Yamaha DD12 Owner Manual

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Owner's Guide
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Congratulations!
... ON your purchase of a Yamaha DD-12 Digital Percussion unit. The DD-12 is a portable electronic percussion unit
packed with features that make it fun and exciting to play, whether you use it as a practice drum set or an instrument in
its own right. These features include:
Oe Seventy-five PCM instrument sounds
The DD-12 has 65 real-sounding percussion sounds and
sound effects which you can assign to any of the eight
velocity-sensitive percussion pads or the foot pedal, plus ten
melody percussion voices which you can assign to the pads
to play tunes along with the Auto Accompaniment.
@ Thirty percussion sets
The instruments are grouped into thirty percussion sets that
make it easy to select the right instruments for the music
you're playing. There are even five user areas that you can
use to save your own customized percussion sets.
@ Automatic rhythm response
A handy Auto Roll function automatically plays smooth rolls,
flams, and echoes that will dress up your performance.
@ Super Session Player
The Super Session Player function will respond to the notes
you play with unpredictable sounds and phrases. You'll have
lots of fun dueling with the DD-12 in ad-lib jam sessions!
® Nine scraper instruments
The DD-12 also features a scraper which can play any of
nine different PCM sounds, from an auto harp to a multi
drum, to a guiro, or guitar.
@ Automatic rhythm section with 100 styles
The DD-12 has an automatic rhythm section which plays one
hundred different rhythm styles, complete with intros,
endings, and fill-ins. In addition, an Auto Bass Chord
function provides a bass line and rhythmic chords matching
the rhythm style you select.
e Tap Start function
You can start the automatic rhythm section playing at the
desired tempo with a four count using the convenient Tap
Start Function.
e Three-song Chord Memory
You can combine the automatic rhythm section and Auto
Bass Chord functions by playing chord sequences that the
DD-12 will remember as songs. You can use the Chord
Memory feature DD-12 to record up to three songs, then play
along with them on the percussion pads when you play them
back.
@ MIDI implementation
You can hook the DD-12 up to other digital instruments, such
as synthesizers or drum machines, using the MIDI terminals
on the instrument's rear panel.
Contents
1. Controls and Connectors ................e....iese0eneo.... 2 5. The Chord Memory nm
2. The Demonstration Songs ....................ece.esesoseneas 4 5.1 Realtime Recording ..................———.—.——...==... 12
3. Manual Percussion 5.2 Step Recording ...............—..-.—.<.e-m..e.emineceen. 13
3.1 The Super Session Player................... wwe 5 5.3 Playback ..................e.e..cecernecmnere nee 14
3.2 Percussion Set Selection ...............—.......—...—. 6 110) eanence ene. 15
3.3 Custom Percussion Sets...............eeseseneerenos 7 MIDI Implementation Chart..................—e—.e=w===e.o.... 17
3.4 The Auto Roll Function ........................... ==... 9 Troubleshooting....................——.......me.eeen ene. 18
3.5 The Scraper ...................eeeseeeecenaararnnennneeceee 9 Specifications...................————.e.eencrrcionne eee 19
4. Auto Accompaniment
4.1 The Auto Bass Chord Function ................... 10
4.2 Accompaniment Style Selection ................. 10
4.3 The Tempo Setting .............----..=——ew=wne=xsacenno.. 10
4.4 Setting the Tempo with Tap Start................. 11
4.5 Accompaniment Controls and Variations...11
4.6 Minus One Accompaniment.................—m.. 12
Taking Care of Your DD-12
Your DD-12 Digital Percussion unit will give you years of
playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules below.
1. Avoid placing the DD-12 in areas that are subject to
excessive heat or humidity. Do not leave the instrument
near heaters or in a car exposed to direct sunlight, for
example.
2. Avoid locations where the instrument is likely to be
exposed to excessive dust or moisture.
3. Make any connections between the DD-12 and other
devices with both pieces of equipment turned off. Lower
the volume on all devices to the minimum level when
turning the power on.
4. Do not subject the instrument to strong physical shocks,
and avoid placing any heavy objects on top of it.
5. Use a soft cloth, dry or slightly damp, to clean the DD-12.
Never use chemicals such as benzine or thinner.
6. The DD-12 contains digital circuitry which may cause
interference if it is placed close to radio or television
receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument farther away
from the affected receiver.
Supplying Power to the DD-12
Your DD-12 Digital Percussion unit will operate on either
batteries or an optional power adaptor. Follow the
instructions below for the power source you intend to use.
Using batteries:
Open the battery compartment cover located con the bottom
of the DD-12 and insert six "C" size (SUM-2 or R-14)
batteries or equivalent (sold separately), being careful to
orient them as shown by the markings inside the
compartment. Then replace the battery compartment cover,
making sure that it locks firmly in place.
Cautions:
® When the batteries run down, replace them with a
complete set of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and
new batteries.
You will know it is time to replace the batteries with fresh
ones when the following symptoms occur:
1. The DD-12's instrument sounds become distorted.
2. The display becomes dim.
3. The DD-12 resets its settings to their initial values for
no apparent reason.
e To prevent damage due to battery leakage, remove the
batteries from the instrument when it is not to be used for
an extended period of time.
Using an optional Power Adaptor:
Plug the DC output cable from an Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-
40 Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the DD-12 rear
panel, then plug the adaptor into a convenient AC power
outlet.
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 Power Adaptor to
power your DD-12 with AC mains power. Other AC adaptors
could cause serious damage to your Digital Percussion unit.
1. Controls and Connectors
Control Panel
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(1) STYLE LIST
@ Chord symbols
@ PERCUSSION SET LIST
(4 SCRAPER LIST
(® Percussion pads
Scraper
(7 Display
POWER switch
VOLUME control
(9 CHORD MEMORY RECORD button
(7) CHORD MEMORY PLAY buttons
(2) MINUS ONE button
(3 SUPER SESSION PLAYER (S.S.P.) button
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(9 STYLE/PERCUSSION SET button
(9 AUTO BASS CHORD (A.B.C.) button
(9 START/STOP button
(? FILL IN buttons
INTRO/ENDING button
(9 TAP START/BREAK button
@ PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN € and P buttons
6) SCRAPER ASSIGN button
@ Number buttons
@ TEMPO € and > buttons
6) AUTO ROLL button
©) DEMO button
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Rear Panel
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69 FOOT PEDAL jack
@ MIDI OUT terminal
@ MIDI IN terminal
@ HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack
® DC IN jack (10--12 volts)
Using Headphones or an External Sound System
You can plug a standard pair of stereo headphones into the
HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack @9 for private practice or
late-night playing. The DD-12's built-in speakers will turn off
automatically when you plug in your headphones.
You can also use the HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack to send
the output from the DD-12 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo
sound system, mixing console, or tape recorder. Use a stereo
audio cable to connect the DD-12 to an external sound
system.
Supplied Accessories
The Yamaha DD-12 Digital Percussion unit is accompanied
by a pair of percussion sticks and a foot pedal that plugs into
the FOOT PEDAL jack 69 on the rear panel.
The percussion sticks have been designed specifically for
use with the DD-12, and should not be used to play acoustic
drums or to strike any surface other than the percussion pads
(5). Also, please do not strike the percussion pads with any
object other than the supplied sticks or your bare hands.
2. The Demonstration Songs
The DD-12 is programmed with two demonstration songs
that let you hear many of its features in action. Follow the
steps below to play the demo songs.
1. Slide the POWER switch (8) to the ON position.
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2. Set the VOLUME control ©) to a position about half way
between the MIN and MAX settings. You can make further
volume adjustments after you start the demonstration.
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3. Press the DEMO button € to start the demonstration. All
of the two demo songs will play in turn, repeating
continuously until you stop them. If you wish, you can play
along with the demo songs by tapping on the DD-12
percussion pads (5).
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4. You can stop the demonstration at any time by pressing
either the DEMO button 29 or the START/STOP button (9.
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Playing individual demo songs
When you first press and hold the DEMO button 63, the
message "dA" will appear in the display (7) to indicate that the
DD-12 is going to play all two of the demo songs.
STYLE/PERC. SET/SCR.
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You don't have to listen to ali two of the songs if you don't
want to, however. To select only one song, try tapping on one
of the percussion pads (5) before you release the DEMO
button.
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The pads correspond to songs as shown in the illustration
above. When you tap a pad, the "A" in the display will be
replaced by a number from 1 to 2 corresponding to the
number of the song to be played.
STYLE/PERC. SET/SCR. STYLE/PERC. SET/SCA.
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The song you select will start playing as soon as you release
the DEMO button.
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3. Manual Percussion
You can start playing the DD-12 as soon as you turn the
POWER switch (© ON and raise the VOLUME control (9) to
an appropriate level. Play the percussion pads (6 with the
supplied percussion sticks or your hands. The scraper ©) is
played by running the tip of a percussion stick or a finger
back and forth across its length. Finally, play the foot pedal
by tapping on it with the toes of your foot.
Initial Instrument Assignments
Whenever you turn the POWER switch (8) on, the following
instruments will be assigned to the percussion pads ©), the
scraper (6), and the foot pedal:
PAD 7 : Ride Cymbal
PAD 6 : Open Hi-Hat 1 PAD 8 : Crash Cymbal
Closed Hi-Hat 1
FOOT PEDAL :
Bass Drum 1
PAD 4: Tom Lo
PAD 3 : Tom Mid.
SCRAPER : Auto Harp
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PAD 2 : Tom Hi
PAD 1 : Snare 1
The pad and pedal assignments above correspond to
percussion set 00 (BASIC), which is one of the 30 different
percussion sets you can choose from. {The selection of
percussion sets is described in the next section.)
Pad Sensitivity
= The percussion pads (5) are equipped with touch sensors so
that they respond just like acoustic percussion instruments:
the harder you play, the louder the sound. Be careful not to
hit the pads too hard, though. Once the maximum volume Is
reached, it will not be possible to produce any more volume
by striking the pads harder. The use of unnecessary force in
playing the percussion pads can damage the instrument and
cause spurious triggering of unwanted sounds.
If you wish, you can change the pad sensitivity level to suit
your playing style. To decrease the sensitivity, and thus get a
quieter response to a heavy touch, turn the POWER switch
off, then turn it on again while holding down the
PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN < button. Release the PAD/PEDAL
ASSIGN < button when the word "Lo" appears in the display.
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To increase the sensitivity, turn the POWER switch on while
holding down the PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN D button. Release
the PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN D> button when the word "Hi"
appears in the display (7).
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ASSIGN BEAT
Your DD-12 was set to play with this sensitivity level when it
left the Yamaha factory.
Please note that the sensitivity of the pedal and the scraper
(6) will not be affected by this setting. The DD-12 wil!
remember your sensitivity setting even when the power is
turned off.
3.1 The Super Session Player
Each time you turn on the power to the DD-12, the indicator
above the SUPER SESSION PLAYER button 43 will light.
This means that the Super Session Player function has been
activated.
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S.S.P.
If you've already tried playing the percussion pads (5), you
probably have a good idea what this function does. When the
Auto Accompaniment is turned off, the DD-12 answers the
notes you play with sounds of its own. The response you get
depend partly on how many times you hit the pads, and partly
on how hard you hit them. The DD-12 may play a sound
effect, a Super Session Player pattern, or even echo the
notes you played. If you play a particularly long solo, the
Super Session Player will answer you with a hearty round of
applause.
If you use the Super Session Player function together with
the Auto Accompaniment, the DD-12 will respond to your
notes by adding Super Session Player patterns or temporarily
dropping instruments from the rhythm style that's playing.
These rhythm variations help make your sessions with the
Auto Accompaniment even more dynamic and exciting.
You can turn the Super Session Player function on and off as
desired by pressing the Super Session Player button (3.
3.2 Percussion Set Selection
The DD-12 has thirty different percussion sets that you can select to match your musical requirements. Each set assigns different
instruments (or melody percussion notes) to the DD-12's percussion pads (5) and foot pedal. The pad and pedal assignments for
each percussion set are listed below. (The names of these sets are also listed in the PERCUSSION SET LIST (3) in the upper right
panel of the control panel.)
00 BASIC SET | 17. Closed Hi-Hat 1.118 QpenHiHatt 24 Ride Cymbal ck 21 Crash Cymbal 1. Bass Drum ‘
04 Snare 1 12 Tom Hi 11 Tom Mid. 10 Tom Lo
01 ROCK SET 1 | 17 - Closed Hi-Hat 1 - 38 . Tambou ne eee} 37 - Cabasa Ep 21 - Crash Cymbal === sd 00 Bass Drum 1
05 Snare 2 12 Tom Hi 11 Tom Mid 10 TomLo
02 ROCK SET 2 | 17 Closed Hi-Hat 1 - 37 “ Cabasa ana]... | 24 - Ride Cymbal ==. =. |- 22 - Splash Cymbal --100 Bass Drum 1
04 Snare 1 09 Rim Shot 15 E. Tom 1 Hi 13 E. TomiLo
03 HARD ROCK SET | 36 _Cowbell == = = = = = == - - 18 - Open Hi-Hat 1 а - 23 - Ride Cup enana 22 - Splash Cymbal -101 Bass Drum 2
07 Snare 4 (Reverb) [12 Tom Hi 11 Tom Mid. 10 TomLo
04 DANCE SET 1 - ir Closed Hi-Hat 1 - 4 1 8 - Open Hi-Hat 1 .... 38 - Tambourine === === |. 21 . Crash Cymbal == 02 Bass Drum 3
05 Snare ?2 08 Snare 5 11 Tom Mid. 03 Bass Drum 4
| 17_ Closed Hi-Hat1 [35 Hand Claps 23 Ride Cup | 21 Crash Cymbal
05 DANCE SET 2 06 Snare 3 07 Snare 4 (Reverb) {16 Е. Тот 2 00 Bass Drum 1 01 Bass Drum 2
06 RAP SET | 19 Closed Hi-Hat2 |20 Open Hi-Hat2 138 Tambourine | 22 Splash Cymbal 103 Bass Drum 4
05 Snare 2 08 Snare5 57 "Woo” 02 Bass Drum 3
07 JAZZ SET 22 Splash Cymbal |24 Ride Cymbal 23 Ride Cup | 21, Crash Cymbal |. Closed Hi-Hat 4
04 Snare 1 12 Tom Hi 11 Tom Mid. 10 Tom lo
32 Agoga Hi 31 Agogo Lo 36 Cowbell 22 Splash Cymbal
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98 LATIN PERCUSSION SET 1 34 Cuica Hi 28 Timbale Lo 29 Timbale Hi 38 Tambourine
42 Guiro (Long) 41 Guiro (Short) 36 Cowbell 37 Cabasa
Dll IT Eh ee LTT eee 35 Hand Ci
09 LATINPERCUSSION SET 2 27 Conga Mute 26 Conga Hi 25 Conga lo 30 Claves | ВПС вре
22 Splash Cymbal {12 Tom Hi 11 Tom Mid 21 Crash Cymbal
1 ОЗЕТ1 EE EE CVS 00 Bass Drum 1
0 DRUM SOL 18 Open Hi-Hat 1 05 Snare 2 10 Tom lo 00 Bass Drum 1
22 Splash Cymbal [12 Tom Hi 11 Tom Mid. 21 Crash Cymbal
11 MSOLOSET2 [--7--=-r--r0rdeeermercderceerTeeecmermeecenatafaror elf CLT TET 01 Bass Drum 2
PRU 18 Open Hi-Hat 1 07 Snare 4 (Reverb) |10 Tom Lo 13 E.Tomio
12 CYMBAL SET 21, Crash Cymbal 124 Ride Cymbal _ 123 Ride Cup — | 22 Splash Cymbal 163 Sound Effect 6
17 Closed Hi-Hat1 |19 Closed Hi-Hat2 [18 Open Hi-Hat 1 20 Open Hi-Hat 2
13 EFFECT SET 1 | 62 „Sound Effect 5 4 6 o - Sound Effect 3 cau 56 - Scratch cen еее’ 59 . Sound Effect 2 ---161 Sound Effect 4
52 Car Horn 39 Finger Snap 54 Dropping Coin 57 "Woo"
49 Cat 48 Dog 51 Jungle 55 Water
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14 EFFECTSETZ 58 Sound Effect 1 |53 Buzzer 64 Applause 43 Bell Tree
15 VIBES (C3 - C4)
16 MARIMBA (C3 - C4)
17 XYLOPHONE (C4 - C5) G A B e
18 GLOCKEN (C4 - C5)
19 CELESTA(CS-C4) | MN y
20 STEEL DRUM (C3 - C4)
21 TIMPANI (C1 - C2)
22 BELLS (C4 - C5) Сс D E F
23 ORCHESTRA HIT (C3 - C4)
24 SYNTH HIT (C3 - C4)
25 CUSTOM SET 1
26 CUSTOMSET2
27 CUSTOM SET 3 User Memory Area
28 CUSTOM SET 4
29 CUSTOM SETS
1. Check to make sure that the indicator above the
STYLE/PERCUSSION SET button 4 is not lit. If it is lit,
press the STYLE/PERCUSSION SET button. The
indicator will go out, and the number of the current
percussion set will appear in the display (7).
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Note: Percussion set 00 (BASIC) is automatically selected
each time you turn the POWER switch (5) on.
2. Use the number buttons @ to enter the number of the
desired percussion set (00 through 29).
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Always enter two digits to select a percussion set. For
example, to select set 03 (HARD ROCK), press the "0"
button and then the "3" button. The new set will be selected
as soon you enter the second digit of its number.
3.3 Custom Percussion Sets
The DD-12 allows you to assign any of its 75 instrument
sounds to any of the percussion pads (5). In addition, you can
assign any of the non-melody percussion instruments (00
_ through 64) to the foot pedal.
You can also assign the functions normally performed by the
FILL IN buttons 47) and the INTRO/ENDING button (8) to any
of the percussion pads or the foot pedal. The functions of
these buttons are explained fully in the following chapter.
The DD-12 lets you create and store up to five different
percussion sets at any one time. You can stors the sets you
create as the sets labeled CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 5
(sets 25 through 29). The DD-12 will keep your custom sets
in its memory even when the power is turned off.
The instruments and functions available for assignment are
listed in the chart below, as well as on the Instrument List
card which accompanied this manual.
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00 | Bass Drum 1 38 | Tambourine
01 [Bass Drum 2 39 | Finger Snap
02 |Bass Drum 3 40 | Cross Sticks
03 [Bass Drum 4 41 | Guiro (Short)
04 (Snare 1 42 | Guiro (Long)
05 | Snare 2 43 | Bell Tree
06 |Snare 3 44 | "One"
07 |Snare 4 (Reverb) 45 | "Two"
08 |Snare 5 46 | "Three"
09 | Rim Shot 47 | "Four
10 | Tom Lo 48 | Dog
11 | Tom Mid. 49 | Cat
12 | Tom Hi 50 | Lion
13 |E.Tom 1 Lo 51 | Jungle
14 |E.Tom 1 Mid. 52 | Car Horn
15 ¡E.Tom 1 Hi 53 | Buzzer
16 |E.Tom 2 54 | Dropping Coin
17 | Closed Hi-Hat 1 55 | Water
18 | Open Hi-Hat 1 56 | Scratch
19 [Closed Hi-Hat 2 57 | "Woo"
20 | Open Hi-Hat 2 58 | Sound Effect 1
21 | Crash Cymbal 59 | Sound Effect 2
22 | Splash Cymbal 60 | Sound Effect 3
23 | Ride Cup 61 | Sound Effect 4
24 | Ride Cymbal 62 | Sound Effect 5
25 | Conga Lo 63 | Sound Effect 6
26 | Conga Hi 64 | Applause
27 |Conga Mute 65 | Vibes
28 | Timbale Lo 66 | Marimba
29 | Timbale Hi 67 | Xylophone
30 |Claves 68 | Glockenspiel
31 [Agogo Lo 69 | Celesta
32 |Agogo Hi 70 | Steel Drum
33 | Cuica Lo 71 | Timpani
34 | Cuica Hi 72 | Bells
35 | Hand Claps 73 | Orchestra Hit
36 |Cowbell 74 | Synth. Hit
37 |Cabasa
1. Using the method described in the Section 3.2, select the
percussion set (25 through 29) where you wish to store
your assignments. If you select any other set, your
assignments will not be saved.
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2. Select one of the percussion pads ® to which you will
assign the new instrument. Tap the pad once.
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3. Press one of the PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN buttons @. The
number of the instrument which is currently assigned to
the pad you've selected will appear in the display © while
you're pressing the button.
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4. Now press and hold whichever of the PAD/PEDAL
ASSIGN buttons corresponds to the direction in which you
want to move through the instrument list. If you can get to
the instrument you want most quickly by moving backward
from the current instrument, for example, press and hold
the PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN « button.
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ASSIGN
5. While holding the appropriate PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN
button, tap the pad you've selected repeatedly. With each
tap you will hear the sound of the next instrument in the
direction you've selected (4 or D), and the number of that
instrument will appear in the display.
PAD/PEDAL
ASSIGN
If you wish, you can simply enter the number of an
instrument instead of tapping the pad repeatedly. To do so,
press and hoid either of the PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN buttons,
tap the pad you've selected once, then enter the number
of the desired instrument using the number buttons @. (Be
sure to enter two digits.)
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6. Release the PAD/PEDAL ASSIGN button immediately
after you hear the instrument you want. The DD-12 will
now play the newly assigned instrument whenever you
play the pad in question.
PEDAL
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to assign new instruments to the
other pads.
Note: The instructions above assume that you will be
assigning an instrument to one of the percussion
pads. The procedure for assigning an instrument (or
function) to the foot pedal is exactly the same.
3.4 The Auto Roll Function
The DD-12 features a handy Auto Roll function which helps
you dress up your performances with smooth echoes, flams,
and rolls. Since the length and speed of each of these effects
varies automatically to match the tempo, all you have to do is
hit the first note with the right timing and the DD-12 will do
the rest. Even novice percussionists can get slick,
professional-sounding results every time.
1. Press the AUTO ROLL button 22 once. The current Auto
Roll setting will appear in the display @.
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ROLL BEAT
Note: The Auto Roll function is automatically turned off
whenever you turn the POWER switch (6) on.
2. Press the AUTO ROLL button repeatedly to select the
desired setting.
OFF
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ROLL E
AUTO =
ROLL BEAT
When you select the "echo" setting, the DD-12 will add to
each note a series of eighth-note echoes that fade out
over the space of a measure.
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ROLL BEAT:
The "flam" setting produces turns every note you play into
a flam (a double note).
OFF
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ROLL
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When you select the "roll" setting, the DD-12 will produce
a roll synchronized with the tempo each time you hit one
of the pads &) or the foot pedal.
OFF
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ROLL E
AUTO
ROLL E-BEAT-
Pressing the AUTO ROLL button once more will turn the
Auto Roll function off again.
3. The display will continue to show the new setting for a
couple of seconds, then return to the previously displayed
style or percussion set number.
Note: The Auto Roll function may at times produce only
quiet or noise-like effects, depending on the
instrument selection and tempo setting with which you
use it.
3.5 The Scraper
The DD-12's innovative scraper adds a whole new range of
sonic effects to its repertoire. You can play the scraper by
running the tip of a percussion stick or a finger back and forth
across its length. (You might want to experiment with other
playing techniques, such as tapping your fingers at intervals
from right to left, or vice versa.)
You can assign one of nine different instrument sounds to the
scraper using the method described below. The scraper
assignment is independent of the percussion set selection,
and will not change even if you select a new percussion set.
1. Press the SCRAPER ASSIGN button @) once. The current
scraper instrument selection will appear in the display (7).
STYLE/PERC. SET/SCR.
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SCRAPER
ASSIGN
Note: Scraper "_0" (AUTO HARP) is automatically
selected whenever you turn the POWER switch
on.
2. Press the SCRAPER ASSIGN button repeatedly to select
the desired setting. The DD-12 will cycle through the nine
possibilities, returning to "_0" after it reaches "_8".
STYLE/PERC. SET/SCR. STYLE/PERC. SET/SCR.
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3. The display will continue to show the number of the new
scraper instrument for a couple of seconds, then return to
the previously displayed style or percussion set number.
SCRAPER
ASSIGN
Note: Do not scratch the scraper with your fingernails or hard
objects, as doing so may damage the scraper surface
or cause the scraper to become deformed.
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4. Auto Accompaniment
The DD-12 is capable of accompanying you with 100
automatic rhythm styles covering an extremely wide range of
musical genres. These styles are listed in the STYLE LIST (1)
which is divided between the right and left sides of the control
panel. You can select and play back any of the styles, then
play along with them using the manual percussion
techniques described in the preceding chapter.
Try pressing the START/STOP button (8. The DD-12 will
begin playing style 00 (DANCE 1), complete with a bass line
and chord pattern. This style is automatically selected as the
current accompaniment style each time you turn on the
POWER switch (8). Once you start the Auto Accompaniment,
it will keep playing until you stop it. You can do so by
pressing the START/STOP button a second time.
4.1 The Auto Bass Chord Function
Each time you turn the DD-12's POWER switch (8) on, the
indicator above AUTO BASS CHORD button (5 will light.
This means that the Auto Bass Chord function has been
activated.
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If you've tried playing the Auto Accompaniment, you've
probably got a pretty good idea of what the Auto Bass Chord
function does. Basically, it adds a bass line and a chord
pattern to the rhythm section, giving you a complete rhythm
section to play along with. The added instruments play a
preset chord progression that more or less matches the
selected accompaniment style.
Of course, you don't have to use this chord progression if you
don't want to. The Chord Memory function described in
Chapter 5 lets you create your own songs, complete with
chord progressions. Or if you'd prefer to perform with no
sounds other than percussion, press the AUTO BASS
CHORD button (5 to turn the Auto Bass Chord function off.
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O
A.B.C.
You can turn the function on and off as desired by simply
pressing this button.
4.2 Accompaniment Style Selection
You can use the method below to select a different style
using the method below at any time, even while the Auto
Accompaniment is playing.
1. First, check to make sure that the indicator above the
STYLE/PERCUSSION SET button © is lit. If not, press
the STYLE/PERCUSSION SET button. The indicator will
light and the number of the currently selected style will
appear in the display 7).
STYLE/PERC. SET/SCR.
o
STYLE m M
O uu
SET BEAT:
Note: Style 00 (DANCE 1) is automatically selected each “Ÿ
time you turn the POWER switch (8) on.
2. Use the number buttons @ to enter the number of the
desired style (00 through 99).
STYLE/PERC. SET/SCR.
1 2 3 4 5 Г
d d oe 8 >
00666 UN
6 7 8 9 0
Always enter two digits to select an accompaniment style.
For example, to select style 05 (DANCE 6), press the "0"
button and then the "5" button. If the Auto Accompaniment is
already playing, the new style will start to play at the
beginning of the next measure after you enter the second
digit of its number.
Automatic Percussion Set Selection
Whenever you select an accompaniment style while the
MINUS ONE function (described on page 12) is turned on,
the DD-12 will automatically select the percussion set most
appropriate to that style.
4.3 The Tempo Setting
The two dots at the bottom of the display (7) flash in time with
the Auto Accompaniment, providing you with a visual cue to
the tempo. Both dots flash simultaneously on the first beat of
the two-measure pattern; the left dot alone flashes on the first
beat of the second measure; and the right dot flashes on all
remaining beats.
When you select a four-beat pattern, for example, the dots
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every eight beats.
BEAT1 BEAT2 BEAT3 BEAT4 BEAT1 BEATZ BEAT3 BEAT4
will flash in the following sequence:

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