Roland V-Drums TD-50X User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................................ 2
IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................... 4
Getting Ready ........................................... 5
Making the Power Automatically Turn o After a Time
(AUTO OFF) .............................................. 10
Making Hi-Hat Settings ................................... 10
Performing .............................................. 15
Drum Kits and Instruments ................................ 15
Selecting a Drum Kit ...................................... 15
Selecting a Drum Kit from the List ......................... 15
Cross-Stick Function ..................................... 15
Playing with the Click ..................................... 16
Performing Along with a Song ............................ 16
Performing Along with an Audio Player Song .............. 16
Performing Along with a TD-50X Song .................... 16
Rhythm Training (Coach Mode) ............................ 17
Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat (TIME CHECK) ...... 17
Developing Internal Timing Sense (QUIET COUNT) ......... 18
WARM UPS .............................................. 18
Registering/Recalling Favorite Drum Kits (FAVORITE) ....... 19
Recording ............................................... 20
Recording a Performance ................................. 20
Recording Your Performance Along with a Song ........... 20
Recording on a Connected Computer ...................... 21
Installing the USB Driver .................................. 21
Customizing a Kit ....................................... 22
Editing an Instrument (INSTRUMENT) ..................... 22
Selecting an Instrument .................................. 22
Simulating the Ambience of a Performance Space
(AMBIENCE) .............................................. 23
Editing the Mixer (MIXER) ................................. 23
Adjusting the Volume of Each Pad ........................ 23
Applying Eects ......................................... 23
Comparing with or Reverting to the Unedited Drum Kit
(SNAPSHOT)
.............................................. 24
Editing a Drum Kit (MENU) ................................ 24
Setting the Volume ...................................... 24
Specifying the Illumination Color of the [KIT] Button and
Knobs ................................................... 25
Renaming the Drum Kit .................................. 25
Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE) ......... 25
Importing an Audio File .................................. 26
Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument and Playing It ... 26
Settings ................................................. 27
Trigger Settings .......................................... 27
Specifying the Pad Type .................................. 27
Adjusting the Sensitivity of Individual Pads ................ 27
Backing Up Data .......................................... 28
Backing Up to SD Card ................................... 28
Loading Backup Data from an SD Card .................... 28
Formatting an SD Card .................................... 29
Settings for the Entire TD-50X (SETUP) ..................... 29
Returning to the Factory Settings ......................... 29
Main Specications ..................................... 30
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-50X.
5 Data List
This explains the parameters and sound of the TD-50X.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your
computer.
http://www.roland.com/support/
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2. Choose “TD-50X” 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.
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Roland Corporation
Quick Start

Roland V-Drums TD-50X Specifications

General

Sound Module	TD-50X
Preset Kits	100
User Kits	100
Bluetooth	No
Sound Engine	Prismatic Sound Modeling
User Sample Import	Yes
Outputs	12
Sequencer	No
Power Supply	AC Adaptor
MIDI	In, Out
Display	LCD
Pads	Not included
Trigger Inputs	14
Direct Outputs	8 (1/4-inch TRS)

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

About Warning and Caution Notices

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices used in the manual for safety instructions.

About the Symbols

Explains the meaning of symbols used in the manual to convey important instructions or warnings.

General Safety Precautions

Groups essential safety instructions for usage, placement, and handling to prevent hazards.

Important Notes

Power Supply and Interference

Notes on electrical connections and potential interference from other appliances.

Placement and Maintenance

Guidance on unit placement to avoid interference and maintenance for cleaning.

Data Handling and Precautions

Information on repairs, data backups, and general usage tips for safe operation.

Legal and Memory Device Usage

Information on intellectual property rights and precautions for external memory devices.

Getting Ready

Top Panel Controls and Display

Describes the main controls, buttons, and the display on the unit's top surface.

Rear and Side Panel Connections

Details all ports for connecting external devices, power, and audio.

Powering the Unit On/Off

Step-by-step guide for powering the unit on and off safely.

Hi-Hat Settings Configuration

Adjusts digital hi-hats (VH-14D, VH-13, VH-11/10) for proper detection.

Performing

Basic Operation and Navigation

Explains fundamental controls, screen navigation, and value editing.

Performance Techniques

Details how to play different sounds using various techniques on pads, cymbals, and hi-hats.

Drum Kits, Songs, and Click

Guides on selecting drum kits, playing along with songs, and using the click track.

Rhythm Training and Favorites

Introduces practice modes for timing and skill, and managing favorite drum kits.

Recording

Recording and Playback of Performances

How to record, playback, and export drum performances to an SD card.

Recording Performances with Songs

Steps to record while a song is playing and then playback the result.

Customizing a Kit

Editing Instruments and Sounds

How to modify individual sounds, select instruments, and choose pads for editing.

Ambience, Mixer, and Effects

Adjusting room sound, reverb, mixer settings, pad compressor, equalizer, and multi-effects.

Kit Settings and User Samples

Setting kit volume, snapshot, illumination color, renaming, and importing audio files.

Settings

Trigger and Pad Configuration

Configuring trigger inputs, pad types, and sensitivity for accurate signal processing.

Data Backup, Loading, and Formatting

Saving/restoring settings, and preparing SD cards for use with the unit.

Factory Reset and System Setup

Returning the unit to default settings and configuring system-wide options.

Main Specifications

Drum Kit, Effects, and Sample Specs

Details on drum kits, effects, user samples, and recorder capabilities.

Connectivity and Power Specifications

Information on power supply, dimensions, weight, and included accessories.