Roland TD-6 How to Use This Manual, Composition of This Manual, Terms Used in This Manual

How to Use This Manual

Composition of This Manual

This owner’s manual is organized as follows.

Setup Guide (p. 15)

For those using the TD-6 for the first time, this volume explains the preparations needed for playing sounds, including how to set up the stand, make pad settings, and turn on the TD-6’s power.

Also provided are explanations of how to combine the TD-6 with other optional pads for fullest utilization of the TD-6’s features and functions.

Quick Start (p. 41)

This contains descriptions explaining how to easily enjoy performing with the TD-6’s numerous internal drum kits and Preset songs.

Advanced Use (p. 55)

The TD-6 allows you use the drum kits you like to create new drum kits and to create songs from recordings of what you play.

This section provides detailed explanations of all of the TD-6’s functions.

•Chapter 1 Functions For Creating Drum Kits (p. 56)

Here are the settings used for creating sounds.

•Chapter 2 Functions For Correctly Performing with the Pads (p. 71)

This describes the settings you need to make in order to get the most expression from the TD-6 and pads.

•Chapter 3 TD-6 Settings (p. 77)

Included in this section are settings such as display contrast and song volume that are applied to the TD-6 as a whole.

•Chapters 4–6 Using the sequencer and related functions (p. 80)

Found here are metronome (click) settings, as well as song performance, recording, editing, and other settings for sequencers.

•Chapters 7–8 MIDI Settings and Examples of How MIDI Is Used (p. 96)

This chapter explains how to use MIDI —whether it be for saving data to an external device, or for using the TD-6 as a General MIDI sound module.

Appendices (p. 109)

If you run into problems, refer to “Troubleshooting” to make sure that the settings are correct. If an error message appears during operation, refer to “Messages and Error Messages” and take appropriate action. This section also provides various lists, and the MIDI implementation charts.

Terms Used in This Manual

•Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ],” as in [KIT] button.

•(p. **) indicates a reference page.

•Steps in operations may be abbreviated as described below.

[KIT] ➝ [EDIT]

1.Press [KIT].

2.Press [EDIT].

[SHIFT] + [KIT]

1.While holding down [SHIFT], press [KIT].

•The functions of some buttons, such as [EDIT (SETUP)], change if pressed while [SHIFT] is held down; the function that is enabled when [SHIFT] is held down is shown in parentheses.

•Symbols appearing before the beginning of sentences in the manual have the following meanings.

These indicate cautionary notes. Be sure to read them.

These are memos containing information regarding settings and functions. Read it as necessary.

These are useful hints for operation. Read it as necessary.

These point to reference information. Read it as necessary.

These are descriptions of terminology. Read it as necessary.

*The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

14