© 2021 Roland Corporation
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Contents
Assembly ...................................... 4
: Checking the Parts ............................. 4
: Assembly ..................................... 4
: Attaching a Strap .............................. 5
: Disassembly................................... 5
: Setting up the Floor Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
: Setting up on a Three-Pillar Stand ............... 6
Panel Descriptions ............................ 8
: Top Panel ..................................... 8
Performance Techniques .......................... 8
: Rear Panel
(Connecting Your Equipment)
............... 9
Getting Ready ................................. 10
: Installing the Batteries ......................... 10
: Turning the Power On/O ...................... 10
: Basic Operations............................... 11
: Setting the Optimum Sound for the Output
Destination
(Output Mode)
........................ 11
Kits ............................................. 12
Memory........................................ 12
Playing......................................... 13
(Kit)
: Selecting a Sound
: Playing Along with a Song ...................... 13
Using the MIX IN Jack ............................. 13
Using a Bluetooth Device .......................... 13
: Using the Lesson Function
Sounding the Ji-uchi
Using the Metronome
Recording
Practicing
(Rec)
.................................. 14
(Practice)
.......................... 13
(Lesson)
............... 13
(Ji-uchi)
........................ 13
(Metronome)
.................... 14
................................ 15
Editing Sounds and Other Settings for Kits
(Kit Edit)
.......................................... 16
: Setting an Instrument
Parameters Specic to Each Instrument............... 17
: Conguring the Eects
Applying an Equalizer for Each Pad
Applying a Compressor to Each Pad
Applying Ambience to the Entire Kit
Applying MFX to Each Pad
: Setting the Kit Level
: Mute Group
(Mute Group)
(Instrument)
(Eects)
(MFX)
(Kit Level)
......................... 20
................ 16
................... 18
(Pad EQ)
............ 18
(Pad Comp)
(Ambience)
.......... 18
......... 19
..................... 19
.................... 20
: Setting How the Nuance Changes According to
Where You Strike the Pad
(Kit Pad Control)
........... 20
: Controlling the Sounds Using a Connected Pedal
(Pedal Control)
: Controlling from an External MIDI Device
Setting the Note Number for Each Pad
Setting the MIDI Channel for Each Pad
Setting the Gate Time for Each Pad
: Naming a Kit
: Giving a Kit a Kanji Name
: Copying a Kit
: Recalling Kits Successively
Selecting a Set List
Creating a Set List
.................................... 21
(Kit MIDI)
(Note Number)
(Channel)
(Gate Time)
(Kit Name)
(Kit Copy)
.......................... 22
(Kit Kanji Name)
.......................... 23
(Set List)
............... 23
(from Selecting Banks to Selecting Kits)
(from Creating a List to Saving to a Bank)
..... 21
......... 22
........... 22
........... 22
...... 23
..... 24
Importing and Playing Audio Files
(User Sample)
: Importing an Audio File
: Previewing User Samples
: Editing a User Sample
: Renaming a User Sample
: Deleting a User Sample
: Renumbering User Samples to Eliminate Blanks
(Renumber)
: Optimizing the User Sample Area
: Deleting All User Samples
..................................... 25
(Import)
.................. 25
(Preview)
(Edit)
(Rename)
(Delete)
................ 25
...................... 26
................ 26
.................. 26
...................................... 27
(Delete All)
(Optimize)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
....... 27
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Contents
Conguring the Trigger Settings ............. 28
: Setting the Sensitivity and Other Parameters for
Each Pad
Checking the Velocity and Other Settings of the Pads
You Strike
: Conguring the Other Pad Not to Sound
(Xtalk Cancel)
: Specifying the Pads to Use
: Preventing the Currently Edited Pad from
Changing
(Pad Settings)
............................ 28
...................................... 29
..................................... 29
(Trigger Lock)
(Active Pad)
........................... 30
............. 29
Using the Bluetooth® Functionality .......... 31
: Using the TAIKO-1 to Hear Music Played from a
Mobile Device ................................. 31
Registering a Mobile Device
Conguring the Bluetooth Function
Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device .......... 32
Playing Music from a Mobile Device.................. 32
Checking the Bluetooth Status
: Resetting the Bluetooth Pairing Settings
Backing up to USB Flash Drive
(Pairing)
.................. 31
(Setup)
............ 31
(Bluetooth Status)
.......... 32
(USB Memory)
(Reset)
... 32
... 33
Troubleshooting .............................. 41
Appendix ...................................... 42
: Adjusting the Head Tension..................... 42
: Kit List ........................................ 43
: Instrument List ................................ 43
: MFX List ...................................... 45
: Ji-uchi List..................................... 52
: Ji-uchi Instrument List.......................... 52
: Metronome Sounds ............................ 53
: Allowable Characters........................... 53
: Allowable Kanji Characters ..................... 53
Main Specications ........................... 54
MIDI-Related Settings......................... 55
: Note Numbers for Each Pad
(Defaults)
: MIDI Output Specications ..................... 55
: High-Resolution Velocity Prex
: Program Change Messages ..................... 55
............. 55
(Controller Number 88)
55
: Backing up the Settings
: Loading Backup Data
: Deleting Backup Files
(Save Backup)
(Load Backup)
(Delete Backup)
: Initialized a USB Flash Drive
(USB Memory Format)
.............. 33
................ 34
.............. 35
Making Overall Settings for the TAIKO-1
(Others)
.......................................... 36
: Conguring the OUTPUT/PHONES Jack
(Output Settings)
.................................. 36
: Conguring the Pedal Jacks and Shortcut
Settings
(Control Settings)
: MIDI-Related Settings
: Conguring the Master Equalizer
: Conguring the Master Compressor
.......................... 36
(Global MIDI)
................ 38
(Master EQ)
(Master Comp)
: Setting the Screen and AUTO OFF Function
(LCD/Auto O)
.................................... 39
: Viewing Information for This Instrument
(Version Info)
: Returning to the Factory Settings
..................................... 39
(Factory Reset)
....... 38
TAIKO-1 Audio Signal Flow ................... 56
.... 35
.. 39
.... 40
3
Assembly
Checking the Parts
1 2
5
8 9 10
Part name Quantity
Rods (with pad attachment screws) 8
1
Pads 2
2
Sound module 1
3
Rubber ring (for securing the sound module) 4
4
Trigger cables (0.2 m) 2
5
Trigger cables (1.0 m) (*1) 2
6
AC adaptor + power cord 1
7
Drum key 1
8
Hex wrench (*2) 1
9
Cable clamps 3
10
6
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Assembly
3
4
7
If necessary, spread out a blanket or similar material to prevent the
TAIKO-1 or oor from being scratched during assembly.
1. Attach the rods to the pad
1
1-1. Place the pad (
1-2. One at a time, insert the rods (
pad.
MEMO
The rods should be facing diagonally when correctly inserted.
1-3. Use the drum key
until they no longer turn.
The appropriate tightness is approximately when the bolt head is no
longer visible.
) so that the surface with holes in it faces upward.
2
to tighten the bolts of the rods (1 eight locations)
8
eight locations) into the holes of the
1
1
r
2
*1 Use the trigger cable (1.0 m) when playing the taiko while not on your shoulder.
&
“Setting up the Floor Stands” (p. 6)
*2 The hex wrench is used to adjust the tension of the heads.
&
“Adjusting the Head Tension” (p. 42)
Watch a video that explains TAIKO-1 assembly.
Access the following URL on your
computer or smartphone.
http://roland.cm/taiko_qs
Protrusions on
the pad
2
1-4. Place the other pad (
upward.
1-5. Turn over the pad to which the rods are attached, position the pads so
that the projections of the two pads are aligned, and then consecutively
insert the rods into the holes of the other pad one by one.
1-6. While making sure that the rods are inserted in the holes of the pad, use
the drum key
they no longer turn.
) so that the surface with holes in it is facing
2
to tighten the bolts of the rods (1 eight locations) until
8
4
Assembly
2. Attaching the sound module
* When attaching the sound module, take care that you are not injured by
an rubber ring.
2-1. Attach an rubber ring (
module (
Gently pull the rubber ring to t it into the groove.
2. Pull gently
2-2. Loop the rubber ring over the hooks of the rods that are located opposite
the protrusions on the pads (four locations).
Protrusions on the pad
) (four locations).
3
Rubber ring
1. Fit into this groove
) to each of the four corners of the sound
4
Protrusions on the pad
(opposite side)
Mounting order
Attaching a Strap
You can attach a commercially available taiko strap and play this
instrument.
To attach a strap, wrap it around the tip of the rod as shown in the
illustration (two locations).
Wrap in a gure-eight, and then tie.
2
1
1
Attach the strap to these two locations.
NOTE
If the wrapping is insucient, the strap might be displaced or
disconnected. Fasten it securely to prevent the instrument from
dropping.
Disassembly
Hooks
Sound module
Hooks
3. Attaching the trigger cables
Mounting order
Rubber ring
4
1. Detach the sound module
1-1. Disconnect all connection cables such as the AC
adaptor and trigger cables.
1-2. One by one, pull and detach each rubber ring
that is attached to the rod hooks (four locations),
and detach the sound module.
This is easier if you remove the rubber rings rst.
2. Loosen all bolts for the rods of the pad 1
2-1. Use the drum key to loosen the
bolts until you can see their
heads from the side.
Do not remove them from the
rods; leave them attached.
Loosen all eight bolts of the
rods.
3. Pull the rods out of the pad
3-1. Taking care not to apply excessive force
to the connector section, pull out the rod
perpendicularly from the pad.
Gap
3-1. Connect the trigger cables (0.2 m) (
pads.
3-2. Connect the other end of each cable to the TRIG IN 1/2 jacks of the sound
module.
) to the TRIG OUT jacks of the two
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4. Disassemble the pad 2 in the same way
4-1. Loosen the bolts of the other pad in the same way, and pull out the rods.
5
Assembly
Setting up the Floor Stands
What you’ll need besides the TAIKO-1 and stand
5 String (0.5 m) × 4
5 Thick cloth/fabric (used for cushioning) × 3
1. Remove the pads and sound module of the TAIKO-1.
&
“Disassembly” (p. 5)
6. Turn the assembled unit over.
7. Connect the pad and sound module with the included
trigger cable (1.0 m).
Pad: TRIG OUT jack
TAIKO-1: TRIG IN 1 jack (or TRIG IN 2 jack)
Set all Xtalk Cancel parameters to “0.”
&
“Conguring the Other Pad Not to Sound (Xtalk Cancel)”
(p. 29)
Depending on the stand and how you strike the TAIKO-1, you may
get a better drumming feel by adjusting the parameters.
&
“Conguring the Trigger Settings” (p. 28)
MEMO
You can line up two sets of
pads that you have respectively
attached to the oor stands, for
two people to play. In this case,
connect the TRIG OUT jack of the
second pad to the TRIG IN 2 jack (or
the TRIG IN 1 jack) of the TAIKO-1.
Place the sound module on the
oor for use.
Disassembly
To disassemble the units, use the reverse process you used when
assembling them.
* The rods and rings are not used here.
2. Wrap the cloths or fabric around the stand (three
places).
3. Turn the pad over and thread the strings through
the holes where the rods are usually mounted (four
places).
* Make sure to thread the string
through the holes at the
specied places. If you thread
the strings through other places,
this could damage the sensor.
4. Flip the stand upside down that you wrapped with
cloths or fabric in step 1, and place it on the pad that
you turned over.
Position the pad so that the protrusion faces towards you.
5. Tie the strings into knots (four places).
Where to knot the
strings (four places)
Setting up on a Three-Pillar Stand
What you’ll need besides the TAIKO-1 and stand
5 String (1 m) × 3
1. Disconnect all connection cables such as the AC
adaptor and trigger cables.
2. Remove the sound module of the TAIKO-1.
Leave the rubber rings on the sound module.
Protrusions on the pad
6
3. Thread the string through the belt on each pillar of
the three-pillar stand, and tie a string into a loop
(three places).
4. Hook the string loops onto the rods of the TAIKO-1, as
shown in the illustration.
Assembly
Caution when replacing the head
(do not insert your hand or ngers)
Do not insert your hand or ngers into the area indicated by the
arrow in the illustration. Doing so might cause injury or damage.
Frame
Head
Gap
Gap
The rubber components of the head and rim are consumable
parts whose performance will decline with use over time.
If the head becomes torn, or if the surface of the head sags even
when the head tension is correctly adjusted, replace the head.
If the rubber of the rim is damaged, contact the retailer from
whom you purchased the product, or the nearest Roland Service
Center.
&
“Adjusting the Head Tension” (p. 42)
Place the pad so the protrusions on the pad face towards you.
Each string loop should hook onto two rods.
5. Attach the sound module.
Attach the sound module so that it is a little to the right from the
center, making the buttons easier to operate.
View from the front (player’s side)
Handling caution
Do not touch the screws of the
projections, since doing so might
cause the heads to loosen.
Specifying the pads to use
With the TAIKO-1, you can use both pads; but if you want to use
only one pad, you can enable just one. This helps prevent the
lower surface from operating unintentionally.
&
“Specifying the Pads to Use (Active Pad)” (p. 29)
(about the screws)
(Active Pad)
Connect the pad and sound module with the included trigger
cable (0.2 m).
Pad: TRIG OUT jack
TAIKO-1: TRIG IN 1 jack
(Do not connect the sound module to the lower pad.)
Disassembly
To disassemble the units, use the reverse process you used when
assembling them.
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Panel Descriptions
Head Rim
1
2
1
Top
1
Pad 1 (head 1/rim 1)
Pad 1 (PAD1) is the pad that is attached to
the upper surface and connected to the TRIG IN 1 jack.
The mesh area is called the “head (PAD1H),” and the rubber area is
called the “rim (PAD1R).”
2
Pad 2 (head 2/rim 2)
Pad 2 (PAD2) is the pad that is attached to the lower surface and
connected to the TRIG IN 2 jack.
The mesh area is called the “head (PAD2H),” and the rubber area is
called the “rim (PAD2R).”
Bottom
2
Performance Techniques
About the “bachi” (sticks) to use
You can use bachi (sticks) made of either magnolia tree
wood or maple.
Using maple sticks
When using maple sticks, the mesh head (surface) and the
rubber on the rim (edge) wears out more quickly.
Wear and tear on the sticks
The sticks may tend out wear out after playing on the mesh (heads) for some time.
Caution on using chipped/broken sticks
Do not use chipped or broken sticks, as doing so may damage the surface of the heads.
* When playing the TAIKO-1, do not strike any location other than the surface or rim of the pad (including
the rods or the sound module). Failure to observe this causes malfunctions or damage to the instrument.
Head
Strike the head.
The nuances of the tone change
according to the location of the head
that you strike.
NOTE
If you strongly strike the mesh area between the surface and
the rim (the gray area in the illustration), the “bachi” (sticks)
will strike the material on the rear of the head, and the sensor
will not work correctly. Since this will also damage the parts,
take care not to perform so strongly that you strike the
material on the rear.
MEMO
5 This instrument does not support playing the head and rim of the same pad
simultaneously (including open rim shots).
5 This instrument does not support playing the rim of pad 1 and of pad 2
simultaneously.
* Depending on how the pads are set up, it is possible to simultaneously strike the rim of pad
1 and of pad 2.
&
“Setting up the Floor Stands” (p. 6)
Rim
Do not strike the projection
of the rim.
Doing so will damage the
“bachi” (sticks) and will also
cause malfunctions and
faulty operation.
Strike the rim.
You hear a sound other than that
produced by the head.
Top
Bottom
Top Panel
1
3
2
4
5
1
Display
Shows various information according to the operation.
2
[H] [I] buttons
Move the cursor. The currently selected item is highlighted.
3
F1 (left) button, F2 (right) button
The function of these buttons changes depending on what is
shown in the display.
4
] (TOMOE) button
[
Regardless of the screen that is shown, pressing this button takes
you back to the top screen and selects a favorite kit (with the
factory settings).
You can change the function of this button.
&
“Conguring the Pedal Jacks and Shortcut Settings (Control
Settings)” (p. 36)
5
[+] [-] buttons
Selects a kit or modies a value.
6
[L] button
Turns the power on/o.
7
[ ] [ ] buttons
Raises or lowers the volume. When you press a button, the current
volume is shown (the previous screen reappears after several
seconds).
6
7
8
Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
E
TRIG IN 2 jack
A
OUTPUT jack
(Connecting Your Equipment)
F
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor to
this jack.
’
to AC outlet
Pad 2 Pad 1
AC adaptor
Cord hook
G
Batteries
&
“Installing the Batteries” (p. 10)
J
USB COMPUTER port
K
USB MEMORY port
D
TRIG IN 1 jack
B
FOOT SW jack
A
OUTPUT jack (mono)
Outputs the sound. Connect this to your
amplied speaker or mixer.
As necessary, use the cable clamp to tie the cable
to the rod.
B
FOOT SW jack
You can connect a footswitch (BOSS FS-5U, FS6; sold separately) and use it to control various parameters.
&
“Conguring the Pedal Jacks and Shortcut Settings (Control
Settings)” (p. 36)
Factory settings:
You can use FOOT SW 1/2 to step forward or backward through the kits, one
at a time.
C
EXP PEDAL 1/2 jacks
You can connect an expression pedal (EV-5, sold separately) and
use it to control various parameters.
&
“Conguring the Pedal Jacks and Shortcut Settings (Control
Settings)” (p. 36)
Factory settings:
You can use EXP PEDAL 1 to control the overall volume.
You can use EXP PEDAL 2 to control the volume of the “ji-uchi” (base beat).
* Use only the specied expression pedal. Connecting any other expression
pedals may cause the unit to malfunction or become damaged.
D
TRIG IN 1 jack
Use the included trigger cable to connect the TRIG OUT jack of pad
1 to the TRIG IN 1 jack.
E
TRIG IN 2 jack
Use the included trigger cable to connect the TRIG OUT jack of pad
2 to the TRIG IN 2 jack.
C
EXP PEDAL 1/2 jacks
Cable clamps
H
PHONES jack
F
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.
* Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown in the
illustration.
G
Batteries
&
“Installing the Batteries” (p. 10)
H
PHONES jack
Connect your headphones here. Use a stereo mini plug for this
connection.
* Even if headphones are connected, sound is still output from the OUTPUT
jack.
I
MIX IN jack
Connect an external audio device.
Use a stereo mini plug for this connection.
J
USB COMPUTER port
Connect your computer to the TAIKO-1’s USB port via USB cable.
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device.
Cables used for charging only cannot transmit data.
K
USB MEMORY port
You can connect a USB ash drive here.
&
“Backing up to USB Flash Drive (USB Memory)” (p. 33)
* Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drive while the message
“Processing...” is displayed.
I
MIX IN jack
Connect an audio device
here.
9
Getting Ready
Installing the Batteries
As an alternative to using the AC adaptor, you can use commercially
available AA-size rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
* When an AC adaptor is used, the unit is powered by the AC adaptor even
if batteries are installed.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons from
damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
1. Remove the battery cover.
1-1. Remove the thumbscrew from the battery cover.
1-2. Slide the battery cover forward and remove it.
Battery cover
Thumbscrew
2. Insert the batteries into the battery case in the
correct orientation.
3. Close the battery cover.
* Handling batteries improperly may cause the risk of explosion or uid
leakage. Make sure to carefully observe all of the items related to
batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (found in the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s
Manual).
Remaining battery indication
When the remaining battery power runs low, a battery low icon
( ) appears in the upper right of the display. When this appears,
install fresh batteries as soon as possible.
If you continue to use the instrument in this state, the “Battery Low!”
message appears, and nally the TAIKO-1 stops functioning entirely.
Turning the Power On/O
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn down the volume
on all connected devices. Even with the volume turned down, you might
hear some sound when switching the instrument on/o. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the power on
[L] button
[ ] [ ] buttons
1. Turn on the equipment in this order: TAIKO-1 (press
the [L] button) 0 connected devices.
2. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the volume.
MEMO
Hold down the [ ] button and press the [ ] button to make the
value increase quickly. Hold down the [ ] button and press the
[ ] button to make the value decrease quickly.
* The power to this instrument turns o automatically after a certain
amount of time has passed since it was played or operated (Auto O
function).
If you do not want the power to turn o automatically, disengage
the Auto O function.
&
“Setting the Screen and AUTO OFF Function (LCD/Auto O )”
(p. 39)
5 To restore power, turn the power on again.
Turning the power o
1. Turn o the equipment in this order: connected
devices 0 TAIKO-1 (long-press the [L] button).
10
Getting Ready
Basic Operations
Function settings
These buttons execute the functions shown in the lower part of the
display.
The functions vary for each screen.
* In the Owner’s Manual, these buttons are described as “function” and
(button): for example, “MENU” (F2 button).
Moving the cursor
(F1/F2 buttons)
F2 buttonF1 button
([H] [I] buttons)
Changing a value ([+] [–] buttons)
[+] [-] buttons
Use the [+] [–] buttons to change the value that is highlighted by the
cursor.
MEMO
If you hold down the [+] button and press the [–] button, the value
increases quickly. If you hold down the [–] button and press the [+]
button, the value decreases quickly.
TOMOE boost
(speed up)
[H] [I] buttons
The cursor is a highlighted area onscreen that shows the setting you
can change. If there are multiple items to set onscreen, use the [H] [I]
buttons to move the cursor to the item you want to change.
MEMO
Press the [I] button while holding down the [H] button to make the
cursor move up quickly, and press the [H] button while holding down
the [I] button to make the cursor move down quickly.
Editing a value
If you hold down the [ ] (TOMOE) button and press the [+] or
[–] button, the value changes at ultra-high speed.
Moving the cursor
If you hold down the [ ] (TOMOE) button and press the [H] or
[I] buttons, the value changes at ultra-high speed.
Changing the volume
If you hold down the [ ] (TOMOE) button and press the [ ]
or [ ] button, the volume changes at ultra-high speed.
Setting the Optimum Sound for the Output
Destination
&
“Conguring the OUTPUT/PHONES Jack (Output Settings)”
(p. 36)
(Output Mode)
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Kits
Layer ALayer A
Layer BLayer B
Layer ALayer A
Layer BLayer B
Layer ALayer A
Layer BLayer B
Layer ALayer A
Layer BLayer B
The sounds that play when you strike the pads of this instrument are called “instruments.” The set
of instruments allocated to each pad is called a “kit.” The kits are congured as shown below.
MEMO
When you change the settings for a kit, the changes are saved automatically.
Kit
Kits 1–100
Surface/head
(PAD1H)
Pad 1
Edge/rim
(PAD1R)
Surface/head
(PAD2H)
Pad 2
Edge/rim
(PAD2R)
Kit
Volume, pan, pad compressor, pad equalizer, how
each layer is sounded, etc.
Volume, pan, pad compressor, pad equalizer, how
each layer is sounded, etc.
Volume, pan, pad compressor, pad equalizer, how
each layer is sounded, etc.
Volume, pan, pad compressor, pad equalizer, how
each layer is sounded, etc.
Instrument
Overall kit settings
Eect, kit name, MIDI settings, etc.
Memory
The settings for kits, triggers and so on are saved in what is called
“memory.”
TAIKO-1
LOAD
SAVE
USB memory
Backups
Kits
User samples
COPY
User memory
Kits
Set list
Trigger settings
System settings
User samples
Ji-uchi settings
Preset memory
Kits
Trigger settings
Set list
System settings
Ji-uchi settings
Preset memory
This is where the factory default settings are stored.
You can copy the preset memory data to user memory and restore the
unit to factory settings.
User memory
The settings used when editing or playing this instrument are stored
here.
You can load or copy data from a USB ash drive or from preset
memory (p. 33).
MEMO
5 Data saved to USB ash drive can be loaded or copied into user memory. For
details, refer to “Loading Backup Data (Load Backup)” (p. 34).
USB ash drive folder architecture
IMPORT folder
If there are audio les that you want to import as user samples, save them in this
folder.
Roland folder
The TAIKO-1’s backup data is saved here.
TAIKO-1 folder
Backup folder
Backup data is saved here.
Kit folder
Kit backup data is saved here.
USB ash drive (32 GB max.)
The settings saved in user memory are stored as a single set on the
USB ash drive, and up to 99 sets can be saved (backed up).
You can also save up to 999 kits aside from the backups.
12
Playing
Selecting a Sound
The TAIKO-1 assigns separate sounds to the head and rim of the two
pads. These four sounds are collectively called a “k it .”
There are 50 preset kits. By switching kits, you can perform using a
variety of dierent sounds.
(Kit)
1. Press “BACK” (F1 button) several times to access the top
screen.
2. Use the [+] [–] buttons to select the kit.
About the top screen
This is the basic screen of the TAIKO-1, which appears when you turn
on the power.
Kit number
Kit name
If a Japanese (kanji) name is specied for
the kit, the kanji name is also shown.
MEMO
You can edit the sounds of the kit.
For details, refer to “Editing Sounds and Other Settings for Kits (Kit
Edit)” (p. 16).
Trigger indicator
The strength at which you strike the head or rim is shown in six levels.
Function
Displays if functions are assigned to
the F1 and F2 buttons.
Using the Lesson Function
You can sound a “ji-uchi” (base beat) or metronome, and practice along
with this to improve your rhythmic accuracy, or record and play back
your performance.
(Lesson)
Sounding the Ji-uchi (Ji-uchi)
The TAIKO-1 can sound a ji-uchi, which is like a metronome. By
performing along with the ji-uchi, you can practice the basics and
improve your performance skill.
What is ji-uchi?
Ji-uchi is the basic rhythm of the song.
The ji-uchi is struck like a metronome, and the song is played in
time with it.
Since the ji-uchi also plays a role in determining the expression
or tempo of the song (corresponding to the conductor of an
orchestra), it is an extremely important part.
1. Press “MENU” (F2 button).
2. Use the [
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
3. Use the [
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
The setting screen appears.
H
] [I] buttons to select “Lesson,” and then
H
] [I] buttons to select “Ji-uchi,” and then
Playing Along with a Song
Using the MIX IN Jack
You can perform along with a song that’s playing back on the external
device, if the output from that device is input via the MIX IN jack.
* To adjust the playback volume, adjust the volume on your mobile device.
Using a Bluetooth Device
If an external device is connected via Bluetooth, you can play along
with a song playing back on the external device.
&
“Using the Bluetooth® Functionality” (p. 31)
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Ji-uchi Volume 0–31, MAX Sets the volume of the ji-uchi.
Track
Tempo 20–260 Sets the tempo.
Velocity 1–32 Sets the strength of the sound.
* The tempo and velocity can be set for each track.
Value
[+] [-] buttons
&
“Ji-uchi List”
(p. 52)
Explanation
Selects the ji-uchi pattern.
4. Press “PLAY p” (F2 button).
You can also switch to another screen while the ji-uchi plays.
5. Press “STOP q” (F2 button).
If a screen other than the ji-uchi setting screen is shown, access the
ji-uchi setting screen and then press “STOP q” (F2 button).
6. Press “BACK” (F1 button) several times to return to the
top screen.
MEMO
You can use MIDI to make the instrument play that sounds the jiuchi. For details, refer to “Ji-uchi Instrument List” (p. 52).
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Playing
Using the Metronome
(Metronome)
1. Press “MENU” (F2 button).
2. Use the [
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
3. Use the [
then press “SELECT” (F2 button).
The setting screen appears.
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Tempo 20–260
Beat 1–9
Rhythm Type
Sound
Pan L30–CTR–R30
Metronome Volume 0–31, MAX
H
] [I] buttons to select “Lesson,” and then
H
] [I] buttons to select “Metronome,” and
Value
[+] [-] buttons
ˇ–˜
&
“Metronome
Sounds” (p. 53)
Explanation
Sets the tempo of the
metronome.
Sets the time signature (the
number of beats per measure).
Sets the interval of the
metronome.
Adjusts the metronome’s sound.
Sets the stereo position of the
metronome.
Sets the volume of the
metronome.
4. Press “START p” (F2 button).
5. Press “STOP q” (F2 button).
6. Press the F1 button several times to return to the top
screen.
Recording
Here’s how to record your performance and play it back repeatedly.
(Rec)
1. Press “MENU” (F2 button).
2. Use the [
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
3. Use the [
“SELECT” (F2 button).
The STANDBY screen appears.
H
] [I] buttons to select “Lesson,” and then
H
] [I] buttons to select “Rec,” and then press
4. Press “START” (F2 button) to start recording.
The screen switches to “RECORDING...,” and recording starts.
5. Press “STOP” (F1 button) to stop recording.
The PLAYBACK screen appears.
LOOP: Turn this on if
you want to play back
repeatedly. Turn this o
if you want to play back
only once.
6. Press “PLAY p” (F2 button) to play back.
To stop, press “STOP ” (F2 button).
7. When you are nished, press “BACK” (F1 button).
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press “CANCEL” (F1 button).
NOTE
When you exit the REC (PLAYBACK) screen, the recorded content is
lost.
8. Press the [+] button to exit the PLAYBACK screen.
The STANDBY screen appears.
9. Press the F1 button several times to return to the top
screen.
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Playing
Practicing
(Practice)
This lets you practice keeping the tempo with your body.
For the rst few measures, the click plays at the specied volume, but
for the next several measures the click is muted. This cycle of several
measures continues until you stop it.
1. Press “MENU” (F2 button).
2. Use the [
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
3. Use the [
press “SELECT”
The setting screen appears.
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Measures 2, 4, 8, 16
Quiet
Metronome Volume 0–31, MAX
H
] [I] buttons to select “Lesson,” and then
H
] [I] buttons to select “Practice,” and then
(F2 button).
Value
[+] [-] buttons
RANDOM
1, 2, 4
Explanation
Specify the length (measures) of
the interval for which the click
alternates between “sounding”
and “quiet.”
The length of the “Quiet” interval
randomly changes each time.
Species the length (number of
measures) of the “Quiet” interval.
This setting cannot be longer
than half of the “Measures” value.
Sets the volume of the
metronome.
4. Press “START” (F2 button) to start practice.
5. Strike the pad in time with the metronome.
The metronome plays during the rst several measures. When you
reach the last measure during which the metronome plays, the
screen indicates “Ready..”
When the metronome stops sounding, the screen indication
changes to “Quiet.” Continue striking the pads during this time.
After the Quiet region, the proportion of your strikes that were
played at an accurate tempo are shown as a percentage value.
6. Press “STOP” (F1 button) to nish practicing.
7. Press the F1 button several times to return to the top
screen.
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Layer ALayer A
Layer BLayer B
Layer ALayer A
Layer BLayer B
Editing Sounds and Other Settings for Kits
(Kit Edit)
Kits and instruments
On the TAIKO-1, the sounds that play when you strike the pads
are called “instruments” (INST). The set of instruments allocated
to each pad is called a “ k it.”
Surface/head
Pad
Edge/rim
Selecting a pad to congure
To edit the settings for a pad, strike that pad to select it.
rim of a pad, strike the rim.
Preventing the currently edited pad from changing
(Trigger Lock)
If you want to audition your performance sounds while you edit
the instruments, you can specify that the currently edited pad
does not change even if you strike another pad.
&
“Preventing the Currently Edited Pad from Changing (Trigger
Lock)” (p. 30)
* The pad remains locked even if you use MIDI messages to switch
pads.
MEMO
By assigning “Trig Lock” to the assignable buttons (p. 30),
you can use buttons such as [ ] (TOMOE) to switch this on/
o.
To select the
Saving your settings
Since the TAIKO-1 automatically saves the values that you
change, there’s no need to perform a specic operation to save
your settings.
Settings are also saved when you turn o the power.
Setting an Instrument
(Instrument)
This shows how to assign dierent sounds to the head or rim.
You can assign two sounds to an “instrument,” which can also be
played as a layer (layers A/B).
1. On the KIT EDIT screen, select “Instrument” and press
“SELECT” (F2 button).
The INSTRUMENT screen appears.
Layer A
Layer B
Set the “SW” (switch) to “ON ” to display the category and name, and to select the sound.
Category
Pad name
Sound Name
Layer B ON/OFF
2. Strike to select the pad that you want to set.
3. Press “EDIT” (F2 button) for more detailed settings.
The INST EDIT (LAYER A) screen appears.
This shows how to edit the sounds of a kit.
1. Press “MENU” (F2 button).
2. Use the [
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
The KIT EDIT screen appears.
3. Use the [
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
Setting an Instrument (Instrument) page 16
Conguring the Eects (Eects) page 18
Setting the Kit Level (Kit Level) page 20
Mute Group (Mute Group) page 20
Setting How the Nuance Changes According to Where You Strike the Pad (Kit Pad Control)
Controlling the Sounds Using a Connected Pedal (Pedal Control) page 21
Controlling from an External MIDI Device (Kit MIDI) page 21
Naming a Kit (Kit Name) page 22
Giving a Kit a Kanji Name (Kit Kanji Name) page 22
H
] [I] buttons to select “Kit Edit,” and then
H
] [I] buttons to select the item, and then
page 20
Here we make the settings for layer A.
4. Use the [
H
] [I] buttons to select the item, and then
use the [+] [-] buttons to change the setting.
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Pad PAD1H–PAD2R Selects the pad to set.
Level
“Parameters
Specic to Each
Instrument”
Pitch -2400–2400
Decay 1–100 Sets the length of the sound’s decay.
Dynamic Enhnc
Sw
Transient Sw OFF, ON
Transient Time 1–10
Transient Attack -100–+100
Value
[+] [-] buttons
-INF, -60.0–+6.0
(in units of 0.5)
[dB]
&
“Parameters Specic to Each Instrument” (p. 17)
OFF, ON
Explanation
Sets the volume of the instrument.
Sets the pitch of the instrument (in units of
one cent).
* Semitone = 100 cents
Sets whether to use emphasize when you
play the instrument strongly (ON) or not
(OFF).
* This cannot be specied for user samples.
Turn this on to boost or suppress the attack
or release portions of the instrument (the
transients).
* This cannot be specied for user samples.
Adjusts the time over which the attack
changes.
Adjusts the attack.
Use this to emphasize or de-emphasize the
attack portion of the sound.
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Editing Sounds and Other Settings for Kits (Kit Edit)
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Transient Release -100–+100
Transient Gain -12–+6 [dB]
Value
[+] [-] buttons
Explanation
Adjusts the release.
Use this to emphasize or de-emphasize the
release portion of the sound.
Adjusts the volume after transient
adjustment,
5. Press “LAYER B” (F2 button).
The INST EDIT (LAYER B) screen appears.
Now we make the settings for layer B.
6. Use the [
H
] [I] buttons to select the item, and then
use the [+] [-] buttons to change the setting.
* The parameters are the same as for layer A.
7. Press “COMMON” (F2 button).
The INST EDIT (COMMON) screen appears.
Here we congure the instrument overall (the settings common to
layer A/B).
8. Use the [
use the [+] [-] buttons to change the setting.
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Pad PAD1H–PAD2R Selects the pad to set.
Layer Type
Fade Point
Pan L30–R30 Adjusts the stereo position of each pad.
Fixed Value
H
] [I] buttons to select the item, and then
Value
[+] [-] buttons
These parameters set how layer A/B sound.
MIX
FADE1
FADE2, FADE3
SWITCH
1–127, 127+1–
127+32
1–127, 127+1 –
127+32, OFF
Explanation
Layers A and B are always played together
as a layer.
When you strike the pad at the “Fade Point”
level or harder, layer B also plays together
as a layer.
When you strike the pad at the “Fade Point”
level or harder, the sound of layer B is
added in as a layer, according to how hard
you play.
FADE2: The volume of layers A and B are
the same when the Fade Point is 127 or
greater.
FADE3: The volume of layers A and B are
the same when the Fade Point is 127 + 32.
Switches between layers according to how
hard you play. Layer A plays when you strike
the pad at a level weaker than the “Fade
Point;” and layer B plays when you strike the
pad at a level stronger than the “Fade Point.”
If you set the strength at which layer B plays
to “1,” layer B always plays regardless of how
hard you strike the pad.
If you set this to “127 + 32” (or “127” when
“HI-Reso Velocity” is “OFF”), layer B only
sounds when you strike the pad the
hardest.
* This is not available when the Layer Type is
“MIX.”
This produces a sound at a xed velocity,
regardless of how hard you strike the pad.
This is useful when playing the phrases
assigned to the user samples at a xed
volume.
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Min Volume 0–15
Max Volume -5–0
Value
[+] [-] buttons
Explanation
Adjusts the minimum volume of each pad.
This brings up the volume of the softest
hits while maintaining the volume on the
strongest hits. Use this to make softer
strikes like ghost notes easier to hear.
Adjusts the maximum volume of each pad.
This lets you decrease the volume of
the strongest hits while preserving their
nuances.
* This is enabled only when “HI-Reso Velocity”
(p. 38) is on.
9. Press the F1 button several times to return to the top
screen.
Parameters Specic to Each Instrument
Some instruments have parameters that are particularly used for
editing that instrument.
Type 1
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Tuning -100–100 Adjusts the tuning of the head.
Muing 0–10
Shell Depth -2–+2 Adjusts the depth of the shell.
Stick Type
Low Level -5–+5
Type 2
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Tuning -100–100 Adjusts the tuning of the head.
Muing 0–10
MEMO
Refer to “Instrument List” (p. 43) for which particular parameters
(patterns) correspond to which instrument.
Value
[+] [-] buttons
Soft,
Standard, Hard
Value
[+] [-] buttons
Explanation
Adjusts the muing (how much the sound is
muted).
Selects the stick hardness.
Adjusts the sound level of the lower
frequencies.
Explanation
Adjusts the muing (how much the sound is
muted).
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Editing Sounds and Other Settings for Kits (Kit Edit)
Conguring the Eects
(Eects)
Here are the settings for the kit and instrument eects.
1. On the KIT EDIT screen, select “Eects” and then press
“SELECT” (F2 button).
The EFFECTS screen appears.
2. Use the [
H
] [I] buttons to select the item, and then
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
Applying an Equalizer for Each Pad (Pad EQ) page 18
Applying a Compressor to Each Pad (Pad Comp) page 18
Applying Ambience to the Entire Kit (Ambience) page 19
Applying MFX to Each Pad (MFX) page 19
Applying an Equalizer for Each Pad
Here’s how to apply a three-band equalizer (EQ) to each pad.
(Pad EQ)
1. On the EFFECTS screen, select “Pad EQ” and then
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
The PAD EQ screen appears.
Applying a Compressor to Each Pad
(Pad Comp)
Here’s how to use a compressor (Comp) for each pad.
1. On the EFFECTS screen, select “Pad Comp” and then
press “SELECT” (F2 button).
The PAD COMP screen appears.
2. Strike to select the pad that you want to set.
3. Use the [
use the [+] [-] buttons to change the setting.
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Pad PAD1H–PAD2R Selects the pad to set.
Comp Sw OFF, ON Turns the pad compressor on/o.
Threshold -48–0 [dB]
Gain
Ratio
Attack 0.1, 1–100 [ms]
Release 10–1000 [ms]
Knee HARD, SOFT1–3
H
] [I] buttons to select the item, and then
Value
[+] [-] buttons
-24.0–+24.0 [dB]
(in units of 0.5)
1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1,
8:1, 16:1, 32:1,
100:1
Explanation
Sets the volume level at which compression
starts.
Sets the compressor output level.
Sets the compression ratio.
Sets how long it takes before compression
is applied.
Sets how long it takes before the
compression returns to normal.
Sets the attack of the sound at the moment
compression is applied.
2. Strike to select the pad that you want to set.
3. Use the [
use the [+] [-] buttons to change the setting.
Parameter
[H] [I] buttons
Pad PAD1H–PAD2R Selects the pad to set.
EQ Sw OFF, ON Turns the pad equalizer on/o.
Low Freq 20–1k [Hz] Sets the center frequency.
Low Gain -15–+15 [dB] Sets the amount of boost/cut.
Mid Freq 20–16k [Hz] Sets the center frequency.
Mid Q 0.5–8.0
Mid Gain -15–+15 [dB] Sets the amount of boost/cut.
High Freq 1k–16k [Hz] Sets the center frequency.
High Gain -15–+15 [dB] Sets the amount of boost/cut.
H
] [I] buttons to select the item, and then
Value
[+] [-] buttons
Explanation
Sets the bandwidth of the frequency region.
Higher values make the bandwidth
narrower.
4. Press the F1 button several times to return to the top
screen.
4. Press the F1 button several times to return to the top
screen.
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