MIDI Functions

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel

Each of the pads/pedals (a total of 9) can be assigned to transmit on any of the 16 MIDI channels, or turned off (indicated as “oFF” in the display).Also, song transmit channels are as shown below:

 

Transmit Channel

Default

Pad/Pedal

1 - 16

 

10

 

 

 

 

Drum (Song)

10

(Fixed)

10

 

 

 

 

Backing (Song)

11 - 16

(Fixed)

11 - 16

 

 

 

 

Pad/Pedal (Custom )

10

(Fixed)

10

 

 

 

 

10

10

1 Display the MIDI Transmit Channel Number.

After entering the MIDI/Utility mode, press the [PAD] button and the current Pad 1 transmit channel will be displayed.

2 Select a pad to be assigned a MIDI Transmit Number.

To select the pad you want to assign a MIDI transmit channel, strike the appropriate pad. That pad’s currently selected MIDI transmit chan- nel will appear in the display.

01 0216oFF

3 Set the MIDI Transmit Channel Number.

Turn the DIAL to the right (clockwise) to increase the MIDI transmit channel value, or turn it to the left (counter-clockwise) to decrease the value.

• You can also select the MIDI transmit channel by striking the pad repeat- edly. Every time the pad is struck the MIDI transmit channel number will increase by 1.

4 Exit the MIDI/Utility mode.

After you’ve assigned each pad to a MIDI transmit channel as desired, exit the MIDI/Utility mode.

• For further information on what type of data is transmitted via MIDI, see the “MIDI Implementation Chart” (page 41).

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Yamaha DD-55 owner manual Setting the Midi Transmit Channel, Display the Midi Transmit Channel Number

DD-55 specifications

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Integration with external devices is made simple with the AUX input, allowing users to connect smartphones or MP3 players and play along with their favorite tracks. Furthermore, the DD-55 is equipped with MIDI capabilities, which means it can be connected to other MIDI-compatible instruments and software for enhanced functionality in music production.

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