YAMAHA FGDP-30 Finger Drum Pad User Guide

Finger Drum Pad
FGDP-30 User Guide

FGDP-30 Finger Drum Pad

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Introduction

This finger drum pad instrument allows you to easily and conveniently play drum and percussion sounds with your fingers. It was specially designed to be a highly portable ‘mobile drum kit’ that anyone can enjoy anywhere and at any time. In addition, this instrument is exceptionally useful for experienced finger-drumming players, for beginners who want to learn and get better at finger drumming, for actual drummers who want to enjoy playing easily, and for composers/producers who want to create original rhythms.
Enjoy this product optimized for finger drumming.

About the Manuals

The following two manuals are available for the product.

Startup Guide
(Printed booklet included in the product package)| To help you use the product immediately, this Guide focuses on a product overview and basic operations. Before using this product, make sure to read “Precautions” at the begging of this booklet, which can also be obtained from the Yamaha website. On the following site, enter “FGDP” in the Model Name box, and then execute the Search.
Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/
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User Guide (This manual in HTML)| This guide provides all information about this product, including information covered in the Startup Guide.

Included Accessories

• Startup Guide × 1
• Online Member Product Registration × 1
• USB A micro-USB B cable (1.5 m) × 1

Controls

Top surface
The controllers on the top surface of this product consist of two types: buttons for various functions and pads for your musical performance. Except for (1) and (2), pressing a button will produce a confirmation sound and announcement via the Voice Guide.

Buttons for functions 1–2 (No confirmation sound/No Voice Guide)

1| | Standby/On lamps (blue) (red)
Standby/On button
• This button lets you turn the product on/off, while the lamps let you confirm the charging status of this product. See this page for details about tuning the product on/off. See this page for details about charging the product. See this page for details about how to check the remaining Battery life.
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2| | Lock lamp
Lock button
• To prevent unintended operation by accidentally touching a button during performance, use this button to temporarily
disable all buttons other than the pads, the button, and this button. See this page for details.

Buttons for functions 3–7 (With confirmation sounds/Voice Guide)

• The volume of the confirmation sounds produced with button operations can be adjusted via “ Menu 4 Mixer Operation Sound Volume.”
• The volume of the Voice Guide can be adjusted via (Settings) ”5 Mixer Voice Guide Volume.”

3| | Volume Down button (left) and Volume Up button (right)
• These buttons let you adjust the volume of the sound output from the internal speaker and the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack. See this page for details.
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4| | Click lamps (red) (blue)
Click button
Tempo Decrease button (left) and Tempo Increase button (right)
• You can listen to the click sound to play at the accurate tempo.
5| | Kit Select buttons
• These buttons let you select a Drum Kit, a collection of drum sounds (or voices) assigned to pads. See this page for details.
6| | Setting Item Select buttons
Minus button and Plus buttons
• These buttons let you change various settings. See this page for details.
7| | Registration Memory buttons
• A batch of settings can be registered to one of these buttons, to be recalled anytime with a single touch. See this page for details.

Built-in speaker 8

8| Built-in speaker
• This speaker outputs the audio signals from an external device connected to this product, as well as your performance sound.
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Pads for your performance 9

9| Pads
• By hitting these Pads (MIDI Note on), you can hear the various Voices that are assigned to these Pads. By pressing these Pads further or applying pressure to these Pads (MIDI Aftertouch), you can confirm that the Pads work according to the settings made for each of the Pads in the current Kit. See this page for details.
• A number is assigned to each of the Pads. See this page for details.
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Rear surface

10| | Security slot
• Connect a commercially available security wire here to prevent theft of this product.
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11| | [USB TO HOST] terminal
• This is a micro-USB B terminal that is used to charge the product with a USB Power Adaptor, or to input/output audio signals or transmit/receive MIDI messages from/to a PC or smart device. See this page for details.
12| | [AUX IN] jack
• This is a stereo mini plug. You can input the sound from a device like a digital keyboard or mobile music player by connecting it to this jack. See this page for details.
13| | [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack
• This is a stereo mini plug. By connecting a device like headphones or a live streaming device, you can output the sound of this product, including your Pad performance, and the audio signal input via the [AUX IN] jack. See this page for details.

Power Supply

Charging
This product can be used after the battery is charged by connecting it to an AC outlet or a USB mobile battery as described below. In particular, before using this product for the first time after it is unpacked, make sure to fully charge the battery until the Standby/On lamp (red) turns off.
Charging with a USB power adaptor (commercially available)
Connect the USB power adaptor in the order of the numbers shown in the figure below.

A. USB cable (included in the package)
B. USB power adaptor (commercially available)

Charging with a USB mobile battery (commercially available)
Connect the USB mobile battery in the order of the numbers shown in the figure below.

A. USB cable (included in the package)
B. USB mobile battery (commercially available)

Notes regarding charging

• The product can be used even while the battery is charging.
• If battery power is insufficient or abnormal, the Standby/On lamp (red) will flash.
• The estimated time to fully charge a low battery is 1–3 hours, when the product is turned off (depending on the usage environment and battery usage).
• To recharge the battery after a full charge, you will need to unplug the USB cable and then connect it again.

USB power adaptor/USB mobile battery requirements

*USB BC specification compatible products

CAUTION
Make sure to use a USB power adaptor or USB mobile battery with the specifications indicated above. Using the wrong adaptors or batteries can result in damage to the product or overheating. Follow the instructions that come with the connected USB power adaptor or the USB mobile battery.
NOTICE

• Use a USB mobile battery that has a low-current mode function, etc., and that can supply power to devices with a current consumption of 25 mA or less. If you cannot charge the battery with a USB mobile battery, try a USB power adaptor to see if you can charge the battery from a power outlet.
• If the product turns off suddenly and unexpectedly after it is turned on, your USB power adaptor or USB mobile battery might not meet the requirements or might be damaged. Try using another adaptor or battery that meets the requirements, etc. If the product should appear to be malfunctioning, please consult with Yamaha service personnel.

NOTE
When connected to a computer USB port or a USB power adaptor with less output current than 1.5 A, the remaining battery power might decrease even while charging (while the red Standby/On lamp is lit).

Turning the Power On/Off

To turn the power on
Press and hold the button until the Standby/On blue lamp comes on.
NOTE

• If the battery is low, the product might not turn on.

To turn the power off
Press and hold the button for a while until the lamps go off.
NOTE

• Although the power is off, most of the product settings are maintained. See this page for details.
• If the battery is low, the left side (blue) of the Standby/On lamp flashes three times, and then the product will turn off automatically.

Checking the remaining Battery life
When you press and immediately release the button, the Voice Guide announces the remaining Battery life, and the Standby/On lamp flashes four times to indicate a remaining Battery life of 100 90%, three times to indicate 80 60%, twice to indicate 60
40%, and once to indicate 20 0%.

NOTE

• If the battery level is between 20% and 0%, the left side (blue) of the Standby/On lamp will flash once every 30 seconds even when the Standby/On button is not pressed.

Forced power off

If the product behaves abnormally and no operation can be performed, press and hold the and buttons at the same time to force the power off.

NOTICE
When forcing the power off, the product settings will not be saved.

Auto Power Off
To prevent unnecessary power consumption, after a certain period of no operation the left side of the Standby/On lamp (blue) will flash twice and then this product automatically turns off. The time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off can be changed via “ Menu 62 Utility Auto Power Off Time”.
To disable the Auto Power Off function, press and hold the button and button simultaneously to turn on the power. The Standby/On lamp will flash twice, and then the product starts up with the Auto Power Off function disabled ( Menu 62 Utility Auto Power Off Time=”Disabled”)

Connecting an external device

[PHONES/OUTPUT] jack
This is a stereo mini plug. By connecting a device like headphones or a live streaming device, you can output the sound of this product, including your Pad performance, and the audio signal input via the [AUX IN] jack.
CAUTION

• Before connecting an external audio device, turn off the power of both this product and the external audio device. Also, before turning the power on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the devices, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss could occur.

NOTICE

• To avoid possible damage to the external device, first turn on the power to this product, then to the external device. When turning off the power, do so in reverse order: first turn off the power to the external device, then to this product.

NOTE
By default, the built-in speaker is automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. See this page for details.

Connecting Headphones

CAUTION

• Do not use this instrument or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since doing so could cause permanent hearing loss.

Connecting an external speaker equipped with an amplifier

Connecting a live streaming device

A Live streaming device
B Streaming

[AUX IN] jack
By using this jack, the built-in speaker can output the sound of an audio device such as a smart device or computer.

CAUTION

• Before connecting an external audio device, turn off the power of both this product and the external audio device. Also, before turning the power on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the devices, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss could occur.

NOTICE

• To avoid possible damage to the external device, first turn on the power to this product, then to the external device. When turning off the power, do so in reverse order: first turn off the power to the external device, then to this product.

[USB TO HOST] terminal
This product is equipped with a [USB TO HOST] terminal.

Notice when using the [USB TO HOST] terminal
When connecting a USB cable to this terminal, make sure to hold the connector (plug) and insert it all the way in the correct vertical and horizontal direction (without tilting it) to prevent poor contact. After connecting the USB cable, ensure that excessive force is not applied to the connector (plug). In addition, check the notes regarding USB connections in the “Precautions” section of the Startup Guide included in the product package.

• See this page for details about connecting a charging device.
• Depending on the model of the computer/smart device and the OS, a USB connection might cause noise or might not work well.
• When connecting a smart device or computer, the following points should be observed to avoid freezing and data loss.
  – Before turning the power to this product on/off or plugging/unplugging a USB cable to/from the [USB TO HOST] terminal, quit any open application software on the smart device or computer.
  – Wait for six seconds or more between the following operations: (1) when turning the power of the product off and then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/disconnecting a USB cable.
  If the smart device, computer, or the product freezes, restart the application software or OS of the smart device/computer, or turn the power to this product off and then on again.

Connecting to a smart device/tablet (Android)
Use the following items to make connections in the order of the numbers shown in the figure below. A. USB cable (Micro B male Type A male) included with this product
B. USB conversion adaptor (Type A females Micro B male) sold separately
C. USB conversion adaptor (Type A females Micro C male) sold separately

Connecting to a smart device (iOS)
Use the following items to make connections in the order of the numbers shown in the figure below. A. USB cable (Micro B male Type A male) included with this product
B. Apple Lightning-USB3 Camera Adaptor sold separately
C. USB power adaptor

Connecting to a computer (Mac)
Use the following items to make connections in the order of the numbers shown in the figure below.

Connecting to a computer (Windows)

1. Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver on your computer.
   The Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver can be downloaded from the following URL: https://download.yamaha.com/

2. Connect your computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal via the included USB cable.

3. On your computer, open “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver Control Panel”, and then set “Device:” to “Finger Drum Pad”.

Internal Structure of this product

Pad operations The Pads on this product support Aftertouch as well as Note on/off. In other words, this product is designed so that pressing a Pad further produces various expressions and hitting a Pad produces the Voice sound.

Pad operation = Generated MIDI event
Hitting a Pad = Note On
Pressing a Pad further (pressure applied to Pad) = Aftertouch
Hitting and then no pressing = Note Off

Pad numbers
Specific numbers are assigned to each individual Pad. These numbers are used in this User Guide to identify each Pad as necessary. These number assignments—and their settings such as Voice assignments—can be flipped left- right between the Pads arranged symmetrically on the product.

When playing primarily with your right hand
When “ Menu 59 Utility Pad Layout” is set to “Right” (Default setting), the Pad numbers are assigned as illustrated below. This setting assumes that you are playing primarily with your right hand.

When playing primarily with your left hand
When “ Menu 59 Utility Pad Layout” is set to “Left,” the Pad numbers are assigned as illustrated below. This setting assumes that you are playing primarily with your left hand.

Backup Items (settings maintained even when the power is turned off)

The settings for the items listed below are maintained even when the power is turned off.

• Kit number
• Tempo
• Volume of the sound output from the built-in speaker (See this page.)
• Volume of the sound output from the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack (See this page.)
• Settings in

NOTE

• For Kit related settings, the last edited value in menu 10–34 will be automatically recalled the next time a Kit is selected.
• For Trigger related settings, the last edited value in menu 36–52 will be automatically recalled the next time a Trigger is selected.

Playing the Pads

When you hit a Pad with your finger, you will hear the Voice assigned to that Pad. The intensity of the sound changes according to how hard you hit the Pad. For some Pads, you can stop the sound even during playback by pressing the Pad further. NOTE

• The Drum Voices assigned to each Pad can be changed. See this page for details.
• Pad numbers can be inverted horizontally between left and right via “ 59 Utility Pad Layout.”
• If you want to play along with a constant tempo, use the Click sounds. For the tempo, see this page. For the Click, see this page.
• It is a good idea to play the Pads along with the song playback by connecting an audio device to this product. See this page for details.

Adjusting the Volume

You can set the volume of the sound from the built-in speaker and the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack separately. Use the operations described below to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker when an external audio device is not connected to the  [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack, or the volume output from the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack when an external audio device is connected.

A short press of the button will decrease the volume while a long press will continue to decrease the volume.
A short press of the button will increase the volume while a long press will continue to increase the volume.
Press the buttons simultaneously to reset the volume to its default value.
NOTE
Although the buttons will adjust the overall volume, you can also adjust the volume of the individual sound parts. See this page for details.
NOTE

• The initial value of the volume is adjusted so that the volume and sound quality are wellbalanced.

Starting and Stopping the Click sound

You can play back the Click sound to check the correct tempo.

| Each press of the button toggles the Click sound on and off. The Click lamps flash in time with the Click tempo. The red lamp flashes for the first beat of the bar and the blue lamp flashes for the other beats.
NOTE
• The volume of the Click sound can be adjusted via “ 1 Mixer Click Volume”.
• The rhythm pattern or resolution of the Click sound can be selected via “ 6 Click Pattern”.
• The number of Click beats per measure can be set via “ 7 Click Beats”.
• The type of Click sound can be selected via “ 8 Click Voice”.
• The number of measures for which playback of the Click sound continues can be set via “ 9 Click Count Off Bar”.
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Changing the tempo
You can change the tempo of the Click sound within the range of 30 – 300. With the following operations, the tempo value is audibly announced via the Voice Guide in English.

• A short press of the button will decrease the tempo value by 1 while a long press will continue to decrease the tempo value.
• A short press of the button will increase the tempo value by 1 while a long press will continue to increase the tempo value.
• Press the buttons simultaneously to return the tempo to the default value (120).
• Hit any Pad 3 times or more while holding down to set the tempo to the average of the intervals at which you hit the Pad. This function is called “Tap Tempo.”

Selecting a Kit (Changing the sound of all Pads)
A Pad assignment of sounds (or Voices) is referred to as “Kit.” This product features a variety of Kits for various music genres. Select your favorite kit and enjoy playing.

| • Use the buttons to select the desired Kit.
• Hold down or to continue to switch Kit numbers.
• Press the button and buttons simultaneously to return the Kit to the default number (No.1).
NOTE
• You can edit various settings for the currently selected Kit, such as Volume and Effects, via Menu 10 34 of (Settings).
• Edits to the settings of all Kits are maintained even when the power is turned off. You can initialize edits to the settings of the current Kit via “ 35 Kit Initialize”.
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Kit List

sound and enduring sustain.
2| EDM Red| A kit suitable for playing electronic music, focusing on carefully selected kicks and snares for immediate success.
3| Distortion Rock| A kit with distortion applied throughout, giving it a distorted tone with a memorable rock-style punch.
4| House Rose| A kit suitable for house performances, featuring a tight, machine-like sound.
5| R&B| The perfect kit for playing R&B, featuring samples from classic drum machines.
6| Dubstep Sun| This dubstep-oriented kit adds a distinctive bass to the toms.
7| Big Beat| An excellent kit for Big Beat music, making extensive use of distortion effects to give it an amazing sound.
8| Gate| A kit with the classic gated reverb sound so popular in the eighties.
9| Hip Hop Gold| Great for hip-hop performances, this kit features a dry snare sound with an old-school kick.
10| Modern Jazz| The perfect kit for playing jazz, with ride cymbal bows positioned at C1 and C2 for greater freedom when playing a swing beat.
11| Oak| Recorded from an oak shell drum kit, this kit boasts a powerful bass and rich mid-range.
12| Birch| Recorded using a birch shell drum kit, this kit has distinctive sustain in its mid- and low-range, and a tight top end.
13| Beech| Recorded using a beech shell drum kit, this kit has a clean attack and a hard sound with deep mids.
14| Garage Punk| The perfect punk kit, with a fat, driving sound.
15| Vintage70s| A fat, warm, vintage sound reminiscent of rock’s golden age in the 70s.
16| Funk| A great kit for playing funk, with a tight, dry sound.
17| Neo Soul| Intended for use when playing Neo Soul, this kit features high- pitched toms with long sustain, and a clap sound assigned to the snare (S1).
18| Metal| A strong attack and clear kick make this a great kit for heavy metal.
19| Phaser| Based on the Birch kit, this kit features a strong phaser effect.
20| Digi Rock| The perfect kit for playing rock, with a combination of electro sounds. Enjoy the deep flanging effect.
21| Reggae| A great reggae kit, with timbales and a high-pitched snare.
22| EDM Yellow| An EDM kit with reverb reminiscent of stadium performances.
23| EDM Green| The tight, machine-like sound makes EDM Green a good choice for EDM performances.
24| House Mint| The perfect kit for house music, featuring toms with powerful mids and lows.
25| Hip Hop Silver| Layered snares make this kit an excellent choice for playing hip-hop.
26| Beat Box Pine| Great for beatbox-style performances, this kit features an extra-powerful mid- and low-range.
27| RX| A kit recorded using sound from Yamaha’s legendary RX Series digital drum machines.
28| T8| Recorded using sounds from classic analog drum machines, this kit can be used for a wide range of genres from the 80s to modern music.
29| T9| A kit recorded using sounds from classic analog drum machines, perfect for techno and house performances.
30| Analog| Recorded using sounds from classic analog drum machines, this kit is perfect for performing 80s dance music.
31| Percussion
Master| A percussion kit featuring a range of percussion instruments from around the world that are sure to make sessions an immediate success.
32| Cuban| Perfect for playing Cuban music, this kit features timbales on the left and right pads.
33| Brazil| A percussion kit built around classic percussion instruments from Brazil, intended for playing batucada.
34| Africa| This percussion kit features a collection of classic percussion instruments from Africa, and is focused on djembe performance.
35| Arabic| This percussion kit features a collection of classic percussion instruments from Arabia, and is focused on darabuca performance.
36| Indian Pop| This kit combines classic Indian percussion instruments with electrosounds, making it perfect for Bollywood music.
37| China| Featuring a collection of classic Chinese percussion instruments, the China kit has paigu assigned to the left and right pads.
38| Japan| With a collection of classic Japanese percussion instruments, the Japan kit has unique samples assigned to C1 and C2.
39| Orchestra| A percussion kit featuring a range of percussion instruments used in orchestral performance, with timpani assigned to the left and right pads.

Trying the Choke setting
After selecting “P01 Maple,” try hitting the H1, H2, and H3 Pads.

When “ 59 Utility Pad Layout” is set to “Right”
If you hit the H2 Pad (hi-hat open cymbal) and then the H1 or H3 Pad (hi-hat closed cymbal), you will hear that the sound of H2 (hi-hat open cymbal) disappears. You can achieve this playing style with the following settings.

• Menu 19 Kit Pad Choke Group
  The H1, H2, and H3 Pads are set to form a “Choke Group” named “16.”

• Menu 20 Kit Pad Choke Mode
  The H1 and H3 Pads are set to “Send” to mute other Pad sounds in the Group, while the H2 Pad is set to “Receive” to be muted by other Pads in the Group.

Changing the Voice of a specific Pad (Editing a Kit)
You can change the Voice of a specific Pad in the current Kit, such as kick (bass drum) and snare drum.

| 1. Use the buttons to call up “23 Kit_Voice_Category.”
2. Hit the target Pad.
3. Use to select a Voice Category.
You will hear the first Voice sound of the selected Voice Category, and then the Voice Guide announces the Voice Category name and the target Pad number. For the Voice Category List, see this page.
4. Press once to call up “24 Kit Voice Number”.
5. Use to select the desired Voice.
Each time you select a Voice, you will hear the audition sound, and then the Voice Guide announces the Voice number and the target Pad number. For the Voice List, see this page.
To change the Voice of another Pad, repeat the above steps.
NOTE
• Press the buttons simultaneously to restore the default Voice.
• “ 60 Utility Audition Velocity” lets you set the volume of the Voice that is heard when selected via the buttons.
• Edits to the settings of all Kits are maintained even when the power is turned off. You can initialize edits to the settings of the current Kit via “ 35 Kit
Initialize.”
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Voice Category List

Voice List
See this page.

Changing the Pad sensitivity (Trigger)
From among the provided settings called “Trigger,” you can select your favorite Pad sensitivity for the best playing feel.

To select a Trigger
Call up “ 36 Trigger Select,” and then select the desired Trigger.
To edit the selected Trigger
Each setting item of the current Trigger Setup can be edited for each Pad.

1. Hit the target Pad.
2. Call up one of the related items such as “ 40 Trigger A/D Gain” and “ 48 Trigger After Touch Priority”, and then edit them.

NOTE
Edited Triggers are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you want to initialize the current Trigger, execute “ 53 Trigger Initialize.”

Playing the Pads along with music

You can listen to the playback sound of an external device through the built- in speaker or headphones connected to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack. Enjoy your Pad performance along with music playback.
Along with a mobile music player

1. Connect a mobile music player to the [AUX IN] jack via the audio cable.
   See this page for details.

2. Play back music on the mobile music player.

NOTE

• The sound volume input via the [AUX IN] jack can be adjusted via “ 2 Mixer Aux In Audio Volume.”

Along with a computer/smart device

1. Connect the music playback device to the [USB TO HOST] terminal via the supplied USB cable.
   See this page for details.

2. On the computer/smart device, start playback.

NOTE

• The sound volume input via the [USB TO HOST] terminal can be adjusted via “ 3 Mixer USB Audio Volume.”
• In addition to the USB connection, you can use the audio cable connection between the headphone jack of your computer/smartphone/tablet and the [AUX IN] jack.
• If this product is connected to a computer/smart device via USB and “ 57 Utility USB Audio Loopback” is set to “On,” an Audio Loopback will be configured. See this page for details.

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

To prevent unintended operation by accidentally touching a button during performance, most of the buttons other than the Pads can be temporarily disabled (locked).
All Pads, , and are available even when the Panel Lock function is enabled.

| Lock: Press and hold until the lamp lights.
Unlock: Press and hold until the lamp goes out.
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NOTE

• The product can be turned off via the button even if the Panel Lock function is enabled.

Registering your favorite settings (Registration Memory)

You can register a batch of current settings—such as the Kit number, Effect, and Trigger—to a single button, and then recall them at anytime with a single touch. This convenient function is called Registration Memory. Two Registration Memory buttons are available on this product.

Registration:

• Press and hold one of the buttons until the English voice prompts you. The current settings will be registered to the pressed button.
• For items that can be registered in Registration Memory, see this page.

Recall:

• Briefly press one of the buttons to recall the settings registered to the pressed button.

NOTICE

• To recall registered settings, make sure to use a short button press. Holding the button too long will register the current settings, and the previously registered settings will be lost.

NOTE

• “ 54 Registration Memory Initialize” lets you initialize the previously operated Registration Memory.

Setting Items that can be registered in Registration Memory

• Current Kit number (See this page.)
• Tempo value (See this page.)
• Menu 1 – 5 Mixer related settings
• Menu 6 – 9 Click related settings
• Menu 10 – 34 Kit related settings
• Menu 36 – 52 Trigger related settings
• Menu 55 – 62 Utility settings

[1 – 64] Menu of the Setting Items
Use the buttons below to change various settings.

| 1. Use the buttons to select the desired item.
Press and hold either button to switch items continuously. Press both buttons simultaneously to return to the first item of the Menu.
2. Use the buttons to edit the value.
Press and hold either button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding direction. Press both buttons
simultaneously to return to the default value.
NOTE
• You can jump to the beginning of the current or next Menu Category by pressing either the [<] or [>] button.
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Menu Categories of the Setting Items

NOTE

• The settings for most items (Menu 1 34, 36 52, 55 62) can be registered in Registration Memory.
• The settings for most items (Menu 1 34, 36 52, 55 62) are maintained even when the product is turned off.
• The default values for Menu 10–34 are unique for each Kit, and the default values for Menu 36–52 are unique for each Trigger.

[1 – 5] Mixer
Menu 1–5 let you adjust the volume for each Sound Part. After using the buttons to select an item, the Voice Guide announces the item name, starting with the item number and then “Mixer.”

• The settings here can be registered in Registration Memory.
• The settings here will be maintained even if the product is turned off.

No.| Item name (Voice Guide)| Description| Range| Default Value
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1| Mixer Click Volume| Adjusts the volume of the Click sound.| 0-32| 22
2| Mixer Aux In Audio Volume| Adjusts the volume of the sound that is input to the [AUX IN] jack.| 0-32| 12
3| Mixer USB Audio Volume| Adjusts the volume of the audio sound that is input to the [USB TO HOST] terminal.| 0-32| 24
4| Mixer Operation Sound Volume| Adjusts the volume of the sound produced by pressing a button.| 0-32| 14
5| Mixer Voice Guide Volume| Adjusts the volume of the Voice Guide.| 0-32| 10

[6 – 9] Click
Menu 6–9 let you make Click related settings. After using the buttons to select an item, the Voice Guide announces the item name, starting with the item number and then “Click.”

• The settings here can be registered in Registration Memory.
• The settings here will be maintained even if the product is turned off.

No.| Item name (Voice Guide)| Description| Range| Default Value
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6| Click Pattern| Determines the rhythm pattern of the click.
If one beat is a quarter note, a Click is generated at quarter note intervals when this setting is 1/4, at eighth note intervals when this setting is 1/8, and at sixteenth note intervals when this setting is 1/16. If the value ends with a T (Triplet), the Click will be generated on triplets of each of these settings. For SonClave and RumbaClave, a Click is generated in the pattern of a slave in Latin music.| 1/4, 1/4 Triplet, 1/8, 1/8 Triplet. 1/16,
1/16 Triplet, 3-2 Son Clave, 2-3 Son Clove, 3-2 Rumba Clave, 2-3 Rumba Clave| 1/4
7| Click Beats| Determines the number of beats per measure for the click sound.| 1-16| 4
8| Click Voice| Determines the sound type or Voice of the Click.| Metronome 1, Metronome 2. Cowbell. Drumsticks, Cloves Human 1, Human 2| Metronome 1
9| Click Count Off Bar| Determines the number of measures that the Click sound continues. If ‘off’ is selected, the Click sound continues until it is stopped.| Off, 1,2| Off

[10 – 34] Kit related settings
Menu 10–34 let you make the settings for the currently selected Kit.

• The default value of each item will differ depending on each Kit.
• Regarding Menu 17–34, hit the target Pad, then make the settings.
• The settings here can be registered in Registration Memory.
• The settings here will be maintained even if the product is turned off.

[10 16] Entire Kit settings
Menu 10–16 let you make the overall settings for the currently selected Kit. After using the **** buttons to select an item, the Voice Guide announces the item name, starting with the item number and then “Kit.”

Refer to the Reverb Type List.
12| Kit Reverb Send| Adjusts the depth (send amount) of the Reverb Effect applied overall to the current Kit. The actual depth is this value multiplied by the value for “31 Kit Voice Reverb Send” for each Voice.| 127
13| Kit Chorus Type| Determines the Chorus Type applied to the current Kit.| Refer to the Chorus Tyne List.
14| Kit Chorus Send| Adjusts the depth (send amount) of the Chorus Effect applied overall to the current Kit. The actual depth is this value multiplied by the value for “32 Kit Voice Chorus Send” for each Voice.| 127
15| Kit Variation Type| Determines the Variation Effect Type applied to the current Kit.| Refer to the Variation Type List.
16| Kit Variation Send| Adjusts the depth (send amount) of the Variation Effect applied overall to the current Kit. The actual depth is this value multiplied by the value for “33 Kit Voice Variation Send” for each Voice.| 0-127

Reverb Type List

Chorus Type List

Variation Type List

[17 -22] Pad settings
Menu 17–22 let you make the Pad settings for the current Kit. After using the buttons to select an item, the Voice Guide announces the item name, starting with the item number and then “Kit Pad.” Before making the settings, make sure to hit the target Pad.

CenteRight 63
27| Kit Voice Tuning| Lets you tune the pitch of the target Pad (1.0=100cent=semitone). For a snare drum, thehigher the value the higher the pitch tuning. For cymbals, the lower the value the larger the diameter.| −24.0 0.0 +24.0
28| Kit Voice Decay| Adjusts the Decay time (in which the volume decays from maximum attack level) of the target Pad. For snare drums, lower values produce an effect that mutes the head. For cymbals, lower values produce an effect that shortens the sustain. For the hi-hat open, a smaller value produces an effect that the half-open will be more closed.| −64 – 0
29| Kit VoiceCutoff| Adjusts the Filter Cutoff Frequency applied to the Voice of the target Pad.| −64 0 +63
30| it Voice Resonance| Adjusts the Filter Resonance applied to the Voice of the target Pad.| −64 0 +63
31| Kit Voice Reverb Send| Adjusts the Reverb Send Level (or depth) applied to the Voice of the target Pad. The actual depth is this value multiplied by the value for “12 Kit Reverb Send.”| 0 – 127
32| Kit Voice Chorus Send Adjutheval| Adjusts the Chorus Send Level (or depth) applied to the Voice of the target Pad. The actual depth is  his value multiplied by the value for “13 Kit Chorus Send.”| 0 – 127
33| Kit Voice Chorus Send Adjutheval| Adjusts the Variation Send Level (or depth) applied to the Voice of the target Pad. The actual depth  s this value multiplied by the value for “14 KitVariation Send.”| 0 – 127

Setting Interlock for left-right symmetrical Pads

of the Pads on the other side of the symmetrical pairs (H1 and H3, T1 and T6, T2 and T5, T3 and T4) (On) or not (Off). If you switch the setting from “Off” to “On”, the Pads of each symmetrical pair will have the same settings, as shown below.
• When “ 59 Utility Pad Layout” = “Right,” the settings of the right Pad
• When “ 59 Utility Pad Layout” = “Left,” the settings of the left Pad of a symmetrical pair will be applied to the right Pad.  symmetrical pair will be applied to the left Pad.  | Off, On

 Initializing the current Kit

currently selected Kit.

1. Use the buttons to select the desired Kit.
2. Use the buttons to call up “35 Kit Initialize.”
3. Press the button. The Voice Guide confirms whether the settings will be initialized. To exit from this operation, press the [-] button.
4. Press the button again. The settings of the Kit selected in Step1 will be initialized.

[36- 52] Trigger
Menu 36 lets you select the Trigger while Menu 36–52 let you make the settings for the currently selected Trigger. After using the buttons to select an item, the Voice Guide announces the item name by starting from the number then Trigger.”

• The default values of Menu 37–52 will differ depending on each Trigger.
• Regarding Menu 37–52, hit the target Pad, then make the settings.
• The settings here can be registered in Registration Memory.
• The settings here will be maintained even if the product is turned off.

Selecting a Trigger

Trigger List

After Touch Curve” are set to “Normal.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set based on the GM (General MIDI) Drum Map. These settings are for controlling the external tone generator via the MIDI transmission from this product.
2| Loud1 Tx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Loud1.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set based on the GM (General MIDI) Drum Map. These settings are for controlling the external tone generator via the MIDI transmission from this product.
3| Loud2 Tx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Loud2.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set based on the GM (General MIDI) Drum Map. These settings are for controlling the external tone generator via the MIDI transmission from this product.
4| Hard1 Tx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Hard1.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set based on he GM (General MIDI) Drum Map. These settings are for controlling the external tone generator via the MIDI ransmission from this product.
5| Hard2 Tx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Hard2.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set based on the GM (General MIDI) Drum Map. These settings are for controlling the external tone generator via the MIDI transmission from this product.
6| Fixed Tx| For all Pads, “ 42 Trigger Note Velocity Fixed Value” and“ 49 Trigger After Touch Fixed Value” is set to “127.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set based on the GM (General MIDI) Drum Map. These settings are for controlling the external tone generator via the MIDI transmission from this product.
7| Normal Rx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Normal.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set so that the numbers are ordered sequentially. These settings are for controlling the tone generator of this product from an external device via MIDI.
8| Loud1 Rx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Loud1.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set so that the numbers are ordered sequentially. These settings are for controlling the tone generator of this product from an external device via MIDI.
9| Loud2 Rx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Loud2.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set so that the numbers are ordered sequentially. These settings are for controlling the tone generator of this product from an external device via MIDI.
10| Hard1 Rx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Hard1.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set so that the numbers are ordered sequentially. These settings are for controlling the tone generator of this product from an external device via MIDI.
11| Hard2 Rx| For all Pads, “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” and “ 50 Trigger After Touch Curve” are set to “Hard2.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set so that the numbers are ordered sequentially. These settings are for controlling the tone generator of this product from an external device via MIDI.
12| Fixed Rx| For all Pads, “ 42 Trigger Note Velocity Fixed Value” and “ 49 Trigger After Touch Fixed Value” is set to “127.” For all Pads, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number” is set so that the numbers are ordered sequentially. These settings are for controlling the tone generator of this product from an external device via MIDI.

[37 – 39] MIDI related settings

information of the target Pad will be transmitted or received as MIDI messages.| 1 16
38| Trigger MIDI Note Number| Determines the MIDI note number when the operation information of the target Pad will be transmitted or received as MIDI messages.| 1(C#−2)

127(G8)

39| Trigger MIDI Receive Pad| Determines whether to consider (On) or not (Off) that the target Pad has been actually operated when a MIDI message with the MIDI note number and MIDI channel of the target Pad is received.| Off, On

[40] Common settings for Note and Aftertouch

No.| Item name

(Voice Guide)

| Description| Range
---|---|---|---
40| Trigger A/D Gain| Determines how much to amplify how hard the target Pad is hit before converting it to Velocity or Aftertouch. To obtain a wide dynamic range, set the value so that your maximum hitting strength is equivalent to the maximum Velocity and Aftertouch.| 0 – 127
41| Trigger Note Output| Determines whether the MIDI note message of the target Pad is transmitted to the external/internal tone generator (On) or not (Off).| Off, On
42| Trigger Note Velocity Fixed Value| Determines the MIDI Velocity when hitting the target Pad. When set to any value from 1 to 127, the selected value is transmitted as the MIDI Velocity for the target Pad regardless of how hard the Pad is hit. When set to Off, the MIDI Velocity is determined according to how hard the Pad is hit. The relationship between how hard the Pad is hit and the MIDI Velocity will be determined by “43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve.”| Off, 1 – 127
43| Trigger Note Velocity Curve| Selects a Velocity Curve that determines the Velocity value relative to how hard the target Pad is hit.| Loud2, Loud1, Normal, Hard1, Hard2, Fixed 1 – 5, Spline11 – 15, Spline 21 – 25, Offset 1 – 5
44| Trigger Note Velocity Minimum| Determines the lower limit of the MIDI Velocity for the target Pad. No matter how softly the Pad is hit, a MIDI Velocity greater than the value set here will be generated.| 1 – 127
45| Trigger Note Velocity Maximum| Determines the upper limit of the MIDI Velocity of the target Pad. No matter how strongly the Pad is hit, a MIDI Velocity less than the value set here will be generated.| 1 – 127

[46 – 52] MIDI Aftertouch

transmitted to an external/internal tone generator (On) or not (Off) for the target Pad.| Off, On
47| Trigger After Touch Type| Determines whether Channel or Polyphonic is transmitted as a MIDI Aftertouch message for the target Pad.| Channel, Poly
48| Trigger After Touch Priority| Determines whether a MIDI Note message is output (Low) or not (High) by hitting the target Pad while the Aftertouch of the target Pad is being output.| Low, High
49| Trigger After Touch Fixed Value| Determines the Aftertouch strength of the specific Pad. When set to any value from 1 to 127, the selected value is transmitted as the Aftertouch strength for the target Pad regardless of how hard the Pad is pressed further. When set to Off, the Aftertouch strength is determined according to how hard the Pad is pressed further.
The relationship between how hard the Pad is pressed further and the Aftertouch value will be determined by “50 Trigger After Touch Curve.”| Off, 1 – 127
50| Trigger After Touch Curve| Selects an Aftertouch Curve that determines the Aftertouch value relative to how hard the target Pad is pressed further.| Loud2, Loud1, Normal, Hard1, Hard2, Fixed1 5, Spline11 15, Spline21 25,
Offset1 5
51| Trigger After Touch Minimum| Determines the lower limit of the MIDI Aftertouch value for the target Pad. No matter how softly the Pad is pressed further, a MIDI Aftertouch value greater than the value set here will be generated.| 1 – 127
52| Trigger After Touch Maximum| Determines the upper limit of the MIDI Aftertouch value for the target Pad. No matter how strongly the Pad is pressed further, a MIDI Aftertouch value less than the value set here will be generated.| 1 – 127

[53] Initializing the current Trigger

for the currently selected Trigger.

1. Use the buttons to call up “36 Trigger Select.”

2. Use the buttons to select the target Trigger.

3. Use the buttons to call up “53 Trigger Initialize.”

4. Press the button.
   The Voice Guide confirms whether the settings will be initialized.
   To exit from this operation, press the [-] button.

5. Press the button again.
   The settings of the Trigger selected in Step2 will be initialized.

[54] Initializing the Registration Memory

registered to the currently selected Registration Memory button.

1. Briefly press either of the buttons to select the target Registration Memory.

2. Use the buttons to call up “54 Registration Memory Initialize.”

3. Press the button.
   The Voice Guide confirms whether the settings will be initialized.
   To exit from this operation, press the [-] button.

4. Press the button again.
   The settings of the Registration Memory selected in Step1 will be initialized.

[55 62] Utility

Menu 55–62 lets you make other useful settings. After using the buttons to select an item, the Voice Guide announces the item name by starting from the number then “Utility.”

• The settings here can be registered in Registration Memory.
• The settings here will be maintained even if the product is turned off.

[55 – 56] Sound Output

No.| Item name (Voice Guide)| Description| Range| Default Value
---|---|---|---|---
55| Utility Speaker EQ/Compress or Type| Determines the type of EQ (equalizer) and compressor applied to the sound output from the built-in speaker.
Standard
This is the standard setting.
Heavy
This setting emphasizes low frequencies. It creates a very powerful sound.
Bright
This setting emphasizes high frequencies. It creates a very bright sound.
Mild
This setting attenuates high frequencies. It creates a gentle listening experience.
Powerful
This setting uses a strong compressor. It creates a sense of sound pressure.| Standard, Heavy, Bright, Mild, Powerful| Standard
56| Utility Speaker Output| Determines whether to output audio from the built- in speaker.
Off
Audio is not output from the built-in speaker, regardless of whether or not an external audio device is connected to the [PHONE/OUTPUT] jack.
Headphone Switch
Audio is not output from the built-in speaker when an external audio device is connected to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack, and audio is output from the built- in speaker when an external audio device is not connected to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack.
On
Audio is output from the built-in speaker, regardless of whether or not an external audio device is connected to the [PHONE/OUTPUT] jack.| Off, Headphone Switch, On| Headphone Switch

[57 – 58] USB Audio

No.| Item name (Voice Guide)| Description| Range| Default Value
---|---|---|---|---
57| Utility USB Audio Loopback| Determines whether the audio signal input via the [USB TO HOST] terminal is sent back to the connected device again (On) or not (Off). When set to On, the mixed audio of both this product and the connected device will be output from the [USB TO HOST] terminal.| Off, On| On
58| Utility USB Audio Output Gain| Determines the amount of volume amplification when outputting audio to an external device connected via USB. A positive value increases the volume while a negative value decreases the volume.| −18, −12,
−6, 0, +6,
+12, +18| 0 dB

Audio Loopback
By setting “ 57 Utility USB Audio Loopback” to “On” and connecting an external device such as a computer and smart device to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, an Audio Loopback (audio sent from the external device to this product and then returned to the computer) is configured. As a result, the music of the external device and the performance of this product can be mixed and recorded in music software like a DAW on the external device.

Loop connection
Noise might occur when a single computer/smart device is connected to both the [AUX IN] jack and [USB TO HOST] terminal (which is referred to as “loop connection”). In this case, try the following.

• Remove the cable from the [AUX IN] jack, and use only the USB cable for audio communication.
• If a USB cable is connected for charging, change the connection destination from a computer/smart device to another power source such as a USB adaptor.

[59 – 62] Other settings

No.| Item name (Voice Guide)| Description| Range| Default Value
---|---|---|---|---
59| Utility Pad Layout| Inverts the Pad numbers between the left and right sides of the product. “Left” is for playing with your left hand while “Right” is for playing with your right hand.| Left, Right| Right
60| Utility Audition Velocity| Determines the Velocity of the audition sound that is played back when the Pad sound (Voice) is changed in Menu 23 or Menu 24.| Off, 1 127| 100
61| Utility Local Control| Determines whether the Pad controls the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF). If you are using only an external MIDI tone generator connected via USB, set this item to “Off.”| Off, On| On
62| UtilityAuto Power Off Time| To prevent unnecessary power consumption, the power is automatically turned off after a certain period of inactivity. This lets you set the time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off. See this page for details.| Disabled, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60,
120 min| 30 min

[63] Factory Reset

1. Use the buttons to call up “63 Factory Reset.”

2. Press the button.
   The Voice Guide confirms whether the settings will be initialized.
   Press the [-] button to cancel this operation.

3. Press the button again.
   All the settings of the product will be initialized.

Factory Reset along with turning on this product
A Factory Reset can also be executed when the power is turned on. Press and hold the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously, and then press the Standby/On button to execute initialization while starting the product.

[64] Firmware Version

Voice Guide.

1. Use the buttons to call up “64 Version.”
2. Press the button.
   The firmware version will be announced via the Voice Guide.

Specifications

compatible
Internal Battery| 1400 mAh, 4.5 Wh
Approximately 3 hours
Power Consumption| 4 W

The content of this manual applies to the latest specifications as of the publishing date.
Since specifications, equipment, or accessories that are sold separately might not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Appendix

Velocity Curve/Aftertouch Curve
These curves indicate the conversion of the strength with which a Pad is operated to a numerical value. The horizontal axis indicates how hard a Pad is operated (how hard the Pad is hit or pressed further) and the vertical axis indicates the corresponding numerical value (Velocity or Aftertouch). This product features 25 curve types that are the same for both Velocity and Aftertouch. The desired curve can be selected as a Trigger setting item below.

• Selecting a Velocity Curve 43. Trigger Note Velocity Curve
• Selecting an Aftertouch Curve 50. Trigger After Touch Curve

Loud2
Loud1
Normal
Hard1
Hard2|
Fixed1
Fixed2
Fixed3
Fixed4
Fixed5|
Spline11
Spline12
Spline13
Spline14
Spline15|
Spline21
Spline22
Spline23
Spline24
Spline25|
Offset1
Offset2
Offset3
Offset4
Offset5|

Content List

The content included in this product is shown below. Links are to related information in this User Guide.

• Kit List
• Voice Category List
• Voice List
• Effect Type Lists (Reverb, Chorus, and Variation)
• Trigger List

The materials listed above, except for the Trigger List, can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. On the Yamaha Downloads site, enter “FGDP” in the Model Name box and then execute the Search.
Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/jp/

Block Diagram

1. Voice Volume
2. Voice Reverb Send, Kit Reverb Send
3. Voice Chorus Send, Kit Chorus Send
4. Voice Variation Send, Kit Variation Send
5. Kit Volume
6. Speaker Volume, Phones/Output Volume
7. Aux In Audio Volume
8. USB Audio Volume
9. Click Volume
10. Operation Sound Volume
11. Voice Guide Volume
12. USB Audio Output Gain
13. USB Audio Loopback

MIDI

MIDI is a protocol that is used for communication between digital instruments. By connecting your digital instruments, your music performance on one MIDI instrument can be heard via another MIDI tone generator.

Transmission and reception of MIDI messages of a musical performance
This product lets you receive and transmit MIDI messages from/to an external device via the included USB cable. MIDI messages (generated via your Pad performance) transmitted from this product will play the tone generator in the connected external device, and MIDI messages transmitted from an external device will play the tone generator of this product.
NOTE

• Editing the Trigger Setup affects the MIDI messages transmitted from this product.
• You can edit the MIDI related settings via “ 37 Trigger MIDI Channel”, “ 38 Trigger MIDI Note Number”, “ 39 Trigger_MIDI_Receive_Pad.”

MIDI Reference
This product provides the following MIDI Reference materials.

• MIDI Implementation Chart
• MIDI Channel Message
• MIDI System Exclusive Message

The MIDI Reference can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. On the Yamaha Downloads site, enter “FGDP” in the Model Name box and then execute the Search.
Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/jp/

Troubleshooting

Power Source

this product according to the instructions on this page.
The power turns off unexpectedly.| The remaining Battery life is low.| Charge this product according to the instructions on this page.
The Auto Power Off has just been activated.| Make the appropriate settings such as disabling the Auto Power Off function and set the “Auto Power Off Time” to a longer time according to the instructions on this page.
The power turns off unexpectedly even while charging.| A loud sound is being output from the built-in speaker while charging the battery with a low current via a USB connection between the product and a computer, for example.| First, follow the instructions on this page about how to charge the battery. Next, instead of the built-in speaker, use the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack as the sound output destination by connecting an external audio device as described on this page.

No sound or too small volume

from the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack, or check the setting for “ 56 Utility Speaker Output”
The volume setting might be too low.| Based on the explanations on this page and this page, make the appropriate settings such as increasing the volume.
The current Trigger might include settings in which the Pad produces no sound.| Set “  40 Trigger A/D Gain” to a higher value. Set “ 41 Trigger Note Output” to “On.”
Set “  42 Trigger Note Velocity Fixed Value” to “Off” or a higher value.
Set “  46 Trigger After Touch Output” to “On.” Set “  49 Trigger After Touch Fixed Value” to “Off” or a higher value.
The product is set so that the internal tone generator is not used.| Set “ 61 Utility Local Control” to “On.”

Unexpected Sound or Operations

this page and this page, make the appropriate settings such as increasing the volume.
No Effect is applied even if the Effect depth (Send Level) is set to a high value.| Regarding the Effect depth, either the overall Kit setting or the settings for each Pad (Voice setting) are too low.| Set the Effect Send Level for both the Kit settings and Voice settings to a higher value. For Kit settings, see this page. For Voice settings, see this page.
Noise occurs.| An audio loopback is configured due to a USB connection with an external device such as a computer.| See this page.
A smart device or tablet is near the product.| Turn on the Airplane mode of the smart device.
The Pad setting for the current Kit has been changed somehow.| “ 34 Kit Interlock Edit” is set to “On.”| Set “ 34 Kit Interlock Edit” to “Off.”
The button does not work.| The Panel Lock function is enabled.| Disable the Panel Lock function as described on this page.
The Velocity of the Note On does not increase (decrease) even if hitting the Pad strongly (softly).| The setting of the current Trigger does not match how hard the Pad is being hit.| Select another Trigger by following the instructions on this page. Otherwise, try changing the following values.
• “ 42 Trigger Note Velocity Fixed Value” and “ 43 Trigger Note Velocity Curve” for each Pad
• “ 44 Trigger Note Velocity Minimum” and “ 45 Trigger Note Velocity Maximum” for each Pad “ 40 Trigger A/D Gain” for each Pad

Others

This product is not recognized on the smart device even though the product and smart device are connected via USB.| Some smart devices might misidentify themselves as the host (discharge side) and automatically disconnect.| Unplug the cable and plug it back in. For details about the USB connection between this product and the smart device/computer, see this page.

© 2023 Yamaha Corporation
Published 09/2023
YJ-A0

References

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