Yamaha DTX-MULTI Owner's Manual - Page 13

Setting Up 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. NOTE • As the DTX-MULTI 12 has no built-in speakers, you will need to connect headphones or an external amplifier and speakers in order to hear it. For details, see page 10. • A USB cable is not included. In order to connect to a computer, use a USB A-B cable of no more than 3 meters in length. 1 Download the latest version of the USB-MIDI driver to your computer from the following web page. After clicking the Download button, save the compressed file in a convenient location and then expand it. http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/ NOTE • Information on system requirements is also provided on the above web page. • The USB-MIDI driver may be revised and updated without prior notice. Before installing, visit the above web page to confirm the latest related information and ensure that you have the most up-to-date version. 2 Install the USB MIDI driver on your computer. For instructions on installing, refer to the guide included with the driver installer. When the guide indicates that your Yamaha product should be connected to the computer, do so as shown below. USB TO HOST port USB port Computer USB cable DTX-MULTI 12 3 To enable the exchange of MIDI data via the USB TO HOST port, press the [UTILITY] button to access the UTILITY setting area and then navigate to the MIDI In/Out page (UTIL6-9). UTIL6-9≥≥≥ MIDI≥IN/OUT=MIDI 4 Set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to "USB" (using the [+/INC] button if necessary). UTIL6-9≥≥≥ MIDI≥IN/OUT=USB 5 Press the [STORE] button and store this setting. ■ Precautions When Using USB TO HOST Port When connecting to a computer via the USB TO HOST port, be sure to observe the precautions listed below. Failing to do so risks freezing your computer and corrupting or losing data. If your computer or DTX-MULTI 12 should freeze, restart the application being used, reboot the computer, or turn the instrument off once and then back on. CAUTION • Use a USB A-B cable of no more than 3 meters in length. • Before connecting to the computer via the USB TO HOST port, restore the computer from any power-saving mode (such as Suspend, Sleep, or Standby). • Connect the computer via the USB TO HOST port before turning on the DTX-MULTI 12. • Be sure to always perform the following steps before turning the instrument on or off and either plugging or unplugging the USB cable. • Quit all applications. • Ensure that no data is being sent from the DTX-MULTI 12. (Data is transmitted by striking the pads or playing patterns.) • When connected to a computer, allow at least 6 seconds to pass between turning the instrument on and off and plugging or unplugging the USB cable. Making Music with a Computer ■ Recording DTX-MULTI 12 Performance Data using a DAW Application The following section will describe how to record your performances using a DAW application running on a connected computer. Normally, when playing in order to record on a computer, performance data produced by striking the pads is first sent to the computer and then returned to the instrument in order to play its internal tone generator. If local control of the DTX-MULTI 12 is turned on (via the Local Control page (UTIL6-5) from the UTILITY area), performance data will also be sent directly to the tone generator, and as a result, the direct and returned data will overlap, making it sound as if the pads are being struck twice. Sound is produced Within DTX-MULTI 12 On Internal tone Off generator No sound is produced. Local Control Settings Owner's Manual 13