Roland V-Drums TD-30 User Manual

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Roland V-Drums TD-30 Specifications

General

Sound Module	TD-30
Sound Engine	SuperNATURAL
Kits	100
Power Supply	AC Adaptor
Display	Graphic LCD
Effects	Compressor
USB	USB Memory, USB MIDI
Pads	Compatible with various Roland pads
Cymbals	Compatible with various Roland cymbals
Kick Drum	Not included
Snare Drum	Not included
Toms	Not included
Hi-Hat	Not included
Crash Cymbal	Not included
Ride Cymbal	Not included
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out, USB
Trigger Inputs	15 (1 x snare, 3 x tom, 1 x kick, 1 x hi-hat, 3 x crash cymbal, 1 x ride cymbal, 1 x hi-hat control)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Precautions

Basic precautions to follow when using electric products, including warnings about water and ventilation.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

General Safety Warnings and Cautions

Important warnings and cautions regarding safe operation, including grounding, disassembly, and environmental hazards.

Main Features

SuperNATURAL Sound Engine and Playing Feel

Details on the SuperNATURAL sound engine, improved trigger response, and natural playing feel.

Drum Sound Reaction and Hi-Hat Control

Explanation of how drum sounds react and the advanced control of the hi-hat for expressive playing.

Sound Creation Possibilities

Overview of wide sound variety, V-Edit, and effects for creating personalized drum kits.

Overview of the TD-30

Sound Generator Organization

Explanation of the TD-30's structure: controller, sound generator, and sequencer sections.

Drum Kit Structure

Description of a drum kit's contents, including pad settings, effects, and overall kit settings.

Effects Overview

Explanation of various effects like Pad Compressor, Ambience, Multi-Effects, and Master EQ.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel Layout and Controls

Detailed description of the TD-30's top panel controls and their functions.

Top Panel Controls (Continued)

Continued explanation of top panel controls, including Group Faders, Drum Kit buttons, and Trig Select.

Rear Panel Connections

Overview of rear panel connectors for output, security, and digital audio connections.

Rear Panel Connections (Continued)

Description of rear panel connections including MIDI, USB, AC IN, and trigger inputs.

Basic Operation

Changing Parameter Values

Explanation of how to change values using cursor buttons, +/- buttons, and the dial.

Selecting Functions for Editing

How to use function buttons to access and edit various settings displayed on the screen.

Returning to Previous Screens and Choosing Pads for Editing

Instructions for navigating back using the EXIT button and selecting pads for editing via hitting or TRIG SELECT.

Using Group Faders for Volume Control

How to use Group Faders to adjust volume levels for various drum kit elements.

About the Screens

Navigating Through Different Screens

Explanation of how pressing panel buttons displays corresponding function or setting screens.

Screen Navigation via Panel Buttons

Mapping panel buttons to specific screens for effects, instrument editing, and mixer settings.

Screen Navigation via Panel Buttons (Continued)

Mapping panel buttons to screens for setup, USB memory operations, song playback, and tempo settings.

Setup

Connecting Drum Pads and Cymbals

Instructions and diagram for connecting various pads, cymbals, and the hi-hat to the TD-30's trigger input jacks.

Checking Pad Connections and Settings

Guidance on checking kick and hi-hat settings after making connections to ensure optimal performance.

Powering the TD-30 On and Off

Detailed procedure for turning the TD-30 unit on and off, including volume adjustments and auto-off function.

Adjusting the Hi-Hat and Mesh Pads

Hi-Hat Offset Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the hi-hat offset for correct detection of open/close and foot splash for VH-13/VH-12 and VH-11.

Drum Kit

Selecting a Drum Kit

How to select a drum kit from the main screen or the kit list for performance.

Drum Kit Screen Navigation

Explanation of the main DRUM KIT screen and its function buttons for managing kits.

Selecting a Drum Kit from the List

How to select a drum kit by accessing the list of available kits.

Drum Kit Settings and Volume Adjustment

How to adjust drum kit volume, tempo, brush settings, and monitor output levels.

Specifying Drum Kit Order (Chain) and Creating Chains

How to create and specify the order of drum kits for performance using the Drum Kit Chain function.

Instrument

Selecting Instruments for Pads

How to select and assign instruments (sounds) to individual pads from the INST screen or list.

Instrument Name Indications and Pad Editing

Understanding instrument name indications and selecting pads for editing via hitting or TRIG SELECT buttons.

Editing Instrument Settings (V-EDIT)

Detailed guide on editing instrument settings, including V-EDIT for acoustic drum sounds and other instrument parameters.

Editing Procedure and Default Settings

Instrument Edit Screens (KICK, SNARE)

Instrument Edit Screens (TOM, HI-HAT)

Controlling Patterns with Pads

Hi-Hat Pedal Pitch Control and MIDI Settings

Copying Individual Instruments

Mixer

Setting Volume and Pan for Each Pad

How to adjust the volume and stereo pan for individual pads and instruments within the mixer.

Effects

Turning Effects On and Off

How to enable or disable individual effects (compressor, EQ, ambience, multi-effects) within each drum kit.

Adjusting Pad Volume Change (Compressor)

Ambience Section Settings

Applying Multi-Effects

Overview of applying various multi-effects to add depth, spaciousness, or pitch shifting to sounds.

Editing Multi-Effects Parameters

Master Compressor and Master EQ Settings

How to adjust master compressor/limiter and four-band EQ for the overall sound output.

Tempo

Specifying the Tempo Directly

How to set the tempo using the TEMPO button and +/- buttons or dial.

Setting Tempo via Pad Hit (TAP Tempo)

Synchronizing with External MIDI Devices (SYNC)

Song Player

Audio Files Supported and USB Connection

Playing Audio Files from USB

How to play audio files from a connected USB flash drive using the USB SONG screen.

Playback Settings (FUNC)

Pattern Sequencer

Basic Pattern Sequencer Operations

Choosing Patterns and Pattern Screen Overview

Playing Back Patterns

Making Settings for Each Part of a Pattern

How to adjust settings for individual parts (drum, backing, percussion) within a pattern, including muting.

Specifying Instruments for Backing Parts

Percussion Part Settings (PERC)

Percussion Set Editing and Instrument Selection

Setting Volume and Pan for Each Part (Mixer)

How to set volume and pan for each part (except drum) using the mixer.

Making Settings for User Patterns (FUNC)

Recording Patterns (Realtime Recording)

Steps for recording performances onto the TD-30 using pads or external MIDI keyboard.

Setting Recording Parameters

Recording Process and External MIDI Recording

Editing Patterns (COPY, APPEND, ERASE)

How to edit patterns by copying, appending, erasing, or deleting them.

Copying Patterns and Measures

Erasing Patterns and Measures

Deleting Patterns and Measures

Saving Patterns to USB Memory

How to save patterns to a USB flash drive for backup and management.

Loading Patterns from USB and Deleting USB Patterns

Steps for loading patterns from USB and deleting unwanted patterns from the drive.

Settings

Backing Up All Data to USB Drive (SAVE)

Procedure for backing up the entire TD-30 user memory contents to a USB flash drive.

Loading Backup Data from USB (LOAD)

How to load backup data from a USB flash drive into the TD-30.

Importing TD-20/TD-20X Backup Data (IMPORT)

Deleting Backup Data from USB Flash Drive

Backing Up Drum Kits to USB (KITSAVE)

How to save individual drum kit data to a USB flash drive for backup.

Loading Drum Kits from USB (KITLOAD)

How to load saved drum kit data from a USB flash drive into the TD-30.

Overall Settings for the TD-30 (SETUP)

Setup Screen Navigation

How to access and navigate through the SETUP A and SETUP B screens for global settings.

Output Assignments (OUTPUT)

How to configure output assignments for MASTER OUT and DIRECT OUT jacks for flexible routing.

Output Destination Examples

Assigning Functions to Footswitches (FOOT SW)

How to assign functions like kit selection, pattern playback, and effect control to footswitches.

Assigning Functions to Pads (PAD SW)

How to assign functions like kit selection or USB song playback to pads via trigger inputs AUX3 and AUX4.

Master Comp/EQ Settings for All Kits (COMP/EQ)

Restoring Factory Settings (F RESET)

Procedure for restoring the TD-30 to its original factory settings, including a warning about data loss.

Playing Kits from USB Without Loading (Kit Selection)

How to audition drum kits saved on USB flash drives without loading them into memory.

Auto Off Function (AUTOOFF)

Trigger Settings

Selecting Pad Type (BANK)

How to specify the trigger type for each pad to ensure proper signal processing and automatic parameter adjustment.

Pad Sensitivity Settings (SENS)

How to adjust pad sensitivity and threshold for personalized playing style and accurate triggering.

Hi-Hat Settings (HI-HAT)

Settings for the hi-hat, including offset adjustment for correct open/close detection and foot splash sensitivity.

VH-13/VH-12 Offset Adjustment

VH-11 Settings and Offset Adjustment

Viewing Trigger Information (MONITOR)

Eliminating Crosstalk Between Pads (XTALK)

How to set up crosstalk cancellation to prevent unintended triggering from vibrations between adjacent pads.

Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time)

Advanced Trigger Parameters (ADVANCE)

Overview of advanced trigger parameters like sensitivity, rim shots, and trigger signal detection.

Advanced Pad Settings (Threshold)

Specifying Volume Response to Velocity (Curve)

Double Triggering Prevention (Mask Time)

Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation (Retrigger Cancel)

Advanced Strike Position Detection (POSI)

Expansion

Connecting to Computer via USB

How to connect the TD-30 to a computer via USB for DAW software and MIDI interface use.

Installing the USB Driver

Connecting the TD-30 to the Computer

MIDI Settings

MIDI Channel Settings (MIDI CH)

Recording Pad Performance on External Sequencer (Local Control)

MIDI Message Settings for Performance Expression (CTRL)

Recalling Drum Kits via Program Changes (PROG)

Visual Control

Controlling Images with TD-30 (VISUAL CONTROL)

How to control visual elements synchronized with performance via MIDI or USB connection.

Turning VISUAL CONTROL On/Off

Making VISUAL CONTROL Settings

Troubleshooting

Sound Issues and Volume Problems

Troubleshooting steps for no sound, low volume, or sound issues related to connections and settings.

USB and Communication Problems

Troubleshooting steps for USB drive detection, computer communication, and audio file playback issues.

MIDI and Triggering Problems

Troubleshooting steps for MIDI connection issues, sound problems, and inconsistent display contrast.

Error Message List and Actions

List of common error messages, their meanings, and recommended actions to resolve them.

Note Number (Factory Settings)

Trigger Input to Note Number Mapping

Main Specifications

TD-30 Specifications Overview

Summary of key specifications including drum kits, instruments, effects, connectors, power, and dimensions.