Yamaha DD55 Digital Drum Kit

Touch-sensitive drum pads. Intros/endings.

This product is no longer available at zZounds.

Shop our website for related products:

(In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by its manufacturer.)

customer reviews

Rate and Review This Product:

281 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

21 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Cool novelty for a non-percussionist."

Feature:
What sold me on this was that I could use my hands instead of the sticks. I was considering buying a Roland HandSonic, but the Yamaha DD55 did everything I needed at a fraction of the price. A shared ouput/headphone jack kind of sucks, but this doesn't matter to me. I get great sound running this through my regular system and playing through my studio monitors. This unit runs on batteries, but it can also run through a 12V adapter (not included).

Quality:
Ok, I guess. The foot pedals look cheesy, but they work.

Value:
I bought this barely used from someone for $100. Saved me from spending over $500 on a Roland Handsonic.

Desirability:
Other than the annoying problem I have with the drum kit dial, I like it. I wouldn't even mind gigging with it as a novelty.

Sound:
I am a keyboard player, not a percussionist, and I use this for latin percussion effects, and the sounds are very adequate for what I need. Of course, the pads aren't as responsive or dynamic as a true conga set, but I find it much better and a lot more fun than my workstation.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use. My only real complaint is where they put the dial that controls which drum kit to use. I have a tendency to move that dial when I play using my hands. Nothing earth shattering, but it does get annoying.

Submitted: 3/4/2008

Style of Music: Christian music/Jazz/R&B

* * * * * * * * * * 5 out of 10

"Good start-up kit."

Feature:
Good features, lacking in total control.

Quality:
Mine still works, i think. Cheap pads and pads are to small for me.

Value:
Good value for a starting drummer or practice kit.

Desirability:
I have it.

Sound:
Has some cool sounds, nothing to write home about.

Ease of Use:
Just plug in and play, cool.

Support:
Haven't had to send it back... so i don't know.

Overall:
Good for a kid who wants to start getting the fundamentals of drumming. Not a pro item.

Submitted: 8/25/2007

Style of Music: Everything, mostly ROCK

Read all reviews...

Additional Images:

Main
Main
Angle
Angle

30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Applies On This Item - Buy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!

About This Product!
Description
Docs
From Our Catalog
This package includes a pair of drum sticks, 2 footpedals, a power supply, a pair of stereo headphones, plus an extended 2-year warranty.

A complete digital drum kit at an incredible price, the DD55 makes a great compact drum kit for players of all levels. It can also be used as a MIDI controller for recording drum parts much more realistically than you could ever do with a keyboard. Features include new stereo drum samples, 2 included foot pedals, 174 total sounds, digital reverb, chorus & DSP, and GM compatibility. Its stereo speakers and headphone output let you play or rehearse with other musicians or privately.

The new Yamaha DD55 marks a transition to a more professional and versatile digital-drumming instrument. New stereo-sampled voices, a bass boost system and digital stereo processing give the DD55 an irresistible, thundering beat. And with the addition of adjustable pad sensitivity, you can pound out a spicy Latin rhythm with your hands. With its powerful features, this is no mere toy, although anyone can enjoy it.

Features:
7 Touch-Sensitive Drum Pads Allow Expressive Playing

Tempo Control Using Tap Start

Hand percussion with New Latin Drums Allows Playing with Hands

174 Percussion Voices Assignable to Any Pad

Two Assignable Foot Pedals Included, for Kick, Hi-Hat or Any Other Voice

100 Built-in Rhythm Styles to Accompany Your Playing

50 Programmed Drum Kits

One User Programmable Drum Kit to Store a Favorite Setup

Reverb and Chorus Effects Built Into Voices

Large 3-Digit LED Shows Selection

General MIDI

MIDI In/Out for Computer Connectivity

Headphone Jack

Stereo Speakers with Bass Port Provide Great Sound Quality

Don't forget your Survival Kit!
Designed to provide you with everything you need to get started. Includes a Yamaha Power Adaptor, 2-year extended warranty, Stereo Headphones, Yamaha Survival Kit CD-ROM.

Technical Info

Specifications

7 pads

Touch Response: Yes

Polyphony: 32 notes max.

Tone Generation: AWM, 192 Voices + 128 GM + 8 Drum Kits

Effects: Reverb, DSP

Demo Songs: 100

Sequencer: 1-Track

Foot Pedal: 2

Compatibility: GM

MIDI: IN/OUT

Speakers: 8 cm x 2

Output: 5W x 2

Dimensions (W x D x H): 22.3 x 14.2 x 6.9 in. (552 x 348 x 136 mm)
This hugely popular digital drum kit features authentic stereo drum samples, 2 included foot pedals, 174 total sounds, digital reverb, chorus and DSP, and GM compatibility. Its stereo speakers and headphone output let you play with other musicians or privately.

what our customers say about zZounds

"I am pleased as punch with the service that I have received from zZounds!" - customer on August 10, 2008

Free Catalog

First Name Last Name
Address 1 Address 2
City State
Zip Email

Would you like to receive periodic email notices of new items, special buys, and promotions? WE WILL NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH ANYONE ELSE. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Tell us

Is there something you want to tell us? How can we serve you better? Want to see different products? Is this shirt ugly? Let us know!