Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad Controller

DESCRIPTION 

Yamaha's FGDP-50 is a fully-featured portable finger drum pad, offering an ergonomic pad layout, internal sounds, support for external samples, and a myriad of performance features. Contrasting with many of the grid-based drum pads out there, Yamaha designed the layout of the FGDP-50 with comfort and playability in mind. Furthermore, the pads all support velocity, aftertouch, and voice remapping to offer detail and nuance in bringing your performances to life. There are 1200 sounds to be found inside, but you can easily add more with a USB flash drive plugged into the back of the FGDP-50.

With eight multi-functional RGB pads and four configuration buttons, you can easily customize the FGDP-50 to your liking. You can even generate automatic accompaniments to go along with your beats and grooves. And thanks to the built-in speaker and battery, you're able to jam out with the FGDP-50 anytime, anywhere. Finger drum like never before with the FGDP-50 from Yamaha.

FEATURES

Optimized Layout

Introducing a distinctive pad layout meticulously designed for optimal finger drumming. Unlike conventional samplers and MIDI pads, the ergonomic layout of the FGDP empowers you to deliver your finest performances with ease. 

Full Creative Control

Featuring cutting-edge pads designed to capture every subtle nuance, the FGDP ensures that no detail goes unnoticed. 

With the powerful Tone Generator, you can deliver delicate performances encompassing ghost notes, impactful accents, flams and lightning-fast rolls. 

Moreover, the pads support Aftertouch, enabling unique drumming techniques such as cymbal choking. With the FGDP, your drumming possibilities are nearly limitless. 

Sounds for Every Genre

The FGDP is a powerhouse that combines a diverse selection of Yamaha drum samples recorded by professional artists. 

Plus, explore an expertly curated collection of electronic sounds perfectly suited for club music enthusiasts. 

Craft your own personalized Kit from a staggering array of 1,500 sounds, and tweak each drum's character through Tuning, Decay and the application of Effects, granting you unparalleled  versatility within this all-inclusive musical arsenal. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

• Drum Pads: 18 pads 
• RGB Square Pads: 8 pads
• Number of trigger settings: 
  • Presets: 12
  • User: 50
• After Touch: Polyphonic, Channel
• Assignable Functions: Yes
• Display: LCD with backlight
• Tone Generator: AWM2
• Maximum Polyphony: 64 notes 
• Drum Kits: 
  • Pre sets: 48 kits
  • User: 50 kits
• Voices: 1,500 
• Effects: 
  • Reverb: 11
  • Chorus: 10
  • Variation: 23
  • Speaker EQ: 5
• Kit Edit: Yes
• Import Limit: 100 files 
• Sample Format: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo)
• Maximum Loadable Sample Time: Approx. 600 seconds (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono), approx. 300 seconds (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo), approx. 20 seconds per file
• Click Tempo: 30 to 300 BPM, Tap Tempo supported
• Others: Patterns (1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, Clave)
• Number of Session Creators: 23
• Sections: Intro, Main × 4, Ending
• Parts: Drum, Bass, Other × 4
• Recording Time (USB Flash Drive): Approx. 80 minutes per file
• Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
• Voices:
  • Note Repeat: Each Pad
  • Humanize: Each Pad
• Registration Memory (Number of Buttons): 4
  • Preset: 5 banks
  • User: 50 banks
• Amplifiers: 2.5 W 
• Speakers: 4 cm × 1
• Connectors: 
  • Headphones: Headphones/Output (Stereo mini jack x 1)
  • Aux In: AUX IN (stereo mini jack × 1)
  • USB: USB TO DEVICE (Type A), USB TO HOST (Micro B)