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Maintenance Saving data • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Saving and backing up your data • Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to external USB storage device. Handling caution • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard.
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12 Electronic Percussion Pad. To get the most out of your new instrument, please read this owner’s manual carefully. And after reading this document, be sure to store it in a safe place so that you can refer back to it again as needed. Additional Package Contents ● ● ● ● Power adaptor Owner’s Manual (this document) Data List booklet DVD-ROM* (containing software) * For details on the bundled DVD-ROM, see page 114.
Contents Additional Package Contents ........................................6 Features of the DTX-MULTI 12.....................................6 Component Names & Functions............................ 8 Setting Up .............................................................. 10 Using with Acoustic Drums .........................................10 Power supply...............................................................10 Connecting Speakers and/or Headphones .................
Component Names & Functions ■ Front Panel q w e r t !1 !2 !3 !5 ≤≤≤≤≤YAMAHA <> y q VOLUME Dial This dial controls the master volume (i.e., the volume at the OUTPUT jacks). Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume or counter-clockwise to decrease it. w Display This LCD screen shows information and data needed for operation. e Pad Indicator This array of LEDs shows the pads that have been struck and are currently producing a sound.
Component Names & Functions !6 [-/DEC] Button !7 [+/INC] Button This button is used when setting parameters to decrease the value at the cursor position. In addition, the selected value can be decreased in units of 10 by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [-/DEC] button or by holding down the [-/DEC] button and pressing the [+/INC] button. This button is used when setting parameters to increase the value at the cursor position.
Setting Up Using with Acoustic Drums If you intend to use your DTX-MULTI 12 together with a set of acoustic drums, you can attach an MAT1 Module Attachment (sold separately) to the bottom of the unit so that it can be conveniently assembled to a tom holder or a stand. For details regarding assembly, refer to the owner’s manual that comes with the MAT1. Connecting Speakers and/or Headphones The DTX-MULTI 12 has no built-in speakers.
Setting Up Turning on the DTX-MULTI 12 1 2 After you have connected speakers, an audio player, and any other necessary equipment, turn the volume of the DTX-MULTI 12 itself and the other devices fully down as a precaution. Press the F (Standby/On) switch on the DTXMULTI 12’s rear panel to turn it on. The opening screen will be displayed, followed by the Select Kit page (from the KIT setting area).
Setting Up ● Write Protection Certain types of USB memory device can be write-protected to prevent data from being accidentally erased. If your USB memory device contains important data, we suggest that you use write protection to prevent accidental erasure. Meanwhile, if you need to save data on such a device, be sure to disable the write-protect function.
Setting Up ■ Precautions When Using USB TO HOST Connecting to a Computer Although the DTX-MULTI 12 is exceptionally powerful and versatile all by itself, connecting it to a computer via USB allows for even greater power and versatility. When connected in this way, MIDI data can be freely transferred between the instrument and the computer. In this section, you’ll learn how to make the necessary connections.
Setting Up Most DAW applications allow MIDI Thru to be turned on, and therefore, you can setup your system as shown below with local control of the DTX-MULTI 12 turned off and the DAW application returning performance data to the tone generator. In this way, performances can be recorded in comfort without each strike being heard twice. Computer USB TO HOST port DTX-MULTI 12 IN Internal tone generator OUT OUT Pads Local control LocalCtrl =“off” IN MIDI Thru turned on within DAW application.
Setting Up Setting up Cubase Remote Control 3 Using a special feature, the DTX-MULTI 12 can operate as a remote controller for Cubase. For example, you can operate the Cubase transport, turn its metronome on or off, and control various other functions from the instrument’s front panel, significantly increasing the efficiency of your music production workflow. The message “Cubase Remote” will be displayed to confirm that the function has been activated.
Producing Sounds with the Pads In order that you can start having fun with your DTX-MULTI 12 as soon as possible, this section will begin by explaining the basic way in which the pads can be played using drum sticks (sold separately), and following that, will show how to select various kits (i.e., sets of pad sounds). Pad Names Striking the Pads As shown below, numbers 1 through 12 are assigned to the builtin pads.
Producing Sounds with the Pads Selecting a Preset Kit Quick Guide You can also adjust the sensitivity of the pads to allow them to be played by hand (see page 19). The term “kit” is used to refer to a collection of sounds (i.e., preset voices, waves, and patterns) produced when you strike each of the pads, and the DTX-MULTI 12 comes complete with an impressive range of specially-prepared preset kits.
Producing Sounds with the Pads Assigning Preset Voices to Pads In the following simple example, we will create a User kit by replacing one of the sounds assigned to the pads in a Preset kit. Specifically, we will assign a voice to Pad 4 from the selected kit, and we will then save the resultant kit to the empty User kit U001. 1 4 Strike Pad 4 to select it and to change the displayed pad number to -º¢- .
Producing Sounds with the Pads As shown here, select the empty User kit U001, using the [-/DEC] and [+/INC] buttons if necessary, and then press the [ENTER] button. VCE≥Store≥to U001:User≥Kit User kit number Using the Layer function, you can assign a number of different voices to a single pad or external controller. Up to four layers (A to D) to be setup per pad, meaning that each pad can play as many as four different voices.
Listening to Patterns Your DTX-MULTI 12 has been pre-loaded with a rich variety of melodic and rhythmic phrases in the form of Preset patterns. The first three Preset patterns (eP001 to eP003) have been specially setup to demonstrate the rich spectrum of sounds that your DTX-MULTI 12 can produce. Patterns numbered eP004 and higher can be freely assigned to pads for use in your own User drum kits. Listening to Demo Patterns 1 Press the [PTN] button to open the Select Pattern page.
Quick Guide Making Your Own Patterns Using the DTX-MULTI 12, you can also create User patterns by recording your own performances. And in the same way as Preset patterns, these User patterns can then be freely assigned to pads and played back. Recording Your Performance as a Pattern 3 Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [PTN] button to activate Record Mode. The [PTN] button will turn red.
Making Your Own Patterns 5 Press the [PTN] button to start recording. The DTX-MULTI 12 will count you in over two measures. Then, play the pattern you want to record in time with the click track. 8 Press the [KIT] button to access the KIT setting area. KIT1 P001:PercsMaster Measure currently being recorded REC≥Meas=≥001 Now≥Recording... 9 CAUTION As shown here, select an empty User kit using the [-/ DEC] and [+/INC] buttons, and then press the [ENTER] button.
Quick Guide Saving Your Data on a USB Memory Device Data that you have made, such as User kits and User patterns, can be conveniently saved as combined files on a USB memory device. In the following example, we will create a single file containing all of the data created or modified in the various DTX-MULTI 12 setting areas on a such a device. 1 Plug a USB memory device into the USB TO DEVICE port on the side panel.
Saving Your Data on a USB Memory Device 7 To proceed, press the [ENTER] button one more time. If a file with the same name already exists on the USB memory device, you will be asked to confirm whether you want to overwrite it. If that file is no longer needed and can be overwritten, press the [ENTER] button. Alternatively, if the older file contains important data, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Name page and repeat the procedure from Step 5 above using a different file name.
Quick Guide Importing Audio Files WAV and AIFF audio files from your computer and other media can be imported into your DTX-MULTI 12 via USB memory devices. Referred to as “waves”, these voices can then be assigned to pads and played in the same way as any other preset voice. 1 2 3 Using a computer, place the WAV or AIFF file(s) for importing at the root directory of a USB memory device. Now≥Importing...
Importing Audio Files 8 9 Press the [KIT] button to return to the KIT setting area. Press the [STORE] button and store the current kit and its new wave assignment as a User kit. As shown here, select an empty User kit using the [-/ DEC] and [+/INC] buttons, and then press the [ENTER] button. VCE≥Store≥to U001:User≥Kit User kit number 10 User kit name When asked to confirm that you want to store the kit, press the [ENTER] button to proceed.
Reference Internal Design In this reference section, you will find a description of what takes place within the DTX-MULTI 12 between striking of a pad and the output of a sound from speakers. Understanding how signals flow and are processed internally will allow you to utilize the powerful functions of this versatile instrument to their maximum potential.
Internal Design Pads & Trigger Signals The DTX-MULTI 12 is played by striking any of the twelve built-in pads and by striking and operating external pads, foot switches, or other controllers connected via the PAD jacks (M to Q), the HI-HAT CONTROL jack, and the FOOT SW jack. Whenever you perform this type of action, a trigger signal containing various items of performance data, such as the strength with which the pad was struck, will be produced.
Internal Design The Foot Switch jack is used to connect an optional hi-hat controller (FC4 or FC5, etc.), hi-hat controller (HH65, etc.), or foot controller (FC7) to the DTX-MULTI 12. Within the instrument’s display, a signal input via this jack is identified as √¤‘’ . Once you have told the DTX-MULTI 12 which type of controller or foot switch is connected, you can then select from a range of useful functions to assign to it. A number of typical examples are described below.
Internal Design ● Adjusting volume and other parameters using an HH65 ■ Using Optional Pads & Drum Triggers with the PAD Jacks [Function] In the same way as with an FC7 Foot Controller, you can adjust volume and a wide range of MIDI Control Change values by adjusting the degree by which an HH65 Hi-hat Controller is operated. Whenever you are using separately-sold pads and/or drum triggers, the types of trigger signal handled will depend on which of the PAD jacks is used for connection.
Internal Design ■ Preset Voices As an electronic percussion instrument played by striking pads, the DTX-MULTI 12 comes preloaded with a vast library of drum sounds, such as snares, bass drums, and cymbals, together with a broad spectrum of percussioninstrument sounds. Also included are many pitched instruments, such as piano, xylophone, and guitar. The term “preset voices” is used to refer to these built-in drum and instrument sounds.
Internal Design Kit Makeup The term “kit” is used to refer to a collection of preset voices, patterns, and waves assigned to each of the instrument’s built-in pads (1 to 12) and to any external pads, foot switches, or controllers connected via the PAD jacks (M to Q), the FOOT SW jack, and the HI-HAT CONTROL jack. For added convenience, the instrument comes pre-loaded with 30 different Preset kits.
Internal Design ● Assigning a voice directly to a pad In order to assign a voice directly to a pad, we first select the pad to be set, and then choose the required preset voice, pattern, or wave. 1 To start, press the [KIT] button to access the KIT setting area. On the Select Kit page (KIT1), select the kit to be set. Next, press the [VOICE] button to access the VOICE setting area and navigate to the Select Voice page (VCE1).
Internal Design ● Specifying MIDI note numbers and assigning voices to each 4 The second approach to configuring a pad involves setting one or more MIDI note numbers to be sent whenever the pad is struck and then telling the internal tone generator which voices to play when MIDI notes with these numbers are received.
Internal Design 7 Press the [VOICE] button, navigate to the Select Voice page (VCE1), and in the same way as described above, set “Cy013:Thin16Eg” as the voice to be played for MIDI notes with the MIDI note number 40 (E1).
Internal Design ● Reverb Effects Reverb effects add a warm ambience to sounds, simulating the complex reflections of actual performance spaces, such as a concert hall or a small club. A specific type of reverb can be selected for each kit within the REVERB section (KIT6); furthermore, you can also specify the degree to which this effect is applied to each layer on the Reverb Send page (VCE4-3).
Internal Design Var Description Relatively fast-acting compressor well suited to solo performances. Compressor ✓ MltBndComp ✓ Three-band compressor. 3 Band EQ ✓ Three-band compressor also featuring equalization. Vintage EQ ✓ Vintage five-band parametric equalizer. ✓ Adds higher-order harmonics to enhance a sound’s presence. Enhancer ✓ Produces a swirling, metallic sound. Reference Description TempoFlanger ✓ ✓ Tempo-synchronized flanger.
Internal Design ● Wah ● Chorus A wah effect dynamically changes the frequency characteristic of a filter in order to produce a highly unique filtersweep sound. Auto wah changes the frequency in a cyclic manner using an LFO, while touch wah performs filter sweeps in response to the volume of the input signal. Chorus reproduces the sound of multiple instruments playing in unison for a thicker, deeper tone.
Internal Design ● Delay ● Parameters with identical names Delay effects create a delayed version of the input signal, and as such, they can be used for many different purposes, such as creating a sense of spaciousness or thickening a sound. • Certain effects contain parameters with identical names yet performing different functions. In the following table, the function of each such parameter is described separately and the corresponding effects are identified.
Internal Design Parameter name Descriptions Descriptions DlyLvlC This parameter is used to set the delay volume for the center channel. FBTimeL This parameter is used to set the delay time for the left feedback delay. DlyMix This parameter is used to set the mixing level for the delayed sound. FBTimeR This parameter is used to set the delay time for the right feedback delay. DlyOfst This parameter is used to set the modulation delay time’s offset value.
Internal Design This parameter is used to set the first stereo-panning position. Pan2 This parameter is used to set the second stereo-panning position. PanDirectn This parameter is used to set the auto-pan type. Pitch1 [AutoPan] This parameter is used to set the panning curve. This parameter is used to set the first pitch in semi-tone units. Pitch2 This parameter is used to set the second pitch in semitone units. Livenss This parameter is used to set the way in which early reflections decay.
Internal Design Internal Memory By storing User kits, User patterns, and waves that you have created and edited in the DTX-MULTI 12’s internal memory, you ensure that they will always be available for use, even after the instrument has been turned off. In addition, User trigger setups and the settings from the UTILITY setting area can also be stored in memory for reuse. ■ Data Retained by the DTX-MULTI 12 The following types of setting data can be stored in the instrument’s internal memory.
Internal Design ■ Makeup of Internal Memory The following diagram shows the correlation between the various functions that can be used to create data on the DTXMULTI 12, the data in the instrument’s internal memory, and the data on a USB memory device. Internal memory External USB memory device Preset data (ROM) Kits Voices Patterns Trigger setups Reference • • • • User memory Flash ROM • Kit editing UTIL7 FILE File extension: .
Basic Operations The following section describes how to perform basic tasks such as the changing of parameter settings, execution of jobs, and storing of data. ■ Parameter Setting Areas Within your DTX-MULTI 12, parameters associated with specific functions are conveniently grouped together into seven different parameter setting areas. These areas may be accessed using the buttons indicated below. • KIT setting area: [KIT] button This area is used to select and edit drum kits.
Basic Operations ■ Navigating between Pages ■ Changing Parameter Settings Each section contains a number of parameter setting pages that are used to make actual settings. With a section page displayed, press the lit [ENTER] button to access its parameter setting pages. (In certain cases, it may not be possible to access parameter-setting pages from a section page, and the [ENTER] button will not light up.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) This section describes the KIT setting area, which can be accessed using the [KIT] button. Your DTX-MULTI 12 is preloaded with a rich selection of Preset kits (P001 to P050) for immediate use, and you can also create and save up to 200 of your own drum kits as User kits (U001 to U200). Use the KIT setting area to select and edit these drum kits. CAUTION • Be sure to store any settings that you have edited before turning off the instrument or selecting a new kit. (See page 45.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) NOTE Select Kit On the Select Kit page (KIT1) you can select the Preset kit or User kit you want to play. To access this page, press the [KIT] button, and if necessary, the [B]/[C] buttons. Before you can edit pads or voices in the VOICE or MIDI setting areas, the drum kit in question must be selected on this page.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) KIT3 EFFECT SEND KIT4 VARIATION Effect Send Levels Variation Effect Setup KIT3 ≥≥EFFECT≥SEND KIT4 ≥≥≥VARIATION In the EFFECT SEND section, you can adjust the degree to which chorus and reverb effects are applied to the entire drum kit. With the EFFECT SEND page (KIT3) displayed, press the [ENTER] button to access its two parameter-setting pages (KIT3-1 and KIT3-2). You can use the [B]/[C] buttons to switch between these pages.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) KIT5 CHORUS Return page 1 Variation return (VarReturn) Use this parameter to set the level of the return signal from the variation effect. 0 to 127 Pan page KIT4-3≥≥≥≥≥ ≥≥≥VarPan=≥C 1 KIT5-1≥≥ChoType= G≥Chorus 1 Variation pan (VarPan) Use this parameter to set the stereo panning of the variation effect’s return signal. Settings L63 to C to R63 KIT4-4 Variation 1 1 1 Chorus type Use this parameter to select a chorus-effect type.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) KIT5-3 Chorus Pan page KIT5-3≥≥≥≥≥ ≥≥≥ChoPan=≥C KIT6-1 KIT5-4 Use this parameter to select a reverb-effect type. Settings Refer to the separate Data List booklet. L63 to C to R63 Chorus to Reverb page KIT5-4≥≥≥≥≥ ≥≥ChoToRev=≥≥0 With a reverb type selected, you can press the [ENTER] button on the Reverb Type page (KIT6-1) to access a range of setting pages allowing each of its parameters to be set. (The number of parameter-setting pages depends on the type selected.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) KIT7 OTHER KIT7-2 Other Drum Kit Settings On the Mute Switch page, you can select a group of pads to be treated as one in terms of muting in order to silence or change their sounds during performances.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) KIT7-3 Hi-hat Function page KIT7-3≥≥≥ ≥HH≥Func=hi-hat KIT7-6 Trigger hi-hat or MIDI • When this parameter is set to “hi-hat” and “on” has been selected on the Send Hi-hat Controller page (UTIL5-3), Control Change 4 messages corresponding to the degree to which the hi-hat controller is depressed will be sent to external MIDI devices on MIDI channel 10.
KIT Setting Area (KIT) KIT8 JOB KIT8-1-1 Copy Pad Settings page Kit Management KIT8-1-1≥≥ ≥≥º¡≥≥≥-ß≥≥º™ KIT8 ≥≥≥≥≥≥JOB Make the required setting(s) and press the [ENTER] button. 2 You will be asked to confirm that you wish to proceed. 3 To do so, press the [ENTER] button. Alternatively, you can press the [EXIT] button to cancel the process. NOTE • Use the [STORE] button to open the Store Kit page and save the drum kit in the DTX-MULTI 12’s internal memory (see page 45).
KIT Setting Area (KIT) KIT8-3 Exchange Kits page KIT8-5 From the Exchange Kits page, you can swap settings for a pair of User kits. With this page displayed, press the [ENTER] button to open the Exchange Kits Settings page. KIT8-3≥≥≥≥≥ ≥≥Exchange≥Kit KIT8-3-1 Initialize Kit page From the Initialize Kit page, you can initialize the drum kit currently being edited.
VOICE Setting Area (VCE) This section describes the VOICE setting area, which can be accessed using the [VOICE] button. In this area, you can select and edit the voices (i.e., preset voices, waves, and patterns) assigned to individual pads. For more information on voices and how they work, see page 31. CAUTION Reference • Be sure to store any settings that you have edited before turning off the instrument or selecting a new kit. (See page 45.
VOICE Setting Area (VCE) 1 Pad number VCE1 Use this parameter to select the number of the pad or MIDI note to be set. You can also strike a pad to select it. Select Voice VCE1≥-¡£Ω¡-≥≥≥≥ç Sn001:OakCustom On the Select Voice page (VCE1), you can select the preset voice, wave, or pattern that will be played when the specified pad is struck. Alternatively, you can select a MIDI note to be played when a pad is struck, and then assign a voice to that MIDI note (see page 34).
VOICE Setting Area (VCE) D Note VCE2 TUNE/OUTPUT Voice Tuning, Volume & Pan Use this parameter to set the pitch of the assigned voice as a MIDI note number. Settings VCE2 ≥≥≥TUNE/OUTPUT C-2 to G8 E Transpose Use this parameter to adjust the pitch of the assigned pattern in one-semitone steps. Settings -24 to +0 to +24 NOTE • Patterns triggered using MIDI channels 7 to 11 cannot be transposed. VCE2-2 Voice Volume On the Voice Volume page, you can set the volume of the selected voice.
VOICE Setting Area (VCE) Attack Time (VCE3-1) VCE3 TONE C Attack time Voice Timbre Use this parameter to set the amount of time it takes after the pad is struck for the assigned voice to reach its peak level. Settings VCE3 ≥≥≥≥≥≥TONE -64 to +0 to +63 Decay Time (VCE3-2) C Decay time In the TONE section, you can adjust the tone (or timbre) of the preset voice, pattern, or wave assigned to the pad in question.
VOICE Setting Area (VCE) D Resonance (Q) Use this parameter to change the timbre of the voice by boosting frequencies around the cutoff frequency.
VOICE Setting Area (VCE) VCE5 OTHER VCE5-2 Other Voice-Related Settings Alternate Group page 1 VCE5 ≥≥≥≥≥OTHER 2 VCE5-2≥-º¡-≥≥≥≥ç AltGroup=≥≥≥≥off With the OTHER page (VCE5) displayed, press the [ENTER] button to access its two parameter-setting pages (VCE5-1 and VCE5-2). You can use the [B]/[C] buttons to switch between these pages.
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) This section describes the MIDI setting area, which can be accessed using the [MIDI] button. In this area, you can set MIDI-related parameters on an individual-kit basis. In addition, layer settings for each pad (i.e., the number of layers and the way in which they play) are also configured within the MIDI setting area. For more information on the functions setup using this setting area, see page 34.
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) MIDI1 Parameter-Setting Pages for “note” Messages Select Message Type MIDI1≥-º¡MessageType=note 1 1 Pad number Use this parameter to select the pad to be set. You can also strike a pad to select it. 01 to 12, 13, 13R1, 13R2, 14 to 17, FTSW (foot switch), HHCL (hi-hat close), or HHSP (hi-hat splash) B Message type Use this parameter to set the type of MIDI message that will be sent whenever the pad indicated by 1 is struck. • note........... A MIDI note will be sent.
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) Select “stack” on the Playing Mode page (MIDI1-1), and assign a different MIDI note to both Layer A and Layer B on the MIDI Note page (MIDI1-2). Layer A B C D Note number D1 E2 off off ● Playing two sounds alternately each time a pad is struck Select “alternate” on the Playing Mode page (MIDI1-1), and assign a different MIDI note to Layers A and B on the MIDI Note page (MIDI1-2).
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) NOTE MIDI1-4 Gate Time page 1 • If no note numbers have been assigned to any of the pad’s layers (A to D) on the MIDI Note page (MIDI1-2), this setting will be displayed as “--” and modification will not be possible. • Sending of MIDI Note Off messages is automatically turned on whenever a MIDI Channel other than 10 has been selected on the MIDI Channel page (MIDI1-3). In such a case, therefore, this setting will be displayed as “---” and modification will not be possible.
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) MIDI1-8 Trigger Polyphony page MIDI1-8≥-º¡TrgMonoPoly=poly Parameter-Setting Pages for “CC” Messages 1 2 MIDI1-1 Control Change Number & Value page 1 Pad number MIDI1-1≥-º¡CCNo=≥7/Val=VARI B Trigger mono/poly (TrgMonoPoly) Use this parameter to control what happens when the pad indicated by 1 is struck repeatedly. • mono ........ The previous sound will be stopped before a new sound starts. • poly .......... Previous sounds will continue to play when a new sound starts.
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) MIDI2 TG/MIDI SWITCH Parameter-Setting Pages for “PC” Messages MIDI1-1 MIDI Destination Switches Program Change page MIDI1-1≥-º¡M000/L000/PC001 2 3 MIDI2 ≥TG/MIDI≥SWITCH 1 With the TG/MIDI SWITCH page (MIDI2) displayed, press the [ENTER] button to access its two parameter-setting pages (MIDI2-1, MIDI2-2). You can use the [B]/[C] buttons to switch between these pages.
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) MIDI3 OTHER MIDI3-3 Other MIDI Settings Pan page MIDI3-3≥≥≥≥≥Ch≥1 ≥≥≥≥Pan=≥C MIDI3 ≥≥≥≥≥OTHER 1 2 1 MIDI channel (Ch) Settings 1 to 16 B Transmit Use this parameter to set the pan value to be sent whenever the current kit is selected. Settings Reference In the OTHER section, you can set various MIDI messages to be sent whenever the current kit is selected.
MIDI Setting Area (MIDI) MIDI3-5 Variation Send Level page MIDI3-6 Chorus Send Level page MIDI3-7 Reverb Send Level page MIDI3-8 CC Number & Value page MIDI3-8≥≥≥≥≥Ch≥1 CCNo=off/Val=≥≥0 On the Variation Send Level, Chorus Send Level, and Reverb Send Level pages, you can adjust the send level to be set for each of the corresponding effect units when the current kit is selected.
WAVE Setting Area (WAVE) This section describes the WAVE setting area, which can be accessed using the [WAVE] button. Your DTX-MULTI 12 can be used to import AIF and WAV audio files from a wide range of sources. These files (referred to as “waves”) can then be used in the same way as the instrument’s preset voices and patterns. The WAVE setting area is used to import and edit waves.
WAVE Setting Area (WAVE) WAVE1 Wave Selection & Playback You can use the Select Wave page (WAVE1) to select and play waves. Only waves that have been saved in the DTX-MULTI 12’s internal memory by importing (see page 72) will be available for selection on this page. In other words, audio files stored on a USB memory device are not immediately made available for selection simply by plugging in the device.
WAVE Setting Area (WAVE) WAVE2-2 Trimming page WAVE2-3 Wave From the Trimming page, you can edit the currently selected wave’s start, end, and loop points. With the Trimming page (WAVE2-2) displayed, press the [ENTER] button to open the Trimming Settings page. From the Wave Name page, you can assign a name to the currently selected wave. With this page displayed, press the [ENTER] button to open the Wave Name Setting page.
WAVE Setting Area (WAVE) WAVE3-1 Import All page Using the Import All page, you can import all WAV or AIFF files from a USB memory device into your DTX-MULTI 12’s internal memory. Importing Individual Audio Files The following describes how to import individual WAV or AIFF files from a USB memory device into the DTX-MULTI 12’s internal memory. NOTE NOTE • Files can also be imported individually, and the procedure for doing so is described on the right. • Only WAV and AIFF audio files can be imported.
WAVE Setting Area (WAVE) Normalize page WAVE3-5 From the Normalize page, you can increase the volume of the currently selected wave. With this page displayed, press the [ENTER] button to open the Ratio page (WAVE3-2-1). Here you can specify how much the volume of the wave is to be increased. From the Optimize Memory page, you can maximize the amount of unused wave memory. In order to do this, the content of the DTX-MULTI 12’s internal wave memory is rearranged to make more memory available.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) This section describes the PATTERN setting area, which can be accessed using the [PTN] button. Built into the DTXMULTI 12 are a range of Preset patterns specially for playback (P001 to P128) in addition to User patterns that can be freely recorded and edited (U001 to U050). Use the PATTERN area to record and edit these patterns.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) PTN1 PTN2 COMMON Select Pattern Looping, Tempo & Pattern Names 1 2 PTN1≥≥≥ƒ=120≥4/4 ©P001:Demo≥01 PTN2 ≥≥≥≥≥COMMON In the COMMON section, you can specify whether the currently selected pattern is to be played repeatedly as a loop, and you can also set its tempo and name. With the COMMON page (PTN2) displayed, press the [ENTER] button to access its three parameter-setting pages (PTN2-1 to PTN2-3). You can use the [B]/[C] buttons to navigate between these pages.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) PTN2-3 Pattern Name page With the Pattern Name page displayed, press the [ENTER] button to edit the name of the currently selected pattern. PTN3 MIDI MIDI Settings for Patterns PTN3 ≥≥≥≥≥≥MIDI PTN2-3≥≥ ≥≥≥≥≥≥Name PTN2-3-1 Pattern Name Setting page PTN2-3-1 ≥≥[Pattern≥1≥]≥≥ Pattern name In the Pattern Name Setting page (PTN2-3-1), you can freely specify a pattern name of up to ten characters in length.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) MIDI Volume page 1 PTN3-4≥≥≥≥≥≥Ch≥1 M000/L000/PC001 2 1 MIDI channel (Ch) 2 1 to 16 Settings Use this parameter to set the MIDI volume (Control Change 7) sent by the currently selected pattern on the MIDI channel indicated by 1. In terms of the internal tone generator, this value affects all voices played on that channel. 0 to 127 1 to 16 B Bank select MSB (M) Use this parameter to set a bank-select MSB value.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) PTN3-6 PTN4 JOB Chorus Send page PTN3-6≥≥≥≥≥≥Ch≥1 ≥≥ChoSend=≥≥0 Pattern Quantization & Management 1 PTN4 ≥≥≥≥≥≥JOB 2 1 MIDI channel (Ch) Settings 1 to 16 B Chorus send level (ChoSend) Use this parameter to set the chorus-send level to be sent by the currently selected pattern. Settings 0 to 127 NOTE • If “off” or “PC” has been selected on the MIDI Transmit page (PTN3-1), this setting will be displayed as “---” and modification will not be possible.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) Example of how quantizing works These recorded notes were not played exactly in time. Notes moved closer to the correct position through quantizing. PTN4-3 Clear Pattern page From the Clear Pattern page, you can delete all data from the currently selected User pattern. To do so, press the [ENTER] button with the Clear Pattern page displayed, and when asked to confirm that you wish to proceed, press the [ENTER] button once again.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) PTN4-5-1 Copy Pattern Setting page With the Copy Pattern Setting page displayed, press the [ENTER] button, and when asked to confirm that you wish to proceed, press the [ENTER] button once again. PTN4-5-1≥≥ ≥©P004≥-ßCurrent PTN4-7 Import SMF page From the Import SMF page, you can import a standard MIDI file (SMF) into the DTX-MULTI 12 from a USB memory device for use as a User pattern. SMFs contain sequenced MIDI data and have a “.mid” file extension.
PATTERN Setting Area (PTN) PTN5 MEMORY INFO Pattern Memory Status PTN5 ≥≥MEMORY≥INFO Memory Info page PTN5-1≥≥≥≥≥≥0.0% ≥≥≥0.4KB/896.0KB 1 2 KIT PTN5-1 Reference The MEMORY INFO section allows you to check the usage status of DTX-MULTI 12 memory for User patterns. To do so, navigate to this section (PTN5) and press the [ENTER] button. 1 Memory usage ratio (%) VOICE This indicates how much of the total User-pattern memory is currently being used in percentage format.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) This section describes the UTILITY setting area, which can be accessed using the [UTILITY] button. In this area, you can set parameters affecting the entire instrument and perform a range of file management operations. CAUTION • Be sure to store any settings that you have edited before turning off the instrument. (See page 45.) Makeup of UTILITY Setting Area The UTILITY setting area is subdivided into three different sections (UTIL1 to UTIL3).
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL1 GENERAL UTIL1-4 System Settings Startup Pattern page UTIL1-4 StartupPtn=©P001 UTIL1 ≥≥≥≥GENERAL 1 1 Startup pattern (StartupPtn) Use this parameter to select the pattern that will be automatically set when the DTX-MULTI 12 is turned on. Patterns are identified using a category (eP for Preset, eU for User) and a number, and you can move the cursor using the [B]/[C] buttons to set these individually.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL1-7 Pan Depth page UTIL1-7 ≥≥PanDepth=≥64 UTIL2-2 UTIL2-2≥≥ ≥≥≥Volume=127 1 Use this parameter to adjust the width of the instrument’s overall stereo-panning field while maintaining the individual pan settings for drum and musical instrument sounds. Use this parameter to set the master volume for click-track sounds.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL2-5 UTIL2-5-3 Accent Click-track MIDI page Note Number page UTIL2-5-3 NoteA…=C#-1/≥13 UTIL2-5 ≥≥≥Click≥MIDI 1 1 Accent note number (NoteAcc) MIDI In page off or on MIDI Out page UTIL2-5-2 ≥≥MIDI≥OUT=off KIT VOICE • If “on” is selected on the Click-Track MIDI Out page (UTIL2-5-2), a MIDI Note On message with the note number set here will be produced for each click-track accent sound.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL3 MASTER EQ Tap Tempo Using the Tap Tempo function, you can set the tempo for patterns and the click track by simply striking pads. In this way, you can conveniently and intuitively set the tempo that you need. 1 Master Equalization UTIL3 ≥≥≥MASTER≥EQ Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the E] (click) button. [E The Tap Tempo page will open displaying the current tempo setting.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) Gain, Frequency & Bandwidth page 2 3 On the EQ Shape page, you can set an EQ type for each of the “low” and “high” bands. 1 4 UTIL3-2≥≥≥≥≥≥low ≥Shape=shelving low, lowMid, mid, highMid, or high Settings Use this parameter to set an EQ type. Settings Signals at all frequencies either above or below the specified frequency will be boosted or cut. low: 32 to 2.0k for “shelving” 63 to 2.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) When a MIDI Control Change message (CC01 to CC95) is specified as the pad function, control-change values and the MIDI send channel are set as follows. UTIL4 PAD Pad Utilities If setting a pad or external controller other than “FTSW”: UTIL4 ≥≥≥≥≥≥PAD UTIL4-1≥-º¡-≥≥†” Func=CC01/127 In the PAD section, you can assign functions to pads and external controllers, specify the type of controller connected via the FOOT SW jack, and enable or disable rim pads 10 to 12.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL4-2≥≥≥≥ FootSwInSel=ftSw Use this parameter to specify whether a foot switch (“ftSw”), a hi-hat controller (“HH65”), or a foot controller (“FC7”) is connected via the FOOT SW jack.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL6 MIDI UTIL6-3 Instrument MIDI Setup UTIL6 ≥≥≥≥≥≥MIDI UTIL6-3≥≥≥ ≥RcvPC10ch=on In the MIDI section, you can set MIDI parameters affecting the entire DTX-MULTI 12 system. With the MIDI page (UTIL6) displayed, press the [ENTER] button to access its twelve parametersetting pages (UTIL6-1 to UTIL6-12). You can use the [B]/[C] buttons to navigate between these pages.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) MIDI Sync page NOTE NOTE UTIL6-9 VOICE • If “strt”, “cont”, or “stop” has been set on the MIDI Message page (MIDI1), the SeqCtrl setting 1 will have no effect and the respective message (i.e., FA Start, FB Continue, or FC Stop) will be output. MIDI In/Out page UTIL6-9≥≥≥ MIDI≥IN/OUT=MIDI 1 1 MIDI IN/OUT Use this parameter to specify whether the exchange of MIDI messages with external devices is to be performed via the MIDI connectors or the USB TO HOST port.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL6-11 UTIL7 FILE MIDI Merge page UTIL6-11≥≥ ≥≥≥Merge=off File Management UTIL7 ≥≥≥≥≥≥FILE 1 1 MIDI merge The MIDI Merge function allows you to mix MIDI messages received via the MIDI IN connector with performance data produced by playing the DTX-MULTI 12, and to output this mixed MIDI data via the MIDI OUT connector. Set this parameter to “on” to enable this merging of MIDI messages.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL7-1≥≥≥ ≥≥≥Save≥File Plug a USB memory device formatted for use with the DTX-MULTI 12 on the Format page (UTIL7-5) into the USB TO DEVICE port on the side of the instrument. 2 Navigate to the Save File page (UTIL7-1) and press the [ENTER] button. The Type page (UTIL7-1-1) will open. All ALLPTN AllPattern ALLTRG AllTrigger UTL Utility UTIL7-1-1≥ Type=All Format The operation of initializing a USB memory device is referred to as “formatting”.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) 4 When you have set a file name, press the [ENTER] button. You will be asked to confirm that the data is to be saved. To proceed, press the [ENTER] button. Alternatively, you can press the [EXIT] button to return to Step 3 above without saving. ≥≥≥Save≥File ≥Are≥you≥sure? If a file of the same name already exists, you will be asked to confirm whether it is to be overwritten as shown below.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) 4 When you have selected the file to be loaded, press the [ENTER] button. If “Kit” was selected: If “All”, “AllKit”, “AllWave”, “AllPattern”, “AllTrigger”, or “Utility” was selected: UTIL7-2-4≥≥ U001:User≥Kit The applicable page from Step 8 below will be displayed. If “Kit”, “Wave”, “Pattern”, or “Trigger” was selected: Select the required package of data from inside the selected file.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) UTIL7-3 Rename File page 4 UTIL7-3-3≥≥≥ Name=[MYDATA] UTIL7-3≥≥≥ ≥≥Rename≥File The [B]/[C] buttons can be used to move the flashing cursor, and the [-/DEC] and [+/INC] buttons can be used to scroll through the available characters. File names can be up to eight characters long. From the Rename File page, you can rename files that have been saved on a USB memory device. 1 2 Plug the USB memory device into the USB TO DEVICE port on the side of the DTX-MULTI 12.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) Delete File page 5 To proceed, press the [ENTER] button. The following message will be displayed as the data is being deleted. UTIL7-4≥≥≥ ≥≥Delete≥File Executing... From the Delete File page, you can delete files that have been saved on a USB memory device. CAUTION 1 Plug the USB memory device containing the file(s) you want to delete into the USB TO DEVICE port on the side of the DTX-MULTI 12.
UTILITY Setting Area (UTIL) 3 To proceed, press the [ENTER] button. The following message will be displayed as the memory device is being formatted. UTIL8 FACTORY SET Instrument Reset Executing... UTIL8 ≥≥FACTORY≥SET CAUTION • When formatting a USB memory device, it must not be unplugged from the USB TO DEVICE port and the memory device and the DTX-MULTI 12 must not be turned off. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to the memory device or the DTX-MULTI 12 being permanently damaged.
TRIGGER Setting Area (TRG) This section describes the TRIGGER setting area, which can be accessed by pressing the [SHIFT] and [UTILITY] buttons simultaneously. The characteristics of the trigger signals output from pads when they are played depend on a range of different factors, such as whether sticks or hands are used, and in the case of external pads, the design of the pads themselves.
TRIGGER Setting Area (TRG) TRG1 TRG2 PAD Select Trigger Setup Pad Setup Use these parameters to select the trigger setup that you want to apply or edit. TRG1≥≥≥≥≥≥≥≥≥≥˛¸ P01:Stick≥Wide 1 3 2 A Trigger setup category Use this parameter to specify either the Preset (P) or User (U) trigger-setup category. Settings P or U B Trigger setup number: Trigger setup name Use these parameters to select the trigger setup that you want to apply or edit.
TRIGGER Setting Area (TRG) TRG2-1-2 Velocity Use this parameter to set a pad type for the pad(s) indicated by 1. Listed below, the available options will depend on whether you selected one or more of the built-in pads (i.e., UP, MID, LOW, or 01 to 12) or one of the external pads (i.e., 13 to 17) using 1 above. NOTE • If you have selected the UP, MID, or LOW group of pads, the values initially shown on each parameter-setting page will correspond to those for Pad 4 and 10, respectively.
TRIGGER Setting Area (TRG) TRG2-1-4 Velocity Range page TRG2-1-4≥-MID-˛¸ Velocity=≥≥0-127 TRG2-2 1 1 Velocity Use these parameters to specify the maximum and minimum velocities corresponding to the settings made on the Input Level Range page (TRG2-1-3). When struck, the selected pad(s) will produce sounds within this velocity range. Settings The term “crosstalk” refers to the output of trigger signals from a pad other than the one that was stuck as a result of vibration or interference between pads.
TRIGGER Setting Area (TRG) Crosstalk Level page 1 3 TRG2-2-2≥-¡¢-≥˛¸ Level=≥25%(¡£) 3 While striking one of the pads from the MID group (i.e., 4 to 9), raise the level indicated by 3 until other pads from that group no longer produce any sound. 1 TRG2-2-2≥[MID]˛¸ Level=≥28%(MID) 2 1 Pad Use this parameter to select the pad(s) for which a crosstalk level is to be set. You can also strike a pad to select it.
TRIGGER Setting Area (TRG) TRG3 NAME TRG4 COPY PAD Trigger Setup Names Copy Trigger Parameters TRG3 ≥≥≥≥≥≥NAME In the NAME section, you can assign a name of up to 12 characters in length to trigger setups. With the NAME page displayed, press the [ENTER] button to open the Trigger Setup Name page (TRG3-1). TRG3-1 Trigger Setup Name page TRG4 ≥≥≥≥COPY≥PAD In the COPY PAD section, you can copy and replace data for the currently selected trigger setup on a pad-specific basis.
Troubleshooting Check your system’s connections as follows. ● Ensure that headphones or an external audio system, such as an amplifier and speakers, are correctly connected (See page 10.) ● Ensure that the cables you are using are in good condition. Check the following and ensure that their respective volume levels are not too low. ● The amplifier and/or speakers connected to the DTX-MULTI 12. ● The VOLUME dial on the front panel. (See page 8.
Troubleshooting Sounds do not stop, are distorted, or are intermittent and stuttered, etc. Check the following if unexpected sounds are produced when playing an external tone generator. ● Access the external instrument’s MIDI channel settings and ensure that they match the MIDI channel on which the DTXMULTI 12 is sending data. Check the following if all of the pads are producing sounds at very high volumes (or high velocities).
Troubleshooting Perform the following if multiple sounds are produced by the struck pad (i.e., if double triggers are being produced). ● If your external pads and triggers feature output or sensitivity controllers, reduce the output or sensitivity to a more appropriate level. ● Open the Input Gain page for the pad’s trigger ([SHIFT] + [UTILITY] → TRG2 → TRG2-1 → TRG2-1-1) and ensure that the Gain parameter is not set too high. (See page 101.
On-screen Messages Message 108 Full meaning Are you sure? This message is displayed to confirm whether or not you wish to proceed with the selected operation. Choose user pattern. This message is displayed if you attempt to perform a pattern management task even though a Preset pattern is currently selected. Select a User pattern to proceed with the operation in question. Completed. This message is displayed when loading, saving, formatting, and other similar operations have been completed.
On-screen Messages Message Full meaning This message is displayed to remind you to stop pattern playback before performing the selected operation. Read only file. This message is displayed if you are attempting to perform a file operation using a read-only file. Sample is protected. This message is displayed if the selected audio file is write protected and cannot be overwritten. Sample is too long. This message is displayed if the audio file is too long to be loaded. Sample is too short.
Specifications Pad section Tone generator Trigger section Waves Sequencer Click-track Other Built-in pads 12 External inputs 5 (three-zone x 1; monaural x 4) Maximum polyphony 64 notes Wave memory Voices 100 MB (16-bit linear conversion) Drum and percussion: 1,061 Keyboard: 216 Drum kits Preset: 50 User-defined: 200 Effects Variation x 42 types; Chorus x 6 types; Reverb x 6 types: 5-band master equalizer Pad functions Increment or decrement of drum kit, pattern, or tempo; tap tempo; switch
Index F Standby/On switch ......... 9, 10, 11 F Switch ............................. 9, 10, 11 [+/INC] button ................................... 9 [-/DEC] button .................................. 9 [B] [D] [C] buttons ................ 8, 44 E] button ................................. 8, 86 [E [ENTER] button .......................... 8, 45 [EXIT] button .............................. 8, 45 [KIT] button .......................... 8, 44, 46 [MIDI] button ........................ 8, 44, 61 [PTN] button .....
Index M M.Tune ...........................................83 Master EQ ......................................36 Master EQ bypass ..........................87 Master tune ....................................83 Master volume ............................8, 83 Memory .....................................42, 43 Memory Info .......................73, 81, 98 Memory usage ratio ............73, 81, 98 MEQBypass ...................................87 Merge .............................................
Index V Val (Control change value) ...... 65, 68 Var (Variation send level) .. 59, 68, 77 var (Variation) ................................ 83 Variation ................................... 36, 83 Variation category .......................... 48 Variation pan .................................. 49 Variation return .............................. 49 Variation send level ........... 59, 68, 77 Variation to chorus ......................... 49 Variation to reverb ......................... 49 Variation type .......
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