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Reference Manual

Contents

Getting Ready 4

Overview of the TD-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Drum Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About Performance Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Making the Power Automatically Turn o After a Time

(AUTO OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Making Hi-hat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Performing 13

Selecting a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting a Drum Kit from the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cross-Stick Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Stopping All Currently Played Sounds (ALL SOUND OFF) . . . . . 13

Playing with the Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Performing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Performing Along with an Audio Player Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Performing Along with a TD-50 Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Repeatedly Playing a Specied Region (A-B Repeat) . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing the Settings of Each Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing an Audio File as a Click (Click Track) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rhythm Training (QUIET COUNT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Registering/Recalling Favorite Drum Kits (FAVORITE) . . . . . 16

Recording 17

Recording a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recording Your Drum Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recording Your Performance Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Deleting Recorded Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Renaming Recorded Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Exporting Recorded Data to an SD Card (SONG EXPORT) . . . . . 18

Customizing a Kit 19

Editing an Instrument (INSTRUMENT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting an Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Choosing a Pad to Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Auditioning the Sound of a Pad ([PREVIEW] button) . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the Mic Settings (MIC POSITION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the Attack and Release (TRANSIENT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Layering Instruments (SUB INSTRUMENT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Simulating the Ambience of a Performance Space

(AMBIENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Editing the Mixer (MIXER). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifying the Volume and Pan of Each Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Applying Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the Overall Sound

(MASTER COMPRESSOR/MASTER EQ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Performing with Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifying the Tempo for Each Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Controlling Tonal Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Making MIDI Transmit/Receive Settings for Each Pad . . . . . . . . . 27

Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE) . . . . . . . 27

Importing an Audio File (IMPORT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument and Playing It . . . . . 28

Listing the User Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Specifying How the User Sample Is Sounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Specifying the Sounded Region of a User Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Deleting a User Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Renaming a User Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Organizing User Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Utility Functions 30

Using the TD-50 with a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

USB Driver Installation and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifying the Output for USB Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifying the Input for USB Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Copying Settings (COPY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recalling Drum Kits Successively (SET LIST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating a Set List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using Set Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Contents

Settings 35

Trigger Settings (TRIGGER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifying the Pad Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifying a Digitally-Connected Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting the Hi-Hat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Making Detailed Adjustments for the Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Making Detailed Settings for Digitally-Connected Pads . . . . . . . 37

Viewing Trigger Information for Each Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads (Crosstalk Cancellation) . . . . 38

Backing Up Data to an SD Card (SD CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Backing Up All Settings (SAVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Loading Backup Data from an SD Card (LOAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Backing Up Drum Kit to an SD Card (1 KIT SAVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Loading Kit Backup Data from an SD Card (1 KIT LOAD) . . . . . . . 40

Deleting Backup Data from an SD Card (DELETE/1 KIT DELETE) 41

Checking the Usage Status of an SD Card (INFO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Formatting an SD Card (FORMAT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Settings for the Entire TD-50 (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Audio Output Assignments (OUTPUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Other Settings (OPTION). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Assigning Functions to Foot Switches or Pads (CONTROL) . . . . 44

MIDI Settings (MIDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Viewing Information for the TD-50 Itself (INFO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET) . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Appendix 47

List of Displayed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Other Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Getting Ready

Overview of the TD-50

Drum Kits

On the TD-50, the sound you hear when you strike each pad is called an “instrument.” A “drum kit” is a set of sounds (instruments) assigned to the

pads.

Drum kit 100

Head

KICK

Head

Rim

TOM 1

Head

Rim

SNARE

Head

Rim

TOM 2

Head

Rim

TOM 3

Head

Rim

TOM 4

Head

Rim

CRASH 1

Head

Rim

HI-HAT

Head

Rim

CRASH 2

Head

Rim

RIDE

Head

Rim

AUX 2

Head

Rim

AUX 1

Head

Rim

AUX 3

Head

Rim

AUX 4

Pads

Drum kit 1

Bell

Ambience settings

Location of performance, wall materials, depth, etc.

Overall settings for the entire drum kit

Overall volume of the drum kit, drum kit name, MIDI

settings, etc.

Mixer settings

Multi-eect, master compressor, master equalizer, etc.

Pad settings

Pad compressor, etc.

Settings for all instruments (head)

Volume, pan, pad equalizer, how sub-instruments are

sounded, etc.

Settings for all instruments (rim)

Instrument

Instrumental sound, mic settings, transient, etc.

Sub-instrument

Instrumental sound, mic settings, transient, etc.

MEMO

5When you change a drum kit setting, the changed setting is saved automatically.

5For details on a drum kit’s parameter structure, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

Instrument (p. 19)

An instrumental sound such as a snare drum or kick drum is called an

“instrument.”

An instrument is assigned to each location of a pad that can be

struck independently, such as the pad’s head and rim.

You can also change the settings of each instrument to create your

own sound. An instrument can reproduce the timbral changes

caused by the depth of a drum shell, and lets you apply mic settings

or transient eects.

An audio le that you create on your computer can also be loaded

from an SD card into the TD-50 and played as an instrument (the user

sample function).

Ambience (p. 22)

“Ambience” is an eect that simulates the acoustical character of the

location in which you’re performing.

You can adjust the room ambience (the type and size of the room),

the reverb (reverberation), and the stereo enhancer (the sense of

stereo spaciousness).

The ambience eect can be applied individually to each drum kit.

You can also specify how strongly the eect applies to each pad.

Mixer (p. 22)

These settings adjust the volume balance, pan, and eects for each

pad.

The TD-50’s eects include the types shown below. Some eect

types apply to individual pads, and some apply to the entire drum

kit.

Eect Explanation

Pad equalizer/

Pad compressor

(PAD COMP/PAD EQ)

An “equalizer” lets you adjust specic separate

frequency ranges such as high, mid, and low.

A “compressor” is an eect that reduces volume

peaks, by modifying the attack and release of

the sound.

The pad equalizer can apply an eect to

each separate strike location, and the pad

compressor can apply an eect to each

individual pad.

Multi-eects (MFX)

“Multi-eects” let you apply three eects that

you choose from 30 types.

Multi-eects can apply an eect to each

individual drum kit. You can also specify how

much eect is applied to each pad.

Master compressor/Master

EQ (MASTER COMP/MASTER

EQ)

Compressor and equalizer can be applied to

the entire drum kit.

Getting Ready

About Memory

The area in which settings such as drum kits and trigger settings are stored is called “memory.”

TD-50 SD card

Backup

Drum kit

User samples

Preset memory

Drum kits

Set lists

Trigger settings

User samples (presets)

User memory

Drum kits

Set lists

Trigger settings

Setup

User samples

COPY SAVE

LOAD

Temporary memory

(saved temporarily)

Recorded data

COPY

Recorded data

Preset memory

The factory settings are stored in preset memory.

You can restore the factory settings by copying preset memory data to user memory (p. 46).

The following settings are saved in preset memory.

5Drum kits (p. 4)

5Set lists (p. 33)

5Trigger settings (p. 35)

5User samples (presets) (p. 27)

* User samples (presets) cannot be copied. By executing a factory reset, you can return the user samples in user memory to their factory-set state.

User memory

This area stores your edits and performance settings.

Data from SD card or preset memory can also be loaded or copied into this area (p. 31).

The following settings are saved in user memory.

5Drum kits (p. 4)

5Set lists (p. 33)

5Trigger settings (p. 35)

5Setup (p. 42)

5User samples (p. 27)

Temporary memory (saved temporarily)

The data (one song) recorded on the TD-50 is held in the unit’s temporary memory.

The recorded data in temporary memory can be copied to an SD card, or exported as an audio le (WAV) or SMF data to an SD card.

* When you turn o the power, the data recorded in temporary memory is erased.

SD card

The settings saved in user memory can be saved as a set on an SD card, allowing you to save (back up) up to 99 sets.

Separately from backups, 999 drum kits can also be saved.

Your performance on the TD-50 can also be recorded directly to an SD card.

MEMO

5The data that is saved on an SD card can be loaded into user memory, or copied. For details, refer to “Backing Up Data to an SD Card (SD CARD)”

(p. 39).

5For details on the folder structure of an SD card, refer to “SD card folder structure” (p. 40).

Getting Ready

About Performance Techniques

The TD-50 responds to a variety of performance techniques just like

an acoustic drum set.

NOTE

5Use only wooden or plastic sticks. Using a carbon or metal

stick may cause the sensor to malfunction.

5Use nylon brushes. Using metal brushes may cause the

sensor to malfunction, and may scratch the pad.

Pad

Playing method Explanation

Head shot

Tone changes depending

on strike point

Hit only the head of the pad.

For a snare drum, the tone will change naturally as you

move the strike location from the center of the head

toward the rim.

Rim shot

Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously.

A sound (rim sound) dierent than the head shot will

be heard.

Cross stick

Strike the rim while placing your hand on the head.

Snare sounds can produce dierent sounds in response

to dierent playing techniques; for example they can

produce a rim sound when played using a rim shot,

or a cross-stick sound when played using a cross-stick

technique.

Either connect a pad that supports rim shot playing

technique to the TRIGGER IN (2 SNARE) jack, or connect

a pad that supports cross-stick technique and allows a

digital connection (such as the PD-140DS) and assign it

to the snare.

* On units other than the PD-140DS, strike only the rim

so as not to touch the head.

* On some snare sounds, it might not be possible to

play separate sounds in this way.

Playing with brushes

You can use brushes to scrape the head (brush sweep).

Either connect a mesh head pad to the TRIGGER IN

(2 SNARE) jack, or connect a pad that supports digital

connection and allows brush techniques (such as the PD-

140DS), and assign it as the snare.

* “Playing with brushes” function will be enabled in

the future. The information will be announced at the

Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/support/

Change the nuance of the rim shot

With certain snare and tom sounds, slight changes in the way you

play rim shots changes the nuance.

Playing method Explanation

Normal rim shot

(Open rim shot)

Strike the head and rim simultaneously.

Shallow rim shot

Simultaneously strike the head near the rim and the

rim itself.

Hi-Hat

Playing method Explanation

Open/closed The hi-hat tone changes smoothly and continuously

from open to closed in response to how far the pedal

is pressed.

You can also play the foot closed sound (playing the

hi-hat with the pedal completely pressed down) and

foot splash sound (playing the hi-hat with the pedal

fully pressed and then instantly opening it).

Pressure (VH-13) When you strike the hi-hat while pressing on the

pedal with the hi-hat closed, you can then change the

closed tone in response to the pressure you place on

the pedal.

* The VH-11, FD-9, and FD-8 do not respond to

pressure.

Bow shot

This playing method involves striking the middle area

of the top hi-hat. It corresponds to the sound of the

“head-side” of the connected trigger input.

Edge shot

Edge sensor

This playing method involves striking the edge of the

top hi-hat with the shoulder of the stick. When played

as shown in the gure, the “rim-side” sound of the

connected trigger input is triggered.

* Striking directly on the edge (i.e., exactly from the

side) will not produce the correct sound. Strike as

shown in the illustration.

* Do not strike the bottom of the top hi-hat, and do not strike the

bottom hi-hat. Doing so will cause malfunctions.

Cymbal

Playing method Explanation

Bow shot

Nuance changes

depending on the

strike location This is the most common playing method,

playing the middle area of the cymbal. It

corresponds to the sound of the “head-side” of

the connected trigger input.

Edge shot

Edge sensor

This playing method involves striking the edge

with the shoulder of the stick. When played as

shown in the gure, the “rim-side” sound of the

connected input is triggered.

Bell shot This is the technique of striking the bell. When

the bell area shown in the illustration is struck,

the bell sound is heard.

Connect a compatible pad to the TRIGGER IN

(10 RIDE - BELL) jack, or connect a pad that

allows the bell shot technique and supports a

digital connection (such as the CY-18DR), and

assign it to ride.

Choke play

Edge sensor

Sensor

If you use your hand to choke (grasp) the edge

sensor after striking the cymbal, the sound

stops.

On the CY-18DR, placing your hand on the

sensor will also stop the sound.

When you strike the cymbal in the choked state,

the sound is shorter.

The choke technique can also be used on the

hi-hat.

Getting Ready

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

No. Controller Explanation Page

[MASTER] knob Adjusts the volume of the MASTER OUT jacks. 12p.

[PHONES] knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jacks. 12p.

TRIG SELECT

[LOCK] button If you press the [LOCK] button so its indicator is lit, the pad for which settings are being made will remain selected even if you

strike a pad.

p. 20

[RIM] button When using a pad that provides rim support, this button species whether you’re making settings for the head or the rim. In the

case of a pad that supports three-way triggering, this button switches between the head, rim, and bell.

SELECT [K] [J] buttons Select the pad (trigger input number) for which to make settings.

[F1]–[F5] buttons

(function button)

These buttons change their function depending on the indication in the display. Use them to switch the tabs that are shown in

the upper part of the display, or to specify the function that is shown in the upper or lower part of the display.

p. 12[R1]–[R3] knobs

(rotary knobs)

The functions of these knobs changes depending on the indication in the display. They adjust the values that are shown in the

lower part of the display.

PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons By pressing the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons when they are lit, you can switch pages in the screen.

TRIGGER ACTIVITY

indicator

This lights when a trigger signal is received from a pad (a signal indicating that the pad is struck). This lets you check whether the

pad is connected correctly. –

Display This shows various information depending on the operation. –

[MIX IN] knob Adjusts the volume that is input to the front panel and rear panel MIX IN jacks. –

[SONG] knob Adjusts the volume of the song (audio le) (This does not aect the sound of an internal song’s drum performance, nor the sound

of a recorded drum performance). –

[SONG] button Accesses the SONG screen. Press this when you want to play back a song or recorded data, or when you want to make song-

related settings. p. 14

[CLICK] knob Adjusts the volume of the click. 13p.

[CLICK] button Allows you to sound the click, or to make settings for the tempo or click. You’ll also press this for rhythm training. p. 13

p. 16

[s] button Plays/stops the song or the recorded data. 13p.

[t] button Press this when you want to record your performance. 17p.

5 Faders Adjust the volume of the kick, snare, hi-hat, other percussion instruments, and ambience. 12p.

[KIT] button Accesses the DRUM KIT screen. 13p.

[–] [+] buttons Use these buttons to switch drum kits or to edit values. 12p.

[EXIT] button

Press this once to return to the next higher screen level. If you press it repeatedly, you’ll eventually return to the DRUM KIT screen.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [EXIT] button, you can stop (mute) all currently-playing sound (ALL SOUND

OFF (p. 13)). This is a convenient way to stop numerous loop phrases in a single operation.

p. 12

[ENTER] button Press this to conrm a value or execute an operation. 12p.

[SHIFT] button This button is used in conjunction with other buttons. The function of other buttons changes while this button is held down. –

[PREVIEW] button

This button auditions an instrument. The volume changes depending on how strongly you strike the button.

You can use the SELECT [K] [J] buttons to select a trigger input number, and use this button to audition the sound even if no

pads are not connected to the TD-50.

p. 20

[H] [I] [K] [J] buttons

(cursor buttons) Move the cursor. 12p.

Dial This dial functions like the [+] and [–] buttons. Use it to scroll quickly or make large changes in edited values. 12p.

Getting Ready

No. Controller Explanation Page

KIT CUSTOMIZE

[INSTRUMENT] button

Allows you to specify an instrument (sound).

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [INSTRUMENT] button, you can move directly to the instrument edit

(V-EDIT) page.

p. 19

[AMBIENCE] button Allows you to specify the size and resonance of the room in which the drums are being played. 22p.

[MIXER] button Allows you to specify the volume, pan, multi-eect, equalizer, and compressor settings for each pad. 22p.

[SNAPSHOT] button Temporarily saves the currently-edited drum kit, allowing you to compare it with the current settings or return to previous

settings (snapshot function). p. 24

[SD CARD] button

Allows you to perform SD card operations such as saving or loading data.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [SD CARD] button, you can copy the settings of a drum kit or instrument

(p. 31).

p. 39

[SETUP] button

Allows you to make settings for functions that apply to the entire TD-50, such as output-destination settings (output assign) and

MIDI settings.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [SETUP] button, you can use the user sample function (p. 27) which allows

you to import user samples.

p. 42

[TRIGGER] button Allows you to make trigger parameter settings. 35p.

[SET LIST] button Allows you to create a set list, or to switch drum kits in the order specied by a set list. 33p.

Side Panel/Front Pane

Computer

SD card

Headphones

Audio player

No. Jack Explanation Page

A USB COMPUTER port

Use a USB cable to connect the TD-50 to your computer.

You can use DAW software to record your TD-50 performance as audio or MIDI, and you can play back sound from your

computer through the TD-50.

p. 30

B SD card slot

Insert a commercially available SD card (SDHC cards (up to 32 GB) are supported).

You can store songs or TD-50 data on the SD card.

You can also use a card to load user samples or to export a recorded song.

Before using an SD card for the rst time, you must format it on the TD-50 (p. 41).

* Never turn o the power or remove the SD cards while the screen indicates “Processing...”

p. 17

p. 39

C PHONES jacks Connect your headphones here.

Even if headphones are connected, sound is output from the various output jacks. –

MIX IN jack Connect your audio player (smartphone) or other audio playback device here. –

Bottom Panel

Mounting the TD-50 on the stand

You can attach the TD-50 to a drum stand by using the sound module mounting plate

included with the drum stand (sold separately: MDS series).

Using the screws on the bottom of the TD-50, attach it as shown in the illustration.

* Do not use any screws other than the screws from the bottom of the TD-50. Doing so will

cause malfunctions.

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from

damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.

MEMO

The All Purpose Clamp (APC-33; sold separately) can be attached to a pipe of 10.5–28.6

mm radius in case you want to mount the TD-50 on a cymbal stand or other such stand.

Sound module

mounting plate

Wide

Narrow

Getting Ready

Rear Panel (Connect Your Equipment)

D E F

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

No. Jack Explanation

D [L] switch Press this switch to turn it on/o.

AC IN jack Connect the included AC power code to this inlet.

E MIDI connectors Use these connectors to connect an external sound module or other MIDI device.

F FOOT SW jack You can connect a footswitch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6; sold separately) here and use it to control various things.

G DIRECT OUT (BALANCED)

jacks

Connect these to your mixer.

Use the [SETUP] button to specify the DIRECT OUT 1–8 jack from which

each instrument is output.

* Pin assignment of the DIRECT

OUT (BALANCED) jacks

H MIX IN (STEREO) jack Connect this to an electronic musical instrument such as a sampling pad.

MASTER OUT (BALANCED)

jacks Connect these to your mixer, amplied speakers, or recording device.

If you want to output in mono, connect only the L/MONO jack of the

MASTER OUT (UNBALANCED) jacks.

* Pin assignment of the MASTER

OUT (BALANCED) jacks

MASTER OUT

(UNBALANCED) jacks

J TRIGGER IN jacks Connect cymbal, hi-hat, kick, and other pads here.

* If connecting a dual trigger type pad, use a stereo (TRS) cable.

K DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports Connect pads that support digital connection (e.g., PD-140DS or CY-18DR) here.

G H

Mixer or amplied

speakers

MixerFootswitchExternal sound module

or other MIDI device

Sampling pad or

other electronic

musical instrument

PadsPads

(digital connection)

Settings for pads that support digital connection

The rst time that a pad that supports digital connection is

connected to a DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, the following screen

appears.

Following the instructions in the screen, make settings to specify

the trigger input to which the connected pad should be assigned.

* If you specify the same trigger input as a pad that is connected

to a TRIGGER IN jack, the pad that’s connected to that TRIGGER

IN jack won’t produce sound.

Reference

For details on pad settings, refer to “Specifying a Digitally-

Connected Pad” (p. 35).

1. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select the pad that you want

to specify, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to

specify the assignment.

When you select a pad, the FUNC button of the selected pad

blinks.

Pad Assign

PD140DS SNARE

CY18DR RIDE

(Setting example)

* You can’t specify multiple instances of the same assignment.

3. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Getting Ready

Turning the Power On/O

* Once everything is properly connected (p. 9), be sure to follow

the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on

equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or

equipment failure.

* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume

down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some

sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turning the power on

1. Minimize the volume of the TD-50 and the connected

devices.

2. Press the TD-50’s [L] switch.

When you turn the TD-50 on, the following screen appears.

In this screen you can enable or disable the AUTO OFF function.

Button Explanation

[F1] (OFF) Button The power does not turn o automatically.

[F4] (4 HOURS)

Button

When four hours have elapsed without any pad

being struck or any operation being performed, the

unit will turn o automatically.

If the AUTO OFF function is set to “OFF,” this screen won’t appear.

MEMO

If a pad that supports digital connection is connected, the pad

setting screen might appear. For details, refer to “Settings for

pads that support digital connection” (p. 9).

3. Power-on the connected devices, and adjust the volume.

Turning the power o

NOTE

Settings that you edit on the TD-50 are saved when you turn o

the unit. Be sure to turn o the unit by pressing the [ L] switch.

1. Minimize the volume of the TD-50 and the connected

devices.

2. Turn o the power to the connected devices.

3. Press the TD-50’s [L] switch.

The screen will indicate “Please wait. Now saving...,” and the unit will

turn o when the settings have been saved.

* If you need to turn o the power completely, rst turn o the

unit, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer

to “To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug

from the outlet” (Quick Start).

Making the Power Automatically Turn o After

a Time (AUTO OFF)

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after

a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was

last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were

operated (AUTO OFF function).

If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically,

disengage the AUTO OFF function.

* To restore power, turn the power on again.

1. Press the [SETUP] button.

2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons and the function

buttons to select “AUTO OFF.”

The AUTO OFF screen appears.

3. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to specify the setting of

the auto-o function.

Value Explanation

OFF The power does not turn o automatically.

4 HOURS

When four hours have elapsed without any pad

being struck or any operation being performed, the

unit will turn o automatically.

4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

MEMO

If the auto-o function is set to “4 HOURS,” the message

“WARNING: AUTO OFF, The TD-50 will turn o in 30 min.” will

appear 30 minutes before turning the TD-50 o.

Getting Ready

Making Hi-hat Settings

If you’re using the VH-13 or VH-11 V-hi-hat, adjust the oset on the

TD-50.

This adjustment is required for pedal movements such as open or

close to be detected correctly.

Settings for the VH-13

1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).

3. Press the [F4] (HI-HAT) button.

The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears.

4. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to set the Trig Type to

“VH13.”

5. Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button.

The VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT screen appears.

6. Loosen the clutch screw of the top hi-hat and let it sit on

the bottom hi-hat.

* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.

7. Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button.

The “VH Oset” parameter is set automatically (approx. 3 seconds).

The [TRIGGER] button stops ashing and remains lit.

8. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Reference

If you need, make further adjustments to the parameters, refer

to “Data List (PDF).”

Settings for the VH-11

1. After making the hi-hat settings, release your foot from

the pedal, and while keeping your foot o the pedal, turn

on the power of the TD-50.

2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally

on the motion sensor unit.

3. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

4. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).

5. Press the [F4] (HI-HAT) button.

6. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to set the Trig Type to

“VH11.”

7. While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the

TD-50’s screen, adjust the oset with the VH-11’s VH oset

adjustment screw.

Adjust the oset so that the appear in the meter.

8. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Reference

If you need, make further adjustments to the parameters, refer

to “Data List (PDF).”

Getting Ready

Basic Operation

Switching tabs and specifying functions ([F1]–

[F5] buttons, [R1]–[R3] knobs)

You can use the [F1]–[F5] buttons to switch the tabs that are

shown at the top of the display, or specify the functions that

are shown at the top and bottom of the display.

You can also use the [R1]–[R3] knobs to change the values

that are shown at the bottom of the display.

Switching pages (PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons)

Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to switch pages in the

screen.

In screens where you can switch pages, the PAGE [UP] [DOWN]

buttons are lit, and in the right side of the display there is an

indication of which page you are in.

Adjusting the volume balance of each pad

(faders)

Use the faders to adjust the volume balance of the entire

TD-50.

By using the mixer (p. 22), you can adjust the volume balance

of the pads in each kit. Mixer settings can be saved for each

individual kit.

You can adjust the following trigger inputs and volumes.

Fader Explanation

KICK KICK

SNARE SNARE

TOMS TOM1–4

HI-HAT HI-HAT

CRASH CRASH1, 2

RIDE RIDE

AUX AUX1–4

AMBIENCE AMBIENCE

Editing a value ([–] [+] buttons/dial)

To edit the value that’s highlighted by the cursor, use the

dial or the [–] [+] buttons.

If you operate these while holding down the [SHIFT]

button, the value changes more quickly.

MEMO

If you hold down the [+] button and press the [–]

button, the value will increase rapidly. If you hold

down the [–] button and press the [+] button, the

value will decrease rapidly.

Moving the cursor (cursor buttons)

Cursor refers to the highlighted characters indicating an

on screen parameter that can be set. When there is more

than one possibility within the screen, use the cursor

buttons to move it.

Returning to the previous screen ([EXIT] button)

When you want to return to the previous screen, press the

[EXIT] button.

Conrming an operation ([ENTER] button)

Press this button to nalize a value or conrm an operation.

Adjusting the overall volume

([MASTER] knob, [PHONES] knob)

Use the [MASTER] knob to adjust the

volume that is output from the MASTER

OUT jacks. Use the [PHONES] knob to

adjust the headphone volume.

Performing

Selecting a Drum Kit

1. Press the [KIT] button.

The DRUM KIT screen appears.

2. Use the [–] [+] buttons or dial to select a drum kit.

About the DRUM KIT screen

This is the TD-50’s main screen; it will appear when you press a

[DRUM KIT] button.

User sample icon (shown only

if a drum kit that uses user

samples (p. 27) is selected)

Tempo (shown only if the kit

tempo is “ON”)

Drum kit number Drum kit name

Brush icon (shown only if Brush

Switch is “ON”)

Favorite icon (shown

only if a drum kit

that is registered as a

favorite is selected)

Selecting a Drum Kit from the List

In the DRUM KIT screen, turn the [R1] (LIST) knob; KIT LIST appears,

allowing you to select a drum kit from the list.

Cross-Stick Function

When playing using a pad that’s connected to a TRIGGER IN

jack

Each time you press the [F4] (XSTICK) button, you’ll switch between

sounding and not sounding the cross-stick sound (p. 6) from the

snare pad.

When playing using a pad that supports digital connection

and cross-stick technique (such as the PD-140DS)

If you assign the trigger input to snare (p. 9), cross-stick technique

(p. 6) will always be available.

In this case, the XSTICK icon is not shown in the screen.

Stopping All Currently Played Sounds

(ALL SOUND OFF)

Here’s how to stop the currently-playing drum performance sounds

and user samples (p. 27).

* The eect reverberation, the song, and the click do not stop.

1. If you want to stop the currently-playing performance

sounds, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the

[EXIT] button.

Reference

You can also stop all currently-playing performance sounds by

using a pad or footswitch (p. 44).

Playing with the Click

Turning the click on/o

1. Press the [CLICK] button.

The CLICK screen appears.

2. Press the [F1] (TEMPO) button.

3. Press the [F5] button.

The click sounds.

You can adjust the volume of the click using the [CLICK] knob.

4. Press the [F5] button once again.

The click stops.

MEMO

You can also turn the click on/o by holding down the [SHIFT]

button and pressing the [CLICK] button.

Reference

You can also output the click only to headphones. For details,

refer to (p. 42).

Changing the tempo

1. In the CLICK screen (TEMPO tab), turn the [R1] knob to

adjust the tempo.

Reference

You can specify the tempo individually for each drum kit (p. 26).

Changing the beat unit

1. In the CLICK screen (TEMPO tab), turn the [R2] knob to

change the time signature.

2. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Reference

For other settings, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

Performing

Performing Along with a Song

Performing Along with an Audio Player Song

Here’s how to connect an audio player (smartphone) to the MIX IN

jack, and perform along with a song.

1. Connect an audio player to the MIX IN jack (p. 8, p. 9).

2. Play back the audio player.

3. Turn the [MIX IN] knob to adjust the volume of the song.

Performing Along with a TD-50 Song

The TD-50 contains songs of a wide range of genres.

Some internal songs consist only of audio data, and others record a

drum performance (MIDI data).

An audio le (WAV or MP3) on an SD card can also be played back

as a song.

Here’s how to perform along with a song.

1. Press the [SONG] button.

The SONG screen appears.

MEMO

When you select an audio song, the screen shows the SPEED

parameter (p. 15).

2. Use the [F1]–[F3] buttons, [–] [+] buttons, or dial to select

a song.

Button Explanation

[F1] (INTERNAL) button Internal songs

[F2] (SD CARD) button SD card songs

[F3] (REC DATA) button Songs recorded on the TD-50 or on an SD

card

MEMO

5For details on the internal songs, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

5To select a song from within a folder on the SD card, turn the

[R2] knob to select the folder.

Controller Function

[R2] knob Moves cursor

[K] button Exits a folder

[J] button Enters a folder

[F5] (SELECT) button Conrms the selected folder

3. Press the [s] button.

The selected song plays.

Controller Function

[s] button Play/stop the song

[H] (u) button Move to the beginning of the song

[I] (

) button Move to the end of the song *

[K] (x) button Rewind the song *

[J] (y) button Fast-forward the song *

[SONG] knob Adjust the volume of the song (

audio le)

[CLICK] knob Adjust the volume of the click track (p. 15)

* This might be unavailable depending on the type of song.

Reference

5By outputting an audio le from the SD card as a click track,

you can play a click along with the song (p. 15).

5You can connect the TD-50 to your computer and play back

sound from your computer. For details, refer to “Specifying

the Input for USB Audio” (p. 31).

When transferring les from your computer to

an SD card

Audio les can be played back not only from the top level of

the SD card drive, but also from within a folder.

* You can put up to 200 song les in a single folder.

* Make sure that no single le is larger than 2 GB.

Reference

For details, refer to “SD card folder structure” (p. 40).

Audio les that can be played by the TD-50

WAV MP3

Format (extension) WAV (.wav) MP3 (.mp3)

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz 44.1 kHz

Bit rate 16, 24-bit 64 kbps–320 kbps

* File names or folder names that contain more than 16

characters are not shown correctly. Files and folders using

double-byte characters are also not supported.

Repeatedly Playing a Specied Region

(A-B Repeat)

You can repeat a portion of the song.

* You can’t specify A-B repeat for an internal drum performance

song or for a recorded song (REC DATA).

A B

1. Select and play a song.

2. In the SONG screen, press the [F4] (A-B) button at the

location where you want to start repeating.

The character “A” appears.

MEMO

You can use the [ K] (x)/[J] (y) buttons to move backward or

forward in ve-second steps. Hold down a button to rewind or

fast-forward.

3. At the location where you want to stop repeating, press

the [F4] (A-B) button.

The character “B” appears, and the region of the song between “A”

and “B” plays repeatedly.

Press the [F4] (A-B RPT) button to return to normal playback.

Performing

Changing the Settings of Each Song

Here you can specify the song’s volume, playback method, and

playback speed.

1. In the SONG screen, select a song (p. 14).

2. Edit the song settings.

Knob Explanation

[R1] (SONG) knob Selects a song.

[R2] (FOLDER) knob

When playing back a song from the SD card,

selects a folder on the SD card (p. 14).

* Shown in the SD CARD tab.

[R3] (SPEED) knob

Changes the song’s playback speed.

* When you switch songs, this returns to

100%. Depending on the type of song, this

might not be available.

SONG INFO/FUNC screen (press the [DOWN] button)

Parameter

Value Explanation

Loop Type ONE SHOT Play back only once and then stop.

LOOP Play repeatedly.

Song Level

-INF–+6.0 [dB]

Song volume

Click Track

Level

Click track volume

* Only if there is a click track

corresponding to the song

Viewing song information

1. In the SONG screen, select a song (p. 14).

2. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button.

The SONG INFO/FUNC screen appears.

Display Explanation

Type Song type

Name Song name

Folder

Song save location

In the case of an SD card, the save location

on the SD card is shown.

Total Time

Song playback time

* Not shown for songs containing only a

drum performance.

3. Press the PAGE [UP] button to return to the SONG screen.

Playing an Audio File as a Click (Click Track)

Separately from the song, you can prepare an audio le (WAV le)

and play it back as a click (click track).

Since the click track can play simultaneously with the song, it’s

convenient when you want a desired click sound to play back along

with the song.

* To play back a click track, you must prepare a song and a click

audio le in WAV format. MP3 les are not supported.

Preparing a click track audio le

1. Prepare the audio le (WAV le) that you want to play

back as a click track.

2. On your computer, edit the le name of the le that you

prepared in step 1.

Specify “song le name+ ” as the name of the audio le that _Click

you want to play as the click track.

Example)

If you want the click track to play back along with a song named

“TD-50.wav” then you would specify “TD-50 .wav” as the name _Click

of the click audio le.

3. Save the click audio le in the same level as the song on

the SD card (p. 40).

In the case of the example, save “TD-50.wav” and “TD-50_Click.wav”

in the same level.

Playing back the click track along with the song

1. In the SONG screen, press the [F2] (SD CARD) button

(p. 14).

2. Use the [R2] knob, [–] [+] buttons, or the dial to select the

song that you want to play back together with the click

track.

In the case of the example, select the song “TD-50.wav.”

3. Press the [F5] button to specify “CLICK ON.”

4. Press the [s] button.

The click track plays together with the song playback.

To adjust the volume of the click track, turn the [CLICK] knob.

In the case of the example, you can use the [SONG] knob to adjust

the volume of “TD-50.wav” and use the [CLICK] knob to adjust the

volume of “TD-50_Click.wav.”

MEMO

5To mute the click track, press the [F5] button to specify

“CLICK OFF.”

5You can also output the click track only to headphones

(p. 42).

Performing

Rhythm Training (QUIET COUNT)

The TD-50 provides a “Quiet Count” function that’s an ideal way to

develop your sense of tempo.

The Quiet Count function trains your body to keep the tempo. For

the rst several measures, the click sounds at the specied volume,

but for the next several measures the volume decreases, becoming

nearly inaudible. This cycle of several measures continues until you

stop the function.

1. In the CLICK screen (p. 13), press the [F4] (QUIET CNT)

button to start training.

5The click will sound during the rst few measures. When you

reach the last measure during which the click will sound, the

screen will indicate “Ready.”

5When the click stops sounding, the screen indication will

change to “Quiet.” Continue striking the pads during this time.

5After the Quiet region, the proportion of your strikes that were

played at an accurate tempo are shown as a “%” value.

2. To stop training, press the [F5] (STOP) button to return to

the CLICK screen.

Quiet Count settings

In the QUIET COUNT screen, press the [F2] (SETUP) button to access

the settings screen.

Parameter Value Explanation

Measures 2, 4, 8, 16 (Measures)

Specify the length (measures) of

the interval for which the click will

alternate between “Sounding” and

“Quiet.”

Quiet

Of the measures specied by “Measures,” this setting species

the length of the measures that will be “Quiet.”

RANDOM The length of the Quiet interval will

randomly change each time.

1, 2, 4

Species the length (number of

measures) of the Quiet interval.

* This setting cannot be longer

than half of the Measures value.

Registering/Recalling Favorite Drum Kits

(FAVORITE)

You can register frequently-used drum kits as “favorites” for instant

recall.

Registering a favorite

1. Select the drum kit that you want to register (p. 13).

2. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

3. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1

(KIT SETTINGS).

4. Press the [F3] (FAVORITE) button.

5. Turn the [R2] knob to turn favorites “ON.”

6. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Drum kits that are registered as a favorite will show an icon in the

DRUM KIT screen.

Recalling a favorite

1. In the DRUM KIT screen, turn the [R2] (FAVORITE) knob.

A list of drum kits that are registered as favorites is displayed.

2. Select the drum kit that you want to recall, and press the

[F5] (OK) button.

The TD-50 switches to the selected drum kit.

MEMO

To remove “favorite” registration from a drum kit, turn the

favorite setting “OFF.”

Recording

Recording a Performance

You can easily record your own performance and play it back.

* If you want to record on an SD card, you must rst insert an SD

card (p. 8).

Recording Your Drum Performance

Here’s how to record your drum performance.

Recording

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [t] button.

The RECORDER screen appears; the TD-50 is in record-standby

condition.

MEMO

If you want to record along with a click, sound the click (p. 13).

2. Press the [F5] button to select “DRUM only.”

3. Turn the [R1] knob to select the recording destination.

Display Explanation

TEMPORARY

Record onto the TD-50’s temporary area (one song).

* The recorded data in the TEMPORARY area disappears

when you turn o the power.

SD#01–99

Record onto the SD card (99 songs).

* You can’t select this unless an SD card is inserted in

the TD-50.

MEMO

5If it is OK to overwrite a recording destination that already

contains recorded data, turn the [R2] knob to add a check

mark to “Overwrite.” If the check mark is cleared, previously-

recorded data will not be accidentally overwritten.

5Recorded data can be copied (p. 31) or exported (p. 18) to an

SD card.

4. Press the [s] button to start recording.

5. Press the [s] button once again to stop recording.

Playback

6. Press the [s] button.

The recorded performance plays back.

MEMO

Recorded data can be viewed in the REC DATA tab. You can also

turn the [R1] knob to select another recorded song, and press

the [s] button to play it.

7. Press the [s] button to stop playback.

Recording Your Performance Along with a Song

You can record your performance along with a song.

Recording

1. Select the song (audio le) (p. 14).

2. Press the [t] button.

The RECORDER screen appears; the TD-50 is in record-standby

condition.

3. Press the [F5] button to select “with SONG.”

You can select “with SONG” only for audio le songs.

4. Turn the [R1] knob to select the recording destination.

MEMO

If it is OK to overwrite a recording destination that already

contains recorded data, turn the [R2] knob to add a check mark

to “Overwrite.” If the check mark is cleared, previously-recorded

data will not be accidentally overwritten.

5. Press the [s] button to start recording.

The TD-50 starts recording and the song starts playing.

6. Press the [s] button once again to stop recording.

Playback

7. The recorded performance plays back.

You can press the [F5] button to specify whether the drum

performance sounds are heard.

* If you recorded while playing back a click track (p. 15) along with

the song, the click track does not play when you play back the

recorded performance.

Deleting Recorded Data

Here’s how to delete recorded data.

1. In the SONG screen (p. 14), press the [F3] (REC DATA)

button.

2. Turn the [R1] knob to select the recorded data that you

want to delete.

3. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button.

4. Press the [F3] (DELETE) button.

A conrmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

5. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The recorded data is deleted.

Recording

Renaming Recorded Data

Here’s how to change the name of recorded data.

1. In the SONG screen (p. 14), press the [F3] (REC DATA)

button.

2. Turn the [R1] knob to select recorded data.

3. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button.

4. Press the [F4] (NAME) button.

The SONG NAME screen appears.

5. Edit the name (p. 25).

You can enter up to 16 characters as the song name.

6. Press the [F5] (EXIT) button to exit the SONG NAME

screen.

Exporting Recorded Data to an SD Card

(SONG EXPORT)

Data that you recorded in internal memory or on an SD card can be

exported to an SD card as an audio le (WAV) or SMF data.

1. In the SONG screen (p. 14), press the [F3] (REC DATA)

button.

2. Turn the [R1] knob to select the type of export.

3. Press the [F4] (EXPORT) button.

The SONG EXPORT screen appears.

4. Turn the [R1] knob to select the type of export.

Display Explanation

SMF (DRUM ONLY) Export the drum performance as SMF.

WAV (DRUM ONLY) Export the sound of the drum performance as an

audio le.

WAV (DRUM+SONG)

Export the sound of the drum performance and

the song as an audio le.

* You can’t select this for recorded data that was

recorded as “DRUM only.”

ALL (WAV+SMF)

If you recorded as “DRUM only”

The drum performance is exported as an audio

le and as SMF.

If you recorded as “with SONG”

Drum performance sounds are exported as an

audio le and as SMF, and the drum performance

sounds and the sound of the song are exported as

an audio le.

MEMO

You can press the [F4] (NAME) button and assign a name for the

exported le.

5. Turn knobs [R2] or [R3] to specify the export settings (only

if exporting an audio le).

Parameter Explanation

Export Gain

By pressing the [s] button you can preview-play the

recorded data that is produced by the export. While

watching the output level meter, adjust the volume of

the audio le. Positive (+) values increase the volume.

Post Export Time

In some cases, the reverberation of the last notes might

be cut o in the exported audio le. If so, you can

increase this value to prevent the reverberation from

being cut o.

* The sound that is output from the MASTER OUT jacks is

exported as the audio le. Depending on the routing settings

(p. 43), specic sounds might not be exported in some cases.

6. Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button.

A conrmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

7. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The export starts.

The exported data is saved in the “EXPORT folder” (p. 40).

NOTE

Never do the following operations while export is progressing.

These operations might cause all recorded data to be lost.

5Turning o the power

5Removing the SD card

5Striking a pad

MEMO

5If exported data of the same name already exists, the

message “Overwrite it?” appears. If it is OK to overwrite the

data, select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button. If you decide

to cancel the operation, select “CANCEL” and press the

[ENTER] button; then change the name and export the data.

5If you decide to cancel the export without completing it,

press the [F4] (ABORT) button.

5When you export a drum performance as SMF data, the data

is exported using the note numbers specied by the drum

kit and the MIDI settings in SETUP. For details, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

Customizing a Kit

Saving the settings

On the TD-50, your edits are saved automatically, so you

don’t have to perform any operation to save the settings.

Settings are also saved when you turn o the power.

Editing an Instrument (INSTRUMENT)

Here’s how to edit an individual instrumental sound such as the

snare drum or kick drum.

The TD-50 lets you reproduce the way in which the sound of an

instrument is aected by its shape and size. You can shape your

sound in an intuitive way, just as if you were selecting a desired

drum head and tuning it, or adding muing (muting).

You can also apply eects such as mic settings and transients.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

MEMO

An audio le that you created on your computer can be loaded

from an SD card into the TD-50, and played as an instrument

(p. 27).

1. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.

The INSTRUMENT screen appears.

* The displayed content and tabs dier depending on the

instrument.

2. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

3. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons and function buttons

to select the item that you want to edit.

* The parameters that you can edit depend on the pad and

instrument.

4. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

MEMO

For some parameters, you can also use the rotary knobs to edit

the value.

5. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

MEMO

You can copy the settings of an instrument (p. 31).

Selecting an Instrument

1. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1

(INSTRUMENT).

3. Press the [F1] (INST) button.

Instrument group

Instrument name

Instrument parameters

Pad to edit

[F5] (H&R) button

H&R icon (shown only if H&R is “ON”)

Pad location (head/rim/bell)

Instrument number

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

5. Turn the [R1] knob to select an instrument.

MEMO

When the cursor is located at “instrument number” or

“instrument group,” you can press the [ENTER] button to see the

instrument list.

6. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Reference

For details on the instruments that you can select, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

Selecting an instrument for each strike location

([F5] (H&R) button)

In a screen where the [F5] (H&R) button is shown, you can choose

whether instruments for areas such as the head and rim are

selected together as a set (ON) or independently (OFF).

[F5] (H&R)

button Explanation

Instruments for areas such as head and rim are selected

as a set.

As appropriate for the selected instrument, the

recommended instruments are selected as a set.

* If the same parameter exists within the instruments that

are selected as a set, they are automatically set to the

same value.

* Depending on the instrument, the same instrument

might be selected for all areas such as head and rim.

OFF Instruments are selected individually for each struck area,

such as the head and the rim.

Customizing a Kit

Choosing a Pad to Edit

Choosing by hitting a pad

To edit the settings for a pad, strike that pad to select it.

To select the rim of a pad, strike the rim.

Choosing with the SELECT [K] [J] buttons

You can also use the SELECT [ K] [J] buttons to

select the pad (trigger input number) to edit.

When using a pad that provides rim support, the

[RIM] button lets you choose whether to make

settings for the head or for the rim. When using a

pad that provides three-way trigger support, this

button switches between head, rim, and bell.

The [RIM] button is lit if the rim or bell is selected.

Preventing the currently edited pad from changing

(Trigger Lock)

If you want to audition your performance sounds while you edit the

instruments, you can specify that the currently edited pad does not

change even if you strike another pad.

1. Press the [LOCK] button to make it light.

The pad you’re editing is locked.

* The pad remains locked even if you use MIDI messages to switch

pads.

2. To defeat the lock, press the [LOCK] button to make it go

dark.

MEMO

Even if the [LOCK] button is lit, you can use the SELECT [ K] [J]

buttons to change the pad that you’re editing.

Auditioning the Sound of a Pad

([PREVIEW] button)

You can press the [PREVIEW] button to audition the sound of the

currently selected pad.

The volume changes depending on how strongly you press the

button. You can also x the volume. For details, refer to “Data List”

(PDF).

MEMO

5By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing [PREVIEW],

you can audition a variety of sounds depending on the

combination of the currently selected pad and instrument.

(For example, you could audition the sound of the snare

head’s outer circumference, a shallow rim shot, or the hi-hat

close sound.)

5By using the SELECT [K] [J] buttons to select a trigger input

number, you can audition the sound even if that pad is not

connected to the TD-50.

Adjusting the Mic Settings (MIC POSITION)

You can edit the mic position and volume for each instrument.

* For some instruments, these settings are not available.

1. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.

2. Select the pad that you want to edit.

3. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] button to access page 2

(MIC POSITION).

4. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

MIC POS tab

Mic Position

OUTSIDE4–

STANDARD–

INSIDE4

Tonal change caused by mic position

ELEMENT tab

Overhead -INF–+6.0 dB Volume of overhead mic

Room -INF–+6.0 dB Volume of room mic

WIDTH tab

Mic Width -5–+5 Spread of the overhead mic and room mic

Adjusting the Attack and Release (TRANSIENT)

You can adjust the attack and release (transient) for each

instrument.

* For some instruments, these settings are not available.

1. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.

2. Select the pad that you want to edit.

3. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] button to access page 3

(TRANSIENT).

4. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

[F4] button OFF,

TRANSIENT ON Turns the transient eect on/o.

Time 1–10 Time over which the attack changes

Attack -100–+100 Adjusts the attack

Release -100–+100 Adjusts the release

Gain -12.0–+6.0 dB Adjusts the volume following transient

adjustment

Customizing a Kit

Layering Instruments (SUB INSTRUMENT)

You can layer the main instrument with a sub instrument so

that they are heard together. You can also switch between two

instruments according to the force of your strike, or vary the

balance between them.

1. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.

2. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

3. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button to access page 4

(SUB INSTRUMENT).

4. Press the [F1] (SUB INST) button.

The SUB INSTRUMENT screen appears.

Sub instrument group

Sub instrument name

Sub instrument parameters

Main instrument name

Selecting a sub instrument

5. Move the cursor to the sub instrument or the sub

instrument group, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial

to select a sub instrument.

Turning the sub instrument on/o

6. Press the [F4] button to turn the sub instrument on/o.

Sub instrument settings

7. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Explanation

Layer Type

These parameters specify how the sub instrument will be sounded.

MIX

Playing

Dynamics

Volume

The main instrument (A) and

sub instrument (B) always sound

together as a layer.

FADE1

Volume

Playing

Dynamics

The sub instrument (B) is added as

a layer only if the strike is stronger

than “Fade Point.”

FADE2

FADE3

Volume

Playing

Dynamics

If the strike is stronger than “Fade

Point,” the sub instrument (B) is

added as a layer according to the

strength of that strike.

FADE2:

At 127 or higher, the main

instrument (A) and sub instrument

(B) are the same volume.

FADE3:

At 127+32, the main instrument

(A) and sub instrument (B) are

the same volume (for pads that

support digital connection).

SWITCH

Volume

Playing

Dynamics

Strikes weaker than “Fade Point”

sound the main instrument (A),

and strikes stronger than “Fade

Point” switch to sound the sub

instrument (B).

Fade Point

Species the force of the strike at which the sub instrument begins

to be sounded.

If this is “1,” the sub instrument is sounded by a strike of any force.

If this is “127” (“127+32” for a pad that supports digital connection),

the sub instrument is sounded only by the strongest strike.

* This is not available if Layer Type is “MIX.”

Sub

Volume

-INF–

+6.0 dB Adjusts the volume of the sub instrument.

MEMO

The indication of Layer Type is dierent for a pad that is

connected to a TRIGGER IN jack than for a pad that supports

digital connection.

For a pad that is connected to a TRIGGER IN jack

For a pad that supports digital connection

Reference

For details on other settings, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

8. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Customizing a Kit

Simulating the Ambience of a

Performance Space (AMBIENCE)

This simulates the reverberation or acoustics of a location in which

you’re playing the drums (ambience).

By adjusting settings such as room ambience (the type and size

of the room), and reverb (reverberation), you can give your drum

sound more naturalness and presence.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. Press the [AMBIENCE] button.

2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing

screen.

AMBIENCE screen

ROOM screen

REVERB screen

STEREO ENHANCER screen

3. Edit the settings of the ambience.

4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Turning ambience on/o

1. Press the [AMBIENCE] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (AMBIENCE).

3. Press the [F1]–[F3] button to turn the setting on/o.

Button Explanation

[F1] button Turns room ambience on/o.

[F2] button Turns reverb on/o.

[F3] button Turns stereo enhancer on/o.

MEMO

You can copy ambience settings (p. 31).

Editing the Mixer (MIXER)

Here you can adjust the volume of each pad and apply various

eects to the sound.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. Press the [MIXER] button.

The Mixer setting screen appears.

2. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

3. Edit the mixer settings.

4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Specifying the Volume and Pan of Each Pad

You can adjust the volume and pan (stereo position) for each pad.

1. Press the [MIXER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1

(MIXER VOLUME).

3. Press one of the [F1] (VOLUME)–[F4] (KIT VOL) buttons to

select the item that you want to set.

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

You can also use the cursor buttons to make a selection.

5. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

[F1] (VOLUME) button

Volume -INF–+6.0 dB Volume of each pad

[F2] (PAN) button

Pan L30–CTR–R30 Stereo position of each pad

[F3] (MIN VOL) button

Pad Minimum

Volume* 0–15

Minimum volume of each pad

This lets you increase the volume of the

softest hits while preserving the volume of

the strongest hits. This can make it easier

to hear ghost notes on the snare or legato

notes on the ride cymbal.

Pad

Maximum

Volume*

-5–0

Maximum volume of each pad

This lets you decrease the volume of

the strongest hits while preserving their

nuances.

You can limit the volume while preserving

the nuances of the strongest hits.

* This is available only for pads that

support digital connection and for input

from the MIDI IN connector.

[F4] (KIT VOL) button

Kit Volume

-INF–+6.0 dB

Drum kit volume

Pedal HH

Volume Pedal hi-hat volume

XStick

Volume Cross-stick volume

* You can use the cursor [ H] [I] buttons to switch between

selecting the Pad Minimum Volume and Pad Maximum Volume.

Customizing a Kit

MEMO

5If you press the [F5] (H&R) button to turn it “ON,” you can

simultaneously make settings for the head area and rim area,

etc.

5You can also set “Kit Volume” in the KIT SETTINGS screen

(VOLUME tab).

5You can copy the MIXER VOLUME and MIXER PAN settings

(p. 31).

Applying Eects

For each pad, you can adjust the way in which its volume changes

(pad compressor) and adjust its tone (pad equalizer), or apply up to

three eects to the entire drum kit (multi-eect).

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. Press the [MIXER] button.

2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the edit

screen.

PAD EQ screen

PAD COMP (COMPRESSOR) screen

MFX (MULTI EFFECT) screen

3. Edit the eect settings.

Turning eects on/o

1. Press the [MIXER] button.

2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the edit

screen.

3. Press a function button to turn the setting on/o.

Screen Button Explanation

PAD EQ screen [F4] button Turns pad equalizer on/o.

PAD COMP

(COMPRESSOR) screen [F4] button Turns pad compressor on/o.

MFX (MULTI EFFECT)

screen [F5] button Turns on/o the multi-eect 1–3

selected by the [R1] knob.

MEMO

You can copy pad equalizer, pad compressor, and multi-eect

settings (p. 31).

Adjusting the Overall Sound (MASTER

COMPRESSOR/MASTER EQ)

You can make settings for the stereo compressor/limiter

(master comp) and four-band parametric equalizer (master EQ) that

are applied to the nal stage of the master output.

* The master comp and EQ eect is not applied to the DIRECT

OUT jacks.

* If the routing setting (p. 43) Master Out is set to “DIRECT,” master

compressor and master EQ eects are not applied to the sound

that is output from the MASTER OUT jacks.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

Using the master comp

5When used as a compressor, this allows you to raise the overall

loudness of the drums by compressing brief peaks in the sound.

This lets the sound project better, without being buried in the

mix by the other instruments.

5When used as a comp-limiter, this lets you increase the

recording level while limiting the maximum input to the

recording device.

5If you’re using a small monitor amp, you can use this eect as a

limiter so that the peaks of the drum sound are limited, making

the sound less likely to distort.

Using the master EQ

5This lets you adjust the tonal character by boosting or cutting

each of the four bands (LOW/MID1/MID2/HIGH).

5You can also use this to make compensations in the tone when

using the master comp.

1. Press the [MIXER] button.

2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the edit

screen.

MASTER COMP screen

MASTER EQ screen

3. Edit the eect settings.

Turning the master compressor and master EQ on/o

1. Press the [MIXER] button.

2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the edit

screen.

3. Press a function button to turn the setting on/o.

Screen Button Explanation

MASTER COMP screen [F4] button Turns master comp on/o.

MASTER EQ screen [F4] button Turns master EQ on/o.

Customizing a Kit

Comparing with or Reverting to the

Unedited Drum Kit (SNAPSHOT)

You can temporarily save the currently-edited drum kit, and

compare it with the current settings or revert back to it (snapshot).

Save temporarily

(STOCK)

Edit

Immediately

after selecting

drum kit (UNDO)

Current drum kit

(CURRENT)

1. Select the drum kit that you want to edit.

When you select a drum kit, the data of the selected drum kit is

stored in “UNDO.”

2. When you want to temporarily save the settings of the

currently-edited drum kit, press the [SNAPSHOT] button.

The SNAPSHOT screen appears, and the current drum kit (CURRENT)

is selected.

3. Press the [F5] (SAVE) button.

The current drum kit settings are saved in STOCK.

MEMO

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the

[SNAPSHOT] button, you can save the current drum kit settings

in STOCK without entering the SNAPSHOT screen.

4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the SNAPSHOT screen, and

edit the drum kit.

* When you switch drum kits, the settings saved in STOCK are

deleted.

5. Press the [SNAPSHOT] button.

6. Use the [F1]–[F3] buttons to switch between the saved

drum kits, and play them to compare.

Button Explanation

[F1] (CURRENT) button Current drum kit settings

[F2] (STOCK) button Drum kit settings saved in STOCK

[F3] (UNDO) button Settings immediately after selecting the drum kit

7. If you want to return the current drum kit settings to the

state immediately after selecting a drum kit or STOCK,

press the [F2] or [F3] button to select the drum kit settings

to which you want to return.

If you want to continue with the current drum kit settings, press the

[KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

8. Press the [F4] (RESTORE) button.

A conrmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

9. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The current drum kit settings return to the settings of the drum kit

that you selected in step 7.

10. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Editing a Drum Kit (MENU)

Here’s how to make settings such as the volume of the drum kit and

the illumination color of the controls.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

The menu screen appears.

2. Edit the settings of the drum kit.

3. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

MEMO

You can copy a drum kit (p. 31).

Setting the Volume

Here’s how to set the volume of the drum kit.

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1

(KIT SETTINGS).

The KIT SETTINGS screen appears.

3. Press the [F1] (VOLUME) button.

Volume of the drum kit

Output monitor

Shows the output level from the MASTER OUT jacks,

PHONES jacks, and DIRECT OUT jacks.

4. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Kit Volume -INF–+6.0 dB Volume of the drum kit

MEMO

You can also set Kit Volume in the MIXER DRUM KIT VOLUME

screen (KIT VOL tab) of the MIXER (p. 22).

Customizing a Kit

Specifying the Illumination Color of the [KIT]

Button and Knobs

For each kit, you can change the illumination color of the [KIT]

button and knobs.

This provides a useful way to distinguish between drum kits; for

example you could assign dierent colors to drum kits of dierent

genres, or use the color as a guideline when editing instruments.

1. In the KIT SETTINGS screen, press the [F2] (COLOR) button.

2. Use the cursor buttons, [–] [+] buttons, or the dial to select

the illumination color.

Value 1–10

Renaming the Drum Kit

Here’s how to rename the currently selected drum kit.

1. In the KIT SETTINGS screen, press the [F4] (NAME) button.

The DRUM KIT NAME screen appears.

2. Edit the name.

You can enter a kit name (upper line) of up to 12 characters, and a

sub-name (lower line) of up to 16 characters.

Controller Explanation

Cursor buttons Move the cursor to the character that you

want to change.

[–] [+] buttons, dial Change the character.

[R1] (ABC) knob Select uppercase characters.

[R2] (abc) knob Select lowercase characters.

[R3] (123) knob Select numerals.

[F3] (INSERT) button Insert a space at the cursor location.

[F4] (DELETE) button Delete the character at the cursor location.

3. Press the [F5] (EXIT) button to exit the DRUM KIT NAME

screen.

Performing with Brushes

You can specify whether you’re performing with sticks or with

brushes.

* “Playing with brushes” function will be enabled in the future.

The information will be announced at the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/support/

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] button to access page 2

(KIT SETTINGS 2).

3. Press the [F1] (BRUSH) button.

4. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Brush Switch OFF When performing with sticks

ON When performing with brushes

If Brush Switch is “ON,” the brush icon is shown in the DRUM KIT

screen.

MEMO

Brush performance is available in the following cases.

5When you select an instrument that supports brush

performance, and assign it to the head of the snare.

5When you connect a mesh pad to the TRIGGER IN jack

(SNARE), or connect a pad that supports digital connection

to a DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, and set assign to “SNARE.”

Customizing a Kit

Specifying the Tempo for Each Kit

When you select a drum kit, the tempo you specify here is

automatically applied.

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] button to access page 2

(KIT SETTINGS 2).

3. Press the [F2] (TEMPO) button.

4. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Kit Tempo

OFF

Use a common tempo (p. 13) for the

entire TD-50

The tempo does not change when you

switch drum kits.

Individually specify a tempo for each

drum kit

When you select a drum kit whose Kit

Tempo setting is “ON,” the tempo of

that drum kit is applied to the current

tempo.

Tempo 20–260 Tempo specied for each drum kit

If you select a drum kit whose Kit Tempo is “ON,” the tempo is shown

in the DRUM KIT screen.

If the tempo of an individual drum kit is set dierently than the

overall tempo of the TD-50, an “*” is shown before the tempo.

Controlling Tonal Change

You can use a pedal to change the pitch, or adjust the tone

according to the position of your strike on the pad.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] button to access page 3

(KIT PAD CTRL).

3. Use the [F1] (PEDAL BEND)–[F4] (MUTE GRP) buttons to

select the item that you want to edit.

Button Explanation

[F1] (PEDAL BEND)

button

Species the amount of pitch change that occurs

according to the depth to which you press the hi-hat

pedal.

[F2] (POSITION)

button*1

Turns on/o tonal changes that occur depending on

your strike location or the nuances of your rim shots.

[F3] (POS AREA)

button*1 Species the striking area for the head or rim.

[F4] (MUTE GRP)

button

Mutes the sound of a specic pad when you strike the

pad (mute group).

*1 This supports the following trigger inputs.

5SNARE

5TOM1–4

5The bow (head) of RIDE

5AUX1–4

* Depending on the pad that is connected or the instrument that

is selected, there might be cases in which this has no eect.

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

5. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Muting the sound of a specic pad when you strike a

pad (mute group)

Mute group settings let you specify that when you strike a pad,

other pads in the same mute group are muted (silenced).

For example, you could assign user samples to the instruments of

each pad, and make mute group settings so that you can switch

between user samples by striking dierent pads.

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] button to access page 3

(KIT PAD CTRL).

3. Press the [F4] (MUTE GRP) button.

The MUTE GROUP screen appears.

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

You can also use the cursor buttons to select a pad.

5. Use the cursor buttons, [–] [+] buttons, or the dial to make

mute group settings.

Parameter Value Explanation

MUTE SEND

- (OFF), 1–8

Specify the mute group number.

When you strike the pad of the number

specied in MUTE SEND, the sound of

the pad assigned to the same number

in MUTE RECEIVE is muted.

* Even if you specify the same

number in MUTE SEND and MUTE

RECEIVE for the same location

(e.g., head or rim) of the same pad,

muting does not occur.

MUTE RECEIVE

When you specify a mute group, an arrow indicates the pads that

are muted when you strike the currently selected pad, and the pads

that when struck will mute the currently selected pad.

MEMO

To clear all mute groups, press the [F5] (RESET ALL) button.

Customizing a Kit

Making MIDI Transmit/Receive Settings for

Each Pad

You can specify how MIDI messages are transmitted and received

for pad strikes.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. In the DRUM KIT screen (p. 13), press the [F5] (MENU)

button.

2. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button to access page 4

(KIT PAD MIDI).

3. Use the [F1] (NOTE)–[F3] (MIDI CH) buttons to select the

item that you want to edit.

Button Explanation

[F1] (NOTE) button MIDI note number transmitted and received by

each pad

[F2] (GATE) button Duration of the note transmitted by each pad

[F3] (MIDI CH) button MIDI channel used to transmit or receive note

messages for each pad

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

5. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

MEMO

To return to the default values, press the [F5] (DEFAULT) button.

* In order to play a pad from an external MIDI device, the MIDI

note number and MIDI channel of the pad that you want to play

must match the incoming note number and channel.

Importing and Playing Audio Files

(USER SAMPLE)

Audio les that you created on your computer can be imported

from an SD card into the TD-50, and played as instruments (user

sample function). You can edit the sound of a user sample or apply

eects to it in the same way as other instruments.

Audio les that can be loaded by the TD-50

WAV

Format (extension) WAV (.wav)

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz

Bit rate 16, 24-bit

Time (for each le) Maximum 180 seconds

* File names or folder names that contain more than 16

characters are not shown correctly. Files and folders using

double-byte characters are also not supported.

Importing an Audio File (IMPORT)

Here’s how to import an audio le into the TD-50 as a user sample.

1. Insert an SD card into the TD-50 (p. 8).

2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SETUP]

button.

3. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1

(USER SAMPLE).

4. Press the [F1] (IMPORT) button.

The USER SAMPLE IMPORT screen appears.

Selecting a le from the SD card

Cursor button Function

[H] button Moves cursor (up)

[I] button Moves cursor (down)

[K] button Exits a folder

[J] button Enters a folder

MEMO

5By pressing the [F4] (PREVIEW) button you can play back the

selected audio le.

5It is convenient if the audio le to be imported has been

saved in the IMPORT folder of the SD card.

5. Use the cursor buttons to select an audio le, and press

the [F5] (SELECT) button.

The USER SAMPLE IMPORT (DESTINATION) screen appears.

Customizing a Kit

6. Use the cursor buttons to select the import-destination

number, and press the [F5] (IMPORT) button.

* If you select a number in which data already exists, the message

“User Sample Exists!” appears. Select a number that contains no

data.

MEMO

By pressing the [F3] (DELETE) button you can delete a

previously-exported user sample.

7. Press the [F5] (IMPORT) button.

A conrmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

8. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The audio le is imported.

Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument and

Playing It

1. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1

(INSTRUMENT).

3. Press the [F1] (INST) button.

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

5. Move the cursor to the instrument group, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to select “USER SAMPLE.”

6. Turn the [R1] knob to select a user sample.

* Only the parameters of the INSTRUMENT screen

(ADVANCED tab) can be edited for an instrument to which a user

sample is assigned.

7. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

When you strike a pad to which the user sample is assigned, you

hear that user sample.

MEMO

5You can assign a user sample to the instrument of each pad,

and make mute group settings (p. 26) so that you can switch

between user samples by striking the pads.

5You can also assign a user sample to a sub-instrument.

Listing the User Samples

Here’s how to view a list of all user samples that have been

imported.

You can audition the sound, specify looping, and edit the name.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SETUP]

button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1

(USER SAMPLE).

3. Press the [F2] (SAMPLE LIST) button.

The USER SAMPLE screen appears.

Remaining amount of user sample area

User sample number and name

How user

samples are

sounded

User sample information

4. Turn the [R1] knob to select a user sample.

MEMO

You can press the [F4] (PREVIEW) button to play back the

selected user sample. If you press the [F4] (PREVIEW) button

once again during playback, the playback stops.

Specifying How the User Sample Is Sounded

You can specify how the user sample is sounded when you strike a

pad, for example whether it sounds only once or repeatedly.

1. From the user sample list, select the user sample for which

you want to make the setting.

2. Use the cursor [J] button to move the cursor to Play Type,

and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to change the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Play Type

ONE SHOT

MONO

When you strike the pad, the currently-

heard sound is silenced before the new

sound is heard. Notes do not overlap.

ONE SHOT POLY

When you strike the pad repeatedly,

the sounds of the notes are heard

overlapping.

LOOP ALT

The user sample plays repeatedly

(loop).

Each time you strike the pad, the sound

alternately plays or stops.

MEMO

To stop a user sample that continues playing, you can use ALL

SOUND OFF (p. 13) to stop the sound.

Customizing a Kit

Specifying the Sounded Region of a User

Sample

You can specify the region of a user sample that is actually sounded.

1. From the user sample list, select the user sample for which

you want to make settings.

2. Press the [F2] (START/END) button.

3. Use the [R1]–[R3] knobs to edit the settings.

Knob Parameter Explanation

[R1] knob Zoom

Zooms the waveform display in or out.

You can zoom-in/out on the horizontal

axis by turning the [R1] knob or by

holding down the [SHIFT] button and

pressing the cursor [K] [J] buttons.

If you hold down the [SHIFT] button

and turn the [R1] knob or use the

cursor [H] [I] buttons, you’ll zoom-in/

out on the vertical axis.

[R2] knob Start Adjusts the start point (the location at

which the user sample starts playing).

[R3] knobs End Adjusts the end point (the location at

which the user sample stops playing).

Deleting a User Sample

Here’s how to delete a user sample.

1. From the user sample list, select the user sample that you

want to delete.

2. Press the [F3] (DELETE) button.

A conrmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

3. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The user sample is deleted.

Renaming a User Sample

Here’s how to rename a user sample.

1. From the user sample list, select the user sample that you

want to rename.

2. Press the [F5] (NAME) button.

3. Edit the name (p. 25).

4. Press the [F5] (EXIT) button to exit the SAMPLE NAME

screen.

Organizing User Samples

Here’s how to renumber the user sample numbers or optimize the

user sample area.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SETUP]

button.

2. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button to access page 2 (USER

SAMPLE UTILITY).

3. Press one of the [F1] (RENUMBER)–[F3] (DELETE ALL)

buttons to select a function.

A conrmation message appears.

Example) If you select RENUMBER

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

Button/Explanation

[F1] (RENUMBER) button

Packing user sample numbers forward (RENUMBER)

If you repeatedly import and delete user samples, the numbers will become

discontinuous.

This function lets you pack the user samples forward. The user sample

assignments for drum kits are also updated so that they will sound correctly.

If you execute RENUMBER, the user samples that are assigned to drum kits

will no longer be correctly reproduced if you load previously-saved backup

data (that does not include user samples).

* If you executed RENUMBER, and then load previously-saved backup data

or kit backup data (that does not include user samples), the user samples

assigned to the drum kit will no longer be correctly reproduced.

[F2] (OPTIMIZE) button

Optimizing the user sample area (OPTIMIZE)

If you repeatedly import and delete user samples, the user sample area

might become fragmented, reducing the number of user samples that can

be loaded.

This function optimizes the area so that user samples can be loaded.

NOTE

5 Be sure to back up before executing this (p. 39).

5 This process might take more than an hour in some cases (This will vary

depending on the number and size of the user samples).

5 Never turn o the power while this operation is in progress. If you do so,

the user samples might be lost.

5 In some cases, optimizing might not produce results.

[F3] (DELETE ALL) button

Deleting all user samples (DELETE ALL)

All user samples in the user memory are deleted.

NOTE

All user samples used in drum kits are also deleted. Pads to which a user

sample is assigned will no longer produce sound.

4. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The selected function is executed.

Utility Functions

Using the TD-50 with a Computer

You can connect the TD-50 to your computer, and record MIDI and

ten channels of multi-track audio into a DAW. Audio played back by

your computer can also be heard via the TD-50.

USB cable

(sold separately)

NOTE

5 For some types of computer, this might not work correctly.

Refer to the Roland website for details on the operating

systems that are supported.

5A USB cable is not included. You can purchase one from the

dealer where you purchased the TD-50.

5Use a USB 2.0 cable.

5Your computer’s USB port must support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

USB Driver Installation and Settings

Installing the USB driver

The USB driver is software that transfers data between the TD-50

and the software on your computer.

In order to transmit or receive audio via USB, the USB driver must

be installed.

MEMO

5Before you install the USB driver, change the TD-50’s USB

driver setting to “VENDOR.”

5For details on downloading and installing the USB driver,

refer to the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/support/

Changing the USB driver setting

Here’s how to switch between the TD-50’s dedicated USB driver and

the driver provided by your operating system.

1. In the SETUP MENU 1 screen (p. 42), press the [F2]

(USB AUDIO) button.

The USB AUDIO SETUP screen appears.

2. Move the cursor to Driver Mode, and use the [–] [+]

buttons or the dial to change the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Driver Mode

GENERIC

Use the driver provided by the

operating system.

Operation is limited to USB MIDI.

VENDOR

Use the TD-50’s dedicated driver

provided by Roland.

USB MIDI and USB audio can be used.

MEMO

The setting takes eect when the TD-50 is powered o and on

again.

3. Turn the power o, and then on again

Specifying the Output for USB Audio

You can specify the output destination of the USB audio that is sent

from the USB COMPUTER port.

Ten channels from the USB audio output can be multi-track

recorded into a DAW on your computer.

* The LO CUT and ATT (OUTPUT ROUTING (p. 43)) eects do not

apply to the USB audio output. For details on the parameters,

refer to “Data List” (PDF).

MEMO

For details on settings in your DAW, refer to the owner’s manual

of the DAW you’re using.

Specifying the output destination for USB audio

The output destination setting for USB audio is shared with the

output destination setting of the MASTER OUT jacks and the DIRECT

OUT jacks.

You can select a total of 10 channels of output destination from

MASTER OUT L, R, and DIRECT OUT 1–8.

Reference

For more about output destination settings, refer to “Audio

Output Assignments (OUTPUT)” (p. 42).

Adjusting the USB audio output level

1. In the SETUP MENU 1 screen (p. 42), press the [F2]

(USB AUDIO) button.

The USB AUDIO SETUP screen appears.

2. Move the cursor to Output Gain, and use the [–] [+]

buttons or the dial to change the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Output Gain -24–+24 dB

Adjusts the output level

This applies to all USB audio output

that is sent from the USB COMPUTER

port.

Utility Functions

Specifying the Input for USB Audio

Here’s how to specify the USB audio input that is input to the USB

COMPUTER port.

This allows audio that is played back by the computer to be heard

from the TD-50.

1. In the SETUP MENU 1 screen (p. 42), press the [F2]

(USB AUDIO) button.

The USB AUDIO SETUP screen appears.

2. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Input Gain -36–+12 dB

Adjusts the input level

This applies to the USB audio inputs

(Input MAIN, SUB) that are input from

the USB COMPUTER port.

Volume Select

Input MAIN, SUB

Species the knob that adjusts the input volume of USB

audio (Input MAIN, SUB).

OFF The volume is not adjusted by a knob.

SONG The [SONG] knob adjusts the volume.

CLICK The [CLICK] knob adjusts the volume.

MEMO

You can specify the output destination of the sound that is input

via USB audio (p. 42).

Copying Settings (COPY)

The TD-50 lets you copy various settings within the unit or to an SD

card.

You can also exchange settings between a copy-source and copy-

destination.

NOTE

When you execute a copy operation, the contents of the copy-

destination are overwritten. If the destination contains settings

that you want to keep, back them up to an SD card (p. 39).

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SD CARD]

button.

The COPY MENU screen appears.

2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons and the function

buttons to select an item in the copy menu.

Copy menu Explanation

COPY MENU 1

KIT Copy a drum kit (p. 13).

PAD INST Copy a pad’s instrument (p. 19).

INST SET Copy multiple instruments as a set.

SET LIST Copy a set list (p. 33).

COPY MENU 2

VOLUME Copy the MIXER VOLUME (p. 22) settings.

PAN Copy the MIXER PAN (p. 22) settings.

AMBIENCE Copy the ambiance (p. 22) settings.

MFX Copy the multi-eect (p. 23) settings.

COPY MENU 3

TRIGGER Copy the trigger (p. 35) settings.

REC DATA

Copy recorded data (p. 17) to an SD card.

* The copy-source and copy-destination cannot

be exchanged.

3. Copy the settings according to the menu item that you

selected.

Example 1) Copying a drum kit (KIT)

1. In the COPY MENU 1 screen, press the [F1] (KIT) button.

The COPY KIT screen appears.

2. Press one of the [F1] (USER)–[F3] (SD CARD) buttons to

select a function.

Button Explanation

[F1] (USER) button

Copies from user memory. Only if the copy-source

is user, you can exchange the copy-source and

copy-destination.

[F2] (PRESET) button

Copies kits of preset memory. Choose this if you

want to return to the factory-set kit settings.

* User samples that are assigned to a factory-set

kit cannot be copied.

[F3] (SD CARD) button Copies kits from backup data saved on an SD card.

Utility Functions

3. Use cursor buttons to select the parameters, and use the

[–] [+] buttons or the dial to specify the copy settings.

USER, PRESET

Copy-source

Copy-destination User sample icon

(shown only if a drum kit that uses

user samples (p. 27) is selected)

SD CARD

Copy-source

Copy-destination

Copy-source bank number

Include or don’t include user samples

User sample icon

* If you are copying backup data that does not include user samples, you

can’t select the “With User Sample” check box.

4. Press the [F5] (COPY) button.

By pressing the [F4] (EXCHANGE) button you can exchange user

memories (USER only).

A conrmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

5. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The drum kit is copied.

Example 2) Copying multiple instruments as a set

(INST SET)

1. In the COPY MENU 1 screen (p. 31), press the [F3]

(INST SET) button.

The COPY PAD INST SET screen appears.

2. Press one of the [F1] (USER)–[F3] (SD CARD) buttons to

select a function.

Button Explanation

[F1] (USER) button

Copies from user memory. Only if the copy-source

is user, you can exchange the copy-source and

copy-destination.

[F2] (PRESET) button

Copies instruments of preset memory. Choose this

if you want to return to the factory-set kit settings.

* User samples that are assigned to a factory-set

kit cannot be copied.

[F3] (SD CARD) button Copies instruments from backup data saved on an

SD card.

3. Use cursor buttons to select the parameters, and use the

[–] [+] buttons or the dial to specify the copy settings.

USER, PRESET

User sample icon

(shown only if a drum kit that uses

user samples (p. 27) is selected)

Instrument set to copy

Copied contents (Copy Target)

Copy-source

Copy-destination

SD CARD

Instrument set to copy

Copied contents (Copy Target)

Copy-source

Copy-destination

Copy-source bank number

Include or don’t include user samples

User sample icon

* If you are copying backup data that does not include user samples, you

can’t select the “With User Sample” check box.

Instrument set to copy

Value Explanation

KICK/SNR Copy KICK and SNARE.

TOMS 1–4 Copy TOM 1–4.

CYM SET Copy HI-HAT, CRASH 1, 2, and RIDE.

AUX 1–4 Copy AUX 1–4.

Copied contents (Copy Target)

Value Explanation

with Pad EQ/

Comp

Copies the pad’s instrument settings (e.g., instrument,

V-EDIT) and the pad equalizer and pad compressor

settings (p. 23).

Inst/VEdit Only Copies only the pad’s instrument settings (e.g., instrument,

V-EDIT).

Pad EQ/Comp

Only

Copies only the pad equalizer and pad compressor

settings (p. 23).

Utility Functions

4. Press the [F5] (COPY) button.

By pressing the [F4] (EXCHANGE) button you can exchange user

memories (USER only).

A conrmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the [ENTER]

button.

5. Select “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.

The instrument is copied.

Recalling Drum Kits Successively

(SET LIST)

You can specify an order in which drum kits are recalled in 32 steps

(step 1 through step 32). Such an order is called a “set list,” and you

can create 32 set lists.

You can create a set list for the order in which you use drum kits in

a live performance, and then instantly recall the drum kit that you’ll

use next.

Set list 3

STEP 32STEP 2STEP 1

Set list 1

STEP 32STEP 2STEP 1

Set list 2

STEP 32STEP 2STEP 1

Drum kit

Creating a Set List

1. Press the [SET LIST] button to make it light.

The SET LIST screen appears, and set list turns on.

Set list number Set list name Step number

Drum kit at the next step

Current drum kit

Button Explanation

[F1] (K SET LIST) button Select a set list.

[F2] (SET LIST ) buttonJ

[F5] (SETUP) button Create, edit, or rename a set list.

Exchanging or renaming set lists

2. Press the [F5] (SETUP) button.

The setup screen appears.

Button Explanation

[F1] (MOVE LIST

H) button Changes the order of the set list at the cursor

position.

[F2] (MOVE LIST

I) button

[F4] (NAME) button Renames the set list at the cursor position

(p. 25).

[F5] (STEP EDIT) button Edits the steps of the set list at the cursor

position.

Utility Functions

Editing the steps of a set list

3. Press the [F5] (STEP EDIT) button.

The SETLIST STEP EDIT screen appears.

Set list number

Step number

Drum kit at this step

4. Use the cursor buttons to select each step, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to specify the drum kit at that step.

Button Explanation

[F4] (DELETE) button

Step at the cursor position is deleted, and

steps after this point are moved forward one

place.

[F5] (INSERT) button

The same kit is inserted at the cursor

position, and steps after this point are moved

backward one place.

MEMO

If the set list is empty, move the cursor to “END” and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to specify a drum kit.

5. Press the [KIT] button to return to the SET LIST screen.

Using Set Lists

Selecting a set list

1. Press the [SET LIST] button to make it light.

The set list function turns on.

2. Press the [F1] ( K SET LIST) button or [F2] (SET LIST J) button to

select the set list that you want to use.

Switching drum kits

1. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to select drum kits in the

order of the specied steps.

2. When you’ve nished playing, press the [KIT] button or

the [EXIT] button to make the [SET LIST] button go dark.

The set list function turns o.

MEMO

5You can assign the appropriate function to a footswitch or

pad, and use it to recall set lists or drum kits. For details, refer

to “Assigning Functions to Foot Switches or Pads (CONTROL)”

(p. 44).

5If there are discrepancies between the volumes of each kit,

press the [MIXER] button and adjust the Kit Volume (overall

volume of the entire kit) (p. 22).

Settings

Trigger Settings (TRIGGER)

Here’s how to make trigger settings so that the signals from the

pads can be accurately processed by the TD-50.

Specifying the Pad Type

You can specify the type of pad (trigger type) used by each trigger

input of the trigger bank.

Trigger type

The trigger type is a collection of various trigger parameters,

adjusted to values that are appropriate for each pad.

To obtain the optimal settings for the pad used with

each trigger input, specify the model (type) of pad that’s

connected.

Trigger bank

A trigger bank contains an entire set of settings for 14

triggers. You can create eight trigger banks.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).

3. Press the [F1] (BANK) button.

The TRIGGER BANK screen appears.

Trigger bank number

Trigger type

4. Move the cursor to the trigger bank number, and use the

[–] [+] buttons or the dial to select a bank.

5. Select the pad whose settings you want to edit (p. 20).

You can also use the cursor buttons to make a selection.

Pad Explanation

KKICK

SSNARE

T1–4 TOM1–4

HH HI-HAT

C1, 2 CRASH1, 2

RRIDE

A1–4 AUX1–4

6. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to specify the trigger

type.

* You can’t change the trigger type of a trigger input that’s

assigned to a pad that supports a digital connection.

MEMO

When you specify the trigger type, the trigger parameters

(with the exception of certain parameters such as cross-stick

cancel)* are set to optimal values. These values are only general

guidelines; you can make ne adjustments as appropriate

according to how you attach the pad and how you use it.

* For details, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

Specifying a Digitally-Connected Pad

The rst time that you connect a pad that supports digital

connection to a DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, you’ll follow the screens

that appear, and specify the trigger input to which the connected

pad is assigned (p. 9).

Here you’ll make settings to change the assignment destination.

* If you specify the same trigger input as a pad that is connected

to a TRIGGER IN jack, the pad that’s connected to that TRIGGER

IN jack won’t produce sound.

* When you execute a factory reset, the connection history and

settings of digitally-connected pads are initialized.

1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).

3. Press the [F2] (DIGITAL) button.

The DIGITAL TRIGGER IN screen appears.

Connected pad Assignment

4. Use the cursor buttons to select the pad that you want to

specify, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to specify

the assignment.

You can also select a pad by striking it.

If you don’t want to assign the pad to any trigger input, choose

“N/A.”

* You can’t specify multiple instances of the same assignment.

Settings

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity

Because the following settings are automatically set to the

appropriate values for each pad when you specify the trigger type

(p. 35), there is normally no need for you to edit them.

You can edit these settings if you want to make ner adjustments,

or if you want to use an acoustic drum trigger.

1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).

3. Press the [F3] (SENS) button.

The TRIGGER SENS screen appears.

Display Explanation

KKICK

SSNARE

TTOM1–4

HHI-HAT

Display Explanation

CCRASH1, 2

RRIDE

AAUX1–4

Velocity meter (Indicates the

force (velocity) of the strike.)

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

5. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Sensitivity 1.0–32.0

You can adjust the sensitivity of the

pads to accommodate your personal

playing style.

Increasing this value increases the

sensitivity, so that even soft strikes on

the pad are sounded at high volume.

Decreasing this value decreases the

sensitivity, so that even strong strikes

on the pad are sounded at low volume.

Rim Gain 0–3.2

Adjusts the balance between the force

of striking the rim or edge and the

loudness of the sound.

If you increase this value, even soft

strikes on the rim are sounded at high

volume. If you decrease this value, even

strong strikes on the rim are sounded

at low volume.

This is available for pads that support

rim shots.

MEMO

5To return to the default values, press the [F5] (DEFAULT)

button. Trigger parameters (with the exception of certain

parameters such as cross-stick cancel)* are set to the default

value.

* For details, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

5Velocity is shown as a maximum of 127 for pads that are

connected to a TRIGGER IN jack, and as a maximum of

127+32 for pads that support digital connection and are

connected to a DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port.

Adjusting the Hi-Hat Settings

If you are using a V hi-hat, adjust the oset on the TD-50.

This is necessary in order to correctly detect open/close operations

and pedal movement.

Reference

5For details on how to adjust the oset, refer to “Making Hi-

hat Settings” (p. 11).

5Make detailed adjustments to the parameters as necessary.

For details, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

Making Detailed Adjustments for the Trigger

Because the following settings are automatically set to the

appropriate values for each pad when you specify the trigger type

(p. 35), there is normally no need for you to edit them.

Edit these settings only if you want to make detailed adjustments to

the pad’s sensitivity, signal detection, and strike location detection.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] button to access page 2

(TRIG ADVANCED).

The trigger advanced screen appears.

3. Press a [F1] (THRESHOLD)–[F4] (POSITION) button to

select the item that you want to edit.

Button Explanation

[F1] (THRESHOLD)

button Edits detailed settings for pad sensitivity.

[F2] (RIM) button Edits detailed settings for rim shots.

[F3] (SCAN) button Edits detailed settings for trigger signal detection.

[F4] (POSITION) button Edits detailed settings for strike location detection.

4. Select the pad that you want to edit (p. 20).

5. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

MEMO

To return to the default values, press the [F5] (DEFAULT) button.

Trigger parameters (with the exception of certain parameters

such as cross-stick cancel)* are set to the default value.

* For details, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

Settings

Making Detailed Settings for Digitally-

Connected Pads

The rst time that you connect a pad that supports digital

connection, the following settings are automatically set to values

that are optimal for each pad, so it is normally not necessary to

specify them.

Edit these settings if you want to make more detailed adjustments.

Reference

For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data

List” (PDF).

1. In the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN screen (p. 35), press the [F5]

(ADVANCED) button.

The DIGITAL TRIGGER ADVANCED screen appears.

2. To select the pad that you want to specify, use the cursor

buttons or strike a pad.

3. Press the cursor [J] button to move the cursor to the

Advanced Setting parameters.

4. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

* The parameters that you can edit will dier depending on the

pad.

MEMO

To return to the default values, press the [F5] (DEFAULT) button.

Trigger parameters (with the exception of certain parameters

such as cross-stick cancel)* are set to the default value.

* For details, refer to “Data List” (PDF).

Viewing Trigger Information for Each Pad

You can view realtime information that shows the force (velocity)

with which each pad is struck, how far the hi-hat is open, and the

strike position on the snare, ride cymbal, toms, and AUX.

MEMO

Performance data received from the MIDI IN connector is also

shown.

1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button to access page 3

(TRIG MONITOR).

3. Press the [F1] (TRIG) button.

The TRIGGER MONITOR screen appears.

Display Explanation

K KICK

S SNARE

1–4 TOM1–4

H HI-HAT

Display Explanation

C CRASH1, 2

R RIDE

A AUX1–4

Velocity meter

(Indicates the force

(velocity) of the strike.)

4. Strike the pads.

The meter indications in the screen will move in realtime, allowing

you to view the following information.

Display Explanation

HI-HAT

Shows how far the hi-hat is open. The indicator

will move toward “OPEN” as the hi-hat opens, and

toward “PRESS” as it closes.

POSITION

Indicates the rim strike position on the snare, ride

cymbal, toms, and AUX. The indicator will move

toward “CENTER” as the strike is closer to the center

of the pad, and toward “OUTER” as the strike is

closer to the edge of the pad.

INTERVAL

Indicates the time interval at which the pad is

struck. The farther toward the right, the shorter the

interval. The tonal character of a cymbal or snare

roll changes smoothly.

CHOKE

The “CHOKE” icon appears when the cymbal is

choked.

The CHOKE icon appears when you use the choke

technique on a pad that supports choking.

Settings

Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads (Crosstalk

Cancellation)

If two pads are attached to the same stand, the vibration from

one struck pad may cause the other pad to sound without your

intention. This is called “crosstalk.” Crosstalk cancellation is a setting

that prevents this type of crosstalk.

* When the TD-50 is shipped from the factory, it is set for optimal

operation with the separately sold drum stand (MDS-50KV or

MDS-50K), so you will not normally need to change the settings.

You’ll need to make crosstalk cancellation settings in the

following cases.

5When using a pad conguration not found in the trigger bank

settings (p. 35)

5When using a drum stand other than the separately sold

drum stand (MDS-50KV or MDS-50K)

5When using a drum trigger (sold separately)

* In some cases, the acoustic sound from an acoustic drum or

from a monitor speaker might cause a pad to be triggered. In

such cases, adjusting the crosstalk cancelation settings will not

solve the problem. Pay attention to the following considerations

when setting up your equipment.

5Set up the pads at a distance from the speakers

5Angle the pads, placing them where they are less likely to be

aected by the sound

5Increase the Threshold value of the pad (refer to “Data List”

(PDF))

Tips for positioning the pads

You can prevent crosstalk by positioning the pads in a way that

minimizes their susceptibility to an external source of vibration.

Before you adjust the crosstalk cancellation settings, please note

the following points when setting up your system.

5Don’t place pads in contact with each other.

5If attaching multiple pads to the same stand,increase the

distance between them.

5Firmly tighten the knobs that fasten the pad to ensure that the

pad is securely attached to the stand.

Example) Crash 1 is triggered when you strike the

Tom 1 pad

1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.

2. Press the PAGE [DOWN] button to access page 3

(TRIG MONITOR).

3. Press the [F2] (XTALK) button.

The TRIGGER XTALK MONITOR screen appears.

Pads

Crosstalk cancellation settings

4. Strike the tom 1 (T1) pad

The crosstalk detection status is shown in the TRIGGER XTALK

MONITOR screen.

The illustration below indicates that tom 2 (T2) and crash 1 (C1)

detected vibration when tom 1 (T1) was struck.

A “H" symbol is shown for pads that are experiencing crosstalk.

Crosstalk occurring

Pads detecting

vibration Explanation

Tom 2 (T2) Will not sound, because crosstalk cancellation is

active.

Crash 1 (C1)

Crosstalk is occurring.

By adjusting the crosstalk cancellation value, you

can prevent the sound from being triggered.

5. Press the [F3] (FOCUS) button to move the cursor to C1.

If crosstalk is occurring for multiple pads, each press of the [F3]

(FOCUS) button will move the cursor to another pad that is

experiencing crosstalk.

6. Press the [F4] (SET) button.

In this case, the value is automatically set to “33,” which is the

minimum value that can cancel triggering for crash 1.

Value Explanation

0–80 Strength of crosstalk cancellation

* The value will not exceed 40 when you set crosstalk cancellation

automatically. If you need to set this value above 40, use the [–]

[+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make crosstalk cancellation

settings.

MEMO

You can also use the cursor [ K] [J] buttons, [–] [+] buttons, or

the dial to make crosstalk cancellation settings manually.

Product specificaties

Merk:	Roland
Categorie:	Niet gecategoriseerd
Model:	TD-50DP
Ingebouwd display:	Ja
Soort:	Upgrade-pack
Gebruikershandleiding:	Ja
USB-poort:	Ja
USB-connectortype:	USB Type-B
Type aansluitplug:	6,3 mm
Type stroombron:	AC
Geïntegreerde geheugenkaartlezer:	Ja
Compatibele geheugenkaarten:	SD
Inclusief AC-adapter:	Ja
Soundeffects:	Galm
MIDI in:	Ja
MIDI out:	Ja
Inclusief netsnoer:	Ja
Ingang stroom:	Ja
Sample rate:	44.1 kHz
Aantal stuks:	3 stuk(s)
Type beeldscherm:	LCD
Uitgang van 6,35 mm (1/4-inch):	12
Aantal instrumentgeluiden:	400
Soundmodule inbegrepen:	Ja
Aantal drumsets:	100
Type drumgeluiden:	Ambience, Crash, Hi-hat, Kick, Ride, Snare drum, Tom
Soundmodule afmetingen (BxDxH):	330 x 255 x 118 mm
Soundmodule gewicht:	3300 g
Grootte van ridebekken:	18 "
Snare drum grootte:	14 x 14 "