Yamaha FGDP-50 User manual

FGDP-50 User Guide 1

Finger Drum Pad

FGDP-50 User Guide

•" CAUTION" messages in this Guide contain information that we ask you to follow in

order to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others.

•"NOTICE" messages in this Guide contain information that we ask you to follow in order

to avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, or

damage to other property.

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FGDP-50 User Guide 2

Introduction

This finger drum pad instrument allows you to easily and conveniently play drum and

percussion sounds with your fingers. It was specially designed to be a highly portable

‘mobile drum kit’ that anyone can enjoy anywhere and at any time. In addition, this

instrument is exceptionally useful for experienced finger-drumming players, for beginners

who want to learn and get better at finger drumming, for actual drummers who want to

enjoy playing easily, and for composers/producers who want to create original rhythms.

Enjoy this product optimized for finger drumming.

About the Manuals

The following two manuals are available for the product.

Startup Guide

(Printed booklet

included in the

product package)

To help you use the product immediately, this Guide focuses on a

product overview and basic operations. Before using this product,

make sure to read “Precautions” at the beginning of this booklet,

which can also be obtained from the Yamaha website. On the

following site, enter “FGDP” in the Model Name box, and then

execute the Search.

Yamaha Downloads

https://download.yamaha.com/

User Guide

(This manual in

HTML)

This guide provides all information about this product, including

information covered in the Startup Guide.

Included Accessories

Startup Guide

×1

Online Member Product Registration

×1

USB A–micro-USB B cable (1.5 m)

×1

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Controls

Top surface

Mode selection buttons (a, b, c, d, e)

This product has five modes.

The button that is pressed last will remain lit, indicating the current mode.

Menu button (with LED)

This button lets you select Menu Mode. See this page for details.

Kit button (with LED)

This button lets you select Kit Mode. See this page for details.

Audio button (with LED)

This button lets you select Audio Mode. See this page for details.

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







 





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 



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Session Creator button (with LED)

This button lets you select Session Creator Mode. See this page for

details.

Registration Memory Bank button (with LED)

This button lets you select Registration Memory Bank Mode. See this

page for details.

Click button (f)

Click button (with LED)

This button lets you play back and stop the Click sound. See this page

for details.

Display operation buttons (g, h, i)

Item selection buttons

These buttons let you select the different items that appear on the

display. Press these buttons to switch between items on the same

menu level. Press [ENTER] to move down one menu level, and press

[EXIT] to move up one menu level. See this page for details.

Minus and Plus buttons

These buttons let you change the value or setting for the currently

selected item.

Exit button

This button lets you return to the previous display on the LCD

screen, or move up one menu level. If the screen is at the highest

menu level of the current mode, pressing this button will return to

the top screen. See this page for details.

Enter button

This button lets you move down one menu level from the current

display on the LCD screen, or execute functions such as loading or

saving. See this page for details.

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LCD screen (k) and built-in speaker (l)

LCD screen (LCD)

Shows a text display of the current status of the product.

ka. Standby/On indicator, top (red)

Off: Indicates that the battery is uncharged or fully charged.

On: Indicates that the battery is being charged.

Flashing: Indicates a battery error.

kb. Standby/On indicator, bottom (blue):

Normally off, but flashes once every 30 seconds if the battery level falls below 20%. See

this page for details about how to check the battery level.

Built-in speaker

Outputs the sounds you play and the sounds of devices that are connected to this

product.

Audio operation buttons (m, n, o)

Record button (with LED)

This button lets you make an audio recording of the sounds playing

on the product into the root directory of a USB flash drive connected

to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.

Playback/Pause button (with LED)

This button lets you start playback of an audio file in the root

directory of a USB flash drive connected to the [USB TO DEVICE]

terminal, or pauses the audio file at the current playback position.

Stop button

This button lets you stop the playback of an audio file.

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Registration Memory buttons (p)

Registration Memory buttons (with LED)

These buttons let you register the current

settings. Press and hold one of these buttons to

can be recalled with a single touch during your

performance, for example. See this page for

details about how to register settings.

Pads (q, r)

Pads

By hitting these Pads (MIDI Note on), you can hear the various Voices that are

assigned to these Pads. By pressing these Pads further or applying pressure to

these Pads (MIDI Aftertouch), you can confirm that the Pads work according to

the settings made for each of the Pads in the current Kit. See this page for

details.

A number is assigned to each of the Pads. See this page for details.

RGB Square Pads (with LED)

Normally, as with the other Pads, hit these RGB Square Pads to hear the various

Voices that are assigned for the currently selected Kit. When the [SESS] button is on,

they function as Pads for the Session Creator Mode. See this page for details.

In addition, these Pads glow colorfully in response to your performance. See this

page for details.

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Left side

Standby/On button

Press and hold to turn the product on and off. When the power is on,

press briefly to show the battery level on the LCD screen. See this

page for details about how to turn the power on and off. See this

page for details about how to charge the battery.

Volume Up (+)/Down (-) buttons

These buttons let you adjust the volume of the sound coming from

the built-in speaker or headphones connected to the

[PHONES/OUTPUT] jack.

Rear surface

Security slot

Connect a commercially available security wire here to prevent theft of

this product.

[USB TO HOST] terminal

This micro-USB B terminal is used to charge the battery with a USB

Power Adapter, to input/output audio signals, and to transmit/receive

MIDI messages from/to a computer or smart device. See this page for

details about how to charge the battery. See this page for details about

the other functions.

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    

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[USB TO DEVICE] terminal

This terminal is used to record audio in the root directory of a connected

USB flash drive, or play back recorded audio files. See this page for

details.

Data that has been created on this product can be saved as a file in the

root directory of a USB flash drive, and files in the root directory of a USB

flash drive can be loaded into this product as data. See this page for

details.

See this page for details about the other functions.

[AUX IN] jack

This is a stereo mini jack. By connecting your device like a digital

keyboard or mobile music player to this jack, you can input their sound

to this product. See this page for details.

[PHONES/OUTPUT] jack

This is a stereo mini jack. By connecting a device like headphones or a

live streaming device (mixer), you can output the sound of this product,

including your Pad performance, and the audio signal input via the [AUX

IN] jack. See this page for details.

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Power Supply

Charging

This product can be used after the battery is charged by connecting it to an AC outlet or a

USB mobile battery as described below. In particular, before using this product for the first

time after it is unpacked, make sure to fully charge the battery until the Standby/On

indicator (red) turns off.

Charging with a USB power adapter (commercially available)

Connect the USB power adapter in the order of the numbers shown in the figure below.

A. USB cable (included in the package)

B. USB power adapter (commercially available)

Charging with a USB mobile battery (commercially available)

Connect the USB mobile battery in the order of the numbers shown in the figure below.

A. USB cable (included in the package)

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B. USB mobile battery (commercially available)

Notes regarding charging

•This product can be used even while the battery is charging.

•If battery power is insufficient or abnormal, the Standby/On indicator (red) will blink.

•The estimated time to go from a low battery level to a full charge is 1–3 hours with the

product turned off (depending on the usage environment and battery usage).

•To recharge the battery after a full charge, you will need to unplug the USB cable, and

then connect it again.

USB power adapter/USB mobile battery requirements

Output

voltage:

Output

current:

DC 5 V

1.5 A or greater *USB BC specification compatible products

CAUTION

Make sure to use a USB power adapter or USB mobile battery with the specifications indicated

above. Using the wrong adapters or batteries can result in damage to the product or

overheating. Follow the instructions that come with the connected USB power adapter or the

USB mobile battery.

NOTICE

Use a USB mobile battery that has a low-current mode function, etc., and that can supply

power to devices with a current consumption of 25 mA or less. If you cannot charge the

battery with a USB mobile battery, try a USB power adapter to see if you can charge the

battery from a power outlet.

If the product turns off suddenly and unexpectedly immediately after the power is turned

on, your USB power adapter or USB mobile battery might not meet the required

specifications or might be damaged. Try using another adapter or battery that meets the

required specifications. If the product appears to be malfunctioning, please consult with

Yamaha service personnel.

NOTE

When connected to a computer USB port or a USB power adapter with output current less

than 1.5 A, the remaining battery power might decrease even while charging (with the

Standby/On indicator (red) lit).

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