Yamaha DD-9 Owner's Manual - Page 8

Tempo Tap Start The tempo can be adjusted in 35 steps, from 40 to 280 beats per minute (bpm). The steps are shown in the LED display as values from 01 to 35. The default tempo varies according to Auto Rhythm Style. w To adjust the tempo: 1. Press the TEMPO button to enter the Tempo mode. TEMPO The DD-9 features a Tap Start function that sets the overall tempo depending on how fast you strike the percussion pads. This is an advanced feature that is very useful for coordinating your playing tempo with the selected Auto Rhythm Style tempo. w To set the tempo with Tap Start: 1. Press the TAP START button to enter the Tap Start mode. TAP START The currently selected Tempo value appears in the LED display and the right Tempo dot lights. You have approximately three seconds after releasing the TEMPO button to start adjusting the tempo setting before the DD-9 returns to Auto Rhythm Style mode. 2. Press the TEMPO button repeatedly or turn the SELECTOR dial until the desired tempo value appears in the LED display. TEMPO OR The tempo values only cycle forward when you press the TEMPO button. The SELECTOR dial turns either clockwise or counterclockwise and the tempo values cycle up or down accordingly. The range of available tempos is from 40 to 280 bpm. You can change the current tempo while any Auto Rhythm Style is playing. The left Tempo dot flashes at the current tempo indicating that you are in Tap Start standby mode. To cancel the Tap Start mode, press the TAP START button again. 2. Strike any percussion pad three or four times depending on the time signature of the selected Auto Rhythm Style. 3. Playback of the currently selected Auto Rhythm Style will start at the desired tempo right after the third or fourth strike on the percussion pad. 4. To stop playback, press the START/STOP button. To stop playback and enter Tap Start standby mode, press the TAP START button. START/ STOP OR TAP START LED display Tempo Dots The DD-9 has two tempo lights in the top of the LED display. During Auto Rhythm Style playback, the two lights flash in a specific pattern so you can keep the beat easily. The tempo lights flash as follows: 1st measure 1st Beat 2nd measure 2nd Beat 3rd Beat 4th Beat 6