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Before using this unit,
carefully read the
sections entitled:
"USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" and
"IMPORTANT NOTES"
(p. 2–3). These sections
provide important infor-
mation concerning the
proper operation of the
unit. Additionally, in
order to feel assured
that you have gained a
good grasp of every
feature provided by
your new unit, Owner's
manual should be read
in its entirety. The
manual should be
saved and kept on
hand as a convenient
Owner's Manual
Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Dual Trigger Pad PD-8/Dual
Trigger Cymbal Pad CY-8/Kick Trigger Pad KD-8/HH Control Pedal FD-8.
Before using PD-8/CY-8/KD-8/FD-8, you need to make the
settings for the percussion sound module (p. 12).
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- Page 1 ROLAND CORPORATION. Owner’s Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Dual Trigger Pad PD-8/Dual Trigger Cymbal Pad CY-8/Kick Trigger Pad KD-8/HH Control Pedal FD-8. Before using PD-8/CY-8/KD-8/FD-8, you need to make the...
- Page 2 (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the attached “Information” leaflet. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...
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Page 3: Important Notes
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”... -
Page 4: Making The Settings
PD-8 Features • Pad is compatible with dual triggers for separate head and rim sounds. • Velocity sensitive pad provides rich expression. • Compact, 8.5-inch pad allows for greater versatility when setting up. • When used with a percussion sound module capable of positional sensing, you can obtain tonal changes by varying the location at which the pad is struck. -
Page 5: Specifications
2. Make the trigger settings for the percussion sound module. For the recommended values, refer to p. 12. Should you neglect to make the appropriate settings for the percussion sound module, you could likely experience the following problems: • Sometimes it does not sound (uneven volume) •... -
Page 6: Contents Of The Box
2. Attach the CY-8 so the Roland logo is positioned on the opposite side of the playing area. 3. Tighten the wing nut to obtain the desired movement. - Page 7 Connect the L-shaped plug of the included cable to the CY- 8. This will prevent strain from being applied to the CY-8. To make use of edge shot and choking play techniques, you’ll need to connect to a trigger input jack on the percussion sound module that accommodates rim shots.
- Page 8 KD-8 Features • Velocity sensitive pad provides rich expression. • Vertical trigger surface for extremely quiet performance. Also compatible with twin pedals. Contents of the Box ❑ KD-8 (pad unit) ❑ Connection Cable (monaural) ❑ Screws (attached to the bottom panel) ■...
- Page 9 Adjusting the Foot Plate Height Depending on your kick pedal, it can be unstable when you attach it to the KD-8. Be sure to adjust the foot plate height so that the entire bottom surface of the pedal is attached to the floor.
- Page 10 KD-8 Connecting to a Percussion Sound Module 1. Use the included connection cable and connect the output jack of the KD-8 to the trigger input jack of the percussion sound module. Connect the L-shaped plug of the included cable to the KD-8.
- Page 11 FD-8 Features This hi-hat controller pedal features freely adjustable pedal plate angle and tension. It provides open, closed, and half-open sounds and continuous control from full open to closed positions for richly expressive hi-hat work. Contents of the Box Contents of the Package ❑...
- Page 12 XTalk Cancel * If you modify parameters, you need to set the trigger type first. * The HPD-15 and SPD-S support the use of edge shots with the CY-8 and the PD-8, but they do not support choking techniques. (50) (OFF) * The RM-2 does not support the use of rim shots with the PD-8.