Roland TDW-20 User Manual

Before using this product, carefully read the sections entitled: “Using the Unit Safely” and “Important Notes” (p. 4–p. 7 ). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the product. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new product, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or contents of this package are subject to change without prior notice.

Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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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.

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 power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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• Do not open or perform any

internal modifications on the product. (The only exception

would be where this manual provides specific instructions which should be followed in order to put in place userinstallable options; see p. 13.)

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•Do not attempt to repair the product, 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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•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind

(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the TD-20.

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• Never install the product in any of the following 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 floors); or are

•Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

•Subject to salt exposure; or are

•Humid; or are

•Exposed to rain; or are

•Dusty or sandy; or are

•Subject to high levels of

vibration and shakiness.

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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 product.

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•Protect the product from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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• Before installing the TDW-20, you must first always turn off the TD-20 and unplug its power cord.

•Never step on, nor place heavy objects on the product.

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•Install the circuit board only into the specified product (TD20). Remove only the specified

screws during the installation.

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•Keep any screws you may remove and the included installation tool 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

Placement

•Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the product.

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

Repairs and Data

•Please be aware that all data contained in the product’s memory may be lost when the product is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up on a memory card, 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.

Additional Precautions

•Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a CompacfFlash card once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

•When you need to transport the product, 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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Before Using Cards

Using CompactFlash Cards

•CompactFlash cards are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.

•To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.

•Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the cards.

•Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.

•Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85˚ C).

•Do not allow cards to become wet.

•Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

*CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation and licensed by CompactFlash association.

*Roland Corporation is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash™ and CF logo ( ) trademarks.

Copyright

•When you purchase the TDW-20 expansion board for TD-20 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 TDW-20.

Reproduction or duplication of any of the sound contained in the TDW-20, either as they exist on this sound module or by any means of reformatting, mixing, filtering, re-synthesizing, 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, re-distribution or re-sale of the sounds included in the TDW-20 are expressly prohibited.

In Plain English: Be creative and respectful in your application of the TDW-20 sounds. These sounds are for your use only. DO NOT COPY THEM.

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Contents

Using the Unit Safely............................................	4
Important Notes ...................................................	6
Installing the TDW-20 in the TD-20...................	10
IMPORTANT! Please Read
before Beginning the Installation Process .................................	10
IMPORTANT! Backing Up Your Data .............................................	12
How To Install the TDW-20 Expansion Board............................	13
Updating the TD-20 with the CompactFlash Card ..................	15
Installation du TDW-20 dans le TD-20 ..............	16
IMPORTANT! Lire ce qui suit
avant d’entreprendre la procédure d’installation ...................	16
IMPORTANT! Sauvegarde des données.......................................	18
Installation de la carte d’expansion TDW-20 .............................	19
Mise à jour du TD-20 à l’aide de la carte CompactFlash........	21
Features...............................................................	22
About the Drum Kits...........................................................................	24

New Functions ....................................................	26
Drum Instruments Parameters [INST] ..........................................	26
Instrument Selection .................................................................	26
About V-EDIT Parameters ........................................................	26
Mixer Settings.......................................................................................	29
Minimum Volume of Each Trigger Input............................	29
Pad Compressor...................................................................................	30
Parameter Improvements........................................................	30
Ambience ...............................................................................................	30
New Room Types (15) ...............................................................	30
New Wall Types (3) .....................................................................	31
Mic Positions (9) ..........................................................................	31
New Output Gain Parameter ..................................................	32
Ambience Monitor (“solo” mode).........................................	32
Multi-Effects ..........................................................................................	32
New Output Gain Parameter ..................................................	32
Multi-Effects Monitor (“solo” mode) ....................................	32
Master Compressor.............................................................................	33
Gain Reduction (GR) Meter......................................................	33
Drum Kit Parameters [KIT] ................................................................	33
Pad Pattern ON/OFF Switch....................................................	33
Trigger Settings....................................................................................	34
Advanced Trigger Parameter Function ..............................	34
Checking the Trigger Information ........................................	34

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Copy Functions ....................................................................................	35
Trigger Bank Copy ......................................................................	36
Copying an Instrument Set .....................................................	36
Copying an Instrument.............................................................	37
Quick Jump Functions to the Copy Screen .......................	37
Settings for the Entire TD-20 ...........................................................	38
Master Output..............................................................................	38
Output Assign (OTHER).............................................................	38
Using Foot Switches and Pad Switches ..............................	39
MIX IN new Function .................................................................	39
Importing Original TD-20 Data into the Expanded TD-20 ......	40
Other Functions ...................................................................................	41
The Kit Selection Function.......................................................	41
Choosing a Drum Kit from a CompactFlash ......................	41
Appendices .........................................................	42
Drum Instrument List .........................................................................	42
Preset Drum Kit List ............................................................................	46
Information .........................................................	53

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Installing the TDW-20 in the TD-20

IMPORTANT! Please Read before Beginning the Installation Process

Installation Procedure

1.Check the package contents to be sure you have the expansion board, screwdriver (for removing the cover on the back of the TD-20), locking key (for securing the expansion board into place) and CompactFlash card. Please leave the expansion board in its package until it is time to install it.

2.Back up your data (carefully read p. 12).

3.Install the TDW-20 expansion board (p. 13).

4.Update the TD-20 (p. 15).

Enclosed CompactFlash Card

•Do NOT use with a computer BEFORE executing the update process.

Back up Your Original TD-20 Data!

•Save your current data to your CompactFlash card before you install the TDW-20.

When executing an update, all data and settings in the TD-20 are lost. That’s why it is important to back up your data and settings on a ConpactFlash card before updating. If you are using the CompactFlash card included with your TDW-20, insert the card ONLY AFTER turning the power on. Otherwise the “updater” on the card will automatically open.

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Data Compatibility

•Data created on the original TD-20 and backups stored on a CompactFlash card can be used with an expanded TD-20 (p. 40).

•The original TD-20’s factory preset drum kits can be used with an expanded TD-20.

•Data created with an expanded TD-20 is not compatible with original TD-20.

•The TD-20 will not function if you remove the TDW-20 after performing the update.

Caution when Handling the TDW-20

•Components of the TDW-20 can be damaged by static electricity. Please observe the following precautions when handling it.

•Before touching the TDW-20, you must touch some other metal object to safely discharge any static electricity that might be in your body or clothing.

•When holding the TDW-20, grasp the edges of the circuit board and DO NOT touch the components on the circuit board or the connectors.

•If you need to store or ship the TDW-20, place it in the original bag (conductive bag for electrostatic protection).

•DO NOT touch the circuitry or connectors inside the TD-20.

•When inserting the TDW-20, do not force it into the slot. If insertion is difficult, take the TDW-20 out and then try again. Use the provided tool to lock it in place.

•When you’ve finished installing the TDW-20, double-check your work.

•If a foreign object should get inside the TD-20, request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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IMPORTANT! Backing Up Your Data

If you are using the CompactFlash card included with your TDW-20, insert the card ONLY AFTER turning the power on. Otherwise the “updater” on the card will automatically open.

1.Insert a CompactFlash card into the TD-20’s front panel memory card slot.

*Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

2.Press [CARD].

The [CARD] and CompactFlash indicators light up. The “CARD MENU” screen appears.

*If you insert a card that has never been used with the TD-20, the screen will indicate “Unformatted!” Press [CARD] and [F4 (FORMAT)] to format.

3.Then press [F1 (SAVE)].

4.In the “CARD SAVE” screen, use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the backup destination for the data you are saving.

5.Press [F5 (SAVE)].

If you want to rename the backup, press [F4 (NAME)].

6.The confirmation screen appears, press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to save the data.

If you decide not to proceed with the backup, press [F1 (CANCEL)].

7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to save the data.

If You Have BULK DUMP Data Stored on Your Computer

If you have individual kit data or your entire kit’s data stored on a computer, in order for it to be compatible with the expanded version, you must load it into the TD-20, and save the data to a CompactFlash card BEFORE updating with the TDW-20.

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How To Install the TDW-20 Expansion Board

1.Power-off the TD-20, and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

2.Turn the TD-20 over on its back.

*When turning the TD-20 on its back, take care not to damage the buttons and knobs. To protect them, spread a cushion or towel over your work surface.

3.Remove the eight screws (marked by arrows) on the bottom panel. Take off the cover.

*Do not remove any screws other than those marked by arrows.

4.Orient the circuit board holder as shown in the illustration.

5.Insert the connector of the expansion board all the way into the connector of the TD-20. Make sure that the tip of each circuit board holder protrudes through the holes in the TDW-20.

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6. Using the tool included with the TDW-20, turn the	7. Reattach the cover using the eight screws you
circuit board holders in the LOCK direction to fasten	removed in step 3.
the TDW-20 in place.

When you’ve finished installing the TDW-20, double-check to make sure that it is installed correctly and that the circuit board holders are in the LOCK position.

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Updating the TD-20 with the CompactFlash Card

1.With the power off, insert the CompactFlash Card provided in this package.

2.Turn the power on and the following screen appears.

3.To execute the update, press the [F5=UPDATE] button.

*It may take 3 minutes before update is finished.

*Do not turn the power off during the update process.

4.When the screen shows “Update Completed.”, turn off the TD-20 and remove the CompactFlash card.

5.Turn the power back on and execute the system initialize.

6.To initialize, press the [F5 (EXECUTE)] button.

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Installation du TDW-20 dans le TD-20

IMPORTANT! Lire ce qui suit avant d’entreprendre la procédure d’installation

Procédure d’installation

1.Vérifier le contenu de l’emballage pour s’assurer d’avoir la carte d’expansion, un tournevis (pour retirer la plaque à l’arrière du TD-20), l’outil de verrouillage (pour fixer la carte d’expansion) et la carte CompactFlash. Laisser la carte d’expansion dans son emballage jusqu’au moment de l’installer.

2.Faire une copie de sauvegarde des données (lire attentivement la p. 18).

3.Installer la carte d’expansion TDW-20 (p. 19).

4.Mettre à jour le TD-20 (p. 21).

Carte CompactFlash jointe

•NE PAS utiliser avec un ordinateur AVANT d’avoir exécuté la procédure de mise à jour.

Faire une copie de sauvegarde des données originales du TD-20!

•Enregistrer les données sur la carte CompactFlash avant d’installer le TDW-20.

Lors de l’exécution d’une mise à jour, toutes les données et tous les paramètres enregistrés sur le TD-20 sont supprimés. C’est pourquoi il est important de faire une copie de sauvegarde des données et des paramètres sur une carte CompactFlash avant de procéder à la mise à jour. Si la carte CompactFlash jointe au TDW-20 est utilisée, elle doit être insérée UNIQUEMENT APRÈS que l’appareil a été mis sous tension. Sinon, le dispositif de mise à jour de la carte s’ouvrira automatiquement.

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Compatibilité des données

•Les données créées sur le TD-20 original et les copies de sauvegarde enregistrées sur une carte CompactFlash peuvent être utilisées avec un TD-20 équipé d’une carte d’expansion.

•Les batteries originales du TD-20 réglées en usine peuvent être utilisées avec un TD-20 équipé d’une carte d’expansion.

•Les données créées avec un TD-20 équipé d’une carte d’expansion ne sont pas compatibles avec un TD-20 original.

•Le TD-20 ne fonctionne pas si le TDW-20 est retiré une fois que la mise à jour a été faite.

Précautions à prendre pour manipuler le TDW-20

•L’électricité statique peut endommager les composants du TDW-20. Prendre les précautions suivantes pour le manipuler.

•Avant de toucher le TDW-20, il faut toucher un objet métallique pour éliminer de façon sécuritaire l’électricité statique qui peut s’être accumulée dans le corps ou dans les vêtements.

•Pour tenir le TDW-20, saisir les côtés de la carte de circuits imprimés et NE PAS toucher les composants sur la carte de circuits imprimés ni les connecteurs.

•Si le TDW-20 doit être entreposé ou expédié, le placer dans le sachet d’origine (sac conducteur offrant une protection électrostatique).

•NE PAS toucher les circuits ni les connecteurs à l’intérieur du TD-20.

•Lors de l’insertion du TDW-20, ne pas l’insérer de force dans la fente. Si l’insertion est difficile, retirer le TDW-20 puis réessayer. Utiliser l’outil fourni pour le verrouiller en place.

•Une fois l’installation du TDW-20 terminée, revérifier le travail exécuté.

•Si un objet étranger tombe à l’intérieur du TD-20, s’adresser au détaillant, au centre de services Roland le plus proche ou à un distributeur Roland autorisé mentionnés dans la liste de la page « Information » pour faire procéder à la réparation.

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IMPORTANT! Sauvegarde des données

*Si la carte CompactFlash fournie avec le TDW-20 est utilisée, elle doit être insérée APRÈS que l’appareil a été mis sous tension. Sinon, le dispositif de mise à jour de la carte s’ouvrira automatiquement.

1.Insérer une carte CompactFlash dans la fente pour carte mémoire qui se trouve sur le panneau avant du TD-20.

*Insérer soigneusement la carte CompactFlash à fond – jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit fermement en place.

2.Appuyer sur [CARD].

Les voyants [CARD] et CompactFlash s’allument. L’écran « CARD MENU » s’affiche.

*Si la carte insérée n’a jamais été utilisée avec le TD-20, l’écran affichera « Unformatted! ». Appuyer sur [CARD] et sur [F4 (FORMAT)] pour formater la carte.

3.Appuyer ensuite sur [F1 (SAVE)].

4.À l’écran « CARD SAVE », utiliser [+/-] ou [VALUE] pour sélectionner la destination des données à sauvegarder.

5.Appuyer sur [F5 (SAVE)].

Pour renommer la copie de sauvegarde, appuyer sur [F4 (NAME)].

6.L’écran de confirmation s’affiche; appuyer sur [F5 (EXECUTE)] pour enregistrer les données.

Pour annuler les commandes et ne pas faire de copie de sauvegarde, appuyer sur [F1 (CANCEL)].

7.Appuyer sur [F5 (EXECUTE)] pour enregistrer les données.

Si des données BULK DUMP sont enregistrées dans l’ordinateur

Si des données de trousses individuelles ou toutes les données de la trousse sont enregistrées dans un ordinateur, elles doivent être chargées dans le TD-20 et enregistrées sur une carte CompactFlash AVANT de procéder à la mise à jour avec le TDW-20, pour être compatibles avec la version expansée.

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Installation de la carte d’expansion TDW-20

1.Mettre le TD-20 hors tension et débrancher le câble d’alimentation de la prise.

2.Tourner le TD-20 sens dessus dessous.

*Veiller à ne pas endommager les boutons et les manettes en tournant le TD-20 sens dessus dessous. Pour les protéger, déposer un coussin ou une serviette sur la surface de travail.

3.Retirer les huit vis (indiquées par des flèches) de la plaque inférieure. Retirer la plaque.

*Ne retirer aucune vis autre que celles qui sont indiquées par des flèches.

4.Placer les supports de la carte de circuits imprimés comme le montre l’illustration.

5.Insérer le connecteur de la carte d’expansion à fond dans le connecteur du TD-20. S’assurer que l’extrémité de chaque support de la carte de circuits imprimés dépasse des ouvertures du TDW-20.

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6. À l’aide de l’outil fourni avec le TDW-20, tourner les	7. Remettre le couvercle en place et le fixer à l’aide des
supports de la carte de circuits imprimés en	huit vis retirées à l’étape 3.
position LOCK (verrouillé) pour fixer le TDW-20.

*Une fois l’installation du TDW-20 terminée, revérifier le travail pour s’assurer qu’il est installé correctement et que les supports de la carte de circuits imprimés sont à la position LOCK (verrouillé).

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Mise à jour du TD-20 à l’aide de la carte CompactFlash

1.L’appareil étant hors tension, insérer la carte CompactFlash fournie dans l’emballage

2.Mettre l’appareil sous tension; l’écran suivant s’affiche.

3.Pour exécuter la mise à jour, appuyer sur le bouton [F5=UPDATE].

*La mise à jour peut prendre 3 minutes.

*Ne pas mettre l’appareil hors tension pendant la procédure de mise à jour.

4.Quand l’écran affiche « Update Completed » (mise à jour terminée), mettre le TD-20 hors tension et retirer la carte CompactFlash.

5.Remettre l’’appareil sous tension et initialiser le système.

6.Pour initialiser l’appareil, appuyer sur le bouton [F5=UPDATE].

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Features

New Sounds and 50 New Drum Kits (100 total)

The new acoustic sounds have more punch, expressiveness, stereo presence and dynamic range. The Processed and Electronic sounds give you lots of new choices for everything from Alternative Pop, Hip Hop or Club music. The USER memory is now 100 kits, including 50 NEW kits, and the TD-20’s original preset kits.

New Editing and Performance Power

•A new, Large “Mic Size” choice for the kick drum enhances low frequency attack (p. 26).

•More “Mic Position” choices for more precise microphone placement (p. 30).

•Full “Kit Resonance” function, triggered by the bass drum, adds overall kit depth and presence (p. 30).

•New Snare Drum Rim function allows selected layering choices (p. 27).

•Electronic sounds now have a new Dynamic pitch bend feature (p. 28).

•Turn the snares on or off, or change from a normal Hi-Hat to “Fixed Hi-Hat” using foot or pad switches (p. 39).

•“Dynamic Interval Control” results in a more accurate response to your playing dynamics and speed (p. 34).

•“Enhanced HH Control” improves the feel and response of the V-Hi-Hat (p. 23).

•“Enhanced Snare Buzz Control” gives more dynamic response and presence when adding “snare buzz” to the toms or kick (p. 26).

Ambience — User Interface, New functions

Not only has the interface has been improved, but new algorithms offer high resolution definition and stereo presence. New functions include 15 new room types, 3 new wall material choices and 7 new mic positions (p. 30).

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Improved Memory Storage on a

CompactFlash Card

Up to 99 full backups on the CompactFlash Card. Your current CompactFlash Card stays compatible on the new, expanded version, as well as the original version (p. 24).

Directly “audition” a kit on the

CompactFlash card.

You can choose between preset kits: TD-20/TDW-20 and kits saved on CompactFlash card (p. 41).

You can play the kit before loading it into the USER area. (however, pad patterns will not work when being played from the CompactFlash card)

Sequencer

•Additional Preset Patterns

•50 new Preset Patterns have been added (P 101 – 150).

KD-120 Users

If you have imported your own trigger bank settings from the original TD-20 version, we advise you to double check the trigger parameters for the KD-120. As dynamic response has been improved, re-adjusting those parameters will make you feel even more comfortable while playing.

Important notes about the Hi-Hat

We strongly recommend that you spend time adjusting the Hi-Hat parameters to adapt to your performance techniques.

•The most important is correctly setting the “offset” before you play each time.

ACCESS: [KIT] + [TRIGGER]

•The “Foot Splash Sens” parameter is also important. Spend some time testing this setting.

ACCESS: [TRIGGER]–[F3 (HI-HAT)]

•Also remember that for each kit, there is a separate control for the sound level of the “Foot Closed (Pedal HH)” sound.

ACCESS:

[KIT]–[F2 (FUNC)]–[F1 (VOLUME)]

•Keep in mind that for the sound level of the Hi-Hat that setting different levels for the “Head” and “Rim” can help you get a good sound balance.

When in the MIXER screen. Press [F5] so you can adjust the levels separately.

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About the Drum Kits

After you have completed the upgrade process, you will find that the user memory has expanded to 100 Kits: 50 NEW kits from 1–50 and the original TD-20 pre-set Kits from 51–100. These 100 factory preset kits are always available via the “copy” function, or when totally re-setting the TD-20. So you have 100 USER kits to work with.

CompactFlash Card Data

•All user drum kits can be backed up to the CompactFlash card for a total of 99 full back-ups.

•Kit data on the CompactFlash card can be played (but not edited) without loading it into the TD-20 (p. 41).

•The Import function allows you to load data saved prior to updating (p. 40).

When importing a previously saved “backup” the kits will appear from kit No.51.

Backup File Names

This is important for those who might want to organise their data in their computers or share data with other TD-20 users.

How Names appear

Though you can give a name to your backup file that you can see when loading/saving with a CompactFlash card in the TD-20, the

name that appears when looking at it in your computer is different. Here we will explain the difference between “original” TD-20 data, and data after upgrading with the TDW-20.

Original TD-20

Backup 1 appears like “TD20BK01.TD0.”

“TD20” indicates the original version.

The “BK01” means Backup No.1, “BK08” would mean backup No.08.

Expanded TD-20

Backup 1 appears like “TDW2BK01.TD0.”

“TDW2” indicates the upgraded version.

The “BK01” means Backup No.1, “BK99” would mean backup No.99.

Pattern Files

This refers to patterns saved independently on the CompactFlash Card.

Pattern No.1 (on the card) will appear as “TD20P001.TD0.”

The “P001” means pattern No.1. Pattern No.100 appears as “TD20P100.TD0.”

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User

TD-20

CARD BackupBackupBackup1 2 3

Backup 99

KIT 100

[CARD]–[F2 (LOAD)]

KIT 100

KIT 4	LOAD
KIT 3		KIT 4
KIT 2	SAVE	KIT 3
KIT 1		KIT 2
		KIT 1
	[CARD]–[F1 (SAVE)]

[COPY]–[F1(KIT)]–[F2 (PRESET)]	COPY
PRESET

TDW-20 Preset TD-20 Preset

KIT 100

KIT 4

KIT 3

KIT 2

KIT 1

IMPORT

BackupBackupBackup1 2 3

Backup 8

[CARD]–[F3 (IMPORT)]

CARD

KIT 50

KIT 4

(Original TD-20)

KIT

3

KIT

2

KIT

1

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New Functions

Drum Instruments Parameters [INST]

Instrument Selection

After pressing the [INST], the [F4 (INT<>EXP)] allows you to choose from the TD-20’s internal sounds or those on the TDW-20 expansion board.

The prefix “EXP” is attached to TDW-20’s Inst Group name.

About V-EDIT Parameters

To restore an instrument to a non v-edited state press [SHIFT] and [F4] while in the INST EDIT screen. This was previously referred to as “default” in the original TD-20 version.

* Not all sounds have full V-Edit parameters.

For the KICK

•	Snare Buzz:	The dynamic response of this function
		is improved.
•	Mic Position:	New positions allow even more realistic
		microphone placement.
•	Mic Size:	Improvement in sub-low frequency
		attack for the KICK.
•	Kit Resonance:	Accurately reproduces the whole kit
		resonating when the kick is played.

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For the SNARE

•	Mic Position:	New positions allow even more realistic
		microphone placement.
•	Add Rim Sound:	You can layer a tambourine, 909 claps
		or Gate Hit sound to the RIM only.
•	Level:	Adjusts level of the added sound.

Not all sounds have full V-Edit parameters.

You can turn the “Snare Strainer Off” by pressing an optional foot switch or hitting a “Pad Switch.” Please refer to “Using Foot Switches and Pad Switches” (p. 39).

For the TOMs

•	Snare Buzz:	The dynamic response of this function
		is improved.
•	Mic Position:	New positions allow even more realistic
		microphone placement.

For the HI-HAT

•	Add Sound:	You can layer a tambourine, cabasa or
		cowbell on the Hi-Hat (Head and/or Rim)
•	Level:	Adjusts the volume of the layered sound.

The “Fixed Hi-Hat” position can be enabled by pressing an optional foot switch or hitting a pad switch. Please refer to

“Using Foot Switches and Pad Switches” (p. 39).

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Additional Sizzle for All Cymbals

•	Sizzle Type:	New “BEADS” sizzle type.
•	Sizzle Amount:	Adjusts the amount (size) of the chosen
		sizzles.

Dynamic Pitch Bend (only for NEW Electronic Sounds on the TDW-20)

Before accessing this function, be sure there is an electronic sound assigned to the pad.

Then press [F2 (EDIT)] and the following screen appears. Adjust the parameters as you wish.

The pitch of the sound can be controlled by your playing dynamics.

The following parameters are available.

Parameter	Value
[F1 (PITCH)]
Basic Pitch	-480 – +480
Dynamic Bend	OFF, ON
Bend Depth	-24 – +24
Bend Time	-31 – +31
[F2 (DECAY)]
Decay Time	-31 – +31

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Mixer Settings

Minimum Volume of Each Trigger Input

The “MINIMUM VOLUME” function has new and improved dynamic resolution, helping you to maintain a desired sound level for specific pads and depending on your playing style. Also helping you to capture ghost notes,

Access:

Press [MIXER]–[F3 (MIN VOL)]

Use The Group Faders

Adjust the “MINIMUM VOLUME” parameters with the group faders.

Access:

Press [MIXER] + [FADER]–[F2 (MIN VOL)]

*You can also use them for adjusting Volume, Ambience or MFX send levels.

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Pad Compressor

Parameter Improvements

New Individual Compressor Templates are improved.

	Parameter	Value		Description
			EMPHASIS: Emphasizes the attack
	Attack	EMPHASIS, CRUSH		of the sound.
			CRUSH:	Press the attack.
		COMP SOFT 1 – 2,
		COMP MED,	These change Threshold and ratio
	Type	COMP HARD,
			values.
		LIMITER,
		EXPANDER
		KICK 1 – 3,
		SNARE1 – 3,	These change Attack, Hold, and
	Time	TOM 1 – 3,
			Release values.
		CYM 1 – 2,
		OTHER1 – 3

Ambience

A lot of research went into creating new Ambience functions. The result is a new collection of 15 Room Types, 3 new Wall Types, and 7 new Ambience Mic Positions. High density resolution of these new algorithms, including enhanced stereo presence give you more choices to create your own. personalized drum sound “character.”

New Room Types (15)

Booth A
	Booth B	Studio A

Studio B

Basement

Jazz Club

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