Product Detail
The Yamaha FGDP-30 All-In-One Ergonomic Digital Finger Drum Pad is a game - changer. With this pad, anyone can drum anytime, anywhere. Its ergonomic pads are laid out for ultimate comfort and ease of use. It comes loaded with a vast selection of samples, an internal tone generator, a built - in speaker, and a rechargeable battery, making it a complete solution for playing any music genre with more expression.
It's incredibly easy to pick up and hard to put down. The touch - sensitive pads in an optimized layout are perfect for finger drumming. The FGDP Series has a built - in sound bank, speaker, and rechargeable battery, allowing you to play it whenever and wherever you want.
The optimized layout is specially designed for the best finger drumming experience. Unlike ordinary samplers and MIDI pads, it lets you perform at your best effortlessly. You can play from the 'home position' or reassign voices according to your style and creativity.
With full creative control, the advanced pads capture every subtle detail. The powerful internal tone generator enables delicate performances with ghost notes, accents, flams, and fast rolls. The pads support Aftertouch, opening up unique drumming techniques like cymbal choking, giving you almost limitless drumming possibilities.
This pad offers sounds for every genre. It combines a wide range of Yamaha drum samples recorded by pros and a curated collection of electronic sounds for club music lovers. You can create your own personalized kit from 1,212 sounds and adjust each drum's character through tuning, decay, and effects.
Key features include ultra - sensitive pads in an optimized layout, 39 preset kits and 1,212 voices, USB MIDI/Audio, a built - in speaker, a rechargeable battery, AUX In, an easy - to - use UI and voice guide, and two registration buttons.
Technical specifications: It measures 223 mm in width, 49 mm in height, and 195 mm in depth, weighing 1.0 kg. The packing box dimensions are 282 mm in width, 108 mm in height, and 244 mm in depth. It has 18 drum pads, with 12 preset trigger settings and user - overwrite options. After Touch is polyphonic and channel - based. The tone generator is AWM2 with a maximum polyphony of 64 notes. There are 39 preset drum kits and 1,212 voices, along with various effects. It has a 2.5 W amplifier and a 4 cm speaker. Connectors include headphones, AUX IN, and USB. The power supply can be a USB power adaptor or compatible products, and the internal battery lasts 3 hours with 1,400 mAh and 4.5 Wh. Accessories include an owner’s manual and a USB cable.
Using the Yamaha FGDP - 30 is a breeze. First, make sure the battery is charged. You can use the included USB cable to connect it to a power source. Once it's on, start exploring the preset kits. There are 39 of them, so you're bound to find something you like. You can also create your own kit from the 1,212 available voices. Just reassign the voices to the pads according to your style.
When playing, place your fingers on the pads in the 'home position' for easy access. The touch - sensitive pads respond well to your touch, so you can play with different levels of force to create different sounds. If you want to use external audio, connect your device to the AUX IN port.
For recording or connecting to other devices, use the USB MIDI/Audio feature. This allows you to integrate the drum pad with your computer or other MIDI - compatible equipment.
Some things to keep in mind: Don't expose the drum pad to extreme temperatures or humidity. When not in use, store it in a dry and safe place. If the battery runs out, recharge it using the recommended power supply. Don't use non - compatible chargers as it may damage the battery.
To maintain the drum pad, clean the pads gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials. Regularly check the connections to make sure they're secure. If you have any problems, refer to the owner's manual or contact Yamaha support.