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The DTXPLORER’s Main FeaturesMain Features
The DTXPLORER is equipped with a high-quality 32-polyphony tone generator that produces realistic voices, a
high-performance metronome, and a variety of songs, all built into a compact design.
The DTXPLORER is a versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of situations such as live performance,
personal practice, and much more.

■Drum Trigger Function

• Built into the unit are nine trigger input jacks and a hi-hat controller jack. Jacks that are compatible with rim
switch and 3-zone trigger equipped pads are also supplied. In addition to trigger pad compatibility, the unit can
also be used with devices such as Yamaha’s DT20 Drum Triggers, etc.
• Setup data such as pad trigger input type, sensitivity settings, etc., are stored in four preset patterns. This lets you
simply choose the system that meets your playing needs. The unit also provides a pattern for user memory in
which you can create and store your own custom settings for pads or drum triggers.
• Also included in the unit are 32 preset drum kits. Acoustic drum kit types cover a range of genres from rock, funk,
jazz, reggae, Latin percussion, etc. and are readily available for use.
There are also 10 user memory kits in which you can freely mix, match and edit a variety of drum/percussion
voices to create your own original drum kits.

■Tone Generator

• The DTXPLORER is equipped with a high-quality, 16-bit AWM2 (PCM) tone generator with 32 voice polyphony .
• Voices include 192 drum and percussion voices. Voices cover a wide range of sounds such as highly realistic
acoustic sounds, unique electronic percussion sounds, effect sounds, and much more.
• Also featured is the same internal digital reverb section that is found in Yamaha’s MU series of GM/XG compat-
ible tone generators.

■High Performance Metronome

• The sound for each note value is adjustable. Each note value can be assigned its own separate click voice and
pitch. You can also set a timer that will determine when the metronome stops and set breaks which how many
measures the metronome will play and then be muted.
• The DTXPLORER also features a “Tap” function that lets you set the tempo for the metronome or song by
tapping in tempo on a pad to any tempo you like.

■Preset Songs

• The sequencer contains 22 preset songs (two demo songs plus 20 pattern songs). Two functions that make the
DTXPLORER great for practice are the Bass Solo Function—which lets you play along with the song’s bass part
only—and the Drum Mute Function—which mutes a specific drum part.

■Groove Check Function

• The Groove Check Function is a great training aid that will let you know how accurate your playing is and check
your consistency in dynamics (output level). This function is an excellent aid for those who want to increase their
precision in playing.

■Interface

• A MIDI OUT jack on the rear panel lets you play sounds from an external tone generator or synchronize the
metronome with an external sequencer.
• An AUX IN (Auxiliary In) jack lets you plug in an external audio device such as a CD player, MD player, etc., and
play along.
• A headphones jack is also included.