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How should I connect this product to a power supply?
Connect this product to only the power supply or adapter described in the manual, on the nameplate, or specifically recommended. The use of an extension cord is not recommended but if you must use one, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
What should I do if I experience hearing loss or ringing in my ears?
Consult an audiologist if you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears. The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
What should I do if I lack knowledge of how a function or effect works on my Yamaha product?
Study the manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. 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 owner’s responsibility.
What should I do to dispose of this product properly?
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, contact Yamaha directly.
Where can I find the model number, serial number, and power requirements for this product?
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
What should I do if this product is the source of interference with other electronic devices?
Try 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, contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division.
What do the graphical symbols on the product mean?
- The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
What are the Important Safety Instructions I should follow?
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
What should I do to reduce the risk of electric shock?
Do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
What should I do to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock?
Do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
What should I do to set up the electronic drum kit?
- Open the box and confirm that all parts are present and correct.
- Assemble the parts.
- Make the necessary connections.
- Play your electronic drum kit.
How do I assemble the parts of the electronic drum kit?
The assembly process is described in detail on pages 9 through 20.
How do I make the necessary connections for the electronic drum kit?
- Connect the pads to the drum module using the cables provided.
- Connect the AC adapter to the drum module and turn on the module.
Where can I find information on basic techniques for operating and playing the electronic drum kit?
Refer to the Basic Techniques section on pages 25 to 40.
Where can I find information on more complex methods for operating the electronic drum kit?
Refer to the Advanced Techniques section on pages 41 to 56.
What parts should I verify are present after opening the package containing my electronic drum kit (DTX402K)?
- Rack (Large)
- Stopper
- Rack (Small)
- Hi-hat holder
- Cymbal holders (×2)
- No Stopper
- Cymbal/hi-hat pads (×2)
- Crash cymbal pad
- Drum module
- Sensor (bumps)
- HH40 Hi-hat controller
- KU100 Kick unit
- Nine-channel snake cable
- Drum key
- Cable bands (×2)
- AC adaptor
- Owner’s Manual (this booklet)
What parts should I verify are present after opening the package containing my electronic drum kit (DTX432K)?
- Rack (Large)
- Stopper
- Rack (Small)
- Hi-hat holder
- Cymbal holders (×2)
- No Stopper
- Cymbal/hi-hat pads (×2)
- Crash cymbal pad
- Drum module
- Sensor (bumps)
- HH65 Hi-hat controller
- KP65 Kick pad
- FP6110A Foot pedal
- Nine-channel snake cable
- Drum key
- Cable bands (×2)
- AC adaptor
- Owner’s Manual (this booklet)
What parts should I verify are present after opening the package containing my electronic drum kit (DTX452K)?
- Rack (Large)
- Stopper
- Rack (Small)
- TP70S Snare pad
- S wing bolt
- Hi-hat holder
- Cymbal holders (×2)
- No Stopper
- Cymbal/hi-hat pads (×2)
- Crash cymbal pad
- Drum module
- Sensor (bumps)
- HH65 Hi-hat controller
- KP65 Kick pad
- FP6110A Foot pedal
- Nine-channel snake cable
- Drum key
- Cable bands (×2)
- AC adaptor
- Owner’s Manual (this booklet)
What should I consider when assembling the electronic drum kit?
- Choose a flat, hard surface on which to assemble your electronic drum kit.
- Take care to avoid mixing up parts or assembling them in the wrong direction. In addition, the assembly steps should be completed one at a time in the order described.
- The assistance of at least one other person will be required when assembling the electronic drum kit.
- Once a piece has been assembled, be sure to tighten the corresponding key bolts.
How do I disassemble the electronic drum kit?
Carry out the assembly sequence in reverse.
How do I stand up the Large rack?
- Stand up the Large rack with the rear of the tom pads facing towards you as shown in the figure.
- Loosen the key bolt using the drum key.
- Pull the shorter leg towards you.
How do I stand up the Small rack?
- Stand up the Small rack as shown in the figure and support it by hand.
- Loosen the key bolt.
- Open the lower pipe approximately 70° as shown in the Top view.
How do I assemble the rack?
- Loosen the key bolt on the rack (Large) and turn the joint around before sliding the Small rack (in the next step).
- Slide the Small rack fully back into the joint in Step 1.
- Open the left and right legs as shown in the Top view.
- Tighten the one and five s key bolts to secure the entire rack.
How do I attach the snare pad?
- Take the snare pad and the S wing bolt and lightly tighten the S wing bolt. (Five or six turns is sufficient.)
- Place the snare pad on the hexagonal rod and slide it fully back. Then tighten the S wing bolt to secure the snare pad in place.
- Loosen the key bolt and adjust the angle of the snare pad. When finished, retighten the key bolt to secure the snare pad in place.
How do I rotate the pads into place?
- Loosen the key bolt on each of the pads.
- Rotate the pads to positions where they will be easy to play. (If necessary, refer to the picture of the properly assembled kit).
- Tighten each of the key bolts to secure the pads in place.
How do I attach the hi-hat holder?
- Loosen the two key bolts in the back of the snare part.
- Insert the hi-hat holder into the back of the snare part as shown in the figure.
- Tighten the two key bolts to secure the hi-hat holder.
How do I adjust the position of the hi-hat stopper?
- Loosen the key bolt on the stopper, which is located at the top of the hi-hat holder.
- Adjust the position of the stopper until it is straight in the back (as shown in the illustration) from your playing position.
- Tighten the key bolt to secure the stopper.
How do I assemble the hi-hat pad?
- Remove the wing nut, the washer, and the upper felt pad from the hi-hat holder. (Do not remove the lower felt pad.)
- Place the hi-hat pad, which does NOT have a sticker labeled “CRASH,” on the hi-hat holder with the stopper also passing through the hole provided.
- Replace the felt pad removed in Step 1 above the hi-hat pad.
- Replace the washer removed in Step 1 above the felt pad.
- Tighten the wing nut to secure the hi-hat pad in place.
How do I attach the drum module?
- Loosen the key bolt on the back left of the rack and turn the joint around before sliding the sliding the drum module (in the next step).
- Loosen the s key bolt and slide the drum module fully back into the joint in Step 1.
- Tighten the and s key bolts to secure the drum module in place.
How do I attach the cymbal holders?
- Loosen the four key bolts at the ends of the tom 1/2 part.
- Insert the cymbal holders into the ends of the top 1/2 part. Then adjust the angles of the cymbal holders until they are oriented as shown in the figure.
- Tighten the four key bolts to secure the cymbal holders in place.
How do I assemble the cymbal pads?
- Remove the wing nut and the upper felt pad from the cymbal holder. (Do not remove the lower felt pad.)
- Place the cymbal pad on the cymbal holder, with the holder passing through the central hole.
- Replace the felt pad removed in Step 1 above the cymbal pad.
- Tighten the wing nut to secure the cymbal pad in place.
How do I assemble the kick pad?
- Remove the four wing bolts, spring washers, and flat washers from the kick pad, and arrange each set nearby in the disassembled condition.
- Assemble the base to the kick pad as shown below, and then from the base side, assemble the wing bolts, spring washers, and flat washers removed in Step 1 in order to secure it in place.
- Insert the connecting rods into the holes in the holder of the foot pedal as shown below.
- Slide the beater into the hole until the tip protrudes approximately 15 mm from the rear, and then tighten the beater bolt using the drum key.
- Turn the foot pedal’s T-bolt counter-clockwise to loosen it.
- Fit the raised section at the front of the kick pad holder into the foot-pedal’s assembly bracket.
- Turn the foot pedal’s T-bolt clockwise to secure the parts together.
- Operate the pedal and confirm whether the beater head strikes the kick pad near the center. If not, adjust the length of the beater or move it left or right as required.
How do I position the hi-hat controller and kick drum?
Arrange the hi-hat controller and the kick drum parts or kick unit as shown in the figure.
How do I fine-tune the positions of the pads and the drum module?
Sit on your stool (sold separately) and adjust the positions of the pads and the drum module to your liking.
How do I connect the pads to the drum module?
- Insert the mini plugs at one end of the nine-channel snake cable into the correct trigger input jacks (SNARE to KICK/PAD) on the drum module.
- Insert the nine-channel snake cable’s standard plugs into the jacks in the corresponding pads.
- Wrap the cables for the snare pads, the tom pads, and the cymbal/hi-hat pads around the cable clips to prevent them from being pulled out.
- Using the cable bands, secure the cables to the kit rack at the positions in the figure above.
How do I set up the drum module for sound?
- Ensure that your drum module is turned off (i.e., none of the buttons are lit).
- Insert the AC adaptor’s DC plug into the [ ] connector on the bottom panel of the module.
- Hook the AC adaptor cord around the cord clip to prevent it from being accidentally pulled out.
- Plug the adaptor’s AC power cord into an AC wall socket or another electrical outlet.
How do I connect headphones or speakers to the drum module?
Connect headphones or monitor speakers via the [PHONES/OUTPUT] standard stereo-audio jack. You can adjust the output volume using the [VOLUME] buttons on the control panel.
How do I connect a music player to the drum module?
Connect a portable music player or another similar source of audio to your drum module via the [AUX IN] (auxiliary input) stereo mini-jack. This makes it possible to play along with your favorite tunes.
How do I turn on the drum module?
- If you have connected your drum module to other audio devices such as powered speakers, ensure that the volume on all other devices is turned down fully.
- Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. The drum module will turn on and its buttons will light up.
How do I quickly disable Auto Power-Off?
To quickly disable the Auto Power-Off function, turn on the drum module while holding down the number button .
How do I turn off the drum module?
- If you have connected your drum module to other audio equipment, ensure that the volume on all other devices is turned down fully.
- Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. The drum module will turn off and all button lights will go out.
How do I set the Auto Power-Off Function?
Set the amount of time that the Auto Power-Off function will wait before turning off the drum module. For details, see the description of the Auto Power-Off Time parameter from Menu Mode.
How do I restore the default settings (factory reset)?
- Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button and verify that the drum module turns off.
- Turn on the drum module while holding down the VOLUME [+] button and the VOLUME [–] button. The drum module’s lights will flash and the Factory Reset will be restored.
How do I switch between Play Mode and Training Mode?
Press the Mode switch.
How do I select Menu Mode?
Hold down the Mode switch.
How do I mute and unmute drum parts from a practice drum pattern?
Use the [DRUM ON/OFF] button.
How do I start and stop songs?
Use the [ ] button.
How do I start and stop training sessions?
In Training Mode, use the [ ] button or the [ ] (metronome) button.
How do I start and stop the built-in metronome?
Use the [ ] (metronome) button.
How do I increase or decrease the tempo?
Use the [TEMPO] buttons to increase or decrease the tempo in steps of one BPM.
How do I adjust the overall volume of the drum module?
Use the [VOLUME] buttons. Press the [+] button to increase it and the [–] button to decrease it.
How do I turn the drum module on and off?
Use the [ ] (Standby/On) button.
How do I select music categories and training types?
Use the Number buttons.
How do I enter a tempo directly?
Use the Number buttons.
How do I select settings in Menu Mode?
Use the Number buttons.
How do I enter setting values directly in Menu Mode?
Use the Number buttons.
How do I input audio from an external source?
Use the Auxiliary Input [AUX IN] stereo mini-jack to input audio from an external source. For example, you can use this jack to connect a portable music player or another similar device and play along with your favorite tunes.
How do I connect headphones, an amplifier, or a mixer?
Use the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack to connect headphones, an amplifier, a mixer, or other similar equipment.
How do I prevent the AC adaptor from being accidentally unplugged?
Wrap the AC adaptor cord around the cord clip.
Where do I connect the AC adaptor?
Use the [ ] connector for the AC adaptor that came with your drum module.
Where do I connect the snare, tom, and cymbal pads?
Use the trigger input jacks.
Where do I connect a hi-hat controller?
The Hi-hat Control jack is used to connect a hi-hat controller.
Where do I connect a kick pad or pedal?
Use the [KICK/PAD] jack to connect a kick pad or pedal. By connecting a KP65, you can add another pad using the PAD > IN jack on the KP65.
How do I produce different sounds on the TP70S Snare Pad (DTX452K)?
- Head shots: Hitting the main surface of the pad produces a head shot sound.
- Open rim shots: Hitting the open-rim zone produces an open rim-shot sound.
- Closed rim shots (cross sticking): Hitting the closed-rim zone produces a closed rim-shot sound.
How do I produce open and closed hi-hat sounds?
- Open: Produce an open hi-hat sound by striking the hi-hat pad with the hi-hat controller’s pedal not depressed.
- Closed: Produce a closed hi-hat sound by striking the hi-hat pad with the hi-hat controller’s pedal depressed.
How do I recreate the sound of a closing hi-hat?
If using an HH65 Hi-hat Controller with the DTX432K and DTX452K, you can operate the pedal to recreate the sound of a closing hi-hat.
How do I create a foot-close sound?
Depress the hi-hat controller’s pedal to create a foot-close sound without having to strike the hi-hat pad.
How do I produce a hi-hat splash sound?
Depressing the hi-hat controller’s pedal and then immediately releasing it produces a hi-hat splash sound.
How do I mute a cymbal sound immediately?
You can immediately mute a sound by choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with your hand after hitting the cymbal. The Choke function only works when you grasp it in the sensor area.
How do I adjust the fixed velocity value on the HH40 Hi-hat Controller (DTX402K)?
See the description of the Foot Close Velocity parameter from Menu Mode.
How do I perform with a selected music category?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “PLAY” light on (Play Mode).
- Select a music category by pressing the corresponding number button \ to . The selected number button will light up and the corresponding drum or percussion kit will be automatically selected.
- Play the pads and see how the kit sounds.
How do I change the sensitivity of a kit?
While holding the Mode switch, press either the VOLUME[+] or VOLUME[–] button.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[+] button, you increase the sensitivity by one level. This means that louder sounds can be more easily produced with softer drumming.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[–] button, you decrease the sensitivity by one level. This means that louder sounds can only be produced by drumming hard.
How do I perform with a song?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “PLAY” light on.
- Select a music category by pressing the corresponding number button \ to . The selected number button will light up and the corresponding song will be automatically selected.
- Press the [ ] button to start the song.
- Play the pads with the song.
- To stop the song, press the [ ] button once again.
How do I adjust the song volume?
While holding the [ ] button, press either the VOLUME[+] or VOLUME[–] button.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[+] button, you increase the song volume by one.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[–] button, you decrease the song volume by one.
How do I mute the programmed drum parts?
If you wish to mute the programmed drum parts and hear only the song parts, press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button. To unmute the drum parts, press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button once again.
How do I adjust the volume of muted drum parts?
- Press the [ ] button to start the song.
- Press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button to mute the drum parts. The button is unlit when the drum part is muted and is lit when the drum part is played (not muted).
- While holding the [DRUM ON/OFF] button, press either the VOLUME[+] or VOLUME[–] button.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[+] button, you increase the volume of the muted drums by one.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[–] button, you decrease the volume of the muted drums by one. By pressing the [DRUM ON/OFF] button once again, you can unmute the drum parts and restore their normal volumes.
How do I import a MIDI song?
Using apps compatible with the drum module, you can easily import a MIDI song on your drum module. For details on compatible smart devices and applications, refer to the web page.
How do I delete the imported MIDI song?
See the description of the Delete Song parameter from Menu Mode.
How do I eliminate the risk of interference due to noise by my smart device when used in combination with the drum module?
Turn on the Airplane Mode and then turn on Wi-Fi.
How do I use the metronome?
- Press the [ ] button to turn on the metronome.
- Press the [ ] button once again to turn it off.
How do I adjust the volume of the metronome?
Press and hold the [ ] button, and then press either the VOLUME[+] or VOLUME[–] button.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[+] button, you increase the metronome volume by one.
- Each time you press the VOLUME[–] button, you decrease the metronome volume by one.
How do I confirm the current tempo?
Press either the TEMPO[+] or TEMPO[–] button once, or press and hold the [ ] button. Each digit of the tempo will be flashed in sequence.
How do I change the tempo?
- Increasing or decreasing using the TEMPO[+] or TEMPO[–] button:
- Each time you press the TEMPO[+] button, you increase the metronome BPM by one.
- Each time you press the TEMPO[–] button, you decrease the metronome BPM by one.
- Directly inputting a BPM using the number buttons:
- While holding the [ ] button, enter the BPM using the number buttons. The drum module will speak the input tempo to you (in English).
- After entering all necessary digits, remove your finger from the [ ] button. The drum module will speak the new tempo to you (in English).
- Tapping the tempo on the pads:
- While holding the [ ] button, strike a pad at least three times at the desired tempo.
- Remove your finger from the [ ] button. The drum module will speak the new tempo to you (in English).
How do I practice in training mode?
With ten different types of training available, you can learn how to play drums and master them in an enjoyable way.
How do I start a different exercise?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “PLAY” light on (Play Mode).
- Press the Mode switch again to turn the “TRAINING” light on (Training Mode).
How do I select Rhythm Gate?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on (Training Mode).
- Press number button \ or \ to select Rhythm Gate. \ is for a sixteenth-note rhythm exercise and \ is for a triplet rhythm exercise.
How do I use Rhythm Gate?
- The [ ] button and [ ] button flash, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
- If you press the [ ] button, the current song will be used for the exercise. If you press the [ ] button, the metronome will be used.
- Play the pads as rhythmically “tight” as you can along with the song or the metronome.
- To end the exercise, press the button used to start it in Step 3. Your score will be displayed.
How do I adjust the range of sound production when striking in Rhythm Gate?
Pressing the number buttons \ to \ in standby or Training Mode allows you to change the range of that sound is produced when you strike. The narrower the range, the higher the difficulty level.
How do I select Dynamic Gate?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Dynamic Gate. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
How do I use Dynamic Gate?
- Strike the desired pad for practicing.
- Press number buttons \ or \ to select the level. \ to \ is “weak,” \ to \ is “normal,” and \ to \ is “strong.” The number buttons in the selected level become half lit.
- Press the [ ] button to start the exercise.
- Strike the pad you chose in Step 4 with proper dynamics.
- To end the exercise, press the [ ] button. Your score will be displayed.
How do I select Song Part Gate?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Song Part Gate. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
How do I use Song Part Gate?
- Press the corresponding number button to select the way to practice.
- Press the [ ] button to start the exercise. The song will be played.
- Play the practice drum pattern on the pads.
- To end the exercise, press the [ ] button. Your score will be announced by the voice guidance after every time the practice drum pattern is repeated. The total score is not evaluated after ending the exercise.
How do I change the music category in Song Part Gate?
The music category can be changed by holding down the corresponding number button.
How do I adjust the volume of the practice pattern in Song Part Gate?
While holding down the [ ] button, press the VOLUME[+]/[–] button.
How do I mute specific parts of the practice drum pattern in Song Part Gate?
- The mute settings are effective while the [DRUM ON/OFF] button is half-lit.
- While the song is being played, strike the pad corresponding to the part you wish to mute. The selected part will be muted.
- If the pad corresponding to the muted drum part is not struck for a certain period of time, it will be automatically unmuted.
- Press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button (so that it is fully lit) to end the mute settings.
How do I use Song Score Gate?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Song Score Gate. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
- Press the [ ] button to start the exercise.
- Play the drum pattern on the pads. After you play the entire song, your score will be displayed.
- To stop the exercise, press the [ ] button. When you stop the exercise before the end of the song, the score for your exercise will not be shown.
When the “TRAINING” light is ON, how do I turn on the “PLAY” button?
Press the Mode switch to turn on the “PLAY” button, and then press the Mode switch again to turn on the “TRAINING” light.
How do I change the music category?
By pressing a corresponding number key.
How do I adjust the volume of the song?
While holding down the [ ] button, press the VOLUME[+]/[–] button.
How do I mute specific parts of the practice drum pattern?
- The mute settings are effective while the [DRUM ON/OFF] button is half-lit.
- While the song is being played, strike the pad corresponding to the part you wish to mute. The selected part will be muted.
- If the pad corresponding to the muted drum part is not struck for certain period of time, it will be automatically unmuted.
- Press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button (so that it is fully lit) to end the mute settings.
How do I adjust the difficulty of the exercise?
Menu Mode “Difficulty Level” can be adjusted.
How do I set whether the pads produce sound whenever they are struck or only when they are struck exactly in time?
Menu Mode “Ignore Timing” can be adjusted.
How do I use Measure Break?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Measure Break. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
- Press the [ ] button to start the exercise. Four measures will be repeatedly played back. (The first to third measures are with the metronome and the fourth measure is without the metronome.) The number button flashes along with playback of the corresponding measure.
- Play the pads.
- To end the exercise, press the [ ] button.
Will the total score be evaluated after ending the Measure Break exercise?
The total score is not evaluated after ending the exercise.
What is Measure Break?
Measure Break is an exercise for keeping a steady tempo without the metronome. How accurately you strike the first beat of the measure after the break is evaluated. Once you master Measure Break, you can keep a steady tempo even after breaks or fill ins.
How do I evaluate the first beat?
With Metronome (fully-lit). Without Metronome (half-lit)
How do I change the total number of measures?
While in standby or during the exercise, hold down the number buttons \ to \ corresponding to the desired total number of measures. For example, by holding down , 10 measures are repeated.
How do I change the number of measures without the metronome?
While in standby or during the exercise, press the number button corresponding to the number of the measure. For example, if the total number of measures is set to 10, and you press , the first to sixth measures are with the metronome and the seventh to tenth measures are without the metronome. However, keep in mind that the last measure is always without the metronome.
How do I adjust the exercise time?
The exercise time can be adjusted in Menu Mode “Timer”.
How do I use Change Up?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Change Up. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
- Press the [ ] button to start the exercise. The practice rhythm and the metronome start to play, and the rhythm changes after every two measures.
- Play the practice rhythm on the pads.
- To end the exercise, press the [ ] button. Your score will be displayed.
What is Change Up?
Change Up is an exercise for playing seven different rhythms that change every two measures. How well you maintain good timing along with the rhythms is evaluated. Try your best to keep a steady tempo—even when the rhythms change.
How do I adjust the volume of the practice rhythm?
While holding down the [ ] button, press the VOLUME[+]/[–] button.
How do I mute the practice rhythm?
Press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button. To unmute, press it again.
How do I skip among the seven rhythms as I practice?
By pressing the corresponding number buttons as shown below. The number button corresponding to the rhythm to be skipped is half lit.
How do I change the number of measures?
By default, each rhythm changes after every two measures. The number of measures can changed by pressing \ several times. (Four measures when \ is half lit, one measure when \ is fully lit, and two measures (default) when \ is off).
How do I adjust the exercise time?
The exercise time can be adjusted in Menu Mode “Timer”.
How do I adjust the difficulty of the exercise?
The difficulty of the exercise can be adjusted in Menu Mode “Difficulty Level”.
How do I set whether the pads produce sound whenever they are struck or only when they are struck exactly in time?
You can set this in Menu Mode “Ignore Timing”.
How do I use Part Mute?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Part Mute. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
- To mute drum parts/instrument parts, press the corresponding number buttons \ to \ or \ to . The number button of the muted part will be turned off (see illustration above). To unmute, press the number button again. The number button lights up.
- Press the [ ] button to start the exercise.
- Play along the song on the pads.
- To end the exercise, press the [ ] button.
What is Part Mute?
Part Mute is an exercise which you can mute any or all of the drum parts (such as snare and kick) and the instrument parts (non-drum parts) from a song. You can select the drum parts/instrument parts to be muted by pressing the corresponding number buttons. Part Mute can be useful in many ways—for example, for practicing only the snare part of a rhythm, or for tightening up your rhythm section skills by practicing only with a bass guitar sound. Keep in mind that this exercise is not scored.
How can drum parts be muted by striking the pads?
- Press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button (so that it is half-lit).
- Strike the pad corresponding to the part from the practice drum pattern you wish to mute. The selected part will be muted and the corresponding number button will be half lit.
- If the pad corresponding to the muted drum part is not struck for certain period of time, it will be automatically unmuted and the corresponding number button will light up.
- Press the [DRUM ON/OFF] button (so that it is fully lit) to end the mute settings.
If the part is already muted (the corresponding number button is turned off), the pad remains muted.
How do I use Fast Blast?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Fast Blast. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
- Press the [ ] button to start the exercise. The timer will start when you strike the first pad.
- Strike pads as fast as possible. When the training has ended, your score will be dis-played.
- To stop the exercise, press the [ ] button.
How will my score be announced?
Your score will be announced by the voice guidance (in English) as well.
How do I check my score once again?
Press any of the number buttons \ to .
What is Fast Blast?
Fast Blast is an exercise for striking pads as fast as possible within a time limit (60 seconds). The half lit number buttons indicates the remaining time. The exercise ends when the number buttons are all turned off. The number of times you have struck will be shown by using the number buttons and also announced by the voice guidance. Try practicing your fast drumming skills as if it were a game.
How do I adjust the time limit?
The time limit can be adjusted in Menu Mode “Fast Blast Timer”.
How do I use the Recorder?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “TRAINING” light on.
- Press number button \ to select Recorder. The [ ] button flashes, indicating that the drum module is set to standby.
- Play the pad, and the recording starts automatically.
- When you finish your performance, leave all pads without striking for certain period of time. The recording will be automatically stopped and the recorded performance will be played back.
- To end the exercise, press the Mode switch.
What is the Recorder?
Recorder allows you to easily record your performances. You can use those recordings not only for listening back and checking your progress, but also for playing along with yourself! Keep in mind that this training is not scored.
Can I play along with a song?
Yes. Press the [ ] button when the instrument is set to standby.
Can I play with the metronome?
Yes. Press the [ ] button when the instrument is set to standby.
How do I stop the playback of the recording?
By pressing any number button. If you press any number button again, the recording will be played back from the beginning.
When is the recorded performance deleted?
The recorded performance is deleted when you exit from the Training Mode.
What is the beat setting for recording?
The beat setting for recording is “4 beats,” and cannot be changed.
How do I set drum-module parameters and functions in Menu Mode?
- Hold down the Mode switch to turn the “PLAY” and “TRAINING” on (Menu Mode).
- Press the number button corresponding to the group containing the parameter you wish to set. (Parameter groups are shown in the hierarchical list on the left.) To select “1-2. Beats,” for example, press the number buttons in the order \.
- Enter the new setting.
How do I know when the setting value is less than 10?
The number button of the current setting will be fully lit and the selectable number buttons will be half-lit.
How do I know when the setting value is more than 10?
The number buttons flash continuously to indicate the current setting. For example, when the current setting is 40, the number button lights will flash \.
How do I select a new setting when the setting value is less than 10?
Select a new setting using the corresponding number button.
How do I select a new setting when the setting value is more than 10?
Press the TEMPO[+]/[–] button to increase and decrease the setting values. If you take no action for a while, the setting is automatically stored.
When the setting value is more than 10, can I use the number buttons to directly set parameters with numerical values?
Yes. To enter the value 105, for example, press the number buttons in the order \. \ is used to enter the value zero. You cannot use \ to enter the number ten.
How do I set the metronome pattern?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Metronome Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Pattern parameter.
- Select a new metronome pattern using the corresponding number button \ to .
How do I set the metronome beat length?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Metronome Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Beats parameter.
- Select a new metronome length in beats using the corresponding number button \ to .
How do I set the metronome sound?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Metronome Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Sound parameter.
- Select a new metronome sound using the corresponding number button \ to .
How do I set the number button lighting pattern?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Metronome Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Number Button Lighting Pattern parameter.
- Select a new lighting pattern using the corresponding number button \ to .
How do I change the sounds assigned to the current kit’s pads?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Kit Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Pad Sound parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new drum-sound number using the TEMPO[+]/ [–] buttons. For a list of sounds and numbers, see the Voice List.
How do I adjust the volume of the kit’s pads?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Kit Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Pad Volume parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new volume using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I adjust the panning of the current kit’s pads?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Kit Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Pad Panning parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new tuning setting using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons in 25 cent steps. The “cent” is a unit of measure for musical intervals. 100 cents make up a semitone. A value of 64 corresponds to normal pitch (0 cents).
How do I configure the drum module to produce a kick drum sound when I operate the pedal connected to the [HI-HAT CONTROL] trigger input jack?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Kit Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Double Bass Drum parameter.
- Set the parameter using number button \ or . The available settings are as follows: \ Off, \ On.
What happens when the Double Bass Drum function is enabled?
You will be unable to use the hi-hat controller plugged into the [HI-HAT CONTROL] trigger input jack to simulate opening and closing of the hi-hat.
How do I adjust the kick velocity if using an HH40 Hi-hat Controller?
See 4-5. Kick Velocity.
How do I select a reverb effect for the current kit?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Kit Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Reverb parameter.
- Select a reverb effect using the corresponding number button \ to .
What does the Local Control parameter do?
The Local Control parameter determines whether or not the drum module’s internal tone generator will produce sounds in response to playing of the pads or of songs. Normally, this parameter is set to “On”, meaning that pads and songs will generate sounds. When “Off” is selected, the tone generator is essentially disconnected from the pads and songs, which will be unable to generate any sound. An “Off” setting can prove highly useful when you wish to record your drum performances as MIDI data on a sequencer or using DAW software.
How do I set the Local Control parameter?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the MIDI Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Local Control parameter.
- Set the parameter using number button \ or . The available settings are as follows: \ Off, \ On.
What happens when Local Control is turned off?
- The drum module’s internal tone generator will continue to respond to received MIDI data when Local Control is turned off.
- The drum module will continue to output drum performances as MIDI data when Local Control is turned off.
How do I set the MIDI note number that is output when each of the pads is played?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the MIDI Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Note Number parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new note number using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I simulate the effect of changing the hi-hat’s clutch position?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Hi-hat Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Clutch Position parameter.
- Enter a new clutch position using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons. The smaller the setting, the quicker an open hi-hat sound will decay.
How do I set the degree of sensitivity for detecting hi-hat foot splashes?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Hi-hat Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Splash Sensitivity parameter.
- Enter a new splash sensitivity using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
What happens if high values are used for splash sensitivity?
High values may result in splash sounds being unintentionally produced when, for example, you operate the hi-hat controller lightly as you keep time. It is a good idea, therefore, to set this parameter to “Off” if you do not want to play foot splashes.
How do I turn off foot splashes?
Set the splash sensitivity parameter to .
How do I adjust the position at which the hi-hat switches from open to closed when I operate the hi-hat controller?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Hi-hat Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Foot Close Position parameter.
- Enter a new foot close position using the TEMPO[+]/ [–] buttons.
How do I adjust the velocity (or power) of foot-close sounds produced using the hi-hat controller?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Hi-hat Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Foot Close Velocity parameter.
- Enter a new velocity using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I adjust the velocity (or power) of kick sounds produced using the hi-hat controller?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Hi-hat Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Kick Velocity parameter.
- Enter a new velocity using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
When does the Kick Velocity parameter have an effect?
In order for the Kick Velocity parameter to have an effect, Double Bass Drum must be set to “On” for the current kit.
How do I select a velocity curve for individual pads?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Trigger Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Pad Velocity Curve parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new velocity curve setting using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I adjust the Crosstalk parameter for individual pads?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Trigger Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Crosstalk parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new setting (%) using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I specify the type of snare pad connected to my drum module?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Trigger Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Snare Pad Type parameter.
- Select a new snare pad type using the corresponding number button \ to .
What happens when Snare Pad Type is set to ?
The drum module will automatically identify the type of snare pad that came with your electronic drum kit when it is turned on. If you then press and hold number button , the drum module will flash number button \ or \ to indicate the result of automatic identification.
When should I update the Snare Pad Type setting?
Whenever you change the type of snare connected to the drum module, please update this setting using the corresponding number button \ to . For example, when you use the XP-series pad, select .
How can left-handed drummers configure their electronic drum kit?
You can use setting \ or \ to switch (or reverse) the drum sounds assigned to Rim 1 and Rim 2.
How do I specify the types of pedals (i.e., hi-hat controller and kick) connected to my drum module?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Trigger Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Pedal Types parameter.
- Select a new pedal type combination using the corresponding number button \ to .
What happens when Pedal Types is set to ?
The drum module will automatically identify the type of pedal that came with your electronic drum kit when it is turned on. If you then press and hold number button , the drum module will flash number button \ or \ to indicate the result of automatic identification.
When should I update the Pedal Type setting?
Whenever you change the type of hi-hat controller or kick pedal connected to the drum module, please update this setting using the corresponding number button \ to .
How do I set the gain level for trigger signals output from individual pads?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Trigger Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Gain parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new gain level using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I set the minimum strength with which you strike a pad?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press number button \ to select the Trigger Settings parameter group.
- Press number button \ to select the Minimum Level parameter.
- Strike a pad to select it.
- Enter a new setting (%) using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I set the practice time for exercises in Training Mode?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Training Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Timer.
- Select your preferred practice time using the number button \ to .
How do I set the level of training difficulty?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Training Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Difficulty Level.
- Select your preferred difficulty level using the number button \ to . The higher the level, the more difficult the training.
How do I set whether the pads produce sound whenever they are struck or only when they are struck exactly in time?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Training Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Ignore Timing.
- Select the setting for each drum pad using the number buttons \ to . When set to producing a sound, the pad will produce a sound whenever they are struck. When set not to producing a sound, only pads played exactly in time will produce a sound.
How do I reverse the time indicator using the number buttons?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Training Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Rhythm Gate Indicator Flipped.
- Select the mode using the number button \ or .
How do I set the low limit (the threshold value between “Weak” and “Normal”)?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Training Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Dynamic Gate Low Limit.
- Set the threshold value using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I set the high limit (the threshold value between “Normal” and “Strong”)?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Training Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Dynamic Gate High Limit.
- Set the threshold value using the TEMPO[+]/[–] buttons.
How do I set the practice timer for Fast Blast?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Training Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Fast Blast Timer.
- Select your preferred practice time using the number button \ to .
How do I set the voice guidance volume?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Voice Guidance Volume.
- Set your preferred volume using the number button \ to .
How do I turn off the Voice Guidance?
Setting the Voice Guidance Volume parameter to \ turns off the Voice Guidance.
How do I set the operation sound volume?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Operation Sound Volume.
- Set your preferred volume using the number button \ to .
How do I turn off the Operation Sound?
Setting the Operation Sound Volume to \ turns off the Operation Sound.
How do I set whether the USB audio input is sent to the USB out or not?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select USB Audio Output Settings.
- Select the parameter using the number button \ or .
How do I set the output gain level when USB Audio Output Setting is set to “Output?"
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select USB Audio Output Gain.
- Select the gain level using the number button \ to .
How do I set the time until the Auto Power-Off function activates or disable this function?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Auto Power-Off Time.
- Set a time or disable this function using the number button \ to .
How do I set the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack to output either mono or stereo sound?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Stereo/Mono.
- Select Stereo/Mono using the number button \ or .
How do I restore a drum kit’s default settings used for a specific music category?
- Press the Mode switch to turn the “PLAY” light on.
- Select a music category you wish to initialize the corresponding kit using the number button \ to .
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Initialize Kit.
- Press the number button .
- Press the number button .
How do I delete an imported MIDI song on the drum module?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Delete Song.
- Press the number button .
- Press the number button .
How do I return all settings of drum kits, songs, and Menu Mode to the settings they had when you last turned on the drum module?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Revert to Last Power On.
- Press the number button .
- Press the number button .
How do I return all settings of drum kits, songs, and Menu Mode to their default settings?
- Hold down the Mode switch to activate Menu Mode.
- Press the number button \ to select the Other Settings.
- Press the number button \ to select Factory Reset.
- Press the number button .
- Press the number button .
You can also restore the Factory Reset by turning on the drum module with the VOLUME[+] and [–] buttons held down.
How can I make my electronic drum kit feel much closer to the real thing?
By upgrading the KU100 Kick Unit and/or the hi-hat controller included as part of the DTX402K.
How do I replace the KU100 Kick Unit with a KP65 Kick Pad?
- Assemble the KP65 Kick Pad.
- Turn off the drum module. The KP65 Kick Pad must be connected with the drum module turned off.
- Disconnect the cable from the KU100 and plug it into the [OUT > DTX] jack on the back on the KP65.
- Turn on the drum module.
- Set the kick type to “KP65”.
- Play the KP65 Kick Pad.
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