Playing the Pads
DD-45/YDD-40 Owner’s Manual
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Adding a Fill-in (MAGIC TOM)
The instrument features a Magic Tom function which lets you add variations in the rhythm to make your per-
formance sound more professional. Adding a fill-in requires several pads on an acoustic drum kit; however,
the Magic Tom function allows you to add a fill-in easily just by hitting a single pad.
1.
Press the [MAGIC TOM] button.
The currently selected Magic Tom number appears
on the display.
2.
Use the [
] and [
] buttons to
select a Magic Tom number.
Ten patterns (
1
–
10
) are provided. The indication
“
oF
” can be selected to turn the Magic Tom function
off.
3.
Play the Pads.
You can add a fill-in by striking Pad 3 repeatedly.
NOTE
• Magic Tom does not function when the Custom Kit “
CU
” is
selected.
oF
Magic Tom
number
oF
1
2
10
oF
1
2
10
Fill-in Rhythm Examples
The rhythm examples for each of the Magic Toms are
provided here. These help you practice adding fill-ins
using the Magic Tom function. Try beating out these
rhythms!
Drum Kit number 16 is recommended for practice. For
Magic Tom number 8, playing with Drum Kit number 35
gives you a Latin flavor. The Magic Tom sounds differ-
ently depending on the combination of the Drum Kit
number and Magic Tom number. Try various combina-
tions and discover your favorite.
Magic Tom
Snare
Magic Tom
Magic Tom
Snare
Snare
Magic Tom
Snare
Magic Tom
Magic Tom
Magic Tom
Magic Tom
Magic Tom
Snare
Magic Tom
Snare
Magic Tom
Snare
Magic
Tom #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
