Yamaha DTXTREME IIs User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Strings, Guitar & Percussion Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2003 Yamaha Corporation
Printed in Taiwan
V908960
DIC434

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.
WARNING:
Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over,
or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an
extension cord is not recommended! IF you must use an extension cord, the
minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the
AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension
cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart,
rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please
observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time
of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of
the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones
or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound 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.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting
fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories.
Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please
make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where
applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses
are recommended.
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
environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with
both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the
following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if
applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery
is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a
qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be
rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable
type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a
different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect
installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries
away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by
the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type
batteries in your area for battery 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 panel of the product. The name plate
lists the product’s model number, power requirements, and other information.
The serial number is located on the bottom panel. Please record the model
number, serial number, and date of purchase in the spaces provided below,
and keep this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
92-BP (others)

NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS
• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.
• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het
moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur afdankt of
de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing
Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel. [phone]
•For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the end of
the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha Service Center as
follows:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center
Address : Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel:[phone]
• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical
waste.
(lithium disposal)
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må
kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri
tilbage til leverandoren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt
batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
(lithium caution)
Caution
Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor to power DTXTREME.
The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause a serious shock hazard.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
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 supplied with this product MUST
be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions
could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE:
This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements
listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance
with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your
use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful
interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses
radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to
the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations
does not guarantee 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)

PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• 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 (PA-5C or PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) 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.
•Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• 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.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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:
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
•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.
•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
• Do not 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 place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• Use only the rack stand 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.
•Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent
adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the
instrument overheating.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptor Location
(3)-7
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• 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. Also, 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.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel.
If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel.
•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 operate the instrument 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.
• This instrument has a built-in lithium backup battery. When you unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet, the internal data is retained. However, if the
backup battery fully discharges, this data will be lost. When the backup battery
is running low, the LCD indicates “Battery voltage is low.” In this case,
immediately save the data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/external media such
as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer, then have qualified Yamaha service
personnel replace the backup battery.
Saving and backing up your data
• DRAM data is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save the data
to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/external media such as the Yamaha MDF3
MIDI data filer.
Backing up the Memory Card (SmartMedia)/external media
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you
save your important data onto two Memory Cards (SmartMedia)/external media.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long
time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Backup battery
Saving data
(3)-7
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DTXTREME IIs Drum Trigger Module.
The new DTXTREME IIs incorporates the highly acclaimed AWM2 tone generator and music
sequencer. In addition to the functions of its predecessor, DTXTREME IIs provides full support of the
current Yamaha trigger products and also sports a new USB port for MIDI connections (in addition to
traditional MIDI ports) — and has a built-in sampling feature that allows you to create your own drum
voices. With all these features, DTXTREME IIs makes an ideal trigger-based music system, offering the
drummer one of the best solutions for practicing at home, rehearsing in the studio, and performing on
stage. To fully enjoy your new instrument, please read this manual thoroughly. Also, keep this manual
in a convenient location for future reference.
How to Use This Manual
This manual describes all features and aspects of the DTXTREME IIs — for Playing (page 22), Editing
(page 33), and global, or Utility functions (page 73). To familiarize yourself with the Instrument, refer
to the following:
• Table of Contents (page 9) — for searching topics and features
• Panel Map (page 10) — for understanding each function on the panels at a glance
• Index (page 97) — for looking up a specific feature using keywords and parameter names
• Cross-references throughout the text — for related information on specific topics
In addition, the following Icons are used to indicate specific types of Important information:
n Describes additional detailed information on a topic.
Indicates special cautions and Information to avoid loss of data, damage to the instrument, etc.
Contents of the Package
❏ DTXTREME IIs
❏ AC power adapter (PA-5C or PA-5D)
❏ Owner’s Manual
❏ Data List
❏ DTXTREME IIs Installation Guide
❏ USB-MIDI driver (CD-ROM)
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Features
The DTXTREME IIs is designed for professional drummers and has a comprehensive variety of flexible
drum-triggering features, a 64-note polyphonic tone generator compatible with the GM System Level 1
standard, as well as a built-in music sequencer that enables recording and playback of rhythm or
accompaniment patterns, and even lets you create an entire song. The instrument is ideal for virtually
any application — live performance, rhythm training, music creation and studio recording.
Drum Triggering
•Flexible external controls via 16 trigger inputs (total of 12 jacks), hi-hat controller jack, and footswitch
jack. These jacks can connect to any Yamaha triggering gear including traditional DTX/DTXPRESS
drum pads, DT-series trigger pickups, and the latest drum pads.
•Combined with the latest drum pads, DTXTREME IIs enables manual control of the drum voice tone
with a built-in knob.
•Freely adjustable trigger inputs. Each trigger input can be edited to suit the input device (type)
connected to the jack, letting you determine the sensitivity and other settings.
•Freely assignable voices. Using MIDI note numbers, each trigger input can be assigned a specific voice
from the internal tone generator. A set of trigger-to-voice configurations can be stored as a drum kit.
DTXTREME IIs stores up to 40 drum kits internally and up to 99 externally on convenient memory
cards. Also, DTXTREME IIs comes with 90 preset drum kits.
• Each trigger input can be set to play several MIDI note numbers simultaneously or sequentially,
enabling the playing of chords or melodic phrases, or even entire drum patterns with a single pad.
Tone Generator
•Avariety of high-quality sounds (voices) in a 64-note polyphonic AWM2 (PCM) tone generator
compatible with the GM System Level 1 standard.
•Preset voices include 2,174 drum or percussion sounds and 128 keyboard sounds. DTXTREME IIs
offers dynamic drum voices, including high-quality Yamaha drum sounds, plus the latest samples and
looped sounds — guaranteed to inspire you as you play and create.
•An all-new sampling feature that lets you easily add your own samples to the drum kit. DTXTREME
IIs can also import samples (audio files) from the computer using memory cards.
• Each drum voice can be edited using various parameters for effects, volume, pan, pitch, and so on.
Effects
•High-quality digital reverb and chorus are provided as System effects. A versatile pair of separate
Insertion effects is also provided with 44 effect types.
• The Localizer provides a three-dimensional (3D) stereo effect that simulates natural sound when
monitored with stereo headphones.

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Music Sequencer
•Awide variety of Preset songs. Also, the DTXTREME IIs has internal memory space for up to
32 User songs.
•Song playback. In addition to a main song that is controlled by the panel transport buttons or external
MIDI events, DTXTREME IIs can play up to four pad-controlled songs assigned to a drum kit (pad
songs). These songs can be freely selected from the Preset and User songs.
•Groove check feature that measures timing accuracy when hitting the pads. This is especially useful for
practicing and learning purposes.
•Click feature for playing with the sequencer. You can choose a click sound separately from the drum
kit settings.
•Simple and easy two-track sequencer that can be used for real-time recording of your performances or
for recording external sequence data as User songs. Each track can contain several MIDI channels
(1 to 16). Since the DTXTREME IIs can sync with an external sequencer, you can start recording by
simply hitting a drum pad or Start button on the top panel or an external sequencer. The sequencer
also offers step recording so that you can manually create or edit a song step-by-step, using the
DTXTREME IIs LCD display.
•Selective playback feature. Since you can simply mute the drum or any other part in a song while
controlling the volume of each part, this is ideal for “minus-one” practice and so on.
Easy Operations and Useful Controls
•Backlit LCD display and LED display that provide clear visual information in any performing and
editing situation.
•Data entry knobs. These five knobs on the top panel provide easy accessibility to parameters shown in
the LCD display.
•Chain play feature that can play drum kits and songs in a specified order.
•Built-in mixing features. Top-panel volume slider controls let you easily adjust the volume balance
between instruments or parts (drum kit, accompaniment, and click). These slider controls can even
adjust the reverb return level for an entire drum kit, as well as the reverb send level for each instrument
in the kit. This simplifies the process of adjusting the reverb settings to suit the acoustics of your
surroundings. Two more dedicated slider controls are also provided for adjusting headphones and
click (metronome) volumes.
Interfaces and Expandability
•MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU) and USB ports offer connectivity between the DTXTREME IIs and
external MIDI devices — such as a computer or sequencer — for advanced recording and data storage
applications.
•Versatile sound outputs. In addition to the stereo outputs, there are six individual outputs for
separately sending specific sounds (snare drum, bass drum, tom, etc.) to an external mixer for further
processing. Also, the new digital output (S/PDIF) is useful to transfer the DTXTREME IIs stereo
sounds with digital quality.
•External sound input. Use the AUX IN stereo jack to connect an audio player (CD, MD, tape, etc.)
— and play the drum kit along with playback of your favorite songs. This jack can also be used for
sampling from the connected audio source.
•External storage using the memory card (SmartMedia). You can use the memory card to store and read
data including drum kits, songs, and chains. The memory card can also be used to supply a waveform
sample (audio file) for sound expansion.

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Panel Map
Setup
Basic
Operations
Play Section
Edit Section
Song Recording
and Editing
Utility Features
Appendix
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Contents of the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Panel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pads and Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MIDI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . 19
Power-On Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Matching Trigger Inputs
with Connected Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Play Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Basic Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Click Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Song Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Slider Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tap Tempo Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Groove Check Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chain Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Switching the Chain Display . . . . . . . . . 30
Creating or Editing a Chain . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing a Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Edit Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DTXTREME IIs as Drum System . . . . . . 33
From Trigger Input to Sound Output . . . 33
Memory, Buffer, and Store Operation . 35
Trigger Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Edit Pages and Basic Operations . . . . . 36
Voice Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Edit Pages and Basic Operations . . . . . 48
Effect Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Insertion Effects 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Localizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Song Recording and Editing . . . . . 60
Features of the Two-track Sequencer . 60
Preparation for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recording Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Song Job Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Edit Pages and Basic Operations . . . . . 65
Utility Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Edit Pages and Basic Operations . . . . . 73
Sampling Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Memory Card Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Handling the Memory Card
(SmartMedia™*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Table of Contents
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear
somewhat different from those on your instrument.

Panel Map
10
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT
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SHIFT
CLICK
TAP GROOVE CHECK
RHYTHM
INS
BASS
DEL
OTHERS
MAX
MIN
MAIN OUT PHONES CLICK ACCOMP
REVERB SNARE KICK TOM HI-HAT CYMBAL MISC
DIGITAL
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STANDBY
OUTPUT
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Panel Map
Top Panel
Basic Operations
1 SHIFT button
Use this button to modify the
original function of specific panel
controls (button, knob, and slider).
2 Page buttons ( ▲ / ▼ )
While editing each function, use
these buttons to go to the next
page ( ▼ ) or the previous page ( ▲ ).
Hold down either button to scroll
forward or backward between
pages. By simultaneously holding
down the SHIFT button and
pressing each button, you can
move to the first ( ▲ ) or last ( ▼ )
page very quickly.
3 Displays
The LCD shows information and
data for various DTXTREME IIs
operations, and the LED display
indicates the current drum kit or
tempo value.
Selecting Playback Parts
6 RHYTHM/INS button
During song playback, pressing this
button activates or cancels playback of
the rhythm part. During step recording,
it is used to insert data at the cursor
point.
7 BASS/DEL button
During song playback, pressing this
button activates or cancels playback of
the bass part. During step recording, it
is used to delete data at the cursor
point.
8 OTHERS button
During song playback, pressing this
button activates or cancels playback of
parts other than the rhythm and bass
parts.
9 CLICK button
Pressing this button activates or
cancels playback of the click
(metronome) sound. By simultaneously
holding down the SHIFT button and
pressing this button, you can use the
Tap Tempo feature (page 28).
Transport Controls
) Reset button ( )
Pressing this button while the song is
stopped moves the playback point to
the beginning of a song (unavailable
during song playback).
By simultaneously holding down the
SHIFT button and pressing this button,
you can use the Groove Check feature
(page 29).
! Rewind button (
G
)
Pressing this button moves the
playback point to the previous measure
(unavailable during song playback).
@ Start/Stop button ( )
Pressing this button starts or stops
playback or recording of a song.
Pressing this button during song
playback pauses playback. Pressing
the button a second time resumes song
playback from the stopped point.
# Forward button (
H
)
Pressing this button moves the
playback point to the next measure
(unavailable during song playback).
$ Record button ( ● )
Pressing this button enables recording
standby.
Front Panel
CC
CC
PHONES jack
Connect headphones here to monitor the
stereo mix of the DTXTREME IIs sounds.
DD
DD
AUX IN jack
Connect the line output from an external
audio device here. You can play along with
an external audio source (page 17), as well
as record external audio as a waveform sample (page 83).
EE
EE
AUX IN VOL control
Adjusts the input level of an audio source connected to the AUX IN jack.
Master Volume Controls
% MAIN OUT slider
Adjusts the output volume of the stereo
mix from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R
jacks.
^PHONES slider
Adjusts the output volume of the stereo
mix from the PHONES jack. This is
independent from the MAIN OUT slider
setting.
&CLICK slider
Adjusts the output volume of the click
sound from the specified output jack
(page 81).
*ACCOMP/REVERB slider
Adjusts the output volume except for
rhythm sounds (MIDI channel 10).
Moving this slider while holding down
the SHIFT button lets you control the
entire return level of the reverb effect.

Panel Map
11
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT
123564
CLICK
TAP GROOVE CHECK
T
HERS
DRUMKIT
PLAY
CHAIN
SONG
JOB
UTILITY
CARD
3.3V
EXIT
NO
EXIT
NO
MAX
MIN
L
ICK ACCOMP
REVERB SNARE KICK TOM HI-HAT CYMBAL MISC
DIGITAL
OUT USB
FOOT SW
L
H116
INPUT ATTENUATION
IN OUT
HI-HAT
CONTROL
THRU
MIDI
DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
TRIGGER
VOICE
EFFECT
STORE
ENTER
YES
&
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8
)!
5
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∞
§
¶
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‚
⁄
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4Audition button
Press this button to audition a
target voice while editing a drum
kit, just like hitting a pad for that
voice. Pressing this button while
holding down the SHIFT button
can stop playback of a looped
voice or a pad song.
5Data entry knob
Use each knob to set the
corresponding parameter value
shown above it in the LCD. By
simultaneously holding down the
SHIFT button and turning the knob,
you can increase or decrease the
value in large jumps.
Side Panel
CARD slot
Insert an optional SmartMedia (3.3V) here for use as a memory card (page 90).
Function Modes
∞PLAY button
Press this button to select and play a
drum kit or song (basic operation
mode).
§CHAIN button
Press this button to play different drum
kits and songs sequentially in a chain.
¶UTILITY button
Press this button for system settings,
sampling feature, and memory card
functions.
•SONG JOB button
Press this button to edit a User song.
ªTRIGGER button
Press this button to edit trigger
parameters for a drum kit.
‚VOICE button
Press this button to edit voice
parameters for a drum kit.
⁄EFFECT button
Press this button to edit effect
parameters for a drum kit.
Other Operations
¤STORE button
Press this button to store a drum kit or
a chain.
‹EXIT/NO button
Press this button to exit from each
function mode, or to cancel an
operation when a confirmation
message is shown in the LCD.
›ENTER/YES button
Press this button to determine a
parameter value, or execute an
operation when a confirmation
message is shown in the LCD.
Volume Controls of Rhythm & Drum Instruments
(SNARE slider
Adjusts the snare drum volume.
ºKICK slider
Adjusts the bass drum volume.
¡TOM slider
Adjusts the volume of the toms.
™HI-HAT slider
Adjusts the hi-hat volume.
£CYMBAL slider
Adjusts the cymbal volume.
¢MISC slider
Adjusts the volume of miscellaneous
rhythm or percussion sounds —
other than snare and bass drums,
toms, hi-hats, and ride and crash
cymbals.
nBy simultaneously holding down
the SHIFT button and moving
the slider controls (to ¢, you
can adjust the reverb send level
or the output level from the
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT jack for
the corresponding instrument
(page 27).

Panel Map
12
INOUT
THRU
MIDI
IN
D
5
6
HI-HAT
CONTROL FOOT SW
18
9
16
INPUT ATTENUATION
L
H
PANEL MAP
Panel Map
Rear Panel
MIDI I/O
MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU terminals
Use the MIDI terminals to transfer MIDI events between
the DTXTREME IIs and an external device such as
sequencer or tone generator, for an extended MIDI
system (page 18).
USB port
By simply connecting the DTXTREME IIs to a
computer with a single USB cable, you can transfer
MIDI events between these two devices. You do not
need additional MIDI cables, MIDI interface, or a
serial port on the computer (page 18).
Trigger Inputs
INPUT ATTENUATION
switches
Each DIP switch corresponds to a
trigger input jack and adjusts its
sensitivity. This is useful when
connecting pads and trigger
sensors with a lower trigger signal.
Set the DIP switch to the Hposition
to boost (increase) the trigger
signal level.
9/)KICK to %/^
Each of these trigger input jacks is designed to accept two separate
trigger signals from two mono (single) pad connected using a Y-shaped
cable with a stereo phone plug at the trigger input end and two mono
plugs at the pads’ ends. If connected using a mono cable (a shielded
cable with a mono phone plug at each end), the trigger signal will be
routed only to odd-numbered trigger inputs (9, !, #, or %).
See “Compatible Products” (page 14) for a recommended pad product
for each trigger input.

Panel Map
13
IN
OUTPUT
L MONO
R
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT
12
3
54
6
HI-HAT
CONTROL FOOT SW DC IN 12V
STANDBY
ON +
USB DIGITAL OUT
Audio Outputs
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 to 6 jacks
Each of these jacks can separately output
any specified drum voice (page 53) or click
sound (page 81) —useful for sending each
instrument signal to an external mixer for live
performance or recording session.
OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks
Outputs line level stereo-mixed audio signals from the
DTXTREME IIs to other audio equipment (amp, mixer, etc.).
Use a pair of shielded cables with a 1/4-inch phone plug
on one or both ends. Connect those cables to both
L/MONO and R jacks if you want to output in stereo.
Connect only to the L/MONO jack if you want to output
in mono.
Power
STANDBY/ON switch
Turns the DTXTREME IIs on or off.
Cable hook
Fix the DC power cord of the
supplied AC power adapter here to
ensure the plug will not come
loose.
DC IN jack
Connect the supplied AC power
adapter (PA-5C or PA-5D) here.
1SNARE to 8HI-HAT
Each of these trigger input jacks
is designed to accept two
separate trigger signals from a
stereo (dual) pad connected
using a stereo cable (a shielded
cable with a stereo phone plug at
each end). If you connect a mono
pad, only the head-generated
trigger signal can be used.
FOOT SW jack
Connect a foot switch (Yamaha
FC4 or FC5) here. You can assign
various functions to the foot switch
(page 46).
HI-HAT CONTROL jack
Connect a foot controller for
hi-hats (Yamaha HH series) here.
You can also use this controller as
a MIDI controller (page 45).
DIGITAL OUTPUT jack
Connect to a coaxial digital input (S/P DIF) on
an external audio device. This jack digitally
outputs stereo audio signals identical to those
from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks, but not
affected with the MAIN OUT %volume slider
setting (the digital jack always outputs audio
signals at a maximum volume level).

Setup
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Pads and Triggers
Compatible Products
You can use the DTXTREME IIs with any currently available
Yamaha pad products. Since each pad is designed for a
specific purpose and has its own specifications, you’ll need to
check which product is most suitable for connecting to a
specific DTXTREME IIs trigger input. When you purchase
additional pads for your kit, refer to the following table for
optimum compatibility.
nFor detailed information on Yamaha pad products, refer to the
DTXTREME IIs product brochure or your local Yamaha website.
Drum Pad (TP100/TP120SD)
A new series of drum pads that adopt a newly developed
rubber head. When used for the snare drum and toms, these
pads can produce real continuous tone change by three-zone
position sensing. These pads also employ a new pad controller
for adjusting the snare or tom tone (such as tuning) while
playing the kit.
Real Head Pad (RHP/KP series)
These pads feature a wooden drum shell made of plied birch
and mahogany, and a real drum head — just as on acoustic
drums. This series include three different pads for bass drum,
snare drum, and toms and designed especially for use with
Yamaha System Drums.
Rubber Pad (TP/PCY/KP/BP series)
Standard lineup of drum and trigger pads made of rubber
material. In addition to traditional dual and single trigger
pads (dual pads have a rim switch), several new pads with
three-zone position sensing feature are also available. These
pads are convenient for triggering pad songs or switching a
drum kit or song in chain play.
Hi-hat Controller (HH/RHH series)
Indispensable for subtle hi-hat work with a DTXTREME IIs
drum kit. Choose your favorite combination of the hi-hat
"pedal and cymbals," such as HH-series controller and TP-
series pad. You can even choose a real hi-hat stand (such as
Yamaha HS series) and an RHH130 pad with two zone
position sensing.
Drum Trigger (DT series)
These trigger pickups are designed for attaching to acoustic
drums, making them ideal for expanding the capabilities of
your acoustic drum kit with the DTXTREME IIs electronic
sounds. Each pickup can produce a single trigger. Keep in
mind that attaching two drum triggers to a single snare drum
will not produce the same effect as using a dual trigger pad.
Setup

Setup
15
Attaching a Drum Trigger
To use an acoustic drum as a triggering device, you
will need to attach a Yamaha DT-series drum trigger.
Observe the following precautions and attach the
trigger properly as described in the diagrams below.
• First remove dust or oily dirt from the batter head or
drum shell to which you will apply the sensor using a
cloth dampened with water or a alcohol (use no
chemical solvents), then apply the sensor.
• Cover the sensor and cord with tape to avoid
accidental disconnection that may be caused by
drum vibrations.
• Double triggering may occur if the drum head
produces a sustained sound or irregular vibrations.
If this is the case, change the tuning or mute the
head to avoid unnecessary vibrations. It is
recommended to use the ring mute.
Attaching to a Bass Drum
Attach the sensor portion of the trigger near the rim
on the batter head. Ensure that the sensor does not
touch the rim.
Attaching to a Snare Drum
Attach the sensor portion of the trigger near the rim at
the opposite end to the player, on the batter head.
Ensure that the sensor does not touch the rim.
Attaching to a Tom
Attach the sensor portion of the trigger near the rim
on the shell. Ensure that the sensor does not touch the
rim or other parts in the drum kit (snare drum, other
toms, percussion instruments, etc.).
Detaching a Drum Trigger
You’ll need to detach the trigger when replacing the
drum head. Before removing the head, remove the
sensor portion of the trigger carefully using a knife or
similar object. Be careful not to pull the cord.
nWhen replacing the sensor, remove any remnants of the
old tape completely and then re-attach it using new tape.
Such remnants may cause problems regarding trigger
sensitivity (poor or no triggering, double triggering, etc.).
Sticky tape
Sticky tape

Setup
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Trigger Connections
Referring to the following table, connect each pad to the appropriate trigger input jack on the DTXTREME IIs
rear panel. Appropriate names are printed beside each jack, making it easy to make the relevant pad connections.
Pad-to-Input Matching Chart
Y=Yes, N=No
●..........Three voices available from pad, rim 1 and rim 2.
■..........Two voices available from pad and rim.
▲..........One voice available from pad.
* Bracketed combinations indicate that they do not match the preset voice.
nAn HH-series hi-hat controller connected to the FOOT SW jack can be used as a second kick pedal (page 46).
nFor trigger input jacks connected with drum triggers, set their INPUT ATTENUATION switches to the Hposition (otherwise, set to
the Lposition) and set their trigger sensitivity for the drum trigger (page 36).
Trigger input 1
Snare
2, 3, 4, 5
Tom
6, 7
Cymbal
8
Hi-Hat
9/10
Kick
11/12 to 15/16
Cymbal &
others
Rim configurations switch &
piezo
switch &
simple piezo switch only switch only piezo only piezo only
3-zone detection YYYYNN
Pad controller compatibility YYNNN N
New Model No. Model Name 1 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7 8 9/10 11/12 to 15/16
TP60 Tom Pad ▲▲(▲)▲(▲)▲
TP65 Tom Pad ●●(●)●(▲)▲
TP65S Tom Pad ●●(●)●(▲)▲
TP80 Tom Pad ▲▲(▲)▲(▲)▲
TP80S Tom Pad ■■(■)■(▲)▲
✓TP100 Tom Pad ●●(●)(●)(▲)▲
✓TP120SD Snare Pad ●●(●)(●)(▲)▲
RHP80 Real Head Pad ■■(▲)▲(■)■
RHP100 Real Head Pad ■■(▲)▲(■)■
RHP120 Real Head Pad ■■(▲)▲(■)■
RHP120SD Real Head Pad ■■(▲)▲(■)■
✓RHH130 Hi-hat Pad (■)(■)(■)●(▲)(▲)
PCY10 Cymbal Cap Pad (▲)(▲)▲(▲)(▲)▲
PCY60 Cymbal Pad (▲)(▲)▲(▲)(▲)▲
PCY65 Cymbal Pad (▲)(▲)▲(▲)(▲)▲
PCY65S Cymbal Pad (■)(■)■(■)(▲)▲
PCY80 Cymbal Pad (▲)(▲)▲(▲)(▲)▲
PCY80S Cymbal Pad (■)(■)■(■)(▲)▲
✓PCY130 Cymbal Pad (▲)(▲)▲(▲)(▲)▲
✓PCY130S Cymbal Pad (■)(■)■(■)(▲)▲
✓PCY150S Cymbal Pad (●)(●)●(●)(▲)▲
KP60 Kick Pad (▲)(▲)(▲)(▲)(▲)▲
KP65 Kick Pad (▲)(▲)(▲)(▲)▲▲
KP80 Kick Pad (▲)(▲)(▲)(▲)▲▲
KP80S Kick Pad (▲)(▲)(▲)(▲)▲▲
KP120 Real Kick Head Pad (▲)(▲)(▲)(▲)▲▲
BP80 Bar Pad (▲)(▲)(▲)(▲)(■)■
DT10 Drum Trigger ▲▲▲▲▲ ▲
DT20 Drum Trigger ▲▲▲▲▲ ▲
DT30 Drum Trigger ▲▲▲▲▲ ▲
HH80A Hi-hat Controller
HH60 Hi-hat Controller
HH65 Hi-hat Controller

Setup
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Peripherals
In addition to the built-in triggering system, DTXTREME IIs also features a built-in MIDI tone generator, built-
in music sequencer, and mixing functions with various effects. This all-in-one self-contained system makes it
possible to play the DTXTREME IIs system right out of the box — once you finish pad connections and turn the
system on. What’s more, the system can easily be expanded with other peripheral devices since the instrument
supports various types of connections. Here we’ll show you some typical audio and MIDI connections so that you
can learn how to fit the DTXTREME IIs system into your own working environment.
Audio Connections
When recording your performance on a DTXTREME IIs drum kit or sending its sounds to a mixer, connect your
equipment as follows (Yamaha AW4416 works in both situations as mixer and recorder):
The OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) and INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT (1 to 6) jacks produce line level audio signals
regardless of whether headphones are connected or not. These jacks are mono phone type. To make audio
connections via these jacks, use cables with a mono phone plug for the DTXTREME IIs and an appropriate plug
for the other device.
Use both of OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO and R) for stereo output. If the other device has a mono input,
use the L/MONO jack only.
Connect a set of headphones to the PHONES jack for monitoring the stereo output (identical to that of the
OUTPUT jacks). The sounds output from the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT jacks cannot be heard from the
headphones connected to the PHONES jack.
The DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal allows you to output the stereo signal as digital audio to an audio device that
has a coaxial-type digital input (S/PDIF). The stereo output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack is identical to that
output from the OUTPUT jacks.
External audio signals input to AUX IN can be monitored together with the DTXTREME IIs sounds via
headphones connected to the PHONES jack (page 75), and can be recorded as a waveform sample for an
additional drum voice (page 83). In either case, you can adjust the AUX IN input level using the AUX IN VOL
control.
DRUMTRIGGER MODULE
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
AUX IN
AUX OUT
LINEOUT
INDIVIDUAL
OUTPUT
LINE IN
CD player MD recorder
AW4416
DTXTREME IIs

Setup
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MIDI Connections
DTXTREME IIs has USB and MIDI (IN/OUT/THRU) ports, and you can use these to transfer MIDI events to/
from external MIDI-equipped devices.
The USB port allows bi-directional transfer of MIDI events between the DTXTREME IIs and a personal
computer with a single USB cable. With a USB connection, you can record your performance on the drum kit —
and even the song playback of the Instrument — with MIDI sequencer software on your computer. You can also
play the internal tone generator of the DTXTREME IIs with a MIDI sequence from the computer or capture it to
the Instrument as a DTXTREME IIs song.
The MIDI ports offer one-way transfer of MIDI events. Use MIDI OUT to play an external sound module with a
DTXTREME IIs drum kit or song. Use MIDI IN to control the internal tone generator from an external device.
You can use MIDI THRU to connect an additional external sound module, controlling it from a MIDI controller
connected to MIDI IN. If you want to share an external sound module with DTXTREME IIs and an external
controller, connect the controller to MIDI IN, connect the module to MIDI OUT, and use the MIDI merge
function (page 79).
nYou cannot use USB and MIDI ports simultaneously. When you connect a USB cable to the DTXTREME IIs, the MIDI ports are
automatically disabled. If you make MIDI and USB connections at the same time, external devices connected to any MIDI port will
not function. However, if you want to make a temporary USB connection to a computer for some reason, you can keep the MIDI
devices connected to the DTXTREME IIs, since the USB connection does not affect or harm the MIDI devices at all.
DRUMTRIGGER MODULE
USB
Computer
DTXTREME IIs
DRUMTRIGGER MODULE
MIDI THRU
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
IN
SU200 AN200
DTXTREME IIs

Setup
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Power
Connecting to a Power Source
Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch is in the STANDBY position. Plug the supplied AC power adapter to
the DC IN jack on the DTXTREME IIs rear panel. Fix the power cord to the cable hook, ensuring that the
adapter plug does not come loose. Connect the adapter to an AC outlet.
Always use the supplied AC power adapter (PA-5C or PA-5D). Use of a power adapter other than the type specified may cause a
malfunction or result in damage to the DTXTREME IIs. Also, unplug the power adapter from the AC outlet if the DTXTREME IIs
is not used for an extended period of time.
Power-On Sequence
After you’ve made all necessary connections (trigger, audio, MIDI), turn down all volume controls of the
DTXTREME IIs and other audio equipment. Turn on your system in the order of the audio signal flow (first the
mixer, then the amplifier or powered speakers).
The DTXTREME IIs displays a splash screen, and then shows PLAY mode screen. Now you can start playing.
If you are ready, see the next page for detailed explanations on how to use the DTXTREME IIs system.
nWhen turning off your system, first turn down all volume controls for the audio equipment, then turn off devices in the reverse order
of the audio signal flow.
SNARETOM 1TOM 2 123
OUTPUT
L MONO
R
DC IN 12V
STANDBY
ON +
AC power adapter
To AC outlet
Cable fook
Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier)
MIDI master devices DTXTREME IIs
DRUMTRIGGER MODULE
KIT=P1 SONG=P1 TEMPO BEAT CLICK
Kit name Songname =107 4/4

Basic Operations
20
All of the DTXTREME IIs operations are done using the
various panel controls and the two displays. In this section,
we’ll explain how to use these controls.
1The DTXTREME IIs has seven function modes. You can
select each mode by simply pressing the corresponding
mode button. An indicator light shows which mode you
are currently working in. When you turn the unit on or
exit from the other six modes, the DTXTREME IIs will
go into PLAY mode and the PLAY indicator will light
(you cannot exit from this basic mode).
2Use the Page buttons (▲/▼) to switch among the
available setting pages (LCD screens).
3There are five knobs beneath the LCD display. Each knob
corresponds to a parameter shown above in the LCD
screen and can be used to set the value. To advance
rapidly or jump through the available values,
simultaneously hold down the SHIFT button and turn
the appropriate knob.
When you are editing a drum kit and want to set the same
parameters for different targets (trigger inputs 1 to 16,
etc.), you can use the leftmost knob to conveniently
switch the target without changing the screen you are
working in.
4If you are working in a specific page or performing a
specific operation, and the ENTER/YES indicator flashes,
this is a prompt indicating you should answer YES or NO.
Simply press the ENTER/YES button to execute the
operation, or press the EXIT/NO button to cancel it.
Pressing the STORE button to save edited data also causes
the ENTER/YES indicator to flash. In this case, press the
ENTER/YES button to save the data, or press the EXIT/
NO button to cancel the store operation.
nSince most settings are automatically stored into the memory of
the DTXTREME IIs, you do not need to execute the store
operation unless prompted.
Basically, this is all you need to know to start working with
and playing your DTXTREME IIs. Any crucial operations
are preceded by a confirmation display that allows you to
cancel the operation as needed. However, you must first
complete one very important setting before actually playing
with the DTXTREME IIs. Here is a chance to put into
practice some of the things you’ve just learned...
Basic Operations
DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
2
1
4
3
[TrgSens1] Type Gain Curve PadCtrl
Input=1 RHP 32 3 - pitch