Yamaha DD-75 Demo and Review

Showing some different kits from the unit, using it as a MIDI controller for Superior Drummer, playing with it in an open mic setting, and rambling about it until you're wanting to rip my throat out.
Link to the song played during open mic:
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[@Stonefieldmedia]

Thanks so much for this. I too am an owner of a fantastic DD-65 and I love it. I've hooked it up with a good stand, HH65 and KU100 pedals (Strongly recommended) and am running it through my DAW using mostly Addictive Drums 2. When I heard the DD65 was discontinued, my local rep didn't know if it was replaced or not. In a panic I went scouring the net for a replacement DD65 and came across your video. Whew! YES, they're still making this and they've improved on it. And it comes in black...nice. Thanks for this review and honest opinion and congrats on being the first KZbin review. Keep making music my friend, you sound great and I look forward to seeing more of your reviews. Stan Vancouver BC

[@MesaMXR]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Stan. I'm not sure what I'll review next, but it will most likely be something I have lying around since that would be free to do. I may do something other than a review. I'm open to suggestions.

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@MesaMXR I have a question. Have you ever used the Roland Octapad before such as the SPD series which are the 8, 11, 20 and the 30?? And if so what do you think about those other portable electronic drumkits compared to the Yamaha dd65 and the dd75??

[@kirkwilliams2127]

Awesome. I respect anyone learning to play any instrument. I’m 60 and learning guitar and piano/keyboards. I’m infatuated now. Already own 5 guitars. And 3 key keyboards. I will never stop. Makes me feel so good and I totally suck. And that’s OK. I’m improving pretty quickly. My wife is even getting into it and we are going to do a couple covers soon with our grandkids. To anyone that is learning and playing. Keep going. Don’t be afraid to post. We can all learn something and support each other.

[@MesaMXR]

@@kirkwilliams2127 thanks.. I'm actually fairly decent nowadays

[@SukitTrabeck]

Someone get this guy a metronome.

[@zelloToiletsTalk]

Ass hold

[@coltonyelv1887]

SukitTrabeck fr

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

yea right, he is fine, he is playing with rhythm dude, you need to check your ears

[@girlmusician24]

Someone should tell you not to be an asshole.

[@risharddaniels1762]

@@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457 Bruh, you’re definitely the one who needs to get their ears checked if you couldn’t hear how much this dude was rushing and dragging

[@DarkElement1987]

Good demo, don't listen to people talking about your skills, that's not what the video is about.

[@blewyd]

I think you should use a metronome. Apps on your phone or even a built in one on that kit.

[@manilamartin1001]

thanks for this great video. Late to the party. I appreciate all the effort.

[@ralphsammis7330]

Thanks much, good run down. I own the first one, a dd-50, I use a good camera stand w/ a piece of aluminum trim sheet metal on top attached to the bottom sides of the dd-50 - got to drill a few holes & cut the metal. I think back then it cost $300 or $350.

[@Themadfranklin]

You have saved me hundreds of dollars. I was looking at much more expensive stuff, but you demonstrated my skill level will be satisfied for $200.00. THANKS MAN!

[@MesaMXR]

Yeah it's fine for starting out. You may also want to look at used Yamaha electronic kits on Craiglist and Facebook marketplace. Might be able to find something better for around the same amount of money

[@mikeodonoghue8337]

@@MesaMXR He's right...for my main gigs i use a DTXplr i found used for under 200 and it sounds great, but I may get this one for practice and smaller gigs/Open Mics(that was a good example in the vid fo sho')-Thx Bro!

[@Rocksite1]

I thought it was a better review than many reviewers on YT, in terms of content. Right before you said you were rambling was very informative. With virtual drum software, you can remap the drums. Speaking and playing-wise, could be improved. You should tell your guitarist he needs to turn it down a little, and bring up his vocs. Also, put some cornbread on that singing - not necessarily a lot, but some, plus technique, can do wonders.

[@JohnNugroho]

Gotta practice those hands man..need more relaxed

[@jmarkashe660]

Great commentary. I play in a church band and use the DD-65 that belongs to someone who left the church so I don't know if it will disappear as well. I was looking at this for a replacement and it sounds like it would be great. I have had an issue with the 65 where if I am stepping on the high-hat peddle when turning it on, it is open when it should be closed and vice versa. I think the extra sounds and congo/bongo will be useful.

[@MesaMXR]

Yeah that issue is normal. The drum brain is trying to determine the default value for the pedal upon startup. No way around it.

[@khalylehagood3222]

I really appreciate the open Mic section of the video.

[@jokeer14]

Was Lars Ulrich one of your teachers?

[@MesaMXR]

Worse. I taught him.

[@tavicotavio]

you can see he isnt that bad, he is just REALLY tense, probably just camera anxiety

[@tavicotavio]

@Lorenzo Tackett absolutely

[@Wuschi2001]

Yeah, you can see, at 00:48 he tries to get a better feel of it

[@rymandmusic]

Thank you for sharing! Couldn't find any videos on this one..

[@MesaMXR]

That's because there aren't any. I was determined to be the first guy on the internet demoing this thing. Because reasons.Glad you liked it.

[@YamahaMusicUSA]

We bestow upon thee-- the first DD-75 Drum Kit review in the realm of KZbin. Well done Aaron, thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@MesaMXR]

And thanks for taking the time to watch it! Also notice the Yamaha guitar my friend is playing in the video! :-D

[@cruikshank]

Sam’s Club has them here in Reading PA for $199, Best price I’ve seen anywhere. Thanks for the informative review. I have a Ludwig Fab 4 acoustic kit, a Roland electronic kit, but I’d like this for Jamming and my Grandson who is a future drummer.

[@stevebrunelle2740]

Somebody please tell me if it's possible to listen to my music on my iPhone and the drums of the DD 75 through the headphones at the same time? I bought a little splitter from the Apple store and I can hear the music ever so slightly but also with A slight buzzing noise however I can't hear the drums this is coming from my phone into this weather out to the auxiliary. Help

[@carollinesimon6533]

it is very much possible. umm connect your phone to the aux input using the aux cable and connect your headphones to the phones input area using www.amazon.ae/UGREEN-6-35mm-Female-Stereo-Adapter/dp/B00EL9V5XW/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=phones+jack&qid=1594885922&sr=8-9

[@BladeCaptain-RHN]

Actually, great review. Thank you.

[@locotrucker46]

That thing is awesome! I want one

[@mitchmeere1030]

Use metronome dude timing all over the place start slower speed will come

[@DanielJGamingYT]

Oof, I got this on Amazon and it’ll be here this week, I can’t wait lol.

[@MesaMXR]

Hope you like it. It's a fun little unit

[@DarioGrillo]

Hi my friend! Can you tell me how to connect Yamaha DD75 to the audio card for record with the pc?

[@jehu007]

Interface

[@lukedunlap9543]

Does Yamaha DD-75 automatically turns itself off?

[@ordinalkirk]

Excellent, informative review - thank you!

[@allanv7661]

Cool demo. Thank you

[@samuelpurkuti4583]

Should i buy this as my budget is tight and wanted an reliable one

[@MesaMXR]

samuel purkuti It's certainly reliable, no doubt about it

[@arialvarez1539]

Hi, what is the pedal you're using? because it sounds really nice. I know you commented that its a DW 3000 but I look it up andI don't see the one you have exactly. Help, please😅

[@arialvarez1539]

Hold on, I think I messed up, the kick pedal is just any regular one right? I think what I need would be that kick pad your hittng? Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@mikeodonoghue8337]

@@arialvarez1539 Yah-he said he used a Yamaha Kick Pad prob a KP65-fyi.

[@guitargod63]

How much does this cost averagely?? And how many kits are programmed into the device??

[@Oojjffaaa]

At first I saw drumming knowledge in his eyes

[@ralphzody]

Hello sir, what foot pedal did you use for your kp65, i mean do i need to use yamaha foot pedal or ican use any cheap foot pedal. TIA for your response.

[@MesaMXR]

It was a DW 3000 kick pedal. Any standard kick pedal will do. You can also use other kinds of kick triggers just as well, doesn't have to be the KP 65.

[@johndef5075]

Love my dd65. These things are fun. Internal sounds better than alot on my Roland set. Only thing I dont like is they put ride cym. where crash 2 should be. I have to change it manually. I may try to switch the pads internally.

[@waynechurchill7212]

Can you change the pads Iam lifts

[@utilars]

Dude, I'm not necessarily into rock and I'm a not a drummer, but I appreciate your talent. I'm nowhere in your league of skill, but I liked the way you demoed yourself actually playing the product "clean" instead of playing along with the Yamaha demos. From your video, it seems to me that a serious musician (like yourself) could actually create decent and unique music with this product. Your review feels honest and objective. "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord..." - Psalm 150:6 NIV

[@MesaMXR]

Yeah I think it's a really handy unit to have. A lot of fun to play.

[@lisamoroney3036]

Just that first sentence gave me a - wtf look .

[@3dPrintCreator]

Is there a clicktrack function on the machine as well?

[@MesaMXR]

3d Print Creator Yup.

[@DraftNutthana]

i'm drummer with steady tempo but i don't know why i can't play steady when i play dd75.

[@blewyd]

I think it's because it feels nothing like a real kit. It's just a board really.

[@ramizubinibrahimkpm-guru7641]

what kind of brand kick pedal and bass drum which is compatible with yamaha dd75

[@MesaMXR]

Just about any of them, really. The official one is a Yamaha KP65

[@광석이형]

dd-75 roland fd-9 compatibility??

[@xteliovillegas9083]

Hello Aaron, did you remap on yamaha dd75?... I try on addictive and EZ drummer...but got 2 strokes sounding (example: snare and floor tom)

[@MesaMXR]

Sounds like crosstalk between the pads. Try turning the sensitivity down

[@siddharthasarkar9801]

It's a very good Drum machine I really empressed ..... very much high quality sound s ....hihat s r very well open & closed ...

[@harmono8766]

I think you are using after market pedals right? The original pedals pretty much suck. Not sure how expensive good pedals are but my friend has pedals.

[@MesaMXR]

Yeah, in this video I was using a Roland kick pad and a DW kick pedal. The stock pedals aren't very good, but they can certainly work if you're in a pinch.

[@gandechsri2524]

I have the problem when hit the hi hat to hard the hi hat open sound become close sound. Do you have the same problem and how can you fix this issue ?

[@MesaMXR]

I think I can recall that being an issue. I haven't played this unit in quite some time. It's one of those things that won't get fixed, realistically... Although I don't think it was an issue when using it as a midi controller

[@gandechsri2524]

@@MesaMXR Thank you for your reply. Someone's said just set sensitivity off but I don't think this is good approach since hi hat will loss dynamic. Very sad on this problem. Stupid question, I don't know what is midi controller.

[@sakshamsaxena3026]

Very late to this thread but does anyone know if we can play double bass on this? Any video guides on how to?

[@MesaMXR]

@@sakshamsaxena3026 It's very easy. Just hook up a kp80 and then double use a double kick pedal with that. Or, you can actually program the hi-hat input to trigger kick notes as well.

[@sakshamsaxena3026]

@@MesaMXR Thank you so much man I really appreciate it. DD75, here I come!

[@brodyaga8121]

Hi Aaron! Is very nice to see another owner of dd-75! :) I got mine for a cpl months ago, but i've experienced some serious problem with it, Maybe you can help me? The problem appears when i try to assign a HI-HAT (open/closed/pedal) notes to Ez-drummer's different hi-hat sounds (you use Superior Drummer, so im sure you know what im talking about). In my case there is absolutely NO WAY to get all THREE types of HI-HAT sounds. Only two of them! :/ wtf :( I bought this thing ONLY to play with ez-drummer, but now... its a nightmare :( Yes, there ARE 3 default hi-hat sounds in DD-75. But i just CANT reassing em to another midi notes! Every time i try to reassign hihat midi notes (or any other note) by turning the wheel, it instantly messes up the hi-hat and wont let me get 3 different (open/closed/pedal) sounds. Did u have anything like that? Ill be VERY grateful for any advice!! Thank you beforehand for the answer!! (I'll be checking this thread on a daily basis)

[@willowwonderbull7100]

im looking to getting this for my dad what kick pedal does this video show because i know the ones that come with are are garbage

[@MesaMXR]

It's a Roland kp-8 but any kick pad will work. Yamaha, Roland analysis all have kick pads you can use with a real kick pedal and you can find them on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist pretty easily.

[@vuquoccuong9255]

Hello. Please ask me what model of bass kick do you have with the Yamaha DD-75? (I have KU100 but it seems difficult to use too). Thank you!

[@MesaMXR]

I'm using a Roland KD-8 in this video but I also have a Yamaha KP-65 for this that works really well and is a bit cheaper.

[@vuquoccuong9255]

Thank you for the reply. I want to know if Yamaha KP-65 original manufacturer has pedal and hammer dam? Can you please show me the picture? (My email: [e-mail]). Ask me a little more. Can KD Roland KD-8 connect directly to the Yamaha DD-75 drum? Thanks very much.

[@carlosguanzon02]

Anyone knows what Kick.Pad he is using?Thanks

[@avramneedleman6412]

A Roland kd-9

[@chadcarrdrums]

ROLAND KD8

[@AndrewKerensky]

thanks for uploading, interesting to see how the yamaha dd is evolving.

[@MesaMXR]

Thanks for watching!

[@derekcheung3069]

Bro what stand is that? Just a snare stand ?

[@rodinfotec]

Which bass drum pedal were you using for this drums???

[@MesaMXR]

@@rodinfotec IIRC a DW 3000 with the Yamaha KP65 pad

[@IIIElijah]

Try these thru Bose linear array L1 model 2 Breathe it.

[@indoshakermaker]

Lol. So many 'great drummers' complaining about the tempo. So great that they're busy looking at entry level digital drum set videos on KZbin

[@MesaMXR]

Yup. I'm a guitar player primarily anyway. Maybe I should have hired Dennis Chamberso play in this video or something... :-P

[@indoshakermaker]

@@MesaMXR don't mind the haters. Thank you for the video!

[@rafinha15d]

How can I do to use a real drum pedal and a pad like you did? The original one sucks

[@GBXHampstead]

I'm a lefty drummer and I play snare on the right side of me. I'm thinking about getting this set. Is there any lefty variant or way to change the settings to lefty, because this set looks symmetrical.

[@gregsmith8657]

Probably a pain to do, but you can map any pad to any voice but it doesn't store it (TMK) so if you set it up "lefty" you better leave it on. Oh, and then move the foot pedals too.

[@pepkus6953]

3:34 LO MEJOR DEL VIDEO 🤘

[@weare3186]

Do you know the name of the song?

[@charlespalmerii4299]

awsome, how did you learn to play like that :) also , can you give some details about your foot pedal?

[@nytrayfl2]

Will the stick-to-pad noise overpower low amplification in a small church? Thank you.

[@MesaMXR]

I guess that depends on how low the amplification is. My old band used to practice in a small church and I used a Simmons DA200s and it worked really well. You wouldn't want to use the built-in speakers when playing with anyone else.

[@KevPez-IS]

Hey there Aaron! I need some sort of electric pad/kit, that I can hook up to EZDrummer/Superior Drummer. Do you know if this can work with programs like that?

[@MesaMXR]

GeekLegion I haven't tried with EZDrummer but it certainly works with Superior Drummer. If you keep watching the video, you'll notice that I'm actually playing through SD at one point, even though I had up remapp the snare note, but that wasn't a huge deal.

[@KevPez-IS]

Oh yeah, I missed that, works enough for me! I also got Drum VSTs for REAPER, so I think this will hit the spot. Thanks for the video!

[@donovanw.2943]

Thanks for the helpful info :)

[@jordanrandall9103]

Does this come with a stand? If not, what do you recommend I get? I'm new to a lot of this tech stuff, but I need this for exactly what you mentioned in the video, beginner status & portability.

[@MesaMXR]

It doesn't come with a stand, but you can use any standard snare stand.That's what it's designed to be used with. Best of luck to you.

[@jordanrandall9103]

Thanks man. Much Appreciated!!!

[@jem_arena_basik]

Yo también tengo una Yamaha DD- 75, y quisiera saber que tipos de baquetas se necesita para está batería electrónica?

[@MesaMXR]

No creo que importe. Usa lo que te parezca mejor.

[@serkankoc3805]

What a self reliance...

[@_istudywater]

Great video! Awesome grooves man!

[@zuriiscool]

Anyone have a link for the stand he is using for his drumpad?

[@MesaMXR]

It's just a standard snare stand. I got it from a used music store. Any old snare stand will do. No big deal.

[@zuriiscool]

Aaron Loves Gear Thanks

[@HughJNess-ly6er]

Anyone have a problem where new triggers won’t work with the set ? Had bought kat hi hat trigger a Yamaha kp65 trigger and mother happens

[@stevericardo_drummer]

Great video dude

[@jonastona]

Do you get that kick with it . Sound good

[@MesaMXR]

No. Just about any electronic kick trigger will work

[@arturocapulong]

hi just wanted to ask the kick pedal your using?

[@MesaMXR]

A DW 3000 with the KP65 pad

[@lifelesslilt]

does it come with that KICK PEDAL ? or you need to buy it separately?

[@gihanwickramarathne4079]

Buy Yamaha kp 65 drum pedal

[@trungdo4007]

Thanks brother

[@ze-ce.cra_]

How much did you paid in total for the whole set including that kick pad?

[@האמתמוחלטת]

la batería Yamaha DD 75 , es compatible el bombo roland Kd 9? Gracias

[@daniekathie9159]

Diosito, porque le das pan al que no tiene dientes?

[@thekamotedrummer8761]

Thanks Man!!...Keep on drummin'

[@amo_de_luz]

I am a lefty drummer. Is it possible to swap the snare panel form left to right, for ALL the preseted kits ??

[@MesaMXR]

Ezequiel Cacciatore Yeah you can assign any sounds to any pad and save up to 10 custom kits

[@amo_de_luz]

Thanks very much Aaroon!

[@adrielthomas5080]

Good job man. Can you please give the model of the pedals ? 👍🏻

[@Matthew-h1y3v]

Great demo.

[@rdsrmt1]

Dude where did you get those bass pedals. The stock ones are trash. I have a hard time playing. And also, can you recommend other bass pedals. I have a tight budget.

[@MesaMXR]

rds1 the kick Tower I used was a Roland kd8 but I also have a Yamaha KP65. The kick pedal is a DW 3000. You want to look at some used music stores or Craigslist or something to find something comprable. Any kick tower and kick pedal should work. I'm probably going to end up buying the new kick pedal that they released for the dd75 just to see how it compares. It's kind of a pain carrying a kick power and a kick pedal, at least to me it is. I'm not used to packing up so much stuff when playing shows (I mainly play guitar) so I wanted to keep everything as minimal as humanly possible

[@emmanuellicup]

Watching and support

[@KapitanOppa]

how do you connect it to PC?

[@rajchakraborty140]

Can this be used for stage shows live program and all

[@MesaMXR]

You would be better off with EZDrummer or something if you just wanted to trigger live drum sounds from a computer. If you want a live drummer to play the samples, this could do the trick.

[@sillymandavejohn]

Great review pal! Really informative. I've got the DD65 and I use it for recording and it's great because I live in a flat. I got one second hand and sometimes the snare skips out, is this something that you've found with this unit? I assumed it was just a fault with my unit.

[@MesaMXR]

Sounds like it could be an issue with the piezo sensor going to the snare pad. You may wanna open up the unit and see if the sensor is glued to the pad sufficiently as the other ones are. I think it's very likely that it's something on your unit only, unless you're playing super lightly.

[@johndef5075]

My dd-65 does that too. Just randomly drops a snare note occasionally.

[@Sesiondeensayo]

Can you set the sensitivity individually for each of the pads? I think the DD-65 had a global control.

[@MesaMXR]

Sesión de ensayo Yeah you can

[@jackfaszle4913]

How do you get that cool bass drum pedal upgrade?

[@MesaMXR]

It's a Roland kick pad with DW 3000. However I just got a Roland KT-10 that I like a lot better. Check that one out

[@0ace0hitta0]

Thanks for the review

[@האמתמוחלטת]

Does kick bass kd9 compatible with drums Yamaha dd75?thanks¡

[@lukedunlap9543]

Same thing as Yamaha DD-65!

[@mailman3403]

Does it come with the stand?

[@laagangmaestrovlogs]

Rudiments and diddles bro :) metronome also 😂👍👍👍

[@VoxelProductions]

Does it have taiko drum kit or some type of cinematic drum kit?

[@-.--.-.....--.....myguide8234]

Bro how much the price for the kick?

[@MesaMXR]

Depends on what you get. I recently got a Roland KT-10 for like 180 used. It's a kick trigger with an integrated beater. Not honestly you can use pretty much any electronic kick trigger on the market. There's a billion of them at all price points

[@kenzo3pogi]

Nice review Bro!

[@MesaMXR]

kenzo3pogi Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@kenzo3pogi]

planning to get one...

[@jamesrobertdeguia2921]

How did you connect the roland kick pad? Thanks

[@MesaMXR]

It just uses a standard 1/4 inch jack that pretty much any kick pad on the market uses, be it Yamaha, Roland, Simmons, whatever.

[@archangelvisrael2293]

Bro what's the name of the kick tower and the pedal??

[@MesaMXR]

Kick tower is a Roland KP 8. The pedal is a DW 3000

[@rhythm-t3023]

I have the Yamaha DD-75 and yes it does sounded awesome. But my brother I think you need some time to practice.

[@HurtTurtlesTreehouse]

You do understand that he's demonstrating a piece of equipment, not competing in a drum-off, right?

[@arnamthedarkthoughts7224]

That's just putting negativity out there.

[@ageshero]

Use your wrists, hands and fingers, it looks to be very arm intensive

[@fabianernestopacheco]

Not fucking bad!! I really could have a lot of fun with this shit!!

[@johnmolina3365]

Nice video, I subbed. Could you make a tutorial on how to customise a drumkit and/or how to record without hearing how the sticks hit the pads. I would really appreciate that.

[@MesaMXR]

Sure can. Gimme a few days and I'll post it. Thanks for subscribing!

[@johnmolina3365]

Aaron Loves Gear hello! I got another question. How can I get a different pedal? Like yours for example.

[@MesaMXR]

Well the kick pedal being used here is a Roland KP-8 with a DW 3000 kick pedal, although I also have the Yamaha KP-65 which also works well. I have the Yamaha HH-65 pedal as well but it's not pictured here since I didn't own it at the time. Both of those things can be found on eBay or something pretty easily if you wanna save some money.

[@MesaMXR]

Here's the new video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzHp3mLgdJ2sNU

[@dioh_catunda]

Is it possible to play a rim shot?

[@JohnNugroho]

Diógenes Catunda i am kinda curious too? I guess maybe not, because it is so cheap.. Even rim shots have several sounds in different areas of the snare, which i guess even the highest dtx still unable to simulate perfectly

[@12gaugeanulcannon76]

What's that bass pad your using ?

[@boblatzer]

A drummer keeps time. Like a clock. Just saying.

[@MesaMXR]

Okay.

[@tomkent4656]

Was he rushing or dragging?

[@RobertAslinMusic]

@@tomkent4656 Sounded like both. I don't understand why, but when tapping my foot along, he was all over the place.

[@blewyd]

@@tomkent4656 both