Yamaha FGDP-30 & FGDP-50: Finger-drumming Fun on the Run & Beyond

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FGDP-30 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/YamahaFGDP-30
FGDP-50 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/YamahaFGDP-50
Building upon an enduring legacy of hands-on beat crafting, the Yamaha FGDP-30 and FGDP-50 rhythm machines reimagine the iconic finger-drumming grid arrangement with ergonomic pad designs, intuitive interactivity, and a host of cutting-edge sound design appointments. Finger drumming options have never been so comprehensive in such a portable form factor, and Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s synthesis scholar, couldn’t resist getting hands on with these inspiring finger-drumming instruments. So, why not demo them himself? Check it out!
 
Chapters:
00:00 - Daniel Fisher Finger Drumming
00:31 - FGDP-30 vs. FGDP-50: What’s the Difference?
02:57 - Jazz Drum Performance
03:25 - Why You Want One
05:39 - Drum Pad Layout
06:41 - Pad Sensitivity & Velocity
07:07 - FGDP Wrap-up
07:25 - Dual-device Jam Session
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[@johnathanshuey7776]

I started out playing in my high school on a Yamaha RX15 back in the late 80s! I’ve been waiting for a product like this for a long time!

[@johnathanshuey7776]

I then updated to the RX7 for $600 back in 1988… 100 internal sounds… 24 non sensitive pads… this new Finger Pad has so much packed into a small package!!

[@acerbt]

Since I'm blind, I ended up getting myself the 30 since I have no way to see the screens of any device. I use normal electronic drums also, but many times I don't use them to their full potencial.

[@strangersun7721]

Geez he's a finger drummer too? What can't Daniel do??!

[@soundcheck6885]

I wish it had an input for an external kick drum controller,

[@stargroves14]

Can you pan the toms left and right in the headphones on your interface?

[@NLind]

Still waiting for you to get some in, on the waiting list since November or so. Sales engineer said available ETA Early January.

[@tuananh8310]

Can you make a video introducing the functions in the setup menu of fgdp 30 and fgdp 50?

[@Chris.Brisson]

Can the "PHONES/OUTPUT" signal level be configured as a "LINE OUT" ?

[@sweetwater]

Hi Chris, I use the stereo PHONES/OUTPUT jack as a LINE OUT all the time.
No configuration needed.
-_Daniel_

[@archaicelectro6161]

🤩

[@MarcoRElena]

Can the white one record with quantization without external support?

[@henrikgustav2294]

Very fascinating really. With a drumset with pedals, you need to have 4 brains for the two hands and 2 feet. Finger drumming, just need 2 brains? Hmm

[@lt7114]

Technically you need 10 brains to account for all the fingers.

[@ThamilNesan]

Yamaha must have made with stereo sound speakers onFGDP 50 ,cell phones comes with stereo speakers 😂

[@pradeepsikdar]

Can we have the talking feature in yamaha FGDP-50 like yamaha FGDP-30?

[@acerbt]

That's what I would like also. It would help me as a blind musician so much to not have to memorize menus without sounds or spoken messages on a lot of instruments.

[@henryparker2987]

Ok, but why don't you use the FGDP-30 ?

[@RussSmith]

Not sure why the 30 is even a product next to the 50. The Yamaha RY-10 has filled the portable niche for years. I still kick mine around.

[@CyberMunchies]

I’ve found excellent demos and the people that are good at these things are all Playing the white one. I think the white model knows what it is and the black model places it closer to the groove box market like sp404mk2 and such. But my take is if you have an SP or any other sampler/groove box you win with the white

[@peterhughes8699]

Ok... and how many hours practice does it take for an average person to be able hit the pads so you sound like an actual decent drummer ??

[@xkeysc0re]

Just practice. A few weeks

[@xkeysc0re]

Watch video tutorials how drummers hook their kick and snares. Start with simple groove then make your variations

[@totokaura9166]

Is it possible to add an electric drum's bass pedal controller for fgdp 50?
I wanna play the bass drum with my feet, not my finger

[@sweetwater]

Hi totokaura. It would be tricky as the only MIDI I/O is via USB cable. That means you'd have to involve either a computer in-between the MIDI Kick pedal and the FGDP, or something that can convert USB to 5-Pin DIN. The next tricky part would be getting a Kick pedal that sends MIDI without it having to go to a drum brain first. I think this instrument is going to be a fingers-only device. -_Daniel_

[@totokaura9166]

I see, thank you for answering

[@distortionto1066]

i just got it and the bass drum is way too quiet,,, how do i adjust the volume of a single pad?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, distortionto1066. Thanks for your question. You can adjust the volume. I have included a link to the specific page in the manual that lists all of the steps:
manual.yamaha.com/mi/de/fgdp50/en/fgdp50_en_ug_007.html#Voice_related_settings
I hope this helps.
Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@dankenton]

Was looking forward to this until I found out that you cannot make a pattern and just loop it like a drum machine. It's just a real-time song recorder.

[@kushagrajain5293]

Hello when we will have drumset giveaway, I need one so badlyy I'm just 18😭😭

[@SamVecchio]

Just checked the website. Says shipping October 2nd. Little silly to promote something that’s 10 months out doncha think?!