Yamaha DD-55 Drums User Manual


 
Playing a Song
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The Tap Start function allows you to set the song’s overall tempo as well as start the accompaniment
— simply by tapping out the rhythm.
The accompaniment will playback at the tempo with which the pads are struck or the pedals are
pressed.
1 Press the [BREAK/TAP] button.
2 Play the Tap Start.
3 Stop the Song Playback.
The Auto Kit Select function automatically selects the best matching drum kit for the selected song.
You can deactivate this feature by setting the Auto Kit Select to OFF.
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Setting the Auto Kit Select to ON/OFF.
2 Select ON/OFF.
Tap Start
While song playback is stopped, press the [BREAK/TAP] button. All
three of the beat lamps flash, indicating the DD-55 is set to Tap Start
standby.
To cancel the Tap Start mode, simply press the [BREAK/TAP] button
once again (the beat lamps will turn off).
In the case of a song in 4/4, strike any pad or press any pedal four
times, and the accompaniment will start at the desired tempo.
The number of times needed to strike the pad will change according to the
following time signatures; 5/4, 5 times; 4/4, 4 times; 3/4, 3 times; 6/8, 2
times.
Press the [START/STOP] button and the song accompaniment will
stop.
Auto Kit Select ON/OFF Setting
Simultaneously press the [DEMO] and [START/STOP] button to
enter the MIDI/Utility mode. An “mm” appears in the display indicat-
ing the MIDI/Utility mode.
Next, press the [SONG] button. The current ON/OFF setting appears
in the display.
Turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise) to activate the Auto Kit Select
(on). Turn to the left (counter-clockwise) to deactivate the Auto Kit
Select (oFF).
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Auto Kit Select is turned on.