Yamaha DTXPRESS Connecting a Mixer or Audio Equipment, Connecting a MIDI Device, Connecting a Computer

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■ Connecting a Mixer or Audio Equipment
Connecting the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear of the
DTXPRESS to a mixer or audio equipment allows for audio re-
production through external speakers or the recording of your per-
formance.
• Using speakers with built-in amplifiers.
*The OUTPUT jack is a standard monaural type phone jack. Please
use a cable equipped with a plug that matches device.
*When connecting to a monaural input device, please use the OUT-
PUT L/MONO jack on the DTXPRESS.
Setting Up
•Recording your performance with the DTXPRESS to a
cassette tape deck.
■ Connecting a MIDI Device
Data in the DTXPRESS can be stored (Bulk Dump) to a Yamaha
MIDI Data Filer MDF3, etc. or other MIDI device.
Also, an external sequencer can be used to drive the DTXPRESS’
Tone Generator.
Furthermore, the use of MIDI functions allows for a wide range of
possibilities with the DTXPRESS.
Refer to the [Using MIDI] section (P. 25) on how to use MIDI
functions.
■ Connecting a Computer
The DTXPRESS is equipped with a built-in MIDI interface that
allows the DTXPRESS to be connected directly to a computer’s
serial board via the DTXPRESS’ TO HOST jack.
Sequencer software installed in the computer can be used to drive
the keyboard voices of the DTXPRESS and sequence data created
in the DTXPRESS can be edited in the computer.
Refer to the [Connecting a Computer] section (P. 26) for more
information.
• Transmit MIDI Data
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack on the
DTXPRESS with the MIDI IN jack on the external MIDI device.
Set the HOST SELECT switch to the “MIDI’ position.
MIDI Device
• Receive MIDI Data
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN jack on the DTXPRESS
with the MIDI OUT jack on the external MIDI device.
Set the HOST SELECT switch to the “MIDI” position.
Always use a standard MIDI cable when connecting de-
vices. Also, use a MIDI cable that is not more than 15m in
length. Using a longer cable may result in irregular op-
eration and other problems.
Set to “MIDI”
MIDI Data
DTXPRESS
MIDI Device
Set to “MIDI”
MIDI Data
DTXPRESS