Yamaha FGDP-50 User Manual

FGDP-50 User Guide 1
Finger Drum Pad
FGDP-50 User Guide
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Yamaha FGDP-50 Specifications

General

Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
Category	Drums
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Connectivity	AUX IN
USB	USB to Host
Power Supply	USB
Included Accessories	Manual
Power	USB power or Battery

Summary

Controls Overview

Mode Selection and Display Operation Buttons

Explains mode buttons, click, and display navigation controls.

LCD Screen, Audio, and Registration Controls

Pad Controls

Power Supply and Charging

Charging Procedures and Requirements

Instructions and specifications for charging the product's battery.

Charging Notes and Adapter Requirements

Power Management Features

Turning Power On/Off and Checking Battery

Auto Power Off and Forced Power Off

Connecting External Devices and Computers

Audio Output and Input Jacks

Connecting to Smart Devices

Steps to connect the product to Android and iOS smart devices.

Connecting to Computers (Mac/Windows)

Instructions for connecting the product to Mac and Windows computers.

USB Terminal Usage and Device Compatibility

USB Flash Drive and Pad Operations

USB Flash Drive Management

Pad Operation Fundamentals and Layout

Playing Pads and Sound Customization

Playing the Pads and Adjusting Volume

How to play sounds by hitting pads and adjusting overall volume.

Click Sound, Tempo, and Kit Selection

[KIT] Editing a Kit

Basic Kit Editing and Saving Procedure

Step-by-step guide for editing and saving a Kit, including naming.

KitEdit Settings Details

[AUDIO] Using Audio in Your Performance

Audio Playback and Recording Setup

USB Audio Recorder Operations

Step-by-step guide for recording audio using the USB audio recorder.

USB Audio Player Operations

How to play audio files from a USB flash drive.

User Samples Management

Importing Audio Files as User Samples

How to import audio files into User Sample Memory.

Assigning User Samples to Pads

How to assign loaded User Samples to specific pads for performance.

[SESS] Performing with the Session Creator

Session Selection and Playback

How to select and start playback of sessions.

Session List and Section Switching

Session Playback Configuration Settings

[REG] Registration Memory Operations

Registering and Saving Settings

Steps to register and save settings into Registration Memory Banks.

Recalling and Listing Registration Memories

How to recall saved settings and view the Registration Memory Bank List.

[MENU] Trigger and MIDI Settings

Trigger Selection and Saving Procedures

How to select, edit, and save trigger settings for pad sensitivity.

MIDI and Note On/Aftertouch Configuration

Detailed MIDI Aftertouch Settings

[MENU] File Management Functions

Saving and Loading Data Files

How to save and load data files to/from a USB flash drive.

File Operations: Renaming, Deleting, and Formatting

User Sample Memory Management

Factory Reset Procedure

Performing a Factory Reset

How to reset all product settings to their factory defaults.

Product Specifications

Audio, Power, and Battery Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power Source and Sound Output Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to power, battery, sound, and volume.

Operation, Sequence, and MIDI Issues

Troubleshooting problems with operations, sequencers, and MIDI.

Connectivity and LED Pattern Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting connection problems with devices and LED patterns.

Error Messages and Solutions

Battery, Memory, and File Operation Errors

Descriptions of error messages related to battery, memory, and file operations.

Recording, USB, and Audio File Errors

Error messages concerning recording limits, audio files, and USB device issues.

Unsupported Files and USB Device Errors

Error messages for unsupported files and various USB device errors.