Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Thank you for this post. 
   I suppose I should tell basically what I am trying
to do. I want to use the DTX at a Sound Module, from
the computer to the DAW. 
   Pardon my misunderstanding of jargon, but does that
apply to the "you cannot use the DTX onboard
Sequencer"? A sequencer is different from a sound
module, right? Also, I don't think I have XG. I have
been using GM I or II. 

Ed

--- pcbye111 <pcbye@...> wrote:

> I have the DTXpressIII SP, and it can do some
> strange things.  Here is 
> my setup:
> 
> DTXPressIIISP -->MOTU MTP AV--->To Keyboards/Tone
> Modules/LapTop with 
> Sonar3/Patch Editors/Etc,Etc.
> 
> Now in straight out of the box or freshly rebooted
> the DTXpress puts 
> out a lot of stuff -- major broadcast across all the
> channels.  It 
> lights up the MOTU like X-Mas Tree.
> 
> In this "default Mode"  I have been able to play
> MIDI Files OK and I 
> THINK Record a MIDI Track.  But the kicker is that
> you cannot use the 
> DTX onboard Sequencer.  It will go waaaaay slow and
> trigger voices 
> randomly.
> 
> I assume that the MOTO passes Clock to all
> cables/channels.  So my 
> initial solution to debug was to unplug the In or
> the Out cable from 
> the DTX and record or play back.
> 
> Subsequently, I set the DTX to EXT clock.  This
> cures the problem, but 
> then you can't use the internal Sequencer for
> Jamming along with.  It 
> needs a clock.  If I recall, the DTX has AUTO and
> EXT, no INT setting 
> for clock.  When plugged into the MOTU I think it
> creates a "Clock 
> Loop" when the DTX is set to "AUTO".  This may be
> true with software 
> that has a "THRU" Setting for MIDI, although this
> doesn't occure until 
> you actually start the Soft Sequencer or Player,
> then things get really 
> messed up and anything can trigger.
> 
> So in reality, I would set the DTX clock to EXT and
> leave it at that, 
> but one of the Guy's I Jam with wants to practice
> with the internal 
> sessions and messes it all up when I leave it that
> way.  So, the next 
> solution was to set the MOTU to block "Real Time
> Messages" on the MIDI 
> out of the DTX.  Problem cured.
> 
> So, I would suggest you try to debug that way. 
> Start with just a MIDI 
> out from the computer to MIDI in on the DTX and play
> a MIDI file -- One 
> last note here.  Some MIDI files and some Programs,
> ie. SONAR can and 
> will send a setup file to config everything for GM,
> XG, etc, and select 
> voices before the actual MIDI file plays.  Some will
> tell you and let 
> you say DON'T.  If possible set all your drum voices
> to "XG" and not 
> GM.  This will get better playback and reduce the
> possability of some 
> strange thing being sent.
> 
> If playback works, connect the Out from the DTX to
> the In on the 
> Computer and record a track, swap the cables again
> and play it back.
> 
> If all works, then hook it all up.  Set the DTX
> clock to EXT, and give 
> her a go.  Look for a "MIDI THRU" in your software
> and turn OFF/ON and 
> try.
> 
> If you can get to at least one state where it works
> doing one thing, 
> youe well on your way.
> 
> Hum!  Don't ever overlook the possabilty of a bad
> cable, 
> interface/port.  Also, if you have a DTX III SP, set
> the module for a 
> SP.  I don't have my Kit/Manual anywhere near, but
> if you set the DTX 
> to GM, I think a bunch of functionality is lost
> --or-- it may be the 
> otherway around.....
> 
> Anyway, start with one cable in one cable out.
> 
> Good luck and report back.  For something as simple
> a few little things 
> can drive you up a tree.
> 
> Regards;
> 
> Peter
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Let me be clear. I have initialized, I have
> followed
> > pages 42,92,110 and 118 in the manual. Even
> followed
> > the MIDI section starting on page 129. I am no
> > stranger to Midi and the Computer. I am not too
> savy
> > with the DTX and what proceedures I have to do
> from
> > initialization to have it play in sinq. Currently
> I am
> > using my Roland Keyboard or an old AKAI GM sound
> > module for the drum beats I have programmed and
> fed
> > into my DAW (digital work station). I love the
> tones
> > the DTX has and would like to use them.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 



	
		
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