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USING THE UNIT SAFELY 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. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs Immediately turn the unit off, remove the AC adaptor 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 AC adaptor, the powersupply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or • The unit has b
IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Additional Precautions • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner). Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise.
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Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel Descriptions Front Panel [F1]–[F3] buttons (function buttons) Execute the functions shown in the bottom of the display. In this manual, we’ll refer to these (from the left) as the [F1], [F2], and [F3] buttons. Display [POWER] button This shows the drum kit name and other information during performance. During editing, it shows the settings as graphics and text. Turns the power on/off (p. 10).
Panel Descriptions Side Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) DC IN jack Connect the included AC adapter here. Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R) For connecting to your audio system or amp. All sounds from the TD are output here.
Panel Descriptions Top Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) COMPUTER port MEMORY port Use a USB cable to connect the TD to your computer (p. 47). MIDI data and audio data can be sent via USB to and from your DAW software. You can connect your USB flash drive (separately sold) here, and play back audio files from it (p. 27) or save TD settings on it (p. 38). NOTE • Use USB flash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.
Getting Ready to Play Turning the Power On/Off Turning the power off NOTE Turning the power on 941 * Once everything is properly connected (p. 8), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. 943 * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off.
Playing the Drums Drum Kits and Instruments Selecting a Drum Kit On the TD, the sound you hear when you strike each pad is called an “instrument.” A “drum kit” is a set of sounds (instruments) assigned to the pads. Drum kit 1. Use the [DRUM KIT] buttons to select a drum kit. Instrument The DRUM KIT screen will appear. The illustration below shows the structure of a drum kit. No matter what screen is in use, by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button, you will return to the DRUM KIT screen.
Playing the Drums Performance Techniques Pads (such as PDX-100/PDX-8/PDX-6) Cymbals (such as CY-13R/CY-8) Bow shot The most common method, playing the middle area of the cymbal. Head shot Hit only the head of the pad. Edge shot Head Use the shoulder of the stick to hit the edge sensor of the cymbal pad (as shown in the figure). Rim shot Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously. A sound (rim sound) different than the head shot will be heard.
Playing the Drums Hi-Hat (CY-5/VH-11) Using the Metronome Practicing with the metronome is the best way to develop accurate timing. Open/Closed The hi-hat sound will change smoothly between open and closed depending on pressure applied to the hi-hat control pedal or a hi-hat stand. Foot closed and foot splash sounds are possible. Starting the Metronome 1. Press the [ ] button. The metronome will start playing, and the button will blink in time with the tempo.
Playing the Drums Recording Your Performance (QUICK REC) The TD lets you easily record and play back your own performance (QUICK REC). This is a convenient way to repeatedly record yourself practicing and then play back to check your performance. * Before you continue, select the drum kit that you want to use for practicing (recording). MEMO You can also record your playing along with a song. For details, refer to p. 30. 1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 11), press the [ ] (QUICK REC) button.
Quickly Editing an Instrument (QUICK EDIT) The TD-15’s QUICK EDIT function lets you make quick and easy adjustments to the sound of each instrument. 1. 2. Before you continue, select the drum kit that contains the instrument you want to edit. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 11), press the [QUICK EDIT] button. Each time you press the button, you’ll cycle between “Tuning,” “Muffling,” and “Strainer,” and then return to the DRUM KIT screen. The pad being edited 3.
About the MENU Screens There are eight menu screens that allow you to edit the drum kit. In the DRUM KIT screen, press the [MENU] button to access the KIT MENU screen, from which you can jump to each edit screen. INST Change instruments, or adjust the overall volume of the drum kit (p. 17). FX Apply an effect to the entire drum kit (p. 19). Menu Description Ambience Ambience settings Multi-FX EQ Multi-effect settings EQ settings NAME Assign a name to the drum kit (p.
Creating a Drum Kit You can edit the individual sounds in each kit to customize them for your musical style. Changing the Instrument On the TD, each instrumental sound, such as the kick drum or snare drum within the drum kit, is called an “instrument (INST).” 1. 2. Individual head and rim settings (Link) For some pads, you can assign different instruments to the head and rim (for a cymbal, to the bow and the bell). To enable this, turn Link off. 1. In the INST screen, press the [F1] (LINK) button.
Creating a Drum Kit Instrument Edit 1. Parameter In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 11), press the [MENU] button. Fixed HH Value Press the [F1] (INST) button. The INST screen will appear. 3. Strike the pad whose instrument settings you want to edit. The edit screen for the pad you struck will appear. 4. NORMAL The openness of the hi-hat can be changed by the pedal. FIXED The openness of the hi-hat will be fixed. NORMAL, FIXED1–4 The KIT MENU screen will appear. 2.
Creating a Drum Kit Using the Effects (FX) How each effect works AMBIENCE This produces an ambience (room reverberation) that’s ideal for drum sounds. You can adjust the room ambience (the type and size of the room) and the reverb (reverberation). MULTI-FX This is a powerful multi-effect that can be used to transform your sound. You can use it to distort the sound, or give it depth and spaciousness. EQ This is a four-band (low, two mid bands, high) equalizer. Use it to adjust the tonal character.
Creating a Drum Kit FX parameter list Parameter Value Description Type 10 types Type of ambience Character 1–7 Character of the ambience sound Size TINY, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, HUGE Size of the room Wall Type CURTAIN, CLOTH, WOOD, PLASTER, CONCRETE, GLASS Material of the walls Shape 0–100 Width of the room Level 0–100 Overall amount of ambience Ambience Send 0–100 Amount sent from each pad to the ambience 0–100 Amount sent from the multi-effect to the ambience [F1] (AMBIENCE) MFX
Creating a Drum Kit Adjusting the Amount of Ambience for Each Pad (SEND) You can adjust the amount of ambience (the send level) for each pad. 1. Access the AMBIENCE screen as described in steps 1–3 of the basic procedure (p. 19). 2. Press the [F3] (SEND) button. The AMBIENCE SEND screen will appear. 3. 4. 5. Value 6. The cursor will move to the pad you selected. Link icon 0–100 Press the [EXIT] button several times to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
Creating a Drum Kit Naming a Drum Kit You can assign a name of up to 12 characters to each drum kit. Changing the MIDI Note Number of Each Pad Here’s how to change the MIDI note number that is transmitted and received by each pad. You can also assign a sub title of up to 14 characters below the kit to indicate the musical style or the date on which you created the kit. 1. MEMO In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 11), press the [MENU] button.
Creating a Drum Kit Copying and Pasting a Drum Kit or Pad 3. Press the [F1] (SEL) button to specify whether you want to copy a drum kit or a pad. When copying a drum kit Drum kit name You can copy the settings of a drum kit or pad, and paste them to another kit or pad. NOTE When you execute the paste operation, the contents of the paste-destination will be erased. Use this operation with caution.
Creating a Drum Kit 7. Press the [F3] (PASTE) button. If you’re pasting a pad, the paste operation will occur at this point. If you’re pasting a drum kit, a confirmation screen will appear. Saving a Drum Kit to a USB Flash Drive Here’s how you can save a drum kit to your USB flash drive. Saving a Drum Kit * If you decide to cancel, press [F1] (CANCEL). 8. Press the [F3] (OK) button. The contents of the clipboard will be overwritten onto the paste-destination. 9.
Creating a Drum Kit Loading a Drum Kit from a USB Flash Drive into the TD Restoring a Drum Kit to the Factory Settings 1. 2. Connect your USB flash drive (p. 9). Here’s how the currently selected drum kit can be restored to its factory-set state. Make sure that the loading-destination drum kit is selected. An accidentally-overwritten drum kit can also be restored by this operation. 3. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 11), press the [MENU] button. The KIT MENU screen will appear. 4.
Performing Along with a Song The TD contains built-in-songs and phrases covering a variety of styles selected for enhancing your practice time. You can play the drums while listening to one of these songs. If a USB flash drive is connected, you can play the drums while listening to one of your favorite songs from the USB flash drive. Song structure Audio files that can be played by the TD You can play back audio files of the following formats from a USB flash drive. MP3 Sampling rate 44.
Performing Along with a Song Selecting a Song Playing the Song If you want to select a song from a USB flash drive, you must first connect the USB flash drive to the TD (p. 9). 1. NOTE Button If you have recorded your drum performance along with a song, this data will be lost when changing songs. 1. Use the following buttons to play back the song. Function ] [ Play/stop song [F1] ( ) [F2] ( ) Press the [SONG] button. Selects the previous song. Hold down to rewind the song.
Performing Along with a Song Changing the Song Settings Selecting a Folder 1. 1. In the SONG screen, press the [MENU] button. The SONG MENU screen will appear. The FOLDER SELECTION screen will appear. 2. Use the cursor buttons ( / ) or the [MENU] button to scroll the screen. 3. Press the [F1]–[F3] buttons to select the menu item whose settings you want to change, and use the value dial to edit the value.
Performing Along with a Song Repeatedly Playing a Specified Region (A-B Repeat) 4. At the location where you want to stop repeating, press the [F3] (SET B) button. The “B” character will light, and the song will continue repeating between “A” and “B.” You can use the “A-B Repeat” function to repeatedly play back a specified region. A B Repeat If you want to respecify the region, press the [F3] (RESET) button.
Performing Along with a Song Play Along with a Song and Record Your Performance (QUICK REC) Here’s how you can play the drums along with a song and record your performance. * You must first select the drum kit and song that you want to use for practicing (performing). * The sound from the MIX IN jack will not be recorded. 1. 2. Where the recorded data is exported When a USB flash drive is connected, your recorded data is automatically exported to the USB flash drive.
Practicing in Coach Mode The TD’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. Selecting a Practice Menu 1. Press the [COACH] button so it’s lit. The COACH MENU screen will appear.
Practicing in Coach Mode Parameter Value Display 1 In the screen, select the pad for which a timing graph will be shown. Display 2 Gauge Description LEFT BEHIND The left side of the timing graph is shown as BEHIND (late). LEFT AHEAD The left side of the timing graph is shown as AHEAD (early). Settings In the QUIET COUNT screen, press the [F2] (SETUP) button to access the settings screen.
Practicing in Coach Mode Step 1: Change-Up In this step, the rhythm type will change every two measures. Overall evaluation This grades your performance at each step, and displays the overall evaluation. Starting from half notes, the note values will gradually become shorter, and will then return to half notes; this change in rhythms will be repeated. Evaluation (display) Step 2: Auto Up/Down The tempo will gradually be raised and lowered.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Parameters that apply to the entire TD, such as the metronome settings and the pad sensitivity, are called “system parameters.” Here we’ll explain the procedure for setting the system parameters, and what each parameter does. Basic procedure 1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 11), press the [MENU] button. The KIT MENU screen will appear. 2. Press the ( ) cursor button to scroll the screen until the SYSTEM icon appears. 3. Press the [F3] (SYSTEM) button.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Overall Settings for the TD (Options) For details on the procedure, refer to “Basic procedure” (p. 34). Parameter Value Description Adjusts the contrast of the display. Display Contrast 1–10 MEMO In the DRUM KIT screen, you can adjust this by holding down the [MENU] button and turning the value dial. Display Brightness 1–10 Adjusts the brightness of the display. You can make the ring of the value dial light up in synchronization with your performance.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Metronome Setup (Metronome) 1. Using a Pad as a Switch (Pad Control) A pad connected to the TRIGGER IN AUX jack can function as a switch to change drum kits or to start/stop a song. In step 4 of the basic procedure (p. 34), choose “Metronome” and press the [F3] (ENTER) button to access the METRONOME SETUP screen. * This setting is valid only in the DRUM KIT screen and the SONG screen. NOTE You must select the correct pad type (p. 41) for the pad that’s connected. 2.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) MIDI-Related Settings (MIDI) Here you can set MIDI settings for the entire TD. There are many possibilities when using MIDI, such as: Use the pads to play external MIDI instruments You can layer sounds on the TD as well as play sounds from MIDI sound modules and samplers. Use the TD as a sound module Using the DAW software, you can use the TD as a dedicated drum sound module.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Using USB Flash Drive (USB Memory) 1. 2. 1. Choose “Save Backup“ and press the [F3] (ENTER) button (p. 38). 2. Use the value dial to select the save-destination number. Next you can assign a name to the data that will be saved. First connect your USB flash drive to the TD (p. 9). In step 4 of the basic procedure (p. 34), choose “USB Memory” and then press the [F3] (ENTER) button to access the USB MEMORY screen. If you don’t need to assign a name, proceed to step 7.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Loading Data from a USB Flash Drive Back into the TD (Load Backup) Deleting Data from a USB Flash Drive (Delete Data) Data you’ve saved on a USB flash drive can be loaded back into the TD. Here’s how to delete data that’s been saved on a USB flash drive. NOTE • All data and settings in the TD will be overwritten. • You can’t load data if “Write Protect” (p. 35) is turned ON. 1. Choose “Load Backup“ and press the [F3] (ENTER) button (p. 38). 2.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Viewing Information About the USB Flash Drive (Information) Formatting a USB Flash Drive (Format) Here’s how to view information about the USB flash drive. NOTE When you execute the Format operation, all data on the USB flash drive will be erased. Parameter Description Backups Number of data backups Kits Number of saved drum kits Size Used Amount of memory used on the USB flash drive 1. Choose “Information“ and press the [F3] (ENTER) button (p. 38). 2.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Optimizing the Pad Settings (Pad Settings) 1. In step 4 of the basic procedure (p. 34), choose “Pad Settings” and then press the [F3] (ENTER) button to access the PAD SETTINGS screen. 2. Choose one of the following items to edit. 3. 4. Button Description Page [F1] (TYPE) Specify the type of pad p. 41 [F2] (BASIC) Adjust the pad sensitivity p. 42 [F3] (ADVNCD) Make advanced settings for the trigger parameters p.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2] (BASIC) When you specify the pad type (p. 41), the following settings (basic trigger parameters) are automatically set to the values appropriate for each pad, meaning that you will normally not need to adjust them. If you wish to make detailed adjustments, you can edit the following parameters for each pad. MEMO The velocity monitor at the left of the screen indicates the velocity. Parameter Value Pad Type Refer to p. 41.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Advanced Settings for the Trigger Parameters [F3] (ADVNCD) When you specify the Pad Type (p. 41), the settings in this screen (advanced trigger parameters) will automatically be set to the values that are most suitable for that type of pad; this means that with the exception of crosstalk cancellation, you will normally not need to edit these settings.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Parameter Value Description This setting prevents double triggering. Mask Time 0–64 (ms) When playing a kick trigger, the beater can bounce back and hit the head a second time immediately after the intended note—with acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against the head—is causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two sounds instead of one). The Mask Time setting helps to prevent this.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Connecting the VH-11 and making settings on the TD 8. Press the [F3] (ADVNCD) button, and then press the [F3] (HIHAT) button. The following screen will appear. Connections Clutch screw Motion sensor unit 9. While you watch the meter that’s displayed in the left side of the screen, turn the VH-11’s VH offset adjustment screw to adjust it. Adjust the screw so that the appears in the meter.
Settings for the Entire TD (SYSTEM) Viewing Information About the TD (Information) 3. Press the [F3] (RESET) button. A confirmation message will appear. Here you can view information about the TD itself. For details on the procedure, refer to “Basic procedure” (p. 34). Item Description Program Ver. System program version If you decide to cancel, press the [F1] (CANCEL) button. 4.
Connecting to a Computer or Video Device Connecting to Your Computer via USB If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the TD’s COMPUTER port to a USB port of your computer, sound played back by your computer can be heard through the TD, and sounds played by the TD can be recorded on your computer. Connecting the TD to the Computer 1. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the COMPUTER port located on the TD’s top panel with your computer’s USB port.
Troubleshooting If you don’t hear sound, or if the system does not operate as you expect, please check the following points first. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Error Messages If an error message is displayed in the TD’s screen, the TD was unable to operate correctly or was operated inappropriately. Take the appropriate action listed below. Message Meaning Action Error messages related to MIDI MIDI buffer full. A large amount of MIDI messages was received Reduce the amount of MIDI messages being transmitted in a short time, and the TD was unable to to the TD. process them. MIDI Tx buffer full.
Main Specifications Roland TD-15 Roland TD-11: Drum Sound Module Drum Kits TD-15 100 TD-11 50 Ambience (10 types) Effect Types 4-Band Equalizer Multi Effect (10 types) *TD-15 ONLY Resolution 480 ticks per quarter note Recording Method Real-time Maximum Note Storage approx.
Index A L S A-B repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ADVNCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ambience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 send. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 audio files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Auto Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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