Roland TD-50KV, TD-50KVX Quick Start Guide
Quick Start
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Look What You Can Do with the TD-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making the Power Automatically Turn o After a Time
(AUTO OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making Hi-hat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About Performance Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Drum Kits and Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a Drum Kit from the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cross-Stick Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing with the Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing Along with an Audio Player Song . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing Along with a TD-50 Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rhythm Training (QUIET COUNT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Registering/Recalling Favorite Drum Kits (FAVORITE) . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording Your Performance Along with a Song . . . . . . . 16
Recording on a Connected Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Customizing a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Editing an Instrument (INSTRUMENT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting an Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Simulating the Ambience of a Performance Space (AMBIENCE) 18
Editing the Mixer (MIXER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the Volume of Each Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Applying Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Comparing with or Reverting to the Unedited Drum Kit
(SNAPSHOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Editing a Drum Kit (MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifying the Illumination Color of the [KIT] Button and
Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Renaming the Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Importing an Audio File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument and Playing It 21
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Trigger Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifying the Pad Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Sensitivity of a Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Backing Up to SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Loading Backup Data from an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Formatting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Settings for the Entire TD-50 (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Quick Reference of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Quick Start (this document)
Read this rst. It explains basic operation.
PDF Manual (download from the web)
5 Reference Manual
This explains all the functions of the TD-50.
5 Data List
This explains the parameters and sound of the TD-50.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed reference material regarding MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). After reading,
keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
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2. Choose “TD-50” as the product name.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
Make sure that the power cord is grounded
Connect mains plug of this model
to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
To completely turn o power to the unit, pull
out the plug from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned
o, this unit is not completely
separated from its main source
of power. When the power needs
to be completely turned o, turn o the
power switch on the unit, then pull out the
plug from the outlet. For this reason, the
outlet into which you choose to connect
the power cord’s plug should be one that is
within easy reach and readily accessible.
Concerning the Auto O function
The power to this unit will be
turned o automatically after a
predetermined amount of time
has passed since it was last used
for playing music, or its buttons or controls
were operated (Auto O function). If you
do not want the power to be turned o
automatically, disengage the Auto O
function (p. 9).
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not carry out anything unless
you are instructed to do so in the
owner’s manual. Otherwise, you
risk causing malfunction.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Refer all servicing to your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center,
or an authorized Roland distributor,
as listed on the “Information.”
WARNING
Do not use or store in the following types of
locations
• 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 oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness; or are
• Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
Do not place in an unstable location
Otherwise, you risk injury as the
result of the unit toppling over or
dropping down.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord.
Also, the supplied power cord must
not be used with any other device.
Connect the power cord to an outlet of the
correct voltage
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.
Certication symbols, including regulatory
compliance, electrical ratings, country of
manufacture, manufacturer, and safety
warning indications are marked on the
bottom of the unit.
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy
objects on it
Otherwise, re or electric shock
may result.
WARNING
Avoid extended use at high volume
Use of the unit at high volume
for extended periods of time may
cause hearing loss. If you ever
experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, you should immediately
stop using the unit and consult a specialized
physician.
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter
unit; never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing
liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this
product. Never allow foreign
objects (e.g., ammable objects,
coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water
or juice) to enter this product.
Doing so may cause short
circuits, faulty operation, or other
malfunctions.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
Turn o the unit if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs
Immediately turn the unit o,
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”
when:
• The power cord has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is
on hand to provide supervision and
guidance when using the unit in
places where children are present,
or when a child will be using the unit.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing
damage or malfunction.
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices
Otherwise, you risk overheating
or re.
Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in overseas,
consult with your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information.”
Don’t place burning objects on the unit
Don’t place any burning object
(such as a candle) on the unit.
Be aware of weather conditions
Use the apparatus in moderate
climates.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it
by the plug
To prevent conductor damage,
always grasp the power cord by its
plug when disconnecting it from
this unit or from a power outlet.
Periodically clean the power plug
An accumulation of dust or foreign
objects between the power plug
and the power outlet can lead to
re or electric shock.
At regular intervals, be sure to pull out the
power plug, and using a dry cloth, wipe
away any dust or foreign objects that may
have accumulated.
Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit
will not be used for an extended period of time
Fire may result in the unlikely event
that a breakdown occurs.
Route all power cords and cables in such a way
as to prevent them from getting entangled
Injury could result if someone were
to trip on a cable and cause the
unit to fall or topple.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing
heavy objects on it
Otherwise, you risk injury as the
result of the unit toppling over or
dropping down.
Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your
hands are wet
Otherwise, you could receive an
electric shock.
Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the
unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect
the power plug from the outlet,
and pull out all cords from external
devices.
Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power
plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed
from the outlet, you risk receiving
an electric shock.
Whenever there is a threat of lightning,
disconnect the power plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed
from the outlet, you risk receiving
an electric shock.
Keep small items out of the reach of children
To prevent accidental ingestion
of the parts listed below, always
keep them out of the reach of small
children.
• Removable Parts
Screws (p. 7)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical
outlet that is being used by an electrical
appliance that is controlled by an
inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator,
washing machine, microwave oven, or
air conditioner). 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 lter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.
Placement
• Using the unit near power ampliers (or
other equipment containing large power
transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate
the problem, change the orientation of
this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference.
• This unit may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this unit in
the vicinity of such receivers.
• 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 o.
• When moved from one location to
another where the temperature and/or
humidity is very dierent, 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.
• Depending on the material and
temperature of the surface on which you
place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor
or mar the surface.
• Do not place containers or anything else
containing liquid on top of this unit. Also,
whenever any liquid has been spilled on
the surface of this unit, be sure to promptly
wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.
Maintenance
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol
or solvents of any kind, to avoid the
possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Repairs and Data
• Before sending the unit away for repairs,
be sure to make a backup of the data
stored within it; or you may prefer to write
down the needed information. Although
we will do our utmost to preserve the data
stored in your unit when we carry out
repairs, in some cases, such as when the
memory section is physically damaged,
restoration of the stored content may be
impossible. Roland assumes no liability
concerning the restoration of any stored
content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost
as the result of equipment failure, incorrect
operation, etc. To protect yourself against
the irretrievable loss of data, try to make
a habit of creating regular backups of the
data you’ve stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has
been lost.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when
using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other
controls; and when using its jacks and
connectors. Rough handling can lead to
malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
display.
• When 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.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from
the unit during normal operation.
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to
keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.
• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted
through oors and walls to a greater
degree than expected, take care not to
allow such sound to become a nuisance to
others nearby.
• The rubber portion of the striking surface
is treated with a preservative to maintain
its performance. With the passage of
time, this preservative may appear on the
surface as a white stain, or reveal how the
pads were struck during product testing.
This does not aect the performance or
functionality of the product, and you may
continue using it with condence.
• Continuous playing may cause discoloration of the button and the knob, but
this will not aect the function.
• Do not use connection cables that contain
a built-in resistor.
Using External Memories
• Please observe the following precautions
when handling external memory devices.
Also, make sure to carefully observe all the
precautions that were supplied with the
external memory device.
• Do not remove the device while
reading/writing is in progress.
• To prevent damage from static electricity,
discharge all static electricity from your
person before handling the device.
• Some memory card types or memory cards
from some manufacturers may not record
or play back properly on the unit.
The memory card write protect feature (LOCK)
• The contents of the
memory card can be
protected by write
protecting it.
To write protect a card,
slide the write protect
switch on the side of the memory card to
the “LOCK” position. Unlock write protect
to delete data on the card.
Write protect switch
• All memory cards eventually wear out. We
recommend that you consider the memory
card not as a permanent storage site,
but as a place to store data temporarily.
We also recommend that you back up
important data onto the another media
that is supported by your unit.
Intellectual Property Right
• It is forbidden by law to make an audio
recording, video recording, copy or
revision of a third party’s copyrighted work
(musical work, video work, broadcast, live
performance, or other work), whether
in whole or in part, and distribute, sell,
lease, perform, or broadcast it without the
permission of the copyright owner.
• Do not use this product for purposes that
could infringe on a copyright held by a
third party. We assume no responsibility
whatsoever with regard to any
infringements of third-party copyrights
arising through your use of this product.
• The copyright of content in this product
(the sound waveform data, style data,
accompaniment patterns, phrase data,
audio loops and image data) is reserved by
Roland Corporation.
• Purchasers of this product are permitted
to utilize said content (except song data
such as Demo Songs) for the creating,
performing, recording and distributing
original musical works.
• Purchasers of this product are NOT
permitted to extract said content in
original or modied form, for the purpose
of distributing recorded medium of said
content or making them available on a
computer network.
• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio)
refers to a patent portfolio concerned
with microprocessor architecture, which
was developed by Technology Properties
Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
technology from the TPL Group.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression
technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia
Corporation.
• The SD logo (
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• ASIO is a trademark and software of
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
• This product contains eParts integrated
software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is
a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• This Product uses the Source Code of μTKernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the
T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
• Roland, V-Drums, and BOSS are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Roland Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Company names and product names
appearing in this document are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.
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and SDHC logo () are
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Look What You Can Do with the TD-50
Customize Sounds for More Expressive Potential
A rich variety of sounds, and a plenty of freedom to customize them
5 Drum kits appropriate for a wide range of musical genres are provided.
5 You can customize the drum itself by varying the shell depth and tuning, and adjust the ambience and eects to obtain a variety of sounds.
5 The “snapshot” function lets you temporarily save the drum kit that you’re editing, and compare it with the current settings or revert to the
previous settings.
5 You can change the illumination color of the knobs and buttons for each drum kit.
More personalized sound design
The “user sample” function lets you import audio les from an SD card. By using this in conjunction with the layer function (SUB INSTRUMENT) (p. 17),
you can combine original sounds with the internal sounds for even more personalized sound design.
Enjoy Performing and Practicing
Perform along with songs
5 You can connect an audio player (smartphone) to the MIX IN jack and enjoy playing the drums along with your favorite songs.
5 You can play back audio les (WAV, MP3) from an SD card, and enjoy playing the drums along with your favorite songs. By using the speed control
or A-B repeat functions, you can even play along with dicult songs. The TD-50 also provides internal loop phrases that you can enjoy jamming
along with.
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Record your performance
5 You can easily record and play back your own performances. In addition to creating a record of your performance, this can also be a useful way to
objectively evaluate your own playing.
5 A performance that you recorded on the TD-50 can be exported as an audio le or as SMF data.
Train your sense of rhythm
In addition to the click (metronome) function, there’s a “quiet count” function that’s ideal for improving your sense of tempo.
Use in Recording or Live Performance
Reference
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Connect to a computer
You can connect the TD-50 to your computer, and record multi-track audio or MIDI on your DAW.
Versatile choices of click output
In addition to sounding the internal click, you can also output an audio le from an SD card as the click track, allowing you to sound a click along with
the song. You can also choose to output the click only through headphones.
Audio routing settings appropriate for your situation
You can specify the output used for each pad’s sound and eects.
This lets you specify the routing appropriately for your situation, whether it’s recording or live performance.
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Recall drum kits consecutively
The “set list” function lets you specify the order in which you want to recall drum kits, and then recall them instantly.
This is convenient when you want to switch drum kits in a specic order during a live performance.
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Getting Ready
Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
1
2
3
7
9
8
4
5
6
No. Controller Explanation Page
[MASTER] knob Adjusts the volume of the MASTER OUT jacks. p. 11
1
[PHONES] knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack. p. 11
TRIG SELECT
[LOCK] button
2
[RIM] button
SELECT [K] [J] buttons
[F1]–[F5] buttons
(function button)
(rotary knobs)
3
PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons By pressing the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons when they are lit, you can switch pages in the screen.
TRIGGER ACTIVITY
indicator
Display This shows various information depending on the operation. –
[MIX IN] knob Adjusts the volume that is input to the front panel and rear panel MIX IN jacks. –
[SONG] knob
[SONG] button
4
[CLICK] knob Adjusts the volume of the click. p. 14
[CLICK] button Allows you to sound the click, or to make settings for the tempo or click. You’ll also press this for rhythm training.
[s] button
[t] button
Faders Adjust the volume of the kick, snare, hi-hat, other percussion instruments, and ambience. p. 11
5
[KIT] button Accesses the DRUM KIT screen. p. 13
[–] [+] buttons Use these buttons to switch drum kits or to edit values. p. 11
[EXIT] button
6
[ENTER] button Press this to conrm a value or execute an operation. p. 11
[SHIFT] button This button is used in conjunction with other buttons. The function of other buttons changes while this button is held down. –
[PREVIEW] button
[H] [I] [K] [J] buttons
(cursor buttons)
7
Dial This dial functions like the [+] and [–] buttons. Use it to scroll quickly or make large changes in edited values. p. 11
If you press the [LOCK] button so its indicator is lit, the pad for which settings are being made will remain selected even if you
strike a pad.
When using a pad that provides rim support, this button species whether you’re making settings for the head or the rim. In the
case of a pad that supports three-way triggering, this button switches between the head, rim, and bell.
Select the pad (trigger input number) for which to make settings.
These buttons change their function depending on the indication in the display. Use them to switch the tabs that are shown in
the upper part of the display, or to specify the function that is shown in the upper or lower part of the display.
The functions of these knobs changes depending on the indication in the display. They adjust the values that are shown in the
lower part of the display.
This lights when a trigger signal is received from a pad (a signal indicating that the pad is struck). This lets you check whether the
pad is connected correctly.
Adjusts the volume of the song (audio le) (This does not aect the sound of an internal song’s drum performance, nor the sound
of a recorded drum performance).
Accesses the SONG screen. Press this when you want to play back a song or recorded data, or when you want to make songrelated settings.
Plays/stops the song or the recorded data. p. 14
Press this when you want to record your performance. p. 16
Press this once to return to the next higher screen level. If you press it repeatedly, you’ll eventually return to the DRUM KIT screen.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [EXIT] button, you can stop (mute) all currently-playing sound
(ALL SOUND OFF). This is a convenient way to stop numerous loop phrases in a single operation.
This button auditions an instrument. The volume changes depending on how strongly you strike the button.
You can use the SELECT [K] [J] buttons to select a trigger input number, and use this button to audition the sound even if no
pads are not connected to the TD-50.
Move the cursor. p. 11
p. 17
p. 11[R1]–[R3] knobs
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p. 14
p. 15
p. 11
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Getting Ready
No. Controller Explanation Page
KIT CUSTOMIZE
[INSTRUMENT] button
8
[AMBIENCE] button Allows you to specify the size and resonance of the room in which the drums are being played. p. 18
[MIXER] button Allows you to specify the volume, pan, multi-eect, equalizer, and compressor settings for each pad. p. 18
[SNAPSHOT] button
[SD CARD] button
[SETUP] button
9
[TRIGGER] button Allows you to make trigger parameter settings. p. 22
[SET LIST] button
Allows you to specify an instrument (sound).
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [INSTRUMENT] button, you can move directly to the instrument edit
(V-EDIT) page.
Temporarily saves the currently-edited drum kit, allowing you to compare it with the current settings or return to previous
settings (snapshot function).
Allows you to perform SD card operations such as saving or loading data.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [SD CARD] button, you can copy the settings of a drum kit or instrument.
Allows you to make settings for functions that apply to the entire TD-50, such as output-destination settings (output assign) and
MIDI settings.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [SETUP] button, you can use the user sample function (p. 21) which allows
you to import user samples.
Allows you to create a set list, or to switch drum kits in the order specied by a set list. When the set list function is on, the [SET
LIST] button is lit.
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PDF
Side Panel/Front Panel
Computer
A
SD card
Audio player
B
C
Headphones
No. Jack Explanation Page
USB COMPUTER port
A
SD card slot
B
PHONES jack
C
MIX IN jack Connect your audio player (smartphone) or other audio playback device here. –
Use a USB cable to connect the TD-50 to your computer (p. 16). This allows you to use DAW software to record the TD-50’s
performance as audio or as MIDI.
Insert a commercially available SD card (SDHC cards (up to 32 GB) are supported).
You can store songs or TD-50 data on the SD card.
You can also use a card to load user samples or to export a recorded song.
Before using an SD card for the rst time, you must format it on the TD-50 (p. 24).
* Never turn o the power or remove the SD cards while the screen indicates “Processing...”
Connect your headphones here.
Even if headphones are connected, sound is output from the various output jacks.
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Bottom Panel
Mounting the TD-50 on the stand
You can attach the TD-50 to a drum stand by using the sound module mounting plate
included with the drum stand (sold separately: MDS series).
Using the screws on the bottom of the TD-50, attach it as shown in the illustration.
* Do not use any screws other than the screws from the bottom of the TD-50. Doing so 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-50 on a cymbal stand or other such stand.
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Narrow
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Sound module
mounting plate
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Getting Ready
Rear Panel (Connect Your Equipment)
or other MIDI device
D E
MixerFootswitchExternal sound module
G
F
Sampling pad or
other electronic
musical instrument
H
I
K
J
(digital connection)
No. Jack Explanation
[L] switch
D
AC IN jack Connect the included AC power code to this inlet.
MIDI connectors Use these connectors to connect an external sound module or other MIDI device.
E
FOOT SW jack You can connect a footswitch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6; sold separately) here and use it to control various things.
F
DIRECT OUT (BALANCED)
G
jacks
MIX IN (STEREO) jack Connect this to an electronic musical instrument such as a sampling pad.
H
MASTER OUT (BALANCED)
jacks
I
MASTER OUT
(UNBALANCED) jacks
TRIGGER IN jacks
J
DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports Connect pads that support digital connection (e.g., PD-140DS or CY-18DR) here.
K
Press this switch to turn it on/o.
Connect these to your mixer.
Use the [SETUP] button to specify the DIRECT OUT 1–8 jack from which
each instrument is output.
Connect these to your mixer, amplied speakers, or recording device.
If you want to output in monaural, connect only the L/MONO jack of the
MASTER OUT (UNBALANCED) jacks.
Connect cymbal, hi-hat, kick, and other pads here.
* If connecting a dual trigger type pad, use a stereo (TRS) cable.
PadsPads
* Pin assignment of the DIRECT
OUT (BALANCED) jacks
* Pin assignment of the MASTER
OUT (BALANCED) jacks
Mixer or amplied
speakers
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 TRIGGER IN jack, the pad that’s connected to that TRIGGER
IN jack won’t produce sound.
Reference
For details on pad settings, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
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1. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select the pad that you want
to specify, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to
specify the assignment.
When you select a pad, the FUNC button of the selected pad
blinks.
(Setting example)
* You can’t specify multiple instances of the same assignment.
Pad Assign
PD140DS SNARE
CY18DR RIDE
3. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
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