Yamaha DD-55 Owner's Manual - Page 16

Playing a Song Tap Start The Tap Start function allows you to set the song's overall tempo as well as start the accompaniment - simply by tapping out the rhythm. The accompaniment will playback at the tempo with which the pads are struck or the pedals are pressed. 10 1 Press the [BREAK/TAP] button. While song playback is stopped, press the [BREAK/TAP] button. All three of the beat lamps flash, indicating the DD-55 is set to Tap Start standby. To cancel the Tap Start mode, simply press the [BREAK/TAP] button once again (the beat lamps will turn off). 12 3 4 2 Play the Tap Start. In the case of a song in 4/4, strike any pad or press any pedal four times, and the accompaniment will start at the desired tempo. • The number of times needed to strike the pad will change according to the following time signatures; 5/4, 5 times; 4/4, 4 times; 3/4, 3 times; 6/8, 2 times. 3 Stop the Song Playback. Press the [START/STOP] button and the song accompaniment will stop. Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting The Auto Kit Select function automatically selects the best matching drum kit for the selected song. You can deactivate this feature by setting the Auto Kit Select to OFF. 1 Setting the Auto Kit Select to ON/OFF. Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to enter the MIDI/Utility mode. An "mm" appears in the display indicating the MIDI/Utility mode. Next, press the [SONG] button. The current ON/OFF setting appears in the display. on Auto Kit Select is turned on. oFF on 16 2 Select ON/OFF. Turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise) to activate the Auto Kit Select (on). Turn to the left (counter-clockwise) to deactivate the Auto Kit Select (oFF).