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The Yamaha FGDP-50 finger drum pad brings versatile percussion possibilities to your fingertips. With the renowned Yamaha sound engine providing 1,500 dynamic voices, from acoustic drums to modern electronic tones, the FGDP-50 lets you tap into a diverse sonic palette. The thoughtfully designed pad layout gives you 18 ergonomic drum pads—plus 8 assignable RGB pads for even more creative options. Dial in lush reverbs, animated choruses and other effects to craft your signature drum sounds. Harness sampling and note repeat on each individual pad to add depth and humanization to every hit. Thanks to the rechargeable battery and compact form factor, you can grab inspiration whenever and wherever it strikes. The Yamaha FGDP-50 empowers drummers of all levels with an inspiring finger drumming experience.

Tap Into 1,500 Inspiring Sounds With the Renowned Yamaha Engine

Yamaha has been crafting industry-leading drum tones for decades. The FGDP-50 puts the power of their sound design expertise right at your fingertips. Inside you'll discover 1,500 dynamic voices spanning acoustic drum kits to modern electronic tones. The samples were carefully captured and tuned by professional drummers to ensure an authentic feel when played. Whether you want the ring of a crisp ride cymbal, the crack of a snare drum or an ethereal synth pad, the FGDP-50 delivers incredible sonic versatility to fuel your creativity.

Shape Your Sound With Onboard Effects

Take your drum tones even further by utilizing the FGDP-50's built-in effects. Dial in lush reverbs to place your finger drumming in a massive concert hall or a tight studio room. Chorus effects lend animation to pad hits for intriguing modulation. You also have a wealth of variation effects to radically transform any drum sound into something entirely unique. The FGDP-50 provides an inspiring palette of effects so you can sculpt drum tones that perfectly match your artistic vision.

Sample and Manipulate Sounds With Individual Pads

Each of the Yamaha FGDP-50's 26 pads gives you independent control over sampling and playback. Load up to 100 of your own WAV/AIFF samples to integrate signature sounds into your performances. The Note Repeat function lets you easily add rhythmic variation and rapid-fire accents. Programmable per pad, Note Repeat turns the FGDP-50 into a full-on percussion instrument. The Humanize function adds natural groove and feel to pad hits by randomly altering timing and velocity. Whether you want machine-tight rhythms or loose, human flair, the FGDP-50 puts the versatility in your hands.

Take Your Inspiration Anywhere With Portable Design

The Yamaha FGDP-50 finger drum pad lets you tap into inspiration no matter where you are. Its slim, lightweight design and built-in rechargeable battery make it ideal for mobile music production and practice on the go. Wherever your creativity sparks—on the tour bus, in the park, at home on the couch—the FGDP-50 is ready. Just power up and start finger drumming out new grooves and rhythms. When combined with Rec'n'Share to quickly record and export your performances, you have a portable idea sketchpad for percussion. The FGDP-50 frees your inspiration from the studio.

Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad
Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad
Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad

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  • All-in-one design
  • Optimized pad layout
  • Pad sensitivity
  • Great drum sounds
  • RGB pads
  • Playback sampler
  • Session creator
  • Note repeat
  • USB to device

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Pads
  • Drum pads (RGB square pads): 26
  • Preset trigger settings: 12
  • User: 50
  • After Touch: Polyphonic, Channel
Other Interfaces
  • Display: LCD with backlight
Tone Generator
  • Polyphony (max.): 64
Kits
  • Preset kits: 48
  • User: 50
  • Kit edit: Yes
Voices
  • Number of voices: 1,500
  • Note repeat: Each pad
  • Humanize: Each pad
User Samples
  • Number of user samples (max.): 100
  • Sample format: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo)
Effects
  • Reverb: 11
  • Chorus: 10
  • Variation: 23
  • Speaker EQ type: 5
Power Supply
  • Power: USB power adapter 5 V/1.5 A or greater USB BC specification compatible products
  • Internal battery: 1,400 mAh, 4.5 Wh 3 hours
  • Power consumption: 7W

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