Roland V-Drums TD-8 User Manual

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Chapter 7 Making Global Settings for the TD-8
Specifying the Pad Type
(TRIGGER TYPE)
So that the TD-8 will be able to accurately receive the signals
from the pads or pedals, use the following settings to specify
the type of pads that you are using. In addition to the content
covered in “Specifying the Types of Pads to Be Connected”
(p. 34) of the “Quick Start,” the section below will discuss
Trigger Banks, and how to use acoustic drums with triggers
or pads made by other manufacturers.
Press [SETUP], then [F1 (TRIG)], and the following setting
page will appear.
fig.08-001
Trigger Type
So that optimal settings can be made for each pad being
used, you need to specify the type of pads being used.
Indications such as “K 8”, “8 A” or “8RA,” etc. in the
above display correspond to this.
Trigger Bank
Trigger Banks allow you to store the 12 trigger settings
as a single unit of information. The large number at the
left edge of the above display is the Trigger Bank
number. Move the cursor to this area to select the
Trigger Bank.
1. Press [SETUP], then [F1 (TRIG)].
[SETUP] lights, and the “TRIGGER BANK” screen
appears.
2. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to bank number.
3. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
select the bank number.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to trigger type.
5. Strike a pad.
The cursor moves to the setting for the pad that was
struck.
You can make the selection by pressing CURSOR [ ]
or [ ] and [TRIG SELECT].
6. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
select the trigger type.
Use the KIK, SNR, TOM, and FLR settings when you use
acoustic drums to sound the TD-8. For details refer to “Using the
TD-8 with Acoustic Drums (Acoustic Drum Trigger)” (p. 134).
• If you want the tone to be affected by the strike position
on the PD-80, PD-80R, PD-100, or PD-120, select “8 A,”
“8RA,” “10A,” or “12A.” With “8 B,” “8RB,” “10B,” or
“12B” strike position is not detected, but more rapid
trigger response can be achieved.
• If you wish to make even more detailed settings, refer to
the explanation in the following sections: “Setting the
Pad Sensitivity (Basic Trigger Parameters),” and “Fine-
tuning the Trigger-parameter Settings (Advanced Trigger
Parameters).” Normally, you don’t need to adjust these
parameters, but you may use them if you wish to make
more accurate settings for your playing style.
• When using a pad made by another manufacturer, first
select “PD7” and try playing the pad. If, with this setting,
the pad striking force does not produce a stable volume,
try a setting of “P 1.” A setting of “P 2” will be even
more stable, but since the Scan Time (p. 131) will be even
longer, the interval from when the pad is struck until the
sound is heard will be slightly (approximately 0.003
seconds) longer. (For a kick, select “KD7,” and if the
result is not stable, try “K 1” or “K 2.”)
Display Model used
PD5 PD-5
PD7 PD-7
PD9 PD-9
8 A PD-80 (Strike position is detected)
8 B PD-80 (Strike position is not detected)
8RA PD-80R (Strike position is detected)
8RB PD-80R (Strike position is not detected)
10A PD-100 (Strike position is detected)
10B PD-100 (Strike position is not detected)
12A PD-120 (Strike position is detected)
12B PD-120 (Strike position is not detected)
P 1, P 2
When using a pad made by another manufacturer
KD7 KD-7, KD-5
K 8 KD-80
K12 KD-120
K 1, K 2
When using a kick pad made by another manufacturer

Roland V-Drums TD-8 Specifications

General

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