Yamaha DD-55 Owner's Manual - Page 28

MIDI Functions Setting the MIDI Note Number Each pad and pedal (9 total) can be assigned a specific MIDI note number anywhere from C-2 to G8. d1 1 Display the MIDI Note Number. After entering the MIDI/Utility mode, press the [KIT] button, the MIDI note number currently assigned to Pad 1 will appear in the display. A1 2 Select the pad to be assigned a MIDI Note Num- ber. Strike any pad to see the currently assigned MIDI note number for the pad in the display. #(sharp) -C2 Sharp notes are indicated by a beat lamp on the right side of the display. 3 Assign a MIDI Note Number. To select the desired MIDI note number, turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise) and the MIDI note numbers will increase. Turn the DIAL to the left (counter-clockwise) and MIDI note numbers will decrease. (C-2) (C#-2) (F#8) (G8) -C2 -C,2 F,8 G8 • You can also select the MIDI note number by striking the pad repeatedly. Every time the pad is struck, the value will increase by semitone steps. 4 Exit the MIDI/Utility mode. After you've assigned each pad to a MIDI note number as desired, exit the MIDI/Utility mode. • For information on transmit notes and voices, refer to the DD-55 "Drum Map" on page 38. • When the Pad Assign or Kit Assign is set, the MIDI Note Number will be applied to the preset value. If the Auto Kit Select is set to ON and another Song is selected, the MIDI Note Number will be applied to the preset value. • Auto Kit Select is automatically turned off when a MIDI Note Number is changed. 28