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Roland TD-25 Parameter Manual

V-drums sound module
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TD-25
V-Drums Sound Module
Owner's Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in
order to use the TD-25.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the TD-25.
5 Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the TD-25.
Copyright © 2015 ROLAND CORPORATION
Parameter Guide
Version 1.10 support
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Choose "TD-25" as the product name.
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Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Choosing the Reverb (Reverb Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjusting the Reverb (Reverb Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjusting the Kit Volume (Kit Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Selecting a Multi-Effect (Multi Effects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Editing the Multi-Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Renaming a Kit (Kit Name) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Cancelling Edits to the Kit (UNDO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Exporting the Recorded Content (EXPORT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Selecting a Practice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WARM UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Changing the Settings of Each Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A-B Repeat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing the Auto-Off Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using USB Audio (USB Driver Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trigger Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Pads (Triggers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hi-Hat Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Hi-Hat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Pad Panning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Panning of Each Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pad Note Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MIDI-Related Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifying the TONE Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio REC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Save 1 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Load 1 Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Load Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Save Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Backing-Up to a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delete Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USB Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
USB Memory Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Formatting a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Viewing Information About the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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List of Displayed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Other Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Version Up Information
TD-25 releases new features through firmware updates.
Visit http://www.roland.com/support/ and search for "TD-25" and
download the latest "TD-25 System Update. "
How to read this manual
Functions added in version 1.10 are indicated by the
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Functions added in version 1.10 are indicated by the icon. This explains all parameters of the TD-25. 5 Sound List Choose "TD-25" as the product name. This is a list of the sounds built into the TD-25. Copyright © 2015 ROLAND CORPORATION...

  • Page 2: Kit Edit

    Kit Edit Basic Operation Choosing the Reverb (Reverb Type) In Kit Edit, you can make detailed settings for a drum kit. Here you can select the type of reverb that is applied to the drum kit. In the KIT screen, press the [F3] (MENU) button. The EDIT MENU screen appears.

  • Page 3: Adjusting Kit/Hi-Hat Pedal/Cross Stick Volume

    Kit Edit Adjusting the Kit Volume (Kit Volume) Adjusting the Cross Stick Volume (Cross Stick Volume) Here you can adjust the volume of the entire drum kit. Here you can adjust the volume when you use cross sticking on the snare.

  • Page 4: Selecting A Multi-Effect (Multi Effects)

    Kit Edit Selecting a Multi-Effect (Multi Effects) Editing the Multi-Effect Editing detailed parameters (MFX) Here you can select an effect that is applied to the drum kit. In the Multi Effects screen, press the [KICK] (ENTER) button to access the MFX screen. Effect Type You can edit detailed parameters for the effect type that you select.

  • Page 5: Renaming A Kit (Kit Name)

    Undo/Restore Kit Edit Renaming a Kit (Kit Name) Cancelling Edits to the Kit (UNDO) You can rename a kit. You can undo changes you’ve made to a kit. * The current kit will return to the state in which it was when you selected it. In the Kit Name screen, press the [KICK] (ENTER) button.

  • Page 6: Audio Rec

    Audio Rec Practicing in Coach Mode The TD-25’s Coach mode is a unique set of exercises specifically designed to help build speed, accuracy Exporting the Recorded Content (EXPORT) and stamina, as well as develop better timing skills. Throughout the Coach modes, you will discover that some of them have programmable parameters, allowing you to adapt the functions to your specific needs.

  • Page 7: Correctly Playing In Time With The Beat (Time Check)

    Practicing in Coach Mode Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat (TIME CHECK) Developing Internal Timing Sense (QUIET COUNT) This mode lets you practice playing accurately along with the metronome. This mode will help you develop a good sense of time/tempo. For the first few measures, the metronome will sound at the specified volume;...

  • Page 8: Warm Ups

    Practicing in Coach Mode Overall evaluation WARM UPS This grades your performance at each step, and displays the overall evaluation. In this mode you’ll successively practice steps 1–3, be graded on your performance at each step, and Evaluation then receive a final evaluation. EXCELLENT!, VERY GOOD!, GOOD, AVERAGE, START OVER (display) You can choose one of three courses, ranging from easy to difficult.

  • Page 9: Song Menu

    Song Menu Changing the Settings of Each Song A-B Repeat Settings This function lets you repeat a specific region of the song. In the SONG menu, you can make settings such as volume and loop playback for each audio file. In the USB SONG screen, press the [F3] (MENU) button.

  • Page 10: Setup

    Press the [KICK] (ENTER) button to confirm. Basic Operation The display shows the selected page. In Setup, you can make settings that apply to the entire TD-25. Use the [INSTRUMENT] knob to change value. In the KIT screen, press the [F3] (MENU) button.

  • Page 11: Options

    The power will turn off automatically when four hours have elapsed. Using USB Audio (USB Driver Mode) This switches the USB driver mode that’s used when the TD-25 is connected to a computer via USB. After changing this setting, you must power the TD-25 off and then on again.

  • Page 12: Trigger Settings

    * This noise cancel function can be used when a RT-30K or RT-30HR drum trigger is connected EXP1 Compared to LINEAR, strong dynamics to SNR, TOM1, TOM2, or TOM3 of the dedicated connection cable or to the TRIGGER IN jack produce a greater change. (AUX) via a Roland-recommended stereo cable. EXP2 EXP1 EXP2 Playing * The “RT-30H”...

  • Page 13: Hi-Hat Setting

    Adjusts how easily the foot splash can be played. Kick Watch this meter while you adjust the VH-11’s offset. Snare Head VH-11 CALIB For detail, refer to “Calibrating the Hi-Hat” in the TD-25 Owner’s Manual. Snare Rim Snare Brush Snare XStick Tom1 Head...

  • Page 14: Midi

    USB Output Gain (dB) Adjusts the volume of the sound sent to the computer via USB audio. If this is “OFF, ” the TD-25’s pads are disconnected from its internal sound generator. Local Control Normally you will leave this “ON” (Default: ON).

  • Page 15: Save 1 Kit

    Loading One Kit from a USB Flash Drive Saving Just One Kit to a USB Flash Drive * Before using a USB flash drive for the first time, you must format it on the TD-25 (p. 17). Connect the USB flash drive to the TD-25.

  • Page 16: Load Backup

    Press the [F3] (OK) button. Load Backup * Before using a USB flash drive for the first time, you must format it on the TD-25 (p. 17). * Backup files are saved in the Roland/TD-25/Backup folder of the USB flash drive.

  • Page 17: Usb Memory Info

    When you execute the Format operation, all data on the USB flash drive will be erased. All data and settings in the TD-25 will be lost. If the TD-25 contains any data or settings that you want to keep, you must save them to a USB flash drive before you proceed (p. 16).

  • Page 18: Multi Effects

    Multi Effects TAPE ECHO Effect Type Page Effect Type Page Effect Type Page LONG REVERB p. 19 RING MODULATOR p. 21 STEREO DELAY p. 18 SATURATOR p. 19 STEP RINGMOD p. 21 Simulates a tape-type echo unit of the past. REVERSE DELAY p.
  • Page 19 Multi Effects FLANGER LONG REVERB This is a stereo flanger. (The LFO has the same phase for left and right.) It produces a metallic resonance This is a very rich sounding reverb with a choice of Character. that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 20 Multi Effects SUPER FILTER AUTO WAH This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically. Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Filter type Type of filter Frequency range that will pass through each filter Filter Type...
  • Page 21 Multi Effects OVERDRIVE STEP RINGMOD Mildly distorts the sound. The tone quality of the distorted sound is adjusted with a filter. This is a ring modulator that uses a 8-step sequence to vary the frequency at which modulation is applied. Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 22: Appendices

    If the problem become effective after MIDI Buffer Full! received in a short time, and could not be turn the power of the TD-25 off and on again. on again. persists, reduce the amount of MIDI power off and restart.

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