Roland TD-1 User Manual

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Let’s Learn About Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Drum Set Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

The Basics of Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Kit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Switching the Power On and O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Selecting a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Playing with the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Practicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Practicing in Coach Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing Along with a Changing Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing Along with a Changing Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Developing Internal Timing Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Continuing to Play at a Steady Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Matching the Striking Strength of the Right and Left

Hands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Practicing for a Specied Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording and Checking Your Own Performance . . . . . . . 12

Practicing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing/Stopping the Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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* The illustration shows the TD-1KV.

Owner’s Manual

Bef ore using this unit, ca refully read the sec tions en title d “US ING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and Owner's Manual p. 16). 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 of your new unit, read Owner's Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Connecting to your Computer/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Making Detailed Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Adjust the Pad Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing the Type of Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing the Time of Auto O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing MIDI Note Number of the Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To obtain the PDF manual

Enter the following URL in your computer.

http://www.roland.com/manuals/

2. Choose “TD-1KV” or “TD-1K” at the product name.

Let’s Learn About Drums

Drum Set Elements

Here are some basic terms related to drum sets.

Bass drum/Kick Pedal

Played with a kick pedal, it’s the largest drum in the kit.

Snare drum

The snare drum is the main “voice” of a drum kit.

Hi-hat/Hi-hat pedal

An acoustic hi-hat uses 2 cymbals mounted on a hi-hat stand. Pressing the hi-hat pedal opens and closes it.

* The TD-1KV/TD-1K uses a single pad.

Acoustic drum

Crash

Tom

Hi-hat

Snare

Floor tom

Ride

Tom (Tom 1, Tom 2)

These are usually mounted above the bass drum.

Floor tom (Tom 3)

Sometimes called a bass tom, it either stands on it’s own legs or is mounted on a stand.

Ride cymbal

Usually mounted on the right side of the kit, the ride cymbal is principle elements in keeping time.

Crash cymbal

Smaller than the ride, the crash cymbal is mainly used for accents.

TD-1KV/TD-1K

Crash (CR1)

Tom 1 (T1)

Hi-hat (HH)

Snare (SNR)

Ride (RD)

Tom 2 (T2)

Tom 3 (T3)

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TD-1K. The TD-1KV has a dierent snare pad.

Hi-hat pedal

Kick pedal

Bass drum

The Basics of Playing

Drums are played using both hands and both feet.

Here we’ll explain how to hold the sticks and use the pedals.

Holding the sticks

The most common way to hold the sticks is called the “matched grip” as shown in the illustrations below.

Left hand Right hand

Hi-hat pedal (HHC) Kick pedal (KIK)

Using the kick pedal

The kick pedal can be pressed in either of two ways: “heel up” or “heel down.”

Heel up

In this method, your heel oats above the pedal. With your heel o the pedal, lower your entire foot to push down the pedal.

This method applies the full weight of your leg to the pedal, making it easier for you to produce a stronger sounds than the heel down method. This is often used in rock and pop.

Heel down

In this method, the entire bottom of your foot from heel to toe stays in contact with the pedal. Use your ankle joint to make your toes push down the pedal. This method allows more precise control of the volume, and is often used in jazz and bossa nova.

Let’s Learn About Drums

Using the snare

Head shot

Hit only the head of the pad. This is the most common method to play the snare.

Head

Rim shot

TD-1KV only

Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously.

A sound (rim sound) dierent than the head shot will be heard.

Suitable position for rim shots

Rim

Using the cymbals

Bow shot

The most common method, playing the middle area of the cymbal.

Using the hi-hat

In an acoustic drum set, the hi-hat consists of two cymbals placed facing each other vertically on a hi-hat stand. The two cymbals can be closed together by pressing the pedal.

A variety of playing techniques are possible, such as playing the cymbals with the pedal and/or playing them with sticks.

When you press the pedal, the two cymbals will come together (closed). When you release the pedal, the two cymbals will separate (opened).

Closed

With the hi-hat pedal pressed rmly, strike the pad with a stick. A short “chick” sound will be heard.

Half-open

With the hi-hat pedal pressed gently, strike the pad with a stick. A slightly longer “swish” sound will be heard.

Open

With the hi-hat pedal completely released, strike the pad with a stick. An even longer “sound” than the half-open sound will be heard.

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Edge shot

Use the shoulder of the stick to hit the edge of the cymbal pad (Hit the edge sensor as shown in the illustration).

Edge sensor

* Bow shots and edge shots can also be played on the hi-hat.

Choking a cymbal

Choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with the hand immediately after hitting the cymbal will mute or choke the sound, just like with a real cymbal.

* The Choke function only works when you grasp in the area

(where the edge sensor is) as shown in the illustration. If you do otherwise, it will not work.

Edge sensor

Foot closed

Just press the pedal without using a stick. This sound will be softer and shorter than the closed sound played with a stick. Useful for keeping time with this tight sound.

Foot splash

Press and immediately release the pedal without using a stick. This is equivalent to momentarily clashing the two cymbals of an acoustic hi-hat. It produces a “splash” sound that is softer than the open strike.

Assembly

Check the included items

Pipe A

Pipe B

Pipe C

Pipe D

Pipe E

Sound module

holder

Rubber

foot A

Kit Assembly

As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.

TD-1K TD-1KV

Kick pedal

Hi-hat pedal

Hi-hat arm

Rubber foot B × 2

Snare arm Snare arm

Snare pad

Snare/Tom

pad × 4

Tom pad × 3

Cymbal pad × 3 Sound module

Cymbal

arm × 2

AC adaptor

Cable clip × 4

Drum key

Connection cable

Owner’s manual

Completed setup

Cymbal pad Sound module

Hi-hat arm

Snare pad Tom pad

Snare arm

Hi-hat pedal

Rubber foot A

Kick pedal

* The illustration shows the TD-1K.

Rubber foot B

Cymbal arm

Pipe D

Pipe E

Pipe C

Pipe A

Pipe B

Pipe C

Pipe A

Pipe B

Adjust so that the pipes form a right angle as shown.

Pipe C

Pipe B

Do not loosen this screw.

Note

• If you set up this unit in an unstable location, it may fall over. Be sure to set it up in a stable and level location.

• When you operate the kick pedal or hi-hat pedal, please be careful not to get your ngers pinched between the movable parts. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.

Pipe A

Rubber foot B

Rubber foot A

Snare arm

Rubber foot B

Pipe E

Pipe D

Assembly

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Snare arm

Pipe C

TD-1K

Snare pad

Pipe C

TD-1KV

Use the drum key to evenly tighten the tuning bolts a

little at a time in the order shown in the illustration. Adjust the tension so that the pad responds to your strikes with the appropriate feel.

Adjusting the head tension

Underside of the pad

TD-1KV

Snare pad

Assembly

Tom pad

Underside of the pad

Cymbal arm

Tom pad

Cymbal arm

Cymbal pad

Tom pad

Hi-hat arm

Cymbal pad

Cymbal arm

Sound module holder

Cymbal pad

Cymbal arm

Beware of overturning

The unit may overturn if a child pushes it or hangs on it. Make sure that an adult is supervising and providing guidance.

Pull out

Assembly

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Be careful not to drop the sound module.

Sound module

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Connecting the Cables

Connect the cable to the sound module and each pads as shown in the illustration. Each cable has a label indicating the pad to which it should be connected.

Backside of the sound module

Connect if you use the separately sold OP-TD1C to add a cymbal.

If you’re not adding a cymbal, “CR2” is not used.

The label on the bottom of each pedal distinguishes the kick pedal (KIK) from the hi-hat pedal (HHC).

Bottom of the pedal

* Before you play, verify that the bolts and knobs are not loose.

CR1

RD HH

Underside of the cymbal

CR1

OP-TD1C

SNR

T1 T2 T3

Underside of the pad

CR2

KIK

SNR

HHC

Use the included cable clips to secure the cables.

KIK

HHC

Bottom of the pedal

Quick Start

Connecting Your Equipment

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC IN jack. Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see the illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Indicator

Front Panel

Display

Shows the drum kit number and metronome tempo etc.

[Select] button, mode lamps

Each time you press the [Select] button, you cycle through the four modes (Drums, Tempo, Coach, Song) and the corresponding lamp is illuminated.

Tap tempo function

By holding down the [Select] button and repeatedly striking a pad, you can set the tempo to the interval between your strikes.

OUTPUT/PHONES jack

Connect your amplied speaker or headphones to the OUTPUT/ PHONES jack.

MIX IN jack (Stereo)

Connect your portable audio player or other external sources to the MIX IN jack so that you can play along with your favorite songs.

USB COMPUTER port

Refer to p. 13.

Sound module

[L] (power) button

Turns the power on/o.

Volume [H][I] buttons

Adjust the volume in 20 levels.

[ ] (metronome) button

Starts or stops the metronome. The light ashes with the tempo.

[-][+] buttons

Use this button to change a value on the display. If you hold down one button while pressing the other, the value increases or decreases more quickly.

Turning the Power On and O

Turning the power on

Once everything is properly connected (p. 8), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

1. Minimize the volume of the connected amplied speaker.

Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

2. Press the [L] (power) button.

The power turns on.

* This unit is equipped with a protection

circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.

3. Power-on the connected amplied speaker, and adjust

the volume.

4. Adjust the volume by pressing

the volume[H][I] button.

Turning the power o

1. Turn the volume down on the TD-1KV/TD-1K and any

connected equipment.

2. Power-o the connected equipment.

3. Long-press the [L] (power) button.

The power turns o.

* You must turn o the power by pressing the [L] (power) button.

Quick Start

Playing

Playing drums is not only fun, but just about anyone can easily start playing — they make sound when you simply hit them! Let’s start playing drums using the wide variety of built-in sounds.

Selecting a Drum Kit

A drum kit consists of sounds assigned to each pad. In some cases, the sound will change depending upon your playing dynamics.

1. Use the [Select] button to select Drums mode.

* When you turn on the power, Drums mode is selected.

The display shows the drum kit number.

Playing with the Metronome

Here’s how you can play the drums while listening to the metronome. This is the best way to practice and learn to play at a steady tempo.

1. Use the [Select] button to select Tempo mode.

The display shows the metronome tempo.

2. Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

The metronome turns on, and the button blinks in time with the metronome tempo.

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2. Press the [-][+] buttons to select a drum kit.

* For a list of the drum kits, refer to the end of this manual.

3. Play the drums by striking the pad.

About Auto O function

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O function). If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically, disengage the Auto O function (p. 14).

To restore power, turn the power on again.

* Even in Drums mode, you can press the [ ] (metronome) button

to sound the metronome.

3. Press the [-][+] buttons to change the tempo.

* You can also specify the tempo with Tap tempo function (p. 8).

4. Press the [ ] (metronome) button once again to turn the

metronome o.

Changing how the metronome sounds

In Tempo mode, long-press the [ ] (metronome)

button.

The metronome sounds.

2. Use the [Select] button to select the item

(parameter) that you want to change, and use the [-][+] buttons to change its setting.

Parameter Display Explanation

Beats

Rhythm type

Volume

Sound

b 1 (1 beat)– b g (9 beats)

r 0 (whole note)

r 4 (quarter notes)

r 8 (eighth notes)

r83 (eighth note triplets)

r16 (sixteenth notes)

L 0–L10

S 1–S 8

Sets the number of beats

Sets the beat unit

Sets the volume

Sets the sound

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to complete the

settings.

Practicing

Practicing in Coach Mode

The TD-1KV/TD-1K Coach mode is a unique set of exercises specically designed to help build speed, accuracy and stamina, as well as develop better timing skills.

Selecting a practice menu

1. Use the [Select] button to select Coach mode.

The Coach mode menu screen appears.

2. Press the [-][+] buttons to select a practice menu C-1–C10.

For details on the contents of the Coach mode menu, refer to the next section.

Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat

<C-1> Time Check (Easy)

<C-2> Time Check (Hard)

The accuracy of your playing will be checked against the metronome.

C-1 and C-2 dier in their diculty.

Changing the number of measures to score

You can change the number of measures after which the Time Check result is shown. You can also make settings so that the score result is not shown.

1. Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. Press the [-][+] buttons to change the value.

Display Explanation

OFF

4, 8, 16, 32

No scoring.

Specify the number of measures that are scored. The score result is shown in the display.

* A two-measure count-in is inserted when

you start.

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

Playing Along with a Changing Rhythm

<C-3> Change-up

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

A two-measure count-in is inserted when you start.

2. Strike the pad in time

with the metronome.

The display will indicate whether your pad strikes match the beat sounded by the metronome.

* You can use the [-][+]

buttons to adjust the tempo even while you practice.

Behind the beat (too slow)

On the beat (perfect timing)

Ahead of the beat (too fast)

3. Time Check automatically ends, and the results will

appear in the display.

If the scoring function is turned “OFF,” press the [ ] (metronome) button to stop practice. Then, you return to the Coach mode menu screen.

The rhythm type will change every two measures. Starting from half notes, the note values will gradually become shorter, and will then return to half notes; this change in rhythms will be repeated.

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. Strike the pad in time with the metronome.

The display shows the tempo while you practice.

* You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the tempo even while

you practice.

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to return to the Coach

mode menu screen.

Specifying the pattern of rhythm change

Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. Press the [-][+] buttons to change the value.

Display Rhythm pattern

r-5

r-6

r-7

3. Press the [ ](metronome) button.

Practicing

Playing Along with a Changing Tempo

<C-4> Auto Up/Down

The metronome increases and decreases tempo over time, to help develop stamina and endurance. The tempo will increase in steps for each beat until the metronome reaches the upper limit; then the tempo will continue slowing down in steps until it reaches the initial tempo. This cycle will repeat.

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. Strike the pad in time with the metronome.

While practicing, you can press the [-] button to specify the current tempo as the upper limit; if you press the [+] button, the upper tempo limit will return to 260.

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to return to the Coach

mode menu screen.

Specifying the number of beats at which the tempo change

Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. Press the [-][+] buttons to change the value.

Display Explanation

The tempo is incremented/decremented by one at

b-1

intervals of one beat.

The tempo is incremented/decremented by one at

b-2

intervals of two beats.

The tempo is incremented/decremented by one at

b-4

intervals of four beats.

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

Changing the volume cycle of the metronome

Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. Press the [-][+] buttons to change the value.

Display Explanation

The volume of the metronome changes at intervals of one

n-1

measure.

The volume of the metronome changes at intervals of two

n-2

measures.

The volume of the metronome changes at intervals of four

n-4

measures.

For the rst three measures, the metronome sounds at the

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specied volume; for the next measure, the volume is reduced.

For the rst six measures, the metronome sounds at the specied

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volume; for the next two measures, the volume is reduced.

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

Continuing to Play at a Steady Tempo

<C-6> Tempo Check (Easy)

<C-7> Tempo Check (Hard)

This menu lets you practice playing at a steady tempo without relying on the tempo sounded by the metronome.

C-6 and C-7 dier in their diculty.

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Developing Internal Timing Sense

<C-5> Quiet Count

This practice will help you develop a good sense of time/tempo. The metronome alternates between “sounding and not sounding” at every four measures, and the cycle will repeat.

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. Strike the pad in time with the metronome.

• The metronome sounds during the rst few measures.

• The metronome does not sound on subsequent measures. Continue striking the pads during this time.

• The metronome sounds again. The “%” value indicates the percentage by which you played at an accurate tempo.

* You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the tempo even while

you practice.

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to return to the Coach

mode menu screen.

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. Strike the pad in time with the

metronome.

Strike the pads at a constant tempo.

• The more your tempo becomes accurate, the softer the metronome volume will become.

• The metronome volume will increase if the tempo of your pad strikes begins to drift. The more your tempo drifts, the louder the metronome will become. Strike the pads with an accurate timing that matches the tempo of the metronome.

* You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the tempo even while

you practice.

* If the tempo of your strikes is signicantly inaccurate, it may be

impossible to precisely determine the amount of inaccuracy.

Accurate

More inaccuracy

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to return to the Coach

mode menu screen.

Practicing

Matching the Striking Strength of the Right and Left Hands

<C-8> Stroke Balance

This practice lets you reduce the volume discrepancy between your right and left hands, so that the sound is more consistent. The display shows the strength of your strikes.

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. Strike the pad in time with the

metronome.

The strength of your strikes on the pad is shown in the display.

* You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust

the tempo even while you practice.

3. Press the [ ](metronome) button

to return to the Coach mode menu screen.

Strength of Striking

Practicing for a Specied Time

Hard

Soft

Changing the time

Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. Press the [-][+] buttons to change the value.

Value: 1–99 minutes (t 1–tgg)

3. Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

Recording and Checking Your Own Performance

<C10> Recording

This function lets you easily record your own performance. This is a very useful practice tool, recording and then checking your drumming.

Recording

Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

The metronome sounds, and the TD-1KV/TD-1K will enter recording-standby mode.

* You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the tempo.

<C-g> Timer

An alert tone informs you when the specied time has elapsed. You can use this to specify a daily time goal for practicing the basics. The default value is three minutes.

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

The timer starts.

2. Practice as desired, in time with the metronome.

The display shows the approximate remaining time.

Remaining time: 3 minutes

Blinks while the timer is running.

When the specied time has elapsed, the alarm sounds and the metronome stops.

The Coach mode menu screen reappears.

* You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the tempo even while

you practice.

* If you want to stop the timer before the specied time has

elapsed, press the [

* The timer continues to operate even if you use the [Select]

button to select a dierent menu.

] (metronome) button once again.

2. Strike the pad to start recording.

* The metronome sounds constantly during recording.

* A signal input via the MIX IN jack won’t be recorded.

3. To stop recording, press the [ ] (metronome) button once

again.

Playback

Press the [+] button to play back the recorded data.

When the performance ends, playback stops automatically.

2. To stop playback, press the [-] button.

Practicing Along with a Song

The TD-1KV/TD-1K contains songs that are suitable for practicing.

Selecting a Song

1. Press the [Select] button to select Song mode.

2. Press the [-][+] buttons to select a song.

* For a list of the song, refer to the end of this manual.

Playing/Stopping the Song

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to play back the song.

* A one-measure count-in is inserted when you start.

* You can’t change the tempo of the song.

2. Press the [ ] (metronome) button once again, and the

song stops.

Connecting to your Computer/iPad

Silencing the metronome

You can practice along with the song without hearing the metronome.

1. Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. Use the [-][+] buttons to make the display indicate

OFF.

* If you want to hear the metronome, make the display

indicate On.

1. Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

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* No data for the music that is played will be output from the USB

COMPUTER port.

Connecting to your Computer/iPad

You can connect the TD-1KV/TD-1K to your computer or iPad, and use it with an app such as V-Drums Friend Jam or V-Drums Tutor.

Connecting to your computer

* You don’t need to install a driver.

USB cable (sold separately)

Sound module

If you want sound from a computer or iPad to play back from the V-Drums sound module, use a commercially available audio cable to connect the audio output of the computer or iPad to the MIX IN jack of the sound module.

Connecting to your iPad

* To make the connection, you’ll need the Apple Lightning to USB

Camera Adapter (made by Apple Corporation).

Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately)

USB cable (sold separately)

Sound Module

What is V-Drums Friend Jam?

V-Drums Friend Jam is a drummer’s social networking tool that lets you use the V-Drums and your computer to enjoy practicing/competing with friends around the world. Practice songs can be automatically downloaded from the Internet, and are also linked with Twitter.

Access http://vdru.ms/ and download it!

What is V-Drums Tutor?

The V-Drums Tutor (sold separately) is a drumming practice software designed to be used with Roland V-Drums, making your practice time simple, enjoyable, challenging and eective.

Making Detailed Settings

1. Press the [Select] button to select Drums mode.

2. Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

* The mode lamp blinks.

Adjust the Pad Sensitivity

3. Press the [Select] button to blink Drums mode lamp.

4. Play the pad or kick pedal whose sensitivity you want to

change.

5. Use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the sensitivity.

The display shows the sensitivity value. Higher sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower sensitivity will keep the pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

6. Press the [ ](metronome) button to complete the setting.

Changing the Type of Pad

If you use a separately sold kick trigger or mesh pad, you’ll need to change the pad type.

3. Press the [Select] button to blink Tempo mode lamp.

4. Play the pad or kick pedal.

5. Use the [-][+] buttons to change the type.

Display Type of Pad

Kick pedal

1 (TD-1KV/TD-1K default value)

2 KD-9

3 KT-10

Snare pad

S 1 (TD-1K default value)

S 2 PDX-8, PDX-6 (TD-1KV default value)

Pad Note number

T3 43

HH open (Bow) 46 *a

HH open (Edge) 26 *b

HH closed (Bow) (42) *a-4

HH closed (Edge) (22) *b-4

HH foot closed (44) *a-2

CR1 (Bow) 49

CR1 (Edge) 55

CR2 (Bow) 57

CR2 (Edge) 52

RD (Bow) 51

RD (Edge) 59

MIDI channel: 10

* The TD-1KV/TD-1K does not receive any MIDI messages.

Changing the Time of Auto O

The TD-1KV/TD-1K is set to automatically power-o when a certain minutes have elapsed since it was last played or operated. When you want to turn the power on, switch the power on again. You can also make settings so that the power is not o automatically.

3. Press the [Select] button to blink Song mode lamp.

4. Use the [-][+] buttons to change the time of Auto O.

Display Explanation

OFF The power will not turn o automatically.

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5. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to complete the setting.

The power will turn o automatically when 10 minutes have elapsed.

The power will turn o automatically when 30 minutes have elapsed.

The power will turn o automatically when four hours have elapsed.

6. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to complete the setting.

Changing MIDI Note Number of the Pad

3. Press the [Select] button to blink Coach mode lamp.

4. Play the pad whose note number you want to change.

The display shows the note number.

5. Use the [-][+] buttons to change the setting.

Value: 0–127, OFF

6. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to complete the setting.

Note numbers (default)

Pad Note number

KIK 36

SNR (Head) 38

SNR (Rim) 40

T1 48

T2 45

Restoring the Factory Settings

The “Factory Reset” operation returns all settings stored in the TD-1KV/TD-1K to their factory-set condition.

Note

The settings stored in the TD-1KV/TD-1K will be lost when you execute a factory reset.

1. While pressing the [-][+] buttons, press the [L] (power)

button to turn the power on.

The display shows as follows.

2. Press the [ ] (metronome) button to execute a factory

reset.

To cancel a factory reset, press the [L] (power) button and turn the power o.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem Items to check Action

Problems with sound

Is the TD-1KV/TD-1K correctly connected to the external devices?

Could the cable be connected to an output jack (instead of the input) of the connected amplied speaker?

Are the cables correctly connected to the unit’s OUTPUT/PHONES jack?

Could an audio cable be broken? Try using a dierent cable.

No sound

A specic pad does not sound

No sound when you press the kick pedal

No sound when you press the hi-hat pedal

The sound of another pad is also

heard when you strike

the pad.

Two or more notes are sounded when you strike once

Sounds do not play reliably

Problems with USB

Can’t connect with a computer Is the USB cable connected correctly? Make sure that the USB cable is correctly connected.

Problems with MIDI

No sound from external MIDI device

Check whether you hear sound through headphones.

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

Could the TD-1KV/TD-1K volume be lowered?

Could the volume be lowered on the device connected to the MIX IN jack?

Is the connection cable correctly connected to the TRIGGER INPUT connector?

Are the cables correctly connected to each pad and pedal?

Could the pad’s “Sensitivity” be lowered? Adjust the pad’s “Sensitivity.”

Is the pad’s “Type” set correctly? Set the pad’s “Type.”

Is the cable labeled KIK connected to the kick pedal?

Is the cable labeled HHC connected to the hi-hat pedal?

If multiple pads are attached to the same stand, the vibration of a strike can be transmitted to another pad, causing it to sound inadvertently.

Is the pad fastened to the stand? Fasten the pad rmly to the stand.

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Is the pad’s mesh head tensioned evenly?

Is the MIDI channel set correctly? Set the MIDI channel of external MIDI device to 10.

Has the note number been set properly? Check the pad’s “Note#.”

Check the connections.

If you hear sound in the headphones, there is a problem with the connection cables or with the connected amplied speaker.

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.Could the volume of the connected amplied speaker be lowered?

Check the connections.

Reattach the pad at a dierent location.

Adjust the mesh head tension. Slightly higher tension is good for proper triggering.

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Main Specications

Roland TD-1KV: Drum kit Roland TD-1K: Drum kit

Drum Kits 15

Songs 15

Display 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)

OUTPUT/PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type

MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Connectors

Interface USB MIDI (Transmitting only)

Power Supply AC adaptor

Current Draw 150 mA

Dimensions

USB COMPUTER port: USB type B

TRIGGER INPUT connector: DB-25 type

DC IN jack

800 (W) x 700 (D) x 1,150 (H) mm

31-1/2 (W) x 27-9/16 (D) x 45-5/16 (H) inches

Weight (excluding AC adaptor)

Accessories

Options (sold separately)

*1 To upgrade TD-1K to the TD-1KV, V-Pad PDX-8 (sold separately) and Pad Mount

MDH-12 (sold separately) are needed.

TD-1KV 11.8 kg 26 lbs 1 oz

TD-1K 11.4 kg 25 lbs 3 oz

Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” Drum key, Cable clip, Special connection cable, AC adaptor

Cymbal: OP-TD1C

Kick: KD-9, KT-10

Snare: PDX-8, PDX-6 *1

Personal Drum Monitor: PM-03

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or

appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Please read this in conjunction with the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY.”

WARNING

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned o, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned o, turn o the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Concerning the Auto O function

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

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 specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

CAUTION

Take care so as not to get ngers pinched

When handling the following moving parts, take care so as not to get ngers, etc., pinched. An adult should always be in charge of handling these items.

• Pipes, arms, kick pedal, and hi-hat pedal (p. 4)

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Removable Parts

Screws (p. 4)

Cap of the special connection cable

IMPORTANT NOTES

Placement

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

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.

• The pedals of this drum set are made of stainless steel. Depending on the conditions of use, the stainless steel may rust. If rusting occurs, use commercially available metal polish to remove it.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through oors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow such sound to become a nuisance to others nearby. 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 eectively reduce much of the unwanted sound from the pads by switching to mesh heads.

• This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted through oors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance others nearby.

• The rubber portion of the striking surface is treated with a preservative to maintain its performance. With the passage of time, this preservative may appear on the surface as a white stain, or reveal how the pads were struck during product testing. This does not aect the performance or functionality of the product, and you may continue using it with condence.

• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not aect the Pad’s function.

About copyrights and trademarks

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

• Roland and V-Drums are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

Kit List

Song List

# Kit name

1 Standard

2 Rock

3 Funk

4 Jazz

5 House

6 Fiber

7 Light

8 Coated

9 Heavy

10 Acoustic

11 Drum’nBass

12 TR-808

13 Electronic

14 Reggae

15 Percussion

# Song name Tempo Recommended kit#

1 Rock 1 130 2

2 Rock 2 150 6

3 Pop 1 120 1

4 Pop 2 75 1

5 Jazz Funk 128 1, 5, 10

6 Funk 1 118 3

7 Funk 2 110 3

8 Acid Jazz 96 1, 3

9 Metal 1 150 2

10 Metal 2 135 2

11 Metal 3 126 2

12 Pop 3 90 1

13 Jazz 1 186 4

14 Jazz 2 180 4

15 Pop Ballad 84 1

Roland TD-1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Let’s Learn About Drums

Drum Set Elements

The Basics of Playing

Assembly

Kit Assembly

Connecting the Cables

Quick Start

Connecting Your Equipment

Front Panel

Playing

Selecting a Drum Kit

Playing with the Metronome

Practicing

Practicing in Coach Mode

Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat

Playing Along with a Changing Rhythm

Playing Along with a Changing Tempo

Continuing to Play at a Steady Tempo

Developing Internal Timing Sense

Matching the Striking Strength of the Right and Left Hands

Recording and Checking Your Own Performance

Practicing Along with a Song

Selecting a Song

Playing/Stopping the Song

Connecting to your Computer/iPad

Making Detailed Settings

Adjust the Pad Sensitivity

Changing the Type of Pad

Changing MIDI Note Number of the Pad

Restoring the Factory Settings

Appendix

Troubleshooting

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES