Roland V-Drums TD-50X Quick Start Manual page 14

Getting Ready
Cymbal
Bow shot
This is the most common playing method,
playing the middle area of the cymbal. It
Nuance changes
corresponds to the sound of the
depending on the
strike location
side"
Edge shot
This playing method involves striking
the edge with the shoulder of the stick.
When played as shown in the figure, the
"rim-side"
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.
Edge sensor
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 If you use your hand to choke (grasp) the
edge sensor after striking the cymbal, the
sound stops.
With the CY-18DR, the sound stops even if
you simply place your hand on the sensor
Sensor detection area.
The sound is shorter when you strike the
Edge sensor
cymbal while it is choked or muted.
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of the connected trigger input.
sound of the connected input