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The DTXPRESS has a total of 95 preset songs that are good for rhythm practice.

Try and play along with a song.

While setting the Rhythm Mute, a “˚” will be displayed at the
end of the song name.
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.
Use the [SEL<]/[SEL>] buttons to move the flashing cursor
to the song number, then use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] but-
tons to select the song.
KIT =1 Acoustic
SONG=1 Latiniq
*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 play-
back from the beginning.
The [SONG] lamp in the button will light on the first beat of
each measure.
KIT =1 Acoustic
SONG=1 Latiniq
Song Number Song Name
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.
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 be-
tween 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<]/
[SEL>] to move the flashing cursor to the Tempo value, then
use the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to set the desired tempo
(q=30-300).
KIT =1 Acoustic

SONG=1 Latiniq˚ Indicates the

Rhythm Mute
TRIG =1 Medium
ƒ=110=--= 4/4=ƒ
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.
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.