Roland TD-27KV-S Quick Start Guide
Quick Start
Quick Start (this document)
This explains basic use of the TD-27, such as playing the drums and practicing.
PDF Manuals (download from the web)
To obtain the PDF manuals
5 Reference Manual
In addition to the content of this document, this explains
all the functionality of the TD-27, such as functions for live
performance and for recording.
5 Data List
This explains all of the TD-27’s parameters and how to edit
them.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages that you
can use when connecting the TD-27 with MIDI devices.
Video Manual
You can view a quick start video.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual
(p. 29). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2020 Roland Corporation
1. Enter the following URL in your
computer.
https://www.roland.com/support/
2. Search for TD-27.
3. Download the manual as directed by the
screen.
To access the “Video Manual”
http://roland.cm/td-27qs
Main Specications
Roland TD-27: Drum Sound Module
Drum Kits 100 (Preset: More than 50)
Instruments More than 700
Number of User Sample: Maximum 500
(includes factory preloaded user samples)
User Sample Import
Eect Types
Bluetooth
Song Player
(SD Card)
Recorder
Display Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots
Power Supply AC adaptor (DC 9 V)
Sound Length (total): 24 minutes in mono,
12 minutes in stereo
File formats that can be loaded: WAV (44.1
kHz, 16/24 bits)
Pad Compressor: each pad
Pad Equalizer: each pad
Overhead Mic Simulator
Room/Reverb
Multi-Eects: 3 systems, 30 types
Master Compressor
Master Equalizer
Supported standards: Bluetooth Ver 4.2
Supported prole: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI
over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content
protection of the SCMS-T method)
File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits), MP3
*1
Recording Method: Realtime
Maximum length: 60 min (temporary
recording: 3 min) *2
File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Current Draw 770 mA
Dimensions
Weight (excluding
AC adaptor)
Accessories
Options
(sold separately)
238 (W) x 204 (D) x 79 (H) mm
9-3/8 (W) x 8-1/16 (D) x 3-1/8 (H) inches
1.1 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz
Quick Start
Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Dedicated connection cable
Sound module mounting plate
Wing bolt (M5 x 10) x 2
Pads: PD series, PDX series, BT series
Cymbals: CY series
Kick: KD series, KT series
Hi-hat: VH-13, VH-11, VH-10
Hi-hat control pedal: FD series
Acoustic drum trigger: RT series
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6
Personal drum monitor: PM series
Noise eater: NE series
*1: Audio les must be saved on an SD card.
*2: Song recording is required SD card. The case of no
inserted is capable to record the temporary recording
approximately 3 minutes.
* This document explains the specications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest
information, refer to the Roland website.
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Contents
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connect Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the TD-27 on the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the Power O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making Hi-Hat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Settings for the VH-10 / VH-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Settings for the VH-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Performance Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Snare / Toms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hi-Hat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cymbals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What Are “Drum Kits” and “Instruments”? . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Performing Along with a Song from Your
Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting via a Cable to the MIX IN Jack . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting Wirelessly via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Performing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Editing a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Editing with the Sound Modify Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Editing with the [KIT EDIT] Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE) . . 22
Importing an Audio File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument and
Playing It
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Various Settings (SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Basic Operation in SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Formatting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Backing Up to an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Loading Backup Data from an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the AUTO OFF Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Practicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sounding a Click (Metronome) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning the Click On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Practicing in Coach Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat (TIME
CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Developing Internal Timing Sense (QUIET COUNT) 16
WARM UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording Your Performance Along with a Song . . . . 18
Recording on a Connected Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Panel Descriptions
Display
This shows various information
depending on the operation.
A short time after you turn on the power,
the DRUM KIT screen (basic screen)
appears.
& “Selecting a Drum Kit” (p. 12)
Function button ([F1]–[F5])
The function of these buttons will
change depending on the screen. The
names of the current functions are
shown in the bottom of the screen.
[t] button
This button record your performance.
& “Recording” (p. 18)
[s] button
Plays/stops the built-in song or recorded
performance data, or starts/stops
recording.
& “Performing Along with a Song” (p. 13)
& “Recording” (p. 18)
[SONG] button
Lets you make song-related settings,
such as demo performances or backing
(accompaniment) songs.
& “Performing Along with a Song” (p. 14)
[Drum KIT] button
Accesses the basic screen where you can
select drum set sounds (drum kits).
You can also press this to return to the
basic screen from another screen.
& “Selecting a Drum Kit” (p. 12)
[CLICK] button
Allows you to sound the click
(metronome), or to make settings for the
tempo or beat.
& “Sounding a Click (Metronome)” (p. 15)
Dial
In the DRUM KIT screen (basic screen),
turn the dial to select drum set sounds
(drum kits).
This is also used to change the value of
the parameter selected by the cursor
buttons.
[COACH] button
Lets you use the coach menu to practice
drums in a way that’s appropriate for
your performance skill level.
& “Practicing in Coach Mode” (p. 15)
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Panel Descriptions
[BACKING] knob
Adjusts the volume of the built-in
song or the click (metronome), and the
volume of a smartphone connected to
the MIX IN jack or via Bluetooth.
& “Performing Along with a Song” (p. 13)
& “Sounding a Click (Metronome)” (p. 15)
[PHONES] knob
Adjusts the volume of headphones
connected to the PHONES jack.
Sound modify knob
([INSTRUMENT], [LEVEL], [TUNING], [MUFFLING])
Select the sound (instrument) of a pad, adjust the volume (level) or pitch (tuning) of
the selected instrument, or adjust the decay length (muing).
& “Editing a Drum Kit” (p. 20)
Bluetooth indicator
The LED indicates the Bluetooth connection status.
You can wirelessly connect a smartphone or other device, and play the drums while a
song plays back from your smartphone.
Unlit Bluetooth is not connected
Blinking Pairing is in progress
Bluetooth audio is connected
Lit
* Rapidly blinks several times when connecting or
disconnecting.
[MASTER] knob
Adjusts the volume of amplied
speakers etc. connected to the MASTER
OUT jacks.
[KIT EDIT] button
You can shape the sound in various
ways, such as customizing the drum
itself by changing the type of head or
the shell depth, or by adjusting the
reverberation.
& “Editing a Drum Kit” (p. 20)
[EXIT] button
Cancels an operation. Alternatively,
returns to the previous screen.
& “Performing Along with a Song from Your Smartphone” (p. 13)
& “Recording Your Performance Along with a Song” (p. 18)
* If you are using TD-27 connected with a smartphone app, the appearance of the indicator
will be dierent. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
[USER SAMPLE] button
Audio les that you created on your
computer can be imported into the
TD-27, and played as instrument.
& “Importing and Playing Audio Files
(USER SAMPLE)” (p. 22)
Cursor buttons [
Move the on-screen cursor up/down/
left/right to select a parameter.
][ ][ ][ ]
[SYSTEM] button
Lets you make system settings for the
TD-27.
& “Various Settings (SYSTEM)” (p. 24)
[ENTER] button
Conrms an operation or value.
Alternatively, proceeds to the next
screen.
By holding down the [ENTER] button
and pressing the [SYSTEM] button, you
can lock the pad you’re editing so that it
will not be switched (Trig Lock function).
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Connect Your Equipment
Rear Panel
[POWER] switch
Turns the power on/o.
& “Turning the Power On/
O” (p. 8)
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC
adaptor here.
* Use the cord hook located
on the bottom of the unit
to secure the AC adaptor
cord as shown in the
illustration.
Cord
Hook
The cord of the
supplied AC
Adaptor
TRIGGER INPUT jack
Connect the included
dedicated connection
cable to this connector,
and use it to connect the
pads and pedals.
MIDI connector (IN, OUT/
THRU)
Connect these to external
MIDI devices such as an
external sound module.
Use MIDI cables
(commercially available) to
make these connections.
& “Reference Manual” (PDF)
DAW software etc.
(receiving device)
(transmitting device)
(bottom)
MIX IN jack
Connect your audio player
or smartphone here. You
can perform or record along
with a song that’s saved on
the smartphone.
& “Performing Along
with a Song from Your
Smartphone” (p. 13)
& “Recording Your
Performance Along with a
Song” (p. 18)
DIRECT OUT jack (1, 2)
Connect these to your mixer
etc.
& “Reference Manual” (PDF)
MASTER OUTPUT jack
(L/MONO, R)
Connect them to
amplied speakers etc.
(sold separately).
* If you’re outputting in mono,
connect only the L/MONO
jack.
DIGITAL TRIGGER IN jack
(1, 2, 3)
Connect pads that
support digital
connection (e.g., PD140DS or CY-18DR).
& “Settings for pads
that support digital
connection” (p. 7)
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
FOOT SW jack
You can use a footswitch
(BOSS FS-5U, FS-6; sold
separately) to control the
unit in various ways, such
as operating a pedal to
recall drum kits.
& “Reference Manual”
(PDF)
TRIGGER IN jack (CRASH
2, AUX 1–AUX 3)
Connect a crash cymbal
to CRASH 2. Use AUX 1–
AUX 3 to add more types
of pads.
PHONES jack
Connect headphones
(sold separately).
* Even if headphones are
connected, sound will
still be output from the
MASTER OUTPUT jacks.
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Side Panel
SD CARD slot
Insert a commercially available SD card (SDHC cards (up to 32 GB) are
supported).
You can use an SD card to store songs for backing (accompaniment) or
to store settings of the TD-27 itself. You can also use it to import user
samples and or save performance data that you recorded.
& “Formatting an SD Card” (p. 24)
& “Performing Along with a Song” (p. 14)
& “Recording” (p. 18)
& “Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE)” (p. 22)
& “Backing Up Data” (p. 25)
* Before using an SD card for the rst time, you must format it on the TD-27
(p. 24).
* Never turn o the power or remove the SD cards while the screen
indicates “Processing...” or ”Now Saving...”
* Some SD card types or SD cards from some manufacturers may
not record or play back properly on the unit.
USB COMPUTER port
Connect this to your computer. Use a USB cable (commercially available)
to make this connection.
You can use DAW software (commercially available) to record a TD-27
performance as audio or MIDI, or you can use the TD-27 to hear sound
that’s played back from the computer.
& “Reference Manual” (PDF)
Connect Your Equipment
Settings for pads that support digital connection
The rst time that a pad that supports digital connection
is connected to a DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, the following
screen appears.
Following the instructions in the screen, make settings
to specify the trigger input to which the connected pad
should be assigned.
* If you specify the same trigger input as a pad that
is connected to a dedicated connection cable or
TRIGGER IN jack, the pad that’s connected to that
TRIGGER INPUT jack and TRIGGER IN jack won’t
produce sound.
Reference
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
1. Use the cursor buttons to select “OK,” and
press the [ENTER] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select the pad
that you want to specify, and use the dial to
specify the Assign.
* You can’t specify the same assignment multiple times.
Setting example
Pad Assign
PD140DS SNARE
CY18DR RIDE
3. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the
DRUM KIT screen.
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Getting Ready
Mounting the TD-27 on the Stand
Use the included sound module mounting plate to attach the TD-27 to a drum stand
(e.g., MDS Series; sold separately). Use the included wing bolts to attach the plate as
shown in the illustration.
* Use only the included wing bolts. Using any other bolts will cause malfunctions.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from
damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
MEMO
The All Purpose Clamp (APC-33; sold separately) can be attached to a pipe of 10.5–28.6 mm radius in case you want to
mount the TD-27 on a cymbal stand or other such stand.
Roland
logo faces
outward
Turning the Power On/O
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might
hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the Power On
1. Connect headphones (sold separately) or
amplied speakers (sold separately) to the
TD-27.
* If amplied speakers are connected, minimize the
volume of the amplied speakers.
2. On the TD-27’s rear panel, turn the [POWER]
switch ON.
When you turn the TD-27 on, the following screen
appears.
3. If amplied speakers are connected, turn on
the power of the amplied speakers.
4. Use the [PHONES] knob to adjust the volume
of the headphones, and use the [MASTER]
knob to adjust the volume of the amplied
speakers.
Turning the Power O
NOTE
Settings that you edit on the TD-27 are saved when you
turn o the unit. Be sure to turn o the unit by turning
the [POWER] switch.
In this screen you can make settings to specify
whether the power will automatically turn o after a
predetermined amount of time (AUTO OFF function).
Button Explanation
[F1] (OFF) The power does not turn o automatically.
When four hours have
[F5] (4 HOURS)
* If the AUTO OFF function is set to “OFF,” this screen won’t
appear.
* The power to this unit will be turned o automatically
after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it
was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls
were operated (AUTO OFF function).
If you do not want the power to be turned o
automatically, disengage the AUTO OFF function (p. 26).
To restore power, turn the power on again.
any pad being struck or any operation
being performed, the unit will turn o
automatically.
passed without
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1. If amplied speakers are connected to the
TD-27, minimize the volume of amplied
speakers and turn o their power.
2. Turn the TD-27’s [POWER] switch OFF.
The screen will indicate “Please wait. Now saving...,” and
the unit will turn o when the settings have been saved.
Making Hi-Hat Settings
If you’re using the hi-hat (VH-10/VH-11 or VH-13), adjust the oset on the TD-27.
This adjustment is required for hi-hat pedal movements such as open or close to be detected correctly.
&If you want to make ne adjustments to the hi-hat sensitivity etc., refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Getting Ready
Settings for the VH-10 / VH-11
1. With the hi-hat completely separated from the
motion sensor unit, power-on the TD-27.
clutch screw
Separated
motion sensor unit
2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest
naturally on the motion sensor unit.
3. Press the [SYSTEM] button.
4. Use the cursor buttons to select “TRIGGER,”
and press the [ENTER] button.
5. Use the cursor buttons to select “HI-HAT,” and
press the [ENTER] button.
The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears.
6. Use the dial to set the Trig Type to “VH10.”
7. While reading the
meter displayed
on the right side of
the TD-27’s screen,
adjust the oset
with the VH-10’s oset adjustment screw.
Adjust the oset so that the appear in the meter.
oset
adjustment
screw
OPEN
CLOSE
Changes
from “
to “AC
”
”
Settings for the VH-13
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “TRIGGER,”
and press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “HI-HAT,” and
press the [ENTER] button.
The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears.
4. Use the dial to set the Trig Type to “VH13.”
5. Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button.
The VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT screen appears.
6. Loosen the clutch screw of the top hi-hat and
let it sit on the bottom hi-hat.
* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.
7. Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button.
The “VH Oset” parameter is set automatically (approx. 3
seconds).
8. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the
DRUM KIT screen.
8. Fasten the clutch screw at a position where the
hi-hat sways naturally when struck.
9. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the
DRUM KIT screen.
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