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An Overview of the TD-20

Features

The TD-20 follows in the foot steps of the industry standard
TD-10, taking advantage of even more powerful COSM
technology. Velocity, position, and interval of each hit are
detected precisely, providing real and natural dynamics. The
new, dual trigger PD-125/105 pads give you superior feel,
response and control of the sound. You can play both shallow
and deep rim shots. 15 trigger inputs let you use lots of pads,
leaving room for advanced Pad Switch applications. (p. 80)

* COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a Roland
technology combining multiple sound modeling processes to
create new sounds.
* Positional detection is possible on snare drums (head/rim),
toms (rim) and ride cymbals (bow).

The onboard sound library was created for the TD-20, and
designed to work with enhanced V-Editing. Besides being able
to change heads, muffling types, shell depth, etc. you can also
place one of two sizzle types on any cymbal, put a tambourine
on the hi-hat, add snare buzz to the toms or kick, change the
beater type and move the microphone position on all sounds
(p. 32).
The interface is very easy to navigate. With the many buttons
on the top panel, you won’t lose time searching for functions.
Clear graphics, icons and menus guide you through the
simple and complex operations. No matter where you are
inside the TD-20, pushing the KIT button always brings you
back to the main kit page. Even still, please read this manual.
Advances in trigger technology combined with new pad
designs and V-Hi-Hat pads, provide natural response and
feel. Even playing with brushes (plastic only) has improved.
You can back up all of your kits into 8 different, nameable files
on the CF card. Each one stores 50 kits, all patterns, percussion
sets and global parameters (p. 70). You can copy FROM the
card, the individual kits, instruments within a kit and
percussion sets (p. 69). You can also save/load up to 100
individual patterns (p. 67).
Flexibility of audio routing is important in the professional
environment. The TD-20 lets you use all of the outputs in a
very efficient way. Each sound of the drum kit can be assigned
to one of the 10 individual outs. (Master out can be used as an
individual pair. The Effects, Ambience, Backing parts, Click
and even audio coming in the MIX input, can be assigned to
individual outputs. Perfect for any situation.
The VH-12 V-Hi-Hat, which mounts on just about any hi-hat
stand on the market, lets you control the technology with the
same movements and feel of an acoustic hi-hat. You can do
foot splashes, “swish” sounds and even closing it tighter will
create changes in the nuance and/or pitch of the sound (p. 26).
The MDS-20 stand allows you to pass the cables through the
pipes, making easy to transport and set up again. It
streamlines the look as well.

Everything Is New! Module—

Stand—V-Hi-Hat—Pads

560 New Drum Sounds

Expanded V-Editing

An Easy User Interface

High-speed triggering

Compact Flash Offers Perfect

Data Organization

Audio Signal Routing Stage

or Studio

Unique V-Hi-Hat VH-12

Cables Are Easy To Organize

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