Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland RT-10 series.
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 3). 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.
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VERY IMPORTANT!!!
•Mounting The Drum Trigger Correctly (p. 6)
•Setting Trigger Parameters in a Percussion Sound Module (p. 14)
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace
parts within it (except when this manual
provides specific instructions directing you
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child
is capable of following all the rules essential
for the safe operation of the unit.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
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• Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
cables should be placed so they are out of
the reach of children.
• Should you remove the hoop guard and the
sensor bolt/nut, keep them in a safe place
out of children’s reach, so there is no chance
of them being swallowed accidentally.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and
observe the following:
Placement
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• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle,
or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
Maintenance
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• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
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• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
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• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at
night).
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• Security Slot ( )
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Before You Start
Contents of the Package
•Drum trigger
•Connection cable
•Owner’s Manual (this manual)
•Two hoop guards (RT-10K only)
Features
•Works perfectly with Roland V-Drums Modules
•High-Accuracy Sensor for Perfect Triggering
•Dual Trigger for Head & Rim (only RT-10S Snare Trigger)
•Mounts Easily and Quickly on Hoop
•Adjustable-Sensor System for Hoop Height
•Compatible with Various Size of Acoustic Drums
Parts Descriptions
fig.RT-10K-e
RT-10K
Sensor Bolt
RT-10S / RT-10T
Sensor Bolt
Rim Sensor
(RT-10S Only)
Output Jack
Head Sensor
Mounting Screw
Head Sensor
*Do not place excessive pressure on the sensor and do not leave it mounted for extended periods (for example
when not in use) or with pressure exerted from an angle. Following these instructions will guarantee
efficient triggering and prevent damage.
Output Jack
Mounting Screw
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Before You Start
Drum Triggers-Definition
A drum trigger uses a built-in sensor to sense the timing and velocity (force) of how the drum is
played. Then these trigger signals and transmitted to the sound module.
VibrationTrigger Signal
The RT-10K Kick Trigger and RT-10T tom trigger support head triggering.
The RT-10S Snare Trigger supports separate head/rim dual triggering.
Percussion Sound Module
Audio
Trigger MIDI Converter
MIDI
Setting Up
Mount the drum trigger (p. 6).
1.
2.
Then connect it to percussion sound module (p. 8).
3.
Set the trigger type and various parameters in the percussion sound module (p. 14).
If needed, fine-tune the trigger parameters while checking the response of the trigger (p. 14).
4.
Connection Example
fig.Setting
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Mounting The Drum Trigger
Important Things To Know
•Set up your drums, making sure that any trigger-mounted drum is NOT in contact with another
drum or stand. Vibrations transmitted from such direct contact can cause unwanted triggering.
•Make sure the snare drum is secure in its stand.
•Muffling (muting) of the drums can help reduce excess vibrations of the drum trigger, which will
improve triggering accuracy.
We recommend using a conventional bass drum mute or blanket pressing against the head. For
the snare drum, use a ring muffler with the area where the sensor touches the head cut out as
shown in the diagram below.
•Correct setting of the percussion sound module’s trigger parameters will ensure the best dynamic
response.
•Vibrations from other drums being played or drum resonance can cause sounds to be triggered
accidently. Spacing the drums a bit farther apart, placing them on separate stands, muffling, and/
or changing the tuning can improve trigger response.
If after doing any of those suggested procedures you still have problems, re-adjust the trigger
parameters (p. 14).
•Loud sounds from monitor speakers can also cause unwanted triggering. Change the angle of the
speakers or move them further away from the drum kit. If unwanted triggering continues, readjust the trigger parameters (p. 14).
Attaching the Drum Trigger
RT-10K Kick Trigger
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Mounting The Drum Trigger
fig.RT-10K-toritsuke
Hoop Guard
RT-10K
Attach the included hoop guards (2) to the inner and outer sides of the kick drum hoop.
1.
•Attach the hoop guards at one of the positions indicated in the figure.
We suggest these positions in order to keep the trigger as far away from the snare drum or
tom toms as possible.
•Make sure the hoop guards to not touch any of the tension bolts.
Use a drum key to loosen the RT-10K’s sensor bolt.
2.
Mount the RT-10K on the hoop guards (Step 1), then firmly tighten the mounting screw to secure
3.
the trigger to the hoop.
Firmly secure the mounting screw to prevent the drum trigger from falling off.
RT-10S Snare Trigger/ RT-10T Tom Trigger
1.
Use a drum key to loosen the RT-10S/RT-10T’s sensor bolt.
Mount the RT-10S/RT-10T to the drum hoop, then turn the mounting screw to secure it in place.
2.
Be sure it does not be touch any tension bolts and position it opposite yourself so that it doesn't
hinder performance, and so you don't hit it accidently.
*Do not insert fingers inside the trigger case and do not touch the board inside. When moving the drum with
the trigger mounted, only hold the drum itself. Never place excess stress on the trigger itself.
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Mounting The Drum Trigger
Adjusting the Sensor Position (Sensor Bolt)
Set the sensor bolt so that the sensor compresses approximately 2–3 mm when pressed against the head.
*The position of the secured sensor and the amount of this compression play an important role in the
performance of the trigger.
*Make sure that the sensor constantly remains in contact with the head, even when playing the drum.
*This setting is very important. If the sensor is compressed too much against the head, it could cause re-
triggering when the head is played. (meaning more than one sound when you hit the head only once)
RT-10K
Remove
your fingers
Press
RT-10S/RT-10T
Press
Head
Remove
your fingers
Head
Connecting a Percussion Sound Module
Use a stereo cable (included) to connect the drum trigger and the percussion sound module.
Make sure the cable does not touch the trigger (other than the connection) or the drum itself.
*When using the RT-10S Snare Trigger, rim shots cannot be played if a monaural cable is used.
*More details regarding percussion sound modules capable of processing RT-10S Snare Trigger rim shots
can be found here. “Percussion Sound Module Parameter Settings” (p. 14).
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*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn
off the power on all devices before making any connections.
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Setting Trigger Parameters in a
Percussion Sound Module
Threshold
Setting Up Your
Percussion Sound
Module
Correct trigger type and parameter
settings provide accurate triggering.
We have included an extensive list of percussion
sound modules with their respective parameter
settings. Please refer to the charts beginning on
page 14.
Trigger Parameters
and How They Function
Unlike standard electronic drum pads, mesh or
rubber, acoustic drums need special attention.
Please read the following to have a better
understanding of how various parameters can
help you get the desired results.
Sensitivity
The name of this parameter is self-explanatory,
and should be adjusted to your playing style. To
adjust this, play at your lowest dynamic and also
at your strongest dynamic to make sure you get
the result you want from your sound module.
Higher sensitivity allows the drum to produce a
loud volume even when played softly.
Lower sensitivity will keep the drum producing
a low volume even when played forcefully.
Threshold level determines the point at which
the signal from the drum trigger actually
triggers a sound. You can look at the chart below
to understand this.
Threshold
The curves indicate your playing dynamics. In
this case, no sound is produced a the “A” or “C”
points, but only the “B” point.
If you set the value higher, then soft hits on the
drum will NOT trigger a sound. Obviously if the
value is too low, then retriggering will occur
easily. In this case, you must set the value
according to your softest playing dynamics, not
forgetting about possible vibrations from other
drums in your kit.
In a live situation, when playing with a band
and/or using monitor speakers, this parameter
may need adjusting according to the acoustic
environment you are in.
Retrigger Cancel
Important when you are using drum triggers. Such
triggers can produce altered waveforms, which
may also cause inadvertent sounding not only at
“A” but also at “B” point in the following chart.
BA
CBA
Threshold and Retrigger Cancel
Retriggering happens when you hit the drum
once, but more than one sound comes from your
sound module. Because an acoustic drum
vibrates in a different way than an electronic
drum pad, attention is needed here if you find
this happening. This can also happen from
vibrations from nearby drums, or even monitor
speakers.
Time
Retrigger Cancel detects disruptions in these
waveforms and makes it more difficult for
retriggering to occur.
While repeatedly striking the drum, raise the
Retrigger Cancel value until retriggering no
longer occur. Set this to the lowest value possible
while still ensuring there is no retriggering.
Although setting this to a high value prevents
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Setting Trigger Parameters in a Percussion Sound Module
retriggering, it then becomes easy for sounds to
be omitted when the drums played fast (roll
etc.).
*Muting the drum can work to suppress
disruptions in the trigger waveform.
Crosstalk Cancel/ XTalk Cancel
Crosstalk is a problem in which the vibrations
and sounds from a drum when it is struck ends
up triggering other drums. Crosstalk Cancel is a
setting that prevents crosstalk that occurs among
drum triggers connected to the same percussion
sound module.
When a sound being triggered by the snare
drum, for example, is heard when you play
another drum, kick or tom-tom, then you should
raise this value for the snare drum triggered
sound. If this problem occurs, Crosstalk Cancel
value should be adjusted first.
In this case, for example, if you hit the tom and
the snare drum triggers the sound assigned to it,
you can do the following:
1.
Set the tom and snare to the same Crosstalk
Cancel Group. (Only TD-20 and TD-12)
Set the Mount Type for the tom and snare to
2.
“PAD.” (Only TD-20 and TD-12)
Then adjust the Crosstalk Cancel value for
3.
the snare, by hitting the tom until the snare
trigger no longer triggers the sound.
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*If the triggers are being affected by sounds from
other drums without drum triggers or from
speakers, adjust the “Threshold” (p. 9) value.
*Only with attaching the drum trigger to the
drum, you can use the “Crosstalk Cancel” in the
percussion sound module to prevent you from
having crosstalk.
Matching the Drum Trigger to the Sound
Module
Trigger types are groupings of various
trigger parameters adjusted to match
specific pads and triggers.
Roland percussion sound modules feature
pre-programmed trigger settings for this
purpose. Adjusting the trigger parameters
based on these settings will provide the best
performance from the RT-10 series.
Stable Triggering Dynamics and Speed
Accuracy
A drum trigger’s response is affected by
many variables. These include the type of
drum, the head and tuning, how it is
muffled (or muted) and your playing style.
Correct trigger parameter settings will
guarantee good dynamic response and
speed accuracy.
Special Triggering Examples
Triggering from acoustic drums is not only
used in a “normal” full, dynamic sense, but
sometimes triggers are used to trigger loops
in samplers, or sounds or special effects
where natural dynamics are not needed.
•When triggering a loop or special
•When triggering a sound that you
effects, it is best to set the “threshold
level” to a high value.
This way, low velocity hits on the
drum will not trigger that sound.
always want to be at the same level, no
matter how hard you play, set the
“Trigger Curve” to “LOUD”
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Troubleshooting
Normally, you should not have any problems if you have read this manual carefully, followed the
instructions and have carefully taken into consideration the multiple variables regarding using drum
triggers; type of drum, head, muffling, playing style, acoustic environment etc.
No Sound is Triggered
•Check all connections, and make sure the trigger sensor is touching the head as explained on page 8.
•Check the sound module’s trigger indicator to confirm that the percussion sound module is
receiving the trigger signals.
Multiple Sounds Played When Drum Is Struck Only Once
(Retrigger)
Improve the Drum Setup
•Move the position of the drum trigger that is reacting to the sound/vibration from another drum.
•It may be necessary to mute or muffle the head in a way that you would not normally do when
only playing acoustically, or actually change the type of head to the muted head such as the
PinStripe® from REMO Inc.
*PinStripe® is a Registered Trademark of Remo Inc., U.S.A.
•For Snare Drum triggering, it's a good idea to keep the tension of the snares fairly tight.
Adjust trigger parameters
•Adjust the “Retrigger Cancel” value (p. 9).
Playing One Drum Causes a Sound Assigned to the Trigger of
Another Drum to Sound
Improve the Drum Setup
•Make sure the drums in question are not in physical contact.
•Move the position of the drum trigger that is reacting to the sound/vibration from another drum.
•It may be necessary to mute or muffle the head in a way that you would not normally do when
only playing acoustically, or actually change the type of head to the muted head such as the
PinStripe® from REMO Inc.
•For Snare Drum triggering, it's a good idea to keep the tension of the snares fairly tight.
•Make sure your drums are securely mounted, especially the snare drum.
Adjust trigger parameters
•If problems occur between drums equipped with drum triggers, adjust the percussion sound
module’s “Crosstalk Cancel/XTalk Cancel” value (p. 10).
*Only with attaching the drum trigger to the drum, you can use the “Crosstalk Cancel” in the
percussion sound module to prevent you from having crosstalk.
•If the triggers are being affected by sounds from other drums without drum triggers or from
speakers, adjust the “Threshold” (p. 9) value.
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Troubleshooting
Sounds Are Triggered Without Playing the Drums
•Is the volume too loud of nearby monitor speakers?
•If in a band situation, is the bass amp too close or too loud?
No Sound When Playing Softly
•Adjust the “Threshold” value. (p. 9)
No Sound From the Rim
when Playing a Rim Shot or Just the Rim
Separate triggering from the rim is only possible when using the RT-10S snare trigger.
•Make sure the cable is Stereo.
•Verify that the trigger input you are using is rim-shot capable. (p. 14)
•Verify your trigger parameter settings in the module you are using. (p. 14)
Same Sound from the Rim and Head
•This is normal if you are not using the RT-10S snare trigger.
Dynamic Response Seems Strange
•Adjust the “Sensitivity” value. (p. 9)
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Specifications
RT-10K (Kick Trigger)
Trigger:1 (Head)
Connector: Trigger Output Jack (1/4 inch
Phone Type)
Dimensions: approx. 40 (W) x 110 (D) x 70 (H) mm
approx. 1-5/8 (W) x 4-3/8 (D) x 213/16 (H) inches
Weight:90 g
4 oz
Accessories: Connection Cable, Hoop Guard,
Owner’s Manual
Guide for Installation:
Rim Height: 30 to 36 mm
1-3/16 to 1-7/16 inch
Rim Thickness (Max.): 13 mm
9/16 inch
fig.RT-10K-rimsize
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RT-10S (Snare Trigger)
Triggers:2 (Head, Rim)
Connector: Trigger Output Jack (Stereo 1/4
inch Phone Type)
Dimensions: approx. 40 (W) x 110 (D) x 50 (H) mm
approx. 1-5/8 (W) x 4-3/8 (D) x 2 (H)
inches
Weight:80 g
3 oz
Accessories: Connection Cable, Owner’s
Manual
Guide for Installation:
Rim Height: 11 to 15 mm
7/16 to 5/8 inch
RT-10T (Tom Trigger)
Triggers:1 (Head)
Connector: Trigger Output Jack (1/4 inch
Phone Type)
Dimensions: approx. 40 (W) x 110 (D) x 50 (H) mm
approx. 1-5/8 (W) x 4-3/8 (D) x 2 (H)
inches
Weight:80 g
3 oz
Accessories: Connection Cable, Owner’s
Manual
Guide for Installation:
Rim Height: 11 to 15 mm
fig.RT-10S-rimsize1
7/16 to 5/8 inch
30–36
11–15
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*In the interest of product improvement, the
specifications and/or appearance of this unit are
subject to change without prior notice.
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Percussion Sound Module Parameter Settings
Following you will find specific parameter settings for the indicated percussion sound modules.
These are VERY important. If needed, please refer to the Owner’s Manual of your module.
*The trigger parameters should be adjusted as necessary to match the actual state of your configuration, and