{"id":1779748,"date":"2023-11-30T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1779748"},"modified":"2024-01-10T13:30:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T18:30:43","slug":"yamaha-fgdp-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/yamaha-fgdp-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha FGDP Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Yamaha FGDP is a powerful, portable drum machine which is perfect in the studio and on the road, so in this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and use it for the first time. Follow the sections below to get started. This article will get you up and running, so check out the FGDP-30<\/a> and FGDP-50<\/a> User Guides to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Register the Device<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Setup and Connections<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. Playing the Yamaha FGDP<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  4. How to Save Custom Kits<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Register the Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Before you start using the FGDP, you must register the device with Yamaha. When you register a device with Yamaha, you will receive many Yamaha Member benefits and gain access to any free software available to FGDP users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Go to the Yamaha home page<\/a>, click the person icon, and fill out your Yamaha account information. If you don\u2019t have an account yet, click Click here to Sign Up<\/strong>, then fill out the necessary information.<\/li>
    2. Once you\u2019re logged in, click Register My Product<\/strong>. Fill out the information, including the serial number (located at the bottom of the unit). Click Complete Registration<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Click the image to register your Yamaha FGDP.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Setup and Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      NOTE<\/strong>:Make sure you fully charge your FGDP unit before playing. Charging time will take between one and three hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can easily connect your FGDP to your computer or mobile device. With a few connections, you\u2019ll be up and running in no time. Please note that you will need to use the included USB adapter that fits your mobile device!<\/p>\n\n\n\n