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Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manuale dell’utente Manual del usuario Manual do proprietário Gebruikershandleiding...
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Percussion Sound Module TD-4. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 2–3; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
• When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
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The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. 101c • This (TD-4) for use only with Roland stand MDS series. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in insta- bility causing possible injury. 101f •...
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Additional Precautions •...
Adding a CRASH 2 cymbal... 38 Using a CY-12R/C or CY-15R instead of the CY-8 cymbal ... 38 Using the VH-11 V Hi-hat... 39 Connecting the VH-11 and Making Settings on the TD-4... 39 Other Settings ...41 MIDI Settings ... 41 MIDI-related Settings ... 41 Detailed Settings for Trigger Parameters...
] button Use this to select a menu item when using the Coach function, or to select parameters when making various settings for the TD-4. [-/+] dial Use this dial to edit a value. Use this to adjust a value. Turning the dial toward “+” will increase the value, and turning it toward “-”...
Connecting the special cable connects the pads and pedals to the TD-4 (p. 8). 20. OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R) All sounds of the TD-4 are output here. Use for connecting to an amp or other external audio equipment. If you’re working in mono, only use the L/MONO jack.
* Use only the included wing bolts. Using any other nuts may cause malfunction. * You must use the TD-4 with the sound module mounting plate installed. fig.H-mounting.eps • When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of...
Connecting Your Audio Equipment fig.Connection.eps MIDI Sound Module MIDI IN AC Adaptor Power Cord Indicator To AC Outlet Power-off all equipment before making connections. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making connections.
Tensioning the Head of a Mesh Pad (PDX-8) BEFORE using the PDX-8 mesh pads you must adjust the tension. You can tension mesh heads the same way you do with acoustic drums. * Use a drum key to make adjustments.
(p. 17), the demo patterns will temporarily be erased. The next time you turn on the power, you will again be able to play the demo patterns. About the “DRUM KIT” screen This is the TD-4’s basic screen. fig.d-KitNo1.eps Drum kit number Drum kit name This shows the metronome tempo (p.
The Choke function only works when you grasp in the area (where the edge sensor is) as shown in the figure. If you do otherwise, it will not work. fig.Play-Choke.eps Roland Logo Edge Sensor Playing...
Strike the hi-hat with the pedal pressed. Foot Closed Completely press down the pedal. Foot Splash Quickly hitting the hi-hat pedal (with heel or toes) and instantly releasing it. * Connect the FD-8 to the TD-4 before turning on the power.
Quickly Tuning or Muffling You can use dedicated buttons to quickly tune or muffle the sound. When you press the button, the sound you selected will be heard. You cannot make tuning or muffling settings for pads to which an instrument (p. 28) in the cymbal-type instrument group (HIHAT, CRASH, RIDE) is assigned.
HEAD and the RIM are different. Playing Along with a Portable Audio Player By connecting a portable audio/CD player to the MIX IN jack you can play the TD-4 with your favorite songs. You can connect other audio devices as well.
Quick Recording and Playback (QUICK REC) 1, 3 The TD-4 provides a Quick Rec function that lets you easily record your own performance. This is a very useful practice tool, recording and then checking your drumming. Whenever you turn on the power, the TD-4 is prepared for the playback of its demo patterns.
Practicing Hit any pad/pedal and recording begins. The following screen appears. fig.d-Rec-2.eps To stop recording, press the [ the button goes dark. * If you exceed the maximum recording time, recording stops automatically. fig.d-Rec-3.eps Playback fig.P-QuickPlay.eps Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button so it’s lit. The following screen appears, and playback begins.
Practicing in Coach Mode The TD-4’s Coach mode is a unique set of exercises specifically designed to help build speed, accuracy 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.
Practicing <1> WARM UPS In this mode you’ll successively practice steps 1–3, be graded on your performance at each step, and then receive a final evaluation. You can choose one of three courses, ranging from easy to difficult. You can also adjust the tempo according to your level of skill. Start practicing fig.WarmUp-1.eps In the WARM UPS start screen, press the [...
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When you’ve finished practicing Press the [OK] button to return to the Coach mode menu screen. Select a course and make settings From the WARM UPS start screen, press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. fig.WarmUp-Op1.eps Use the SEL [ ] buttons to select a parameter.
Practicing <2> Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat (TIME CHECK) This mode lets you practice playing accurately along with the metronome. Start practicing fig.TimeCheck-1.eps In the TIME CHECK start screen, press the [ button to start practicing. You can use the [-/+] dial to adjust the tempo even while you practice.
Tempo: Specifies the tempo. fig.TimeCheck-Op5.eps Value Explanation * You can also set the tempo by using Tap 40–260 input (p. 34). <3> Continuing to play at a steady tempo (TEMPO CHECK) This mode lets you practice playing at a steady tempo without relying on the tempo sounded by the metronome. Start practicing fig.TempoKeep-1.eps In the TEMPO CHECK start screen, press the [...
Practicing Settings In the TEMPO CHECK start screen, press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. fig.TempoKeep-Op2.eps Use the SEL[ ]buttons to select a parameter. Use the [-/+] dial to edit the value. Press the [MENU] button to return to the TEMPO CHECK start screen.
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• The “%” value indicates the percentage by which you played at an accurate tempo during the “Quiet” indication. fig.d-Quiet-4.eps Repeat step 2 to continue practicing. When you’ve finished practicing Press the [OK] button to return to the Coach mode menu screen.
Practicing <5> Gradually raising and lowering the tempo (AUTO UP/DOWN) The metronome increases and decreases tempo over time, to help develop stamina and endurance. Start practicing fig.d-AutoUD-1.eps In the AUTO UP/DOWN start screen, press the [ button to start practicing. fig.d-AutoUD-2.eps Tempo lower limit Tempo upper limit...
Creating a Drum Kit All sounds assigned to a drum kit can be edited for your specific purposes. Selecting the Parameters fig.P-KitMenu.eps Use the DRUM KIT [<] [>] buttons to select the drum kit that you want to edit. Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. The drum kit settings menu screen will appear.
Creating a Drum Kit Editing Instrument Parameters (INSTRUMENT) On the TD-4, each of the instruments in the drum kit (e.g., kick drum or snare drum) are called an “instrument (INST).” In the menu screen, choose “1 INSTRUMENT” and press the [OK] button.
Adjusting the volume of the pads or drum kit (MIXER) Adjusting the volume and pan (stereo position) of individual pads/pedals. In the menu screen, choose “2 MIXER” and press the [OK] button. The “Mixer” screen will appear. fig. Screen • If Head/Rim Link (p. 37) is ON, the Pad Volume and Pan settings of the Head and Rim (or for a cymbal, the bow and edge) will be edited simultaneously for SNARE, HH, CRASH, and RIDE.
Creating a Drum Kit Using the Onboard Effects (AMBIENCE) “Ambience” refers to resonance of the room in which you’re playing the drums. Changing the ambience settings lets you play in different sounding rooms. In the menu screen, choose “3 AMBIENCE” and press the [OK] button.
Copying a Drum Kit (COPY) You can copy drum kits. The copy-destination settings will be lost when you execute the Copy operation. Use this operation with care. In the menu screen, choose “5 KIT COPY” and press the [OK] button. The “Kit Copy”...
Creating a Drum Kit Exchanging Drum Kits (EXCHANGE) You can exchange drum kits. In the menu screen, choose “5 KIT COPY” and press the [OK] button. The “Kit Copy” screen will appear. fig.d-Kit-Copy-1.eps Use the [-/+] dial to select EXCHANGE. Press the SEL [ ] button.
Restoring a Drum Kit (RESTORE) You can rewrite (restore) a specified drum kit’s settings to the factory settings (preset). The restore-destination settings will be lost when you execute the Restore operation. Use this operation with care. In the menu screen, choose “5 KIT COPY” and press the [OK] button.
System Settings Here you can edit the “System parameters,” which affect the overall operation of the TD-4. Specifying How the Metronome will Sound (METRONOME) Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. The MENU screen appears. fig.d-KitMenu-1.eps Use the SEL[ ]buttons to choose “7 METRONOME,”...
Parameter/Value Explanation Pad Type For each Pad, you can select the type of pad you’re using (the pad type) so the TD-4 will ac- curately receive the signal from the pad. Pad Type: KD-8, KD-85, KD-120, PD-8, PD-85, PD-105, PD-125, PDX-8, CY-5, CY-8, CY-14C, CY-12R/C,...
System Settings Screen Specifying How the CR2 Trigger Cable will be Used Screen Other Settings (OPTIONS) Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. The MENU screen appears. fig.d-KitMenu-1.eps Use the SEL [ ] buttons to choose “9 OPTIONS,” and press the [OK] button. The Options screen appears.
* If you want to return an individual kit to its factory settings, execute the drum kit “Restore” operation (p. 33). The settings stored in the TD-4 will be lost when you execute a factory reset. In the “Options” screen, press the SEL [ a number of times to choose “Factory Reset,”...
Expanding your drum set Adding a CRASH 2 cymbal Here’s an example of adding a separately sold cymbal (CY-8) to the TD-4K as “Crash Cymbal 2” (CRASH 2). fig.Expand-1.eps CRASH 2 (CY-8) settings Connect the “CR2” trigger cable. Set the Crash 2 Usage parameter to “CRASH 2” (p. 36).
Here’s an example of using the VH-11 (sold separately) as the hi-hat. The VH-12 is not supported. You could also use the leftover CY-5 as CRASH 2. Expanding your drum set Connecting the VH-11 and Making Settings on the TD-4 Connections fig.VH-Connect.eps Motion Sensor Unit...
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Expanding your drum set Use the SEL [ ] buttons to choose “8 PAD SETTINGS,” and press the [OK] button. The Pad Type screen will appear. fig.d-Sys-Pad-1.eps Lightly strike the hi-hat; the screen will indicate “HH.” Use the [-/+] dial to select the VH-11. Press the SEL [ ] button to select “HH Pedal Sens.”...
On the TD-4 you can use MIDI in the following ways. Use the pads to play external instruments You can layer sounds on the TD-4 as well as play sounds from MIDI sound modules and samplers. fig.Connect-MIDI.eps...
With the “ON” setting, a program number correspond- ing to the selected drum kit will be transmitted when you switch drum kits on the TD-4. * The program number for each drum kit is the same as the drum kit number.
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* Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it then becomes easy for sounds to be omitted when the drums played fast (roll etc.). Set this to the lowest value possible while still ensuring that there is no retriggering.
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When playing a kick trigger, the beater can bounce back and hit the head a second time immediately after the intended note—with acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against the head—is Mask Time causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two sounds instead of one).
This is especially useful for in-store purposes and /or music shows. Or let’s imagine that you have modified many kits, and some friends come over to your place, and start playing your TD-4. Using this Edit Lock function allows you to protect your kits in case someone accidently changes some of the settings.
→ Set the Sensitivity (p. 35). * For fullest expression in performance, we recommend the exclusive use of Roland pads. ❏ Is the pad’s mesh head tensioned evenly? → Refer to the owner’s manual for the pad you are using, then adjust the mesh head tension.
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Others ❏ Settings are not saved → There is no “Save Settings” operation on the TD-4 itself. The settings you modify are saved when you turn off the power. Be sure to turn off the power by pressing the [POWER] button.
A factory reset will be executed. (doing so will erase any changes you have made). If this does not resolve the problem, consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center. Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
Drum Kit/Instrument List Preset Drum Kits Name V-Compact Coated Power Light Heavy Vintage Fiber Short Tail HALL Brushes Studio Tight ARENA Oldies Reggae Percussion ISOLATOR HipHop Techno Drum’nBass House Abstract Electronic TR-808 TR-909 Instruments Name Kick Maple Deep Fiber Compact Dark Vintage Tight...
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TD-4. Reproduction or duplication of any of the sound contained in the TD-4, either as they exist on this sound module or by any means of reformatting, mixing, filtering, re-synthesizing, processing or otherwise editing for use in another product or for re-sale, is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Roland.
MIDI Implementation Chart PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE Model TD-4 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True Voice Note On Velocity Note Off After Key’s Touch Channel’s Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change : True Number...
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...