Roland SPD-20 User Manual

Setting Parameters for Reliable Performance using Acoustic Drum
Triggers and Other Manufacturers’ Pads (Advanced Trigger Parameters)
Sometimes, when you use the SPD-20 with an acoustic drum trigger or a pad from another manufacturer,
setting only the Trigger Type may result in poor sound or mistakenly played sounds. In such cases, by set-
ting the Advanced Trigger Parameters, you can make more detailed trigger parameter settings.
Advanced Trigger Parameters are set automatically when the Trigger Type is set. Normally, when
you set the Trigger Type, no setting of the Advanced Trigger Parameters is necessary.
The five Advanced Trigger Parameters are as follows:
Scan Time Sets the time for detecting the trigger signal
Retrigger Cancel Detects the attenuation of the trigger signal, and prevents subsequent
incorrect triggering
Mask Time Prevents secondary sounding of the kick pad and other pads
Crosstalk Cancel Prevents triggering caused by vibration from other pads
Rim Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity of the PD-120´s rim
How to Set Advanced Trigger Parameters
The process of making settings for the Advanced Trigger Parameters differs from that when making
other settings. Special procedures are required to set the parameters in Advanced Edit mode.
The Advanced Trigger Parameters cannot be found in the Parameter List on the front panel.
You cannot make Advanced Trigger Parameter settings for internal pads.
First, set the Trigger Type. When you set the Trigger Type, the most suitable Advanced Trigger
Parameters values are set automatically.
If, after having set the Advanced Trigger Parameters, you then change the Trigger Type setting, the
Advanced Trigger Parameter settings revert to the initial values for that Trigger Type.
1
In Edit mode, select the SYSTEM parameter group (p. 21).
2
Press [ ] or [ ] to select the TRIG TYPE.
3
Strike the external pad (or drum pad) to be set.
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NOTE
NOTE
There are three modes
Play mode: The unit is played in this mode.
Edit mode:
Status in which settings are made for the parameters from the parameter
list.
Advanced Edit mode: In this mode, settings can be made for the Advanced Trigger Parameters,
which are not included in the parameter list.
NOTE
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Roland SPD-20 Specifications

General

Pads	8
MIDI	Yes
Pad Type	Rubber
Power Supply	AC Adapter
Type	Electronic Drum Pad
Instruments	210
Effects	Reverb, EQ
Outputs	Headphones