Yamaha 4 Pad Digital Drum Machine

by Yamaha

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 2 x 7 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• ASIN: B000A0FQ86
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,933 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 15, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Lay down a pulsing beat without investing in a spendy traditional drum set with the Yamaha DD-20CAD touch-sensitive digital drums. The entry-level unit is a must for the beginning drummer, as it simulates the feel of an acoustic instrument while also delivering the benefits of digital technology. The beat radiates from the unit's four touch-sensitive drum pads and four sound-effects pads (with 16 effects), which combine to create a huge variety of sounds. To further mix things up, Yamaha added 55 assignable pulse-code modulation (PCM) voices, 100 PCM rhythm styles, and 10 percussion sets (nine preprogrammed and one user-assignable). Despite the array of features, the set is intuitive and easy to use, with a scroll wheel on the bottom left for browsing through voices and styles and a straightforward user interface.

Other features include a single 3.94-inch speaker, a headphone jack that lets you practice in private without waking up the neighbors, an AC power adapter, and a pair of drum sticks. And at 9.3 by 5.9 by 17.1 inches (W x H x D) and a mere 3.1 pounds, this is one drum set that fits easily in a studio apartment or bedroom. So put off that acoustic purchase a bit longer and learn to play the easy way with the DD-20CAD.

What's in the Box
DD-20CAD digital drum set, drum sticks, AC adapter, user's manual.

Product Description

Yamaha DD-20CAD Touch-Sensitive Digital Drum Set, Champagne

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids, January 9, 2006

By 

Drum Dude (Crossville,TN,USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Yamaha 4 Pad Digital Drum Machine (Electronics)

I recieved this as a Christmas gift from my wife. I am very

pleased with the overall performance . I am a muscian who

plays a variety of instruments including drums and have been

for30 years. I write and record original music and find this

to be an excellent aid to keep me in time while recording

stringed instrument tracks.The effects and rythymn tracks

included are also a plus. This is a good beginner item for

that young drummer to learn the basics on, without having

to shell out mega bucks for a big set of drums that the

child may loose interest in. They are also all but silent

when used with headphones, so everyone in the house will

not have to hear them. One cautionary note-mine DID NOT

include the ac adapter as advertised; amazon.com is

attempting to remedy this. You can pick up a 12 volt ada-

pter at any Radio Shack for about twelve bucks.

27 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh....I don't get it, September 11, 2005

By 

VGM "krazy_tacko" (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha 4 Pad Digital Drum Machine (Electronics)

I don't see the point in a digital drum set. My parents bought this for me for christmas when I asked for a drum set...but I played with it some and it didn't help me learn much. These things just don't have the feel of a drum set. And as for this particular model, it's quite low-end. My advice is to save a bit more money and buy a snare drum.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beat of a different drum..., January 3, 2007

By 

Steve Bodiford - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha 4 Pad Digital Drum Machine (Electronics)

I got this for my 9 year old pounding the desk daughter. She really likes it and I like it too. Sounds are adequate and it offers some pre-recorded beats (hundreds) that are fun to plug in and play along with my guitar.

I'm not sure she could become a great drummer with this alone but, it comes with a DVD and gives you a nice adequate beat pad for playing along with the radio or tv and for the price..was a great choice.

Where's the electrical chord guys?????? Seems to be the one negative but batteries AA will suffice for now.