Basic Operation - Roland TD-50 Reference Manual

Getting Ready

Basic Operation

Switching tabs and specifying functions ([F1]–
[F5] buttons, [R1]–[R3] knobs)
You can use the [F1]–[F5] buttons to switch the tabs that are
shown at the top of the display, or specify the functions that
are shown at the top and bottom of the display.
You can also use the [R1]–[R3] knobs to change the values
that are shown at the bottom of the display.
Adjusting the overall volume
([MASTER] knob, [PHONES] knob)
Use the [MASTER] knob to adjust the
volume that is output from the MASTER
OUT jacks. Use the [PHONES] knob to
adjust the headphone volume.
Adjusting the volume balance of each pad
(faders)
Use the faders to adjust the volume balance of the entire
TD-50.
By using the mixer (p. 22), you can adjust the volume balance
of the pads in each kit. Mixer settings can be saved for each
individual kit.
You can adjust the following trigger inputs and volumes.
Fader Explanation
KICK KICK
SNARE
SNARE
TOMS TOM1–4
HI-HAT HI-HAT
CRASH CRASH1, 2
RIDE RIDE
AUX
AUX1–4
AMBIENCE AMBIENCE
Returning to the previous screen ([EXIT] button)
When you want to return to the previous screen, press the
[EXIT] button.
Confirming an operation ([ENTER] button)
Press this button to finalize a value or confirm an operation.
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Switching pages (PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons)
Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to switch pages in the
screen.
In screens where you can switch pages, the PAGE [UP] [DOWN]
buttons are lit, and in the right side of the display there is an
indication of which page you are in.
Editing a value ([–] [+] buttons/dial)
To edit the value that's highlighted by the cursor, use the
dial or the [–] [+] buttons.
If you operate these while holding down the [SHIFT]
button, the value changes more quickly.
MEMO
If you hold down the [+] button and press the [–]
button, the value will increase rapidly. If you hold
down the [–] button and press the [+] button, the
value will decrease rapidly.
Moving the cursor (cursor buttons)
Cursor refers to the highlighted characters indicating an
on screen parameter that can be set. When there is more
than one possibility within the screen, use the cursor
buttons to move it.