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The metronome (click voice) can be set to start/stop
when the song starts/stops. (m [4-5. Click Mode] Ref-
erence Guide : P. 35)

The DTXPRESS III 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 III’s songs and listen to it. Song
numbers 1-95 are preset songs.
m [Preset Song List] (Reference Guide : P. 51)
Press the [SONG] button to display the Song select 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.
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* When a different song is selected, the drum kit changes to
one that matches the song.

2. Listen to the Song

When the [>/■] button is pressed, the song will start play-
back from the beginning.
The [SONG] lamp in the button will blink on the first beat of
each measure.
Song Number Song Name
The song will stop when it reaches the end.
You can stop the song during playback by pressing the [>/■]
button.
* Some songs repeat.
To cancel the Rhythm Mute, hold the [SHIFT] button and press
the [PAGEs] button again.
The mute function can be used during song playback.

4. Adjust the Song Volume

The song volume is adjusted with the ACCOMP VOL knob.
Use both the ACCOMP VOL knob and the PO WER/V OL 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.
Make sure the Tempo value in the display is flashing, then use
the [VALUE–]/[VALUE+] buttons to set the desired tempo
(q=30-300).
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Tempo Value

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.
Before song playback, you can have the metronome
give a two-measure count. (m Utility Mode [5-2.
Count Switch] Reference Guide : P. 36)

3. Mute a Drum Part

Try playing along with the song.
Hold the [SHIFT] button and press the
[PAGEs] button, then press the [>/
■] 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.