Page 2 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property.
Page 3 • To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two external media. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Page 4: Accessories
You are the proud owner of a ﬁne electronic keyboard, the DDK-7. The Yamaha DDK-7 combines the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of-the-art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical versatility. In order to make the most of your DDK-7 and its extensive performance potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described.
Page 5: Main Features
Main Features Wide Variety of Registration Menus The Registration Menu buttons feature a total of 288 Registrations, allowing you to instantly set up the DDK-7 for playing your favorite type of music. The Registrations in Registration Menu are divided into six basic categories for ease of selection.
Page 6 Voices and effects, and to ensure compatibility of data well into the future. GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhancement of the GM speciﬁcally to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories ...4 Main Features ...5 Panel Layout ..... . . 8 Front Panel ...8 LCD Display/Display Select ...10 Overview ...10 1 Quick Introductory Guide .
Page 8: Panel Layout
Panel Layout Front Panel LCD display/ LEAD 1, 2 DISPLAY SELECT (page 24) (page 10) UPPER 1, 2 (page 24) PEDAL 1, 2 (page 25) LOWER 1, 2 (page 25) REGIST MENU (page 20) RHYTHM/ KEYBOARD PERCUSSION (page 60) USB TO DEVICE terminal (page 224) SUSTAIN button (page 49)
Page 9 POWER switch (page 12) MASTER VOLUME dial (page 12) [D.] (Disable) button (page 91) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual...
Page 10: Lcd Display/Display Select
LCD Display/Display Select 1 LCD display (touch-panel) ... . page 13 2 DATA CONTROL dial ....page 15 3 [VOICE DISPLAY] button .
Page 11: Quick Introductory Guide
AC outlet on the wall. Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the DDK-7. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the DDK-7. Yamaha products are manufactured speciﬁcally for the supply voltage in the area where they are to be sold.
Page 12 Do not use the instrument/ device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still ﬂowing to the product at the minimum level.
Page 13: Using The Lcd Display
Using the LCD Display This instrument features a special touch panel that allows you to change the parameters by simply touching the ‘virtual’ buttons or sliders on the display. (Please note that two or more parameters cannot be operated simultaneously.) You can also use the Data Control dial to make ﬁne changes to the parameter value shown in the display.
Page 14: Pressing Buttons On The Display
Pressing Buttons on the Display There are three types of buttons: those that select a function, those that switch a function on/off, and those that open a list or menu of parameters. To select the desired function, simply press the button in the display directly. For switching on/off or opening a parameter list, see the instructions below.
Page 15 Adjusting Parameter Values by Using the Display Sliders You can adjust some parameters such as Volume, Reverb, Pan and so on, by using the ‘virtual’ sliders in the display. There are two ways to move the slider in the display: touching it directly, and using the Data Control dial.
Page 16: Lcd Display Settings
NOTE The settings in the Utility Display are automatically saved when another display is called up. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual LCD Display Settings Here you can change the display settings: displayed language (English or Japanese), touch panel sound, and display brightness. Selecting the Display Language The LCD display can be shown in two languages, English and Japanese.
Page 17: Adjusting The Display Brightness
Muting the Touch Panel Sound The DDK-7 is set by default with the touch panel sound turned on, giving you audio feedback when you press a button or control. If you want to mute the touch panel sound, follow the procedure below. Press [UTILITY] button to call up GLOBAL Page of the Utility Display.
Page 18: Voice Display
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Voice Display You can visually conﬁrm the currently assigned Voices to each keyboard, currently selected rhythm, Registration Shift, and so on, in the Voice Display. How to call up the Voice Display: The Voice Display always appears when the DDK-7 is turned on. To call up the Voice Display from any other display, press the [VOICE DISPLAY] button.
Page 19: Voice Sections
Voice Sections Shows the Voices currently assigned to each Voice section. You can also mute speciﬁc Voice section by pressing its button (the button is grayed-out). RHYTHM Shows the currently selected rhythm. A.B.C. MODE Shows the mode of the Auto Bass Chord. TEMPO Shows the current rhythm tempo.
Page 20: Registration Menu
NOTE Additional basic Registrations are preset on the Registration Memory locations from 1 to 16. See page 89 for details. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Registration Menu A “Registration” consists of panel settings including the selected Upper Keyboard Voices, Lower Keyboard Voices, Pedal Voices, rhythm and so on. The Registration Menu button includes 288 Registrations, specially suited for playing in a different music style.
Page 21 Select the desired Registration by pressing the appropriate button on the display. One display page contains 12 Registration buttons. Pressing the numbered buttons in the display changes the display pages, letting you select up to 48 Registrations from one Registration category button. The color of the selected Registration name changes to orange, indicating that it has been selected, and the Auto Bass Chord mode is shown at the bottom of the display.
Page 22: Registration Menu List
Registration Menu List Page LIVE PERFORMANCE Bell Pop Piano Simple 8 Beat 1 AOR Piano Simple 8 Beat 2 Ballad Stack Light Step Rockin’on Piano Sunny Pop Ballad Piano Kids March 1 LA Fusion Kids March 2 70’s Pops Kids March 3 Pop E.Piano Synth.
Page 23: Confirming The Version Of Your Ddk-7
Conﬁrming the Version of Your DDK-7 You can conﬁrm the version of your DDK-7 by the following procedure. Press the [UTILITY] button to call up the GLOBAL Page of the Utility Display. Press the [Version] button in the display. The Version dialog appears in the display. Pressing [OK] closes the dialog. Factory Set (Initializing the DDK-7) All current settings including Registration Memory, User Voices, User Rhythms, and LCD Display settings can be deleted at once by the following procedure.
Page 24: Voices
Voices The DDK-7 features hundreds of high quality Voices. Any of these Voices can be used on the Upper Keyboard and Lower Keyboard. If you connect the Pedal Unit to the DDK-7, you can use any of these voices also on the Pedalboard. Up to four Voice sections are available on the Upper Keyboard for playing together in a layer, while the Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard each have two Voice sections.
Page 25 Lead Voice 1 and 2 sound only the highest note (or last note played) if two or more keys are played together. This makes the Lead Voices ideal for “lead” or solo instruments such as Trumpet and Saxophone. Voices for the Lower Keyboard Up to two different Voice sections are available on the Lower Keyboard for playing together: Lower Keyboard Voice 1 and Lower Keyboard Voice 2.
Page 26: Selecting Voices With The Voice Buttons
Reference Page Voice Edit (page 137) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Selecting Voices with the Voice buttons Since selection of Voices follows the same procedure throughout all Voice sections, instructions for only the Upper Keyboard Voice 1 (UPPER 1) are given here. Selecting a Voice Press the [UPPER 1] button.
Page 27 For example, to call up Piano 1, select the Piano category. The name of the selected category (Piano) is displayed on the upper left. The Voice name shown under the category name is that of the currently assigned Voice and is irrelevant to the Voice menu below. Select the desired Voice name (Piano 1, for example) from the Voice menu.
Page 28 NOTE Depending on the volume value (set by the slider), two adjacent VOLUME lamps may be lit at the same time, indicating an intermediate position. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Using the VOLUME buttons on the panel (coarse) Press one of the VOLUME buttons of each Voice section on the panel to set the desired level for each Voice.
Page 29 Pressing a Voice button once calls up the Voice Menu display. Pressing it a second time calls up the Voice Condition display. Successive presses alternate between the two displays. When the Voice Condition display is shown, pressing [VOICE MENU] button on the display also calls up the Voice Menu.
Page 30 Reference Page Foot Pedal (page 196) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual About the Solo function The Lead Voice 2 section features an exclusive Solo function. Solo lets you instantly switch to a solo Lead Voice in the middle of your performance, muting all other Upper Keyboard Voices.
Page 31 Press the [SOLO] button in the display. Select the [SOLO] button in the left side of the display if you are using the (1 VOLUME) of the FOOT PEDAL jacks, or select in the right side if you are using (2 SUSTAIN). The Solo function is assigned to the Foot Pedal, and the polarity is selected automatically.
Page 32: Voice List
Voice List This list shows all available Voices on the DDK-7. Numbers written at the left side of each column in this list indicate the numbered buttons displayed in the Voice Menu. Category/ Preset Voice Name Feet STRINGS/VIOLIN 1 Strings 1 8’...
Page 33 Category/ Preset Preset Voice Name Feet Effect 1 5 Horn 1 8’ THRU Horn 2 8’ THRU Horn 3 8’ THRU Horn 4 8’ THRU Horn 5 8’ THRU Horn 6 8’ THRU Muted Horn 8’ THRU 6 Tuba 1 16’...
Page 34 Category/ Preset Voice Name Feet 3 Bell Pad 1 8’ Bell Pad 2 8’ Bell Pad 3 8’ Bell Pad 4 8’ Bell Pad 5 8’ Bell Pad 6 8’ Bell Pad 7 8’ Bell Pad 8 8’ Bell Pad 9 4’...
Page 35 Category/ Preset Preset Voice Name Feet Effect 1 2 Theatre Organ 1 8’ TREMOLO 2 Theatre Organ 2 8’ HM ENHANCER THRU Theatre Organ 3 8’ GT TREMOLO 1 HM ENHANCER Theatre Organ 4 8’ TREMOLO 2 Theatre Organ 5 8’...
Page 36 Category/ Preset Voice Name Feet 2 Celesta 1 4’ Celesta 2 4’ Music Box 1 4’ Music Box 2 4’ Chime 1 4’ Chime 2 8’ Chime 3 8’ TIMPANI 1 Timpani 1 8’ Timpani 2 8’ Timpani Roll 1 8’...
Page 37: Organ Flutes
Organ Flutes The DDK-7 has an Organ Flutes feature that allows you to create your own organ Voices, giving you access to an unlimited combination of organ sounds. With this function, you can recreate all of the classic organ sounds by adjusting the ﬂute footage levels and the percussive sounds, just like on conventional organs.
Page 38 Reference Page Reverb (page 46) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Adjust ﬂute footage settings (over a range of 0 – 8). The Flute footage levers can be adjusted by directly touching the display. The Data Control dial cannot be used. Play the keyboard and listen to the changes in the sound as you adjust the footage levels.
Page 39 Press the [EFFECT] button in the upper right on the display to adjust the Rotary Speaker settings. EFFECT Page EFFECT TYPE Select the Rotary Speaker (tremolo) effect type. Pressing the button for which the effect type (or “OFF”) is displayed calls up a list of the effect types. Select the desired type from among the list.
Page 40: Voice Controls And Effects
Voice Controls and Effects The DDK-7 is equipped with two general kinds of functions that can be used to change the sound of the Voices: Voice Controls and Effects. Each Voice has been given certain factory-preset effect settings to best enhance its sound. However, if you wish, you can change the sound to suit your preferences by using the controls and effects described in this section.
Page 41: Selecting From The Voice Condition Display
Selecting from the Voice Condition display Choose a Voice on the panel, then press the same button on the panel again (or press the name of the selected Voice in the display). The Voice Condition display appears. Voice Condition Display for each Voice has four pages that can be switched by pressing [1] –...
Page 42 Reference Page Solo function (page 30) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual PITCH Controls pitch according to the play style of After Touch. AFTER touch Controls the pitch according to the pressure you apply to the keys after playing them. The minimum setting produces no effect at all. Higher (positive) settings make the pitch higher according to the pressure and lower (negative) settings make the pitch lower.
Page 43 Voice Condition [Page 2] 1 - 1 1 - 2 1 - 3 1 - 4 The items included in this page differ between the Lead Voice sections and the other sections. SLIDE ( ) only applies to Lead Voice 1 and 2. VIBRATO The Vibrato function wavers the level of the Voices, making them sound warmer and more animated.
Page 44: Touch Vibrato
NOTE Touch Vibrato is not applied to the Pedal Voices. Reference Page Controlling Lead Slide (with Foot Pedal); (page 199) Reference Page Transpose (for entire instrument); (page 208) Reference Page Pitch (for entire instrument); (page 208) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual TOUCH VIBRATO Turns the Touch Vibrato function on or off.
Page 45: Effect Parameters
Voice Condition [Page 3, 4] You can edit the effect parameters from these two displays. Both displays have the same contents. You can select two effects for each Voice section with these displays (Voice Condition Pages 3 and 4). EFFECT 1 (Page 3)/EFFECT 2 (Page 4) Selects the effect category.
Page 46: Selecting From The Panel
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Selecting from the panel The Reverb, Sustain and Rotary Speaker displays are called up by pressing the respective buttons on the panel. Reverb Reverb adds an echo-like effect to the sound, giving the impression of a performance in a large room or concert hall.
Page 47 REVERB [Page 2] TYPE Determines the reverb type for each of the Voice sections and the Organ Flute Voice. Several types can be selected: Room, Hall, Stage, and so on. Pressing the TYPE button on the display calls up the Reverb Type list. Press the number buttons to change the display pages.
Page 48 Reference Page Connecting a Microphone (page 232) Reference Pages Changing the rhythm reverb (page 67) Keyboard Percussion (page 74) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual REVERB [Page 3] Determines the amount of reverb effect applied to each Voice section. Each slider corresponds to the REVERB slider in Voice Condition Page 1 of the respective Voices.
Page 49 Sustain The sustain effect, selectable for the each Voice section, causes Voices to gradually fade out when the keys are released. The sustain on/off and sustain length settings are independent for each Voice section, providing maximum expressive control. The optional Foot Pedal can also be used to switch sustain on/off for voice sections other than Pedal Voice 1 and 2.
Page 50: Rotary Speaker
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Rotary Speaker Rotary Speaker recreates the rich, swirling sound of the popular rotating speaker effect. The Rotary Speaker effect can be switched in real time as you play, with either the front panel button. The Rotary Speaker effect CANNOT be turned on only by turning on the [ROTARY SP SPEED] button.
Page 51 Adjust the rotating speed and mode of the Rotary Speaker. Press the [ROTARY SP SPEED] button on the panel. The ROTARY SPEAKER display appears. The settings in this display are common to all Voice sections. ROTARY SPEAKER Display SPEED Determines the speed of the speaker rotation. Range: 2.69Hz –...
Page 52: Effect List
Effect List REVERB Produces a gentle “wash” of aftertones in the sound, recreating the subtle ambience and depth of actual performance spaces and rooms. Effect Type Effect Type HALL 1 PLATE 2 HALL 2 WHITE ROOM HALL 3 TUNNEL HALL M CANYON HALL L BASEMENT...
Page 53 ER/KARAOKE Produces early reﬂections without the subsequent reverb, or a deep echo effect like that used in Karaoke sing-along applications. Effect Type ER 1 ER 2 GATE REVERB REVERS GATE KARAOKE 1 KARAOKE 2 KARAOKE 3 Parameter Value Description Type S-H, L-H, Rdm, Determines the early Rvs, Plt, Spr...
Page 54 Parameter Value Sensitivity 0 - 127 Threshold 0 - 127 Dry/Wet D63>W - D<W63 PHASER Similar to Flanger, this produces rolling timbre changes and a pronounced up/down ﬁlter sweep effect. Effect Type PHASER 1 PHASER 2 EP PHASER 1 EP PHASER 2 EP PHASER 3 TEMPO PHASER DYNA PHASER...
Page 55 ROTARY SPEAKER This popular effect (used mainly for electronic organ sounds) recreates the rich, animated pulsing sound of a rotating speaker horn. Effect Type Effect Type XG ROTARY SP DUAL ROTSP 2 ROTARY SP 1 DIST+ROT SP ROTARY SP 2 ODRV+ROT SP ROTARY SP 3 AMP+ROT SP...
Page 56 DISTORTION+ A combination of Distortion and Delay. Effect Type Effect Type DIST+DELAY V_DIST H+DLY ODRV+DELAY V_DIST S+DLY XG DIST+DLY DIST+T DLY XG ODRV+DLY ODRV+T DLY CMP+DIST+DLY CMP+DST+TDLY CMP+ODRV+DLY CMP+OD+TDLY XG CMP+DT+DL V_DST H+TDLY XG CMP+OD+DL V_DST S+TDLY Parameter Value Dist. Drive 0 - 127 Dist.
Page 57 DYNAMIC This effect (also called compression) “squeezes” the overall dynamic range of the sound, and has a gain control–letting you make soft sounds louder, and thus give more “punch” to the sound. Effect Type M BAND COMP COMPRESSOR NOISE GATE Parameter Value Description...
Page 58: Pitch Change
PITCH CHANGE This effect changes the pitch. Effect Type PITCH CHANGE XG PCH CHG 1 XG PCH CHG 2 Parameter Value Pitch -24 - +24 Pitch Fine 1 -50 - +50 Pitch Fine 2 -50 - +50 Initial Delay 0.1 - 400 msec Feedback -63 - +63 Level...
Page 59 Parameter Value Description Level Offset 0 - 127 Determines the offset values of the ﬁlter frequency. The offset value affects the ﬁlter frequency when no control signals are received. Filter Type LPF (12 dB), Determines the ﬁlter type. LPF (18 dB), LPF (24 dB), HPF, BPF, BEF Resonance...
Page 60: Rhythm/Keyboard Percussion
Rhythm/Keyboard Percussion This DDK-7 features 274 different real rhythms featuring actual drum and percussion sampled sounds. Automatic Accompaniment functions are used with the rhythms, providing appropriate and completely automatic accompaniment to match the style of the selected rhythm. Moreover, the DDK-7 has a Keyboard Percussion feature that allows you to play drum and percussion sounds from the Upper, Lower keyboard and Pedalboard.
Page 61 Select the desired Rhythm category with the category buttons in the display. You can also choose the “User” category to select a User rhythm you have created in the Rhythm Pattern Program. For example, to call up 16Beat 1, select the POPS category. The name of the selected category (Pops) is displayed on the upper left.
Page 62 Rhythm Structure Each rhythm is made up of “sections.” Since each section is a rhythmic variation of the basic rhythm, you can use them to add “spice” to your performance and mix up the beats while you are playing. You can freely change the section while the rhythm is played back.
Page 63 BREAK This lets you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm pattern. The Break section is selected by pressing the [BREAK] button. When the one-measure Break pattern ﬁnishes playing, the rhythm automatically shifts to the Main section. The lamp is lit when the Break section is selected ENDING This is used for the ending of the song.
Page 64 NOTE When an Intro or Ending pattern is playing, the Lower Keyboard cannot be played. NOTE Pressing the ENDING [1] button during playback of the Main section will ﬁrst call up the ﬁll in pattern, then the Ending 1 pattern. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual INTRO Pressing one of the INTRO [1] –...
Page 65: Changing The Rhythm Volume
When Auto Fill is set to ON in the left side of the display, the Fill In pattern is automatically played whenever you switch the Main sections. To use the Break patterns: As you play the DDK-7 along with the rhythm, occasionally press the [BREAK] button.
Page 66: Adjusting The Tempo
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the rhythm tempo by pressing the TEMPO buttons. Pressing the right button increases the tempo and pressing the left button decreases it. Each rhythm has its original (preset) tempo. Press the TEMPO buttons simultaneously to restore the tempo to the original setting.
Page 67 You can also see the Tempo and Bar/Beat indications in the Voice Display. In the Voice Display, both Tempo and Bar/Beat can be seen in one display. Changing the rhythm reverb You can adjust the amount of reverb applied to the rhythms and the percussion sounds used in the rhythms in the Rhythm Condition display.
Page 68: Rhythm List
Rhythm List This list shows all available rhythms on the DDK-7. Numbers written at the left side of each column in this list indicate the numbered buttons displayed in the Rhythm Menu. MARCH Marching Band 1 Marching Band 2 Marching Band 3 Alpine March 6/8 March 1 6/8 March 2...
Page 69 BALLAD DANCE Power Ballad Ibiza 1 Dramatic Ballad Ibiza 2 Movie Ballad 1 Euro Trance Movie Ballad 2 Disco Teens Secret Service Techno Party Carpenters Pop Club Dance Romantic Ballad Dream Dance Love Song Club House 16Beat Ballad 1 UK Pop 16Beat Ballad 2 US Disco 16Beat Ballad 3...
Page 70: Accompaniment
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Accompaniment The Accompaniment function provides arpeggiated chords and other instrumental embellishments when rhythms are used. Accompaniment controls are selected from the Rhythm Menu and Rhythm Condition display. Select the desired rhythm name in the display. Accompaniment parts At the bottom of the display, there are seven part buttons, such as Chord 1, Chord 2, Pad, and so on.
Page 71: Automatic Accompaniment - Auto Bass Chord (A.b.c.)
Adjust the volume and amount of reverb applied to the Accompaniment. Pressing the rhythm button on the panel again calls up the Rhythm Condition display. The two sliders at the right side of the display can control the Accompaniment volume and reverb. Touch the slider in the display or use the Data Control dial to adjust the volume/reverb.
Page 72: Single Finger
NOTE When playing certain chords (aug, dim7, sus4, 6, and m6), make sure to play the root of the chord as the lowest note in that chord. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual A.B.C. MODE OFF: Cancels the Auto Bass Chord function. SINGLE FINGER: The Single Finger mode provides the fastest and easiest means to obtain many different chord/bass combinations.
Page 73: Melody On Chord (M.o.c.)
MEMORY LOWER: When this is set to on, the Lower keyboard Voices and chord accompaniment keep playing even after you release your ﬁngers from the Lower keyboard, while the rhythm plays. PEDAL: When this is set to on, the Pedalboard Voices and bass accompaniment keep playing even after you release your foot from the Pedalboard, while the rhythm plays.
Page 74: Keyboard Percussion
Reference Page Controlling Melody On Chord (with Footpedal); (page 200) NOTE In the Voice Display, each Voice section can be muted (page 19). NOTE Two Keyboard Percussion sets, [K.B.P.1] and [K.B.P.2], can be played at the same time by setting both buttons to on.
Page 75 Select the desired percussion kit. As a default, Multi Kit is assigned to the keyboards but you can change the kit from a total of 16 different kits. Pressing the Kit button on the display calls up the Percussion Kit List. Choose the desired Kit within the list. For details of percussion assignments for each kit, see the Preset Keyboard Percussion List on page 76.
Page 76 Preset Keyboard Percussion List Preset 2(PK) Bass Drum Heavy SD Brush Roll Snare Drum Heavy SD Brush Shot 1 SD Reverb 1 Snare Drum Light Tom 3 Snare Drum Rim 1 Tom 2 Hi-Hat Close Tom 1 Hi-Hat Open Ride Cymbal 1 Synth Tom 3 Crash Cymbal 1 Synth Tom 2...
Page 77 SFX Kit 1 Preset 2(PK) Preset 1(LK) Cutting Noise 1 Cutting Noise 2 String Slap Flute Key Click Cutting Noise 1 Cutting Noise 2 String Slap Flute Key Click Preset 1(UK) Preset 2(PK) Phone Call Door Squeak Door Slam Scratch Cut Scratch H 3 Wind Chime Telephone Ring...
Page 78 Preset 2(PK) Kick Soft Side Stick Snare Soft Arabic Hand Clap Snare Drum Floor Tom L Hi-Hat Closed Floor Tom H Hi-Hat Pedal Low Tom Hi-Hat Open Mid Tom L Mid Tom H Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 2 Duhulla Dom Tambourine...
Page 79 Assigning sounds to the User Keyboard Percussion You can assign any desired drum and percussion sound to any key or pedal, and your original setups can be saved to eight memory locations: User 1 through User 8. The User setting saved in User memory location can be called up by using the [K.B.P.1] or [K.B.P.2] buttons.
Page 80 NOTE Though eight User Keyboard Percussion setups can be created, they cannot be memorized to Registration Memory. Only on/off data and the Keyboard Percussion Menu are memorized to Registration Memory. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Assign an instrument to a particular key or pedal by simultaneously holding down the desired instrument name in the display and pressing the key (or pedal) to which the instrument is to be assigned.
Page 81 To erase all instruments: You can clear all assignments using the [CLEAR] button in the display (ASSIGN Page). Press, then release the [CLEAR] button. The following display appears, prompting conﬁrmation of the operation. Press [CLEAR] in the display to erase all data. When [CLEAR] is selected, a “Completed”...
Page 82 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Within the Menu buttons, select the User location as the destination — for example, User 1. Press the COPY [FROM] button in the display. A list appears, letting you select the copy source location. Select the copy source (Preset 1 here) from the list. A message appears, prompting conﬁrmation of the operation.
Page 83 Detailed settings for each percussion instrument You can independently adjust the settings of pan, pitch, reverb and volume for each instrument. The settings here are system settings that cannot be memorized to Registration memory. Turn off the volume of the relevant keyboard (the keyboard to which the instrument to be changed is assigned).
Page 84 RESET Initializes settings such as pan, pitch, and reverb to their default values. Pressing the [EXECUTE] button calls up the following display, prompting conﬁrmation of the operation. Press the [EXECUTE] button in the display to restore (initialize) the default settings. When [EXECUTE] is selected, a “Complete”...
Page 85 Kit Assign List Multi Kit Timbale 1 Low CYMBAL Timbale 2 High Crash Cymbal 1 Timbale 2 Low Crash Cymbal 2 Timbale 3 High Crash Cym Mute Timbale 3 Low Ride Cymbal 1 Timbale 4 High Ride Cymbal 2 Timbale 4 Low Ride Cymbal Cup Cowbell 1 Orchestra Cymbal...
Page 86 Hybrid Tom 3 Hybrid Tom 4 Hybrid Tom 5 Hybrid Tom 6 BASS DRUM Kick Tight H Kick Wet Kick Tight L PERCUSSION 1 Conga H Open Conga L Conga H Mute Bongo H Bongo L Timbale H Timbale L Cowbell Claves Guiro Long...
Page 87 Conga Analog H Timbale H Bongo H Timbale L Bongo L Cowbell Dance Timbale H Claves 2 Timbale L Guiro Long Cowbell Analog Guiro Short Claves 2 Maracas 2 Guiro Long Vibraslap Analog Guiro Short PERCUSSION 2 Maracas 2 Kick Dance 1 Vibraslap Kick Dance 2 PERCUSSION 2...
Page 88 PERCUSSION 2 Surdo Mute Surdo Open Cuica Mute Cuica Open Cabasa Shaker Agogo H Agogo L Samba Whistle H Samba Whistle L PERCUSSION 3 Tambourine Castanet Jingle Bells Bell Tree Triangle Open Triangle Mute Wood Block H Wood Block L Sticks Whip Slap Finger Snap...
Page 89: Registration Memory
Registration Memory Registration Memory allows you to store virtually all the settings you make on the panel and LCD, providing a convenient way to instantly change all Voice settings and rhythms while you’re playing, with the simple touch of a single button on the Registration Memory panel. The buttons are conveniently located between the Upper and Lower keyboards for easy access while playing.
Page 90: Midi Control
Reference Page Saving Registrations as Registration Data (File) (page 116) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Functions and settings that cannot be memorized: The following settings cannot be stored to a Registration Memory number. • Pitch (page 208) • MIDI Control settings (fpage 238) •...
Page 91: Selecting Registrations
Selecting Registrations Simply press the numbered button that corresponds to the Registration you wish to select. • You can also recall Registrations by using the Foot Contollers. This function is called “Registration Shift” (page 94). • You can also program the Registrations to change automatically at speciﬁc points within the Rhythm Sequence.
Page 92: Saving The Registration Data To Usb Flash Memory
Reference Page Saving Registrations as Registration Data (File); (page 116) Reference Page Recalling Recorded Registrations (page 121) Reference Page Changing the Song Name (page 113) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Saving the Registration data to USB ﬂash memory You can save your Registration Memory settings to an external storage device, such as USB ﬂash memory, with sixteen Registrations comprising a single ﬁle.
Page 93: Initializing Registration Memory
Initializing Registration Memory Deleting all Registration data in Registration Memory initializes the Registration Memory. Be careful when using this operation, since it erases all your existing data. In order to avoid inadvertently losing your important data, save it to an external storage device.
Page 94: Registration Shift
Reference Page Footswitches (page 193) Foot Pedal (page 196) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Registration Shift The Registration Shift function allows you to change Registrations without taking your hands from the keyboards. By using the Right Footswitch on the expression pedal, or optional Foot Pedal, you can “jump”...
Page 95 REGIST SHIFT Display Turns off the Registration Shift assignment. When you select OFF, you cannot change Registrations by using the Right Footswitch, or with an optional Foot Pedal. SHIFT In the Shift mode, each press of the Right Footswitch, or with an optional Foot Pedal selects the Registration Memory presets in their numerical order.
Page 96 NOTE When the cursor is positioned at “-”, Footswitch, or an optional Foot Pedal does not work. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Repeat the above procedure #1 through #2 to set the Registration order. Registration row POSITION These are cursor controls used to move the cursor (colored orange) along the Registration row in the display.
Page 97: Conﬁrming The Registration Shift Setting In The Voice Display
SHIFT END Determines how to end the Registration shift function. STOP: Selects the last Registration and quits the operation. TOP: After the last preset is reached, the ﬁrst preset is called up again, starting the sequence over again from the beginning. NEXT REGIST: After the last preset is reached, the next Registration data in the Song is called up.
Page 98 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Registration Shift, OFF: The current Registration number is displayed. Registration Shift, in “SHIFT” mode: Current Registration The current Registration number (left) and the next number (right) are displayed. Registration Shift, in “JUMP” mode: The current Registration number (left) and the destination number (right) will be displayed.
Page 99: Unifying A Specific Parameter
Unifying a speciﬁc parameter In the Voice Display, Page 2, you can conveniently “unify” a speciﬁc parameter used in different Voice groups at one time. This is useful when you are changing, for example, the Voice Brilliance setting for the Upper Keyboard and want the same setting to be applied to the entire instrument.
Page 100 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Select the parameter and part in the Parameter Select pop-up menu. After selecting the desired parameter, the pop-up menu automatically closes. The amount of the selected parameter for each Registration is shown in the display. Parameter value for each Registration Selected...
Page 101 Uniﬁes the currently turned-on parameter’s values. You unify the relevant parameter values in each Registration memory number or offset them. Keep in mind that you cannot restore the original data once you change the parameter’s value. Unifying the currently turned-on parameter’s value: Pressing [SET] uniﬁes the currently turned-on parameter’s values to the one in the currently selected Registration (at the cursor position).
Page 102: Music Data Recorder (Mdr)
Moreover, the M.D.R. allows you to perform various other operations to your song data (such as copy, delete and convert). Before purchasing any USB storage device, you should check with your Yamaha dealer or an authorized Yamaha distributor for advice on compatibility.
Page 103: Calling Up The M.d.r. Display
Calling Up the M.D.R. Display Press the [MDR] button in the panel to call up the M.D.R. display. All operations related to the M.D.R., such as recording and playing your performances, can be done in the M.D.R. display. The M.D.R. display consists of two display pages: the SONG SELECT Page and the TOOLS Page.
Page 104: Selecting A Song
NOTE “USB-FD01” appears in the display only when a ﬂoppy disk drive (UD-FD01) has been installed to the DDK-7. Do not remove the media while formatting. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Press the [FORMAT] button in the display. Select the desired media you want to format. To format a USB ﬂash memory, select [USB XX].
Page 105 Check the currently selected media at the top of the display. For example, if you want to select a song in the USB ﬂash memory, conﬁrm that “USB XX:/” is displayed at the top of the display. Currently selected media/folder For information on selecting the desired media, see page 107.
Page 106 Song Part Information Pressing the [PART SETUP] button calls up the Part Setup display of the currently selected song, letting you conﬁrm which parts are played when playing the song. When playing back the song (by pressing the [F] button), only those parts that are set to “PLAY”...
Page 107 To change the media/folder: Press the [FOLDER SELECT] button in the SONG SELECT Page to call up the Folder Select display. Current Media/Folder Displays the currently selected media/folder. For example, if “USB 01:/Folder1/” is shown, the folder named “Folder1” in the USB ﬂash memory is selected. Media/Folder List Displays the media or folders.
Page 108: Song Icons
NOTE A message prompting initialization of the Registration data may appear when you select a folder. Select [INITIALIZE] to initialize the Registration called up on the panel, then select a new Song. Media is not initialized after the operation is complete. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Select the desired media and/or folder in the Media/Folder List.
Page 109 Media Contents: Folders, Songs, and Files Folders: A folder is a storage location in the media, used to organize multiple songs in groups. If you’ve saved hundreds of songs to a USB ﬂash memory or USB storage device, it may be difﬁcult to ﬁnd the desired song quickly. Organizing your songs in folders, with similar songs grouped together (for example, according to genre or tempo), makes it easier to ﬁnd the songs you want.
Page 110: Recording
Never attempt to eject the media or turn the power off during recording, reading and playing back. NOTE You cannot record to a folder which contains songs for the EL-series Electone, such as EL-900. Do not remove the media from the instrument while data is being recorded (while the hourglass icon or other message is...
Page 111: Re-Recording (Retry)
Re-recording (Retry) If you make a mistake during recording, you can re-record the song from the beginning. Press the [RETRY] button while the song is still running. This automatically stops recording and returns you to the starting point of the song.
Page 112 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual The following setting lets you record only Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard parts. Press the [F] (Play) button, and start playing after the hourglass icon disappears. Press the [J] (Stop) button when you are ﬁnished with your performance to stop recording. Now you’ve recorded the ﬁrst parts of your performance.
Page 113: Changing The Song Name
Punch-in Recording This lets you re-record a speciﬁc phrase or section which you don’t want to use, either that of a speciﬁc part(s) or all parts. Select the song which contains the phrase you want to change. For details on selecting a song, see page 104. Press the [F] (Play) button to start playback of the song.
Page 114 NOTE If you select Japanese as the Language in the Utility display (page 16), you can also select Japanese language characters (hiragana and kanji, normal size katakana, half size katakana, full size alphabet, and full size symbols). NOTE An XG song name can contain up to 46 characters.
Page 115 To delete the entered character: Move the cursor to the character you want to delete. Cursor Press the [DELETE] button at the bottom right in the display. The character is deleted. To convert into kanji (Japanese language): This applies only if you are using the When the input “Hiragana”...
Page 116: Saving Registrations As Registration Data (File)
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Saving Registrations as Registration Data (File) You can also record Registrations by themselves, without recording a performance. Bulk data, including Registration Memory and Registration Shift settings, Rhythm Patterns (User rhythms) Rhythm Sequence data, and User Voices, are also saved in the operation.
Page 117: Saving Two Or More Registration Banks To One Song
Saving Two or More Registration Banks to One Song When you want to use more than 16 Registration numbers, you can save additional Registration banks to a single song, with the following procedure. REG:01 Registration 13 14 15 16 REG:02 Registration to be added REG:50 Registration to be added First create the original settings you want to save, then select the destination song.
Page 118: Replacing Registrations
NOTE If the next Registration data contains User voices, the DDK-7 may produce no sound for a few seconds while loading the Registration. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Replacing Registrations The M.D.R. also lets you change the Registrations of an existing song without changing the performance data.
Page 119 Select the song containing the Registrations for which you want to change the order. For details on selecting a song, see page 104. Press the [REGIST EDIT] button in the SONG SELECT Page to call up the Regist Edit display. Change the Registration order, in the order you want to recall.
Page 120 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual LOAD Loads the selected Registration bank to the panel/keyboards. After loading, you can check the Registration by playing the keyboards. SAVE Saves the current panel settings as a Registration bank in the song. The currently selected Registration in the Registration Data List ( location.
Page 121: Recalling Recorded Registrations
Recalling Recorded Registrations Registrations (and bulk data) recorded to song numbers can be easily loaded back to the DDK-7 by the following procedure. The M.D.R. independently records the following ﬁve types of data: • REGIST • USER VOICE • K.B.P. •...
Page 122: Playing Back A Song
NOTE When you play Electone data, the resulting song balance will vary according to the speakers you are using. NOTE The functions intended for control with the Knee Lever must be assigned to the Foot Pedal. Reference Page Next Regist Settings (page 118) Reference Page Song Part Information...
Page 123: Playing Back The Selected Part(S)
Playing Back the Selected Part(s) You can also play back selected parts of your recorded performance, while other parts are temporarily turned off. This function is especially useful for playing a single part, such as the melody, over previously recorded accompaniment parts. To play back the selected part(s): During playback, press each part button to turn the part you want to playback to “PLAY”...
Page 124: Changing The Tempo
Changing the Tempo You can change the tempo of the song as the song is playing in the M.D.R. display, either while the song is stopped or while it is playing. To Change the Tempo: Use the TEMPO buttons in the display to change the tempo. (The TEMPO buttons on the panel cannot be used to change the tempo for the Music Data Recorder.) The range is 50 –...
Page 125: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback This feature allows you to repeatedly play back either all songs on a folder or only one speciﬁc song. Select the song you wish to play back. If you wish to play back all songs on a folder, select the ﬁrst song that will be played back.
Page 126: Playing Back Xg Songs
Reference Page Converting to XG (page 132) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Exit from the Repeat Setting display by pressing the [CLOSE] button at the top right of the display. Press the [F] (Play) button in the SONG SELECT Page to begin playback.
Page 127 Select the desired song for playback. Press the [F] (Play) button in the display to start song playback. The following display appears, letting you set the volume or mute settings for each part. PART buttons Sets the each part for playback or mute (off ). Each press of the button toggles between PLAY and OFF.
Page 128: Other Functions (Tools)
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Other Functions (Tools) The TOOLS Page in the M.D.R. display has many functions, such as song copy, song delete, etc. Song Copy This function lets you copy data recorded in one song to another song. You can copy and exchange the data even between two different media.
Page 129: Song Delete
Conﬁrm that the desired song to be copied is displayed in the upper half of the display. If you want to change the song, press the COPY FROM [CHANGE] button to call up the Song Select display and select another song. Press the COPY TO [CHANGE] button to call up the Song Select display, then select the destination song.
Page 130 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Press the [SONG DELETE] button to call up the Song Delete display. Conﬁrm that the desired song to be deleted is displayed in upper half of the display. If you want to change the song, press the [CHANGE] button to call up the song select display and select the desired song.
Page 131 To move the protected song in a USB ﬂash memory with a computer, you’ll need to use the Musicsoft Downloader application. If you move the song without Musicsoft Downloader, the song cannot be played back. Musicsoft Downloader can be obtained at the following Internet address: http://music.yamaha.com/download/ Protected Edit Song DDK-7 Owner’s Manual...
Page 132: Converting To Xg
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Converting to XG This function allows you to convert the DDK-7 song data to XG format data. You can playback the data using XG devices. The converted XG song data may sound differently from the original data. Conﬁrm that the media should contain enough amount of available memory before the conversion.
Page 133: Xg Song Copy
Press the [CONVERT] button. After the process of the conversion the LCD returns to the original display. To call up the XG song in the display, press [XG] button in the SONG SELECT Page of the M.D.R. display. For more information, see page 126. XG Song Copy Select the XG song to be copied.
Page 134: Xg Song Delete
Reference Pages About Protected Songs (page 131) NOTE User rhythms cannot be converted to EL format. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual XG Song Delete Select the XG song to be deleted. For details on selecting an XG song, see page 126. Press the [TOOLS] button at the top right of the display to call up the TOOLS Page, then select the [XG SONG DELETE] button.
Page 135: Converting From El Format
Conﬁrm that the desired song to be converted is displayed in the upper half of the display. If you want to change the song, press the [CHANGE] button of the Change From section to call up the Song Select display and select the desired song.
Page 136: Checking The Remaining Memory/Media Id
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Conﬁrm that the desired song to be converted is shown in upper half of the display. If you want to change the song, press the [CHANGE] button of the Change From section to call up the Song Select display and select the desired song. Press the [CHANGE] button of the Change To section in the display, then select the destination.
Page 137: Voice Structure
Voice Edit This DDK-7 has a Voice Edit feature that allows you to create your own Voices. We suggest that you read through the Voice Structure below at ﬁrst to get a ﬁrmer understanding of the Voices. Then go through the editing steps, reading Editing a Voice on page 140 for editing of an AWM Voice.
Page 138: Editing A Voice
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Editing a Voice Selecting a Voice for editing Select the Voice you want to edit from the Voice Menu. For example, if you want to edit Accordion 1, select [Accordion 1] in the Voice Menu in any Voice section. Mute all other Voice sections except for the targeted Voice section.
Page 139 The message “Voice data is too large to edit” may appear when you press the [PROGRAM] button. If this message appears, select another Voice. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual...
Page 140: Editing An Awm Voice
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Editing an AWM Voice You can edit an AWM Voice on the AWM Page and LAYER Page in the Voice Edit display. In the AWM Page, the tonal balance of the entire Voice can be corrected by some EQ parameters.
Page 141 LAYER Page Element select buttons Select the Element you wish to edit. Element On/Off switches The [AWM1] – [AWM4] buttons indicate the Elements which make up the selected Voice. You can mute any of the Elements by simply pressing the corresponding button. Pressing the button again cancels the mute.
Page 142 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual LEVEL Determines the output level of the Element. Range: 0 – 127 NOTE LIMIT Determines the lowest and highest notes in the range for which the Element sounds. The setting of the HIGH slider cannot be set lower than that of the LOW slider. Some Elements are not affected by this parameter.
Page 143 CUTOFF FREQ. Determines the cutoff frequency of the ﬁlter. Range: 9600 – 24000 cent RESONANCE Determines the amount of resonance (harmonic emphasis) applied to the signal at the cutoff frequency. Some Elements are not affected by this parameter. Range: 16 – 140 Filter —...
Page 144 Reference Page Vibrato (page 43) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual LAYER Page 3 LFO WAVE Determines the LFO waveform used to vary the sound. For details, see page 145. LFO SPEED Determines the speed of the LFO waveform. Higher values make the speed faster. Range: 2 –...
Page 145: Saving The Edited Voice
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) As its name suggests, the LFO creates waveforms of a low frequency. These waveforms can be used to vary the pitch, ﬁlter or amplitude to create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. The following ﬁve waveforms are available. sine Saving the edited Voice Edited AWM Voices can be saved as User Voices (up to sixteen).
Page 146: Quitting Voice Edit
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Press the [SAVE] button to save the Voice, or press [CANCEL] to abort the operation. This operation automatically erases any Voice that had been previously saved to the selected User Voice number. Be careful not to erase any important data.
Page 147: Rhythm Program
Rhythm Program The DDK-7 includes powerful rhythm programming functions: Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program. Rhythm Pattern Program allows you to record your own original rhythms and save them as user rhythms. Rhythm Sequence Program lets you connect the existing rhythms or your original rhythms to create complete rhythm tracks, which you can automatically play back during your performance.
Page 148: Rhythm Pattern Program
NOTE Pressing the [PROGRAM] button while the rhythm is running automatically stops the rhythm. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Rhythm Pattern Program Rhythm Pattern Program lets you use any of the different instrument sounds (drum and percussion) assigned to each key on the Upper and Lower keyboards in creating your own rhythms.
Page 149 To copy a preset rhythm, press the [RHYTHM] button. To create your own rhythm from scratch, press the [NEW RHYTHM] button. To copy a preset rhythm To create your own rhythm DDK-7 Owner’s Manual...
Page 150 A Rhythm consists of 15 sections: Intro 1 – 3, Main A – D, Fill In A – D, Ending 1 – 3, and Break. In Rhythm Pattern Program, you can enter or edit percussion notes one by one, or assemble each part from other different rhythms to create your own new User Rhythm.
Page 151: Basic Settings For The Rhythm Pattern
Basic settings for the Rhythm Pattern In the SETTING Page of the display, set the conditions of the rhythm, such as time signature, measure length, and so on. You can also customize the part settings in this SETTING Page — deleting any part or copying a part from another rhythm to the currently selected rhythm.
Page 152 Reference Pages Step Write and Real Time Write (page 154) Entering Percussion Sounds to a Rhythm Pattern – Real Time Write (page 162) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Select a section to which you want to enter or edit the rhythm pattern. Pressing the SECTION button on the display calls up the Section Select pop-up menu.
Page 153 ASSEMBLE Copies the part from another rhythm to the currently selected rhythm. You can assemble various sections from multiple rhythms to create your original rhythm. Pressing the [ASSEMBLE] button calls up the following display. Select copy source (Rhythm, Section, and Part) Select the part for the copy destination Select the copy source: Rhythm, Section and Part.
Page 154: Entering Percussion Sounds To A Rhythm Pattern - Step Write
NOTE The volume of the percussion and accompaniment sound during use of Rhythm Pattern Program can be controlled with the VOLUME button of the RHYTHM section. When you quit Rhythm Pattern Program, the VOLUME of the RHYTHM section will return to the previous selected level.
Page 155 Select the desired Drum Kit. You can select a kit from 20 Drum kits and 5 SFX kits. For details on each kit, see page 176. Pressing the button indicating the currently selected kit calls up the kit Select the pop-up menu, then select the desired kit from the pop-up menu.
Page 156 Reference Page Basic settings for the Rhythm Pattern (page 151) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Set the Gate Time. (This is optional, and only necessary when you want to enter a sustaining sound, such as a whistle.) For a list of instruments that require a Gate Time setting, refer to the Percussion Kit List on page 176.
Page 157: Editing Entered Percussion Notes
Editing Entered Percussion Notes You can change the accent level, position, or gate time of the entered sound, or delete the entered sound. To change the accent level of an entered note: Select the desired note for changing the accent level. NEXT INSTRUMENT Selects the entered instruments one by one, from left key to right.
Page 158 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Change the accent level by using the ACCENT buttons or Accent box. The Accent box allows for ﬁner changes. Accent box Touch on the box to enable the Accent box. Turning the Data Control dial changes the accent level over a range of 0 – 127. The minimum setting results in no sound.
Page 159 To change the length of an entered note: The length of sustaining sounds such as Snare Roll and Whistle can be changed by adjusting the Gate Time. See page 166 for more information. To erase an entered note: Select the note you want to erase (as in Step 1 on page 157). Press the [REST] button in the ACCENT section of the display.
Page 160 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Select [CLEAR] to erase the selected instrument. A bell sound indicates that the instrument has been erased. The following method can also be used to erase one instrument. While holding down the [CLEAR] button, press the key on the keyboard corresponding to the instrument you wish to erase.
Page 161 About Quantize The Quantize function is a process of rounding off timing or duration values, so that each note plays with precise timing. You can select nine types of Quantize value. With this button, change the displayed Quantize buttons With Step Write It allows you to automatically correct the length (duration) and timing of each note you enter.
Page 162: Entering Percussion Sounds To A Rhythm Pattern - Real Time Write
Reference Page Metronome (page 152) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Entering Percussion Sounds to a Rhythm Pattern – Real Time Write While you listen to the entered rhythm or metronome click, play the Upper/Lower keyboards to enter the desired percussion sounds. Select the desired part to which the percussion sounds are entered, and the desired drum kit, by following Steps 1 –...
Page 163: Creating Backing Patterns (Rhythmic Chord Function)
You can erase an instrument while rhythm is played. To erase an instrument/key assignment: While holding down the [CLEAR] button, press the key on the keyboard corresponding to the instrument you wish to erase. All instances of the selected instrument will be erased from the pattern. When you want to erase all instruments, or edit entered percussion notes, you need to stop the rhythm then edit.
Page 164 NOTE The Voice menu that appears here is not the same as the one for the Voice Sections. See the Rhythm Program Voice List on page 179. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Press the [EXECUTE] button to execute the copy. The desired accompaniment part (Rhythmic Chord pattern) has been copied. To create your own backing patterns with the Rhythmic Chord function: The Rhythmic Chord pattern can be entered by the same methods as the rhythm: Step...
Page 165 Set the appropriate Quantize value. For details on the Quantize function, refer to page 161. Set the Gate Time. You can adjust the Gate Time setting by using GATE TIME in the display, or Data Control dial. Gate time determines the actual length of time a note sounds. For example, a quarter note is sometimes played as tenuto (long length) and sometimes played as staccato (short length).
Page 166: Changing The Voices For Accompaniment Parts
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual To change the Gate Time: Select the note for which you want to change the gate time (see Step 1 on page 157). Press the Gate Time box to enable the box. Turn the Data Control dial to change the Gate Time. Changing the Voices for Accompaniment Parts In Rhythm Pattern Program, you can create your original drum patterns using Main Drum and Add Drum, and original backing patterns using Chord 1 and Chord 2.
Page 167: Adjusting Volume And Panning
Select the desired part for which you wish to change the Voice. The Voice menu appears. Select the desired Voice, and the Voice menu automatically closes. After selecting the desired Voice, customize the accompaniment to your personal preference by adjusting the volume and pan, and setting the desired effects below. Adjusting Volume and Panning Volume and Pan are set in VOICE/EFFECT Page.
Page 168: Effect Settings
PAN Display Determines the position of each accompaniment part in the stereo image. Range: L64 – R63 Effect Settings You can set Reverb, Chorus, and Variation effects as desired for your original rhythm. Reverb adds a warm ambience to the sound, simulating the complex reﬂections of actual performance spaces, such as a concert hall or a small club.
Page 169 CHORUS Display CHORUS TYPE Determines the type of the chorus effect. Pressing the CHORUS TYPE button calls up the chorus type list. Select the desired chorus type, and the list automatically closes. Chorus sliders Determines the amount of chorus effect applied to each accompaniment part. Range: 0 –...
Page 170 Reference Page Effect List (page 52) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual VARIATION Display VARIATION (Variation Effect Category) Selects the effect category of the variation effect. Pressing the VARIATION button calls up the effect category list. Select the desired effect category, and the list automatically closes. After changing the category, the variation type below automatically changes corresponding to the selected category.
Page 171: Detailed Settings For Each Percussion Instrument
Detailed settings for each percussion instrument You can independently adjust the settings of pan, pitch, reverb and volume for each instrument. Press the [DRUM SETUP] button at the top of the display to call up the DRUM SETUP Page. Select the desired part, Main Drum or Add Drum. Press the appropriate key (the key to which the instrument to be changed is assigned).
Page 172: Saving Rhythm Patterns
Reference Page Percussion Kit List (page 176) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Percussion Kit Name Indicates the currently selected kit. Pressing this button calls up the Percussion Kit list, letting you select the desired kit. When you change the kit, the instruments you have already entered are replaced with the instruments of the newly selected kit.
Page 173 Press the [SAVE] button to save the pattern, or press [CANCEL] to abort the operation. Remaining Memory (amount of memory available for storing rhythms) is shown on the display as a percentage. When the pattern cannot be saved because of lack of available memory space, a “Data full”...
Page 174: Quitting The Rhythm Pattern Program
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Quitting the Rhythm Pattern Program You can quit the Rhythm Pattern Program from any of its display pages. Press the [PROGRAM] button. If a rhythm is playing, it will automatically be stopped. If you leave Rhythm Pattern Program without having edited any patterns, this simply quits the Rhythm Pattern Program.
Page 175: Selecting Rhythm From An External Media
About ﬁle types that can be loaded to the DDK-7 This DDK-7 is compatible with Style File Format data. The Style File Format (SFF) is Yamaha’s original style data format, which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.
Page 176: Percussion Kit List
Percussion Kit List Standard Kit 1 Live!Std Kit Live!Std+P Kit C -1 Surdo Mute Surdo Open D -1 Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch H F -1 Scratch L Finger Snap G -1 Click Noise Metronome Click A -1 Metronome Bell Seq Click L Seq Click H Brush Tap...
Page 177 Analog Kit Dance Kit Surdo Mute Kick Dance 1 C -1 Surdo Open Kick Dance 2 Hi Q Hi Q D -1 Whip Slap Whip Slap* Scratch H Scratch Dance 1* Scratch L Scratch Dance 2* F -1 Finger Snap Finger Snap Click Noise Click Noise...
Page 178 Multi Kit 2 Maracas High C -1 Surdo Mute Maracas Low D -1 Surdo Muff Surdo Rim Cuica High F -1 Surdo Open Cuica Middle G -1 Tamborim Mute Cuica Low A -1 Tamborim Open Pandeiro Bongo High Conga Slide Bongo Low Conga Slap Conga Muff...
Page 179 Rhythm Program Voice List PIANO CHROMATIC PERC. Live!GrandPiano Vibraphone BrightPiano JazzVibes Harpsichord Suspense GrandHarpsi Marimba HonkyTonk Xylophone Live!WarmGrand SteelDrums BalladStack Celesta MIDIGrand Glockenspiel OctavePiano1 MusicBox OctavePiano2 TubularBell CP80 Kalimba Cool!GalaxyEP Dulcimer StageEP Timpani PolarisEP XG Celesta JazzChorus XG Glockenspiel HyperTines XG MusicBox Cool!E.Piano XG Orgel...
Page 180 BASS Cool!FingerBass AcousticBass Cool!DynoPick Cool!Fretless SlapBass SubBass HardBass ResoBass HouseBass BigDroneBass RockBass SuperFretles PickBass FusionBass Bass&Cymbal AnalogBass DXFunkBass DrySynBass 80’sSynBass HiQBass FunkBass MellowFinger ClickBass PunchyBass TBBass Mega Aco.Bass Mega FingerBass Mega PickBass Mega Fretless XG AcousticBass XG JazzRhythm XG VXUprghtBass XG FingerBass XG FingerDark XG FlangeBass...
Page 181 XG SynthBrass2 SYNTH LEAD XG SoftBrass Oxygen XG SynthBrass4 Matrix XG ChoirBrass WireLead XG AnaVel.Brass2 HipLead XG AnalogBrass2 HopLead REED DanceHook Sweet!TenorSax TechLead Sweet!AltoSax Tekkline Sweet!SopranoSax SoftMini GrowlSax OctaveHook BaritoneSax TranceLead Live!SaxSection FireWire Saxappeal Analogon MoonLight Blaster BalladBrass Skyline SaxyMood SquareLead SopranoSax SawtoothLead...
Page 182 ETHNIC Bagpipe XG Sitar XG DetunedSitar XG Sitar2 XG Tambra XG Tamboura XG Banjo XG MutedBanjo XG Rabab XG Gopichant XG Oud XG Shamisen XG Koto XG Taisho-kin XG Kanoon XG Kalimba XG Bagpipe XG Fiddle XG Shanai XG Shanai2 XG Pungi XG Hichiriki XG TinkleBell...
Page 183: Rhythm Sequence Program
Rhythm Sequence Program With the Rhythm Sequence Program function, you can string together any of the DDK-7’s existing rhythms and the rhythms of your own creation together to make complete rhythm compositions. You can save four rhythm compositions (each can contain up to 140 bars) to the Sequence buttons on the panel for future recall.
Page 184 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Press one of the Sequence buttons ([SEQ. 1] – [SEQ. 4]) in the display to select the rhythm sequence number you want to edit. The lamp of the selected numbered sequence button in the Rhythm section lights, and the Sequence Display appears. Instead of pressing the Sequence button on the Program display, you can press one of the sequence buttons on the Sequence display, or you can press the Sequence buttons in the Rhythm...
Page 185: Programming A Sequence
Programming a Sequence Press the [RHYTHM] button at the top right of the display to call up the RHYTHM Page. Press the [CATEGORY] button to call up the Rhythm Category Select pop-up menu, then select the Rhythm category corresponding to the rhythm you want to enter to the sequence. If you press User category button, you can select a rhythm of your own creation (User rhythm).
Page 186: Auditioning A Sequence
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Repeat steps #2 through #5 above to enter the rhythm and create your own rhythm composition. Turning the power off before quitting or closing the Rhythm Sequence Program erases any sequences you have made. Before turning the power off, quit the Rhythm Sequence Program (page 190).
Page 187 POSITION These are cursor controls for moving the cursor (colored orange) along the rhythm row in the display. Moves the cursor to the ﬁrst position. Moves the cursor one step to the left. Moves the cursor one step to the right. Moves the cursor ﬁve steps to the right.
Page 188: Programming A Registration Sequence
NOTE If you are loading a Registration while a rhythm is playing, the sequence data and User rhythms in the Registration data cannot be loaded. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Programming a Registration Sequence The Registration Sequence feature allows you to have desired Registrations automatically called up in sequence, when playing a Rhythm Sequence.
Page 189: Editing An Existing Registration Sequence
Press the DATA [SET] button in the display. The Registration number appears in the display (in the timing order), indicating that the Registration is entered. Up to 140 Registrations can be entered. If some Registration numbers are entered to the same Bar/Beat/Clock, the last entered one takes priority.
Page 190: Quitting The Rhythm Sequence Program
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual To move the Registration number timing, press the DATA [SET] button. To move the Next Regist timing, press the NEXT REGIST [SET] button. The position of the Registration number or Next Regist is changed and displayed in the proper order. To erase an entry: Using the POSITION buttons, move the cursor and select the data (Registration number or Next Regist) you want to delete.
Page 191: Playing Rhythm Sequences
Playing Rhythm Sequences To play any of the rhythm sequences you have created: Press the appropriate Sequence button ([SEQ. 1] – [SEQ. 4]) on the panel. The SEQ button’s lamp lights. Press the rhythm [START] button. The rhythm in the selected sequence starts playback. The Registration Memory also changes with the Rhythm Sequence playback, if the sequence includes a Registration Sequence.
Page 192: Saving Rhythm Pattern And Rhythm Sequence Data To External Media
Reference Page Connecting a pedal unit (page 229) Footswitches (page 193) Reference Page Connecting a foot pedal (page 229) Foot pedal (page 196) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual To start a sequence using the Left Footswitch: You can start or stop the Rhythm Sequence playback using the left footswitch. To use the left footswitch, pedal unit must be connected to the DDK-7.
Page 193: Footswitches
Controllers These leg- and foot-operated controls allow you to execute various performance functions and switch the effect on/off, without taking your hands from the keyboard. In order to use these controllers, you’ll need to connect the DDKU-P7 Pedal Unit or an optional FC4/5/7/9 Foot Pedal to the DDK-7.
Page 194: Controlling The Rhythm
Reference Page Rhythm Structure (page 62) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Press the [LEFT] button at the top right of the display to call up the LEFT Page. FOOTSWITCH Display In this display, you can assign the control function to the Left Footswitch: Rhythm, Glide, and Rotary Speaker.
Page 195: Controlling Glide
INTRO 1 – INTRO 3 These functions correspond to the INTRO [1] – [3] buttons on the panel. For example, when the INTRO [1] button is selected in this display and you press the Footswitch, the rhythm section is switched to Intro 1. ENDING 1 –...
Page 196: Foot Pedal
Reference Page Rotary Speaker (page 50) Reference Page Foot pedal (page 196) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Controlling Rotary Speaker You can control the Rotary Speaker effect (on/off ) by using the Left Footswitch. When the [Rotary Speaker] button is selected in this display and you press the Footswitch, the Rotary Speaker effect is switched on or off.
Page 197 Assigning functions to a Foot Pedal: Press the [UTILITY] button to call up the Utility display. Press the [F.PEDAL] button at the top right of the display to call up the Foot Pedal Page. In this display, you can assign the control function to the Foot Pedal. Select the control function to be assigned to the Foot Pedal.
Page 198: Controlling Sustain
Reference Page Sustain (page 49) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Controlling Sustain You can control the on/off status of Sustain for each Voice Section by using the Foot Pedal. Sustain for the Pedalboard cannot be controlled. Press the [SUSTAIN] button to call up the Sustain display, then turn the desired Voice section on from the display.
Page 199: Controlling Lead Slide
Controlling Lead Slide Call up the Voice Condition display Page 2 of the Lead Voice section to which you want to apply the Lead Slide effect. Press the [ON] button of the Slide section on the display. Select [SLIDE] in the FOOT PEDAL Page of the Utility display. The Slide effect function is now assigned to the Foot Pedal.
Page 200: Controlling Melody On Chord
Reference Page Voice display (page 18) Reference Page Melody On Chord (page 73) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Controlling Melody On Chord Call up the Page 3 of the Voice Display. VOICE Display [Page 3] Select one of the modes. Select [M.O.C.] in the FOOT PEDAL Page of the Utility display. The M.O.C.
Page 201: Controlling The Solo Function
Controlling the Solo Function You can turn the Solo function on/off by using the Foot Pedal. See page 30 for more information. Controlling the Rhythm You can control the rhythm start/stop or switch the rhythm sections not only by using the Left Footswitch, but also the Foot Pedal.
Page 202: Controlling Glide
Reference Page Footswitch Display (page 194) DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Controlling Glide You can control the Glide effect not only by using the Left Footswitch, but also the Foot Pedal. Set the Glide settings in the LEFT Page of the Footswitch display. Select [GLIDE] in the FOOT PEDAL Page of the Utility display.
Page 203: Controlling Registration Shift
Press the Foot Pedal when you want to switch the Rotary Speaker effect on or off. Pressing the Foot Pedal has the same effect as pressing the [ROTARY SP SPEED] button. To use this function, you will need to select the Rotary Speaker effect for the desired Voice.
Page 204: Controlling Expression
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Controlling Expression You can control Expression not only by using the Expression Pedal, but also the Foot Pedal. Select [EXPRESSION] in the FOOT PEDAL Page of the Utility display. The Expression function is now assigned to the Foot Pedal. Press the Foot Pedal down to control the Expression.
Page 205: Expression Pedals
Expression Pedals The Pedal Unit DDKU-P7 features a expression pedal and a 2nd expression pedal. The Expression pedal can be used to control the volume with your foot as you play. The 2nd Expression Pedal can be used to control the Pitch Bend and the Tempo of the Rhythm.
Page 206: Controlling Pitch Bend
Controlling Pitch Bend MODE Determines the range of the Pitch Bend control. Each step changes the pitch range by a semitone. Range: 1 – 12 The setting 2 (NARROW) results in a small amount of pitch variation (over +/- two semitones);...
Page 207: Controlling The Rhythm Tempo
Controlling the Rhythm Tempo MODE Determines the range of tempo change. Range: 1 – 12 The setting 2 (NARROW) results in a small amount of tempo change (70% – 140%); the setting 12 (WIDE) results in a large amount of tempo change (50% – 200%). TEMPO When you want to control the tempo with the 2nd Expression Pedal, set this to “ON.”...
Page 208: Transpose And Pitch Controls
Transpose and Pitch Controls There are two pitch-related controls on the DDK-7: Transpose and Pitch. Transpose allows you to change the key of the instrument and Pitch lets you ﬁnely adjust the tuning. Transpose and Pitch can be adjusted in the Utility display. (The settings here cannot be recorded to the Music Data Recorder.) NOTE The Transpose setting here is...
Page 209: Connecting The Instrument To The Internet
Internet Direct Connection This convenient, powerful feature lets you directly connect your DDK-7 to the Internet. In this section, you may come across some unfamiliar terms and phrases related to computers and online communications. To look up the meaning of these terms, refer to the Internet Glossary (page 222).
Page 210: Accessing The Website From The Ddk-7
NOTE Some types of modems require an optional hub network for simultaneously connecting to several devices (such as computer, musical instrument, etc.). DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Connection example 2: Connecting by cable (using a modem with router) ADSL modem Router capability LAN cable USB-LAN adaptor Connection example 3:...
Page 211: Scrolling The Display
In the Control Menu located in the left part of the display, you can control the displayed website and set various settings. The browser display, to the right of the control menu, is the area in which the website is displayed. The ﬁrst page shown when opening a browser and connecting to the Internet is called the “home page.”...
Page 212 DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Monitoring the Internet Connection Status The four icons and a message indicate the current Internet connection status. 2 3 4 Ofﬂine indicator ( This is shown when the instrument is not connected to the Internet. When this appears, you cannot view any web pages.
Page 213: Refreshing A Web Page/Canceling Loading Of A Web Page
Communication status indicator The following three messages will be shown depending on the status of accessing web site. Now opening web page ... Web page has been displayed. Disconnected. Refreshing a Web Page/Canceling Loading of a Web Page To refresh a web page (to make sure you have the latest version of the page, or to try reloading), press the [REFRESH] button.
Page 214: Saving Bookmarks Of Your Favorite Pages
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Saving Bookmarks of Your Favorite Pages You can “bookmark” the page you’re viewing, and set up a custom link so the page can be instantly called up in the future. With the desired page currently selected, press the [BOOKMARK] button in the control menu.
Page 215 Select the position of the new bookmark by pressing the desired position directly, or using the [UP]/[DOWN] button or the Data Control Dial. To save the bookmark, press the [EXECUTE] button, or press the [CANCEL] button to cancel. To return to the browser, press the [EXIT] button. Opening a Bookmarked Page: Press the [BOOKMARK] button in the control menu to call up the Bookmark display, then select the desired bookmark.
Page 216: Editing Bookmarks
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Editing Bookmarks From the Bookmark display, you can change the names and rearrange the order of your bookmarks, as well as delete unnecessary bookmarks from the list. UP/DOWN Moves the selection position in the Bookmark list. JUMP Opens the web page of the selected bookmark.
Page 217: Changing The Home Page
Changing the Home Page You can specify any desired page on the site to be the home page. In advance, open the page you wish to set as your new home page. Press the [SETTING] button in the control menu to call up the Internet Setting display.
Page 218: About The Internet Settings Display
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual About the Internet Settings Display From the Internet Settings display, you can make various settings related to the Internet connection, including preferences for the menus and displays. The Internet Settings display has four sub-displays: Browser, LAN, Wireless LAN, and Others. Browser Encode Selects the character code encoding for the browser.
Page 219: Lan
In this display page, you can make settings for the LAN connection. These settings are needed for not only wired LAN connection but also wireless LAN connection. Use DHCP Determines whether or not DHCP is used. If your router is compatible with DHCP, select “ON (set DNS automatically)”...
Page 220: Others
NOTE An access point that is encrypted in a non-WEP format cannot be used. NOTE If no signal from the access point is received, the access point cannot be listed. NOTE The WEP key type, length and WEP key are not entered automatically.
Page 221: Exiting From The Internet Display
Connection information Shows detailed information on the current connection. Exiting from the Internet Display Pressing any button other than [INTERNET] button quits the Internet Direct Connection and closes the website display. Pressing the [INTERNET] button again automatically opens the previously opened website. Initializing Internet Settings The settings of the Internet function are not initialized when using the Initialize operation of the DDK-7 (page 23);...
Page 222: Glossary Of Internet Terms
A hardware system or computer used as a central point for a network, providing access to ﬁles and services. Site Short for “website,” this refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collection of web pages whose addresses begin with “http://www.yamaha.co.jp/” is referred to as the Yamaha site. SSID This is an identiﬁcation name for specifying a particular network over a wireless LAN connection.
Page 223: Accessory Jacks And Controls
Connections On the backside and front left side of the DDK-7 keyboard is a separate panel equipped with various input/output terminals and miscellaneous controls. Contents 1 Accessory Jacks and Controls ... . .223 2 Connecting Headphones or External System .
Page 224: Foot Pedal Jacks
(View from rear.) Reference Pages Foot Pedal (page 196) Reference Pages Controlling External MIDI Devices from the DDK-7 (page 233) Controlling the DDK-7 from an External Device (page 234) Connection with Computer (page 230) What is MIDI? (page 235) Reference Pages Internet Direct Connection (page 209) Connecting USB storage...
Page 225: Connecting Headphones Or External System
TO PEDAL terminal For connecting to the DDKU-P7 Pedal Unit. AUX IN (Phone; L/L+R, R) jacks This pair of stereo phone jacks is for connection to an external device. The signal from the connected external device sounds from external speakers connected to the DDK-7. AUX OUT (LEVEL FIXED) jacks - 1 SUB (1, 2) jacks For connection to an external ampliﬁer/speaker system.
Page 226: Playing The Sounds Of The Ddk-7 Through An External Audio System
Playing the Sounds of the DDK-7 Through an External Audio System By using the OUTPUT jacks, you can connect your DDK-7 to external powered speakers. If you’re connecting the DDK-7 to a mono device, use only the OUTPUT L/ L+R jack. Speaker (Left) Speaker (Right) OUTPUT L/L+R...
Page 227 Jacks Output Type AUX OUT MAIN jacks Unbalanced* L/L+R, R LEVEL FIXED AUX OUT SUB jacks Unbalanced 1, 2 LEVEL FIXED OUTPUT jacks Unbalanced L/L+R, R LEVEL FIXED *The Unbalanced line is intended for line-level signals. Power-on Procedure Before turning the power on to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0) then turn on the power in the following order: (1) DDK-7 and external keyboard(s) (2) Mixer...
Page 228: Selecting Outputs For Each Part
NOTE Chorus and variation effects of the Rhythm, and Reverb are not applied to the sound output through SUB1, SUB2 and SUB1&2. NOTE The settings in the Utility display are automatically saved when another display is called up. DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Selecting Outputs for Each Part You can assign each individual part of the DDK-7's sounds such as Voice, Percussion, to be output from speciﬁc AUX OUT jacks: MAIN and/or SUB.
Page 229: Connecting A Pedal Unit
Connecting a Pedal Unit Connecting a Pedal Unit (DDKU-P7) to the DDK-7 allows you to use the Pedalboard, right and left Footswitches, Expression Pedal and 2nd Expression Pedal. These foot- operated controls allow you to execute various performance functions and switch effects on/off, without taking your hands from the keyboard.
Page 230: Connection With Computer
Before you can actually transfer data between the DDK-7 and a computer via the USB connection, you will need to install an appropriate MIDI driver. Download the latest MIDI driver software from the Yamaha web site at “http://music.yamaha.com/download/.” Connecting your DDK-7 to a computer opens up a whole new world of musical possibilities.
Page 231: Connecting External Devices
Using the MIDI IN/OUT terminals By using an optional MIDI interface such as the UX16, you can connect the DDK-7 to the computer, with the MIDI IN/OUT terminals on the instrument. Connect the DDK-7 and the MIDI Interface with two standard MIDI cables (one connecting the OUT terminal on the DDK-7 to the MIDI IN terminal on the interface, and the other connecting the IN terminal on the DDK-7 to the MIDI OUT terminal on the interface).
Page 232: Outputting The Sound Of An External Device Through The External Speakers Of The Ddk-7
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Outputting the Sound of an External Device Through the External Speakers of the DDK-7 You can connect the AUX IN jacks of the DDK-7 with the LINE OUT of an external device, such as a CD player. You can also connect the OUTPUT jacks of the DDK-7 to external speakers.
Page 233: Controlling External Midi Devices From The Ddk-7
To adjust the volume/reverb: Press the [UTILITY] button on the panel to call up the Utility display. Using the MIC. REVERB and VOLUME sliders in the GLOBAL Page, adjust the amount of the reverb applied to the microphone, and the volume. No sound from the microphone can be heard even though you raise the volume here, unless you turn the MIC VOLUME knob to the right.
Page 234: Controlling The Ddk-7 From An External Device
You can connect a single USB-LAN adaptor and up to two USB storage devices (such as USB ﬂash memory) to the USB TO DEVICE terminal(s). Before purchasing a USB- LAN adaptor or USB storage devices, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor for advice, or see the Yamaha website (http:// www.global.yamaha.com/).
Page 235: Midi
MIDI This section explains what MIDI is, and what it can do, as well as how you can use MIDI on your DDK-7. What is MIDI? No doubt you have heard the terms “acoustic instrument” and “digital instrument.” In the world today, these are the two main categories of instruments. Let’s consider a grand piano and a classical guitar as representative acoustic instruments.
Page 236: Midi Messages Of The Ddk-7
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. MIDI Messages of the DDK-7 MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: the Channel Messages and System Messages.
Page 237: Midi Channels
MIDI Channels MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen MIDI channels. Using these channels, 1 – 16, the performance data for sixteen different instrument parts can be simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable. Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV station transmits its broadcasts over a speciﬁc channel.
Page 238: Midi Control
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual MIDI Control When you connect your DDK-7 with a second MIDI device (such as a synthesizer or computer), you can determine how the DDK-7 controls that MIDI device, or how the DDK-7 is controlled. Press the [UTILITY] button in the panel to call up the Utility Display.
Page 239 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Switches control over the displayed items between the DDK-7 (INTERNAL) or the connected device (EXTERNAL). - 1 LEAD 1 Determines Internal or External control of the Lead Voices. INT. (Internal): Lead Voice 1 is played from the Upper keyboard of the DDK-7. (If the To Lower function is on, it is played from Lower keyboard.) EXT.
Page 240: Appendix
Appendix XG Voice & Drum List Only for XG song playback. Voice Number Voice Name XG GrandPiano XG GrndPianoKSP XG MellowGrPno XG PianoStrings XG Dream XG BrightPiano XG BritePnoKSP XG El.GrandPiano XG El.GrndPnoKSP XG DetunedCP80 XG LayeredCP1 XG LayeredCP2 XG Honkytonk XG HonkytonkKSP XG El.Piano1 XG El.Piano1KSP...
Page 241 Voice Number Voice Name XG 12StrGuitar XG Nylon&Steel XG Steel&Body XG Mandolin XG JazzGuitar XG MellowGuitar XG JazzAmp XG CleanGuitar XG ChorusGuitar XG MutedGuitar XG FunkGuitar1 XG MuteSteelGtr XG FunkGuitar2 XG JazzMan XG Overdriven XG GuitarPinch XG Distortion XG FeedbackGtr XG FeedbackGtr2 XG GtrHarmonics XG GtrFeedback...
Page 242 Voice Number Voice Name XG Tuba XG Tuba2 XG MutedTrumpet XG FrenchHorn XG FrHornSolo XG FrenchHorn2 XG HornOrchestra XG BrassSection XG Tp&TbSection XG BrassSection2 XG HighBrass XG MellowBrass XG SynthBrass1 XG QuackBrass XG ResoSynBrass XG PolyBrass XG SynthBrass3 XG JumpBrass XG AnaVel.Brass1 XG AnalogBrass1 XG SynthBrass2...
Page 243 Voice Number Voice Name XG Carib XG SoundTrack XG Prologue XG Ancestral XG Crystal XG SynthDr.Comp XG Popcorn XG TinyBells XG RoundGlocken XG GlockenChime XG ClearBells XG ChorusBells XG SynthMallet XG SoftCrystal XG LoudGlocken XG ChristmasBel XG VibeBells XG DigitalBells XG AirBells XG BellHarp XG Gamelimba...
Page 244 Voice Number Voice Name XG BirdTweet2 XG Ghost XG Maou XG PhoneCall XG DoorSqueak XG DoorSlam XG ScratchCut XG ScratchSplit XG WindChime XG TelphoneRing2 XG CarEngineIgn XG CarTiresSqel XG CarPassing XG CarCrash XG Siren XG Train XG JetPlane XG Starship XG Burst XG RollrCoaster XG Submarine...
Page 245: Xg Drum Map
XG Drum Map MSB/LSB/PC Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2 Note (127/0/1) (127/0/2) Surdo Mute Surdo Mute Surdo Open Surdo Open Hi Q Hi Q Whip Slap Whip Slap Scratch H Scratch H Scratch L Scratch L Finger Snap Finger Snap Click Noise Click Noise Metronome Click...
Page 246 MSB/LSB/ Analog Kit PCNote (127/0/26) Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch H Scratch L Finger Snap Click Noise Metronome Click Metronome Bell Seq Click L Seq Click H Brush Tap Brush Swirl Brush Slap Reverse Cymbal Snare Roll Hi Q 2 Snare Noisy 4 Sticks...
Page 247 MSB/LSB/ SFX Kit 2 PCNote (126/0/2) Phone Call Ø Door Squeak Ø Door Slam Ø Scratch Cut Ø Scratch H 3 Ø Wind Chime Ø Telephone Ring Ø CarEngnIgnition Ø Car Tires Squeal Ø Car Passing Ø Car Crash Ø Siren Ø...
Page 248: Midi Data Format
MIDI Data Format 1. Channel Messages 1.1 DDK Mode Code (Hexadecimal) 8n, nn, 00-7F Note Off 9n, nn, 00 Note Off 9n, nn, 01-7F Note On An, nn, 00-7F Polyphonic After Touch Bn, 00, 00-7F Bank select Bn, 20, 00-7F Bn, 01, 00-7F Modulation Bn, 04, 00-7F...
Page 249 Code (Hexadecimal) Function Bn, 78, 00 All Sound Off Bn, 79, 00 Reset All Controllers Bn, 7B, 00 All Note Off Bn, 7C, 00 Omni Off Bn, 7D, 00 Omni On Bn, 7E, 00 Mono Bn, 7F, 00 Poly Cn, nn Program Change Dn, 00-7F After Touch...
Page 250: Realtime Messages
Code (Hexadecimal) Bn, 5B, 00-7F Reverb Send Level Bn, 5D, 00-7F Chorus Send Level Bn, 5E, 00-7F Variation Effect Send Level Bn, 60, 00-7F Data Increment Bn, 61, 00-7F Data Decrement Bn, 62, 00-7F NRPN LSB Bn, 63, 00-7F NRPN MSB Bn, 64, 00-7F RPN LSB Bn, 65, 00-7F...
Page 251 Code (Hexadecimal) F0, 7F, 7F, 09, 03, 0n, CC, PP, VV, ..., F7 F0, 7F, 7F, 0A, 01, 0n, KK, CC, PP, VV, ..., F7 Universal Non-Realtime Messages Code (Hexadecimal) F0, 7E, 7F, 09, 01, F7 F0, 7E, 7F, 09, 03, F7 F0, 7E, 7F, 09, 02, F7 F0, 7E, 7F, 08, 08, JJ, GG, MM, ..data.., F7 XG Native...
Page 252 1. Switches Switch Left Footswitch 2. Panel Switch Events Selectors Switch Code Registration Memory [1-16] Volume Switch Code Upper Keyboard Voice 1 Volume Lower Keyboard Voice 1 Volume Upper Keyboard Voice 2 Volume Lower Keyboard Voice 2 Volume Lead Voice 1 Volume Pedal Voice 1 Volume Pedal Voice 2 Volume Lead Voice 2 Volume...
Page 253 Brilliance Switch Code Upper Keyboard Voice 1 Brilliance Lower Keyboard Voice 1 Brilliance Upper Keyboard Voice 2 Brilliance Lower Keyboard Voice 2 Brilliance Lead Voice 1 Brilliance Pedal Voice 1 Brilliance Pedal Voice 2 Brilliance Lead Voice 2 Brilliance Sustain Switch Code Upper Sustain [UPPER (KNEE)]...
Page 254 3. MIDI Parameter Voice Section Parameters Panel Voice Parameters (Address mm: 0 – 7 = UK1 , UK2 , LK1 , LK2 , LEAD 1 , LEAD 2 , PEDAL 1 , PEDAL 2) Address Size 00-07 00-0D 00-07 00-07 00-07 00-07 00-07...
Page 255 Address Size Data 00-07 Effect 1 Type MSB/LSB 00-7F 00-7F 00-07 0000-7F7F Effect 1 Parameter 1 MSB/LSB 00-07 0000-7F7F Effect 1 Parameter 2 MSB/LSB 00-07 0000-7F7F Effect 1 Parameter 3 MSB/LSB 00-07 0000-7F7F Effect 1 Parameter 4 MSB/LSB 00-07 0000-7F7F Effect 1 Parameter 5 MSB/LSB 00-07 0000-7F7F...
Page 256 Address Size 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 00-01 Keyboard Parameters Sustain Parameters (Address mm: 0 – 2 = UK, LK, PEDAL) Address Size 00-02...
Page 257 Keyboard Percussion Parameters (Address mm: 1 – 2 = K.B.P. [1], K.B.P. [2]) Address Size Data 01-02 00-7F Keyboard Percussion (On/Off) 01-02 00-08 Keyboard Percussion Menu Rhythm Rhythm Parameters Address Size Data 00-0B 0000-7F7F Rhythm Assign Number 00-0B Rhythm Selector Number 00-7F Percussion Volume 00-7F...
Page 258 Accompaniment Parameters Address Size A.B.C. Function Parameters Address Size M.O.C. Function Parameters Address Size Section Parameters Address Size Keyboard Percussion Parameters Address Size DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Data Parameter 00-7F Accompaniment Volume 00:MIN 7F:MAX 00-7F Accompaniment Reverb 00:MIN (Send Level) 7F:MAX Data Parameter 00-7F...
Page 259 Overall System Parameters Address Size Data 00-7F Disable (On/Off) 00-7F Organ Flute Attack Mode 3A-46 Transpose 01-0C 2nd Expression Range 00-7F Footswitch Mode 00-7F Pitch 00-7F Footswitch Glide Time 00-7F MIDI Control Expression (INT/EXT) 00-7F MIDI Control Lead 1 (INT/EXT) 00-04, 06 Registration Menu 00-03...
Page 260 AUX OUT Address Size 00-13 Foot Pedal Address Size 4. MDR Command Play Start Play Stop Record Start Record Stop Fast Forward Start Fast Forward Stop Rhythm Pointer Reset DDK-7 Owner’s Manual Data Parameter 00-03 AUX OUT 00:MAIN Address II: 00-07 = UK1, UK2, 01:SUB1 LK1, LK2, Lead1, Lead2, 02:SUB2...
Page 261: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA DDK / Model: DDK-7 Function Basic Default 1, 2, 3, 16 Channel Changed 1-16 Mode Default Mode 3 Messages ˛ Altered ************************ Note 36-96 Number :True Voice ************************ Velocity Note on Ø 9nH, v=1-127 Note off ˛...
Page 262 YAMAHA [XG mode] / Model: DDK-7 Function Basic Default Channel Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number :True Voice Velocity Note on Note off After Touch Pitch Bend 1, 5, 7, 10 Control Change 65-67 71-78 84, 91, 93, 94...
Page 263: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem GENERAL OPERATION The sound is not heard for about 10 seconds after turning the power on. A cracking noise is sometimes heard. Interference from radio, TV, or other sources occurs. The sound of the DDK-7 causes surrounding objects to resonate.
Page 264 Problem VOICES/RHYTHMS The pitch may sound excessively high on the Pedalboard and low in the higher registers of the Lower and Upper keyboards. Some of the Voices may contain cracking and/or noisy sounds. When too many keys are pressed, not all of the notes sound.
Page 265 Problem VOICE EDITING During Voice editing, the speciﬁed Voice isn’t heard, even when the keyboard is played. An error message appears while the Voice name is entered. RHYTHM PROGRAM During use of the Rhythm Pattern Program, no sound is produced even when you play a certain percussion sound.
Page 266: Specifications
Speciﬁcations KEYBOARD Keyboard Type Touch Tone TONE GENERATION Maximum Polyphony Multi Timbral Capacity Wave Registration Voice Effects Organ Flute Voice Rhythm Subordinate Performance PROGRAMS Voice Edit Rhythm Pattern Program DDK-7 Owner’s Manual UPPER: 49 Keys (C-C) Standard (FS) LOWER: 61Keys (C-C) Standard (FS) UPPER: Initial Touch/After Touch LOWER: Initial Touch/After Touch Organ/Rhythm Sections, XG: 128 notes...
Page 267 Supplied Accessories 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 268: Index
Index Numerics 2nd Expression Pedal... 205 AC INLET jack... 223 ACCENT... 156 Accompaniment... 70 Add Drum ... 70 AFTER touch (Pitch)... 42 AFTER touch (Touch Tone)... 41 ASSEMBLE ... 153 ASSIGN (Keyboard Percussion)... 79 ATTACK (Organ Flutes) ... 38 ATTACK RATE (Voice Edit)... 142 Auto Bass Chord...
Page 269 Keyboard Percussion ... 74 L. ORGAN FLUTES ... 37 LAN ... 219 LANGUAGE ... 16 LAST (Lead Voice)... 42 LAYER (Voice Edit) ... 141 LCD BRIGHTNESS ... 17 LCD Display... 10 LEAD 1, 2... 8 Lead Slide... 44 Lead Voice... 24 LEVEL (Voice Edit)...
Page 270 Real Time Write... 154, 162 Recording ... 110 Recording (Lead Voice 1 Voice only) ... 111 Recording (Part) ... 111 REGIST EDIT (MDR) ... 116 REGIST MENU ... 20 Registration Memory... 89 Registration Sequence ... 188 Registration Shift... 94 RELEASE RATE (Voice Edit)... 142 Repeat ...
Page 271 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 272 U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2006 Yamaha Corporation WJ07570 xxxMWDHx.x-01A0 Printed in Japan...

Yamaha Motif DDK-7 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Panel Layout

1 Quick Introductory Guide

2 Voices

3 Organ Flutes

4 Voice Controls and Effects

5 Rhythm/Keyboard Percussion

6 Registration Memory

1 Storing Registrations

2 Selecting Registrations

4 Initializing Registration Memory

6 Unifying a SpeciﬁC Parameter

6 Unifying a Specific Parameter

7 Music Data Recorder (Mdr)

1 Calling up the M.D.R. Display

2 Formatting External Media

3 Selecting a Song

4 Recording

5 Changing the Song Name

6 Saving Registrations as Registration Data (File)

Recalling Recorded Registrations

8 Playing Back a Song

9 Other Functions (Tools)

8 Voice Edit

1 Voice Structure

2 Editing a Voice

3 Saving the Edited Voice

4 Quitting Voice Edit

5 Recalling an Edited Voice

9 Rhythm Program

1 Outline of the Rhythm Programming Operation

2 Rhythm Pattern Program

3 Rhythm Sequence Program

4 Saving Rhythm Pattern and Rhythm Sequence Data to External Media

10 Controllers

1 Footswitches

2 Foot Pedal

3 Expression Pedals

11 Transpose and Pitch Controls

12 Internet Direct Connection

1 Connecting the Instrument to the Internet

2 Accessing the Website from the DDK-7

3 About the Internet Settings Display

4 Exiting from the Internet Display

5 Initializing Internet Settings

6 Glossary of Internet Terms

13 Connections

1 Accessory Jacks and Controls

2 Connecting Headphones or External System

3 Connecting a Pedal Unit

4 Connecting a Foot Pedal

5 Connection with Computer

6 Connecting External Devices

7 MIDI

8 MIDI Control

14 Appendix

Quick Links

Chapters

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