Making Hi-Hat Settings - Roland TD-50 Reference Manual

Making Hi-hat Settings

If you're using the VH-13 or VH-11 V-hi-hat, adjust the offset on the
TD-50.
This adjustment is required for pedal movements such as open or
close to be detected correctly.
Settings for the VH-13
1
Press the [TRIGGER] button.
2
Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).
3
Press the [F4] (HI-HAT) button.
The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears.
4
Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to set the Trig Type to
"VH13."
5
Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button.
The VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT screen appears.
6
Loosen the clutch screw of the top hi-hat and let it sit on
the bottom hi-hat.
* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.
7
Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button.
The "VH Offset" parameter is set automatically (approx. 3 seconds).
The [TRIGGER] button stops flashing and remains lit.
8
Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
Reference
If you need, make further adjustments to the parameters, refer
to "Data List (PDF). "
Settings for the VH-11
1
After making the hi-hat settings, release your foot from
the pedal, and while keeping your foot off the pedal, turn
on the power of the TD-50.
2
Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally
on the motion sensor unit.
3
Press the [TRIGGER] button.
4
Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).
5
Press the [F4] (HI-HAT) button.
6
Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to set the Trig Type to
"VH11."
7
While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the
TD-50's screen, adjust the offset with the VH-11's VH offset
adjustment screw.
Adjust the offset so that the
8
Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
Reference
If you need, make further adjustments to the parameters, refer
to "Data List (PDF). "
Getting Ready
appear in the meter.
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