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Settings
Assigning functions to pads
You can assign a function to a pad that’s connected to TRIGGER IN jacks 
13/AUX3 and 14/AUX4, or to a pad that supports digital connection 
and is assigned to AUX3/4.
1. In the SETUP MENU 1 screen (p. 57), press the [F4] 
(CONTROL) button.
2. Press the [F2] (PAD CTRL) button.
The PAD SWITCH CONTROL screen appears.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use 
the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
MEMO
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If you don’t want sound to be produced when you strike the 
pad, set the AUX3 and AUX4 volumes to “0” in MIXER VOLUME 
(p. 32). You can also press the [INSTRUMENT] button and set the 
instruments for AUX3 and AUX4 to “OFF” (p. 28).
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If you want to switch drum kits in the set list (p. 47) with a pad, 
set the pad’s assigned function to “KIT# DEC” or “KIT# INC,” and 
then press the [SET LIST] button to make it light. (Make the set list 
settings in advance.)
4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
MIDI Settings 
(MIDI)
Here’s how to make the overall MIDI-related settings for the TD-50X.
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data List” 
(PDF).
1. In the SETUP MENU 2 screen (p. 57), press the [F1] 
(MIDI) button.
The MIDI screen appears.
2. Press the [F1] (BASIC)–[F4] (PROG CHG) buttons to 
select the item that you want to edit.
Button Explanation
[F1] (BASIC) 
button
Makes basic MIDI settings such as specifying 
the channel on which the TD-50X transmits and 
receives MIDI data.
[F2] (CONTROL) 
button
Species the MIDI messages that are transmitted 
or received to indicate the pad striking location 
or the position of the hi-hat pedal.
[F3] (SYNC) button
Species settings related to MIDI 
synchronization.
Button Explanation
[F4] (PROG CHG) 
button
You can freely congure how the drum kits 
correspond with the program change messages 
that are transmitted and received.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use 
the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
Viewing Information for the TD-50X Itself 
(INFO)
Shows information about the TD-50X itself, such as the program 
version.
1. In the SETUP MENU 2 screen (p. 57), press the [F3] 
(INFO) button.
The information screen appears.
2. Press a [F1] (PROGRAM)–[F4] (DIGITAL) button to select 
the item that you want to display.
Button Explanation
[F1] (PROGRAM) 
button
Displays the program version.
[F2] (SAMPLE) 
button
Displays the number of loaded user samples and 
the remaining amount of space for user samples 
in user memory.
[F3] (SD CARD) 
button
Displays how many backup data, kit backup data 
and recorded data les are saved on the SD card.
[F4] (DIGITAL) 
button
Displays the program version of the digital 
connection compatible pads that are connected 
to the TD-50X.
The FUNC button of the selected pad is blinking. 
3. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
MEMO
Press the [F5] (TD-50X WEB) button to display a 2D code that you 
can scan with your smartphone for easy access to the TD-50X 
website and support page.