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below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
DD-9
Serial No.
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Welcome
Contents
Congratulations! You are now the
proud owner of a powerful new musical instrument capable of inspiring
and fueling your musical creativity.
This is not just another digital percussion instrument. The DD-9 is the
result of passion, vision, and commitment from people who want you
to enjoy yourself every time you
play it. We’re sure you’ll agree as
you discover the limitless possibilities of your new digital percussion
instrument! Keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
The DD-9 At a Glance........................ 2
Setting Up .......................................... 3
Playing the Demo .............................. 4
Percussion Set .................................. 4
Pad Assign......................................... 5
Style.................................................... 5
Tempo ................................................ 6
Tap Start............................................. 6
Auto Roll ............................................ 7
Sound Effect ...................................... 7
Troubleshooting................................ 8
Specifications.................................... 8
Percussion Set List......................... 33
Voice List ......................................... 33
Taking Care of the DD-9
Avoid Heat
Avoid placing the DD-9 near windows, heaters
or other areas subject to excessive heat or in a
car exposed to direct sunlight.
Avoid Dust and Moisture
Avoid locations where the DD-9 is likely to be
exposed to excessive dust or moisture.
Avoid Physical Shocks
Do not subject the DD-9 to strong physical
shocks and avoid placing heavy objects on it.
Avoid Television and Radio Interference
The DD-9 contains digital circuitry and may
cause interference if it is placed too close to
radio or television receivers. If interference
occurs, move the DD-9 farther away from the
affected receiver(s).
Cleaning the DD-9
Use only a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to
clean the DD-9. Never use solvents or thinners
to clean the instrument.
Avoid Power Cord Damage
Do not place the DD-9 where somebody is liable
to step on, trip over or crush the power cord or
any other connecting cables.
Making Connections
Before making any connections, turn off the
power of the DD-9 and any other equipment.
Lower the volume on all audio equipment to the
minimum level when turning the power on.
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57-60 FUNK
61-65 SWING
66-67 JAZZ BALLAD
66-71 FUSION
72-73 BOSSA NOVA
74-76 SAMBA
77-79 SALSA
80-81 REGGAE
82 CALYPSO
83 MERENGUE
84 BEGUINE
85 RHUMBA
86 MAMBO
87 CHA-CHA
88 TANGO
89-90 AFRICAN
91 COUNTRY
92-93 MARCH
94-96 WALTZ
97-99 METRONOME
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3
4
ASSIGN
OFF
ECHO
FLAM
ROLL
SE
SELECT
PAD
TAP
START
STYLE
PERC.
SET
TEMPO
DEMO
START/
STOP
AUTO
ROLL
STYLE LIST
00-06 DANCE
06-09 HOUSE
10-13 HIP HOP
14-16 RAP
17-19 DISCO
20-23 POP ROCK
24-26 HARD ROCK
27-28 HEAVY METAL
29-31 CONTEMPO. ROCK
32-35 8 BEAT
36-39 16 BEAT
40-43 ROCK SHUFFLE
44 PROGRE, ROCK
45 PUNK ROCK
46 TECHNO ROCK
47 LATIN ROCK
48-50 ROCK'N'ROLL
51-53 RHYTHM & BLUES
54-56 SOUL
SELECTOR
VOLUME
SOUND EFFECT PADS
POWER
OFF ON
STYLE/PERC.SET/TEMPO
BEAT
The DD-9 At a Glance
Front View
LED display
LED display shows, the
selected Style, Volume,
Percussion Set, Tempo,
Sound Effect, Auto Roll,
and other settings.
STYLE list
The Style list is
on the front
panel for easy
reference.
VOLUME buttons
The volume of the DD9 is controlled by the
two VOLUME buttons.
The maximum volume
is automatically set
when you turn on the
power. Holding down
either the
or
button decreases
or increases
the volume
rapidly.
-15dB
-18dB
-21dB
-24dB
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9
Supplied Accessories
• Percussion Sticks
• Voice List
-6dB
-9dB
-12dB
POWER switch
To turn on the
DD-9, move the
POWER switch to
the right; to turn it off
move the POWER
switch to the left.
MAX
-3dB
SELECTOR dial
The SELECTOR dial can
be an extremely quick
way to adjust the
Percussion Set, Pad
Assignment, Auto
Rhythm Style, Tempo
and Sound Effect sets.
Refer to each section
appropriately, for details.
Side View
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SOUND EFFECT pads
The DD-9 has four
Sound Effect pads
featuring a total of 16
realistic sound effects.
Operating buttons
STYLE (See page 5.)
PERC. SET (See page 4.)
TEMPO (See page 6.)
DEMO (See page 4.)
TAP START (See page 6.)
PAD ASSIGN (See page 5.)
SE SELECT (See page 7.)
START/ STOP
(See pages 4, 5 and 6.)
AUTO ROLL (See page 7.)
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HEADPHONES/
AUX. OUT
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Per cussion
Pads
Striking two percussion pads
at the same time produces
simultaneous sounds according to the voices assigned to
the respective pads.
Sensitivity
The DD-9’s main percussion
pads feature touch sensors so
that they respond just like
acoustic percussion instruments. Striking the percussion pads with different force
results in relatively loud or
soft sounds accordingly. Be
careful not to strike the pads
with excessive force as this
may seriously damage the
percussion pad sensors.
Headphones
You can use a standard pair of
stereo headphones, such as
Yamaha’s HPE-3 or HPE-150,
with the DD-9 for private
practice.
To connect headphones insert
the headphone plug into the
HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT
jack. The DD-9’s internal
speakers will switch off
automatically when you plug
in a pair of headphones.
Setting Up
Supplying Power
The DD-9 will operate on either an optional power adaptor or
optional batteries.
▼ To connect a power adaptor:
1. Connect only a Yamaha PA-1, PA-1B or
PA-3 power adaptor to the DC IN jack of
the DD-9.
2. Plug the power adaptor into an
AC power
outlet.
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DC IN 10-12V
Caution: The use of any other power adaptors may
cause serious damage to the DD-9.
▼ To insert batteries:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom
of the DD-9.
2. Insert six (6) 1.5 V “AA” (R-6, SUM-3) or equivalent batteries into the battery compartment.
Make sure the polarities are lined up as indicated in the battery
compartment.
HEADPHONES/
AUX. OUT
OPEN
3. Replace the battery compartment cover securely.
Caution: To prevent damage due to battery leakage,
remove all the batteries from the instrument when it is
not to be used for an extended period of time.
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When the batteries are low, replace with a complete set of six new batteries.
Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. The batteries
are low when the DD-9’s voices become noticeably distorted or the DD-9
resets to default settings unexpectedly
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Playing the Demo
P ercussion Set
To give you an idea of the DD-9’s sophisticated
capabilities, it comes with a demonstration song.
▼ To play back the demonstration
song:
1. Press the DEMO button.
2. To stop playback, press either the DEMO
button again or the START/STOP button.
DEMO
You can begin playing the DD-9’s percussion
pads as soon as you turn the POWER switch on
and adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
DEMO
OR
START/
STOP
The DD-9 allows you to choose from ten
different Percussion Sets quickly and easily.
Nine Percussion Sets have preset voice combinations. (See Percussion Set List on page 33.).
The DD-9 has one Custom Percussion Set
allowing you to combine any four of the DD-9’s
voices into a set. (See “Pad Assign” on page 5.)
▼ To select a Percussion Set:
1. Press the PERC. SET button to enter the
Percussion Set mode.
PERC.
SET
The current Percussion Set number appears in
the LED display.
You have approximately three seconds after
the PERC. SET button is released to start
selecting a Percussion Set before the DD-9
returns to the Auto Rhythm Style mode.
2. Press the PERC. SET button repeatedly or
turn the SELECTOR dial until the desired
Percussion Set number appears in the LED
display.
PERC.
SET
OFF ON
VOLUME
POWER
STYLE LIST
00-06 DANCE
06-09 HOUSE
10-13 HIP HOP
14-16 RAP
17-19 DISCO
20-23 POP ROCK
24-26 HARD ROCK
27-28 HEAVY METAL
29-31 CONTEMPO. ROCK
SELECTOR
32-35 8 BEAT
36-39 16 BEAT
40-43 ROCK SHUFFLE
44 PROGRE, ROCK
45 PUNK ROCK
46 TECHNO ROCK
47 LATIN ROCK
48-50 ROCK'N'ROLL
51-53 RHYTHM & BLUES
54-56 SOUL
STYLE
TAP
START
START/
STOP
BEAT
STYLE/PERC.SET/TEMPO
PERC.
TEMPO
SET
ASSIGN
PAD
AUTO
OFF
ROLL
ECHO
FLAM
ROLL
OR
57-60 FUNK
84 BEGUINE
61-65 SWING
85 RHUMBA
66-67 JAZZ BALLAD
86 MAMBO
66-71 FUSION
87 CHA-CHA
72-73 BOSSA NOVA
88 TANGO
74-76 SAMBA
89-90 AFRICAN
91 COUNTRY
77-79 SALSA
92-93 MARCH
80-81 REGGAE
82 CALYPSO
94-96 WALTZ
83 MERENGUE
97-99 METRONOME
SOUND EFFECT PADS
DEMO
SE
SELECT
1
2
3
4
The Percussion Set numbers only cycle
forward when you press the PERC. SET
button.
The SELECTOR dial turns either clockwise
or counterclockwise and the Percussion Set
numbers cycle up or down accordingly.
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Percussion Sets appear in the LED display as P0P9. P0 is the Custom Percussion Set and P1-P9
represent different combinations of four voices.
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Percussion Set P1 is automatically selected when
the power is turned on.
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