Yamaha FGDP-30 Finger Drum Pad Controller

The FGDP-30 is a finger‑drum pad instrument built to be an all‑in‑one drumming device. It has ultra-sensitive pads arranged in an ergonomic layout that’s ideal for finger drumming. Thanks to its built-in tone generator, speaker, and rechargeable battery, you can play it anytime, anywhere — no need for a computer or external gear to get started. It’s designed to be expressive, capturing ghost notes, flams, accents, and fast rolls with ease. The device supports USB MIDI and audio, allowing it to connect to a computer or smart device for recording or controlling virtual instruments.

Key Features

• 18 ultra‑sensitive pads — optimized for finger drumming and highly responsive

• 12 trigger‑setting presets, plus the ability to overwrite with your own settings

• Aftertouch support (polyphonic and channel) for more expressive control

• Tone Generator: AWM2 engine with up to 64‑note polyphony

• 39 preset drum kits, plus user‑defined kits

• 1,212 voice options (instruments/sounds) available

• Effects: reverb (11 types), chorus (10), variation (23), plus 5 speaker EQ settings

• Built-in metronome/click: 7 click sounds + tap-tempo; supports beat patterns (1–16) and various subdivisions (e.g., 1/4, 1/8T, 1/16)

• Registration memory: 2 buttons × 1 bank for quick kit switching

• Built-in 2.5 W speaker for standalone play; 4 cm driver