Look into the Uses and Returns in Regards to the Yamaha DD-65






by Celine Lamontagne


I was very excited when I first started to use the Yamaha DD-65, mainly because I'm not a drummer. Before I hooked it to the hi-hat, I had to put it on a desk, and kick the pedals and it begun right away. You can choose to use sticks or your hand to hit the large pads and the natural response that will be gained will compulsively make you want to continue playing.

The Yamaha DD-65 affords its owner that ability to practice and learn the drums with little amplification and this can be done with built-in speakers or headphones in a small space. However I am most fascinated by the MIDO controllers that are made possible when using the Yamaha DD-65 for the software drums. I am very eager begin playing the sample drums, instead of tapping or programming them on a trigger pad or a keyboard.

With the Yamaha DD-65 drum, this digital instrument has been created from the point of view of a drummer. This makes it much simpler for acoustic drummers to play the drum. This unit is self-contained; featuring eight pads that are touch-sensitive, speakers that are ported, 2 foot pedal inputs, as well as a secondary radio input that is used with a MP3 player as well as with other audio devices. In addition, the Yamaha DD-65 is General MIDI compatible, has a Flash ROM, and you are able to download songs from the internet to use them for lessons as well. This makes the DD-65 a great learning tool as well.

Aimed at the acoustic drummer, the Yamaha DD-65 has a design that is instinctive and makes it very easy for drummers that are considered acoustic to play like professionals in a short period of time. While the layout can be described as fitting for new drummers, it is also good for drummers who want to make the transition into an acoustic kit. There have been a number of great features pooled together in this portable device. You are able to connect your MP3 or iPod on the DD-65 and invent a personal drum design with an existing recording. In addition to this there is a USB-MIDI interface that has the ability to transmit these sounds to a computer for editing and recording.

As mentioned previously this is not considered a drum set for intended gig playing. To maximize its potential it should be used for practicing or if you want to have a jam session with friends outdoors. What I am not impressed with is the built-in speakers. They do not have a lot of power and you will not get a great sound. You will get a pinch of sound that is alright, but you will get better quality when it is plugged into a pair of amps or a set of power speakers in an effort to get sound and levels of volume that are impressive. All in all the digital drum pad by Yamaha DD-65 is perfect for practice and is good for a percussion student that has decided to learn how to play the drums.




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