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Page 2: Options
Options PM-01 Personal Drum Monitor The perfect home amplifier for the HD-1 V-Drums Lite. DAP-1 V-Drums Accessory Package Essential Accessories for V-Drummers • Drum Throne • Drum Sticks • Inner Earphones • Stereo Mini-Cable TDM-1 V-Drums Mat Secure-Performance Mat for HD-1... -
Page 3: Introduction
It is perfect for home, office, project studio or live performance, everywhere you want to play. Whether you are just starting out or have experience playing the drums, the HD-1 is a great way to have fun playing and get involved in music. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
About MIDI ... 21 Conversion for Left-Handed use ... 22 Specifications ... 23 Notation ... 24 Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. -
Page 5: Features
Specially developed kick and hi-hat pedals are mounted on the support pipes, minimizing direct vibration to the floor. Lightweight and Compact The HD-1 requires very little space, and by simply folding in the pad support pipes, it can be transported easily. Simple to Use Easy operation with just 2 knobs and 7 buttons. -
Page 6: Drum Set Elements
The snare drum is the main “voice” of a drum kit. Ride Hi-Hat An acoustic hi-hat uses 2 cymbals mounted on a hi-hat stand. * The HD-1 uses a single pad. Floor Tom Floor Tom Hi-Hat Pedal Pressing the hi-hat pedal opens and closes it. -
Page 7: Crash Cymbal
Usually mounted on the right side of the kit, the ride cymbal is principle elements in keeping time. Crash Cymbal Smaller than the ride, the crash cymbal is mainly used for accents. * The indications in parentheses ( ) show the names used on the HD-1. HD-1 fig.PadDescription-e Tom 1 Tom 2... -
Page 8: Panel And Parts Descriptions
Panel and Parts Descriptions fig.PanelDescription 1. [VOLUME] Knob Adjusts the sound level (p. 11). 2. [TEMPO] Knob For setting the speed of the metronome or patterns (p. 15, p. 16). 3. [ ] Button For starting and stopping the metronome (p. 16). 4. - Page 9 Sound input here will also be heard through the main and headphone outputs. The balance between those sounds and the HD-1 is determined by the level of the external audio player. 10. OUTPUT Jack For connecting an optional amplifier (PM-01) or headphones.
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Page 10: Getting Ready To Perform
For details on assembling the stand, refer to the separate leaflet “Set-Up Guide.” Getting Connected As a security measure to prevent damage to speakers or other devices, be sure the power is off on the HD-1 before making any connections. fig.setsuzoku-e Personal audio player etc. -
Page 11: Turning On The Power
4. Then raise the volume of both to get the sound level required. * As there is a built-in protection circuit, it takes a few seconds before the HD-1 is ready to play. If You Don’t Hear Sound Please check the following points. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Head Tension On The Snare
• Synthetic rubber is used on the pads and cymbals. Should the smell of rubber bother you, make sure there is good air circulation in the room. NEVER place the HD-1 near a heater or source of high temperature. The drum key can be conveniently mounted on the hook of the arm pipe. -
Page 13: Playing The Kit
Playing the Kit Holding the Sticks The most common way to hold the sticks is called the “matched grip” as shown in the photos below. fig.holdingStick (Left hand) (Right hand) Playing the Cymbal Pads Play ONLY on the rubber surface. Playing on the plastic part will produce sound, but you can damage the pad. -
Page 14: Selecting A Kit
1. Press and hold one of the [ 2. Playback will stop if you press any one of the kit buttons Before playing back a pattern, lower the volume of the HD-1. The volume of these patterns may be louder than when you play the kit normally, and you do not want to risk damage to your ears or connected equipment. -
Page 15: About The Drum Kits
More details about the individual sounds in each kit can be found in the “Drum Kit Sound List” (p. 20). Pad Sensitivity The HD-1 can be adjusted to accommodate any dynamic level of Variation Kit playing, allowing even children with a very light touch, to get a good response from the drum kit. -
Page 16: Metronome Operations
The choices are: 4: Click 5: Cowbell 6: Maraca 3. When satisfied, release [ The above settings are memorised by the HD-1, even if the power is turned off. ], [ ] or the [... -
Page 17: Replacing A Pad
Replacing a Pad Replacing the Snare Head If it’s necessary to replace the head on the snare, follow these instructions: Optional replacement head: MH-8 Mesh Head fig.replace-snare-e Loosen Tighten Drum Key Tuning Bolt Hoop Head Hoop’s Rubber Portion The sensor and cushion under the head are very sensitive. Put no pressure on these parts as it may disrupt the proper functioning of the pad. -
Page 18: Detaching/Mounting A Tom Pad
Detaching/Mounting a Tom Pad Please remember that the pads designed for the HD-1 will not fit on any other brand of stand. Detaching a Tom Pad 1. Unplug the tom and cymbal cables. fig.replace-tam3-j 2. Use a drum key to remove bolt securing the cymbal rod from the pipe. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
• Adjust the volume. • Headphones are working correctly? To check them, connect them to another audio source to verify. Output sound is distorted Lower the volume on the HD-1. Or, if the connected amp has an input level adjustment, adjust accordingly. -
Page 20: Drum Kit Sound List
Kit Name Kick Normal Acoustic Wood Kick Variation Jazz Jazz Kick Power Normal Heavy Kick Variation Double Bass Heavy Kick Drums & Normal Jazz Kick Percussion Variation World Cajon Stomp Normal Electronic TR-808 Kick Variation Dance House Kick Voices Normal... -
Page 21: Midi Implementation Chart
About MIDI By connecting an external sound module to the HD-1’s MIDI OUT connector you can play sounds on that external module. If you connect the MIDI OUT to a sequencer, you can record your performance. MIDI transmit channel Position data is transmitted using control change number Hi-Hat Pedal 4 (foot controller). -
Page 22: Conversion For Left-Handed Use
Conversion for Left-Handed Use If you are left handed, it is possible to configure the HD-1 for you. Follow these instructions: * You will need two 50 cm extension cables. 1. Remove both the crash and ride cables from the cymbal rod, then connect an extension cable to each of them. -
Page 23: Specifications
Specifications HD-1 V-Drums Lite ● Kit Configuration Kick Pedal, Snare, Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Pedal, Tom x 3, Crash, Ride ● Drum Kits: ● Patterns: ● Controls: Drum Kit button x 5 Variation button Metronome button Volume knob Tempo knob ● Metronome:... -
Page 24: Notation
Johnny’s Profile: Resides in Nashville, TN/USA, is an author, producer, and touring/recording drummer, performing with top artists worldwide. He has been contributing for Roland since 2004 as an international V-Drums clinician and product demonstrator. Composition performed on the DVD: Kick Pedal... - Page 25 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
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Page 27: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 28 C5100062 07-04-1SS...
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