Panel Descriptions - Roland TD-50 Reference Manual

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel
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No. Controller
[MASTER] knob
1
[PHONES] knob
TRIG SELECT
[LOCK] button
2
[RIM] button
SELECT [ K ] [ J ] buttons
[F1]–[F5] buttons
(function button)
[R1]–[R3] knobs
(rotary knobs)
3
PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons By pressing the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons when they are lit, you can switch pages in the screen.
TRIGGER ACTIVITY
indicator
Display
[MIX IN] knob
[SONG] knob
[SONG] button
4
[CLICK] knob
[CLICK] button
[ s ] button
[ t ] button
5
Faders
[KIT] button
[–] [+] buttons
[EXIT] button
6
[ENTER] button
[SHIFT] button
[PREVIEW] button
[ H ] [ I ] [ K ] [ J ] buttons
7
(cursor buttons)
Dial
2
3
5
Explanation
Adjusts the volume of the MASTER OUT jacks.
Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jacks.
If you press the [LOCK] button so its indicator is lit, the pad for which settings are being made will remain selected even if you
strike a pad.
When using a pad that provides rim support, this button specifies whether you're making settings for the head or the rim. In the
case of a pad that supports three-way triggering, this button switches between the head, rim, and bell.
Select the pad (trigger input number) for which to make settings.
These buttons change their function depending on the indication in the display. Use them to switch the tabs that are shown in
the upper part of the display, or to specify the function that is shown in the upper or lower part of the display.
The functions of these knobs changes depending on the indication in the display. They adjust the values that are shown in the
lower part of the display.
This lights when a trigger signal is received from a pad (a signal indicating that the pad is struck). This lets you check whether the
pad is connected correctly.
This shows various information depending on the operation.
Adjusts the volume that is input to the front panel and rear panel MIX IN jacks.
Adjusts the volume of the song (audio file) (This does not affect the sound of an internal song's drum performance, nor the sound
of a recorded drum performance).
Accesses the SONG screen. Press this when you want to play back a song or recorded data, or when you want to make song-
related settings.
Adjusts the volume of the click.
Allows you to sound the click, or to make settings for the tempo or click. You'll also press this for rhythm training.
Plays/stops the song or the recorded data.
Press this when you want to record your performance.
Adjust the volume of the kick, snare, hi-hat, other percussion instruments, and ambience.
Accesses the DRUM KIT screen.
Use these buttons to switch drum kits or to edit values.
Press this once to return to the next higher screen level. If you press it repeatedly, you'll eventually return to the DRUM KIT screen.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [EXIT] button, you can stop (mute) all currently-playing sound (ALL SOUND
OFF (p. 13)). This is a convenient way to stop numerous loop phrases in a single operation.
Press this to confirm a value or execute an operation.
This button is used in conjunction with other buttons. The function of other buttons changes while this button is held down.
This button auditions an instrument. The volume changes depending on how strongly you strike the button.
You can use the SELECT [ K ] [ J ] buttons to select a trigger input number, and use this button to audition the sound even if no
pads are not connected to the TD-50.
Move the cursor.
This dial functions like the [+] and [–] buttons. Use it to scroll quickly or make large changes in edited values.
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