Yamaha KP100, Owner'S Manual

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The level of the trigger signals output from the KP100 can be raised by turning the level adjuster 

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 clockwise and vice-

versa. Be sure to adjust this level to best suit the strength with which you strike the pad, your desired dynamic range (i.e., 
the difference between loudest and quietest volumes), and the type of DTX Series tone generator module being used. If the 
level adjustment knob is turned all the way up but the output level is still low, raise the DTX Series Drum Trigger Module’s 
input level using the Gain parameter from the trigger area.

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 fortissimo (ff) passa

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es with the KP100 connected to a DTX Series tone 

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enerator module, the 

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ain 

level on the module’s tri

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er setup screen should be adjusted to between 90% and 95% of the displayed input 

level. For more details, refer to the Owner’s Manual that came with the tone 

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enerator module. Excessively lar

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output levels can have unintended consequences such as a reduced dynamic ran

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e and double tri

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(where a sin

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le strike produces two distinct sounds). 

No sound is produced or the volume is too low.

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Ensure that the KP100 is correctly connected to a DTX Series tone generator module using the stereo phone cable pro-
vided. (See Making Connections.)

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Check the pad’s output level. If this level is too low, use the level adjuster to increase it. (See Adjusting the Output Level.)

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If no sound is produced when the pad is struck softly, lower the setting of the Minimum Level parameter from the mod-
ule’s trigger area.

Two or more sounds are produced in response to a sin

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le strike (i.e., double-tri

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erin

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).

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Check the pad’s output level. If this level is too high, use the level adjuster to reduce it. Note that triggering of two or 
more sounds occurs when the output level is excessively high due to the fact that the signal being input into the tone 
generator module remains large for a relatively long period of time. (See Adjusting the Output Level.)

For more troubleshootin

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 tips, refer to the Owner’s Manual that came with the DTX Series tone 

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enerator module. 

If you still cannot find the information you need to resolve a problem, please contact your Yamaha dealer or the 
customer support center indicated at the end of this manual for assistance.

Adjusting the Output Level

Troubleshooting

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