Preview function
By holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [KIT], you can audition a
sound.
To set the preview velocity, use [SETUP]-[F3] (UTIL)-[F1] (UTIL)
(p. 55).
Song playback
When you press [SONG], the "Song" screen appears.
You can select a song using the [+/-] buttons or turning the
[VALUE] dial.
Press [
] to play back the song.
Press again [
] to stop it.
Using the Metronome
To start the metronome, press [CLICK (TEMPO)] and the button
lights up.
To turn it off, press [CLICK (TEMPO)] once again, and the
button goes dark.
Basic concepts and operations of the TD-9
Setting the Tempo
(for the metronome or song)
To adjust the tempo, hold down [SHIFT] and press [CLICK
(TEMPO)] the tempo screen appears. Use the [+/-] buttons or
[VALUE] to set the tempo.
Adjusting the display contrast
The display's visibility can be affected by surrounding light and
temperature. To adjust the contrast, hold down [KIT] and turn
[VALUE] to the desired setting.
* Display contrast can also be adjusted by pressing [SETUP]-
[F3] (UTIL)-[F1] (UTIL) (p. 55).
The upper right of the display
In the screens where you make adjustments for each pad,
hitting any pad or pedal will access the edit screen for that
pad. The name of the selected pad appears in the upper right
of the display.
The "HEAD" or "RIM" indicator tells you whether the settings
are for the head or the rim of that pad.
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