About The Pads; Trigger Inputs And The Pads You Can Use; Trigger Input Functions; About Polarity Switch - Roland V-Drums TD-3 Owner's Manual

About the Pads

Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use

The TD-3 is compatible with all of Roland's previous pads, kick triggers, etc. Problems between pads and
trigger inputs can occur, however. Be sure to verify with the chart on p. 45, so that all settings are correct.
What is a Trigger?
When a pad is struck, waveforms resulting from the vibrations are transmitted to the TD-3 or
other sound module. These are called "trigger signals." Trigger input jacks on the rear panel
receive these trigger signals and the trigger indicators (p. 9) on the top panel light up when the
signals are received by the TD-3.

Trigger Input Functions

The following shows the head/rim or head-only trigger input possibilities.
fig.P-011.e
TOM 3
Head
RIDE
(Head)
Edge
(Rim)

About Polarity Switch

fig.P-003
POLARITY
+
If you are using a PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7, the pad's polarity switch should be in the "- (Roland)" position.
For more detailed information, refer to your PD-7, PD-9, or KD-7 owner's manual.
44
TOM 2 TOM 1 SNARE
Head
Head
CRASH2 CRASH1
Bow Bow Bow
(Head) (Head)
Edge Edge
(Rim) (Rim)
- (Roland)
KICK
Head Head
Rim
HI-HAT
Bow
(Head)
Edge
(Rim)