Roland V-Drums TD-8 - Playing Along with General MIDI Scores

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Playing Along with General MIDI Scores
The TD-8 features GM mode, allowing it to play back GM scores (music data
for GM sound generators) from an External Sequencer. The TD-8 has a
function that lets you mute only the drum sounds in GM mode, making this
a very useful feature. For details, refer to “Playing Along with a GM Score”
(p. 160).
The TD-8 can also be used
as a sound module along
with MIDI keyboards and
MIDI sequencers. For
details, refer to “Using the
TD-8 As a Sound Module”
(p. 156).
When Using the TD-8 as a GM Sound Module
• The TD-8 functions as a 16-part multi-timbre sound module.
• The internal sequencer is disabled.
• Drum kit parts cannot be played using MIDI messages sent from an
external device. They can be played only by playing pads connected to
the TD-8.
For details, see “Using the TD-8 As a General MIDI Sound Module”
(p. 159)