Owner's Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.
Welcome Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a powerful new musical instrument capable of inspiring and fueling your musical creativity. This is not just another digital percussion 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. We’re sure you’ll agree as you discover the limitless possibilities of your new digital percussion instrument! Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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. Avoid Physical Shocks Do not subject the DD-20 to strong physical shocks and avoid placing heavy objects on it.
The DD-20 At a Glance LED display LED display shows, the selected Style, Volume, Percussion Set, Tempo, Sound Effect, Auto Roll, and other settings. Front View STYLE LIST 32-35 8 BEAT 57-60 FUNK 84 BEGUINE 00-05 DANCE 36-39 16 BEAT 61-65 SWING 85 RHUMBA 06-09 HOUSE 40-43 ROCK SHUFFLE 66-67 JAZZ BALLAD 86 MAMBO 68-71 FUSION 87 CHA-CHA 44 PROGRE.
Setting Up Supplying Power Percussion Pads The DD-20 will operate on either an optional power adaptor or optional batteries. Striking two percussion pads at the same time produces simultaneous sounds according to the voices assigned to the respective pads. ▼ To connect a power adaptor: Sensitivity The DD-20’s main percussion pads feature touch sensors so that they respond just like acoustic percussion instruments.
Playing the Demo Percussion Set To give you an idea of the DD-20’s sophisticated capabilities, it comes with a demonstration song. The DD-20 allows you to choose from ten different Percussion Sets quickly and easily. Nine Percussion Sets have preset voice combinations. (See Percussion Set List on page 13.). The DD-20 has one Custom Percussion Set allowing you to combine any four of the DD20’s voices into a set. (See “Pad Assign” on page 9.) ▼ To play back the demonstration song: 1.
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 assignment allows any combinations of the 55 voices. ▼ To assign a voice to a percussion pad: 1. Strike the percussion pad to which you want to assign a voice. STYLE LIST 32-35 8 BEAT 57-60 FUNK 36-39 16 BEAT 00-05 DANCE 61-65 SWING 40-43 ROCK SHUFFLE 06-09 HOUSE 10-13 HIP HOP 14-16 RAP 17-19 DISCO 20-23 POP ROCK 24-26 HARD ROCK 44 PROGRE.
Tap Start 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: The DD-20 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.
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. Auto Roll effects work only with the percussion pads. ▼ To select an Auto Roll effect: 1. Press the AUTO ROLL button once to enter the Auto Roll mode.
Troubleshooting Specifications In many cases, seemingly big problems or malfunctions can be remedied easily. Please check the following list before deciding that your DD-20 is broken. If the problem is not listed here or the suggested remedy is ineffective, take the DD-20 to an authorized Yamaha dealer for proper diagnosis and repairs. Do not attempt to repair this digital percussion instrument as serious damage may occur.
Percussion Set List Name PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 P0 CUSTOM SET 01 Bass Drum 2 04 Snare 2 10 E. Tom 1 Hi 18 Crash Cymbal P1 BASIC SET 00 Bass Drum 1 03 Snare 1 13 Hi-Hat (Closed) 1 17 Ride Cymbal P2 FILL IN SET 03 Snare 1 10 E. Tom 1 Hi 11 E. Tom 1 Low 18 Crash Cymbal P3 ROCK SET 01 Bass Drum 2 04 Snare 2 09 Tom Low 18 Crash Cymbal P4 DANCE SET 02 Bass Drum 3 06 Snare 3 12 E.
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