Advanced Use; Connecting Pads Other Than The Rp-2; Connecting The Pads - Roland RM-2 Owner's Manual

Advanced Use

Connecting Pads Other Than the RP-2

Not only can you connect the RP-2 to the RM-2, you can connect other Roland V-Drums
Series pads as well. Depending on the trigger input settings, you may be able to connect two
pads, or connect a single rim-capable pad. However, each pad has its own individual
characteristics, so you may not be able to have a right pad sound merely by connecting it to
the RM-2. When connecting a pad, you must first make adjustments (the trigger types) that
are specific to the pad you've connected. This allows the pad to be recognized correctly.
Two Pads
One Rim-Shot Capable Pad
* Trigger Input 2 is disabled when a rim-capable pad is connected.

Connecting the Pads

Connectable pads
RP-2, PD-80/100, PD-5/6/7/9, KD-7/80/120
If connecting a pad, such as the PD-80R or PD-120, that is capable of producing rim
shots, refer to the next section, "Connecting Pads Capable of Playing Rim Shots" (p.
24).
1. Connect compatible pads to Trigger Input 1 or 2.
2. Hold down the [SELECT] button and turn on the power.
The RM-2 is now in the mode in which the parameters can be set.
3. Press the [
What is the Input Mode?
This is the mode in which you set what is to be connected to the Trigger Input. When
connecting one or two normal pads, select
capable of playing rim shots, select
The default setting for this is
4. Press the [SELECT] button.
Once
Select the type for the connected pad:
9), or
When you strike a pad, the Trigger 1 or 2 indicator flashes, indicating the pad that is being
set. After checking the indicator to determine that the selected pad is the one you want to set,
make the trigger parameter settings.
The default setting for both Trigger Input 1 and 2 is
pads to be connected.
For more detailed instructions on using the buttons, refer to "How to Set the Trigger
Parameters" (p. 26).
Trigger Input 1
Head
Head/Rim
] or [ ] button to switch the Input Mode to
appears in the display, you can select the Trigger Type.
(KD-7/80/120).
; when connecting one pad that is
.
, which allows two RP-2 pads to be connected.
(RP-2), (PD-80/100),
, the setting that allows two RP-2
Trigger Input 2
Head
–
.
(PD-5/6/7/
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