Roland PDX-8 Setup Guide

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PDX-8 LEAFLET Trigger Parameter
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For PDX-8 Owners
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Use of the setup without the following may prevent the PDX-8’s rim shots from sounding,
cause double triggering, or result in other problems.
For the PDX-8 function correctly, the trigger parameters in your percussion sound module (TD-3,
TD-6, TD-12, TD-20, etc.) must be adjusted.
If you find the following kinds of problems occurring, adjust the “Rim Sensitivity.”
• If you cannot get a rim sound even when you strike the rim hard, increase the “Rim Sens” value.
• If you hear a rim sound when you strike the head, decrease the “Rim Sens” value.
1. Tune the Head
2. Make the Settings for the Trigger Parameters
3. Adjust the “Rim Sensitivity”
(*1: See below)
Example: Connect the PDX-8 to the Trigger Input 2 (SNARE) on the TD-6V
How To Set the Trigger Parameters
1. Press [SHIFT] + [EDIT (SETUP)] on the TD-6V.
2. Strike the head of the PDX-8.
The trigger input 2 (SNARE) is selected.
3. Press [ ] to select “TRIG BASIC” or “TRIG ADVNCD.”
4. Press [ENTER ].
5. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the parameter (“TrigTyp”, “Mask Time”, “Rim Sens”, etc.).
6. Press [+] or [-] to make the setting.
7. Press [KIT]; the [EDIT (SETUP)] light goes off.
Trigger Parameter Value
Trigger Basic
(TRIG BASIC)
Trigger Type
(TrigTyp)
PD-80R
Trigger Advanced
(TRIG ADVNCD)
Mask Time 8ms
Rim Sens
13 (8–15)
(*1)
1
Example: Connect the PDX-8 to the SNARE input on the TD-3
How To Set the Trigger Parameters
1. Press [LEVEL/PAN] + [TEMPO] on the TD-3.
[EDIT] flashes and “ ” appears in the display, then the trigger type value is indicated.
2. Strike the PDX-8.
The SNARE trigger indicator lights.
3. Press [EDIT] to select the parameter (“ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, etc.).
4. Press [+] or [-] to make the setting.
5. Press [DRUM KIT]; the [EDIT] light goes off.
* Do not turn off the power without the [EDIT] light having gone out. Otherwise you will lose the change you have just made.
Trigger Parameter Display Value
Trigger Type 80r
Mask Time 8
Rim Sensitivity
12 (7–16)
(*1)
Rim Gain 1.5
1

Roland PDX-8 Specifications

General

Product type	Snare drum pad
Product color	Black, White
Size (imperial)	8 \
Manual	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	326 mm
Width	266 mm
Height	62 mm
Weight	1300 g