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Yamaha FGDP-30 User Manual

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FGDP-30 User Guide 1
Finger Drum Pad
FGDP-30 User Guide
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Yamaha FGDP-30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelFGDP-30
CategoryDrums
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

About the Manuals

Information about the available manuals for the product.

Included Accessories

List of accessories included with the product.

Controls

Top surface

Describes the controllers on the top surface, including buttons and pads.

Buttons for functions 1-2

Explains buttons 1 and 2, which lack confirmation sound or voice guide.

Buttons for functions 3-7

Details buttons 3-7, which include confirmation sounds and voice guide.

Built-in speaker

Describes the function of the built-in speaker.

Pads for your performance

Explains the functionality of the performance pads.

Rear surface

Details the connections and features on the rear of the product.

Power Supply

Charging

Detailed steps for charging the product's battery.

Charging with a USB power adaptor

Instructions for charging using a USB power adapter.

Charging with a USB mobile battery

Instructions for charging using a USB mobile battery.

Notes regarding charging

Important notes and precautions related to charging the product.

USB power adaptor/USB mobile battery requirements

Specifies the required specifications for USB power adapters and mobile batteries.

Turning the Power On/Off

To turn the power on

Step-by-step guide to power on the device.

To turn the power off

Step-by-step guide to power off the device.

Checking the remaining Battery life

How to check the current battery level using the device.

Forced power off

Procedure for forcing the product to shut down in case of abnormal behavior.

Auto Power Off

Explains the automatic power-off feature and how to disable it.

Connecting an external device

[PHONES/OUTPUT] jack

Details the functionality and usage of the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.

Connecting Headphones

Specific instructions for connecting headphones.

Connecting an external speaker equipped with an amplifier

How to connect an external speaker with an amplifier.

Connecting a live streaming device

How to connect a device for live streaming.

[AUX IN] jack

Explains the functionality and usage of the AUX IN jack.

[USB TO HOST] terminal

Information about the USB TO HOST terminal for connecting to computers or smart devices.

Notice when using the [USB TO HOST] terminal

Important notices and precautions for using the USB TO HOST terminal.

Connecting to a smart device/tablet (Android)

Steps to connect an Android device via USB.

Connecting to a smart device (iOS)

Steps to connect an iOS device via USB.

Connecting to a computer (Mac)

Steps to connect a Mac computer via USB.

Connecting to a computer (Windows)

Steps to connect a Windows computer via USB, including driver installation.

Internal Structure of this product

Pad operations

Details how pads generate MIDI events and support aftertouch.

Pad numbers

Explanation of how pads are numbered and can be rearranged.

When playing primarily with your right hand

Describes pad numbering when primarily using the right hand.

When playing primarily with your left hand

Describes pad numbering when primarily using the left hand.

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

Lists settings that are retained when the product is powered off.

Playing the Pads

Adjusting the Volume

Starting and Stopping the Click sound

Changing the tempo

Selecting a Kit (Changing the sound of all Pads)

Trying the Choke setting

Guidance on experimenting with the choke setting on specific pads.

Changing the Voice of a specific Pad (Editing a Kit)

Changing the Pad sensitivity (Trigger)

Playing the Pads along with music

Along with a mobile music player

Steps for connecting a mobile music player for accompaniment.

Along with a computer/smart device

Steps for connecting a computer or smart device for accompaniment.

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

Registering your favorite settings (Registration Memory)

Setting Items that can be registered in Registration Memory

Lists the types of settings that can be saved in registration memory.

[1-64] Menu of the Setting Items

Menu Categories of the Setting Items

Lists the different categories of settings available in the menus.

[1-5] Mixer

[6-9] Click

[10-34] Kit related settings

[10-16] Entire Kit settings

Overall settings for the current kit, such as volume and effects.

[17-22] Pad settings

Specific settings for individual pads within a kit.

[23-33] Voice settings

Settings for the voice (sound) assigned to each pad.

[34] Setting Interlock for left-right symmetrical Pads

How kit settings sync between symmetrical pads.

[35] Initializing the current Kit

Procedure to reset the current kit's settings to default.

[36-52] Trigger

[36] Selecting a Trigger

How to select different trigger profiles for pad sensitivity.

[37-39] MIDI related settings

MIDI transmission settings for triggers.

[40] Common settings for Note and Aftertouch

General settings for note and aftertouch behavior.

[41-45] Note On related settings

Settings specifically for the Note On MIDI event.

[46-52] MIDI Aftertouch

Settings related to MIDI Aftertouch messages.

[53] Initializing the current Trigger

Procedure to reset the current trigger settings to default.

[54] Initializing the Registration Memory

Procedure to initialize registration memory slots.

[55-62] Utility

[55-56] Sound Output

Settings related to audio output configuration.

[57-58] USB Audio

Settings for USB audio input and output behavior.

[59-62] Other settings

Miscellaneous utility settings, including pad layout and audition velocity.

[63] Factory Reset

[64] Firmware Version

Specifications

Appendix

Velocity Curve/Aftertouch Curve

Explains the different curves used for velocity and aftertouch input.

Block Diagram

MIDI

Transmission and reception of MIDI messages of a musical performance

How the product sends and receives MIDI messages for musical performance.

MIDI Reference

Information on available MIDI reference materials for download.

Troubleshooting

Power Source

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.

No sound or too small volume

Solutions for issues related to audio output levels or absence of sound.

Unexpected Sound or Operations

Troubleshooting steps for unexpected audio or operational behavior.

Others

Solutions for miscellaneous problems not covered elsewhere.

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