Roland V-Drums TD-3 - Understanding Drum Pads; Trigger Inputs and Pad Compatibility; Polarity Switch Settings

44
About the Pads
The TD-3 is compatible with all of Roland’s previous pads, kick triggers, etc. Problems between pads and
trigger inputs can occur, however. Be sure to verify with the chart on p. 45, so that all settings are correct.
The following shows the head/rim or head-only trigger input possibilities.
fig.P-011.e
fig.P-003
If you are using a PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7, the pad’s polarity switch should be in the “- (Roland)” position.
For more detailed information, refer to your PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7 owner’s manual.
Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use
Trigger Input Functions
About Polarity Switch
What is a Trigger?
When a pad is struck, waveforms resulting from the vibrations are transmitted to the TD-3 or
other sound module. These are called “trigger signals.” Trigger input jacks on the rear panel
receive these trigger signals and the trigger indicators (p. 9) on the top panel light up when the
signals are received by the TD-3.
SNARE
HI-HAT
TOM 2
TOM 1 KICK
TOM 3
CRASH1CRASH2
RIDE
Bow
(Head)
Edge
(Rim)
Bow
(Head)
Edge
(Rim)
Bow
(Head)
Edge
(Rim)
Bow
(Head)
Edge
(Rim)
Head
Head
Head
Head
Rim
Head
POLARITY
+ - (Roland)
TD-3_e.book 44 ページ ２００７年９月１８日 火曜日 午後２時４０分