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Yamaha DD-20S Owner's Manual

Yamaha DD-20S Owner's Manual

Yamaha digital percussion owner's manual dd-20, dd-20s
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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    Yamaha. This product should be used only with the 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 accom- pany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 The illustrations 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-20 in this manual also applies to the model DD-20S. Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands) Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Welcome Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a power- ful new musical instrument capable of inspiring and fueling your musical creativity. This is not just another digital per- cussion instrument. The DD-20 is the result of passion, vision, and commitment from people who want you to enjoy yourself every time you play it.
  • Page 5 Taking Care of the DD-20 Avoid Heat Avoid placing the DD-20 near windows, heaters or other areas subject to excessive heat or in a car exposed to direct sunlight. Avoid Dust and Moisture Avoid locations where the DD-20 is likely to be exposed to excessive dust or moisture.

  • Page 6: The Dd-20 At A Glance

    The DD-20 At a Glance Front View VOLUME STANDBY ON STYLE list The Style list is on the front panel for easy reference. STANDBY/ON switch VOLUME buttons To turn on the The volume of the DD- DD-20, move the 20 is controlled by the STANDBY/ON two VOLUME buttons.

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    DC IN 10-12V WARNING Use ONLY the Yamaha PA-3B, PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the DD-20.

  • Page 8: Playing The Demo

    Playing the Demo To give you an idea of the DD-20’s sophisti- cated capabilities, it comes with a demonstration song. To play back the demonstration song: 1. Press the DEMO button. DEMO 2. To stop playback, press either the DEMO button again or the START/STOP button.

  • Page 9: Pad Assign

    Pad Assign The DD-20 contains a total of 55 high quality voices that can be assigned to each of the four percussion pads. The Custom Set pad assign- ment allows any combinations of the 55 voices. To assign a voice to a percussion pad: 1.

  • Page 10: Tempo

    Tempo 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. To adjust the tempo: 1.

  • Page 11: Auto Roll

    Auto Roll The DD-20 is equipped with three Auto Roll effects that help enhance your playing. The effects include ECHO, FLAM and ROLL. Each of these effects varies according to the selected tempo so that the initial strike starts the effect and the DD-20 keeps the beat throughout the effect’s duration.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Supplied accessories Percussion Sticks * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 13: Percussion Set List

    Percussion Set List Name PAD 1 CUSTOM SET 01 Bass Drum 2 BASIC SET Bass Drum 1 FILL IN SET Snare 1 ROCK SET Bass Drum 2 DANCE SET Bass Drum 3 LATIN SET 1 Conga Mute LATIN SET 2 Timbale Hi LATIN SET 3 Agogo Hi...
  • Page 14 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
  • Page 15 Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page, English only) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2003 Yamaha Corporation WB43360 304PO???.?-01A0 Printed in Malaysia...

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