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Roland TD-50X Manual

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Roland TD-50X Manual

Introduction

The following functions have been added as of TD-50X version 1.20.

  • The PD-14DSX (Digital Snare Pad) can now be used.
  • Trigger types have been added, allowing more pads to be used.

Checking the system program version of the unit

Make sure that the system program version of the TD-50X is Ver. 1.20 or later.
If the current version is earlier than Ver. 1.20, update the system.

MEMO
If you are using the TD-50, you can use the system program update once you upgrade to the TD-50X.
Refer to the following for details.
https://www.roland.com/products/rc_TD-50X_upgrade/

Checking the version

  1. Press the [SETUP] button on the TD-50X.
    The SETUP MENU screen appears.
  2. Use the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to show the SETUP MENU 2 screen.
  3. Press the [F3] (INFO) button.
    The information screen appears.
  4. Press the [F1] (PROGRAM) button to show the program version.

How to get the system program update

  1. Visit the following website on your computer.
    https://www.roland.com/support/
  2. Choose "TD-50X" as the product name.
    See the download page of the update software for how to do the update.

Using the PD-14DSX

See the Owner's Manual that's included with the PD-14DSX for how to set up and play the PD-14DSX.

Configuring the PD-14DSX assignments

Here's how to specify the trigger input to which a connected PD-14DSX should be assigned.
The optimal pad assignments are already made when you first connect the PD-14DSX.
The following explains how to change the assigned destinations (assignments).

* If you assign the same trigger input used by a pad connected to a TRIGGER IN jack, the pad that's connected to that TRIGGER IN jack does not output sound.
* When you execute a factory reset for the TD-50X, the connection history and settings of digitally-connected pads are initialized.

  1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.
  2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to display page "1" (TRIG BASIC).
  3. Press the [F2] (DIGITAL) button.
    The DIGITAL TRIGGER IN screen appears.
  4. Use the cursor buttons to select PD14DSX, and use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to specify the assignment.
    You can also select an assignment by striking the PD-14DSX.
    If you don't want to assign the pad to any trigger input, choose "N/A".

* You can't specify multiple instances of the same assignment.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the PD-14DSX

The PD-14DSX is already set up with the optimal sensitivity when shipped from the factory. You can adjust the sensitivity to set this in greater detail.
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to "TD-50X Data List" (Roland website).

  1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.
  2. Press the PAGE [UP] button several times to display the topmost page.
  3. Press the [F3] (SENS) button.
    The TRIGGER SENS screen appears.
    Adjusting the sensitivity of the PD-14DSX
  4. Strike the pad to select PD-14DSX.
    • When the [LOCK] button is lit, trigger lock is enabled and you can't select the PD-14DSX even when you strike the pad. In this case, press the [LOCK] button to disable trigger lock, and strike the pad to select.
    • You can also use the SELECT [ç] [æ] buttons to select the PD14DSX.
  5. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

Making more detailed adjustments
Follow the steps below only when you need finer control over the settings, such as the detailed pad sensitivity, signal detection, strike point detection and so on.
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to "TD-50X Data List" (Roland website).

  1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.
  2. Press the PAGE [UP] [DOWN] buttons to display page "2" (TRIG ADVANCED).
    The TRIGGER ADVANCED screen appears.
  3. Press a button from [F1] (THRESHOLD) to [F4] (POSITION) to select the item you want to edit.
Button Explanation
[F1] (THRESHOLD) button Configures the detailed settings for the pad sensitivity.
[F2] (RIM) button Configures the detailed rim shot settings.
[F3] (SCAN) button Configures the detailed trigger signal detection settings.
[F4] (POSITION) button Configures the detailed strike point detection settings.
  1. Strike the pad to select PD-14DSX.
  2. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

MEMO
To return to the default values, press the [F5] (DEFAULT) button.
Trigger parameters (with the exception of certain parameters such as crosstalk cancellation) are set to the default value.
For details, refer to "TD-50X Data List" (Roland website).

With the PD-14DSX, you can have finer control over the parameters by following the steps below.

  1. In the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN screen (p. 1), press the [F5] (ADVANCED) button.
    The DIGITAL TRIGGER ADVANCED screen appears.
  2. Select PD-14DSX by either striking the pad or pressing the cursor buttons.
  3. Use the cursor [ ] button to move the cursor to the Advanced Setting parameters.
  4. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Position Adjust 1–10 Adjusts how the tonal character is affected by strike position. Lower values adjust toward the center, and higher values adjust toward the circumference.
XStick Detect Sens OFF, 1–5 Adjusts how easy it is to use crossstick playing technique. If this is "OFF", cross-stick technique is unavailable.
Strainer Lever Sens – This can't be adjusted on the TD-50X.
LED Brightness OFF, 1–5 Adjusts the brightness of the strainer indicator.
When this set to "OFF", the LED goes dark.

Using the strainer

Using the strainer - Assigning the functions
Operate the strainer lever to "attach" the drum sound module's snare wires to the snare (bottom side; ON) or to "detach" them (OFF).
Aside from the snare wire operation, you can assign other functions as well.

You can assign a variety of functions to the strainer, such as turning the strainer knob to adjust the tension of the snare wires, or pressing the knob to play or stop a song.
Using the strainer - Adjusting snare wires tension

MEMO
The color of the drum sound module kit is used for the strainer indicator color.

Configuring the strainer function

You can configure the strainer settings by following the steps below.

  1. Press the [SETUP] button.
    The SETUP MENU screen appears.
  2. Press the PAGE [UP] button to display page "1" (SETUP MENU 1).
  3. Press the [F4] (CONTROL) button.
  4. Press the [F3] (STRAINER) button.
    The STRAINER CONTROL screen appears.
  5. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Lever Func This sets the function that's used when you operate the strainer lever.
OFF No function is assigned.
STRAINER ON/ OFF Sets whether the Strainer Adj. parameter for the snare is "OFF" or not.
* This is only enabled when the instrument category is SNARE.
* The STRAINER ON/OFF that's assigned to the Foot Switch Control is disabled.
Knob Func This sets the function that's used when you turn the strainer knob.
OFF No function is assigned.
SONG# Switches between songs.
CLICK TEMPO Adjusts the click tempo.
STRAINER ADJUST Adjusts the Strainer Adj. for the snare.
* This is only enabled when the instrument category is SNARE.
SNARE TUNING Adjusts the tuning for the snare.
* This is only enabled when the instrument category is SNARE or BRUSH SNARE.
SNARE MUFFLING Adjusts the muffling of the snare.
* This is only enabled when the instrument category is SNARE or BRUSH SNARE.
LCD BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the TD-50X's screen.
Sw Func This sets the function that's used when you push the strainer knob.
OFF No function is assigned.
DISPLAY STRAINER KNOB FUNC Displays the function that's set for the Strainer Knob Func on the screen.
SONG TOP Return to the beginning of the song.
SONG PLAY/STOP Plays/stops the song.
CLICK PLAY/STOP Turns the click on/off.
TAP TEMPO Sets the click's tempo according to the interval with which you press the knob.
SNAPSHOT SAVE The current drum kit settings are saved in SNAPSHOT - STOCK.
ALL SOUND OFF Stops the currently-sounding drum performance sound or user sample playback.

Configuring the additional trigger types

Trigger types have been added for the following pads.

  • KD-22, KD-18, KD-12
  • PD-12X, PD-10X
  • CY-14R-T, CY-12C-T
  • KDQ-8, PDQ-8S, PDQ-8, CYQ-12

*See the Owner's Manual included with the pad in question for how to set up and play each pad.

MEMO
Trigger type
The trigger type is a collection of various trigger parameters, adjusted to values that are appropriate for each pad. To make the optimal settings for a connected pad, specify the model (trigger type) of that pad.

Setting the trigger type

  1. Press the [TRIGGER] button.
  2. Press the PAGE [UP] button several times to display the topmost page.
  3. Press the [F1] (BANK) button.
    The TRIGGER BANK screen appears.
  4. Strike to select the pad that you want to set.
    You can also select using the cursor buttons.

Pad Explanation
K KICK
S SNARE
T1–T4 TOM1–4
HH HI-HAT
C1, C2 CRASH 1, 2
R RIDE
A1–A4 AUX1–4
  1. Use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to specify the trigger type.

* You can't change the trigger type of a trigger input that's assigned to a pad that supports a digital connection.

MEMO
When you specify the trigger type, the trigger parameters (with the exception of certain parameters such as crosstalk cancellation) are set to optimal values. These values are only general guidelines; you can make fine adjustments as appropriate according to how you attach the pad and how you use it.
For details, refer to "TD-50X Data List" (Roland website).

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