Roland Drums & Percussion Resource Guide
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Table of Contents
Roland Contact, Web, and Fax Back Information ...................................... 4
Roland Drums and Percussion—the Pro’s Choice ..................................... 5
The Roland Drum and Percussion Story .................................................... 9
The V-Drums Advantage  ......................................................................... 10
V-Drums—the History ............................................................................... 12
Multi-Layer Mesh Heads—the Story ........................................................ 16
COSM Explained ...................................................................................... 17
Online Teaching Resources ..................................................................... 20 
Drum & Percussion Products—a Quick Guide  ........................................ 21
V-Drums  ................................................................................................ 22
DT-HD1 Drum Tutor Software ............................................................... 26
TDW-20 Expansion Card  ...................................................................... 26
Octapad SPD-30 ................................................................................... 27
SPD-S Sample Pad  .............................................................................. 28
HandSonic 10/15 ................................................................................... 29
RMP-Series Rhythm Coaches  .............................................................. 30
Trigger-to-MIDI Converters & RT-Series Drum Triggers  ....................... 32
Amplication .......................................................................................... 33
Stands & Accessories  ........................................................................... 34
Reinitialization Guides .............................................................................. 35
Restoring the SDP-S to Factory Settings  ................................................ 42
Clickable Links to Download PDF Owner’s Manuals  .............................. 43
V-Drums Setup Suggestions  ................................................................... 45
Parts  ........................................................................................................ 48
VH-12 Hi-Hat Clutch Assembly  ............................................................. 48
Common Replacement Parts ................................................................ 49
Don’t Make Johnny Sad: No Felt Beaters! .............................................. 53
Notes  ....................................................................................................... 54