Roland Corporation TD-9, TD-9S, TD-9SX Owner's Manual

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

NEUTRAL LIVE

For EU Countries

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Percussion Sound Module TD-9.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 4–5; p. 6–7). 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, Quick start and Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.

The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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.

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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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• 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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• 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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• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland.

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• When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

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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.

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• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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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 unit.

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• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the

plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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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 unit.

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• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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• This (TD-9) for use only with Roland stand MDS series. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

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• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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• Keep any caps you may remove and the included wing bolts 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

Power Supply

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• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

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• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

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• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

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• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

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• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

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• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

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• Do not expose the unit 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 unit.

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

Maintenance

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• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

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

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• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a USB memory key.

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

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• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

IMPORTANT NOTES

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• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow such sound to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially at night and when using headphones. Although the drum pads and pedals are designed so there is a minimal amount of extraneous sound produced when they’re struck, rubber heads tend to produce louder sounds compared to mesh heads. You can effectively reduce much of the unwanted sound from the pads by switching to mesh heads.

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• When you need to transport the unit, 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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• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Using USB Memory Key

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• Carefully insert the USB memory key all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

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• Never touch the terminals of the USB memory key. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

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• USB memory key 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.

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

• Do not unplug USB memory key from the TD-9 while the USB memory access indicator is blinking. Doing so may damage the USB memory key or the data.

• Do not connect any device other than USB memory key to the USB memory connector.

Some USB memory keys might have a vibration noise when playing with TD-9. In that case, it would be better to fix up the USB memory key with a rubber band, or change it to some Non-Slide type one, to get rid of the noise.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY..................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................................ 6

1. Introduction 11

TD-9 Components .............................................................................................12

Top and rear panels ................................................................................................... 12

Jack panel ................................................................................................................. 13

Basic concepts and operations of the TD-9 ......................................................... 14

Saving your settings.................................................................................................... 14

Buttons, dial, and knobs.............................................................................................. 14

Cursor....................................................................................................................... 14

Function buttons ([F1]–[F3]).......................................................................................... 14

Using the “+” button, “-” button, and VALUE dial............................................................ 14

Preview function......................................................................................................... 15

Song playback........................................................................................................... 15

Using the Metronome.................................................................................................. 15

Setting the Tempo (for the metronome or song)............................................................... 15

Adjusting the display contrast ...................................................................................... 15

The upper right of the display ...................................................................................... 15

Getting ready to play........................................................................................ 16

Mounting the TD-9 on the Stand ................................................................................... 16

Connecting your audio equipment................................................................................ 17

Turning the power on/off ............................................................................................ 18

Tensioning the pads.................................................................................................... 19

Tensioning the head of a mesh pad................................................................................... 19

2. Performing 21

Selecting a drum kit .......................................................................................... 22

Selecting a drum kit .................................................................................................... 22

About the “DRUM KIT” screen........................................................................................... 22

Activating the cross stick function.................................................................................. 22

Performance techniques .................................................................................... 23

Pads (e.g., PD-105/PD-85).......................................................................................... 23

Cymbals (e.g., CY-8, CY-12R/C) ................................................................................. 23

Choking a cymbal........................................................................................................... 24

Hi-Hat (CY-5, VH-11) .................................................................................................. 24

Creating a drum kit........................................................................................... 25

Selecting an instrument ............................................................................................... 25

Editing instrument parameters ...................................................................................... 25

Using the Mixer (MIXER).............................................................................................. 27

Using the onboard effects (AMB/EQ)............................................................................ 28

Adjusting the ambience for each pad (SEND) ................................................................ 28

Naming a drum kit ..................................................................................................... 29

Copying a drum kit or instrument.................................................................................. 29

Settings that are copied ................................................................................................... 29

Copying a drum kit ......................................................................................................... 30

Copying an instrument..................................................................................................... 31

MIDI parameters for each pad & pedal......................................................................... 32

3. Playing along with music 33

Playing with the internal songs or from a USB memory key................................ 34

Song Function profile .................................................................................................. 34

Audio files that can be played by the TD-9 .................................................................... 34

Connecting USB memory key....................................................................................... 34

Song selection ........................................................................................................... 35

What’s in “SONG” screen............................................................................................... 35

Playing a song........................................................................................................... 35

Selecting a song from USB memory key ............................................................................. 35

Setting the tempo ....................................................................................................... 36

Muting a part............................................................................................................. 36

Muting the drum part....................................................................................................... 36

Viewing song information / Editing song settings ........................................................... 37

Using the Repeat function (Repeat) ............................................................................... 37

Contents

Using the MIX IN ..............................................................................................38

Connections............................................................................................................... 38

Playback ................................................................................................................... 38

4. Practicing 39

On Board Metronome ....................................................................................... 40

Using the metronome .................................................................................................. 40

Metronome parameters ............................................................................................... 40

Changing the tempo (TEMPO) .......................................................................................... 40

Changing the metronomes sound (CLICK INST)................................................................... 40

Changing the time signature (TIME SIGNATURE) ................................................................ 40

Quick recording and playback (QUICK REC / QUICK PLAY)................................ 41

QUICK REC............................................................................................................... 41

Recording and playing your performance .......................................................................... 41

Recording together with a song ........................................................................................ 41

Playback ................................................................................................................... 42

Using the Scope function (SCOPE) ...................................................................... 43

Viewing the SCOPE screen.......................................................................................... 43

Contents

5. Advanced applications 45

Optimizing the pad settings (Trigger parameters) ............................................... 46

Specifying the type of pad [F1] (TYPE) .......................................................................... 46

Dual trigger support for each pad ..................................................................................... 46

Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2] (BASIC) ......................................................................... 47

Detailed settings for trigger parameters [F3] (ADVNCD).................................................. 48

[F1] (SCAN)................................................................................................................... 48

[F2] (RIM)....................................................................................................................... 49

[F3] (HI-HAT) .................................................................................................................. 49

Connecting the VH-11 and making settings on the TD-9 ....................................................... 50

MIDI-related settings ......................................................................................... 51

MIDI settings for the entire TD-9 [F1] (GLOBAL) .............................................................. 51

MIDI settings for precise expressiveness in performances [F2] (CTRL)................................. 53

Editing a percussion set [F3] (PERC).............................................................................. 54

Editing the Percussion Set................................................................................................. 54

Individual Percussion Instrument Parameters........................................................................ 54

Other settings (Utility)........................................................................................ 55

Overall settings for the TD-9 [F1] (UTILITY) ..................................................................... 55

Using a pad as a switch (Pad Switch)................................................................................ 55

Adjusting the display contrast (LCD Contrast)...................................................................... 55

Setting the preview velocity (Preview Velocity) .................................................................... 55

Using USB memory [F2] (USB) ..................................................................................... 56

Saving data to a USB memory key (SAVE) ......................................................................... 56

Loading data from a USB memory key back into the TD-9 (LOAD)......................................... 58

Deleting data from a USB memory key / Formatting a USB memory key (DL/FMT).................. 59

Restoring the factory settings [F3] (RESET)...................................................................... 60

6. Appendices 63

Error Messages................................................................................................. 64

Preset Drum Kit List ........................................................................................... 65

Preset Song List................................................................................................. 66

Drum Instrument List .........................................................................................67

Preset Percussion Set List................................................................................... 71

MIDI Implementation Chart................................................................................ 72

Specifications ................................................................................................... 73

Block Diagram.................................................................................................. 74

Index ...............................................................................................................76

1. Introduction

TD-9 Components

Top and rear panels

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1. POWER button

Turns the power on/off.

2. Display

This shows the drum kit name in “normal” playing mode, or if you select Edit, Song etc, various graphic/text displays will appear.

3. VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume from the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.

4. QUICK REC button

Use this to record your playing.

5. QUICK PLAY button

Play back what you recorded.

6. MUTE button

When a song is playing back, use this button to mute (silence) the drum part.

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7. SONG button

Press this to play back a song or access song-related settings. The “SONG” screen appears.

8. [ ] button

Press to play back or stop a song.

9. F1–F3 buttons (function buttons)

The functions of these buttons will change depending on the screen that is displayed.

The function name for each button is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

10. Cursor buttons ( / / / )

Use these buttons to move the cursor in the screen. Also used as function buttons when selecting a pad or

playing back a song.

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11. + button, - button

Use these buttons to switch drum kits or to edit a value. Pressing the “+” button increases the value, and pressing the “-” button decreases it.

12. VALUE dial

This dial has the same function as the “+” and “-” buttons. Use the dial when you want to quickly change the drum kit or value in large steps.

13. SETUP button

Use this button to make settings that affect the entire TD-9, such as MIDI, triggering, pad sensitivity etc.

14. EXIT button

Each time you press this button, you return to the screen of the previous level. Pressing it several times will take you to the “DRUM KIT” screen.

15. SHIFT button

Used in conjunction with other buttons. When holding it down, the functions of other buttons will change.

16. CLICK (TEMPO) button

This starts the Metronome. Holding this button while holding down the SHIFT button, you can edit various parameters related to tempo and click.(sound etc)

17. SCOPE button

This activates the Scope function, allowing you to view your timing on the screen.

18. KIT button

Press this to access the basic KIT screen, (p. 22) ideal when just playing the TD-9.

19. USB memory slot

For connecting USB memory key (sold separately).

20. PHONES jack

For connecting stereo headphones. Using the headphone jack will not mute the main OUTPUT jacks.

21. TRIGGER INPUT connector

Connecting the special cable connects the pads and pedals to the TD-9.

22. Cable hook

Used to secure the AC adaptor cable.

23. Sound module mounting plate attachment holes

Attach the included sound module mounting plate here so that you can attach the TD-9 to your drum stand.

24. Security Slot ( )

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Jack panel

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1. DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

2. OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R)

All sounds of the TD-9 are output here. Use for connecting to an amp or other external audio equipment.

If you’re working in mono, only use the L/MONO jack.

3. MIX IN jack

For connecting an external audio source such as MP3 or CD players. All sound input here is also sent from the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.

* To adjust the volume, use the controls of the external

device connected to MIX IN.

4. MIDI OUT/THRU connector

Use this when you want to use the pads to play external MIDI sound sources or for recording with sequencers (p.

46).

5. MIDI IN connector

Use this for triggering sounds in the TD-9 via a MIDI sequencer or pad controller (p. 46).

6. TRIGGER IN jacks (AUX, CRASH2)

Use these jacks to add more pads.

Basic concepts and operations of the TD-9

This section explains operations that are common to all of the TD-9’s functionality.

Saving your settings

The TD-9 has no “Save” function to save your settings. Any changes you make will be saved when you turn off the power.

* Be sure to turn off the power by pressing the POWER

button (p. 18).

Buttons, dial, and knobs

In this manual, references to the panel buttons, knobs and dial are enclosed in square brackets [ ]; e.g., [SETUP].

Function buttons ([F1]–[F3])

The [F1]–[F3] buttons are called “function buttons.” The bottom line of the display indicates the name of the functions performed by [F1]–[F3].

For example if an explanation in this manual refers to [KIT]-[F2] (FUNC), this means that you should press [KIT] and then [F2] (in this case, there will be an indication of “FUNC” above the [F2] button).

Cursor

The cursor is the highlighted text in the screen that indicates what you can edit.

If there is more than one editable item in a screen, you can use the [CURSOR] buttons to move the cursor to the item you want to edit.

Using the “+” button, “-” button, and VALUE dial

The [+] and [-] buttons (referred to as [+/-] in this manual) and VALUE dial (referred to as [VALUE]) are both used to edit settings.

When this manual tells you to “use [+/-],” you can also use [VALUE] to get the same result. Each method has the following characteristics.

[+/-]

• The value of the setting will increase each time you press [+], and decrease each time you press [-]. This is convenient when you want to make fine adjustments.

• When making an on/off setting, press [+] to turn it on or press [-] to turn it off.

• Shortcut: The value will increase rapidly if you hold down [+] and press [-], or decrease rapidly if you hold down [-] and press [+].

• The value will change in larger steps if you press [+/-] while holding down [SHIFT].

[VALUE] dial

This dial lets you make large changes in a value easily. Convenient for working with parameters that have broad value

range.

• If you turn the [VALUE] dial while holding down [SHIFT], the value will change more rapidly.

Basic concepts and operations of the TD-9

Preview function

By holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [KIT], you can audition a sound.

To set the preview velocity, use [SETUP]-[F3] (UTIL)-[F1] (UTIL) (p. 55).

Song playback

When you press [SONG], the “Song” screen appears. You can select a song using the [+/-] buttons or turning the

[VALUE] dial.

Press [ ] to play back the song.

Press again [ ] to stop it.

Setting the Tempo (for the metronome or song)

To adjust the tempo, hold down [SHIFT] and press [CLICK (TEMPO)] the tempo screen appears. Use the [+/-] buttons or [VALUE] to set the tempo.

Adjusting the display contrast

The display’s visibility can be affected by surrounding light and temperature. To adjust the contrast,

[VALUE] to the desired setting

* Display contrast can also be adjusted by pressing [SETUP]-

[F3] (UTIL)-[F1] (UTIL) (p. 55).

hold down [KIT] and turn

The upper right of the display

Using the Metronome

To start the metronome, press [CLICK (TEMPO)] and the button lights up.

To turn it off, press [CLICK (TEMPO)] once again, and the button goes dark.

In the screens where you make adjustments for each pad, hitting any pad or pedal will access the edit screen for that pad. The name of the selected pad appears in the upper right of the display.

The “HEAD” or “RIM” indicator tells you whether the settings are for the head or the rim of that pad.

Getting ready to play

Mounting the TD-9 on the Stand

1. Attach the included sound module mounting plate to the TD-9.

Use the included wing bolts to attach the plate as shown in the illustration.

* Use only the included wing boits. Using any other nuts

may cause malfunction.

* You must use the TD-9 with the sound module mounting

plate installed.

• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

• When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

2. Attach the TD-9 (with the sound module mounting plate installed) to your drum stand (such as the MDS9; available separately).

3. Connect the included cable to the TD-9’s TRIGGER INPUT connector, and connect your pads and pedals.

Labels indicating the pad to be connected are attached to the cable.

Connect the pads and pedals as shown in the illustration.

SNR

CR1

TD-9

RDB

KIK

HHC

• If you don’t connect a pad to each of the cables, make the following settings for unconnected pads in order to prevent malfunction.

- Turn the instrument’s Group setting OFF (p. 25).

- In the pad’s MIDI settings, turn the NOTE NUMBER

setting OFF (p. 32).

• When using any other cymbal pads than CY-12R/C or CY15R, no need to connect the “RDB” cable to the cymbal pad. Keeping the cap on top of the “RDB” cable plug, please fasten it up on the stand so that it does not disturb your playing.

Connecting your audio equipment

Getting ready to play

Portable

Audio Player

Stereo mini plug

1/4” Phone plug (mono)

Stereo

1/4” Phone plug

Power Cord

Stereo

Headphones

1. Power-off all equipment before making connections.

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making connections.

2. Connect the OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R) to your audio system or amp. If you’re using headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack.

3. Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC IN jack.

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with written information faces downwards.

AC Adaptor

Powered

Amp, etc.

Indicator

Audio Set, etc.

AC Outlet

* The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into

an AC outlet.

* To prevent accidental disruption

of power to the TD-9 (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

Using the MIX IN jack allows playing along with music from a portable audio player or other external sources.

Getting ready to play

Turning the power on/off

* Once connections have been made (p. 17), turn on the power to the connected equipment in the order specified. Doing it in the

wrong order raises the risk of damage/malfunction to that equipment.

1. Turn [VOLUME] all the way to the left.

If you don’t hear any sound

Check the following points.

Pad and pedal connections

• Is the cable correctly connected to the TRIGGER INPUT connector?

2. Do the same with the connected amp or audio system.

3. Press [POWER].

After a time, [POWER] will light.

* The TD-9 is equipped with a protection circuit and requires

a brief interval a few seconds) after powering before it will operate normally.

Caution when turning on the power

After you turn on the power, do NOT touch any pads or pedals until the drum kit name (the illustration below) has appeared in the display. Doing so can cause various problems.

• Are the cables correctly connected to each pad or pedal?

When using an amp or audio system

• Are the TD-9’s OUTPUT jacks connected correctly to the input jacks of your amp/audio system?

• Are the input selections and volume settings correct on that amp/audio system?

• Possible problem with the connection cables themselves?

• Isn’t the [VOLUME] turned all the way to the left?

• Have the input select settings of your audio system or amp been made correctly?

• Is the amp or audio system volume setting correct?

When using headphones

• Are your headphones plugged into PHONES jack?

Turning the power off

4. Power-on the connected amp or audio system.

5. While hitting a pad, gradually turn [VOLUME] toward the right to adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the connected amp/ audio system to the desired level.

1. Turn the volume down on the TD-9 and any connected equipment.

2. Power-off the connected equipment.

3. Hold down [POWER] until the screen indicates “POWER OFF.”

After a moment, [POWER] goes dark.

Tensioning the pads

Tensioning the head of a mesh pad

Getting ready to play

BEFORE using the PD-105/85 mesh pads you must adjust the tension.

Use a drum key to make adjustments. You can tension mesh heads the same way you do with

acoustic drums.

Adjusting the tension of the PD-105/85 head is only for playing response and will not affect the pitch as on an acoustic drum.

Adjusting the PD-105 head

1. Loosen all six tuning bolts until a gap appears between the tuning bolt and the hoop.

2. Finger-tighten all six tuning bolts.

Tuning bolt

Washer

Slight gap

Hoop

Tensioning the PD-85 head

1. Use the included drum key to tighten the tuning bolts.

Adjust the bolts so that the gap between the frame and hoop is consistent all the way around the hoop.

As the bolts have lock bushings (to prevent them from loosening), it will take some effort to turn them.

Hoop

Keep the space even all around.

Frame

Tighten the tuning bolts in the numerical order shown in the following illustration. If you firmly tighten a tuning bolt at one location all at once, it will be impossible to stretch the head evenly, and this may cause triggering response problems.

3. Using the drum key, tighten each of the six tuning bolts by two rotations.

Tighten the tuning bolts in the numerical order shown by the following illustration.

HEAD MADE BY REMO U.S.A.

2. Tension the head evenly as you test the playing feel, just as you would with an acoustic drum.

MEMO

2. Performing

Selecting a drum kit

A drum kit is a combination of the sounds & settings for each pad and pedal, as well as ambience.

Drum Kit 50

Drum Kit 1

Pad Settings

KICK

Head

TOM3

Head

Rim

RIDE BELL

Head

Rim

Instrument settings

Instrument, EDIT

Mixer settings

Volume, Pan

Ambience Send Level

MIDI settings

SNARE

Head

Rim

HI-HAT

Head

Rim

TOM1

Head

Rim

CRASH1

Head

Rim 7

AUX

Head

RimRim

TOM2

Head

Rim

CRASH2

Head

Rim

About the “DRUM KIT” screen

This is the TD-9’s basic screen; it appears when you press [KIT].

Drum kit number

Drum kit name

Sub-title (style, date, etc.) Indicates “H” for Head Shot (p. 23) or “R” for Rim

Shot.

* If “Preview” (p. 15) is activated, either “H” or “R”

will be displayed depending on the currently selected pad.

2. Use [+/-] or turn [VALUE] to select a drum kit.

Regardless of the screen that is displayed, pressing [KIT] will access the “DRUM KIT” screen.

* [QUICK REC] is an exception to this.

Ambience settings

ON/OFF, Room Type, Wall Type, etc.

Equalizer settings

On/off, high range and low range adjustments

Settings Affecting the Entire Drum Kit

Volume, Drum Kit Name

Selecting a drum kit

1. Press [KIT].

[KIT] lights up, and the “DRUM KIT” screen appears.

Activating the cross stick function

By pressing [F3] (XSTICK)], you can enable or disable the cross stick function.

• Cross stick sound can be heard

• Cross stick sound can not be heard

* It is effective only when you select the instrument with *X

mark for SNARE. refer to “Drum Instrument List” (p. 67).

Performance techniques

Pads (e.g., PD-105/PD-85)

Head Shot

Hit only the head of the pad.

Head

Rim Shot

Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously.

Rim

Cymbals (e.g., CY-8, CY-12R/C)

Bow Shot

The most common method, playing the middle area of the cymbal. It corresponds to the sound assigned to the “head” the relative trigger input.

Edge Shot

When striking the edge with the shoulder of the stick (as shown in the figure), the sound assigned to the “rim “of the connected input will be heard.

Edge sensor

Cross Stick When XSTICK (p. 22) is on

Only strike the rim of the pad. Depending on the sound assigned to the rim you can play rim

shots and/or cross stick sounds.

Rim

* It is effective only when you select the instrument with *X

mark for SNARE. refer to “Drum Instrument List” (p. 67).

* Enable the cross stick function (press [KIT] - [F3] (XSTICK)];

p. 22).

* To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim

of the pad. Place your hand on the head gently, otherwise this may prevent the cross stick function from working properly.

Bell Shot (CY-12R/C, CY-15R)

This playing method involves striking the bell of the cymbal, and when played as shown in the figure, the “rim” sound of the connected input will be heard.

* Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the

stick.

Performance techniques

Choking a cymbal

Choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with the hand immediately after hitting the cymbal will mute or choke the sound, just like with a real cymbal. The Choke function only works when you grasp in the area (where the edge sensor is) as shown in the figure. If you do otherwise, it will not work.

Roland logo

Edge sensor

Hi-Hat (CY-5, VH-11)

Open/Closed

The hi-hat sound will change smoothly between open and closed depending on pressure applied to the hi-hat control pedal or a hi-hat stand (when using the optional VH-11).

Foot closed and foot splash sounds are possible.

Bow Shot

When playing the middle area of the hi-hat pad, the sound assigned to the “head” will be heard.

Bow

Edge Shot

When playing the edge of the hi-hat pad with the shoulder of the stick (as shown in the figure), the sound assigned to the “rim” will be heard.

Edge

* Do not strike the side of the hi-had pad.

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