Tempo; Tap Start - Yamaha DD-9 Owner's Manual

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:
TEMPO
The currently selected Tempo value appears
in the LED display and the right Tempo dot
lights.
You have approximately three seconds after
releasing the TEMPO button to start adjust-
ing the tempo setting before the DD-9 returns
to Auto Rhythm Style mode.
TEMPO
The tempo values only cycle forward when
you press the TEMPO button.
The SELECTOR dial turns either clockwise
or counterclockwise and the tempo values
cycle up or down accordingly.
The range of available tempos is from 40 to
280 bpm. You can change the current tempo
while any Auto Rhythm Style is playing.
LED display Tempo Dots
1st measure
1st Beat
2nd measure
OR
2nd Beat

Tap Start

The DD-9 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.
To set the tempo with Tap Start:
TAP
START
The left Tempo dot flashes at the current
tempo indicating that you are in Tap Start
standby mode.
To cancel the Tap Start mode, press the TAP
START button again.
To stop playback and enter Tap Start standby
mode, press the TAP START button.
START/
STOP
3rd Beat 4th Beat
TAP
START
OR