SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DD-35. The DD-35 has been developed to respond and play like a drum set — but with greater ease, flexibility and sophisticated functions. Before you use the instrument, we recommend that you carefully read through this manual. Contents Setting Up 5 Power Requirements............................................ 5 Front Panel 6 Playing the Demo Song 8 Playing the Game Selecting and Playing a Game Song .................
Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your DD-35 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Although the DD-35 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. Using an AC Power Adaptor q Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the DD-35 is set to STANDBY.
Front Panel Front Panel !4 q 6 88 Front Panel Side Panel (Right) q DISPLAY ........................................................ 10 w DIAL ................................................................. 8 e PAD button .................................................... 11 r KIT button ..................................................... 10 t SONG button..................................... 12, 14, 15 y TEMPO/TAP button................................. 13, 14 u DRUM GAME button..................
Front Panel Side Panel (Right) !5 !5 !6 e r t y w !6 !3 u i o !0 !1 !2 Using a pair of headphones A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or latenight playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is plugged into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.
Playing the Demo Song The DD-35 features a demonstration song, specially created to show you the dynamic possibilities of the instrument. 1 Turn on the power. Turn the [STANDBY/ON] switch ON. • Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the DD35 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. 2 Start the Demo Song.
Play the Pads Strike the pad with the supplied drum sticks or your hand to play the drum voices. When playing the pads with your hand, turn the Hand Percussion feature on by pressing the [HAND PERC] button (“on” is indicated). The volume of the pads’ sounds responds to your playing; when you play soft the volume is soft, and when you play strongly the volume is loud. The actual loudness of the sound may vary according to which part of the pad is struck.
Play the Pads Hand Percussion ON/OFF You can play the pads of the DD-35 either with the supplied sticks or with your hands. 1 Press the [HAND PERC] button. When you press the [HAND PERC] button, “on” appears in the display, and the pad sensitivity is automatically adjusted for optimum playing by hand. on • When Hand Percussion is on, a special set of sounds ideal for playing by hand are automatically assigned to the pads (see the “Drum Voice List” page 17).
Play the Pads Assigning a Voice to Individual Pads (“CU” Custom Kit) The DD-35 contains a total of 148 high quality drum sounds (see the “Drum Voice List” page 17) — and you can assign these freely to each of the four drum pads. Try assigning some different voices and create your own “CU” Custom Drum Kit. • Any changes made to one of the preset drum kits will automatically be saved in the “ CU” Custom Drum Kit.
Playing a Song The DD-35 features 100 different songs that can be used to provide accompaniment (see the “Song List” page 19). Select one of the songs and have a listen. The DD-35 also has special lesson songs (5 - 59 and 65 - 94), which feature the model playing of a teacher. By trying to match the teacher’s performance, you can master the various rhythm patterns. You can also use the Game function with these songs. (See “Playing the Game” on page 15.
