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  • Page 1 Data List Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents DRUM KIT Multi-Effect Parameters DRUM KIT Screen DELAY KIT SETTINGS TAPE ECHO KIT SETTINGS 1 (page 1) REVERSE DELAY KIT SETTINGS 2 (page 2) 3TAP PAN DELAY OD 0 DELAY PAD CONTROL (page 3) DS 0 DELAY PAD MIDI (page 4) CHORUS KIT CUSTOMIZE SPACE-D...

  • Page 3: Drum Kit

    DRUM KIT DRUM KIT Screen Parameter Value Explanation Specifies whether a snare pad produces the cross-stick sound (ON) or not (OFF). If the trigger input of a pad that supports both cross-stick technique and digital connection (such XSTICK OFF, ON as the PD-140DS) is assigned to a snare, cross-stick playing is always possible.

  • Page 4: Kit Settings 2 (Page 2)

    Specifies whether you’re performing with sticks (OFF) or brushes (ON). If this is “ON, ” you can perform by scraping (sweeping) the brushes. Brush Switch OFF, ON * This is supported starting with program version 1.05. Refer to the Roland website for the latest information. http://www.roland.com/support/ KIT TEMPO tab Use a common tempo (p.

  • Page 5: Pad Midi (Page 4)

    DRUM KIT PAD MIDI (page 4) Parameter Value Explanation NOTE tab 0(C -)–127(G 9) MIDI note number transmitted and received by each pad Note No. Note messages are not transmitted or received GATE tab Gate Time 0.1– 8.0 s Duration of the note transmitted by each pad MIDI CH tab CH1–CH16 MIDI channel on which each pad transmits or receives note messages or control change messages...

  • Page 6: Kit Customize

    KIT CUSTOMIZE INSTRUMENT Press the [INSTRUMENT] button. The INSTRUMENT screen appears. Select the pad that you want to edit. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons and function buttons to select the item that you want to edit. * The parameters that you can edit depend on the pad and instrument. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
  • Page 7 KIT CUSTOMIZE KICK A Parameter Value Explanation INST tab Shell Depth 1.0–30.0 Depth of the shell Head Type CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE Type of head BASIC 1 tab Tuning -100–100 Tuning of the head Muffling OFF, TAPE1–4, BLANKET1–3, WEIGHT1, 2 Muffling (muting) setting Beater Type FELT1, 2, WOOD, PLASTIC1, 2 Type of beater...
  • Page 8 KIT CUSTOMIZE TOM A/TOM BRUSH Parameter Value Explanation INST tab Shell Depth 1.0–30.0 Depth of the shell Head Type CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE Type of head BASIC 1 tab Tuning -100–100 Tuning of the head Muffling OFF, TAPE1–5, FELT1–4 Muffling (muting) setting Snare Buzz OFF, 1–8 Resonance to the snare...

  • Page 9: Mic Position (Page 2)

    KIT CUSTOMIZE RIDE Parameter Value Explanation INST tab Size 1.0–40.0 Cymbal diameter Thickness THIN-5–STANDARD–THICK +5 Thickness of the cymbal BASIC 1 tab Muffling OFF, TAPE1–19 Muffling (muting) setting Sizzle Type OFF, RIVET, CHAIN, BEADS Type of sizzle Sizzle Amount -3–+3 Amount of sizzle BASIC 2 tab Ping Color*1...

  • Page 10: Sub Inst (Page 4)

    KIT CUSTOMIZE SUB INST (page 4) Parameter Value Explanation [F4] button OFF, SUB ON Turns the sub-instrument on/off. SUB INST tab Sub-instrument number 001– (preset) SUB INST Reference U001–U500 (user sample) For more about instruments, refer to “Instrument List” (p. 42). These parameters specify how the sub instrument will be sounded.

  • Page 11: Ambience

    KIT CUSTOMIZE AMBIENCE Press the [AMBIENCE] button. The AMBIENCE screen appears. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing screen. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

  • Page 12: Reverb (Page 3)

    KIT CUSTOMIZE REVERB (page 3) Parameter Value Explanation [F4] button OFF, REV ON Turns reverb on/off. ROOM tab Type ([R1] knob) ROOM 1, 2, HALL 1, 2, PLATE Type of reverb Level ([R2] knob) -INF–+6.0 dB Volume of reverb Pre Delay 0–100 mSec Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the reverb sound is heard Time...

  • Page 13: Mixer

    KIT CUSTOMIZE MIXER Press the [MIXER] button. The MIXER screen appears. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing screen. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

  • Page 14: Pad Eq (Page 2)

    KIT CUSTOMIZE PAD EQ (page 2) This is a three-band equalizer that each drum kit provides for each strike location of each pad. You can disable the pad equalizer effect that is output from the DIRECT OUT jacks (p. 29). This indicates whether the pad equalizer effect is output ( ) from each jack or is not output (...

  • Page 15: Multi Effect (Mfx) (Page 4)

    KIT CUSTOMIZE Meters shown in the PAD COMP screen In the PAD COMP screen, the “input meter, ” the “gain reduction meter, ” and the “output meter” are displayed. Gain reduction meter Input meter The “gain reduction meter” The “input meter” shows the change in level shows the level (dB) (dB) produced by the pad...

  • Page 16: Master Comp (Page 5)

    KIT CUSTOMIZE MASTER COMP (page 5) This is a two-band equalizer that is provided for each drum kit. The master compressor is output from the MASTER OUT jacks and the PHONES jacks. This indicates whether the master comp effect is output ( ) from each jack or is not output ( MST: MASTER OUT jacks...

  • Page 17: Master Eq (Page 6)

    KIT CUSTOMIZE MASTER EQ (page 6) This is a four-band equalizer that is provided for each drum kit. You can adjust the equalizer’s effect (shelving and peaking) for the low frequency (LOW) and high frequency (HIGH). The master EQ is not output from the MASTER OUT jacks and PHONES jacks. This indicates whether the master EQ effect is output ( ) from each jack or is not output (...

  • Page 18: User Sample

    USER SAMPLE SAMPLE LIST Parameter Value Explanation Renames the currently selected user sample. [F5] button Reference For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Renaming a Drum Kit” in “Reference Manual” (PDF). LIST tab Specifies how the user sample is sounded. When you strike the pad, the currently-heard sound is silenced before the new sound is heard.

  • Page 19: Song

    SONG SONG (page 1) Parameter Value Explanation Changes the song’s (audio file) playback speed. Speed ([R3] knob) 50–150 % * When you switch songs, this returns to 100%. Depending on the type of song, this might not be available. SONG INFO (page 2) Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 20: Set List

    SET LIST SETUP Parameter Value Explanation Renames the set list. [F4] button Reference For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Renaming a Drum Kit” in “Reference Manual” (PDF).

  • Page 21: Click

    CLICK Press the [CLICK] button. The CLICK screen appears. Parameter Value Explanation [F5] button OFF, ON Turns click on/off. TEMPO tab Tempo*1 20–260 Tempo Beat*1 1–9 Number of beats per measure Rhythm Interval of the click – SOUND tab METRONOME, CLICK, VOICE, BEEP 1, BEEP 2, TEK CLICK, STICKS, CLAVES, Sound Sound for the click...

  • Page 22: Trigger

    TRIGGER Press the [TRIGGER] button. The TRIGGER screen appears. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to access the editing screen. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.
  • Page 23 TRIGGER Making detailed settings for digitally-connected pads Press the [TRIGGER] button. Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC). Press the [F2] (DIGITAL) button. Press the [F5] (ADVANCED) button. The DIGITAL TRIGGER ADVANCED screen appears. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value. Press the [F4] (EXIT) button to return to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN screen.

  • Page 24: Trig Advanced (Page 2)

    TRIGGER Trigger inputs and playing methods corresponding chart Rim shot/cross stick Positional sensing/rim shot nuance * Use a dual-trigger type pad. Trigger Input Positional Sensing (Head) Rim Shot Nuance KICK – – Rim Shot Trigger Input Cross Stick SNARE Rubber Pad Mesh Pad TOM 1–4 KICK...
  • Page 25 TRIGGER Parameter Value Explanation THRESHOLD tab This setting lets you prevent a drum from being triggered unwantedly by a strike on a drum to which no drum trigger is attached, or by sound or vibration from the surroundings (noise cancellation). This noise cancel function can be used if you use a stereo cable to connect an “RT-30K”...

  • Page 26: Trig Monitor (Page 3)

    TRIGGER Parameter Value Explanation POSITION tab Trig Type This is the same parameter as Trig Type (p. 22) in the BANK tab. Positional sensing on/off If you turn strike position detection on, you’ll be able to produce tonal change by varying the strike position on the head or by changing the nuance of your rim shots.

  • Page 27: Setup

    SETUP Press the [SETUP] button. The SETUP MENU screen appears. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons and the function buttons to select the setup menu that you want to edit. Setup menu Explanation Page OUTPUT Specifies the output destination of the sounds. p.

  • Page 28: Other Output (Page 2)

    SETUP OTHER OUTPUT (page 2) Parameter Value Explanation MASTER tab PHONES (MASTER OFF), Specifies how ambience and MFX are output from the PHONES jacks and the MASTER OUT jacks OTHER OUTPUT ASSIGN MASTER PHONES+MASTER LR (when Master Out (p. 29) is “NORMAL”). DIRECT tab OFF, 1, 2, 1+2, 3, 4, 3+4, 5, 6, 5+6, 7, Specifies how ambience and MFX are output from the DIRECT OUT1–8 jacks and the MASTER OUT...

  • Page 29: Output Routing (Page 3)

    SETUP OUTPUT ROUTING (page 3) Parameter Value Explanation ROUTING tab Specifies whether the fader values are applied to the output from the DIRECT OUT jacks (ON) or are not applied (OFF). If this is “OFF, ” the output from the DIRECT OUT jacks is not affected by the panel faders. If the OUTPUT ROUTING Master Out is “DIRECT, ”...

  • Page 30: Usb Audio

    Driver Mode Use the driver provided by the operating system. GENERIC Operation is limited to USB MIDI. VENDOR Use the TD-50’s dedicated driver provided by Roland. USB MIDI and USB audio can be used. OPTION Parameter Value Explanation PREVIEW tab Specifies how the sound is played when the [PREVIEW] button is pressed.

  • Page 31: Control

    SETUP CONTROL Parameter Value Explanation FOOT SW tab Assigns a function to a footswitch (separately sold: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6) connected to the TD-50. Connecting an FS-5U Stereo 1/4” phone type 1/4” phone type x 2 RING POLARITY switch SW 1 SW 2 Foot Switch 1 Func(SW1), See below...

  • Page 32: Midi

    SETUP MIDI Parameter Value Explanation BASIC tab MIDI Tx/Rx Sw OFF, ON Turns the transmitting and receiving MIDI messages on/off. MIDI Channel 1–16Ch Transmit and receive channel. Program Change Tx OFF, ON Turns program change transmission on/off Program Change Rx OFF, ON Turns program change reception on/off This allows performance data from a MIDI device connected to the TD-50’s MIDI IN connector to be transmitted to another MIDI device...

  • Page 33: Auto Off

    SETUP Using the Local Control setting If you’re using a DAW with the performance data from the pads and TD-50’s sound generator section, you should turn the Local Control “OFF. ” Here’s why. We need to connect these sections in the following order: the performance data from the pads 0 a DAW 0 the TD-50’s sound generator section.

  • Page 34: Multi-Effect Parameters

    Multi-Effect Parameters The multi-effects feature 30 different kinds of effects. Some of the effects consist of two or more different effects connected in series. Effect type Page DELAY p. 35 TAPE ECHO p. 35 REVERSE DELAY p. 35 3TAP PAN DELAY p.

  • Page 35: Delay

    A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This Frequency at which the high 200–8000 Hz, Delay HF Damp frequency content of the tap delay simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. BYPASS sound will be cut (BYPASS: no cut) Parameter Value...

  • Page 36: Od 0 Delay

    Multi-Effect Parameters OD 0 DELAY SPACE-D This is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in Parameter Value Explanation stereo. It gives no impression of modulation, but produces a Degree of distortion Overdrive Drive 0–127 transparent chorus effect. Also changes the volume. Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 37: Phaser A

    Multi-Effect Parameters PHASER A STEP PHASER A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and The phaser effect will be varied gradually. modulated. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation 4-STAGE, 8-STAGE, Mode Number of stages in the phaser 12-STAGE 4-STAGE, 8-STAGE, Mode Number of stages in the phaser...

  • Page 38: Reverb

    Multi-Effect Parameters REVERB SUPER FILTER Adds reverberation to the direct sound, simulating an acoustic This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency space. can be varied cyclically Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Filter type ROOM1, ROOM2, Frequency range that will pass through each filter Type STAGE1, STAGE2,...

  • Page 39: Auto Wah

    Multi-Effect Parameters AUTO WAH LOFI COMPRESS Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. This is an effect that intentionally degrades the tone character for creative purposes. Parameter Value Explanation Type of filter Parameter Value Explanation LPF: The wah effect will be applied Selects the type of filter applied to over a wide frequency range.

  • Page 40: T-Scream

    Multi-Effect Parameters T-SCREAM RING MODULATOR This models the analog overdrive of the past. This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You can also change the It adds a nice amount of overtones without dirtying the sound. modulation frequency in response to changes in the volume of the Parameter Value...

  • Page 41: Drum Kit List

    Drum Kit List Drum kit name Sub name Drum kit name Sub name User Kit Jarrah Ply Hardwood User Kit Rock Legend Studio"LiveRoom" User Kit STUDIO B Med/Stone Wall WalnutPopper Compact Kit User Kit Power Metal User Kit Rootsy Funk User Kit BubingaBoom User Kit...

  • Page 42: Instrument List

    Instrument List Instrument name Instrument group Remarks Instrument name Instrument group Remarks Hip Snare SNARE PROC Jarrah Ply K KICK A Garage Snare SNARE PROC MapleWlnutChrryK KICK A Radio Snare SNARE PROC Birch 18" K KICK A Voice Snare SNARE PROC Bubinga 9Ply K KICK A Voice CrossStick...
  • Page 43 Instrument List Instrument name Instrument group Remarks Instrument name Instrument group Remarks TR-909 Tom T2 TOM ELEC 10"Ch+8"Ch St STACKED CYMBAL TR-909 Tom T3 TOM ELEC 10"Ch+8"Ch StE STACKED CYMBAL TR-909 Tom T4 TOM ELEC 10"HH+8"Ch+Sp St STACKED CYMBAL Trad Lathed HH HI-HAT 10"HH+8"Ch+SpStE STACKED CYMBAL...
  • Page 44 Instrument List Instrument name Instrument group Remarks Instrument name Instrument group Remarks Temple Block Hi BLOCK/COWBELL Bombo PERCUSSION Temple Block Lo BLOCK/COWBELL Bendir PERCUSSION Bongo Hi Open PERCUSSION Tambourine 1 PERCUSSION Bongo Hi Slap PERCUSSION Tambourine 2 PERCUSSION Bongo Lo Open PERCUSSION Tambourine 3 PERCUSSION...
  • Page 45 Ejector SOUND FX * The instrument groups SNARE BRUSH and TOM BRUSH are supported starting Echoic Shot SOUND FX with program version 1.05). Refer to the Roland website for the latest information. http://www.roland.com/support/ Super Shot SOUND FX Rusty Iron SOUND FX...

  • Page 46: Song List

    Song List 001–007: Drum performance data 008–027: Audio data Song name Drum Solo Ride Demo Kick Demo Toms Demo Preview 1 Preview 2 Preview 3 Rock 1 (AUDIO) Rock 2 (AUDIO) Rock 3 (AUDIO) Rock 4 (AUDIO) Jazz 1 (AUDIO) Jazz 2 (AUDIO) Jazz 3 (AUDIO) Jazz 4 (AUDIO)

  • Page 47: Drum Kit Parameter Structure

    Drum Kit Parameter Structure Drum kit 100 Drum kit 1 Pad settings Pads [MIXER] (p. 13) KICK SNARE TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 PAD COMP, MFX DRY + WET Head Head Head Head Head Head [INSTRUMENT] (p. 6) Instrument (main) TOM 4 HI-HAT CRASH 1...

  • Page 48: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram SETUP/USB AUDIO/ Volume Select/ Input MAIN SETUP/USB AUDIO/ [SONG] Input Gain INPUT (USB AUDIO INPUT ROUTING) USB Audio MAIN [SONG] INPUT [CLICK] INPUT SETUP/USB AUDIO/ Volume Select/ [CLICK] Input SUB 1 KICK HEAD (Fader KICK) SETUP/OUTPUT ROUTING/ PadEq/Comp to Direct 2 SNARE (USB AUDIO INPUT ROUTING) (Fader SNARE)

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