Roland Corporation KD-80 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KD-80 V-Kick Trigger.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3–4) and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Before using the KD-80, you need to make the following settings.
• Head tension adjustment (p. 5)
• Settings for the percussion sound module (p. 2)
Contents of the Package
❑ KD-80 (pad unit)
❑ Leg x 2
❑ Beater
❑ Stay
❑ Connection Cable
❑ Tuning Key
■ Owner's Manual (this manual)
* This package does not include a kick pedal. Use with a commercially available kick pedal installed on the KD-80.
Please be aware that by using a felt beater, you risk causing damage to the head as a result of the metal portions of
the beater that can become exposed when the felt wears thin.
Names of Conponents
Frame
Output Jack
Tuning Bolt
Stay
T-Bolt
Hoop
Head
Cusion
Sensor
Stand
Leg
Bracket
Rubber Foot
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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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Foot
Recommended Settings for the Percussion Sound Module
Recommended settings for the trigger parameters when using the KD-80 with various percussion sound
modules.
• The trigger parameters should be adjusted as necessary to match the actual state of your configuration, and the
environment in which it is being used.
• For information on how to change the parameters for a percussion sound module, refer to the documentation for the
percussion sound module you’re using.
TTD-10 (TDW-1 V-Cymbal Control, TDW-1)
Trigger Type K80
Sensitivity 8
Threshold 5
Curve Linear
Scan Time (*1) 2.0
Retrigger Cancel (*1) 8
Mask Time (*1) 8
Xtalk Cancel (*1) OFF
Mount Type (*1) Separate
TD-10 (Non expanded)
Trigger Type K2
Sensitivity 5
Threshold 0
Curve Linear
Scan Time (*1) 2.0
Retrigger Cancel (*1) 8
Mask Time (*1) 12
Xtalk Cancel (*1) OFF
TD-8
TRIGGER TYPE K8
SENSITIVITY 9
THRESHOLD 3
CURVE LINEAR
SCAN TIME 1.5
RETRIG CANCEL 5
MASK TIME 0
XTALK CANCEL 25
TD-6
TrigType KD Type
Sensitivity 10
Threshold 4
TrigCurve LINEAR
Xtalk Cancel 20
Scan Time 2.0
Retrig Cancel 5
Mask Time 4
*1: You need to set each advanced trigger parameter after setting the trigger type.
*2:
Each trigger parameter can be set independently for the “head-side” and “rim-side.” Set to the same value for the head and rim.
Trigger parameters can be set individually for each patch.
TD-7 (*2)
Cross Talk Group OFF
Velocity Curve Norm3
Choke OFF
Max Dyna 3
MIn Dyna 1
Min Velo 1
Mask Time 12
Threshold 1
TD-5
TRIGGER TYPE K2
SENSITIVITY 11
THRESHOLD 2
CURVE Lnr
SPD-20
Trig Sens 12
Trig Threshold 0
Trig Type K1
Trig Curve 0
SPD-11
Trig Sens 12
Trig Threshold 1
Trig Mask Time 12
Trig Scan Time 20
HPD-15
Input Mode TRIGx2
Trig Type KD-80
Trig Sens 12
Curve Linear
Threshold 2
Scan Time 1ms
Retrig Cancel 4
Mask Time 4ms
X-Talk Rate 40%
Specifications
KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger)
Pad Size: 8 inches
Dimensions: 440 (W) x 340 (D) x 465 (H) mm 17-3/8 (W) x 13-7/16 (D) x 18-5/16 (H) inches
Weight: 4.8 kg 10 lbs 10 oz
Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Connection Cable, Beater, Tuning Key
Options: Mesh Head (MH-8)
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications, appearance of this unit and/or contents of this package are subject to change
without prior notice.
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3
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.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifications
on the unit. (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. 5, p. 7.)
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, 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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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• 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
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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005
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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013
• 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 unit.
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014
• Do not drop the unit!
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• Keep the lock bushings and washers that you
removed out of reach of small children. If a child
has accidentally swallowed them, see a doctor
immediately.
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• Please be aware that by using a felt beater, you risk
causing damage to the head as a result of the metal
portions of the beater that can become exposed
when the felt wears thin. For the kick pedal, we
recommend that you use only the supplied beater,
or a commercially available plastic beater.
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