Playing The Pads; Rim Shots - Roland V-Drums TD-8 Owner's Manual

Playing the Pads

This section introduces various functions used in performing on the pads.
Some of these playing techniques and functions are unique to the TD-8, so
please be sure to read this section in order take full advantage of the TD-8's
capabilities.

Rim Shots

The PD-7, PD-9, PD-80R, and PD-120 also provide you with an additional
head shot sound when playing rim shots.
fig.Q2-023.e
Normal shot
To play a rim shot, you must strike both the head and the rim of the pad
simultaneously. When you play the rim shot, the instrument assigned to
the rim will sound.
Head
Head
Specifying Pads and Performing
Rim shot
Head
Rim
Head
Rim
When using the PD-80R or
PD-120 for rim shot or
cross stick sounds, connect
the pad to TRIGGER
INPUT 3 (SNARE).
When specifying the rim
during editing with the PD-
7 and PD-9 you also need
to strike the head and rim
simultaneously.
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