Yamaha DD-55C Owner's Manual
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- Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 1
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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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 3
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. * Any mention or reference to the DD-55 in this manual also applies to the model DD-55C. (4)-7 3 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 4
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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 5
deplete resources. Using an AC Power Adaptor q Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the DD-55 is set to STANDBY. w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack. e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. • Never interrupt the - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Front Panel !8 888 Pedal 2 Pedal 1 e q 888 w !5 t y u r !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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 7
7 @1 PEDAL 2 Jack 7 Side Panel (Right) @2 MIDI IN Terminal 22 @3 MIDI OUT Terminal 22 @4 PEDAL 1 Jack 7 • Since speakers are built into the DD-55, you . 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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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 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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 9
) Pedal 2 102: Hi-Hat Pedal Ex. shown, Drum Kit 00 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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 10
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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 11
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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 12
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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 13
setting is "1." 3 Exit the sensitivity setting. After setting the sensitivity, simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to exit the MIDI/Utility mode. DD-55 Sound Triggering The DD-55 the DD-55 assumes the hit to be noise. These problems may be solved by changing the DD-55 settings or - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 14
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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 15
DD-55 features Kit Select feature turned on, selecting a song will also automatically select the best suited Drum Kit for that song. (See "Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting 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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 16
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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Playing a Song 3 Exit the Auto Kit Select. Press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] buttons simultaneously once again to exit the MIDI/Utility mode. • The Auto Kit Select is automatically set to "oFF" when the MIDI Transmit Channel setting is changed (see "Setting the MIDI Note Number" on page 28). - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 18
foot pedals, and note data received through the MIDI IN jack. Track ON/OFF The DD-55's song accompaniment consists of 4 tracks: Drum tracks 1, 2, and 3, and the Backing track. DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BACKING Bass Drum Snare Drum Cymbal Backing When drum 3 is muted. Pressing a Track button ([DRUM - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 19
) point. When the song playback has reached the end point of the section you want to practice, press the [A-B REPEAT] button once again to set the "B" point ("b" appears in the display). A one-measure count-in plays ("A-b" appears in the display), then the specified section plays back repeatedly. The - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 20
The DD-55's Custom Song feature (song number "CU") allows you to record and playback one original song (20000 notes approximately). Data that can be recorded in the Custom Song Mode • Drum pad and pedal data • Song data (the number cannot be changed while in the RECORD Mode) • Track ON/OFF settings - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 21
broadened musical possibilities through use of MIDI. What is MIDI? What can you do with MIDI? And how can you use MIDI with the DD-55? Here are some answers to those questions... What's MIDI? No doubt you have heard the terms "acoustic instrument" and "digital instrument." In the world today, these - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 22
acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The DD-55 can control a MIDI device by - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 23
set the MIDI Transmit Channels on the DD-55. Also make appropriate settings on the connected instruments. (Refer to the relevant owner's manuals for details.) ● You can play the voices and sounds of the DD-55 from another MIDI instrument This setup allows you to control the DD-55 from a MIDI - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 24
. Connect the UX16 and the computer with a standard USB cable, then make the proper MIDI connections between the DD-55 and the UX16. DD-55 USB Computer (sequencer software) UX16 MIDI OUT IN OUT MIDI IN • If you use the Yamaha UX16, be sure to install the supplied driver on your computer. 24 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 25
mode, once again simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] buttons. The DD-55 exits from the MIDI mode and returns to the normal play mode. mm Setting the Clock When the DD-55 is connected via MIDI to another MIDI device - such as a sequencer or rhythm machine - you can have the two devices - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 26
the DIAL to the left (counter-clockwise). 3 Exit the MIDI/Utility mode. After setting the Local ON/OFF, exit the MIDI/Utility mode. • Regardless of the Local ON/OFF setting, the DD-55's performance data (including demo song data) is always sent to the MIDI OUT terminals for transmission to external - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 27
MIDI Functions Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel Each of the pads/pedals (a total of 9) can be assigned to transmit on any of the 16 MIDI channels, or turned off (indicated as "oFF" in the display).Also, song transmit channels are as shown below: Pad/Pedal Drum (Song) Backing (Song) Pad/Pedal ( - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 28
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 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Filer software to the computer. DD-55 song data that can be loaded and saved: • Number of songs: 1 song (song number "CU") • Available memory: 100 Kbytes • Data format: SMF Format 0 ■ Installing Song Filer You can download the Song Filer software from the following Yamaha PK CLUB website. Make - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 30
described below. Refer to page 24 for information on connecting the DD-55 to a computer. For more information on using Song Filer, refer to the PDF manual included with the Song Filer application download. ● Managing Data on DD-55 The DD-55's custom song data can be deleted by using your computer - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 31
the [DEMO] button, turn the power on again. (Move the [STANDBY/ON] switch to the ON position.) The DD-55 will be initialized to its factory settings. "C|r" will • Custom Song • Custom Kit • Auto Kit Selection • MIDI Transmit Channel for the PAD • MIDI Transmit Note for the PAD • Pad Sensitivity 31 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 32
Appendix Troubleshooting In many cases, problems or malfunctions that occur during use can be remedied easily. Please check the following list before deciding that your DD-55 is damaged. If the suggested remedy is ineffective, take the DD-55 to an authorized Yamaha dealer for proper diagnosis and - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Name Bass Drum Soft Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Bass Drum Soft Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Bass Drum 2 Room Bass Drum Rock Bass Drum Soft Rock Bass Drum Hard Rock Bass Drum Elec. Bass Drum Hard Elec. Bass Drum Dance Bass Drum Soft Dance Bass Drum Hard Dance Bass Drum Jazz Bass Drum Soft Jazz Bass Drum - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 34
transmitted. • The pan data for each voice is fixed and cannot be changed, regardless of the pad assignments. For example, if a voice containing a "left" pan setting is assigned to a right pad, the actual sound will come from the left. 34 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Soul 2 50 Club Mix 2 51 Club Mix 2 52 House 1 53 House 2 54 Jazz Funk 1 55 Jazz Funk 2 56 Ballad 1 57 Ballad 2 58 R&B 1 59 R&B 2 60 Motor Town 1 61 Nomal Demo: These songs demonstrate the drum sounds and rhythms. Pattern: These are special loop-repeating patterns for drum practice. - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Drum Kit List Small Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3 Small Pad 2 Pad 1 Small Pad 3 Pad 4 Cate- Kit gory No. Kit Name 00 Stereo Kit 1 01 Heavy Metal Kit Demo 02 Dance Kit 03 Latin Kit 04 Stereo Kit 2 05 Standard Kit 1 06 Rock Kit 1 07 R & R Kit 08 Rock Kit 2 09 Hard Rock Kit 10 R & B Kit - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 37
/Open * 048 Side Sticks Pedal 1 Pedal 2 001 Bass Drum Hard 102 Hi-Hat Closed/Open * 010 Rock Bass Drum 010 Rock Bass Drum 014 Dance Bass Drum Hard 104 Hi-Hat Closed/Open * 000 Bass Drum Soft 157 Claves 001 Bass Drum Hard 102 Hi-Hat Closed/Open * 003 Bass Drum Soft 104 Hi-Hat Closed - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 38
, LSB=000) Program Change No. 000 001 008 016 024 027 032 119 Keyboard MIDI GM Standard 1 Standard 2 Room Rock Electronic Kit Dance Jazz Stereo & Latin 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 Surdo Mute - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Rim Shot 47 B 1 35 B 0 Bass Drum Hard - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 40
Overdriven Distortion GtrHarmonics AcousticBass Finger Bass Pick Bass FretlessBass Slap Bass 1 Slap Bass 2 Synth Bass 1 Synth Bass 2 Violin Viola Cello Contrabass Fiddle Shanai Tinkle Bell Agogo Steel Drums Woodblock Taiko Drum Melodic Tom Synth Drum Rev.Cymbal GtrFretNoise Breath Noise Seashore - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Implementation Chart Appendix YAMAHA [ DIGITAL PERCUSSION ] Model DD-55 MIDI Implementation Chart Date:07-FEB-2001 Version : 1.0 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Transmitted Recognized 1O - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 Remarks Mode Default 3 3 Messages x x Altered x Note - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 42
Pan for each drum pad and foot pedal is not transmitted via MIDI. *2 The DD-55 can accept Start/Stop signals, received via MIDI, by setting the MIDI clock to " DD-55 and playing back the data may result in selection of a different Reverb effect or a different kit. Sending MIDI data from the DD-55 to - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 43
transmitting the system exclusive messages and param- eter changes, you can select the Reverb, Chorus and DSP effect types which are not accessible from the DD-55 panel itself. ● REVERB TYPE MSB 00 000 No Effect 001 (1)Hall1 002 Room 003 Stage 004 Plate 005...127 No Effect TYPE LSB 01 - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Weight 3.9 kg (8 Ibs. 10 oz) Supplied Accessories Drum Stick x 2, Foot Pedal 1 & 2, Owner's Manual Optional Accessories Headphones HPE-150 USB-MIDI Interface UX16 * Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 45
of products: DD SERIES OF DIGITAL PERCUSSION If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It - Yamaha DD-55C | Owner's Manual - Page 46
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