Roland TD-20 manual

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3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................ 001-50 • Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. .....................[...]

4 012a: • Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects h[...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a ref[...]

6 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[...]

7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................3 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................................5 Features ...................................................................................................11 Panel Descriptions .............[...]

8 Contents Adjusting the Volume [F1 (VOLUME)]............................................................... 29 Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit [F2 (TEMPO)] ................................................. 29 Playing Brushes [F3 (BRUSH)] ............................................................................. 29 Output Level Monitor [F5 (MONIT[...]

9 Contents Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation (Retrigger Cancel) ................................ 48 Double Triggering Prevention (Mask Time)....................................................... 49 Rim/Edge Dynamic Response (Rim Gain) ......................................................... 49 Rim Shots Response (Rim Shot Adjust)..............[...]

10 Contents Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] ..............................74 MIDI Settings and Operations [F1 (MIDI)] .................................................................... 74 Setting the MIDI Channels for Each Part [F1 (MIDI CH)] ................................ 74 MIDI Settings for the Entire TD-20 [F2 (GLOBAL)] ..[...]

11 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 [...]

12 Features Each instrument assigned to trigger 1–15 head and rim inputs has an individual three-band equalizer and compressor(p. 38). There is also a multi-effects unit with reverbs, delays, flanger, chorus, pitch shifter, phaser, ring modulator, overdrive, etc. (p. 40) There’s also Ambience, with a new room “shape” feature in addition to [...]

13 An Overview of the TD-20 Panel Descriptions fig.top 1. Trigger Level Indicator This lights up and moves each time a trigger signal is received from a pad. It monitors the pad connection and is helpful when customizing trigger parameters. 2. LED Display Displays the Kit number (currently selected drum kit). 3. Graphic Display During normal perfor[...]

14 Panel Descriptions 7. CARD Button For access to (Compact Flash) memory card functions such as saving/loading data etc. (p. 70) 8. SETUP Button For access to functions that affect the TD-20 globally, such as MIDI parameters etc. (p. 74) 9. TRIGGER Button For access to trigger parameters (p. 44). 10. EXIT Button Press this to return to the previou[...]

15 Panel Descriptions An Overview of the TD-20 fig.rear_50 1. POWER Switch This switch turns the power on/off. 945 * If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to Power Supply (p. 5). 2. AC Inlet Connect the included AC power cable to this inlet. * For detai[...]

16 Panel Descriptions fig.front 1. PHONES Jack A pair of stereo headphones can be connected to this jack. Connecting the headphones will not mute the output from the MASTER OUT jacks (p. 19). 2. CompactFlash Card Slot Accepts a CompactFlash memory card (optional). Each memory card can store all settings of the TD-20, such as drum kits and sequencer[...]

17 An Overview of the TD-20 Setting Up the Kit 1. Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the TD-20. Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram. * ONLY use the 12 mm screws (M5 x 12) provided with the TD-20. Other screws may damage the unit. fig.StandHo[...]

18 Setting Up the Kit Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbals, hi-hat, and kick trigger. * When mounting a TD-20 on an MDS-20 drum stand, use the built-in connection cables. Set Up Example fig.Kit.e The HI-HAT and RIDE cymbal use two cables each. See p. 21 and p. 50. Connecting the Pads and Pedals 3 / T OM 1 4 / TOM 2 PD-105 PD-105 5 /[...]

19 Setting Up the Kit An Overview of the TD-20 fig.Connect.e 1. Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections. 921 * 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 MASTER OUT L (MONO) and R jacks on th[...]

20 Setting Up the Kit 941 * Once the connections have been completed (p. 18, p. 19), 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.VolMin 1. Turn the [MASTER] and [PHONES] completely to the left to lower the volume[...]

21 Setting Up the Kit An Overview of the TD-20 When using the VH-12, the “VH Offset” needs to be set up. 1. Loosen the clutch of the top hi-hat and let it sit on the bottom hi-hat. * Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal. 2. Hold down [KIT] and press [TRIGGER]. The “VH offset” parameter is set automatically. (approx. 3 seconds) [TRIGGER] st[...]

22 Listening to the Demo Song The internal demo song features the TD-20’s expressive capabilities and top quality sounds. The drums on this song were recorded from the TD-20 system to a sequencer in real time. 1. Press [CHAIN] and [TOOLS] simultaneously. The “DEMONSTRATION” screen appears. fig.Demo_70 2. Press [F5 (PLAY)]. The demo song is pl[...]

23 An Overview of the TD-20 Button Operation and Displays Operations common to all aspects TD-20 operations. Every time you change a value during the editing process, it’s automatically stored in the TD-20’s memory. There’s no “write/save” process. (except when using a memory card) References for top panel buttons, sliders, dial and knobs[...]

24 Button Operation and Displays fig.00-009 Use [GROUP FADERS] sliders to adjust the volume. If you press the [FADER] button, the function of the faders will change as is explained in the chart below. An LED will light up at the upper and lower right of the faders to indicate which set of sounds is active. • When upper indicator is lit, you can a[...]

25 Button Operation and Displays An Overview of the TD-20 fig.06-003_70 Pressing [PATTERN]. The basic screen for the sequencer appears. Press [+/-] or turn [VALUE] in this screen to choose a pattern. Or press [F1 (LIST)] to choose from the pattern list. fig.06-001 Press [PLAY] to start playback of the pattern. Press [STOP] to stop playback. Press [[...]

26 Playing Methods fig.Play-Head.e Head Shot Hit only the head of the pad. With certain snare sounds, playing position will change the nuance of the sound. fig.Play-Rim.e Rim Shot Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously. fig.Play-Cross.e Cross Stick Only strike the rim of the pad. Depending on the instrument assigned to the rim you ca[...]

27 Playing Methods An Overview of the TD-20 Bow Shot This is the most common playing method, playing the middle area of the cymbal. It corresponds to the sound of the “head- side” of the connected trigger input. fig.Play-CYBow Edge Shot This playing method involves striking the edge with the shoulder of the stick. When played as shown in the fi[...]

28 Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT] 1. Press [KIT]. [KIT] lights, and the “DRUM KIT” screen appears. fig.01-001*_70 2. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select drum kits. Foot switches or pads can be programmed to make selections (p. 79, p. 80). The selected or current kit number is indicated at all times in the LED display at the left of the LCD displ[...]

29 Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT] Chapter 1 [KIT] 1. Press [KIT] - [F2 (FUNC)]. 2. Press [F1]–[F3] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter. 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings. fig.01-003_70 Each kit can have an individual tempo setting. When you select a kit of which Kit Tempo is set to “ON,” the tempo you define here will be[...]

30 Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT] Each kit’s name can use up to 12 characters. fig.01-005_70 1. Press [KIT] - [F3 (NAME)]. The “DRUM KIT NAME” screen appears. 2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed. 3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to change the character. Function Buttons [F1 (INSERT)[...]

31 Chapter 2 [INST] Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Here’s how to select and edit sounds, such as the snare drum and kick drum. There are two basic ways to select the sound you want to edit. 1. Press [INST]. [INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears. fig.02-001_70 2. Strike a pad. The settings screen for the struck pad appears. [...]

32 Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Here you can select from the list of all available instruments. fig.02-003_70 1. Press [INST] - [F1 (LIST)]. The “INST LIST” screen appears. 2. Strike a pad. The settings screen for the struck pad appears. 3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR] to select the instrument. Function Buttons [F1 (< PAGE)][...]

33 Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Chapter 2 [INST] KICK fig.02-KICK_70 SNARE fig.02-SNARE_70 TOM fig.02-TOM_70 * PINSTRIPE is a registered trademark of Remo Inc., U.S.A. HI-HAT fig.02-HIHAT_70 * NORMAL: The gap between the top and bottom hi-hat is controlled by the pedal. FIXED: The gap is fixed. Parameter Value [F1 (SHELL)] Shell Depth[...]

34 Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] CRASH/SPLASH/CHINA/RIDE fig.02-CYM_70 Other Instruments fig.02-005_70 You can edit the instruments of the head and rim simultaneously. Pressing [F5 (H & R)], you can choose to set the head and rim simultaneously or individually. * When the instruments assigned to the head and rim are not in the same[...]

35 Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Chapter 2 [INST] 1. Press [INST] - [F3 (CONTROL)]. 2. Strike a pad. The settings screen for the struck pad appears. You can select by using [TRIG SELECT]. 3. Press [F1]–[F5] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter. 4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust settings. 5. When finished, press [EXIT] to re[...]

36 Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Tx Channel: CH1–CH16, GLOBAL MIDI transmit channel for each pad. GLOBAL: Transmits on the same channel as the drum kit part (p. 74). Note No.: 0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF OFF: Note messages are not transmitted. Gate Time: 0.1–8.0 (s) See the column. Position Ctrl: OFF, ON This can be set for trigger in[...]

37 Chapter 3 [MIXER] Chapter 3. Mixer Settings Here you can adjust the volume, pan, etc. fig.03-001_70 1. Press [MIXER]. [MIXER] lights. 2. Use [F1]–[F5] or [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter. 3. Use TRIG SELECT [1], [15], [RIM], or [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the instrument you wish to set. You can also select the instrument by strik[...]

38 Chapter 4. Effect Settings These switches allow you to turn all individual effects and master effects on/off within each drum kit. fig.04-001_70 1. Press [EFFECTS SWITCH]. [EFFECTS SWITCH] lights, and the “EFFECTS SWITCH” screen appears. 2. Press [F1]–[F5] to turn the following on/off. [F1]: Pad Compressor (*1) [F2]: Pad Equalizer (*1) [F3[...]

39 Chapter 4. Effect Settings Chapter 4 [EFFECTS] A compressor adjusts the envelope (changes in the volume over time) and changes the character of the sound in response to playing dynamics. fig.04-003_70 For more detailed setting, adjust the parameters below. About Threshold and Ratio As shown in the diagram below, these parameters determine how th[...]

40 Chapter 4. Effect Settings You can choose the type of room where the drums are to be played and modify the sound. fig.04-005_70 1. Press [AMBIENCE]. [AMBIENCE] lights. 2. Press [F2]–[F4] or [CURSOR] to select the parameter. 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting. 4. Press [F1] to turn the ambience on. * Pressing [F5 (H & R)] in the [...]

41 Chapter 4. Effect Settings Chapter 4 [EFFECTS] REVERB Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space. GATE REVERB This is a special type of reverb in which the reverb is cut off without being allowed to decay naturally. DELAY Adds the delay sound. PANNING DELAY This is a delay effect with echoes that pan left and right. BEAT DELAY[...]

42 Chapter 4. Effect Settings FLANGER Produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls somewhat like a jet airplane taking off or landing. PHASER Adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound, producing a swirling modulation. CHORUS Gives richness and spaciousness to the sound. ENHANCER Controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies, [...]

43 Chapter 4. Effect Settings Chapter 4 [EFFECTS] LO-FI Intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. RING MOD Applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. A stereo compressor (limiter)/three-band equalizer provides final audio touches to the total sound of the TD-20. Can be used for each kit [...]

44 Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] To be sure the TD-20 accurately receives signals sent from the pads, select the trigger type (the type of pads being used) for each trigger input. Trigger Type A trigger type is a group of trigger settings with values optimally adjusted for a particular pad. Indications such as “KD120,” “PD125,” or ?[...]

45 Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Chapter 5 [TRIGGER] When you are using pads made by other manufacturers, try adjusting the following parameters. 1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F2 (BASIC)]. [TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BASIC” screen will appear. fig.05-TrigBasic_70 2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter. 3. Strike the pad you wi[...]

46 Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] 1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)]. [TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER HIHAT” screen will appear. fig.05-TrigHH_70 2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter. 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting. 4. When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen. • When Hi-[...]

47 Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Chapter 5 [TRIGGER] 5. Set the trigger type for hi-hat to “VH11” (p. 44). 6. Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)]. * The “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen appears. 7. Set the TD-20’s parameters as described below. 8. While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the TD-20’s screen, adjust the offset wi[...]

48 Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] The following parameters (Advanced Trigger Parameters) are automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad when you select the Trigger Type (p. 44), and don’t require adjustment, except if you experience any of the problems that are discussed in the explanation of each parameter. 1. Press [TRIG[...]

49 Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Chapter 5 [TRIGGER] You can also eliminate this problem of retriggering with the Mask Time setting. Mask Time does not detect trigger signals if they occur within the specified amount of time after the previous trigger signal was received. Retrigger Cancel detects the attenuation of the trigger signal level,[...]

50 Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] When using the CY-15R or CY-12R/C for the RIDE, you can three way triggering (bow, bell, and edge shot) performance are possible. 3Way Trigger: OFF, ON Connect as shown below, set 3Way Trigger to “ON.” fig.05-Ride.e Correspondences Between Playing Method and Trigger Input * Head-side tone for the TRIGGER[...]

51 Chapter 6 [PLAY] Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) The TD-20’s sequencer organizes music into six parts. The Drum Kit part is used to record/play back what is played on the pads. Additionally, Melody Part, Bass Part, Backing 1 Part, and Backing 2 Part are the four backing instrument parts, and there is another Percussion part. The collective per[...]

52 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) fig.06-003_70 1. Press [PATTERN]. [PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN” screen appears. 2. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern. * If you press [F5 (NEW)], an empty pattern with the lowest number is called up. fig.06-004_70 A: Pattern Number Currently selected pattern number. B: Pattern Name The name of th[...]

53 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Chapter 6 [PLAY] 1. Press [TEMPO]. 2. [TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears. fig.06-Tempo1_70 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the tempo. 4. Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen. You can set the tempo by hitting a pad or [PREVIEW] two or more times at quarter-note intervals of the desi[...]

54 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) PATTERN PART screen (Only for User Pattern) fig.06-Part_70 You can mute specific parts in user patterns. 1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)]. The “PATTERN PART” screen appears. 2. Press [F1 (MUTE)]. The “PART MUTE” screen appears. fig.06-Mute1_70 3. Press [F1]–[F5] to turn each part muted or played. [F1]: M[...]

55 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Chapter 6 [PLAY] Here you can adjust the overall tuning for the Melody, Bass, Backing 1, and Backing 2 part. 1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)] - [F2 (BACKING)] - [F5 (M TUNE)]. The “MASTER TUNE” screen appears. fig.06-Tune_70 2. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make setting. Master Tune: 415.3–466.2Hz * You can set th[...]

56 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Selecting a Percussion Instrument from the List [F1 (LIST)] Here you can select from the list of all available instruments. 1. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the note number you wish to set. 2. Press [F1 (LIST)]. The “PERCUSSION SET INST LIST” screen appears. fig.06-PercList_70 3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [C[...]

57 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Chapter 6 [PLAY] * Drum part cannot be set here. Set in the MIXER settings (p. 37). * To adjust volume/pan settings for each instrument of the percussion part, refer to p. 55. 1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)]. The “PATTERN PART” screen appears. 2. Press [F4 (MIXER)]. The “PART VOLUME”, “PART PAN”, “P[...]

58 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Set various settings for the user patterns. 1. Press [PATTERN]. The “PATTERN PART” screen appears. 2. Press [F3 (FUNC)] - [F1 (SETUP)]. The “PATTERN SETUP” screen appears. fig.06-PtnSetup_70 3. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter. 4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings. Time Signature can be set on an[...]

59 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Chapter 6 [PLAY] Each pattern can be named (up to 12 characters). fig.06-PtnName_70 1. Press [PATTERN] - [F3 (FUNC)] - [F5 (NAME)]. [PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN NAME” screen appears. 2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed. 3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/do[...]

60 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) 1. Press [TEMPO] - [F1 (CLICK)]. The “CLICK SETTINGS” screen appears. fig.06-Click5_70 2. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter. 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings. To adjust the click level, move [GROUP FADERS] - [CLICK] (p. 24). Click Instruments VOICE, CLICK, BEEP, METRONOME, CLAVES, WOOD BLOCK, STIC[...]

61 Chapter 7 [REC] Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) What is played on the pads or on an external MIDI keyboard can be recorded (Realtime Recording). Your performance will be recorded exactly as you play it, including hi-hat control pedal movements and Positional Sensing. Please keep in mind that even though there are 100 user patterns, the [...]

62 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) (2) Set the Time Signature, the Number of Measures, and the Tempo 1. In the “PATTERN” screen, press [F3 (FUNC)] - [F1 (SETUP)]. The “PATTERN SETUP” screen appears. fig.07-Rec2-1_70 2. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter. 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings. Time Signature can be set on an [...]

63 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) Chapter 7 [REC] (5) Set the Recording Method 1. In the “PATTERN” screen, press [REC]. [PLAY] flashes, and [REC] lights. The “PATTERN REC STANDBY” screen appears, and the click sound begins to play. fig.07-Rec5-1_70 2. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter. 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to mak[...]

64 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) You can edit user patterns. PATTERN EDIT screen (Preset Pattern) fig.07-PrstEdit_70 PATTERN EDIT screen (User Pattern) fig.07-UserEdit_70 Copy the pattern as is to the User patterns. fig.07-Cpy1 You can copy selected measures of a part or pattern. Unlike copying an entire pattern, settings such as instrum[...]

65 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) Chapter 7 [REC] This connects two patterns to create one pattern. The pattern specified as “Dst” will be first, and the pattern specified as “Src” will be connected to it. The new pattern will be created in “Dst.” fig.07-Apd1 1. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)]. The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appe[...]

66 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) 6. Press [F5 (ERASE)]. The confirmation screen appears. fig.07-Ers5_70 7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)]. * To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)]. This deletes the pattern performance, beat, measure length, part, and all other settings, creating a empty pattern. fig.07-Del1 You can delete unneeded measures from the patter[...]

67 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) Chapter 7 [REC] You can use an optional CompactFlash memory card to save pattern data. PATTER CARD screen fig.07-PtnCard_70 Cards supported by TD-20 are 3.3 V CompactFlash cards with the capacity of 16 to 512 MB. You can check the amount of memory card available by pressing [TOOLS] - [F2 (INFO)] - [F2 (CA[...]

68 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) Loading a Pattern from a Memory Card [F2 (LOAD)] Patterns saved on a memory card can be loaded into the TD- 20. 1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front panel. 2. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)]. The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears. 3. Press [F5 (CARD)]. The Com[...]

69 Chapter 8 [COPY] Chapter 8. Copy Function [COPY] You can copy drum kits, instruments, etc. to the destination of your choice. Copying will overwrite the data that was in the new destination. So take caution when performing this operation. 1. Press [COPY]. [COPY] lights, and the “COPY” screen appears. If a CompactFlash card is inserted into t[...]

70 Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD] You can use an optional CompactFlash memory card to save TD-20 settings and sequencer data. CARD MENU screen fig.09-CardMenu_70 Cards supported by TD-20 are 3.3 V CompactFlash cards with the capacity of 16 to 512 MB. You can check the amount of memory card available by pressing [TOOLS] - [F2 (IN[...]

71 Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD] Chapter 9 [CARD] Each backup area can be given a name of up to 12 characters. 1. In the “CARD SAVE” confirmation screen, press [F4 (NAME)]. The “CARD SAVE NAME” screen appears. fig.09-CardName_70 2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed. 3. Use [VA[...]

72 Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD] You can delete the unneeded data from a memory card. 1. Insert the CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front panel. 2. PRESS [CARD]. [CARD] AND the CompactFlash indicator light, and the “CARD MENU” screen appears. 3. Press [F3 (DELETE)]. The “CARD DELETE” s[...]

73 Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD] Chapter 9 [CARD] 1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front panel. 2. PRESS [CARD]. [CARD] AND the CompactFlash indicator light, and the “CARD MENU” screen appears. 3. Press [F5 (INFO)]. The “CARD INFORMATION” screen appears. fig.09-CardInfo_70 B[...]

74 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [ SETUP] For each part, you can specify the channel on which the TD-20 will receive and transmit MIDI messages. 1. Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] lights. 2. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F1 (MIDI CH)]. The “MIDI CHANNEL” screen appears. fig.10-MidiCh_70 3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the part you wish to set. [...]

75 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] Chapter 10 [SETUP] Local Control This is required when you want to trigger sounds in an external sound module and/or record your performance on an external MIDI sequencer, and NOT use the TD-20’s internal sounds. If that is your need, then turn Local Control to “OFF.” The trigger signals fr[...]

76 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] 1. Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] lights. 2. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F3 (CTRL)]. The “MIDI CONTROL” screen appears. fig.10-MidiCtrl_70 3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter. 4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings. * When a control change is set to be more than one parameter, an asterisk [...]

77 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] Chapter 10 [SETUP] Saving Data To save data, use the external sequencer as you would when recording musical data, and perform the following steps on the TD-20 as shown in the following diagram. 1. Connect the TD-20’s MIDI OUT connector with a MIDI cable to the MIDI IN connector of the external [...]

78 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] Here you can select the output destination for each TRIGGER INPUTs, sequencer parts, and the sound input from the MIX IN jack. 1. Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] lights. 2. Press [F2 (OUTPUT)], and then Press [F1]–[F3] to select the output destination jacks. The “OUTPUT ASSIGN (MASTER)” or “OUTPUT[...]

79 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] Chapter 10 [SETUP] Two foot switches (BOSS FS-5U, optional) can be used with an optional cable (PCS-31) to switch drum kits and play back patterns. fig.FootSw.e o: Functions –: Does not function 1. Connect the foot switches to the FOOT SW jack. 2. Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] lights. 3. Press [F3 (CO[...]

80 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] Pads connected to TRIGGER INPUT 15 (AUX4) and/or 14 (AUX3) can be set to switch drum kits and play back patterns. 1. Connect the pad(s) to the TRIGGER INPUT 15 (AUX 4) and/or 14 (AUX3). 2. Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] lights. 3. Press [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F2 (PAD SW)]. The “PAD SWITCH” screen appears.[...]

81 Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP] Chapter 10 [SETUP] 2. Press [F4 (OPTION)] - [F2 (COMP/EQ)]. The “MASTER COMP/EQ MODE” screen appears. fig.10-Master_70 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings. INDIVIDUAL: Master effect for each kit, individually. GLOBAL: Master effect common to other drum kits is used. When this is set to ?[...]

82 Chapter 11. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN] Drum Kit Chain allows you to step through the drum kits of your choice and in the order you want. The TD-20 lets you create and store 16 different chains of up to 32 steps each. fig.11-001e 1. Press [CHAIN] to switch Drum Kit Chain on. [CHAIN] lights, and the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen appears. fig.11-ChainEmp[...]

83 Chapter 11. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN] Chapter 11 [CHAIN] Each chain’s name can use up to 12 characters. fig.11-ChainName_70 1. Select the drum kit chain you want to name in the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen. 2. Press [F1 (C EDIT)] - [F5 (NAME)]. The “CHAIN NAME” screen appears. 3. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character [...]

84 Chapter 12. Other Functions [TOOLS] 1. Press [TOOLS] - [F1 (MONITOR)]. [TOOLS] lights, and the “OUTPUT MONITOR” screen appears. fig.12-Monitor_70 2. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the output. Choose from: Master, Phones, and separate stereo outs. 3. Press [EXIT] twice (or just press [KIT]) to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen. [TOOLS] goes[...]

85 Chapter 12. Other Functions [TOOLS] Chapter 12 [TOOLS] Turning V-LINK On/Off 1. Press [TOOLS]. [TOOLS] lights, and the “TOOLS” screen appears. fig.12-Tools_70 2. Press [F5 (V-LINK)] to turn the V-LINK function ON and OFF. fig.12-VLinkOn1_70 * Before turning V-LINK on, turn the Edirol DV-7PR’s power on. 3. Press [KIT] or [EXIT] to display t[...]

86 About Expansion Board Expansion boards (optional) are cards that allow you to upgrade the system and add new instruments and drum kits. The bottom panel of the TD-20 has a slot that allows expansion boards to be installed. Install only the specified circuit board (SOUND & SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD for TD-20). * Sound expansion boards for the Ro[...]

87 About Expansion Board Appendices 4. While positioning the holes on the board over the board holders, carefully insert the connector on the board into the socket on the TD-20. Make sure the connector is securely connected, and that all three board holders project through the holes. 5. Use the Installation Tool supplied with the Expansion board to[...]

88 À propos des carte d’extension Les cartes d’extension (optionnelles) sont des cartes qui vous permettent d’augmenter la puissance de votre système et d’ajouter de nouveaux instruments ainsi que des batteries. Le panneau du dessous du TD-20 a un créneau permettant l’installation des cartes d’extension. N’installez que la ou les c[...]

89 À propos des carte d’extension Appendices 4. Pendant que vous alignez les trous de la carte au-dessus des supports, insérez délicatement le connecteur sur la carte dans la prise du TD- 20. Assurez-vous que le connecteur est raccordé correctement et que les trois supports s’emboîtent bien dans les trous. 5. Pour tourner les supports en p[...]

90 Messages and Error Messages This section lists the messages (error messages) that the TD-20 produces and explains the meaning of each message, giving you the appropriate action to take. fig.Message_70 When an indication of “ACCEPT” is shown above [F5] as in the figure, pressing that button will close the message window. Error Messages Messag[...]

91 Messages and Error Messages Appendices BULK DUMP Receive Address Error! The receive address of a system exclusive message was incorrect. Correct the receive address. BULK DUMP Receive Data Error! A MIDI message was received incorrectly. If the same error message is displayed repeat- edly, there is a problem with the MIDI messag- es that are bein[...]

92 Drum Instrument List No. Name Remark KICK 1 22”Birch K 2 22”Solid K 3 22”StdMple K 4 22”Maple K 5 24”Carbon K 6 22”CbnMple K 7 22”GT K 8 22”TitanHp K 9 22”Mahogny K 10 20”Lite K 11 22”RoseWd K 12 22”Oak K 13 Recording1 K 14 Recording2 K 15 Universal K 16 BigOpen K 17 JazzCombo1 K 18 JazzCombo2 K 19 Cannon K 20 Roto K 21 B[...]

93 Drum Instrument List Appendices No. Name Remark TOM 151 12”Birch T1 152 12”Birch T1R *P 153 13”Birch T2 154 13”Birch T2R *P 155 16”Birch T3 156 16”Birch T3R *P 157 18”Birch T4 158 18”Birch T4R *P 159 12”GT T1 160 12”GT T1R *P 161 13”GT T2 162 13”GT T2R *P 163 16”GT T3 164 16”GT T3R *P 165 18”GT T4 166 18”GT T4R *P[...]

94 Drum Instrument List No. Name Remark SPLASH 331 6”SplazhSpBw 332 6”SplazhSpEg 333 8”Thin SpBw 334 8”Thin SpEg 335 8”Bell SpBw 336 8”Bell SpEg 337 8”Open SpBw 338 8”Open SpEg 339 10”Med SpBw 340 10”Med SpEg CHINA 341 12”PgyBack 342 12”PgyBackEg *I 343 16”Swish 344 16”Swish Eg *I 345 18”CB Low 346 18”CB Low Eg *I 34[...]

95 Drum Instrument List Appendices No. Name Remark OTHER 513 Click 514 Beep 515 Sticks 516 Sticks2 517 MetroBell 518 MetroClick 519 FingerSnaps 520 Clap 521 R8Slap 522 Motor 523 Engine 524 Glass 525 Burt 526 Boing1 527 Boing2 528 Bounce 529 VerbyHit 530 AfroStomp 531 Bomb! 532 TuningTom 533 ReverseCrash 534 ReverseChina 535 PhaseCrash 536 PhaseRide[...]

3 4 5 7 9 11 6 8 10 15 16 17 19 21 23 18 20 22 12 14 13 27 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 24 26 25 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 C0 C1 C2 C3 2 0 C-1 1 Note No . 96 Note Number (Factory Settings) Percussion Set 1. Latin Toys Bass Gliss GuitarScrtch WahGt1 Down WahGt1 Up WahGt2 Down WahGt2 Up CR78Guiro CR78Tamb TR80[...]

63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 123 124 120 122 121 87 88 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 84 86 85 99 100 101 103 105 107 102 104 106 96 98 97 111 112 113 115 117 119 114 116 118 108 110 109 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 62 125 127 126 60 C4 61 Note No . 97 Note Number (Factory Settings) Appendices Bongo Hi Bongo Lo Conga Hi Conga HiSlap Conga[...]

98 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 EP 2 6 0 E.PIANO 2 2 64 BRIGHT FM EP 2 CLAVI 7 0 HARPSICHORD 1 8 COUPLED HPS. 2 16 HA[...]

99 Backing Instrument List 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 BARITONE[...]

100 MIDI Implementation Chart 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 2 4 6, 38 7 10 11 [...]

101 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 2 4 6, 38 7 10 11 16–19 64 91 9[...]

102 Specifications TD-20: Percussion Sound Module Sound Generator Variable Drum Modeling Maximum Polyphony 64 Voices Instruments Drum Instruments: 560 Backing Instruments: 262 Drum Kits 50 Drum Kit Chains 16 chains (32 steps per chain) Instrument Parameters V-EDIT (KICK): Shell Depth, Beater Type, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz, Mic P[...]

103 Specifications Appendices Connectors Trigger Input Jack x 15 Hi-Hat Control Jack (VH-12, FD-7, FD-8) Master Output Jacks (L/MONO, R) Direct Output Jack x 8 Digital Output Jack (COAXIAL) Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) Mix in Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU) Foot Switch Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type) [...]

104 INST BACK 2 REV Send Volume INST INST INST INST INST 14 AUX3 15 AUX4 Volume Volume Head Rim INST INST INST INST INST INST INST INST 1 KICK 2 SNARE 3 TOM1 : 6 TOM4 7 HI-HAT 8 CRASH1 9 CRASH2 10 RIDE 11 EDGE 12 AUX1 13 AUX2 Head INST INST INST INST INST INST INST INST INST INST MIXER /VOLUME MIXER /KIT VOL AMBIENCE Volume Volume Volume Volume Vol[...]

105 Appendices CHO Send MULTI EFFECTS MIXER /PAN SETUP /OUTPUT /MASTER SETUP /OUTPUT /DIRECT SETUP /OUTPUT /OTHER MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MASTER DIRECT 1 DIGITAL OUT MIX IN MAS[...]

106 Index Symbols +/- .................................................................. 14, 23 Numerics 3-WAY ................................................................. 48 A Acoustic Drum Kit ............................................. 32 Add Tambourine ............................................... 33 ADVANCE ...........................[...]

107 Index F F RESET ............................................................... 81 Factory Reset ...................................................... 81 FADER ........................................................... 24, 37 FIXED .................................................................. 33 Fixed Hi-Hat .............................[...]

108 Index ONESHOT .......................................................... 58 Open Rim Shot ................................................... 26 OPTION .............................................................. 80 Other Instruments ............................................. 34 OUTPUT ......................................................[...]

109 Index T TAMB .................................................................. 33 TAP ................................................................ 58–59 Tap Ptn Mute Grp .............................................. 35 Tap Reset Time ............................................. 58–59 TEMPO ............................................[...]

110 Preset Drum Kit List No. Name 1 VPro 2 Slamin’ *1 3 METAL 4 JazzCombo 5 OverDrive 6 Titanium 7 RotoKit *1 8 UNIVERSE 9 Skanky 10 Brushes *2 No. Name 11 Spark! 12 >>GT>> 13 Antique 14 =BreakBeats= 15 Studio 16 Groover *1 17 Mallet 18 Drumline 19 JazzGig *1 20 Airtime No. Name 21 Sploink! 22 Boogaloo 23 Zeppy 24 Arena 25 Maple 26 Sh[...]

To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For EU Countries Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrik[...]

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