Species whether a snare pad produces the cross-stick sound (ON) or not (OFF).
XSTICKOFF, ON
KIT SETTINGS
1. Press the [KIT] button.
1. Press the [F5] (MENU) button.
The menu screen appears.
If the trigger input of a pad that supports both cross-stick technique and digital connection (such
as the PD-140DS) is assigned to a snare, cross-stick playing is always possible. In this case, the
screen does not show the XSTICK icon.
2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing screen.
3. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
KIT SETTINGS 1 (page 1)
ParameterValueExplanation
Edits the name of the drum kit.
[F4] button
VOLUME tab
Kit Volume-INF–+6.0 dBDrum kit volume
COLOR tab
Kit Color
FAVORITE tab
FavoriteOFF, ONRegisters (ON)/de-registers (OFF) the drum kit in favorites.
Reference
For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Renaming a Drum Kit” in the “Reference Manual” (PDF).
1: WHITE
2: RED
3: GREEN
4: BLUE
5: PINK
6: PURPLE
7: ORANGE
8: YELLOW
9: EMERALD
10: RAINBOW
Use the [KIT] button or [R1]–[R3] knobs to specify the illumination color.
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DRUM KIT
KIT SETTINGS 2 (page 2)
ParameterValueExplanation
BRUSH tab
Species whether you’re performing with sticks (OFF) or brushes (ON).
Brush SwitchOFF, ON
KIT TEMPO tab
OFF
Kit Tempo
ON
Tempo20–260Tempo specied for each drum kit
If this is “ON,” you can perform by scraping (sweeping) the brushes.
* This is supported starting with program version 1.05. Refer to the Roland website for the latest
information.
http://www.roland.com/support/
Use a common tempo (p. 21) for the entire TD-50.
The tempo does not change when you switch drum kits.
Use the tempo that is specied by each drum kit.
The click tempo and the tempo of tempo-synchronized eects can be individually specied for
each drum kit.
PAD CONTROL (page 3)
ParameterValueExplanation
PEDALBEND tab
Species the amount of pitch change that occurs according to the depth to which you press the
Pedal Bend Range-24–0–+24
POSITION tab
Position Control*1OFF, ON
POS AREA tab
Position Area*1INSIDE -5–DEFAULT– OUTSIDE +5
MUTE GRP tab
MUTE SEND
– (OFF), 1–8
MUTE RECEIVE
*1 This supports the following trigger inputs.
5 SNARE
5 TOM1–4
5 The bow (head) of RIDE
5 AUX1–4
* Depending on the pad that is connected or the instrument that is selected, there might be cases in which this has no eect.
hi-hat pedal.
You can set this for each pad (head and rim separately) in semitone units.
Turns on/o tonal changes that occur depending on your strike location or the nuances of your rim
shots.
You can set this for the snare (head, rim), tom (head, rim), ride (bow), and AUX (head, rim) trigger
inputs.
Head: Strike position
Rim: Rim shot nuance
Bow: Strike position
Species the striking area for the head or rim.
“INSIDE” settings make it easier to play notes toward the inside; “OUTSIDE” settings make it easier to
play toward the outside.
Specify the mute group number.
When you strike the pad of the number specied in MUTE SEND, the sound of the pad assigned to
the same number in MUTE RECEIVE is muted.
* Even if you specify the same number in MUTE SEND and MUTE RECEIVE for the same location
(e.g., head or rim) of the same pad, muting does not occur.
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PAD MIDI (page 4)
ParameterValueExplanation
NOTE tab
Note No.
GATE tab
Gate Time0.1– 8.0 sDuration of the note transmitted by each pad
MIDI CH tab
MIDI Channel
MIDI note numbers transmitted and received by the hi-hat
ItemExplanation
HI-HAT OPEN <BOW>
HI-HAT OPEN <EDGE>
HI-HAT CLOSE <BOW>
HI-HAT CLOSE <EDGE>
HI-HAT PEDALMIDI note number transmitted and received by pedal hi-hat
0(C -)–127(G 9)MIDI note number transmitted and received by each pad
OFFNote messages are not transmitted or received
CH1–CH16MIDI channel on which each pad transmits or receives note messages or control change messages
GLOBALTransmitted and received on the transmit/receive channel specied in SETUP (p. 32)
MIDI note number transmitted and received by open hi-hat (bow, edge)
MIDI note number transmitted and received by closed hi-hat (bow, edge)
DRUM KIT
MIDI note numbers transmitted and received by the snare
ParameterExplanation
SNARE <HEAD>
SNARE <RIM>
SNARE <BRUSH>MIDI note number transmitted and received by brush sweep
SNARE <XSTICK>MIDI note number transmitted and received by cross stick
MIDI note number transmitted and received by head shot and rim shot
When setting multiple pads to the same note number
When playing the internal sound generator of the TD-50, if an incoming note number is assigned to more than one pad, that note plays the
instrument of the pad with the lowest trigger input number. If the same note number is assigned to both the head and the rim, the head instrument
is sounded.
MEMO
An asterisk (*) appears at the right of the note number for trigger inputs that are not sounded.
Example:
Note number “38 (D 2)” is set for the head and rim of trigger input 2 SNARE and the head of trigger input 3 TOM 1. In this case, when note number 38
(D2) is received, the instrument assigned to the head of trigger input 2 SNARE is played.
About the gate time
Percussion sound modules normally produce sound only in response to “Note on” messages, and ignore “Note o” messages. However generalpurpose sound modules or samplers do receive the note-o messages that are transmitted and respond by turning o the sound.
Since gate time is normally not necessary for a percussion sound module, this is set to the minimum value when the unit is shipped from the
factory. If a note-o message is received while the sound module has this setting, it is received as an extremely brief note that has almost no
time to be heard, and is nearly inaudible. (Alternatively, it is possible that this could be heard as an unwanted noise.) To avoid this, specify the
note duration of the MIDI performance data that is produced when you strike each pad.
* If the same note number is sounded again in an overlapping manner, a note-o is transmitted before transmitting note-on, even if it is
within the gate time.
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INSTRUMENT
1. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.
The INSTRUMENT screen appears.
2. Select the pad that you want to edit.
3. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons and function buttons to select the item that you want to edit.
* The parameters that you can edit depend on the pad and instrument.
4. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
MEMO
For some parameters, you can also use the rotary knobs to edit the value.
5. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
INSTRUMENT (page 1)
Parameters that can be edited for each instrument
ParameterValueExplanation
INST tab
Inst
ADVANCED tab
Pitch-4800–4800Instrument pitch (units of one cent)
Pitch Sweep*1-100–100
Decay*11–100Length of decay
Dynamic Enhancer Sw*1, *2OFF, ONSpecies whether the sense of strong strikes is enhanced (ON) or not enhanced (OFF).
*1 If a user sample is assigned to the instrument, you can’t specify Dynamic Enhancer Sw. Also, if the user sample’s Play Type (p. 18) is set to “LOOP ALT,” the Pitch Sweep and Decay
have no eect.
*2 For some instruments, this cannot be set.
MEMO
If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can simultaneously make settings for the head area and rim area, etc.
001– (preset)
U001–U500 (user sample)
Instrument number
Reference
For more about instruments, refer to “Instrument List” (p. 42).
After the sound begins, the pitch gradually rises (falls).
Positive (+) values make the pitch start high and then fall; negative (-) values make the pitch start
low and then rise.
Larger values produce greater change.
* In some cases, changing the Pitch setting by a large amount might limit the Pitch Sweep eect.
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KICK A
ParameterValueExplanation
INST tab
Shell Depth1.0–30.0Depth of the shell
Head TypeCLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPEType of head
BASIC 1 tab
Tuning-100–100Tuning of the head
Muing
Beater TypeFELT1, 2, WOOD, PLASTIC1, 2Type of beater
BASIC 2 tab
Snare BuzzOFF, 1–8Resonance to the snare
Low Level-5–NORMAL–+5Volume of low-frequency sound
Low Decay-2–NORMAL–+2Decay length of low-frequency sound
ADVANCED tab
Kit ResonanceOFF, 1–8Amount of resonance for the entire drum kit
Overtone*1, *2-5–NORMAL–+5Amount of overtone components
BASIC 2 tab
Strainer Adj.*2LOOSE1–3, MEDIUM1–3, TIGHT1–3Tension of the strainer (resonating cords)
Wire Type*2TYPE1–3Type of strainer
Wire Level*2-4–NORMAL–+5Volume of strainer
ADVANCED tab
XStick Inst*31–5Cross-stick sound selection
Cross-stick sound volume
XStick Inst Volume*3-INF–+6.0 dB
*1 Unavailable if the instrument group is CROSS STICK.
*2 Unavailable if the instrument group is SNARE BRUSH.
*3 Only if the SNARE A/CROSS STICK instrument is assigned to the rim of the snare (or to the rim of a digitally connected pad that is assigned to snare)
* PINSTRIPE is a registered trademark of Remo Inc., U.S.A.
MEMO
The “XStick Volume” can also be edited from the MIXER DRUM KIT VOLUME screen (KIT VOL tab)
of the MIXER (p. 13).
ThicknessTHIN-5–STANDARD–THICK +5Thickness of the hi-hat
BASIC 1 tab
FixedNORMAL, PRESS, CLOSE, HALF, OPEN
ADVANCED tab
Pedal HH Volume-INF–+6.0 dB
Openness of the hi-hat
If something other than “NORMAL” is selected, the openness of the hi-hat does not change,
regardless of how you press the hi-hat pedal.
Volume of pedal hi-hat
MEMO
The “Pedal HH Volume” can also be edited from the MIXER DRUM KIT VOLUME screen
(KIT VOL tab) of the MIXER (p. 13).
MEMO
The closed hi-hat position (Fixed = CLOSE) can be enabled by pressing an optional footswitch or hitting a pad switch. Please refer to “CONTROL” (p. 31).
CRASH/CHINA/SPLASH/STACKED CYMBAL
ParameterValueExplanation
INST tab
Size1.0–40.0Cymbal diameter
ThicknessTHIN-5–STANDARD–THICK +5Thickness of the cymbal
BASIC 1 tab
MuingOFF, TAPE1–19Muing (muting) setting
Sizzle TypeOFF, RIVET, CHAIN, BEADSType of sizzle
Sizzle Amount-3–+3Amount of sizzle
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RIDE
ParameterValueExplanation
INST tab
Size1.0–40.0Cymbal diameter
ThicknessTHIN-5–STANDARD–THICK +5Thickness of the cymbal
BASIC 1 tab
MuingOFF, TAPE1–19Muing (muting) setting
Sizzle TypeOFF, RIVET, CHAIN, BEADSType of sizzle
Sizzle Amount-3–+3Amount of sizzle
BASIC 2 tab
Ping Color*1LIGHT2, 1, STANDARD, HEAVY1, 2Tonal character of the ride’s ping sound
Ping Level*1-4–NORMAL–+5Volume of the ride’s ping sound
*1 For some instruments, these settings are not available.
MIC POSITION (page 2)
You can edit the mic position and volume for each instrument.
* For some instruments, these settings are not available.
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ParameterValueExplanation
MIC POS tab
Mic PositionOUTSIDE4–STANDARD–INSIDE4Tonal change caused by mic position
ELEMENT tab
Overhead-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of overhead mic
Room-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of room mic
WIDTH tab
Mic Width-5–+5Spread of the overhead mic and room mic
TRANSIENT (page 3)
You can adjust the attack and release (transient) for each instrument.
* For some instruments, these settings are not available.
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, TRANSIENT ONTurns the transient eect on/o.
Time ([R1] knob)1–10Time over which the attack changes
Attack ([R2] knob)-100–+100Adjustment of the attack
Release ([R3] knob)-100–+100Adjustment of the release
Gain-12.0–+6.0 dBVolume following transient adjustment
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SUB INST (page 4)
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, SUB ONTurns the sub-instrument on/o.
SUB INST tab
SUB INST
Layer Type
Fade Point1–127+32
Sub Volume-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of the sub-instrument
V-EDIT tab
001– (preset)
U001–U500 (user sample)
These parameters specify how the sub instrument will be sounded.
MIX
FADE1
FADE2, FADE3
SWITCH
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “INSTRUMENT (page 1)” (p. 6).
OTHER tab
Mic PositionOUTSIDE4–STANDARD–INSIDE4Tonal change caused by mic position
Mic Overhead-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of the overhead mics
Mic Room-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of the room mics
Mic Width-5–+5Spread of the overhead mics and the room mics
Transient SwOFF, TRANSIENT ONTransient on/o
Transient Time1–10Time over which the attack changes
Transient Attack-100–+100Adjustment of the attack
Transient Release-100–+100Adjustment of the release
Transient Gain-12.0–+6.0 dBVolume following transient adjustment
Sub-instrument number
Reference
For more about instruments, refer to “Instrument List” (p. 42).
Volume
The main instrument (A) and sub instrument (B) always sound together as
Playing
Volume
Volume
Volume
Species the force of the strike at which the sub instrument begins to be sounded.
If this is “1,” the sub instrument is sounded by a strike of any force.
If this is “127” (“127+32” for a pad that supports digital connection), the sub instrument is sounded
only by the strongest strike.
* This is not available if Layer Type is “MIX.”
Dynamics
Playing
Dynamics
Playing
Dynamics
Playing
Dynamics
a layer.
The sub instrument (B) is added as a layer only if the strike is stronger than
“Fade Point.”
If the strike is stronger than “Fade Point,” the sub instrument (B) is added as
a layer according to the strength of that strike.
FADE2:
At 127 or higher, the main instrument (A) and sub instrument (B) are the
same volume.
FADE3:
At 127+32, the main instrument (A) and sub instrument (B) are the same
volume (for pads that support digital connection).
Strikes weaker than “Fade Point” sound the main instrument (A), and strikes
stronger than “Fade Point” switch to sound the sub instrument (B).
* For some instruments, these settings are not available.
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AMBIENCE
1. Press the [AMBIENCE] button.
The AMBIENCE screen appears.
2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing screen.
3. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
AMBIENCE LEVEL (page 1)
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ParameterValueExplanation
[F1] buttonROOM OFF, ROOM ONTurns the room ambience (the type and size of room) eect on/o.
[F2] buttonREV OFF, REV ONTurns the reverb (reverberation) eect on/o.
Room ([R1] knob)-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of room ambience
Reverb ([R2] knob)-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of reverb
Stereo Enhancer ([R3] knob)-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of stereo enhancer
ROOM (page 2)
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, ROOM ONTurns room ambience on/o.
ROOM tab
BEACH, LIVING ROOM, BATH ROOM,
STUDIO, GARAGE, LOCKER ROOM,
THEATER, CAVE, GYMNASIUM,
Type ([R1] knob)
Level ([R2] knob)-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of room ambience
Room SizeTINY, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, HUGE Size of the room
Room Shape0–100Room shape and reverberation length
Wall Type
Mic Position
SEND tab
Room Send Volume-INF–+6.0 dB
DOME STADIUM, BOOTH A, BOOTH
B, STUDIO A, STUDIO B, BASEMENT,
JAZZ CLUB, ROCK CLUB, BALLROOM,
GATE, CONCERT HALL, SPORTS
ARENA, EXPO HALL, BOTTLE, CITY,
SPIRAL
CURTAIN, CLOTH, WOOD,
PLASTER, CONCRETE, GLASS
NEXT DOOR, LOW FLOOR,
LOW, MID LOW, MID,
MID HIGH, HIGH, CEILING A, CEILING B
Type of room reverberation
Wall material
Tonal change caused by mic position
Amount of room ambience applied to each pad
If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can simultaneously make settings for the head
area and rim area, etc.
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REVERB (page 3)
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, REV ONTurns reverb on/o.
ROOM tab
Type ([R1] knob)ROOM 1, 2, HALL 1, 2, PLATEType of reverb
Level ([R2] knob)-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of reverb
Pre Delay0–100 mSecAdjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the reverb sound is heard
Time0.1–10.0 SecTime length of reverberation
Density0–127Density of reverb sound
Diusion0–127
LF Damp0–100Adjusts the low-frequency region of the reverb sound.
HF Damp0–100Adjusts the high-frequency region of the reverb sound.
Spread0–127Spread of the reverb sound
Tone0–127Tonal character of reverb sound
SEND tab
Reverb Send Volume-INF–+6.0 dB
Change in the density of the reverb sound over time
The higher the value, the denser the sound becomes as time elapses (The eect is more obvious for
longer reverb times).
Amount of reverb applied to each pad
If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can simultaneously make settings for the head
Width ([R1] knob)MONO, 1–4Spread of stereo enhancer
Level ([R2] knob)-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of stereo enhancer
Color1–6Tonal character of stereo enhancer
MAIN SEND tab
Stereo Enhancer Main Inst Send
SUB SEND tab
Stereo Enhancer Sub Inst Send-INF–+6.0 dB
-INF–+6.0 dB
Amount of stereo enhancer applied to each pad (main instrument)
If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can simultaneously make settings for the head
area and rim area, etc.
Amount of stereo enhancer applied to each pad (sub-instrument)
If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can simultaneously make settings for the head
area and rim area, etc.
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MIXER
1. Press the [MIXER] button.
The MIXER screen appears.
2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing screen.
3. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
MIXER VOLUME (page 1)
For each drum kit, you can adjust the volume of each pad and adjust the overall volume of the entire drum kit.
You can also adjust how the volume responds to the striking force.
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ParameterValueExplanation
VOLUME tab
Volume-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of each pad
PAN tab
PanL30–CTR–R30Stereo position of each pad
MIN VOL tab
Pad Minimum Volume*10–15
Pad Maximum Volume*1-5–0
KIT VOL tab
Kit Volume*2
Pedal HH VolumePedal hi-hat volume
Xstick VolumeCross-stick volume
*1 Use the cursor [H] [I] buttons to choose whether you’re setting the Pad Minimum Volume or the Pad Maximum Volume.
*2 You can also set “Kit Volume” in the KIT SETTINGS screen (VOLUME tab) (p. 3).
MEMO
If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can simultaneously make settings for the head area and rim area, etc.
-INF–+6.0 dB
Minimum volume of each pad
This lets you increase the volume of the softest hits while preserving the volume of the strongest
hits. This can make it easier to hear ghost notes on the snare or legato notes on the ride cymbal.
Maximum volume of each pad
This lets you decrease the volume of the strongest hits while preserving their nuances.
You can limit the volume while preserving the nuances of the strongest hits.
* This is available only for pads that support digital connection and for input from the MIDI IN
connector.
Drum kit volume
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PAD EQ (page 2)
This is a three-band equalizer that each drum kit provides for each strike location of each pad.
You can disable the pad equalizer eect that is output from the DIRECT OUT jacks (p. 29).
This indicates whether the pad equalizer eect is output ( ) from each
jack or is not output ( ).
MST: MASTER OUT jacks
PHO: PHONES jacks (always output)
DIR: DIRECT OUT jacks
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, EQ ONTurns pad equalizer on/o.
Low Freq20 Hz–1 kHzCenter frequency of the low range
Low Gain ([R1] knob)-15–+15 dBAmount of boost/cut for the low range
Mid Freq20 Hz–16 kHzCenter frequency of the mid range
Mid Q0.5–8.0
Mid Gain ([R2] knob)-15–+15 dBAmount of boost/cut for the mid range
High Freq1 kHz–16 kHzCenter frequency of the high range
High Gain ([R3] knob)-15–+15 dBAmount of boost/cut for the high range
MEMO
If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can simultaneously make settings for the head area and rim area, etc.
* If the routing setting (p. 29) PadEq/Comp to direct is “OFF,” the pad equalizer eect does not apply to the sound that is output from the DIRECT OUT jacks.
* If the routing setting (p. 29) PadEq/Comp to direct is “OFF,” and Master OUT is set to “DIRECT,” the pad equalizer eect does not apply to the sound that is output from the DIRECT
OUT jacks and MASTER OUT jacks.
Width of the frequency range
A higher Mid Q narrows the aected area.
PAD COMP (page 3)
This is a compressor that each drum kit provides for each pad.
The pad compressor eect can be applied only to the output from the DIRECT OUT jacks. You can also disable the pad compressor eect from being
applied to the PHONES jack output (p. 29).
This indicates whether the pad compressor eect is output ( ) from each
jack or is not output ( ).
MST: MASTER OUT jacks
PHO: PHONES jacks
DIR: DIRECT OUT jacks
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, COMP ONTurns pad compressor on/o.
Type ([R1] knob)
Threshold ([R2] knob)-48–0 dBVolume level at which compression begins
Gain ([R3] knob)-24–+24 dBOutput level of the compressor
Ratio1:1–100:1Compression ratio
KneeHARD, SOFT1–3Attack of the sound at the moment compression is applied
Attack0–100 mSecTime from when the volume goes up the threshold level until the compressor eect applies
Release10–1000 mSec
* Pad compressor settings are made for individual pads. They cannot be made for individual strike locations (such as the head or rim).
* If the routing setting (p. 29) PadEq/Comp to direct is “OFF,” the pad compressor eect does not apply to the sound that is output from the DIRECT OUT jacks.
* If the routing setting (p. 29) PadEq/Comp to direct is “OFF,” and Master Out is set to “DIRECT,” the pad compressor eect does not apply to the sound that is output from the
DIRECT OUT jacks and the MASTER OUT jacks.
* If the routing setting (p. 29) PadComp to Phones is “OFF,” the pad compressor eect does not apply to the sound that is output from the PHONES jacks.
* When you change this parameter, the pad compressor’s parameters Ratio, Knee, Attack, and
Release change to optimal settings for your selection. You can then make further adjustments to
these parameters as necessary.
Time from when the volume falls below the threshold level until the compressor eect no longer
applies
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Meters shown in the PAD COMP screen
In the PAD COMP screen, the “input meter,” the “gain reduction meter,” and the “output meter” are displayed.
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Input meter
The “input meter”
shows the level (dB)
being input to the pad
compressor.
Output meter
The “output meter” shows the output level
following the pad compressor.
Gain reduction meter
The “gain reduction meter”
shows the change in level
(dB) produced by the pad
compressor.
Adjust the pad compressor’s “Gain” so that the output meter does not exceed 0 dB (i.e., so that it does not clip).
MULTI EFFECT (MFX) (page 4)
You can use three multi-eects simultaneously for each drum kit.
ParameterValueExplanation
MFX tab
[F5] buttonOFF, MFX1–3 ONTurns on/o the multi-eect 1–3 selected by the [R1] knob.
MFX SEL ([R1] knob)MFX1–3You can use three multi-eects simultaneously for each drum kit.
Type of multi-eect
Type ([R2] knob)
Level ([R3] knob)-INF–+6.0 dBVolume of the eect sound for the selected multi-eect
ASSIGN tab
MFX AssignMFX1–3Select the multi-eect 1–3 that is applied to each pad.
SEND tab
MFX Send Volume-INF–+6.0 dBEect send level for each pad
DRY+MFX tab
MFX DRY+WET*1
*1 MFX DRY+WET is specied for each pad. It cannot be specied for individual strike locations (such as the head or rim).
If MFX DRY+WET is set to “MFX ONLY,” some multi-eect settings might cause no sound to be output.
Reference
For more about multi-eects, refer to “Multi-Eect Parameters” (p. 34).
DRY+MFXThe dry sound and eect sound will be output.
MFX ONLYOnly the eect sound will be output.
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MASTER COMP (page 5)
This is a two-band equalizer that is provided for each drum kit.
The master compressor is output from the MASTER OUT jacks and the PHONES jacks.
This indicates whether the master comp eect is output ( ) from
each jack or is not output ( ).
MST: MASTER OUT jacks
PHO: PHONES jacks (always output)
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, COMP ONTurns master comp on/o.
SINGLE SOFT COMP, SINGLE HARD
Type
Split FreqSINGLE, 10–16000 Hz
Threshold*1-48–0 dBVolume level at which compression begins
Gain*1-24–+24 dBOutput level of the compressor
Attack*10–100 mSecTime from when the volume goes up the threshold level until the compressor eect applies
Release*110–1000 mSec
Ratio*11:1–100:1Compression ratio
Knee*1HARD, SOFT1–3Attack of the sound at the moment compression is applied
[F2] button*2LO SOLO
[F3] button*2HI SOLO
*1 If Split Freq is set to something other than “SINGLE,” the low band and high band can be set independently.
*2 Only if Split Freq is set to something other than “SINGLE”
* If the routing setting (p. 29) Master Out is “DIRECT,” the master compressor does not apply to the sound that is output from the MASTER OUT jacks.
COMP, SINGLE LIMITER, 2BAND SOFT
COMP, 2BAND HARD COMP, 2BAND
LIMITER
Character of the compressor
* When you change this parameter, all parameters of the master compressor change to optimal
settings for your selection. You can then make further adjustments to these parameters as
necessary. Depending on the settings of these parameters, the resulting eect might not match
the Type setting.
Bandwidth of the compressor
If this is “SINGLE,” the master compressor operates as a single-band compressor that is used only on
the high band.
Time from when the volume falls below the threshold level until the compressor eect no longer
applies
When this is operating as a two-band compressor, you can individually audition the low-frequency
and high-frequency bands.
* These settings are reset if you perform any of the following operations.
5 Respecify the Type parameter as single band compressor
5 Set the Split Freq parameter to “SINGLE”
5 Exit the MASTER COMP screen
Meters shown in the MASTER COMP screen
In the MASTER COMP screen, the “input meter,” the “gain reduction meter,” and the “output meter” are displayed.
When Split Freq is “SINGLE” (single compressor)When Split Freq is “10–16000 Hz” (2-band compressor)
Input meter
The “input meter” shows
the level (dB) being
input to the master
comp.
Output meter
The “output meter” shows the output level
following the master comp.
Adjust the master comp’s “Gain” so that the output meter does not exceed 0 dB (i.e., so that it does not clip).
Gain reduction meter
The “gain reduction meter”
shows the change in level
(dB) produced by the
master comp.
Input meter
The “input meter” shows the level (dB)
being input to the master comp.
This is shown individually for the low
and high bands.
Gain reduction meter
The “gain reduction meter”
shows the change in level (dB)
produced by the master comp.
This is shown individually for the
low and high bands.
Output meter
The “output meter” shows the
output level following the
master comp.
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MASTER EQ (page 6)
This is a four-band equalizer that is provided for each drum kit.
You can adjust the equalizer’s eect (shelving and peaking) for the low frequency (LOW) and high frequency (HIGH).
The master EQ is not output from the MASTER OUT jacks and PHONES jacks.
This indicates whether the master EQ eect is output ( ) from
each jack or is not output ( ).
MST: MASTER OUT jacks
PHO: PHONES jacks (always output)
ParameterValueExplanation
[F4] buttonOFF, EQ ONTurns master EQ on/o.
Type
Q
Freq
Gain-12–+12 dBAmount of boost/cut
* If the routing setting (p. 29) Master Out is set to “DIRECT,” the eect of the master EQ does not apply to the sound that is output from the MASTER OUT jacks.
MEMO
To return to the default values, press the [F5] (DEFAULT) button.
SHELV (Shelving),
PEAK (MID1 and MID2: xed to
“PEAK”)
Width of the frequency range
A higher Q narrows the aected area.
Center frequency
KIT CUSTOMIZE
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USER SAMPLE
SAMPLE LIST
ParameterValueExplanation
Renames the currently selected user sample.
[F5] button
LIST tab
Play Type
START/END tab
Zoom ([R1] knob)–
Start ([R2] knob)*10–07937742Adjusts the start point (the location at which the user sample starts playing).
End ([R3] knob)*1257–07937999Adjusts the end point (the location at which the user sample stops playing).
*1 You can’t set the end point earlier than the start point.
You can’t set the start point and end point to the same value.
For both the start point and end point, you can’t specify a value that exceeds the length of the user sample.
Reference
For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Renaming a Drum Kit” in “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Species how the user sample is sounded.
ONESHOT MONO
ONESHOT POLYWhen you strike the pad repeatedly, the sounds of the notes are heard overlapping.
LOOP ALT
When you strike the pad, the currently-heard sound is silenced before the new sound is heard.
Notes do not overlap.
The user sample plays repeatedly (loop).
Each time you strike the pad, the sound alternately plays or stops.
Zooms the waveform display in or out.
You can zoom-in/out on the horizontal axis by turning the [R1] knob or by holding down the
[SHIFT] button and pressing the cursor [K] [J] buttons.
If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the [R1] knob or use the cursor [H] [I] buttons, you’ll
Depth of ambience reverb
Applying ambience reverb makes the click easier to hear.
MEMO
The eect specied by the ambience reverb setting is applied. This means that reverb must be
turned on (p. 12).
You can specify the tempo by striking the pad specied by Tap Pad or by pressing a button
(Tap Tempo).
Quiet Count settings
1. In the CLICK screen, press the [F4] (QUIET CNT) button.
2. Press the [F2] (SETUP) button.
The setting screen appears.
3. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
ParameterValueExplanation
Measures2, 4, 8, 16 (Measures)
Of the measures specied by “Measures,” this setting species the length of the measures that will be “Quiet.”
Quiet
RANDOMThe length of the Quiet interval will randomly change each time.
1, 2, 4
Specify the length (measures) of the interval for which the click will alternate between “Sounding”
and “Quiet.”
Species the length (number of measures) of the Quiet interval.
* This setting cannot be longer than half of the Measures value.
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TRIGGER
1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.
The TRIGGER screen appears.
2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing screen.
3. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
TRIG BASIC (page 1)
ParameterValueExplanation
Renames the trigger bank.
[F5] button
BANK tab
Bank No.1–8Trigger bank number
Trig Type
DIGITAL tab
AssignN/A, KICK–AUX4
SENS tab
Trig TypeThis parameter is the same as the Trig Type parameter of the BANK tab.
Sensitivity1.0–32.0
Rim Gain0–3.2
HI-HAT tab
Trig TypeThis parameter is the same as the Trig Type parameter of the BANK tab.
Hi-Hat Type
Oset*1, *2-100–+100 (automatically)
Foot Splash Sens*2-10–+10Amount of how easy to make the foot splash
Noise Cancel*1, *21–3
CC MAX*2, *390, 127
*1 Only if Trig Type is set to “VH13” or “VH12.”
*2 Digitally-connected pads do not support hi-hat pedal performance.
*3 Only if Trig Type is set to something other than “VH13” or “VH12”
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Reference
For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Renaming a Drum Kit” in “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Species the model of pad (trigger type) that is connected to each trigger input.
* You can’t change the trigger type of a trigger input that’s assigned to a pad that supports a
digital connection.
For details, refer to “Trig Type list”
(p. 23).
Type of hi-hat
This is set automatically according to the parameter selected in Trig Type.
MEMO
When you specify the trigger type, the trigger parameters (with the exception of certain
parameters such as cross-stick cancel) are set to optimal values. These values are only general
guidelines; you can make ne adjustments as appropriate according to how you attach the pad
and how you use it.
Species the trigger input to which a digitally-connected pad is assigned.
A digitally connected pad for which you select “N/A” is not used; the settings of the pad connected
to the TRIGGER IN jack are applied.
* Even if this is assigned to “HI-HAT,” hi-hat open/close techniques cannot be performed.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style.
Increasing this value increases the sensitivity, so that even soft strikes on the pad are sounded at
high volume. Decreasing this value decreases the sensitivity, so that even strong strikes on the pad
are sounded at low volume.
Adjusts the balance between the force of striking the rim or edge and the loudness of the sound.
If you increase this value, even soft strikes on the rim are sounded at high volume. If you decrease
this value, even strong strikes on the rim are sounded at low volume.
This is available for pads that support rim shots.
Extent of opening Hi-Hat
The bigger the value is, the wider the opening extent is.
Reference
For details on how to adjust the oset, refer to “Reference Manual.” You can make ne
adjustments to the hi-hat parameters as necessary.
Amount of strength to cancel the bow and edge noise when you play foot close.
The bigger the value is, the more dicult to have a noise excluding the foot close.
Amount of control change that is transmitted in stepping the hi-hat pedal down completely.
* There’s no need to change this setting if you’re performed only with the TD-50 and the pads.
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TRIGGER
Making detailed settings for digitally-connected pads
1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.
2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).
3. Press the [F2] (DIGITAL) button.
4. Press the [F5] (ADVANCED) button.
The DIGITAL TRIGGER ADVANCED screen appears.
5. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
6. Press the [F4] (EXIT) button to return to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN screen.
* The parameters that can be set dier depending on the type of pad.
ParameterValueExplanation
Position Adjust1–10
XStick Detect SensOFF, 1–5
Choke SensOFF, 1–5Adjusts the sensitivity of choking technique. If this is “OFF,” choking technique is unavailable.
Bell Gain0–3.2
Adjusts how the tonal character is aected by strike position.
Lower values adjust toward the center, and higher values adjust toward the circumference.
Adjusts how easy it is to use cross-stick playing technique. If this is “OFF,” cross-stick technique is
unavailable.
Adjusts the balance between the force of a strike on the bell (bell shot technique) and the loudness
of the sound. With higher values of this setting, a high volume can be produced even by a soft
strike on the bell.
Trig Type list
Used modesTrig Type
KD-A22KDA22–––––
KD-140KD140–––––
KD-120KD120–––––
KD-85KD85–––––
KD-9KD9–––––
KD-8KD8–––––
KD-7KD7–––––
KT-10KT10–––––
PD-128S,
PD-128
PD-125XS,
PD-125X
PD-125PD125
PD-108PD108
PD-105XPD105X
PD-105PD105
PD-85PD85
PDX-100PDX100
PDX-8PDX8
PDX-6PDX6
PD-8PD8
VH-13VH13
VH-12VH12
VH-11VH11
CY-15RCY15R
CY-14CCY14C
CY-13RCY13R
CY-12CCY12C
CY-12R/CCY12R/C
PD128
PD125X
Rim
shot
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(((
(
(((
(
(((
Positional sensing
Bell
shot
HeadRim
((
–
((
–
((
–
((
–
((
–
((
–
((
–
((
–
––––
––––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–
(
–
–
–
–
(
–
–
Choke
play
Used modesTrig Type
CY- 8CY8
CY- 5CY5
BT-1
Generic pads
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
RT-30KRT30K–––––
RT-30HRRT30HR
RT-30H
RT-10KRT10K–––––
RT-10SRT10S
RT-10TRT10T–––––
*1 When using the BT-1, it is possible to further increase the sensitivity for soft strikes,
but this increases the possibility of unwanted triggering by vibration from the
surroundings.
*2 Select this if you attach an RT-30H to the snare.
*3 Select this if you attach an RT-30H to a tom.
BT1–––––
BT1 SENS*1–––––
PAD1
PAD2
PAD3
RT30H SN*2–––––
RT30H TM*3–––––
Rim
shot
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
Positional sensing
Bell
shot
HeadRim
–––
–––
–––
––––
–––
––––
––––
Choke
play
(
(
(
(
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TRIGGER
LINEAR
EXP2EXP1
EXP2EXP1
LOG2LOG1
LOG2LOG1
SPLINE
LOUD2LOUD1
LOUD2LOUD1
Trigger inputs and playing methods corresponding chart
5 Each playing method can be used with the instruments corresponding to it.
5 Bell shots are possible only for “RIDE.”
5 Cross-stick is possible only for “SNARE.”
TRIG ADVANCED (page 2)
ParameterValueExplanation
THRESHOLD tab
Trig TypeThis is the same parameter as Trig Type (p. 22) in the BANK tab.
Minimum sensitivity of the pad
This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when the
pad is above a determined force level (velocity). This can be used
Threshold0–31
Volume change in response to pad strike strength
LINEAR
EXP1, EXP2
Curve
LOG1, LOG2
SPLINE
LOUD1, LOUD2
to prevent a pad from sounding because of vibrations from other
pads. In the following example, B will sound but A and C will not
sound.
Check this and adjust accordingly. Repeat this process until you get
the perfect setting for your playing style.
Volume
Playing
dynamics
VolumeVolume
Playing
dynamics
VolumeVolume
Playing
dynamics
Volume
Playing
dynamics
VolumeVolume
Playing
dynamics
Playing
dynamics
Playing
dynamics
Playing
dynamics
((
((
(
((
Threshold
The standard setting. This produces the most natural
correspondence between playing dynamics and
volume change.
Compared to “LINEAR,” strong dynamics produce a
greater change.
Compared to “LINEAR,” a soft playing produces a
greater change.
Extreme changes are made in response to playing
dynamics.
Very little dynamic response, making it easy to
maintain strong volume levels. If you’re using a drum
trigger as an external pad, these settings will produce
reliable triggering.
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ParameterValueExplanation
THRESHOLD tab
This setting lets you prevent a drum from being triggered unwantedly by a strike on a drum to which no
drum trigger is attached, or by sound or vibration from the surroundings (noise cancellation).
This noise cancel function can be used if you use a stereo cable to connect an “RT-30K” or “RT-30HR” drum
trigger to the following TRIGGER IN jacks and specify the Trig Type.
ExtNoiseCancel*1OFF, 1–5
RIM tab
Trig TypeThis is the same parameter as Trig Type (p. 22) in the BANK tab.
Head/Rim Adjust*20–80
XStick Threshold*20–127
SCAN tab
Trig TypeThis is the same parameter as Trig Type (p. 22) in the BANK tab.
Scan Time0–4.0 ms
Mask Time0–64 ms
Supported TRIGGER IN jacks
5 KICK5 SNARE5 TOM1–45 AUX1–4
* The “RT-30H” does not support the noise cancel function.
If the rim sound is heard when you strike the head strongly, increase this value. If the head sound is heard
when you play an open rim shot, decrease this value. If the head sound is heard when you softly play a rim
shot, decrease this value.
MEMO
If the rim shot sound is heard when you play a head shot, or if a head shot sound is heard when you play
a rim shot, make small changes to the Head/Rim Adjust values while you continue trying out the results.
Extreme changes to the values will cause the wrong sound to be heard when you strike the pad, for
example producing the rim shot sound when you play a head shot.
For a pad that is connected to a TRIGGER IN jack, this species the force at which to switch between the cross
stick sound and open rim shot sound.
Setting this to a higher value makes it easier to get cross stick
sounds. When set to “0,” playing a cross stick produces the open rim
shot sound.
For a digitally connected pad that allows cross stick technique,
playing a cross stick with a strike that is stronger than the value of
this setting produces the open rim shot sound.
* For a pad that is connected to a TRIGGER IN jack, be aware that if
this value is raised excessively, the cross stick sound will also be
heard when you play an open rim shot.
Trigger signal detection time
Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may dier slightly
depending on the characteristics of each pad or acoustic drum trigger
(drum pickup), you may notice that identical hits (velocity) may produce
sound at dierent volumes. If this occurs, you can adjust the “Scan Time” so
that your way of playing can be detected more precisely.
While repeatedly hitting the pad at a constant force, gradually raise the Scan
Time value from 0 msec, until the resulting volume stabilizes at the loudest
level. At this setting, try both soft and loud strikes, and make sure that the volume changes appropriately.
* As the value is set higher, the time it takes for the sound to be played increases. Set this to the lowest value
possible.
Double triggering prevention
When playing a kick trigger the beater can bounce back and hit the
head a second time immediately after the intended note—with
acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against the head—this
causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two sounds instead of one).
The Mask Time setting helps to prevent this. Once a pad has been
hit, any additional trigger signals occurring within the specied
“Mask Time” will be ignored.
Adjust the “Mask Time” value while playing the pad. When using a
kick trigger, try to let the beater bounce back and hit the head very
quickly, then raise the “Mask Time” value until there are no more sounds made by the beater rebound.
MEMO
If two or more sounds are being produced when you strike the head just once, then adjust Retrigger
Cancel.
Detecting trigger signal attenuation
Important if you are using acoustic drum triggers. Such triggers can
produce altered waveforms, which may also cause inadvertent sounding
at Point A in the following gure (Retrigger).
This occurs in particular at the decaying edge of the waveform. Retrigger
Cancel detects such distortion in and prevents retriggering from
occurring.
While repeatedly striking the pad, raise the “Retrigger Cancel” value until
Retrigger Cancel1–16
retriggering no longer occurs.
Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it then becomes easy for sounds to be omitted
when the drums played fast (roll etc.). Set this to the lowest value possible while still ensuring that there is no
retriggering.
MEMO
You can also eliminate this problem of retriggering with the Mask Time setting. Mask Time does not detect
trigger signals if they occur within the specied amount of time after the previous trigger signal was
received. Retrigger Cancel detects the attenuation of the trigger signal level, and triggers the sound after
internally determining which trigger signals were actually generated when the head was struck, while
weeding out the other false trigger signals that need not trigger a sound.
High
Low
Volume
Rim Shot
Sound
Cross Stick
Sound
XStick Threshold
Scan Time
Mask Time
Sound not produced
TRIGGER
Playing
dynamics
HardSoft
Time
Time
Time
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TRIGGER
ParameterValueExplanation
POSITION tab
Trig TypeThis is the same parameter as Trig Type (p. 22) in the BANK tab.
Positional sensing on/o
If you turn strike position detection on, you’ll be able to produce tonal change by varying the strike position on the head or by changing
Position Detect*2
HeadOFF, ONTurns head strike position detection on/o
RimOFF, ONTurns rim strike position detection on/o
*1 Only when Trig Type is set to “RT30K” or “RT30HR”
*2 For some Trig Type settings, this cannot be specied.
the nuance of your rim shots.
MEMO
To return to the default values, press the [F5] (DEFAULT) button.
The following parameters do not return to their default values when you change the Trig Type or press the [F5] (DEFAULT) button.
5 Hi-hat parameters
5 Oset
5 Foot Splash Sens
5 Noise Cancel
5 CC MAX
5 XStick Threshold
5 XTalk Cancel Rate
TRIG MONITOR (page 3)
ParameterValueExplanation
XTALK tab
Strength of crosstalk cancellation
XTalk Cancel Rate0–80
Reference
For details on how to make these settings, refer to “Reference Manual.”
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SETUP
1. Press the [SETUP] button.
The SETUP MENU screen appears.
2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons and the function buttons to select the setup menu that you want to edit.
Setup menuExplanationPage
OUTPUTSpecies the output destination of the sounds.p. 27
USB AUDIOMakes USB audio settings.p. 30
OPTIONMakes settings for the [PREVIEW] button, the MIX IN jacks, and the display.p. 30
CONTROLAssigns functions to the footswitch and pads.p. 31
MIDIMakes MIDI settings.p. 32
AUTO OFFMakes AUTO OFF settings.p. 33
INFODisplays information about the TD-50 itself, such as the program version.p. 33
Returns the TD-50 to its factory settings.
FACTORY RESET
Reference
For details on the factory reset operation, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
3. Edit the settings of the menu that you selected.
Reference
For details on operations in the setup menu, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
–
OUTPUT
PAD OUTPUT (page 1)
ParameterValueExplanation
MASTER tab
PAD OUTPUT ASSIGN MASTER
DIRECT tab
PAD OUTPUT ASSIGN DIRECT
MONITOR tab
Monitor the output volume of each jack.
PHONES (MASTER OFF),
PHONES+MASTER LR
OFF, 1, 2, 1+2, 3, 4, 3+4, 5, 6, 5+6, 7,
8, 7+8, MASTER DIRECT L, MASTER
DIRECT R, MASTER DIRECT L+R
Species each pad’s output from the PHONES jacks and the MASTER OUT jacks (when Master Out
(p. 29) is “NORMAL”).
Species each pad’s output from the DIRECT OUT 1–8 jacks and the MASTER OUT jacks (when
Master Out (p. 29) is “DIRECT ”).
MEMO
If you want to return to the default values, press the [F4] (DEFAULT) button. If the [F2] (DIRECT ) button is selected, pressing the [F4] (DEFAULT) button lets you select the default
values (factory-set state) or an additional output setting (STEREO ALL) (supported starting with program version 1.05).
Use the cursor buttons to select “DEFAULT” if you want to return to the default values (factory-set state) or “STEREO ALL” if you want to select the other output setting; then press
the [F5] (RESET) button.
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SETUP
OTHER OUTPUT (page 2)
ParameterValueExplanation
MASTER tab
OTHER OUTPUT ASSIGN MASTER
DIRECT tab
OTHER OUTPUT ASSIGN DIRECT
MONITOR tab
Monitor the output volume of each jack.
PHONES (MASTER OFF),
PHONES+MASTER LR
OFF, 1, 2, 1+2, 3, 4, 3+4, 5, 6, 5+6, 7,
8, 7+8, MASTER DIRECT L, MASTER
DIRECT R, MASTER DIRECT L+R
MEMO
To return to the default values, press the [F4] (DEFAULT) button.
Species how ambience and MFX are output from the PHONES jacks and the MASTER OUT jacks
(when Master Out (p. 29) is “NORMAL”).
Species how ambience and MFX are output from the DIRECT OUT1–8 jacks and the MASTER OUT
jacks (when Master Out (p. 29) is “DIRECT ”).
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OUTPUT ROUTING (page 3)
ParameterValueExplanation
ROUTING tab
Species whether the fader values are applied to the output from the DIRECT OUT jacks (ON) or are
not applied (OFF).
If this is “OFF,” the output from the DIRECT OUT jacks is not aected by the panel faders.
If the OUTPUT ROUTING Master Out is “DIRECT,” and Fader to Direct is “OFF,” the output from the
Fader to Direct*1OFF, ON
PadEq/Comp to Direct*1OFF, ON
PadComp to PhonesOFF, ON
Master Out*1NORMAL, DIRECT
LO CUT tab
LoCut Frequency20–200 Hz
DirectOut*2OFF, ON
MasterOut*2OFF, ON
PhonesOutOFF, ON
ATT tab
Direct Out Att*2-12, -6, 0db
*1 This also applies to the TD-50’s sound that is output via USB audio.
*2 Low cut and attenuator do not apply to the TD-50’s sound that is output via USB audio.
MEMO
To return to the default values, press the [F4] (DEFAULT) button.
MASTER OUT jacks is also unaected by the panel faders.
Regardless of the Fader to Direct setting, the output from the PHONES jacks is always aected by
the panel faders.
This means that the faders at hand can be used to adjust the balance of the sound monitored by
the performer, independently of the balance adjusted by the PA.
Species whether the pad equalizer (p. 14) and pad compressor (p. 14) eects are applied (ON) or
are not applied (OFF) to the sound that is output from the DIRECT OUT jacks.
If this is “OFF,” the pad equalizer and pad compressor are bypassed for the output of the DIRECT
OUT jacks.
If the OUTPUT ROUTING Master Out is “DIRECT,” and PadEq/Comp to Direct is “OFF,” the output from
the MASTER OUT jacks also bypasses the pad equalizer and pad compressor.
Species whether the pad compressor (p. 14) is applied (ON) or is not applied (OFF) to the sound
that is output from the PHONES jacks.
If this is “OFF,” the pad compressor does not aect the output from the PHONES jacks.
For example, this lets you use the pad compressor to reduce the dynamic range for the drum
monitor or PA, but hear the full dynamics in the monitor headphones while you perform.
Selects whether the output of the MASTER OUT jacks is the same signal as the DIRECT OUT jacks
(DIRECT) or not (NORMAL).
If this is “DIRECT,” the output of the MASTER OUT jacks is not aected by the master compressor
and master EQ, allowing you to use the MASTER OUT jacks as DIRECT OUT jacks (the setting of the
[MASTER] knob does apply).
This setting also applies to the USB audio output to your computer.
Cuts the frequency region below the specied frequency (low cut).
This setting is common to all output jacks.
Species whether low cut is applied (ON) or is not applied (OFF) to the sound that is output from
the DIRECT OUT jacks.
Species whether low cut is applied (ON) or is not applied (OFF) to the sound that is output from
the MASTER OUT jacks.
Species whether low cut is applied (ON) or is not applied (OFF) to the sound that is output from
the PHONES jacks.
Lowers the volume of the DIRECT OUT jacks (attenuator).
This lets you decrease the volume if the output of the TD-50 is too high, causing distortion on the
device that receives these signals.
This applies to all DIRECT OUT jacks.
If Master Out is set to “DIRECT,” this also applies to the output from the MASTER OUT jacks.
SETUP
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SETUP
USB AUDIO
ParameterValueExplanation
Input Gain-36–+12 dB
Species the knob that adjusts the input volume of USB audio (Input MAIN, SUB).
Volume Select
Input MAIN, SUB
Output Gain-24–+24 dB
OFFThe volume is not adjusted by a knob.
SONGThe [SONG] knob adjusts the volume.
CLICKThe [CLICK] knob adjusts the volume.
Switches between the TD-50’s dedicated USB driver and the driver provided by your operating system.
MEMO
Driver Mode
The setting takes eect when the TD-50 is powered o and on again.
GENERIC
VENDORUse the TD-50’s dedicated driver provided by Roland. USB MIDI and USB audio can be used.
Adjusts the input level
This setting is common to Input MAIN and SUB.
Adjusts the output level
This setting is common to all outputs.
Use the driver provided by the operating system.
Operation is limited to USB MIDI.
OPTION
ParameterValueExplanation
PREVIEW tab
Species how the sound is played when the [PREVIEW] button is pressed.
Preview Mode
Velocity1–127+32Velocity when Preview Mode is set to “FIXED”
MIX IN tab
The MIX IN jack can be used not only as a stereo input but also as mono input x2.
For example, if the click sound is being played through the L-channel of the MIX IN jack and the backing through the R-channel, set Mode to “MONO” so that the click and backing
are both heard from the center.
This setting is common to the front panel and rear panel MIX IN jacks.
Input
Mode
Gain0, +6, +12 dBAdjusts the input level
LCD tab
Contrast1–16Display contrast
Brightness1–16Display brightness
GUIDE tab
FIXEDThe sound is heard at a xed volume regardless of how strongly the button is pressed.
DRUM KIT
Selects the jack(s) to use as an input.
L + RUse both channels
L ONLYUse only the left channel
R ONLYUse only the right channel
STEREOUse as stereo input
MONOUse as monaural x 2
The velocity changes depending on how strongly the button is pressed.
The velocity changes in the range of 1–127 according to the pad that is connected. For a digitally
connected pad, the velocity changes in the range of 1–127+32.
Species whether the guide is shown (ON) or not shown (OFF) on the screen when switching pages.
Guide Display SwOFF, ON
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CONTROL
ParameterValueExplanation
FOOT SW tab
Assigns a function to a footswitch (separately sold: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6) connected to the TD-50.
Connecting an FS-5U
SETUP
Stereo 1/4” phone type
1/4” phone type x 2
Foot Switch 1 Func(SW1),
Foot Switch 2 Func(SW2)
PAD CTRL tab
Aux3 Head Func,
Aux3 Rim Func
Aux4 Head Func,
Aux4 Rim Func
See below
See below
RING
SW 2SW 1
TIP
POLARITY switch
* If you use a mono cable to connect a single FS-5U, it will operate as SW 2.
* The FS-5L cannot be used.
Connecting an FS-6
Stereo 1/4” phone type
Stereo 1/4” phone type
MODE/POLARITY switch
SW 1
SW 2
Assigns functions to a pad connected to TRIGGER IN jack 13/AUX3.
You can assign separate functions to the head and to the rim.
Assigns functions to a pad connected to TRIGGER IN jack 14/AUX4.
You can assign separate functions to the head and to the rim.
Functions that you can assign to a footswitch or pad
ValueExplanation
OFFNo function is assigned.
KIT# INCCalls up the previous kit.
KIT# DECCalls up the next kit.
SETLIST# INCCalls up the previous set list.
SETLIST# DECCalls up the next set list.
SONG# INCCalls up the previous song.
SONG# DECCalls up the next song.
SONG PLAYPlay the song.
SONG STOPStop the song.
SONG TOPReturn to the beginning of the song.
SONG PLAY/STOPPlay/stop the song.
*1 If the trigger input (p. 22) of a digitally-connected pad (such as the PD-140DS) is assigned to snare, “XSTICK ON/OFF” has no eect.
ValueExplanation
SONG AB REPEATSpecies A-B repeat.
MFX 1 ON/OFFTurns on/o the multi-eect 1.
MFX 2 ON/OFFTurns on/o the multi-eect 2.
MFX 3 ON/OFFTurns on/o the multi-eect 3.
XSTICK ON/OFF*1
FIXED HH ON/OFF
ALL SOUND OFF
Switches between sounding or not sounding
the cross-stick sound.
Switches between setting the hi-hat Fixed
(p. 8) to “CLOSE” or not.
Stops the currently-sounding drum
performance sound or user sample playback.
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SETUP
MIDI
ParameterValueExplanation
BASIC tab
MIDI Tx/Rx SwOFF, ONTurns the transmitting and receiving MIDI messages on/o.
MIDI Channel1–16ChTransmit and receive channel.
Program Change TxOFF, ONTurns program change transmission on/o
Program Change RxOFF, ONTurns program change reception on/o
This allows performance data from a MIDI device connected to the TD-50’s MIDI IN connector to be transmitted to another MIDI device
connected to the MIDI OUT connector or to a computer connected to the USB COMPUTER port.
OFF
Soft Thru MIDI In
Soft Thru USB MIDI In
Local ControlOFF, ON
Device ID17–32
Transmit Edit DataOFF, ON
Receive ExclusiveOFF, ONSpecies whether system exclusive messages are received (ON) or not received (OFF).
CONTROL tab
HH Pedal CC
Snare CCControl change used for transmitting/receiving the strike position of the snare
Ride CCControl change used for transmitting/receiving the strike position of the ride
TOMs/AUXs CCControl change used for transmitting/receiving the strike position of the tom 1–4 and AUX 1–4
HH Note# Border0–127
Hi-Reso VelocityOFF, ON
Cymbal Choke ShotOFF, ON
SYNC tab
Sync Mode
Clock SourceMIDI, USB MIDI
Sync OutOFF, ON
PROG CHG tab
MIDI Program Change1–127
ON (MIDI OUT)
ON (USB MIDI)
ON (MIDI+USB)
Performance data from a computer connected to the TD-50’s USB COMPUTER port can be transmitted to a MIDI device connected to the
MIDI OUT connector.
OFF
ON (MIDI OUT)
OFF, 1, 2, 4, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19
Species the synchronization signal according to which the TD-50 operates.
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
Performance data received from the TD-50’s MIDI IN connector will not be sent to the MIDI OUT
connector or the USB COMPUTER port.
Performance data received from the TD-50’s MIDI IN connector will be sent to the MIDI OUT
connector.
Performance data received from the device connected to the TD-50’s MIDI IN connector will be sent
to the USB COMPUTER port.
Performance data received from the device connected to the TD-50’s MIDI IN connector will be sent
to the MIDI OUT connector and the USB COMPUTER port.
Performance data received via the TD-50’s USB COMPUTER port is not transmitted to the MIDI OUT
connector.
Performance data received via the TD-50’s USB COMPUTER port is transmitted to the MIDI OUT
connector.
Turns on/o the connection between the performance data from the pads and the TD-50’s sound
generator section
Normally you’ll leave this “ON.” If this is “OFF,” the performance data from the pads is not connected
to the TD-50’s sound generator section.
Device ID setting
The setting described here is necessary only when you wish to transmit separate data to two or
more TD-50 units at the same time. Do not change this setting in any other case.
Species whether changes in the TD-50’s settings are transmitted as system exclusive messages
(ON) or not transmitted (OFF).
Control change used for transmitting/receiving the depth to which the hi-hat pedal pressed
This number species the pedal position at which to switch from open hi-hat to closed hi-hat.
* There’s no need to change this setting if you’re performed and recording only with the TD-50
and the pads.
Disables CC#88 (high resolution velocity prex).
If this is disabled, the maximum velocity handled by the TD-50 is limited to 127. Velocity is also
limited to 127 for strikes on digitally-connected pads and for input via the MIDI IN connector.
Switches support for the performance technique of striking a pad while choking it.
If this is “ON,” striking a pad while choking it immediately mutes the sound after it begins. If this is
“OFF,” the sound is not muted immediately even if you strike a pad while choking it.
Choose this setting if you’re using the TD-50 by itself without synchronizing it to another device, or
if you want another device to operate in synchronization with the TD-50.
The TD-50 operates as a slave device. Choose this setting if you want the TD-50 to operate
according to synchronization messages that it receives from another device.
When Sync Mode is “EXTERNAL,” this species whether the TD-50 synchronizes to synchronization
messages from the MIDI IN connector (MIDI) or to synchronization messages from the USB
COMPUTER port (USB MIDI).
Species whether MIDI synchronization messages are transmitted to another device (ON) or not
transmitted (OFF).
You can freely specify the correspondence between drum kits and the program change numbers
that are transmitted and received.
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Using the Local Control setting
SETUP
If you’re using a DAW with the performance data from the pads and TD-50’s sound generator section, you
should turn the Local Control “OFF.” Here’s why.
We need to connect these sections in the following order: the performance data from the pads
a DAW0the TD-50’s sound generator section.
Since the performance data from the pads and TD-50’s sound generator section are connected internally,
such a connection order would normally be impossible. However, if the Local Control is “OFF,” the
performance data from the pads and TD-50’s sound generator section will be independent, allowing you to
use a DAW as shown here in the illustration.
0
Pad
DAW
TD-50
Local Control: OFF
Sound generator
section
Specifying the HH Note# Border
The note number transmitted when you strike the hi-hat will change depending on the amount of pressure on the hi-hat pedal.
At the factory default value (127), the closed hi-hat note number will be transmitted only if the hi-hat pad is played with the pedal completely depressed. If you want this note
number to be transmitted when the pedal is slightly raised, set this to a value such as “90.”
* In some cases, changing the hi-hat note number border setting might cause a song to play back dierently than when it was recorded.
AUTO OFF
ParameterValueExplanation
Species whether the unit will turn o automatically after a certain time has elapsed. If you don’t want the unit to turn o automatically,
choose “OFF” setting
Auto O
OFFThe power does not turn o automatically.
4 HOURS
When four hours have elapsed without any pad being struck or any operation being performed, the
unit will turn o automatically.
INFO
ParameterValueExplanation
PROGRAM tab
Program VersionProgram version
SAMPLE tab
Imported SampleNumber of imported user samples
Memory RemainRemaining amount for user samples in user memory
SD CARD tab
Backup AllBackup data saved on the SD card (all settings)
1 KitKit backup data saved on the SD card
Rec DataNumber of recorded data saved on the SD card
DIGITAL tab
PadIndicates a pad that is digitally connected to the TD-50.
Program VersionIndicates the program version of a pad that is digitally connected to the TD-50.
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Multi-Eect Parameters
The multi-eects feature 30 dierent kinds of eects. Some of the eects consist of two or more dierent eects connected in series.
Eect typePage
DELAYp. 35
TAPE ECHOp. 35
REVERSE DELAYp. 35
3TAP PAN DELAYp. 35
OD0DELAY
DS0DELAY
CHORUSp. 36
SPACE-Dp. 36
OD0CHORUS
DS0CHORUS
PHASER Ap. 37
PHASER Bp. 37
STEP PHASERp. 37
FLANGERp. 37
REVERBp. 38
LONG REVERBp. 38
SUPER FILTERp. 38
FILTER+DRIVEp. 38
AUTO WAHp. 39
OD/DS0TWA H
LOFI COMPRESSp. 39
DISTORTIONp. 39
OVERDRIVEp. 39
SATURATORp. 39
T-SCREAMp. 40
BIT CRUSHERp. 40
ISOLATORp. 40
RING MODULATORp. 40
PITCH SHIFTERp. 40
AUTO PANp. 40
p. 36
p. 36
p. 36
p. 36
p. 39
About note values
Some eect parameters (such as Rate or Delay Time) can be set by using note values.
If you set the delay time as a note value, slowing down the tempo will not change the delay time beyond a certain length. There is an upper limit
for the delay time so if it is set as a note value and you slow down the tempo until this upper limit is reached, the delay time cannot change any
further. This upper limit is the maximum value that can be specied when setting the delay time as a numerical value.
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Multi-Eect Parameters
DELAY
This is a stereo delay.
ParameterValueExplanation
Tempo Sync Left,
Right
Delay Left, Right
Time
Phase Left, Right NORMAL, INVERSE Phase of the delay sound
Feedback Mode NORMAL, CROSS
Feedback-98–+98 %
HF Damp
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low frequency range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high frequency range
Level0–127Output Level
OFF, ON
1–1300 ms, note
200–8000
Hz, BYPASS
Species whether the delay time
value of the left/right delay sounds
is specied as a note value (ON) or
not (OFF).
Delay time from the original sound
until the left/right delay sound is
heard
Selects the way in which delay sound
is fed back into the eect
NORMAL: The left/right delay sounds
are fed back without modication.
CROSS: The left/right delay sounds
are alternately exchanged when fed
back.
Adjusts the amount of the delay
sound that’s fed back into the eect.
Negative “-” settings will invert the
phase.
Adjusts the frequency above which
sound fed back to the eect is
ltered out. If you don’t want to lter
out any high frequencies, set this
parameter to BYPASS.
TAPE ECHO
A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This
simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo.
ParameterValueExplanation
Combination of playback heads to
use Select from three dierent heads
Mode
Repeat Rate0–127
Intensity0–127Amount of delay repeats
Bass-15–+15 dB
Treble-15–+15 dB
Head S PanL64–R63
Head M PanL64–R63
Head L PanL64–R63
Tape Distortion 0–5
W/F Rate0–127
W/F Depth0–127Depth of wow/utter
Level0–127Output level
S, M, L, S+M, S+L,
M+L, S+M+L
with dierent delay times
S: Short
M: Middle
L: Long
Tape speed
Increasing this value will shorten the
spacing of the delayed sounds.
Boost/cut for the lower range of the
echo sound
Boost/cut for the upper range of the
echo sound
Independent stereo location for the
short, middle, and long playback
heads
Amount of tape-dependent
distortion to be added
This simulates the slight tonal
changes that can be detected by
signal-analysis equipment. Increasing
this value will increase the distortion.
Speed of wow/utter (complex
variation in pitch caused by tape
wear and rotational irregularity)
REVERSE DELAY
This is a reverse delay that adds a reversed and delayed sound to
the input sound. A tap delay is connected immediately after the
reverse delay.
ParameterValueExplanation
Threshold0–127
Tempo Sync Rev OFF, ON
Rev Delay Time1–1300 ms, note
Rev Delay
Feedback
Rev Delay HF
Damp
Rev Delay PanL64–63R
Rev Delay Level 0–127Volume of the reverse delay sound
Tempo Sync
Delay 1–3
Delay 1–3 Time1–1300 ms, note
Delay 3 Feedback -98–+98 %
Delay HF Damp
Delay 1 Pan,
Delay 2 Pan
Delay 1 Level,
Delay 2 Level
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low frequency range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high frequency range
Level0–127Output Level
-98–+98 %
200–8000 Hz,
BYPASS
OFF, ON
200–8000 Hz,
BYPASS
L64–63R
0–127Volume of the tap delay sounds
Volume at which the reverse delay
will begin to be applied
Species whether the delay time
value of the reverse delay is specied
as a note value (ON) or not (OFF).
Delay time from when sound is input
into the reverse delay until the delay
sound is heard
Proportion of the delay sound that
is to be returned to the input of the
reverse delay.
Negative “-” settings will invert the
phase.
Frequency at which the highfrequency content of the
reverse-delayed sound will be cut
(BYPASS: no cut)
Stereo location of the reverse delay
sound
Species whether the delay time
value of the tap delay is specied as a
note value (ON) or not (OFF).
Delay time from when sound is input
into the tap delay until the delay
sound is heard
Proportion of the delay sound that
is to be returned to the input of the
tap delay (negative values invert the
phase)
Frequency at which the high
frequency content of the tap delay
sound will be cut (BYPASS: no cut)
Stereo location of the tap delay
sounds
3TAP PAN DELAY
Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right.
ParameterValueExplanation
Tempo Sync Left,
Right, Center
Delay Left, Right,
Center Time
Center Feedback -98–+98 %
HF Damp
Left, Right,
Center Level
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low frequency range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high frequency range
Level0–127Output Level
OFF, ON
1–2600 ms, note
200–8000 Hz,
BYPASS
0–127Volume of each delay
Species whether the delay time
value of the left/right/center delay
sound is specied as a note value
(ON) or not (OFF).
Adjusts the time until the delay
sound is heard.
Adjusts the amount of the delay
sound that’s fed back into the eect.
Negative “-” settings invert the phase.
Adjusts the frequency above which
sound fed back to the eect is
ltered out. If you do not want to
lter out any high frequencies, set
this parameter to BYPASS.
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Multi-Eect Parameters
0
OD
DELAY
SPACE-D
ParameterValueExplanation
Overdrive Drive 0–127
Overdrive PanL64–63R
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Delay Time1–2600 ms, note
Delay Feedback -98–+98 %
Delay HF Damp
Delay Balance
Level0–127Output Level
0
DS
DELAY
The parameters are essentially the same as in “OD0DELAY” with
the exception of the following two.
Overdrive Drive0Distortion Drive, Overdrive Pan0Distortion Pan
200–8000 Hz,
BYPASS
D100:0W–
D0:100W
Degree of distortion
Also changes the volume.
Stereo location of the overdrive
sound
Species whether the delay time
value of the delay is specied as a
note value (ON) or not (OFF).
Adjusts the delay time from the
direct sound until the delay sound
is heard.
Adjusts the proportion of the delay
sound that is fed back into the eect.
Negative “-” settings will invert the
phase.
Adjusts the frequency above which
sound fed back to the eect will be
cut. If you do not want to cut the
high frequencies, set this parameter
to BYPASS.
Adjusts the volume balance between
the sound that is sent through the
delay (W) and the sound that is not
sent through the delay (D).
CHORUS
This is a stereo chorus. A lter is provided so that you can adjust the
timbre of the chorus sound.
ParameterValueExplanation
Type of lter
OFF: no lter is used
Filter TypeOFF, LPF, HPF
Cuto Freq200–8000 HzBasic frequency of the lter
Pre Delay0.0–100.0 ms
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Rate
Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Phase0–180 degSpatial spread of the sound
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
0.05–10.00 Hz,
note
LPF: cuts the frequency range above
the Cuto Freq
HPF: cuts the frequency range below
the Cuto Freq
Adjusts the delay time from the
direct sound until the chorus sound
is heard.
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Frequency of modulation
This is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in
stereo. It gives no impression of modulation, but produces a
transparent chorus eect.
ParameterValueExplanation
Pre Delay0.0–100.0 ms
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Rate
Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Phase0–180 degSpatial spread of the sound
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
0
OD
DS
CHORUS
ParameterValueExplanation
Overdrive Drive 0–127
Overdrive PanL64–63R
Chorus Pre Delay 0.0–100.0 ms
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Rate
Chorus Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Chorus Balance
Level0–127Output Level
0
CHORUS
The parameters are essentially the same as in “OD0CHORUS” with
the exception of the following two.
Overdrive Drive0Distortion Drive, Overdrive Pan0Distortion Pan
0.05–10.00 Hz,
note
0.05–10.00 Hz,
note
D100:0W–
D0:100W
Adjusts the delay time from the
direct sound until the chorus sound
is heard.
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Frequency of modulation
Degree of distortion
Also changes the volume.
Stereo location of the overdrive
sound
Adjusts the delay time from the
direct sound until the chorus sound
is heard.
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Frequency of modulation
Adjusts the volume balance between
the sound that is sent through the
chorus (W) and the sound that is not
sent through the chorus (D).
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Multi-Eect Parameters
PHASER A
A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and
modulated.
ParameterValueExplanation
Mode
Manual0–127
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Rate
Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Polarity
Resonance0–127Amount of feedback
Cross Feedback -98–+98 %
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
4-STAGE, 8-STAGE,
12-STAGE
0.05–10.00 Hz,
note
INVERSE,
SYNCHRO
Number of stages in the phaser
Adjusts the basic frequency from
which the sound will be modulated.
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Frequency of modulation
Selects whether the left and right
phase of the modulation will be the
same or the opposite.
INVERSE: The left and right phase
will be opposite. When using a mono
source, this spreads the sound.
SYNCHRO: The left and right phase
will be the same. Select this when
inputting a stereo source.
Adjusts the proportion of the phaser
sound that is fed back into the eect.
Negative “-” settings will invert the
phase.
PHASER B
STEP PHASER
The phaser eect will be varied gradually.
ParameterValueExplanation
Mode
Manual0–127
Tempo Sync
(Rate)
Rate
Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Polarity
Resonance0–127Amount of feedback
Cross Feedback -98–+98 %
Tempo Sync
(Step Rate)
Step Rate
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
4-STAGE, 8-STAGE,
12-STAGE
OFF, ON
0.05–10.00 Hz,
note
INVERSE,
SYNCHRO
OFF, ON
0.10–20.00 Hz,
note
Number of stages in the phaser
Adjusts the basic frequency from
which the sound will be modulated.
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Frequency of modulation
Selects whether the left and right
phase of the modulation will be the
same or the opposite.
INVERSE: The left and right phase
will be opposite. When using a mono
source, this spreads the sound.
SYNCHRO: The left and right phase
will be the same. Select this when
inputting a stereo source.
Adjusts the proportion of the phaser
sound that is fed back into the eect.
Negative “-” settings will invert the
phase.
Species whether the modulation
rate of the phaser eect is specied
as a note value (ON) or not (OFF).
Rate of the step-wise change in the
phaser eect
This simulates a dierent analog phaser than Phaser A.
ParameterValueExplanation
Speed0–100Frequency of modulation
Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
FLANGER
This is a stereo anger. (The LFO has the same phase for left and
right.) It produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls like a jet
airplane taking o or landing. A lter is provided so that you can
adjust the timbre of the anged sound.
ParameterValueExplanation
Type of lter
OFF: no lter is used
Filter TypeOFF, LPF, HPF
Cuto Freq200–8000 HzBasic frequency of the lter
Pre Delay0.0–100.0 ms
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Rate
Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Phase0–180 degSpatial spread of the sound
Feedback-98–+98 %
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
0.05–10.00 Hz,
note
LPF: cuts the frequency range above
the Cuto Freq
HPF: cuts the frequency range below
the Cuto Freq
Adjusts the delay time from when the
direct sound begins until the anger
sound is heard.
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Frequency of modulation
Adjusts the proportion of the anger
sound that is fed back into the eect.
Negative “-” settings will invert the
phase.
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SAW1SAW2
REVERB
Adds reverberation to the direct sound, simulating an acoustic
space.
ParameterValueExplanation
Type
Pre Delay0.0–100 msec
Time0–127Time length of reverberation
HF Damp
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
ROOM1, ROOM2,
STAGE1, STAGE2,
HALL1, HALL2
200–8000 Hz,
BYPASS
Type of reverb
Adjusts the delay time from the
direct sound until the reverb sound
is heard.
Adjusts the frequency above which
the reverberant sound will be cut
(BYPASS: no cut).
LONG REVERB
This is a very rich sounding reverb with a choice of character.
ParameterValueExplanation
Depth0–127Depth of the eect
Time0–127Time length of reverberation
Pre LPF
Pre HPF
Peaking Freq200–8000 Hz
Peaking Gain-15–+15 dB
Peaking Q0.5–8.0
HF Damp
LF Damp
Character1–6Type of reverb
EQ Low Freq200–400 HzCenter frequency of the low region
EQ Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
EQ High Freq2000–8000 HzCenter frequency of the high region
EQ High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
16–15000 Hz,
BYPASS
BYPASS,
16–15000 Hz
16–15000 Hz,
BYPASS
BYPASS,
16–15000 Hz
Frequency of the lter that cuts the
high-frequency content of the input
sound (BYPASS: no cut)
Frequency of the lter that cuts the
low-frequency content of the input
sound (BYPASS: no cut)
Frequency of the lter that boosts/
cuts a specic frequency region of
the input sound
Amount of boost/cut produced by
the lter at the specied frequency
region of the input sound
Bandwidth of the lter that boosts or
cuts the specied frequency region
of the input sound
Frequency at which the highfrequency content of the resonant
sound will be cut (BYPASS: no cut)
Frequency at which the lowfrequency content of the resonant
sound will be cut (BYPASS: no cut)
SUPER FILTER
This is a lter with an extremely sharp slope. The cuto frequency
can be varied cyclically
ParameterValueExplanation
Filter type
Frequency range that will pass through each lter
LPFFrequencies below the cuto
Filter Type
Filter Slope
Filter Cuto0–127
Filter Resonance 0–127
Filter Gain0–+12 dBAmount of boost for the lter output
Modulation SwOFF, ONOn/o switch for cyclic change
Modulation Wave
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Rate
Depth0–127Depth of modulation
Attack0–127
Level0–127Output Level
BPF
HPFFrequencies above the cuto
NOTCH
Amount of attenuation per octave
-12 dBGentle
-24 dBSteep
-36 dBExtremely steep
How the cuto frequency will be modulated
TRITriangle wave
SQRSquare wave
SINSine wave
SAW1Sawtooth wave (upward)
SAW2Sawtooth wave (downward)
0.05–10.00 Hz,
note
Frequencies in the region of the
cuto
Frequencies other than the region of
the cuto
Cuto frequency of the lter
Increasing this value will raise the
cuto frequency.
Filter resonance level
Increasing this value will emphasize
the region near the cuto frequency.
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Rate of modulation
Speed at which the cuto frequency
will change
This is eective if Modulation Wave is
SQR, SAW1, or SAW2.
FILTER+DRIVE
This is a low-pass lter equipped with overdrive. It cuts the upper
range and adds distortion.
ParameterValueExplanation
Cuto0–127
Resonance0–127
Drive0–127Amount of distortion
Level0–127Output Level
Cuto frequency of the lter
Increasing this value will raise the
cuto frequency.
Filter resonance level
Increasing this value will emphasize
the region near the cuto frequency.
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AUTO WAH
Cyclically controls a lter to create cyclic change in timbre.
over a wide frequency range.
BPF: The wah eect will be applied
over a narrow frequency range.
Adjusts the center frequency at
which the eect is applied.
Width of the frequency region at
which the wah eect is applied
Increasing this value will make the
frequency region narrower.
Adjusts the sensitivity with which the
lter is controlled.
Direction in which the lter will move
UP: Move toward a higher frequency
DOWN: Move toward a lower
frequency
Species whether the modulation
rate is specied as a note value (ON)
or not (OFF).
Frequency of modulation
Adjusts the degree of phase shift of
the left and right sounds when the
wah eect is applied.
Type of distortion
Degree of distortion
Also changes the volume.
Type of guitar amp
SMALL: small amp
BUILT-IN: single-unit type amp
2-STACK: large double stack amp
3-STACK: large triple stack amp
Type of lter
LPF: Produces a wah eect in a broad
frequency range.
BPF: Produces a wah eect in a
narrow frequency range.
Direction in which the lter will move
UP: Move toward a higher frequency
DOWN: Move toward a lower
frequency
Sensitivity with which the lter is
modied
Center frequency at which the wah
eect is applied
Width of the frequency region at
which the wah eect is applied
Increasing this value will make the
frequency region narrower.
Volume balance of the sound that
passes through the wah (W) and the
unprocessed sound (D)
LOFI COMPRESS
This is an eect that intentionally degrades the tone character for
creative purposes.
ParameterValueExplanation
Selects the type of lter applied to
the sound before it passes through
Pre Filter Type1–6
LoFi Type1–9
Post Filter TypeOFF, LPF, HPF
Post Filter Cuto 200–8000 HzBasic frequency of the Post Filter
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
the Lo-Fi eect.
1: Compressor o
2–6: Compressor on
Degrades the tone character. The
tone character grows poorer as this
value is increased.
Selects the type of lter applied to
the sound after it passes through the
Lo-Fi eect.
OFF: no lter is used
LPF: cuts the frequency range above
the Cuto
HPF: cuts the frequency range below
the Cuto
DISTORTION
This is a distortion eect that provides heavy distortion.
ParameterValueExplanation
Drive0–127
Tone0–127Sound quality of the Overdrive eect
Amp SwOFF, ONTurns the Amp Simulator on/o.
Amp Type
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
PanL64–63RStereo location of the output sound
Level0–127Output Level
SMALL, BUILT-IN,
2-STACK, 3-STACK
Degree of distortion
Also changes the volume.
Type of guitar amp
SMALL: small amp
BUILT-IN: single-unit type amp
2-STACK: large double stack amp
3-STACK: large triple stack amp
OVERDRIVE
This is an overdrive that provides heavy distortion. The parameters
are the same as for “DISTORTION.”
SATURATOR
A saturator which distorts the sound is connected in parallel with
a compressor, producing a rougher tonal character and boosting
the loudness. This also cuts the low-frequency region of the input
audio.
ParameterValueExplanation
Saturator Gain0–127Input volume to the saturator
Saturator Drive0–127Degree of distortion
Saturator Level0–127Output volume of the saturator
Comp Depth0–127Amount of compression
Comp Level0–127Output volume of the compressor
Hi Gain-12–+6 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
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T-SCREAM
This models the analog overdrive of the past.
It adds a nice amount of overtones without dirtying the sound.
ParameterValueExplanation
Distortion0–127
Tone0–127Sound quality of the Overdrive eect
Level0–127Output Level
Degree of distortion
Also changes the volume.
BIT CRUSHER
This creates a lo- sound.
ParameterValueExplanation
Sample Rate0–127Adjusts the sample rate.
Bit Down0–18Adjusts the bit depth.
Filter0–127Adjusts the lter depth.
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
ISOLATOR
This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you to
add a special eect to the sound by cutting the volume in varying
ranges.
ParameterValueExplanation
Boost/Cut Low
Boost/Cut Mid
Boost/Cut High
Anti Phase Low
Sw
Anti Phase Low
Level
Anti Phase Mid
Sw
Anti Phase Mid
Level
Low Boost SwOFF, ON
Low Boost Level 0–127
Level0–127Output Level
-60–+4 dB
OFF, ON
0–127
OFF, ON
0–127
These boost and cut each of the
High, Middle, and Low frequency
ranges
At -60 dB, the sound becomes
inaudible. 0 dB is equivalent to the
input level of the sound.
Turns the Anti-Phase function on/o
for the Low frequency ranges
When turned on, the counterchannel of stereo sound is inverted
and added to the signal.
Adjusts the level settings for the Low
frequency ranges
Adjusting this level for certain
frequencies allows you to lend
emphasis to specic parts (This is
eective only for stereo source.).
Settings of the Anti-Phase function
for the Middle frequency ranges
The parameters are the same as for
the Low frequency ranges.
Turns Low Booster on/o
This emphasizes the bottom to create
a heavy bass sound.
Increasing this value gives you a
heavier low end
* Depending on the Isolator and
lter settings this eect may be
hard to distinguish.
RING MODULATOR
This is an eect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the
input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You can also change the
modulation frequency in response to changes in the volume of the
sound sent into the eect.
ParameterValueExplanation
Frequency0–127
Sens0–127
PolarityUP, DOWN
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
Adjusts the frequency at which
modulation is applied.
Adjusts the amount of frequency
modulation applied.
Direction in which the frequency
modulation will move
UP: Towards higher frequencies
DOWN: Towards lower frequencies
PITCH SHIFTER
A stereo pitch shifter.
ParameterValueExplanation
Coarse-24–+12 semi
Fine-100–+100 cent
Tempo SyncOFF, ON
Delay Time1–1300 ms, note
Feedback-98–+98 %
Low Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the low range
High Gain-15–+15 dBGain of the high range
Level0–127Output Level
Adjusts the pitch of the pitch shifted
sound in semitone steps.
Adjusts the pitch of the pitch shifted
sound in 2-cent steps.
Species whether the delay time
value of the delay is specied as a
note value (ON) or not (OFF).
Adjusts the delay time from the
direct sound until the pitch shifted
sound is heard.
Adjusts the proportion of the pitch
shifted sound that is fed back into
the eect. Negative “-” settings will
invert the phase.
AUTO PAN
Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound.