Yamaha DD-55 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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.

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, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. 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.

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

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!	with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
	This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in	all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference,
	this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly	which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
	approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use	eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
	the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
	2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or	interference.
	another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse)
	with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure	circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the
	in the USA.
		antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial
	3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the	type cable.
	requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
	devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level	contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you
	of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will	can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corpora-
	not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equip-	tion of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave,
	ment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used	Buena Park, CA90620
	according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause inter-	The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
	ference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
		Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.	(class B)

OBSERVERA!

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

ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sálæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or slukket pá apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

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

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions 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, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. 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 the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the

power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•Use the specified adaptor (PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

•Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

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

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 place the AC adaptor 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.

•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.

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

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

•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.

•Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, 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 dispose of batteries in fire.

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

•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.

•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.

•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. Also, 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 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 use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.

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

•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

•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 operate the instrument 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.

■DATA BACK-UP AND STORAGE

•Yamaha recommends that you regularly save data using an external device such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3, and storing the floppy disks in a safe, cool, dry place. YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC DATA! Regarding the data you have created, as long as fresh batteries are inserted in (or an AC power adaptor is connected to) the instrument, the data will be retained, even when the power is turned off. It will also be retained long enough to exchange an old set of batteries for a new set. If you have important data in the instrument which you don’t want to lose, please take care to keep fresh batteries inserted in (or keep an AC power adaptor connected to) the instrument, and to regularly save data.

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.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

*The illustrations and LED displays as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.

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Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-55. The DD-55 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

Setting Up	5
Power Requirements .............................................	5
Panel Controls	6
Playing the Demo Song	8
Play the Pads/Pedals	9
Pad Names ............................................................	9
Hand Percussion ON/OFF ...................................	10
Assigning a Drum Kit to the Pads and Pedals .....	10
Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads and Pedals
(“CU” Custom Kit)............................................	11
Reverb ON/OFF...................................................	12
Setting the Pad Sensitivity ...................................	13
Adjusting the Pad Volume....................................	14
Click ON/OFF.......................................................	14
Playing a Song	15
Select the Song and Play.....................................	15
Tap Start ..............................................................	16
Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting...........................	16
Adjusting the Tempo ............................................	17
Play along with a Song	18
Track ON/OFF .....................................................	18
Break....................................................................	18
A-B Repeat ..........................................................	19

Recording a Song	20
Recording............................................................	20
Playback..............................................................	20
MIDI Functions	21
What’s MIDI?.......................................................	21
What You Can Do With MIDI ..............................	23
Connecting to a Computer ..................................	24
Enter/Exit the MIDI/Utility Mode ..........................	25
Setting the Clock .................................................	25
Local ON/OFF .....................................................	26
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel .....................	27
Setting the MIDI Note Number ............................	28
Saving and Loading Song Data ..........................	29

Appendix	31
Initialize ...............................................................	31
Troubleshooting ..................................................	32
Drum Voice List...................................................	33
Song List .............................................................	35
Drum Kit List........................................................	36
Drum Map ...........................................................	38
GM Voice List......................................................	40
MIDI Implementation Chart .................................	41
Specifications ......................................................	44

● Trademarks

•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

● Supplied Accesoories

•Drum Stick (x2)

•Foot Pedal 1 & 2

•Owner’s Manual

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Setting Up

This section contains information about setting up your DD-55 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument.

Power Requirements

Although the DD-55 will run either from an optional AC 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

qMake sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the DD-55 is set to STANDBY.

wConnect the AC adaptor (PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack.

ePlug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

•Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any DD-55 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.

PA-5C

• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the DD55.

•Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the DD-55, or during electrical storms.

Using Batteries

For battery operation the DD-55 requires six 1.5V “C” size, R14P (LR14) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.) When the batteries need to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries, as described below.

qOpen the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel.

wInsert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment.

eReplace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.

•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.

•Plugging or unplugging the AC power adaptor while the batteries are installed will reset the DD-55 to the defaults.

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Panel Controls

Front Panel

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Pedal 2

Pedal 1

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	!5

!2	!4 i o !0!1
		!7
	!3	!6

Front Panel
q DEMO button .........................................	8, 25
w CLICK button .............................................	14
e DISPLAY .....................................................	10
r VOLUME [▲], [▼] buttons...........................	8
t HAND PERC button...................................	10
y DRUM 1 - 3 buttons ...................................	18
u BACKING button........................................	18
i PAD button.....................................	11, 14, 27
o KIT button ............................................	10, 28

!0SONG button .............................	8, 15, 16, 17
!1TEMPO button ...........................................	17
!2START/STOP button........................	8, 15, 25
!3A-B REPEAT button ..................................	19
!4BREAK/TAP button .............................	16, 18
!5REC button ................................................	20
!6STANDBY/ON Switch............................	8, 31
!7DIAL............................................................	10
!8Drum Pads (x7)............................................	9

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Panel Controls

Using a pair of headphones

A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is plugged into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.

Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

Side Panel (Left)

•Connect the DD-55 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices. To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage.

!9 @0

@1

Side Panel (Right)

@4 @3 @2

•Since speakers are built into the DD-55, 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 DD-55 near a television or computer monitor, since interference may result.

Side Panel (Left)
!9DC IN 12V (AC Adaptor) Jack	..................... 5
@0PHONES/OUTPUT Jack ..............................	7
@1PEDAL 2 Jack ..............................................	7
Side Panel (Right)
@2MIDI IN Terminal.........................................	22
@3MIDI OUT Terminal.....................................	22
@4PEDAL 1 Jack ..............................................	7

Using the Foot Pedals (1/2)

When connected, these pedals can be used simultaneously play the drum set’s hi-hat pedal or bass drum voices — or they can also be assigned to play other voices as well. Connect the supplied Pedal 1 to the PEDAL 1 jack @4and Pedal 2 to the PEDAL 2 jack @1.

•Make sure that the pedal plugs are properly connected to the PEDAL jacks before turning on the power.

•Do not press Pedal 2 while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the pedal, resulting in reversed pedal operation.

•Avoid using the pedals directly on a soft floor,

since they may scratch the surface of the floor.	7

Playing the Demo Song

The DD-55 features a demonstration song, specially created to show you the dynamic possibilities of the instrument.

1 Turn on the power.

Turn the [STANDBY/ON] switch ON.

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Small

•Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the DD55 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.

2 Start the Demo Song.

Press the [DEMO] button and the demo song starts playing.

● MASTER VOLUME

The overall volume level of the DD-55 is controlled by two VOLUME [▲], [▼] buttons (10 volume levels L0 - L9).

Press the VOLUME [▲] button to increase the overall volume by one level. Press the VOLUME [▼] button to decrease the overall volume by one level. Holding down either of the buttons increases or decreases the volume level rapidly.

L0	← L5 →	L9
Small	← Volume Level →	Large

* When the VOLUME is set to L0, no sound is produced.

3 Stop the Demo Song.

To stop playback, press the [DEMO] button again or press the

[START/STOP] button.

● SONG VOLUME

To control the volume level of the song, press the [SONG] button and the song starts playing, simultaneously hold down the [SONG] button and use the VOLUME [▲], [▼] buttons (levels L0 - L9).

(For more information on songs, see page 15.)

The SONG VOLUME can be used to adjust the balance between the song accompaniment and your own performance on the pads.

Simultaneously hold down the [SONG] button and press the VOLUME [▲] button to increase the song volume by one level. Hold down the [SONG] button and press the VOLUME [▼] button to decrease the song volume by one level. Holding either of the buttons (while holding down the [SONG] button) increases or decreases the song volume level rapidly.

L0	← L5 →	L9
Small	← Volume Level →	Large

* When the VOLUME is set to L0, no sound is produced by the song.

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Play the Pads/Pedals

Strike the pad with the supplied drum sticks or your hands to play the drum voices. When playing the pads with your hands, turn the Hand Percussion feature on by pressing the [HAND PERC] button (the lamp lights).

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.

Pad Names

A hi-hat sound is assigned to Small Pad 3 (Drum Kit 00). Striking Small Pad 3 while pressing Pedal 2 produces a closed hi-hat sound.

Striking the pad without pressing the pedal produces an open hi-hat sound.

Small Pad 1			Small Pad 2
107: Crash			110: Ride
Cymbal 2	Pad 2	Pad 3	Cymbal 1
	061: Mid Tom (High)	063: Low Tom

	Small Pad 3
	102: Hi-Hat
Pad 1	Closed/Open	Pad 4
053: Open Rim Shot		065: Floor Tom (Low)

Ex. shown, Drum Kit 00

Pedal 2

102: Hi-Hat Pedal

The bass drum voice is controlled by pressing Foot Pedal 1.

Pedal 1 features touch response; the volume responds to how hard you press the pedal.

Use Foot Pedal 2 to control the Hi-hat. (This is in the case of Drum Kit 00.)

Pedal 1

001: Bass Drum (Hard)

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Hand Percussion ON/OFF

You can play the pads of the DD-55 either with the supplied sticks or with your hands.

1						Press the [HAND PERC] button.
Hand Percussion on				When you press the [HAND PERC] button, the button’s lamp lights,
				and the pad sensitivity is automatically adjusted for optimum playing
				by hand.
							• When HAND PERCUSSION is on, the DD-55 automatically selects an
							appropriate song (#94) and kit (#29), ideal for playing by hand and using
							with the Hand Percussion feature.
						• When Hand Percussion is on, do not strike the pads with drumsticks or
						anything other than your hands.

Assigning a Drum Kit to the Pads and Pedals

The DD-55 allows you to choose from 45 different Drum Kits (00 - 44 : see the “Drum Kit List” page 36) quickly and easily. 45 of the kits have preset voice combinations that will be set to the pads and pedals when the kit is selected.

Select some different kits and try playing them.

The DD-55 also has one Custom Drum Kit allowing you to assign the desired voices to the seven pads or two pedals (see “Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads and Pedals” page 11).

For some drum kits (35 - 44), the sound changes each time you strike the pad.

1					Press the [KIT] button.
					When you press the [KIT] button, the currently selected Drum Kit
		00
					number appears on the display.

2 Select a Drum Kit Number.

	Turn the DIAL to select a Drum Kit number. Drum Kit numbers will
	increase as the DIAL is turned to the right (clockwise), and decrease
	as the DIAL is turned to the left (counter-clockwise).
	• Drum Kit number 00 is normally selected when the power is turned on.
	However, if Auto Kit Select is set to OFF, the last Drum Kit selected before
00 01 44 CU	turning the power OFF, is automatically selected when the power is turned
	on. (See “Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting ” on page 16.)
	• The “ CU” Drum Kit is the Custom Kit. Changes made to any one of the
	preset drum kits will be saved here. (See “Assigning a Voice to Individual
	Pads and Pedals” page 11.)

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Play the Pads/Pedals

Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads and Pedals (“CU” Custom Kit)

The DD-55 contains a total of 212 high quality drum sounds (see the “Drum Voice List” page 33) — and you can assign these freely to each of the 7 drum pads and 2 foot pedals. Try assigning some different voices and create your own “CU” Custom Drum Kit.

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

•Both the Custom and “00” drum kit contents are the same until modified (see the “Drum Kit List” page 36).

1	Press the [PAD] button.
008	When you press the [PAD] button, Pad 1’s currently assigned voice
	number is shown in the display.

020

000 001 210 211

000 001210211

2 Select the pad or pedal to be assigned.

Strike any pad one time (or press a pedal), and the currently assigned voice number for that pad/pedal is shown in 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 turning the

DIAL.

●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 one (1).

●Using the DIAL to select a voice.

Turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise), and voice numbers will increase. Turn the DIAL to the left (counter-clockwise), and voice numbers will decrease.

Repeat the previous steps 2 and 3 for any or all of the DD-55’s pads and pedals.

4 Play the Pads and Pedals.

After assigning a voice to the desired pad/pedal, press the [KIT] button. You can now play the voice you have assigned to the pad/pedal.

CU After you’ve assigned the voice, the DD-55 will automatically be set to the custom kit.

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Play the Pads/Pedals

Reverb ON/OFF

Different depths of the DD-55’s reverb effect can be added to the DD-55’s overall sound.

1 Display the Reverb On/Off Setting.

Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to enter the MIDI/Utility mode, then press the [DRUM3] button. The current Reverb setting appears in the display.

on Reverb on

2 Set the Reverb On/Off.

To set to “on” (Reverb ON), turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise), to set to “oFF” (Reverb OFF), turn the DIAL to the left (counter-clock- wise).

oFFon

3 Exit the Reverb On/Off Setting.

After setting the Reverb ON/OFF, simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to exit the MIDI/Utility mode.

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Play the Pads/Pedals

Setting the Pad Sensitivity

The DD-55 allows you to custom-set the sensitivity of the pads (range 0 - 2).

When set to a value of 2, the pad sensitivity is the highest, providing the most dynamic range for your playing (softest to loudest volume).

1 Display the current pad sensitivity setting.

Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to enter the MIDI/Utility mode, then press the [HAND PERC] button. The current pad sensitivity setting appears in the display.

1

		2 Set the sensitivity value.
		To raise the value, turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise), and to lower
		it, turn the DIAL to the left (counter-clockwise).
		3 Exit the sensitivity setting.
0 1	2	After setting the sensitivity, simultaneously press the [DEMO] and
		[START/STOP] button to exit the MIDI/Utility mode.
		• Default setting is “1.”

Adjusting the Pad’s Sensitivity

The factory default setting for pad sensitivity should provide you with trouble-free use. However, it is possible to adjust the pad’s sensitivity (0 - 2, factory default = 1) if you are experiencing one of the problems shown below.

●Striking two pads simultaneously results in one of the pads not sounding.

→Set the pad sensitivity level to 2. When two pads are simultaneously struck with this setting, both pads will sound together.

However, if you strike a pad with too much force, you may inadvertently trigger the sound of another pad.

●Striking a pad results in other pads also sounding, though they were not

struck.

→Set the pad sensitivity level to 0. With this setting, pads that are not struck will become harder to sound.

However, if you strike two pads simultaneously without enough force, one of the struck pads may not sound.

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Play the Pads/Pedals

Adjusting the Pad Volume

The DD-55 lets you adjust the volume of each pad (range: L0 - L9), allowing you to set the overall balance of the kit.

1 Press and hold the [PAD] button and strike the pad whose volume you want to adjust.

The corresponding pad is selected for changing volume.

2 Press and hold down the [PAD] button and simultaneously press VOLUME [▲] or [▼] to adjust the designated pad’s volume.

• The default Pad volume is “ L9.”

L5

Pad Volume

Click ON/OFF

Press the [CLICK] button.

The click sounds in rhythm at the current tempo. (See “Adjusting the

Tempo” on page 17.)

To turn the click off, press the button once again.

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Playing a Song

The DD-55 features 100 different songs that can be used to provide accompaniment. (See the “Song List” on page 35.)

Select one of the songs and have listen.

Select the Song and Play

1			Press the [SONG] button.
			When you press the [SONG] button, the current song number appears
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			in the display.

2 Select a Song Number.

Use the DIAL to select a song number. Song numbers will increase as the DIAL is turned to the right (clockwise), and decrease as the DIAL is turned to the left (counter-clockwise). (See the “Song List” on page 35.)

			•	Song number “ 00” is automatically selected whenever the power is
	00	01 99 CU		turned ON.
			•	With the Auto Kit Select feature turned on, selecting a song will also auto-
				matically select the best suited Drum Kit for that song. (See “Auto Kit
				Select ON/OFF Setting” on page 16.)

•Song numbers are arranged in each category according to their complexity. Smaller numbers are easier to play than larger numbers.

3 Press the [START/STOP] button.

When you press the [START/STOP] button, a oneor two-measure count-in plays, and the song starts playing.

As the song is playing, the Song’s current measure will be shown in the display. Try playing the pads and pedals along with the song.

To stop playback of the song, press the [START/STOP] button once again.

• You can also use the TAP START function to start songs (see page 16).

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