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Chapter 6 Playing Along with Songs
Muting a Specific Part
(PART MUTE)
You can mute the drum instruments that are played as part
of the percussion in songs. Allowing you to practice
performing the drums yourself.
fig.07-005a
1. Press [SONG], then [F2 (MUTE)].
[SONG] lights, and the “PART MUTE” screen appears.
You can also set this by pressing [SHIFT] + [MIXER].
2. The procedure is then the same as that for muting during
playback of a pattern. Refer to the procedure on “Muting
a Specific Part (PART MUTE)” (p. 106), and then make
the settings.
Creating a Song by Arranging
Patterns in the Sequence Played
You can create a song. This operation insert a pattern into the
specified location of a song.
ig.07-006
1. Follow the instructions in “Choosing a Song” (p. 121) to
select the song.
2. Press [SONG], then [REC].
[SONG] and [REC] light, and the “SONG REC” screen
appears.
From the left to right, the step number, the pattern
number, the pattern name, the transpose bias, and the
number of measures are displayed.
3. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
select pattern.
Pattern playback method settings (p. 100) are disabled.
To audition, or test listen a pattern after the pattern is
selected, press [PLAY/STOP]. To stop test listening,
press [PLAY/STOP] once more.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] to advance a step.
5. Repeat Steps 3. and 4. to complete the song.
6. Press [EXIT] to finish.
The [REC] light is turned out.
Inserting a Pattern [INSERT]
This operation insert a pattern into the specified location of a
song. Use this when you want to add additional patterns to
the song.
fig.07-007
A maximum of 99 steps can be recorded in a song. If the song
already contains 99 steps, no more patterns can be inserted.
Press [SHIFT]
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Roland V-Drums TD-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	V-Drums TD-8
Category	Drums
Language	English

Summary

Owner's Manual Introduction and Safety

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for proper unit operation and user protection.

Getting Started and System Setup

Panel Overview and Basic Connections

Identifies front and rear panel controls and essential input/output connectors for operation.

Quick Start and Initial Operation Guide

Provides a simplified path for new users to begin playing and configuring the TD-8.

Connecting Pads, Pedals, and Audio System

Details on connecting external hardware like pads, pedals, and audio output devices.

Core Operations: Playing and Modifying Sounds

Pad Configuration and Performance Techniques

Details on specifying pad types, settings, and playing techniques like rim shots.

Modifying Drum Kit Sounds (V-EDIT)

Explains sound modeling parameters like shell depth, head type, tuning, and ambience.

Playing Along with Accompaniment and Patterns

Covers playing back internal patterns and songs for practice.

Advanced Features and MIDI Integration

Chapter 7: Global Settings for TD-8

Details system-wide configurations for pads, triggers, display, and tuning.

Chapter 9: MIDI Features and Implementation

Explains MIDI connectivity, data transmission, and module control for external devices.

Troubleshooting and Reference Information

Troubleshooting Common Problems and Error Messages

Provides solutions for issues related to sound, pads, MIDI, display, and system errors.

Appendices: Lists, Specifications, and MIDI Implementation

Contains reference lists for kits, instruments, patterns, specs, and MIDI data.