Chapter 6. Sequencer; Basic Sequencer Operation; Using Preset Patterns; Setting The Tempo - Roland V-DRUMS TD-10 Owner's Manual

Chapter 6. Sequencer

The TD-10's sequencer consists of four parts (like 4 tracks).
The Drum part is used to record/ play back performance
from the pads or an external MIDI controller. There are three
other parts for melodic instruments: Part 1, Part 2 and the
Bass part.
A set of performances for each of these four parameters is
collectively referred to as a pattern.
The Preset patterns (1–50) contain pre-recorded perfor-
mances for each part and can be used for listening, or as a
practice/performance tool. Preset patterns cannot be erased
(p. 104) or recorded over. The User patterns (51–100) can be
used for recording. In order to record melodic instruments
on Part 1, Part 2 and the Bass part, you will need to use an
external MIDI keyboard. Recording the Drum part can be
done from the pads or an external MIDI controller.

Basic sequencer operation

The "SEQENCER" buttons located on the front panel are
used to perform basic operations and access the setting
pages. Pressing [PATTERN] will call up the basic display
page of the sequencer.
fig.07-01
[PATTERN]: Select patterns. This is the basic display page
for the sequencer.
[PART]: Make settings for each Part.
[TEMPO]: Set the Tempo.
[CLICK]: Turn the click sound on/off.
[STOP]: Pressing this will stop playback. Pressing it
once again returns you to the beginning of the
song.
[PLAY]: Start sequencer playback.
[REC]: Access the recording setting page, and enter
record-standby mode.
fig.07-01ae
Go back one measure
[CURSOR]: Press the left button to rewind, and the right
button to fast-forward. Press the up button to
move to the beginning of the pattern, and the
down button to move to the end.
For details on the operation of each button, refer to the
explanations that follow.
Beginning of pattern
Go forward one measure
Ending of pattern

Using Preset Patterns

It is not possible to modify the settings of a preset pattern. If
you attempt to modify the settings when a preset pattern is
selected, the following display will appear.
fig.07-01a
Although the settings can be modified temporarily, the origi-
nal settings will return when you select another pattern. If
you wish to modify the settings of a preset pattern, you must
first copy the preset pattern to a User pattern (p. 104).

Setting the tempo

Setting the tempo for each pattern

When a pattern is selected, the tempo you specify here will
be set automatically.
Procedure
1. Press [PATTERN]-[F2 (FUNC)]-[F2 (SETUP)].
The "PATTERN SETUP" page will appear.
2. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to "Pattern Tempo."
3. Use [INC/DEC] or the VALUE dial to set the tempo.
Parameters
Pattern Tempo: 20–260
Temporarily changing the tempo
of the currently-playing pattern
You can change the tempo of the pattern that is currently
being played back. When you select a different pattern, this
tempo change will be canceled.
Procedure
1. Press [TEMPO].
The "TEMPO" page will appear.
2. Use [INC/DEC] or the VALUE dial to set the tempo.
Parameters
TEMPO: 20–260
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