TD-50 FAQ
Contents
TD-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tell me about Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
If a pad such as the PD-128BC that uses the previous type of analog connection (via the TD-30 TRIGGER INPUT
jack) is connected to the TD-50, will its performance be the same as with the TD-30? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tell me how to use COLOR in KIT SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTRUMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Which instruments support position? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Can I view a list of instruments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What can I assign to a sub-instrument? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Can I edit a sub-instrument? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AMBIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ambience sounds sometimes do not decrease or turn o (even if the AMBIENCE fader is lowered). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How do I use the Stereo Enhancer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
V-EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tell me about the V-EDIT parameters that were added since the TD-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is the dierence between V-EDIT’s Tuning and Pitch? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Which eects are available only on specic instruments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Does TRANSIENT also work on user samples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USER SAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How much time and how many les of user samples can be imported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Can I expand the internal memory for user samples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
When I attempt to import a user sample, the screen indicates “Memory full!!” What should I do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Can I save or load a single kit containing user samples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What is the advantage for the user sample function to support loading of 24-bit (44.1 kHz) WAV data? . . . . . . . . . . 6
SONG/CLICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How can I use the Song function? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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What formats can be played as a song? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What is the song export le format? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Can the TD-50 play back SMF? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Can the click be output only to headphones? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Are the internal songs synchronized with the click? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION
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TD-50 FAQ
MIXER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How do I use MAXIMUM VOLUME? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Are multi-eects (MFX) built in? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AUDIO OUTPUT/INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Separately from the balance of the sound adjusted at the PA, can the performer use the faders at hand to
adjust the balance of the sound they are monitoring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Can I use the pad compressor to limit the dynamics of DIRECT OUT for the PA, while listening to
uncompressed dynamics through my monitor headphones? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When performing, can I use headphones to hear the sound that I adjusted, while sound that bypasses the pad
equalizer and pad compressor is output from DIRECT OUT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Can the MASTER OUT jacks be used as direct out? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Can unwanted low-frequency sound be cut on the TD-50, for example during a live performance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
If the TD-50’s DIRECT OUT output is too loud so that distortion occurs at the mixer or other receiving device,
can the DIRECT OUT volume be lowered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How do I use the two PHONES jacks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How do I use the two MIX IN jacks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What is the USB audio input/output frequency? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What is the USB audio sampling rate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB audio can send two stereo pairs from the computer to the TD-50; how can I use this? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TRIGGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How many pads can be connected simultaneously?
If I connect digitally-connected pads, does the number of usable triggers increase? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Can I use a PD-140DS as the main snare and another pad as a second snare? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
If I connect an additional PD-140DS and use it as a second snare, will there be any dierence in its expressive
capability compared to the main PD-140DS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How do I use the FUNC button located on the back of a digitally-connected pad? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
If I upgrade by adding a TD-50DP or an individual TD-50 unit to the TD-30KV, TD-30K, or TD-20KX, how should
I make settings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How is a digital connection (DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port) superior to an analog connection (TRIGGER IN jack)? . . . . 9
On the TD-50, can two pads or drum triggers be connected to one trigger input? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How can I combine the TD-50 with acoustic drums to create a hybrid kit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How can I use MUTE GROUP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The [PAGE] (UP/DOWN) button is sometimes lit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What are some convenient ways to use snapshots? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Can I save the settings to STOCK without entering the SNAPSHOT screen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Can the TD-50’s tempo be synchronized to an external MIDI clock? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Can I use a USB ash drive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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TD-50 FAQ
Can I import backup data from an earlier model? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Does the TD-50 support the DT-1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Does the TD-50 support V-Drums Friend Jam? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Which SD cards are supported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Can kit data of the TD-30 be loaded into the TD-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Can sounds of the TM-2 or SPD-SX be imported into the TD-50 as user samples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Can sound data from a software drum sound module or a plug-in drum sound module be imported into the
TD-50? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Is there a TD-50 editor app for iOS/Android/PC/Mac? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Does the TD-50 support wireless adaptors such as the WNA1100-RL?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TD-50K/TD-50KV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How do I set up a two-tom/one-oor tom system? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PD-140DS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How does this dier from the mesh head pads of earlier V-Drums models? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CY-18DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How does this dier from the V-cymbal pads of earlier V-Drums models? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
KD-A22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To what types of acoustic bass drum can the KD-A22 be attached? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Can I also use the KD-A22 with a sound module other than the TD-50? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VH-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What is the dierence between the VH-13 and the VH-12? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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TD-50 FAQ
TD-50
Sound Engine
Q. Tell me about Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology.
This sound engine models the way in which each element that makes up the sound of a musical instrument can vary according to the state of the
performance, how the sound is edited, and the way in which these factors inuence each other.
Since this method creates changes by starting with the elements of the sound, it is able to provide rich and vivid expressive power.
Because the way in which each element of the sound changes in diverse ways is somewhat like light passing through a prism, we’ve named this sound
engine “Prismatic.”
Q. If a pad such as the PD-128BC that uses the previous type of analog connection (via the TD-30 TRIGGER
INPUT jack) is connected to the TD-50, will its performance be the same as with the TD-30?
Because of the new Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology modeling sound engine and the improved sensing technology, a pad using the previous
type of analog connection will have a wider dynamic range when it is connected to the TD-50 than when it is connected to the TD-30.
KIT SETTINGS
Q. Tell me how to use COLOR in KIT SETTINGS.
With the factory settings, this is set as follows.
5 Drum kits that use the sub-instrument function: EMERALD
5 Drum kits that let you enjoy percussion sounds: ORANGE
5 Drum kits that let you enjoy experimental sound eects: RAINBOW
We’ll give some other examples of usage, but feel free to use these freely.
5 Example 1) Use dierent colors for drum kits of dierent genre (such as RED for rock and ORANGE for jazz)
5 Example 2) Use dierent colors for drum kits that are being edited, used for live performance, or used for recording
INSTRUMENT
Q. Which instruments support position?
All sounds in instrument groups SNARE A, RIDE A (bow sounds), and TOM A (rim sounds).
Q. Can I view a list of instruments?
In the INSTRUMENT screen, with an instrument number or an instrument group selected, you can press the [ENTER] button to see a list of instruments.
Q. What can I assign to a sub-instrument?
There is no limit to the instruments that can be assigned. Either internal instruments or user samples can be assigned.
* If you assign large numbers of these and play them intensively, dropped notes or interrupted notes might occur.
Q. Can I edit a sub-instrument?
The main parameters can be edited. Some parameters cannot be edited.
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AMBIENCE
Q. Ambience sounds sometimes do not decrease or turn o (even if the AMBIENCE fader is lowered).
The AMBIENCE fader adjusts the volume of the AMBIENCE function (room ambience, reverb, stereo enhancer).
If the volume from the Ambience function is low, you might feel that adjusting the AMBIENCE fader does not change the volume of the ambience
sound.
To adjust the reverb component of each instrument, the TD-50 provides a MIC ELEMENT parameter that is optimized for each instrument. MIC
ELEMENT can be edited for each instrument in the INSTRUMENT screen.
Since the MIC ELEMENT sound is adjusted to the optimal balance for each instrument, the system is designed so that the AMBIENCE fader will not
easily disrupt this balance.
Q. How do I use the Stereo Enhancer?
By using this on an instrument that has a narrow sound image, you can add a sense of stereo.
V-EDIT
Q. Tell me about the V-EDIT parameters that were added since the TD-30.
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Low Level/Decay (KICK)
Overtone (SNARE)
Wire Type/Level (SNARE) Adjusts the tonal character and volume balance of the snare wires.
Xstick Inst (SNARE) Lets you choose the snare’s cross-stick sound.
Thickness (CRASH, HI-HAT, RIDE) Species the thickness of each cymbal, adjusting the weight of the sound.
Ping Color/Level (RIDE) Adjusts the tonal character and volume of the ping sound (the attack of a ride cymbal).
Pitch Sweep (all instruments)
Separately from body resonance, this independently adjusts the volume and length of the low-frequency
sound that is so important for a kick.
Adjusts the amount of overtones of the snare. You can adjust this from a rough and raw sound to a
rened and manageable sound.
By gradually raising (or lowering) the pitch after the sound begins, this lets you create a more eect-like
sound.
Q. What is the dierence between V-EDIT’s Tuning and Pitch?
5 Tuning models the action of tuning an acoustic instrument. Pitch behaves more as in synthesis.
5 In addition to using Tuning to shape the sound of the drums, you can use Pitch to produce extreme changes in the sound or to make ne pitch
adjustments in units of cents.
Q. Which eects are available only on specic instruments?
5 These can be specied for the main instruments of most drum kits, such as KICK, SNARE, TOM, HH,
Mic Position, Mic Element, Mic Width
CYMBAL, and RIDE.
5 They can be specied for each individual instrument.
Dynamic Enhancer
Transient This can be specied for the main instruments.
Enhances the sense of dynamics when a digitally-connected pad (such as the PD-140DS) is struck
strongly.
Q. Does TRANSIENT also work on user samples?
Since this is optimized for each internal instrument, it is not available for user samples.
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USER SAMPLE
Q. How much time and how many les of user samples can be imported?
Samples Maximum 500 samples (including the factory-installed user samples)
Length of sound (total) 24 minutes monaural, 12 minutes stereo
Loadable le formats WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit), maximum 180 seconds per sample
* Some les might not be importable even if they satisfy the above le format.
Q. Can I expand the internal memory for user samples?
The internal memory for user samples cannot be expanded.
Q. When I attempt to import a user sample, the screen indicates “Memory full!!” What should I do?
5 Free up memory capacity by deleting user samples that you previously imported into the TD-50.
You can delete user samples individually, or you can delete all user samples in a single action (the DELETE ALL function).
* Pads to which a deleted user sample was assigned will no longer produce sound.
5 Try the OPTIMIZE operation.
If user samples are loaded and deleted repeatedly, the user sample area might become fragmented, decreasing the number of user samples that
can be loaded.
By using this function, you can optimize the user sample area so that more user samples can be loaded.
5 Be sure to back up before you execute this operation.
5 This operation might take more than an hour (it depends on the number and size of the user samples).
5 Never turn o the power while this operation is in progress. User samples might be lost if you do so.
5 In some cases, optimizing might not improve the situation.
Q. Can I save or load a single kit containing user samples?
Yes, you can.
In the SD CARD SAVE <1KIT> screen or the SD CARD LOAD <1KIT> screen, select the “With User Sample” check box, and execute save/load. For details,
refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Q. What is the advantage for the user sample function to support loading of 24-bit (44.1 kHz) WAV data?
This allows seamless compatibility with a 24-bit music production system.
SONG/CLICK
Q. How can I use the Song function?
Use during practice
5 Play the drums (and record your performance) along with an internal song or a favorite song from an SD card
5 Easily record just your drum performance, and listen objectively to your own playing
Use on stage
5 Play back backing tracks from a song on an SD card, or play back a song together with the backing tracks for use as a click (click track)
5 Play back a drum performance as an objective sound check
5 Internal drum phrases
5 Your own drum performance data that you recorded on an SD card
Use during production
5 Export your recorded drum performance data to an SD card as SMF or WAV data, and use it in your DAW
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Q. What formats can be played as a song?
WAV 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit
MP3 44.1 kHz, 64 kbps–320 kbps
* Only WAV les are supported as click track audio les.
Q. What is the song export le format?
A song can be exported as WAV (44.1 kHz/16-bit) or as SMF.
Q. Can the TD-50 play back SMF?
SMF loading/playback is not supported.
Q. Can the click be output only to headphones?
The click or a song’s click track can be output only to headphones.
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Q. Are the internal songs synchronized with the click?
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The following internal songs are not synchronized with a click.
5 Drum performance data number 001–004 (Drum Solo, Ride Demo, Kick Demo, Toms Demo)
5 Audio internal songs (numbers 008–027)
MIXER
Q. How do I use MAXIMUM VOLUME?
This lets you decrease the volume of the strongest strikes while preserving the nuances of the strongest strikes.
By limiting the volume of the strongest strikes, the volume can be limited for easier handling at the PA system, but without impairing the nuances of
the performance.
* This is available only for digitally-connected pads and for input via the MIDI IN connector.
Q. Are multi-eects (MFX) built in?
You can choose from 30 types of MFX, and use up to three eects on a drum kit.
AUDIO OUTPUT/INPUT
Q. Separately from the balance of the sound adjusted at the PA, can the performer use the faders at hand to
adjust the balance of the sound they are monitoring?
5 Such adjustment is possible if the Fader to Direct function is “OFF.” You can specify whether the fader values are applied (ON) or not applied (OFF) to
the output from the DIRECT OUT jacks.
If this is “OFF,” the panel faders do not aect the output of the DIRECT OUT jacks (the default setting is ON).
5 The panel faders always aect the output to the PHONES jack regardless of the Fader to Direct setting.
5 If the OUTPUT ROUTING Master Out is “DIRECT,” turning Fader to Direct “OFF” means that the panel faders do not aect the output from the
MASTER OUT jacks either.
Q. Can I use the pad compressor to limit the dynamics of DIRECT OUT for the PA, while listening to
uncompressed dynamics through my monitor headphones?
You can do this by turning the PadComp to Phones function “OFF.”
If this is “OFF,” the pad compressor is applied to the sound from DIRECT OUT, but the sound unaected by the pad compressor is output from the
PHONES jack.
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Q. When performing, can I use headphones to hear the sound that I adjusted, while sound that bypasses the
pad equalizer and pad compressor is output from DIRECT OUT?
Turn the PadEq/Comp to Direct function “OFF” for this type of output.
Q. Can the MASTER OUT jacks be used as direct out?
By setting the Master Out function to “DIRECT” you can use them as direct out.
If the Master Out function is set to “DIRECT,” the output to the MASTER OUT jacks is specied in the PAD OUTPUT ASSIGN DIRECT screen and the OTHER
OUTPUT ASSIGN DIRECT screen.
Q. Can unwanted low-frequency sound be cut on the TD-50, for example during a live performance?
By setting the Lo Cut function to “ON” you can cut the low-frequency sound.
You can also turn this on/o for each output jack. The frequency that is cut will be the same setting for all output jacks.
Q. If the TD-50’s DIRECT OUT output is too loud so that distortion occurs at the mixer or other receiving device,
can the DIRECT OUT volume be lowered?
You can use the Direct Out Att function to lower the volume that is output from the DIRECT OUT jacks.
If the sound is distorting at your mixer or other receiving device, use this function to adjust the volume.
Q. How do I use the two PHONES jacks?
5 Use the PHONES jack that’s the appropriate type for you.
5 The volume adjustment of the [PHONES] knob and the output setting are shared by the two jacks.
5 If you use two headphones simultaneously, the volume of each might be lower.
Q. How do I use the two MIX IN jacks?
5 The front jack is designed for an audio player such as a smartphone, and the rear jack is designed as an instrument input; each input jack is
designed to optimize the volume for those sources.
5 Although the two MIX IN jacks can be connected simultaneously, the volume setting of the [MIX IN] knob and the SETUP0OPTION0MIX IN
setting are shared.
USB COMPUTER
Q. What is the USB audio input/output frequency?
The sampling frequency is 44.1/48/96 kHz.
Q. What is the USB audio sampling rate?
Windows:
5 For ASIO: 32-bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz
5 For other cases: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz
Mac:
5 32-bit oating point, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz
Q. USB audio can send two stereo pairs from the computer to the TD-50; how can I use this?
5 For example, you can play back an audio track as a click together with backing audio tracks.
5 The output destination of each stereo pair can be specied separately. You can also specify that the volume of each is adjusted by [SONG] knob or
[CLICK] knob.
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TRIGGER
Q. How many pads can be connected simultaneously?
If I connect digitally-connected pads, does the number of usable triggers increase?
A total of 14 pads can be connected simultaneously (total of analog trigger inputs and digitally-connected pads).
* For a trigger input to which a digitally-connected pad is assigned, the digitally-connected pad takes priority.
Example: If a PD-140DS is connected and assigned to SNARE, the TRIGGER IN jack “2 SNARE” is not usable.
Q. Can I use a PD-140DS as the main snare and another pad as a second snare?
Yes, you can.
Connect the other pad to an AUX jack, and assign a snare instrument.
In this case, you can’t use cross-stick or brush techniques on the pad that’s connected to the AUX jack.
Also, the dynamics and position expressive capability depends on the pad that is connected.
Q. If I connect an additional PD-140DS and use it as a second snare, will there be any dierence in its expressive
capability compared to the main PD-140DS?
Except for being unable to use cross-stick or brush techniques, it will be the same.
Q. How do I use the FUNC button located on the back of a digitally-connected pad?
When you enter the trigger setting screen of a digitally-connected pad on the TD-50 itself, the [FUNC] button is illuminated.
This switch is for future capabilities, and is not currently used.
Q. If I upgrade by adding a TD-50DP or an individual TD-50 unit to the TD-30KV, TD-30K, or TD-20KX, how
should I make settings?
Set the trigger bank as follows. If you’re using digitally-connected pads, make settings individually. For details, refer to “Quick Start.”
TD-30KV No.5 TD-30KV
TD-30K No.6 TD-30K
TD-20KX TD-20KX
* If adding the TD-50DP resulted in extra pads that you connect to AUX jacks, you’ll need to individually change the trigger settings of those pads.
Q. How is a digital connection (DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port) superior to an analog connection (TRIGGER IN jack)?
A digital connection is superior in the following ways.
5 Information from multiple sensors can be connected via a single cable.
5 Since a large amount of information from multiple sensors is conveyed at high speed, you will enjoy low-latency performance response.
5 The connected pads can be detected automatically.
Q. On the TD-50, can two pads or drum triggers be connected to one trigger input?
No, they cannot.
Nor can two digitally-connected pads be assigned to the same trigger input.
Q. How can I combine the TD-50 with acoustic drums to create a hybrid kit?
You can create a hybrid kit by using the separately sold Roland RT series.
In this case, set the trigger bank to “No.4 Hybrid Drums,” and connect each RT series unit to its TRIGGER IN jack. Change the trigger settings to the
settings for the RT series units that are connected.
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Convenient Functions
Q. How can I use MUTE GROUP?
Examples:
5 Assign a looped user sample to each pad, and switch between them.
5 Create an eect-like setup in which a snare or kick sound is used to stop a long-decaying sound such as a crash cymbal.
Q. The [PAGE] (UP/DOWN) button is sometimes lit.
In screens where the [PAGE] (UP/DOWN) buttons are lit, you can use the [PAGE] (UP/DOWN) buttons to move through multiple pages.
Q. What are some convenient ways to use snapshots?
What is a snapshot?
5 A snapshot lets you temporarily save the current drum kit settings as STOCK any time you like.
5 You can comparatively audition the current state of the drum kit, the STOCK settings described above, and the state immediately after the drum kit
was recalled (UNDO).
5 You can also return to each of these states.
Examples:
5 You want to compare the sound of striking dierent snare instruments
5 You want to compare dierent mixer volume balances
5 You want to return to the state immediately after switching the drum kit
Q. Can I save the settings to STOCK without entering the SNAPSHOT screen?
Even without entering the SNAPSHOT screen, you can hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SNAPSHOT] button to save the settings to STOCK.
Q. Can the TD-50’s tempo be synchronized to an external MIDI clock?
To synchronize the tempo, set the MIDI Sync parameter to “EXTERNAL.” The TD-50 supports synchronization only of tempo data.
Other
Q. Can I use a USB ash drive?
The TD-50’s DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports are only for connecting pads that support digital connection.
These ports do not support connection of any other types of device; do not connect a USB ash drive to these ports.
Q. Can I import backup data from an earlier model?
The TD-50 is not compatible with backup data of an earlier model.
Q. Does the TD-50 support the DT-1?
Yes .
Q. Does the TD-50 support V-Drums Friend Jam?
V-Drums Friend Jam is not supported.
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Q. Which SD cards are supported?
5 Cards up to 32 GB that support the SD/SDHC specication are supported.
However, if you want to handle audio les, such as playing back WAV/MP3 les or exporting WAV les in SONG EXPORT, you should use a class 4 or
higher SD card.
5 You must format the SD card on the TD-50 itself.
5 Use the SD card only with the TD-50. Do not share it with another device.
* Even if the card meets the above requirements, there might be cases in which it does not work correctly.
Q. Can kit data of the TD-30 be loaded into the TD-50.
No, it cannot.
Since the TD-50 has a sound generation method that is completely dierent than earlier models, it is not compatible with the kit data of earlier
products.
Q. Can sounds of the TM-2 or SPD-SX be imported into the TD-50 as user samples?
In the case of WAV data used by the TM-2 or SPD-SX (16-bit, 44.1 kHz, 180 seconds or less), it can be imported as a user sample into the TD-50 as well.
TM-2 Insert the SD card containing the WAV data directly into the TD-50, and import the data into a user sample.
Using the WAVE EXPORT function or the “WAVE MANAGER” manager software, copy the WAVE data from the SPD-SX to save it on
SPD-SX
your computer, and then copy it to an SD card. Insert the SD card containing the WAVE data into the TD-50, and import the data
into a user sample.
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Q. Can sound data from a software drum sound module or a plug-in drum sound module be imported into the
TD-50?
No, it cannot.
The TD-50’s user sample function supports WAV data (16-bit/24-bit, 44.1 kHz, 180 seconds or less).
Q. Is there a TD-50 editor app for iOS/Android/PC/Mac?
No, there is not.
Q. Does the TD-50 support wireless adaptors such as the WNA1100-RL?
No, it does not support them.
TD-50K/TD-50KV
Q. How do I set up a two-tom/one-oor tom system?
Set the ride cymbal in the tom 3 position, set tom 4 in the ride cymbal position, and connect tom 4 to TRIGGER IN jack TOM2. In this case, if you
connect the T4 cable to TRIGGER IN jack TOM2 and the tom 4 that you moved, an additional cable will not be needed.
PD-140DS
Q. How does this dier from the mesh head pads of earlier V-Drums models?
5 Large-diameter 14-inch size (= standard snare size)
5 Equipped with a multi-element sensor
5 Greatly improved detection sensitivity for strike position and dynamics (automatic cross-stick using a touch sensor)
5 An appropriate amount of bounce provides a natural performance feel, and the three-ply mesh head also provides silence
5 Digital connection ensures fast response
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CY-18DR
Q. How does this dier from the V-cymbal pads of earlier V-Drums models?
5 Large-diameter 18-inch size (= standard ride size)
5 Equipped with a multi-element sensor
5 Greatly improved detection sensitivity for strike position and dynamics
5 You can mute by touching the bow area with the palm of your hand
5 Designed for thinness and a good weight balance, providing realistic vibration
5 Digital connection ensures fast response
KD-A22
Q. To what types of acoustic bass drum can the KD-A22 be attached?
It can be attached to a 22-inch acoustic bass drum.
<Dimensions of a bass drum that can be used when using the MDS-50K/MDS-50KV drum stand>
Height: 590 mm or less (*1)
Width: 620 mm or less (*1)
Lug spacing interval where kick pedal is attached: 130 mm or more
*1 Dimensions with kick pedal etc. attached
Q. Can I also use the KD-A22 with a sound module other than the TD-50?
Yes, you can.
In this case, set the trigger setting to “KD-140,” and adjust the Threshold and Sensitivity while you check the response to your playing.
For details, refer to “KD-A22 Owner’s Manual.”
VH-13
Q. What is the dierence between the VH-13 and the VH-12?
The VH-13 is a successor model to the VH-12, and features improved sensitivity for the open/close sensor. The VH-13 can respond to more
sophisticated performance expression.
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