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General| Sound Sources | PCM |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 8 voices |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI | In, Out |
| Power Supply | 9V DC |
| Type | Drum Machine |
| Tempo | 40-250 BPM |
| Display | LED |
| Rhythm Patterns | 64 |
| Connectivity | MIDI In/Out |
| Power | 9V DC adapter |
| Patterns | 64 |
| Outputs | Headphones |
| Memory | 64 patterns |
Learn to play sounds by tapping the Key Pads to hear their corresponding sounds.
Listen to the built-in demonstration songs to familiarize yourself with the unit's capabilities.
Play and listen to the preset rhythm patterns stored in the unit to understand their structure.
Understand the fundamental methods for creating rhythm patterns: Pattern Write and Song Write.
Learn about the six operational modes of the DR-550 for pattern creation, song editing, and sound settings.
Covers the fundamental step-by-step methods for creating rhythm patterns using Step Write and Real-time Write.
Explains useful functions that simplify the process of writing and editing rhythm patterns.
A practical guide demonstrating how to create a basic rhythm pattern using the Step Write method.
Details the fundamental steps required to create a song by sequencing rhythm patterns.
A guided exercise to create a simple song using preset patterns to illustrate the process.
Introduces functions that enhance the convenience of creating and editing songs.
Learn how to select and play songs that have been created or stored in the DR-550.
Allows play to start from a specified measure within a song, enabling partway playback.
Enables continuous repetition of a song once it has been set to repeat.
Facilitates playing multiple songs in succession, creating a longer musical sequence.
Set a specific tempo that will automatically start when a song is played.
Customize individual sounds by adjusting parameters like Assign, Tone Color, Decay, etc.
Learn advanced techniques for creating intricate rhythm patterns, including scale and last step settings.
Learn how to connect and use external MIDI devices with the DR-550 for enhanced performance.
Explains how to save and load performance data and settings using audio cassette tapes.
Guide on how to restore the DR-550 to its original factory preset values and settings.
Provides detailed technical specifications, features, and dimensions of the DR-550.
Lists and explains error messages displayed by the unit and their causes/remedies.
Provides common symptoms and their likely causes and solutions for operational issues.
A table showing default note numbers assigned to key pads and pad banks.
Provides blank templates for logging song data and pad parameters for user reference.
Details the MIDI messages the DR-550 can transmit and recognize for external control.
