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Roland V-Drums TD-20X User Manual

Roland V-Drums TD-20X
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Table of Contents

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Roland V-Drums TD-20X Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDIYes
USBYes
MetronomeYes
DisplayLCD
Polyphony64 voices
SequencerYes
Headphone OutputYes
Power SupplyAC Adapter
EffectsReverb, Delay
TypeElectronic drum module
Kits100 (50 preset, 50 user)
ConnectorsMIDI In/Out, Audio Outputs
Trigger Inputs12 inputs

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

Essential guidelines for safe operation, covering electrical safety and environmental considerations.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

Guidelines for connecting and using the power adapter and cord.

Placement

Recommendations for positioning the unit to avoid interference and damage.

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and care of the unit.

Features

About the TD-20X

Overview of the TD-20X percussion sound module.

A Rich and Wide Variety of Sounds

Details on the 100 drum kits and 920 sounds available.

Superior Expression

Explanation of advanced modeling and sensing technologies for realistic play.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Description of controls and indicators on the TD-20X's top panel.

Rear Panel

Explanation of connectors and ports on the rear of the unit.

Front Panel

Details on the headphone and card slots on the front panel.

Getting Ready

Mounting the TD-20X on the Stand

Instructions for attaching the sound module to a drum stand.

Connecting the Pads

Guide for connecting various drum pads, hi-hat, and kick trigger.

Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment

Steps for connecting audio output devices and headphones.

Turning On/Off the Power

Procedure for safely powering the unit on and off.

Adjusting the Volume

Using the volume control knobs for master, phones, and mix-in.

Overview

Basic Operation

Fundamental controls and navigation within the TD-20X interface.

Changing a Value

How to adjust settings using buttons and the VALUE dial.

Saving your settings

Explanation of automatic storage of edited values in memory.

Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]

Choosing a Drum Kit

Selecting and navigating through available drum kits.

Making Settings for Each Drum Kit [F2 (FUNC)]

Adjusting kit volume, tempo, and brush settings.

Copying a Drum Kit

Procedures for copying drum kits between memory and card.

Chapter 2. Instrument Settings [INST]

Choosing a Pad to Edit

Methods for selecting pads for editing sounds.

Assign an Instrument to a Pad

How to select and assign instruments to pads.

Editing Drum Sounds [F2 (EDIT)]

Detailed editing of acoustic and electronic drum sounds.

Chapter 3. Mixer Settings

Setting the Volume and Pan of Each Pad [MIXER]

Adjusting individual pad volume and stereo position.

Editing with the Group Faders (MIX EDIT)

Using faders to temporarily adjust mixer settings.

Chapter 4. Effect Settings

Turning Effects On/Off [EFFECTS SWITCH]

Enabling/disabling pad, ambience, multi-effects, and master effects.

Adjusting Volume Change and Tone [COMP/EQ]

Configuring compressor and equalizer settings for pads.

Adjusting the Tone (Equalizer) [F3 (EQ)]

Fine-tuning sound frequencies with a three-band equalizer.

Chapter 5. Playing Patterns—Sequencer

Basic Operation

Understanding patterns and sequencer functions.

Choosing a Pattern [PATTERN]

Methods for selecting and playing patterns.

Making Settings for Each Part [F2 (PART)]

Adjusting volume, pan, and mute status for pattern parts.

Chapter 6. Recording and Editing Patterns—Sequencer

Recording a Pattern [REC]

Step-by-step guide to recording performances into patterns.

Editing a Pattern [F4 (EDIT)]

Functions for copying, appending, erasing, and deleting patterns.

Chapter 7. Using CompactFlash Cards [CARD]

Using CompactFlash Cards [CARD]

Overview of CompactFlash card functions.

Saving Data to a CompactFlash Card [F1 (SAVE)]

Procedure for backing up unit data to a CF card.

Loading Data from a CompactFlash Card [F2 (LOAD)]

Steps to load patterns and settings from a CF card.

Chapter 8. Trigger Settings for Each Pad [TRIGGER]

Selecting the Pad Type [F1 (BANK)]

Specifying the connected pad type for optimal trigger settings.

Pad Sensitivity Settings [F2 (BASIC)]

Adjusting pad sensitivity, threshold, and velocity response.

Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)]

Configuring VH-12/VH-11/FD-8 hi-hat parameters.

Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-20X [SETUP]

Output Assignments [F2 (OUTPUT)]

Configuring audio output destinations for pads and effects.

Assigning a Function to a Footswitch or Pad [F3 (CONTROL)]

Assigning functions to footswitches and pads.

Other Settings [F4 (OPTION)]

Adjusting preview velocity, master EQ, and display contrast.

Chapter 10. MIDI Settings

MIDI Channel Settings [F1 (MIDI CH)]

Setting MIDI channels for receiving and transmitting messages.

MIDI Channel Settings for the Entire TD-20X [F2 (GLOBAL)]

Global MIDI channel and soft-through configurations.

Chapter 11. Other Functions [TOOLS]

Playing a Kit from the CompactFlash without Loading It (Kit Selection) [F1 (KIT SEL)]

Auditioning kits from CF card without loading into memory.

Viewing the Output Level (OUPUT MONITOR) [F2 (OUT MON)]

Monitoring output levels of various jacks.

Viewing Trigger Information for Each Pad [F3 (TRG MON)]

Displaying realtime pad strike and position data.

Messages and Error Messages

Error Messages

List of system error messages and recommended actions.

Preset Drum Kit List

Preset Drum Kit List

A comprehensive list of all factory-preset drum kits and their descriptions.

Drum Instrument List

Note Number (Factory Settings)

Preset Pattern List

MIDI Implementation Chart

TD-20X Block Diagram

Specifications

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