Yamaha DTX-PRO User manual

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Drum Trigger Module
Reference Manual
Manual Development Group
©2020 Yamaha Corporation
Published 12/2020 PO-A0
Descriptions in this document are provided based on version 1.01 of the DTX-PRO firmware.
If you are using version 1.00, we recommend updating the firmware.
https://download.yamaha.com/

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Links from the Owner’s Manual 4
How the Triggers Generate Sounds 5
The Relationship Between Trigger Input Jacks, Trigger Inputs, and Trigger Input Sources . . . . 5
Trigger Input Jack Input Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sounds that are played by trigger (Inst and Voice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Voices and Layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
User Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Importing to User Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the way a user voice is played (one-shot or Loop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Editing and auditioning user voices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Selecting the Trigger Input or Trigger Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Individual Trigger Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Individual Trigger Input Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Effect Processor Design 11
Effects applied to each kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
System Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DTX-PRO Internal Memory 14
MENU Button 15
Basic Screen Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Parameter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Kit Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Master EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Phones EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Contents

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KIT Mode 83
Playing imported audio files as Inst sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
CLICK Mode 86
SETTING ([F3]) Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
SETTING ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Playing imported audio files as Click sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
RECORDER Mode 90
SETTING ([F3]) Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
SETTING ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
TRAINING Mode 92
SETTING ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Connecting a Computer 99
Installing the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Using DAW Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Troubleshooting 101
Reference 106
Effect Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
“NOTICE” and “NOTE”
NOTICE Descriptions of issues which may cause failure or damage to the device, malfunction, or data loss
Supplementary descriptions
NOTE

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Links from the Owner’s Manual
The following is a list of links from the Owner’s Manual.
Page Description Link
5 NOTICE System settings DTX-PRO Internal Memory (page 14)
5 NOTICE Saving data to a USB flash drive or a computer MENU/File/Save
11 [MENU] button MENU Button (page 15)
13 Using a computer Connecting a Computer (page 99)
16 Headphone EQ MENU/Phones EQ
17 Changing trigger setups MENU/Trigger
20 Saving data MENU/File/Save
22 Formatting the USB flash drive MENU/File/Format
29 Recall function MENU/Job/Kit/Recall
31 Adjusting the volume of each pad or each section of the pad MENU/Kit Edit/Volume
35 Changing the drum set sound MENU/Kit Edit
37 Importing audio files KIT mode:
Playing imported audio files as Inst sounds
(page 83)
40 Changing other click settings CLICK/SETTING
42, 43 Changing other recorder settings RECORDER/SETTING
42 Exporting your performance recorded to the DTX-PRO as an audio file MENU/Job/Recorder/Export Audio
46 Training song selection, training duration (timer settings), difficulty levels and
other settings
TRAINING/SETTING
57 Setting separate trigger inputs MENU/Trigger/Input Mode
58 Pad type settings MENU/Trigger/Pad Type/PadType
61 Connecting to a computer Connecting a Computer (page 99)
64, 65 Troubleshooting – Pad type settings MENU/Trigger/Pad Type/PadType
64 Troubleshooting – Double triggering, crosstalk Double triggering:
MENU/Trigger/Pad Type/RejectTime
Crosstalk:
MENU/Trigger/Crosstalk
65 Troubleshooting – Checking the available memory in the USB flash drive MENU/File/Memory Info

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How the Triggers Generate Sounds
The word “trigger” refers to the trigger signals (information on the strength of the strike and the location in the pad it
was struck) generated each time a pad is struck. The drum trigger modules play sounds when trigger signals are
received via the trigger input jacks.
This section explains the relationship between the trigger input jacks, trigger inputs, and trigger input sources.
Trigger input jacks
Trigger input jacks on the DTX-PRO include [qSNARE] through [!4].
By switching the input mode on the [!2KICK/!3] jack, [yTOM3/u] jack, [rTOM2/t] jack, and [wTOM1/e] jack, you can change
between the trigger input and trigger input source.
The [qSNARE] jack and the [!4] jack can be used for a single-piezo 3-zone pad or a multi-piezo 2-zone pad. (The setting is changed automat-
ically when the PadType is selected.)
Trigger input sources
Trigger input source is a trigger signal transmitted from each zone of a pad.
When the DTX-PRO receives a trigger signal from a pad, they play the trigger input source.
The Relationship Between Trigger Input Jacks, Trigger Inputs,
and Trigger Input Sources
Trigger Input
Jack
Trigger Input
Name
Trigger Input Source
Name
qSnare
SnareHd
SnareOp
SnareCl
wTom 1 Tom 1H d
Tom 1R m
ePad3 Pad3
rTom 2 Tom 2H d
Tom 2R m
tPad5 Pad5
yTom 3 Tom 3H d
Tom 3R m
uPad7 Pad7
iRide
RideBw
RideEg
RideCp
oCrash1
Crash1Bw
Crash1Eg
Crash1Cp
!0 Crash2
Crash2Bw
Crash2Eg
Crash2Cp
!1 HiHat
HhOpBw
HhOpEg
HhClBw
HhClEg
HhFtCl
HhFtSp
!2 Kick Kick
KickRm
!3 Pad13 Pad13
!4 Pad14
Pad14Hd
Pad14Rm1
Pad14Rm2
Trigger Input
Jack
Trigger Input
Name
Trigger Input Source
Name

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You can set the input mode for the [!2KICK/!3] jack, [yTOM3/u] jack, [rTOM2/t] jack and the [wTOM1/e] jack. Input modes avail-
able include “separate” and “paired.”
separate
With the “separate” setting, the trigger input jack is separated into two single inputs to be used with two Insts. For example, the trigger signal
received by the [!3] jack is connected to the trigger input source “Pad13.” The “KickRm” sound is not produced.
paired
With the “paired” setting, the trigger input jack is used with one Inst. For example, the trigger signal received by the [!3] jack is connected to
the trigger input source “KickRm.” The “Pad13” signal is not produced.
Trigger input sources that are not set to be played from the pads connected to the trigger input jacks can be played from the external MIDI
device. Alternately, you can press the [F3] button on the screen for changing the Trigger input source to audition the trigger input source.
For the [!2KICK/!3] Jack Trigger Input Name Trigger Input Source
Name
!2 Kick
Kick
KickRm
!3 Pad13 Pad13
For the [!2KICK/!3] Jack Trigger Input Name Trigger Input Source
Name
!2 Kick
Kick
KickRm
!3 Pad13 Pad13
Trigger Input Jack Input Mode
Use a Y-cable (commercially available)

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You can assign an Inst or voice to each trigger input or trigger input source to play sounds.
Inst
“Inst” refers to each of the percussion instruments (snare, tom, cymbal, and kick) used in a drum set for the kit. With the DTX-PRO, you can
use a different inst on each trigger input.
Voice
“Voice” refers to a sound that makes up an Inst. With the DTX-PRO, you can use a different voice on each trigger input source. For example,
on an acoustic snare drum you can play a head shot sound, open rim shot sound, and a closed rim shot sound all from the same pad. Each one
of these different sounds is called a voice, and the DTX-PRO has internal voices that include various percussion instruments, sound effects,
electronic sounds, and more. In addition to the internal voices, you can import audio files and play them as user voices.
Four layers (A to D) are provided for each trigger input source. You can set a voice to each layer, making it possible to assign up to four differ-
ent voices to each trigger input source.
You can play all four voices simultaneously, or in sequential order.
Also, you can set the velocity range to each layer so that you can play a different voice in response to the strength of each strike.
Example: Using a single-piezo 3-zone pad as Crash1:
You can use imported audio files when you select “User” from the Voice category. The file imported into the DTX-PRO is called a “Wave.” Before
importing, these files are referred to as “audio files.”
Trigger Input
Source Layer Voic e Inst
Crash1Bw
AVoice
Inst
BVoice
CVoice
DVoice
Crash1Eg
AVoice
BVoice
CVoice
DVoice
Crash1Cp
AVoice
BVoice
CVoice
DVoice
Sounds that are played by trigger (Inst and Voice)
NOTE
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In addition to the internal voices, you can import audio files and play them as user voices.
There are different ways of importing audio files.
Importing audio files to trigger inputs
Import an audio file by specifying a pad. All input sources play the same wave.
Importing audio files to trigger input sources
Import an audio file by specifying an input source. Each input source plays a different wave.
You can also specify the desired layer: A, B, C, or D.
Importing audio files to click timings
You can assign the audio files you like for click timings such as accents and quarter notes.
With these operations covered above, the waves are automatically assigned to an empty user voice, creating a user voice that produces sound.
The user voice can be used for other kits and user click sets.
You can import up to 10 audio files into each user voice.
However, multiple waves cannot be played simultaneously.
Set the velocity range to each wave so that you can play a different wave in response to the strength of each strike.
If the velocity range overlaps for multiple waves, the wave with the lower number will be played.
Generally, the user voice stops after being played once. To repeat playing the user voice, set MENU/Kit Edit Voice/VoiceHoldMode to “on.”
With this setting, the wave starts or stops playing each time the pad is struck.
When auditioning sounds with the [ ] button on the MENU/Job/UserVoice/VoiceEdit screen, only one-shot play is possible and the sound is
played at a fixed speed.
Audio files imported at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz will be played at their original pitch. No effects will be applied.
By assigning a user voice to the kit, you can change the playback speed, apply effects or play sounds by striking the pad.
User Voices
Importing to User Voices
Changing the way a user voice is played (one-shot or Loop)
Editing and auditioning user voices

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On the screen for the parameters in which the trigger input or trigger input source setting is required, the trigger input name or trigger input
source name and its layer (A, B, C, or D) is displayed on the upper right.
Individual Trigger Input Settings
In MENU/Kit Edit/Inst or MENU/Trigger/Pad Type, for example, or in any setting screen in which the trigger input setting is required, press
the “TRG ” ([F3]) button to open the screen for changing the trigger input.
Selecting the Trigger Input or Trigger Input Source
Trigger Input
Example:
For MENU/Kit Edit/Inst
Trigger Input Source
Example:
For MENU/Kit Edit/Voice
Trigger input name Trigger input source name and layer (A, B, C, or D)
Proceed to the screen for
changing the trigger input
Proceed to the screen for changing
the trigger input source
Screen for Changing the Trigger Input
: shown only when the pad lock is on : Volume level : Velocity
Input mode for trigger input
paired:
separate:
Name of the currently selected
trigger input
Pad selection Pad lock
Prevents pad selection from
being switched when other pads
are struck.
Auditioning sounds
The trigger input can be changed
with the [–][+] controllers.

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Individual Trigger Input Source Settings
In MENU/Kit Edit/Voice or MENU/Utility/Pad, for example, or in any setting screen in which the trigger input source setting is required, press
the “TRG ” ([F3]) button to open the screen for changing the trigger input source.
Screen for Changing the Trigger Input Source
Trigger input source
The trigger input source can
be changed with the [–][+]
controllers.
Name of the currently selected
trigger input source
Currently selected layer
Layer selection Pad lock Auditioning sounds

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Effect Processor Design
The DTX-PRO has the effect block design as shown below.
Effects are divided into two groups: the effects applied to each kit and the effects applied to the entire system.
Effect Block Diagram
WAVE
Ambi
WAVE
RealAmbi InstDpt
Transient
Master
EQ
Phones
EQ
Comp Insertion
Inst Effect
Kit Modifier Ambience
Kit Modifier Effect Kit Modifier
Comp
RealAmbi Depth
toAmbi
Send
InstSend
EQ
Ambi
FX1
FX2
Ambi InstDepth
Ambi Depth
Kit Edit
System Setting
MFX Comp

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KIT MODIFIER is comprised of three blocks (Ambience, Comp, and Effect), and the amount of effects on these blocks can be adjusted with
the corresponding knobs.
Ambience
There are two types of Ambience effects as shown below.
RealAmbi
This is the acoustical characteristics recorded in an actual studio setting. Note that this is not available for some Inst sounds. The depth can
be set for each Inst.
Ambi
This is a reverb effect added through digital processing. The Ambi Type and the depth can be set for each Inst.
The curve settings for the [AMBIENCE] knob determines how the overall depth for RealAmbi and for Ambi are controlled.
You can increase the amount of RealAmbi first and then increase the amount of Ambi later.
When using an Inst that does not support RealAmbi, select the curve in which Ambi becomes effective from the start.
Comp
Comp is applied to the entire sound of your performance.
Effect
This is comprised of the following three blocks.
MFX (Master Effect)
This block is for the effects applied to the entire sound of your performance. The type and the depth of the effect can be set.
FX1 (Effect 1)
This block is for the effects applied to each Inst by setting the send level. You can use the [EFFECT] knob to adjust the overall send level.
FX2 (Effect 2)
This is an additional block that acts in the same way as FX1. You can set the effect type and the send level, separately from the settings for
FX1.
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Inst Effect
These effects can be set to each Inst (or pad). The following four effects are connected in series.
EQ
This is a three-band EQ that allows different gain, frequency, and other settings to be made for each band.
Transient
Adjusts the attack and release.
Comp
Finely adjusts the comp settings.
Insertion
The same effect types as those of MFX can be used. Note however that these effects cannot be applied to Pad3, Pad5, Pad7, or Pad13.
Master EQ
This is a five-band EQ that adjusts the sound of your performance and the tone of training songs. Note that this effect is not applied to sounds
from the auxiliary input or click sounds.
Phones EQ
This is a four-band EQ that adjusts the tone of the headphones sound.
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DTX-PRO Internal Memory
Edited content saved to the internal memory lets you hold the data even after the power has been turned off. Trigger set-
tings (MENU/Trigger) and other general settings (MENU/Utility) as well as system settings can be saved.
Data That Can Be Saved to the DTX-PRO
The following types of data can be saved to the DTX-PRO.
Saving and Loading Data Files
All data saved in the DTX-PRO can be saved to a USB flash drive. Files saved to a USB flash drive can be loaded back into the DTX-PRO.
User kits 200
User click sets 30
User songs 1
User voices 100
Waves Up to 1,000
Up to 10 per user voice
Trigger settings System settings: 1
Other general settings 1
NOTICE
• Recording data in the DTX-PRO will be lost when the power is turned off.
• Up to 1,000 waves can be imported, as long as you don’t exceed the total capacity limit.

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MENU Button
The screen appears when you press the [MENU] button.
Navigating the MENU
Changing the Setting Values
Bookmark feature
On some of the screens, you can use bookmarks for easier access to the parameters you often call up and use.
Select a bookmark, and then press the button below “ENTER” ([F3]) to display the relevant parameter settings screen.
You can use the buttons below “ ” and “ ” ([F1] and [F2]) on the parameter settings screen to move the cursor between bookmarks. Press
the [EXIT] button to return to the bookmark.
Basic Screen Operations
“ ” ([F1]) and “ ” ([F2])
Move the cursor up and down
“ENTER” ([F3])
Opens the screen
Changes the value of the item selected with the cursor
or
Bookmark

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Function List
Menu
Kit Edit
Kit Modifier
Ambience
RealAmbi Depth
Ambi Depth
RealAmbiInstDpt
Ambi InstDepth
Ambi Type
Ambi TIME
Ambi EQ LoGAIN
Ambi EQ HiGAIN
Ambi F.M. (Frequency Modulation)
Ambi KnobVal
RealAmbiKnob
Ambi Knob
Comp
Comp Knob
Effect
MFX
MFX Type
MFX Depth
FX1
FX1 Type
FX1 Send
FX1 InstSend
FX1 toAmbi
FX2
FX2 Type
FX2 Send
FX2 InstSend
FX2 toAmbi
Other
EffectKnobVal
EffectKnobMFX
EffectKnobFX1
EffectKnobFX2
Inst
Category
InstNumber
Import Wav
Tuning/Size
Muffling/Sustain/Clutch/Decay
Pan
MENU

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Inst Effect
EQ Gain
EQ LoGAIN
EQ MdGAIN
EQ HiGAIN
EQ Freq
EQ LowFreq
EQ MidFreq
EQ HiFreq
EQ MidWidth
Transient
Tr a n Att a ck
TranRelease
TranSens
Comp
CompType
CompAttack
CompRelease
CompThres
CompRatio
OutputLevel
Insertion
InsertionType
InsertionDepth
Voice
Category
VoiceNumber
Import Wav
VoiceTune
VoiceDecay
VoicePan
VoiceFilter
VoiceQ
VoiceLayerSw
VoiceHoldMode
MessageType note AMBI/COMP/EFFECT/CC01–CC95
Note.1–4 MinValue
MIDI Ch MaxValue
GateTime MIDI Ch (CC only)
VelLo
VelHi
TrgVel
Volume
Kit Volume
Inst Volume
Voice Volume
Other
Temp o

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Tr i g g e r
Input Mode
Curve
Pad Type
Crosstalk
Utility
General
AutoPowerOff
LCD Contrast
L&R Vol
MIDI LocalCtrl
Humanize
AUX In Volume
USB In Volume
Rec Volume
Song Volume
Pad
PadFunction
Xstick Adjust
Ride Position
FootClosePos
FootSplashSens
Output Gain
L&R
Phones
USB Audio
Input Output
AUX In
Input Mode
Phones
Output
USB Audio
Backing Output Level
USB Audio In
Input Mode
Phones
Output
USB Audio
Backing Output Level
AUX In Gain
AUX In Gain

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Master EQ
MEQ Gain
Lo
LoMid
Mid
HiMid
Hi
MEQ Freq
Low
LowMid
Mid
HighMid
High
MEQ Q
Low
LowMid
Mid
HighMid
High
MEQ Shape
Low
High
Phones EQ
HPEQ Gain
Lo
LoMid
HiMid
Hi
HPEQ Freq
Low
LowMid
HighMid
High
HPEQ Q
Low
LowMid
HighMid
High
HPEQ Shape
Low
High
Job
Kit
Recall
Sort
Exchange
Clear

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Trigger
Tr i g g e r S e t u p
Click
Sort
Clear
User Voice
Voice Edit
Sort Wave
Import All
Delete All
Optimize Wave
Wave Info
Training
Import SMF
Clear
Recorder
Export Audio
File
Save
(Type)
(File)
Load
(Type)
(File)
Rename
(Type)
(File)
(Name)
Delete
(Type)
(File)
Format
Memory Info
Factory Reset
Version