Roland TD-15 Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2] (BASIC)

Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM)

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Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2] (BASIC)

When you specify the pad type (p. 41), the following settings (basic trigger

parameters) are automatically set to the values appropriate for each pad, meaning

that you will normally not need to adjust them. If you wish to make detailed

adjustments, you can edit the following parameters for each pad.

MEMO

The velocity monitor at the left of the screen indicates the velocity.

Parameter Value Description

Pad Type Refer to p. 41.

Sensitivity 1–32

You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style.

This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play.

Higher sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly.

Lower sensitivity will keep the pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

Threshold 0–31

This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when

the pad is above a determined dynamic level (velocity). This

can be used to prevent a pad from sounding because of

vibrations from other pads.

In the example at the right, B will sound but A and C will

not sound.

When set to a higher value, no sound is produced when the

pad is struck lightly.

Gradually raise the “Threshold” value while striking the pad.

Check this and adjust accordingly. Repeat this process until you get the perfect setting for your playing style.

Curve

This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume. Adjust this

curve until the response feels as natural as possible.

LINEAR The standard setting. This produces the most natural correspon-

dence between playing dynamics and volume change.

Volume

Playing

Dynamics

EXP1,

EXP2 Compared to LINEAR, strong dynamics produce a greater change.

Volume Volume

Playing

Dynamics

Playing

Dynamics

LOG1, LOG2 Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change.

Volume Volume

Playing

Dynamics

Playing

Dynamics

SPLINE Extreme changes are made in response to playing dynamics.

Volume

Playing

Dynamics

LOUD1,

LOUD2

Very little dynamic response, making it easy to maintain strong

volume levels. If you’re using a drum trigger as an external pad,

these settings will produce reliable triggering.

Volume Volume

Playing

Dynamics

Playing

Dynamics

Threshold

A B C

Contents

Main USING THE UNIT SAFELY Do not disassemble or modify by yourself Do not repair or replace parts by yourself Do not use or store in the following types of locations Use only Roland stand MDS series that is recommended USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present Do not drop or subject to strong impact IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Placement Maintenance Repairs and Data Main Features SuperNATURAL on V-Drums Enjoy playing with the Internal songs & Song player Advanced practice support Using with your computer Contents Panel Descriptions Front Panel How to read this manual Panel Descriptions DC IN jack Side Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) PHONES jack MIX IN jack MIDI OUT connector [VOLUME] knob Top Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) COMPUTER port MEMORY port Bottom Panel Sound module mounting plate attachment holes Getting Ready to Play Turning the Power On/O Turning the power on 1. 2. Playing the Drums Drum Kits and Instruments Drum kit 1 Drum kit 100 (50 on the TD-11) What do Head and Rim mean? Performance Techniques Pads (such as PDX-100/PDX-8/PDX-6) Head shot Rim shot Cross stick Using the Metronome Starting the Metronome 1. Changing the Metronome Tempo and Volume 1. Recording Your Performance (QUICK REC) 1. REC) button. 2. [ ] button. Quickly Editing an Instrument (QUICK EDIT) About the MENU Screens Creating a Drum Kit Changing the Instrument 1. 2. 3. Instrument Edit 1. 2. 3. 4. Using the Eects (FX) How each eect works AMBIENCE MULTI-FX EQ FX parameter list Adjusting the Amount of Ambience for Each Pad (SEND) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Naming a Drum Kit 1. 2. 3. 4. Copying and Pasting a Drum Kit or Pad The contents that are copied For a drum kit For a pad 1. Saving a Drum Kit to a USB Flash Drive Saving a Drum Kit Loading a Drum Kit from a USB Flash Drive into the TD Restoring a Drum Kit to the Factory Settings Performing Along with a Song Song structure Song Audio les that can be played by the TD When transferring les from your computer to a USB ash drive Selecting a Song 1. 2. buttons to select a song. About the SONG screen Changing the Song Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. Repeatedly Playing a Specied Region (A-B Repeat) 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. Play Along with a Song and Record Your Performance (QUICK REC) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Practicing in Coach Mode Selecting a Practice Menu 1. 2. Operations common to Coach mode Developing Internal Timing Sense (QUIET COUNT) Start practicing 1. WARM UPS Practicing in Coach Mode Step 1: Change-Up Step 2: Auto Up/Down Step 3:Time Check Overall evaluation Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Basic procedure 7. 1. 2. 3. Overall Settings for the TD (Options) For details on the procedure, refer to Basic procedure (p. 34). Metronome Setup (Metronome) 1. Metronome and press the [F3] (ENTER) button to access the METRONOME SETUP screen. 2. want to set. MIDI-Related Settings (MIDI) Use the pads to play external MIDI instruments You can layer sounds on the TD as well as play sounds from MIDI sound modules and samplers. Use the TD as a sound module Using the DAW software, you can use the TD as a dedicated drum sound module. Using USB Flash Drive (USB Memory) 1. 2. 3. Saving Data to a USB Flash Drive (Save Backup) Data that will be saved Loading Data from a USB Flash Drive Back into the TD (Load Backup) 1. 2. 3. 4. Viewing Information About the USB Flash Drive (Information) 1. 2. Formatting a USB Flash Drive (Format) 1. Optimizing the Pad Settings (Pad Settings) 1. the PAD SETTINGS screen. 2. 3. 4. Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2] (BASIC) Advanced Settings for the Trigger Parameters [F3] (ADVNCD) 1. 2. 3. 4. [F1] (SCAN) [F2] (RIM) [F3] (HIHAT) Connecting the VH-11 and making settings on the TD Connections 1. 2. 3. Viewing Information About the TD (Information) Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) 1. 2. 3. Connecting to a Computer or Video Device Connecting to Your Computer via USB Installing the USB Driver 1. Connecting the TD to the Computer Troubleshooting Error Messages Main Specications Roland TD-15 Roland TD-11: Drum Sound Module Index A B C D Page Information distributor in your country as shown below. As of Feb. 1, 2011 (ROLAND) AFRICA EGYPT