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©2021 Yamaha Corporation
Published 09/2021 PO-B0
Drum Trigger Module
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DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual
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  • Page 1 Manual Development Group ©2021 Yamaha Corporation Published 09/2021 PO-B0 Drum Trigger Module Reference Manual DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DTX-PRO Owner’s Manual ........
  • Page 3 Kit Edit ............. . . 25 Trigger (DTX-PRO) TRIGGGER/SETTING (DTX-PROX) ..... . . 38 Training (DTX-PROX) .
  • Page 4 Installing the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver ........

  • Page 5: Differences Between The Dtx-Pro And The Dtx-Prox

    DTX-PROX DTX-PRO The DTX-PRO provides basic functionality such as Click (metronome), Recorder, and Training features. Moreover, by using the KIT MODI- FIER knobs, you can intuitively control the AMBIENCE, COMP and EFFECT settings. Various Training menus can be accessed from the [TRAINING] button.

  • Page 6: Reference Manual Notations

    Differences Between the DTX-PRO and the DTX-PROX Reference Manual Notations Model name This document refers to the DTX-PRO and DTX-PROX collectively as the “PRO series modules.” The following icons and background colors are used to distinguish between each model. Applies only to the DTX-PRO...

  • Page 7: Links From The Owner's Manuals

    Changing other click settings CLICK/SETTING 42, 43 Changing other recorder settings RECORDER/SETTING Exporting your performance recorded to the DTX-PRO as an audio file MENU/Job/Recorder/Export Audio Training song selection, training duration (timer settings), difficulty levels and TRAINING/SETTING other settings Setting separate trigger inputs...

  • Page 8: Dtx-Prox Owner's Manual

    Troubleshooting – Pad type and trigger settings TRIGGER/SETTING Troubleshooting – MENU/Utility/Output Gain MENU/Utility/Output Gain Troubleshooting – Double triggering, crosstalk Double triggering: TRIGGER/SETTING/Pad Type/RejectTime Crosstalk: TRIGGER/SETTING/Crosstalk Troubleshooting – Checking the available memory in the USB flash drive MENU/File/Memory Info DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 9: How The Triggers Generate Sounds

    Tom1Rm HhOpEg Pad3 HhClBw Pad3 HiHat HhClEg Tom2Hd Tom2 HhFtCl Tom2Rm HhFtSp Pad5 Pad5 Kick Tom3Hd Kick Tom3 KickRm Tom3Rm Pad13 Pad13 Pad7 Pad7 Pad14Hd RideBw Pad14 Pad14Rm1 Ride RideEg Pad14Rm2 RideCp Crash1Bw Crash1 Crash1Eg Crash1Cp DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 10: Trigger Input Jack Input Mode

    Alternately, you can press the [F3] button on the screen for changing the Trigger input source to audition the trigger input source. When using the DTX-PROX, you can open the screen for changing the trigger input by pressing the [Pad Select] button. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 11: Sounds That Are Played By Trigger (Inst And Voice)

    Also, you can set the velocity range to each layer so that you can play a different voice in response to the strength of each strike. Example: Using a single-piezo 3-zone pad as Crash1: Trigger Input Layer Voice Inst Source Voice Voice Crash1Bw Voice Voice Voice Voice Crash1Eg Inst Voice Voice Voice Voice Crash1Cp Voice Voice DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 12: User Voices

    ] button on the MENU/Job/UserVoice/VoiceEdit screen, only one-shot play is possible and the sound is played at a fixed speed. No effects will be applied. By assigning a user voice to the kit, you can change the playback speed, apply effects or play sounds by striking the pad. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 13: Selecting The Trigger Input Or Trigger Input Source

    Individual Trigger Input Settings In MENU/Kit Edit/Inst or MENU/Trigger/Pad Type on the DTX-PRO, for example, or in any setting screen in which the trigger input setting is required, press the “TRG ” ([F3]) button to open the screen for changing the trigger input.

  • Page 14: Individual Trigger Input Source Settings

    When you change the Inst using the fader select knob and LED rotary faders, use the [PAD SELECT] button to switch between Tom1, Tom2, and Tom3, or between Crash1 and Crash2. For other situations, pressing the [PAD SELECT] button shows the screen for changing the trigger input, or the screen for changing the trigger input source. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 15: Effect Processor Design

    Effect Processor Design The DTX-PRO and DTX-PROX have the same effect block design. Effects are divided into two groups: the effects applied to each kit and the effects applied to the entire system.  Effect Block Diagram Kit Edit Inst Effect...

  • Page 16: Effects Applied To Each Kit

    This block is for the effects applied to each Inst by setting the send level. You can use the [EFFECT] knob to adjust the overall send level.  FX2 (Effect 2) This is an additional block that acts in the same way as FX1. You can set the effect type and the send level, separately from the settings for FX1. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 17: System Effects

    This is a five-band EQ that adjusts the sound of your performance and the tone of training songs. Note that this effect is not applied to sounds from the auxiliary input or click sounds. Phones EQ This is a four-band EQ that adjusts the tone of the headphones sound. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 18: Pro Series Modules Internal Memory

    All data saved in the PRO series modules can be saved to a USB flash drive. Files saved to a USB flash drive can be loaded back into the PRO series modules. However, the DTX-PROX files saved on a USB flash drive cannot be loaded to the DTX-PRO. For more information, see...

  • Page 19: Menu Button

    Select a bookmark, and then press the button below “ENTER” ([F3]) to display the relevant parameter settings screen. You can use the buttons below “ ” and “ ” ([F1] and [F2]) on the parameter settings screen to move the cursor between bookmarks. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the bookmark. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 20: Function List

    Comp Comp Knob Effect MFX Type MFX Depth FX1 Type FX1 Send FX1 InstSend FX1 toAmbi FX2 Type FX2 Send FX2 InstSend FX2 toAmbi Other EffectKnobVal EffectKnobMFX EffectKnobFX1 EffectKnobFX2 Inst Category InstNumber Import Wav Tuning/Size Muffling/Sustain/Clutch/Decay DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 21 Import Wav VoiceTune VoiceDecay VoicePan VoiceFilter VoiceQ VoiceLayerSw VoiceHoldMode MessageType note AMBI/COMP/EFFECT/CC01–CC95 Note.1–4 MinValue MIDI Ch MaxValue GateTime MIDI Ch (CC only) VelLo VelHi TrgVel Volume Kit Volume Inst Volume Voice Volume Other Tempo TrgSetupLink (PROX) DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 22 Indiv 1&2 (PROX) Indiv 3&4 (PROX) Indiv 5&6 (PROX) Indiv 7&8 (PROX) Input Output AUX In Input Mode Phones Output USB Audio Backing Output Level USB Audio In Input Mode Phones Output USB Audio Backing Output Level DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 23 MEQ Gain LoMid HiMid MEQ Freq LowMid HighMid High MEQ Q LowMid HighMid High MEQ Shape High Phones EQ HPEQ Gain LoMid HiMid HPEQ Freq LowMid HighMid High HPEQ Q LowMid HighMid High HPEQ Shape High DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 24 Optimize Wave Wave Info Training Import SMF Clear Recorder Export Audio LiveSet (PROX) Sort Clear File Save (Type) (File) Load (Type) (File) Rename (Type) (File) (Name) Delete (Type) (File) Format Memory Info Bluetooth (PROX) Factory Reset Version DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 25: Parameter Descriptions

     Kit Block Diagram Inst/Voice Inst Effect Kit Modifier Ambience Inst Transient Comp Trigger Comp Effect input Insertion Voice Volume Voice Vol Inst Vol KitVol MENU/Kit Edit Kit Modifier Inst Inst Effect Voice Volume Other DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 26 A diagram of the relationship between the knobs and parameters is provided below. Parameters associated with the knobs Ambi EffectKnobVal KnobVal RealAmbiKnob Ambi Knob (curve) (curve) EffectKnobMFX EffectKnobFX1 EffectKnobFX2 RealAmbi Ambi Depth Comp Knob MFX Depth FX1 Send FX2 Send Depth DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 27 EQ. Ambi F .M. The range varies Adjusts the frequency modulation of effects (Frequency Modula- depending on the such as chorus and flanger to be applied to tion) Ambi Type. Ambi. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 28 RealAmbi Depth or Ambi Depth to be applied when the [AMBIENCE] knob is turned. RealAmbi Depth or Ambi Depth will not change when the [AMBIENCE] knob is turned. curve1 Knob Value curve2 Knob Value curve3 Knob Value curve4 Knob Value DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 29 Selects the type of Master Effect to be (page 145) applied. MFX Depth 0–127 Sets the depth of Master Effect to be applied. You can use this parameter to finely adjust the value controlled with the [EFFECT] knob. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 30 EffectKnobMFX Sets whether to control MFX Depth when turning the [EFFECT] knob. EffectKnobFX1 Sets whether to control FX1 Send when turning the [EFFECT] knob. EffectKnobFX2 Sets whether to control FX2 Send when turning the [EFFECT] knob. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 31 Category Refer to the Specifies the Inst category. Data List (PDF) With the DTX-PRO, the Inst can also be selected by pressing the button below “INST” ([F1]) on the KIT screen. With the DTX-PROX, the Inst can also be selected by setting the fader select knob to “INST”...
  • Page 32 Adjusts the width of the mid band. Transient TranAttack -50 – 0 – +50 Adjusts the attack. TranRelease -50 – 0 – +50 Adjusts the release. TranSens Low, LowMid, Sets how the transient effect is applied. HighMid, High DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 33 Sets the output level. +18.0dB Insertion InsertionType Effect Type Selects the type of insertion effect. (page 145) InsertionDepth 0–127 Adjusts the depth of insertion effect to be applied. These parameters cannot be set for Pad3, Pad5, Pad7 or Pad13. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 34 VoiceQ -64 – 0 – +63 Sets the Q (filter resonance) for the filter of the voice assigned. Increases the signal near the Filter Cutoff Frequency adding character to the sound. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 35 Sets which MIDI channel to use for sending out the MIDI message to play the Trigger Input Source. GateTime 0.0s–9.9s Sets the gate time (the time that passes between the output of MIDI Key On and Key Off messages) for the trigger input. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 36 0–127 Sets the minimum value when the pad is struck lightly. MaxValue 0–127 Sets the maximum value when the pad is struck strongly. MIDI Ch 1–16 Sets the MIDI channel for sending the specified MIDI messages. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 37 PROX off, U01–U10 Use the [–][+] controllers to select a trigger TrgSetupLink setup for the selected kit. When set to “off,” the trigger setup stays the same when the kit has been changed. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 38: Trigger (Dtx-Pro) Triggger/Setting (Dtx-Prox)

    PROX This section explains the “Trigger” settings in the menu on the DTX-PRO and the Trigger mode of the DTX-PROX. The characteristics of the trigger signals output from pads when they are played depend on a range of different pad design factors.
  • Page 39 Trigger input level fix1–fix5 fix1 fix2 fix3 fix4 fix5 Trigger input level spl11–spl15 spl11 spl12 spl13 spl14 spl15 Trigger input level DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 40 MENU Button Screen Parameter Settings Description spl21–spl25 spl21 spl22 spl23 spl24 spl25 Trigger input level ofs1–ofs5 Trigger input level DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 41 PCY95, PCY90 RHH135, PCY100, For pads other than RHH135, HH65 (sold sepa- PCY95, PCY90 rately) must be used as the hi-hat controller. 50S SN, 50S tomH, 50S tomL, 50K, 50S SN-M, 50S tomH-M, 50S tomL-M, 50K-M DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 42 Maximum Velocity, as explained in MinVelocity/MaxVelocity shown below. MinVelocity 0–126 These parameters set the minimum and maxi- mum velocities corresponding to the MinLevel/ MaxVelocity 1–127 MaxLevel parameters above. Sound will be pro- duced between the velocities set here. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 43 [–] button to increase the H value to make the head sound louder. When using a mono × 2 input jack, this parameter is effective only when the input mode is set to “paired.” DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 44 When the Input Mode is set to “paired,” Pad3, Pad5, 10 Crash2 Pad7, or Pad13 will not be set as a Source Pad even 11 HiHat when the Level is set. 12 Kick 13 Pad13 14 Pad14 DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 45: Training (Dtx-Prox)

    Training (PROX)Training (DTX-PROX) Training PROX The training menu can be accessed from the [TRAINING] button on the DTX-PRO, or by selecting “Training” in the DTX-PROX menu. For more information, see “Practicing with the Training Feature” (page 101). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 46: Utility

    1–127 (fixed can adjust only the Headphone volume value) with the [MASTER VOLUME] knob. Set to “variable” to adjust the Headphone volume and the volume of the OUTPUT jacks with the [MASTER VOLUME] knob. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 47 Either strike the pad you want to set, or press the TRG ([F3]) button to select the pad, and then select the function you want to assign. Pad produces sound as normally expected. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 48 Kit number 1 Kit number 2 inc tempo Increases the tempo value by 1. dec tempo Decreases the tempo value by 1. tap tempo Sets the tap tempo. click start/ Starts or stops the click. stop DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 49 Controls the amount of Comp ([COMP] knob value) according to how hard the pad is struck. MinValue: The minimum amount of Comp applied when the pad is struck lightly MaxValue: The maximum amount of Comp applied when the pad is struck strongly DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 50 To use this function, you will need to connect a pad with position sensing to the [iRIDE] jack. You will also need to select an Inst or a voice that supports position sensing. For more information, refer to the Data List. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 51 +6dB, +12dB, PROX Sets the output gain for Indiv Out 3&4. +18dB Indiv 3&4 Sets the output gain for Indiv Out 5&6. PROX Indiv 5&6 Sets the output gain for Indiv Out 7&8. PROX Indiv 7&8 DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 52 R mono Outputs the audio source only from the R chan- nel in the center pan position. L+Rmono Mixes the audio source from the L and R chan- nels and outputs in the center pan position. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 53 Output jack and USB Audio Out. AUX In Gain AUX In Gain 0dB, +6dB, Sets the gain for the AUX In. +12dB DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 54 Uses four Indiv Out (1, 3, 5, and 7) signal paths to output Kick, Snare, Tom, and Cymbal+HH in mono. PRESET4 Uses three Indiv Out (1, 3, and 5) signal paths to output Kick, Snare, and Tom+Cymbal in mono. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 55 Click Volume var (works with the [AUX Sets the volume of each audio IN], [AUDIO], or [CLICK] source to output to Indiv Out. AUX In Volume slider), 1–127 USB In Volume Rec Volume PROX-with-Bluetooth Bluetooth Vol DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 56: Master Eq

    With the DTX-PROX, you can quickly adjust the master EQ gain by setting the fader select to CUSTM and using the LED rotary faders. Gain Frequency Five EQ bands → LowMid HighMid High MENU/Master EQ MEQ Gain MEQ Freq MEQ Q MEQ Shape DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 57 Q=0.1 Q=12.0 Frequency (Hz) Center frequency If the MEQ Shape value has been set to “shelving,” the Q setting will be displayed as “----” and will be unavail- able. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 58 Signals at frequencies below or above a specific frequency will be boosted or cut. EQ high Gain Center frequency Frequency (Hz) peaking Signals at frequencies in the vicinity of the center frequency will be boosted or cut. Gain Center frequency Frequency (Hz) DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 59: Phones Eq

    With the DTX-PROX, you can quickly adjust the Phones EQ gain by setting the fader select to CUSTM and using the LED rotary faders. Gain Frequency (Hz) HighMid LowMid High Four EQ bands MENU/Phones EQ HPEQ Gain HPEQ Freq HPEQ Q HPEQ Shape DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 60 Q=0.1 Q=12.0 Frequency (Hz) Center frequency If the HPEQ Shape value has been set to “shelving,” the Q setting will be displayed as “----” and will be unavailable. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 61 Signals at frequencies below or above a specific frequency will be boosted or cut. EQ high Gain Center frequency Frequency (Hz) peaking Signals at frequencies in the vicinity of the center frequency will be boosted or cut. Gain Center frequency Frequency (Hz) DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 62: Job

    Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to recall the data. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel the data recall and return to the screen in step 1. “Completed.” appears when Recall is complete and the screen returns to the Recall screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 63 Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to change the order of the two kits. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel the swap and return to the screen in step 1. “Completed.” appears when the Exchange is complete, and the screen returns to the Exchange screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 64 With the DTX-PROX, the trigger setup for the drum kit you have selected will be copied to U01 to U10. The trigger setup name for U01 will be changed to the name of the drum kit you have selected. (U02 to U10 are labeled as “UserTrig”). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 65 Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to initialize the selected click set. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel initialization and return to the screen in step 1. “Completed.” appears when the Initialization is complete, and the screen returns to the Clear screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 66 Use the [–][+] controllers to select the user voice you want to edit. Press the “FUNC” button ([F2]) to choose the type of edit- ing you want to perform. DELETE Initialize user voice (Delete all waves) NAME Save under a new name DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 67 NAME Save under a new name Press the [F3] button. You can audition a sound by using “ ” (Audition). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 68 If a wave has already been loaded to the selected bank, or if a file with the same file name already exists, the overwrite confirmation screen will appear. If you do not want to overwrite, press the “NO” button ([F3]) to return to the previous screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 69 Pressing the “INSERT” button ([F3]) sets the rearranged order and changes the wave bank numbers accordingly. Additionally, while a voice or a wave is selected, you can use the [–] button to delete it or the [+] button to import an audio file. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 70 6. Use the “ ” button ([F2]) to move the cursor. If a check mark is placed next to the file selected in step 1, you can press the “UNCHECK” button ([F2]) to remove the check mark. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 71 Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to optimize the memory. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel optimization and the screen returns to Step 1. “Completed.” appears when Optimization is complete, and the screen returns to the Optimize screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 72 In such cases, using Opti- mize Wave for memory optimization can resolve the issue. Units used to denote capacity may change according to memory size (KB: kilo- byte, MB: megabyte). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 73 Select training song number 1 to start playing the imported song. (However, the imported song cannot be used for Song Part Gate or Song Score Gate.) Clear Initializes a user song. Procedure Press the “CLEAR” button ([F3]) to initialize the user song. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 74 Export screen. • Recorded data will be lost when the power is turned off or when the factory reset operation is carried out. • Audio data is not backed up in “All” files. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 75 Press the “YES” button ([F1]) to initialize the selected Live Set. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel initialization and the screen returns to step 1. “Completed.” appears when the Initialization is complete, and the screen returns to the Clear screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 76: File

    • The PRO series modules can handle a maximum of 1,000 “.wav” files, and 1,000 “.bin” files. • The DTX-PRO files saved on a USB flash drive the can be loaded to the DTX-PROX, but the reproduction of the saved settings may not be completely accurate.
  • Page 77 ” button ([F1]) to move the cursor to the kit number, and then use the [–][+] controllers to select the kit you want to save. If the kit contains user waves, the user waves are also saved. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 78 If you wish to overwrite the file, press the “ ” button ([F1]) to move the cursor to the file name, and then use the [–][+] control- lers to select the file you want to overwrite. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 79 Doing so may cause the PRO series modules to malfunction, or corrupt memory in the USB flash drive. “Completed.” appears when the Save process is complete, and the screen returns to step 2. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 80 Setting All data (all user kits, all waves, trigger settings, utility data) AllKit All user kit data, waves used for all kits OneKit Selected user kit data, waves used for the selected kit Trigger Trigger settings DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 81 Doing so may cause the PRO series modules to malfunction, or corrupt memory in the USB flash drive. “Completed.” appears when the Load process is complete, and the screen returns to step 2. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 82 Trigger settings Waves (File) Select the file to be renamed. 4-1. Press the “ ” button ([F2]) to move the cursor to “File.” 4-2. Use the [–][+] controllers to select the file you want to rename. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 83 Doing so may cause the PRO series modules to malfunction, or corrupt memory in the USB flash drive. “Completed.” appears when the Rename process is complete, and the screen returns to step 2. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 84 ” buttons ([F1] and [F2]) to move the cursor to “File.” Use the [–][+] controllers to select the file you want to delete. Depending on the files selected in step 3, only the files you can delete are presented. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 85 Doing so may cause the PRO series modules to malfunction, or corrupt memory in the USB flash drive. “Completed.” appears when the Delete process is complete, and the screen returns to step 2. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 86 Formatting erases all data in the USB flash drive. Before formatting, ensure that the USB flash drive does not contain any important data. Procedure Connect the USB flash drive into the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. Navigate to MENU/File/Format. The following screen appears. Press the “FORMAT” button ([F3]). The Format USB flash drive confirmation screen appears. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 87 Free space is displayed in units of MB (megabytes). Also, the free space for the entire memory is displayed as a percentage (%). Total: Total memory size (MB) Displays the total memory size in units of MB (megabytes). Units used to denote capacity change according to memory size (KB: kilobyte, MB: megabyte, GB: gigabyte). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 88: Bluetooth (Dtx-Prox)

    If pairing failed, first remove the registered “DTX-PROX AUDIO” entry on the connected device such as a smartphone, and then try pairing the devices again.  Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Use the [–][+] controllers to turn on or off. Once the setting is complete, press [EXIT] to return to the top screen for MENU. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 89: Factory Reset

    Be sure to save any important data to a USB flash drive beforehand (page 77). Restoring defaults Navigate to MENU/Factory Reset. The following screen appears. Press the “RESET” button ([F3]). The Factory Reset confirmation screen appears. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 90 If you do not want to carry out the factory reset, press the “NO” button ([F3]). The following message appears during the operation. When the factory settings have been restored, the trigger setup wizard will be displayed. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 91: Version

    MENU Button Version MENU/Version Screen Description Displays the firmware version. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 92: Kit Mode

    Connect a USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal on the rear panel. PROX Press the button below “INST” ([F1]). Set the fader select knob to “INST.” The Inst Selection screen appears. The INST screen appears. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 93 Strike the drum pad to which you wish to import an audio file. Make sure that the name of the pad you struck is shown on the Inst selection screen. PROX Press the button below “IMPORT” ([F3] on the DTX-PRO, or [F1] on the DTX-PROX). PROX The IMPORT screen appears.
  • Page 94 5. “Completed.” appears when the Import is complete, and on the DTX-PRO the screen returns to the import screen, and on the DTX-PROX the screen returns to the one shown before using the fader select knob.

  • Page 95: Click Mode

    With the button below “SETTING” ([F3]), you can change other settings such as beat, timer settings, click sound type, and output destinations. SETTING ([F3]) Function List CLICK [F1] TAP [F2] VOLUME [F3] SETTING SoundSet Beat Timer ClickOut L&R ClickOut Phones ClickOut USB ClickCountOff Voice Category VoiceNumber Tuning Import Wav DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 96: Setting ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions

    (30 second incre- screen. ments) To start the timer. press the [START/STOP] button on the DTX-PRO, or press the [CLICK] button on the DTX-PROX. The remaining time will be displayed while the timer is in use. Press the button below “+30 SEC” ([F3]) while the timer is in use to extend the timer by 30 seconds.
  • Page 97 (Refer to the Data the display. List) Tuning -24.0 – 0.0 – +24.0 Set the tuning for the voice selected for the click. 0.1 corresponds to 10 cents. Import Wav “Playing imported audio files as Click sounds.” DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 98: Playing Imported Audio Files As Click Sounds

    ([F2]) to choose the rhythm you want to use the audio file for. Press the button below “IMPORT” ([F3]). When the confirmation screen appears, press the “YES” button ([F1]). If you do not want to import, press the “NO” button ([F3]) to return to the previous screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 99: Recorder Mode

    You can use the button below “SETTING” ([F3]) to change other settings such as the playback speed and recording source. SETTING ([F3]) Function List Recorder (Select audio) [F1] Record/Stop [F2] Play/Stop [F3] SETTING Speed RecGain RecordingSource Click RecordingSource AUX In RecordingSource USB Audio RecordingSource Bluetooth (PROX) PlayMode DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 100: Setting ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions

    “ ” ([F2]) and using the [–][+] controllers. (Different from Phones volume settings). Recorder Backing Output 0–127 Sets the Backing Output Level when Level PlayMode is set to L guide or R guide. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 101: Practicing With The Training Feature

    7. DYNAMIC GATE Learn to keep strict tempo during rests and fill-ins. 8. MEASURE BREAK Learn to play various phrases with rhythm changes in mid-song. 9. CHANGE UP Build up Your Stamina Needed for Drumming 10. FAST BLAST DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 102: Starting And Ending Training

    Practicing with the Training Feature Starting and Ending Training For information on how to use Training on the DTX-PRO, refer to the Owner’s Manual. These instructions use the DTX-PROX in the examples. Press the [MENU] button. Use the buttons below “...
  • Page 103 • With SONG PART GATE and MEASURE BREAK, the training result appears at the end before the repeat starts. Training results do not appear at the end of the exercise. To close the TRAINING screen, press the [EXIT] button. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 104: Details On Training Types

    Use the [–][+] controllers to select a training song. Play the drums along with the training song. Drum Mute Mute the drum part of the training song. Press the button to turn the setting on or off. Drum part on Drum part off DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 105 CYM: Cymbal Mute sounds  To select a part to mute: Use the buttons below “ ” and “ ” ([F2] and [F3]) to move the cursor, then use the [–] [+] controllers to select a part. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 106 Practice your drumming skills with other training exercises before trying Song Part Gate. Then try Song Score Gate (page 107) to play through all sections of the training song. The score (PDF) is available at the Yamaha website: https://download.yamaha.com/ After accessing the Support website (and clicking on “Manual Library”), enter the appropriate model name.
  • Page 107 Song Part Gate (page 106) before working on Song Score Gate. The score (PDF) is available at the Yamaha website: https://download.yamaha.com/ After accessing the Support website (and clicking on “Manual Library”), enter the appropriate model name. What you can do during training: Training song ...
  • Page 108 Use the [–] [+] controllers to adjust the gate width.  To change the direction of the timing indicator The direction of FAST to SLOW can be switched to SLOW to FAST. Press the button below “FAST/SLOW” ([F3]). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 109 ” ([F2] and [F3]) to move the cursor ( ), then use the [–] [+] control- lers to select a square to show (with sounds) or not to show (without sounds). You can also change the cursor position by striking the pad. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 110  To set a specific number of measures to play the click or the total number of measures Use the buttons below “ ” and “ ” ([F2] and [F3]) to move the cursor, then use [–] [+] to set the number of measures. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 111 Use the button below “ ” ([F3]) to move the cursor, then use the [–] [+] controllers to change the setting. Rhythm to practice Rhythm to skip practicing The number of measures can be changed from SETTING. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 112 Strike the pads as many times as possible within the time limit. The timer starts counting when you start striking the pads. Remaining time Counter The result appears on the screen. To see the count for each pad, press the button shown below “ ” ([F2]). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 113: Setting ([F3]) Parameter Descriptions

    Mute ON/OFF Selects which of the drum parts or backing parts (Plays sounds) in the training song you want to mute. Hi-Hat These settings appear on the PART MUTE Snare (Mutes sounds) screen. Kick Cymbal Bass Other DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 114 “Lesson Phrases” sections of the Drum Drum Score for Score for the DTX402 series. the DTX402 series) Ignore Timing off, on Use this parameter to select which of the pads to produce sounds when timing is off. Hi-Hat Snare Kick Cymbal DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 115 DTX402 series. The drum scores (PDF) are available at the following site. https://download.yamaha.com/ Ignore Timing off, on Use this parameter to select which of the pads to produce sounds when timing is off. Hi-Hat Snare Kick Cymbal DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 116 Selects a training song. when Click/Song Training songs 1 to 10 are the same as the ones is set to Song) included in the DTX402 series. The drum scores SongNumber (PDF) are available at the following site. https://download.yamaha.com/ DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 117 10 min 00 sec Level 1 (Easy) – Sets the difficulty level. 5 (Hard) Meas with 1–9 Sets the number of measures for the click to play. Click Total Meas 2–10 Sets the total number of measures. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 118 Quarter note triplets Eighth notes Eighth note triplets Sixteenth notes Sixteenth note triplets Ignore Timing off, on Use this parameter to select which of the pads to produce sounds when timing is off. Hi-Hat Snare Kick Cymbal DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 119 By press-  ing the “STOP ” button ([F1]) to end the training, the total number of strikes and the best score will be shown on the screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 120: Prox

    Adjusts the attack of the Transient effect. TranRls -50 – 0 – +50 Adjust the release of the Transient effect. InsType Effect Type (page 145) Selects the type of insertion effect. (Cannot be set to Pad3, Pad5, Pad7, or Pad13) DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 121 HI-HAT CRASH RIDE MISC Kick Snare Tom1 Hi-Hat Crash1 Ride Others Tom2 Crash2 Tom3 When there are multiple pads within a pad group, press the [PAD SELECT] button to select the pad you want to use. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 122: Prox Fader Select Custm

    Sets the MIDI channel to output to. Use the LED rotary faders [1] to [7] to adjust the settings. Use [1] to [5] for MEQ, [1] to [4] for HPEQ, [1] to [6] for ClickVol and [1] to [7] for MIDI CC. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 123: Prox

    Step1 Step1 Tempo Tempo Audio file Audio file etc. etc. LIVE SET Function List Select Live Set (PROX) [F1] LIVE [F1] PLAY/STOP [F2] XSTICK [F3] DISPLAY [F3] SETTING [F1] EDIT [F2] DELETE [F3] SORT DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 124: Live ([F1]) Function Description

    Sorts the Live Set. Editing Live Sets You can register settings for each step to create a Live Set. Selecting the Step You Want to Edit from LIVE SET Set the Mode Select knob to “LIVE SET.” DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 125 Use the [–][+] controllers to select a Live Set. Live Set number and Live Set name Press the button below “SETTING” ([F3]). The LIVE SET EDIT screen appears. Step number Step name Use the [–][+] controllers to select a step. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 126: Registering Steps

    ” buttons ([F1] and [F3]) to move the cursor to the next char- acter position. A step name of up to 12 characters can be assigned. When you are finished entering all characters, press the “OK” button ([F2]). DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 127 The offset timing determines the timing of the first beat of the click, as well as the timing for the PreCount. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 128: Matching Click To The Tempo Of The Audio File

    If the Offset Time is set correctly, the click will start at the same time as the first beat of the song. If the click and the first beat are still off, readjust the Offset Time. To add a pre-count before a song playback starts, set the desired number of measures to PreCount. To stop the click after the pre-count, set CountOff to “stop.” DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 129: Deleting Steps

    Press the button below “YES” ([F1]) to delete the step. Press the “NO” button ([F3]) to cancel deletion and the screen returns to step 1. “Completed.” appears when the Delete is complete, and the screen returns to step 1. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 130: Sorting Steps

    The Live Set settings you have customized can be saved in the same way as saving a kit. For more information, refer to “Saving a Customized Kit under a New Name” of the DTX-PROX Owner’s Manual. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 131: Using The Stored Live Sets

    Use the [–][+] controllers to select a Live Set. Press the button below “LIVE” ([F1]). The LIVE SET PLAY screen appears. When the step name has not been entered, only the step number appears in the step name field. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 132 If you wish to playback an audio file or click sound, press the button below “PLAY” ([F1]). Play the drums. To proceed to the next step, press the [+] button. To finish, press the [EXIT] button. This will return you to the LIVE SET screen. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 133: Settings For Live Performances

    Balance between the guide (click) sound and accompaniment sound in headphones can be easily adjusted with the sliders. Setting Select L guide or R guide in MENU/Utility/Input Output/.../InputMode Select L guide or R guide in RECORDER/SETTING/PlayMode DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 134: Functions

    You can assign up to 10 sampled audio files to a user voice and set each of them to be played at different velocities. Setting MENU/Job/User Voice By using four layers, you can use up to 40 sampled audio files and set each of them to be played at different velocities. Setting MENU/Kit Edit/Voice DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 135: Connecting A Computer

    • While the computer is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 136: Installing The Yamaha Steinberg Usb Driver

    To use audio data with a Windows computer, you need to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver. When you use a macOS computer or when you use a Windows computer only to handle MIDI data, installation of the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver is not required.

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    • The trigger output level of any pads with a dial allowing this to be adjusted. The metronome volume is not turned up • The [MASTER VOLUME] • Sliders ([OUTPUT] and knob on the DTX-PRO front [PHONES]) on the DTX- panel. PROX top panel. • The sliders on the MIXER • LED rotary faders screen.
  • Page 138 • If using a separately-sold pad featuring a level adjuster, ensure (Crosstalk is occurring) that the level has been set appropriately. • Ensure that the “Minimum Level” parameter from MENU/Trig- ger/Pad Type or TRIGGER/SETTING/Pad Type has been set appropriately. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 139 TRIGGER/SETTING/Pad Type is not set too high. acoustic drum) • Ensure that you are using only the recommended Yamaha drum triggers (trigger sensors) or pads. Products from other manufac- turers can output excessively large signals, which in turn can result in double triggering.
  • Page 140 MessageType. For example, if this parameter is set to “127,” the maximum velocity will be produced even when the pad is struck lightly. • Ensure that you are using only the recommended Yamaha pads. Products from other manufacturers can output excessively large signals.
  • Page 141 Wave does not play The wave has been For a user voice with an audio file imported into it, the sound no deleted longer plays if the wave has been deleted. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 142 The PRO series mod- Use the Factory Reset to restore the settings to the factory ule does not receive defaults. any switch or trigger signals at all I want to reset the PRO series module to the factory default DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

  • Page 143: Reference

    Effect that combines a Phaser and Reverb effect. Reverb+Flanger Effect that combines a Flanger and Reverb effect. Reverb+Harmonic Effect that combines a Harmonic Enhancer and Reverb effect. Reverb+RingMod Effect that combines a Ring Modulator and Reverb effect. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 144 Tech Modulation Adds a unique feeling of modulation similar to ring modulation. Pitch Change 1 Changes the pitch of the input signal. Pitch Change 2 (*) The effect changes according to the tempo setting of the module. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...
  • Page 145 Four separate Delay effects are synchronized to a thirty-second note tempo. 4Tap Delay 32nd PROX An overdrive effect variation. High Gain PROX An overdrive effect variation. Modern PROX An overdrive effect variation. Crunch (*) The effect changes according to the tempo setting of the module. DTX-PRO DTX-PROX Reference Manual...

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