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Yamaha DD-35 Owner's Manual

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  • 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 Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-35. The DD-35 has been developed to respond and play like a drum set — but with greater ease, flexibility and sophisticated functions. Before you use the instrument, we recommend that you carefully read through this manual.

  • Page 5: Setting Up

    Although the DD-35 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel DISPLAY ... 10 DIAL ... 8 PAD button ... 11 KIT button ... 10 SONG button... 12, 14, 15 TEMPO/TAP button... 13, 14 DRUM GAME button... 15 LIGHT ON/OFF button ... 14 HAND PERC button ... 10 START/STOP button ...
  • Page 7 Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. • Connect the DD-35 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices. To prevent dam- age to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them.

  • Page 8: Playing The Demo Song

    Playing the Demo Song The DD-35 features a demonstration song, specially created to show you the dynamic possibilities of the instrument. Large Small Turn on the power. Turn the [STANDBY/ON] switch ON. • Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flow- ing to the instrument at the minimum level.

  • Page 9: Play The Pads

    Play the Pads Strike the pad with the supplied drum sticks or your hand to play the drum voices. When playing the pads with your hand, turn the Hand Percussion feature on by pressing the [HAND PERC] button (“on ” is indicated). The volume of the pads’...

  • Page 10: Hand Percussion On/Off

    Hand Percussion on The DD-35 allows you to choose from 100 different Drum Kits (00 - 99 : see the “Drum Kit List” page 20) quickly and easily. 100 of the kits have preset voice combinations that will be set to the pads when the kit is selected.

  • Page 11: Assigning A Voice To Individual Pads ("Cu" Custom Kit)

    Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads (“CU ” Custom Kit) The DD-35 contains a total of 148 high quality drum sounds (see the “Drum Voice List” page 17) — and you can assign these freely to each of the four drum pads. Try assigning some different voices and create your own “CU ”...

  • Page 12: Playing A Song

    (see the “Song List” page 19). Select one of the songs and have a listen. The DD-35 also has special lesson songs (5 - 59 and 65 - 94), which feature the model playing of a teacher. By trying to match the teacher’s performance, you can master the various rhythm patterns.

  • Page 13: Tap Start

    The accompaniment will playback at the tempo with which the pads are struck. While song playback is stopped, press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. The DD-35 is set to Tap Start standby. To cancel the Tap Start mode, simply press the [TEMPO/TAP] button once again .

  • Page 14: Pad Light On/Off

    (counter-clockwise) to decrease the value. (The Tempo range is 40 - 240.) To exit from the Tempo setting mode, press the [SONG] button, or wait a second for the DD-35 to exit automatically. • When both the [SONG] and [TEMPO/TAP]...

  • Page 15: Playing The Game

    * The DD-35 features a variety of lesson songs (5 - 59 and 65 - 94), specially designed for learning and practicing purposes. You’ll hear the DD-35 announce “Ready!” and the teacher’s model performance will play back.

  • Page 16: Appendix

    Please check the following list before deciding that your DD-35 is damaged. If the suggested remedy is ineffective, take the DD-35 to an authorized Yamaha dealer for proper diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt to repair this digital instru- ment by yourself as serious damage may occur.

  • Page 17: Drum Voice List

    Drum Voice List... G Panel Voice List Voice No. Voice Name Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum Bass Drum Soft Bass Drum Hard Elec. Bass Drum Snare Drum Snare Drum Soft Snare Drum Hard Elec. Snare Drum Sticks Rim Shot High Tom Mid Tom Low Tom...
  • Page 18 Appendix Voice No. Voice Name Good Very Good Excellent Uhh + Hit Yo-Kurt Huea Hihfh Come On GetUp! Gallop 1 Gallop 2 Gallop 3 Horse Goat Rooster Chick Duck Big Trash Can Mid Trash Can Small Trash Can Lid Trash Can China Small Gong Tee Off Falling Ball...

  • Page 19: Song List

    Song List ... Song Song Name Difficulty Demo Funk Rock Hard Rock Sound Effects Demo Salsa Pattern 8 Beat Pop Easy Rock Twist Normal Love Song Hard Rock Funk Rock Difficult Thrash Metal Contemporary R & B 16 Beat Normal 16 Beat Pop Difficult Blues Rock...

  • Page 20: Drum Kit List

    Appendix Drum Kit List... Pad 1 Category Pad 1 Normal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal Bass Drum + Crash Cymbal...
  • Page 21 Category Pad 1 Electronic Hand Clap Cowbell Elec. High Tom Rim Shot Percussion Rim Shot Cowbell Conga H Open Conga Muff Timbale H Samba Whistle L Agogo H Agogo L Cuica Open Surdo Close Surdo Close Guiro Short Claves Claves Claves Claves Wood Block H...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    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 23: Limited Warranty

    PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 24 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha 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. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

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