Roland V-Drums TD-8 User Manual

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Before You Begin Playing
Listening to the Demo Song
The TD-8 features an internal demo song demonstrating the TD-8’s sounds
and expressive capabilities. You can listen to the four songs, arranged as a
medley; the songs play back in “LOOP” (repeating) until [PLAY/STOP] is
pressed once more.
The drums played on the demo songs (except “ANALOG”)
were played in real time into a sequencer with the TD-8 system
and not programmed on a keyboard or quantized afterwards.
fig.Q1-010
1
Raise the [GROUP FADERS] [KICK], [SNARE], [HI-HAT], [TOMS],
[CYMBALS], [OTHERS], and [BACKING] to maximum volume.
Press the [FADERS] button to switch the setting to the [GROUP FADERS]
function.
2
Hold down [PATTERN] and press [SONG].
The “DEMONSTRATION” screen appears.
fig.Q1-011
Following Drum Kits are
used for the demo songs.
2 “JazzFunk” (for FUSION)
3 “HardRock” (for ROCK)
21 “TR-808” (for ANALOG)
63 “Jazz” (for JAZZ)
1
2
4, 5
3
6
Even when the indicators
are switched with
[FADERS], the settings
values for the [GROUP
FADERS] sliders do not
change. In other words,
current slider positions and
actual settings values may
differ. Be sure to move the
sliders when adjusting the
volume.
The [GROUP FADERS]
functions are switched by
pressing the [FADERS]
b
utton. For details on using
this, refer to p. 21.
The demo song’s overall
volume is adjusted with
[PHONES] and [MASTER].
Before starting play, make
sure you turn down these
knobs and lower the
volume. You can then
adjust to a suitable volume
while the demo song plays
b
ack.

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.