Making Hi-Hat Settings; Settings For The - Roland V-Drums TD-27 Reference Manual

Making Hi-Hat Settings

If you're using the hi-hat (VH-10/VH-11 or VH-13), adjust the offset on the TD-27.
This adjustment is required for hi-hat pedal movements such as open or close to be detected correctly.
&If you want to make fine adjustments to the hi-hat sensitivity etc., refer to "Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (PARAM)" (p. 52).
Settings for the VH-10 / VH-11
1
With the hi-hat completely separated from the
motion sensor unit, power-on the TD-27.
clutch screw
Separated
motion sensor unit
2
Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest
naturally on the motion sensor unit.
3
Press the [SYSTEM] button.
4
Use the cursor buttons to select "TRIGGER,"
and press the [ENTER] button.
5
Use the cursor buttons to select "HI-HAT," and
press the [ENTER] button.
The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears.
6
Use the dial to set the Trig Type to "VH10."
7
While reading the
meter displayed
on the right side of
the TD-27's screen,
adjust the offset
with the VH-10's offset adjustment screw.
Adjust the offset so that the
8
Fasten the clutch screw at a position where the
hi-hat sways naturally when struck.
9
Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the
DRUM KIT screen.
offset
adjustment
screw
OPEN
CLOSE
appear in the meter.
Changes
from "
to " AC "
Settings for the VH-13
1
Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2
Use the cursor buttons to select "TRIGGER,"
and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the cursor buttons to select "HI-HAT," and
press the [ENTER] button.
The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears.
4
Use the dial to set the Trig Type to "VH13."
5
Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button.
The VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT screen appears.
6
Loosen the clutch screw of the top hi-hat and
let it sit on the bottom hi-hat.
* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.
7
Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button.
The "VH Offset" parameter is set automatically (approx. 3
seconds).
"
8
Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the
DRUM KIT screen.
Getting Ready
13