Yamaha DTXPRESS Owner's Manual - Page 18

Play Along with a Song The DTXPRESS has a total of 95 preset songs that are good for rhythm practice. Try and play along with a song. 1. Select a Song Select one of the DTXPRESS' songs and listen to it. Song numbers 1-95 are preset songs that have been created by Yamaha. m [Preset Song List] (P. 79) Press the [PLAY] button to display the Drum Kit & Song display. KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq Use the [SEL] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the song number, then use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to select the song. KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq Song Number Song Name * When a song is switched, the drum kit also changes to a kit that is set for that song. 2. Listen to the Song When the [START/S] button is pressed, the song will start playback from the beginning. The [SONG] lamp in the button will light on the first beat of each measure. While setting the Rhythm Mute, a "˚" will be displayed at the end of the song name. KIT =1 Acoustic SONG=1 Latiniq˚ Indicates the Rhythm Mute To cancel the Rhythm Mute, hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEs] button again. HINT The mute function can be used during song playback. To cancel the Mute, hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEs] button again. 4. Adjust the Song Volume The song volume is adjusted with the ACCOMP VOL knob. Use both the ACCOMP VOL knob and the POWER/VOL knob (overall volume of song and pads) to adjust the balance between the song and your drum part. 5. Change the Song's Tempo Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEt] button to display the Tempo Setting display. In the same manner as the metronome, use the [SEL] to move the flashing cursor to the Tempo value, then use the [VALUE-]/[VALUE+] buttons to set the desired tempo (q=30-300). TRIG =1 Medium ƒ=110=--= 4/4=ƒ The song will stop when it reaches the end. You can stop the song during playback by pressing the [START/ S] button. * Some songs repeat. HINT Before song playback, you can have the metronome give a two-measure count. (m Utility Mode [3-5. Count Switch] Reference Guide : P. 33) 3. Mute a Drum Part Try playing along with the song. Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAGEs] button, then press the [START/S] button to playback the song. A drum part in the song will be muted (does not produce the part) (Rhythm Mute Function). You will play the drum part. Tempo Value Press the [PAGEs] button to return to the original display (Drum Kit & Song setting display). 6. Play Along with the Click Voice With the drum part muted, it may be a little difficult to keep time. In this case, use the metronome along with the song. Using the click voice as a reference will make it easier to play along with the song. Press the [CLICK] button to start the metronome. It will be in tempo with the song. Press the [CLICK] button again to stop the metronome. The Click Voice's volume can be adjusted using the CLICK VOL knob. 18