 FP6110A Foot Pedal (x1)

!6 Nine-channel snake cable (x1) !7 Tuning key (x1) !8 Cable bands (x3)

!9 Power adaptor (x1) @0 Owner’s Manual (this booklet)

* May not be included depending on your

particular area. Please check with your

Yamaha dealer.

Third tom pad

First tom pad Second tom pad

i TP70S Snare Pad (x1) o S wing bolt (x1)u Hexagonal rod (x1)

Setup

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 11

Assembly Guide

Preparing the base

supports

1. Take the two base supports (q) and the tuning key (!7)

from the package, and using the tuning key, securely

tighten the s key bolts (i.e., the key bolts labeled s in

the figure).

2. Using the tuning key, loosen the  key bolt on each of

the two base supports (q).

3. Viewing from the front as shown in the figure, place the

base supports (q) at the left and right approximately 50

cm apart.

Attaching the verti-

cal supports

1. Take a vertical support (w) from the package, and

insert it fully into the joint on the left base support.

2. Using the tuning key, tighten the  key bolt that you

loosened in in order to secure the vertical sup-

port (w) in place.

3. Repeat 1. and 2. to assemble the right upright bar.

Fully assembled drum kit

(DTX450K shown) CAUTION

• Choose a flat, hard surface on

which to assemble your elec-

tronic drum kit.

• Take care to avoid mixing up

parts or assembling them in the

wrong direction. In addition, the

assembly steps should be com-

pleted one at a time in the order

described.

• The assistance of at least one

other person will be required

when assembling the electronic

drum kit.

• Once a piece has been assem-

bled, be sure to tighten the cor-

responding nuts or bolts.

• To disassemble your electronic

drum kit, carry out the assembly

sequence in reverse.

Step 5

Step 10

Step 8

Step 4

Step 7

Step 6 Step 11

Step 9

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

The two base supports are identical.

Step 1

50 cm

Front

NOTE

The two vertical supports are identical.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down

safely to prevent it from falling over.

Step 2

Joint

Left

Right

NOTE

Step 1

Assembly Guide

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Attaching the third

tom part

1. Take the third tom part (e) from the package, and

using the tuning key, securely tighten the s key bolt.

2. Loosen the  key bolt.

3. Slide the third tom part (e) onto the right vertical sup-

port and lower it to the center of the support or there-

abouts. Ensure that the third tom pad is oriented as

shown in the above figure at this time.

4. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the third tom part (e)

in place.

Attaching the left

arm

1. Take the left arm (r) from the package, and using the

tuning key, securely tighten the s key bolt.

2. Loosen the  key bolt.

3. Slide the left arm (r) onto the left vertical support and

lower it to the center of the support or thereabouts.

Ensure that the left arm is oriented as shown in the

above figure at this time.

4. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the left arm (r) in

place.

Attaching the drum

module

1. Take the drum module (t) from the package and

loosen the  key bolt.

2. Slide the drum module (t) onto the left vertical sup-

port and lower it to a position about 10 cm from the top.

The angle at which the module should be assembled is

shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the drum module (t)

in place.

IMPORTANT

The third tom part (e) and the snare part (i) from the

DTX400K are almost identical in appearance, and special

care should be taken to avoid mixing them up during the

assembly process. To tell them apart, look for the wing

bolt, which is only found on part i. See the figure on

page 8 for more details.

Care should be taken to avoid assembling the third tom pad

upside-down or back-to-front.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down

safely to prevent it from falling over.

The third tom pad will be rotated into place in .

Step 3

Rear of third tom pad

Right vertical support

NOTE

Step 12

The joint shown in the figure is not part of the DTX400K.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down

safely to prevent it from falling over.

CAUTION

After completing this step, lay the assembly down

safely to prevent it from falling over.

Step 4

Joint

Left vertical

support

Step 5

10 cm

Left vertical support

Assembly Guide

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 13

Attaching the first/second tom part

1. Take the first/second tom part (y) from the package,

and using the tuning key, securely tighten the s key

bolts.

2. Loosen the  key bolts.

3. Slide the first/second tom part (y) onto the vertical

supports and move it down until the tops of the supports

are flush with the tops of the holes. Ensure that the tom

part is oriented as shown in the above figure at this time.

4. Tighten the  key bolts to secure the first/second tom

part (y) in place.

The details of are different for the DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K.

Attaching the snare

pad

1. Take the snare part (i) from the pack-

age and lightly tighten the wing bolt.

2. Place the snare part (i) on the left arm, which was

assembled in , and slide it back until the front

end of the arm is flush with the joint.

3. Securely tighten the wing bolt.

4. Loosen the  key bolt located on the back of the snare

pad (i), and rotate the pad 180°, turning it over.

5. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the snare pad (i) in

place.

Step 6

Rear of first tom pad

Rear of second

tom pad

Vertical supports

This part has two s key bolts, one each on the left and right.

This part has two  key bolts, one each on the left and right.

Care should be taken to avoid assembling the first and sec-

ond tom pads upside-down or back-to-front.

The tom pads will be rotated into place in .

NOTE

Step 12

Step 7

For DTX400K Owners

Step 7

Wing bolt

Left arm

Joint

Step 4

180°

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The details of are different for the DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K.

Attaching the snare

pad

1. Loosen the wing bolt on the joint on

the left arm, which was attached in

2. Rotate the joint 90° counter-clockwise, making the joint

section horizontal.

3. Securely tighten the wing bolt.

4. Loosen the  key bolt on the joint.

5. Take the snare pad (i) from the package and slide it

fully into the joint.

6. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the snare pad (i) in

place.

Attaching the snare

pad

1. Loosen the wing bolt on the joint on

the left arm, which was attached in

2. Rotate the joint 90° counter-clockwise, making the joint

section horizontal.

3. Securely tighten the wing bolt.

4. Loosen the  key bolt on the joint.

5. Take the hexagonal rod (u) from the package and slide

it fully into the joint.

6. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the hexagonal rod (u)

in place.

7. Take the snare pad (i) and the S wing bolt (o) from

the package and lightly tighten the S wing bolt (o).

(Five or six turns is sufficient.)

8. Place the snare pad (i) on the hexagonal rod (u),

which was attached in 6. above, and slide it fully back.

Then tighten the S wing bolt (o) to secure the snare

pad (i) in place.

9. Loosen the  key bolt and adjust the angle of the snare

pad. When finished, retighten the  key bolt to secure

the snare pad in place.

Step 7

For DTX430K Owners For DTX450K Owners

Step 7

Step 4

Left arm

Wing bolt

Joint 90°

Step 7

Step 4

Left arm

Wing bolt

Joint 90°

Assembly Guide

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The details of are different for the DTX400K, DTX430K, and DTX450K.

Attaching the hi-hat

holder

1. Loosen the two  key bolts on the joint on the snare-

pad part, which was attached in .

2. Take the hi-hat holder (!1) from the package and slide it

into the joint from the front as shown in the figure. Then

adjust the angle of the hi-hat holder.

•When correctly inserted, the tip of the hi-hat holder

(!1) will protrude slightly from the rear of the joint.

•When correctly oriented, the metal rod section at the

top of the hi-hat holder (!1) will be vertical.

3. Tighten the two  key bolts to secure the hi-hat holder

(!1) in place.

Attaching the hi-hat

holder

1. Loosen the two  key bolts on the joint on the left arm,

which was attached in .

2. Take the hi-hat holder (!1) from the package and slide it

into the joint from the rear as shown in the figure. Then

adjust the angle of the hi-hat holder.

•When correctly inserted, the tip of the hi-hat holder

(!1) will protrude slightly from the front of the joint.

•When correctly oriented, the metal rod section at the

top of the hi-hat holder (!1) will be vertical.

3. Tighten the two  key bolts to secure the hi-hat holder

(!1) in place.

Attaching the cymbal holders

1. Loosen the four  key bolts at the ends of the first/sec-

ond tom part, which was attached in .

2. Take the cymbal holders (!0) from the package and

insert them into the ends of the first/second tom part.

Then adjust the angles of the cymbal holders until they

are oriented as shown in the figure.

•When correctly inserted, the tips of the cymbal hold-

ers (!0) will protrude slightly from the bottom of the

tom part.

•When correctly oriented, the cymbal holders (!0) will

be as shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the four  key bolts to secure the cymbal hold-

ers (!0) in place.

Step 8

For DTX400K and DTX430K Owners For DTX450K Owners

Step 8

Snare pad

Joint

Step 7

Step 8

Left arm

Joint

Step 4

Step 9

!0!0

The two cymbal holders are identical.

Step 6

NOTE

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Attaching the hi-hat

-Adjusting the position of the hi-

hat stopper pin

1. Using the tuning key, loosen the  key bolt on the

stopper, which is located at the top of the hi-hat holder.

2. Adjust the position of the pin until, as shown in the fig-

ure, it is approximately 30° counter-clockwise from the

front-rear direction of the kit when viewed from above.

3. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the stopper pin.

-Assembling the hi-hat pad

1. Remove the wing nut, the washer, and the upper felt pad

from the hi-hat holder. (Do not remove the lower felt

pad.)

2. Take the hi-hat pad (!2; one of three) from the package

and place it on the hi-hat holder with the stopper pin

also passing through the hole provided.

3. Replace the felt pad removed in 1. above the hi-hat pad

(!2).

4. Replace the washer removed in 1. above the felt pad.

5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the hi-hat pad (!2) in

place. Ensure that the wing nut is firmly tightened.

Assembling the cym-

bal pads

In this step, the two remaining cymbal/hi-hat pads (!2) are

assembled. Accordingly, 1. to 4. must be performed twice.

1. Remove the wing nut and the upper felt pad from the

cymbal holder. (Do not remove the lower felt pad.)

2. Place the cymbal pad (!2) on the cymbal holder, with

the holder passing through the central hole.

3. Replace the felt pad removed in 1. above the cymbal

pad (!2).

4. Tighten the wing nut to secure the cymbal pad (!2) in

place.

Rotating the tom

pads into place

applies to each of the three tom pads. Accord-

ingly, 1. to 3. must be performed three times.

1. Loosen the  key bolt on the tom pad (e or y).

2. Rotate the tom pad to a position where it will be easy to

play. (If necessary, refer to the picture of the properly

assembled kit on page 11.)

3. Tighten the  key bolt to secure the tom pad in place.

This figure shows the hi-hat holder correctly inserted in

the DTX450K. It is inserted from the front in the DTX400K

and DTX430K, and therefore, faces in the opposite direc-

tion.

All three of the cymbal/hi-hat pads (!2) are identical. One

of these is to be used as the hi-hat pad.

Step 10

Pin 30°

30°

 Front

Stopper

Hi-hat holder

Front

Wing nut

Felt pad

Hi-hat holder

Stopper

Washer

The two cymbal pads (!2) are identical.

Step 11

Wing nut

Felt pad

Cymbal holder

NOTE

Step 12

Assembly Guide

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is only required for the DTX430K and DTX450K. Owners of the DTX400K should skip to .

Assembling the kick pad

1. Take the kick pad (!3) from the pack-

age, remove the four wing bolts, spring

washers, and flat washers from the

kick pad holder, and arrange each set

nearby in the disassembled condition.

2. Assemble the base to the holder as shown below, and

then from the base side, assemble the wing bolts, spring

washers, and flat washers removed in 1. in order to

secure it in place.

3. Take the foot pedal (!5) from the package and insert the

beater into the hole in the holder as shown below.

4. Slide the beater rod into the hole until the tip protrudes

approximately 15 mm from the rear, and then tighten

the beater bolt using the tuning key.

5. Turn the foot pedal’s T-bolt counter-clockwise to loosen

it.

6. Fit the raised section at the front of the kick pad holder

into the foot-pedal’s assembly bracket.

7. Turn the foot pedal’s T-bolt clockwise to secure the

parts together.

8. Operate the pedal and confirm whether the beater head

strikes the kick pad near the center. If not, adjust the

length of the beater or move it left or right as required.

Positioning the hi-hat controller and kick drum

Arrange the hi-hat controller (!4) and the kick drum parts or

kick unit (!5) as shown in the figure on the left.

Step 13

Step 14

Step 13

Wing bolt

Spring washer

Flat washer

Kick pad Kick padBase

Beater Tuning key

Holder

Connecting

rod

Connecting rod Beater bolt

T- b o l t

Beater head

Assembly bracket Raised section T-bolt

Step 14

DTX400K

DTX430K/DTX450K

Kick drum parts

IMPORTANT

The hi-hat controller (!4) and the kick unit (!5) from the

DTX400K are almost identical in appearance. They can be

told apart by the sticker on the base section.

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Fine-tuning the positions of the pads and the drum module

Sit on your stool and adjust the positions of the pads and the

drum module to your liking.

• To adjust the height of the snare pad, loosen the



key bolt.

• To adjust the height of the third tom pad, loosen the



key bolt.

• To adjust the height of the drum module, loosen the

key bolt.

• To tilt the drum module forwards or backwards, loosen the

key bolt.

Connecting the pads to the drum module

1. Insert the mini plugs* at one end of the nine-channel

snake cable (!6) into the correct trigger input jacks

(SNARE to KICK/PAD) on the right side of the drum

module. (*: The smaller set of plugs.)

2. Insert the nine-channel snake cable’s standard plugs*

into the jacks in the corresponding pads. (*: The larger

set of plugs.)

3. Wrap the cables for the snare pad, the tom pads, and the

cymbal/hi-hat pads around the cable clips to prevent

them from being pulled out.

4. Using the cable bands (!8), secure the cables to the kit

rack at the positions in the figure above.

Congratulations—You have finished assembling

your electronic drum kit!

Step 15

Drum module

Snare pad Third tom

pad

CAUTION

• Be sure to always retighten any key bolt after you have

finished adjusting the corresponding part.

• Before moving on to the next step, ensure that all key

bolts have been tightened.

• Refer back to if you wish to readjust the angle of the

snare pad.

• Refer back to if you wish to readjust the angles of the

tom pads.

NOTE

Step 7

Step 12

Step 16

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Right side of the drum module

Nine-channel snake cable

The sticker on each of the snake cable’s plugs indicates the

name of the corresponding pad.

NOTE

Excessive bending can damage the cables. Ensure, there-

fore, that they are not bent at an extreme angle when

wrapped around the clips.

NOTICE

Setup

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Setting Up for Sound

1. Ensure that your drum module is turned off (i.e., none

of the buttons are lit).

2. Insert the power adaptor’s DC plug into the

[] connector on the left side of the

module.

3. Hook the power adaptor’s cord around the cord clip to

prevent it from being accidentally pulled out.

4. Plug the power adaptor’s AC power cord into an AC

wall socket or another electrical outlet.

Your drum module does not have built-in speakers. In order

to hear it, therefore, you will need to connect headphones or

monitor speakers via the [PHONES/OUTPUT] standard

stereo-audio jack. You can adjust the output volume using

the [VOLUME] buttons on the control panel.

You can connect a portable music player or another similar

source of audio to your drum module via the [AUX IN]

(auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack. This makes it possible to

play along with your favorite tunes.

Connecting the Power

CAUTION

Excessive bending can damage the power adaptor

cord and create a fire hazard. Ensure, therefore, that

the power cord is not bent at an extreme angle when

wrapped around the clip.

WARNING

Use only the power adaptor that came with your drum

module.

Cord clip

Power adaptor’s cord

Connecting Headphones or Speakers

The [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack is a stereo connector. You can con-

nect a 1/4” mono-audio jack to it, but in such a case, please be

sure to set the output to mono using the Stereo/Mono parameter

from Menu Mode (page 53).

CAUTION

To prevent hearing loss, avoid using headphones at a

high volume for extended periods of time.

Connecting a Music Player

• Whenever connecting other devices, ensure that the cables you

use have plugs that match the input or output connectors on

those devices.

• Before making connections, furthermore, you should also turn

the volume on the other devices fully down.

• When all connections have been made, use each device’s vol-

ume controller to balance its output with that of the drum mod-

ule.

NOTE

NOTICE

1/8” stereo-mini

to stereo-mini

cable

Portable music player,

etc.

Standard 1/4”

mono-audio jack

Powered speakers

or Standard 1/4”

stereo-audio jack

Headphones

Setting Up for Sound

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

1. If you have connected your drum module to other audio

devices such as powered speakers, ensure that the vol-

ume on all other devices is turned down fully.

2. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.

The drum module will turn on and its buttons will light up.

1. If you have connected your drum module to other audio

equipment, ensure that the volume on all other devices

is turned down fully.

2. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.

The drum module will turn off and all button lights will

go out.

The Auto Power-Off function automatically turns off the

drum module after a certain period of inactivity. This helps

to save energy should you forget to turn it off yourself.

-Setting the Auto Power-Off Function

You can set the amount of time that the Auto Power-Off

function will wait before turning off the drum module. For

details, see the description of the Auto Power-Off Time

parameter from Menu Mode (page 53).

-Quickly disabling Auto Power-Off

To quickly disable the Auto Power-Off function, turn on the

drum module while holding down the [TRAINING] button.

The function will remain off until you set a new Auto

Power-Off time.

Straight out of the box, your drum module already contains

a wide range of pre-programmed drum kits and songs.

These default settings—collectively known as the Factory

Set—can be conveniently restored at any time if you have

accidentally overwritten them or wish to delete all of your

own settings. To do so, use the Factory Set function as fol-

lows.

1. Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button and verify that the

drum module turns off.

2. Turn on the drum module while holding down the

[VOLUME+] button and the [VOLUME–] button.

The drum module’s lights will flash and the Factory Set

will be restored.

Turning On the Drum Module

Connect the hi-hat controller before turning on the drum

module. Please do not turn the drum module on with the hi-

hat controller depressed. The drum module can not identify

the type of pedal properly and it causes that the kick may

produce much smaller sound than expected.

Turning Off the Drum Module

CAUTION

When setting up the product, make sure that the AC

outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trou-

ble 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.

The drum module automatically stores all current settings

before it turns off. For this reason, please do not unplug the

power adaptor until all button lights have gone out.

Auto Power-Off

The drum module automatically stores all current settings before

it turns off.

NOTE

NOTICE

NOTE

• In certain modes of operation, the Auto Power-Off function will

not turn off the drum module when the set time has elapsed. We

recommend, therefore, that you always turn off the drum module

manually when you are finished using it.

• If you expect the drum module to be inactive for a certain length

of time while connected to other audio equipment, we recom-

mend that you turn the volume on the other equipment fully

down. Alternatively, you can disable the Auto Power-Off function

to ensure that the drum module stays on.

• Settings for the Auto Power-Off function do not represent exact

times and there may be some variation.

• By default, the Auto Power-Off time is set to 30 minutes.

Restoring the Default Settings

(Factory Set)

When you restore the Factory Set as described below, any

changes you have made to parameters will be lost. Before pro-

ceeding, therefore, you should ensure that they contain no irre-

placeable settings.

NOTICE

NOTE

Hold

NOTICE

Hold

Setup

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 21

Component Names & Functions

zNumber buttons

• These buttons are used to select drum kits, songs, and

training types. (pages 23, 25, 29)

• You can use them to enter a tempo directly. (page 28)

• In Menu Mode, they are used to select settings. (page

40)

• Also in Menu Mode, you can use them to enter setting

values directly. (page 40)

x[KIT] button (page 23)

Use this button when you want to select a different drum

kit.

c[SONG] button (page 25)

Use this button when you want to select a different song.

v[ ] (metronome) button (page 27)

• This button is used to start and stop the built-in metro-

nome.

• In Training Mode, it is also used to start and stop train-

ing sessions.

b[] button

• Using this button, you can start and stop songs. (page

25)

• In Training Mode, it is also used to start and stop train-

ing sessions. (page 29)

n[ ] (Standby/On) button (page 20)

Use this button to turn the drum module on and off.

m[TRAINING] button (page 29)

This button is used to access Training Mode.

,[DRUM MUTE] button (page 25)

Using this button, you can mute and unmute drum parts

from a practice drum pattern.

.[TEMPO] buttons (page 28)

Use these buttons to increase or decrease the tempo in

steps of one BPM.

*: In Menu Mode, the [TEMPO] buttons can also be used to

increase or decrease settings.

⁄0[VOLUME] buttons (page 19)

These buttons are used to adjust the overall volume of

the drum module. Press the [VOLUME+] button to

increase it and the [VOLUME–] button to decrease it.

x c

, . ⁄0

Control Panel

Component Names & Functions

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

⁄1[USB TO HOST] terminal (page 57)

This terminal is used to connect the drum module to a

computer via a USB cable.

⁄2[AUX IN] jack (page 19)

The Auxiliary Input stereo mini-jack is used to input

audio from an external source. For example, you can use

this jack to connect a portable music player, a CD player,

or another similar device and play along with your favor-

ite tunes.

⁄3[PHONES/OUTPUT] jack (page 19)

Use this standard stereo-audio jack to connect head-

phones, an amplifier, a mixer, or other similar equip-

ment.

⁄4Cord clip (page 19)

Wrap the power adaptor cord around this clip to prevent

accidental unplugging during use.

⁄5[ ] connector (page 19)

Use this connector for the power adaptor that came with

your drum module.

⁄6Trigger input jacks (page 18)

These jacks are used to connect the snare, tom, and cym-

bal pads.

⁄7[HI-HAT CTL] jack (page 18)

The Hi-hat Control jack is used to connect a hi-hat con-

troller.

⁄8[KICK/PAD] jack (page 18)

Use this jack to connect a kick pad or pedal. When using

a KP65 Kick Pad, an additional pad can be connected via

the kick pad itself.

⁄1 ⁄2 ⁄3 ⁄4 ⁄5

⁄6

⁄7 ⁄8

Right side

Left side

Control panel

Left Side Right Side

Basic Techniques

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 23

Selecting & Playing a Kit

For the purpose of this manual, the term “kit” refers to a full set of drum-sound assignments for all of

the pads. The drum module comes with ten different drum and percussion kits already set up.

1. Press the [KIT] button to activate Kit Mode.

2. Select a kit by pressing the corresponding number but-

ton ([1] to [10/0]).

3. Play the pads and see how the kit sounds.

Using the following procedure, you can change the sensitiv-

ity of a kit—that is, how the drum sounds change depending

on how hard you strike the pads. Sensitivity can be adjusted

to ten different levels.

While holding the [KIT] button, press either the [VOL-

UME+] or [VOLUME–] button.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME+] button, you

increase the sensitivity by one level. This means that

louder sounds can be more easily produced with softer

drumming.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME–] button, you

decrease the sensitivity by one level. This means that

louder sounds can only be produced by drumming hard.

Selecting a Kit

For detailed information on the ten preset kits, see the Data

List section (page 60).

Quick select from Song Mode or Training Mode

In order to select a kit quickly without having to leave

Song Mode or Training Mode, press and hold the [KIT]

button, and then press the number button ([1] to [10/0])

for the desired kit.

NOTE

Hold

Adjusting Kit Sensitivity

• You can set a different sensitivity for each of the drum module’s

ten kits.

• If you wish to set sensitivities on an individual pad basis, see the

descriptions of the Trigger Settings parameters from Menu Mode

(page 46).

Hold

More sensitive

pads

Less sensitive

pads

More sensitive

pads

Less sensitive

pads

NOTE

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DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Playing Techniques

If using a TP70S Snare Pad, you will be able to produce

three distinct sounds (i.e., head, open rim, and closed rim)

depending on where you strike it, much the same as if you

were playing an acoustic snare.

-Head shots

Hitting the main surface of the pad produces a head shot

sound.

-Open rim shots

Hitting the open-rim zone produces an open rim-shot

sound.

-Closed rim shots (cross sticking)

Hitting the closed-rim zone produces a closed rim-shot

sound.

-Open/close

•You can produce an open hi-hat sound by striking the

hi-hat pad with the hi-hat controller’s pedal not

depressed.

•You can produce a closed hi-hat sound by striking the

hi-hat pad with the hi-hat controller’s pedal depressed.

•If using an HH65 Hi-hat Controller, you can operate

the pedal to recreate the sound of a closing hi-hat.

-Foot closed

You can depress the hi-hat controller’s pedal to create a

foot-close sound without having to strike the hi-hat pad.

-Hi-hat splash

Depressing the hi-hat controller’s pedal and then imme-

diately releasing it produces a hi-hat splash sound.

Snare Pad

Closed rim shots

(Rim 2)

Head shotsOpen rim shots (Rim 1)

Hi-hat Cymbal

Basic Techniques

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 25

Performing with a Song

The drum module comes complete with ten practice songs. Covering a wide range of genres, they

provide a convenient, enjoyable way to practice drumming.

1. Press the [SONG] button.

2. Press the [] button to start the current song.

3. If you wish press one of the number buttons ([1] to [10/

0]) to select a different one.

•You can stop song playback by pressing the [ ] but-

ton once again.

•If you wish to mute the programmed drum parts and hear

only the song parts, press the [DRUM MUTE] button. To

unmute the drum parts, press the [DRUM MUTE] button

once again.

•The most appropriate drum kit is pre-assigned to each of

the drum module’s songs, so whenever you select a new

song, the current kit will also change. If you wish to use a

different kit to play a certain song, please select that kit

after changing the song. For more details, see Quick select

from Song Mode or Training Mode (page 23).

Using the following procedure, you can set the volume of

the current song to your preferred level.

1. Press the [] button to start the song.

2. While holding the [SONG] button, press either the

[VOLUME+] or [VOLUME–] button.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME+] button, you

increase the song volume by one.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME–] button, you

decrease the song volume by one.

Selecting a Song

For detailed information on the ten built-in songs, see the Data

List section (page 60).

Quick select from Kit Mode or Training Mode

In order to select a song quickly without having to

leave Kit Mode or Training Mode, press and hold the

[SONG] button, and then press the number button ([1]

to [10/0]) for the desired song.

NOTE

Hold

Adjusting the Song Volume

Hold

Higher song volume

Lower song volume

Performing with a Song

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

If you press the [DRUM MUTE] button while playing a

song, the drum parts from the song will be muted—that is,

their volume will be reduced to zero. If, however, you would

like the drum parts to be slightly audible in this type of situ-

ation, you can adjust the muted volume as described below.

1. Press the [] button to start the song.

2. Press the [DRUM MUTE] button to mute the drum

parts.

3. While holding the [DRUM MUTE] button, press either

the [VOLUME+] or [VOLUME–] button.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME+] button, you

increase the volume of the muted drums by one.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME–] button, you

decrease the volume of the muted drums by one.

By pressing the [DRUM MUTE] button once again, you

can unmute the drum parts and restore their normal vol-

umes.

As described below, you can have a song playback between

two points set in units of one measure. To do so, you simply

need to set a loop start point (A) and a loop end point (B)

while the song is playing.

1. Press the [] button to start the song.

2. At point A, press and hold the [SONG] button and press

the [] button.

3. At point B, again press and hold the [SONG] button

and press the [] button.

To stop looped playback, press and hold the [SONG] button

and press the [] button.

Adjusting the Volume of Muted Drum

Parts

Hold

Maximum muted volume

Minimum muted volume

Looping Part of a Song

• When you select a different song, looped playback will be can-

celled automatically and points A and B will be reset.

• After an automatic lead-in (to help guide you into the phrase),

the range from Point A to Point B is played back repeatedly.

Looping playback

Hold

NOTE

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Using the Metronome

Playing your electronic drum kit along with the built-in metronome is a great way to perfect your

rhythm.

•Press the [] button to turn on the metronome.

•Press the [] button once again to turn it off.

To adjust the volume of the metronome, press and hold the

[] button, and then press either the [VOLUME+] or

[VOLUME–] button.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME+] button, you

increase the metronome volume by one.

•Each time you press the [VOLUME–] button, you

decrease the metronome volume by one.

Whenever necessary, you can confirm the drum module’s

current tempo from the flashing pattern of the number but-

ton lights.

Press either the [TEMPO+] or [TEMPO–] button once.

Each digit of the tempo will be flashed in sequence.

Example:

When the tempo is 108 BPM, the number button lights will

flash [1][0][8].

Whenever necessary, you can have the drum module speak

the current tempo to you as a BPM value.

Press and hold the [] button. You will hear the current

tempo spoken (in English), and the number button lights

will flash as described above.

Starting and Stopping the Metronome

Adjusting the Metronome Volume

Hold

Higher metronome volume

Lower metronome volume

Confirming Tempo via Number Buttons

Confirming Tempo via Voice Guidance

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The following three methods are available when you want to

change the tempo.

Increasing or decreasing using the

[TEMPO+] or [TEMPO–] button

•Each time you press the [TEMPO+] button, you

increase the metronome BPM by one.

•Each time you press the [TEMPO–] button, you

decrease the metronome BPM by one.

Directly inputting a BPM using the number

buttons

1. While holding the [] button, enter the BPM using

the number buttons.

Example: Setting a tempo of 138 BPM

Press the number buttons in the sequence

[1][3][8].

2. After entering all necessary digits, remove your fin-

ger from the [] button.

The drum module will speak the new tempo to you

(in English).

Tapping the tempo on the pads

1. While holding the [] button, strike a pad at least

three times at the desired tempo.

2. Remove your finger from the [] button.

The following metronome-related settings can be made in

Menu Mode. For details, see the description of the Metro-

nome Settings parameter group from Menu Mode (page 41).

•Metronome pattern

•Metronome length in beats

•Metronome sound

•Number-button lighting pattern when using the metro-

nome

Adjusting the Tempo

Increase or decrease using the [TEMPO+] or

[TEMPO–] button

Direct input of a BPM using the number but-

tons

Setting a new tempo using pads (tap tempo)

• The drum module supports tempos between 30 and 300 BPM.

• If you select a different song (page 25) after adjusting the tempo,

the selected song’s tempo will be used for the metronome.

NOTE

Hold

• Number button [10/0] is used to enter the value zero.

You cannot use it to enter the number ten.

Example: Setting a tempo of 110 BPM

Press the number buttons in the sequence

[1][1][10/0].

You cannot do this by pressing [1][10/0].

• There is no need to enter a zero first in order to set a

two-digit tempo.

Example:

To set a tempo of 72 BPM, simply press the num-

ber buttons in the sequence [7][2]. You do not

need to press [0][7][2].

• Whenever the drum module is speaking the tempo, you

can enter a new tempo directly using the number but-

tons but without having to hold down the [ ] button.

Instead of using a pad, you can also tap the tempo by

pressing the [TEMPO+] or [TEMPO–] button at least

three times.

Other Settings

NOTE

Hold

NOTE

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Practicing in Training Mode

The drum module’s Training Mode provides many different ways in which to practice playing the

drums. With ten different types of training available, you can finely hone your sense of rhythm, master

drum patterns from a range of different musical genres, or if you are a beginner, learn easy patterns in

an enjoyable way.

The basic procedure common to all ten types of training is

as follows.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to acti-

vate Training Mode.

2. Select your desired training type by

pressing the corresponding number button ([1] to [10/

0]).

The [] and/or [] button will flash, indicating

that the drum module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the flashing [] or [] button to start train-

ing.

4. To end training, press the button used to start it in Step

3. above.

Scoring function

The drum module’s scoring function, which is used with

certain types of training, evaluates your ability on a scale of

one to ten and displays the result using the number buttons

([1] to [10/0]). Number button [10/0] represents the highest

score; number button [1], the lowest.

In addition, the Voice Guidance function announces the

results of scoring using the five levels shown below.

Basic Training Mode Procedure

• The buttons that flash at this time depend on the type of

training selected.

• Both the [ ] and [ ] buttons will flash with certain

types of training.

Training Mode

Work on your rhythm

1. Groove Check ............................................Page 30

2. Rhythm Gate..............................................Page 31

3. Measure Break ..........................................Page 32

4. Tempo Up/Down ........................................Page 33

5. Change Up ................................................Page 34

Have fun with drum patterns

6. Easy Session.............................................Page 35

7. Groove Tracker ...........................................Page 36

Learn new drum patterns

8. Pad Gate....................................................Page 37

9. Part Mute...................................................Page 38

Play as wildly as you can

10. Fast Blast.................................................Page 39

NOTE

• To select a different kit from Training Mode, press and

hold the [KIT] button, and then press the number button

([1] to [10/0]) for the desired kit. (See Quick select from

Song Mode or Training Mode on page 23.)

• To select a different song from Training Mode, press and

hold the [SONG] button, and then press the number but-

ton ([1] to [10/0]) for the desired song. (See Quick select

from Kit Mode or Training Mode on page 25.)

• If you wish to adjust the duration of training, see the description

of the Timer parameter from Menu Mode (page 49).

• If you wish to adjust the duration of Fast Blast training, see the

description of the Fast Blast Timer parameter from Menu Mode

(page 52).

Fast Blast training uses its own unique form of scoring. See page

39 for more details.

NOTE

Better scores

Try again

Great Fantastic

Good Excellent

NOTE

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Groove Check

As an aid to improving your timing, Groove Check uses the number button lights to show how early or late you are drumming.

Two different training styles are available—the first uses the metronome; the second lets you play along with a song. At the end

of training, the drum module will display your score using number buttons [1] to [10/0] and will also speak it to you.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [1].

The [] and [] buttons will flash, indicating that

the drum module is on standby to start training.

3. Press either the [] or [] button when you are

ready to go.

If you press the [] button, the metronome will be

used for training. Alternatively, if you press the []

button, the current song will be used.

4. Play the pads as tightly as you can along with the met-

ronome or song.

-Display of individual strikes

•The number buttons ([1] to [10/0]) will flash to

indicate the accuracy of the timing of individual

strikes.

•If number buttons [5] and [6] flash together, your

timing for the current strike was perfect.

•Number buttons [6] to [10/0] indicate that the cur-

rent strike was late. The further from the [5] and [6]

number buttons, the later the strike.

•Number buttons [5] to [1] indicate that the current

strike was early. The further from the [5] and [6]

number buttons, the earlier the strike.

-Display of current timing variation

•Half-lit number buttons ([1] to [10/0]) indicate how

tightly you are currently playing.

•The wider the band of half-lit number buttons, the

greater the degree of variation in your timing.

5. To end training, press the button used to start it in Step

3. above.

The drum module will display your score using number

buttons [1] to [10/0] and will also speak it to you (in

English). For more details regarding scoring, see Scor-

ing function (page 29).

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Struck early Struck late

Perfect timing

(both flash together)

Range of timing

variation (half-lit) Timing of current

strike (flashes)

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Rhythm Gate

Rhythm Gate training allows you to confirm by ear whether or not your timing is accurate. If you do not strike a pad in time, it

will not produce any sound. Two different training styles are available—the first uses the metronome; the second lets you play

along with a song. At the end of training, the drum module will display your score using number buttons [1] to [10/0] and will

also speak it to you.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [2].

The [] and [] buttons will flash, indicating that

the drum module is on standby to start training.

3. Press either the [] or [] button when you are

ready to go.

If you press the [] button, the metronome will be

used for training. Alternatively, if you press the []

button, the current song will be used.

4. Play the pads as tightly as you can along with the met-

ronome or song.

The pads will only produce a sound when struck in

time. In addition, the number buttons will light up as

shown below during this training.

5. Press number buttons [2] to [9] to adjust the difficulty

level (i.e., the width of the gate). Four different levels

are available as shown below. The higher the difficulty

level, the more accurate your timing will have to be in

order to produce a sound.

6. To end training, press the button used to start it in Step

3. above.

Your score will be displayed using number buttons [1]

to [10/0] and will also be spoken to you (in English).

For more details regarding scoring, see Scoring function

(page 29).

1 3 3

2 5

Struck early Struck late

Accurate timing

(Flash when pad struck)

Difficulty level

(gate width; half-lit)

Timing of current

strike (flashes)

No sound produced for pads

struck outside the gate width.

No sound produced for pads

struck outside the gate width.

Press [2] or [9].

Press [3] or [8].

Press [4] or [7].

Press [5] or [6].

Number buttons [1] and [10/0] are not used with this type of

training.

Easy

Difficulty

level

Hard

123456789 10/0

NOTE

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Measure Break

With Measure Break training, the metronome will be muted for certain measures in a sequence. For example, by setting the

measures during which you play fills to be muted in this way, you can check for any deviation in your timing when the metro-

nome returns. This will help you to play at a constant tempo throughout your performances. Please note that this type of train-

ing is not scored.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [3].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button.

The metronome will start to play a sequence of four

measures in length.

4. If necessary, press the number buttons corresponding to

the measures in the sequence to toggle the metronome

on (fully-lit) or off (half-lit) for them.

•Each of the number buttons represents a measure in

the sequence.

•On the first beat of each measure, the corresponding

number button will flash.

5. Practice playing the pads along with the song.

6. To end training, press the [] button once again.

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2 4

You can also change the number of measures in the metro-

nome sequence. To do so, press and hold the corresponding

number button ([2] to [10/0]) until the displayed sequence

length changes. For example, to set the sequence length to

eight measures, press and hold number button [8].

Flash: First beat of measure currently being played.

Fully-lit: Measures for

which the metro-

nome is played.

Half-lit: Measures for which the

metronome is not played.

NOTE

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Tempo Up/Down

Use Tempo Up/Down training to see how fast you can go and still maintain accurate timing. As you play along with a metro-

nome, the drum module will automatically increase the tempo if your timing is good and decrease it if not. Please note that this

type of training is not scored.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [4].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button.

The metronome will start playing.

4. Focusing on accurate timing, play the pads along with

the metronome. The half-lit number buttons indicate

how much time remains before the end of the current

four measures.

The drum module will evaluate your timing after every

four measures.

•If your timing was accurate during the four measures,

the drum module will automatically increase the met-

ronome’s tempo and the number-button lights will

scan quickly once from left to right.

•If your timing was not accurate during the four mea-

sures, the drum module will automatically decrease

the metronome’s tempo and the number-button lights

will scan quickly once from right to left.

•Continue to play along with the metronome as the

tempo changes each four measures.

5. To end training, press the [] button once again.

If you would like to check or adjust the current tempo before you start training, see Using the Metronome

(page 27).

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• If you wish to adjust the difficulty level for this training, see

the description of the Difficulty Level parameter from Menu

Mode (page 50).

• This training can be set either to mute pads when they are

not played in time or to play pads whenever they are struck.

For details, see the description of the Ignore Timing param-

eter from Menu Mode (page 50).

NOTE

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Change Up

In Change Up training, your aim is to maintain good timing as you play along with up to seven different practice rhythms that

change every two measures. The rhythms are assigned to number buttons [1] to [7], allowing you to freely choose which ones

you want to practice with. At the end of training, the drum module will display your score using number buttons [1] to [10/0]

and will also speak it to you.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [5].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button when you are ready to go.

•A practice rhythm and the metronome will start to

play, and the practice rhythm will change after every

two measures.

4. Press number buttons [1] to [7] to select the rhythms to

practice with.

•When a number button is fully lit, the corresponding

rhythm will be included in the practice session.

•When a number button is half lit, the corresponding

rhythm will be skipped as you practice.

•The number buttons will flash to indicate which

rhythm you should be playing.

5. Focusing on accurate timing, play the practice rhythm

on the pads.

•To adjust the volume of the practice rhythm, press and

hold the [SONG] button, and then press either the

[VOLUME+] or [VOLUME–] button.

•To mute the practice rhythm and play along with only

the metronome, press the [DRUM MUTE] button.

•To unmute the practice rhythm, press the [DRUM

MUTE] button once again.

6. To end training, press the [] button once again.

The drum module will display your score using number

buttons [1] to [10/0] and will also speak it to you (in

English). For more details regarding scoring, see Scor-

ing function (page 29).

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Fully-lit: Rhythm

included in practice

session

Half-lit: Rhythm not

included in practice

session (i.e., skipped)

• You can also press the [ ] button to end training.

• If you wish to adjust the difficulty level for this training, see

the description of the Difficulty Level parameter from Menu

Mode (page 50).

• This training can be set either to mute pads when they are

not played in time or to play pads whenever they are struck.

For details, see the description of the Ignore Timing param-

eter from Menu Mode (page 50).

• You can also change the number of measures for which

each practice rhythm is repeated by pressing number but-

ton [10/0]. When this button is half lit, each rhythm will be

played for four measures before changing; when fully lit, the

rhythm will be played for one measure; and when not lit, it

will be played for two measures.

NOTE

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Easy Session

Easy Session training lets you play a drum pattern along with an accompanying song simply by striking any pad(s) in time. As

such, it is not unlike a basic form of jamming with other band members. Please note that this type of training is not scored.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [6].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button to start the accompaniment.

4. Play the pads along with the accompaniment.

•Regardless of which pad(s) you strike, the drum mod-

ule will play the correct sounds for the drum pattern.

For this reason, you will not necessarily hear the pad

you strike.

•If you stop playing the pads, the drum module will

stop playing the drum pattern.

•The half-lit number buttons provide a guide to varia-

tions in the drum pattern.

•In order to play the drum pattern correctly, the pads

must be struck at precisely the timing indicated by the

half-lit number buttons.

•To select a different song while training, hold down

the [SONG] button and press the corresponding num-

ber button ([1] to [10/0]).

5. To end training, press the [] button once again.

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The [DRUM MUTE] button is not used with this type of train-

ing.

Half lit = When to strike the pad(s)

NOTE

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Groove Tracker

Groove Tracker makes it simple to play a number of different practice drum patterns, which will automatically reflect the speed

and strength of your drumming. In addition, you can also freely add your own fills to the basic pattern. Please note that this type

of training is not scored.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [7].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button when you are ready to go.

The drum module will play the practice drum pattern

once. In addition, the number buttons ([1] to [10/0]) will

light up as the pattern plays.

4. To select a different practice drum pattern, press the

corresponding number button ([1] to [10/0]).

5. Play the hi-hat or kick pad. Each time you do so, the

next part of the drum pattern will be played.

•Refer to the drum scores in the Data List section (page

62) for details on the pads to be played to advance

each drum pattern and how much the patterns advance

with each strike.

•The tempo of the drum pattern will change to reflect

the speed of your drumming.

•The volume of the drum pattern will change to reflect

the strength of your drumming.

•If you briefly stop drumming and then begin again,

the drum pattern will play from the start.

6. To end training, press the [] button once again.

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• You can select which pad(s) you would like to use to

advance the drum pattern. For details, see the description

of the Groove Tracker Control Pad(s) parameter from

Menu Mode (page 51).

• You can set how much the practice drum pattern should

advance for each strike of the selected pad(s). For details,

see the description of the Groove Tracker Advance Step

parameter from Menu Mode (page 51).

NOTE

You can set the period of time after which the drum pattern

will return to the start when you stop drumming. For details,

see the description of the Groove Tracker Return Time

parameter from Menu Mode (page 50).

Muting specific parts from the practice drum pat-

tern

You can mute any of the individual drum parts (i.e.,

snare, kick, tom, hi-hat, and/or cymbal) that make up

the practice drum pattern. If, for example, you were to

mute the snare part, you could play whatever snare

pattern you like along with the rest of the drum parts.

1. Press the [DRUM MUTE] button and verify that it

lights up.

2. Strike the pad corresponding to the part from the

practice drum pattern you wish to mute.

• The selected drum part will now be muted.

• If the pad corresponding to the muted drum part is

not struck for certain period of time, it will be auto-

matically unmuted.

3. To manually unmute all drum parts, press the

[DRUM MUTE] button once again and verify that it

turns off.

The [ ] button is not used with this type of training.

NOTE

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Pad Gate

In Pad Gate training, the pads will only produce a sound when your drumming precisely matches a practice drum pattern. At

the end of training, the drum module will display your score using number buttons [1] to [10/0] and will also speak it to you.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [8].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button when you are ready to go.

•The drum module will start to play the practice drum

pattern.

•The number buttons ([1] to [10/0]) will light up to dis-

play the progression of the practice drum pattern.

4. If necessary, select a different practice drum pattern

using number buttons [1] to [10/0].

Drum scores for the various practice drum patterns can

be found in the Data List section (page 62).

5. Play the practice drum pattern on the pads.

•The pads will not produce a sound if they are struck

out of time.

•If you play any phrase other than the practice drum

pattern, the pads will not produce a sound.

•To select a different practice drum pattern, press the

corresponding number button ([1] to [10/0]).

6. To end training, press the [] button once again.

The drum module will display your score using number

buttons [1] to [10/0] and will also speak it to you (in

English). For more details regarding scoring, see Scor-

ing function (page 29).

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3,6

Muting specific parts from the practice drum pat-

tern

You can mute any of the individual drum parts (i.e.,

snare, kick, tom, hi-hat, and/or cymbal) that make up

the practice drum pattern. If, for example, you were to

mute the snare part, you could focus your training on

just the snare pad.

1. Press the [DRUM MUTE] button and verify that it

lights up.

2. Strike the pad corresponding to the part from the

practice drum pattern you wish to mute.

• The selected drum part will now be muted.

• If the pad corresponding to the muted drum part is

not struck for certain period of time, it will be auto-

matically unmuted.

3. To manually unmute all drum parts, press the

[DRUM MUTE] button once again and verify that it

turns off.

• If you wish to adjust the difficulty level for this training, see the

description of the Difficulty Level parameter from Menu Mode

(page 50).

• You can choose either to mute pads when they are not played in

time or to play all pads regardless of when they are struck. For

details, see the description of the Ignore Timing parameter from

Menu Mode (page 50).

• You can set which groups of pads the drum module should con-

sider when deciding whether or not you are playing the correct

pattern. For details, see the description of the Pad Gate Group

parameter from Menu Mode (page 52).

NOTE

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Part Mute

Part Mute training lets you mute any or all of the drum parts (i.e., hi-hat, snare, kick, tom, and/or cymbal) and also the instru-

ment parts from an accompanying song. Please note that this type of training is not scored.

Press the

[TRAINING]

button to activate Training Mode.

2. Press number button [9].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button to start the current song.

Each of the drum parts and the non-drum parts are

assigned to different number buttons as shown in the dia-

gram, allowing you to mute and unmute them by press-

ing the corresponding button. (see the description below)

4. Practice playing the pads along with the song.

5. To select a different song while training, hold down the

[SONG] button and press the corresponding number

button ([1] to [10/0]).

6. To end training, press the [] button once again.

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Muting drum parts

-Muting with number buttons [1] to [5]

1. To mute a drum part, press the corresponding num-

ber button.

The part will be muted and the number button will light up.

2. To unmute a drum part, again press the correspond-

ing number button, which will be lit.

The part will be unmuted and the number button’s

light will go out.

-Muting with the pads

1. Press the [DRUM MUTE] button and verify that it

lights up.

2. Strike the pad corresponding to the drum part you

wish to mute.

The selected part will be muted and the correspond-

ing number button will light up.

3. To manually unmute all drum parts, press the

[DRUM MUTE] button once again and verify that its

light goes out.

Muting non-drum parts

1. Press number button [9] to mute the accompanying

song’s bass part; press number button [10/0] to mute

the other instrument parts.

The number button(s) corresponding to the muted

song part(s) will light up.

2. To unmute song parts, again press the correspond-

ing number button(s), which will be lit.

The number button light(s) will go out.

KICK

TOM

HI-HAT

SNARE

CYMBAL Bass part Other song parts

Drum parts Non-drum parts

When you play the pads, the number buttons will flash to

indicate the corresponding drum parts.

NOTE

If the pad(s) corresponding to a muted drum part are not

struck for certain period of time, the part will be automati-

cally unmuted and the number button’s light will go out.

NOTE

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Fast Blast

In a Fast Blast training session, you just play the drums as wildly as you can over a set period of time. More a game than a form

of practice, your aim is to get the highest possible score. At the end of training, the drum module will display your score using

number buttons [1] to [10/0] and will also speak it to you.

1. Press the [TRAINING] button to activate Training

Mode.

2. Press number button [10/0].

The [] button will flash, indicating that the drum

module is on standby to start training.

3. Press the [] button.

4. Within the training time (10 seconds), play as many of

the pads as often as you can.

•The timer will start when you strike the first pad.

•Each time you strike a pad and increase your score,

the position of the fully-lit number button moves from

left to right.

•The half-lit number buttons indicate how much time is

left before the end of the training session. Specifically,

the half-lit number button lights will successively go

out from right to left, and the training session will end

when they are all turned off.

•When the training session has ended, the drum mod-

ule will display your score using number buttons [1]

to [10/0] and will also speak it to you (in English).

Example:

If you scored 980, the number buttons would flash

[9][8][0].

•To end a training session before the timer runs out,

press the [] button once again.

Fast Blast uses a different scoring system than the other types of training.

NOTE

1 3,4

Lights go out.

• If you would like to check your score once again, press any

of the number buttons [1] to [10/0].

• If you wish to adjust the training time, see the description of

the Fast Blast Timer parameter from Menu Mode (page 52).

NOTE

Advanced Techniques

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Setting Parameters using Menu Mode

Menu Mode is used to set drum-module parameters and functions, which are arranged into the follow-

ing seven groups.

The basic procedure used to activate Menu Mode and select

the parameter to be set is as follows. For details of the indi-

vidual parameters, please see the corresponding sections

below.

1. While holding the [KIT] but-

ton, press the [SONG] button

to activate Menu Mode.

Number buttons [1] to [7]

will start to flash.

2. Press the number button corresponding to the group

containing the parameter you wish to set. (Parameter

groups are shown in the hierarchical list on the left.)

3. Press the number button corresponding to the parameter

you wish to set. (Parameters are shown in the hierarchi-

cal list on the left.) The number buttons flash continu-

ously to indicate the current setting.

4. Enter the new setting.

You can use the number buttons to directly set parame-

ters with numerical values, such as a velocity. To enter

the value 105, for example, press the number buttons in

the order [1][10/0][5].

•Number button [10/0] is used to enter the value zero.

You cannot use it to enter the number ten.

•If you take no action for awhile, the setting is auto-

matically stored.

•When you have entered a value, the number buttons

will flash continuously to indicate the new setting.

zMetronome Settings

1-1. Pattern ............................................................ Page 41

1-2. Beats.............................................................. Page 41

1-3. Sound............................................................. Page 41

1-4. Number Button Lighting Pattern ..................... Page 42

xKit Settings

2-1. Pad Sound...................................................... Page 42

2-2. Pad Volume.................................................... Page 42

2-3. Pad Panning .................................................. Page 43

2-4. Double Bass Drum......................................... Page 43

2-5. Reverb ........................................................... Page 43

cMIDI Settings

3-1. Local Control .................................................. Page 44

3-2. Note Number ................................................. Page 44

vHi-hat Settings

4-1. Clutch Position................................................ Page 45

4-2. Splash Sensitivity........................................... Page 45

4-3. Foot Close Position........................................ Page 45

4-4. Foot Close Velocity ........................................ Page 45

4-5. Kick Velocity................................................... Page 46

bTrigger Settings

5-1. Pad Velocity Curve ......................................... Page 46

5-2. Crosstalk........................................................ Page 47

5-3. Snare Pad Type ............................................. Page 48

5-4. Pedal Types ................................................... Page 48

5-5. Gain ............................................................... Page 49

5-6. Minimum Level............................................... Page 49

nTraining Settings

6-1. Timer .............................................................. Page 49

6-2. Difficulty Level................................................ Page 50

6-3. Ignore Timing................................................. Page 50

6-4. Groove Tracker Return Time.......................... Page 50

6-5. Groove Tracker Control Pad(s)....................... Page 51

6-6. Groove Tracker Advance Step ....................... Page 51

6-7. Pad Gate Group.............................................. Page 52

6-8. Fast Blast Timer............................................. Page 52

mOther Settings

7-1. Kit Lock ........................................................... Page 53

7-2. Voice Guidance Volume ................................. Page 53

7-3. Auto Power-Off Time....................................... Page 53

7-4. Stereo/Mono................................................... Page 53

7-5. Initialize Kit ..................................................... Page 54

7-6. Initialize Song ................................................. Page 54

7-7. Revert to Last Power On ................................. Page 55

7-8. Factory Set ..................................................... Page 55

Basic Menu Mode Procedure

You can also use the [TEMPO+] and [TEMPO–] buttons to

increase and decrease setting values. Specifically, the

[TEMPO+] button increases the current setting by one each

time it is pressed; the [TEMPO–] button decreases it by one.

Hold

Number

button

Group

[1] Metronome

Settings

[2] Kit Settings

[3] MIDI Settings

[4] Hi-hat Settings

[5] Trigger Settings

[6] Training Settings

[7] Other Settings

Number

button

Group

NOTE

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1-1. Pattern

Using the following procedure, you can set one of eight pat-

terns for the drum module’s metronome.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [1] to select the Metronome Set-

tings parameter group.

3. Press number button [1] to select the Pattern parameter.

4. Select a new metronome pattern using the correspond-

ing number button ([1] to [8]). The available settings are

as follows.

1-2. Beats

Using the following procedure, you can set the metronome

to between 1 and 9 beats in length.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [1] to select the Metronome Set-

tings parameter group.

3. Press number button [2] to select the Beats parameter.

4. Select a new metronome length in beats using the corre-

sponding number button ([1] to [9]). The available set-

tings are as follows.

1-3. Sound

Using the following procedure, you can set the sound

played by the metronome to, for example, a standard click

sound, a cowbell, a drumsticks sound, or a spoken count.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [1] to select the Metronome Set-

tings parameter group.

3. Press number button [3] to select the Sound parameter.

4. Select a new metronome sound using the corresponding

number button ([1] to [6]). The available settings are as

follows.

z Metronome Settings

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [1]  [1]  Setting

Number

button Setting

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

With settings [2], [4], [6], and [8], the first beat is accented.

Setting

3 3 3 3

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [1]  [2]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] 1 beat

[2] 2 beats

[3] 3 beats

[4] 4 beats

[5] 5 beats

[6] 6 beats

[7] 7 beats

[8] 8 beats

[9] 9 beats

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [1]  [3]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Metronome click 1

[2] Metronome click 2

[3] Cowbell

[4] Drumsticks

[5] Spoken count 1

[6] Spoken count 2

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1-4. Number Button Lighting Pattern

You can have number buttons [1] to [10/0] light up when

playing the metronome in Kit Mode or Song Mode. Use the

following procedure to set the buttons’ lighting pattern.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [1] to select the Metronome Set-

tings parameter group.

3. Press number button [4] to select the Number Button

Lighting Pattern parameter.

4. Select a new lighting pattern using the corresponding

number button ([1] to [3]). The available settings are as

follows.

2-1. Pad Sound

Using the following procedure, you can change the sounds

assigned to the current kit’s pads. This makes it very easy to

create your own unique kits.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [2] to select the Kit Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [1] to select the Pad Sound param-

eter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new drum-sound number using number buttons

[1] to [10/0]. For a list of sounds and numbers, see the

Voice List (page 61).

2-2. Pad Volume

Using the following procedure, you can adjust the volume

of the current kit’s pads.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [2] to select the Kit Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [2] to select the Pad Volume

parameter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new volume using number buttons [1] to [10/0].

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [1]  [4]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Off (no lighting)

[2] Pattern 1

[3] Pattern 2

Setting

x Kit Settings

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [2]  [1]  Setting

Setting

1 to 169

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [2]  [2]  Setting

Setting

0 to 127

Setting

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2-3. Pad Panning

Using the following procedure, you can adjust the panning

of the current kit’s pads.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [2] to select the Kit Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [3] to select the Pad Panning

parameter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new panning position using number buttons [1]

to [10/0]. A value of 64 corresponds to the center posi-

tion. Smaller values than this move the pad increasingly

towards the left; larger values move it towards the right.

2-4. Double Bass Drum

Using the following procedure, you can easily configure the

drum module to produce a kick drum sound when you oper-

ate the pedal connected to the [HI-HAT CONTROL] trig-

ger input jack. This convenient function provides support

for double bass drumming techniques.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [2] to select the Kit Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [4] to select the Double Bass Drum

parameter.

4. Set the parameter using number button [1] or [2]. The

available settings are as follows.

2-5. Reverb

Reverb effects add a warm ambience to sounds, simulating

the complex reflections of actual performance spaces, such

as a concert hall or a small club. Use the following proce-

dure to select a reverb effect for the current kit.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [2] to select the Kit Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [5] to select the Reverb parameter.

4. Select a reverb effect using the corresponding number

button ([1] to [10/0]). The available settings are as fol-

lows.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [2]  [3]  Setting

Setting

0 to 127

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [2]  [4]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Off

[2] On

While the Double Bass Drum function is enabled, you will be

unable to use the hi-hat controller plugged into the [HI-HAT CON-

TROL] trigger input jack to simulate opening and closing of the hi-

hat.

Setting

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [2]  [5]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Off

[2] Hall 1

[3] Hall 2

[4] Hall 3

[5] Room 1

[6] Room 2

[7] Room 3

[8] Stage 1

[9] Stage 2

[10/0] Plate

Setting

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3-1. Local Control

The Local Control parameter determines whether or not the

drum module’s internal tone generator will produce sounds

in response to playing of the pads or of songs. Normally,

this parameter is set to “On”, meaning that pads and songs

will generate sounds. When “Off” is selected, the tone gen-

erator is essentially disconnected from the pads and songs,

which will be unable to generate any sound. An “Off” set-

ting can prove highly useful when you wish to record your

drum performances as MIDI data on a sequencer or using

DAW software.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [3] to select the MIDI Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [1] to select the Local Control

parameter.

4. Set the parameter using number button [1] or [2]. The

available settings are as follows.

3-2. Note Number

Using the following procedure, you can set the MIDI note

number that is output when each of the pads is played.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [3] to select the MIDI Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [2] to select the Note Number

parameter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new note number using number buttons [1] to

[10/0].

c MIDI Settings

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [3]  [1]  Setting

Number

button Setting Description

[1] Off The internal tone generator does

not respond to pads and songs.

[2] On The internal tone generator

responds to pads and songs.

• The drum module’s internal tone generator will continue to

respond to received MIDI data when Local Control is turned off.

• The drum module will continue to output drum performances as

MIDI data when Local Control is turned off.

Setting

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [3]  [2]  Setting

Setting

0 to 127

Note number settings are relevant only when you have connected

your drum module to a computer. For more details, refer to the

MIDI Reference Manual (PDF).

Setting

NOTE

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4-1. Clutch Position

Using the following procedure, you can simulate the effect

of changing the hi-hat’s clutch position. The smaller the set-

ting, the quicker an open hi-hat sound will decay.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [4] to select the Hi-hat Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [1] to select the Clutch Position

parameter.

4. Enter a new clutch position using number buttons [1] to

[10/0].

4-2. Splash Sensitivity

Using the following procedure, you can set the degree of

sensitivity for detecting hi-hat foot splashes. The higher the

value, the easier it will be to produce a foot-splash sound

with the hi-hat controller. High values may, however, result

in splash sounds being unintentionally produced when, for

example, you operate the hi-hat controller lightly as you

keep time. It is a good idea, therefore, to set this parameter

to “Off” if you do not want to play foot splashes.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [4] to select the Hi-hat Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [2] to select the Splash Sensitivity

parameter.

4. Enter a new splash sensitivity using number buttons [1]

to [10/0].

4-3. Foot Close Position

Using the following procedure, you can adjust the position

at which the hi-hat switches from open to closed when you

operate the hi-hat controller. The lower the value, the

smaller the virtual opening between the top and bottom hi-

hats. Larger values increase the size of the gap between the

top and bottom cymbals, and this can prevent foot close or

foot splash sounds from being produced when you operate

the pedal.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [4] to select the Hi-hat Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [3] to select the Foot Close Posi-

tion parameter.

4. Enter a new foot close position using number buttons

[1] to [10/0].

4-4. Foot Close Velocity

Using the following procedure, you can adjust the velocity

(or power) of foot-close sounds produced using the hi-hat

controller.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [4] to select the Hi-hat Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [4] to select the Foot Close Veloc-

ity parameter.

4. Enter a new velocity using number buttons [1] to [10/0].

v Hi-hat Settings

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [4]  [1]  Setting

Setting

0 to 64

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [4]  [2]  Setting

Setting

0 to 127

Set this parameter to [0] in order to turn off foot splashes.

Setting

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [4]  [3]  Setting

This parameter only has an effect when you are

using an HH65 Hi-hat Controller.

Setting

0 to 32

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [4]  [4]  Setting

This parameter only has an effect when you are

using the hi-hat controller that comes with the

DTX400K.

Setting

1 to 127

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4-5. Kick Velocity

Using the following procedure, you can adjust the velocity

(or power) of kick sounds produced using the hi-hat control-

ler. In order for the Kick Velocity parameter to have an

effect, Double Bass Drum must be set to “On” for the cur-

rent kit (page 43).

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [4] to select the Hi-hat Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [5] to select the Kick Velocity

parameter.

4. Enter a new velocity using number buttons [1] to [10/0].

5-1. Pad Velocity Curve

Using the following procedure, you can select a velocity

curve for individual pads. A velocity curve determines how

the velocity (or power) of a sound is affected by how hard

you strike the pad.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [5] to select the Trigger Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [1] to select the Pad Velocity

Curve parameter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new velocity curve setting using number buttons

[1] to [10/0]. The available settings are as follows.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [4]  [5]  Setting

This parameter only has an effect when you are

using the hi-hat controller that comes with the

DTX400K.

Setting

1 to 127

Setting

b Trigger Settings

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [5]  [1]  Setting

Setting

1 to 25

Setting

Velocit y

Trigger input level

Velocit y

Trigger input level

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5-2. Crosstalk

The term “crosstalk” refers to the output of spurious trigger

signals from a pad other than the one that was stuck as a

result of vibration or interference between pads. Using the

following procedure, you can adjust the Crosstalk parameter

for individual pads to prevent this phenomenon from occur-

ring.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [5] to select the Trigger Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [2] to select the Crosstalk parame-

ter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new setting (%) using number buttons [1] to

[10/0]. Larger values are more effective in preventing

crosstalk; however, they can also make it difficult to

play pads simultaneously during light drumming.

Velocity

Trigger input level

Velocit y

Trigger input level

Velocity

Trigger input level

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [5]  [2]  Setting

Setting

0 to 99

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5-3. Snare Pad Type

Using the following procedure, you can specify the type of

snare pad connected to your drum module.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [5] to select the Trigger Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [3] to select the Snare Pad Type

parameter.

4. Select a new snare pad type using the corresponding

number button ([1] to [6]). The available settings are as

follows.

5-4. Pedal Types

Use the following parameter to specify the types of pedals

(i.e., hi-hat controller and kick) connected to your drum

module.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [5] to select the Trigger Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [4] to select the Pedal Types

parameter.

4. Select a new pedal type combination using the corre-

sponding number button ([1] to [5]). The available set-

tings are as follows.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [5]  [3]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Automatic identification

(only for [2] and [3])

[2] TP70S

[3] Snare pad that comes with DTX400K

[4] XP-series pad

[5] TP70S reversed

[6] XP-series pad reversed

• When set to [1], the drum module will automatically identify the

type of snare pad that came with your electronic drum kit when it

is turned on. If you then press and hold number button [1], the

drum module will flash number button [2] or [3] to indicate the

result of automatic identification.

• Whenever you change the type of snare connected to the drum

module, please update this setting using the corresponding

number button ([2] to [4]). For example, when you use the XP-

series pad, select [4].

• You can use setting [5] or [6] to switch (or reverse) the drum

sounds assigned to Rim 1 and Rim 2. This makes it easier for

left-handed drummers to configure their electronic drum kit.

Setting

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [5]  [4]  Setting

Number

button

Setting

Hi-hat controller Kick pedal

[1] Automatic identification (only for [2] and [3])

[2] HH65 KP65

[3]

Hi-hat controller pedal

that comes with

DTX400K

KU100

[4]

Hi-hat controller pedal

that comes with

DTX400K

KP65

[5] HH65 KU100

• This parameter can normally be set to [1] (automatic identifica-

tion).

• When set to [1], the drum module will automatically identify the

type of pedal that came with your electronic drum kit when it is

turned on.

If you then press and hold number button [1], the drum module

will flash number button [2] or [3] to indicate the result of auto-

matic identification.

• Connect the hi-hat controller before turning on the drum module.

Please do not turn the drum module on with the hi-hat controller

depressed. The drum module can not identify the type of pedal

properly and it causes that the kick may produce much smaller

sound than expected.

• Whenever you change the type of hi-hat controller or kick pedal

connected to the drum module, please update this setting using

the corresponding number button ([2] to [5]).

Setting

NOTE

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5-5. Gain

Using the following procedure, you can set the gain level for

trigger signals output from individual pads. The higher the

gain setting, the louder the sounds produced by light drum-

ming.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [5] to select the Trigger Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [5] to select the Gain parameter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new gain level using number buttons [1] to [10/

0].

5-6. Minimum Level

When the strength with which you strike a pad is no more

than this level, the pad will not output a trigger signal in

response and no sound will be produced.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [5] to select the Trigger Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [6] to select the Minimum Level

parameter.

4. Strike a pad to select it.

5. Enter a new setting (%) using number buttons [1] to

[10/0].

6-1. Timer

Using the following procedure, you can set the practice

timer used in the drum module’s Training Mode. The timer

begins counting at the start of a training session, and when

the set time is reached, it automatically ends the session.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [1] to select the Timer parameter.

4. Select your preferred practice time using the corre-

sponding number button ([1] to [10/0]). The available

settings are as follows.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [5]  [5]  Setting

Setting

1 to 127

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [5]  [6]  Setting

Setting

0 to 99 (%)

Setting

n Training Settings

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [1]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Off

[2] 30 seconds

[3] 60 seconds

[4] 90 seconds

[5] 120 seconds

[6] 150 seconds

[7] 180 seconds

[8] 300 seconds

[9] 480 seconds

[10/0] 600 seconds

The practice time set using this parameter applies to the following

types of training only.

• Groove Check

•Rhythm Gate

• Measure Break

• Tempo Up/Down

• Change Up

• Pad Gate

Other types of training are not affected.

Setting

NOTE

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6-2. Difficulty Level

Using the following procedure, you can set the level of

training difficulty for Tempo Up/Down (page 33), Change

Up (page 34), and Pad Gate (page 37).

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [2] to select the Difficulty Level

parameter.

4. Select a new difficulty level using the corresponding

number button ([1] to [5]). The higher the level, the

more difficult the training.

6-3. Ignore Timing

Using the following procedure, you can set the Ignore Tim-

ing parameter for Tempo Up/Down (page 33), Change Up

(page 34), and Pad Gate (page 37) training. When set to

“On”, the pads will produce a sound whenever they are

struck; when “Off”, only pads played exactly in time will

produce a sound.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [3] to select the Ignore Timing

parameter.

4. Set the parameter using number button [1] or [2]. The

available settings are as follows.

6-4. Groove Tracker Return Time

Using the following procedure, you can set the period of

time after which the practice drum pattern in Groove

Tracker training (page 36) will return to the start when you

stop drumming.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [4] to select the Groove Tracker

Return Time parameter.

4. Enter a new return time setting using number buttons

[1] to [10/0]. The bigger the setting, the longer the

return time.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [2]  Setting

Setting

1 to 5

The level of difficulty set using this parameter applies only to the

Tempo Up/Down, Change Up, and Pad Gate training types. Other

types of training are not affected.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [3]  Setting

Setting

NOTE

Setting

Number

button Setting Description

[1] Off Pads played out of time will not

produce a sound.

[2] On Pads will produce a sound when-

ever they are played.

This parameter applies only to the Tempo Up/Down, Change Up,

and Pad Gate training types. Other types of training are not

affected.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [4]  Setting

Setting

1 to 10

• When set to [1], the practice drum pattern will not return to the

start.

• The time set using this parameter only applies to Groove Tracker

training. Other types of training are not affected.

NOTE

Setting

NOTE

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6-5. Groove Tracker Control Pad(s)

Using the following procedure, you can select which pad(s)

you would like to use to advance the practice drum pattern

in Groove Tracker training (page 36).

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [5] to select the Groove Tracker

Control Pad(s) parameter.

4. Select a new setting using the corresponding number

button ([1] to [6]). The available settings are as follows.

6-6. Groove Tracker Advance Step

Using the following procedure, you can set how much the

practice drum pattern in Groove Tracker training (page 36)

should advance for each strike of the set pad(s).

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [6] to select the Groove Tracker

Advance Step parameter.

4. Select a new advancement step using the corresponding

number button ([1] to [5]). The available settings are as

follows.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [5]  Setting

Number

button Setting Description

[1] Auto

The drum module will automati-

cally select the best setting for

the practice drum pattern.

[2]

Cymbal

hi-hat 1

The cymbal and hi-hat pads will

advance the pattern and will

also produce their own sounds.

[3]

Cymbal

hi-hat 2

The cymbal and hi-hat pads will

advance the pattern.

[4] Kick The kick pad or pedal will

advance the pattern.

[5]

Snare

hi-hat

The snare and hi-hat pads will

advance the pattern.

[6] All All pads and pedals will advance

the pattern.

• With a setting of [3] to [6], the corresponding pad(s) will not pro-

duce a drum sound of their own.

• When this parameter is set to [6], the [DRUM MUTE] button can-

not be used to mute the practice drum pattern.

Setting

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [6]  Setting

Number

button Setting Description

[1] Auto

The drum module will automati-

cally identify the best advance-

ment step for the practice drum

pattern.

[2] The practice drum pattern will

advance in quarter-note steps.

[3] The practice drum pattern will

advance in eighth-note steps.

[4]

The practice drum pattern will

advance in sixteenth-note

steps.

[5]

The practice drum pattern will

advance in eighth-note triplet

steps.

• The advancement step set using this parameter only applies to

Groove Tracker training. Other types of training are not affected.

• If, when set to [1], you press and hold number button [1], the

drum module will flash a number button between [2] and [5] to

indicate the result of automatic identification.

Setting

NOTE

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6-7. Pad Gate Group

Using the following procedure, you can set which groups of

pads the drum module should consider when deciding

whether or not you are playing the correct pattern in Pad

Gate training (page 37).

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [7] to select the Pad Gate Group

parameter.

4. Select a new setting using the corresponding number

button ([1] to [4]). The available settings are as follows.

6-8. Fast Blast Timer

Using the following procedure, you can set the timer for

Fast Blast training sessions (page 39). When the timer

counts down to zero after the start of a training session, it

will automatically end the training.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [6] to select the Training Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [8] to select the Fast Blast Timer

parameter.

4. Select your preferred practice time using the corre-

sponding number button ([1] to [10/0]). The available

settings are as follows.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [7]  Setting

Number

button Setting Description

[1] All pads

Any pad will produce a sound

and be scored, as long as the

timing of your drumming is

correct.

[2] Group type 1

The kit will be separated into

five groups—Kick, Snare,

Toms, Cymbals, and Hi-hat. In

order for your drumming to

produce sounds and be

scored, you must strike pads

from the same group as those

from the practice drum pattern

and do so in time.

[3] Group type 2

More difficult than Group type

1, this setting splits each of the

toms and each of the cymbals

into individual groups. In addi-

tion, the hi-hat pad and the hi-

hat controller are also treated

separately.

[4] All notes

With this setting, you must play

the exact same practice drum

pattern as the drum module.

• The evaluation method set using this parameter applies only to

Pad Gate training. Other types of training are not affected.

• The higher the setting, the more difficult the training.

Setting

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [6]  [8]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] 10 seconds

[2] 30 seconds

[3] 60 seconds

[4] 90 seconds

[5] 120 seconds

[6] 150 seconds

[7] 180 seconds

[8] 300 seconds

[9] 480 seconds

[10/0] 600 seconds

The timer set using this parameter applies only to Fast Blast train-

ing. Other types of training are not affected.

Setting

NOTE

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7-1. Kit Lock

Normally, when you select a song, the drum module auto-

matically chooses the most appropriate kit. You can, how-

ever, use the Kit Lock function to prevent this if you wish to

keep the current kit when practicing with different songs.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [1] to select the Kit Lock parame-

ter.

4. Set the parameter using number button [1] or [2]. The

available settings are as follows.

7-2. Voice Guidance Volume

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [2] to select the Voice Guidance

Volume parameter.

4. Enter a new voice guidance volume using number but-

tons [1] to [10/0]. Larger setting values represent higher

volumes and vice-versa.

7-3. Auto Power-Off Time

Using the following procedure, you can set the time until

the Auto Power-Off function (page 20) activates or you can

disable this function.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [3] to select the Auto Power-Off

Time parameter.

4. Set a time or disable this function using the correspond-

ing number button ([1] to [7]). The available settings are

as follows.

7-4. Stereo/Mono

Using the following procedure, you can set the [PHONES/

OUTPUT] jack to output either mono or stereo sound. We

recommend that you select the Mono setting if connecting a

standard mono-audio cable to this jack in order to use your

drum module with external speakers, a mixer, or other simi-

lar equipment.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [4] to select the Stereo/Mono

parameter.

4. Set the parameter using number button [1] or [2]. The

available settings are as follows.

m Other Settings

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [1]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Off

[2] On

Regardless of this parameter’s setting, you can always select a

new kit using the drum module’s control panel.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [2]  Setting

Setting

1 to 10

Setting this parameter to [1] turns off the Voice Guidance function.

Setting

NOTE

Setting

NOTE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [3]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Auto Power-Off disabled

[2] 5 minutes

[3] 10 minutes

[4] 15 minutes

[5] 30 minutes

[6] 60 minutes

[7] 120 minutes

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [4]  Setting

Number button Setting

[1] Stereo

[2] Mono

Setting

Setting Parameters using Menu Mode

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

7-5. Initialize Kit

Using the following procedure, you can restore a kit’s

default settings.

1. Press the [KIT] button.

2. Select the kit to initialize using the corresponding num-

ber button ([1] to [10/0]).

3. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

4. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

5. Press number button [5] to select the Initialize Kit func-

tion.

•Number button [1] will light up.

6. Press number button [1].

•Number button [1] will start to flash.

•If you do not wish to proceed with initialization, press

the [KIT] button now to exit Menu Mode.

7. Press number button [1].

•The kit will be initialized.

7-6. Initialize Song

Using the following procedure, you can restore a song’s

default settings.

1. Press the [SONG] button.

2. Select the song to initialize using the corresponding

number button ([1] to [10/0]).

3. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

4. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

5. Press number button [6] to select the Initialize Song

function.

•Number button [1] will light up.

6. Press number button [1].

•Number button [1] will start to flash.

•If you do not wish to proceed with initialization, press

the [KIT] button now to exit Menu Mode.

7. Press number button [1].

•The song will be initialized.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [5]  [1]  [1]

When you initialize a kit, all of the changes you have made to it

will be lost. Before proceeding, therefore, you should ensure that

the kit contains no irreplaceable settings.

NOTICE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [6]  [1]  [1]

When you initialize a song, all of the changes you have made to it

will be lost. Before proceeding, therefore, you should ensure that

the song contains no irreplaceable data.

NOTICE

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7-7. Revert to Last Power On

Using the following procedure, you can return all of the

parameters from Kit Mode, Song Mode, and Menu Mode to

the settings they had when you last turned on the drum mod-

ule.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [7] to select the Revert to Last

Power On function.

•Number button [1] will light up.

4. Press number button [1].

•Number button [1] will start to flash.

•If you do not wish to proceed with initialization, press

the [KIT] button now to exit Menu Mode.

5. Press number button [1].

•The parameters will be initialized.

7-8. Factory Set

Using the following procedure, you can return all of the

parameters from Kit Mode, Song Mode, and Menu Mode to

their default settings.

1. While holding the [KIT] button, press the [SONG] but-

ton to activate Menu Mode.

2. Press number button [7] to select the Other Settings

parameter group.

3. Press number button [8] to select the Factory Set func-

tion.

•Number button [1] will light up.

4. Press number button [1].

•Number button [1] will start to flash.

•If you do not wish to proceed with initialization, press

the [KIT] button now to exit Menu Mode.

5. Press number button [1].

•The parameters will be initialized.

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [7]  [1]  [1]

When you reset parameters as described below, any changes

you have made to them since last turning on the drum module will

be lost. Before proceeding, therefore, you should ensure that they

contain no irreplaceable settings.

NOTICE

Steps:

MENU ([KIT] + [SONG])  [7]  [8]  [1]  [1]

When you reset parameters as described below, any changes

you have made to them will be lost. Before proceeding, therefore,

you should ensure that they contain no irreplaceable settings.

You can also restore the Factory Set by turning on the drum mod-

ule with the [VOLUME+] button and the [VOLUME–] button held

down. See page 20 for more details.

NOTICE

NOTE

Advanced Techniques

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Integrating Separately Sold Accessories

As described below, you can add various accessories* to your electronic drum kit for an even more

enjoyable drumming experience. (*: Sold separately)

By upgrading the KU100 Kick Unit and/or the hi-hat con-

troller included as part of the DTX400K, you can make your

electronic drum kit feel much closer to the real thing.

Replacing the KU100 Kick Unit with a KP65

Kick Pad

1. Assemble the KP65 Kick Pad. For details, see Step 13

on page 17.

2. Turn off the drum module.

The KP65 Kick Pad must be connected with the drum

module turned off.

3. Disconnect the cable from the KU100 and plug it into

the [OUT > DTX] jack on the back on the KP65.

4. Turn on the drum module.

5. Set the kick type to “KP65”. For more details, see the

description of the Pedal Types parameter from Menu

Mode (page 48).

6. Play the KP65 Kick Pad.

When you upgrade your KU100 to a KP65, you will need a

foot pedal to play the new kick pad.

Replacing the bundled hi-hat controller

with an HH65 Hi-hat Controller

1. Turn off the drum module.

The HH65 Hi-hat Controller must be connected with

the drum module turned off.

2. Disconnect the cable from the bundled hi-hat controller

and plug it into the [OUTPUT] jack on the HH65.

3. Turn on the drum module.

4. Set the hi-hat controller type to “HH65”. For more

details, see the description of the Pedal Types parameter

from Menu Mode (page 48).

5. Play the HH65 Hi-hat Controller.

Adding a PCY90AT Cymbal Pad

1. Turn off the drum module.

The PCY90AT Cymbal Pad must be connected with the

drum module turned off.

2. Using the cable that came with the cymbal pad, connect

it to the [PAD > IN] jack on the KP65 Kick Pad.

3. Turn on the drum module.

4. Play the newly added cymbal pad.

For DTX400K Owners

For DTX430K & DTX450K Owners

Advanced Techniques

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 57

Connecting to a Computer

While the drum module is highly powerful and versatile all

by itself, you can connect it to a computer via USB for even

greater convenience and flexibility. When connected in this

way, MIDI data can be freely exchanged with the computer,

allowing the drum module to be used as an input device for

music production applications. In this section, you’ll learn

how to make the necessary connections.

Supported operating systems:

• Windows XP, Service Pack 3 (32-bit); Windows

Vista (32-bit), and Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit)

• Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.7

1. Turn off the drum module.

2. Start up your computer.

Shut down all applications before proceeding to the

next step.

3. Connect the USB cable first to the drum module’s [USB

TO HOST] terminal and then to the computer.

4. Turn on the drum module.

You will now be able to exchange MIDI data between

the drum module and computer.

Yamaha USB-MIDI driver

In most situations, there is no need to install the Yamaha

USB-MIDI driver and the above setup procedure will suf-

fice. If, however, your computer is having difficulty com-

municating with the drum module, please download the

standard Yamaha USB-MIDI driver from the following web

page and install it on your computer.

http://download.yamaha.com/

Precautions when using the [USB TO HOST]

terminal

If proper care is not taken when connecting your drum mod-

ule to a computer via the [USB TO HOST] terminal, either

or both of the devices may freeze or data may become cor-

rupted or be permanently lost. Be sure, therefore, to observe

the following precautions at this time.

If the drum module or computer should freeze, restart the

application being used, reboot the computer, or turn the

drum module off once and then back on.

The drum module’s MIDI Reference Manual contains the

following.

•MIDI-related reference information

•Reference material that will prove useful when making

music using the drum module and a computer

•Instructions on how to transfer songs from your com-

puter to the drum module.

The MIDI Reference Manual is available for download as a

PDF file from the following web page below.

http://download.yamaha.com/

*: Yamaha Corporation reserves the right to modify this URL at

any time without prior notice.

Making Connections

• As the drum module has no built-in speakers, you will need to

connect headphones or an amplifier and speakers in order to

hear it. For details, see page 19.

• A USB cable is not included. In order to connect your drum mod-

ule to a computer, choose a USB A-B cable of less than 3

meters in length.

You may damage a computer not running one of the above oper-

ating systems by connecting the drum module to it. In addition,

there is no need to install the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver when

using one of the above operating systems.

NOTE

NOTICE

USB TO HOST terminal

(on left side)

Computer

USB cable

Drum module

USB

terminal

• Information on system requirements is also provided on the

above web page.

• The USB-MIDI driver may be revised and updated without prior

notice. Before installing, please visit the above web page to con-

firm that you have the most up-to-date version.

• Use a USB A-B cable of less than 3 meters in length.

• Before connecting to a computer via the [USB TO HOST] termi-

nal, restore it from any power-saving mode (such as Suspend,

Sleep, or Standby).

• Connect your computer via the [USB TO HOST] terminal before

turning on the drum module.

• Be sure to always perform the following steps before turning the

drum module on or off and either plugging in or unplugging the

USB cable.

* Shut down all applications.

* Ensure that no data is being sent from the drum module.

(Data is transmitted by striking the pads and by playing

songs and drum patterns.)

* When connected to a computer, allow at least 6 seconds to

pass between turning the drum module on and off and plug-

ging in or unplugging the USB cable.

MIDI Reference Manual

NOTE

NOTICE

Reference

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual

Troubleshooting

In addition to the following, you can also find troubleshooting tips in the MIDI Reference Manual

(PDF). See page 57 for details on downloading this manual.

No sound is produced when a pad is struck, or the volume is lower than expected.

Check connections as follows.

• Ensure that the pads are properly connected to the drum module’s trigger input jacks.

• Ensure that the drum module is properly connected to headphones or other audio equipment, such as an amplifier

and/or speakers.

• Ensure that the amplifier and/or speakers connected to the drum module are turned on and are not set to the low-

est possible volume.

• Ensure that the cables for the hi-hat controller and the kick unit are not connected to each other’s jacks. (DTX400K

only; see page 17.)

• If you are using a KP65 Kick Pad, try adjusting its Level dial.

• If you are using a KU100 Kick Unit, connect the hi-hat controller before turning on the drum module. Please do not

turn the drum module on with the hi-hat controller depressed. The drum module can not identify the type of pedal

properly and it causes that the kick may produce much smaller sound than expected.

Check the drum module’s settings as follows.

• Ensure that the drum module’s volume is not turned fully down. (See page 19)

• Try adjusting the Pad Volume parameter from Menu Mode. (See page 42)

• Try adjusting the Gain parameter from Menu Mode. (See page 49)

• Try adjusting the Pad Velocity Curve parameter from Menu Mode. (See page 46)

• Try adjusting the Crosstalk parameter from Menu Mode. (See page 47)

• Ensure that the Snare Pad Type parameter from Menu Mode is set correctly. (See page 48)

• Ensure that the Pedal Types parameter from Menu Mode is set correctly. (See page 48)

• Ensure that the Local Control parameter from Menu Mode is set correctly. (See page 44)

If you cannot play foot closed hi-hat sounds, try the following.

• Ensure that you are operating the hi-hat controller in a firm and full manner.

• Ensure that the Double Bass Drum parameter from Menu Mode is set to “Off”. (See page 43)

• If you are using an HH65 Hi-hat Controller, set the Foot Close Position parameter from Menu Mode to a small

value. (See page 45)

Sounds or volumes are not as expected.

If hi-hat splash sounds are not produced as expected, try the following.

• Adjust the Splash Sensitivity parameter from Menu Mode. (See page 45)

If it is difficult to produce closed hi-hat sounds with an HH65 Hi-hat Controller, try the following.

• Adjust the Foot Close Position parameter from Menu Mode. (See page 45)

If it is difficult to produce louder and quieter foot-closed hi-hat sounds, try the following.

• Ensure that the Pedal Types parameter from Menu Mode is set correctly. (See page 48)

• If using the hi-hat controller that comes with the DTX400K, adjust the Foot Close Velocity parameter from Menu

Mode to an appropriate fixed level: This pedal does not support playing of louder and quieter foot-closed hi-hat

sounds. (See page 45)

If pads are producing only sounds at very high volumes (i.e., high velocities), try the following.

• Adjust the sensitivity of the drum kit. (See page 23)

• Adjust the Gain parameter from Menu Mode. High settings will result in loud drum sounds. (See page 49)

• Adjust the Pad Velocity Curve parameter from Menu Mode. (See page 46)

• Ensure that you are using only the recommended Yamaha pads. (Products from other manufacturers can output

excessively large signals.)

If the volumes of drum sounds produced by the various pads are poorly balanced, proceed as follows.

• Adjust the Pad Volume parameter from Menu Mode for each pad. (See page 42)

• Ensure that the Stereo/Mono parameter from Menu Mode is set correctly. (See page 53)

If the drum module’s volume is not well balanced with that of the device connected to the [AUX IN] jack

(such as a portable music player), proceed as follows.

• Ensure that the volume of the connected device is set to a suitable level. (See page 19)

If the volume of your drumming is not well balanced with that of a drum-module song, proceed as follows.

• Adjust the song volume. (See page 25)

Reference

Troubleshooting

DTX400K/DTX430K/DTX450K Owner’s Manual 59

If you notice double triggering, crosstalk, or skipped sounds (as described below), proceed as follows.

Double triggering—i.e., multiple sounds are produced in response to a single strike:

• If the pad or drum trigger in question features a controller for adjusting output or sensitivity, turn it down.

• Ensure that the Gain parameter from Menu Mode is not set too high. (See page 49)

Crosstalk—i.e., a sound is produced by a pad other than the one that was struck:

• Adjust the Crosstalk parameter from Menu Mode to a suitable level for each affected pad. (See page 47)

Skipped sounds—i.e., a pad does not produce a sound (usually during rolls or fills):

• Adjust the Crosstalk parameter from Menu Mode to a suitable level for each affected pad. (See page 47)

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