Roland KD-9 Setting Up the KD-9

Setting Up the KD-9

Position the beater so that it strikes the center of the head,

then secure the kick pedal and KD-9 rmly in place.

Beater

Install the kick pedal

securely.

* Take care not to pinch your ngers.

Check to make sure that the base of the KD-9 and the kick

pedal both make contact with the oor.

Check to be sure they’re making contact with the oor

Bolt

Base

* Depending on how you’re using the unit, the bolts

that attach the pedal to the plate could become loose,

causing the pedal to rattle during performance.

In such cases, use commercially available tools to tighten

the bolts.

Position the two beaters equally apart from the

center of the pad as shown in the gure.

If one of the beater is further away from the center

than the other, the sound from the further beater

will be lower in volume, or will not sound as

desired.

Using a twin pedal will result in lower sensitivity as

compared to when a single pedal is used. Raise the

sensitivity on the sound module.

When using the kick pedal on a carpet or on a drum mat

(TDM series), the slip-prevention tape that’s on the base

should prevent the KD-9 from moving around.

However, if that’s not enough to keep the KD-9 in a xed

position, you can adjust things so that the tips of the

anchor bolts protrude through the base. That should keep

it in place and make it easier for you to play.

* When used on ooring, the anchor bolts may damage

the oor. Adjust the anchor bolts correctly.

* The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. Handle with care.

When using on the carpet

or drum mat

When using on the oor