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Firmware Updates

Updating YoDrum’s firmware will optimize the instrument and 

improve your playing experience. 

Firmware updates will be released through the official website, so 

remember to check it regularly.

With USB Disk 

If you are using a USB disk to make the update, make sure the drive 

has been formatted to FAT32 and that all the update files have been 

loaded onto it.

1.

 Insert the USB disk into the USB-A jack on the rear panel. 

2.

 Press and hold the three right function buttons, and then press 

     the power button to enter the firmware update menu.

3. 

The screen will display information about the current and new 

     firmware versions.

4. 

Press the R3 button “     ” to continue.                     

     Make sure you are connected to a stable power supply.

5. 

The firmware update installation may take a few minutes.

6. 

Reboot YoDrum after the installation is complete. 

7.

 If unsuccessful, please restart from the first step.

Summary of Contents for YoDrum G1

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Page 2: ...place for future reference Power Supply Connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using YoDrum and during electrical storms Connections Before connecting YoDrum to other devices first turn off the power to all other units This will h...

Page 3: ...e Set Up manual Disconnect all cables before moving YoDrum Do not lift YoDrum by the module Drum pads and cymbals Use standard drum sticks to play your YoDrum Do not use any sharp or heavy objects on the pads or cymbals Hi Hat pedal To prevent scratching or other damage to the hi hat pedal do not use with shoes that have hard or sharp soles Cables Plug the cables to the corresponding jacks correct...

Page 4: ... Playing the drums Selecting a Drum Kit 11 Adjusting the Volume 11 Creating Your Own Kit 11 Playing Techniques 11 Song Selecting a Song 12 Playing Along with a Song 12 Tempo Adjusting the Tempo 13 Beat 13 USB Disk 14 Factory Reset 14 Firmware Updates With USB Disk 15 Smart Applications 16 Specifications 17 Appendix Song List 18 Drum Kit List 18 Error Code Message 19 Troubleshooting 19 ...

Page 5: ... With just 8 buttons and 1 data dial it s easy to set up different kits and beats all without having to dig through menus Wireless connection APP YoDrum connects wirelessly with our customized APP Whether you re a beginner or a master there is lifetime s worth of useful content to use with your YoDrum in your own way Boundless Voice Expand YoDrum comes with 6 great sounding drum kits you can downl...

Page 6: ...tspot connection R3 Switch metronome on off Song Select song Song volume Kit Select kit Master volume Tempo Adjust tempo Metronome volume Beat Select beat Metronome volume USB Select USB song Song volume NOTICE 1 For energy conservation please keep the volume at a relatively low level 2 To prevent electric shock or damage to the module switch off the power before connecting the cables 3 Press the ...

Page 7: ... YoDrum is a standard model with three cymbals and five pads then we recommend plugging in the RIDE cable here If your YoDrum has a CRASH2 then you should plug in the CRASH2 cable here and plug in your RIDE cymbal to Group D C A D Jack CHINA RIDE TOM4 Function Connect CHINA Reserved Connect RIDE cymbal Connect extra TOM4 pad 1 2 A B C D Jack Hi Hat Hi Hat Control DC 9V PHONES LINE IN LINE OUT MIDI...

Page 8: ...R3 button to continue NOTICE About the Auto Power Off Function For energy conservation and environmental protection this function automatically turns the power off if there isn t any operation eg playing striking button pressing within 30 minutes Press and hold the L1 button and then press the power button to disable this function The screen will show you Auto Power Off Disabled You can adjust mor...

Page 9: ...on You can also enter the hotspot connection interface before searching WIFI 1 Enter hotspot connection When you failed to connect to WIFI press the R2 button to enter the hotspot connection interface 2 SSID When you enter this page the screen will display the SSID and password Select the SSID and then input the password to connect 3 Connected When you finish connecting the screen will display Con...

Page 10: ...via hotspot If you are connect ed to both there will be two different working statuses displayed when you press the R2 button 5 BlueTooth device names You may need to know the BlueTooth device name of your YoDrum please refer to the following steps 1 Press the R2 button at the main screen 2 Press the L3 button at the new screen BT Audio is the A2DP device name of your YoDrum If you need to play ba...

Page 11: ...eter you want to adjust Press to increase press to decrease the volume Or rotate the data dial for faster control Preset kits have no specified icon Playing Techniques Just like an acoustic drum kit YoDrum responds differently to various playing techniques and dynamics All the pads are velocity sensitive and some voices change timbre depending on the strike force Pad The snare and tom drum pads ca...

Page 12: ...he crash ride sound Both Ride and Crash cymbals have cymbal choke Hi hat has no cymbal choke function Hi Hat Hi Hat Pedal Change The voice of the Hi Hat cymbal will vary as you hit it when the foot pedal is pressed down in different positions It responds similarly to the way an acoustic hi hat does Open Hi Hat Strike the Hi Hat pad without pressing the pedal Closed Hi Hat Strike the Hi Hat pad wit...

Page 13: ...eturn to the default value of the current song NOTICE 1 You can switch the metronome on off in any menu but you can only adjust the BPM value in the tempo menu 2 For beginners we recommend a relatively slow tempo for steady progress YoDrum comes with 5 commonly used beats 2 4 3 4 4 4 6 8 3 8 You can select a beat and start your practice or performance 1 Press the L3 button to enter the beat menu 2...

Page 14: ...enu you can restore either user settings or user data You can also select to reset them both 1 Press and hold volume and buttons and then press The power button to enter the factory reset menu 2 Press the R3 button to enter If you choose to exit it will return to the drum kit menu 3 Rotate the data dial and select an item 4 Press the R3 button to begin the reset 5 YoDrum will return to the kit men...

Page 15: ...te files have been loaded onto it 1 Insert the USB disk into the USB A jack on the rear panel 2 Press and hold the three right function buttons and then press the power button to enter the firmware update menu 3 The screen will display information about the current and new firmware versions 4 Press the R3 button to continue Make sure you are connected to a stable power supply 5 The firmware update...

Page 16: ...nhance your YoDrum experience YoDrum Pro is made for the professional drummer with more specialized needs You get access to more beat types voice parameter settings wireless audio and MIDI recording options You can scan the QR code to download the APP for YoDrum ...

Page 17: ...mesh head rim multi sensor 8 mesh head rim multi sensor x3 10 choke bow multi sensor 12 choke bell edge bow multi sensor Splash cymbal China cymbal 256 6 preset drum kits approx 63Gb share with other user contents 178 perset drum voices 128 GM voices Reverb Chorus Compressor EQ 30 280 BPM Dot matrix OLED display 2 4G WLAN 802 11b g n with AP hotspot function BlueTooth 4 0 A2DP BLE MIDI profile USB...

Page 18: ...k Brush Dubstep 2 R B Percussion NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Name Ballad 1 Funk Shuffle Groove Pop Bossa Nova Samba Fusion Downtempo Pop Shuffle Latin Salsa 6 8Soul Blues Funk Cool Jazz Ballad 2 Big Band Jazzy Funk Hard Rock Reggae Country Pop ...

Page 19: ...me 1 Make sure that the USB has been correctly connected 2 Re connect Keep the computer on and then turn the module on then connect the USB cable 1 Make sure that the USB has been correctly connected 2 Make sure that the USB is in FAT32 format 1 Make sure that your smart device is connected to the same WIFI as YoDrum 2 Checkif the WIFI signal is strong enough To be sure that the corresponding outp...

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