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Roland V-Drums TD-50 - User Manual

Roland V-Drums TD-50
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Look What You Can Do with the TD-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making the Power Automatically Turn o After a Time
(AUTO OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making Hi-hat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About Performance Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Drum Kits and Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a Drum Kit from the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cross-Stick Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing with the Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing Along with an Audio Player Song . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing Along with a TD-50 Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rhythm Training (QUIET COUNT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Registering/Recalling Favorite Drum Kits (FAVORITE) . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording Your Performance Along with a Song . . . . . . . 16
Recording on a Connected Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Customizing a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Editing an Instrument (INSTRUMENT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting an Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Simulating the Ambience of a Performance Space (AMBIENCE) 18
Editing the Mixer (MIXER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the Volume of Each Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Applying Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Comparing with or Reverting to the Unedited Drum Kit
(SNAPSHOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Editing a Drum Kit (MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifying the Illumination Color of the [KIT] Button and
Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Renaming the Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Importing an Audio File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument and Playing It 21
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Trigger Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifying the Pad Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Sensitivity of a Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Backing Up to SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Loading Backup Data from an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Formatting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Settings for the Entire TD-50 (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Quick Reference of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Quick Start (this document)
Read this rst. It explains basic operation.
PDF Manual (download from the web)
5 Reference Manual
This explains all the functions of the TD-50.
5 Data List
This explains the parameters and sound of the TD-50.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed reference material regarding MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
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2. Choose “TD-50” as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). After reading,
keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION
Quick Start

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Questions and Answers

  • K
    Kristen BernardJul 26, 2025
    What to do if Roland Recording Equipment has no sound or insufficient volume?
    • B
      Brian WebbJul 27, 2025
      If you're experiencing no sound or low volume with your Roland Recording Equipment, make sure all connections are secure. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Also, check your audio system and ensure the [MIX IN] knob is set correctly. Setting “Local Control” to “ON” may also resolve the issue.
  • S
    Scott ThompsonJul 31, 2025
    How to fix a Roland V-Drums TD-50 Recording Equipment pad that doesn't produce sound?
    • M
      Megan HoodJul 31, 2025
      If a specific pad on your Roland Recording Equipment isn't producing sound, start by checking all connections and ensuring an instrument is assigned to the pad. Adjust the instrument’s “Volume” and check the settings for “OUTPUT”. Also, adjust the settings of the faders and set the pad’s “trigger type”. If you delete the user sample that’s assigned to a pad, it will not produce sound. Either load the user sample once again, or assign a different instrument.
  • S
    Scott EllisAug 4, 2025
    Why can’t I play or import an audio file on my Roland V-Drums TD-50?
    • M
      Michael PatelAug 4, 2025
      If you're unable to play or import an audio file on your Roland Recording Equipment, verify that the audio file format, file name, and file name extension are correct. Also, check the location of the audio file. If a folder contains a large number of audio files, keep the number of audio files in a folder to 200 or fewer.
  • T
    toddlopezAug 8, 2025
    How to troubleshoot Roland V-Drums TD-50 Recording Equipment that can’t communicate with a computer?
    • R
      Rachel DavisAug 8, 2025
      If your Roland Recording Equipment is unable to communicate with a computer, begin by checking the connections. Ensure that the USB driver is installed on your computer and that you are using a cable that supports USB 2.0. Finally, choose the setting that’s appropriate for your situation.
  • J
    James ColeAug 13, 2025
    How to resolve no sound issue on Roland V-Drums TD-50 Recording Equipment?
    • P
      Patrick MackAug 13, 2025
      To resolve a no sound issue on your Roland Recording Equipment, first check all connections. Ensure that the MIDI channels of the product and any external MIDI devices are set to the same setting. Also, set the pad’s “NOTE NO.”
  • D
    Deborah LinAug 17, 2025
    What to do if my Roland V-Drums TD-50 Recording Equipment can’t play MP3 or WAV files?
    • C
      carpenterlauraAug 17, 2025
      If your Roland Recording Equipment can't play MP3 or WAV files, ensure that you are using MP3/WAV files that the product supports.
  • M
    Matthew MoodyAug 21, 2025
    What to do if Roland Recording Equipment SD card is connected but not recognized?
    • E
      Eric KramerAug 21, 2025
      If your Roland Recording Equipment isn't recognizing the SD card, try formatting the SD card on the product.

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

About the Symbols

Explains the meaning of warning and caution symbols used in the manual.

General Safety Precautions

Covers electrical safety, placement, handling, and environmental considerations to prevent hazards.

Handling and Maintenance Safety

Details safe practices for power cord handling, cleaning, and preventing damage from impact or misuse.

Getting Ready

Top Panel Controller Descriptions

Panel Connections and Mounting

Details connections for side, front, and rear panels, as well as bottom panel mounting.

Power Management

Turning the Unit On and Off

Describes the procedure for powering the TD-50 on and off safely.

Hi-Hat Setup

Adjusting VH-13 Hi-Hat Settings

Adjusting VH-11 Hi-Hat Settings

Drum Kits and Instruments

Selecting and Managing Drum Kits

Practice and Favorites Management

Rhythm Training with Quiet Count

Explains the Quiet Count function for developing tempo sense and its settings.

Registering and Recalling Favorite Kits

Recording and Computer Connection

Recording Performances

Covers recording solo performances, recording with songs, and playback options.

Computer Connectivity and USB Driver

Customizing Drum Kits and Instruments

Editing Individual Instruments

Guides on selecting pads, editing instrument sounds, and auditioning sounds.

Selecting and Assigning Instruments

Ambience and Mixer Settings

Adjusting Room Ambience and Reverb

Editing Pad Mixer Settings

Applying Effects and Snapshot Function

Applying Pad and Multi-Effects

Details how to apply compressor, equalizer, and multi-effects to pads and kits.

Using the Snapshot Feature

User Sample Import and Assignment

Importing Audio Files to TD-50

Details the process of importing audio files from an SD card as user samples.

Assigning User Samples to Instruments

Trigger Settings Configuration

Specifying Pad Types and Trigger Banks

Covers selecting pad types and understanding trigger bank settings for optimal performance.

Adjusting Pad Sensitivity

Data Backup and Loading

Backing Up All Settings to SD Card

Details the procedure for saving all TD-50 settings, including user samples, to an SD card.

Loading Settings from SD Card

Explains how to restore TD-50 settings from an SD card, including user samples.

System Settings and Reset

Formatting an SD Card

Provides instructions for formatting an SD card before first use with the TD-50.

Configuring Global TD-50 Settings (Setup)

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Pad and Sound Output Problems

Addresses issues like specific pads not sounding, low volume, or triggers not responding.

SD Card and File Playback Issues

Covers problems with SD card recognition, file format compatibility, and playback errors.

USB and Computer Communication Problems

MIDI and Sound Generation Issues

Roland V-Drums TD-50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound ModuleTD-50
Preset Kits100
User Kits100
MIDIIN, OUT/THRU
DisplayLCD
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI
FeaturesBluetooth, USB Audio/MIDI
SequencerNo
Power SupplyAC Adaptor
Pads SupportedDigital snare drum and ride cymbal pads

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