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Contained within the compact body of the Yamaha DTX500 series drum module are 427 amazing percussion sounds, created by a tone generator that handles both subtly nuanced snare work and dynamic, powerful drum strokes with ease. 50 preset drum kits have been carefully chosen to cover a diverse range of genres, including rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and Latin. The Yamaha DTX500 drum module stores up to 20 original drum kits and also features an on-board high quality digital reverb. It also offers a suite of comprehensive training functions to help you improve your drumming.
Yamaha DTX500 Series Drum Module
Yamaha DTX500 Series Drum Module
Yamaha DTX500 Series Drum Module

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  • 50 preset drum kits carefully chosen to cover a diverse range of genres, including rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and Latin
  • Stores up to 20 original drum kits
  • On-board high quality digital reverb
  • 63 internal practice songs in a diverse range of genres
  • Mute drum parts to simulate the feel of playing along with a band
  • AUX IN jack lets you connect a CD player or MP3 player to the Yamaha DTX500 so you can play along with your favorite bands
  • High-quality click function lets you customize rhythm and tone settings
  • Groove-check and rhythm-gate functions let you create a challenging practice environment in order to develop your timing
  • Recording functions let you capture your own performances and listen back to them

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Size/Weight:
  • Width: 252mm (9-15/16")
  • Height: 52mm (2-1/16")
  • Depth: 147mm (5-13/16")
  • Weight: 898g (2lb.)
Tone Generator:
  • Tone Generator: AWM2
  • Maximum polyphony: 32
  • Voices: 427 Drum, Percussion Voices, 22 Keyboard Voices
  • Effects: Reverb x 19 types, Master EQ
  • Drum kits: Preset: 50, User: 20
Trigger:
  • Trigger Setup: Preset: 7, User: 4
  • Pad songs: Start/Stop, Chase, Cut Off, 3 songs (max.) can be played simultaneously
  • Pad Controller: Snares adjustment, Tuning, Tempo
  • Pad Functions: Drum Kit INC/DEC, Click Set INC/DEC, Tempo INC/DEC, Click ON/OFF
Sequencer:
  • Note Capacity: Approx. 16,000 notes
  • Note resolution: 96 parts per quarter note
  • Song recording type: Real Time Replace
  • Song tracks: 1
  • Songs: 3 Demo Songs, 41 Practice Songs, 19 Pad Songs, 20 User Songs
Click:
  • Tempo: 30-300 beats/minute, Tap Tempo function
  • Beat: 1-9
  • Timing: Accent, Quarter note, Eighth note, Sixteenth note, Triplet
  • Click Sound Sets: Preset: 6, User: 1
  • Click Timer: 0-600 seconds (in 30-second steps)
  • Training Functions: Measure Break, Groove Check, Rhythm Gate
Other:
  • Controllers: Buttons: DRUMKIT, CLICK, SONG Play/Stop, SHIFT, Cursor , ON/OFF, SAVE/ENTER Controllers: Volume, Jog Dial
  • Display: 16 characters x 2 lines backlit LCD, 7-segment LED (3-digit), Tempo LED x 2
  • Connectors: Trigger inputs 1, 5, 6, 7 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: rim switch) Trigger inputs 2, 3, 4, 8 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: trigger input) HI HAT CONTROL (stereo phone jack) OUTPUT L/MONO, R (mono phone jack) PHONES (stereo phone jack), AUX IN (stereo mini jack) MIDI OUT, DC IN
  • Power Consumption: 8.0W (DTX500), 13.0W (DTX500 and AC Power adapter)