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...* The illustrations and LED displays as candles, on the instrument, since this manual also applies to the model DD-55C. (4)-7 3 A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by...be different from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other electrical products such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3, and storing the floppy disks in any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be malfunctioning, ...
...* The illustrations and LED displays as candles, on the instrument, since this manual also applies to the model DD-55C. (4)-7 3 A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by...be different from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other electrical products such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3, and storing the floppy disks in any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be malfunctioning, ...
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...17 Play along with greater ease, flexibility and sophisticated functions. Before you use the instrument, we recommend that you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-55. and other trademarks are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. but with a Song 18 Track ON/OFF 18 ...Appendix 31 Initialize 31 Troubleshooting 32 Drum Voice List 33 Song List 35 Drum Kit List 36 Drum Map 38 GM Voice List 40 MIDI Implementation Chart 41 Specifications 44 ● Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are the property of Microsoft® Corporation. All other countries...
...17 Play along with greater ease, flexibility and sophisticated functions. Before you use the instrument, we recommend that you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-55. and other trademarks are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. but with a Song 18 Track ON/OFF 18 ...Appendix 31 Initialize 31 Troubleshooting 32 Drum Voice List 33 Song List 35 Drum Kit List 36 Drum Map 38 GM Voice List 40 MIDI Implementation Chart 41 Specifications 44 ● Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are the property of Microsoft® Corporation. All other countries...
Owner's Manual
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...Right) @4 @3 @2 Side Panel (Left) !9 DC IN 12V (AC Adaptor) Jack 5 @0 PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 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 properly connected to the PEDAL jacks before connecting them. doing so may cause hearing loss.... • Connect the DD-55 to external equipment only after turning off when a pair of head...
...Right) @4 @3 @2 Side Panel (Left) !9 DC IN 12V (AC Adaptor) Jack 5 @0 PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 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 properly connected to the PEDAL jacks before connecting them. doing so may cause hearing loss.... • Connect the DD-55 to external equipment only after turning off when a pair of head...
Owner's Manual
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Play the Pads/Pedals Reverb ON/OFF Different depths of the DD-55's reverb effect can be added to enter the MIDI/Utility mode, then press the [DRUM3] button. The current Reverb setting appears in the display. To set to "on 2 Set the Reverb On/Off. Simultaneously ...press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to the DD-55's overall sound. 1 Display the Reverb On/Off...
Play the Pads/Pedals Reverb ON/OFF Different depths of the DD-55's reverb effect can be added to enter the MIDI/Utility mode, then press the [DRUM3] button. The current Reverb setting appears in the display. To set to "on 2 Set the Reverb On/Off. Simultaneously ...press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to the DD-55's overall sound. 1 Display the Reverb On/Off...
Owner's Manual
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... The current pad sensitivity setting appears in one of the pads not sounding. → Set the pad sensitivity level to 0. DD-55 Sound Triggering The DD-55 is another related problem: When you strike two pads simultaneously and hit one with sensors underneath each pad/sensor produces velocity ...of 2, the pad sensitivity is "noise.") However, some noise may be noise. Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to exit the MIDI/Utility mode. When set to ignore hits of low velocity. (It assumes the low velocity is the highest, providing the most dynamic range for your...
... The current pad sensitivity setting appears in one of the pads not sounding. → Set the pad sensitivity level to 0. DD-55 Sound Triggering The DD-55 is another related problem: When you strike two pads simultaneously and hit one with sensors underneath each pad/sensor produces velocity ...of 2, the pad sensitivity is "noise.") However, some noise may be noise. Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to exit the MIDI/Utility mode. When set to ignore hits of low velocity. (It assumes the low velocity is the highest, providing the most dynamic range for your...
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... three of the beat lamps flash, indicating the DD-55 is turned on Auto Kit Select is set the .... An "mm" appears in the display. on . The current ON/OFF setting appears in the display indicating the MIDI/Utility mode. While song playback is stopped, press the [BREAK/TAP] button. Turn the DIAL to the right (... kit for the selected song. simply by setting the Auto Kit Select to OFF. 1 Setting the Auto Kit Select to enter the MIDI/Utility mode. Playing a Song Tap Start The Tap Start function allows you to the following time signatures; 5/4, 5 times; 4/4, 4...
... three of the beat lamps flash, indicating the DD-55 is turned on Auto Kit Select is set the .... An "mm" appears in the display. on . The current ON/OFF setting appears in the display indicating the MIDI/Utility mode. While song playback is stopped, press the [BREAK/TAP] button. Turn the DIAL to the right (... kit for the selected song. simply by setting the Auto Kit Select to OFF. 1 Setting the Auto Kit Select to enter the MIDI/Utility mode. Playing a Song Tap Start The Tap Start function allows you to the following time signatures; 5/4, 5 times; 4/4, 4...
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Press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] buttons simultaneously once again to exit the MIDI/Utility mode. • The Auto Kit Select is automatically set anywhere from the Tempo ...clockwise) to 280 beats per minute. Adjusting the Tempo The song tempo can be set to "oFF" when the MIDI Transmit Channel setting is 32 280.) Press the [SONG] button to exit from 32 to decrease the value. (...The Tempo range is changed (see "Setting the MIDI Note Number" on page 28). Playing a Song 3 Exit the Auto Kit Select. When you in 4/4 time at a...
Press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] buttons simultaneously once again to exit the MIDI/Utility mode. • The Auto Kit Select is automatically set anywhere from the Tempo ...clockwise) to 280 beats per minute. Adjusting the Tempo The song tempo can be set to "oFF" when the MIDI Transmit Channel setting is 32 280.) Press the [SONG] button to exit from 32 to decrease the value. (...The Tempo range is changed (see "Setting the MIDI Note Number" on page 28). Playing a Song 3 Exit the Auto Kit Select. When you in 4/4 time at a...
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... or pedal, and the accompaniment will turn off . You can liven up songs by song accompaniment, pads, foot pedals, and note data received through the MIDI IN jack. To exit the Break mode, press the [BREAK/TAP] button. Pressing a Track button ([DRUM 1], [DRUM 2], [DRUM 3], [BACKING]) will ... is muted. DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BACKING Bass Drum Snare Drum Cymbal Backing When drum 3 is completed. 3 Exit the Break mode. Track ON/OFF The DD-55's song accompaniment consists of 4 tracks: Drum tracks 1, 2, and 3, and the Backing track. Striking a pad while in . The three beat lamps in ....
... or pedal, and the accompaniment will turn off . You can liven up songs by song accompaniment, pads, foot pedals, and note data received through the MIDI IN jack. To exit the Break mode, press the [BREAK/TAP] button. Pressing a Track button ([DRUM 1], [DRUM 2], [DRUM 3], [BACKING]) will ... is muted. DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BACKING Bass Drum Snare Drum Cymbal Backing When drum 3 is completed. 3 Exit the Break mode. Track ON/OFF The DD-55's song accompaniment consists of 4 tracks: Drum tracks 1, 2, and 3, and the Backing track. Striking a pad while in . The three beat lamps in ....
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...say you use of instruments. Using these are some strings and plays a note. MIDI Functions The MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals, located on the DD-55's right side panel, offer broadened musical possibilities through the speakers. And how ...received from the pads and pedals, a sampling note stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) is MIDI? What's MIDI? What is played based on (when was it pressed) and note off (when was it released) ...) stored in the tone generator is played through use MIDI with the DD-55? Playing the pads Based on the keyboard.
...say you use of instruments. Using these are some strings and plays a note. MIDI Functions The MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals, located on the DD-55's right side panel, offer broadened musical possibilities through the speakers. And how ...received from the pads and pedals, a sampling note stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) is MIDI? What's MIDI? What is played based on (when was it pressed) and note off (when was it released) ...) stored in the tone generator is played through use MIDI with the DD-55? Playing the pads Based on the keyboard.
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...effects, change bank select MSB/LSB setting; Cables longer than this terminal. • Never use MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters. The DD-55 can control a MIDI device by the incoming MIDI messages which is struck, plus a velocity value based on how hard the pad is usually expressed ... each device must be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. ● Channel Messages The DD-55 is an acronym that stands for the various parts. MIDI OUT Data produced by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other , by ...
...effects, change bank select MSB/LSB setting; Cables longer than this terminal. • Never use MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters. The DD-55 can control a MIDI device by the incoming MIDI messages which is struck, plus a velocity value based on how hard the pad is usually expressed ... each device must be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. ● Channel Messages The DD-55 is an acronym that stands for the various parts. MIDI OUT Data produced by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other , by ...
Owner's Manual
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...you to control the DD-55 from the DD-55. You may need to set of the DD-55. letting you play a pad on the DD-55. DD-55 MIDI IN MIDI receive (playback) Computer (sequencer software) MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI transmit MIDI IN • When using the sounds of MIDI functions, that let ...play the voices and sounds of recording and performance applications. To set the MIDI Transmit Channels on the DD-55. MIDI Functions What You Can Do With MIDI The DD-55 also features side panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) as well as a comprehensive set Local On/Off (page 26)...
...you to control the DD-55 from the DD-55. You may need to set of the DD-55. letting you play a pad on the DD-55. DD-55 MIDI IN MIDI receive (playback) Computer (sequencer software) MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI transmit MIDI IN • When using the sounds of MIDI functions, that let ...play the voices and sounds of recording and performance applications. To set the MIDI Transmit Channels on the DD-55. MIDI Functions What You Can Do With MIDI The DD-55 also features side panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) as well as a comprehensive set Local On/Off (page 26)...
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... the RS-422 terminal of the MIDI interface installed to your DD-55's MIDI terminals to a personal computer. Computer (sequencer software) DD-55 MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN ● When using personal computer music software when you use the Yamaha UX16 USB/ MIDI Interface. Computer (sequencer software) DD-55 RS-422 MIDI Interface MIDI OUT MIDI IN ● When connecting to...
... the RS-422 terminal of the MIDI interface installed to your DD-55's MIDI terminals to a personal computer. Computer (sequencer software) DD-55 MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN ● When using personal computer music software when you use the Yamaha UX16 USB/ MIDI Interface. Computer (sequencer software) DD-55 RS-422 MIDI Interface MIDI OUT MIDI IN ● When connecting to...
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..." (internal). 25 An "mm" appears in perfect synchronization. When external clock (E) selected, the DD-55 will be controlled by internal clock or external clock. MIDI Functions Enter/Exit the MIDI/Utility Mode Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to make sure that the time ...based functions (song playback, etc.) on the DD-55, timing will synchronize to another MIDI device - E (External The external clock is "I " (external), turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise). To set the ...
..." (internal). 25 An "mm" appears in perfect synchronization. When external clock (E) selected, the DD-55 will be controlled by internal clock or external clock. MIDI Functions Enter/Exit the MIDI/Utility Mode Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to make sure that the time ...based functions (song playback, etc.) on the DD-55, timing will synchronize to another MIDI device - E (External The external clock is "I " (external), turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise). To set the ...
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...) ..........The internal voices will be played and controlled by the pad data routed through the MIDI OUT. 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 ON (Local ON). 26 However, data ... on 1 Display the Local On/Off Setting. once from the pads and once again by the DD-55 and its pads. on 2 Set the Local On/Off. To set to "on the DD-55's pads. MIDI Functions Local ON/OFF The Local ON/OFF setting determines whether or not the internal voices respond...
...) ..........The internal voices will be played and controlled by the pad data routed through the MIDI OUT. 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 ON (Local ON). 26 However, data ... on 1 Display the Local On/Off Setting. once from the pads and once again by the DD-55 and its pads. on 2 Set the Local On/Off. To set to "on the DD-55's pads. MIDI Functions Local ON/OFF The Local ON/OFF setting determines whether or not the internal voices respond...
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...(page 41). 27 After you want to decrease the value. • You can be assigned a MIDI Transmit Number. To select the pad you 've assigned each pad to transmit on what type of the 16 MIDI channels, or turned off (indicated as "oFF" in the display. 01 02 16 oFF 3 Set... Pad 1 transmit channel will be displayed. 10 2 Select a pad to be assigned to a MIDI transmit channel as desired, exit the MIDI/Utility mode. • For further information on any of data is struck the MIDI transmit channel number will appear in the display).Also, song transmit channels are as shown below...
...(page 41). 27 After you want to decrease the value. • You can be assigned a MIDI Transmit Number. To select the pad you 've assigned each pad to transmit on what type of the 16 MIDI channels, or turned off (indicated as "oFF" in the display. 01 02 16 oFF 3 Set... Pad 1 transmit channel will be displayed. 10 2 Select a pad to be assigned to a MIDI transmit channel as desired, exit the MIDI/Utility mode. • For further information on any of data is struck the MIDI transmit channel number will appear in the display).Also, song transmit channels are as shown below...
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... (F#8) (G8) -C2 -C,2 F,8 G8 • You can be assigned a MIDI Note Num- ber. 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 the right side of the display. 3 Assign... a MIDI Note Number. Turn the DIAL to the preset value....
... (F#8) (G8) -C2 -C,2 F,8 G8 • You can be assigned a MIDI Note Num- ber. 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 the right side of the display. 3 Assign... a MIDI Note Number. Turn the DIAL to the preset value....
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...MIDI Functions Saving and Loading Song Data The DD-55 lets you save and load song data to/from the following Yamaha PK CLUB website. DD-55 song data that your computer has an Internet connection. Make sure that can be loaded and saved: • Number of Song Filer and how to the computer. Yamaha... PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ System requirements for more [Macintosh] OS: CPU: Available Memory: Free space in the same way as with the preset songs. To transfer song data between the DD-55 and the connected computer, ...
...MIDI Functions Saving and Loading Song Data The DD-55 lets you save and load song data to/from the following Yamaha PK CLUB website. DD-55 song data that your computer has an Internet connection. Make sure that can be loaded and saved: • Number of Song Filer and how to the computer. Yamaha... PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ System requirements for more [Macintosh] OS: CPU: Available Memory: Free space in the same way as with the preset songs. To transfer song data between the DD-55 and the connected computer, ...
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... can transfer a song file between the DD-55 and your computer. For more information on using Song Filer, refer to the DD-55. ● Transmitting and Receiving Files You can be deleted by using your computer. MIDI Functions ■ Song Filer Functions After you install... Song Filer on the computer and connect the DD-55 to a computer. DD-55 MIDI IN Receive MIDI OUT Computer MIDI OUT Transmit MIDI IN 30 Refer to page 24 for information on ...
... can transfer a song file between the DD-55 and your computer. For more information on using Song Filer, refer to the DD-55. ● Transmitting and Receiving Files You can be deleted by using your computer. MIDI Functions ■ Song Filer Functions After you install... Song Filer on the computer and connect the DD-55 to a computer. DD-55 MIDI IN Receive MIDI OUT Computer MIDI OUT Transmit MIDI IN 30 Refer to page 24 for information on ...
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....) w While holding down 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 original factory settings. "C|r" will remain in the display when the initialization process is the term which refers to this.... Initialize is complete. q Turn the power off . • Custom Song • Custom Kit • Auto Kit Selection • MIDI Transmit Channel for the PAD • MIDI Transmit Note for the PAD • Pad Sensitivity 31 C|r The following data will appear in memory, as long as batteries are backed...
....) w While holding down 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 original factory settings. "C|r" will remain in the display when the initialization process is the term which refers to this.... Initialize is complete. q Turn the power off . • Custom Song • Custom Kit • Auto Kit Selection • MIDI Transmit Channel for the PAD • MIDI Transmit Note for the PAD • Pad Sensitivity 31 C|r The following data will appear in memory, as long as batteries are backed...
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...as serious damage may occur. Ideally, an optional AC adaptor PA-5D or PA-5C should be used to an authorized Yamaha dealer for proper diagnosis and repair. Refer to "DD-55 Sound Triggering" to the appropriate pad (see page 13). Use the PAD ASSIGN function to program the desired voice to... resolve the problem (see page 11). Striking two pads simultaneously results in the MIDI/Utility mode. The selected voice does not sound when the pad is ineffective, take the DD-55 to power the DD-55 (see page 26). • You are not installed or AC adaptor is disconnected ...
...as serious damage may occur. Ideally, an optional AC adaptor PA-5D or PA-5C should be used to an authorized Yamaha dealer for proper diagnosis and repair. Refer to "DD-55 Sound Triggering" to the appropriate pad (see page 13). Use the PAD ASSIGN function to program the desired voice to... resolve the problem (see page 11). Striking two pads simultaneously results in the MIDI/Utility mode. The selected voice does not sound when the pad is ineffective, take the DD-55 to power the DD-55 (see page 26). • You are not installed or AC adaptor is disconnected ...