Precautions When Connecting The Pd-100 Or Pd-120 - Roland SPD-20 Owner's Manual

Using a Footswitch Instead of a Kick Pedal
Even without a kick pedal, you can play Instruments by connecting a Pedal Switch (DP-2; sold separate-
ly) to Trigger Input jack 1. The pedal switch will yield one consistent level, regardless of how hard you
hit the pedal. The level is set with a combination of two parameters. Set the Trigger Sensitivity (TRIG
SENS) to have enough signal, then you may reduce the volume level with the Sound parameter level
(LEVEL). Additionally, set the Trigger Threshold (THRESHOLD) between 6 and 8. Setting the Trigger
Threshold value any lower than this causes the pedal to trigger sounds even when you remove your
foot; setting it any higher prevents any triggering.
When triggering a sound module via MIDI, you can set the volume using MIDI parameter SENS.
NOTE
When using a Pedal Switch (DP-2; sold separately) to play Instruments, use only Trigger Input jack 1.

Precautions When Connecting the PD-100 or PD-120

Use the PD-120/PD-100 only after thoroughly reading the manuals provided with those models.
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When using models PD-120/PD-100, set the pad type
(120, 100) with the TRIGGER parameter TRIG TYPE (p.
45). With the PD-120, setting the Trigger Type makes it
possible for you to play rim shots.
You can play rim shots with the PD-120 only by using
Trigger Input jacks 1 and 2.
MEMO
With the PD-7 and PD-9, you can play rim shots using any of the Trigger Inputs.
NOTE
The sound does not change, regardless of where you strike the head.
If the PD-120 does not play rim shots, check the following items.
The PD-120's rim shot trigger characteristics differ from those of the PD-7 (or PD-9). Rim shots
are detected by setting the Trigger Type to the PD-120.
Is it connected to Trigger Input 1 or 2?
Rim shots on the PD-120 are detected only through Trigger Input 1 and 2.
Is the PD-120 connected with the stereo cable provided?
When the PD-120 is connected with a mono cable, rim shots are not detected.
Please strike the rim close to where the PD-120's jack is located (p. 39).
MEMO
When using the PD-120 as a snare, please play with the unit set up on a snare stand.
Do not play the PD-120 or PD-100 when the head is loose. Striking the head when it is loose
NOTE
not only causes sounds to be played incorrectly, but may also result in damage to the internal sensors.
Furthermore, you'll get better performance if the head is on the stiff side.
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