Roland SPD-20 Owner's Manual page 83

• You hear sounds that you did not select
Is the layer function on?
Set Layer to Off (p. 15).
Is an external MIDI sound module being played from that pad?
If you do not wish to trigger an external MIDI sound module, set the Transmit Channel in the
MIDI parameter to "oFF" (p. 61).
• Soft strikes does not produce sound
Is the TRIG THRESHOLD setting too high?
Set TRIG THRESHOLD to an appropriate value (p. 44).
Is CURVE (Velocity Curve) in the SOUND parameter group inappropriate?
Make appropriate settings for the Velocity Curve parameter (p. 24).
• When two pads are struck simultaneously, only one of the sounds is played
Are you striking the center of the pad?
When striking two pads simultaneously, you should hit them both in the center. Furthermore,
you can be more sure of sounding both pads if you strike them with the timing slightly off.
With the SPD-20, the prevention of crosstalk (incorrect actions caused by the vibration from another
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pad) is processed internally. Thus, if when two pads are struck at the same time the signal output by
one of the pads is extremely weak, then that sound is prevented from sounding. Being sure to strike
both pads in their centers, with the same force/strength makes it difficult for the sound difficult to be
omitted.
When external pads are connected
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When using external pads, set the TRIG TYPE (p. 45).
The volume can't be controlled by adjusting the striking strength
Make the TRIG TYPE match (p. 45).
Make the TRIG SENS and TRIG CURVE match (p. 43, p. 47).
When striking repeatedly, some sounds are lost
Make the TRIG TYPE match (p. 45).
In some cases, when using pads or acoustic drum triggers from other manufacturers, you should make
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your settings in Advanced Trigger Parameters (p. 48).
There is no sound when rim shots are played
Play the rim shot correctly (p. 39).
Are stereo cables used to connect the pads?
Connect using stereo cables.
On the PD-120, rim shots can be played when you use Trigger Inputs 1 and 2.
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