Yamaha DD-75 - Digital Percussion Pad  

Percussion and drum pad

The DD-75 is a handy drum pad from Yamaha. It is not just another percussion pad, as the pad mimics a complete drum kit. At the top are eight touch-sensitive pads arranged in the same way as a drum kit. The pad even comes with two assignable pedals and two wooden sticks. The set sounds under the pads also sound acoustic. However, you can also choose from a variety of voices and kits, including multiple acoustic kits, drum machines and electronic drum kits. For percussionists who are not fans of drum kits, the pads are also suitable for playing by hand. The pads will respond just as well and the also include several percussion sounds for the most authentic experience and sound possible. Although the pads have a fine sensitivity level, they are also individually adjustable. So you can adjust the sensitivity of one pad and not the rest. This also applies to the sounds. All sounds are individually adjustable, allowing you to use your favourite sounds at the same time.

Advantages of digital playing

If authenticity is so important, why not a real drum kit or percussion instrument? A digital instrument has many advantages over an acoustic instrument. For example, this pad is the ideal purchase for the drummer who likes to practise in silence. This is because you can connect headphones to the pad and the physical attack is muted by the pads. You can also practise at a low volume, which can be adjusted with the volume control. Moreover, you can also play along with background music more easily. In fact, you can connect your phone to the pad via the AUX. Recording also becomes easier. Instead of adjusting and mixing multiple microphones, this pad only requires you to turn on the ‘record’ function. The system can remember up to five songs at the same time.

In addition, this pad is generally lighter and more compact than a drum kit or percussion instruments, making it easy to transport. Another advantage of a digital instrument, is that you have multiple instruments in one. For example, the DD-75 has many different drum kits and percussion sounds. An acoustic instrument only comes with one sound, so with the pad you invest in multiple instruments. Lastly, the pad also runs on batteries, so it can be used anywhere.