TD-3_e.book 1 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Percussion Sound Module TD-3. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
TD-3_e.book 2 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE 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 wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
TD-3_e.book 3 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 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 should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. .........................................................
TD-3_e.book 4 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Repairs and Data 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 refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
TD-3_e.book 5 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................ 4 Features .................................................................................... 8 Panel Descriptions................................................................... 9 Top Panel........................................................................................................
TD-3_e.book 6 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Contents Playing with a CD, Tape, or MD (Via MIX IN Jack) .............. 34 COACH Mode ......................................................................... 35 Setting Procedure ............................................................................................................... 35 Accuracy and Timing Exercises ....................................................................................... 36 Warm Up (Rhythmic Notes) ........................
TD-3_e.book 7 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Contents MIDI Settings .......................................................................... 60 About MIDI......................................................................................................................... 60 MIDI Connectors .................................................................................................... 60 MIDI Note Number for Each Pad [NOTE#]...................................................................
TD-3_e.book 8 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Features Includes Carefully Selected Sounds for All Musical Styles for Live Performance or Practice 32 Different Drum Kits You can immediately start playing with a variety of drum kits, just by pushing a button. The kits have been created to cover all styles of music. 114 Instruments Create your own, original kits by selecting from the instrument list. Expressive Possibilities Play Rim Shots (p. 19, p. 46), Cymbal/Hi-Hat Edge Shots (p. 20, p.
TD-3_e.book 9 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Panel Descriptions Top Panel fig.front 1 6 7 2 8 3 9 10 11 4 5 12 1. Display 7. INST Button The screen displays the drum kit number, tempo, parameter settings, and other such information. Displays the instrument number for the pad being played. 2. Trigger Indicators The indicator for the struck pad lights up. When [EDIT] is pressed, the indicator corresponding to the selected parameter lights up. 3. Rim Indicator 8.
TD-3_e.book 10 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.rear 13 14 15 19 18 17 16 13. VOLUME Knob 16. HH CTRL (Hi-Hat Control) Jack Adjusts the volume of the TD-3 in both the headphones and various output jacks. Connect a hi-hat control pedal optional FD-7/FD-6; or FD-8 included with the TD-3Kit. (p. 12) 14. OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R) 17. MIX IN Jack For connecting to your amp or audio system. For monaural output use the L/MONO jack (p. 13).
TD-3_e.book 11 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Setting Up the Kit Mounting the TD-3 on the Stand 1. Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the TD-3. Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram. ONLY Use the 8 mm screws (M5 x 8) provided with the TD-3. Other screws may damage the unit. fig.P-001.
TD-3_e.book 12 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Setting Up the Kit Connecting the Pads and the Pedals Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbal pads, hi-hat control pedal, and kick trigger. Setting Example fig.P-004.e TRIGGER INPUT jacks CRASH 1 CY-8 RIDE CY-8 TOM 1 PD-8 HI-HAT PD-8 TD-3 TOM 3 PD-8 SNARE PD-8 KICK KD-8 HH CTRL FD-8 For more examples showing other ways to connect the TD-3, see “Pad Configuration Possibilities” (p. 48).
TD-3_e.book 13 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Setting Up the Kit Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, and Other Gear fig.P-005.e R L Phone type Stereo phone type Stereo miniature phone type CD/MD player, etc. 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.
TD-3_e.book 14 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Setting Up the Kit Turning On/Off the Power * Once the connections have been completed (p. 12, p. 13), 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-006 1, 5 3 1. Turn the VOLUME knob on the TD-3’s rear panel completely to the left to lower the volume to “0.” 2.
TD-3_e.book 15 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Setting Up the Kit No Sound When Hitting the Pads or Using the Pedals? Check the following points.
TD-3_e.book 16 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Choosing a Drum Kit The TD-3 comes with 32 preset drum kits. To see what types of drum kits there are, refer to “Drum Kit List” (p. 68). Each drum kit has its own settings: pad/instrument parameters etc. For details, refer to p. 22. fig.P-019 1 16 1. Press [DRUM KIT]. [DRUM KIT] lights, and the drum kit number appears. Hit the pads to hear the sounds that are played. 2. Press [+] or [-] to select another kit.
TD-3_e.book 17 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Choosing a Drum Kit Hearing What the Kits Sound Like (Preview) You can preview the sound of the currently selected drum kit. fig.01-003 1 1. With a drum kit selected, hold down [DRUM KIT] and press [INST]. The kit preview pattern is played repeatedly. (loop mode) Trigger or rim indicators light up for the pad whose sound is being played. * 2.
TD-3_e.book 18 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing the Drum Kit fig.Play-00 AMBIENCE CLICK INST TEMPO • • • • Pressing [INST] allows you to change the instrument (p. 24). Pressing [AMBIENCE] switch the Ambience on and off (p. 26). Pressing [CLICK] (metronome) starts the metronome (p. 28). Press [TEMPO] to adjust the tempo (p. 28). Trigger Inputs and Triggering Possibilities fig.P-011.
TD-3_e.book 19 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing the Drum Kit Playing the Pads Head and Rim Shots When Playing the Snare fig.Play-01.e Head Shot Rim Shot To play the sound assigned to the head, hit only the head. To play a rim shot, you must strike both the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously. Head Head Rim Be sure the Snare pad is connected to the SNARE trigger input jack.
TD-3_e.book 20 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing the Drum Kit Cross Stick on the Snare Pad fig.Play-02.e Rim Rim The cross stick sound is sometimes referred to as a “closed rim shot.” When using the PD-8 to play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim (outer edge) of the pad. Placing your hand on the head (center area) of the pad might prevent the cross stick sound from being played properly. Be sure the Snare pad is connected to the SNARE trigger input jack.
TD-3_e.book 21 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing the Drum Kit Hi-Hat Control Pedal Using a hi-hat control pedal (FD-8; FD-7, or FD-6), you can control the opening and closing of the hi-hat sound. fig.P-018 FD-8 Open Hi-Hat: Strike the hi-hat without pressing the pedal Half Open Hi-Hat: Strike the hi-hat with the pedal pressed half-way Closed Hi-Hat: Strike the hi-hat with the pedal pressed Foot Closed: Completely press down the pedal The volume of The Foot Closed sound can be adjusted separately. (p.
TD-3_e.book 22 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Creating Your Own Drum Kit Drum Kits KIT settings include sounds assigned to pads/rims, individual level, pan, Ambience Type and MIDI Note #. fig.01-001.
TD-3_e.book 23 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Creating Your Own Drum Kit Choosing a Drum Kit [DRUM KIT] When you change a drum kit, settings for each pad, ambience, etc. are also changed. The original “Drum Kit List” can be found on p. 68. fig.P-019 1 2 1. Press [DRUM KIT]. [DRUM KIT] is lit and the drum kit number appears. 2. Press [+] or [-] to select a kit. When holding down [+] and pressing [-] values increase rapidly. When holding down [-] and pressing [+] values decrease rapidly.
TD-3_e.book 24 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Creating Your Own Drum Kit Selecting Sounds [INST] How to assign instruments (sounds) to individual pads or pedals. When using rim/edge-capable pads, select the sounds separately by hitting either the head (bow if a Cymbal pad) or rim (edge if a Cymbal pad). To see the available instruments, refer to “Drum Instrument List” (p. 69). fig.01-004 1 3 1. Press [INST]. [INST] flashes. 2. Hit the pad you wish to set.
TD-3_e.book 25 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Creating Your Own Drum Kit Instrument Volume & Pan [LEVEL/PAN] Every sound in the kit assigned to a pad or pedal has individual level (volume) and pan (position) controls. When using rim- and edge-capable pads, you can adjust the level for the head (or bow) and rim (or edge) individually. Pan position for the head (bow) and rim (edge) are the same however. fig.01-005a 1, 3 3 1. Press [LEVEL/PAN]. [LEVEL/PAN] flashes. 2. Hit the pad you wish to set.
TD-3_e.book 26 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Creating Your Own Drum Kit Ambience Settings [AMBIENCE] Ambience (15 types) A choice of Ambience or “room simulation” effects are available for each kit on an individual basis. The choices include different sized rooms or even a selection of “compressed” types. Switching Ambience On/Off 1. Press [AMBIENCE] to turn it on or off.
TD-3_e.book 27 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Creating Your Own Drum Kit Copying a Drum Kit [KIT COPY] All elements of a Kit can be copied: instrument, level, pan, ambience, etc. This operation will delete all settings in the currently selected drum kit. Double check before executing this function. fig.01-006a 4 2 2, 5 3 1. Select a drum kit. This kit becomes the copy “destination.” 2. Hold down [COACH] and press [EDIT].
TD-3_e.book 28 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing with the Metronome (Click) Starting and Stopping the Metronome On/Off [CLICK] fig.01-010 1 1. Press [CLICK] to turn ON and OFF. [CLICK] lights, and the click sound begins to play. Tempo Adjustment [TEMPO] fig.01-010a 3 1 2 1. Press [TEMPO]. 2. Press [+] or [-] to raise or lower the tempo by one BPM (Beats Per Minute). When holding down [+] and pressing [-] values increase a step from the current tempo setting.
TD-3_e.book 29 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing with the Metronome (Click) Setting the Time Signature [BEAT] fig.01-013 5 1, 2, 4 1. Press [EDIT]. [EDIT] flashes. 2. Press [EDIT] a few times until the BEAT indicator is lit. 3 Hold down [EDIT] and press [-] to have the indicators light in the reverse order of that when only [EDIT] is pressed. 3. Press [+] or [-] to change the time signature of the metronome. Display – * Description Time signature possibilities: From 1/4 to 7/4.
TD-3_e.book 30 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing with the Metronome (Click) Selecting a Rhythm Type [RHYTHM TYPE] 1. 2. Press [EDIT]. [EDIT] flashes. Press [EDIT] a few times until the RHYTHM TYPE indicator is lit. fig.01-014 Hold down [EDIT] and press [-] to have the indicators light in the reverse order of that when only [EDIT] is pressed. 3. Press [+] or [-] to select the type of rhythm the click plays. Display Description Counts at the top of the measure.
TD-3_e.book 31 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing with the Metronome (Click) What are Claves? The standard clave pattern, which is the base of most Latin rhythms features a basic beat that is played over two measures in 2/2 time. There are four types of Cuban clave rhythms: 3-2 son clave, 2-3 son clave, 3-2 rumba clave, and 2-3 rumba clave. “Clave” is Spanish for “pivotal or key point.
TD-3_e.book 32 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing with the Metronome (Click) Selecting the Click Sound [CLICK INST] 1. 2. Press [EDIT]. [EDIT] flashes. Press [EDIT] a few times until the CLICK INST indicator is lit. fig.01-012 Hold down [EDIT] and press [-] to have the indicators light in the reverse order of that when only [EDIT] is pressed. 3. Press [+] or [-] to choose the sound for the metronome click. * No.
TD-3_e.book 33 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing with the Metronome (Click) Volume Adjustment [CLICK LEVEL] 1. 2. Press [EDIT]. [EDIT] flashes. Press [EDIT] a few times until the CLICK LEVEL indicator is lit. fig.01-011 Hold down [EDIT] and press [-] to have the indicators light in the reverse order of that when only [EDIT] is pressed. 3. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the volume of the click sound. CLICK LEVEL: 0–15 * If you want to hear the metronome sound, press [CLICK]. 4.
TD-3_e.book 34 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Playing with a CD, Tape, or MD (Via MIX IN Jack) The TD-3’s MIX IN jack allows you to play along with a variety of external audio sources. 1. Make connections as shown in the following figure. fig.mix.e Headphones, audio equipment, amp, etc. CD/MD player, etc. OUTPUT jack Use the plug that matches the device you are listening with.
TD-3_e.book 35 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 COACH Mode The TD-3’s Coach mode is a unique set of exercises specifically designed to help build speed, accuracy and stamina, as well as develop better timing skills. Throughout the Coach modes, you will discover that some of them have programmable parameters, allowing you to adapt the functions to your specific needs. Setting Procedure fig.coach00 4, 5 1, 2 3 1. Press [COACH]. 2. Press [COACH] a few times to select the parameter.
TD-3_e.book 36 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 COACH Mode Accuracy and Timing Exercises Warm Up (Rhythmic Notes) Rhythmic Notes is an excellent warm up exercise as well as a good method for learning rhythmic note values. After a two measure count-in, the metronome plays through a series of note intervals or beat divisions. Each one is played for 2 measures before moving on to the next interval level.
TD-3_e.book 37 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 COACH Mode Quiet Count—Developing Internal Timing Sense Quiet Count mode is designed to develop your internal tempo “clock.” The click will play at a fixed volume level for a cycle of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 measures, and will play the equal amount or 1 or 2 measures (see below) at a level that is barely audible. This cycle repeats until you press [CLICK] to stop it. 1. In the Coach mode, press [COACH] until “ 2. Press [+] or [-] to select the variation.
TD-3_e.book 38 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 COACH Mode Endurance and Stamina Exercises Gradual Up/Down—Tempo Increase/Decrease Exercise Gradual Up/Down mode is designed to increase playing stamina by slowly increasing and then decreasing the speed of the click. In this mode, the click’s tempo will increase by one beat per minute (1 BPM) after every two beats (or one beat) until it reaches the click’s maximum tempo.
TD-3_e.book 39 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 COACH Mode Voice “Count In” / Visual Measure Counter Count In and Measure Counter The Coach mode features a “voice count-in” function that can be very useful for practicing or even in a live situation. There is also a visual measure counter in the display of the TD-3 (1–999 measures). The options are explained below. 1. In the Coach mode, press [COACH] until “ 2. Press [+] or [-] to select the variation.
TD-3_e.book 40 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad Adjustments Adjusting Pad Sensitivity [PAD SENS] You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style. This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. Sensitivity settings are automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad when you select the trigger type (p. 50). Adjust as needed. 1. Press [EDIT]. [EDIT] flashes. 2.
TD-3_e.book 41 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad Adjustments Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads [XTALK CANCEL] When two pads are mounted on the same stand, hitting one pad may trigger the sound from another pad unintentionally (This is called crosstalk.) Eliminate this by adjusting Crosstalk Cancel on the pad that is sounding inadvertently. In some cases, you can prevent crosstalk between two pads by increasing the distance between them.
TD-3_e.book 42 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Hi-Hat Control Pedal Adjustment Adjusting the Hi-Hat’s Foot Closed Level The volume of the sound played when pressing the hi-hat control pedal can be adjusted. fig.Pedal-01 1 3 1 2 1. Be sure the POWER is OFF, then hold down [LEVEL/PAN] and turn on the power. “Pedal Modify” appears in the scroll display, then the Foot Closed level is indicated, and [LEVEL/PAN] flashes. 2. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the Foot Closed level.
TD-3_e.book 43 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Factory Reset (Restoring the Factory Settings) This restores the TD-3 to the original factory settings. Power must be OFF before starting this process. This will erase all changes made to the TD-3’s settings. To save this data, use the “Bulk Dump” operation to save to an external MIDI device. (→ p. 62) fig.Reset-01 1 3 1. 1, 2 While holding down [+] and [-], turn on the power.
TD-3_e.book 44 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 About the Pads Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use The TD-3 is compatible with all of Roland’s previous pads, kick triggers, etc. Problems between pads and trigger inputs can occur, however. Be sure to verify with the chart on p. 45, so that all settings are correct. What is a Trigger? When a pad is struck, waveforms resulting from the vibrations are transmitted to the TD-3 or other sound module. These are called “trigger signals.
TD-3_e.book 45 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 About the Pads Combinations of Pad and Trigger Input To enjoy the maximum potential of the TD-3 and your pads, be sure to review the following chart, selecting pads best suited for your needs. fig.P-012.
TD-3_e.book 46 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 About the Pads Playing the Pads Head Shots and Rim Shots To play a head shot, hit only the head. To play a rim shot, hit both the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously. With the following pads head and rim shots are available. PD-7, PD-8, PD-9, PD-80R, PD-85, PD-105, PD-120, PD-125: With the following pads only head shots are available. PD-6, PD-80, PD-100: fig.P-014.
TD-3_e.book 47 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 About the Pads Cymbal Bow Shots/Edge Shots/Bell Shots Bow shots produce the sound assigned to the head and edge shots produce the sound assigned to the rim. The following pads can produce bow shots and edge shots. CY-6, CY-8, CY-12H, CY-14C: The following pads can produce bow shots and edge or bell shots. CY-12R/C, CY-15R: Bell shots are played by striking the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the stick. fig.P-016.
TD-3_e.book 48 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad Configuration Possibilities Three Toms and Three Cymbals TD-3Kit with a PD-85, CY-8 (+ 1 MDY-10U) fig.Expand-1.e TRIGGER INPUT jacks CRASH 1 CY-8 CRASH 2 CY-8 TOM 1 PD-8 RIDE CY-8 HI-HAT PD-8 TD-3 TOM 2 PD-8 SNARE PD-85 TOM 3 PD-8 KICK KD-8 HH CTRL FD-8 This setup shows a TD-3Kit with a PD-85, CY-8 (+ MDY-10U) added. The PD-85 is for the snare, and PD-8 that had been used as the snare is now a tom.
TD-3_e.book 49 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad Configuration Possibilities Two Toms and Four Cymbals TD-3Kit with two CY-8s (+ 2 MDY-10Us) fig.Expand-2.e TRIGGER INPUT jacks CRASH1 CY-8 CRASH2 CY-8 (CRASH3) CY-8 TOM 1 PD-8 RIDE CY-8 HI-HAT PD-8 TD-3 SNARE PD-8 TOM 3 PD-8 KICK KD-8 HH CTRL FD-8 This setup shows a TD-3Kit with two CY-8s (+ 2 MDY-10Us) for a total of four cymbals. Connecting the cymbal pads to the TOM 1–3 trigger input jacks allows four or more cymbals to be used.
TD-3_e.book 50 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings You can make more advanced settings 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. Make settings for the parameters as needed. The following is a list of the trigger parameters. Parameter Trigger Type Display Page p. 50 Pad Sensitivity p. 52 (p. 40) Threshold p. 53 Velocity Curve p. 54 Scan Time p.
TD-3_e.book 51 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings 1. Hold down [LEVEL/PAN] and press [TEMPO]. [EDIT] flashes. 2. Hit the pad you wish to set. The trigger indicator for the struck pad lights. 3. Press [+] or [-] to select the trigger type. Pad PD-8 PD-6, PD-7, PD-9 PD-80, PD-80R, PD-85 Value (Display) PD-100, PD-105 PD-120, PD-125 KD-7, KD-8 KD-80, KD-85, KD-120 CY-8 CY-6, CY-12R/C, CY-12H, CY-14C, CY-15R RT-7K RT-5S RT-3T * 4.
TD-3_e.book 52 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings Adjusting Pad Sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style. This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. 1. Hold down [LEVEL/PAN] and press [TEMPO]. [EDIT] flashes. 2. Press [EDIT] a few times until “ ” is displayed. “ ” appears in the display, then the pad sensitivity value is indicated. 3. Hit the pad you wish to set.
TD-3_e.book 53 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings Setting the Minimum Levels for the Pads (Threshold) This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when the pad is above a determined force level (velocity). This can be used to prevent a pad from sounding because of vibrations from other pads. In the following example, B will sound but A and C will not sound. fig.threshold.e Threshold A B C 1. Hold down [LEVEL/PAN] and press [TEMPO]. [EDIT] flashes. 2.
TD-3_e.book 54 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings How Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume (Velocity Curve) This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume. Adjust this curve until the response feels as natural as possible. 1. Hold down [LEVEL/PAN] and press [TEMPO]. [EDIT] flashes. 2. Press [EDIT] a few times until “ ” is displayed. “ ” appears in the display, then the velocity curve value is indicated. 3.
TD-3_e.book 55 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings 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 different volumes. If this occurs, you can adjust the “SCAN TIME” so that your way of playing can be detected more precisely.
TD-3_e.book 56 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation and Cancelling Incorrect Triggering (Retrigger Cancel) Important if you are using acoustic drum triggers. Such triggers can produce altered waveforms, which may also cause inadvertent sounding at Point A in the following figure. fig.retrigger.e A Time This occurs in particular at the decaying edge of the waveform. Retrigger Cancel detects such distortion in and prevents retriggering from occurring.
TD-3_e.book 57 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads (Crosstalk Cancel) When two pads are mounted on the same stand, hitting one pad may trigger the sound from another pad unintentionally (This is called crosstalk.) Eliminate this by adjusting Crosstalk Cancel on the pad that is sounding inadvertently. 1. Hold down [LEVEL/PAN] and press [TEMPO]. [EDIT] flashes. 2. Press [EDIT] a few times until “ ” is displayed.
TD-3_e.book 58 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings Double Triggering Prevention (Mask Time) When playing a kick pad the beater can bounce back and hit the pad a second time immediately after the intended note—with acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against the head—this causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two sounds instead of one). The Mask Time setting helps to prevent this.
TD-3_e.book 59 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Pad and Trigger Settings Rim Shots Response (Rim Sensitivity) When a PD-80R, PD-85, PD-105, PD-120, PD-125 pad, or RT-5S (trigger) is connected to the SNARE TRIGGER INPUT, you can adjust the sensitivity of the rim response. 1. Hold down [LEVEL/PAN] and press [TEMPO]. [EDIT] flashes. 2. Press [EDIT] a few times until “ ” is displayed. “ ” appears in the display, then the rim sensitivity value is indicated. 3. Hit the pad you wish to set.
TD-3_e.book 60 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 MIDI Settings 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.
TD-3_e.book 61 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 MIDI Settings Playing an External MIDI Device from Pads Connected to the TD-3 Set the MIDI note numbers (same as key numbers on a keyboard) that will be transmitted by the TD-3 pads. Match this to the note number of the sound that you wish to play on the external sound module or sampler. Drum Kit Note Numbers fig.InitNote Note No.
TD-3_e.book 62 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 MIDI Settings When Only Using as a MIDI Controller (Local Control) Saving Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) 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-3’s internal sounds. If that is your need, then turn Local Control to “OFF.” The trigger signals from the pads go directly to the MIDI OUT. See diagram below.
TD-3_e.book 63 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 MIDI Settings Bulk Dump is one kind of System Exclusive message. Be sure to use an external MIDI sequencer that is capable of recording System Exclusive messages. In addition, confirm that the sequencer is not set to “Do not receive System Exclusive messages.” Device ID, a Roland’s MIDI System Exclusive message, is used in distinguishing among multiple devices, and the value for this setting is called the Device ID number.
TD-3_e.book 64 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 MIDI Settings 2. Hold down [INST] and turn the TD-3’s power on. Triggering an External Sound Module from the TD-3 Doing this allows you to play sounds in the TD-3 and sounds in an external MIDI sound module simultaneously. 1. Connect the TD-3’s MIDI OUT connector with a MIDI cable to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device. fig.midi-007.e Local Control is set to “OFF.” 3.
TD-3_e.book 65 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Troubleshooting / Error Messages Is the Rim Sensitivity set to “0?” (p. 59) Troubleshooting This section outlines points to check if you experience problems, and what to do about them. Press [+] to set this to anything other than “0.” You need to set the “Rim Sensitivity” when using the PD-80R, PD-85, PD-105, PD-120, or PD-125 to play rim shots.
TD-3_e.book 66 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Troubleshooting / Error Messages No Sound/Low Volume from Source Connected to the MIX IN Jack Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. Check the volume level of the connected audio source. See the owner’s manual for the device if there’s a problem. Drum Kit Does Not Sound As Intended No Ambience Applied Is the Ambience set to “OFF?” (p.
TD-3_e.book 67 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Troubleshooting / Error Messages Error Messages Display Meaning Data in the TD-3’s memory may be corrupted. (Scroll Display) A problem has occurred with the internal system. A large amount of MIDI messages were received, and could not be processed completely. Something has caused a break in communication with the external MIDI device. The checksum value of a system exclusive message was incorrect.
TD-3_e.book 68 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Drum Kit List No.
TD-3_e.book 69 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Drum Instrument List TOM No. Display Name 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 KICK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 K01 K02 K03 K04 K05 K06 K07 K08 K09 K10 K11 K12 K13 K14 Wood Kick Rock Kick Tight Kick Ambient Kick Muffle Kick Jazz Kick Hard Attack Kick Latin Kick Club Kick 1 Club Kick 2 Club Kick 3 Club Kick 4 808 Kick 909 Kick PERCUSSION t1.1 t1.2 t1.3 t2.1 t2.2 t2.3 t3.1 t3.2 t3.3 t3.4 t4.1 t4.2 t4.3 t5.1 t5.2 t5.3 t6.1 t6.2 t6.
TD-3_e.book 70 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 MIDI Implementation Chart PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE Date : Jan. 15, 2004 MIDI Implementation Chart Model TD-3 Transmitted Function... Recognized Basic Channel Default Changed 10 X 10 X Mode Default Messages Altered Mode 3 X Mode 3 X ************** ************** 0–127 ************** 0–127 0–127 Note Number : True Voice Version : 1.
TD-3_e.book 71 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Specifications TD-3: Percussion Sound Module Instruments Dimensions Drum Instruments: 114 220 (W) x 144 (D) x 59.
TD-3_e.book 72 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Index A E AC Adaptor Jack .......................................... 10, 13 AMBIENCE .................................................. 18, 26 Edge Shot ................................................ 19–20, 47 F B Factory Reset ...................................................... 43 BEAT .................................................................... 29 Bell Shot ............................................................... 47 Bow Shot .........
TD-3_e.book 73 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 Index N T Note Number ......................................... 60–61, 63 NOTE# ................................................................. 60 TEMPO .......................................................... 18, 28 Threshold ............................................................ 53 Time Check ......................................................... 36 Time Signature ................................................... 29 Top Panel ................
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TD-3_e.book 75 ページ ２００５年５月２０日 金曜日 午後４時５７分 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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