Roland TD-12 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland Percussion Sound Module TD-12.

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

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

WARNING: IMPORTANT:

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 GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

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.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

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.

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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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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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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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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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• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the bottom of unit.

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

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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 power cord 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 power-supply cord, or the plug has been

damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• 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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• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

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• The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

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• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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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 power cord 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 power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

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• Should you remove screws from the bottom panel of the unit (p. 16), keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

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• 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.

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• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power 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.

Placement

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• 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.

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

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• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

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• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

Maintenance

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• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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

Repairs and Data

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• 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

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• 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.

“Backup Battery Low!”

IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

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• 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).

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

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• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

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• 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).

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTES..................................................................................5

Features ...................................................................................................11

Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................13

Top Panel............................................................................................................................. 13

Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................15

Setting Up the Kit ....................................................................................16

Mounting the TD-12 on the Stand ...................................................................................16

Connecting the Pads and Pedals...................................................................................... 17

Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, or Other Gear .........................18

Turning On/Off the Power ..............................................................................................19

Connecting the Hi-Hat (VH-11) and Setting the “VH Offset” ....................................20

Connecting the Hi-Hat ............................................................................................................................ 20

Adjusting the Offset................................................................................................................................. 20

Adjusting Mesh Head Tension ........................................................................................21

Adjusting the PD-105 Head Tension ..................................................................................................... 21

Adjusting the PD-85 Head Tension ....................................................................................................... 21

Playing Methods......................................................................................22

Pad (PD-105/PD-85)..........................................................................................................22

Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot...................................................................................................... 22

Brush Sweeps ............................................................................................................................................ 22

Cymbal (CY-12R/C) ..........................................................................................................22

Choke Play................................................................................................................................................. 23

Positional Sensing..................................................................................................................................... 23

Hi-Hat (VH-11/VH-12).....................................................................................................23

Button Operation and Displays..............................................................24

Saving Your Settings..........................................................................................................24

Buttons, Sliders, Dial and Knobs .....................................................................................24

Cursor ..................................................................................................................................24

Function Buttons ([F1]–[F5])............................................................................................. 24

Changing Data Values.......................................................................................................24

Choosing Pads from the TD-12’s Top Panel ..................................................................25

Convenient [PREVIEW] Functions ........................................................................................................ 25

How to Play Patterns.........................................................................................................25

How to Turn the Metronome (Click) On/Off................................................................ 25

How to Adjust the Tempo ................................................................................................26

Adjusting the Display Contrast .......................................................................................26

About the Display in the Upper Right of the Screen ....................................................26

Group Faders...................................................................................................................... 26

Listening to the Demo Song...................................................................27

Changing the Drum Kits...................................................................................................27

Changing the Volume Balance.........................................................................................27

Muting the Performance of the Backing Instruments and Drums .............................27

Turning the Metronome (Click) On/Off ........................................................................27

Contents

Useful Functions to Know ......................................................................28

About the Preset Drum Kits .............................................................................................28

Playing Patterns to Check Drum Kit Tones ...................................................................28

Restoring Edited Drum Kits to the Factory Default Settings ......................................28

Restoring All Settings to the Factory Settings...................................................................................... 28

Restoring the Factory Settings to Individual Kits................................................................................ 28

Playing Back Patterns by Striking the Pads (Pad Pattern Function) ..........................29

Stopping Playback of the Pattern Being Played...................................................................................29

Disabling the Pad Pattern Function....................................................................................................... 29

Striking a Pad to Switch the Drum Kits (Pad Switch Function)..................................29

Enabling Cross Sticks ........................................................................................................29

Playing Along with Patterns ............................................................................................29

Choosing a Pattern ................................................................................................................................... 29

Muting a Specific Part.............................................................................................................................. 29

Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT] ........................................................30

Choosing a Drum Kit.........................................................................................................30

About the “DRUM KIT” Screen ............................................................................................................. 30

Selecting a Drum Kit from the List [F1 (LIST)].............................................................. 31

Kit Parameters [F2 (FUNC)] .............................................................................................31

Adjusting the Volume [F1 (VOLUME)] ................................................................................................31

Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit [F2 (TEMPO)]................................................................................... 31

Playing Brushes [F3 (BRUSH)] ............................................................................................................... 32

Disabling the Pad Pattern Function [F4 (PAD PTN)] ......................................................................... 32

Naming a Drum Kit [F3 (NAME)]................................................................................... 32

Effects On and Off Switches [F4 (FX SW)] .....................................................................32

Playing Cross Stick [F5 (XSTICK)]...................................................................................32

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] ........................................33

Choosing a Pad to Edit......................................................................................................33

Choose by Hitting a Pad.......................................................................................................................... 33

Choose with the Buttons .........................................................................................................................33

Lock the Pad You are Editing (TRIG LOCK) [SHIFT] + [RIM] ......................................................... 33

Assign an Instrument to a Pad.........................................................................................33

Selecting an Instrument from the List [F1 (LIST)].........................................................34

Editing Drum Sounds [F2 (EDIT)]................................................................................... 34

Editing an Acoustic Drum Kit (V-EDIT)............................................................................................... 34

Editing Other Instruments ...................................................................................................................... 34

Editing Procedure..................................................................................................................................... 34

Using the Compressor and EQ [F3 (COMP/EQ)]......................................................... 36

Using Pads/Pedal as Controllers [F4 (CONTROL)]..................................................... 37

Playing a Pattern by Hitting a Pad (Pad Pattern) [F1 (PATTERN)].................................................. 37

Changing the Pitch with the Hi-Hat Pedal [F2 (PDLBEND)] ............................................................ 38

MIDI Settings for Each Pad [F3 (MIDI)]................................................................................................ 38

MIDI Note Numbers transmitted by Hi-Hat [F4 (HH MIDI)]........................................................... 38

MIDI Note Number transmitted by Brush Sweep/Cross Stick [F5 (BR MIDI)] .............................38

Chapter 3. Mixer Settings .......................................................................39

Mixer Parameters [MIXER] ..............................................................................................39

Using Group Faders to Edit (MIX EDIT) ..............................................................................................39

Contents

Chapter 4. Effect Settings.......................................................................40

Effects On and Off Switches [KIT] - [F4 (FX SW)].........................................................40

Using the Compressor and EQ [INST] - [F3 (COMP/EQ)]..........................................40

Compressor (COMP) ...............................................................................................................................41

Equalizer (EQ)........................................................................................................................................... 41

Ambience [AMBIENCE] ...................................................................................................42

Multi-Effects [SHIFT] + [AMBIENCE]............................................................................ 42

Multi-Effects Parameters......................................................................................................................... 43

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER].................................................44

Selecting the Pad Type [F1 (BANK)]............................................................................... 44

Trigger Inputs and Pad/Playing Methods corresponding chart ......................................................44

Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2 (BASIC)]......................................................................... 45

Pad Sensitivity ..........................................................................................................................................45

Minimum level for the pad (Threshold) ...............................................................................................45

How Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume (Velocity Curve) ......................................................45

Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)].........................................................................................46

Connecting the VH-11 and Adjusting the TD-12................................................................................. 47

Connecting the VH-12 and Adjusting the TD-12................................................................................. 48

Connecting and Setting the Hi-Hat Control Pedal (FD Series).......................................................... 48

Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads [F4 (XTALK)]......................................................... 49

Advanced Trigger Parameters [F5 (ADVANCE)].........................................................50

Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time).......................................................................................... 50

Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation (Retrigger Cancel) .................................................................. 50

Double Triggering Prevention (Mask Time) ........................................................................................51

Rim/Edge Dynamic Response (Rim Gain)........................................................................................... 51

Rim Shots Response (Rim Shot Adjust) ................................................................................................51

Cross Stick Threshold (XStick Thrshld) ................................................................................................51

Playing Bow, Bell, and Edge (3-Way Triggering)................................................................................ 52

Naming a Trigger Bank [F5 (Name)]..................................................................................................... 52

Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)...........................................................53

Basic Operation ..................................................................................................................53

Choosing a Pattern [PATTERN] ......................................................................................54

About the “PATTERN” screen ............................................................................................................... 54

Select a Pattern from the List [F1 (LIST)]........................................................................54

Playing Back a Pattern [PLAY] ........................................................................................54

Tempo Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 55

Setting the Tempo by Hitting a Pad (Tap Tempo) ..............................................................................55

Synchronizing with an External MIDI Device .....................................................................................55

Part Settings [F2 (PART)].................................................................................................. 56

Make Settings for the Backing Part [F1 (BACKING)] .........................................................................56

Master Tuning........................................................................................................................................... 56

Percussion Part Settings [F2 (PERC)] .................................................................................................... 57

Percussion Set Settings ............................................................................................................................57

Volume/Pan Settings for Each Part [F3 (MIXER)] ..............................................................................59

Reverb Settings for Backing Parts [F3 (MIXER)] - [F4 (REVERB)] .................................................... 59

Muting a Specific Part [F5 (MUTE)] ......................................................................................................60

Pattern Settings [F3 (FUNC)]............................................................................................60

Time Signature/Number of Measures/Tempo Settings [F1 (SETUP)]............................................ 60

Choosing a Playback Method [F2 (TYPE)] ...........................................................................................61

Confirming the Usage Status of the TD-12’s Internal Memory [F3 (MEMORY)]........................... 61

Naming a Pattern [F5 (NAME)] .............................................................................................................62

Starting and Stopping the Metronome (Click) On/Off................................................62

Using a Indicator as a Click (Tempo Indicator)............................................................. 62

Setting the Click .................................................................................................................63

Contents

Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) ...........................................64

Recording a Pattern [REC]................................................................................................ 64

How to Record.......................................................................................................................................... 64

Checking the Tones and Phrases During Recording (Rehearsal)...................................................... 66

Editing a Pattern [F4 (EDIT)]............................................................................................ 67

Copying a Pattern [F1 (COPY)] .............................................................................................................. 67

Connecting Two Patterns [F2 (APPEND)]............................................................................................ 68

Erasing a pattern [F3 (ERASE)] ..............................................................................................................68

Deleting a Pattern [F4 (DELETE)] .......................................................................................................... 69

Chapter 8. Copy Function [COPY] .........................................................70

About Copied Settings............................................................................................................................. 71

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]................................72

MIDI Settings and Operations [F1 (MIDI)] ....................................................................72

Setting the MIDI Channels for Each Part [F1 (MIDI CH)].................................................................. 72

MIDI Settings for the Entire TD-12 [F2 (GLOBAL)]............................................................................ 72

MIDI Messages for Detailed Performance Expressions [F3 (CTRL)]................................................ 74

Switching Drum Kits via MIDI (Program Change) [F4 (PROG)]...................................................... 74

Saving Data to an external MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) [F5 (BULK)]................................................ 75

Selecting Output Destinations [F2 (OUTPUT)] .............................................................76

Output Destination for the Drum Instruments.................................................................................... 76

Output Destination for the Sequencer Parts/Metronome Click/

Sound Input from MIX IN [F2 (OTHER)]............................................................................................. 76

Setting the Switches [F3 (CONTROL)] ...........................................................................76

Using Pads as Switches [F1 (PAD SW)] ................................................................................................76

PREVIEW Button Velocity [F2 (PREVIEW)] ........................................................................................77

Adjusting the Display Contrast [F3 (LCD)].......................................................................................... 77

Checking the TD-12’s Internal Program Version [F5 (VERSION)] ................................................... 77

Synchronizing Images to a TD-12 Performance [F4 (V-LINK)] ..................................78

What is V-LINK? ......................................................................................................................................78

Connection Examples ..............................................................................................................................78

Using V-LINK ........................................................................................................................................... 78

Restoring the Factory Settings [F5 (F RESET)]............................................................... 79

Chapter 10. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN].....................................................80

Creating a Drum Kit Chain ..............................................................................................80

Naming a Drum Kit Chain [F5 (NAME)] .............................................................................................81

Playing with a Drum Kit Chain .......................................................................................81

Messages and Error Messages..............................................................82

Preset Drum Kit List................................................................................84

Preset Pattern List...................................................................................86

Drum Instrument List ..............................................................................88

Preset Percussion Set List .....................................................................92

Backing Instrument List..........................................................................94

MIDI Implementation Chart.....................................................................96

Specifications ..........................................................................................98

Block Diagram .......................................................................................100

Index .......................................................................................................102

Features

Everything Is New! Module— Stand—V-Hi-Hat—Pads

The TD-12 follows in the foot steps of the TD-20, taking

advantage of Roland’s powerful COSM technology. Velocity,

position, and interval of each hit are detected precisely,

providing real and natural dynamics. The new, dual trigger

PD-105/85 pads give you superior feel, response and control

of the sound. You can play both shallow and deep rim shots.

12 trigger inputs let you use lots of pads, leaving room for

advanced Pad Switch applications. (p. 76)

* COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a Roland

technology combining multiple sound modeling processes to

create new sounds.

* Positional detection is possible on snare drums (head/rim),

toms (rim) and ride cymbals (bow).

560 New Drum Sounds Expanded V-Editing

The onboard sound library was created for the TD-12, and

designed to work with enhanced V-Editing. Besides being able

to change heads, muffling types, shell depth, etc. you can also

place sizzles on any cymbal, and add snare buzz to the toms

or kick.

High-speed triggering

Overview

Advances in trigger technology combined with new pad

designs and V-Hi-Hat pads, provide natural response and

feel. Even playing with brushes (plastic only) has improved

(p. 32).

Audio Signal Routing Stage or Studio

Flexibility of audio routing is important in the professional

environment. The TD-12 lets you use all of the outputs in a

very efficient way. Each sound of the drum kit can be assigned

to one of the 4 individual outs. (Master out can be used as an

individual pair. The Effects, Ambience, Backing parts, Click

and even audio coming in the MIX input, can be assigned to

individual outputs. Perfect for any situation.

V-Hi-Hat Compatibility

By including the VH-11 V-Hi-Hat, which features a single-

piece construction, you can perform with a natural feel. Using

the VH-12 two-piece hi-hat, you can use pressure on the pedal

when the hi-hat is closed to create further changes in the

nuance and/or pitch of the sound (p. 23).

An Easy User Interface

The interface is very easy to navigate. With the many buttons

on the top panel, you won’t lose time searching for functions.

Clear graphics, icons and menus guide you through the

simple and complex operations. No matter where you are

inside the TD-12, pushing the KIT button always brings you

back to the main kit page. Even still, please read this manual.

Cables Are Easy To Organize

The MDS-12 stand allows you to pass the cables through the

pipes, making easy to transport and set up again. It

streamlines the look as well.

Features

Top Quality Signal Processing

Each instrument assigned to trigger 1–12 head and rim inputs

has an individual three-band equalizer and compressor (p.

40). There is also a multi-effects unit with delays, flanger,

chorus, and phaser (p. 42). There’s also Ambience, with a new

room “shape” feature in addition to being able to change wall

materials, size, etc. (p. 42) All effects are simple to understand

and use. Via the top panel, you can also turn all the effects on

or off individually.

Functions For Stage

The group faders on the top panel let you make quick changes

as needed during performance (p. 26). You can play drum kits

in any desired order (Drum Kit Chain, p. 80). The +/- buttons

are large enough to be pressed with a drum stick. (Don’t HIT

them!) Another very useful function allows you to send the

click sound ONLY to the headphones if desired (p. 76). An

audio input (stereo) for custom monitoring (MIX IN jack, p.

18) is also provided. The MIX EDIT function allows immediate

editing of volume, Ambience send level, and MFX send level

using the group faders (p. 39).

Sequencer

Advanced Tempo Functions

Each KIT can have it’s own tempo setting. The visual indicator

helps you count off the tempo of a song without needing to

hear the click (p. 62). Tap Tempo function allows you to set

tempo from all trigger inputs or the preview button (p. 55).

MIDI Sound Module Potentials

Percussion sets are accessed on a different MIDI channel than

the drums. They can be played from the internal sequencer or

external MIDI source (SPD type pad etc.) and feature a 128

note map. And with 262 backing instruments available, there

are sounds for all types of music (p. 94).

V-LINK function

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and

images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect

two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy

performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the

expressive elements of a music performance. By using the TD-

12 and Edirol DV-7PR together, connected pads can be used to

switch the Edirol DV-7PR’s images (clips/palettes) (p. 78).

Recording and playing back patterns is very easy. The 6 part

backing section, (including drums) can be used for live or

recording performances. Recording directly from the pads to

the percussion part is a great new feature, too (p. 73).

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

fig.top

Overview

3 14 15 16

Trigger Indicator

This lights up each time a trigger signal is received from a

pad. It monitors the pad connection and is helpful when

customizing trigger parameters.

LED Display

Displays the Kit number (currently selected drum kit).

Graphic Display

During normal performance, you see the kit name and

other information. When editing, relative graphics and

text will appear depending on the edit mode you are in.

* In this owner’s manual, this will be referred to as “the display.”

CHAIN Button

A Chain allows you to set up a customized order for

playing your kits. There are 16 Chains (32 steps each).

Chains can be named also (p. 80).

SETUP (COPY) Button

For access to functions that affect the TD-12 globally,

such as MIDI parameters etc. (p. 72)

You can copy drum kit, instrument, and other settings by

pressing this button together with the SHIFT button (p.

70).

Panel Descriptions

TRIGGER Button

For access to trigger parameters (p. 44).

EXIT Button

Press this to return to the previous screen. Repeated

pressing takes you back to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

F1–F5 Buttons (Function Buttons)

These buttons change their function depending on the

contents of the display. The lower part of the display will

indicate the function of each button (p. 24).

SHIFT Button

Used in combination with other buttons. How this

functions is explained in respective parts of this manual.

10.

GROUP FADERS

The faders are switchable, allowing you to adjust the

volume of the kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals,

percussion and backing instruments, and the click sound

(p. 26).

11.

SEQUENCER

These provide access to and control of sequencer

functions (pattern playback/recording, Percussion set)

etc. (p. 53, p. 64)

12.

DRUM KIT

These buttons take you to the screens for creating or

editing a drum kit. (p. 33, p. 39, p. 40).

13.

KIT Button

One touch brings you back to the basic display screen. It

works from any Edit mode as well.

14.

MIX IN Knob

Adjusts the level of the audio source connected to the

MIX IN jack. This sound is output from the MASTER

OUT jacks and/or the PHONES jack. Other possibilities

(p. 76).

17.

CURSOR (TRIG) Buttons

Used to move the cursor in the display (p. 24).

You can select the pad (trigger number) you want to

make settings for by pressing this button together with

the SHIFT button. You can also use the PREVIEW button

to check the sound of the instrument assigned to the

selected pad.

* When you connect a pad to the TD-12, you can then tap the

pad to select it as the pad for which settings are made.

18.

VALUE Dial

This dial functions like the + and - buttons. Use it to scroll

quickly or make large changes in edited values (p. 24).

19.

RIM (TRIG LOCK) Button

Press this to select the rim of a pad. (RIM button lights.)

(p. 25).

By pressing this button together with the SHIFT button,

you can prevent the screen from being switched

inadvertently even if you hit another pad when editing

instruments (Trigger Lock; p. 33).

20.

PREVIEW Button

This button allows you to audition an instrument after

you have chosen it with the CURSOR (TRIG) buttons or

after you have played a pad/pedal (p. 25).

21.

+ Button, - Button

These buttons are used to switch drum kits or to change

values when editing. The + button increases the value,

and the - button decreases it (p. 24). You can also use the

tip of your drum stick to press them.

* Never hit them with a stick as this can cause malfunctions.

22.

PHONES Jack

A pair of stereo headphones can be connected to this jack.

Connecting the headphones will not mute the output

from the MASTER OUT jacks (p. 18).

15.

PHONES Knob

Adjusts the headphone volume. Plugging in headphones

does not affect the master output (like other audio

device.)

16.

MASTER Knob

Adjusts the volume of the MASTER OUT jacks.

Rear Panel

fig.rear_50

POWER Switch

This switch turns the power on/off.

* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Refer to

AC Inlet

Connect the included AC power cable to this inlet.

* For details on the power consumption, refer to p. 99.

TRIGGER INPUT Jacks

Here is where you plug in pads, kick triggers, or acoustic

triggers. With dual trigger pads (PD-125/105/85/8),

cymbals (CY series), and a hi-hat (VH-11/12), use a stereo

(TRS) cable (p. 17).

Power Supply

The unit should be connected to a power source only of the type marked on the bottom of the unit.

(p. 5).

Panel Descriptions

83 4 5 7 96

MIX IN Jack

Used for connecting any external audio source (p. 18).

This audio signal will be output from the MASTER OUT

jacks and/or PHONES jack. Other signal routing

possibilities (p. 76).

DIRECT OUT Jacks

Individual outputs have a variety of uses. The TD-12

offers many options. See the SETUP screen (p. 76).

MASTER OUT Jacks

For connecting to your amp/audio system. For monaural

output, use the MASTER OUT L (MONO) jack.

Security Slot ( )

For retail store use.

http://www.kensington.com/

Overview

MIDI OUT/THRU Connector

For using the TD-12/pads to play sounds in an external

MIDI sound module, or recording/saving data to an

external MIDI sequencer (pp. 72–75).

MIDI IN Connector

To connect an external MIDI source (sequencer, pad

controller, keyboard, computer, etc.) to play the TD-12’s

sounds, or to load data (pp. 72–75).

Setting Up the Kit

Mounting the TD-12 on the Stand

Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the TD-12.

Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram.

* ONLY use the 12 mm screws (M5 x 12) provided with the TD-12. Other screws may damage the unit.

fig.StandHolder.e

Wide

Narrow

928, 929

• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the

four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to 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.

Attach the TD-12 and stand holder to the drum stand (such as the optional MDS-12).

See the owner’s manual for the stand for details on assembling the drum stand and attaching the TD-12.

005

006

101c

This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.

When using the unit with a 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.

This TD-12 for use only with Roland stand MDS series. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

The optional APC-33 All Purpose Clamp can be attached to a pipe of 10.5–28.6 mm radius in case you

want to mount the TD-12 on a cymbal stand or other such stand.

Connecting the Pads and Pedals

Setting Up the Kit

Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbals, hi-hat, and kick trigger pad.

* When mounting a TD-12 on an MDS-12 drum stand, use the built-in connection cables.

Set Up Example

fig.Kit.e

TD-12 Rear Panel

7 / CRASH 1 (BOW/EDGE)

CY-12R/CCY-12R/C

6 / HI-HAT (TRIGGER OUT)

HH CTRL (CTRL OUT)

VH-11VH-11

TD-12

3 / TOM 1

PD-85

9 / RIDE (BOW/BELL)

10 / EDGE (BOW/EDGE)

4 / TOM 2

PD-85

CY-12R/CCY-12R/C

Overview

PD-105

The HI-HAT and RIDE cymbal use two cables each. See p. 20 and p. 52.

2 / SNARE

KD-85

1 / KICK

5 / TOM 3

PD-85

Setting Up the Kit

Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, or Other Gear

fig.Connect.e

Speakers with built-in amp etc.

CD/MD player etc.

TD-12 Rear Panel

Stereo phone type

Stereo set etc.

Phone type

Stereo phone type

TD-12 Front Panel

Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections.

921

* 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.

Connect the MASTER OUT L (MONO) and R jacks on the rear panel to your audio system or amp. Headphones should ONLY be connected to the PHONES jack.

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet.

Plug the power cord plug into a power outlet.

The TD-12’s MIX IN jack allows you to play along with a

CD or other audio sources.

• To adjust the volume of the device connected to the MIX

IN jack, turn the [MIX IN] knob on the TD-12’s top panel.

• The sound input from the MIX IN jack can be output

from the MASTER OUT, PHONES, or DIRECT OUT 1/2

jacks (p. 76).

926a

* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume

level of equipment connected to the MIX IN jack may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS series.

Setting Up the Kit

Turning On/Off the Power

941

* Once the connections have been completed (p. 17, p. 18), 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.VolMin

Turn the [MASTER] and [PHONES] completely to the left to lower the volume to “0.”

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

Push the [POWER] switch on the TD-12’s rear panel to turn on the power.

fig.PowerOn.e

Lower Position

942

* 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.

Precautions When Turning on the Power

After the power is turned on, do NOT hit any pads or

step on the pedals until the drum kit name (following

figure) appears in the display. Doing so can cause

triggering problems.

fig.00-006

No Sound When Hitting the Pads or Using the Pedals?

Check the following points.

When Using an Amp or Audio System

• Is the amp or audio system connected to the TD-12’s

MASTER OUT jacks?

• Is the input of the amp or audio system properly

connected?

• Is there a problem with any connection cables?

• Is the volume turned down in the [GROUP

FADERS] sliders?

• Is [MASTER] turned completely to the left?

• Have the input select settings of your audio system

or amp been made correctly?

• Is the amp or audio system volume setting correct?

When Using Headphones

• Are the headphones connected to the PHONES jack?

• Is [PHONES] turned completely to the left?

Turning Off the Power

Completely turn down the volume of the TD-12 and any connected external devices.

Turn off the power to all external devices.

Push the [POWER] switch on the TD-12’s rear panel to turn off the power.

945

* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Refer to

Power Supply

(p. 5).

Overview

Turn on the power to the connected amp or audio system.

While hitting a pad, gradually turn [MASTER] (or [PHONES]) to the right to adjust the volume level.

Setting Up the Kit

Connecting the Hi-Hat (VH-11) and Setting the “VH Offset”

When using the VH-12, the “VH Offset” needs to be set up.

Press [F3 (HI-HAT)].

The “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen appears.

fig.05-VH11-Offset2

Connecting the Hi-Hat

fig.VH-Connect.e

CONTROL

OUT jack

to the

TD-12’s

HH CTRL jack

TRIGGER

OUT jack

to the

TD-12’s

TRIGGER INPUT

HI-HAT jack

Adjusting the Offset

Confirm that the VH-11 and TD-12 are connected properly.

After making the hi-hat settings, release your foot from the pedal, and while keeping your foot off the pedal, turn on the power to the TD-12.

* The offset cannot be adjusted correctly if the hi-hat is making

contact with the motion sensor unit when the power is turned on.

Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.

Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)].

[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BANK” screen

appears.

Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 6.

Confirm the TD-12’s settings.

Parameter Value

Hi-Hat Type VH11/FD CC Max 90 CC Resolution NORMAL

While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the TD-12’s screen, adjust the offset with the VH-11’s VH offset adjustment screw.

Adjust the offset so that a black appears in the

meter.

fig.05-VH11-Offset3

fig.Offset.e

VH Offset Adjustment Screw

OPEN CLOSE

VH Offset Adjustment Points

If the closed hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the VH offset adjustment screw towards “CLOSE.” If the open hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the screw towards “OPEN.”

If the sound cuts off when you strike the hi-hat forcefully, rotate the VH Offset adjustment screw towards “OPEN.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select “VH11.”

fig.05-VH11-Offset1

If you need, make further adjustments to the parameters.

Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)]

If you do not make VH-11’s setting correctly, it may cause malfunction. For details, refer to the VH-11 owner’s manual.

(p. 46)

The band has a width of 7 mm. Use this for adjusting the head tension.

7 mm

Setting Up the Kit

Adjusting Mesh Head Tension

Heads MUST BE TUNED BEFORE PLAYING.

When adjusting, use a tuning key.

Like with an acoustic drum, accurate and equal head tension

is needed for correct triggering response.

On the PD-105/85, adjusting the head tension affects only

the head response, and not the pitch of the sound, as it

would on an acoustic drum.

Adjusting the PD-105 Head Tension

Loosen the tuning bolts until a slight gap is produced.

Tighten all tuning bolts by fingers, as tightly as you can.

fig.PD105-Nut.e

Tuning bolt

Washer

Using the tuning key, turn the tuning bolts two full revolutions each, thus tightening them.

Tighten each tuning bolt one by one, observing the

numerical order shown in the figure.

fig.PD105-BoltOrder

Slight gap

Hoop

Adjusting the PD-85 Head Tension

Use the included tuning key to tighten the tuning bolts.

Tighten the bolts until there is a space of approximately 7

mm between the frame and the hoop.

* The setup includes a lock bushing (to prevent loosening), so the

bolt should be tightened fairly securely.

fig.PD85-Adjust.e

Hoop

7mm

Frame

A black, 7 mm strip is printed at the edge of this page.

Use this as a reference when making the adjustment.

Tighten each tuning bolt one by one, observing the

numerical order shown in the diagram. Do not firmly

tighten a single tuning bolt by itself. Doing so will make

it impossible to tension the head evenly, and will cause

malfunctions.

fig.PD85-Bolt

Overview

HEAD MADE BY REMO U.S.A.

Fine-tune the adjustment while continuing to check the pad feel and response.

Playing Methods

Pad (PD-105/PD-85)

fig.Play-Head.e

Head Shot

Hit only the head of the pad.

With certain snare sounds,

playing position will change

the nuance of the sound.

* Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88)

with “*P” appended to the name.

fig.Play-Rim.e

Rim Shot

Strike the head and the rim of

the pad simultaneously.

fig.Play-Cross.e

Cross Stick

Only strike the rim of the pad.

Depending on the instrument

assigned to the rim you can

play rim shots and/or cross

stick sounds.

* Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88)

with “*X” appended to the name.

* Enable cross sticks with the drum kit (press [KIT] - [F5

(XSTICK)]; p. 32).

* To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim of

the pad. Placing your hand on the head of the pad might

prevent the cross stick sound from being played properly.

Head

Rim

fig.Play-Shallow.e

Shallow Rim Shot

Simultaneously strike the head near

the rim and the rim itself.

* Select an instrument from the

Drum Instrument List (p. 88) with “*P” appended to the name.

Head

Rim

Brush Sweeps

You can express a sweep sound using brushes (brush sweeps).

* Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88)

with “*BRUSH” appended to the name.

* Enable brush performances with the drum kit (press [KIT] - [F2

(FUNC)] - [F3 (BRUSH)], Brush Switch = ON; p. 32).

* Brush sweeps can be used only on SNARE.

When using brushes, be sure to use nylon brushes. Using metal brushes will not only scratch the head, but can also be hazardous, since the tip of the brush may catch in the mesh of the net.

Cymbal (CY-12R/C)

Bow Shot

This is the most common playing method, playing the middle

area of the cymbal. It corresponds to the sound of the “head-

side” of the connected trigger input.

fig.Play-CYBow

Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot

With certain snare and tom sounds, slight changes in the way

you play rim shots changes the nuance.

fig.Play-Rim.e

Normal Rim Shot (Open Rim Shot)

Strike the head and rim

simultaneously.

Head

Rim

Edge Shot

This playing method involves striking the edge with the

shoulder of the stick. When played as shown in the figure, the

“rim-side” sound of the connected input is triggered.

fig.Play-CYEdge.e

Edge sensor

Bell Shot

This playing method involves striking the bell. When played

as shown in the figure, the “rim-side” sound of the connected

input is triggered.

fig.Play-Bell

Playing Methods

Hi-Hat (VH-11/VH-12)

Open/Closed

The hi-hat tone changes smoothly and continuously from open to closed in response to how far the pedal is pressed.

You can also play the foot closed sound (playing the hi-hat with the pedal completely pressed down) and foot splash sound (playing the hi-hat with the pedal fully pressed and then instantly opening it).

Overview

* Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the stick.

Choke Play

Choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with the hand

immediately after hitting the cymbal makes the sound stop.

Choke the location of the edge sensor shown in the figure. If

you choke an area where there is no sensor, the sound does

not stop.

fig.Play-Choke.e

Roland logo

Edge sensor

Positional Sensing

fig.Play-CYPosi

Pressure (VH-12 Only)

When you strike the hi-hat while pressing on the pedal with the hi-hat closed, you can then change the closed tone in response to the pressure you place on the pedal.

Bow Shot

This playing method involves striking the middle area of the top hi-hat. It corresponds to the sound of the “head-side” of the connected trigger input.

fig.Play-VHBow

Edge Shot

This playing method involves striking the edge of the top hihat with the shoulder of the stick. When played as shown in the figure, the “rim-side” sound of the connected trigger input is triggered.

fig.Play-VHEdge.e

With certain ride sounds, playing position will change the

nuance of the sound.

* Only TRIGGER INPUT 9 RIDE corresponds to the positional

sensing.

* Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88)

with “*P” appended to the name.

Edge Sensor

* Do not strike the bottom hi-hat or the underside of the top hi-

hat.

Button Operation and Displays

Operations common to all aspects TD-12 operations.

Changing Data Values

Saving Your Settings

Every time you change a value during the editing process, it’s

automatically stored in the TD-12’s memory. There’s no

“write/save” process.

fig.00-004_40

Buttons, Sliders, Dial and Knobs

References for top panel buttons, sliders, dial and knobs will

be printed in square brackets [ ]; e.g., [SETUP].

Cursor

fig.00-001e_70

Cursor

Cursor refers to the highlighted characters indicating an on-

screen parameter that can be set. When there is more than one

possibility within the screen, use the [CURSOR] buttons to

move it.

fig.00-002_50

[+] and [-] (referred to in this manual as [+/-]) and the

[VALUE] dial are both used to change the values of settings.

Both methods have advantages.

[+/-]

• Each time [+] is pressed, the value increases. Each time [-]

is pressed, the value decreases. This is convenient for fine

adjustments.

• When making an on/off setting, [+] will turn the setting

on and [-] will turn it off.

• If you hold down [+] and press [-], the value will increase

rapidly. If you hold down [-] and press [+], the value will

decrease rapidly.

[VALUE] dial

The dial allows you to make major changes to the value

quickly. If you hold down [SHIFT] and turn [VALUE], the

value will change even more rapidly.

Function Buttons ([F1]–[F5])

fig.00-003_50

The [F1]–[F5] buttons are called “function buttons.” The

bottom part of the display will show the names of the

functions available for [F1]–[F5]. For example, if this owner’s

manual makes reference to [INST] - [F2 (EDIT)], press [INST],

and then press [F2] (in this case, “EDIT” is displayed above

[F2]).

Choosing Pads from the TD12’s Top Panel

fig.00-007_70

The [CURSOR] (TRIG) buttons can be used to select the pad/

trigger input to be edited without needing to hit a pad.

• Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [CURSOR (left)]:

The next lower-numbered trigger will be selected.

• Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [CURSOR (right)]:

The next higher-numbered trigger will be selected.

Button Operation and Displays

Changing the Tone Through the Strike Position and Rim Shot Nuance and Confirming the Closed Hi-Hat Tone

You can change the tone by changing the strike position and

rim shot nuance and confirm the closed hi-hat tone by holding

down [SHIFT] and pressing [PREVIEW].

Corresponding Inputs and Tone Changes That Can Be Checked

INPUT Effect

2 SNARE Head Tone Change from Strike Position

Rim Rim Shot Nuance

3 TOM 1– 5 TOM 3

6 HI-HAT Head Closed Hi-Hat Tone

9 RIDE Head

11 AUX 1, 12 AUX 2

Rim Rim Shot Nuance

Rim Closed Hi-Hat Tone

Tone Change from Strike Position

(Bow) Rim Rim Shot Nuance

How to Play Patterns

fig.06-003_70

Overview

If you are using a rim-capable pad, [RIM] selects whether the

settings being made are for the head or the rim. When [RIM] is

lit, it indicates that the rim is selected.

Holding down [SHIFT] as you press [RIM] locks the pad

(trigger) being set, so that the pad being set is not switched

even if another pad is touched. [RIM] flashes when a pad is

locked. To cancel the lock, hold down [SHIFT] and press

[RIM] once again.

* You can switch between the head and rim of the pad being set,

even when [RIM] is flashing, by holding down [SHIFT] and

pressing [CURSOR (left/right)].

By using these functions together with [PREVIEW], you can

edit the TD-12 only.

Convenient [PREVIEW] Functions

Checking the Tone While Changing the Velocity

You can toggle between three velocity (volume) levels by

holding down [KIT] and pressing [PREVIEW].

Set the three velocity levels by pressing [SETUP] - F3

(CONTROL)] - [F2 (PREVIEW)] (p. 77).

Pressing [PATTERN]. The basic screen for the sequencer

appears.

Press [+/-] or turn [VALUE] in this screen to choose a pattern.

Or press [F1 (LIST)] to choose from the pattern list.

fig.06-001

Press [PLAY] to start playback of the pattern.

Press [STOP] to stop playback.

Press [STOP] again to return to the top of the pattern.

How to Turn the Metronome (Click) On/Off

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [TEMPO] to turn ON and OFF.

* The [TEMPO] indicator can also be used as a visual

metronome (p. 62).

Button Operation and Displays

How to Adjust the Tempo

fig.06-Tempo1_70

To adjust the tempo of the sequencer and click, use [+/-] or

[VALUE] in the screen displayed by pressing [TEMPO].

Adjusting the Display Contrast

Display contrast can be influenced by location and lighting.

When needed, adjust the display contrast by:

holding down [KIT] and turning [VALUE]

* You can also adjust it in the screen displayed by pressing

[SETUP] - [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F3 (LCD)] (p. 77).

About the Display in the Upper Right of the Screen

fig.00-005_70

Group Faders

fig.00-009

Use [GROUP FADERS] sliders to adjust the volume.

If you press the [FADER] button, the function of the faders

will change as is explained in the chart below. An LED will

light up at the upper and lower right of the faders to indicate

which set of sounds is active.

• When upper indicator is lit, you can adjust the volume of

following trigger inputs.

KICK SNARE TOMS HI-HAT CRASH RIDE

1 (KICK) 2 (SNARE) 3 (TOM 1), 4 (TOM 2), 5 (TOM 3) 6 (HI-HAT) 7 (CRASH 1), 8 (CRASH 2) 9 (RIDE), 10 (EDGE)

Many edit screens require you to hit a pad or press the

[PREVIEW] button to access the parameters you want. The

upper right of the display will show the number and trigger

input jack name of the corresponding pad. The first character

(“H” or “R”) stands for Head or Rim. ([RIM] lights up when

played.)

You can use the CURSOR (TRIG) buttons and [PREVIEW] to

get the same results. In cases where settings for the head and

rim can be edited separately, the following characters will also

be displayed.

fig.00-006_70

• When lower indicator is lit, you can adjust the volume of

following trigger inputs and sequencer parts.

AUX 1 AUX 2 (none) PERC BACKING CLICK

Example: Adjusting the Snare Volume

Press [FADER] so the upper indicator is lit.

Move the [GROUP FADERS] [SNARE] slider.

The slider position shows the current snare volume.

* After switching with [FADER], the values for the [GROUP

FADERS] sliders may not reflect the actual volume of the

sound assigned to that fader. So after switching, be sure to

move the faders a bit before making your setting.

* This will NOT affect the independent volume balance for each

kit in: Mixer Settings (p. 39).

11 (AUX 1) 12 (AUX 2) – Percussion part (p. 57) Backing part (p. 56) Metronome click (p. 62)

Listening to the Demo Song

The internal demo song features the TD-12’s expressive

capabilities and top quality sounds. The drums on this song

were recorded from the TD-12 system to a sequencer in real

time.

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CHAIN].

The “DEMONSTRATION” screen appears.

fig.Demo_70

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select a song.

Press [F5 (PLAY)].

Playback begins; the three demo songs are played back

repeatedly.

Press [F4 (STOP)] to stop the demo song.

Press [EXIT] or [KIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Caution Concerning Volume

When playing back the demo song, turn [MASTER] and

[PHONES] to the left (counterclockwise) to bring the

volume level down. The sound levels (volume) of the

instruments may be louder when the demo song is

played back.

Changing the Drum Kits

You can change the drum kit used to play the demo songs.

Press [CURSOR (down)] to move the cursor to “Kit.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select a drum kit.

* Demo songs are normally played using factory preset drum

kits.

Changing the Volume Balance

You can change the volume balance with [GROUP FADERS]

(p. 26).

Muting the Performance of the Backing Instruments and Drums

As drums are used to play the demo songs, you can mute

drum parts.

[F1 (DRUMS)]

You can MUTE the entire drum track.

[F2 (BACKING)]

You can MUTE all the backing instruments.

Overview

Demo Song

981a

purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation

of applicable laws.

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

OUT.

Turning the Metronome (Click) On/Off

You can have the metronome click sound in time with the

demo songs.

Start by setting the click instrument and count (p. 63).

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CHAIN].

The “DEMONSTRATION” screen appears.

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [TEMPO] to turn the metronome click (p. 62) on/off.

Useful Functions to Know

About the Preset Drum Kits

The TD-12 is shipped from the factory with 50 pre-loaded

drum kits. These drum kits are referred to as

Kits

The features of each preset drum kit, pad pattern function

settings, and other information is listed in the

Kit List

(p. 84). Look through this list to find the kit you want

to use.

Preset Drum

Playing Patterns to Check Drum Kit Tones

The preset patterns offer a convenient way to check the drum

kit sounds.

By selecting instruments and then playing back patterns with

these instruments, you can confirm the sounds of instrument

combinations; for example, kick and snare or snare and tom.

Name Use

No.

DrumPreview1 To check the kick, snare, and hi-

2 DrumPreview2 To check the kick, snare, and ride

3 DrumFill 1 To check the tom and crash cym-

4 DrumFill 2 To check the tom and crash cym-

* You can use the [GROUP FADERS] to change the volume

balance and mute any unneeded instrument sounds.

hat sounds

cymbal sounds

bal sounds

Restoring Edited Drum Kits to the Factory Default Settings

Restoring All Settings to the Factory Settings

This restores the TD-12 to the original factory settings (

Factory Reset

All data and settings stored in the TD-12 are lost in carrying out this operation. So if necessary, save your data to an external MIDI device before executing the factory reset. (Bulk Dump; [SETUP] - [F1 (MIDI)] -[F5 (BULK)]; p. 75)

Press [SETUP] - [F5 (F RESET)].

[SETUP] lights, and the “FACTORY RESET” screen appears.

Press [F5 (RESET)].

The confirmation screen appears.

* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to execute Factory Reset.

When Factory Reset is finished, the “DRUM KIT” screen appears.

Restoring the Factory Settings to Individual Kits

When resetting individual drum kits whose instrument and/

or effect settings have been changed to the original factory

settings, use the Copy function (p. 70).

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “COPY” screen appears.

Press [F1 (KIT)].

fig.00-CopyKit_70

copy-source type (PRESET or USER)

copy-source

copy-destination

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select “PRESET” for the copy-source type.

Use [CURSOR], [+/-], or [VALUE] to select the copy-source kit and the copy-destination kit.

Press [F5 (COPY)].

The confirmation screen appears.

* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to carry out.

Useful Functions to Know

Striking a Pad to Switch the Drum Kits

Overview

(Pad Switch Function)

You can switch drum kits and patterns by striking the pads

connected to AUX 1 and AUX 2 (press [SETUP] - [F3

(CONTROL)] - [F1 (PAD SW)]; p. 76).

Playing Back Patterns by Striking the Pads (Pad Pattern Function)

You can set up a pattern beforehand and then strike a pad to

start the performance of the pattern (press [INST] - [F4

(CONTROL)] - [F1 (PATTERN)]; p. 37).

Some factory set drum kits (Preset drum kits) have this

function set.

* When playing back patterns with recorded drum kit

performances or demo songs, the patterns assigned to the pads

are not played back, even if the Pad Pattern function is enabled

for the selected drum kit.

* Performances using the Pad Pattern function cannot be

recorded to sequencers.

* With Pad Pattern, performance of the pattern starts only when

the pad is struck with sufficient force.

If the pad is struck weakly, only the instrument sound assigned

to the pad is played; the pattern is not played back.

Stopping Playback of the Pattern Being Played

Press [STOP].

Disabling the Pad Pattern Function

Enabling Cross Sticks

Press [KIT].

Press [F5 (XSTICK)].

The cross-stick sound is alternately switched on and off

each time you press this.

* Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88)

with “*X” appended to the name.

Playing Along with Patterns

Choosing a Pattern

Press [PATTERN].

[PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN” screen appears.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern.

Press [PLAY].

[PLAY] lights, and playback of the pattern begins.

Muting a Specific Part

Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)] - [F5 (MUTE)].

The “PART MUTE” screen appears.

Press [F1]–[F5] to turn each part muted or played.

You can switch off the Pad Pattern function for the entire kit,

without having to individually change the settings for each

pad.

Set PadPtn Master Sw (press [KIT] - [F2 (FUNC)] - [F4 (PAD

PTN)]; p. 32) to “ALL PADS OFF.”

Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]

A “

drum kit

the sounds played with each pad, the hi-hat used, effect

settings, and so on.

fig.01-KitParam.e

Drum Kit 1

” refers to a configuration of settings that include

Drum Kit 50

Pad settings

KICK

Head 1

Rim 1

SNARE

Head 2

Rim 2

TOM1

Head 3

Rim 3

TOM2

Head 4

Rim 4

Choosing a Drum Kit

Press [KIT].

[KIT] lights, and the “DRUM KIT” screen appears.

fig.01-001*_70

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select drum kits.

TOM3

Head 5

Rim 5

RIDE

Head 9

Rim 9

Instrument settings

Instrument, V-EDIT/EDIT

Mixer settings

Volume, Pan, Minimum Volume

Effects settings

Compressor, Equalizer settings Ambience/Multi-Effects Send Level

Various Function Settings

Pad Pattern setttings Pitch Control function settings, MIDI settings

Ambience settings

ON/OFF, Room Type, Wall Type, etc.

Multi-Effects settings

ON/OFF, Type, effect level, etc.

Settings Affecting the Entire Drum Kit

Volume, Drum Kit Name, MIDI settings, etc.

HI-HAT

Head 6

Rim 6

EDGE

Head 10

Rim 10

CRASH1

Head 7

Rim 7

AUX1

Head 11

Rim 11

CRASH2

Head 8

Rim 8

AUX2

Head 12

Rim 12

Pads can be programmed to make selections (p. 76).

The selected or current kit number is indicated at all

times in the LED display at the left of the LCD display.

About the “DRUM KIT” Screen

fig.01-001_70

Drum Kit Name

Overall Kit Effects On/Off status (p. 40)

Pressing [KIT] always takes you back to the “DRUM KIT”

screen, from any Edit mode in the TD-12.

Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]

Selecting a Drum Kit from the List [F1 (LIST)]

You can select a drum kit by accessing the list of available kits.

fig.01-002_70

Press [KIT] - [F1 (LIST)].

The “DRUM KIT LIST” screen appears.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR] to select a drum kit.

Function Buttons

[F1 (< PAGE)]

The previous page of the list appears.

[F2 (PAGE >)]

The next page of the list appears.

Press [EXIT] (or just press [KIT]) to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit [F2 (TEMPO)]

Each kit can have an individual tempo setting.

When you select a kit of which Kit Tempo is set to “ON,” the

tempo you define here will be set automatically.

fig.01-004_70

Parameter Value Description

Kit Tempo OFF, ON

Tempo 20–260 defined tempo

When you select a kit of which Kit Tempo is set to “ON,”

the current tempo appears in the upper right of the

display.

fig.01-004a_70

OFF:

tempo is not defined

ON:

tempo is defined

[KIT]

Chapter 1

Kit Parameters [F2 (FUNC)]

Press [KIT] - [F2 (FUNC)].

Press [F1]–[F4] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Adjusting the Volume [F1 (VOLUME)]

fig.01-003_70

Parameter Value Description

Kit Volume 0–127 Volume of the entire drum

kit

Pedal HH Volume 0–127 Volume of the hi-hat’s foot

closed sound

XStick Volume 0–127 Volume of cross stick sound

Confirming the Tempo Before Giving the Count

First, set up the drum kits for each song to be performed

with the tempos set in advance.

Setting the Tempo indicator (p. 62) to “ON” then allows

you to confirm the song tempo each time you switch the

drum kit. You can also check the tempo with the click

sound.

Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]

Playing Brushes [F3 (BRUSH)]

In each kit, you can choose whether sticks or brushes will be

used.

fig.01-005_70

Parameter

Brush Switch

* Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88)

with “*BRUSH” appended to the name.

When Brush Switch is set to “ON,” the brush icon appears in the “DRUM KIT” screen.

fig.01-005_70

Value Description

OFF:

OFF, ON

for using sticks

ON:

for using brushes

Press [KIT] - [F3 (NAME)].

The “DRUM KIT NAME” screen appears.

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to change the character.

Function Buttons

[F1 (INSERT)]:

[F2 (DELETE)]:

[F3 (SPACE)]:

[F4 (CHAR)]:

A blank space is inserted at the cursor

position, and characters after this point are moved to the right one space.

Character at the cursor position is deleted, and characters after this point are moved to the left one space.

Character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank space.

Type of character at the cursor position changes between uppercase/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.

Effects On and Off Switches [F4 (FX SW)]

Disabling the Pad Pattern Function [F4 (PAD PTN)]

You can switch the Pad Pattern function setting on and off for

each individual kit.

fig.01-PadPtnSw_70

Parameter Value and Description

PadPtn Master Sw

ALL PADS OFF:

Pad Pattern function not used

ON:

Pad Pattern function used

Naming a Drum Kit [F3 (NAME)]

Each kit’s name can use up to 12 characters.

fig.01-005_70

These switches allow you to turn all individual effects on/off within each drum kit.

fig.04-001_70

Refer to

Effects On and Off Switches [KIT] - [F4 (FX

SW)]

(p. 40).

Playing Cross Stick [F5 (XSTICK)]

In each kit, you can choose to use/not use cross stick by pressing [F5 (XSTICK)] in the “DRUM KIT” screen.

You can also switch this with the pads (p. 76).

• Cross-stick sound played

fig.01-007_70

• Cross-stick sound not played

fig.01-008_70

* Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88)

with “*X” appended to the name.

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]

Here’s how to select and edit sounds, such as the snare drum

and kick drum.

Choosing a Pad to Edit

There are two basic ways to select the sound you want to edit.

Choose by Hitting a Pad

Press [INST].

[INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears.

fig.02-001_70

Strike a pad.

The settings screen for the struck pad appears.

To select a pad’s rim, strike the rim.

Lock the Pad You are Editing (TRIG LOCK) [SHIFT] + [RIM]

When editing instruments, you can prevent the screen from

being switched inadvertently even if you hit another pad.

Select the pad to be locked.

The settings screen for the pad appears.

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [RIM] to make it flash.

The pad is locked and other pads cannot be selected.

To release the lock, hold down [SHIFT] and press [RIM] to make it stop flashing.

* You can change the pad to be locked by using buttons even if

the [RIM] is flashing.

Assign an Instrument to a Pad

[INST]

Chapter 2

Choose with the Buttons

Press [INST].

[INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears.

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CURSOR (left/ right)] to select the trigger input number.

The trigger input number is indicated in the upper part of

the screen.

Press [RIM] to select the head or rim.

Head: [RIM] is unlit.

Rim: [RIM] is lit.

fig.02-002_70

When MIDI Note Number (p. 38) corresponding to a pad

is received, the pad is selected and shown in the screen.

All the TD-12 sounds are referred to as instruments (

fig.02-001_70

Press [INST].

[INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears.

“Group”:

“Inst”:

Strike a pad.

The settings screen for the struck pad appears.

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to move the cursor

Type of instrument (Inst Group)

Name of instrument (Inst Name)

to “Group” or “Inst.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the Inst group/ instrument.

Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Pressing [F5 (H & R)], you can choose to set the head and rim simultaneously or individually. When you select the head and rim simultaneously, the rim’s instrument number is one bigger than head.

INST

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]

Selecting an Instrument from the List [F1 (LIST)]

Here you can select from the list of all available instruments.

fig.02-003_70

Press [INST] - [F1 (LIST)].

The “INST LIST” screen appears.

Strike a pad.

The settings screen for the struck pad appears.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR] to select the instrument.

Function Buttons

[F1 (< PAGE)]

The previous page of the list appears.

[F2 (PAGE >)]

The next page of the list appears.

[F3 (< GROUP)], [F4 (GROUP >)]

Selects the Inst Group.

[F5 (H & R)]

Switches to select the head and rim instruments

simultaneously or individually.

Press [EXIT] to return to the “INST” screen.

About the Display at the Lower of the Instrument Name

fig.02-InstInfo_70

Editing Drum Sounds [F2 (EDIT)]

Editing methods differ according to the type of instrument.

Editing an Acoustic Drum Kit (V-EDIT)

V-EDIT allows you to select a head type, shell depth, muffling,

etc. Please see the charts on next page.

When V-EDIT Can Be Used

V-EDIT is possible in the following instrument groups

“KICK,” “SNARE,” “TOM,” “HI-HAT,” “CRASH,”

“SPLASH,” “CHINA,” or “RIDE.”

The following icon appears to indicate instruments which

are V-EDIT compatible.

fig.02-004_70

Editing Other Instruments

Other instruments only allow “Pitch” and “Decay Time”

adjustment.

Editing Procedure

Press [INST] - [F2 (EDIT)].

The “INST EDIT” screen appears.

Strike a pad.

The settings screen for the struck pad appears.

Use [F1]–[F3] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

POSI: Instrument marked with “*P” (p. 91)

You can select the effect on/off with pressing

[F4 (CONTROL)] - [F3 (MIDI)] “Position Ctrl.”

It can be correspond only to some special inputs (p.

44)

INTRVL: Instrument marked with “*I” (p. 91)

XSTK: Instrument marked with “*X” (p. 91)

* These appear only when [F5 (H & R)] is off.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

When finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “INST” screen.

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]

KICK

fig.02-KICK_70

Parameter Value [F1 (SHELL)]

Shell Depth NORMAL, DEEP1–2

[F2 (HEAD)]

Head Type CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE Head Tuning -480–+480

[F3 (MUFFLE)]

Muffling OFF, TAPE1–2, BLANKET, WEIGHT Snare Buzz OFF, ON

SNARE

fig.02-SNARE_70

TOM

fig.02-TOM_70

Parameter Value [F1 (SHELL)]

Shell Depth NORMAL, DEEP1–2

[F2 (HEAD)]

Head Type CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE Head Tuning -480–+480

[F3 (MUFFLE)]

Muffling OFF, TAPE1–2, FELT1–2 Snare Buzz OFF, ON

* PINSTRIPE is a registered trademark of Remo Inc., U.S.A.

HI-HAT

fig.02-HIHAT_70

[INST]

Chapter 2

Parameter Value [F1 (SHELL)]

Material WOOD, STEEL, BRASS Shell Depth 1.0”–20.0”

[F2 (HEAD)]

Head Type CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE Head Tuning -480–+480

[F3 (MUFFLE)]

Muffling OFF, TAPE1–2, DOUGHNUTS1–2 Strainer Adj. OFF, LOOSE, MEDIUM, TIGHT

Parameter Value [F1 (SIZE)]

Size 1"–40"

[F2 (FIXED)]

Fixed Hi-Hat NORMAL, FIXED1–4

NORMAL:

The gap between the top and bottom hi-hat is

controlled by the pedal.

FIXED:

The gap is fixed.

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]

CRASH/SPLASH/CHINA/RIDE

fig.02-CYM_70

Parameter Value [F1 (SIZE)]

Size 1"–40"

[F2 (SIZZLE)]

Sizzle Type OFF, RIVET

[F3 (SUSTAIN)]

Sustain -31–+31

Other Instruments

fig.02-005_70

For some instruments, raising or lowering the value

beyond a certain point may not produce further change.

• KICK/SNARE/TOM: “Head Tuning”

• CRASH/SPLASH/CHINA/RIDE: “Sustain”

• Other Instruments: “Pitch” and “Decay”

Some instruments have the parameters cannot be edited.

• SNARE: “Material” and “Strainer Adj.”

Using the Compressor and EQ [F3 (COMP/EQ)]

Compressor (COMP)

A compressor adjusts the envelope (changes in the volume

over time) and changes the character of the sound in response

to playing dynamics.

fig.04-003_70

Parameter Value

Pitch -480–+480 Decay Time -31–+31

You can edit the instruments of the head and rim

simultaneously. Pressing [F5 (H & R)], you can choose to

set the head and rim simultaneously or individually.

* When the instruments assigned to the head and rim are not in

the same Inst Group, you only can set the head and rim

individually even if [F5 (H & R)] is set to ON.

Equalizer (EQ)

You can use three-band equalizers (for high, middle, and low

frequency ranges) to adjust the sound.

fig.04-004_70

Refer to

Using the Compressor and EQ [INST] - [F3

(COMP/EQ)]

(p. 40).

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]

Using Pads/Pedal as Controllers [F4 (CONTROL)]

Press [INST] - [F3 (CONTROL)].

Strike a pad.

The settings screen for the struck pad appears.

You can select by using [SHIFT] and [CURSOR (left/

right)].

Press [F1]–[F5] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust settings.

When finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “INST” screen.

Parameter Value Description [F1 (PATTERN)]

PadPtn Master Sw

PadPtn OFF, P 1–150,

PadPtn Velocity

Tap Ptn Mute Grp

[F2 (PDLBEND)]

Pedal Bend Range

[F3 (MIDI)]

Tx Channel

Note No. 0 (C -)–127

Gate Time 0.1–8.0 (s) Position

Ctrl Sw

[F4 (HH MIDI)]

Note No.

Gate 0.1–8.0 (s)

[F5 (BR MIDI)]

Brush Note No.

XStick Note No.

ALL OFF, ON

U 151–250 OFF, ON

OFF, 1–8

-24–0– +24 Refer to

CH1–CH16, GLOBAL

(G9), OFF

OFF, ON

0 (C -)–127 (G9), OFF

Refer to

by Hitting a Pad (Pad Pattern) [F1 (PATTERN)]

37).

Pitch with the Hi-Hat Pedal [F2 (PDLBEND)]

Refer to

Each Pad [F3 (MIDI)]

38).

Refer to

bers transmitted by HiHat [F4 (HH MIDI)]

Refer to

ber transmitted by Brush Sweep/Cross Stick [F5 (BR MIDI)]

Playing a Pattern

Changing the

MIDI Settings for

MIDI Note Num-

(p. 38).

(p.

(p. 38).

(p.

(p. 38).

Playing a Pattern by Hitting a Pad (Pad Pattern) [F1 (PATTERN)]

This function starts playback of a pattern when a pad is struck.

This function provides a very convenient way to use patterns

during a live performance.

If different patterns have been assigned to two or more pads,

striking another pad while a pattern is playing back will cause

pattern playback to switch to the newly selected pattern.

* When playing back patterns with recorded drum kit

performances or demo songs, the patterns assigned to the pads are not played back, even if the Pad Pattern function is enabled for the selected drum kit.

* Performances using the Pad Pattern function cannot be

recorded to sequencers.

PadPtn Master Sw:

You can switch use of the Pad Pattern function on and off in each individual drum kit.

ALL OFF: ON:

The Pad Pattern function is used.

PadPtn:

PadPtn Velocity:

Tap Ptn Mute Grp:

OFF, P 1–150, U 151–250

Selects the played back pattern when the pad is struck.

* If all pads are set to “OFF,” icon appears.

OFF:

The pattern plays back at the velocity set for the pattern, regardless of the strength with which the pad is struck.

ON:

The pattern plays back with the velocity changing in response to the strength with which the pad is struck.

In Tap playback (p. 61), if one sound (pattern) is set to play before the previous sound (pattern) has finished playing, this setting allows you to either have the previous sound stop and the subsequent sound start playing or have the two sounds layered.

Patterns set to the same number:

The previous sound stops while in progress, and the subsequent sound (pattern) starts playing.

Patterns set to the different numbers:

The previous sound continues to play to the end, while the subsequent sound (pattern) is superimposed on it.

ALL OFF, ON

The Pad Pattern function is not used.

OFF, ON

OFF, 1–8

Regarding Sounds Played with Pad Pattern

With Pad Pattern, performance of the pattern starts only when the pad is struck with sufficient force.

If the pad is struck weakly, only the instrument sound assigned to the pad is played; the pattern is not played back.

[INST]

Chapter 2

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]

Changing the Pitch with the Hi-Hat Pedal [F2 (PDLBEND)]

This setting allows you use the hi-hat pedal as a pitch bender

for sounds assigned to any pad or rim.

Specified in semitone steps.

Pedal Bend Range:

* The Pitch Control function uses the same Control Change

message as the hi-hat open/close function (factory setting:

“FOOT (4)”). For details, refer to p. 73.

-24–0– +24

MIDI Settings for Each Pad [F3 (MIDI)]

Tx Channel:

Note No.:

Gate Time:

Position Ctrl:

CH1–CH16, GLOBAL

MIDI transmit channel for each pad.

GLOBAL:

part (p. 72).

OFF:

See the column.

This can be set for trigger inputs SNARE (Head, Rim),

TOM (Rim), RIDE (Bow), and AUX (Rim).

This turns the changing of the sound by strike position/

rim shot nuance ON or OFF.

Transmits on the same channel as the drum kit

0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF Note messages are not transmitted.

0.1–8.0 (s)

OFF, ON

MIDI Note Number transmitted by Brush Sweep/Cross Stick [F5 (BR MIDI)]

Brush Note No.:

OFF:

XStick Note No.:

OFF:

0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF

Note messages are not transmitted.

0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF

Note messages are not transmitted.

When Setting Multiple Pads to the Same Note Number

When the note number is set to be more than one pad

received, the instrument assigned to the pad with the lowest

TRIGGER INPUT number is played. When note numbers for

the head and rim are duplicated, the head instrument is

played.

An asterisk (*) appears at the right of the note number for

TRIGGER INPUTS that are not sounded.

Example:

Note number “38 (D 2)” is set for the head and rim of

TRIGGER INPUT 2 (SNARE) and the head of TRIGGER

INPUT 3 (TOM 1). In this case, when Note Number “38” is

received, the instrument assigned to the head of TRIGGER

INPUT 2 (SNARE) is played.

SNARE (Head): SNARE (Rim): TOM (Rim): RIDE (Bow): AUX (Rim):

Strike position Rim shot nuance Rim shot nuance Strike position Rim shot nuance

MIDI Note Numbers transmitted by Hi-Hat [F4 (HH MIDI)]

* The HH Note# Border setting is required to transmit switches

between the open and closed hi-hat. For details, refer to p. 74.

Open (Bow): Bow shot of open hi-hat Closed (Bow): Bow shot of closed hi-hat Open (Edge): Edge shot of open hi-hat Closed (Edge): Edge shot of closed hi-hat Pedal: Pedal hi-hat (Foot closed)

Note No.:

Gate:

0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF

OFF:

Note messages are not transmitted.

0.1–8.0 (s)

See the column.

About the Gate Time

Percussion sound modules normally produce sound only

in response to “Note on” messages, and ignore “Note off”

messages. However general-purpose sound modules or

samplers do receive the note-off messages that are

transmitted and respond by turning off the sound.

For example, if you are triggering a “loop” in a sampler,

or other sounds then the gate time parameter is very

important. With the factory defaults (preset values), the

transmitted gate time is set to the minimum value.

Chapter 3. Mixer Settings

Mixer Parameters [MIXER]

Here you can adjust the volume, pan, etc.

fig.03-001_70

Press [MIXER].

[MIXER] lights.

Use [F1]–[F4] or [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [CURSOR (left/right)] or [RIM] to select the instrument you wish to set.

You can also select the instrument by striking a pad.

Use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to make the setting.

Parameter Value Description [F1 (VOLUME)]

Volume 0–127 Volume of each trigger input

[F2 (PAN)]

Pan L15–CTR–

R15

[F3 (MIN VOL)]

Minimum Volume

[F4 (KIT VOL)]

Kit Volume

Pedal HH Volume

XStick Volume

* Pressing [F5 (H & R)] in the [F1 (VOLUME)], [F2 (PAN)], or

[F3 (MIN VOL)] setting screen, you can choose to set the head

and rim simultaneously or individually.

0–10 Minimum volume of each

0–127 Volume of the entire drum

0–127 Volume of the hi-hat’s foot

0–127 Volume of cross stick sound

Pan of each trigger input

trigger input (This is used to narrow the dynamic range.)

kit

closed sound

Using Group Faders to Edit (MIX EDIT)

You can use the GROUP FADERS to make adjustments.

fig.03-002_70

Press [INST] and [MIXER] simultaneously.

[MIXER] flashes.

You can change the function of the faders by holding

down [SHIFT] and pressing [MIXER]. When lower

indicator is lit, you can adjust the volume of AUX 1 and

AUX2.

Press [F1]–[F3] to select the parameter.

Move the fader which corresponds to the TRIGGER INPUT you wish to adjust.

* You can also use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)].

Parameter Value Description [F1 (VOLUME)]

Volume 0–127 Volume of each trigger input

[F2 (AMB SND)]

AMB SEND LEVEL

[F3 (MFX SND)]

MFX SEND LEVEL

* These settings are always common to the head and rim.

Press [EXIT] or [FADER] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

* After pressing [EXIT] or [FADER], the values for the

[GROUP FADERS] sliders may not reflect the actual volume

of the sound assigned to that fader. Be sure to move the faders a

bit before making your setting.

0–127 Send level to the ambience for

each trigger input

0–127 Send level to the multi-effects

for each trigger input

[MIXER]

Chapter 3

Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Chapter 4. Effect Settings

Effects On and Off Switches [KIT] - [F4 (FX SW)]

These switches allow you to turn all individual effects on/off

within each drum kit.

fig.04-001_70

Press [KIT] - [F4 (FX SW)].

[KIT] lights, and the “EFFECTS SWITCH” screen

appears.

Press [F1]–[F4] to turn the following on/off.

[F1]: Pad Compressor (*1)

[F2]: Pad Equalizer (*1)

[F3]: Ambience

[F4]: Multi-effects

Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

* Effect on/off status appears in the “DRUM KIT” screen.

fig.04-002e_70

Using the Compressor and EQ [INST] - [F3 (COMP/EQ)]

An individual Compressor and EQ can be applied to every

sound assigned to a trigger input.

Press [INST] - [F3 (COMP/EQ)].

[INST] lights.

Strike the pad you wish to set.

Press [F2], [F3], or [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Function Buttons

[F2 (COMP)]

Pad compressor parameters appear.

[F3 (EQ)]

Pad equalizer parameters appear.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

Press [F1] and/or [F4] to turn on the compressor/equalizer for each trigger input.

[F1]:

Turns the pad compressor on/off

[F4]:

Turns the pad equalizer on/off

ON OFF

* 1: All pad compressors or pad equalizers are turned on/off

simultaneously.

COMP/EQ setting is ON, EFFECTS SWITCH is ON

Effect applies.

COMP/EQ setting is ON, EFFECTS SWITCH is OFF

Effect does not apply.

COMP/EQ setting is OFF

Effect does not apply.

* Pressing [F5 (H & R)], you can choose to set the head and rim

simultaneously or individually.

The sound may be distorted in a certain setting.

Compressor (COMP)

A compressor adjusts the envelope (changes in the volume

over time) and changes the character of the sound in response

to playing dynamics.

fig.04-003_70

Chapter 4. Effect Settings

About Threshold and Ratio

As shown in the diagram below, these parameters determine

how the volume is to be compressed.

fig.Compressor.e

0.5:1 1:1

Ratio

1.7:1

Parameter Value Description

Attack EMPHASIS,

CRUSH

Type COMP SOFT 1–2,

COMP MED 1–3, COMP HARD 1–2, LIMITER 1–2, EXPANDER 1–3

Time KICK 1–3,

SNARE1–3, TOM 1–3, CYM 1–2, OTHER1–3

Gain -15– +20 (dB) Output level of the

For more detailed setting, adjust the parameters below.

Parameter

Thre (Threshold)

Ratio 0.5:1–50:1 Compression ratio Atck

(Attack)

Hold 2–9999 (ms) Time compression is

Rels (Release)

Value Description

-30–0 (dB) Volume level at

0–255 (ms) Time from when the

2–9999 (ms) Time from when the

EMPHASIS

Emphasizes the attack of the sound.

CRUSH

Press the attack.

This changes Thre and Ratio values.

This changes Atck, Hold, and Rels values.

compressor

which compression begins

volume goes up the threshold level until the compressor effect applies

kept

volume falls below the threshold level until the compressor effect no longer applies

Output Level

Threshold

Input Level

4:1

50:1

Equalizer (EQ)

You can use three-band equalizers (for high, middle, and low

frequency ranges) to adjust the sound.

fig.04-004_70

Parameter

Freq (Frequency)

Gain -15– +15 (dB) Amount of boost/cut

Value Description

0.5–8.0 (only for MID)

20–1k (LOW), 20–8k (MID), 1k–8k (HIGH)

Width of the frequency range

A higher Q narrows the affected area.

Point at which the boost/cut will occur

Chapter 4

[EFFECTS]

Chapter 4. Effect Settings

Ambience [AMBIENCE]

You can choose the type of room where the drums are to be

played and modify the sound.

fig.04-005_70

Press [AMBIENCE].

[AMBIENCE] lights.

Press [F2]–[F4] or [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

Press [F1] to turn the ambience on.

Parameter Value Description [F2 (TYPE)]

Room Type BEACH,

LIVING ROOM, BATH ROOM, STUDIO, GARAGE, LOCKER ROOM, THEATER, CAVE, GYMNASIUM, DOME STADIUM

Level 0–127 Total ambience level

[F3 (ROOM)]

Room Size TINY, SMALL,

MEDIUM, LARGE, HUGE

Wall Type WOOD, PLAS-

TER, GLASS

Mic Position LOW, HIGH Ambience mic posi-

Room Shape 0–100 Shape of the room

[F4 (AMB SND)]

Send Level

0–127 Ambience send level

Type of ambience

5 size available

Wall material

tion

for each instrument

Multi-Effects [SHIFT] + [AMBIENCE]

The multi-effects allow you to further customize your sound

and also provides a choice of output configurations.

fig.04-006_70

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [AMBIENCE].

[AMBIENCE] lights.

Press [F2], [F3], or [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

Press [F1] to turn the multi-effects on.

Parameter Value Description [F2 (MFX)]

Type DELAY,

PANNING DELAY, FLANGER, PHASER, CHORUS

Level 0–127 Total effect lev-

[F3 (MFX SND)]

Send Level 0–127 Effect SEND

* Pressing [F5 (H & R)] in the [F3 (MFX SND)] setting screen,

you can choose to set the head and rim simultaneously or

individually.

Type of multieffects

level for each instrument

* Pressing [F5 (H & R)] in the [F4 (AMB SND)] setting screen,

you can choose to set the head and rim simultaneously or

individually.

Multi-Effects Parameters

Chapter 4. Effect Settings

DELAY

Adds the delay sound.

Parameter Value Description

Time 0–1600 (ms) Time until the delay

sound is heard

Feedback -98–98 (%) Amount of the delay

sound that is fed back into the effect (minus: inverts the phase)

PANNING DELAY

This is a delay effect with echoes that pan left and right.

Parameter Value Description

TimeL 0–1600 (ms) Time until the delay TimeR Level L 0–127 Volume level of the deLevel R Feedback -98–98 (%) Amount of the delay

sound is heard

lay sound

sound that is fed back into the effect (minus: inverts the phase)

FLANGER

Produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls somewhat

like a jet airplane taking off or landing.

PHASER

Adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound, producing

a swirling modulation.

Parameter Value Description

Freq 100–8000 (Hz) Basic frequency at which

the sound will be modu-

lated LFO Rate 1–128 Frequency of modulation Depth 0–127 Depth of modulation Resonance 0–127 Amount of feedback

CHORUS

Gives richness and spaciousness to the sound.

Parameter Value Description

Delay 8.0–30.0 (ms) Tone of the chorus LFO Rate 1–128 Frequency of modulation Depth 0–127 Depth of modulation Phase 0–180 Spatial spread of the

sound

Chapter 4

[EFFECTS]

Parameter

Delay LFO Rate 1–128 Frequency of modulation Depth 0–127 Depth of modulation Feedback -98–98 (%) Amount of the flanger

Phase 0–180 Spatial spread of the

Value Description

0–15.0 (ms) Tone of the flanger

sound that is fed back into the effect (minus: inverts the phase)

sound

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Selecting the Pad Type [F1 (BANK)]

To be sure the TD-12 accurately receives signals sent from the

pads, select the

each trigger input.

Trigger Type

trigger type

optimally adjusted for a particular pad. Indications such as “KD85,” “PD85,” or “VH11,” etc. in the above display correspond to this. When you select a trigger type for a connected pad, each of the parameters is set to the most appropriate values for that pad, allowing you to play it without encountering problems with the settings. Only when factors unrelated to the selection of the proper trigger type prevent you from getting good results in performance should you fine-tune the individual parameters for the pad you are using.

Trigger Bank

Trigger Banks

single unit of information. The large number at the left edge of the above display is the Trigger Bank number. Move the cursor to this area to select the Trigger Bank.

Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)].

[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BANK” screen

appears.

fig.05-TrigBank_70

trigger type

is a group of trigger settings with values

allow you to store the 15 trigger settings as a

(the type of pads being used) for

Trigger Type Used Model

PD125 PD-125

PD120 PD-120

PD105 PD-105

PD100 PD-100

PD80R PD-85, PD-80R, PD-80

PD9 PD-9

PD8 PD-8

PD7 PD-7

PD6 PD-6

KD120 KD-120

KD80 KD-85, KD-80

KD8 KD-8

KD7 KD-7

CY15R CY-15R

CY12RC CY-12R/C

CY14C CY-14C

CY8 CY-8

CY6 CY-6

CY12H CY-12H

VH12 VH-12

VH11 VH-11

PAD1 When using a non-Roland pad

PAD2

RT7K RT-7K

RT5S RT-5S

RT3T RT-3T

* When you select the trigger type, the trigger parameters (except

the crosstalk cancel parameters) are automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad. Make settings for the parameter as needed.

* When 3Way Trigger (p. 52) is set to ON, “RD CTRL” is

displayed for the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 10 EDGE. It cannot be changed.

Press [CURSOR (left)] to move the cursor to the Trigger Bank number.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the Trigger Bank.

Press [CURSOR (right)] to move the cursor to a trigger type.

Strike the pad you wish to set.

The cursor moves to the trigger type for the struck pad.

You can also select by using [CURSOR] or [TRIG

SELECT].

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the trigger type.

Trigger Inputs and Pad/Playing Methods corresponding chart

Trigger Input

KICK

SNARE o o o

TOM 1–3 o – o

HI-HAT – – –

CRASH 1, 2 – – –

RIDE – o –

EDGE – – –

AUX 1, 2 o – o

* Brush sweep and Cross Stick can be used only on SNARE.

* Each playing method can be used with the instruments

corresponding to it (p. 91).

Dual Trigger Mesh Pad

– – –

Positional Sensing

Rim Shot Nuance

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2 (BASIC)]

When you are using pads made by other manufacturers, try

adjusting the following parameters.

The velocity monitor at the right of the screen indicates the velocity of the last sixteen strikes, starting with the most recent strike.

Press [TRIGGER] - [F2 (BASIC)].

[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BASIC” screen appears.

fig.05-TrigBasic_70

Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Strike the pad you wish to set.

The setting screen for the struck pad appears. You can also select by using [TRIG SELECT].

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Minimum level for the pad (Threshold)

This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when the pad is above a determined force level (velocity). This can be used to prevent a pad from sounding because of vibrations from other pads.

In the following example, B will sound but A and C will not sound.

fig.Threshold.e

Threshold

CBA

Threshold:

When set to a higher value, no sound is produced when the pad is struck lightly.

Gradually raise the “Threshold” value while striking the pad. Check this and adjust accordingly. Repeat this process until you get the perfect setting for your playing style.

0–31

How Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume (Velocity Curve)

This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume. Adjust this curve until the response feels as natural as possible.

Chapter 5

[TRIGGER]

Parameter

Trig Type Sensitivity 1–32 Pad sensitivity Threshold 0–31 Minimum level

Curve LINEAR, EXP1,

Value Description

refer to p. 44

for the pad

How playing dyEXP2, LOG1, LOG2, SPLINE, LOUD1, LOUD2

namics changes

the volume

Pad Sensitivity

You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style.

This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play.

Sensitivity:

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.

1–32

Curve:

LINEAR

The standard setting. This produces the most natural correspondence between playing dynamics and volume change.

fig.VeloC-LINEAR.e

Volume

LINEAR

Curve:

EXP1, EXP2

Compared to LINEAR, strong dynamics produce a greater change.

fig.VeloC-EXP.e

Volume Volume

Striking Force

EXPONENTIAL 2EXPONENTIAL 1

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Curve:

LOG1, LOG2

Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change.

fig.VeloC-LOG.e

Volume Volume

Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)]

Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)].

[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER HIHAT” screen appears.

fig.05-TrigHH_70

LOG2LOG1

Curve:

SPLINE

Extreme changes are made in response to playing dynamics.

fig.VeloC-SPLINE.e

Volume

SPLINE

Curve:

LOUD1, LOUD2

Very little dynamic response, making it easy to maintain strong volume levels. If using drum triggers, these settings help maintain stable levels.

fig.VeloC-LOUD.e

Volume Volume

Striking Force

LOUD2LOUD1

Striking Force

Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Parameter Value Description

Hi-Hat Ctrl Type

When HH Ctrl Type is set to “VH12”

Offset -100– +100 Extent of Opening Hi-Hat

Foot Splash Sens

Noise Cancel 1–3 Amount of strength to can-

When HH Ctrl Type is set to “VH11/FD”

Foot Splash Sens

CC Max 90, 127 Amount of Control

CC Resolution

VH12, VH11/FD

-10– +10 Amount of how easy to

NORMAL, HIGH

Used Hi-Hat Controller

VH12:

VH-12

VH11/FD:

make the Foot Splash

cel the bow and edge noise when you play “Foot Close.”

make the Foot Splash

Change that is transmitted in stepping the pedal down completely.

Amount of Data Resolution that is transmitted from Hi-Hat Pedal. (*1)

VH-11, FD-8

The bigger the value is, the wider the opening extent is. After setting the automatic adjustment (p. 48), make fine adjustments until you achieve the settings you like.

The bigger the value is, the more difficult to have a noise excluding the “Foot Close.”

*1: When you control the pitch by Hi-Hat Pedal (p. 38), the

pitch can be changed smoothly if you set “High.”

Connecting the VH-11 and Adjusting the TD-12

Connecting the Hi-Hat

fig.VH-Connect.e

CONTROL

OUT jack

to the

TD-12’s

HH CTRL jack

TRIGGER

OUT jack

to the

TD-12’s

TRIGGER INPUT

HI-HAT jack

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Press [F3 (HI-HAT)].

The “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen appears.

fig.05-VH11-Offset2

Confirm the TD-12’s settings.

Parameter Value

Hi-Hat Type VH11/FD CC Max 90 CC Resolution NORMAL

While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the TD-12’s screen, adjust the offset with the VH-11’s VH offset adjustment screw.

Adjust the offset so that a black appears in the

meter.

fig.05-VH11-Offset3

Making the Hi-Hat Settings

Confirm that the VH-11 and TD-12 are connected properly.

After making the hi-hat settings, release your foot from the pedal, and while keeping your foot off the pedal, turn on the power to the TD-12.

* The offset cannot be adjusted correctly if the hi-hat is making

contact with the motion sensor unit when the power is turned on.

Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.

Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)].

[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BANK” screen

appears.

Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 6.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select “VH11.”

fig.05-VH11-Offset1

fig.Offset.e

VH Offset Adjustment Screw

OPEN CLOSE

VH Offset Adjustment Points

If the closed hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the

VH offset adjustment screw towards “CLOSE.”

If the open hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the

screw towards “OPEN.”

If the sound cuts off when you strike the hi-hat

forcefully, rotate the VH Offset adjustment screw

towards “OPEN.”

10.

If you need, make further adjustments to other parameters (p. 46).

Chapter 5

[TRIGGER]

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Connecting the VH-12 and Adjusting the TD-12

Connecting the Hi-Hat

fig.VH12-Connect.e

Clutch screw

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].

[TRIGGER] flashes, and the “VH offset” parameter is set

automatically.

fig.05-VH12-Offset2_70

When finished, [TRIGGER] stops flashing and remains

lit, and the following screen appears.

fig.05-VH12-Offset3_70

TRIGGER

OUTPUT

jack

to the TD-12’s

TRIGGER INPUT

HI-HAT jack

CONTROL

to the TD-12’s

HH CTRL jack

Adjusting the Offset

Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)].

[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BANK” screen

appears.

Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 6.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select “VH12.”

Press [F3 (HI-HAT)].

The “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen appears.

Set the Hi-Hat Type to “VH12.”

Press [F5 (OFFSET)].

The “VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT” screen will appear.

fig.05-VH12-Offset1_70

OUTPUT

jack

If you need, make further adjustments to other parameters (p. 46).

When Hi-Hat Type is set to “VH12,” you can also

perform this operation by holding down [KIT] and

pressing [TRIGGER] (p. 20).

Connecting and Setting the Hi-Hat Control Pedal (FD Series)

Making the Hi-Hat Settings

Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)].

[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen

appears.

Set the Hi-Hat Type to “VH11/FD.”

If you need, make further adjustments to other parameters (p. 46).

Loosen the clutch of the top hi-hat and let it sit on the bottom hi-hat.

* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads [F4 (XTALK)]

When two pads are mounted on the same stand, hitting one

pad may trigger the sound from another pad unintentionally.

(This is called

Cancel on the pad that is sounding inadvertently.

In some cases, you can prevent crosstalk between two

pads by increasing the distance between them.

Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)] - [F4 (XTALK)].

Use [F1]–[F3] to select the parameter.

Strike the pad you wish to set.

The cursor will move to the trigger input number for the

struck pad.

You can also select by using [CURSOR] or [TRIG

SELECT].

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

[F1 (XTALK)]:

fig.05-Xtalk1_70

crosstalk

XTALK CANCEL

.) Eliminate this by adjusting Xtalk

Crosstalk Example: If you hit the snare pad and the tom 1 also sounds

Set the snare and tom 1 to the same XTALK GROUP.

Raise the “XTALK CANCEL” for the pad being used for

the tom 1. The tom 1 pad will be less prone to receive

crosstalk from other pads. With a setting “OFF,” crosstalk

prevention will not work.

* If the value is set too high, and two pads are played

simultaneously, the one that is struck less forcefully may

not sound. Be careful and set this parameter to the

minimum value required to prevent crosstalk.

Chapter 5

[TRIGGER]

[F2 (MOUNT)]:

Select the pad mount type here.

SEPARATE:

PAD:

CYMBAL:

fig.05-Xtalk2_70

[F3 (GROUP)]:

Crosstalk Cancel affects the pads set to the same number.

fig.05-Xtalk3_70

MOUNT TYPE

Using a separate stand or no stand

Using a pad mount

Using a cymbal mount

XTALK GROUP

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Advanced Trigger Parameters [F5 (ADVANCE)]

The following parameters (Advanced Trigger Parameters) are automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad when you select the Trigger Type (p. 44), and don’t require adjustment, except if you experience any of the problems that are discussed in the explanation of each parameter.

Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)] [F5 (ADVANCE)].

Use [F1]–[F3] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Strike the pad you wish to set.

The setting screen for the struck pad will appear. You can also select by using [TRIG SELECT].

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.

When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Parameter Value Description [F1 (SCAN)]

Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time)

Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may differ

slightly depending on the characteristics of each pad or

acoustic drum trigger (drum pickup), you may notice that

identical hits (velocity) may produce sound at different

volumes. If this occurs, you can adjust the “Scan Time” so that

your way of playing can be detected more precisely.

fig.ScanTime.e

Scan Time

Time

Scan Time:

While repeatedly hitting the pad at a constant force, gradually

raise the Scan Time value from 0 msec, until the resulting

volume stabilizes at the loudest level. At this setting, try both

soft and loud strikes, and make sure that the volume changes

appropriately.

* As the value is set higher, the time it takes for the sound to be

0–4.0 (ms)

played increases. Set this to the lowest value possible.

Trig Type refer to p. 44 Scan Time 0–4.0 (ms) Trigger signal detection

time

Retrig Cancel 1–16 Detecting trigger signal

attenuation

Mask Time 0–64 (ms) Double triggering pre-

vention (p. 51)

[F2 (RIM)]

Trig Type refer to p. 44 Rim Gain 0–3.2 Rim/Edge dynamic re-

sponse (p. 51) RimShot Adjust 0–8.0 Rim shots response (p. 51) XStick Thrshld 0–127 Cross stick response (p.

51)

[F3 (3-WAY)]

3Way Trigger (Ride & Edge)

[F5 (NAME)]

OFF, ON Playing Bow/Bell/Edge

(p. 52)

Trigger Bank Name (p. 52)

Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation (Retrigger Cancel)

Important if you are using acoustic drum triggers. Such

triggers can produce altered waveforms, which may also

cause inadvertent sounding at Point A in the following figure

(

Retrigger

fig.Retrigger.e

This occurs in particular at the decaying edge of the

waveform. Retrigger Cancel detects such distortion in and

prevents retriggering from occurring.

Retrig Cancel:

While repeatedly striking the pad, raise the “Retrig Cancel”

value until retriggering no longer occurs.

Time

1–16

* Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it

then becomes easy for sounds to be omitted when the drums played fast (roll etc.). Set this to the lowest value possible while still ensuring that there is no retriggering.

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

You can also eliminate this problem of retriggering with the Mask Time setting. Mask Time does not detect trigger signals if they occur within the specified amount of time after the previous trigger signal was received. Retrigger Cancel detects the attenuation of the trigger signal level, and triggers the sound after internally determining which trigger signals were actually generated when the head was struck, while weeding out the other false trigger signals that need not trigger a sound.

Double Triggering Prevention (Mask Time)

When playing a kick trigger the beater can bounce back and hit the head a second time immediately after the intended note—with acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against the head—this causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two sounds instead of one). The Mask Time setting helps to prevent this. Once a pad has been hit, any additional trigger signals occurring within the specified “Mask Time” (0–64 msec) will be ignored.

fig.MaskTime.e

Mask Time

Time

Sound not produced

Mask Time:

Adjust the “Mask Time” value while playing the pad.

When using a kick trigger, try to let the beater bounce back and hit the head very quickly, then raise the “Mask Time” value until there are no more sounds made by the beater rebound.

* When set to a high value, it will be difficult to play very

0–64 (ms)

quickly. Set this to as low a value as you can.

If two or more sounds are being produced when you strike the head just once, then adjust Retrig Cancel.

Rim/Edge Dynamic Response (Rim Gain)

Rim Shots Response (Rim Shot Adjust)

When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R or RT-5S (trigger) is

connected, you can adjust the sensitivity of the rim response.

RimShot Adjust:

There are some cases that you have a rim sound unexpectedly

when you hit the head strongly. You can improve this

situation with decreasing the value of “RimShot Adjust.”

* When you set the value too small, it might be difficult to play

the rim sound.

0–8.0

Cross Stick Threshold (XStick Thrshld)

When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R or RT-5S (trigger) is

connected, you can determine the “cross over point” between

the cross stick and a rim shot sounds.

XStick Thrshld:

Setting this to a higher value makes it easier to get cross stick

sounds. When set to “0,” playing a cross stick produces the

open rim shot sound.

* Increasing the value excessively may cause the cross stick to

sound as well when the open rim shot is played.

fig.MaskTime.e

High

Low

0–127

Volume Levels

Cross Stick

Sound

Cross Stick Threshold

(0–127)

Rim Shot

Sound

HardSoft

Striking

force

Chapter 5

[TRIGGER]

When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R, PD-9/8/7, CY series pad, VH-12/11, or RT-5S (trigger) is connected, you can adjust the relation between your playing velocity (force) on the rim/ edge and the resulting volume level.

Rim Gain:

Higher value allows the rim/edge to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower value will keep the rim/edge producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

0–3.2

Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]

Playing Bow, Bell, and Edge (3-Way Triggering)

When using the CY-15R or CY-12R/C for the RIDE, you can

three way triggering (bow, bell, and edge shot) performance

are possible.

3Way Trigger:

Connect as shown below, set 3Way Trigger to “ON.”

fig.05-Ride.e

OFF, ON

Ride CY-15R or CY-12R/C

BOW/BELL

BOW/EDGE

TD-12 Rear Panel

Naming a Trigger Bank [F5 (Name)]

Each trigger bank can be named (up to 12 characters).

fig.05-BankName_70

In the “TRIGGER BANK” screen, select the trigger bank you want to name.

[F5 (ADVANCE)] - [F5 (NAME)].

The “TRIGGER BANK NAME” screen appears.

[CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to change the character.

Function Buttons

[F1 (INSERT)]

A blank space is inserted at the cursor position.

[F2 (DELETE)]

Character at the cursor position is deleted.

[F3 (SPACE)]

Character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank

space.

[F4 (CHAR)]

Character at the cursor position changes between

uppercase/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.

EDGE

RIDE

Correspondences Between Playing Method and Trigger Input

Playing Method TD-12 TRIGGER INPUT

Bow Shot 9 RIDE head Bell Shot 9 RIDE rim Edge Shot 10 EDGE rim

* Head-side tone for the TRIGGER INPUT 10 EDGE cannot be

sounded.

* When 3Way Trigger is set to “ON,” “RD CTRL” is displayed

for the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 10 EDGE. It cannot

be changed.

When finished, Press [EXIT].

Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)

The TD-12’s sequencer organizes music into six parts. The

Drum Kit part is used to record/play back what is played on

the pads. Additionally, Melody Part, Bass Part, Backing 1 Part,

and Backing 2 Part are the four backing instrument parts, and

there is another Percussion part.

The collective performance of these six parts is called a

pattern

Preset Patterns (Pattern P 1–150)

Settings in Preset patterns cannot be modified. These patterns

are provided for use in practicing or live performances.

User Patterns (Pattern U 151–250)

These are patterns for you to use as you wish. You can record

directly from the pads or an external MIDI keyboard in real

time (p. 64). User pattern settings are saved automatically.

About Preset Pattern Copyright

The sounds, phrases and patterns contained in this product are sound recordings protected by copyright. Roland hereby grants to purchasers of this product the permission to utilize the sound recordings contained in this product for the creation and recording of original musical works; provided however, the sound recordings contained in this product may not be sampled, downloaded or otherwise re-recorded, in whole or in part, for any other purpose, including but not limited to the transmission of all or any part of the sound recordings via the internet or other digital or analog means of transmission, and/or the manufacture, for sale or otherwise, of any collection of sampled sounds, phrases or patterns, on CD-ROM or equivalent means. The sound recordings contained in this product are the original works of Roland Corporation. Roland is not responsible for the use of the sound recordings contained in this product, and assumes no liability for any infringement of any copyright of any third party arising out of use of the sounds, phrases and patterns in this product.

Using Preset Patterns

Although you can confirm various settings for Preset patterns,

you cannot change the settings. You also cannot record these

patterns.

* As you cannot record over a preset pattern, the following

appears in the display if you press [REC].

fig.06-002_70

If you want to change, edit, or record any Preset pattern

settings, copy them to a User pattern (p. 67).

Basic Operation

fig.06-001

[PATTERN]:

[STOP]

[PLAY]

[REC]

[TEMPO]

[CURSOR (up)]

[CURSOR (left)]

[CURSOR (right)]

[CURSOR (down)]

* [CURSOR] cannot be used while the pattern is played back.

Selects patterns. This displays the basic screen for the sequencer.

Stops playback of the pattern. When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this returns you to the beginning of the pattern.

Starts playback of the pattern.

Enters record-standby mode.

Sets the Tempo (p. 55).

When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this returns you to the beginning of the pattern.

When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this returns you to the previous measure in the pattern.

When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this advances you to the next measure in the pattern.

When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this advances you to the end of the pattern.

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Choosing a Pattern [PATTERN]

fig.06-003_70

Press [PATTERN].

[PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN” screen appears.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern.

* If you press [F5 (NEW)], an empty pattern with the lowest

number is called up.

About the “PATTERN” screen

fig.06-004_70

CABD

Pattern Number

Currently selected pattern number.

Pattern Name

The name of the currently selected pattern.

Pattern Type

“P” is displayed for preset patterns, and “U” is

displayed for user patterns. When choosing an empty

pattern, an asterisk (*) appears.

Pattern Playback Type (p. 61)

Measure Number

Playback begins from the measure indicated here

when [PLAY] is pressed.

Beat

Part Mute Status (p. 60)

Select a Pattern from the List [F1 (LIST)]

Here you can select patterns from a list of pattern names.

Pattern number, pattern name, beat, measure length, pattern

playback type, and tempo are displayed.

fig.06-List_70

Press [PATTERN] - [F1 (LIST)].

The “PATTERN LIST” screen appears.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the pattern.

Function Buttons

F E

[F1 (▲ PAGE)]

The previous page of the list appears.

[F2 (PAGE ▼)]

The next page of the list appears.

[F5 (NEW)]

An empty pattern with the lowest number is called up.

Press [EXIT] to return to the “PATTERN” screen.

Playing Back a Pattern [PLAY]

fig.06-Play_70

Select the pattern to play.

When you have finished making the settings, press

[PATTERN] to bring up this screen. This prevents data

from being overwritten inadvertently during

performance.

Press [PLAY].

[PLAY] lights, and playback of the pattern begins.

Press [STOP] to stop playback of the pattern.

[PLAY] goes off, and returns to the beginning of the

measure played at that moment.

Press [STOP] once again to return to beginning of the pattern.

Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)

Tempo Adjustment

Press [TEMPO].

[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.

fig.06-Tempo1_70

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the tempo.

Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Setting the Tempo by Hitting a Pad (Tap Tempo)

You can set the tempo by hitting a pad or pressing [PREVIEW]

two or more times

tempo.

Press [TEMPO].

[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.

Press [F3 (TAP)].

The “TAP TEMPO” screen appears.

fig.06-Tempo2_70

Press [CURSOR (up)] to move the cursor to “Tap Switch.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to set to “ON.”

Press [CURSOR (down)] to move the cursor to “Tap Pad.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pad (or [PREVIEW]) to use for Tap Tempo function.

Press [KIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

When Tap Switch is set to “ON,” the tempo is displayed at the

upper right of the display.

fig.06-Tempo3_70

quarter-note intervals

of the desired

Synchronizing with an External MIDI Device

This section discusses the settings that allow an external MIDI sequencer and the TD-12’s sequencer to be synchronized. The device that is playing back is called the “master” and the device that is synchronizing to the playback is called the “slave.”

Press [TEMPO].

[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.

Press [F2 (SYNC)].

The “TEMPO SYNC” screen appears.

fig.06-Tempo4_70

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Press [KIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Parameter

Sync Mode

INTERNAL:

The TD-12’s tempo setting will be used for playback/ recording. When shipped from the factory, this setting is selected.

EXTERNAL:

The TD-12’s sequencer will operate in accordance with tempo data (MIDI Clock) from the external device.

AUTO:

This is a convenient setting that combines features of both the INTERNAL and EXTERNAL settings. When no synchronization signal is being received, the TD-12’s tempo setting will be used for playback/recording. When a synchronization signal is being received from an external device, the TD-12 will sync to that signal.

REMOTE:

The TD-12 will obey start/pause/stop messages from an external device, but will playback according to its own tempo setting.

Synchronizing to the playback of an external sequencer

In this case, the TD-12 will be the slave and an external sequencer will be master.

Connect the TD-12’s MIDI IN connector with a MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT connector of the external sequencer.

Set Sync Mode to “EXTERNAL.”

Begin playback on the external sequencer.

Synchronized playback will begin.

Value Description

INTERNAL, EXTERNAL, AUTO, REMOTE

See below.

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Part Settings [F2 (PART)]

PATTERN PART screen

fig.06-Part_70

Make Settings for the Backing Part [F1 (BACKING)]

Here you can select the instrument used for the backing parts

(other parts than drum kit part and percussion part), etc.

Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].

The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.

Press [F1 (BACKING)].

The “MELODY (BASS, BACKING1, BACKING2) PART”

screen appears.

fig.06-Backing_70

Instrument Numbers/Instrument Names

You can change the tone by changing the instrument

number. Selecting different variations within each

instrument number changes the instrument name, with a

different tone being selected.

Instrument numbers correspond to the program numbers

(1-128).

Variation Tones

These are slightly varied tone types found in an

instrument number. The number of variation tones varies

with the instrument number.

fig.06-Variation_70

Instrument Name

Number of Variation Tones

Master Tuning

Press [F1]–[F4] to select the part you wish to set.

[F1]: Melody Part

[F2]: Bass Part

[F3]: Backing 1 Part

[F4]: Backing 2 Part

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value Description

Inst Refer to

Key Shift -24–0– +24 Shifts the overall

Bend Range 0– +24 Amount of

Backing

Instrument List

(p. 94)

Part Instrument

pitch (in semitone steps).

change in pitch with pitch bend at the maximum level (in semitone steps).

Here you can adjust the overall tuning for the Melody, Bass,

Backing 1, and Backing 2 part.

Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)] - [F2 (BACKING)] - [F5 (M TUNE)].

The “MASTER TUNE” screen appears.

fig.06-Tune_70

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make setting.

Master Tune:

* You can set this to 440.0 Hz by pressing [F5 (440 Hz)].

415.3–466.2Hz

Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)

Percussion Part Settings [F2 (PERC)]

Choosing a Percussion Set

An assembled group of different

called a

percussion set

percussion instruments assigned to each note number (128).

So multiple instruments can be used at one time. They can be

edited and use the effects unit of the backing instruments.

Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].

The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.

Press [F2 (PERC)].

The “PERCUSSION PART” screen appears.

fig.06-PercPart_70

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the percussion

. There are 8 percussion sets, with

set.

percussion instruments

About the Percussion Sets

The TD-12 features eight percussion sets.

You can select which percussion set is to be used in each

pattern with the pattern’s Percussion Part setting

(press [PATTERN]) - [(F2 (PART)] - [F2 (PERC)]).

Pattern

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Pattern 151

Pattern 152

Pattern 250

Changing a percussion set’s instrument settings

simultaneously changes the percussion instruments in

patterns using the same percussion sets.

* The Preset patterns use Percussion Sets 1--5. If you

change the percussion set settings, it is recommended that you first copy the percussion set you want to change to Percussion Set 6 or other percussion set, then change the settings in the copy.

Percussion Set

Percussion Set 1

Percussion Set 2

Percussion Set 3

Percussion Set 4

Percussion Set 5

Percussion Set 6

Percussion Set 7

Percussion Set 8

Percussion Set Settings

In the “PERCUSSION PART” screen, press [F5 (EDIT)].

The “PERCUSSION SET EDIT” screen appears.

fig.06-PercSet_70

Make settings of the percussion set.

When finished, press [EXIT] to return to the “PERCUSSION PART” screen.

Selecting a Percussion Instrument

Select an instrument for each note number.

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the note number you wish to set.

Use [VALUE] or [+/-] to select the instrument.

You can listen the sound of instrument by pressing [PREVIEW].

Selecting a Percussion Instrument from the List [F1 (LIST)]

Here you can select from the list of all available instruments.

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the note number you wish to set.

Press [F1 (LIST)].

The “PERCUSSION SET INST LIST” screen appears.

fig.06-PercList_70

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR] to select the instrument.

Function Buttons

[F1 (< PAGE)]

Previous page of the list appears.

[F2 (PAGE >)]

The next page of the list appears.

[F5 (OFF)]

Selects the instrument #561 (OFF).

Press [EXIT] to return to the “PERCUSSION SET EDIT” screen.

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Making the Settings for Each Percussion Instrument [F2 (EDIT)]

Set the volume, pan, pitch, decay, etc. for each percussion

instrument.

Press [F2 (EDIT)].

The “PERCUSSION SET EDIT” screen appears.

fig.06-PercEdit_70

Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value Description

Perc Note 0 (C -)–127 (G 9) Note number to

be set

(Inst) Refer to

Volume 0–127 – Pan L15–CTR–R15 Stereo position Pitch -480–+480 – Decay Time -31–+31 – Rev Send Level 0–127 Amount of re-

CC 0–127 See below.

CC:

Specifies how the instrument which changes the tone

like a snare (striking position) or hi-hat (pedal position)

sounds.

Drum In-

strument List

88).

Instrument

(p.

verb

Naming a Percussion Set [F3 (NAME)]

Each percussion set can be named (up to 12 characters).

fig.06-PercName_70

Press [F3 (NAME)].

The “PERCUSSION SET NAME” screen appears.

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to change the character.

Function Buttons

[F1 (INSERT)]

A blank space is inserted at the cursor position.

[F2 (DELETE)]

Character at the cursor position is deleted.

[F3 (SPACE)]

Character at cursor position is replaced by a blank space.

[F4 (CHAR)]

Character at the cursor position changes between

uppercase/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.

Press [EXIT] to return to the “PERCUSSION SET EDIT” screen.

Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)

Volume/Pan Settings for Each Part [F3 (MIXER)]

* Drum part cannot be set here. Set in the MIXER settings (p.

39).

* To adjust volume/pan settings for each instrument of the

percussion part, refer to p. 57.

Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].

The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.

Press [F3 (MIXER)].

The “PART VOLUME”, “PART PAN”, or “PART

REVERB SEND LEVEL” screen appears.

fig.06-Mixer_70

Press [F1]–[F3] to select the parameter.

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the part you wish to set.

Use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to make settings.

Parameter Value [F1 (VOLUME)]

PART VOLUME 0–127

[F2 (PAN)]

PART PAN L15–CTR–R15

[F3 (REV SND)]

PART REVERB SEND LEVEL 0–127

Reverb Settings for Backing Parts [F3 (MIXER)] - [F4 (REVERB)]

Set the amount of reverb and chorus for each backing part.

Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].

The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.

Press [F3 (MIXER)] - [F4 (REVERB)].

The “REVERB” screen appears.

fig.06-Rev_70

Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Press [F5 (REV SW)] to turn the reverb ON or OFF.

Parameter Value Description REVERB

Type ROOM1, ROOM2,

STAGE1, STAGE2, HALL1, HALL2, DELAY, PAN-DELAY

Time 0–127 Reverb Length/

Type of reverb

Delay Time

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Muting a Specific Part [F5 (MUTE)]

You can mute specific parts in patterns.

Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].

The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.

Press [F5 (MUTE)].

The “PART MUTE” screen appears.

fig.06-Mute1_70

Press [F1]–[F5] to turn each part muted or played.

[F1]: Melody Part

[F2]: Bass Part

[F3]: Backing 1 Part + Backing 2 Part

[F4]: Percussion Part

[F5]: Drum Kit Part

Press [PATTERN] to return to the “PATTERN” screen.

* You can check the part mute status in the “PATTERN” screen.

fig.06-Mute2_70

Pattern Settings [F3 (FUNC)]

Set various settings for the user patterns.

Time Signature/Number of Measures/Tempo Settings [F1 (SETUP)]

Press [PATTERN].

The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.

Press [F3 (FUNC)] - [F1 (SETUP)].

The “PATTERN SETUP” screen appears.

fig.06-PtnSetup_70

Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value Description

Pattern Length 1–999 Number of

measures

Time Signature Numerator: 1–15

Denominator: 2, 4, 8, 16

Tempo 20–260 –

Beat

MUTE PLAY

Change the Time Signature setting before recording. You

cannot set 1/8 and 1/16-3/16.

Choosing a Playback Method [F2 (TYPE)]

Press [PATTERN].

The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.

Press [F3 (FUNC)] - [F2 (TYPE)].

The “PATTERN TYPE” screen appears.

fig.06-PtnType_70

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value Description

Play Type LOOP, ONESHOT,

TAP, VLINK Tap Reset Time OFF, 0.2–4.0 Quick Play OFF, ON

See below.

Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)

TAP ( ):

When set to Pad Pattern (p. 37), the sounds are played

back in sequence each time the pad is pressed. (You can

use [PLAY] instead of a pad.)

For example if you specify “TAP” for a pattern which

contains a melody line and assign this pattern to a pad,

you can play the notes of the melody in order each time

you strike the pad. You can set the “Tap Reset Time” so

that the pattern will automatically return to the

beginning if that time interval elapses without that pad

being hit again. You can play a bass line with your kick

drum, too.

* When using Realtime Recording (p. 64) to record patterns used

for TAP playback, make the Quantize settings (p. 66) before you begin recording.

VLINK ( ):

Special “TAP” for the V-LINK function (p. 78).

You can switch the images in order each time you strike the pad (or press [PLAY]).

TAP and VLINK cannot be selected on an empty pattern.

About Play Type (LOOP, ONESHOT, TAP, and VLINK)

LOOP ( ):

After the pattern is played back all the way to the end,

playback then repeats, starting at the beginning of the

pattern. Playback continues until [STOP] is pressed.

Loop is useful for practicing and live performance.

ONESHOT ( ):

Playback stops once the end of the pattern is reached.

This is a convenient feature to use when assigning

patterns to the pads (Pad Pattern; p. 37). Each time you

hit the pad to which the pattern is assigned, it will

automatically start from the beginning of the pattern.

Supplementary function for LOOP and ONESHOT

Quick Play: OFF, ON

Quick Play starts playback of the pattern from the first

note (first event) even if when you recorded the pattern,

you left a pause at the beginning. For example if you had

just played/recorded freely, ignoring the tempo clock.

Supplementary function for TAP and VLINK

Tap Reset Time: OFF, 0.2–4.0 (sec.)

This function automatically returns the pattern to the

beginning if the set time interval elapses without the pad

being hit again. This is the time interval that resets the

pattern being used. If it is set to “OFF,” this function will

be disabled.

You can have the velocity of the pattern being played change according to the force with which the pad is tapped (Pad Pattern Velocity). Refer to p. 37.

Confirming the Usage Status of the TD-12’s Internal Memory [F3 (MEMORY)]

You can confirm the usage status of the TD-12’s internal memory.

fig.06-Memory_70

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Naming a Pattern [F5 (NAME)]

Each pattern can be named (up to 12 characters).

fig.06-PtnName_70

Press [PATTERN] - [F3 (FUNC)] - [F5 (NAME)].

[PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN NAME” screen

appears.

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to change the character.

Function Buttons

[F1 (INSERT)]

A blank space is inserted at the cursor position.

[F2 (DELETE)]

Character at the cursor position is deleted.

[F3 (SPACE)]

Character at cursor position is replaced by a blank space.

[F4 (CHAR)]

Character at the cursor position changes between upper

case/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.

Starting and Stopping the Metronome (Click) On/Off

Press [TEMPO].

[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.

Press [F5] to turn the click ON and OFF.

fig.06-Click1_70

Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

You can also turn the click on/off by holding down

[SHIFT] and pressing [TEMPO].

Using a Indicator as a Click (Tempo Indicator)

You can use the [TEMPO] indicator as a click.

Press [TEMPO].

[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.

Press [F4] to turn the [TEMPO] indicator flashing (ON) or going off (OFF).

fig.06-Click2_70

Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)

Setting the Click

Press [TEMPO] - [F1 (CLICK)].

The “CLICK SETTINGS” screen appears.

fig.06-Click5_70

Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value Description [F1 (INST)]

Inst Refer to right col-

umn.

Pan L15–CENTER–

R15

Amb Send Level

Output MASTER

[F2 (TIMESIG)]

Time Signature

Interval 1/2 (half note), 3/8 (dotted quarter note),

[F3 (COUNT)]

Count In Play

Count In Rec

During Play

During Rec OFF, ON Sets the click to play

0–127 Amount of ambience

When “---” is displayed, this level is set to “0” automatically to prevent the click sound from leaking.

+PHONES, PHONES ONLY, DIRECT 5, DIRECT 6, DIRECT 5+6, DIRECT 7, DIRECT 8, DIRECT 7+8

Numerator: 0–13 Denominator: 2, 4, 8, 16

1/4 (quarter note), 1/8 (eighth note), 1/12 (eighth-note triplet), 1/16 (16th note)

OFF, 1 MEAS, 2 MEAS

OFF, ON Sets the click to play

Sound for the click

Stereo position of the click

for the click

You have to turn the ambience on (p. 42).

Output destination for the click

You can also select by pressing [SETUP]

- [F2 (OUTPUT)] [F2 (OTHER)] (p.

76).

When the numerator is set to “0,” no accent is added to the first beat.

Adds a count in before playback.

Adds a count in before recording.

during pattern playback.

during recording.

To adjust the click level, move [GROUP FADERS] [CLICK] (p. 26).

Click Instruments

VOICE, CLICK, BEEP, METRONOME, CLAVES,

WOOD BLOCK, STICKS, CROSS STICK, TRIANGLE,

COWBELL, CONGA, TALKING DRUM, MARACAS,

CABASA, CUICA, AGOGO, TAMBOURINE, SNAPS,

909 SNARE, 808 COWBELL

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Recording a Pattern [REC]

What is played on the pads or on an external MIDI keyboard

can be recorded (Realtime Recording).

Your performance will be recorded exactly as you play it,

including hi-hat control pedal movements and Positional

Sensing.

Please keep in mind that even though there are 100 user

patterns, the amount of memory available will be

determined by how much data is recorded into TD-12.

You can check the amount of memory available by

pressing [PATTERN] - [F3 (FUNC)] - [F3 (MEMORY)].

Storing performance data that describes every instance

where the Hi-Hat Control Pedal is used, and that

includes strike position detection rapidly consumes the

User memory.

How to Record

The procedure is the same when recording with pads or with

a MIDI keyboard.

(1) Select an Empty Pattern

Press [PATTERN].

[PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN” screen appears.

fig.06-003_70

Press [F5 (NEW)].

An empty pattern is automatically selected.

fig.07-Rec1-2_70

If all of the patterns have been used, this can’t be selected.

Delete an unneeded pattern (p. 69) before you record.

* You can also select by using [+/-] or [VALUE].

Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing)

(2) Set the Time Signature, the Number of Measures, and the Tempo

In the “PATTERN” screen, press [F3 (FUNC)] [F1 (SETUP)].

The “PATTERN SETUP” screen appears.

fig.06-PtnSetup_70

Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value

Pattern Length 1–999 Time Signature Numerator: 1–15

Denominator: 2, 4, 8, 16

Tempo 20–260

Time Signature can be set on an empty pattern. You

cannot set 1/8 and 1/16–3/16.

(3) Select a MIDI Channel

Be sure that the transmit channel on your keyboard

corresponds to the MIDI channel of the part you wish to

record.

Each part has it’s own MIDI channel. The factory preset

channels are as follows:

Part MIDI Channel

Drum Kit part CH10 Percussion part CH11 Melody part CH1 Bass part CH2 Backing 1 part CH3 Backing 2 part CH4

You can change the MIDI channel by pressing [SETUP] -

[F1 (MIDI)] - [F1 (MIDI CH)] (p. 72).

You can record the percussion part with pads by pressing

[SETUP] - [F1 (MIDI)] - [F2 (GLOBAL)] and then setting

Local Control to “ON (PERC)” (p. 73).

If REC Mode (p. 66) is set to “Replace,” it is not necessary

to specify the Length. Recording will continue until you

press [STOP], and the number of measures recorded will

automatically become the “LENGTH” setting.

You can have a count sound (click) inserted before

recording begins by pressing [TEMPO] - [F1 (CLICK)] -

[F3 (COUNT)] and then setting Count In Rec (p. 63).

If you are recording from the pads, disregard paragraphs (3) and (4) of this section.

(4) Part Setting

Follow the procedures described in

(PART)]

(p. 56) to make settings of the parts.

Part Settings [F2

[REC]

Chapter 7

Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing)

(5) Set the Recording Method

In the “PATTERN” screen, press [REC].

[PLAY] flashes, and [REC] lights.

The “PATTERN REC STANDBY” screen appears, and the

click sound begins to play.

fig.07-Rec5-1_70

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value Description

Tempo 20–260 – Quantize 8th note–

64th note, OFF

Rec Mode LOOP ALL,

LOOP 1–2, REPLACE

Hit Pad Start

OFF, ON When “ON,” recording

See below.

starts the instant you strike a pad in recording standby mode. Press [F5 (HITPAD)] to turn on/off.

This function can be used only when Local Control (p. 73) is set to “ON (DRUM).”

(6) Recording

Press [PLAY] to begin recording.

[PLAY] stops flashing and remains lit, and the

“PATTERN RECORDING” screen appears.

fig.07-Rec6-1_70

Play with pads or MIDI keyboards to record.

Press [STOP] to stop recording.

[PLAY] and [REC] go off.

You can name the recorded pattern (p. 62).

Checking the Tones and Phrases During Recording (Rehearsal)

The Rehearsal function temporarily suspends recording

during the recording process, allowing you to rehearse and

then quickly resume recording.

Start recording (p. 64).

While recording is underway, press [REC].

[REC] flashes, and the REHEARSAL screen appears.

Now, data from pads or keyboard cannot be recorded.

fig.07-Rehearsal_70

Quantize

Quantize is a function that corrects timing inaccuracies while you record. Set the note value before you begin recording and everything you play will be quantized automatically.

The value should be set to the shortest note appearing in the phrase. When set to “OFF,” the pattern is recorded exactly as played.

* When using Tap Playback to play back a pattern you have

created, first make sure that this is not set to “OFF,” then quantize. If set to “OFF,” then Tap Playback cannot be executed correctly.

Rec Mode

LOOP ALL:

The entire pattern will be repeated in loop mode and you can continually record (like overdubbing).

LOOP 1, LOOP 2:

Recording in a one or two measure loop mode.

REPLACE:

Recording will continue until you press [STOP]. Any previously recorded data for all Parts will be erased.

Press [REC] to resume recording.

[REC] lights.

Editing a Pattern [F4 (EDIT)]

You can edit user patterns.

PATTERN EDIT screen (Preset Pattern)

fig.07-PrstEdit_70

PATTERN EDIT screen (User Pattern)

fig.07-UserEdit_70

Copying a Pattern [F1 (COPY)]

Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing)

When you want to copy selected measures or part, press [F4 (MEASURE)].

The “COPY PATTERN MEASURE” screen appears.

fig.07-Cpy4_70

Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern, part, and measures.

Pattern Part Measure

Src Copy-

source pattern

Dst Copy-desti-

nation pattern

Copysource part

Copy-destination part

Measures to be copied (First Measure– Last Measure)

First measure of the copy-destination

Copy the pattern as is to the User patterns.

fig.07-Cpy1

12 643785

Src

12 643785

Dst

You can copy selected measures of a part or pattern. Unlike

copying an entire pattern, settings such as instrument and part

volume etc. will not be copied.

fig.07-Cpy2

12 643785

Src

12 643785

Dst

Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].

The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.

Press [F1 (COPY)].

The “COPY PATTERN” screen appears.

fig.07-Cpy3_70

Press [F5 (COPY)].

The confirmation screen appears.

fig.07-Cpy5_70

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].

* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

• If the number of measures in the copy-source pattern and

the copy-destination pattern differ, the number of

measures in the copy-destination pattern may increase or

decrease according to this difference.

• When “ALL” is specified in copy-source part, then only

“ALL” may be specified in copy-destination part.

Additionally, if other than “ALL” is specified in copy-

source part, then “ALL” cannot be specified in copy-

destination part.

• When copying between drum kit parts and percussion

parts or backing parts, copy takes place in accord with

the predetermined correspondence between note

numbers and pads. Only note numbers assigned to pads

will be copied.

[REC]

Chapter 7

For more on note numbers and trigger inputs, refer to

Preset Percussion Set List

(p. 92).

Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing)

Connecting Two Patterns [F2 (APPEND)]

This connects two patterns to create one pattern. The pattern

specified as “Dst” will be first, and the pattern specified as

“Src” will be connected to it. The new pattern will be created

in “Dst.”

fig.07-Apd1

Dst

12 43

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Dst

Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].

The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.

Press [F2 (APPEND)].

“APPEND PATTERN” screen appears.

fig.07-Apd2_70

Press [CURSOR (up)] to move the cursor to “Src.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern that will come later.

Src

12 43

Erasing a pattern [F3 (ERASE)]

This erases the pattern. Performance data is erased, while beat,

measure length, and other settings are left intact.

fig.07-Ers1

12 643785

You can erase portions of the pattern, in measure units. The

erased portions become blank measures.

fig.07-Ers2

12 643785

Although the data is erased, the pattern length is

unchanged.

Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].

The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.

Press [F3 (ERASE)].

The “ERASE PATTERN” screen appears.

fig.07-Ers3_70

Press [CURSOR (down)] to move the cursor to “Dst.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern that will come first.

Press [F5 (APPEND)].

The confirmation screen appears.

fig.07-Apd3_70

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].

* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

When you want to erase selected measures or part, press [F4 (MEASURE)].

The “ERASE PATTERN MEASURE” screen appears.

fig.07-Ers4_70

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern, part, and measures.

Pattern Part Measure

Pattern to be erased

Press [F5 (ERASE)].

The confirmation screen appears.

fig.07-Ers5_70

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].

* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

Part to be erased

Measures to be erased (First Measure–Last Measure)

Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing)

Press [F4 (DELETE)].

The “DELETE PATTERN” screen appears.

fig.07-Del3_70

When you want to delete selected measures, press [F4 (MEASURE)].

The “DELETE PATTERN MEASURE” screen appears.

fig.07-Del4_70

Deleting a Pattern [F4 (DELETE)]

This deletes the pattern performance, beat, measure length,

part, and all other settings, creating a empty pattern.

fig.07-Del1

12 643785

You can delete unneeded measures from the pattern, then

connects the portions before and after the resulting gap.

fig.07-Del2

12 643785

123778

• The performance data following the deleted range is

moved forward (and the performance data for that part is

shortened).

• When all parts in the targeted range are specified,

deletion results in the pattern itself becoming shorter.

• When all measures for all parts are deleted, the pattern

itself is deleted, resulting in a pattern containing no

performance data (an empty pattern). Settings, including

beat and measure length, are restored to their initial

values as well.

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern and measures.

Pattern Measure

Pattern to be deleted Measures to be deleted

(First Measure–Last Measure)

Press [F5 (DELETE)].

The confirmation screen appears.

fig.07-Del5_70

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].

* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

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Chapter 7

Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].

The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.

Chapter 8. Copy Function [COPY]

You can copy drum kits, instruments, etc. to the destination of

your choice.

Copying will overwrite the data that was in the new

destination. So take caution when performing this

operation.

Press [COPY].

[COPY] lights, and the “COPY” screen appears.

fig.08-CopyMenu_70

Press [F1]–[F5] to select what you want to copy.

[F1 (KIT)]: drum kit

[F2 (INST)]: drum instrument

[F3 (PERC)]: percussion set

[F4 (TRIG)]: trigger bank

[F5 (CHAIN)]: drum kit chain

Use [CURSOR], [+/-], or [VALUE] to select the copy-source and the copy-destination.

fig.08-CopyParam_70

Press [F4] or [F5].

[F4 (EXCHNG)]:

The contents of the copy-source and copy-destination are

exchanged. (This can be selected when a “USER” data is

used for the copy-source.)

[F5 (COPY)]:

The previous content of the copy-destination is

overwritten by the content of the copy-source.

The confirmation screen appears. (Example: Copying a

drum kit)

fig.08-Confirm_70

* To cancel, press [F1 (EXIT)].

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to carry out the procedure.

• “EXCHNG” is convenient for changing the order of data

in a sequence.

• To restore the original factory settings, select “PRESET”

for the copy-source type.

copy-source type (PRESET or USER)

copy-source

copy-destination

exchange button

(This appears when “USER” is selected for the copy-

source type.)

copy-source pad

(This appears when copying a drum instrument.)

copy-destination pad

(This appears when copying a drum instrument.)

For details on copying a pattern, refer to p. 67.

About Copied Settings

Drum Kit

Pad settings

Head

Ambience Settings Multi-effect Settings Global Drum Kit Settings

Percussion Set

Note Settings

Instrument Settings Volume, Pan, Effect, CC Settings

Percussion Set Name

Trigger Bank

Input Settings

Trigger Type Sensitivity, Curve Settings Advanced Trigger settings

Hi-hat Settings Crosstalk Cancel Settings 3-Way Trigger Settings Trigger Bank Name

Drum Kit Chain

Step Settings

Drum Kit Settings

Drum Kit Chain Name

Rim

Instrument Settings Mixer Settings Effect Settings Pad Pattern Settings, etc.

Chapter 8. Copy Function [COPY]

Instruments

Copied pad instrument settings include settings for both the

head and rim.

Copied Settings

• Instrument Settings

• V-EDIT/EDIT Settings

* Effect and mixer settings are not copied.

Percussion Sets

All percussion set settings are copied.

Copied Settings

Percussion Set Settings Note Settings

Percussion Set Name Instrument Settings Volume, Pan, Effect,

CC Settings

Trigger Bank

All trigger bank set settings are copied.

Copied Settings

Trigger Bank Settings

Input Settings

Hi-hat Settings Crosstalk Cancel Settings 3-Way Trigger Settings Trigger Bank Name Trigger Type Sensitivity, Curve Settings Advanced Trigger settings

Drum Kits

All drum kit settings are copied.

Copied Settings

Drum Kit Settings

Pad Settings

Global Drum Kit Settings

Ambience Settings

Multi-effect Settings

Instrument Settings

Effect Settings Compressor, Equalizer,

Other Various Function Settings

Volume, Drum Kit Name, Midi Settings, etc.

On/Off, Performance Space, Wall Material, Effect Level, etc.

On/Off, Effect Type, Effect Level, etc.

Instrument, V-EDIT/EDIT, Volume, Pan and Other Mixer Settings

Ambience/Multi-effects Send Level

Pad Pattern Function, Pitch Control Function, MIDI Settings, etc.

Drum Kit Chain

All Drum Kit Chain settings are copied.

Copied Settings

• Drum Kit Chain Name

• Stepped Drum Kit settings

[COPY]

Chapter 8

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

SETUP screen

fig.09-Setup_70

MIDI Settings and Operations [F1 (MIDI)]

Setting the MIDI Channels for Each Part [F1 (MIDI CH)]

For each part, you can specify the channel on which the TD-12 will receive and transmit MIDI messages.

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F1 (MIDI CH)].

The “MIDI CHANNEL” screen appears.

fig.09-MidiCh_70

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the part you wish to set.

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter

Tx/Rx

Channel CH1–CH16 transmit and receive channel

* Drum kit part and percussion part can be overlaid and set to

“CH10.” When a duplicate note number is received, the instrument assigned to the drum kit part (the pad instrument) sounds. Other note number is received, the percussion part instrument is played.

* Other parts and MIDI channels cannot be overlaid.

Value Description

OFF, ON Turns the transmitting and

receiving MIDI messages ON or OFF.

Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F2 (GLOBAL)].

The “MIDI GLOBAL” screen appears.

fig.09-MidiGlobal_70

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter

Soft Thru Local Control OFF, ON (DRUM), ON (PERC) Device ID 1–32 V-LINK MIDI Ch CH1–CH16 V-LINK Device ID 1–32, 128

Value

OFF, ON

Soft Thru

This section explains how you can use the Roland SPD-20 (a MIDI controller) together with the TD-12’s pads to play internal sounds and an external sound module.

When Soft Thru is set to “ON,” the messages received at MIDI IN will also be transmitted from the MIDI OUT/THRU connector.

fig.SoftThru.e

Pad or Pedal

TRIGGER

INPUT

MIDI IN

SPD-20

MIDI OUT

To the MIDI IN of another sound module or sampler

MIDI

OUT/THRU

MIDI Settings for the Entire TD-12 [F2 (GLOBAL)]

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

TD-12

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

Local Control

This is required when you want to trigger sounds in an

external sound module and/or record your performance on

an external MIDI sequencer, and NOT use the TD-12’s internal

sounds. If that is your need, then turn Local Control to “OFF.”

The trigger signals from the pads go directly to the MIDI

OUT/THRU connector.

The TD-12’s default mode is with Local Control “ON.”

fig.LocalCtrl.e

Pad

Trigger Input

TD-12

Trigger→MIDI

Converter

Local Control:

OFF

OUT

Device ID

The setting described here is necessary only when you wish to transmit separate data to two or more TD-12 units at the same time. Do not change this setting in any other case. (At the factory settings, the device ID is set to “17.”)

* If you lose track of the Device ID setting that was used when

saving data via a bulk dump, it will no longer be possible to reload the bulk data that was saved.

Example:

Suppose that when data was saved via bulk dump (p. 75), the TD-12’s Device ID was set to “17.” When re-transmitting this data back to the TD-12, it won’t receive if the Device ID is set to something other than “17.”

fig.DeviceID.e

Transmit data Device ID: 17

MIDI IN

Device ID: 17

MIDI OUT

Internal Sound Generator

External MIDI Sequencer

(Soft Thru: ON)

If you make connections and record as shown, with a setting

of Local Control “ON,” duplicate notes will be re-transmitted

to the TD-12 and will not be played correctly.

ON (DRUM):

The performance data from the pad is sent to the drum

kit part. Normally set to this.

ON (PERC):

The performance data from the pad is sent to the

percussion part and drum kits cannot be played. Select

this only when you record the percussion part with pads.

When Local Control is set to “ON (PERC),” the sound

does not change if you switch drum kits because drum

kits cannot be played with pads.

MIDI IN

System Exclusive is not received

Device ID: 16

PedalBend CC Max

This setting specifies the range of Control Change messages used in the Pitch Control function (p. 38). No change to the setting is necessary when performing or recording with the TD-12 and pads.

The Pitch Control function uses the same Control Change message as the hi-hat open/close function (factory setting: “FOOT (4)”). As set at the factory, Pitch Control uses values ranging from 0 to 90 to change the pitch. When a value of 90 is received, the pitch changes up to the pitch set in Pedal Bend Range. Set PedalBend CC Max to 127 only if you wish to use an external MIDI device to change the pitch using values ranging from 0 to 127.

* There is no need to change the factory settings when recording

TD-12 performances to an external MIDI device and playing back such performances using the external MIDI device.

* When set to “127,” the change in pitch stops at the pitch set in

Pedal Bend Range, even if you continue to press the hi-hat control pedal down completely.

[SETUP]

Chapter 9

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

MIDI Messages for Detailed Performance Expressions [F3 (CTRL)]

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F3 (CTRL)].

The “MIDI CONTROL” screen appears.

fig.09-MidiCtrl_70

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Parameter Value Description

Pedal CC OFF,

MODULATION(1), BREATH(2), FOOT(4),

EXPRESSION(11), Snare CC Control change used Ride CC Toms CC

HH Note# Border

* When a control change is set to be more than one parameter, an

asterisk (*) appears at the right of the unavailable parameter.

GENERAL1(16)–

GENERAL4(19)

0–127 See below.

Control change used for transmitting/receiving the depth to which the hi-hat pedal pressed

for transmitting/receiving the strike position of the snare, ride, and tom 1–4

HH Note# Border (Hi-Hat Note Number Border)

The only time you would need to change this setting is

when you are triggering an external sound module.

The note number transmitted when you strike the hi-hat will

change depending on the amount of pressure on the hi-hat

pedal. HH Note# Border allows you to adjust the pedal

position at which the note number switches from the open hi-

hat to the closed hi-hat.

As you monitor the note number transmitted by the TD-12

and the Control Change message value, adjust the setting until

the note number is switched at the pedal position you want.

When using a VH-11 for the hi-hat, setting this value to

around 80 allows you to transmit the closed hi-hat note

number when the pedal is slightly above the fully depressed

position.

If you change the Hi-hat Note Number Border setting, the

hi-hat of a pattern that was recorded onto the internal

sequencer by playing the pads may play back in a way

that is different from the actually recorded performance.

Switching Drum Kits via MIDI (Program Change) [F4 (PROG)]

Each drum kit/percussion set has its own program change

number.

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F4 (PROG)].

The “MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (DRUM KIT)” or

“MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (PERC SET)” screen

appears.

fig.09-MidiPcDrum_70

fig.09-MidiPcPerc_70

Press [F3 (DRM KIT)], [F4 (PRC GRP)], and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the drum kit or percussion set you wish to set.

[F3 (DRM KIT)]: Drum Kit

[F4 (PRC GRP)]: Percussion Set

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

The drum kits/percussion sets will switch when a Program

Change message is received from an external MIDI device.

When you switch TD-12’s drum kits/percussion sets, the

Program Change number set here is transmitted.

Turning the Reception/Transmission of Program Changes On/Off

In the “MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (DRUM KIT)” or “MIDI

PROGRAM CHANGE (PERC SET)” screen, pressing [F1]

turns the reception of program changes on or off, and pressing

[F2] turns the transmission on/off.

Saving Data to an external MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) [F5 (BULK)]

Saving Data

To save data, use the external sequencer as you would when

recording musical data, and perform the following steps on

the TD-12 as shown in the following diagram.

Connect the TD-12’s MIDI OUT connector with a MIDI cable to the MIDI IN connector of the external sequencer.

fig.BulkDump.e

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

Sequencer

TD-12

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F5 (BULK)].

The “MIDI BULK DUMP” screen appears.

fig.09-MidiBulk1_70

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

Start the recording process of the external sequencer.

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to begin sending the data.

fig.09-MidiBulk2_70

* If you want to stop sending, press [F5 (STOP)].

When finished, the following screen appears.

fig.09-MidiBulk3_70

Bulk Dump is one kind of System Exclusive message. Be

sure to use an external MIDI sequencer that is capable of

recording System Exclusive messages. In addition,

confirm that the sequencer is not set to “Do not receive

System Exclusive messages.”

Loading Data to the TD-12

At this time, all the TD-12’s current data is overwritten.

Make sure you have made the needed backup.

Press [+/-], [VALUE], and [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the content to be sent.

Transmit Data

ALL

SETUP Trigger, pad, and other kinds of set-

ALL DRUM KITS All data for drum kits 1–50 1 DRUM KIT Only the data for the selected drum

ALL TRIG BANKS All settings for trigger banks 1–4 1 TRIG BANK Only the settings for the selected

ALL PERC GROUPS

1 PERC GROUP Only the data for the selected percus-

ALL PATTERNS All data for the user patterns 151–250

Description

All data, including setup, drum kits, user percussion sets, user patterns

tings

kit

trigger bank All data for the user percussion sets

1–8

sion set

Connect the TD-12’s MIDI IN connector with a MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT connector of the external sequencer.

fig.BulkLoad.e

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

Sequencer

TD-12

Press “PLAY” on the external sequencer to transmit the data to the TD-12.

Received data is written into the TD-12.

[SETUP]

Chapter 9

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

Selecting Output Destinations [F2 (OUTPUT)]

Here you can select the output destination for each TRIGGER INPUTs, sequencer parts, and the sound input from the MIX IN jack.

Output Destination for the Drum Instruments

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F2 (OUTPUT)] - [F1 (PAD)].

The “OUTPUT ASSIGN (PAD)” screen appears.

fig.09-OutAsgn1_70

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the TRIGGER INPUT.

You can also select by striking the pad.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the output destination.

* You can restore all output destinations to factory settings

(MASTR L+R) by pressing [F5 (DEFAULT)] - [F5 (EXECUTE)].

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the output destination.

* You can restore all output destinations to factory settings

(MASTR L+R and PHONES) by pressing [F5 (DEFAULT)] [F5 (EXECUTE)].

Block Diagram

(p. 100)

Setting the Switches [F3 (CONTROL)]

Using Pads as Switches [F1 (PAD SW)]

Pads connected to TRIGGER INPUT 12 (AUX2) and/or 11

(AUX1) can be set to switch drum kits and play back patterns.

Connect the pad(s) to the TRIGGER INPUT 12 (AUX2) and/or 11 (AUX1).

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F1 (PAD SW)].

The “PAD SWITCH” screen appears.

fig.09-PadSw_70

Output Destination for the Sequencer Parts/Metronome Click/Sound Input from MIX IN [F2 (OTHER)]

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F2 (OUTPUT)] - [F2 (OTHER)].

The “OUTPUT ASSIGN (OTHER)” screen appears.

fig.09-OutAsgn2_70

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the source.

AMB: MFX: BACK: PERC: CLICK: MIXIN:

Ambience Multi-effects Backing parts of the sequencer Percussion part of the sequencer Metronome click Sound input from the MIX IN jack

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the function.

When setting to “USER,” press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “AUX1” and “AUX2.”

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the functions for the heads and rims of AUX1 and AUX2.

Function AUX1 AUX2

Head Rim Head Rim

OFF KIT SELECT1 OFF KIT#

KIT SELECT2 KIT# DEC KIT# INC CHAIN SELECT1 OFF CHAIN

CHAIN SELECT2 CHAIN# DEC CHAIN# INC PATTERN

SELECT1 PATTERN

SELECT2

OFF OFF

INC

# INC

OFF PTN#

INC

PTN# DEC PTN# INC

KIT# DEC

CHAIN # DEC

PTN# DEC

Function AUX1 AUX2

Head Rim Head Rim

USER Select from the table below.

OFF Turns off Pad Switch. KIT# INC Calls up the next kit. KIT# DEC Calls up the previous kit. CHAIN# INC Calls up the next drum kit chain. CHAIN# DEC Calls up the previous drum kit chain. PTN# INC Calls up the next pattern. PTN# DEC Calls up the previous pattern. XSTICK SW Switches the cross-stick sound on and

off (p. 32).

• If you don’t want sound from the pad used as a pad

switch, press [MIXER] - [F1 (VOLUME)], and set the

volume level for AUX2 and/or AUX1 to “0” (p. 39). Or

press [INST] and select “561 Off” for AUX2 and/or AUX1

(p. 33).

• To prevent triggering playback of patterns when the pad

is hit, switch off the Pad Pattern setting (p. 37).

• When using pad switches to switch kits in a Drum Kit

Chain (p. 80), FUNCTION should be set to “KIT SELECT

1” or “KIT SELECT 2,” and you need to press the

[CHAIN], so its indicator is lit. (The Drum Kit Chain

settings need to be made beforehand.)

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

• You can press [PREVIEW] to preview sounds at the

velocity corresponding to the cursor position.

• By holding down [KIT] when you press [PREVIEW], you

can shift through three separate velocity levels set here as

you check the sound (p. 25).

Adjusting the Display Contrast [F3 (LCD)]

The display contrast is strongly influenced by the location of

the TD-12 and the lighting of the room it’s in. Adjust this

parameter when needed.

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F3 (LCD)].

The “LCD CONTRAST” screen appears.

fig.09-Contrast_70

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust.

* You can also adjust it by holding [KIT] and turning [VALUE].

PREVIEW Button Velocity [F2 (PREVIEW)]

You can check the sound of the instrument assigned to the

selected input by pressing [PREVIEW]. The procedure

described here sets the velocity (volume) used in playing the

instrument when [PREVIEW] is pressed.

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F2 (PREVIEW)].

The “PREVIEW” screen appears.

fig.09-Preview_70

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the velocity you wish to set.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.

Checking the TD-12’s Internal Program Version [F5 (VERSION)]

Press [SETUP].

[SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP” screen appears.

Press [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F5 (VERSION)].

The “VERSION INFORMATION” screen appears.

fig.09-Version_70

[SETUP]

Chapter 9

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

Synchronizing Images to a TD-12 Performance [F4 (V-LINK)]

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and

images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect

two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy

performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the

expressive elements of a music performance.

For example, by using the TD-12 and Edirol DV-7PR together,

you can use the pads connected to the TD-12 to switch the

Edirol DV-7PR’s images (clips/palettes).

* In order to use V-LINK with the TD-12 and Edirol DV-7PR,

you will need to make connections using an Edirol UM-1X/ UM-1SX (sold separately).

Connection Examples

* 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.

Use an Edirol UM-1X to connect the TD-12’s MIDI OUT connector to the Edirol DV-7PR’s remote jack.

fig.V-LINKconnect.e

Using V-LINK

Turning V-LINK On/Off

Press [SETUP] - [F4 (V-LINK)].

[SETUP] lights, and the “V-LINK” screen appears.

fig.09-VLink_70

Press [F5 (V-LINK)] to turn the V-LINK function ON and OFF.

fig.09-VLinkOn1_70

* Before turning V-LINK on, turn the Edirol DV-7PR’s power

on.

Press [KIT] to display the “DRUM KIT” screen.

When V-LINK is on, the V-LINK icon appears in the “DRUM

KIT” screen.

fig.09-VLinkOn2_70

Edirol DV-7PR

Edirol UM-1X

MIDI OUT

REMOTE

TD-12

Projector

Display

* The V-LINK function will always be OFF when you turn the

TD-12’s power on.

V-LINK MIDI Ch (V-LINK MIDI Channel)

When V-LINK function is on, the performance data recorded

in the backing part of the sequencer is transmitted on this

channel.

* At the factory settings, this is set to “CH16.”

V-LINK Device ID

Set this ID to match the device ID number of the video

equipment which is controlled by the TD-12. If this is set to

“128,” you can control the video equipment regardless of the

device ID number of it.

* At the factory settings, this is set to “17.”

V-LINK Functions that the TD-12 Can Control and MIDI Messages

When playing a pattern by hitting a pad (Pad Pattern; p. 37),

you can assign the following functions to the note messages

recorded in the backing parts of the pattern to control the V-

LINK-compatible video equipment.

* The backing parts are the parts other than the drum part and

percussion part of the internal sequencer.

* Set Play Type (p. 61) of the pattern to “V-LINK.”

V-LINK function Transmitted

MIDI messages

Palette 1–20 Selecting a palette Note On (*1) Clip 1–28 Selecting a clip Note On (*2) Dissolve Time Changing the time

of the transition between clips

Palette No. Note No. Clip No. Note No.

Palette 1 Palette 2 39 (D#2) Clip 2 38 (D2) Palette 3 42 (F#2) Clip 3 40 (E2) Palette 4 44 (G#2) Clip 4 41 (F2) Palette 5 46 (A#2) Clip 5 43 (G2) Palette 6 49 (C#3) Clip 6 45 (A2) Palette 7 51 (D#3) Clip 7 47 (B2) Palette 8 54 (F#3) Clip 8 48 (C3) Palette 9 56 (G#3) Clip 9 50 (D3) Palette 10 58 (A#3) Clip 10 52 (E3) Palette 11 61 (C#4) Clip 11 53 (F3) Palette 12 63 (D#4) Clip 12 55 (G3) Palette 13 66 (F#4) Clip 13 57 (A3) Palette 14 68 (G#4) Clip 14 59 (B3) Palette 15 70 (A#4) Clip 15 60 (C4) Palette 16 73 (C#5) Clip 16 62 (D4) Palette 17 75 (D#5) Clip 17 64 (E4) Palette 18 78 (F#5) Clip 18 65 (F4) Palette 19 80 (G#5) Clip 19 67 (G4) Palette 20 82 (A#5) Clip 20 69 (A4)

37 (C#2) Clip 1 36 (C2)

Clip 21 71 (B4) Clip 22 72 (C5) Clip 23 74 (D5) Clip 24 76 (E5) Clip 25 77 (F5) Clip 26 79 (G5) Clip 27 81 (A5) Clip 28 83 (B5)

Note On (*2) (Velocity)

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP]

For details on clips/palettes, dissolve time, and retrigger

point, refer to the Edirol DV-7PR owner’s manual.

The TD-12 does not support the Edirol DV-7PR’s dual

stream mode.

Restoring the Factory Settings [F5 (F RESET)]

This restores the TD-12 to the original factory settings

(

Factory Reset

All of the data and settings stored in the TD-12 will be

erased. Use the Bulk Dump function (p. 75) to save any

data and settings you need to an external MIDI device.

Press [SETUP] - [F5 (F RESET)].

[SETUP] lights, and the “FACTORY RESET” screen appears.

fig.09-Factory1_70

Press [F5 (RESET)].

The confirmation screen appears.

fig.09-Factory2_70

* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to execute Factory Reset.

When Factory Reset is finished, the “DRUM KIT” screen appears.

When Factory Reset is carried out, the [GROUP FADERS] settings values are set to the maximum volume, regardless of the slider positions.

[SETUP]

Chapter 9

Chapter 10. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN]

Drum Kit Chain

your choice and in the order you want. The TD-12 lets you

create and store 16 different chains of up to 32 steps each.

fig.10-001e

Chain 1 Kit

Chain 2

Chain 16

allows you to step through the drum kits of

32 steps

Kit2Kit

Kit 10

Creating a Drum Kit Chain

Press [CHAIN] to switch Drum Kit Chain on.

[CHAIN] lights, and the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen

appears.

fig.10-Chain_70

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to create the drum kit chain.

fig.10-ChainEdit2_70

Press [EXIT].

The “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen appears.

Function Buttons

[F1 (INSERT)]

A step with the same kit is inserted at the cursor position,

and steps after this point are moved back one place.

[F2 (DELETE)]

Step at the cursor position is deleted, and steps after this

point are moved forward one place.

[F5 (NAME)]

You can name a drum kit chain.

Press [F1 (EDIT)].

The “CHAIN EDIT” screen appears.

fig.10-ChainEdit1_70

Press [CURSOR (left)] to move the cursor to the chain number.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the chain number.

Press [CURSOR (right)] to move the cursor to the step (the order in which the drum kits will be selected) in the right area of the display.

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the step.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the drum kit.

Chapter 10. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN]

Naming a Drum Kit Chain [F5 (NAME)]

Each chain’s name can use up to 12 characters.

fig.10-ChainName_70

Select the drum kit chain you want to name in the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen.

Press [F1 (C EDIT)] - [F5 (NAME)].

The “CHAIN NAME” screen appears.

Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the character to be changed.

Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to change the character.

Function Buttons

[F1 (INSERT)]

A blank space is inserted at the cursor position, and

characters after this point are moved to the right one

space.

[F2 (DELETE)]

Character at the cursor position is deleted, and characters

after this point are moved to the left one space.

[F3 (SPACE)]

Character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank

space.

[F4 (CHAR)]

Type of character at the cursor position changes between

upper case/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and

symbols.

When you’re finished, press [EXIT] twice to return to the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen.

Playing with a Drum Kit Chain

Press [CHAIN] to switch Drum Kit Chain on.

[CHAIN] lights.

fig.10-ChainPlay_70

Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the chain number to be used.

Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to call up the kits to be used in each selected step in the chain.

When the performance is finished, press [CHAIN] or [EXIT] to switch Drum Kit Chain off.

[CHAIN] goes off.

With the Pad Switch function, you can use the pads to

call up drum kit chains. For more details, refer to

Pads as Switches [F1 (PAD SW)]

If differences in volume levels between kits is a problem,

press [MIXER] - [F4 (KIT VOL)] and adjust “Kit Volume”

(the overall kit volume).

The following Drum Kit Chains have been preconfigured in the factory settings.

1. Tap Ptns

2. Loop Ptns

3. Acoustic

4. Electronic

5. Percussion

6. Ambience

(p. 76).

Using

[CHAIN]

Chapter 10

Messages and Error Messages

This section lists the messages (error messages) that the TD-12 produces and explains the meaning of each

message, giving you the appropriate action to take.

fig.Message_70

When an indication of “ACCEPT” is shown above [F5] as in the

figure, pressing that button will close the message window.

Error Messages

Message

Backup Battery Low!

Backup NG! Data in the TD-12’s memory may be corrupt-

MIDI Communication Error! It is possible that the power has been turned

System Error! A problem has occurred with the internal

Measure Maximum! The maximum number of measures that can

Data Overload! Pattern contained an excessive amount of da-

Not Enough Memory! Pattern recording or editing could not be car-

BULK DUMP Checksum Error!

BULK DUMP Receive Address Error!

BULK DUMP Receive Data Error!

BULK DUMP Receive Time Out!

Meaning Action

The internal backup battery of the TD-12 (a battery that maintains data in the user memory) has run down.

ed. The TD-12’s internal backup battery (the battery used for saving User memory data) is fully drained; internal data has been lost.

off for the MIDI device connected to the TD12’s MIDI IN connector.

system.

be recorded to one pattern has been exceeded; no further recording or editing that adds measures can be carried out.

ta, and as a result could not be output successfully from MIDI OUT.

ried out because there was not enough internal memory.

The checksum value of a system exclusive message was incorrect.

The receive address of a system exclusive message was incorrect.

A MIDI message was received incorrectly. If the same error message is displayed repeat-

The interval in receiving system exclusive messages were too long.

Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center to have the battery replaced.

Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center to have the battery replaced. Follow the messages appearing on the screen to carry out Factory Reset (p. 79); you will then be able to use the unit temporarily.

Check the power of the connected MIDI device.

Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

Delete unneeded measures from the pattern being recorded or edited (p. 69).

Try eliminating a part that has too much data.

Try deleting patterns that are no longer needed (p. 69).

Correct the checksum value.

Correct the receive address.

edly, there is a problem with the MIDI messages that are being transmitted to the TD-12.

Make the interval of the data shorter.

Messages and Error Messages

Messages

Message Meaning Action

BULK DUMP Receiving... Please Wait.

BULK DUMP Aborted!

Preset Pattern! You cannot record on the preset pattern. Copy the pattern onto a user pattern. Empty Pattern! This pattern contains no performance data; it

No Empty Pattern! There are no empty patterns for recording. Delete unneeded pattern (p. 69). MIDI Offline! A MIDI cable was disconnected. (Or commu-

MIDI Buffer Full! A large amount of MIDI messages were re-

Power On Too Long. Please Turn Off!

Auto Shutdown Completed. Please Turn Off!

Bulk data is now being received. –

Bulk data transmission was halted. –

Select the other pattern that contains perfor-

cannot be edited.

nication with the external MIDI device stopped for some reason.)

ceived in a short time, and could not be processed completely.

The power remains ON for a long time. Turn the TD-12’s power off, then turn on

mance data.

Make sure that MIDI cables have not been pulled out or broken.

Confirm that the external MIDI device is properly connected. If the problem persists, reduce the amount of MIDI messages sent to the TD-

12.

again.

Appendices

Preset Drum Kit List

No. Drum Kit Name

1 V Stage

2 TheEDGE

3 Jazz

4 Custom

5 processing

6 FLA>n<GER *

7 Melodies *

8 NewAgeJam *

9 LatinDrms *

10 Brushes

11 Fusion

12 Skanky

13 _/ Spark! _/

14 GT Rock

15 UrbanPop

16 JazzSizzle

17 BigRock

18 RotoKit

UNIVERSE

20 Cognito *

21 Rock Band *

22 HighSpeed *

23 A.O.R *

24 ShortCut *

25 JazzGig *

26 TEK MIX *

27 Groover *

Pad Pattern

Tap, 1Shot

Tap

Tap, 1Shot

Loop

Loop, Tap

Loop

Description

Standard V-drums sound, perfect for testing V-editing possibilities.

Slash metal kit created using EQ, Comp, and Ambience.

Jazz combo sound. You can simulate the sound of leaving the beater against the bass drum head.

Very bright and tight sound.

Processed sounds used in dance music and similar styles.

Chords are played on Crash 1’s edge. Snare and Tom rims use a one-shot pattern with a flanger effect.

Tap patterns assigned to the Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Crash, and Ride allow you to play ensemble performances.

Chords are played on Crash 1’s edge, and phrases on the Tom 1 & Tom 2 rims and the Ride’s bell.

Latin patterns played on the Crash 1’s bow. Also features the characteristic Tom rim shot sound.

Brush kit allowing you to play perfect brush sweeps.

Tight fusion kit.

Loose, funky and very naturally live sound.

Sounds with wide dynamic range and rapid attack.

Dry 80’s Rock sound. (No Ambience is used.)

Bright, sparkling sound, perfect for music featuring heavy use of synthesizers.

Jazz kit with sizzle cymbals.

Hard Rock kit featuring characteristic fat kick and big, prominent snare sound.

Kit with roto-kick and roto-toms.

Kit features sound with heavy use of Ambience.

Kit with tight sound suitable for all Funk styles. Various percussion sounds are assigned to the Tom rims.

Bass is played on the Kick, guitar riffs, chords and solos on the Crash 1 bow and edge, and the Tom rims.

Kit suited to fast-tempo music styles.

Dry, simple Rock kit.

Drum and bass kit with short decay sounds.

Big Band kit with bright Ambience.

Kit featuring mixed electronic sounds.

Funk kit with a fixed hi-hat on the Tom 2 head, and a cow bell on it’s rim.

Preset Drum Kit List

No. Drum Kit Name

28 DoubleBass *

29 PopReggae *

30 Booth *

31 neo style *

32 Airtime

33 Zeppy

34 Drumline

35 SlapBack

36 GatePumper

37 Stadium

38 70s Record

39 90s Power

40 BreakBeats

41 TR-808

42 TR-909

43 Hexa<[]>drum

44 Cosmosis

45 OrchPerc *

46 LatinToys *

AfricanPerc*

48 Tabla/Sitar*

49 SurVivor

50 My VKit

Pad Pattern

Loop

Tap, 1Shot

Loop

Loop, Tap

Description

Double-bass kick played with the hi-hat pedal. A fixed hi-hat sound is assigned to the Hi-Hat edge.

Reggae drum kit with timbales assigned to the toms.

Studio ambient kit. 7/4 patterns are assigned to Crash 1 and Crash 2’s bow.

Effects-type sounds. A Tap pattern of Chords is assigned to Crash 1’s edge, and one-shot patterns on Tom 1, 2 & 3’s rims.

Fat sounding kit using lots of Ambience.

This sounds like a kit in a concert hall, with a slight delay from the walls.

Marching band or drum corps sound.

This kit features multi-effects delay.

These drums sound like they’re a big, dry wood room.

Kit with stadium reverberation.

Vintage sounding 70’s kit.

90’s-style “rhythm machine” sound.

Lo-Fi sound.

TR-808 rhythm machine kit.

TR-909 rhythm machine kit.

Old-style “electric drum” sound.

Combination of electronic and processed sounds.

Orchestra percussion kit. String tap patterns are assigned to Tom 1, 2 & 3’s rims.

Latin percussion sounds. A 6/4 pattern is played on Crash 1’s bow.

African percussion sounds. A xylophone pattern is played on Crash 1’s bow.

Indian percussion sounds. Sitar can be played on Crash 1’s bow and Tom 1’s rim.

Spacey sound kit with a big ambient feel.

Use as a copy destination kit. All parameters are set to default values. EQ, Comp, Ambience, and Effects are set to OFF.

About the Pad Patterns

Loop: Tap: 1Shot:

Loop Pattern: Playback starts when the pad to which the pattern is assigned is struck, and stops when hit again. Tap Pattern: Chords or melodies are played once each time the pad to which the pattern is assigned is struck. One-Shot Pattern: Playback (one time only) starts when the pad to which the pattern is assigned is struck.

* Drum kits marked with an “*” ( icon in the display) use the Pad Pattern function (Loop, One-Shot, Tap).

* To stop a Loop pattern that is playing, either strike the pad used to play the Loop pattern once again, or press the TD-12’s [STOP] button.

* To turn off all pad patterns assigned to a drum kit at one time, set the PadPtn Master SW setting to OFF. This is on a “per-kit” basis.

Procedure:

Press [KIT] - [F2 (FUNC)] - [F4 (PAD PTN)], then set PadPtn Master SW to “ALL PADS OFF.”

Appendices

Preset Pattern List

No.

Name Category T.S

1 DrumPreview1

DrumPreview2

3 DrumFill 1

DrumFill 2

Wanna Ride?

Early Flight

Djembe’nBass

Walk Alone

2-Steppin’

10 12bar4/4Trip

Paris Nights

Disco LIVES!

Chillin’

Flitting

Salsa minor

80’s Rock

17 LittleDoggie

CrossOver110

Rockin’

Rockin’ Hard

21 Shufflin’

Rockmay

Flee

ScaryHop

Grr-unge

Afterglow

Rain Dance

28 Party Time

Water Fall

Happy R&B

Holiday

Jammin’

Festival

34 Pop X

35 King Strut

Funky Strut

Blue Funk

The Chase

Space Funk

SmoothSchool

In the House

42 Brown Funk

Old Soul

Funk Hop

Night Groove

Smooth Sail

Thick Funk

7/4 Funk A

7/4 Funk B

NuFunkA 5/4

Drums

Drums 4/4 2 112 Loop

Drums

Variety (Rock)

Variety (Pops)

Variety (Fusion)

Variety (Ballad)

Variety (Misc.)

Variety (Misc.) 4/4 12 160 Loop

Variety (Pops)

Variety (Funk/R&B)

Variety (Ballad)

Variety (Misc.)

Variety (Latin)

Rock

Rock 4/4 8 100 Loop

Rock

Rock 4/4 26 140 Loop

Rock

Pops

Pops 4/4 8 102 Loop

Pops

Pops 4/4 8 124 Loop

Pops 4/4 4 84 Loop

Funk/R&B

Funk/R&B 4/4 18 130 Loop

Funk/R&B

Tempo

Type

Len

4/4 4 112 Loop

4/4 2 112 Loop

4/4 29 130 Loop

4/4 20 90 Loop

4/4 16 154 Loop

4/4 22 110 Loop

4/4 16 130 Loop

4/4 8 116 Loop

8 135 Loop

4/4

4/4 4 120 Loop

4/4 8 150 Loop

4/4 24 176 Loop

4/4 32 130 Loop

4/4 16 110 Loop

4/4 18 95 Loop

4/4 8 100 Loop

4/4 4 120 Loop

4/4 8 97 Loop

4/4 4 111 Loop

4/4 4 112 Loop

4/4 8 115 Loop

4/4 4 80 Loop

4/4 8 104 Loop

4/4 8 111 Loop

4/4 8 113 Loop

6/4 4 164 Loop

4/4 4 70 Loop

4/4 8 105 Loop

4/4 4 112 Loop

4/4 8 85 Loop

4/4 10 88 Loop

4/4 4 100 Loop

4/4 8 114 Loop

4/4 4 102 Loop

4/4 4 88 Loop

4/4 4 89 Loop

4/4 12 102 Loop

7/4 4 110 Loop

5/4 4 176 Loop

No. Name Category T.S

NuFunkB 4/4

Funk 5/4A

53 Funk 4/4B

Jupiter

Mars

Afro-Shuffle

Night Bird

Lite as Air

Fun Times

60 kool breeze

LateNiteTalk

Fast Track

Bug Juice

R&B Groove

Smooth Grv

Suspended

67 Slow Fusion

Jazz Swing

Jazz Waltz

Jazz Ballad

71 6/8 Jazz

Smooth Jazz

Swing&Latin

Aqua

75 LoungeLizard Latin 4/4 8 110 Loop

76 Ocean Latin 4/4 4 94 Loop

77 Salsa major Latin 4/4 16 176 Loop

78 Latin 24 Latin 4/4 24 130 Loop

79 Afro Jazz Latin 4/4 22 194 Loop

80 Latin Jazz Latin 4/4 26 167 Loop

81 Songo Latin 4/4 16 109 Loop

82 Blues Latin Blues 4/4 12 55 Loop

83 Rockabilly Blues 4/4 24 192 Loop

84 Sweet Reggae Reggae 4/4 12 150 Loop

85 New Reggae Reggae 4/4 4 116 Loop

86 Rastamon Reggae 4/4 4 86 Loop

87 Ska-Daddle Reggae 4/4 4 156 Loop

88 Fallout Ballad 4/4 24 120 Loop

89 Just Chill Ballad 4/4 8 92 Loop

90 6/8 Ballad Ballad 6/8 21 50 Loop

91 Comin’ Home Country 4/4 8 123 Loop

92 Country Blld Country 4/4 8 102 Loop

93 Kyoto Tale Misc. 4/4 16 100 Loop

94 La Riviera! Misc. 4/4 2 170 Loop

95 THINK FAST Misc. 4/4 8 170 Loop

96 Barrel House Misc. 4/4 8 121 Loop

97 R 3 D 3 Misc. 4/4 12 120 Loop

98 Dopeness Misc. 4/4 4 160 Loop

99 Romantico Misc. 4/4 4 133 Loop

100 N’Sanity 101 Misc. 4/4 16 170 Loop

Funk/R&B

Funk/R&B 4/4 4 86 Loop

Fusion

Fusion 4/4 8 105 Loop

Fusion

Fusion 4/4 15 85 Loop

Jazz

Jazz 6/8 26 101 Loop

Jazz

Latin

Len

Tempo

Type

4/4 4 176 Loop

5/4 2 86 Loop

4/4 8 93 Loop

4/4 4 70 Loop

4/4 8 120 Loop

4/4 20 78 Loop

4/4 16 85 Loop

4/4 8 90 Loop

4/4 16 95 Loop

4/4 4 105 Loop

4/4 4 74 Loop

4/4 12 80 Loop

4/4 19 73 Loop

4/4 18 95 Loop

4/4 48 208 Loop

3/4 40 110 Loop

4/4 36 110 Loop

4/4 20 183 Loop

4/4 92 188 Loop

4/4 26 105 Loop

Preset Pattern List

No.

Name Category T.S

101

Toxic Change

102

Alien Attack

103 Prowl

Guttn’

104

BigBandBass

105

Latin Bass

106

107

Shuffle Bass

108

Fusion Bass

109

ShuffleFnkBs

110 Soul Funk Bs

2BeatAfro Lp

111

Djembe Beat

112

Latin Lp 6/4

113

114

African Xylo

115

Sitar Drone

116

Rock Rhythm

117 Rock Bass

RockGt Chrds

118

RockGt Lead1

119

120

RockGt Lead2

121 RockGt Lead3

Jam Fretless

122

Jam SynVibe

123

Jam Vibes

124

125

Jam Sweep

126

Jam D/E

127

Roll Snr Rim

128 Roll Tom1Rim

Roll Tom2Rim

129

Roll Tom3Rim

130

AsianRoad

131

132

Tune Bass

133

Tune Chord

134 Tune Alp A1

135 Tune Alp A2

Tune Alp B1

136

Tune Alp B2

137

Tune Alp C1

138

139

Tune Alp C2

140

Tune Ending

141

Tune Alp Gm6

142 8 Chords

Applause

143

Samba Tap

144

Sitar Rag

145

146

OrchString1

147

OrchString2

148

OrchString3

7 Notes

149

12 Notes

150

Misc.

Misc. 4/4 4 80 Loop

Misc.

Perc & Bass

Perc & Bass 4/4 16 140 Loop

for Pad Pattern

for Pad Pattern 4/4 3 112 Tap

for Pad Pattern

for Pad Pattern 4/4 31 112 Tap

for Pad Pattern

for Pad Pattern 2/4 1 168 1Shot

for Pad Pattern

for Pad Pattern 4/4 4 120 Tap

for Pad Pattern

for Pad Pattern 4/4 16 168 Tap

for Pad Pattern

for V-LINK

Tempo

Type

Len

4/4 4 130 Loop

4/4 4 104 Loop

4/4 4 68 Loop

4/4 32 145 Loop

4/4 8 120 Loop

4/4 12 125 Loop

4/4 16 110 Loop

4/4 16 100 Loop

4/4 2 102 Loop

4/4 4 94 Loop

6/4 2 170 Loop

4/4 2 100 Loop

4/4 1 90 Loop

4/4 2 112 Loop

4/4 16 112 Tap

4/4 41 112 Tap

4/4 25 112 Tap

4/4 8 120 Tap

4/4 36 120 Tap

4/4 18 120 Tap

4/4 32 120 Tap

4/4 4 120 1Shot

2/4 1 168 1Shot

4/4 16 168 Tap

4/4 3 120 Tap

4/4 8 120 Tap

4/4 1 120 Tap

4/4 2 120 Tap

4/4 1 120 Tap

4/4 2 120 Tap

4/4 28 120 Tap

4/4 2 116 1Shot

4/4 1 120 Tap

4/4 17 100 Tap

4/4 8 128 Tap

4/4 7 128 VLink

4/4 12 128 VLink

T.S:

Len:

Type:

Time Signature

Pattern Length (Number of measures)

Play Type (See p. 61.)

Loop:

Loop Pattern

Tap:

Tap Pattern

1Shot:

One-Shot Pattern

VLink:

V-LINK Pattern

Appendices

Drum Instrument List

No. Name Remark

KICK

22”Birch K

22”Solid K

22”StdMple K

22”Maple K

24”Carbon K

22”CbnMple K

22”GT K

22”TitanHp K

22”Mahogny K

20”Lite K

22”RoseWd K

22”Oak K

Recording1 K

Recording2 K

Universal K

BigOpen K

JazzCombo1 K

JazzCombo2 K

Cannon K

Roto K

Booth K

Ballad K

Swing K

Heavy K

Can K

Fusion K

Latin K

Meat K

Pillow K

DryMed K

Dry K

Solid K

Reso K

Raw K

Vintage K

OldMple K

Hard K

BigLow K

Hybrid K

Gabba1 K

Gabba2 K

Gabba3 K

KICK PROCESSED

Cartoon K

Chicken K

45 Jive K 46 RB K 47 Layered K 48 Lazy K 49 HardLow K 50 Alley K 51 DaFloor K 52 Croak K 53 Plastic K 54 Trip K 55 Gokigen K 56 FX-Wah K 57 Lo-Fi K

No. Name Remark

KICK ELEC

58 Cosmic K 59 Hi-Q K 60 Analog1 K 61 Analog2 K 62 Analog3 K 63 ClascElec1 K 64 ClascElec2 K 65 ClascElec3 K 66 ClascElec4 K 67 ClascElec5 K 68 ClascElec6 K 69 TR808 Kick 70 TR909 Kick

SNARE

71 RoundBdge S *P *I 72 RoundBdge SR *P *I *X 73 CoolyMple S *P *I 74 CoolyMple SR *P *I *X 75 70’sMetal S *P *I 76 70’sMetal SR *P *I *X 77 WoodBrass S *P *I 78 WoodBrass SR *P *I *X 79 13”Hole S *P *I 80 13”Hole SR *P *I *X 81 Aluminum S *P *I 82 Aluminum SR *P *I *X 83 Titanium S *P *I 84 Titanium SR *P *I *X 85 Skanky S *P *I 86 Skanky SR *P *I *X 87 30’sMaple S *P *I 88 30’sMaple SR *P *I *X 89 BrassPico S *P *I 90 BrassPico SR *P *I *X 91 Booth S *I 92 Booth SR *I *X 93 Studio S *I 94 Studio SR *I *X 95 Ballad S *I 96 Ballad SR *I *X 97 Swing S *P *I 98 Swing SR *I *X

99 Street S *P *I *X 100 Lite S *P *I *X 101 LA Fat S *I *X 102 Ring S *I *X 103 Whack S *I *X 104 Impulse S *I *X 105 Cruddy1 S *I *X 106 Cruddy2 S *I *X 107 HotRod S *I 108 HotRod SR *I *X

No. Name Remark

SNARE BRUSH

109 Brush1 S *BRUSH 110 Brush1 SR 111 Brush2 S *BRUSH 112 Brush2 SR

SNARE PROCESSED

113 Basis S *X 114 Chunk S *X 115 ClapTailS *X 116 ClubDry S *X 117 Dump S *X 118 HopRim1 S *X 119 HopRim2 S *X 120 HopRim3 S *X 121 LzrGate S *X 122 Pick S *X 123 Planet S *X 124 RB S *X 125 2Step S *X 126 Lo-Fi S *X 127 Round XStik 128 Cooly XStik 129 70’s XStik 130 WoodBr XStik 131 13” XStik 132 Alumi XStik 133 Titan XStik 134 Skanky XStik 135 30’s XStik 136 Reggae XStik 137 Ballad XStik 138 Studio XStik 139 Swing XStik 140 Hard XStik 141 Maple XStik

SNARE ELEC

142 ClascElec1 S 143 ClascElec2 S 144 ClascElec3 S 145 ClascElec4 S 146 ClascElec5 S 147 TR808 Snare 148 TR808 SnrRim 149 TR909 Snare 150 TR909 SnrRim

Drum Instrument List

No. Name Remark

TOM

151

12”Birch T1

152

12”Birch T1R *P

153

13”Birch T2

154

13”Birch T2R *P

155

16”Birch T3

156

16”Birch T3R *P

157

18”Birch T4

158

18”Birch T4R *P

159

12”GT T1

160

12”GT T1R *P

161

13”GT T2

162

13”GT T2R *P

163

16”GT T3

164

16”GT T3R *P

165

18”GT T4

166

18”GT T4R *P

167

10”Univ T1

168

10”Univ T1R *P

169

12”Univ T2

170

12”Univ T2R *P

171

14”Univ T3

172

14”Univ T3R *P

173

16”Univ T4

174

16”Univ T4R *P

175

12”Clasc T1

176

12”Clasc T1R *P

177

13”Clasc T2

178

13”Clasc T2R *P

179

16”Clasc T3

180

16”Clasc T3R *P

181

18”Clasc T4

182

18”Clasc T4R *P

183

12”Fiber T1

184

12”Fiber T1R *P

185

14”Fiber T2

186

14”Fiber T2R *P

187

16”Fiber T3

188

16”Fiber T3R *P

189

18”Fiber T4

190

18”Fiber T4R *P

191

12”Maple T1

192

12”Maple T1R *P

193

14”Maple T2

194

14”Maple T2R *P

195

16”Maple T3

196 16”Maple T3R *P 197 18”Maple T4 198 18”Maple T4R *P 199 12”Oak T1 200 12”Oak T1R *P 201 14”Oak T2 202 14”Oak T2R *P 203 16”Oak T3 204 16”Oak T3R *P 205 18”Oak T4 206 18”Oak T4R *P

No. Name Remark

207 8”Roto T1 208 8”Roto T1R 209 10”Roto T2 210 10”Roto T2R 211 12”Roto T3 212 12”Roto T3R 213 14”Roto T4 214 14”Roto T4R 215 16”Roto T5 216 16”Roto T6 217 18”Roto T7 218 18”Roto T8 219 18”RotoExLo1 220 18”RotoExLo2 221 Ballad T1 222 Ballad T2 223 Ballad T3 224 Ballad T4 225 Swing T1 226 Swing T2 227 Swing T3 228 Swing T4 229 Pop1 T1 230 Pop1 T2 231 Pop1 T3 232 Pop1 T4 233 Pop2 T1 234 Pop2 T2 235 Pop2 T3 236 Pop2 T4 237 Round T1 238 Round T2 239 Round T3 240 Round T4 241 80’sDry T1 242 80’sDry T2 243 80’sDry T3 244 80’sDry T4 245 90’sBig T1 246 90’sBig T2 247 90’sBig T3 248 90’sBig T4 249 90’sPower T1 250 90’sPower T2 251 90’sPower T3 252 90’sPower T4 253 OctaTom C Hi 254 OctaTom B 255 OctaTom A 256 OctaTom G

OctaTom F

257 258 OctaTom E 259 OctaTom D 260 OctaTom C 261 Mallet T1 262 Mallet T2 263 Mallet T3 264 Mallet T4 265 Brush T1 266 Brush T2 267 Brush T3 268 Brush T4

No. Name Remark

TOM ELEC

269 ClscElec1 T1 270 ClscElec1 T2 271 ClscElec1 T3 272 ClscElec1 T4 273 ClscElec2 T1 274 ClscElec2 T2 275 ClscElec2 T3 276 ClscElec2 T4 277 ClscElec3 T1 278 ClscElec3 T2 279 ClscElec3 T3 280 ClscElec3 T4 281 ClscElec4 T1 282 ClscElec4 T2 283 ClscElec4 T3 284 ClscElec4 T4 285 TR808 T1 286 TR808 T2 287 TR808 T3 288 TR808 T4 289 TR909 T1 290 TR909 T2 291 TR909 T3 292 TR909 T4

HI-HAT

293 14”P-HatHH 294 14”P-HatHHEg 295 13”Hatz HH 296 13”Hatz HHEg 297 14”Hatz HH 298 14”Hatz HHEg 299 14”Dark HH 300 14”Dark HHEg 301 14”Edge HH 302 14”Edge HHEg 303 TriangleHH 304 HandCym HH 305 Brush HH 306 CR78 HH 307 TR808 HH 308 TR909 HH 309 Tekno HH 310 Elec HH

CRASH

311 16”DarK CrBw 312 16”DarK CrEg *I 313 16”Thin CrBw 314 16”Thin CrEg *I 315 16”PaperCrBw 316 16”PaperCrEg *I 317 16”FsPwrCrBw 318 16”FsPwrCrEg *I 319 18”PowerCrBw 320 18”PowerCrEg *I 321 18”Med CrBw 322 18”Med CrEg *I 323 19”NY CrBw 324 19”NY CrEg *I 325 18”Fast CrBw 326 18”Fast CrEg *I 327 18”Fast CrBl 328 Brush Cr 329 Brush CrEg *I 330 Mallet Cr *I

Appendices

Drum Instrument List

No. Name Remark

SPLASH

331

6”SplazhSpBw

332

6”SplazhSpEg

333

8”Thin SpBw

334

8”Thin SpEg

335

8”Bell SpBw

336

8”Bell SpEg

337

8”Open SpBw

338

8”Open SpEg

339

10”Med SpBw

340

10”Med SpEg

CHINA

341

12”PgyBack

342

12”PgyBackEg *I

343

16”Swish

344

16”Swish Eg *I

345

18”CB Low

346

18”CB Low Eg *I

347

20”U-China *I

348

China PgBack *I

349

Crash PgBack *I

RIDE

350

18”PRideRd *P

351

18”PRideRdBl

352

18”PRideRdEg *I

353

18”Bop Rd *P

354

18”Bop RdBl

355

18”Bop RdEg *I

356

20”HeavyRd *P

357

20”HeavyRdBl

358

20”HeavyRdEg *I

359

20”Med Rd *P

360

20”Med RdBl

361

20”Med RdEg *I

362

20”TurkyRd *P

363

20”TurkyRdBl

364

20”TurkyRdEg *I

365

19”NY Rd *P

366

19”NY RdBl

367

19”NY RdEg *I

368

20”Lite Rd *P

369

20”Lite RdBl

370

20”Lite RdEg *I

371

22”CleanRd *P

372

22”CleanRdBl

373

22”CleanRdEg *I

374

18”FormuRd *P

375 18”FormuRdBl 376 18”FormuRdEg *I 377 20”Bell Rd *P 378 20”Bell RdBl 379 20”Bell RdEg *I 380 Brush Rd 381 Brush RdEg 382 Mallet1 Rd *I 383 Mallet2 Rd *I

No. Name Remark

PERCUSSION

384 Bongo Hi 385 Bongo HiSlap 386 Bongo Lo 387 Bongo LoSlap 388 Conga Hi 389 Conga HiMute 390 Conga HiSlap 391 Conga Lo 392 Conga LoMute 393 Cajon Bass 394 Cajon Mute 395 Cajon Slap 396 Cowbell Hi 397 Cowbell Lo 398 Cowbell Mute 399 CowbellMambo 400 Claves 401 SquareBlock 402 Block Hi 403 Block Lo 404 Maracas 405 Caxixi 406 Shaker 407 Tambourine1 408 Tambourine2 409 Tambourine3 410 Guiro Long 411 Guiro Short 412 Timbale Hi 413 Timbale HiRm 414 Timbale Lo 415 TimbalePaila 416 Agogo Hi 417 Agogo Lo 418 Cabasa 419 Cuica Hi 420 Cuica Lo 421 Cuica Acc 422 Pandeiro 423 PandeiroMute 424 PandeiroSlap 425 Surdo Hi 426 Surdo HiMute 427 Surdo Lo 428 Surdo LoMute 429 Whistle 430 WhistleShort 431 VibraSlap 432 Tabla Na 433 Tabla Te

Tabla Ti

434 435 Tabla Tin 436 Tabla Tun 437 Baya Ge 438 Baya Gin 439 Baya Ka 440 Baya Slide 441 PotDrum 442 PotDrum Acc 443 PotDrum Mute 444 Djembe Tone 445 Djembe Slap 446 Djembe Bass 447 TalkingDr 448 TalkingDr Up 449 Castanet 450 WoodBlock

No. Name Remark

451 Timpani C 452 Timpani G 453 ConcertBD 454 ConcertBD Mt 455 HandCymbal 456 HandCymbalMt 457 Triangle 458 TriangleCls 459 Triangle2 460 Triangle2Cls 461 Crotale 462 BellTree 463 SleighBell 464 TreeChimes 465 ThaiGong 466 TinyGong 467 Gong 468 OrchestraHit 469 SnareRoll 470 ConcertSnare 471 SteelDrum 472 Celesta 473 Glockenspiel 474 Kalimba 475 Marimba 476 TubularBell 477 Vibraphone 478 Xylophone

PERC ANALOG

479 CR78Cowbell 480 CR78Guiro 481 CR78Maracas 482 CR78MtlBeat 483 CR78Tamb 484 TR808Clap 485 TR808Claves 486 TR808Cowbell 487 TR808Maracas 488 TR808XStick 489 TR909Clap

SFX

490 Hi-Q 491 Poa 492 Pyon 493 Picoon 494 Byon 495 Kyun 496 Psyun 497 Boom 498 SuperLow 499 TimeWarp1 500 TimeWarp2 501 Transform1 502 Transform2 503 Tramsform3 504 Tekno FX1 505 Tekno FX2 506 Tekno FX3 507 Ring FX 508 Drop Out 509 LaserGun 510 Spiral 511 Emergency 512 Wonderer

No. Name Remark

OTHER

513

Click

514

Beep

515

Sticks

516

Sticks2

517

MetroBell

518

MetroClick

519

FingerSnaps

520

Clap

521

R8Slap

522

Motor

523

Engine

524

Glass

525

Burt

526

Boing1

527

Boing2

528

Bounce

529

VerbyHit

530

AfroStomp

531

Bomb!

532

TuningTom

533

ReverseCrash

534

ReverseChina

535

PhaseCrash

536

PhaseRide

537

Scratch1

538

Scratch2

539

Scratch3

540

Scratch4

541

TapeStop

542

TapeRewind

543

Voice OK

544

Voice Yeah

545

Vocoder1

546

Vocoder2

547

TeknoHit

548

PhillyHit

549

FunkHit

550

Bass Gliss

551

Guitar Gliss

552

GuitarScrtch

553

CutGt Down

554

CutGt Up

555

WahGt1 Down

556

WahGt1 Up

557

WahGt2 Down

558 WahGt2 Up 559 Sine 440Hz 560 For PadCheck 561 Off

About Remarks

*P (Position):

Can get various changes of the sound in accordance with the positioning where on the pad you hit with a stick. In rim sounds, can get such various changes of the sound in accordance with the depth of the stick on the rim.

*I (Interval):

Can make the sound so smooth in accordance with a roll or continuous strokes with sticks.

*X (XStick):

When the Cross Stick Switch is turned ON, it makes possible to use both “Rim Shot” and “Cross Stick” on the rim.

*BRUSH:

Can be played using “Brush Sweep.”

About Snare/Tom Instruments

The last letter of each instrument name means the sound of head shot, or rim shot.

(Example)

S: head sound of Snare SR: rim sound of Snare T1: head sound of Tom 1 T1R: rim sound of Tom 1

About Cymbal Instruments

The last letter of each instrument name means the sound of bow shot, edge shot, or bell shot.

(Example)

HH: bow sound of hi-hat HHEg: edge sound of hi-hat CrBw: bow sound of crash CrEg: edge sound of crash Rd: bow sound of ride RdBl: bell sound of ride RdEg: edge sound of ride

Drum Instrument List

When you purchase the TD-12 percussion sound module from an authorized Roland dealer, the included sounds are licensed, not sold, to you by Roland Corporation, for commercial use in music production, public performance, broadcast, etc.

You may use any of the included sounds in a commercial or noncommercial recording without paying any additional license fees. However, you must strictly adhere to the following crediting guidelines on any music recording that utilize material from TD-12.

Reproduction or duplication of any of the sound contained in the TD-12, either as they exist on this sound module or by any means of reformatting, mixing, filtering, resynthesizing, processing or otherwise editing for use in another product or for re-sale, is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Roland. All unauthorized giving, trading, lending, renting, re-issue, redistribution or re-sale of the sounds included in the TD-12 are expressly prohibited.

In Plain English: Be creative in your application of the TD-12 sounds, and keep this sounds for your use only. DO NOT COPY IT.

* Special thanks to Spectrasonics.

Appendices

Preset Percussion Set List

C-1

Percussion Set

1. Latin Toys

Note No.

Bass Gliss

GuitarScrtch

WahGt1 Down

WahGt1 Up

WahGt2 Down WahGt2 Up

CR78Guiro

CR78Tamb

TR808Clap

TR808Cowbell

TR808Maracas

TR909Clap Hi-Q

R8Slap

Scratch2

Scratch3

Sticks Click

MetroClick

MetroBell

Clap

VibraSlap

SquareBlock

Off Beep

Crotale

SquareBlock

Conga Lo

Conga LoMute Guiro Short

Guiro Long

Cuica Hi

Cuica Lo

Cowbell Hi

Cowbell Lo

CowbellMambo Cowbell Mute

PandeiroSlap

PandeiroMute

Conga LoMute

PandeiroSlap Conga Lo

Claves

Conga Hi

Claves

Bongo Lo

Claves

Bongo LoSlap Bongo Hi

TriangleCls

Bongo HiSlap

SleighBell

Agogo Lo Cowbell Hi

Tambourine1

Triangle

Cowbell Mute

Agogo Hi

Conga HiMute

TreeChimes

• Up to eight percussion sets can be stored.

• You can change the used instruments in each percussion set. For details, refer to

2. Indian Perc

Bass Gliss GuitarScrtch WahGt1 Down WahGt1 Up WahGt2 Down WahGt2 Up CR78Guiro CR78Tamb TR808Clap TR808Cowbell TR808Maracas TR909Clap Hi-Q R8Slap Scratch2 Scratch3 Sticks Click MetroClick MetroBell Clap VibraSlap TriangleCls Off Beep ThaiGong Triangle Baya Ge Baya Slide TinyGong Gong PotDrum PotDrum Acc Tambourine2 Tambourine3 PotDrum Baya Ge Tabla Tin Tabla Na Baya Slide Tabla Tin Baya Ge TriangleCls Baya Gin TriangleCls Tabla Tun Triangle FingerSnaps Tabla Ti Crotale Tabla Te ThaiGong TreeChimes ThaiGong Tambourine1 TreeChimes Cowbell Mute Crotale Baya Ka ThaiGong

Percussion Set Settings

3. African Perc

Bass Gliss GuitarScrtch WahGt1 Down WahGt1 Up WahGt2 Down WahGt2 Up CR78Guiro CR78Tamb TR808Clap TR808Cowbell TR808Maracas TR909Clap Hi-Q R8Slap Scratch2 Scratch3 Sticks Click MetroClick MetroBell Clap VibraSlap Cabasa Off Beep Kalimba Cabasa Triangle2 Triangle2Cls VibraSlap AfroStomp Block Hi Block Lo Tambourine2 Tambourine3 Djembe Bass Djembe Bass Djembe Slap Djembe Tone PotDrum Acc Djembe Slap PotDrum Mute Caxixi PotDrum Caxixi TalkingDr Caxixi TalkingDr Up TalkingDr SleighBell TalkingDr Up Kalimba Cowbell Lo Kalimba Tambourine1 TreeChimes Cowbell Mute Cowbell Hi PotDrum Acc Kalimba

4. Salsa

Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Bongo Hi Bongo HiSlap Bongo Lo Bongo LoSlap Cabasa Conga HiMute Conga HiSlap Conga Lo Conga LoMute Cajon Bass Cajon Mute Cajon Slap Cowbell Hi Cowbell Lo CowbellMambo CowbellMambo Pandeiro Surdo LoMute PandeiroSlap Surdo Lo Maracas Surdo Hi Shaker Timbale Lo Shaker TimbalePaila Timbale Hi Guiro Short Timbale HiRm WhistleShort Cuica Lo VibraSlap Agogo Hi Guiro Long Cabasa Cuica Hi Surdo HiMute Whistle

(p. 57).

5. SFX

Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Hi-Q Poa Pyon Picoon Byon Kyun Psyun Boom SuperLow TimeWarp1 TimeWarp2 Transform1 Transform2 Tramsform3 Tekno FX1 Tekno FX2 Tekno FX3 Ring FX Drop Out LaserGun Spiral Emergency Wonderer Click Beep Sticks Sticks2 MetroBell MetroClick FingerSnaps Clap R8Slap Motor Engine Glass Burt

6–8. User

Bass Gliss GuitarScrtch WahGt1 Down WahGt1 Up WahGt2 Down WahGt2 Up CR78Guiro CR78Tamb TR808Clap TR808Cowbell TR808Maracas TR909Clap Hi-Q R8Slap Scratch2 Scratch3 Sticks Click MetroClick MetroBell Clap VibraSlap Off Off Beep Off Off Off Off Off Off Sticks Click MetroClick MetroBell Off Off Off Off 18”Birch T4R Off 18”Birch T4 Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Tambourine1 Off Cowbell Mute Off Off Off

Drum Kit

Drum Kit 1–50 (Trigger Inputs)

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – (6) Closed HH Rim (for BrushSweep)(p. 38) – (10) Ride-Edge (6) Open HH Rim (11) AUX1 (11) AUX1 Rim (12) AUX2 (12) AUX2 Rim – – – – (1) Kick Rim (1) Kick (for X-Stick) (p. 38) (2) Snare – (2) Snare Rim – (6) Closed HH (5) Tom3 (6) Pedal HH (4) Tom2 (6) Open HH (4) Tom2 Rim (3) Tom1 (7) Crash1 (3) Tom1 Rim (9) Ride (8) Crash2 Rim (9) Ride Rim – (7) Crash1 Rim – (8) Crash2 (5) Tom3 Rim (10) Ride-Edge Rim

Preset Percussion Set List

Note No.

100 101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112 113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124 125

126

127

1. Latin Toys

Bongo Hi Bongo Lo Conga Hi Conga HiSlap Conga Lo Timbale Hi Timbale Lo Agogo Hi Agogo Lo Cabasa Maracas WhistleShort Whistle Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Block Hi Block Lo Cuica Hi Cuica Lo TriangleCls Triangle Shaker SleighBell BellTree Castanet Surdo LoMute Surdo Lo Bongo HiSlap Bongo LoSlap Conga HiMute Conga LoMute PandeiroMute Pandeiro PandeiroSlap TreeChimes Crotale Gong Cajon Bass Cajon Mute Cajon Slap CowbellMambo SquareBlock Caxixi Timbale HiRm TimbalePaila Cuica Acc Surdo Hi Surdo HiMute PotDrum PotDrum Acc PotDrum Mute Djembe Tone Djembe Slap Djembe Bass TalkingDr TalkingDr Up Tabla Na Tabla Te Tabla Ti Tabla Tun Baya Ge Baya Gin Baya Ka Baya Slide Tambourine2 6”SplazhSpEg Off

2. Indian Perc

3. African Perc

Bongo Hi Bongo Lo Conga Hi Conga HiSlap Conga Lo Timbale Hi Timbale Lo Agogo Hi Agogo Lo Cabasa Maracas WhistleShort Whistle Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Block Hi Block Lo Cuica Hi Cuica Lo TriangleCls Triangle Shaker SleighBell BellTree Castanet Surdo LoMute Surdo Lo Bongo HiSlap Bongo LoSlap Conga HiMute Conga LoMute PandeiroMute Pandeiro PandeiroSlap TreeChimes Crotale Gong Cajon Bass Cajon Mute Cajon Slap CowbellMambo SquareBlock Caxixi Timbale HiRm TimbalePaila Cuica Acc Surdo Hi Surdo HiMute PotDrum PotDrum Acc PotDrum Mute Djembe Tone Djembe Slap Djembe Bass TalkingDr TalkingDr Tabla Na Tabla Te Tabla Ti Tabla Tun Baya Ge Baya Gin Baya Ka Baya Slide AfroStomp HandCymbal Off

4. Salsa

Pandeiro PandeiroMute PandeiroSlap Surdo Hi Surdo HiMute Surdo Lo Surdo LoMute Whistle WhistleShort VibraSlap Tabla Na Tabla Te Tabla Ti Tabla Tin Tabla Tun Baya Ge Baya Gin Baya Ka Baya Slide PotDrum PotDrum Acc PotDrum Mute Djembe Tone Djembe Slap Djembe Bass TalkingDr TalkingDr Up Castanet WoodBlock Timpani C Timpani G ConcertBD ConcertBD Mt HandCymbal HandCymbalMt Triangle TriangleCls Triangle2 Triangle2Cls Crotale BellTree SleighBell TreeChimes ThaiGong TinyGong Gong OrchestraHit SnareRoll ConcertSnare SteelDrum Celesta Glockenspiel Kalimba Marimba TubularBell Vibraphone Xylophone CR78Cowbell CR78Guiro CR78Maracas CR78MtlBeat CR78Tamb TR808Clap TR808Claves TR808Cowbell TR808Maracas TR808XStick TR909Clap

5. SFX

Boing1 Boing2 Bounce VerbyHit AfroStomp Bomb! TuningTom ReverseCrash ReverseChina PhaseCrash PhaseRide Scratch1 Scratch2 Scratch3 Scratch4 TapeStop TapeRewind Voice OK Voice Yeah Vocoder1 Vocoder2 TeknoHit PhillyHit FunkHit Bass Gliss Guitar Gliss GuitarScrtch CutGt Down CutGt Up WahGt1 Down WahGt1 Up WahGt2 Down WahGt2 Up Sine 440Hz For PadCheck Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off

6–8. User

Drum Kit 1–50 (Trigger Inputs)

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Appendices

Backing Instrument List

PC CC0 Name VOICES

PIANO

0 PIANO 1 1 8 PIANO 1W 2 16 PIANO 1D 1

0 PIANO 2 1 8 PIANO 2W 2

0 PIANO 3 1 8 PIANO 3W 2

0 HONKY-TONK 2 8 HONKY-TONK W 2

E. PIANO

0 E.PIANO 1 1 8 DETUNED EP 1 2 24 60’S E.PIANO 1 64 FM+SA EP 2 65 HARD EP 2

0 E.PIANO 2 2 64 BRIGHT FM EP 2

CLAVI

0 HARPSICHORD 1 8 COUPLED HPS. 2 16 HARPSI.W 2 24 HARPSI.O 2

0 CLAV. 1 64 FUNK CLAV. 2

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

0 CELESTA 1

0 GLOCKENSPIEL 1

0 MUSIC BOX 1

0 VIBRAPHONE 1 8 VIB.W 2

0 MARIMBA 1

0 XYLOPHONE 1

0 TUBULAR-BELL 1 8 CHURCH BELL 1 9 CARILLON 1

0 SANTUR 1

ORGAN

0 ORGAN 1 1 8 DETUNED OR.1 2 16 60’S ORGAN 1 1 32 ORGAN 4 2 64 SC88 ORGAN 4 1 65 EVEN BAR 2

0 ORGAN 2 1 8 DETUNED OR.2 2 32 ORGAN 5 2

0 ORGAN 3 2

0 CHURCH ORG.1 1 8 CHURCH ORG.2 2 16 CHURCH ORG.3 2

0 REED ORGAN 1

0 ACCORDION FR 2 8 ACCORDION IT 2

0 HARMONICA 1

0 BANDONEON 2

GUITAR

0 NYLON-STR.GT 1

0 STEEL-STR.GT 1 8 12-STR.GT 2 64 NYLON+STEEL 2

0 JAZZ GT. 1 8 HAWAIIAN GT. 1

0 CLEAN GT. 1 8 CHORUS GT. 2

0 MUTED GT. 1 64 MUTED GT.2 2 65 POP GT. 1 66 FUNK GT. 1 * 67 FUNK GT.2 1 *

0 OVERDRIVE GT 1 64 FDBK.ODRV.GT 2

0 DISTORTIONGT 1 8 FEEDBACK GT. 2 64 HEAVY GT. 1 65 FDBK. HVY.GT 2 66 MUTED DIS.GT 1 67 ROCK RHYTHM 2

0 GT.HARMONICS 1 8 GT. FEEDBACK 1

: VELOCITY SWITCH

The tone switches at velocity 116.

BASS

0 ACOUSTIC BS. 2 64 ELCTRC.AC.BS 2

34 0 FINGERED BS. 1

64 FUNK BASS 2 65 REGGAE BASS 2

35 0 PICKED BS. 1

64 MUTE PICKBS1 1 65 MUTE PICKBS2 1

36 0 FRETLESS BS. 1

37 0 SLAP BASS 1 1

64 SLAP BASS 3 1 65 RESO SLAP 1 66 SLAP BASS 4 1

38 0 SLAP BASS 2 1

SYN. BASS

39 0 SYNTH BASS 1 1

1 SYNTHBASS101 1 8 SYNTH BASS 3 1 64 TB33 BS 1 1 65 TB33 BS 2 1 66 TB33 BS 3 1

40 0 SYNTH BASS 2 2

16 RUBBER BASS 2 64 SH101 BS 1 1 65 SH101 BS 2 1 66 SH101 BS 3 1 67 MODULAR BASS 2

ORCHESTRA

41 0 VIOLIN 1

8 SLOW VIOLIN 1

42 0 VIOLA 1

43 0 CELLO 1

44 0 CONTRABASS 1

45 0 TREMOLO STR 1

46 0 PIZZICATOSTR 1

47 0 HARP 1

48 0 TIMPANI 1

STRINGS

49 0 STRINGS 1

8 ORCHESTRA 2

50 0 SLOW STRINGS 1

51 0 SYN.STRINGS1 1

8 SYN.STRINGS3 2 64 SYN.STRINGS4 2 65 OB STRINGS 2

52 0 SYN.STRINGS2 2

53 0 CHOIR AAHS 1

32 CHOIR AAHS 2 1

54 0 VOICE OOHS 1

55 0 SYNVOX 1

56 0 ORCHESTRAHIT 2

BRASS

57 0 TRUMPET 1

58 0 TROMBONE 1

1 TROMBONE 2 2

59 0 TUBA 1

60 0 MUTEDTRUMPET 1

61 0 FRENCH HORN 2

1 FR.HORN 2 2

62 0 BRASS 1 1

8 BRASS 2 2

Backing Instrument List

SYN. BRASS

0 SYNTH BRASS1 2 8 SYNTH BRASS3 2 16 ANALOGBRASS1 2 64 SYNTH BRASS5 2 65 POLY BRASS 2 66 QUACK BRASS 2 67 OCTAVE BRASS 2

0 SYNTH BRASS2 2 8 SYNTH BRASS4 1 16 ANALOGBRASS2 2 64 SOFT BRASS 2 65 VELO BRASS 1 2 66 VELO BRASS 2 2

REED

0 SOPRANO SAX 1

0 ALTO SAX 1

0 TENOR SAX 1

0 BARITONE SAX 1

0 OBOE 1

0 ENGLISH HORN 1

0 BASSOON 1

0 CLARINET 1

PIPE

0 PICCOLO 1

0 FLUTE 1

0 RECORDER 1

0 PAN FLUTE 1

0 BOTTLE BLOW 2

0 SHAKUHACHI 2

0 WHISTLE 1

0 OCARINA 1

SYN. LEAD

0 SQUARE WAVE 2 1 SQUARE 1 8 SINE WAVE 1

0 SAW WAVE 2 1 SAW 1 8 DOCTOR SOLO 2 64 BIG LEAD 2 65 WASPY SYNTH 2

0 SYN.CALLIOPE 2

0 CHIFFER LEAD 2

0 CHARANG 2 64 DIST. LEAD 1 2 65 DIST. LEAD 2 2 66 FUNK LEAD 2

0 SOLO VOX 2

0 5TH SAW WAVE 2 64 BIG FIVES 2

0 BASS & LEAD 2

64 BIG & RAW 2 65 FAT & PERKY 2

SYN. PAD

0 FANTASIA 2

0 WARM PAD 1 64 THICK PAD 2 65 HORN PAD 2

0 POLYSYNTH 2 64 80’S POLYSYN 2

0 SPACE VOICE 1

0 BOWED GLASS 2

0 METAL PAD 2 64 PANNER PAD 2

0 HALO PAD 2

0 SWEEP PAD 1 64 POLAR PAD 1 65 CONVERGE 1

SYN. SFX

0 ICE RAIN 2

98 0 SOUNDTRACK 2

64 ANCESTRAL 2 65 PROLOGUE 2

99 0 CRYSTAL 2

1 SYN MALLET 1

100 0 ATMOSPHERE 2

101 0 BRIGHTNESS 2

102 0 GOBLIN 2

103 0 ECHO DROPS 1

1 ECHO BELL 2 2 ECHO PAN 2 64 ECHO PAN 2 2 65 BIG PANNER 2 66 RESO PANNER 2

104 0 STAR THEME 2

ETHNIC MISC

105 0 SITAR 1

1 SITAR 2 2

106 0 BANJO 1

107 0 SHAMISEN 1

108 0 KOTO 1

8 TAISHO KOTO 2

109 0 KALIMBA 1

110 0 BAGPIPE 1

111 0 FIDDLE 1

112 0 SHANAI 1

PERCUSSIVE

113 0 TINKLE BELL 1

114 0 AGOGO 1

115 0 STEEL DRUMS 1

116 0 WOODBLOCK 1

8 CASTANETS 1

117 0 TAIKO 1

8 CONCERT BD 1

118 0 MELO. TOM 1 1

8 MELO. TOM 2 1

119 0 SYNTH DRUM 1

8 808 TOM 1 9 ELEC PERC. 1

120 0 REVERSE CYM. 1

GUITAR BASS FX

121 0 GT.FRETNOISE 1

1 GT.CUT NOISE 1 64 WAH BRUSH GT 1 65 GT. SLIDE 1 66 GT. SCRATCH 1 67 BASS SLIDE 1

SFX

122 0 BREATH NOISE 1

1 FL.KEY CLICK 1

123 0 SEASHORE 1

1 RAIN 1 2 THUNDER 1 3 WIND 1 5 BUBBLE 2

124 0 BIRD 2

1 DOG 1 3 BIRD 2 1

125 0 TELEPHONE 1 1

1 TELEPHONE 2 1 3 DOOR 1 5 WIND CHIMES 2

126 0 HELICOPTER 1

2 CAR-STOP 1 9 BURST NOISE 2 64 SPACE TRI. 1

127 0 APPLAUSE 2

3 PUNCH 1

128 0 GUN SHOT 1

2 LASERGUN 1 3 EXPLOSION 2

PC: Program number

(Instrument number)

CC0: Value of control

change number 0

VOICES: Number of voices used

* To switch instruments from the

external MIDI device, send “0” on the CC32# (Control Change Bank Select) from the external MIDI device to the TD-12.

* The value of the CC32# (Control

Change Bank Select) that the TD-12 transmits is always “0.”

Appendices

MIDI Implementation Chart

PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE

Model TD-12

MIDI Implementation Chart

(SOUND GENERATOR SECTION)

Date : Dec. 17, 2004

Version : 1.00

Basic Channel

Mode

Note Number :

Velocity

After Touch

Pitch Bend

Control Change

Function...

Default Changed

Default Messages Altered

True Voice

Note On Note Off

Key’s Channel’s

100, 101

0, 32

6, 38

10 11

16–19

64 91

Transmitted Recognized

1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF

Mode 3 X

**************

0–127

**************

O 9nH, v = 1–127 O 8nH, v = 64

O *3 X

O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3

O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3 X

X X O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3 O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3 X X X

1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF

Mode 3 X

**************

0–127 0–127

O O *4

O *3 X

O *4

O *4 O *1 *2 *3 O *1 *2 *3 O *1 *2 *3 O *4 O O *4 O *1 *2 *3 O *1 *2 *3 O *4 O *4 O *4

Remarks

Memorized

Bank Select Modulation Breath Controller Foot Controller Data Entry Volume Panpot Expression General Purpose Controller 1–4 Hold 1 Effects 1

(Reverb Send Level)

RPN LSB, MSB

Program Change

: True Number

System Exclusive

System Common

System Real Time

Aux Messages

: Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request

: Clock : Commands

: All Sound Off : Reset All Controllers : Local On/Off : All Notes Off : Active Sensing : System Reset

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

O 0–127 *5

**************

X X X

X X

X X X X O X

O 0–127 *5 0–127

X X X

O X

O (120, 126, 127) O X O (123–127) O X

*1 One is selected as the strike position. *2 One is selected as the hi-hat control pedal. *3 Drum part only.

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

Program No. 1–128

*4 Backing part only. *5 O X is selectable.

O : Yes X : No

PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE (SEQUENCER SECTION)

Model TD-12

MIDI Implementation Chart

Date : Dec. 17, 2004

Version : 1.00

Basic Channel

Mode

Note Number :

Velocity

After Touch

Pitch Bend

Control Change

Function...

Default Changed

Default Messages Altered

True Voice

Note On Note Off

Key’s Channel’s

100, 101

0, 32

6, 38

10 11

16–19

64 91

Transmitted Recognized

1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF

Mode 3 X

**************

0–127

**************

O 9nH, v = 1–127 O 8nH, v = 64

O *3 X

O *4

O *6 *7

O *1 *2 *3

O *1 *2 *3 O *4 *6 *7

O *6 *7 *10 O *4 *6 *7 O *1 *2 *3 O *1 *2 *3 O *4 O *4 *6 *7 O *4 *6 *7

1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF

Mode 3 X

**************

0–127 0–127

O O

O *3 X

O *4

X O *1 *2 *3 O *1 *2 *3 O *1 *2 *3 X X X O *1 *2 *3 O *1 *2 *3 O *4 X X

Remarks

Memorized

Bank Select Modulation Breath Controller Foot Controller Data Entry Volume Panpot Expression General Purpose Controller 1–4 Hold 1 Effects 1

(Reverb Send Level)

RPN LSB, MSB

Program Change

: True Number

System Exclusive

System Common

System Real Time

Aux Messages

: Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request

: Clock : Commands

: All Sound Off : Reset All Controllers : Local On/Off : All Notes Off : Active Sensing : System Reset

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

O 0–127 *5 *6 *7

**************

X X X

O O

X X X X X X

*1 One is selected as the strike position. *2 One is selected as the hi-hat control pedal. *3 Drum part only. *4 Backing part only. *5 O X is selectable. *6 Transmits when pattern is selected.

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

Program No. 1–128

Only reception/transmission of Bulk Data.

X X X

O *8 O *9

O O X O (123–127) X X

*7 Transmits when modified. *8 Receives when Sync Mode setting is “EXTERNAL” or “AUTO.” *9 Receives when Sync Mode setting is “EXTERNAL,” “AUTO,” or “REMOTE.” *10 Except drum part.

O : Yes X : No

Appendices

Specifications

TD-12: Percussion Sound Module

Sound Generator

Variable Drum Modeling

Maximum Polyphony

64 voices

Instruments

Drum Instruments: 560 (172,161 variations)

Backing Instruments: 262

Drum Kits

Drum Kit Chains

16 chains (32 steps per chain)

Instrument Parameters

V-EDIT (KICK):

Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz

V-EDIT (SNARE):

Shell Material, Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning,

Muffling, Strainer Adjustment

Ambience Parameters

Room Type, Room Size, Wall Type, Mic Position, Room Shape

Mixer Parameters

Volume, Pan, Minimum Volume, Output Assign

Effect Types

Pad Equalizer (each pad)

Pad Compressor (each pad)

Multi-Effects: 5 types

Reverb (for backing part)

Percussion Sets

Sequencer

User Patterns: 100

Preset Patterns: 150

Parts: 6

Play Type: Oneshot, Loop, Tap

Tempo: 20–260

Resolution: 192 ticks per quarter note

Recording Method: Realtime

Maximum Note Storage: approx. 20,000 Notes

Click Sounds: 20 types

V-EDIT (TOM):

Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz

V-EDIT (HI-HAT):

Cymbal Size, Fixed Hi-Hat

V-EDIT (CYMBAL):

Cymbal Size, Sizzle Type, Sustain

EDIT:

Pitch, Decay

Display

64 x 240 dots (backlit graphic LCD)

7 segments, 3 characters (LED)

Trigger Indicator (LED)

Controllers

Faders: 6

Preview Button (velocity: 3 steps)

Specifications

Connectors

Trigger Input Jack x 12

Hi-Hat Control Jack (for VH-11, VH-12, and FD-8)

Master Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type

Direct Output Jacks (1, 2): 1/4 inch phone type

Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type

Mix in Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU)

AC Inlet

Output Impedance

1.0 k ohms

Power Supply

AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V

(50/60 Hz)

Power Consumption

13 W

Dimensions

260 (W) x 248 (D) x 108 (H) mm

10-1/4 (W) x 9-13/16 (D) x 4-1/4 (H) inches

Options

Pads (PD-8, PD-85, PD-105, PD-125)

Cymbals (CY-8, CY-12R/C, CY-14C, CY-15R)

Kick Triggers (KD-7, KD-8, KD-85, KD-120)

Hi-Hats (VH-11, VH-12)

Hi-Hat Control Pedal (FD-8)

Stands (MDS-12BK, MDS-20BK)

Cymbal Mount (MDY-10U)

Pad Mount (MDH-10U)

984

* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also

available. It provides complete details concerning the way

MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require

this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-

level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service

Center or authorized Roland distributor.

962a

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/

or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior

notice.

Weight

2.6 kg / 5 lbs 12 oz

Accessories

Owner’s Manual

Power Cord

Appendices

Drums

Block Diagram

7 8

KICK1

SNARE2

TOM1 : TOM3

HI-HAT6

CRASH1 CRASH2

RIDE EDGE

AUX111

AUX212

Head

Rim

Head

Rim

Head

Rim

Head

Rim

Head

Rim

Head

Rim

Head

Rim

Head

Rim

INST

/COMP/EQ

MIXER /VOLUME

VolumeCOMP/EQ

KICK

SNARE

TOMS

HI-HAT

CRASH

RIDE

AUX1

AUX2

MIXER /KIT VOL

Kit Volume

Drums

AMBIENCEINST

AMB Send

Percussion Part

PATTERN/PART /PERC/INST/EDIT

PERC

INST

Backing Part

MELODY

BASS

BACK 1

BACK 2

Click

INST

PATTERN /PART /BACKING

TEMPO/CLICK/INST

INST

Volume

PATTERN /PART /MIXER /VOLUME

Volume

PERC

GROUP

FADERS

CLICK

switch with

[SHIFT] + [MIXER]

BACKING

MIDI CC#7

(Volume)

Volume

AMB Send

CLICK

([SHIFT] + [TEMPO])

100

TD-12 Block Diagram

Roland TD-12 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Contents

Features

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Rear Panel

Setting Up the Kit

Mounting the TD-12 on the Stand

Connecting the Pads and Pedals

Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, or Other Gear

Turning On/Off the Power

Connecting the Hi-Hat (VH-11) and Setting the “VH Offset”

Connecting the Hi-Hat

Adjusting the Offset

Adjusting Mesh Head Tension

Adjusting the PD-105 Head Tension

Adjusting the PD-85 Head Tension

Playing Methods

Pad (PD-105/PD-85)

Brush Sweeps

Cymbal (CY-12R/C)

Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot

Hi-Hat (VH-11/VH-12)

Choke Play

Positional Sensing

Button Operation and Displays

Changing Data Values

Saving Your Settings

Buttons, Sliders, Dial and Knobs

Cursor

Function Buttons ([F1]–[F5])

How to Play Patterns

Convenient [PREVIEW] Functions

How to Turn the Metronome (Click) On/Off

How to Adjust the Tempo

Adjusting the Display Contrast

About the Display in the Upper Right of the Screen

Group Faders

Listening to the Demo Song

Changing the Drum Kits

Changing the Volume Balance

Muting the Performance of the Backing Instruments and Drums

Turning the Metronome (Click) On/Off

Useful Functions to Know

About the Preset Drum Kits

Playing Patterns to Check Drum Kit Tones

Restoring Edited Drum Kits to the Factory Default Settings

Restoring All Settings to the Factory Settings

Restoring the Factory Settings to Individual Kits

Playing Back Patterns by Striking the Pads (Pad Pattern Function)

Stopping Playback of the Pattern Being Played

Disabling the Pad Pattern Function

Enabling Cross Sticks

Playing Along with Patterns

Choosing a Pattern

Muting a Specific Part

Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]

Choosing a Drum Kit

About the “DRUM KIT” Screen

Selecting a Drum Kit from the List [F1 (LIST)]

Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit [F2 (TEMPO)]

Kit Parameters [F2 (FUNC)]

Adjusting the Volume [F1 (VOLUME)]

Playing Brushes [F3 (BRUSH)]

Effects On and Off Switches [F4 (FX SW)]

Disabling the Pad Pattern Function [F4 (PAD PTN)]

Naming a Drum Kit [F3 (NAME)]

Playing Cross Stick [F5 (XSTICK)]

Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]

Choosing a Pad to Edit

Choose by Hitting a Pad

Lock the Pad You are Editing (TRIG LOCK) [SHIFT] + [RIM]

Assign an Instrument to a Pad

Choose with the Buttons

Selecting an Instrument from the List [F1 (LIST)]