Panel Descriptions, Top Panel | Roland TD-20 specs

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

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An Overview of the TD-20

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1.Trigger Level Indicator

4.CHAIN Button

This lights up and moves each time a trigger signal is received from a pad. It monitors the pad connection and is helpful when customizing trigger parameters.

A Chain allows you to set up a customized order for playing your kits. There are 16 Chains (32 steps each). Chains can be named also (p. 82).

2.LED Display

Displays the Kit number (currently selected drum kit).

3.Graphic Display

During normal performance, you see the kit name and other information. When editing, relative graphics and text will appear depending on the edit mode you are in.

*In this owner’s manual, this will be referred to as “the display.”

5.TOOLS Button

Provides access to the Level Monitor, Memory status, and V-LINK on/off (p. 84).

6.COPY Button

Copy or exchange data between drum kits, instruments, etc. (p. 69)

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Roland TD-20 owner manual Panel Descriptions, Top Panel

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.

Contents

201b For the U.K Important Safety InstructionsPage Page Important Notes Additional Precautions Contents Mixer Settings Sequencer Playback Drum Kit Chain Chain Features Functions For Stage Top Quality Signal ProcessingSequencer Advanced Tempo Functions Top Panel Panel Descriptions Phones Knob Setup ButtonMaster Knob Trigger Button Rear Panel Phones Jack Front PanelCompactFlash Card Slot Mounting the TD-20 on the Stand Setting Up the Kit Set Up Example Connecting the Pads and Pedals10 / Ride Front Panel Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, or Other Gear Turning On/Off the Power Connecting the Hi-Hat Adjusting Mesh Head Tension PD-125/105Adjusting the Offset Hold down KIT and press Trigger Function Buttons Listening to the Demo SongDemo Song Button Operation and Displays Saving Your SettingsButtons, Sliders, Dial and Knobs Cursor Changing Data Values Choosing Pads from the TD- 20’s Top Panel Group Faders How to Turn the Metronome Click On/Off How to Play PatternsHow to Adjust the Tempo Adjusting the Display Contrast Pad PD-125/105 Playing MethodsHi-Hat VH-12 Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot Choke Play Cymbal CY-15R/14CPositional Sensing Bell Shot CY-15R Choosing a Drum Kit Drum Kit Settings KITSelecting a Drum Kit from the List F1 List About the Drum KIT Screen Kit Parameters F2 Func Adjusting the Volume F1 VolumeAssigning a Tempo for Each Kit F2 Tempo Playing Brushes F3 Brush Playing Cross Stick F5 Xstick Naming a Drum Kit F3 NamePress KIT F3 Name F1 Insert Assign an Instrument to a Pad Choosing a Pad to EditChoose by Hitting a Pad Choose with the Trigger Select Buttons Editing Drum Sounds F2 Edit Selecting an Instrument from the List F1 List Head ShellMuffle F3 Muffle Sizzle Other InstrumentsSustain Playing a Pattern by Hitting a Pad Pad Pattern F1 Pattern Using Pads/Pedal as Controllers F3 ControlChanging the Pitch with the Hi-Hat Pedal F2 Pdlbend Press Inst F3 Control Strike a pad When Setting Multiple Pads to the Same Note Number Midi Settings for Each Pad F3 MidiMidi Note Numbers transmitted by Hi-Hat F4 HH Midi About the Gate Time Using Group Faders to Edit MIX Edit Mixer SettingsMixer Parameters Mixer Effects On and Off Switches Effect SettingsUsing the Compressor and EQ COMP/EQ Equalizer EQ Compressor CompAbout Threshold and Ratio Emphasis Multi-Effects Multi Effects Ambience AmbiencePress Ambience Press Multi Effects Multi-Effects Parameters Delay Flanger Press Master COMP/EQ Master Effects MasterShelve Peak Selecting the Pad Type F1 Bank Trigger Inputs and Pad/Playing Methods corresponding chartPress Trigger F1 Bank Use +/- or Value to select the trigger type How Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume Velocity Curve Setting the Pad Sensitivity F2 BasicPad Sensitivity Minimum level for the pad Threshold When HH Ctrl Type is set to VH Hi-Hat Settings F3 HI-HATWhen HH Ctrl Type is set to FD Press Trigger F3 HI-HAT Eliminate 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 Double Triggering Prevention Rim Shots Response Rim Shot AdjustMask Time Cross Stick Threshold Correspondences Between Playing Method and Trigger Input Preset Patterns Pattern P Using Preset PatternsSequencer Playback Basic Operation Select a Pattern from the List F1 List Choosing a Pattern PatternPlaying Back a Pattern Play About the Pattern screen Setting the Tempo by Hitting a Pad Tap Tempo Tempo AdjustmentSynchronizing with an External Midi Device Synchronizing to the playback of an external sequencer Make Settings for the Backing Part F2 Backing Part Settings F2 PartMuting a Specific Part F1 Mute Percussion Part Settings F3 Perc Choosing a Percussion Set Master TuningSelecting a Percussion Instrument Instrument Numbers/Instrument Names From the List F1 List Making the Settings for EachNaming a Percussion Set F3 Name Percussion Instrument F2 Edit Effect Settings for Backing Parts F5 REV/CHO Volume/Pan Settings for Each Part F4 MixerPress F4 Mixer Press F5 REV/CHO Choosing a Playback Method F2 Pattern Settings F3 FuncSupplementary function for Loop Starting and Stopping the Metronome Click On/Off Using a Indicator as a ClickNaming a Pattern F5 Name Supplementary function for TAP Click Instruments Setting the ClickPress Tempo F1 Click F2 Timesig Recording a Pattern REC How to RecordSelect an Empty Pattern Press F5 NEW Pattern screen, press F3 Func F1 Setup Part SettingSelect a Midi Channel Part Midi Channel Set the Recording Method Rec ModeRecording Checking the Tones and Phrases During Recording Rehearsal Copying a Pattern F1 Copy Editing a Pattern F4 Edit Erasing 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 Deleting a Pattern from a Memory Card F3 Delete Loading a Pattern from a Memory Card F2 Load Copy Function Copy Press F5 Execute to carry out the procedurePress Copy Press F1-F5 to select what you want to copy Card Menu screen Saving Data to a Memory Card F1 Save Loading Data from a Memory Card F2 Load Naming a Backup F4 NameCard Save confirmation screen, press F4 Name Press F5 Execute to load the data Deleting Data from a Memory Card F3 Delete Press F5 Execute to delete the backupFormatting a Memory Card F4 Format Press F4 Format Press F5 Info Checking the State of a Memory Card F5 Info Setting the Midi Channels for Each Part F1 Midi CH Midi Settings and Operations F1 MidiMidi Settings for the Entire TD-20 F2 Global Soft Thru Device ID Local ControlLink Midi Ch V-LINK Midi Channel Link Device ID Midi Messages for Detailed Performance Expressions F3 Ctrl Switching Drum Kits via Midi Program Change F4 ProgHH Note# Border Hi-Hat Note Number Border Press F1 Midi F3 Ctrl Device Bulk Dump F5 Bulk Saving Data to an external MidiSaving Data Loading Data to the TD-20 Output Destination for the Drum Instruments Selecting Output Destinations F2 OutputPress F3 Output F4 Other Press Cursor left/right to select the source Using Foot Switches F1 Foot SW Setting the Switches Using 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 Naming a Drum Kit Chain F5 Name Playing with a Drum Kit Chain Output Level Monitor F1 Monitor What is V-LINK?Checking the Current Status F2 Info Synchronizing Images to a TD-20 Performance F5 V-LINK Turning V-LINK On/Off Using V-LINKLink Functions that the TD-20 Can Control and Midi Messages About Expansion Board How to Install a Expansion Board Lock Propos des carte d’extension Installation d’une carte d’extension Lock Error Messages Messages and Error MessagesMessage Meaning Action Messages Messages and Error Messages No. NameRemark Drum Instrument ListNo. Name Remark No. Name TOM Splash About Snare/Tom Instruments About RemarksAbout Cymbal Instruments Copyright Percussion Set Guiro Short PC CC0 NameVOICES Backing Instrument List 117 116118 119 Midi Implementation Chart 101 Specifications Power Supply ConnectorsPower Consumption Dimensions TD-20 Block Diagram 105 Index Symbols Numerics 107 108 109 Preset Pattern List Preset Drum Kit ListName Len Tempo Name For the USA For EU CountriesFor Canada Information