Setting The Pad Sensitivity (Basic Trigger Parameters) - Roland V-Drums TD-8 Owner's Manual

Setting the Pad Sensitivity
(BASIC TRIGGER PARAMETERS)
When you are using pads made by other manufacturers, try
adjusting the following parameters.
You can jump directly to the "TRIGGER ADVANCED"
screen by pressing [F1 (ADVNCD)].
SENSITIVITY
Adjust the sensitivity of the pad to regulate the pad response.
fig.08-004
1. Press [SETUP], then [F1 (TRIG)], and then [F1 (BASIC)].
[SETUP] lights, and the "TRIGGER BASIC" screen
appears.
2. Press CURSOR [
] to move the cursor to
"SENSITIVITY."
3. Strike a pad.
The settings screen for the struck pad appears and an
input indicator will move in the right part of the screen.
4. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
make the setting.
Adjust the "SENSITIVITY" value so that the strongest
strikes cause the input indicator to reach nearly all the
way to the maximum level. Increasing this value will
raise the sensitivity.
SENSITIVITY: 1–16
THRESHOLD
This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when
the pad is struck harder than a specified force. In the
following example, signal 2 will sound, but signals 1 and 3
will not sound.
fig.08-005.e
Threshold Level
1 2 3
Chapter 7 Making Global Settings for the TD-8
fig.08-006
1. Press [SETUP], then [F1 (TRIG)], and then [F1 (BASIC)].
[SETUP] lights, and the "TRIGGER BASIC" screen
appears.
2. Press CURSOR [
"THRESHOLD."
3. Strike a pad.
The settings screen for the struck pad appears and an
input indicator will move in the right part of the screen.
4. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
make the setting.
Gradually raise the Threshold value.
However if this value is raised too far, playing softly on
the pad will not be detected. Check this and adjust
accordingly. Repeat this process until you get the perfect
setting for your playing style.
THRESHOLD: 0–15
CURVE
This setting allows to control the relation between the
velocity (striking force) and changes in volume (the dynamic
curve.) Adjust this curve until the response feels as natural as
possible.
fig.08-007
1. Press [SETUP], then [F1 (TRIG)], and then [F1 (BASIC)].
[SETUP] lights, and the "TRIGGER BASIC" screen
appears.
2. Press CURSOR [
"CURVE."
3. Strike a pad.
The settings screen for the struck pad appears and an
input indicator will move in the right part of the screen.
4. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to
make the setting.
] or [ ] to move the cursor to
] or [ ] to move the cursor to
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