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Roland TD-20 owner manual Lock

Models: TD-20

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4.While positioning the holes on the board over the board holders, carefully insert the connector on the board into the socket on the TD-20. Make sure the connector is securely connected, and that all three board holders project through the holes.

5.Use the Installation Tool supplied with the Expansion board to turn the holders in the LOCK direction, so the board will be fastened in place.

LOCK

(To remove the Expansion board, turn the board holders in the UNLOCK direction, and lift up the board using the provided tool. Remove the board and secure the cover plate.)

6.Secure the cover plate using the eight screws removed in step 2.

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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.

Contents

201b For the U.K Important Safety InstructionsPage Page Important Notes Additional Precautions Contents Mixer Settings Sequencer Playback Drum Kit Chain Chain Features Advanced Tempo Functions Top Quality Signal ProcessingFunctions For Stage SequencerTop Panel Panel DescriptionsTrigger Button Setup ButtonPhones Knob Master KnobRear Panel Front Panel Phones JackCompactFlash Card Slot Mounting the TD-20 on the Stand Setting Up the KitConnecting the Pads and Pedals Set Up Example10 / Ride Front Panel Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, or Other GearTurning On/Off the Power Hold down KIT and press Trigger Adjusting Mesh Head Tension PD-125/105Connecting the Hi-Hat Adjusting the OffsetListening to the Demo Song Function ButtonsDemo Song Changing Data Values Saving Your SettingsButton Operation and Displays Buttons, Sliders, Dial and Knobs CursorChoosing Pads from the TD- 20’s Top Panel Group FadersAdjusting the Display Contrast How to Play PatternsHow to Turn the Metronome Click On/Off How to Adjust the TempoChange the Nuance of the Rim Shot Playing MethodsPad PD-125/105 Hi-Hat VH-12Bell Shot CY-15R Cymbal CY-15R/14CChoke Play Positional SensingAbout the Drum KIT Screen Drum Kit Settings KITChoosing a Drum Kit Selecting a Drum Kit from the List F1 ListPlaying Brushes F3 Brush Adjusting the Volume F1 VolumeKit Parameters F2 Func Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit F2 TempoF1 Insert Naming a Drum Kit F3 NamePlaying Cross Stick F5 Xstick Press KIT F3 NameChoose with the Trigger Select Buttons Choosing a Pad to EditAssign an Instrument to a Pad Choose by Hitting a PadEditing Drum Sounds F2 Edit Selecting an Instrument from the List F1 ListF3 Muffle ShellHead MuffleOther Instruments SizzleSustain Press Inst F3 Control Strike a pad Using Pads/Pedal as Controllers F3 ControlPlaying a Pattern by Hitting a Pad Pad Pattern F1 Pattern Changing the Pitch with the Hi-Hat Pedal F2 PdlbendAbout the Gate Time Midi Settings for Each Pad F3 MidiWhen Setting Multiple Pads to the Same Note Number Midi Note Numbers transmitted by Hi-Hat F4 HH MidiMixer Settings Using Group Faders to Edit MIX EditMixer Parameters Mixer Effect Settings Effects On and Off SwitchesUsing the Compressor and EQ COMP/EQ Emphasis Compressor CompEqualizer EQ About Threshold and RatioPress Multi Effects Ambience AmbienceMulti-Effects Multi Effects Press AmbienceMulti-Effects Parameters DelayFlanger Peak Master Effects MasterPress Master COMP/EQ ShelveUse +/- or Value to select the trigger type Trigger Inputs and Pad/Playing Methods corresponding chartSelecting the Pad Type F1 Bank Press Trigger F1 BankMinimum level for the pad Threshold Setting the Pad Sensitivity F2 BasicHow Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume Velocity Curve Pad SensitivityPress Trigger F3 HI-HAT Hi-Hat Settings F3 HI-HATWhen HH Ctrl Type is set to VH When HH Ctrl Type is set to FDF1 Xtalk Xtalk Cancel Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads F4 XtalkF3 Group Xtalk Group Trigger Signal Detection Time Scan Time Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation Retrigger CancelAdvanced Trigger Parameters F5 Advance Cross Stick Threshold Rim Shots Response Rim Shot AdjustDouble Triggering Prevention Mask TimeCorrespondences Between Playing Method and Trigger Input Basic Operation Using Preset PatternsPreset Patterns Pattern P Sequencer PlaybackAbout the Pattern screen Choosing a Pattern PatternSelect a Pattern from the List F1 List Playing Back a Pattern PlaySynchronizing to the playback of an external sequencer Tempo AdjustmentSetting the Tempo by Hitting a Pad Tap Tempo Synchronizing with an External Midi DevicePart Settings F2 Part Make Settings for the Backing Part F2 BackingMuting a Specific Part F1 Mute Instrument Numbers/Instrument Names Master TuningPercussion Part Settings F3 Perc Choosing a Percussion Set Selecting a Percussion InstrumentPercussion Instrument F2 Edit Making the Settings for EachFrom the List F1 List Naming a Percussion Set F3 NamePress F5 REV/CHO Volume/Pan Settings for Each Part F4 MixerEffect Settings for Backing Parts F5 REV/CHO Press F4 MixerPattern Settings F3 Func Choosing a Playback Method F2Supplementary function for Loop Supplementary function for TAP Using a Indicator as a ClickStarting and Stopping the Metronome Click On/Off Naming a Pattern F5 NameF2 Timesig Setting the ClickClick Instruments Press Tempo F1 ClickPress F5 NEW How to RecordRecording a Pattern REC Select an Empty PatternPart Midi Channel Part SettingPattern screen, press F3 Func F1 Setup Select a Midi ChannelChecking the Tones and Phrases During Recording Rehearsal Rec ModeSet the Recording Method RecordingCopying a Pattern F1 Copy Editing a Pattern F4 EditConnecting Two Patterns F2 Append Erasing a pattern F3 ErasePress F2 Append Deleting a Pattern F4 Delete Saving Patterns to a Memory Card F5 Card Saving a Pattern to a Memory Card F1 SaveSave/Load and Copy Functions of the TD Deleting a Pattern from a Memory Card F3 Delete Loading a Pattern from a Memory Card F2 LoadPress F1-F5 to select what you want to copy Press F5 Execute to carry out the procedureCopy Function Copy Press CopyCard Menu screen Saving Data to a Memory Card F1 SavePress F5 Execute to load the data Naming a Backup F4 NameLoading Data from a Memory Card F2 Load Card Save confirmation screen, press F4 NamePress F4 Format Press F5 Execute to delete the backupDeleting Data from a Memory Card F3 Delete Formatting a Memory Card F4 FormatPress F5 Info Checking the State of a Memory Card F5 InfoSoft Thru Midi Settings and Operations F1 MidiSetting the Midi Channels for Each Part F1 Midi CH Midi Settings for the Entire TD-20 F2 GlobalLink Device ID Local ControlDevice ID Link Midi Ch V-LINK Midi ChannelPress F1 Midi F3 Ctrl Switching Drum Kits via Midi Program Change F4 ProgMidi Messages for Detailed Performance Expressions F3 Ctrl HH Note# Border Hi-Hat Note Number BorderLoading Data to the TD-20 Saving Data to an external MidiDevice Bulk Dump F5 Bulk Saving DataPress Cursor left/right to select the source Selecting Output Destinations F2 OutputOutput Destination for the Drum Instruments Press F3 Output F4 OtherUsing Foot Switches F1 Foot SW Setting the SwitchesOther Settings F4 Option Using Pads as Switches F2 PAD SWPreview Button Settings Restoring the Factory Settings F5 F Reset Master Effect Mode F2 COMP/EQAdjusting the Display Contrast F5 LCD Press Chain to switch Drum Kit Chain on Creating a Drum Kit ChainPress F1 Edit Naming a Drum Kit Chain F5 Name Playing with a Drum Kit ChainSynchronizing Images to a TD-20 Performance F5 V-LINK What is V-LINK?Output Level Monitor F1 Monitor Checking the Current Status F2 InfoControl and Midi Messages Using V-LINKTurning V-LINK On/Off Link Functions that the TD-20 CanAbout Expansion Board How to Install a Expansion BoardLock Propos des carte d’extension Installation d’une carte d’extensionLock Messages and Error Messages Error MessagesMessage Meaning Action Messages Messages and Error MessagesDrum Instrument List No. NameRemarkNo. Name Remark No. Name TOMSplash Copyright About RemarksAbout Snare/Tom Instruments About Cymbal InstrumentsPercussion Set Guiro Short PC CC0 NameVOICES Backing Instrument List119 116117 118Midi Implementation Chart 101 Specifications Dimensions ConnectorsPower Supply Power ConsumptionTD-20 Block Diagram 105 Index Symbols Numerics107 108 109 Name Preset Drum Kit ListPreset Pattern List Name Len TempoFor EU Countries For the USAFor Canada Information