Playing Methods - Roland V-Drums V-PAD PDX-8 Owner's Manual

Connecting to a Sound Module
Use the included stereo cable to make connections
with the drum sound module.
5 Connect the L-shaped plug of the included cable to
the PDX-8 or PDX-6.
5 If you use a monaural cable, you won't be able to
employ rim shot and cross stick playing techniques.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.

Playing Methods

Head Shots
Head
Rim Shots
A sound (rim sound) different than the head shot will
be heard.
Rim
Suitable position for rim
shots
Player
* To play rim shots, strike
the rim in the area
shown in the diagram.
Trigger Type Settings for the Sound
Module
Set the trigger type for the drum sound module to the
pad you are using (PDX-8 or PDX-6).
* If you're using the PDX-6 with the TD-30 or HPD-10, choose
trigger type "PDX-8."
* If you're using the PDX-8 or PDX-6 with the drum kit TD-1KV/
TD-1K, choose pad type "S2."
For trigger parameter settings, see the drum sound
module's owner's manual.
Cross Stick
Only strike the rim of the pad.
Depending on the instrument assigned to the rim, you
can play rim shots and/or cross stick sounds.
* To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim
of the pad. Placing your hand on the head of the pad might
prevent the cross stick sound from being played properly.
MEMO
For more on settings and instruments, see the drum sound
module's owner's manual.
Rim
Rim
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