Yamaha DTXTREME User manual

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 KEEPTHIS 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 MODIFYTHIS 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)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-
circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not 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.
• 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.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5C, PA-D12 or an equivalent recommended
by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the
instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
PRECAUTIONS
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 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.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• 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.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• 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.
• 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 near other electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which
can affect proper operation of the other products.
• 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.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint
thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the
instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
■ REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY
• This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery which
permits internal data to remain stored even when the power is off. When
the backup battery needs replacing, the message “Battery voltage is low”
will display in the LCD. When this happens, immediately back up your data
(using an external device such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI Data
Filer MDF3), then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the
backup battery.
• Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent
the possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service
personnel replace the backup battery.
• Never place the backup battery in a location that a child can reach, since a
child might accidentally swallow the battery. If this should happen, consult
a physician immediately.
■ SAVING USER DATA
• Always save data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia) frequently, in order to
help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user
operating error.
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer
MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a
malfunction or user operating error.
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.
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Table of Contents
— Reference Section —
Features of the DTXTREME ......................6
Understanding the DTXTREME ................................. 6
Overall Structure .............................................................. 6
DTXTREME Basics ........................................................... 9
Drum Kit Play Mode ............................. 11
Entering Drum Kit Play Mode ................................. 11
Drum Kit Play Mode Pages ............................................. 11
Song Play ....................................................................... 12
Song Record ..................................................... 18
1. Before Recording ....................................................... 19
2. Recording Standby ..................................................... 19
3-A. Real-Time Recording .............................................. 20
3-B. Step Recording ....................................................... 21
Drum Kit Trigger Edit Mode .................... 25
Entering Drum Kit Trigger Edit Mode ........................25
Edit Pages and Basic Operations
in Drum Kit Trigger Edit Mode ................................25
Functions on Each Page ....................................... 26
Input paramters .............................................................. 26
Foot Controller/Switch settings ...................................... 38
Common parameters ...................................................... 40
Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode ...................... 42
Entering Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode .......................... 43
Edit Pages and Basic Operations
in Drum Kit Voice Edit Mode .................................. 43
Edit Pages .......................................................44
Voice Parameters ........................................................... 44
MIDI Parameters ............................................................ 50
Drum Kit Effect Edit Mode ..................... 52
Entering Drum Kit Effect Edit Mode ......................... 52
Edit Pages and Basic Operations
in Drum Kit Effect Edit Mode ................................. 53
Edit Pages .......................................................53
Effect Setup .................................................................... 53
Reverb Unit .................................................................... 54
Chorus Unit .................................................................... 55
Insertion Units ................................................................ 55
Localizer ......................................................................... 56
Chain Play Mode ................................ 58
Entering Chain Play Mode .................................... 58
Page Configuration and Operations in Chain Play Mode ...58
Choosing a Chain ............................................................58
Choosing a Step ..............................................................58
Chain Edit Mode ................................................ 59
Entering Chain Play Mode ...............................................59
Page Configuration and Operations in Chain Play Mode ...59
Chain Edit Page ...............................................................60
Song Job Mode .................................. 61
Entering Song Job Mode ...................................... 61
Edit Pages and Basic Operations in Song Job Mode ..... 61
Edit Pages ....................................................... 62
Song-level Editing ...........................................................62
Track-level Editing ...........................................................63
Measure-level Editing ......................................................64
Voice-related Settings .....................................................68
Utility Mode ...................................... 70
Entering Utility Mode .......................................... 70
Edit Pages and Basic Operations in Utility Mode ......... 70
Functions On Each Page ...................................... 71
Master EQ (Master Equalizer) ..........................................71
TG (Tone Generator) .......................................................71
SYSTEM ..........................................................................72
MIDI ................................................................................75
CLICK ..............................................................................77
SEQ (Sequencer) .............................................................79
Card ................................................................................80
Store Mode ....................................... 83
Entering Store Mode ........................................... 83
Store Procedure ..............................................................83
Copying a Drum Kit or Chain ...........................................84
— APPENDIX —
Handling the Memory Card (SmartMedia™*) .. 85
Troubleshooting ................................. 86
Error Messages .................................. 89
DTXTREME Specifications ..................... 91
INDEX .............................................. 92
DATA List ......................................... 95
Features of the
DTXTREME
Drum Kit Play
Mode
Drum Kit Trigger
Edit Mode
Drum Kit Voice
Edit Mode
Drum Kit Effect
Edit Mode
Chain Play Mode
Song Job Mode
Utility Mode
Store Mode
APPENDIX

REFERENCE SECTION Features of the DTXTREME
6
Features of the DTXTREME
Understanding the DTXTREME
Overall Structure
Trigger Input
Edit Buffer
OUT
Drum Kits
Preset Drum Kits
P1~P90
User Drum Kits
U1~U40
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
Memory Card
(SmartMedia™)
C1~C99
Effects Store
Store
Trigger Edit Mode
Voice Edit Mode
MIDI Note Numbers
13 15 17 18 20 22 24
15 16 19 21 23
85 87 89 90 92 94
86 88 91 93

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REFERENCE SECTION Features of the DTXTREME
Flow of Pad Messages
The trigger signals sent from the pads connected to input jacks 1 to 16 and the HI-HAT
CONTROL and FOOT SW jacks are treated according to the settings of the current drum kit
loaded in the edit buffer.
Each trigger input is assigned to a specific MIDI note number, and that MIDI note number is
assigned to a drum voice which you can treat in Drum Voice Edit mode.
You can also set MIDI setup parameters for keyboard voices (i.e., non-drum voices) used in
song playback and so on.
Furthermore, you can apply System Effects to complete drum kits and Insertion Effects to
individual voices.
In accordance with all these settings, the voice will be produced in the tone generator
section and output through the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.
Triggers
When you hit a pad or a drum with a trigger microphone or sensor connected, a trigger
signal is sent to the tone generator section of the DTXTREME and a sound is output. Up to
six voices can be output for each trigger signal, meaning that it’s possible to play a chord or
a variety of different sounds from a single pad hit. You can even trigger different notes
(pitches) or voices every time you hit the same pad.
DTXTREME
Trigger Signal MIDI Signal
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Audio Signal
Tone generator

REFERENCE SECTION Features of the DTXTREME
8
Drum Kits and the Tone Generator
A drum kit is a collection of drum voices (from 1757 different ones) assigned to pads (trigger
inputs) and which have been tuned, assigned reverb settings and so on. You could set up
different drum kits for different genres of music. A drum kit consists, essentially, of separate
sections for triggers, voices, effects and MIDI setup, holding all the parameters from trigger
input to voice output. When you select a drum kit, the data for all these parameters are
copied to the edit buffer and used for performances (see above the illustration).
There are various Voice Edit parameters that allow you to tailor sounds to your liking, such
as to change the pitch of a voice or the amount reverb applied to it.
There are 90 types of Preset Drum Kits (P1 to P90). You can also store up to 40 User Drum
Kits (U1 to U40) containing drum kits that you have set up and edited. A further 99 kits can
be saved to Memory Card (C1 to C99).
With the Chain feature, you can line up a series of different drum kits and call them up in
order during a performance. This can be useful when playing live.
Furthermore, aside from its drum voices, the DTXTREME also has a variety of 128 keyboard
voices which can be used in DTXTREME songs as melody or accompaniment instruments.
The tone generator is 64-voice polyphonic and compatible with the GM sound set. Therefore,
it can be used to play back generally available GM-compatible MIDI files as well as MIDI files
created using an external sequencer. Also, you can load waveform data from Memory Card
and play it back as a drum voice.
Effects
Effects can be used to alter a sound, for example, to make it sound wider or distorted.
System Effects apply to entire drum kits and Insertion Effects apply to individual drum
voices. Reverb and chorus units are available for system effects and Insertion Effect units
offer a variety of effect types. Also provided is the Localizer, a 3D-type effect for headphones.
Songs
An assortment of 164 Preset Songs (P1-P31, Q1-Q67 and R1-R66) is available, consisting of
not just drum voices but also keyboard, bass and other accompaniment sounds. When
playing back these songs, you could mute just the song’s drum voices and jam along by
playing the drum part yourself. One main song plus up to three Pad Songs can be played
back simultaneously. You can also record your own performances to User Songs (U1 to U32).
A song consists of two tracks, each holding up to 16 MIDI channels of data, and it’s possible
to create songs in great detail using Step Recording and the functions in Song Job mode.

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DTXTREME Basics
Switching Between Modes
Use the Mode buttons to switch between modes.
Page ▲ and ▼ Buttons
Most modes consist of several pages. To switch between pages, use the Page ▲ and ▼
buttons. The Page ▲ button takes you to the next page and the Page ▼ button takes you to
the previous page. You can scroll through pages in the current mode by holding down
either Page button.
n Use the Page ▲ or ▼ button while holding down the SHIFT button to go to the first or last page.
Drum Kit Play Mode:
Press the PLAY button. Drum KitTrigger Edit Mode:
Press the TRIGGER button.
Chain Play Mode:
Press the CHAIN button once.
Chain Edit Mode:
Press the CHAIN button twice,
or once if you’re already in
Chain Play Mode.
Store Mode:
To enter Drum Kit Store Mode,
press the STORE button while
in Drum Kit Play Mode, Trigger
Edit Mode or Voice Edit Mode.
If you press the STORE button
while in Chain Play Mode or
Edit Mode, you will enter Chain
Store Mode.
Drum Kit Effect Edit Mode:
Press the EFFECT button.
Drum KitVoice Edit Mode:
Press the VOICE button.
Song Job Mode:
Press the SONG JOB button.
Utility Mode:
Press the UTILITY button.
DRUMKIT
PLAY
CHAIN
SONG
JOB
UTILITY
TRIGGER
VOICE
EFFECT
STORE

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10
Data Control Knobs
Up to five parameters are shown in the display, and each can be adjusted directly using the
knob located under the displayed parameter. For example, in the following display, the
tempo is adjusted by turning the knob located under the TEMPO parameter. Turn each knob
clockwise to increase the associated value, and counter-clockwise to decrease it. You can
largely increase or decrease the value by turning the associated knob while holding down
the SHIFT button.
EXIT/NO and ENTER/YES Buttons
Press the EXIT/NO button when you want to exit from any mode. This will take you back to
Drum Kit Play mode. If you want to apply a particular setting, press the ENTER/YES button.
Also, you can use these buttons when performing or canceling a Store operation.
Sequencer Buttons
The Start/Stop and Record buttons are used to control the song sequence. Use the CLICK
button to switch the metronome on or off. See page 13 for further details.
n Refer to the Owner’s Manual Basic Section for details about using the other controls on the front panel,
such as the Mute button and Volume sliders.
DRUM TRIGGER MODULE
KIT=P1 SONG=P1 TEMPO BEAT CLICK
MAPLE Horizon =107 4/4
SHIF T
EXIT
NO
ENTER
YES
EXIT
NO
ENTER
YES
CLICK
TAP GROOVE CHECK

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REFERENCE SECTION Drum Kit Play Mode
Drum Kit Play Mode
In this mode, you can play the DTXTREME’s
drum voices via connected pads (or drums with
drum trigger pick-ups). You can choose from 90
preset drum kits, 40 user drum kits and up to 99
drum kits held on Memory Card (SmartMedia™).
You can also use these kits to play along with a
preset song, or record your own performance
into songs.
Entering Drum Kit Play
Mode
Press the Play button to enter Drum Kit Play
mode. The following Drum Kit/Song selection
screen will appear.
In Drum Kit Play mode, the LED display will
show the current drum kit number.
Drum Kit Play Mode Pages
Drum Kit Play mode consists of the following
two pages.
● Drum Kit/Song Selection Page: Used to
select Drum Kits or Songs.
● Song Page: Used to set repeated song
playback and playback track.
Settings
1.
Use the Page ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the
page you want.
2. Enter a value using the Data Control Knob
associated with the parameter on the screen.
Drum Kit/Song Selection Page
1 KIT (Drum Kit)
Selects a Drum Kit. The name and number of the
Drum Kit will be displayed. P1-P90 are Preset
Kits, U1-U40 are User Kits and C1-C99 are Drum
Kits held on Memory Card (SmartMedia™).
❏ Settings: P1-P90, U1-U40, C1-C99
n C1-C99 can only be selected if a Memory Card
(SmartMedia™) containing Drum Kits has been
inserted.
2 SONG
Selects a Song you wish to play with the current
Drum Kit (Main Song). The name and number of
the Song will be displayed. P1-P31 are Preset
Songs, Q1~Q67 are Practice Songs, U1-U32 are
User Songs and C1-C32 are Songs held on
Memory Card (SmartMedia™).
❏ Settings: P1-P31, Q1~Q67, R1~R66, U1~U32
n C1-C99 can only be selected if a Memory Card
(SmartMedia™) containing Song data has been
inserted.
n The DTXTREME can play song data saved in
Standard MIDI File Format 0.
3 TEMPO
Sets the playback tempo of the Song. Not
adjustable when “ext” is displayed, i.e., when the
DTXTREME is synchronized to an external clock.
❏ Settings: 30-300
n External synchronization can be set in Utility mode
(page 78).
PLAY
KIT=P1 SONG=P1 TEMPO BEAT CLICK
MAPLE Horizon =107 4/4
12345
KIT=P1 SONG=P1 TEMPO BEAT CLICK
MAPLE Horizon =107 4/4

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REFERENCE SECTION Drum Kit Play Mode
4 BEAT
Sets the time signature of the Song.
❏Settings: 1/4-16/4, 1/8-16/8, 1/16-16/16
5CLICK
Sets the beat of the metronome.
❏Settings:
For a 4BEAT setting of 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 or 15/8:
Dotted quarter note, eighth note, 16th note
For other 4BEAT settings:
Quarter note, quarter note triplet, eighth note,
eighth note triplet, 16th note, 16th note triplet
Song Page
These are just the displayed functions.
1Repeated Playback
Sets repeated playback of a song (whereby the
song is played repeatedly from beginning to
end).
❏Settings: (normal playback), (repeated playback)
2Playback Track 1
Sets whether Track 1 of the song will be played
back or muted. If the track is empty, “none” is
displayed.
❏Settings: play, mute, none
3Playback Track 2
Sets whether Track 2 of the song will be played
back or muted. If the track is empty, “none” is
displayed.
❏Settings: play, mute, none
Song Play
Selects from Preset Songs, User Songs and Songs
held on Memory Card. Using the Mute feature to
play back in “minus-one” settings, you can add
your own drum part to a song, which is useful
for solo rehearsals or “sync” performances.
About Songs
●Song Structure
A song consists of two sequence tracks
(Tracks 1 and 2) and header data.
The header data at the beginning of the
song contains song information such as
tempo, time signature, and program change
and volume for each MIDI channel. The
data is automatically loaded when you
select a song.
Each sequence track can contain
performance information for MIDI channels
1 to 16, just as with other MIDI sequencers.
When you start song playback, this data is
sent to the DTXTREME’s internal tone
generator for the sounds to be played back.
●Song Types
The DTXTREME has two types of songs:
Main Song and Pad Song. The Main Song is
played back when you press the Start/Stop
button on the front panel. Each Pad Song
can be played back (triggered) when an
associated pad is hit. Up to one Main Song
and three Pad Songs can be played back
simultaneously. You can select the song
type in the Drum Kit/Song selection page
(page 11) but the assignment of pad to song
becomes the Pad Song. The Pad Song
assignment is set with the TrgFunc
parameter in Drum Kit Edit mode
(page 29).
SONG=P1 Horizon M001-01 =107 4/4
|- | Tr1=pl y Tr2=none
Song number Song name Current tempo Current time
signature
Current measure and beat
123
TR1
(Tracks 1)
TR2
(Tracks 2)
tempo
program
etc...
Data
(MIDI channels 1 to 16)Header data

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REFERENCE SECTION Drum Kit Play Mode
Main Song Playback
Song Selection
1.Press the PLAY button to enter Drum Kit Play
mode.
2.Select the song you wish to play back at the
Drum Kit/Song selection page.
If necessary, you can also set the tempo, beat
and click.
3.Press the Page ▼button to open the Song
page to select the playback method and
tracks.
nSee page 11 for further details about the Drum
Kit/Song selection page and the Song page.
Song Playback
1.Press the Start/Stop button to start song
playback.
During playback, the LED above the Start/Stop
button will blink in green at the current
tempo.
nThe current measure and beat will be displayed
at the Song page.
2.Press the Start/Stop button again to stop the
song playback. The LED above the button will
turn off.
If you press the Start/Stop button once more,
playback will resume from the stopped point.
Forward, Rewind and Top Buttons
While the song is stopped, you can use the
Forward or Rewind button to select the measure
from which you want to resume playback. Each
time you press one of these button the playback
point (measure count) will be moved by one
measure. At the Song page, you can verify the
measure count and beat. Also, while the song is
stopped, you can press the Top button to move
the playback point to the beginning of the song.
KIT=P1 SONG=P1 TEMPO BEAT CLICK
MAPLE Horizon =107 4/4
KIT=P1 SONG=P1 TEMPO BEAT CLICK
ROCK 1 Rokchick =103 4/4
SONG=P1 Rokchick M001-01 =103 4/4
|- | Tr1=pl y Tr2=none
Playing method Track1 Track2
CLICK
TAP GROOVE CHECK
Top
Rewind
Start/Stop Record
Forward
SONG=P1 SongN me M001-01 =120 4/4
|- | Tr1=pl y Tr2=none
Measure

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Pad Song Playback
To play back a Pad Song, hit the pad assigned to
the Pad Song. Playback will depend on the
playback mode setting for the pad. There are
three playback modes, as shown below. You can
set the mode with the TrgFunc parameter in
Drum Kit Trigger Edit mode (page 29).
play: Playback will begin when you hit a pad,
and stop when you hit it again. If you hit it once
more, playback will start from the beginning of
the song.
chase: Just one measure will be played back
when you hit a pad. If you hit the pad again
during playback, the next measure will be played
back.
cutoff: This is useful when you control multiple
Pad Songs with a single hit. Playback of the Pad
Song with this setting will be stopped if another
Pad Song is triggered. To simply stop the Pad
Song with this setting (without triggering another
Pad Song), simply hit the pad associated to it.
Adjusting Volume
An array of sliders on the front panel can be used
to control volume.
1MAIN OUT slider:
Controls the total volume of the DTXTREME
(at the OUTPUT L/R jacks).
2PHONES slider:
Controls the volume at the headphone
(PHONES) jack.
3CLICK slider:
Controls the volume of the metronome click.
4ACCOMP volume slider:
Controls the volume of song parts (other than
MIDI channel 10). When playing a Drum Kit
accompanied with song playback, you can use
this slider to control the overall volume of
accompaniment parts.
Adjusting Volume of Individual Rhythm Sounds
You can control the volume of individual drum
sounds, such as the snare and kick drums, the
toms, hi-hats, cymbals, and so on. This is a very
useful feature for live performances or when
recording.
1SNARE slider:
Controls the volume of the snare drum.
2KICK slider:
Controls the volume of the kick drum.
3TOM slider:
Controls the volume of the toms.
4HI-HAT slider:
Controls the volume of the hi-hats.
5CYMBAL slider:
Controls the volume of the cymbal.
6MISC slider:
Controls the overall volume of rhythm sounds
other than those listed above.
123 4
MAX
MIN
MAIN OUT PHONES CLICK ACCOMP
REVERB
SNARE KICK TOM HI-HAT CYMBAL MISC
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Controlling Reverb
You can control the amount of reverb (System
Effect) applied to a drum by moving the
associated volume slider while holding down the
SHIFT button. You need to have set the sliders
up to control reverb beforehand at the [UT 4]
page in Utility mode (page 72).
See page 54 for details about reverb types and
settings.
1SHIFT button + ACCOMP/REVERB slider:
Controls the master return level of the reverb
effect. Raise this slider all the way up to
obtain the return level set with the RevRetrn
parameter in the [Reverb] page in Drum Kit
Effect Edit mode (page 54).
2SHIFT button + SNARE slider:
Controls the reverb send level for the snare
drum.
3SHIFT button + KICK slider:
Controls the reverb send level for the kick
drum.
4SHIFT button + TOM slider:
Controls the reverb send level for the toms.
5SHIFT button + HI-HAT slider:
Controls the reverb send level for the hi-hats.
6SHIFT button + CYMBAL slider:
Controls the reverb send level for the cymbal.
7SHIFT button + MISC slider:
Controls the overall reverb send level of
rhythm sounds other than those listed above.
Controlling Individual Outs 1 to 6
You can control the level of individual drums
sent to Individual Outputs 1 to 6 by moving the
associated volume slider while holding down the
SHIFT button. You need to have set the sliders
up to control individual output levels beforehand
at the [UT 4] page in Utilty mode (page 72).
Assignment of each drum voice to one of the
Individual Output can be done in the [VOICE6]
page in Drum Kit Voice Edit mode (page 48).
1SHIFT button + SNARE slider:
Controls the output level at Individual Output 1.
2SHIFT button + KICK slider:
Controls the output level at Individual Output 2.
3SHIFT button + TOM slider:
Controls the output level at Individual Output 3.
4SHIFT button + HI-HAT slider:
Controls the output level at Individual Output 4.
5SHIFT button + CYMBAL slider:
Controls the output level at Individual Output 5.
6SHIFT button + MISC slider:
Controls the output level at Individual Output 6.
About Tempo
Each Preset Song has a suitable initial tempo
assigned to it beforehand. You can change the
initial tempos of these songs temporarily (page
11) but once you begin playback from the
beginning again or if you select a different song,
the basic preset tempo of the song comes back
into effect. It is possible to set a different tempo
by disabling the song’s preset tempo (page 79).
MAX
MIN
ACCOMP SNARE KICK TOM HI-HAT CYMBAL
SHIF T
1 234567
REVERB
MISC
MAX
MIN
SNARE KICK TOM HI-HAT CYMBAL
SHIF T
123456
ACCOMP
REVERB
MISC

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Click (Metronome)
Whether the song is playing back or stopped,
you can enable the metronome click sound by
pressing the CLICK button.
1.Press the CLICK button to start click playback
at the current song tempo. The LED above the
button will also blink at this tempo.
2.Press the CLICK button again to stop the
metronome click.
nIf you press the CLICK button during song
playback, the click will sound in time with the
song.
Adjusting Click Volume
You can use the CLICK slider to adjust the
volume of the click. See page 14.
Adjusting Click Tempo
Whether the song is playing back or stopped,
you can change the tempo of the metronome
click by adjusting the current tempo. See page 11.
Setting Click Beat
Whether the song is playing back or stopped,
you can change the time signature of the
metronome click. See page 12.
Setting Click Timing
Whether the song is playing back or stopped,
you can change the beat of the metronome click.
See page 12.
nYou can change the settings for the metronome click
sound and output in the [UT 13] page in Utility mode
(page 77).
Song Mute
You can use the Mute buttons on the front panel
to switch on/off the playback of rhythm, bass or
accompaniment parts. For example, you could
mute the rhythm part and play rhythms yourself
using the pads, or you could play along with just
the bass part sounding.
If the LED above one of the following button is
lit, this means that its corresponding part is
playing. If it is unlit, this means that part is
muted. Press each button to enable or disable
muting.
1RHYTHM button: Enables or disables muting
the rhythm part. More accurately, channel 10
at the MIDI input and in Track 1 of the song
are muted. The playback of Track 2 is
unaffected.
2BASS button: Enables or disables muting the
bass part. More accurately, channel 3 at the
MIDI input and in Tracks 1 and 2 of the song
are muted.
3OTHERS button: Enables or disables muting
parts other than rhythm and bass parts. More
accurately, parts on MIDI channels 1, 2, 4–9
and 11–16 from incoming MIDI signals and
Tracks 1 and 2 of the song are muted.
Tap Tempo
You can set the tempo from the timing by
which you hit the pads (or the Sound
button).
1.Enter Tap Tempo mode by pressing the
TAP (CLICK) button while holding down
the SHIFT button.
In Tap Tempo mode, the LED shows the
current tempo.
CLICK
TAP
Blinks in red on first beat of measure
Blinks in green for remaining beats of measure
RHYTHM
INS
BASS
DEL
OTHERS
12 3
[TAP TEMPO] TEMPO BEAT
=138 4/4
SHIF T CLICK
TAP
Current Tempo BEAT

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REFERENCE SECTION Drum Kit Play Mode
2.Use the Data Control knob under the
BEAT parameter to set the beat.
❏Settings: 1/4-16/4, 1/8-16/8, 1/16-16/16
3.Hit a pad (or the Sound button) at a
steady tempo.
For example, to set the tap tempo for a
4/4 beat, you need to hit the pad on
beats 1, 2, 3, 4 and beat 1 of the next
measure.
The tempo is automatically set
according to the timing at which you hit
the pad. The LED display and tempo
parameter in the main screen show the
tempo. The tempo blinks in the main
screen.
For a 3/4 beat, you need to hit the pad
on beats 1, 2, 3 and beat 1 of the next
measure. If you continue playing, the
tempo will be updated at the beginning
of the following measure. In the case of
a 4/4 beat, the tempo is calculated every
four beats.
If you don’t hit anything for a certain
period, the tempo count is reset.
❏Recognized Tempo Range: 30-300
n You can also use the Data Control knob
under the TEMPO parameter to set the tempo.
4.Press the ENTER/YES button to apply
the calculated tempo. The tempo
indicator will stop blinking and remain
lit.
5.Press the EXIT/NO button to exit from
Tap Tempo mode and return to Drum
Kit Play mode.
n The Tap Tempo feature cannot be used
during recording or in recording standby
state.
Groove Check
When playing pads or drums along with a
song or click, you can check how far your
timing is off. Specify the length of the note;
this is used as the basis by which the
timing accuracy of your playing is
measured, to an accuracy of 1/96 quarter
note.
nThe Groove Check feature can only be used
when playing a song or a click.
1.Enter Groove Check mode by pressing
the Groove Check button while holding
down the SHIFT button.
2.Set the note Quantization. The note
length specified here is used as the basis
for the Groove Check timing.
❏Settings: For a BEAT setting of 3/8, 6/8, 9/8,
12/8 or 15/8: Dotted quarter note,
eighth note, 16th note
❏For other BEAT settings:
quarter note, quarter note triplet,
eighth note, eighth note triplet, 16th
note, 16th note triplet
3.If necessary, you can also set the tempo,
beat and click.
❏Settings: Same as in the Drum Kit/Song page.
See page 11.
4.Play your pads or drums in time with
the song. The timing difference for each
hit of the pad or drum is displayed as a
numerical value and a graph.
[TAP TEMPO] TEMPO BEAT
=115 4/4
[Groove]|------- -------| BEAT CLICK
0/ 0 Qu nt= =100 4/4 3
SHIF T
GROOVE CHECK
Quantization) Tempo Time
Signature Metoronome
[Groove]|--- ---+-- ----| BEAT CLICK
- 9/+ 3 Qu nt= =100 4/4 3
Fast
Timing difference for each hit
Average
Exactly on timeSlow

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REFERENCE SECTION Drum Kit Play Mode
Timing difference for each hit: The
difference in timing accuracy each time you
hit a pad or drum is displayed as a number
in the range -48 to +48. This is useful to
measure the groove of a specific instrument
such as the snare or kick drum. A negative
value means you are playing slower than
the song tempo, and a positive value
means you are playing faster. A value of
zero means you are playing exactly on
time.
Average: The difference in timing accuracy
is measured as an average and displayed as
a number between the range -48 and +48.
This is useful to measure the entire groove
using a whole drum kit or a specific drum
pattern. A negative value means you are
playing slower than the song tempo, and a
positive value means you are playing faster.
A value of zero means you are playing
exactly on time.
5.Press the EXIT/NO button to exit from
Groove Check mode and return to
Drum Kit Play mode.
Song Record
You can record drum kits and synthesizer
performances as User Songs U1-U32. As
mentioned earlier (page 12), each song consists
of two sequence tracks. For example, you can
record a drum kit performance on one track and,
via MIDI IN, a MIDI synthesizer performance on
the other track. Therefore, you can record drum
and accompaniment parts separately. Each track
can be used to simultaneously record on all MIDI
channels (1 to 16) so you can record everything
on a single track. Alternatively, you can use the
Song Job function to merge everything to a single
track later.
You can record your performances in real time
(Replace or Overdub) or on a note-by-note (Step)
basis.
In real-time recording, you can also
simultaneously record multiple channels of MIDI
data from a sequencer or computer (page 22,
Basic Section) via the MIDI IN or TO HOST ports.
Recording Procedure
1. Before Recording (page 19)
1. At the Drum Kit/Song page, select the appropriate
User Song number for the recording.
2.For real-time recording, set the recording tempo
and time signature.
1. Choose the recording mode from Replace,
OverDub and Step.
2.Choose the track to which you want to record
(Track 1 or 2).
1. Number of measures to be recorded:
Set the length of the song (i.e., number of
measures) you wish to record.
2.Set quantization:
Set the minimum note length for real-time recording.
3.Recording:
Record your pad or external MIDI keyboard performances.
1. Set quantization:
Set the minimum note length for step recording.
2. Recording:
Enter data one step at a time while watching the
main LCD screen.
2. Recording Standby (page 19)
Enter Song Record Mode (Recording Standby)
3-A. Real-Time Recording (For Replace Or OverDub Mode) (page 20)
3-B. Step Recording (page 21)

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REFERENCE SECTION Drum Kit Play Mode
1. Before Recording
Before entering Song Record mode, select the
User Song (U1-U32) to which you wish to record
at the Drum Kit/Song page (page 11). In the case
of real-time recording, you need to have also set
the tempo and time signature beforehand. This
becomes the basic song tempo but, since you can
change this setting after recording, you should
initially set a speed at which you can perform
comfortably.
nIf you do not specify the User Song number before
entering Recording Standby state, the first empty
song number will be selected automatically.
About Recording Voices And MIDI
Channels
When recording from an external keyboard
or other external device, make sure it has
been connected to the DTXTREME
correctly and that its MIDI transmission
channels have been assigned to the
DTXTREME’s voices.
In Song Job mode (page 61), you can
choose from 128 keyboard voices to be
recorded to Tracks 1 and 2. See page 68 for
details about how to select the voices
(Program Change number).
2. Recording Standby
Press the Record button to enter Song Record
mode in Recording Standby state. The LED above
the Record button will be lit in red.
If you press the Record button again, you will be
returned to the Drum Kit/Song page.
While in Recording Standby state select the
recording mode and track.
1. Recording Mode
Set the recording mode.
Replace: This is one of the modes for recording
drum kits or connected MIDI synthesizers in real
time. You can set a specific number of measures
to be recorded, or you can use the Start/Stop
button to begin and end the recording.
OverDub: This is the other mode for recording
drum kits or connected MIDI synthesizers in real
time. In OverDub mode, the recording repeats
once it reaches the specified measure. The newly
recorded data is added to (i.e., merged with) any
data that existed previously.
Step: Using the main LCD screen as a guide, you
enter data one step at a time at the specified note
resolution.
❏Settings: Replace, OverDub, Step
2. Track
Select the track (1 or 2) to which you wish to
record.
❏Settings: 1, 2
3. Remaining Free Memory
Shows the amount of available free memory. This
gives you an idea of how much more data you
can record.
The following procedure will vary depending on
the selected recording mode. For Replace and
OverDub modes, see the procedure under “3-A.
Real-Time Recording.” For Step mode, see the
procedure under “3-B. Step Recording”.
[RECORD] Tr ck Me sLen Qu ntize Free 99%
Repl ce 1 1 off
CLICK
TAP GROOVE CHECK

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REFERENCE SECTION Drum Kit Play Mode
3-A. Real-Time Recording
You can record your drum kit or connected MIDI
keyboard’s performances in real-time.
First, select the target track in the Recording
Standby as mentioned earlier (page 19) and set
the number of measures and quantization level.
1. Setting the number of measures for
recording
Set the number of measures you wish to record.
However, if data is held on the other track, the
length of the current song has alerady been
determined in recording of that track. For this
recording, set the number of measures within the
length of the song.
❏Range of settings: 1-999
2. Setting quantization
Set the level of quantization for recording.
Quantization refers to the correction of
differences in the timing of MIDI notes in your
performance to match a specified note
resolution. For example, if you set the
quantization level to eighth notes, the notes in
your performance will be aligned exactly with
eighth notes, even if there are slight variations in
your timing. The note length specified here is the
quantization level (i.e., the resolution to which
your timing will be corrected). Generally, you
would choose a quantization level that is the
shortest note length in the phrase or rhythm that
you are playing. With the quantization level set to
“off,” your performance will not be corrected
while recording and recorded in 1/96 quarter-
note resolutions. You can correct the timing of
your performance by applying quantization to it
after recording.
❏Setting: off, quarter note, quarter note triplet, eighth
note, eighth note triplet, 16th note, 16th note
triplet
nWhen recording on top of existing data
(overdubbing), if you choose a quantization note
length that is larger than that used in the existing
data, the existing data will be re-quantized.
3. Real-Time Recording
Starting Recording
1.Press the Start/Stop button and recording will
begin after a two-measure count-in.
Your performance is recorded as MIDI data
whenever you hit pads or play a connected
MIDI keyboard.
nYou will see the message “Sequence data is not
empty” if you press the Record button in Replace
mode and there is data already held on the
selected track. Press the ENTER/YES button to
return to Recording Standby mode. Retry
recording with an empty track.
nDuring the count-in and recording, the LED
above the CLICK button will blink.
nIf the SyncMode parameter has been set to
“external” in Utility mode, recording will begin
when a System Real-Time Start message is
received at the MIDI IN or TO HOST port.
nIf the recording mode is set to OverDub and you
hit a pad while holding down the BASS/DELETE
button, all instances of the associated MIDI note
number will be deleted.
[RECORD] Tr ck Me sLen Qu ntize Free100%
Repl ce 1 1 off
Original Data
Quantization
SONG=U1 no n me M001-04 =100 4/4
Now Recording ...
Song nameSong number Shows current measure number/beat
Tempo Time
Signature