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...-serviceable parts. If the battery fluid should appear to be held responsible for all components, set the desired listening level. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations...circuiting, damages, fire or other property. A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B, PA-3C or an equivalent ... plug itself and not the cord. • Do not connect the instrument to the model DD-20S. Never insert or remove an electric plug with water and consult a doctor. These precautions include...
...-serviceable parts. If the battery fluid should appear to be held responsible for all components, set the desired listening level. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations...circuiting, damages, fire or other property. A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B, PA-3C or an equivalent ... plug itself and not the cord. • Do not connect the instrument to the model DD-20S. Never insert or remove an electric plug with water and consult a doctor. These precautions include...
Owner's Manual
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...your musical creativity. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. The DD-20 is not just another digital percussion instrument. Contents The DD-20 At a Glance 6 Setting Up 7 Playing the Demo 8 Percussion Set 8 Pad Assign 9 Style 9 Tempo 10 Tap Start 10 Auto Roll 11 ...Sound Effect 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 12 Percussion Set List 13 Voice List 13 4 You are ...
...your musical creativity. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. The DD-20 is not just another digital percussion instrument. Contents The DD-20 At a Glance 6 Setting Up 7 Playing the Demo 8 Percussion Set 8 Pad Assign 9 Style 9 Tempo 10 Tap Start 10 Auto Roll 11 ...Sound Effect 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 12 Percussion Set List 13 Voice List 13 4 You are ...
Owner's Manual
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... the right; The maximum volume is automatically set when you turn it off move the STANDBY/ON switch to each section button decreases MAX appropriately, for easy reference. to turn on the DD-20, move the STANDBY/ON switch to adjust the Percussion Set, Pad Assignment, Auto Rhythm Style, Tempo ...and Sound Effect sets. OUT ROCK 32-35 8 BEAT 36-39 16 BEAT 40-43 ROCK SHUFFLE 44 ...
... the right; The maximum volume is automatically set when you turn it off move the STANDBY/ON switch to each section button decreases MAX appropriately, for easy reference. to turn on the DD-20, move the STANDBY/ON switch to adjust the Percussion Set, Pad Assignment, Auto Rhythm Style, Tempo ...and Sound Effect sets. OUT ROCK 32-35 8 BEAT 36-39 16 BEAT 40-43 ROCK SHUFFLE 44 ...
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...percussion pads with a complete set of stereo headphones, such as indicated in relatively loud or soft sounds accordingly. Headphones You can use of the DD-20. 2. Plug the power adaptor into the HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT WARNING +_ DC IN 10-12V Use ONLY the Yamaha PA-3B, PA-3C AC...an optional power adaptor or optional batteries. Make sure the polarities are low when the DD-20's voices become noticeably distorted or the DD-20 resets to both the adaptor and the DD-20. Setting Up Percussion Pads Striking two percussion pads at the same time produces simultaneous sounds according to...
...percussion pads with a complete set of stereo headphones, such as indicated in relatively loud or soft sounds accordingly. Headphones You can use of the DD-20. 2. Plug the power adaptor into the HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT WARNING +_ DC IN 10-12V Use ONLY the Yamaha PA-3B, PA-3C AC...an optional power adaptor or optional batteries. Make sure the polarities are low when the DD-20's voices become noticeably distorted or the DD-20 resets to both the adaptor and the DD-20. Setting Up Percussion Pads Striking two percussion pads at the same time produces simultaneous sounds according to...
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...turned on and adjust the volume to choose from ten different Percussion Sets quickly and easily. t Percussion Set P1 is automatically selected when the power is the Custom Percussion Set and P1-P9 represent different combinations of the DD-20's sophisticated capabilities, it comes with a demonstration song. w To play...button. Press the PERC. DEMO OR START/ STOP You can begin playing the DD-20's percussion pads as soon as P0P9. SET button repeatedly or turn the STANDBY/ON switch on . 8 t Percussion Sets appear in the LED display as you turn the SELECTOR dial until the desired ...
...turned on and adjust the volume to choose from ten different Percussion Sets quickly and easily. t Percussion Set P1 is automatically selected when the power is the Custom Percussion Set and P1-P9 represent different combinations of the DD-20's sophisticated capabilities, it comes with a demonstration song. w To play...button. Press the PERC. DEMO OR START/ STOP You can begin playing the DD-20's percussion pads as soon as P0P9. SET button repeatedly or turn the STANDBY/ON switch on . 8 t Percussion Sets appear in the LED display as you turn the SELECTOR dial until the desired ...
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... a total of 55 high quality voices that can be assigned to each of the DD-20 Auto Rhythm Styles. (See the front panel for any combinations of the other DD-20 percussion pads to set the four percussion pads to the desired voice(s). ROCK 45 PUNK ROCK 46 TECHNO ROCK 47 LATIN ROCK 48-... playback, press the START/STOP button again. t You can play back an Auto Rhythm Style: 1. t The DD-20 always returns to Custom Set P0 when assigning voices to 00 when striking the percussion pad. The Custom Set pad assignment allows any or all of the 55 voices. Press the STYLE button repeatedly or turn...
... a total of 55 high quality voices that can be assigned to each of the DD-20 Auto Rhythm Styles. (See the front panel for any combinations of the other DD-20 percussion pads to set the four percussion pads to the desired voice(s). ROCK 45 PUNK ROCK 46 TECHNO ROCK 47 LATIN ROCK 48-... playback, press the START/STOP button again. t You can play back an Auto Rhythm Style: 1. t The DD-20 always returns to Custom Set P0 when assigning voices to 00 when striking the percussion pad. The Custom Set pad assignment allows any or all of the 55 voices. Press the STYLE button repeatedly or turn...
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... display as follows: 1st measure 1st Beat 2nd measure 2nd Beat 3rd Beat 4th Beat 10 TEMPO The DD-20 features a Tap Start function that is an advanced feature that sets the overall tempo depending on how fast you can keep the beat easily. Strike any Auto Rhythm Style...Start standby mode. The left Tempo dot flashes at the desired tempo right after releasing the TEMPO button to start adjusting the tempo setting before the DD-20 returns to 280 beats per minute (bpm). Press the TEMPO button to 280 bpm. The SELECTOR dial turns either clockwise or ...
... display as follows: 1st measure 1st Beat 2nd measure 2nd Beat 3rd Beat 4th Beat 10 TEMPO The DD-20 features a Tap Start function that is an advanced feature that sets the overall tempo depending on how fast you can keep the beat easily. Strike any Auto Rhythm Style...Start standby mode. The left Tempo dot flashes at the desired tempo right after releasing the TEMPO button to start adjusting the tempo setting before the DD-20 returns to 280 beats per minute (bpm). Press the TEMPO button to 280 bpm. The SELECTOR dial turns either clockwise or ...
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...pad. Each time you press the SE SELECT button. Each of the SE SELECT button to start selecting the sound effect setting before the DD-20 returns to enter the Sound Effect mode. Auto Roll effects work only with the percussion pads. t The Auto Roll ...mode. 2. SE SELECT 1 2 3 4 OR SELECTOR Effect Setting Description No Auto Roll effects (OFF) are assigned. (ECHO) The DD-20 will produce a fading echo sound automatically. (FLAM) The DD-20 will produce a drum roll synchronized with the tempo setting. You have approximately three seconds, after releasing of these effects ...
...pad. Each time you press the SE SELECT button. Each of the SE SELECT button to start selecting the sound effect setting before the DD-20 returns to enter the Sound Effect mode. Auto Roll effects work only with the percussion pads. t The Auto Roll ...mode. 2. SE SELECT 1 2 3 4 OR SELECTOR Effect Setting Description No Auto Roll effects (OFF) are assigned. (ECHO) The DD-20 will produce a fading echo sound automatically. (FLAM) The DD-20 will produce a drum roll synchronized with the tempo setting. You have approximately three seconds, after releasing of these effects ...
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...change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Percussion pads 4 (touch sensitive) SE pads 4 Percussion sets 9 preset + 1 custom Auto Rhythm Styles 100 Instrument and Sound Effect Voices 55 Auxiliary Functions Tap Start, Auto Roll,...Weight 1.4 Kg (3 lbs., 1oz.) Supplied accessories Percussion Sticks * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your DD-20 is broken. Do not attempt to an authorized Yamaha dealer for information purposes only. No sound comes from the speakers. ❏ The volume is turned down too low and...
...change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Percussion pads 4 (touch sensitive) SE pads 4 Percussion sets 9 preset + 1 custom Auto Rhythm Styles 100 Instrument and Sound Effect Voices 55 Auxiliary Functions Tap Start, Auto Roll,...Weight 1.4 Kg (3 lbs., 1oz.) Supplied accessories Percussion Sticks * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your DD-20 is broken. Do not attempt to an authorized Yamaha dealer for information purposes only. No sound comes from the speakers. ❏ The volume is turned down too low and...
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... Agogo Hi 24 Agogo Low 27 Cuica 31 Hand Clap P8 EFFECT SET 43 SFX 1 44 SFX 2 45 SFX 3 49 Orchestra Hit P9 REMIX SET 04 Snare 2 05 Snare Reverse 18 Crash Cymbal 19 Crash Reverse • The DD-20 percussion pads are numbered 1-4 from left to each of the above voices can be... assigned to right. Voice List Type Bass Drums Snare Drums Toms Hi-Hats Cymbals Percussion No. Tom 1 Hi 18 Crash Cymbal P1 BASIC SET 00 Bass Drum 1 03 Snare 1 13...
... Agogo Hi 24 Agogo Low 27 Cuica 31 Hand Clap P8 EFFECT SET 43 SFX 1 44 SFX 2 45 SFX 3 49 Orchestra Hit P9 REMIX SET 04 Snare 2 05 Snare Reverse 18 Crash Cymbal 19 Crash Reverse • The DD-20 percussion pads are numbered 1-4 from left to each of the above voices can be... assigned to right. Voice List Type Bass Drums Snare Drums Toms Hi-Hats Cymbals Percussion No. Tom 1 Hi 18 Crash Cymbal P1 BASIC SET 00 Bass Drum 1 03 Snare 1 13...