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TD-6 specifications

The Roland TD-6 is a prominent electronic drum kit that has garnered attention for its innovative features and exceptional sound quality. Launched as part of Roland’s acclaimed V-Drums series, the TD-6 offers a perfect blend of performance, versatility, and affordability, making it a popular choice among both beginners and seasoned drummers.

At the heart of the TD-6 is its advanced sound engine, which delivers an extensive range of drum sounds. This module features an impressive selection of over 1,000 pre-installed drum and percussion sounds, including acoustic drum kits, electronic beats, and world percussion. Additionally, users can customize their kits by layering sounds and adjusting parameters like pitch, decay, and reverb, providing a tailored drumming experience.

One of the standout technologies in the TD-6 is its Advanced Digital Triggering system. This allows for highly responsive performance, capturing the nuances of every stroke. The pads are designed to replicate the feel of acoustic drums, offering a natural playing experience. The kit includes mesh drum heads for the snare and toms, which contribute to a realistic rebound and reduced noise, making it an excellent choice for quiet practice.

The TD-6 also features a user-friendly interface, with an LCD screen that simplifies navigation through the wide array of sounds and settings. With built-in practice features such as metronome, recording capabilities, and play-along tracks, drummers can easily enhance their skills. The onboard effects processor adds further depth to the sound, including compression,EQ, and multi-effects, allowing players to shape their tone dynamically.

Connectivity is another advantage of the TD-6. It offers MIDI output for integration with DAWs and other MIDI-compatible devices, making it suitable for studio recording or live performances. In addition, the module includes audio outputs for direct connection to mixers or amplifiers, ensuring that the sound can easily be amplified.

With its robust build quality, the TD-6 is designed for long-lasting use, making it a reliable companion for practice, studio sessions, or live gigs. Its compact design and lightweight construction further enhance its portability.

In summary, the Roland TD-6 electronic drum kit is a feature-rich instrument that combines exceptional sound quality, advanced triggering technology, and user-friendly operation. Whether you’re a budding drummer or an experienced musician, the TD-6 is a versatile choice that offers endless creative possibilities.

Contents

Page For the U.K Page Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Memory Backup Additional Precautions Contents Contents Quick StartAdvanced Use Playing Along with Songs Making the Pad and Trigger Settings Global Settings for the TD-6Factory Reset Setting the Metronome Click Edit Editing Songs Song Edit Making the Midi Settings Features Using Midi and Setting Examples 105Recording a Song Realtime Recording Troubleshooting 110 Messages and Error Messages 116Appendices 109 Features Rich Expression Features Function and Operations Perfect for Live PerformancesConvenient Functions for Practicing Expandability/Compatibility How to Use This Manual Composition of This ManualTerms Used in This Manual Setup Guide Panel Descriptions Front Panel Edit Setup Button Panel DescriptionsExit Button Enter Button Rear Panel MIX in Jack Making the Settings Mounting the TD-6 to the Stand Connecting the Pads and the Pedals Setting ExampleMaking the Settings About Polarity Switch TD-6 Rear Panel Connecting Two Kick Trigger Units Fig.P-013.e Audio system or amp. If using headphones, connect them to Plug the AC adaptor plug into a power outletAny connections Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the AC adaptor jack Turning On/Off the Power Precautions When Turning on the Power Turning Off the Power No Sound Even When Pressing Shift + KITWhen Using an Amp or Audio System When using headphones While holding down SHIFT, press Edit Setup Press to select FactoryResetPress Enter ALL Listening to the Demo Songs While holding down KIT, press Song TC R&B Press Play SETUP/TRIG Advncd p Selecting the Pad TypePress to select Trig Basic Strike the pad you wish to set Selecting the Pad TypePress INC/+ or DEC/- to select the trigger type Repeat Steps 4- 6 to set the trigger type for each pad Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pad Fig.P-018 Press INC/+ or DEC/- to adjust the sensitivity of the pads Setting the Overall Target About the Pads Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can UseTrigger Input Functions Combinations of Pad and Trigger Type About the Pads Recommended Parameters for the Pads CY6 Playing the Pads Pad Head Shots and Rim ShotsCross Stick Head Shot Rim Shot Cymbal Bow Shots/Edge Shots/Bell Shots CY-6, CY-12H, CY-14CCY-15R Bow Shot Hi-Hat Control Pedal Cymbal ChokePage Quick Start Pattern Inadvertently Starts Playing When Pad is Struck To stop the song from playing when the pad is struckChoosing a Drum Kit Press INC/+ or DEC/- to select the drum kit Switching the Click On and Off Press ClickClick is played Click is not played Adjusting the Click Volume Level Playing While Listening to the Metronome/ClickConfirm that Edit is not lit Press Edit Adjusting the Click Tempo While holding down SHIFT, press Click Tempo Playing Along with Songs Choosing a Song and Playing BackChoosing a Song Press Song Playing Back a Song Convenient Function for PlaybackPlaying Along with Songs Press the Play button, and the song will begin playing Adjusting the Song Volume Setting the Drums and Percussion Volume Temporarily Changing the Tempo of a Song Fig.Q-014 Muting the Pre-programmed Drums in Songs Press INC/+ or DEC/- to select Song #8 Press Part Mute To hear the drums, press Part Mute once more Using the Pads to Play Songs Reset TimePad Ptn Pad Pattern Velo Pad Pattern Velocity KIT/ CONTROL/Pad Ptn Velo p Make the connections as shown in the following figure TD-6Output jack MIX in jack Using the TD-6 As a General Midi Sound Module When Using the TD-6 as a GM Sound Module p Advanced Use Overall Drum Kit Settings Settings for Various FunctionsAbout Drum Kits and the Drum Kit Screen About the Drum Kits Choosing a Drum Kit Drum Kit Choosing the Pad to EditAbout the Drum Kit Screen Choosing a Pad by Hitting It Notation Used in the Screen Helpful Functions for EditChoosing on the TD-6 Listening the Inst Instrument assigned to a Pad Preview Choosing an Instrument About the InstrumentsChoosing from the Group Names Inst Group Instrument Settings Inst Press INC/+ or DEC/- to make the settingChoosing an Instrument Inst Press INC/+ or DEC/- to select the instrument Adjusting the Volume of the Pad Level Setting the Pan Position PanAdjusting the Pitch Pitch Adjusting the Decay Length of Sound Decay Ambience Settings Ambience Switching Ambience On/Off Ambience SwitchChoose Location Where the Drums are Played Studio Type Ambience Send Level for Each Instrument Ambience Send Level Changing the Wall Surface Material Wall Type Determine the Room Size Room SizeWallType Wall Type WOOD, PLASTER, Glass Room Size SMALL, MEDIUM, Large Equalizer Settings Equalizer Settings for Various Functions ControlSwitching the Equalizer On/Off Master Equalizer Switch Adjusting the Sound High Gain, Low Gain Playing a Song by Hitting a Pad Pad PatternControl the Level of the Pattern With Playing Dynamics Pad Midi Note Number for Each Pad Note Number Pitch Ctrl Pitch Control Assign OFF, on Midi Gate Time for Each Pad Gate Time Gate Time 0.1-8.0 sec 0.1 sec. steps Overall Drum Kit Settings Common Overall Drum Kit Volume Master VolumePedal HH Vol Pedal Hi-Hat Volume Copying a Drum Kit Copy Naming the Drum Kit Kit NameKitName Drum Kit Name 8 characters Press Enter to execute the operation Switching the Order Drum Kits Exchange Restoring the Factory Settings forEdited Drum Kit Src Exchange Source About the Input Indicator Basic Trigger Parameter SETUP/TRIG Basic pAbout the Screen Display Selecting the Pad Type Trigger Type Setting the Pad Sensitivity Making Other SettingsAcDrTrig Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity Sensitivity Setting the Minimum Levels for the Pads Threshold Fine-Tuning the Trigger Parameter Settings Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads Crosstalk Cancel Adjusting the Trigger Signal Detection Time Scan Time Retrig Cancel Retrigger CancelDouble Triggering Prevention Mask Time Scan Time 0-4.0 ms 0.1ms steps Using the TD-6 with Acoustic Triggers Setting Rim Sensitivity on the PD- 120 and PD-80R Rim SensMask Time 0-64ms 4ms steps Rim Sens Rim Sensitivity OFF Making the Global Settings Utility Display Contrast Adjustment LCD ContrastPercussion Part Volume Control Percussion Part Level LCD Contrast Backing Instruments Volume Muting Parts of a Song Mute Tuning the TD-6 Master TuneControl Backing Level Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Preview Volume Control Preview VelocityChecking the Remaining Amount of Memory Available Memory Setting the Metronome Click Edit Switching the Click On/Off ClickTempo Adjustment Tempo Setting the Way the Click Sounds Setting the Time Signature Time Signature Setting the Interval IntervalSelecting the Click Sound Inst Stereo Position Pan Editing Songs Song Edit About Songs and the Song ScreenAbout Songs About the Song Screen Choosing a Song Playing Back a SongChoosing from a Category Song Category Choosing a Song Song Adjusting the Song Volume Muting a Selected PartPart Mute Overall Song Settings Common Setting the Tempo TempoPress SONG, then Edit While holding down SHIFT, press Click Reset Time When Using Tap Playback Reset Time Protecting User Song Settings Song LockPlaying Back the Song from the First Note/Event Quick Play Part Settings Part Naming a Song Song NameSngName Song Name 8 characters Press or to select the part to be set Adjusting the Part Volume Level Set Percussion SetBacking Inst Percussion Set Adjusting the Stereo Position Pan Adjusting the Amount of Ambience Ambience Send LevelAdjusting the Bend Range Bend Range Copying a Song Copy Deleting a Song Delete Erasing Performance Data Song EraseSong Erase Song Part Erase Part When Recording Pad Performances Part Factory Preset Midi ChannelPreparations for Recording Recording Performances by External Midi Devices How To Record Setting the Number of Measures LengthSetting the Song Tempo Tempo RecMode Recording Mode Quantize During Recording QuantizeStart Recording with a Pad or Pedal Trigger Hit Pad Start HitPadStart Hit Pad Start OFF, on Midi Connectors About MidiMidi Channels and Multi-timbral Sound Modules Example Making the Midi Settings Making the Midi Settings SETUP/MIDI, Bulk DumpHow the Internal Sequencer Operates Synchronizing with an External Midi Device Sync Mode Sync Mode INT, EXT, RemoteLocalControl Local Control OFF, on Pad Hi-Hat Control Pedal Data Reduction Pedal Data Thin CH10CH10Priorty Channel 10 Priority KIT, Perc PdlDataThin Pedal Data Thin OFF, 1 Switch to the GM General Midi Mode GM Mode GM Mode OFF, onTD-6 switches to GM mode at the following times 100 Set the Device ID Device ID 101Soft Thru OFF, on Device ID Midi Channel Settings for a Part Midi Part Tx PC Sw Tx PC Switch OFF, onRx PC Sw Rx PC Switch OFF, on 102 For Specific Parts in GM General Midi Mode GM Part Saving Data to an External MidiDevice Bulk Dump Midi Messages Stop Function Returning Saved Data to the TD-6 104KIT 01-KIT KIT 01-KIT About Transmitting/Receiving Program Changes Triggering an External Sound Device by Playing the TD-6105 Set the Midi Gate Time. KIT/CONTROL/Gate Time p Features Using Midi and Setting Examples Combining with an External Midi SequencerRecording Your Performance to an External Sequencer 106 Using the TD-6 As a Sound Module When playing the external Midi device, the TD-6 will sound107 TD-6 Midi Keyboard, Pad 108 Appendices 109 Troubleshooting No Sound No Sound When Shift + KIT Preview Is Pressed No Click/Metronome SoundSong Does Not Play 111 Drum Kit Does Not Sound As Intended Specific Part in Song Not Being PlayedGM mode, No Sound of a Specific Part in a Performance Pressing Shift + KIT Preview Starts Playback of the Song Pad Does Not Sound As Intended Song Does Not Sound As Intended Sound is distorted Problems Operating the TD-6 Display Is Too Light Or Too Dark Messages and Error Messages System and Battery Error MessagesMessages and Error Messages Related to Sequencers and Songs 116 Messages and Error Messages Related to Midi Messages and Error Messages117 Drum Kit List 118No. Drum Kit Name Remark 119 Drum Kit List No. Drum Kit Name Remark Drum Instrument List 120No. Name Remark 121 Drum Instrument List 122 Name Remark 123 Melodic Preset Percussion Set List 124 Preset Percussion Set List 125 Backing Instrument List 126 127 Backing Instrument List Preset Song List 128No. NameTime Sig Length Tempo Type Preset Song List 129 Parameter List Drum Kit Parameters130 Parameter Value Song Parameters 131Parameter List Setup Parameters 132 SETUP/MIDI Common 133 Click Parameters Song RecordingTempo 134 Normal mode Midi ImplementationReceive data 135 Channel Mode Messages 136Midi Implementation 137 System Realtime MessageSystem Exclusive Message Transmit data 138Data set 1 DT1 12H 139 System Exclusive MessagesUniversal Non-realtime System Exclusive Messages GM mode 140Midi Implementation Data Transmission Control Change 141 Program Change Active SensingChannel Pressure RPN MSB/LSB Controller number 100 Setting 142System Realtime Messages Global Parameter Control Parameter address map Model ID = 00H 3FH143 Parameter Address Block 144 Master Tune Bulk Dump Supplementary Material145 146 Examples of actual Midi messageExample of an Exclusive message Calculating a Checksum About tuning 147Example 442.0 Hz Midi Implementation Chart 148 149 150 Drum Kit 151 Specifications 152 Index 153 154 Index 155 Pitch Volume 156 Memo 157 Information Africa Apparatus containing Lithium batteries For EU CountriesFor the USA For Canada 02564845 ’03-5-5N

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