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... a wide variety of music genres. Main Features Designed for comfortable playing Each of the drum pads are angled and positioned on the panel for playing with your own original drum kits. 105 Songs The instrument features 22 Songs including the Demos, and 83 Patterns that... addition to the reduced set of control parameters and effects. 8 DD-75 Owner's Manual The pads and pedal 1 can play back differently compared to the original data, due to the MIDI standard which provide for a variety of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. Moreover, the Voices can ...
... a wide variety of music genres. Main Features Designed for comfortable playing Each of the drum pads are angled and positioned on the panel for playing with your own original drum kits. 105 Songs The instrument features 22 Songs including the Demos, and 83 Patterns that... addition to the reduced set of control parameters and effects. 8 DD-75 Owner's Manual The pads and pedal 1 can play back differently compared to the original data, due to the MIDI standard which provide for a variety of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. Moreover, the Voices can ...
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... 22 Setting the Click ON/OFF 25 Click Settings 25 Playing a Song 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Tap Start 29 Pad Start 30 Setting the Auto Kit Select ON/OFF 31 Adjusting the Tempo 32 Play along with a Song 33 Setting the Track ON/OFF 33 ... Connecting to a Computer 38 Playing an External Audio Device with the Built-in Speakers 39 Appendix The Functions 40 Backup and Initialization 41 Troubleshooting 42 Drum Voice List 43 Song List 47 Drum Kit List 48 Drum Score 52 Specifications 54 Index 55 DD-75 Owner's Manual 9
... 22 Setting the Click ON/OFF 25 Click Settings 25 Playing a Song 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Tap Start 29 Pad Start 30 Setting the Auto Kit Select ON/OFF 31 Adjusting the Tempo 32 Play along with a Song 33 Setting the Track ON/OFF 33 ... Connecting to a Computer 38 Playing an External Audio Device with the Built-in Speakers 39 Appendix The Functions 40 Backup and Initialization 41 Troubleshooting 42 Drum Voice List 43 Song List 47 Drum Kit List 48 Drum Score 52 Specifications 54 Index 55 DD-75 Owner's Manual 9
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Panel Controls Front Panel Indicates the song number when power is turned on. Front Panel q MASTER VOLUME control 14 w Dial 13 e KIT ASSIGN button 20 r SENSITIVITY button 22 t HAND PERC. button 18 y KIT button 19 u CLICK button 25 i SONG button 28 o TEMPO/TAP button 29 !0 PART MUTE DRUM 1-3, BACKING buttons .....33 !1 FUNCTION button 40 !2 DEMO button 16 !3 [ ] (Standby/On) switch 13 !4 REC button 35 !5 BREAK button 33 !6 A-B REPEAT button 34 !7 START/STOP button 28 !8 Display 13 !9 Drum pads (8 17 10 DD-75 Owner's Manual
Panel Controls Front Panel Indicates the song number when power is turned on. Front Panel q MASTER VOLUME control 14 w Dial 13 e KIT ASSIGN button 20 r SENSITIVITY button 22 t HAND PERC. button 18 y KIT button 19 u CLICK button 25 i SONG button 28 o TEMPO/TAP button 29 !0 PART MUTE DRUM 1-3, BACKING buttons .....33 !1 FUNCTION button 40 !2 DEMO button 16 !3 [ ] (Standby/On) switch 13 !4 REC button 35 !5 BREAK button 33 !6 A-B REPEAT button 34 !7 START/STOP button 28 !8 Display 13 !9 Drum pads (8 17 10 DD-75 Owner's Manual
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... time, make sure to turn the power off the power while saving data (a "-" mark appears and moves from the wall AC outlet. DD-75 Owner's Manual 13 To change the battery type setting on the display). Alkaline (and manganese) batteries are properly connected to the PEDAL jacks before...battery type by default. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Make sure to set the appropriate battery type may cause the instrument to use an Electronic drum pad KP65 (sold separately) or an Electronic kick unit KU100 (sold separately) and hi-hat controller HH65 or HH40 (sold separately) plugging into the ...
... time, make sure to turn the power off the power while saving data (a "-" mark appears and moves from the wall AC outlet. DD-75 Owner's Manual 13 To change the battery type setting on the display). Alkaline (and manganese) batteries are properly connected to the PEDAL jacks before...battery type by default. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Make sure to set the appropriate battery type may cause the instrument to use an Electronic drum pad KP65 (sold separately) or an Electronic kick unit KU100 (sold separately) and hi-hat controller HH65 or HH40 (sold separately) plugging into the ...
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... EQ type appears next to the "Eqt" indiction. 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button to the external device. By connecting to the instrument. 14 DD-75 Owner's Manual The speakers of time that elapses before turning any components on or off the power to the external device, then to a computer, recorder...power to the instrument, then to exit from the Function mode. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of the entire pad/pedal sound, use the instrument for either way of time. Otherwise, damage to indicate the Auto Power Off function has been...
... EQ type appears next to the "Eqt" indiction. 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button to the external device. By connecting to the instrument. 14 DD-75 Owner's Manual The speakers of time that elapses before turning any components on or off the power to the external device, then to a computer, recorder...power to the instrument, then to exit from the Function mode. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of the entire pad/pedal sound, use the instrument for either way of time. Otherwise, damage to indicate the Auto Power Off function has been...
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...; Ex. Pedal 1 3: Maple Bass Drum 3 Pedal 1 features touch response; NOTE • If your playing; Striking Pad 2 without pressing the pedal produces an open hi-hat sound. DD-75 Owner's Manual 17 The sound volume of the pads responds to how hard you play the drum voices. for other kits, this may ...be no sound. Pad Names A hi-hat sound is too...
...; Ex. Pedal 1 3: Maple Bass Drum 3 Pedal 1 features touch response; NOTE • If your playing; Striking Pad 2 without pressing the pedal produces an open hi-hat sound. DD-75 Owner's Manual 17 The sound volume of the pads responds to how hard you play the drum voices. for other kits, this may ...be no sound. Pad Names A hi-hat sound is too...
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... Percussion Lock, press and hold 2 Set the Hand Percussion Lock to on the display. 18 DD-75 Owner's Manual Lit When you press the [HAND PERC.] button, the button's lamp lights, and the pad sensitivity is always on . This protects the instrument from being inadvertently changed during your hands when...hands. 1 Press the [HAND PERC.] button. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the Hand Percussion ON/OFF You can play the instrument with your hands. Press and set to ON. At the same time, an appropriate song (057) and drum kit (51) are automatically called up. Hand Percussion Lock If...
... Percussion Lock, press and hold 2 Set the Hand Percussion Lock to on the display. 18 DD-75 Owner's Manual Lit When you press the [HAND PERC.] button, the button's lamp lights, and the pad sensitivity is always on . This protects the instrument from being inadvertently changed during your hands when...hands. 1 Press the [HAND PERC.] button. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the Hand Percussion ON/OFF You can play the instrument with your hands. Press and set to ON. At the same time, an appropriate song (057) and drum kit (51) are automatically called up. Hand Percussion Lock If...
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...instrument allows you to choose from 75 different Drum Kits, which are those that you press the [KIT] button, the currently selected Drum Kit number appears on page 20.) 1 Press the [KIT] button. When you 've assigned the desired voices to each pad and pedal, then saved the entire...to Individual Pads and Pedals and Saving to a Custom Kit ("C01"-"C10")" on the display. 2 Select a Drum Kit Number. NOTE • Drum Kit number "1" is normally selected when the power is turned to select a Drum Kit number. Drum Kit numbers will increase as the dial is turned on page 20.) DD-75 Owner's...
...instrument allows you to choose from 75 different Drum Kits, which are those that you press the [KIT] button, the currently selected Drum Kit number appears on page 20.) 1 Press the [KIT] button. When you 've assigned the desired voices to each pad and pedal, then saved the entire...to Individual Pads and Pedals and Saving to a Custom Kit ("C01"-"C10")" on the display. 2 Select a Drum Kit Number. NOTE • Drum Kit number "1" is normally selected when the power is turned to select a Drum Kit number. Drum Kit numbers will increase as the dial is turned on page 20.) DD-75 Owner's...
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...or all of the 8 drum pads and 2 pedals. Every time the pad is struck or a pedal is pressed, voice numbers will increase by turning the dial. Striking the pad or pressing the pedal to select a voice. Turn the dial to each of the pads and pedals. 20 DD-75 Owner's Manual In this ...method, you press the [KIT ASSIGN] button, the button's lamp lights, and "C01" appears on the display. 2 Turn the dial and select a Custom Kit "C01"-"C10" for any pad one time (or press a pedal), and...
...or all of the 8 drum pads and 2 pedals. Every time the pad is struck or a pedal is pressed, voice numbers will increase by turning the dial. Striking the pad or pressing the pedal to select a voice. Turn the dial to each of the pads and pedals. 20 DD-75 Owner's Manual In this ...method, you press the [KIT ASSIGN] button, the button's lamp lights, and "C01" appears on the display. 2 Turn the dial and select a Custom Kit "C01"-"C10" for any pad one time (or press a pedal), and...
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...indication. 2 Change the reverb type by simulating the natural reverberation of the available Reverb types, if desired. 1 Enter the Reverb type setting function. DD-75 Owner's Manual 21 To call up the saved Custom Kit, press the [KIT] button and use the dial to a Custom kit. Press the ... [BACKING] button a number of the currently assigned Drum Kit will be carried over. NOTE • The Reverb Type of times until the "rbt" item appears. The currently selected Reverb type appears next to the pad/pedal. Play the Pads/Pedals Unlit 5 Save to select a Custom Kit number. ...
...indication. 2 Change the reverb type by simulating the natural reverberation of the available Reverb types, if desired. 1 Enter the Reverb type setting function. DD-75 Owner's Manual 21 To call up the saved Custom Kit, press the [KIT] button and use the dial to a Custom kit. Press the ... [BACKING] button a number of the currently assigned Drum Kit will be carried over. NOTE • The Reverb Type of times until the "rbt" item appears. The currently selected Reverb type appears next to the pad/pedal. Play the Pads/Pedals Unlit 5 Save to select a Custom Kit number. ...
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...of your drumming. When you set to the Same Value The sensitivity value of pads and pedal can be adjusted. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the Pad Sensitivity The instrument allows you to custom-set the sensitivity of the pads and pedal 1 (excluding pedal 2). Setting all pads and pedal ... Pedal to F, the sensitivity is stable, and is not affected by strength of pad 2 cannot be set from the Sensitivity set- NOTE • Default value is 2. ting mode. 22 DD-75 Owner's Manual ALL 1 Sensitivity Press the [SENSITIVITY] button. When you press the [SENSITIVITY] button, the ...
...of your drumming. When you set to the Same Value The sensitivity value of pads and pedal can be adjusted. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the Pad Sensitivity The instrument allows you to custom-set the sensitivity of the pads and pedal 1 (excluding pedal 2). Setting all pads and pedal ... Pedal to F, the sensitivity is stable, and is not affected by strength of pad 2 cannot be set from the Sensitivity set- NOTE • Default value is 2. ting mode. 22 DD-75 Owner's Manual ALL 1 Sensitivity Press the [SENSITIVITY] button. When you press the [SENSITIVITY] button, the ...
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... set to ignore weak signals from responding to strong hits on nearby pads. 24 DD-75 Owner's Manual The strength at the bottom of the pad triggers an electronic signal and makes a drum sound. If one of the pads not sounding. Increase the pad sensitivity level. If you want it to prevent inadvertent, unwanted sounds. Pressure...
... set to ignore weak signals from responding to strong hits on nearby pads. 24 DD-75 Owner's Manual The strength at the bottom of the pad triggers an electronic signal and makes a drum sound. If one of the pads not sounding. Increase the pad sensitivity level. If you want it to prevent inadvertent, unwanted sounds. Pressure...
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Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the Click ON/OFF The instrument includes a click sound with adjustable tempo and time signature...Set the numerator value of the time signature The range is 0 to lower it, turn the click off, press the button once again. DD-75 Owner's Manual 25 The click sounds in the time signature 6/8, "6" is the top value; for example, in rhythm at the current tempo...numerator is the numerator.) 1 Enter the numerator value setting function. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of times until the "CLn" indication appears.
Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the Click ON/OFF The instrument includes a click sound with adjustable tempo and time signature...Set the numerator value of the time signature The range is 0 to lower it, turn the click off, press the button once again. DD-75 Owner's Manual 25 The click sounds in the time signature 6/8, "6" is the top value; for example, in rhythm at the current tempo...numerator is the numerator.) 1 Enter the numerator value setting function. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of times until the "CLn" indication appears.
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...; Default value is the denominator, or basic note value. 1 Enter the denominator value setting function. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of the time signature Determines the basic note value for example, in the time signature 6/8, "8" is 4. 3 Press... appear next to the "CLL" indication. 2 Set the click volume by using the dial. 26 DD-75 Owner's Manual 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button to exit from the Function mode. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the denominator of times until the "CLL" indication appears. for each measure;...
...; Default value is the denominator, or basic note value. 1 Enter the denominator value setting function. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of the time signature Determines the basic note value for example, in the time signature 6/8, "8" is 4. 3 Press... appear next to the "CLL" indication. 2 Set the click volume by using the dial. 26 DD-75 Owner's Manual 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button to exit from the Function mode. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the denominator of times until the "CLL" indication appears. for each measure;...
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After a while, the current click voice appears next to exit from the function mode. DD-75 Owner's Manual 27 Item trn CbL StC HUn Click Voice Metronome Cowbell Stick (default) Human voice (one, two, three, four...) 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button to ... and select a click voice. Press the [CLICK] button to listen to Metronome, Cowbell, Stick or Human voice. 1 Enter the click voice setting function. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the click voice Set the click voice to the click voice. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the...
After a while, the current click voice appears next to exit from the function mode. DD-75 Owner's Manual 27 Item trn CbL StC HUn Click Voice Metronome Cowbell Stick (default) Human voice (one, two, three, four...) 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button to ... and select a click voice. Press the [CLICK] button to listen to Metronome, Cowbell, Stick or Human voice. 1 Enter the click voice setting function. Play the Pads/Pedals Setting the click voice Set the click voice to the click voice. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the...
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... page 47.) Selections "U01"-"U05" can also use the Tap Start function to start songs (page 29). 28 DD-75 Owner's Manual Use the dial to playback songs you 've recorded yourself and/or loaded from computer. Selecting and ...Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Try playing the pads and pedals along with the song. or two-measure lead-in the display. 2 Select a Song Number. Song... current measure will also automatically select the best suited Drum Kit for details. Select one - NOTE • Songs "001"-"005" have no data.
... page 47.) Selections "U01"-"U05" can also use the Tap Start function to start songs (page 29). 28 DD-75 Owner's Manual Use the dial to playback songs you 've recorded yourself and/or loaded from computer. Selecting and ...Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Try playing the pads and pedals along with the song. or two-measure lead-in the display. 2 Select a Song Number. Song... current measure will also automatically select the best suited Drum Kit for details. Select one - NOTE • Songs "001"-"005" have no data.
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... beats per minute. For a song in 4/4 time at the tempo with which the pads are struck or the pedals are pressed. The song tempo can be used to help you...in keeping the beat. Enter the Function mode by pressing the [FUNCTION] button. While song playback is released. DD-75 Owner's Manual 29 Playing a Song Song Volume The Song Volume can be set anywhere from 32 ... adjusted when you playback a demo song from the Function mode by pressing the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of 120 bpm (page 32): 1st beat 2nd beat 3rd beat 4th beat ...
... beats per minute. For a song in 4/4 time at the tempo with which the pads are struck or the pedals are pressed. The song tempo can be used to help you...in keeping the beat. Enter the Function mode by pressing the [FUNCTION] button. While song playback is released. DD-75 Owner's Manual 29 Playing a Song Song Volume The Song Volume can be set anywhere from 32 ... adjusted when you playback a demo song from the Function mode by pressing the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of 120 bpm (page 32): 1st beat 2nd beat 3rd beat 4th beat ...
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... Clock is ON, Tap Start is set from the Function mode. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of a song in 4/4, strike any pad or press any pedal (or the [TEMPO/TAP] button) four times, at a constant tempo, and the accompaniment will ...function allows you to stop . NOTE • Default setting is enabled. NOTE • The number of times needed to strike the pad will stop the song. 30 DD-75 Owner's Manual Press the [START/STOP] button and the song accompaniment will change according to exit from the [FUNCTION] button (page ...
... Clock is ON, Tap Start is set from the Function mode. Press the [FUNCTION] button once, then press the [DRUM 3] or [BACKING] button a number of a song in 4/4, strike any pad or press any pedal (or the [TEMPO/TAP] button) four times, at a constant tempo, and the accompaniment will ...function allows you to stop . NOTE • Default setting is enabled. NOTE • The number of times needed to strike the pad will stop the song. 30 DD-75 Owner's Manual Press the [START/STOP] button and the song accompaniment will change according to exit from the [FUNCTION] button (page ...
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... the recording mode. Recorded User Song Unrecorded User Song Lit Unlit NOTICE • Note that can be recorded in the User Song Mode • Drum pad and pedal played data • Song data (the number cannot be changed while in the RECORD Mode) • Track On/Off settings •... ("U01"-"U05") when you want to record and playback five original songs. The dots flash, indicating recording is approximately 7,000 notes per song. DD-75 Owner's Manual 35 Data that if you select a User Song which has been recorded or contains data, it reaches the capacity. To cancel the...
... the recording mode. Recorded User Song Unrecorded User Song Lit Unlit NOTICE • Note that can be recorded in the User Song Mode • Drum pad and pedal played data • Song data (the number cannot be changed while in the RECORD Mode) • Track On/Off settings •... ("U01"-"U05") when you want to record and playback five original songs. The dots flash, indicating recording is approximately 7,000 notes per song. DD-75 Owner's Manual 35 Data that if you select a User Song which has been recorded or contains data, it reaches the capacity. To cancel the...
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To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Check with your Yamaha dealer. 54 DD-75 Owner's Manual audio not supported.) Yes Yes Yes 11-320 4 types (Metronome/Cowbell/Stick/Human Voice) Approx. 370KB 12V Standard stereo phone ...AC adaptor x 1 (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha • Headphones: HPH-50/HPH-100/HPH-150 • Wireless MIDI adaptor: MD-BT01 • Hi-hat controller: HH40/HH65 • Electronic kick unit: KU100 • Electronic drum pad: KP65 • Snare drum stand: SS662/SS740A * The contents of this manual apply to...
To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Check with your Yamaha dealer. 54 DD-75 Owner's Manual audio not supported.) Yes Yes Yes 11-320 4 types (Metronome/Cowbell/Stick/Human Voice) Approx. 370KB 12V Standard stereo phone ...AC adaptor x 1 (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha • Headphones: HPH-50/HPH-100/HPH-150 • Wireless MIDI adaptor: MD-BT01 • Hi-hat controller: HH40/HH65 • Electronic kick unit: KU100 • Electronic drum pad: KP65 • Snare drum stand: SS662/SS740A * The contents of this manual apply to...