Yamaha DD-45, YDD-40 User Manual

DD-45/YDD-40

Digital Percussion

Owner’s Manual

EN

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a
cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is
used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom­pany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the
time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify
any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and head­phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time
at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before
damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a
function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are
not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the
owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and envi­ronmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keep­ing with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be
aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if
applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of bat-

tery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary,
contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery
being charged.

When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with new ones, and
never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be installed cor­rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and
battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all bat­teries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some rea­son its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all
local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of prod­ucts that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable
to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model
number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the
date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual
as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-BP (bottom)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con­tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by
the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/

or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the

requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reason­able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec­tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in
the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation
of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den
ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,

sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også
selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAR OITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko

laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If
this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi­nate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please con­tact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division,
6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)

Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien
oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei
einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben
werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.

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PRECAUTIONS

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

Battery

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Location

Connections

Handling caution

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short­circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not
excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it
in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is
printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 31) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in
damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument or
attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it should
appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by
qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or
place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any
liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by
qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with
old ones.

• Do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or
batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker,
since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

• Do not tamper with or disassemble batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.

• Keep batteries away from children.

• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should
come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and
consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or
chemical burns.

• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity
markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time,
remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery
fluid.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. (If you are using batteries, remove all
batteries from the instrument.) Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service
personnel.

• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

• It emits unusual smells or smoke.

• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or
other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not connect the instrument to an elec trical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing
so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug
itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for
extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power
switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned
off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not
using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall
AC outlet.

• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use
the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal
components or result in the instrument falling over.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure
you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power
for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all
volume levels to minimum.

• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually
raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening
level.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use
excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

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NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of damage to the product, data or other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling and Maintainance

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may
generate noise.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’
copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound
recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has
legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

 About this manual

• The illustrations and LED displays as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your
instrument.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You
should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual
as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

(bottom)

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic
products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collec­tion points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality,
your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local author­ities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-45/YDD-40. The DD-45/YDD-40 has been

developed to respond and play like a drum set—but with greater ease, flexibility and

sophisticated functions. Before you use the instrument, we recommend that you carefully

read through this manual.

Contents

Panel Controls..........................................................................................................6

Setting Up .................................................................................................................7

Listening to the Demo Songs .................................................................................9

Playing the Pads .................................................................................................... 10

Setting the Hand Percussion On/Off................................................................................10

Locking the Panel Buttons...............................................................................................10

Selecting and Playing a Drum Kit....................................................................................11

Assigning Voices to Individual Pads and Saving to a Custom Kit................................... 12

Adding a Fill-in (MAGIC TOM)........................................................................................ 13

Setting the Click On/Off .................................................................................................. 14

Setting the Time Signature of the Click .......................................................................... 14

Play Along with a Pattern ......................................................................................15

Selecting and Playing a Pattern...................................................................................... 15

Adjusting the Tempo....................................................................................................... 16

Tap Start......................................................................................................................... 16

Muting Parts ................................................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................18

Voice List ................................................................................................................19

Pattern List..............................................................................................................19

Drum Kit List ..........................................................................................................20

Drum Score.............................................................................................................21

Specifications.........................................................................................................31

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual

• AC Power Adaptor

* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

• Drum Stick (x2)

• My Yamaha Product User Registration

* The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.

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Panel Controls

88

88

q

!2

!4

!3

w

e

i o !0 !1

r t y u

Pad 3

(Tom)

Pad 2

(Hi-Hat)

Pad 4

(Cymbal)

Pad 1

(Snare)

Pad 2 sound can be switched
between a Hi-Hat sound and a
Bass Drum sound (see “Assign­ing Bass Drum to Pad 2” on
page 11).

Pad 3 features a Magic
Tom function which
allows you to add a fill-in
(page 13).

!5 !6 !7 !8

Pedal (optional)

(Bass Drum)

CAUTION

Front Panel

q Display.............................................................. page 9

w [ ] [ ] buttons........................................... page 11

e [KIT] button ......................................................page 11

r [MAGIC TOM] button .......................................page 13

t [PATTERN] button ............................................page 15

y [TEMPO/TAP] button........................................page 16

u [ASSIGN] button ..............................................page 12

Rear Panel

Drum Sticks

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i [START/STOP] button ......................................page 15

o [MUTE] button..................................................page 17

!0 [CLICK] button .................................................page 14

!1 [HAND PERC.] button......................................page 10

!2 [DEMO] button .................................................. page 9

!3 [ ] (Standby/On) switch ................................. page 9

!4 [MASTER VOLUME] control ............................. page 9

!5 [PEDAL] jack.................................. page 8

!6 [AUX IN] jack ................................. page 8

!7 [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack .............. page 8

!8 DC IN jack ..................................... page 7

• Since a speaker is built into this instrument, you should be
careful to never leave any video tapes, cassette tapes, floppy
disks or any kind of magnetic storage media on the
panel—doing so may result in data loss or damage to the
items. Also avoid using the instrument near a television or
computer monitor, since interference may result.

• Use the sticks with caution. Do not use them for anything
other than playing the instrument. Also, to avoid damage or
injury, refrain from waving them recklessly or throwing them.

Setting Up

CAUTION

WARN ING

CAUTION

NOTE

CAUTION

Adaptor

q

w

AC outlet

qw

Make all necessary settings below BEFORE turning the power on (page 9).

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components.
Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise,
electrical shock or damage to the components may occur.

Power Requirements

Although the instrument will run either from an AC power adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an
AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not
deplete resources.

 Using an AC Power Adaptor

q Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply

jack.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 31) only. The use of other
adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adap­tor and the instrument.

w Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instru­ment, or during electrical storms.

• Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still
flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you
are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you
unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

• Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power
from the adaptor and overrides battery power, even when batter­ies are installed.

 Using Batteries

q Open the battery compartment cover located on

the instrument’s bottom panel.

w Insert six “AA” size, LR6 or equivalent batteries,

being careful to follow the polarity markings on
the side of the compartment.

e Replace the compartment cover, making sure

that it locks firmly in place.

When battery power becomes too low for proper
operation, the volume may be reduced, the sound
may be distorted, and other problems may occur.
When this happens, make sure to replace all batter­ies, following the precautions listed below.

• Use alkaline batteries for this instrument. Other types of
batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may have sud­den drops of power when battery power becomes low.

• Make sure to install the batteries with the proper orienta­tion, maintaining the correct polarity (as shown). Incorrect
battery installation may result in heat, fire and/or leaking of
corrosive chemicals.

• When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete
set of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries.
Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and
manganese) at the same time.

• If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove
the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leak­age from the battery.

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Setting Up

NOTE

CAUTION

WARN ING

CAUTION

CAUTION

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

Position mark

Using a Drum Stand

An optional stand Yamaha SS662 is available for
installing this instrument. Fix the instrument on the
stand’s arms, aligning the stand position marks on
the bottom of the instrument.

• Do not tighten the arms more than necessary. Over tightening
may result in bending the instrument.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it
may overturn; doing so can result in damage to the instru­ment or personal injury.

• Before moving the instrument, remove the stand from the
instrument. Otherwise it may fall off.

Connecting Headphones
([PHONES/OUTPUT] jack)

Connecting an Audio Source
([AUX IN] jack)

This jack is for connection to an external audio
source such as an MP3 player. You can play the
instrument with backing music and accompani­ment, like playing with a full band. Adjust the input
level from the volume control of the external audio
source for optimum balance.

• When the sound of an external device is output to the
instrument, first turn on the power to the external device,
then to the instrument. Reverse this order when you turn
the power off.

• Any audio signal input to the [AUX IN] jack is processed in mono.

Connecting a Pedal ([PEDAL] jack)

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Connect a set of headphones to the [PHONES/OUT­PUT] jack. The speaker of this instrument is automat­ically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack.
The [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack also functions as an
external output. You can connect the [PHONES/
OUTPUT] jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system,
mixer, or other line-level audio device to send the
instrument’s output signal to that device.

• Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for
long periods of time; doing so may not only result in ear
fatigue, it may be damaging to your hearing.

• When the instrument’s sound is output to an external device,
first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external
device. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.

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This jack is for connection of an optional pedal FC4
or FC5. The pedal can be used to play the Drum
Kit’s bass drum Voices—or can also be assigned to
play other Voices as well.

• Make sure that the pedal plug is properly connected to the
[PEDAL] jack before turning on the power.

• Do not press the pedal while turning the power on. Doing
this changes the recognized polarity of the pedal, resulting
in reversed pedal operation.

• Protect the floor by placing a mat or area rug underneath
the pedal. The pedal may damage the floor after an
extended period of time.

• Avoid getting caught in or tripping over the pedal cords;
this may cause the instrument to fall and result in damage
or injury.

• Voice: In this manual, a voice means an instrument sound or

“tone.”

Listening to the Demo Songs

CAUTION

NOTE

NOTE

Demo Song
number

Decreases the
overall volume.

Increases the
overall volume.

This instrument features three demonstration Songs (d1 – d3), specially created to show-

case the dynamic possibilities of the instrument.

1. Turn on the power.

Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER
VOLUME] control to the left and press the [ ]
(Standby/On) switch to turn on the power.
A Drum Kit number is displayed after the “dd” indi­cation, as the power is turned on.
Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again to turn
the power off.

• Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still
flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you
are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you
unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/
or remove the batteries from the instrument.

Auto Power Off function

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this
instrument features an Auto Power Off function that
automatically turns the power off if the instrument is
not used—i.e., no buttons or pads are pressed—for
approximately 10 minutes.

• Any settings, such as the Custom Kit (page 12), will be
restored to the factory default settings when the power is
turned off.

The Auto Power Off function can be disabled if you
turn the power on by holding the [ ] (Standby/On)
switch for more than 3 seconds; the indication “dd”
blinks for a while.

2. Press the [DEMO] button to start a

Demo Song.

d1

The indication “d1” appears on the display and the
provided Demo Songs start playing in succession
until you stop them.
While the Demo Song is playing, you can change to
the next or previous Demo Song by using the [ ]
and [ ] buttons. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] but­tons simultaneously calls up the “d1” Song.

Adjusting the volume

• While a Demo Song is playing, available operations are limited
to adjusting the volume, changing the Demo Songs, and stop­ping the demo.

3. Press the [DEMO] button again to

stop the Demo Song.

You can also stop the Demo Song by pressing the
[START/STOP] button.

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Playing the Pads

NOTE

NOTE

on

Lc

Hold

Strike the pad with the supplied drum sticks or your hands to play the Drum Voices.

When playing the pads with your hands, make sure to turn the Hand Percussion feature on

by pressing the [HAND PERC.] button.

The volume of the pads’ sounds responds to your playing; when you play soft the volume is

soft, and when you play strongly the volume is loud. The actual loudness of the sound may

vary according to which part of the pad is struck.

Setting the Hand Percus­sion On/Off

You can play the pads of the instrument either with
the supplied sticks or with your hands. Press and
set the following button when you play the instru­ment with your hands.

1. Press the [HAND PERC.] button to

turn Hand Percussion on.

The indication “on” appears on the display, and the
pad sensitivity is automatically adjusted for opti­mum playing by hand.
To turn Hand Percussion off, press the [HAND
PERC.] button again; “oF” appears on the display.

• Be sure to strike the pads only with your hands when Hand Per­cussion is on, since the sensitivity is automatically set to appro­priate level for hand playing.

Locking the Panel But­tons

If you perform on the instrument solely with your
hands, we recommend that you use this operation
to lock the panel buttons. This protects the instru­ment from being inadvertently changed during your
performance.

1. Turn on Hand Percussion (see the

left column).

2. Press and hold the [HAND PERC.]

button until “Lc” appears on the
display.

All buttons other than the [HAND PERC.] button are
disabled.
To unlock the panel buttons, press and hold the
[HAND PERC.] button until the “Lc” is no longer
shown on the display.

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• The panel buttons cannot be locked when a Pattern or Demo
Song is playing.

Playing the Pads

NOTE

1

Kit number

1 2 50 CU

1 2 50 CU

Hold

Bass Drum Hi-Hat

Selecting and Playing a Drum Kit

The instrument allows you to choose from 50 different Drum Kits (see the “Drum Kit List” on page 20) quickly
and easily. 50 of the kits have preset Voice combinations that will be set to the pads and the pedal when the
kit is selected. Select some different kits and try playing them.
The instrument also has a Custom Kit allowing you to assign the desired Voices to the four pads and the
pedal (see “Assigning Voices to Individual Pads and Saving to a Custom Kit” on page 12).

1. Press the [KIT] button.

The currently selected Drum Kit number appears
on the display.

2. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to

select a Drum Kit number.

Drum Kit numbers increase as the [ ] button is
pressed, and decrease as the [ ] is pressed.
Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously
calls up kit number “1.”

Assigning Bass Drum to Pad 2

The Drum Kit’s Bass Drum Voice is normally assigned
to the pedal, but it can also be assigned to Pad 2
allowing you to play it without a pedal.

While holding down the [KIT] button, striking Pad 2 tog­gles between “bd” and “HH.” The Bass Drum Voice
(Pedal Voice) is assigned to Pad 2 when “bd” is dis­played, and the Hi-Hat Voice (original Pad 2 Voice) is
assigned when “HH” is displayed.
Releasing the [KIT] button determines the setting.

bd HH

• Drum Kit number “1” is selected when the power is turned on.

•The “CU” Drum Kit is the Custom Kit. The Custom Kit is the one

for which you’ve assigned desired Voices to each pad and
pedal, then saved the entire assignments as a kit (see “Assign­ing Voices to Individual Pads and Saving to a Custom Kit” on
page 12).

• If an optional pedal is connected to the instrument, the Bass
Drum Voice is assigned to the pedal. The Bass Drum Voice can
also be assigned to Pad 2 (see the right column).

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Playing the Pads

NOTE

Hold

39

Voi ce
number

1 2 98 99

Assigning Voices to Individual Pads and Saving to a Custom Kit

The instrument contains a total of 99 high quality drum Voices (see the “Voice List” on page 19)—and you can
assign these freely to each of the four pads and a pedal. Try assigning some different Voices and save your
own “CU” Custom Drum Kits.

• Any data assigned to the Custom Kit will be replaced by factory default values (“1”) when the power is turned off.

•Custom Kit “CU” and Drum Kit “1” contents are the same until modified (see the “Drum Kit List” on page 20).

• Any changes made to one of the preset Drum Kits will automatically be saved in the “CU” Custom Drum Kit.

1. Press and hold the [ASSIGN] but-

ton.

Keep holding down the [ASSIGN] button through
steps 2 and 3.

2. Strike any pad one time (or press a

pedal) to enable it to be assigned.

The currently assigned Voice number for that pad/
pedal appears on the display.

3. Select a Voice Number.

You can select the Voice by repeatedly striking the
pad or repeatedly pressing the pedal (while listen­ing to the Voice), or by using the [ ] and [ ] but­tons.

 Striking the pad or pressing the pedal to

select a Voice.

Every time the pad is struck or a pedal is
pressed, Voice numbers will increase by a value
of 1. In this method, you can hear and select an
assigned Voice.

 Using the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select a

Voice .

Voice numbers increase as the [ ] button is
pressed, and decrease as the [ ] button is
pressed. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons
simultaneously restores the original Voice.

1 2 98 99

1 2 98 99

Repeat the previous steps 2 and 3 for any or all of
the pads and the pedal.

4. Release the [ASSIGN] button to

execute the assignment.

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The instrument will automatically be saved to the
Custom Kit “CU.” You can now play the Voice you
have assigned to the pad/pedal.

Playing the Pads

NOTE

oF

Magic Tom
number

oF 1 2 10

oF 1 2 10

Magic
Tom #

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Adding a Fill-in (MAGIC TOM)

The instrument features a Magic Tom function which lets you add variations in the rhythm to make your per­formance sound more professional. Adding a fill-in requires several pads on an acoustic drum kit; however,
the Magic Tom function allows you to add a fill-in easily just by hitting a single pad.

1. Press the [MAGIC TOM] button.

The currently selected Magic Tom number appears
on the display.

2. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to

select a Magic Tom number.

Ten patterns (1–10) are provided. The indication
“oF” can be selected to turn the Magic Tom function
off.

Fill-in Rhythm Examples

The rhythm examples for each of the Magic Toms are
provided here. These help you practice adding fill-ins
using the Magic Tom function. Try beating out these
rhythms!

Drum Kit number 16 is recommended for practice. For
Magic Tom number 8, playing with Drum Kit number 35
gives you a Latin flavor. The Magic Tom sounds differ­ently depending on the combination of the Drum Kit
number and Magic Tom number. Try various combina­tions and discover your favorite.

Magic Tom

Magic Tom

Magic Tom

Snare

Snare

Magic Tom

Snare

Magic Tom

Snare

Magic Tom

3. Play the Pads.

You can add a fill-in by striking Pad 3 repeatedly.

• Magic Tom does not function when the Custom Kit “CU” is
selected.

Snare

Magic Tom

Snare

Magic Tom

Magic Tom

Magic Tom

Magic Tom

Snare

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Playing the Pads

NOTE

4

Beat

Hold

Setting the Click On/Off

The instrument includes a click sound with adjust­able tempo and time signature.

1. Press the [CLICK] button to turn

the click on.

The click sounds in rhythm at the current tempo
(see “Adjusting the Tempo” on page 16).
To turn the click off, press the [CLICK] button once
again.

Setting the Time Signa­ture of the Click

The time signature (beat) of the click can be set to
0, 2, 3, 4 or 6. The first beat is accented with a bell
sound and the rest with clicks. “0” actually repre­sents a beat of 1 (time signature 1/1), and the click
sounds all beats without a bell accent.

1. Press and hold the [CLICK] button.

The current setting value appears on the display.

2. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to

set the value of the time signature.

0 2 3 4 6

0

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Press the [ ] button to increase the value, and
press the [ ] button to decrease the value. Press­ing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously
restores the default value.

3. Release the [CLICK] button to exe-

cute the change.

• While a Pattern is played back, the time signature of the click
synchronizes to the Pattern.

• The time signature cannot be set during Pattern playback.

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Play Along with a Pattern

NOTE

NOTE

01

Patter n
number

01 02 50

01 02 50

NOTE

1st beat 2nd beat and later

This instrument features 50 different rhythm patterns that can be used to provide accompa-

niment (see the “Pattern List” on page 19). Play the pads (and the pedal) along with the

rhythm accompaniment.

Selecting and Playing a Pattern

1. Press the [PATTERN] button.

The current Pattern number appears on the display.

2. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to

select a Pattern number.

Pattern numbers increase as the [ ] button is
pressed, and decrease as the [ ] button is
pressed. Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simul­taneously calls up Pattern number “01.”

3. Press the [START/STOP] button to

start Pattern playback.

A two-measure count-in plays, and the Pattern
starts playing. Try playing the pads (and pedal)
along with the Pattern.
To stop playback of the Pattern, press the [START/
STOP] button once again.

• You can also use the Tap Start function to start Patterns
(page 16).

About the Beat Indicator

During Pattern playback, the beat lamps in the display
will flash in a specific pattern to help you keep the
beat.

01 01

• Pattern number “01” is automatically selected whenever the

power is turned on.

• When Click (page 14) is on, the Click stops as the Pattern is
changed.

• The beat lamps do not appear when Tempo setting value is
shown in the display.

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Play Along with a Pattern

NOTE

NOTE

20

Te mp o
value

40

20

40

11 12

79 80

11 12

79 80

Adjusting the Tempo

The Pattern tempo and Click tempo can be set any­where from 11 to 280 beats per minute. The higher
the tempo value, the faster the tempo.

1. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.

The current tempo value appears in the display.

Tempo Display Comment

40 —

120

240

Values of 100 and over are indi­cated by a single dot.

Values of 200 and over are indi­cated by two dots.

2. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to

set the tempo.

Tap S t a r t

The Tap Start function allows you to set the Pat­tern’s overall tempo as well as start the accompani­ment—simply by tapping out the rhythm. The
accompaniment plays back at the tempo with which
the pads are struck or the pedal is pressed.

1. Tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button four

times at the desired tempo.

The current tempo value appears on the display,
and the Pattern playback starts automatically at the
tempo you tapped.
The tempo can also be changed during Pattern
playback by tapping the button twice at the desired
tempo.

• For a 6/8 measure, the [TEMPO/TAP] button needs to be tapped
six times in order for the tempo to be detected.

• The detected tempo range is 32–280.

Press the [ ] button to increase the Tempo value,
and press the [ ] button to decrease the value.
Pressing the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously
restores the preset tempo of the currently selected
Pattern.

• The tempo value cannot be changed while the Demo Song is
playing.

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To stop playback of the Pattern, press the [START/
STOP] button.

Play Along with a Pattern

Muting Parts

Each Pattern consists of a drum part and a backing part. Either the drum part or the backing part can be indi­vidually muted, letting you play along with the Pattern and practice the missing part.

1. Press the [MUTE] button to select

the part to be muted.

13oF2

Each time the [MUTE] button is pressed the setting
changes between “1,” “2,” “3” and “oF.”

Mutes all drum part sounds with the excep­tion of the bass drum.

1

(Exceptions to this may be other sounds in
certain Patterns.)

2 Mutes all drum part sounds.

Mutes all backing parts and plays only the

3

drum part sounds.

oF Turns the mute function off.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping
sound is temporarily produced.

The LED display is dark. The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with com-

The volume is too low.

The Custom Kit Voice assignments have disap­peared or been reset to their default settings.

When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may pro-

No sound comes from the speakers. The volume is set too low. Adjust the volume (page 9).

None of the buttons work. The panel buttons have been locked. Turn off Panel Button Lock

The power was turned off suddenly. The Auto Power Off function (page 9) is active. When the instrument

This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electri­cal power.

pletely new ones, or use an AC adaptor.

duce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it
further away from the instrument.

Check that nothing is connected to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack on
the rear panel. When a plug is inserted into this jack, no sound is
output.

(page 10).

is not in use for about ten minutes, power is turned off automatically.

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Voice List

Voi c e N o . Voic e N a m e

1 Bass Drum Ambient
2Kick Gate
3 Bass Drum Hard
4Bass Drum
5Kick Jazz
6 Analog Bass Drum 1
7 Analog Bass Drum 2
8 Open Rim Hard

9 Open Rim Shot
10 Analog Snare Open Rim
11 S n a r e H ea v y
12 Snare Rough
13 Snare Hit
14 S nare Hard
15 S nare Soft
16 Snare Drum
17 Snare Jazz High
18 Snare Jazz Low
19 S nare Jazz
20 Analog Snare Drum
21 Floor Tom Low
22 Floor Tom High
23 Low Tom
24 Mid Tom
25 High Tom
26 Tom 1
27 Tom 2
28 Tom 3
29 Tom 4
30 Analog Tom 1
31 Analog Tom 2
32 Analog Tom 3
33 Hi-Hat Closed

(*) The sound of the Voice varies depending on the strength with which you hit the pad.

Voi ce N o. Voi ce Nam e

34 Hi-Hat Open
35 Analog HH Closed
36 Analog HH Open
37 Crash Cymbal 1
38 Crash Cymbal 2
39 Ride Cymbal 1
40 Ride Cymbal 2
41 Splash Cymbal
42 Hand Cymbal
43 Analog Cymbal
44 Hand Clap
45 Side Stick
46 Conga H Tip
47 Conga H Open
48 Conga H Slap
49 Conga L Open
50 Conga L Slide
51 Bongo H Open
52 Bongo L Open
53 Timbale H
54 Timbale L
55 Agogo H
56 Agogo L
57 Guiro Short
58 Guiro Long
59 Cuica Mute
60 Cuica Open
61 Tambourine
62 Cowbell
63 Castanet
64 Surdo Open
65 Claves
66 Shaker

Voice No. Voice Name

67 Wind Chime
68 Repique(*)
69 Darabuka Open
70 Darabuka Slap
71 Darabuka Mute
72 Cajon Tip
73 Cajon Low
74 Cajon Slap
75 Tambourim Open
76 Tambourim Slap
77 Djembe Open
78 Djembe Slap
79 Djembe Mute
80 Shekere Shake
81 Shaker Hit
82 Oodaiko
83 Oodaiko Rim
84 Atarigane
85 Shimedaiko
86 Kabuki Voice / Tsuzumi(*)
87 VoicePerc. Crash
88 VoicePerc. HH Close
89 VoicePerc. Bass Drum
90 VoicePerc. Snare Drum
91 VoicePerc. Tom
92 Timpani D
93 Timpani G
94 Timpani C
95 Timpani F
96 Rooster
97 Dog
98 Cow
99 Horse

Pattern List

Pattern No. Pattern Name

01 8 Beat 1

02 8 Beat 2

03 8 Beat 3

04 8 Beat 4

05 8 Beat 5

06 8 Beat 6

07 Rock 1

08 Rock 2

09 Rock’n Roll

10 H ard Rock 1

11 H a r d R o c k 2

12 Hard Rock 3

13 Blues

14 Soul

15 16 Bea t 1

16 16 Bea t 2

17 16 Bea t 3

Pattern No. Pattern Name

18 Slow Ballad
19 Slow 16 Beat
20 16 Beat Shuffle
21 6/8 Ballad
22 House
23 Drum’n Bass
24 Hip Hop
25 Technical Funk
26 70’s Funk
27 4 Beat
28 Big Band
29 Swing Jazz
30 Country
31 Second Line Beat
32 Paso Doble
33 Samba
34 Bossa Nova

Pattern No. Pattern Name

35 Calypso
36 Reggae
37 Chacha
38 Mambo
39 Latin Rock
40 UK Funk Soul
41 NY Dance
42 African Pop
43 New Age
44 Acoustic Pop
45 Africa
46 Bahia
47 Carnival
48 Arabic
49 Japan
50 Voice Percussion

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Drum Kit List

Pad 1

Pad 2

Pad 3

Pad 4

Pedal

88

Kit

Kit Name

No.

1 Standard Kit 1 13 Snare Hit 33 Hi-Hat Closed 24 Mid Tom 38 Crash Cymbal 2 1
2 Standard Kit 2 14 Snare Hard 33 Hi-Hat Closed 27 Tom 2 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum
3 Standard Kit 3 8 Open Rim Hard 33 Hi-Hat Closed 41 Splash Cymbal 38 Crash Cymbal 2 4 Bass Drum
4 Standard Kit 4 15 Snare Soft 33 Hi-Hat Closed 29 Tom 4 27 Tom 2 3 Bass Drum Hard
5 Standard Kit 5 16 Snare Drum 34 Hi-Hat Open 27 Tom 2 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum
6 Standard Kit 6 9 Open Rim Shot 34 Hi-Hat Open 62 Cowbell 37 Crash Cymbal 1 2 Kick Gate
7 Standard Kit 7 11 Snare Heavy 34 Hi-Hat Open 21 Floor Tom Low 37 Crash Cymbal 1 1
8 Standard Kit 8 14 Snare Hard 33 Hi-Hat Closed 41 Splash Cymbal 38 Crash Cymbal 2 4 Bass Drum
9 Standard Kit 9 15 Snare Soft 33 Hi-Hat Closed 39 Ride Cymbal 1 38 Crash Cymbal 2 4 Bass Drum

10

Standard Kit 10

11

Standard Kit 11

12

Standard Kit 12

13

Standard Kit 13

14

Standard Kit 14

15

Standard Kit 15

16

Standard Kit 16

17

Standard Kit 17

18

Standard Kit 18

19 Electric Kit 1 20 Analog Snare Drum 36 Analog HH Open 16 Snare Dr um 43 Analog Cymbal 7
20 Electric Kit 2 10
21 Electric Kit 3 10
22 Electric Kit 4 20 Analog Snare Drum 32 Analog Tom 3 31 Analog Tom 2 30 Analog Tom 1 7
23 Jazz Kit 1 19 Snare Jazz 33 Hi-Hat Closed 28 Tom 3 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Dr um
24 Jazz Kit 2 18 Snare Jazz Low 33 Hi-Hat Closed 27 Tom 2 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum
25 Jazz Kit 3 19 Snare Jazz 33 Hi-Hat Closed 29 Tom 4 37 Crash Cymbal 1 5 Kick Jazz
26 Jazz Kit 4 18 Snare Jazz Low 29 Tom 4 39 Ride Cymbal 1 37 Crash Cymbal 1 3 Bass Drum Hard
27 Jazz Kit 5 19 Snare Jazz 33 Hi-Hat Closed 40 Ride Cymbal 2 38 Crash Cymbal 2 4 Bass Drum
28 Jazz Kit 6 17 Snare Jazz High 45 Side Stick 40 Ride Cymbal 2 39 Ride Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum
29 Jazz Kit 7 19 Snare Jazz 45 Side Stick 29 Tom 4 33 Hi-Hat Closed 4 Bass Drum
30 Side Stick Kit 1 45 Side Stick 33 Hi-Hat Closed 29 Tom 4 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum
31 Side Stick Kit 2 45 Side Stick 33 Hi-Hat Closed 27 Tom 2 41 Splash Cymbal 4 Bass Dr um
32 Latin Kit 1 57 Guiro Short 58 Guiro Long 53 Timbale H 54 Timbale L 4 Bass Drum
33 Latin Kit 2 51 Bongo H Open 52 Bongo L Open 57 Guiro Short 58 Guiro Long 65 Claves
34 Latin Kit 3 49 Conga L Open 50 Conga L Slide 51 Bongo H Open 52 Bongo L Open 44 Hand Clap
35 Samba Kit 1 59 Cuica Mute 56 Agogo L 55 Agogo H 60 Cuica Open 64 Surdo Open
36 Samba Kit 2 68 Repique 64 Surdo Open 75 Tambourim Open 76 Tambourim Slap 26 Tom 1
37 Samba Kit 3 76 Tambourim Slap 75 Tambourim Open 60 Cuica Open 59 Cuica Mute 26 Tom 1
38 Timpani Kit 92 Timpani D 93 Timpani G 94 Timpani C 95 Timpani F 42 Hand Cymbal
39 Tom Kit 2 5 Hi g h To m 2 4 M id Tom 2 3 L ow To m 22 Fl o o r To m H i g h 2 1 F lo or To m L o w
40 Cymbal Kit 37 Crash Cymbal 1 38 Crash Cymbal 2 39 Ride Cymbal 1 40 Ride Cymbal 2 41 Splash Cymbal
41 Acoustic Kit 78 Djembe Slap 80 Shekere Shake 81 Shaker Hit 67 Wind Chime 66 Shaker
42

Percussion Kit 1

43

Percussion Kit 2

44 Conga Kit 48 Conga H Slap 46 Conga H Tip 47 Conga H Open 49 Conga L Open 61 Tambourine
45 Cajon Kit 74 Cajon Slap 72 Cajon Tip 73 Cajon Low 66 Shaker 61 Tambourine
46 Darabuka Kit 70 Darabuka Slap 71 Darabuka Mute 69 Darabuka Open 61 Tambourine 27 Tom 2
47 Djembe Kit 78 Djembe Slap 79 Djembe Mute 77 Djembe Open 80 Shekere Shake 65 Claves
48 VoicePerc. Kit 90
49 Japanese Kit 85 Shimedaiko 84 Atarigane 82 Oodaiko 83 Oodaiko Rim 86
50 Animal Kit 96 Rooster 97 Dog 98 Cow 99 Horse 44 Hand Clap

Voi ce

No.

15 Snare Soft 33 Hi-Hat Closed 28 Tom 3 41 Splash Cymbal 4 Bass Drum
16 Snare Drum 63 Castanet 26 Tom 1 42 Hand Cymbal 4 Bass Drum

12 Snare Rough 33 Hi-Hat Closed 24 Mid Tom 38 Crash Cymbal 2 4 Bass Drum
13 Snare Hit 34 Hi-Hat Open 24 Mid Tom 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum
13 Snare Hit 33 Hi-Hat Closed 24 Mid Tom 38 Crash Cymbal 2 4 Bass Drum

11 Snare Heavy 33 Hi-Hat Closed 34 Hi-Hat Open 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum

44 Hand Clap 62 Cowbell 56 Agogo L 55 Agogo H 80 Shekere Shake
63 Castanet 65 Claves 61 Tambourine 66 Shaker 64 Surdo Open

Pad 1

9 Open Rim Shot 33 Hi-Hat Closed 28 Tom 3 38 Crash Cymbal 2 4 Bass Drum

9 Open Rim Shot 33 Hi-Hat Closed 54 Timbale L 53 Timbale H 4 Bass Drum

8 Open Rim Hard 24 Mid Tom 39 Ride Cymbal 1 37 Crash Cymbal 1 4 Bass Drum

Analog Snare Open Rim
Analog Snare Open Rim

VoicePerc. Snare Drum88VoicePerc. HH Close

Voi ce

No.

35 Analog HH Closed 43 Analog Cymbal 20 Analog Snare Drum 6
35 Analog HH Closed 30 Analog Tom 1 38 Crash Cymbal 2 6

Pad 2

Voi ce

No.

Pad 3

Voi ce

No.

Pad 4

91 VoicePerc. Tom 87 VoicePerc. Crash 89

Voi ce

No.

Bass Drum Ambient

Bass Drum Ambient

Analog Bass Drum 2
Analog Bass Drum 1
Analog Bass Drum 1
Analog Bass Drum 2

VoicePerc. Bass Drum
Kabuki Voice / Tsuzumi

Pedal

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Drum Score

Hi-Hat Cymbals (H.H.)
Ride Cymbal (RIDE)

Hi-Hat (H.H.)

Open Close

Crash Cymbal

Snare Drum

Snare Drum
(Side Stick/
Rim Shot)

High Tom

Mid Tom

Low Tom

Hi-Hat Cymbals (PEDAL)

Bass Drum

HighHigh Low

=96

H.H.

=96

H.H.

There are many different types of drum score commercially available, but we’ve chosen the following common
format for the examples below.

: Repeat the previous measure.

: Repeat the previous two measures.

: Eighth notes are to be played with a triplet feel.

In this manual some notes appear in parentheses. This indicates that the note is played by the instrument and you do not need to play it.

The following are drum scores for each Pattern, with the Pattern number, Pattern name and the recommended
Drum Kit number indicated. (Some of the scores also include the recommended Magic Tom number indicat­ing the space for a fill-in.) Refer to the “Drum Kit List” (page 20) to see the voice assignments to pads and
pedal for each Drum Kit.
Try and play along with these Patterns!

01 8 Beat 1 (Drum Kit 1)

A typical rhythm pattern in rock and pop music based on eighth notes.

02 8 Beat 2 (Drum Kit 2)

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Drum Score

=112

H.H.CRASH

=118

H.H.CRASH

=120

H.H.

=125

H.H.CRASH

=102

H.H.CRASH

Magic Tom 4

03 8 Beat 3 (Drum Kit 2)

04 8 Beat 4 (Drum Kit 3)

05 8 Beat 5 (Drum Kit 4)

06 8 Beat 6 (Drum Kit 1)

07 Rock 1 (Drum Kit 14)

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08 Rock 2 (Drum Kit 15)

=140

CRASH H.H.

Magic Tom 3

=168

H.H.OpenCRASH

=86

H.H.OpenCRASH

=178

CRASH H.H.

09 Rock’n Roll (Drum Kit 5)

Early rock ‘n’ roll pattern from the 1950’s, popularized by Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry and others.

Drum Score

10 Hard Rock 1 (Drum Kit 6)

11 Ha r d Rock 2 (Drum Kit 7)

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Drum Score

=132

CRASH COWBELL

=65

H.H.CRASH

Magic Tom 3

=122

H.H.CRASH

=96

H.H.

12 Hard Rock 3 (Drum Kit 6)

13 Blues (Drum Kit 23)

Blues is a genre created by African-Americans in the U.S. and is the musical root for both jazz and rock.

14 Soul (Drum Kit 24)

15 16 Beat 1 (Drum Kit 8)

A rhythm developed in dance music and jazz fusion, based on sixteenth notes.

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16 16 Beat 2 (Drum Kit 8)

=108

H.H.CRASH

=126

H.H.CRASH

=62

H.H.CRASH

Magic Tom 3

=66

H.H.CRASH

17 16 Beat 3 (Drum Kit 16)

18 Slow Ballad (Drum Kit 30)

Drum Score

19 Slow 16 Beat (Drum Kit 9)

20 16 Beat Shuffle (Drum Kit 10)

=72

H.H.CRASH

Magic Tom 4

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Drum Score

=44

H.H.CRASH

Magic Tom 3

=128

H.H.CRASH

=160

H.H.CRASH

Snare 2

=92

H.H.CRASH

21 6/8 Ballad (Drum Kit 25)

22 House (Drum Kit 19)

This music genre originated in Chicago in 1977 and is characterized by drum machine sounds and rhythms.

23 Drum’n Bass (Drum Kit 20)

A dance music genre characterized by complicated and fast rhythms, with heavy bass lines.

24 Hip Hop (Drum Kit 21)

Hip Hop dates back to the 1970’s, with the emerging Rap music from the Bronx in New York City.

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25 Technical Funk (Drum Kit 17)

=114

H.H.CRASH

=120

RIDE

=168

RIDE

CRASH

RIDECRASH

RRRLLLLR R RRLLLLR

=108

Played with a single paradiddle rudiment.

26 70’s Funk (Drum Kit 18)

Drum Score

27 4 Beat (Drum Kit 26)

Basic legato cymbal playing for jazz drumming.

28 Big Band (Drum Kit 27)

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Drum Score

=166

RIDE

=108

H.H.SPLASH

=88

=118

DRUMS

CASTANET

29 Swing Jazz (Drum Kit 28)

30 Country (Drum Kit 11)

A broad music genre created and popularized in the south in the U.S.

31 Second Line Beat (Drum Kit 26)

Highly popular, funky rhythm born from traditional parades in New Orleans.

32 Paso Doble (Drum Kit 12)

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=132

H.H.

Magic Tom 3

=240

H.H.

TIMBALES High

TIMBALES Low

33 Samba (Drum Kit 35)

=132

High

AGOGO

SURDO Open

Popular Brazilian music style. Played with agogo and surdo as shown in this example, as well as other percussion
instruments such as pandeiro and tamborim.

Low

34 Bossa Nova (Drum Kit 29)

Brazilian rhythm born in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1950’s, popularized by artists such as Antônio Carlos Jobim and João
Gilberto.

35 Calypso (Drum Kit 13)

A rhythm originating from the Caribbean island of Trinidad.

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Drum Score

=143

H.H.

Magic Tom 3

SPLASH

TIMBALES

=120

Long

Short

GUIRO

DRUMS

High

Low

36 Reggae (Drum Kit 31)

This rhythm style emerged from Jamaica in the 1960’s. The example here is of the “one drop” playing style where the
first beat is left empty.

37 Chacha (Drum Kit 32)

One of the major Cuban rhythms, along with Mambo and Rumba.

Now that you have played through the scores above, continue to play and enjoy the rest of the Patterns in your
favorite styles!

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Specifications

Size/Weight Dimensions Width 343 mm (13-1/2")

Height 146.1 mm (5-3/4")

Depth 325.9 mm (12-13/16")

Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs., 5 oz.)

Control Interface Pad Number of Pads 4

Touch Sensitivity Yes (Hand Percussion On/Off)

Pedal Number of Pedals 1 (optional)

Display Type LED (7-segment, 2-digit)

Panel Language English

Voices Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 32

Voices Number of Voices 99

Drum Kits Number of Drum Kits 50 Preset + 1 Custom

Magic Toms Number of Magic Tom Patterns 10

Songs Demo Songs Number of Demo Songs 3

Patterns Number of Patterns 50

Functions Overall Controls Click Yes

Tempo Range 11–280

Miscellaneous Auto Power Off, Tap Start, Part Mute

Connectivity Connectors DC IN 12 V

AUX IN 1 (Mini, Mono)

PHONES/OUTPUT 1 (Mono)

PEDAL 1

Amplifiers and
Speakers

Power Supply Power Supply Adaptor PA-130, PA-3C, or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha

Accessories Inclulded Accessories • Owner’s Manual

Amplifiers 5 W

Speakers 12 cm

Batteries Six “AA” size, LR6

Power Consumption 6W (PA-130)/8W (PA-3C)

•AC Power Adaptor

• Drum Stick (x2)

• My Yamaha Product User Registration

Optional Accessories • AC Power Adaptor PA-130, PA-3C, or an equivalent

• Footswitch FC4/FC5

• Headphones HPE-150, HPE-30

• Snare Stand SS662

Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or mod­ify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale,
please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON

c

PORTABLE DIGITAL DRUMS

(DD AND YDD SERIES)

Thank you for selecting a Yamaha product. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free per­formance. Yamaha Corporation of America (“Yamaha”) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every
Yamaha product. Yamaha sells its products through a network of reputable, specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you,
the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from
Yamaha’s authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA and District of Columbia (the “Warranted Area”) and (2) used exclusively in
the Warranted Area. Yamaha suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized
Yamaha dealer or Yamaha Customer Service if you have any questions.

Coverage: Yamaha will, at its option, repair or replace the product covered by this warranty if it becomes defective, malfunctions or

otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty, without charge for labor or
materials. Repairs may be performed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed Yamaha specifications for new parts. If
Yamaha elects to replace the product, the replacement may be a reconditioned unit. You will be responsible for any installation or
removal charges and for any initial shipping charges if the product(s) must be shipped for warranty service. However, Yamaha will pay
the return shipping charges to any destination within the USA if the repairs are covered by the warranty. This warranty does not cover
(a) damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation or fail­ure to follow instructions according to the Owner’s Manual for this product; any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to
the carrier); repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha Service Center; (b) any unit which has
been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed; (c) normal wear and any periodic maintenance;
(d) deterioration due to perspiration, corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity; (e)
damages attributable to power line surge or related electrical abnormalities, lightning damage or acts of God; or (f) RFI/EMI (Interfer­ence/noise) caused by improper grounding or the improper use of either certified or uncertified equipment, if applicable. Any evidence
of alteration, erasing or forgery of proof-of-purchase documents will cause this warranty to be void. This warranty covers only the
Original Owner and is not transferable.

In Order to Obtain Warranty Service: Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted

Area. Contact your local authorized Yamaha dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed. If this is not successful, con­tact Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below. Yamaha may request that you send the defective product to a
local authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to Yamaha for repair. If you are uncertain as to whether
a dealer has been authorized by Yamaha, please contact Yamaha’s Service Department at the number shown below, or check
Yamaha’s website at www.Yamaha.com. Product(s) shipped for service should be packed securely and must be accompanied by a
detailed explanation of the problem(s) requiring service, together with the original or a machine reproduction of the bill of sale or other
dated, proof-of-purchase document describing the product, as evidence of warranty coverage. Should any product submitted for war­ranty service be found ineligible therefore, an estimate of repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be accomplished only if
requested by you and upon receipt of payment or acceptable arrangement for payment.

Limitation of Implied Warranties and Exclusion of Damages: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. YAMAHA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER
EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCES OR ANY CONSEQUENCES.
YAMAHA’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT
YAMAHA’S OPTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. This is the only express warranty applicable to the product specified herein; Yamaha neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to
assume for it any other express warranty.

If you have any questions about service received or if you need assistance in locating an authorized Yamaha Servicer, please contact:

CUSTOMER SERVICE

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620-1373

Do not return any product to the above address without a written Return Authorization issued by Yamaha.

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Telephone: [phone]

www.yamaha.com

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.

Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha
ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.

Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más
cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: [phone]

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.

Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,
Col. Guadalupe del Moral
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México
Tel: [phone]

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.

Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi,
CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL
Tel: [phone]

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Sucursal de Argentina

Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte
Madero Este-C1107CEK
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: [phone]

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: [phone]

EUROPE

THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND

Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd.

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: [phone]

GERMANY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Switzerland in Zürich

Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]

AUSTRIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: [phone]

CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA/
HUNGARY/SLOVENIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: [phone]

POLAND/LITHUANIA/LATVIA/ESTO­NIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Sp.z o.o. Oddzial w Polsce

ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: [phone]

THE NETHERLANDS/
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG

Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux

Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]

FRANCE

Yamaha Musique France

BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: [phone]

ITALY

Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: [phone]

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.

Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
Tel: [phone]

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece
Tel: [phone]

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB

J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1, Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: [phone]

DENMARK

YS Copenhagen Liaison Office

Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: [phone]

FINLAND

F-Musiikki Oy

Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: [phone]

NORWAY

Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB

Grini Næringspark 1, N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: [phone]

ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: [phone]

RUSSIA

Yamaha Music (Russia)

Office 4015, entrance 2, 21/5 Kuznetskii
Most street, Moscow, 107996, Russia
Tel: [phone]

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

AFRICA

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: [phone]

ASIA

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,
Shanghai, China
Tel: [phone]

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]

INDIA

Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.

5F Ambience Corporate Tower Ambience Mall Complex
Ambience Island, NH-8, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana, India
Tel: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik

Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: [phone]

KOREA

Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.

8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,
Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: [phone]

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.

Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: [phone]

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: [phone]

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.

#03-11 A-Z Building
140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015
Tel: [phone]

TA IWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.
Taiwan 104, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

4, 6, 15 and 16th floor, Siam Motors Building,
891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: [phone]

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

OCEANIA

AUS TRALI A

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,
Victoria 3006, Australia
Tel: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

Music Works LTD

P.O.BOX 6246 Wellesley, Auckland 4680,
New Zealand
Tel: [phone]

COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

Yamaha Corporation,

Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

EKB50

HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page

http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard/

Yamaha Manual Library

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/

U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation

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