Roland TD-6 manuel d'utilisation

02564845 ’02-9-D3-41N To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right (6.54 mm) * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the w[...]

To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The[...]

3 010 • This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you shoul[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to[...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the uni[...]

6 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................2 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................................4 Contents .....................................................................................................6 Features ......................[...]

7 Contents Quick Start ..................................................... 41 Choosing a Drum Kit ...............................................................................42 Playing While Listening to the Metronome/Click .................................43 Switching the Click On and Off ......................................................[...]

8 Contents Ambience Settings .......................................................................(AMBIENCE) ................... 62 Switching Ambience On/Off ................................................. (Ambience Switch) ............ 62 Ambience “Send” Level for Each Instrument ..................... (Ambience Send Level) .... 62 Choose ?[...]

9 Contents Backing Instruments Volume Control .................................. (Backing Level) .................. 78 Muting Parts of a Song............................................................ (Mute) ................................. 78 Tuning the TD-6 ....................................................................... (Master Tune) ..[...]

10 Contents Chapter 6 Recording a Song .............................................. (Realtime Recording) ..93 Preparations for Recording ................................................................................................... 93 When Recording Pad Performances ............................................................................[...]

11 Contents Appendices .................................................. 109 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................110 No Sound ............................................................................................................................ 110 No Sound/Low volume from Devic[...]

12 Features Full Palette of Internal Sounds for All Uses, from Practice to Live Performance ■ Includes 99 Different Drum Kits You can immediately start playing any of a variety of drum kits, just by selecting the drum kit. Whether for practice or live performances, these kits can be applied in a wide range of situations. ■ 1, 042 Drum Instrumen[...]

13 Features Function and Operations Perfect for Live Performances ■ Flat Top Design for Great Visibility ■ Buttons Light for Easy Operation, Even On Stage ■ Large [INC/+] and [DEC/-] Buttons That Can Be Operated Even with Drum Sticks Convenient Functions for Practicing ■ Includes Metronome (Click) (p. 80) ■ Includes Part Mute Function for[...]

14 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 [...]

15 Setup Guide Setup Guide[...]

16 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.P-022 Display The screen displays information, indicating the drum kit name, song name, and settings etc. VOLUME Knob Adjusts the volume of the TD-6 (p. 25). Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the various output jacks. Sequencer Section • CLICK (TEMPO) Button Turn the click on[...]

17 Panel Descriptions Setup Guide SONG Button Calls up the song’s basic settings screen (p. 83). KIT Button Calls up the drum kit’s basic settings screen (p. 57). SHIFT Button Used in conjunction with other buttons. Editing section • EXIT Button Returns to the previous stage screen. When pressed a number of times, the display returns to eithe[...]

18 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.P-023 POWER Switch Switch turns the power on/off (p. 24). Cord Hook Anchor the power cord (p. 23). AC Adaptor Jack Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this jack (p. 23). OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R) Connect these to your amp or audio system. For monaural output use the L/MONO jack (p. 23). MIX IN Jack Connect this [...]

19 Set p G ide Making the Settings Mounting the TD-6 to the Stand 1 Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the TD-6. Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram. Use the 8 mm screws (M5 x 8) provided with the TD-6. Use of other screws may result in dama[...]

20 Making the Settings Connecting the Pads and the Pedals Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbal pads, hi-hat control pedal, and kick trigger unit. Carefully refer to the numbers shown in the illustration and connect to the appropriate TRIGGER INPUT jacks on the TD-6's rear panel. Setting Example fig.P-011.e Before using pads with[...]

21 Making the Settings Setup Guide ■ About Polarity Switch If you are using the PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7, move the pad’s polarity switch to the “- (Roland)” position. For more detailed information regarding the polarity switch, refer to your PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7 owner’s manual. fig.P-011a.e ■ Connecting Two Pads to Trigger Inputs 5/6 (TOM2/AU[...]

22 Making the Settings ■ Connecting Two Kick Trigger Units When using the KD-7 kick trigger unit (optional), you can connect two KD-7s together for twin pedal performances. When connecting two KD-7s with the KD-7’s Mix In jack, the Kick Trigger signal is slightly weakened. In this case, raise the sensitivity for the trigger inputs to which the [...]

23 Making the Settings Setup Guide Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, and Other Gear fig.P-010 1 Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 2 Connect the [...]

24 Turning On/Off the Power Once the connections have been completed (p. 23), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. fig.P-001 1 Turn the [VOLUME] knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum l[...]

25 Turning On/Off the Power Setup Guide 4 Turn on the power to the connected amp or audio system. 5 Press [SHIFT] + [KIT] or strike the pad, and while listening to the sound, gradually bring up [VOLUME] to adjust the volume level. Also raise the volume level of the connected amp or audio system to the appropriate level. Turning Off the Power 1 Comp[...]

26 Restoring the Factory Settings ( Factory Reset) This restores the pad and instrument settings, song data, and other information stored in the TD-6 to the original factory settings. fig.P-003 1 While holding down [SHIFT], press [EDIT (SETUP)]. [EDIT (SETUP)] lights. fig.P-004ai 2 Press [ ] to select “FactoryReset.” fig.P-005_50 3 Press [ENTER[...]

27 Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Setup Guide 4 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the parameter you want to restore to factory settings. Here, select “ALL” to restore all of the settings to the original factory values. ALL: All internal settings will be restored to the factory settings. THIS DRUM KIT: Only the settings for the [...]

28 Listening to the Demo Songs The TD-6 features four demo songs demonstrating the TD-6’s sounds and expressive capabilities. The drums played on the demo songs were played in real time into a sequencer. fig.P-029 1 While holding down [KIT], press [SONG]. The “DEMONSTRATION” screen appears. fig.P-030_50 5 3 41 2 • All rights reserved. Unaut[...]

29 Listening to the Demo Songs Setup Guide 2 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-], or press [ ] or [ ] to select the song to play back. 1. CREOLET1 Copyright © 2001, Roland Corporation Drum kit being used: #72 “RoseWood” 2. CREOLET2 Copyright © 2001, Roland Corporation Drum kit being used: #20 “Natural” 3. TC R&B Copyright © 2001, Roland Corpora[...]

30 Selecting the Pad Type Make the settings for the type of pads to be used ( trigger type ) to ensure that the TD-6 accurately receives what is being played on the pads. Set each trigger input as described below. Settings optimized for the TD-6K are provided in factory settings on the TD-6. fig.P-014 1 While holding down [SHIFT], press [EDIT (SETU[...]

31 Selecting the Pad Type Setup Guide 4 Strike the pad you wish to set. The setting screen for the struck pad appears. 5 Select the most suitable trigger type from the following chart for the pad you are using. 6 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the trigger type. 7 Repeat Steps 4 – 6 to set the trigger type for each pad. 8 Press [KIT]. [KIT] li[...]

32 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pad You may wish to adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal taste and style of performing. Adjusting the TD-6’s sensitivity allows you to change the correlation between your playing velocity (strength) and the response and volume of the sound. fig.P-018 1 While holding down [SHIFT], pres[...]

33 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pad Setup Guide 4 Press [ ] to select “Sensitivity.” fig.P-020_50 5 Strike the pad you wish to set. The setting screen for the struck pad appears. 6 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to adjust the sensitivity of the pads. Here you can make a setting of 1–16. Higher settings result in higher sensitivity, so that the [...]

34 About the Pads Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use Although you can use previous model pads, kick trigger units, and other such devices with the TD-6, there may be incompatibilities between pads and trigger inputs, which may prevent you from being able to perform on some pads. ■ Trigger Input Functions The following shows the available tri[...]

35 About the Pads Setup Guide ■ Combinations of Pad and Trigger Type To enjoy full use of all the functionality offered by the TD-6 and your pads, be sure to review the following chart and select the pads best suited for your aims. fig.P-024a.e O : Can be used. X : Cannot be used. Slash: These trigger inputs do not handle rim sounds. *1: When cho[...]

36 About the Pads ■ Recommended Parameters for the Pads The trigger parameters (except the Xtalk Cancel) are automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad when you select the trigger type. You may need to adjust the value since these are just the reference value. Make settings for the parameters as needed (Basic Trigger Parameters: [...]

37 About the Pads Setup Guide Playing the Pads ■ Pad Head Shots and Rim Shots When you perform a head shot, the head instrument is played; rim shots produce the sound of the rim instrument. To play a rim shot, you must strike both the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously . PD-7, PD-9, PD-80R, PD-120: Both head and rim shots are available. P[...]

38 About the Pads ■ Cymbal Bow Shots/Edge Shots/Bell Shots When you perform a bow shot, the head instrument is played; edge shots and bell shots produce the sound of the rim instrument. CY-6, CY-12H, CY-14C: Capable of bow shots and edge shots. CY-15R: In addition to bow shots, either edge shots or bell shots can be played. Bell shots are played [...]

39 About the Pads Setup Guide ■ Cymbal Choke By striking a pad and then squeezing the rim portion of the pad, you can mute the note while the note is still sounding. This performance technique is known as choking . fig.P-027.e Hi-Hat Control Pedal By connecting a hi-hat control pedal (the optional FD-7; or for the TD-6K exclusively, the FD-6), yo[...]

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41 Quick Start Quick Start[...]

42 Choosing a Drum Kit The TD-6 comes with 99 preset drum kits. Now’s probably a good time for you to try out the drum kits by selecting and playing them. fig.Q-001 1 Press [KIT]. [KIT] lights, and the “DRUM KIT” screen appears. fig.Q-002ai 2 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the drum kit. To see which drum sets can be selected here, refer t[...]

43 Quick Start Playing While Listening to the Metronome/Click Switching the Click On and Off Try using metronome (click). You can switch the click sound on and off by pressing [CLICK]. [CLICK] lights when set to play the sound. fig.Q-003.e fig.Q-004a 1 Press [CLICK]. [CLICK] lights, and the click sound begins to play. fig.Q-006 You can select the i[...]

44 Playing While Listening to the Metronome/Click Adjusting the Click Volume (Level) fig.Q-004 1 Confirm that [EDIT] is not lit. If [EDIT] lights, you can press [KIT] or [SONG] to turn it off. fig.Q-005 2 Press [CLICK]. [CLICK] lights, and the click sound begins to play. fig.Q-006 3 Press [EDIT]. [EDIT] lights, and the click volume settings screen [...]

45 Playing While Listening to the Metronome/Click Quick Start Adjusting the Click Tempo fig.Q-008 1 Press [CLICK]. [CLICK] lights, and the click sound begins to play. fig.Q-006 2 While holding down [SHIFT], press [CLICK (TEMPO)]. The Tempo screen appears. fig.Q-009_50 3 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the tempo. 4 When you finish making settings[...]

46 Playing Along with Songs Choosing a Song and Playing Back The TD-6 features a sequencer that can record and play back accompaniment tracks and drum performances. This sequencer comes loaded with 150 Preset (internal) songs. fig.Q-010 ■ Choosing a Song 1 Press [SONG]. [SONG] lights, and the SONG screen appears. fig.Q-011ai 2 Press [INC/+] or [D[...]

47 Playing Along with Songs Quick Start ■ Playing Back a Song 3 Press the [PLAY ] button, and the song will begin playing. [PLAY ] lights. fig.Q-012 4 To stop playback of the song, press [STOP ]. The [PLAY ] light goes out. fig.Q-013 When playback of a song is stopped, you can do the following. • Pressing [STOP ], returns you to the beginning o[...]

48 Playing Along with Songs Adjusting the Song Volume You can adjust the song volume to correct the drum kit volume balance. Song volume consists of the two following adjustments. Backing Volume: Adjusts the volume of melodic instruments etc. other than percussion. Percussion Part Volume: Adjusts the volume of the drums and percussion sounds. fig.Q[...]

49 Playing Along with Songs Quick Start 4 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the volume. 5 When you finish making settings, press [SONG] to end the procedure. Temporarily Changing the Tempo of a Song You can temporarily change the tempo of a song while playback is in progress. The song returns to its preset tempo when a different song is selected. [...]

50 Playing Along with Songs Muting the Pre-programmed Drums in Songs You can mute just the drums recorded in a song. So you can play along. Try this using Song #8, “URBAN.” fig.Q-019 1 Press [SONG]. [SONG] lights, and the SONG screen appears. fig.Q-020ai 2 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select Song #8. fig.Q-021_50 Part Mute settings remain in eff[...]

51 Playing Along with Songs Quick Start 3 Press the [PLAY ] button, and the song will begin playing. [PLAY ] lights. fig.Q-022 4 Press [PART MUTE]. [PART MUTE] lights, and the drum sound are muted. fig.Q-023 5 To hear the drums, press [PART MUTE] once more. The [PART MUTE] light goes out. fig.Q-023a At the factory settings, pressing [PART MUTE] mut[...]

52 Using the Pads to Play Songs The pads can also be set so that they start the performance of songs when struck ( Pad Pattern function ). This function is available only with electronic drums. The Pad Pattern function is already selected in Drum Kit #14, “1ManBand.” Use this kit to try out this function. fig.Q-024 1 Press [KIT]. [KIT] lights, [...]

53 Quick Start Playing with a CD, Tape, or MD (Using MIX IN Jack) Using the TD-6’s MIX IN jack allows you to play along with a CD or other external audio sources. 1 Make the connections as shown in the following figure. fig.Q-027.e 2 When you begin playback of the CD deck or other device, the performance is then audible through the headphones, au[...]

54 Using the TD-6 As a General MIDI Sound Module The TD-6 features GM mode, allowing it to play back GM scores (music data for GM sound generators) from an External Sequencer. The TD-6 has a function that lets you mute only the drum sounds in GM mode, making this a very useful feature. For details, refer to “Switch to the GM (General MIDI) Mode ([...]

55 Advanced Use Advanced Use[...]

56 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Parameters That Can Be Set Here fig.01-001.e About Drum Kits and the Drum Kit Screen About the Drum Kits A drum kit is a collection of settings, including how each pad’s sound is played, effects settings, hi-hat control pedal settings, etc. • There are 99 drum kits altogether. • You can chang[...]

57 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) 1 About the Drum Kit Screen The screen displayed when [KIT] is pressed is referred to as the Drum Kit screen. fig.01-003ai 1 Drum Kit Number Displays the number of the currently selected drum kit. 2 Drum Kit Name The name of the currently selected drum kit is displayed. 3 Currently Selected Pad The[...]

58 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Choosing on the TD-6 1. Press [KIT], then [EDIT]. [KIT] and [EDIT] light. fig.KIT-INST_50 2. Press [ENTER ]. The instrument selection screen appears. fig.01-008_50 3. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ ] or [ ] to select the trigger input number for the pad being set. The trigger input number being sele[...]

59 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) 1 Locking the Setting Screen While Editing One Instrument (Note Chase) Note Chase is a function in which a pad is selected either by striking the pad or when MIDI data corresponding to that pad is received. The display automatically switches to the settings screen when the pad settings are made. To[...]

60 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Choosing an Instrument (Inst) Select the instrument you want to sound when the pad is struck. To see which instruments can be selected here, refer to “Drum Instrument List” (p. 120). No sound is played if the pads are struck when the instrument is set to “1024 OFF.” • When the “HI-HAT?[...]

61 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) 1 Adjusting the Volume of the Pad ( Level) Adjusts the volume of the instrument. Raising the value will increase the volume. With a setting of “0,” no sound is produced. Make the adjustment here when correcting the volume balance between instruments. The pedal hi-hat volume is set in “Pedal H[...]

62 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Ambience Settings (AMBIENCE) Here you can choose (on a per drum kit basis) the location, room size, wall material, etc. 1. Press [KIT], then [EDIT]. [KIT] and [EDIT] light. 2. Press [ ] to select “AMBIENCE.” fig.KIT-AMB_50 3. Press [ENTER ]. 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the parameter you wish [...]

63 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) 1 Changing the Wall Surface Material (Wall Type) Select the surface material of the walls in the room in which the drums are played. fig.01-027_50 WallType (Wall Type): WOOD, PLASTER, GLASS WOOD: Simulates the sound of a wood-walled room producing a warm sound. PLASTER: Simulates a plaster-walled r[...]

64 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Equalizer Settings (EQUALIZER) A two-band equalizer (for high and low frequency ranges) is used to adjust the sound of each drum kit. An equalizer lets you boost or cut specified frequency ranges to adjust the tone. You can make separate settings for the amount of boost or cut (the gain) in the hig[...]

65 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) 1 6. Strike the pad you wish to set. The setting screen for the struck pad appears. 7. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to make the setting. fig.01-036ai.e 8. When you finish making settings, press [KIT] to end the procedure. Playing a Song by Hitting a Pad (Pad Pattern) The Pad Pattern function is a featu[...]

66 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Pitch Control with the Hi-Hat Control Pedal On/Off for Each Pad (Pitch Control Assign) Pitch Control is a function that lets you change the pitch of an instrument assigned to a pad according to the amount the hi- hat control pedal is pressed. Releasing the pedal returns the instrument to its origin[...]

67 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) 1 the instrument (the drum kit part) or the percussion set instrument (the percussion part) is to be played when the note number is received (SETUP/MIDI COMMON/CH10Priorty; p. 99). When Setting Multiple Pads to the Same Note Number When using an external MIDI device to play TD-6 drum kits, if overl[...]

68 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Overall Drum Kit Settings (COMMON) Make the settings for each drum kit. 1. Confirm that [CLICK] is not lit. If this lights, press [CLICK] to extinguish it. 2. Press [KIT], then [EDIT]. [KIT] and [EDIT] light. 3. Press [ ] to select “COMMON.” fig.KIT-CMN_50 4. Press [ENTER ]. 5. Press [ ] or [ ][...]

69 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) 1 Naming the Drum Kit (Kit Name) Each kit can be given a name of up to 8 characters. Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor (under bar) to the character you want to change, then press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the character. • Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [INC/+] switches through the followi[...]

70 Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit (Kit Edit) Restoring the Factory Settings for the Edited Drum Kit You can restore reconfigured drum kits to their original factory conditions. Drum Kit Copy Function Follow the procedure described on p. 69 to select a drum kit marked with “ ” (P01–P99) as the copy source. Factory Reset Function 1. Selec[...]

71 2 Chapter 2 Making the Pad and Trigger Settings (SETUP/TRIG) Parameters That Can Be Set Here fig.02-001.e About the Screen Display Notation Used in the Screen Trigger input numbers and names are indicated in pad and trigger settings screens. fig.SETUP-BASIC About the Input Indicator The input indicator is indicated in the pad and trigger setting[...]

72 Chapter 2 Making the Pad and Trigger Settings (SETUP/TRIG) 3. Press [ENTER ]. fig.02-002ai.e 4. Strike the pad you wish to set. The setting screen for the struck pad appears. This setting applies to both the head and rim. 5. Find the trigger type for the pad you are using from the following chart. • Use the “AcDrTrig” setting when you use [...]

73 Chapter 2 Making the Pad and Trigger Settings (SETUP/TRIG) 2 Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (Sensitivity) Adjust the sensitivity of the pad to regulate the pad response. Higher settings result in higher sensitivity, so that the pad will produce a loud volume even when struck softly. Adjust the “Sensitivity” value so that the strongest strikes[...]

74 Chapter 2 Making the Pad and Trigger Settings (SETUP/TRIG) SPLINE: Extreme changes are made in response to the force used to strike the pad. fig.02-013.e LOUD1, LOUD2: Changes made in response to the striking force are minor, maintaining a volume level at which it is easy to play. When using drum triggers, these settings help maintain stable lev[...]

75 Chapter 2 Making the Pad and Trigger Settings (SETUP/TRIG) 2 Adjusting the Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time) Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may differ slightly depending on the characteristics of each pad or acoustic drum trigger (drum pickup), you may notice that identical hits (velocity) may produce sound at differe[...]

76 Chapter 2 Making the Pad and Trigger Settings (SETUP/TRIG) Making the settings While stepping on the pad being used for the kick, raise the “Mask Time” value until there is no more bouncing (sounds made by the rebounding of the beater). fig.02-024_50 Mask Time: 0–64ms (4ms steps) Setting Rim Sensitivity on the PD- 120 and PD-80R (Rim Sens)[...]

77 3 Chapter 3 Global Settings for the TD-6 (SETUP/UTILITY, Factory Reset) Parameters That Can Be Set Here fig.03-001.e Making the Global Settings (UTILITY) Overall settings that apply to the entire TD-6. 1. While holding down [SHIFT], press [EDIT (SETUP)]. [EDIT] lights. fig.SETUP-GENERAL_50 2. Press [ENTER ]. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the par[...]

78 Chapter 3 Global Settings for the TD-6 (SETUP/UTILITY, Factory Reset) Backing Instruments Volume Control (Backing Level) This adjusts the volume of the backing part (Parts 1–4). Raising the value will increase the volume. With a setting of “0,” no sound is produced. • This setting cannot be made in GM mode (p. 100). • This volume setti[...]

79 Chapter 3 Global Settings for the TD-6 (SETUP/UTILITY, Factory Reset) 3 Preview Volume Control (Preview Velocity) This sets the velocity used when an instrument is previewed. Raising the value will increase the volume. With a setting of “0,” no sound is produced. fig.03-008_50 Preview Velocity: 0–127 Checking the Remaining Amount of Memory[...]

80 Chapter 4 Setting the Metronome (Click Edit) Parameters That Can Be Set Here fig.04-001.e Switching the Click On/Off (Click) You can switch the click sound on and off by pressing [CLICK]. [CLICK] lights while the click sound is set to be played. fig.04-002.e Click cannot be used in GM mode (p. 100). Tempo Adjustment (Tempo) For each song selecte[...]

81 Chapter 4 Setting the Metronome (Click Edit) 4 Setting the Time Signature (Time Signature) Specify the time signature of the click sound.When the numerator is set to “0,” no accent is added to the first beat. The metronome click sound then plays at a fixed volume. It is not possible to change the time signature of the metronome clicks while [...]

82 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) Parameters That Can Be Set Here fig.05-001a.e About Songs and the Song Screen About Songs The TD-6’s sequencer organizes music into six parts. The Drum Kit part is used to record/play back what is played on the pads. Additionally, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 are the four backing instrument parts (back[...]

83 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) 5 fig.05-001.e Only the performance data is recorded to the drum kit part. When the song is played back, the settings of instruments and effects etc. of the current selected drum kit are used. About the Song Screen The screen that appears when [SONG] is pressed is called the Song screen. fig.05-002ai.e 1 Song [...]

84 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) Choosing a Song Part settings are switched when a song is selected. To see which songs can be selected here, refer to “Preset Song List” (p. 128). Choosing from a Category (Song Category) Select songs by searching the category names. 1. Press [SONG]. [SONG] lights, and the SONG screen appears. fig.05-005_5[...]

85 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) 5 Even when “9 Perc Only” or “10 Special” is selected for the percussion set, the buttons still light up according to the note numbers. • The correspondence between the lighted buttons and note numbers is predetermined and cannot be changed. • This function cannot be used with songs in which drum p[...]

86 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 rev[...]

87 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) 5 Playing Back the Song from the First Note/Event (Quick Play) This is an auxiliary function available when “LOOP” or “1SHOT” is specified as the Play Type for the song (SONG/ COMMON/Play Type; previous section). Quick Play starts playback of the pattern from the first note (first event) even if when y[...]

88 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) Naming a Song (Song Name) You can use up to eight characters when naming a User song. Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor (under bar) to the character you want to change, then press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the character. The settings screen does not appear when a Preset song is selected. • Holding down [...]

89 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) 5 Choosing Percussion Set and Instruments (Percussion Set, Inst) Select a percussion set for the percussion part and instruments for Parts 1–4. Percussion Part The TD-6 features ten Preset percussion sets that are ready to use. You cannot change the content of the Preset percussion sets. To see which percuss[...]

90 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) Adjusting the Stereo Position (Pan) Adjusts the pan (the perceived location of the sound between the left and right speakers). The effect set here applies only when connected in stereo. Percussion parts do not feature the Pan setting. fig.05-027_50 Pan: L15–Center–R15 L15: Sound is positioned at the extrem[...]

91 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) 5 7. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select copy destination song. You can select a song that has not yet been used by holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [STOP ]. New User songs are indicated by “ ” in the display. fig.05-031ai.e 8. Press [ENTER ]. Press [EXIT] to cancel the operation. fig.05-032_50 9. Press [E[...]

92 Chapter 5 Editing Songs (SONG Edit) Erasing Performance Data in a Song (ERASE) This erases the User song. Only the performance data is erased, and the beat, measure length, parts, and the song’s other settings are left intact. You can also erase specific parts. 1. Confirm that [CLICK] is not lit. If this lights, press [CLICK] to extinguish it.[...]

93 6 Chapter 6 Recording a Song (Realtime Recording) Parameters That Can Be Set Here fig.06-001.e What is played on the pads or on an external MIDI keyboard can be recorded ( Realtime Recording ). The performance of the hi-hat control pedal is also recorded. • Sequencer cannot be used in GM mode (p. 100). • The amount that can be recorded to th[...]

94 Chapter 6 Recording a Song (Realtime Recording) How To Record (RECORDING STANDBY) 1. Prepare for recording using the procedure described in “Preparations for Recording” (p. 93). 2. Press [SONG] ➝ [REC ]. [PLAY ] flashes, while [SONG], [REC ] and [CLICK] light up. • If a Preset song is selected when you press [REC ], then a new User song [...]

95 Chapter 6 Recording a Song (Realtime Recording) 6 Quantize During Recording (Quantize) “ Quantize ” is a function that corrects mistakes or discrepancies in the timing of the performance being recorded. Timing problems almost always occur when recording performances using pads, a MIDI keyboard, or other instruments. This function corrects ti[...]

96 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) Parameters That Can Be Set Here fig.07-005.e About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard that allows performance data and other information to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers. MIDI With a MIDI cable connecting MIDI devices that are[...]

97 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) 7 fig.07-003.e When used as a sound module, the TD-6 can receive on up to six of the sixteen MIDI channels (16 channels in GM mode). Sound modules like the TD-6 which can receive multiple MIDI channels simultaneously to play different sounds on each channel are called “multi-timbral so[...]

98 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) Automatically Switching Instrument Settings Screens (Note Chase) Note Chase is a function in which a pad is selected either by striking the pad or when MIDI data corresponding to that pad is received. When set to “OFF,” the pad’s settings screen is prevented from switching, even wh[...]

99 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) 7 Setting Priority for Playing Drums and Percussion (Channel 10 Priority) This setting is necessary when both drum kit part and percussion part are simultaneously assigned to Channel 10. When note numbers to which percussion part’s instruments are assigned (18 (F#0)–96 (C7)) are assi[...]

100 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) Switch to the GM (General MIDI) Mode (GM Mode) The TD-6 features a GM mode—a convenient way to play back GM score data (music files for General MIDI sound module). For more on the GM system, refer to p. 13. To ensure proper playback of GM scores, set the TD-6 to GM mode. Setting this [...]

101 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) 7 Mixing MIDI Signals Coming to the MIDI IN with Real Time Performance on the Pads (Soft Thru) This setting causes data (except for System Exclusive messages) received at MIDI IN to be output from the MIDI OUT/THRU connector along with the pad and sequencer performance data. fig.07-016a[...]

102 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) Setting the TD-6 So That Program Changes Are Not Transmitted (Tx PC Sw) The TD-6 sends a Program Change message to external devices when the drums kit is switched. If this is “OFF”, Program Changes will not be transmitted. The TD-6’s drum kit program numbers are always the same as[...]

103 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) 7 fig.07-023ai.e Part CH (Part Tx Rx Channel): CH 1–CH16, OFF MIDI Messages Stop Function for Specific Parts in GM (General MIDI) Mode ( GM PART) In GM mode, you can make the setting that determines whether or not MIDI messages are to be received for each individual part. When set to [...]

104 Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP) 5. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the content to be saved. fig.07-027ai.e 6. Start the recording process of the external sequencer. 7. Press [ENTER ]. Press [EXIT] to cancel the operation. fig.07-028_50 8. Press [ENTER ] to start the data transmission. fig.07-029_50 9. When you have[...]

105 8 Chapter 8 Features Using MIDI and Setting Examples About Transmitting/Receiving Program Changes Drum Kit The drum kit program numbers are always the same as the drum kit numbers; this relationship is fixed, and cannot be changed. Percussion Set Percussion set program numbers are predetermined. Refer to the “Preset Percussion Set List” (p.[...]

106 Chapter 8 Features Using MIDI and Setting Examples Combining with an External MIDI Sequencer Importing Sequence Data from an External MIDI Device to the TD-6’s Internal Sequencer You can load data created on another sequencer from the MIDI IN connector and record the data on the TD-6’s sequencer, then use the data as a song. The backing par[...]

107 Chapter 8 Features Using MIDI and Setting Examples 8 4. Start the recording process of the external MIDI sequencer. 5. The performances of the pads are recorded as they are played. 6. When you have finished playing, stop recording with the external MIDI sequencer. 7. When playback of the external MIDI sequencer begins, the TD-6 is played. Using[...]

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109 Appendices Appendices[...]

110 Troubleshooting This section outlines points to check if you experience problems, and what to do about them. No Sound No Sound Has the [VOLUME] been lowered? ➝ Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to be sure. Is Local control set to “OFF?” (SETUP/MIDI COMMON/LocalControl; p. 98) ➝ Local Control should be set to “ON” if an external sequencer is [...]

111 Troubleshooting Appendices Cannot Make Cross Sticks/ Cross Sticks Not Sounding Do you have a pad connected to a trigger input that is capable of handling cross sticks? (p. 34) ➝ When using the PD-80R or PD-120 to play cross sticks, connect to Trigger Input 2 (SNARE). Has the instrument that can be used for playing the cross sticks been select[...]

112 Troubleshooting Specific Part in Song Not Being Played Does [PART MUTE] light? (p. 85) ➝ Press [PART MUTE] so that the light is turned off. Is the volume level for each part set to “0?” (SONG/PART/Level; p. 89) ➝ Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to make the setting. TD-6 Not Playing Even During Performance of External Sequencer or Keyboard Is t[...]

113 Troubleshooting Appendices No Ambience Applied Is the drum kit’s Ambience set to “OFF?” (KIT/AMBIENCE/Amb Sw; p. 62) ➝ Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to make the setting. Is the drum kit’s overall Ambience level set to “0?” (KIT/AMBIENCE/Amb Level; p. 63) ➝ Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to make the setting. Has the Ambience level for indiv[...]

114 Troubleshooting Song Does Not Sound As Intended Song Sounds Odd Have the part settings been changed? (SONG/PART; p. 88) ➝ Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to make the settings. Playback Stops Immediately After Beginning Is the song playback type set to “TAP?” (SONG/COMMON/Play Type; p. 86) ➝ Press [DEC/-] to set this to “LOOP” or “1SHOT.?[...]

115 Troubleshooting Appendices Problems Operating the TD-6 Striking Pads Does Not Switch the Settings Screen Is the pad’s settings screen locked? (SETUP/MIDI COMMON/Note Chase; p. 59, p. 98) ➝ Press [INC/+] to set this to “ON.” You can press [SHIFT] + [ ] or [ ] to switch to other pads’ settings screens. Song Screen Not Displayed Is GM Mo[...]

116 Messages and Error Messages This section explains the meaning of the various error messages and other messages that the TD-6 may display, and describes the measures to take when these appear. When [EXIT] appears as shown in the following figure, you can press [EXIT] to dismiss the message. fig.e-001_50 System and Battery Error Messages System E[...]

117 Messages and Error Messages Appendices Song Lock ON! fig.e-012_50 Song Lock is on for this song; it cannot be edited or recorded. Set Song Lock to “OFF” (SONG/COMMON/Song Lock; p. 87). Empty Song! fig.e-013_50 This song contains no performance data; it cannot be edited. No Empty Song! fig.e-014_50 There are no empty songs for recording. Try[...]

118 Drum Kit List No. Drum Kit Name Remark 1 AcuStick 2 Rock It! 3 Groove 4 Jazzy * x-stick 5 Ballad X * x-stick 6 TR-808 7 Brushes 8 Tekno 9 LatnPerc * Pad Pattern (SNR_H, CR1_R) 10 Orch Set 11 HipHop 12 JazzFunk 13 Syn&Bass * Pad Pattern (KIK, CR1_H/R, CR2_H, RD_H) 14 1ManBand * Pad Pattern (KIK, CR1_R, CR2 _R) 15 DryTight 16 Guitars * Pad Pa[...]

119 Drum Kit List Appendices No. Drum Kit Name Remark 61 Club 62 JzTheatr * x-stick 63 TileRoom 64 Garage 65 GigaHall 66 Cave 67 Timbongo 68 LowFi 69 Scary 70 Fibre 71 Birch 72 RoseWood 73 Oyster 74 Melody 75 Kids 76 Gospel 77 PedalEFX 78 Gate 79 Science! 80 CopprSnr No. Drum Kit Name Remark 81 SteelSnr 82 BrassSnr 83 BelBrSnr 84 JunkYard 85 BrikHo[...]

120 Drum Instrument List No. Name Remark KICK 1 DblHeadK 2 Sharp K 3 Acous K 4 Meat K 5 R8 Low K 6 R8 Dry K 7 WdBeatrK 8 Open K 9 VintageK 10 26"DeepK 11 ThickHdK 12 Round K 13 Medium K 14 BigRoomK 15 Big K 16 BigLow K 17 Studio1K 18 Studio2K 19 Studio3K 20 Studio4K 21 Studio5K 22 Studio6K 23 Studio7K 24 Studio8K 25 Buzz 1 K 26 Buzz 2 K 27 Buz[...]

Appendices Drum Instrument List 121 264 Std2 1 S 265 Std2 2 S 266 Room 1 S 267 Room 2 S 268 Power1 S 269 Power2 S 270 Gate S 271 Jazz 2 S 272 Jazz 3 S 273 Funk S 274 Funk RS 275 Bop S 276 Bop RS 277 Picolo5S 278 Pco5 RS 279 Picolo6S 280 Pco6 RS 281 Medium5S 282 Med5 RS 283 Medium6S 284 Med6 RS 285 Medium7S 286 Med7 RS 287 Medium8S 288 Med8 RS 289 F[...]

122 Drum Instrument List No. Name Remark 549 Elec T1 550 Elec T2 551 Elec T3 552 Elec T4 553 Elec T5 554 Elec T6 555 TR808 T1 556 TR808 T2 557 TR808 T3 558 TR808 T4 559 TR808 T5 560 TR808 T6 HI-HAT 561 Pure HH 562 PureEgHH 563 BrightHH 564 BritEgHH 565 Jazz HH 566 JazzEgHH 567 Thin HH 568 ThinEgHH 569 Heavy HH 570 HevyEgHH 571 Light HH 572 LigtEgHH[...]

Appendices Drum Instrument List 123 819 KungFoo 820 Pistol 821 Gun Shot 822 Glass 823 Hammer 824 Bucket 825 Barrel 826 TrashCan 827 Af Stomp 828 Bounce 829 CuicaHit 830 Monster 831 AirDrive 832 Car Door 833 Car Cell 834 CarEngin 835 Car Horn 836 Helicptr 837 Thunder 838 Bomb 839 Sticks 840 Click 841 Tamb FX 842 Tek Clik 843 Beep Hi 844 Beep Low 845[...]

27 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 26 25 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 24 C1 23 19 21 18 20 22 Note No. 124 Preset Percussion Set List 1. Stndard 1 PC100 Voices Bs Slide 2 GtScrach 1 Gt S[...]

27 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 26 25 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 24 C1 23 19 21 18 20 22 Note No. 125 Preset Percussion Set List Appendices 7. Jazz PC106 Bs Slide GtScrach Gt Slide [...]

126 Backing Instrument List PC CC0 Name Voices PIANO 1 0 Piano 1 1 8 Piano 1w 2 16 Piano 1d 1 2 0 Piano 2 1 8 Piano 2w 2 3 0 Piano 3 1 8 Piano 3w 2 4 0 Honky-tonk 2 8 Honky-tonk w 2 E. PIANO 5 0 E.Piano 1 1 8 Detuned EP 1 2 24 60’s E.Piano 1 64 FM+SA EP 2 65 Hard Rhodes 2 6 0 E.Piano 2 2 64 Bright FM EP 2 CLAVI 7 0 Harpsichord 1 8 Coupled Hps. 2 [...]

Backing Instrument List 127 Appendices SYN. BRASS 63 0 Synth Brass1 2 8 Synth Brass3 2 16 AnalogBrass1 2 64 Synth Brass5 2 65 Poly Brass 2 66 Quack Brass 2 67 Octave Brass 2 64 0 Synth Brass2 2 8 Synth Brass4 1 16 AnalogBrass2 2 64 Soft Brass 2 65 Velo Brass 1 2 66 Velo Brass 2 2 REED 65 0 Soprano Sax 1 66 0 Alto Sax 1 67 0 Tenor Sax 1 68 0 Bariton[...]

128 Preset Song List No. Name Time Sig Length Tempo Type DRUMS 1 DRUMS 4/4 8 124 LOOP ROCK 2 8BT’ROK1 4/4 36 114 1SHOT 3 8BT’ROK2 4/4 30 140 1SHOT 4 MED ROK 4/4 24 109 1SHOT 5 SHFL ROK 4/4 26 126 1SHOT 6 FUNK ROK 4/4 32 100 1SHOT 7 SLOW ROK 4/4 20 72 1SHOT 8 URBAN 4/4 29 113 1SHOT 9 UPBEAT 4/4 33 100 1SHOT 10 TRIPLETS 4/4 35 105 1SHOT 11 16BT?[...]

129 Preset Song List Appendices No. Name Time Sig Length Tempo Type DANCE 69 HIPHOP 4/4 37 90 1SHOT 70 EUROBEAT 4/4 35 132 1SHOT 71 HOUSE 4/4 34 122 1SHOT 72 FUNK1 4/4 24 105 1SHOT 73 FUNK2 4/4 23 113 1SHOT 74 FUNK3 4/4 25 102 1SHOT 75 808HPHOP 4/4 20 102 1SHOT 76 JAZZFUNK 4/4 24 125 1SHOT 77 ACIDFUNK 4/4 24 86 1SHOT 78 HPHPJAZZ 4/4 24 96 1SHOT 79 [...]

130 Parameter List Drum Kit Parameters KIT KIT/INST KIT/AMBIENCE KIT/EQUALIZER KIT/CONTROL +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. KIT/COMMON *1: Parameter Value Drum Kit (p. 57) Drum Kit 1–99 Parameter Value Inst (p. 60) Instrument 1–1024 Inst Group (p. 59) Instrument Group KICK, SNARE, TOM, HI-HAT, CRASH, RIDE, PERC, SPECIAL, MELODIC, VOIC[...]

131 Parameter List Appendices KIT/COPY KIT/EXCHANGE Song Parameters SONG +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. SONG/COMMON +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. #: This setting cannot be made when the preset song is selected. *1: SONG/PART:Perc +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. SONG/PART:Part1–Part4 +: This setting cannot be ma[...]

132 Parameter List SONG/COPY +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. SONG/DELETE +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. SONG/ERASE +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. Setup Parameters SETUP/UTILITY +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. SETUP/TRIG BASIC SETUP/TRIG ADVNCD Parameter Value Src (p. 90) Copy Source 1–250 + Dst (p. 90[...]

133 Parameter List Appendices SETUP/MIDI COMMON +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. SETUP/MIDI PART +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. SETUP/GM PART -: This setting can be made in GM mode only. SETUP/BULK DUMP SETUP/FactoryReset Parameter Value Note Chase (p. 98) Note Chase OFF, ON Local Control (p. 98) Local Control OFF, ON + Sync M[...]

134 Parameter List Click Parameters CLICK +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. Song Recording Recording Standby +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. Tempo Tempo +: This setting cannot be made in GM mode. Parameter Value Click Level (p. 80) Click Level 0–127 + Time Sig (p. 81) Time Signature 0–13/2, 0–13/4, 0–13/8, 0–13/16 + In[...]

135 Appendices MIDI Implementation Model TD-6 Version 1.00 Feb. 13, 2001 ◆ Normal mode Section 1. Receive data ■ Channel Voice Messages * Following Channel Voice Messages can be recorded in SETUP/MIDI PART/ Part CH. ● Note Off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 8nH kkH vvH 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = note number: 00[...]

136 MIDI Implementation ❍ Effect 1(Reverb Send Level) (Controller number 91) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 5BH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Reverb send level: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) * Only the channel assigned to the backing part can be received. *W hen recording, this is recorded in the sequencer data itself. ❍ RPN MSB/[...]

137 MIDI Implementation Appendices ● POLY (Controller number 127) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 7FH 00H n = MIDI channel number:0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) * The same processing will be carried out as when All Sound Off or All Notes Off is received. ■ System Realtime Message * Following System Realtime Messages cannot be recorded in recording mode. ?[...]

138 MIDI Implementation ccH Address 3rd: 3rd byte of the starting address of the requested data ddH Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the requested data ssH Size MSB ttH Size 2nd uuH Size 3rd vvH Size LSB sum Checksum F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive) * The amount of data that can be transmitted at once time will depend on the type of dat[...]

139 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ Volume (Controller number 7) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 07H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Volume: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) * Only the channel assigned to the percussion part and the backing part are sent. *W hen a song is selected, the part level of the sequencer song data will be trans[...]

140 MIDI Implementation ● Data Transmission ❍ Data set 1 DT1 (12H) Status Data byte Status F0H 41H, dev, 00H, 3FH, 12H, aaH, F7H bbH, ccH, ddH, eeH,... ffH, sum Byte Explanation F0H Exclusive status 41H ID number (Roland) dev Device ID (dev: 00H - 1FH (1 - 32) Initial value is 10H (17)) 00H 3FH Model ID (TD-6) 12H Command ID (DT1) aaH Address M[...]

141 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ Hold 1 (Controller number 64) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 40H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0-63 = OFF, 64-127 = ON * In the rhythm part (ch.10), ignored this message. ❍ Effect 1(Reverb Send Level) (Controller number 91) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte [...]

142 MIDI Implementation ● System exclusive messages related to mode setting ❍ Turn General MIDI System On This is a command message that resets the internal settings of the unit to the General MIDI initial state (General MIDI System - Level 1). After receiving this message, this unit will automatically be set to the proper condition for correct[...]

143 MIDI Implementation Appendices ◆ Parameter address map (Model ID = 00H 3FH) This map indicates address, size, Data (range), Parameter, and Description of parameters which can be transferred using "Data set 1 (DT1)". All the numbers of address, size, Data, and Default Value are indicated in 7-bit Hexadecimal-form. Addresses marked at[...]

144 MIDI Implementation * 1-1-5 MASTER TUNE +———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+ | Offset | | | | address | Size | Description | |—————————————+?[...]

145 MIDI Implementation Appendices ■ Parameter Address Block Map An outlined address map of the Exclusive Communication is as follows; Address(H) Block Sub block Reference =========== =================== ==================================== ========== 00 00 00 00 +-----------------+....+---------------------+....+--------+.....+--------+ | SETUP [...]

146 MIDI Implementation ■ Examples of actual MIDI message <Example1> 92 3E 5F 9n is the Note-on status, and n is the MIDI channel number. Since 2H = 2, 3EH = 62, and 5FH = 95, this is a Note-on message with MIDI CH = 3, note number 62 (note name is D4), and velocity 95. <Example2> C9 20 CnH is the Program Change status, and n is the M[...]

147 MIDI Implementation Appendices ● About tuning * Tuning by sending RPN#1 is only possible in GM mode. In MIDI, individual Parts are tuned by sending RPN #1 (Channel Fine Tuning) to the appropriate MIDI channel. In MIDI, an entire device is tuned by either sending RPN #1 to all MIDI channels being used, or by sending a System Exclusive MASTER T[...]

148 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's 0, 32 1 4 6 7 10 11 64 91 100, 101 : True Numb[...]

149 Appendices Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's 0, 32 1 4 6 7 10 11 64 91 100, 101 [...]

150 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's 0, 32 1 4 6 7 10 11 64 91 100, 101 : True Numb[...]

151 Appendices Inst Level Head Inst Level Head Inst Level Rim Inst Level Head Inst Level Rim Inst Level Head Inst Level Rim Inst Level Head Inst Level Head Inst Level Head Inst Level Head Inst Level Head Inst Level Rim Inst Level Head Inst Level Rim Inst Level Head Inst Level Rim 1 KICK 5 TOM2 6 AUX 7 TOM3 8 TOM4 2 SNARE 3 HI-HAT 4 TOM1 9 CRASH1 10[...]

152 Specifications TD-6: Percussion Sound Module (Conforms to General MIDI System) Maximum Polyphony 64 Voices Instruments Drum Instruments: 1,024 Backing Instruments: 262 Drum Kits 99 Effect Types Ambience 2-Band Master Equalizer Sequencer Preset Songs: 150 User Songs: 100 Parts: 6 Play Functions: One shot, Loop, Tap Tempo: 20–260 Resolution: 19[...]

153 Index Index A AC Adaptor Jack ..................................................................... 18 Acoustic Drum Trigger .......................................................... 76 Advanced Trigger Parameter ................................................ 74 Amb Level (Ambience Level) ............................................... 63 AM[...]

154 Index I INC/+, DEC/- Button ............................................................ 17 Indicator ............................................................................. 33, 71 INST .......................................................................................... 60 Inst Group .................................................[...]

155 Index Index Pitch .......................................................................................... 61 Pitch Ctrl (Pitch Control Assign) .......................................... 66 PLAY Button ............................................................................ 16 Play Type ....................................................[...]

156 Index U User Song ................................................................................. 82 UTILITY .................................................................................... 77 V Variation Tone ......................................................................... 89 Volume Backing Part .................................[...]

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To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The[...]

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