Roland PD-105X, PD-125X, PD-125XS Adjusting the Head Tension, Replacing the Head or Hoop Rubber

Before playing you must adjust the pad tension first.

You can tune/adjust the head tension as you would with an

acoustic drum, to get the same dynamic “feel.”

The pad will function at it’s best if you are sure to:

• Adjust the head evenly so that it does not sag.

• Adjust the tuning bolts so that they are not loose.

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Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the

head as indicated in the illustration. The assures

even tensioning.

• Fully tightening a tuning bolt at only a single location

produces uneven tensioning, and correct playing

dynamics may not be achieved. Even tuning/

tensioning is very important.

• Head tension will not affect the actual tuning of the

sound you are playing. For that you need to adjust

sound parameters in the sound module you are

using.

Also, head tension may change depending on usage.

Adjust as needed.

The performance of the head and/or hoop rubber will

diminish with use over time. If the head is torn or becomes

too fatigued, or impossible to tension correctly, then it

should be replaced. If the hoop rubber is worn out, it too can

be replaced.

For replacement heads or to have the hoop rubber replaced,

please contact your dealer or a Roland service center.

Applying excessive force to the sensor located under

the head can damage it and/or interfere with accurate

triggering.

Remove all tuning bolts.

Go around and loosen each bolt a little at a time by turning it

counter-clockwise.

Remove the hoop and old head.

Place the new head and hoop on the shell.

Install all six tuning bolts.

Adjust the tension of the head. Refer to “Adjusting

the head tension” above.

Adjusting the Head Tension

Replacing the Head or Hoop Rubber

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