Roland DT-1 Quick Start Guide
What Can Be Done with the V-Drums Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
First: Check the Required Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1: Connect the Computer to the V-Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 2: Install the
Step 3: Start-up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
V-Drums Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Start Guide
Be sure to read this rst.
This chapter explains how to
install the V-Drums Tutor software
and correctly set it up.
Getting Ready Application Guide Troubleshooting
Application Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Listening to the Built-in Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Watch as the Songs Play Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Playing Along With the Built-in Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Checking Your Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Shortcut Key List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
For the following languages, a PDF version of this manual can be found on the CD-ROM.
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After reading this chapter about
basic operations, you’ll be prepared
to take full advantage of the
V-Drums Tutor.
Refer to this chapter if you have
problems installing or using the
V-Drums Tutor.
“Practicing drums can be more enjoyable!”
There are two main enjoyment principles in being able to play a musical instrument:
1. Performing in public.
2. Enjoying your personal development of musical skills through practice.
Everyone knows that “practice makes perfect.”
This software was created to help make your musical skills develop in a more enjoyable manner.
Let the V-Drums Tutor help you become a better drummer!
What Can Be Done with the V-Drums Tutor
The V-Drums Tutor is a drumming practice software designed to be used with Roland V-Drums, making your practice time simple,
enjoyable, challenging and eective.
Learn how to play drums!
Listen to playing examples!
The V-Drums Tutor contains built-in songs covering a wide range of styles, from basic exercise patterns to songs with backing tracks.
Beginners can start practicing immediately as the V-Drums Tutor respects all musical levels.
Learning with visuals!
There are two types of screens — “Notation” and “Game.”
The “notation screen” shows a ball that bounces with the tempo, as well as the graphics of each pad that is hit, which will light up at
the timing when played. In the “game screen,” blocks scroll downward at the timing of each pad played, so even if you can not read
drum notation, you’ll nd a practice challenge as if you were simply playing a game.
Evaluate your playing!
The V-Drums Tutor is able to evaluate the timing of your playing, and can display “O” and “X” symbols on the drum notation screen
to show how you’re doing, timing wise. This visual feature automatically helps you to progress because you can see your mistakes. The
game screen also provides a numerical score of your performance.
Practice the way that suits you!
When playing with the built-in songs, the V-Drums Tutor allows you to change the tempo , or practice with a specic region repeatedly.
You can also choose a variety of playback methods, such as listening to only the drum part, or listening to only the backing track without
the drum part (i.e., karaoke for drumming).
The built-in songs cover a range of musical levels from beginner to intermediate.
Notation Screen
Getting Ready Application Guide Troubleshooting
Game Screen
Play Panel
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Getting Ready
Start by installing the software.
Log in as a user with administrative privileges
when you perform the installation!
You must install this software while logged in as a user with administrative
privileges. Once you’ve installed the software, it can be used even by users who
do not have administrative privileges.
* For more about administrative privileges, ask the system
administrator of the computer you’re using.
Close all system monitoring software before
installing!
If anti-virus programs or other system monitoring software is installed on
your computer, you must shut down all such software until the installation is
completed. Don’t forget to close applications that might not be shown in the
Windows taskbar or the Mac OS dock.
You’ll be installing the software by performing the following steps.
First: Check the Required Items
Step 1: Connect the Computer to the V-Drums
Step 2: Install V-Drums Tutor
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Step 3: Start-up Settings
First: Check the Required Items
You’ll need the following items in order to use the V-Drums Tutor, which not
included in the V-Drums Tutor package. You’ll need to obtain them separately.
V-Drums set
* For details on V-Drums models supported by this
software, please refer to http://www.roland.com/.
Computer
Check the package of this product for the operating requirements.
If using a V-Drums module that has a USB COMPUTER port
USB cable (AB type)
If your V-Drums set has a USB COMPUTER port, use a USB cable
to connect the V-Drums to your computer.
If using a V-Drums module that doesn’t have a USB COMPUTER port
USB MIDI interface (such as the Roland UM-ONE)
Use a USB MIDI interface (such as the Roland UM-ONE) to connect
the MIDI OUT connector of your V-Drums to your computer.
Audio cable
Connect your computer’s audio output to the MIX IN jack of
your V-Drums (make sure you use the correct cable, which in
most cases is a mini-stereo jack for the computer side, and
depending on your V-Drums module, either a mini-stereo jack
or standard 1/4” stereo jack).
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always
turn down the volume, and turn o the power on all devices before making any
connections.
Step 1: Connect the Computer to the V-Drums
The method of connecting to your computer depends on the V-Drums model you’re using. Connect the computer to the module of your V-Drums as shown in the illustration below.
* Before you make connections, the USB driver for your V-Drums or your USB MIDI interface must be installed.
If using a V-Drums module that has a USB COMPUTER port
To the computer’s “USB port”
USB cable (AB type)
If using a V-Drums module that doesn’t have a USB COMPUTER port
To the computer’s “USB port”
To the computer’s “audio output”
The MIDI OUT cable is
not used
USB MIDI interface (the illustration shows the “Roland UM-ONE”)
Audio Cable
* For details on whether each V-Drums model has a USB COMPUTER port, refer to http://www.roland.com/ .
To the sound module’s “USB COMPUTER port”
(TD-20, TD-12, TD-9, TD-4, HD-3, HD-1, etc.)
Connect a MIDI IN cable (or the “TO MIDI OUT” cable if using
the UM-ONE) to the sound module’s “MIDI OUT connector”
To the sound module’s “MIX IN jack”
Getting Ready Application Guide Troubleshooting
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Step 2: Install the
Install the V-Drums Tutor in your computer.
V-Drums Tutor
1. Insert the “V-Drums Tutor DT-1” CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. On the CD-ROM, double-click the installer located in the “Install”
folder.
Windows users
Double-click “Setup.exe.”
Setup.exe
Mac OS users
Double-click “V-Drums Tutor DT-1 Installer.mpkg.”
V-Drums Tutor DT-1 Installer.mpkg
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. When you are asked to enter the serial number, type the serial
number printed on the back cover of this manual.
The serial number consists of seven alphanumeric characters, a hyphen, and
seven more alphanumeric characters (xxxxxxx-xxxxxxx). You must also enter
the hyphen.
* If you’re using Windows and a user account control conrmation
message is displayed, click [Allow] (or [Yes]).
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Step 3: Start-up Settings
Now you can start up the V-Drums Tutor.
Start Up the V-Drums Tutor
V-Drums Tutor DT-1
Windows users
From the “Start” menu, choose “All Programs”–
“V-Drums Tutor DT-1”–”V-Drums Tutor DT-1” to start it up.
Mac OS users
In the “Applications” folder, choose
“Roland”–“V-Drums Tutor DT-1”–“V-Drums Tutor DT-1” to start it up.
If the software does not start up, or if an error message is displayed, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section “Problems when starting up” (p. 22).
Settings for the connected equipment
After you’ve started up the V-Drums Tutor, you’ll need to make settings for the
connected equipment.
* The following port names will not appear if you have not installed the
USB driver for the V-Drums or for your USB MIDI interface. If this is the
case, exit V-Drums Tutor, re-install the USB driver, and then re-start the
V-Drums Tutor with your USB device connected.
1. From the menu, choose “Setup”–”Set Up Devices....”
2. Make the setting for: “MIDI IN: .”
If you’ve connected the V-Drums via a USB cable
MIDI Input The V-Drums port name (e.g., “TD-XX”)
If you’ve connected a USB MIDI interface (UM-ONE)
MIDI Input The interface port name (e.g., “UM-ONE”)
3.
Specify the “Select Audio Output for Playing Practice Songs” setting.
Specify the device (e.g., sound card) that will play the audio. By default, the sound
will be heard from the audio output specied by your operating system. Make
the following settings.
* For details, refer to the V-Drums Tutor “Help” menu.
If you’ve connected the V-Drums via an audio cable
Choose “Use output set within OS.”
Windows users Mac OS users
If you’ve connected the V-Drums via a USB cable
Choose “ASIO Compatible Driver” (Windows users) or “Select from the list” (Mac
OS users) and select the V-Drums port name (e.g., “TD-XX”) from the list.
* Choose “ASIO Compatible Driver” when using an ASIO-compatible audio device.
4. Click the [OK] button.
When you’ve nished the above settings, you are ready to start using the
V-Drums Tutor.
Getting Ready Application Guide Troubleshooting
Windows users Mac OS users
Refer to “Application Guide” (p. 8).
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Application Guide
Let’s start practicing! The built-in songs are categorized as either “songs” or “exercise patterns.”
By choosing songs or patterns that are appropriate to your playing level, you’ll be able to improve your playing skills eectively.
Workow for improvement
A beginner?
Try our a simple 8-beat rhythm!
Just want to have fun?
Enjoy playing!
Want to improve you basic skills?
Using the “Exercise patterns”!
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For details, refer to “Listening to the Built-in Songs” (p. 12).
If you are a beginner on the drums, learning the 8-beat rhythm is a good place to start.
Songs 1–9 in the “Exercise pattern” list are patterns for practicing 8-beat. Practice song numbers 1 through
9 in order.
After you’ve learned the basic 8-beat, choose a song from the “Song” list that’s appropriate for your level, and
start practicing.
Use the Repeat function (p. 16) to practice the song repeatedly.
Start from song number 10 of the “Exercise patterns” to challenge yourself.
Each of these “Exercise patterns” is a short, one measure pattern. Use the Repeat function to practice it
repeatedly.
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