Yamaha DTX700 Owner's Manual - Page 45

Turning On the Click-Track Basic Operation Using DTX700 Training Functions Your DTX700 features three different types of training function. • The Groove Check function can be used to examine your playing for inaccurate or inconsistent timing. • The Rhythm Gate function allows you to practice playing with perfect timing. • The Measure Break function can be used to practice playing at a constant speed.  Groove Check - Examine inaccuracy and inconsistency in timing The Groove Check function allows you to visually confirm how much your timing differs from that of the click-track. 1 Press the [CLICK] button. 4 Press the [F1] button to access the Groove Check page. (You may need to press more than once.) Press several times if necessary. 2 Turn the dial to set the practice tempo. 5 Press the [ ] button to start the click-track. 6 Play the pads along with the click-track. Timing inconsistency Average timing while using Groove Check 3 Press the [F2] button. Playing ahead of the beat Playing on the beat Playing behind the beat The Groove Check page A triangle (t) is used to display the precise time at which you played the pads. If you are playing perfectly in time, this triangle will line up exactly with the tempo line in the center of the display. If the triangle is located to the left of the center line, you struck the pad ahead of the beat (i.e., early). If the triangle is located to the right of the center line, you struck the pad behind the beat (i.e., late). The larger the timing-inconsistency bar, the greater the degree of inconsistency in your overall performance. 7 When you have finished practicing, press the [ ] button once again. The click-track will stop. DTX700 Owner's Manual 45