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Yamaha DTXM12 Multi Pad Sampling Drum Pad

The DTX-MULTI 12 Electronic Percussion Pad features 12 trigger pads in a compact split-level configuration.

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MULTI-Level, MULTI-Play, and MULTI-Purpose! The most powerful, all-in-one percussion pad that suits anyone from a beginner to an expert, accommodating different levels of playing, a wide variety of playing styles and performance situations.

The DTX-MULTI 12 Electronic Percussion Pad features 12 trigger pads in a compact split-level configuration and includes 1,249 drum, percussion and effects sounds. Utilizing the sound technology of the highly acclaimed Motif and DTXTREME III, the MULTI 12 will expand any drummer's playing style with unlimited inspiration. The MULTI 12 also has the ability to load digital samples for endless sound possibilities and rhythmic patterns in MULTIple styles that can be triggered from the pads.

DTX-MULTI 12 equips the 12 pads which are easy to be distinguished even on a dark stage. You can use the DTX-MULTI 12 in a variety of ways, such as using the percussion pad in combination with acoustic drums and percussion to accent music with a rich variety of voices, transferring data to the connected computer where you can compose music with the included "Cubase AI 5" program, and connecting a kick pedal (sold separately) to create as a compact drum set.

In addition to a broad spectrum of voices taken from the world renowned, flagship MOTIF series synthesizers, the DTX-MULTI 12 also features many new percussion sounds that have been collected through Yamaha's advanced sampling techniques and ready-to-use effect sounds for a grand total of 1,277 voices. The DTX-MULTI 12 includes not only digital sounds but also DJ sounds and a rich variety of voices from percussion, chromatic percussion, folk, and acoustic drum instruments. You can also import WAV and AIFF audio files from a USB memory device and use them as voices.The DTX-MULTI 12 functions as a sample playback device with 64MB of battery backed Flash ROM.

Together with great-sounding reverb and chorus effects that can be applied to entire drum kits, the DTX-MULTI 12 also features a Variation effect unit that can be used to enhance individual voices in many exciting ways.

The DTX-MULTI 12 provides a number of playing modes and features that enable performers to directly express their art and talent. :

Stick mode, optimized for playing the instrument with drum sticks
Hand mode, for conveying subtle expressions through hand percussion.
Finger mode, for extremely intricate finger drumming.
Muting feature, which enables sounds to be muted or changed when a hand is pressed down on a pad as it is struck.
Up to four different voices can be assigned to each pad.

The DTX-MULTI 12 is packed with a multitude of features to stimulate creativity such as Stack mode in which all the notes assigned to a pad are triggered simultaneously with a single strike and Alternate mode in which the notes assigned to the pad are played individually in turn each time it is struck.

In addition to the MIDI In/Out port, the DTX-MULTI 12 is equipped with a USB TO HOST port that can be connected to a PC with a USB cable (sold separately) and a USB TO DEVICE port that can be save the user kit data on a USB memory. This connection can be used in a variety of ways. For example, those who have difficulty playing a keyboard can input MIDI data directly to DAW software, and others can play computer software synthesizer sounds by striking the DTX-MULTI 12.

"Cubase AI 5" by Steinberg, a DAW software application, is bundled with the DTX-MULTI 12. You can begin modifying the pitch and rhythm of the MIDI data that you input using the DTX-MULTI 12 and begin composing elaborate pieces of music on the same day you buy the DTX-MULTI 12. By installing the DTX-MULTI 12 Extension (planned for future release), you will be able to control Cubase AI 5 directly from the DTX-MULTI 12 front panel. This extension will dramatically improve your efficiency in music composition.

The DTX-MULTI 12 comes with trigger-input jacks that five external pads can be connected to as well as one foot switch jack and one hi-hat controller jack.
Connect a hi-hat controller (such as the HH65) and a kick pad (such as the KP65) to use the DTX-MULTI 12 as a compact drum kit.
Use a foot switch (such as the FC4) to switch between different drum kits and phrase patterns.
Use a foot controller (such as the FC7 and FC9) to control the volume and effect values in real time.
Connect a drum trigger (such as the DT20) to convert acoustic drum performances to trigger signals and input these signals for playback.

* Hi-hat controllers, foot switches, foot controllers, kick pads, and drum triggers are sold separately.

Things You Will Get:

Drum Pad
Install Disk
Data List Booklet
Power Supply
Manual

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Finally... a USB Sampling Drum-Pad!

It's everything I dreamed of, audio quality is studio grade, no noise, well built unit, sexy, easy to operate. I loaded in mega-batches of my own Deadmau samples via USB stick in one operation, assigned them to pads and wah-la! I was in heaven! Also plays up to 23sec sample loops and stored MIDI patterns in perfect midi sync to your DAW's tempo(via USB). Main pads are very expressive...drum rolls come out fine, no formidable latency. 11.4 minutes of user stereo sample time available for programming. You can also load in 50 user midi patterns (.mid) via USB! My gripes: 1) You can only load in samples at 16bit/44.1kHz, so you have to convert your 24-bit samples to 16/44.1 beforehand on a computer. 2) The rim pads are not as sensitive as the flat ones, you cannot effectively play rolls, you must whack them harder to get anything out. But the flat pads are really expressive. I can make it work for me! Thanks, Yamaha!

PsyJim

Los Angeles

2010-01-21

High Quality Powerhouse Sampler with USB

I am using the unit to play my own sick percussion samples at live shows. Also as a midi pad-controller in the studio. PROS: Awesome unit in all respects. Spectacular sound, high quality D/A converters. I loaded in my own kick and a cymbal samples with a USB memory stick (very easy), and studio-tested them head to head with the same samples played directly through my computer/RMEsoundcard, ...EXACTLY the same!!! No perceived Latency (audio triggers on the mark!). Sweet for high speed drum rolls. Drum pads have excellent response to sticks and hands. CONS: The default sample library that comes with this unit is nothing special, and has slow attacks. At first I thought the unit sounded muddy and had horrible latency...But then I loaded in batches of my own drum samples via computer to a USB stick, and wholly molley, this beast came ALIVE. It was the factory samples, NOT the machine! Now I have a deep sense of respect for this unit!! Gripe #2-You can ONLY load in 16bit/44.1kHz sample files(.WAV/.AIFF)up to 9sec long, so you must convert all your 24-bit or .mp3 files to this resolution on your computer with a sample rate converter. Also on the thin rim pads(1-3,10-12)you have to whack a bit harder, and drum-rolls don't quite come through...Fine for stick hits, cowbells...things at 1/2 beat resolution. Navigation through the menu is easy, a little slow with just + or - keys, a spinning dial would have been faster, but hey, less stuff to bash!!

Psytrance Jim

Topanga, CA

2010-01-08

DTXM12 Multi Pad Sampling Drum Pad

5.0 2

100.0

Series	DTX
Other Features	12 Pads
Model	DTXM12

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DTXM12 Multi Pad Sampling Drum Pad

The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.

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