Roland pd-128s Owner's Manual page 6

Connecting to the Percussion Sound Module
Use the included stereo cables to connect pads to your
percussion sound module (sold separately).
Connect the L-shaped end of the cable to the pad's
OUTPUT jack.
Using a monaural cable will NOT allow rim shots or
positional sensing.
MEMO
Refer to the table below for details on trigger inputs
of sound modules supporting rim shots.
NOTE
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure,
always turn down the volume, and turn off all the
units before making any connections.
Example: Percussion Sound Module TD-30
L-shaped plug
Trigger Parameter Settings on
the Sound Module
Compatibility with Various Sound
Modules
Head Shot Rim Shot
TD-30
TD-20X/
a a
TDW-20/
TD-20
TD-12
a a
TD-9
a a
TD-4
a a
MEMO
For details, refer to the owner's manual of your
percussion sound module.
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I-shaped plug
To OUTPUT jack
Positional Rim Shot
Cross Stick
Sensing Nuance
a a a
a a a
— —
a
— —
a
Recommended Parameter Settings
Below please find recommended trigger parameter
settings when using the PD-128S/128/108 with various
sound modules.
Further trigger parameter adjustment may be needed
depending on the way in which the PD-128S/128/108 is
mounted or the playing environment.
For details on editing refer to the owner's manual of your
sound module.
TD-30
Model name
PD-128S
PD-128
PD-108
• Trigger inputs that allow rim shots:
SNARE, TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4
• Trigger inputs that allow cross-stick:
SNARE
• Trigger inputs that allow positional sensing:
SNARE, TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4
TD-20X/TDW-20/TD-20
Model name
PD-128S
PD-128
PD-108
• Trigger inputs that allow rim shots:
SNARE, TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4
• Trigger inputs that allow cross-stick:
SNARE
• Trigger inputs that allow positional sensing:
SNARE
TD-12
Model name
Brush
PD-128S
Sweep
PD-128
PD-108
a
• Trigger inputs that allow rim shots:
a
SNARE, TOM 1–3, AUX 1–2
—
• Trigger inputs that allow cross-stick:
—
SNARE
• Trigger inputs that allow positional sensing:
SNARE
Trigger type
PD128
PD128
PD108
Trigger type
PD125
PD125
PD105
Trigger type
PD125
PD125
PD105