Yamaha DD-9 User Manual

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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.

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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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

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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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