Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit)

Overall Song Settings (COMMON)

Make the settings for each song.

If you want to save any changes made to Preset song settings, first copy the song to a User Song before making the changes (SONG/COPY; p. 90). Changes made to a Preset song are only temporary, so when you select a different song, the song reverts to its predetermined part settings. Changes made to Preset songs cannot be saved.

Settings of parts which have the Song Lock (SONG/ COMMON/Song Lock; p. 87) set to “ON” cannot be changed. Make the settings after setting this to “OFF.”

1.Confirm that [CLICK] is not lit.

If this lights, press [CLICK] to extinguish it.

2.Press [SONG], then [EDIT].

[SONG] and [EDIT] light.

3.Press [ENTER ].

4.Press [ ] or [ ] to select the parameter you wish to edit.

Parameter to set

5.Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to make the setting.

Value

6.When you finish making settings, press [SONG] to end the procedure.

Setting the Tempo (Tempo)

You can set the tempo for each song individually. When a song is selected, the tempo you specify here will be set automatically.

Changes made to a Preset song are temporary, and when you select a different song, the song reverts to its predetermined settings.

Tempo: 20–260

Temporarily Changing the Tempo of a Song During Playback

You can temporarily change the tempo of a song while it is being played back.

When another song is selected, the song reverts to the tempo (SONG/COMMON/Tempo) preset for that song. This is convenient for practicing or other times when you want to temporarily change to tempo for playback.

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

The Tempo screen appears.

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2.Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to make the setting.

Selecting How the Song Plays Back (LOOP, 1SHOT, TAP) (Play Type)

This specifies how songs will be played back. When

[PLAY ] is pressed or when the pad specified with the Pad Pattern function (p. 65) is struck, then the song is played back using the type specified here.

User songs recorded with “Quantize” (p. 95) set to “OFF” may not play back correctly with Tap Playback.

New songs cannot be set to “Tap.” Change this after first recording something to the song.

PLAY TYPE: LOOP, 1SHOT, TAP

LOOP ( ):

After the pattern is played back all the way to the end, playback then repeats, starting at the beginning of the song.

Playback continues until [STOP ] is pressed.

1SHOT (ONE SHOT) ( ):

Playback stops once the end of the song is reached.

When set to Pad Pattern Function (p. 65), each time the pad is struck returns you to the beginning of the song and starts playback.

TAP ( ):

The sounds in the song are played back one by one in

sequence each time [PLAY ] is pressed.

When set to Pad Pattern Function (p. 65), the sounds are played back in sequence each time the pad is struck.

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Roland TD-6 owner manual Overall Song Settings Common, Setting the Tempo Tempo, Press SONG, then Edit

TD-6 specifications

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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.

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