Backing Instrument List

SYN. BRASS

63 0 SYNTH BRASS1 2

8SYNTH BRASS3 2

16ANALOGBRASS1 2

64SYNTH BRASS5 2

65

POLY BRASS

2

66

QUACK BRASS

2

67

OCTAVE BRASS

2

64 0 SYNTH BRASS2 2

8SYNTH BRASS4 1

16ANALOGBRASS2 2

64 SOFT BRASS

2

65VELO BRASS 1 2

66VELO BRASS 2 2

REED

65

0

SOPRANO SAX

1

66

0

ALTO SAX

1

 

 

 

 

67

0

TENOR SAX

1

 

 

 

 

68

0

BARITONE SAX

1

 

 

 

 

69

0

OBOE

1

 

 

 

 

70

0

ENGLISH HORN

1

 

 

 

 

71

0

BASSOON

1

 

 

 

 

72

0

CLARINET

1

 

 

 

 

PIPE

73

0

PICCOLO

1

74

0

FLUTE

1

 

 

 

 

75

0

RECORDER

1

 

 

 

 

76

0

PAN FLUTE

1

 

 

 

 

77

0

BOTTLE BLOW

2

 

 

 

 

78

0

SHAKUHACHI

2

 

 

 

 

79

0

WHISTLE

1

 

 

 

 

80

0

OCARINA

1

 

 

 

 

SYN. LEAD

81

0

SQUARE WAVE

2

 

1

SQUARE

1

 

8

SINE WAVE

1

 

 

 

 

82

0

SAW WAVE

2

 

1

SAW

1

 

8

DOCTOR SOLO

2

 

64

BIG LEAD

2

 

65

WASPY SYNTH

2

 

 

 

 

83

0

SYN.CALLIOPE

2

 

 

 

 

84

0

CHIFFER LEAD

2

 

 

 

 

85

0

CHARANG

2

 

64

DIST. LEAD 1

2

 

65

DIST. LEAD 2

2

 

66

FUNK LEAD

2

 

 

 

 

86

0

SOLO VOX

2

 

 

 

 

87

0

5TH SAW WAVE

2

 

64

BIG FIVES

2

 

 

 

 

88

0

BASS & LEAD

2

 

64

BIG & RAW

2

 

65

FAT & PERKY

2

 

 

SYN. PAD

 

 

 

 

 

89

0

FANTASIA

2

 

 

 

 

90

0

WARM PAD

1

 

64

THICK PAD

2

 

65

HORN PAD

2

 

 

 

 

91

0

POLYSYNTH

2

 

64

80’S POLYSYN

2

 

 

 

 

92

0

SPACE VOICE

1

 

 

 

 

93

0

BOWED GLASS

2

 

 

 

 

94

0

METAL PAD

2

 

64

PANNER PAD

2

 

 

 

 

95

0

HALO PAD

2

 

 

 

 

96

0

SWEEP PAD

1

 

64

POLAR PAD

1

 

65

CONVERGE

1

 

 

SYN. SFX

 

 

 

 

 

97

0

ICE RAIN

2

 

 

 

 

98

0

SOUNDTRACK

2

 

64

ANCESTRAL

2

 

65

PROLOGUE

2

 

 

 

 

99

0

CRYSTAL

2

 

1

SYN MALLET

1

 

 

 

 

100

0

ATMOSPHERE

2

 

 

 

 

101

0

BRIGHTNESS

2

 

 

 

 

102

0

GOBLIN

2

 

 

 

 

103

0

ECHO DROPS

1

 

1

ECHO BELL

2

 

2

ECHO PAN

2

 

64

ECHO PAN 2

2

 

65

BIG PANNER

2

 

66

RESO PANNER

2

 

 

 

 

104

0

STAR THEME

2

 

 

ETHNIC MISC

 

 

 

 

 

105

0

SITAR

1

 

1

SITAR 2

2

 

 

 

 

106

0

BANJO

1

 

 

 

 

107

0

SHAMISEN

1

 

 

 

 

108

0

KOTO

1

 

8

TAISHO KOTO

2

 

 

 

 

109

0

KALIMBA

1

 

 

 

 

110

0

BAGPIPE

1

 

 

 

 

111

0

FIDDLE

1

 

 

 

 

112

0

SHANAI

1

 

 

PERCUSSIVE

 

 

 

 

 

113

0

TINKLE BELL

1

 

 

 

 

114

0

AGOGO

1

 

 

 

 

115

0

STEEL DRUMS

1

116

0

WOODBLOCK

1

 

8

CASTANETS

1

 

 

 

 

117

0

TAIKO

1

 

8

CONCERT BD

1

 

 

 

 

118

0

MELO. TOM 1

1

 

8

MELO. TOM 2

1

 

 

 

 

119

0

SYNTH DRUM

1

 

8

808 TOM

1

 

9

ELEC PERC.

1

 

 

 

 

120

0

REVERSE CYM.

1

 

 

 

 

GUITAR BASS FX

121 0

GT.FRETNOISE

1

1

GT.CUT NOISE

1

64

WAH BRUSH GT

1

65

GT. SLIDE

1

66

GT. SCRATCH

1

67

BASS SLIDE

1

 

 

 

SFX

122

0

BREATH NOISE

1

 

 

1

FL.KEY CLICK

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

123

0

SEASHORE

1

 

 

1

RAIN

1

 

 

2

THUNDER

1

 

 

3

WIND

1

 

 

5

BUBBLE

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

124

0

BIRD

2

 

 

1

DOG

1

 

 

3

BIRD 2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

125

0

TELEPHONE 1

1

 

 

1

TELEPHONE 2

1

 

 

3

DOOR

1

 

 

5

WIND CHIMES

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

126

0

HELICOPTER

1

 

 

2

CAR-STOP

1

 

 

9

BURST NOISE

2

 

 

64

SPACE TRI.

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

127

0

APPLAUSE

2

 

 

3

PUNCH

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

128

0

GUN SHOT

1

 

 

2

LASERGUN

1

 

 

3

EXPLOSION

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC:

 

Program number

 

 

 

 

(Instrument number)

 

CC0:

Value of control

 

 

 

change number 0

 

 

VOICES: Number of voices used

 

* To switch instruments from the

 

 

external MIDI device, send “0” on the

Appendices

 

CC32# (Control Change Bank Select)

 

 

from the external MIDI device to the TD-20.

* The value of the CC32# (Control Change Bank Select) that the TD-20 transmits is always “0.”

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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.