Viewing Trigger Information For Each Pad [F3 (Trg Mon)]; Using The Td-20X To Control Images [F5 (V-Link)]; What Is V-Link; Using V-Link - Roland V-Drums TD-20X Owner's Manual

Viewing Trigger Information for
Each Pad [F3 (TRG MON)]
You can view realtime information that shows the force
(velocity) with which each pad is struck, how far the hi-hat is
open, and the strike position on the snare, ride cymbal, toms,
and AUX.
Performance data received from the drum part of the
pattern that's playing and performance data received
from the MIDI IN connector is also shown.
1.
In the "TOOLS A" screen (p. 121), press the [F3 (TRG
MON)] button.
The "TRIGGER MONITOR" screen appears.
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2.
Strike the pads.
The meter indications in the screen will move in realtime,
allowing you to view the following information.
Indication Description
VELOCITY Shows the force of the strike on each pad.
Shows how far the hi-hat is open. The indicator will
HI-HAT move toward "OPEN" as the hi-hat opens, and
toward "PRESS" as it closes.
Indicates the rim strike position on the snare, ride
cymbal, toms, and AUX. The indicator will move
POSITION toward "CENTER" as the strike is closer to the center
of the pad, and toward "OUTER" as the strike is
closer to the edge of the pad.
Indicates the time interval at which the pad is
struck. The indicator will move toward the right to
INTERVAL indicate a shorter time interval. The cymbal or
snare roll sound will change smoothly depending
on the interval between repeated strikes.
The "CHOKE" icon appears when the cymbal is
CHOKE
choked.
3.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the "TOOLS A"
screen.
Chapter 11. Other Functions [TOOLS]
Using the TD-20X to Control
Images [F5 (V-LINK)]

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK (
images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect
two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy
performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to
the expressive elements of a music performance.

Using V-LINK

Turning V-LINK on/off
1.
Press the [TOOLS] button.
The [TOOLS] button lights, and the "TOOLS A" screen
appears.
2.
Press the [F4 (V-LINK)] button to turn the V-LINK
function ON and OFF.
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3.
Press the [KIT] or [EXIT] button to display the
"DRUM KIT" screen.
When V-LINK is on, the V-LINK icon appears in the "DRUM KIT"
screen.
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The V-LINK function will always be OFF when you turn
the TD-20X's power on.
) is a function that allows music and
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