Roland TD-20 owner manual Drum Kit Chain Chain

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Contents

 

Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP]

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MIDI Settings and Operations [F1 (MIDI)]

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Setting the MIDI Channels for Each Part [F1 (MIDI CH)]

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MIDI Settings for the Entire TD-20 [F2 (GLOBAL)]

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MIDI Messages for Detailed Performance Expressions [F3 (CTRL)]

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Switching Drum Kits via MIDI (Program Change) [F4 (PROG)]

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Saving Data to an external MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) [F5 (BULK)]

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Selecting Output Destinations [F2 (OUTPUT)]

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Output Destination for the Drum Instruments

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Output Destination for the Sequencer Parts/Metronome Click/

 

Sound Input from MIX IN [F4 (OTHER)]

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Setting the Switches [F3 (CONTROL)]

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Using Foot Switches [F1 (FOOT SW)]

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Using Pads as Switches [F2 (PAD SW)]

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Other Settings [F4 (OPTION)]

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Preview Button Settings [F1 (PREVIEW)]

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Master Effect Mode [F2 (COMP/EQ)]

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Adjusting the Display Contrast [F5 (LCD)]

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Restoring the Factory Settings [F5 (F RESET)]

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Chapter 11. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN]

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Creating a Drum Kit Chain

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Naming a Drum Kit Chain [F5 (NAME)]

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Playing with a Drum Kit Chain

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Chapter 12. Other Functions [TOOLS]

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Output Level Monitor [F1 (MONITOR)]

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Checking the Current Status [F2 (INFO)]

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Synchronizing Images to a TD-20 Performance [F5 (V-LINK)]

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What is V-LINK?

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Connection Examples

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Using V-LINK

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About Expansion Board

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Cautions When Installing a Expansion Board

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How to Install a Expansion Board

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À propos des carte d’extension

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Précautions à prendre lors de l’installation d’une carte d’extension

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Installation d’une carte d’extension

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Messages and Error Messages

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Drum Instrument List

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Note Number (Factory Settings)

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Backing Instrument List

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MIDI Implementation Chart

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Specifications

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Block Diagram

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Index

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Preset Drum Kit List

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Preset Pattern List

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Contents 201b Important Safety Instructions For the U.KPage Page Important Notes Additional Precautions Contents Mixer Settings Sequencer Playback Drum Kit Chain Chain Features Sequencer Top Quality Signal ProcessingFunctions For Stage Advanced Tempo FunctionsPanel Descriptions Top PanelMaster Knob Setup ButtonPhones Knob Trigger ButtonRear Panel Phones Jack Front PanelCompactFlash Card Slot Setting Up the Kit Mounting the TD-20 on the StandSet Up Example Connecting the Pads and Pedals10 / Ride Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, or Other Gear Front PanelTurning On/Off the Power Adjusting the Offset Adjusting Mesh Head Tension PD-125/105Connecting the Hi-Hat Hold down KIT and press TriggerFunction Buttons Listening to the Demo SongDemo Song Buttons, Sliders, Dial and Knobs Cursor Saving Your SettingsButton Operation and Displays Changing Data ValuesGroup Faders Choosing Pads from the TD- 20’s Top PanelHow to Adjust the Tempo How to Play PatternsHow to Turn the Metronome Click On/Off Adjusting the Display ContrastHi-Hat VH-12 Playing MethodsPad PD-125/105 Change the Nuance of the Rim ShotPositional Sensing Cymbal CY-15R/14CChoke Play Bell Shot CY-15RSelecting a Drum Kit from the List F1 List Drum Kit Settings KITChoosing a Drum Kit About the Drum KIT ScreenAssigning a Tempo for Each Kit F2 Tempo Adjusting the Volume F1 VolumeKit Parameters F2 Func Playing Brushes F3 BrushPress KIT F3 Name Naming a Drum Kit F3 NamePlaying Cross Stick F5 Xstick F1 InsertChoose by Hitting a Pad Choosing a Pad to EditAssign an Instrument to a Pad Choose with the Trigger Select ButtonsSelecting an Instrument from the List F1 List Editing Drum Sounds F2 EditMuffle ShellHead F3 MuffleSizzle Other InstrumentsSustain Changing the Pitch with the Hi-Hat Pedal F2 Pdlbend Using Pads/Pedal as Controllers F3 ControlPlaying a Pattern by Hitting a Pad Pad Pattern F1 Pattern Press Inst F3 Control Strike a padMidi Note Numbers transmitted by Hi-Hat F4 HH Midi Midi Settings for Each Pad F3 MidiWhen Setting Multiple Pads to the Same Note Number About the Gate TimeUsing Group Faders to Edit MIX Edit Mixer SettingsMixer Parameters Mixer Effects On and Off Switches Effect SettingsUsing the Compressor and EQ COMP/EQ About Threshold and Ratio Compressor CompEqualizer EQ EmphasisPress Ambience Ambience AmbienceMulti-Effects Multi Effects Press Multi EffectsDelay Multi-Effects ParametersFlanger Shelve Master Effects MasterPress Master COMP/EQ PeakPress Trigger F1 Bank Trigger Inputs and Pad/Playing Methods corresponding chartSelecting the Pad Type F1 Bank Use +/- or Value to select the trigger typePad Sensitivity Setting the Pad Sensitivity F2 BasicHow Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume Velocity Curve Minimum level for the pad ThresholdWhen HH Ctrl Type is set to FD Hi-Hat Settings F3 HI-HATWhen HH Ctrl Type is set to VH Press Trigger F3 HI-HATEliminate Crosstalk Between Pads F4 Xtalk F1 Xtalk Xtalk CancelF3 Group Xtalk Group Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation Retrigger Cancel Trigger Signal Detection Time Scan TimeAdvanced Trigger Parameters F5 Advance Mask Time Rim Shots Response Rim Shot AdjustDouble Triggering Prevention Cross Stick ThresholdCorrespondences Between Playing Method and Trigger Input Sequencer Playback Using Preset PatternsPreset Patterns Pattern P Basic OperationPlaying Back a Pattern Play Choosing a Pattern PatternSelect a Pattern from the List F1 List About the Pattern screenSynchronizing with an External Midi Device Tempo AdjustmentSetting the Tempo by Hitting a Pad Tap Tempo Synchronizing to the playback of an external sequencerMake Settings for the Backing Part F2 Backing Part Settings F2 PartMuting a Specific Part F1 Mute Selecting a Percussion Instrument Master TuningPercussion Part Settings F3 Perc Choosing a Percussion Set Instrument Numbers/Instrument NamesNaming a Percussion Set F3 Name Making the Settings for EachFrom the List F1 List Percussion Instrument F2 EditPress F4 Mixer Volume/Pan Settings for Each Part F4 MixerEffect Settings for Backing Parts F5 REV/CHO Press F5 REV/CHOChoosing a Playback Method F2 Pattern Settings F3 FuncSupplementary function for Loop Naming a Pattern F5 Name Using a Indicator as a ClickStarting and Stopping the Metronome Click On/Off Supplementary function for TAPPress Tempo F1 Click Setting the ClickClick Instruments F2 TimesigSelect an Empty Pattern How to RecordRecording a Pattern REC Press F5 NEWSelect a Midi Channel Part SettingPattern screen, press F3 Func F1 Setup Part Midi ChannelRecording Rec ModeSet the Recording Method Checking the Tones and Phrases During Recording RehearsalEditing a Pattern F4 Edit Copying a Pattern F1 CopyErasing a pattern F3 Erase Connecting Two Patterns F2 AppendPress F2 Append Deleting a Pattern F4 Delete Saving a Pattern to a Memory Card F1 Save Saving Patterns to a Memory Card F5 CardSave/Load and Copy Functions of the TD Loading a Pattern from a Memory Card F2 Load Deleting a Pattern from a Memory Card F3 DeletePress Copy Press F5 Execute to carry out the procedureCopy Function Copy Press F1-F5 to select what you want to copySaving Data to a Memory Card F1 Save Card Menu screenCard Save confirmation screen, press F4 Name Naming a Backup F4 NameLoading Data from a Memory Card F2 Load Press F5 Execute to load the dataFormatting a Memory Card F4 Format Press F5 Execute to delete the backupDeleting Data from a Memory Card F3 Delete Press F4 FormatChecking the State of a Memory Card F5 Info Press F5 InfoMidi Settings for the Entire TD-20 F2 Global Midi Settings and Operations F1 MidiSetting the Midi Channels for Each Part F1 Midi CH Soft ThruLink Midi Ch V-LINK Midi Channel Local ControlDevice ID Link Device IDHH Note# Border Hi-Hat Note Number Border Switching Drum Kits via Midi Program Change F4 ProgMidi Messages for Detailed Performance Expressions F3 Ctrl Press F1 Midi F3 CtrlSaving Data Saving Data to an external MidiDevice Bulk Dump F5 Bulk Loading Data to the TD-20Press F3 Output F4 Other Selecting Output Destinations F2 OutputOutput Destination for the Drum Instruments Press Cursor left/right to select the sourceSetting the Switches Using Foot Switches F1 Foot SWUsing Pads as Switches F2 PAD SW Other Settings F4 OptionPreview Button Settings Master Effect Mode F2 COMP/EQ Restoring the Factory Settings F5 F ResetAdjusting the Display Contrast F5 LCD Creating a Drum Kit Chain Press Chain to switch Drum Kit Chain onPress F1 Edit Playing with a Drum Kit Chain Naming a Drum Kit Chain F5 NameChecking the Current Status F2 Info What is V-LINK?Output Level Monitor F1 Monitor Synchronizing Images to a TD-20 Performance F5 V-LINKLink Functions that the TD-20 Can Using V-LINKTurning V-LINK On/Off Control and Midi MessagesHow to Install a Expansion Board About Expansion BoardLock Installation d’une carte d’extension Propos des carte d’extensionLock Error Messages Messages and Error MessagesMessage Meaning Action Messages and Error Messages MessagesNo. NameRemark Drum Instrument ListNo. Name Remark TOM No. NameSplash About Cymbal Instruments About RemarksAbout Snare/Tom Instruments CopyrightPercussion Set Guiro Short Backing Instrument List PC CC0 NameVOICES118 116117 119Midi Implementation Chart 101 Specifications Power Consumption ConnectorsPower Supply DimensionsTD-20 Block Diagram 105 Symbols Numerics Index107 108 109 Name Len Tempo Preset Drum Kit ListPreset Pattern List NameFor the USA For EU CountriesFor Canada Information
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TD-20 specifications

Roland has long been a leader in digital percussion instruments, and their range of electronic drum kits showcases both innovation and quality. Among the various models, the TD-12, TMC-6, TD-3, TD-8, and TD-20 stand out, each offering unique features and technologies that cater to a wide array of drummers.

The Roland TD-12 represents a balance of sophistication and ease of use. Equipped with advanced digital trigger technology, it provides an authentic drumming experience with highly responsive pads. The TD-12 also features a robust selection of sounds, including a broad array of kits and customizable options. The unit supports USB connectivity for easy integration with DAWs, making it popular among studio musicians.

The TMC-6 is an advanced trigger-to-MIDI interface designed for drummers who want to trigger sounds from external sources. It allows for quick and seamless connectivity with drum pads, triggering samples or other instruments in real time. The TMC-6 boasts multiple trigger inputs, adjustable sensitivity, and customizable MIDI outputs, making it an excellent tool for live performances and studio recordings.

Moving to the TD-3, this model is known for its affordability while still offering quality and versatility. It comes loaded with a variety of preset kits, making it beginner-friendly. The TD-3 also includes a wide range of onboard effects, allowing drummers to manipulate and enhance their sound with ease.

The TD-8 is a slightly more advanced option, featuring enhanced sound quality with its advanced digital trigger technology. It offers an extensive library of drum, percussion, and even ethnic sounds that can be customized extensively. With features like velocity-sensitive pads and adjustable triggering, the TD-8 is ideal for both live performances and practice sessions.

Lastly, the TD-20 stands as a flagship model known for its professional-grade features. Its expanded sound library and unprecedented sound editing capabilities allow users to fine-tune their kits to suit their playing styles. The TD-20 features advanced wave technology, providing superior audio quality and dynamics. Additionally, its Multi-Effects Processing enhances live performance, allowing drummers to shape their sound in real time.

In summary, Roland’s TD series and TMC-6 midi interface encapsulate innovation in electronic drumming, catering to both beginners and professionals through their diverse range of features, sounds, and adaptability. Whether for studio use, live performance, or practice, these instruments continue to shape the electronic percussion landscape.
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