Roland TD-6 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Percussion Sound

Module TD-6.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2–3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4–5). 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.

*All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

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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•Before using this unit, make sure to read the

instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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•Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or

its AC adaptor.

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•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.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

•Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

•Humid; or are

•Exposed to rain; or are

•Dusty; or are

•Subject to high levels of vibration.

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•This unit should be used only with a rack or

stand that is recommended by Roland.

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•When using the unit with a rack or stand

recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure

to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

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•Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied

with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use

could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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•Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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•This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable

material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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•Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC

adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

•The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or

•Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

•The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

•The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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•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.

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•Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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•Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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•Before using the unit in a foreign country,

consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland

distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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•The unit and the AC adaptor should be located

so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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•Always grasp only the plug or the body of the

AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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•Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an

extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor.

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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.

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•Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its plugs,

with wet hands when plugging into, or

unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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•Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC

adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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•Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and

unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 23).

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•Whenever you suspect the possibility of

lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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•Should you remove screws, make sure to put

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

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

•Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

•The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

•Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

•Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

•This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

•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.

•To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

Maintenance

•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.

•Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

•Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Memory Backup

•This unit contains a battery which powers the unit’s memory circuits while the main power is off. When this battery becomes weak, the message shown below will appear in the display. Once you see this message, have the battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as possible to avoid the loss of all data in memory. To have the battery replaced, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

•Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).

•Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory or another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

•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.

•Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

•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.

•To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

•Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow such sound to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially at night and when using headphones. Although the drum pads and pedals are designed so there is a minimal amount of extraneous sound produced when they’re struck, rubber heads tend to produce louder sounds compared to mesh heads. You can effectively reduce much of the unwanted sound from the pads by switching to mesh heads.

•When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

•Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

•Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................	2
IMPORTANT NOTES..................................................................................	4
Contents .....................................................................................................	6
Features ...................................................................................................	12
How to Use This Manual .........................................................................	14
Composition of This Manual ..................................................................................................	14
Terms Used in This Manual ..................................................................................................	14
Setup Guide ...................................................	15
Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................	16
Front Panel............................................................................................................................	16
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................	18
Making the Settings.................................................................................	19
Mounting the TD-6 to the Stand ............................................................................................	19
Connecting the Pads and the Pedals ....................................................................................	20
About Polarity Switch...........................................................................................................	21
Connecting Two Pads to Trigger Inputs 5/6 (TOM2/AUX) and 7/8 (TOM3/4)........	21
Connecting Two Kick Trigger Units ...................................................................................	22
Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, and Other Gear ...................................	23
Turning On/Off the Power.......................................................................	24
Turning Off the Power ...........................................................................................................	25
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ...................................	26
Listening to the Demo Songs.................................................................	28
Selecting the Pad Type ...........................................................................	30
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pad ......................................................	32
About the Pads ........................................................................................	34
Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use............................................................................	34
Trigger Input Functions........................................................................................................	34
Combinations of Pad and Trigger Type.............................................................................	35
Recommended Parameters for the Pads ............................................................................	36
Playing the Pads ...................................................................................................................	37
Pad Head Shots and Rim Shots ...........................................................................................	37
Cross Stick...............................................................................................................................	37
Cymbal Bow Shots/Edge Shots/Bell Shots.......................................................................	38
Cymbal Choke........................................................................................................................	39
Hi-Hat Control Pedal .............................................................................................................	39

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		Contents
Quick Start.....................................................		41
Choosing a Drum Kit...............................................................................		42
Playing While Listening to the Metronome/Click .................................		43
Switching the Click On and Off..............................................................................................		43
Adjusting the Click Volume (Level)........................................................................................		44
Adjusting the Click Tempo.....................................................................................................		45
Playing Along with Songs ......................................................................		46
Choosing a Song and Playing Back ......................................................................................		46
Choosing a Song ....................................................................................................................		46
Playing Back a Song ..............................................................................................................		47
Adjusting the Song Volume ...................................................................................................		48
Setting the Backing Part (Melodic Instruments etc.) Volume .........................................		48
Setting the Drums and Percussion Volume.......................................................................		48
Temporarily Changing the Tempo of a Song ........................................................................		49
Muting the Pre-programmed Drums in Songs .......................................................................		50
Using the Pads to Play Songs................................................................		52
Playing with a CD, Tape, or MD (Using MIX IN Jack) ...........................		53
Using the TD-6 As a General MIDI Sound Module................................		54
Advanced Use ................................................		55
Chapter 1 Creating Your Own Drum Kit ..................	(Kit Edit) ..............	56
About Drum Kits and the Drum Kit Screen ............................................................................		56
About the Drum Kits.............................................................................................................		56
About the Drum Kit Screen..................................................................................................		57
Choosing a Drum Kit ....................................................................	(Drum Kit) ........................	57
Choosing the Pad to Edit.......................................................................................................		57
Choosing a Pad by Hitting It ...............................................................................................		57
Choosing on the TD-6 ...........................................................................................................		58
Notation Used in the Screen .................................................................................................		58
Helpful Functions for Edit ......................................................................................................		58
Listening the INST (Instrument) assigned to a Pad ...........	(Preview) ............................	58
Locking the Setting Screen While Editing One Instrument ...	(Note Chase) ......................	59
Choosing an Instrument ........................................................................................................		59
About the Instruments..........................................................................................................		59
Choosing from the Group Names.........................................	(Inst Group) .......................	59
Choosing an Instrument .........................................................	(Inst) ....................................	60
Instrument Settings ......................................................................	(INST)..............................	60
Adjusting the Volume of the Pad ..........................................	(Level) .................................	61
Setting the Pan Position ..........................................................	(Pan)....................................	61
Adjusting the Pitch ..................................................................	(Pitch)..................................	61
Adjusting the Decay (Length of Sound)...............................	(Decay)................................	61

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Ambience Settings .......................................................................	(AMBIENCE) ...................	62
Switching Ambience On/Off.................................................	(Ambience Switch)............	62
Ambience “Send” Level for Each Instrument .....................	(Ambience Send Level) ....	62
Choose “Location” Where the Drums are Played ..............	(Studio Type) .....................	62
Changing the Wall Surface Material.....................................	(Wall Type) ........................	63
Determine the Room Size .......................................................	(Room Size)........................	63
Adjusting the Entire Drum Kit’s Overall Ambience ..........	(Ambience Level) ..............	63
Equalizer Settings ........................................................................	(EQUALIZER)..................	64
Switching the Equalizer On/Off.............................................	(Master Equalizer Switch)..	64
Adjusting the Sound ...............................................................	(High Gain, Low Gain).....	64
Settings for Various Functions .....................................................	(CONTROL) ....................	64
Playing a Song by Hitting a Pad............................................	(Pad Pattern) ......................	65
Control the “Level” of the Pattern with Playing Dynamics ...	(Pad Pattern Velocity) ......	65
Pitch Control
with the Hi-Hat Control Pedal On/Off for Each Pad ........	(Pitch Control Assign)......	66
MIDI Note Number for Each Pad .........................................	(Note Number) ..................	66
MIDI Gate Time for Each Pad................................................	(Gate Time) ........................	67
Overall Drum Kit Settings .............................................................	(COMMON) .....................	68
Overall Drum Kit Volume .....................................................	(Master Volume) ...............	68
Adjusting the Volume of the Pedal Hi-Hat Sound .............	(Pedal Hi-Hat Volume) ....	68
Setting the Range for the Pitch Control
with the Hi-Hat Control Pedal ......................................................	(Pedal Pitch Control Range) ...	68
Naming the Drum Kit .............................................................	(Kit Name)..........................	69
Copying a Drum Kit ......................................................................	(COPY)............................	69
Restoring the Factory Settings for the Edited Drum Kit..................................................		70
Switching the Order of the Drum Kits ...........................................	(EXCHANGE)..................	70
Chapter 2 Making the Pad and Trigger Settings.....	(SETUP/TRIG) .....	71
About the Screen Display ......................................................................................................		71
Notation Used in the Screen.................................................................................................		71
About the Input Indicator ....................................................................................................		71
Selecting the Pad Type............................................................	(Trigger Type)....................	71
Setting the Pad Sensitivity and Making Other Settings ................	(TRIGGER BASIC)..........	72
Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity ................................................	(Sensitivity) ........................	73
Setting the Minimum Levels for the Pads............................	(Threshold).........................	73
Adjust How Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume .......	(Trigger Curve)..................	73
Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads........................................	(Crosstalk Cancel) .............	74
Fine-Tuning the Trigger Parameter Settings.................................	(TRIGGER ADVANCED)..	74
Adjusting the Trigger Signal Detection Time......................	(Scan Time) ........................	75
Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation
and Cancelling Incorrect Triggering.....................................	(Retrigger Cancel) .............	75
Double Triggering Prevention...............................................	(Mask Time).......................	75
Setting Rim Sensitivity on the PD-120 and PD-80R............	(Rim Sens) ..........................	76
Using the TD-6 with Acoustic Triggers ..................................................................................		76
Chapter 3 Global Settings for the TD-6 ...................	(SETUP/UTILITY,
	Factory Reset) ...	77
Making the Global Settings ..........................................................	(UTILITY).........................	77
Display Contrast Adjustment ................................................	(LCD Contrast) ..................	77
Percussion Part Volume Control ...........................................	(Percussion Part Level).....	77

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Backing Instruments Volume Control..................................	(Backing Level)..................	78
Muting Parts of a Song............................................................	(Mute) .................................	78
Tuning the TD-6.......................................................................	(Master Tune) ....................	78
Preview Volume Control........................................................	(Preview Velocity) ............	79
Checking the Remaining Amount of Memory....................	(Available Memory) .........	79
Restoring the Factory Settings .....................................................	(Factory Reset)................	79
Chapter 4 Setting the Metronome ............................	(Click Edit)...........	80
Switching the Click On/Off............................................................	(Click) ..............................	80
Tempo Adjustment .......................................................................	(Tempo)...........................	80
Setting the Way the Click Sounds .........................................................................................		80
Volume Adjustment ................................................................	(Click Level).......................	80
Setting the Time Signature .....................................................	(Time Signature)................	81
Setting the Interval ..................................................................	(Interval).............................	81
Selecting the Click Sound .......................................................	(Inst) ....................................	81
Stereo Position..........................................................................	(Pan)....................................	81
Inserting a Count Before Playback or Recording ...................	(Play Count In, Rec Count In) ..	81
Chapter 5 Editing Songs...........................................	(SONG Edit).........	82
About Songs and the Song Screen .......................................................................................		82
About Songs ...........................................................................................................................		82
About the Song Screen..........................................................................................................		83
Choosing a Song...................................................................................................................		84
Choosing from a Category .....................................................	(Song Category).................	84
Choosing a Song ......................................................................	(Song)..................................	84
Playing Back a Song .............................................................................................................		84
Convenient Function for Playback......................................................................................		84
Adjusting the Song Volume ...................................................................................................		85
Muting a Selected Part .................................................................	(Part Mute) ......................	85
Overall Song Settings...................................................................	(COMMON) .....................	86
Setting the Tempo....................................................................	(Tempo) ..............................	86
Selecting How the Song Plays Back (LOOP, 1SHOT, TAP) ...	(Play Type).........................	86
Playing Back the Song from the First Note/Event .............	(Quick Play) .......................	87
Reset Time When Using Tap Playback.................................	(Reset Time) .......................	87
Preventing Layering of Sounds in Tap Playback................	(Tap Exclusive Switch).....	87
Protecting User Song Settings................................................	(Song Lock) ........................	87
Naming a Song.........................................................................	(Song Name) ......................	88
Part Settings .................................................................................	(PART) ............................	88
Choosing Percussion Set and Instruments ..........................	(Percussion Set, Inst).........	89
Adjusting the Part Volume.....................................................	(Level) .................................	89
Adjusting the Stereo Position.................................................	(Pan)....................................	90
Adjusting the Amount of Ambience.....................................	(Ambience Send Level) ....	90
Adjusting the Bend Range......................................................	(Bend Range) .....................	90
Copying a Song............................................................................	(COPY)............................	90
Deleting a Song............................................................................	(DELETE) ........................	91
Erasing Performance Data in a Song ...........................................	(ERASE)..........................	92

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Chapter 6 Recording a Song ..............................................	(Realtime Recording)	.. 93
Preparations for Recording ...................................................................................................		93
When Recording Pad Performances ...................................................................................		93
Recording Performances by External MIDI Devices ........................................................		93
How To Record....................................................................................	(RECORDING STANDBY)..94
Setting the Time Signature .....................................................	(Time Signature)................	94
Setting the Number of Measures...........................................	(Length) ..............................	94
Setting the Song Tempo..........................................................	(Tempo) ..............................	94
Quantize During Recording...................................................	(Quantize) ..........................	95
Selecting the Recording Method
(Loop All, Loop1, Loop2, Replace)........................................	(Recording Mode) .............	95
Start Recording with a Pad or Pedal Trigger.......................	(Hit Pad Start)....................	95
Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings ........................	(SETUP/MIDI,
	BULK DUMP) .....	96
About MIDI ............................................................................................................................		96
MIDI Connectors ...................................................................................................................		96
MIDI Channels and Multi-timbral Sound Modules .........................................................		96
How the Internal Sequencer Operates................................................................................		97
Making the MIDI Settings .............................................................	(MIDI COMMON).............	97
Automatically Switching Instrument Settings Screens ......	(Note Chase) ......................	98
When Using as MIDI Controller
for External MIDI Device Only..............................................	(Local Control)...................	98
Synchronizing with an External MIDI Device ....................	(Sync Mode).......................	98
Setting Priority for Playing Drums and Percussion ...........	(Channel 10 Priority) ........	99
Hi-Hat Control Pedal Data Reduction..................................	(Pedal Data Thin) ..............	99
Switch to the GM (General MIDI) Mode..............................	(GM Mode) ......................	100
Preventing the TD-6 from Switching
to GM (General MIDI) Mode .................................................	(Rx GM ON).....................	100
Mixing MIDI Signals Coming to the MIDI IN
with Real Time Performance on the Pads ............................	(Soft Thru) ........................	101
Set the Device ID......................................................................	(Device ID) .......................	101
Setting the TD-6 So That Program Changes
Are Not Transmitted ..................................................	(Tx PC Sw) .......................	102
Are Not Received ........................................................	(Rx PC Sw) .......................	102
MIDI Channel Settings for a Part..................................................	(MIDI PART)..................	102
MIDI Messages Stop Function for Specific Parts
in GM (General MIDI) Mode .........................................................	(GM PART)....................	103
Saving Data to an External MIDI Device ......................................	(BULK DUMP) ...............	103
Returning Saved Data to the TD-6 ....................................................................................		104
Chapter 8 Features Using MIDI and Setting Examples ......................		105
About Transmitting/Receiving Program Changes ...............................................................		105
Triggering an External Sound Device by Playing the TD-6 .................................................		105
Combining with an External MIDI Sequencer......................................................................		106
Importing Sequence Data from an External MIDI Device
to the TD-6’s Internal Sequencer .......................................................................................		106
Recording Your Performance to an External Sequencer................................................		106
Using the TD-6 As a Sound Module....................................................................................		107

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Appendices ..................................................	109
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................	110
No Sound ............................................................................................................................	110
No Sound/Low volume from Device Connected to the MIX IN Jack ...................................	112
Drum Kit Does Not Sound As Intended...............................................................................	112
Pad Does Not Sound As Intended ......................................................................................	113
Song Does Not Sound As Intended ....................................................................................	114
Sound is distorted................................................................................................................	114
Problems Operating the TD-6 .............................................................................................	115
Display Is Too Light Or Too Dark ........................................................................................	115
Messages and Error Messages ............................................................	116
System and Battery Error Messages...................................................................................	116
Messages and Error Messages Related to Sequencers and Songs...................................	116
Messages and Error Messages Related to MIDI.................................................................	117
Drum Kit List ..........................................................................................	118
Drum Instrument List ............................................................................	120
Preset Percussion Set List ...................................................................	124
Backing Instrument List........................................................................	126
Preset Song List ....................................................................................	128
Parameter List .......................................................................................	130
MIDI Implementation .............................................................................	135
Block Diagram .......................................................................................	151
Specifications ........................................................................................	152
Index .......................................................................................................	153

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Features

Full Palette of Internal Sounds for All Uses, from Practice to Live Performance

■ Includes 99 Different Drum Kits

You can immediately start playing any of a variety of drum kits, just by selecting the drum kit. Whether for practice or live performances, these kits can be applied in a wide range of situations.

■ 1, 042 Drum Instruments

You can combine different drum instruments used in a wide range of musical genres to create your own original drum kits.

■ 150 Different Preset Songs

To get right down to practicing, you merely need to select a Preset song. Then you can play the drum part just by muting only the Preset song’s drum performance.

You also get 100 internal songs that you can use to record your own drum performances (User songs).

■ 262 Backing Instruments

The TD-6’s abundance of backing instruments allow you to record in a variety of musical genres.

Rich Expression

■Cross Stick Technique Available (p. 37)

■Play Rim Shots (p. 37), Cymbal Edge Shots (p. 38), and Use Cymbal Choking (p. 39)

■Pitch Control Available with the Hi-Hat Control Pedal (p. 66)

You can use the hi-hat control pedal to change the pitch of the pad instruments.

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Features

Function and Operations Perfect for Live

Performances

■Flat Top Design for Great Visibility

■Buttons Light for Easy Operation, Even On Stage

■Large [INC/+] and [DEC/-] Buttons That Can Be Operated Even with Drum Sticks

Convenient Functions for Practicing

■Includes Metronome (Click) (p. 80)

■Includes Part Mute Function for Muting of Specific Parts When Playing With Preset Songs (p. 50, p. 78)

Expandability/Compatibility

■ Also Compatible With

Pads (PD-5, PD-6, PD-7, PD-9, PD-80, PD-80R, PD-100, PD-120)

Cymbals (CY-6, CY-12H, CY-14C, CY-15R)

Kick Trigger Units (KD-5, KD-7, KD-80, KD-120)

Hi-Hat Control Pedals (FD-7, FD-6; FD-6 is included with TD-6K)

■Use the TD-6 As a MIDI Sound Module With an External Sequencer (p. 106)

■Support for General MIDI (p. 54, p. 100)

The TD-6 has a GM mode that can play back GM scores.

This mode includes a function allowing you to mute the sound only of a specified part during playback of GM scores. This is a very convenient feature for practicing and playing along.

General MIDI () System

General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files that meet the General MIDI standard bear the General MIDI logo ().

Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance.

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How to Use This Manual

Composition of This Manual

This owner’s manual is organized as follows.

Setup Guide (p. 15)

For those using the TD-6 for the first time, this volume explains the preparations needed for playing sounds, including how to set up the stand, make pad settings, and turn on the TD-6’s power.

Also provided are explanations of how to combine the TD-6 with other optional pads for fullest utilization of the TD-6’s features and functions.

Quick Start (p. 41)

This contains descriptions explaining how to easily enjoy performing with the TD-6’s numerous internal drum kits and Preset songs.

Advanced Use (p. 55)

The TD-6 allows you use the drum kits you like to create new drum kits and to create songs from recordings of what you play.

This section provides detailed explanations of all of the TD-6’s functions.

•Chapter 1 Functions For Creating Drum Kits (p. 56)

Here are the settings used for creating sounds.

•Chapter 2 Functions For Correctly Performing with the Pads (p. 71)

This describes the settings you need to make in order to get the most expression from the TD-6 and pads.

•Chapter 3 TD-6 Settings (p. 77)

Included in this section are settings such as display contrast and song volume that are applied to the TD-6 as a whole.

•Chapters 4–6 Using the sequencer and related functions (p. 80)

Found here are metronome (click) settings, as well as song performance, recording, editing, and other settings for sequencers.

•Chapters 7–8 MIDI Settings and Examples of How MIDI Is Used (p. 96)

This chapter explains how to use MIDI —whether it be for saving data to an external device, or for using the TD-6 as a General MIDI sound module.

Appendices (p. 109)

If you run into problems, refer to “Troubleshooting” to make sure that the settings are correct. If an error message appears during operation, refer to “Messages and Error Messages” and take appropriate action. This section also provides various lists, and the MIDI implementation charts.

Terms Used in This Manual

•Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ],” as in [KIT] button.

•(p. **) indicates a reference page.

•Steps in operations may be abbreviated as described below.

[KIT] [EDIT]

1.Press [KIT].

2.Press [EDIT].

[SHIFT] + [KIT]

1.While holding down [SHIFT], press [KIT].

•The functions of some buttons, such as [EDIT (SETUP)], change if pressed while [SHIFT] is held down; the function that is enabled when [SHIFT] is held down is shown in parentheses.

•Symbols appearing before the beginning of sentences in the manual have the following meanings.

These indicate cautionary notes. Be sure to read

them.

These are memos containing information regarding settings and functions. Read it as necessary.

These are useful hints for operation. Read it as necessary.

These point to reference information. Read it as necessary.

These are descriptions of terminology. Read it as necessary.

*The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

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Setup Guide

Setup Guide

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Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Display

The screen displays information, indicating the drum kit name, song name, and settings etc.

VOLUME Knob

Adjusts the volume of the TD-6 (p. 25). Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the various output jacks.

Sequencer Section

•CLICK (TEMPO) Button

Turn the click on/off (p. 43).

When you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [CLICK (TEMPO)] button, the tempo settings screen appears in the display (p. 45, p. 49).

•REC Button

Calls up the recording settings screen (Recording Standby; p. 94).

•STOP Button

Stop song playback (p. 47). When pressed while the song is stopped, this returns you to the beginning of the song.

•PLAY Button

Play back the song (p. 47). Starts recording if pressed when the TD-6 is in recording standby mode (p. 94).

•PART MUTE Button

Mutes the performance of specified parts (p. 50).

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SONG Button

Calls up the song’s basic settings screen (p. 83).

KIT Button

Calls up the drum kit’s basic settings screen (p. 57).

SHIFT Button

Used in conjunction with other buttons.

Operation						Function
[SHIFT] + [KIT]						Gives a preview of the sound
						of the instrument assigned to
						the selected pad (Preview; p.
						58)
[SHIFT] +						• Selects the trigger input
[		], [			]	(Trigger Select; p. 58)
						• Deletes or inserts one
						character when setting
						drum kit names and song
						names (p. 69, p. 88)
[SHIFT] +						Displays the tempo settings
[CLICK (TEMPO)]						screen (p. 45, p. 49)
[SHIFT] +						For making overall settings for
[EDIT (SETUP)]						the TD-6 (Setup; p. 71, p. 77, p.
						93)
[SHIFT] + [SONG]						Displays the volume settings
						screen for the backing
						instruments (melodic and
						other instruments) (p. 48)
[SHIFT] +						While the song is playing
[PLAY					]	back, the buttons
						corresponding to the
						percussion pad drum tones
						are lit (p. 47).
[SHIFT] +						Jumps to songs that have not
[STOP					]	been used (new User songs)
						(p. 93)
[SHIFT] +						Displays the settings screen
[PART MUTE]						for muting parts (p. 78)
[SHIFT] +						• For making large changes
[INC/+], [DEC/-]						at a time in the values of
						settings
						• Changes instrument groups
						and song categories (p. 59,
						p. 84)
						• Switches uppercase and
						lowercase letters and
						symbols when setting
						drum kit names and song
						names (p. 69, p. 88)

Panel Descriptions

Editing section

•	EXIT Button
	Returns to the previous stage screen. When
	pressed a number of times, the display returns				Guide
	to either the Drum Kit screen or the Song
	screen.				Setup
•			,	Button

These switch the screen if pressed when “ ” or “ ” is shown in the display.

You can select the trigger input by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing [ ] or [ ] (p. 58).

In the SONG screen, rewinding and fast forwarding are carried out in one-measure units (p. 47).

•EDIT (SETUP) Button

Displays the drum kit or song settings screen. By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [EDIT (SETUP)] button, you can make overall settings for the TD-6.

•ENTER Button

Switches the screen if pressed when “ ” is shown in the display.

INC/+ (Increment) Button,

DEC/- (Decrement) Button

These are used to switch drum kits and songs and to make changes in the settings values.

•Pressing the [INC/+] button increases the value, and pressing the [DEC/-] button decreases the value.

•When making an on/off setting, [INC/+] will turn the setting on and [DEC/-] will turn it off.

•When [SHIFT] is held down and [INC/+] or [DEC/-] is pressed, settings values are then changed in larger increments or decrements.

•When [INC/+] is held down and then [DEC/-] is pressed, settings values increase rapidly; when [DEC/+] is held down and then [INC/-] is pressed, settings values then decrease rapidly.

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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

POWER Switch

Switch turns the power on/off (p. 24).

Cord Hook

Anchor the power cord (p. 23).

AC Adaptor Jack

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this jack (p. 23).

OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R)

Connect these to your amp or audio system. For monaural output use the L/MONO jack (p. 23).

MIX IN Jack

Connect this to your CD, MD, cassette player, or other similar device (p. 53).

The sound that is input to this jack will be output from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

PHONES Jack

A pair of stereo headphones can be connected to this jack (p. 23).

Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the output jacks.

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU)

Use these connectors when using a MIDI sequencer, MIDI keyboard, or other MIDI device to play sounds with the TD-6, when using the TD-6 and pads to play sounds from an external MIDI sound generator, or when saving the TD- 6’s settings to, or loading settings from a MIDI sequencer.

HH CTRL (Hi-Hat Control) Jack

Connect a hi-hat control pedal (the optional FD- 7 or FD-6; FD-6 is included with the TD-6K) here. (p. 20)

TRIGGER INPUTS

Use these inputs to connect optional pads, cymbals, and kick trigger units to the TD-6 (p. 20).

For more detailed information on each trigger input, refer to “Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use” (p. 34).

Security Slot

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Making the Settings

Mounting the TD-6 to the Stand

1 Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the

	TD-6.	• When turning the unit
	Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit	upside-down, get a
		bunch of newspapers or
	is oriented as shown in the diagram.
		magazines, and place
		them under the four
		corners or at both ends
	Use the 8 mm screws (M5 x 8) provided with the TD-6. Use of other screws	to prevent damage to
		the buttons and controls.
	may result in damage to the unit.	Also, you should try to
	fig.P-009.e	orient the unit so no
		buttons or controls get
		damaged.
		• When turning the unit
		upside-down, handle
		with care to avoid
		dropping it, or allowing
		it to fall or tip over.

Narrow

Wide

2 Attach the TD-6 and stand holder to the drum stand (such as the

optional MDS-6, MDS-7U, MDS-8, or MDS-10).

For details on assembling the drum stand and attaching the TD-6, refer to the owner’s manual for the drum stand.

To attach the TD-6 to a

cymbal stand or other such

stand, you may want to

use the optional APC-33

All Purpose Clamp to

secure the stand holder. It

can be attached to a pipe of

10.5 mm–30 mm radius.

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Set p G ide

Making the Settings

Connecting the Pads and the Pedals

Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbal pads, hi-hat control pedal, and kick trigger unit.

Carefully refer to the numbers shown in the illustration and connect to the appropriate TRIGGER INPUT jacks on the TD-6's rear panel.

Setting Example

fig.P-011.e

TRIGGER INPUT jacks

Before using pads with mesh heads (PD-80, PD80R, PD-100, PD-120, KD80, or KD-120), be sure to adjust the head tension. Striking the head when the head tension is loose may damage the sensor. For more information on adjusting the head tension, refer to the owner’s manual for each pad.

For fullest performance expression, make exclusive use of Roland’s line of optional pads (PD-5, PD-6, PD-7, PD-9, PD-80, PD80R, PD-100, and PD-120), cymbals (CY-6, CY-12H, CY-14C, and CY-15R), and kick trigger units (KD-7, KD-80, and KD-120).

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Making the Settings

■ About Polarity Switch

If you are using the PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7, move the pad’s polarity switch to the “- (Roland)” position. For more detailed information regarding the polarity switch, refer to your PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7 owner’s manual.

fig.P-011a.e

POLARITY

+ - (Roland)

■Connecting Two Pads to Trigger Inputs 5/6 (TOM2/AUX) and 7/8 (TOM3/4)

With the optional cable (PCS-31) or standard insert cable, two pads may be connected to the trigger inputs 5/6 (TOM2/AUX) and 7/8 (TOM3/4).

fig.P-012.e

TD-6 Rear Panel

These trigger inputs do not

handle rim sounds.

PD-6

Setup Guide

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Making the Settings

■ Connecting Two Kick Trigger Units

When using the KD-7 kick trigger unit (optional), you can connect two KD-7s together for twin pedal performances.

When connecting two KD-7s with the KD-7’s Mix In jack, the Kick Trigger signal is slightly weakened. In this case, raise the sensitivity for the trigger inputs to which the KD-7’s are connected (SETUP/TRIG BASIC/Sensitivity; p. 73).

fig.P-013.e

TD-6 Rear Panel

Output Jack

Output Jack

Mix In Jack

Kick Trigger Units (KD-7)

+

Kick Pedals

When using two KD-7s,

you cannot assign different

instruments to each unit

individually.

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Making the Settings

Connecting Headphones, Audio

Equipment, Amps, and Other Gear

fig.P-010

R

L

Stereo miniature phone type

				CD/MD deck, cassette player, etc.
1	Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections.
	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.
2	Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the AC adaptor jack.
3	Connect the OUTPUT L(MONO) and R jacks on the rear panel to your
	audio system or amp. If using headphones, connect them to the
	PHONES jack.
4	Plug the AC adaptor plug into a power outlet.

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

Using the TD-6’s MIX IN Jack, allows you to play along with a CD or other such sound input (p. 53).

Setup Guide

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Turning On/Off the Power

Once the connections have been completed (p. 23), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

fig.P-001

1, 5

3

5

1 Turn the [VOLUME] knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum level.

2 Turn down the volume control on the connected amp or audio system.

3 Press the [POWER] button to turn on the power.

Precautions When Turning on the Power

After the power is turned on, the drum kit name (shown in the following figure) appears in the display; do NOT press any pad or pedal until [KIT] has lighted.

fig.P-002ai

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

If the hi-hat control pedal (the optional FD-7; or for the TD-6K exclusively, the FD-6) is pressed when the power is turned on, control of the hi-hat’s opening and closing will not work correctly. Striking the pads when turning on the power degrades the pad response when the pads are struck lightly.

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			Turning On/Off the Power
	4 Turn on the power to the connected amp or audio system.		Caution Concerning
	5 Press [SHIFT] + [KIT] or strike the pad, and while listening to the		Volume
			If the volume levels used
	sound, gradually bring up [VOLUME] to adjust the volume level.		when striking the pads are
			left unchanged when
	Also raise the volume level of the connected amp or audio system to the		playing back demo songs
	appropriate level.		or other songs, the volume
			may increase suddenly,
			which may cause ear pain
	No Sound Even When Pressing [SHIFT] + [KIT]		and damaged speakers.
			Before playing back songs
	Check the following points.		or patterns, rotate the
	When Using an Amp or Audio System		[VOLUME] knob
			counterclockwise to lower
	• Is the amp or audio system volume setting correct?
			the volume levels, then
	• Are the TD-6 and the amp or audio system connected correctly?
			readjust to a suitable
	• Is there a problem with any connector cable?
			volume while listening to
	• Have the input select settings of your audio system or amp been
			the playback.
	made correctly?
	When using headphones:
	• Are the headphones connected to the [PHONES] jack?

Turning Off the Power

1 Completely turn down the volume of the TD-6 and any connected external devices.

2 Turn off the power to all external devices.

3 Press the TD-6’s [POWER] switch to turn off the power.

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Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

This restores the pad and instrument settings, song data, and other information stored in the TD-6 to the original factory settings.

fig.P-003

1 2

All data and settings stored in the TD-6 are lost in carrying out this operation. Use the “Bulk Dump” operation to save crucial data and settings to an external MIDI device (SETUP/BULK DUMP/ Bulk Dump; p. 103).

4

3, 5, 6

1 While holding down [SHIFT], press [EDIT (SETUP)].

[EDIT (SETUP)] lights.

fig.P-004ai

2 Press [ ] to select “FactoryReset.”

fig.P-005_50

3 Press [ENTER ].

The Factory Reset screen appears.

fig.P-006_50

When [SHIFT] and [EDIT (SETUP)] are held down when the power is turned on, the display

jumps to the Factory Reset screen. When carrying out Factory Reset, read from Step 4.

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Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

4 Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] to select the parameter you want to restore to factory settings.

Here, select “ALL” to restore all of the settings to the original factory values.

ALL:

All internal settings will be restored to the factory settings.

THIS DRUM KIT:

Only the settings for the currently selected drum kit are restored to the factory settings.

ALL DRUM KITS:

The settings for all of the TD-6’s internal drum kits are restored to the factory settings.

ALL SONGS:

All of the TD-6’s internal song data is restored to the factory settings.

5 Press [ENTER ].

The confirmation screen appears.

Press [EXIT] to cancel the

fig.P-007_50

operation.

6 If you’re ready to proceed, press [ENTER ], and the Factory Reset operation will be executed.

7 When the Factory Reset is finished, the Completed screen appears.

fig.P-008_50

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Listening to the Demo Songs

The TD-6 features four demo songs demonstrating the TD-6’s sounds and expressive capabilities.

The drums played on the demo songs were played in real time into a

sequencer.

fig.P-029

4

3

1

5

2

1 While holding down [KIT], press [SONG].

The “DEMONSTRATION” screen appears.

fig.P-030_50

• All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

• No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT.

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2

3

4

5

Listening to the Demo Songs

Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-], or press [] or [] to select the song to play back.

1.CREOLET1

Copyright © 2001, Roland Corporation

Drum kit being used: #72 “RoseWood”

2.CREOLET2

Copyright © 2001, Roland Corporation Drum kit being used: #20 “Natural”

3.TC R&B

Copyright © 2001, Roland Corporation Drum kit being used: #1 “AcuStick’

4.SNAG LTN

Copyright © 2001, Roland Corporation Drum kit being used: #3 “Groove”

Press [PLAY].

Playback of the demo songs begins, and the four demo songs are played continuously in sequence.

When you want to stop the performance, press [STOP ].

When you have finished listening to the demo song, press [KIT], [SONG] or [EXIT].

Caution Concerning

Volume

If the volume levels used when striking the pads are left unchanged when playing back demo songs, the volume may increase suddenly, which may cause ear pain and damaged speakers. When playing back demo songs, rotate [VOLUME] to the left (counterclockwise) to bring the volume level back down, then while playing back the song, readjust the volume to an appropriate level.

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Selecting the Pad Type

Make the settings for the type of pads to be used (trigger type) to ensure that the TD-6 accurately receives what is being played on the pads.

Set each trigger input as described below.

Settings optimized for the TD-6K are provided in factory settings on the TD-6.

fig.P-014

8

1

63 2

1While holding down [SHIFT], press [EDIT (SETUP)].

[EDIT (SETUP)] lights.

fig.P-015ai

2 Press [ ] to select “TRIG BASIC.”

fig.SETUP-BASIC_50 (SETUP-BASIC)

3 Press [ENTER ].

fig.P-016_50

The following parameters are automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad when you select the trigger type.

Basic Trigger Parameters (SETUP/TRIG BASIC; p. 72)

•Sensitivity

•Threshold

•TrigCurve

Advanced Trigger Parameters (SETUP/TRIG ADVNCD; p. 74)

•Scan Time

•Retrig Cancel

•Mask Time

•Rim Sens

For the most suitable

values for each trigger

type, refer to p. 36.

You may need to adjust

the value since these are

just the reference value.

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