Pad And Pedal Issues; Midi-Related Problems - Roland V-Drums TD-8 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Pad and Pedal Issues

Intended Sound Not Produced
Are the trigger type settings correct?
Refer to "Specifying the Types of Pads to Be
Connected" (p. 34), then make the necessary
adjustments. ([SETUP]
Are the pad sensitivity settings correct?
Refer to "Adjusting the Sensitivity of a Pad" (p. 46),
then make the necessary adjustments. ([SETUP]
(TRIG)] [F1 (BASIC)])
If you are having difficulty getting good sound using
pads from a manufacturer other than Roland, refer to
"Setting the Pad Sensitivity (BASIC TRIGGER
PARAMETERS)" (p. 129) in "Advanced Use," then
change the trigger parameter settings.
There may be no improvement of conditions when non-Roland
pads are used, even after changing the trigger parameter
settings.
For fullest expression in performance, we recommend
the exclusive use of Roland pads.
Is the PD-80, PD-80R, PD-100, or PD-120 head
tightened uniformly?
If pad volume or other quality is unstable, making the
head tension somewhat tighter improve stability.
Are the rim sensitivity (RIM SENS; p. 129) and
cross stick sensitivity (CROSS STICK; p. 133)
set correctly? ([SETUP]
(BASIC)] or [F2 (ADVNCD)])
Make each setting correctly.
Cannot Adjust the Head Tension
Have you changed the "SCAN TIME" setting
(p. 131) after selecting the "TRIGGER TYPE" (p.
128)?
The head tension adjustment does not work correctly
when the "SCAN TIME" setting is excessively low.
This setting is automatically set to the most efficient
values for each pad when you select the "TRIGGER
TYPE" again. ([SETUP]
Have you set the brush switch (BRUSH SW; p.
80) to "ON"? ([KIT]
"FUNC")
You cannot adjust the head tension when the brush
switch is set to "ON."
168
[F1 (TRIG)])
[F1 (TRIG)] [F1
[F1 (TRIG)])
[F3 ( MENU)]
A Sound Other Than the Assigned
Instrument Plays
• Is there a mistake in the choice of head and rim?
With some parameters, you can make separate
settings for the head and rim. In such cases, make the
settings after checking for the "
of the display (p. 82).
• Are you playing the rim shot and cross stick correctly?
To play rim shots, strike the head and rim
[F1
simultaneously (p. 41). For cross stick, make sure
your hand or stick does not touch or strike the head
(p. 42).
• When performing with the cross stick method (p. 42) or
sweep (sliding the brush across the head), has the correct
instrument been selected?
Refer to "Drum Instrument List" (p. 180) and select an
instrument that can be used for the cross stick and
sweep methods.

MIDI-related Problems

No Sound when using an external
controller (sequencer, keyboard etc.)
Has an internal volume setting been lowered?
Check the following points.
• Is the part's overall volume level lowered? ([PATTERN]
[F2 ( PART)]
"LEVEL")
Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
raise the value (p. 103).
• Is the volume level of a percussion set instrument
lowered? ([PATTERN]
[F3 (INST)]
Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
raise the value (p. 105).
Is the part's MIDI channel correct? Or is the
channel set to "OFF?" ([SETUP]
Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
select the MIDI channel (p. 154).
" in the upper right
[SETUP] [F2 (PAGE 2)]
[F2 ( PART)]
[F3 (EDIT)] "LEVEL")
[F2 (MIDI)])
[SETUP]