Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad Controller
Easy to Pick Up, Impossible to Put Down
With touch-sensitive pads in an ergonomic layout perfect for finger drumming, the FGDP Series features a built-in sound bank, speaker and rechargeable battery that makes it a true, all-in-one instrument ready to be played at any time, anywhere.
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.
Effortlessly play from the "home position" or reassign Voices to each of the pads according to your playing style and creative vision.
Full Creative Control
Featuring cutting-edge pads designed to capture every subtle nuance, the FGDP ensures that no detail goes unnoticed.
With the powerful internal 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.
FEATURES:
- 18 performance pads are ergonomically arranged to support the distinct workflow needs of finger-drumming
- 8 RGB-backlit assignable pads are perfect for customizing your kit with additional samples, one-shots, and more
- Each pad detects velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for maximum expressivity
- 48 Preset drum kits range from new- and old-style acoustic drums to cutting-edge and electronic machines to support countless flavors of rhythm
- 50 additional user-preset slots let you easily build, save, and recall custom kits
- Vivid LCD screen makes for streamlined navigation that won’t distract during performances
- Note Repeat function instantly creates tempo-synchronized loops for stutters, rolls, and other rhythmic flare
- All-in-one, portability-minded design includes a built-in speaker, rechargeable battery, slim form factor, and 3.5mm headphone output to record or compose whenever inspiration strikes
- Comprehensive interfacing options range from audio and MIDI over USB to extensive DAW compatibility, allowing you to take finger-drumming to nearly any conceptual venue
- Robust recording includes on-the-fly sampling, as well as audio and MIDI data, ensuring no facet of your performance goes missing
- Rec’n’Share lets you seamlessly incorporate backing tracks with your performance recordings and instantly save them to your mobile device
- USB cable and USB conversion adapters are included to guarantee you can get straight to building right out of the box
SPECS:
- Type: Finger Drum Pad
- Pads: 18 x Polyphonic/Channel Pads, 8 x RGB Square Pads
- Sounds: 1500 x Voices
- Polyphony: 64-note
- Sampling: 100 x User Samples (maximum)
- Effects: 11 x Reverb, 10 x Chorus, 23 x Variation, 5 x Speaker EQ
- Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS
- Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS (main out/headphones)
- MIDI I/O: USB
- USB: 1 x MIcro-B, 1 x USB-A
- Power Source: Internal Battery, USB 5V Power Adapter
- Height: 8.77"
- Width: 8.77"
- Depth: 2"
- Weight: 2.42 lbs
