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Roland V-Drums V71 Quick Start Manual

Roland V-Drums V71 Quick Start Manual

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Getting ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Side panel and front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear panel (connecting your equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configuring the hi-hat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Performance techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Drum kits and instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Racks and slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a drum kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a drum kit from the list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the click sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing along with a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing along with the songs on the V71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Registering/recalling your favorite drum kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording your performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Customizing a drum kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Editing Instruments (INSTRUMENT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Printed manuals
¹ Quick Start (this document)
Explains the basics of using this unit.
¹ Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide
Explains how to register for and connect to Roland Cloud.
How to get the PDF manuals
1 .
Visit the following website on your
computer or other device.
https://www .roland .com/manuals/
2 .
Choose "V71" as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and the
Quick Start (p. 29)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Roland Corporation
Editing the mixer (MIXER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
location (AMBIENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adding effects (BUS FX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Editing a drum kit (OTHERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the drum kit volume (KIT VOLUME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Renaming the drum kit (KIT NAME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Importing an audio file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configuring the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Trigger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specify the pad type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the sensitivity for individual pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring the Instrument Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Backing up data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Formatting an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Backing up to an SD card (SAVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Loading backup data from an SD card (LOAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Making overall settings for the V71 (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configuring the USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using V71 Editor on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restoring the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restoring the drum kit to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
PDF manuals (download from Roland website)
¹ Reference Manual
Explains all functions of this unit.
¹ Roland Cloud User's Guide
Explains how to use Roland Cloud in detail.
¹ Data List
Explains the parameters and sounds used in this unit.
¹ MIDI Implementation
Provides detailed information about MIDI messages.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ¹ Roland Cloud User’s Guide ¹ Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide Explains how to use Roland Cloud in detail. Explains how to register for and connect to Roland Cloud. ¹ Data List Explains the parameters and sounds used in this unit.

  • Page 2: Getting Ready

    Getting ready Panel descriptions Top panel [CLICK] button [MASTER] knob Lets you play the click sound and make tempo or click-related settings. Adjusts the volume of signal output from the MASTER OUT You can also use this for training your sense of rhythm (p. 15). connectors.
  • Page 3 Use this button to configure the instrument expansions (drum kit [RIM] button and instrument packages) that you’ve installed on the V71 from Roland Cloud (p. 14). When using a pad that supports rim playing, this selects whether to set the head or the rim. For pads that support three-way Press the [EXPANSION] button while holding down the [SHIFT] triggering, this switches between the head, rim and bell.

  • Page 4: Side Panel And Front Panel

    Getting ready Side panel and front panel Computer SD card Headphones USB COMPUTER port PHONES jack Connect your computer to the V71’s USB port via USB cable. You Connect your headphones here. can use DAW software to record what you play on the V71 as Even if headphones are connected, sound is still output from the audio or MIDI data, or you can use the V71 to hear sound that’s output jacks.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    Getting ready Rear panel (connecting your equipment) * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. Mixer or amplified speakers Electronic musical instrument Mixer Footswitch MIDI devices (external such as a sampling pad, or sound module, etc.) smartphone...

  • Page 6: Turning The Power On/Off

    Getting ready Making the power automatically turn off after a time Turning the power on/off (AUTO OFF) * Once everything is properly connected (p. 5), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on The power to this unit turns off automatically to save energy after a equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or certain amount of time (20 minutes by default) has passed since it...

  • Page 7: Configuring Pads That Support Digital Connection

    Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER] button. Ø For details on the pad settings, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website). The SYSTEM INFO - DIGITAL PAD screen appears. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 8: Configuring The Hi-Hat

    “Processing... ” is shown once calibration begins. “Complete!” is shown once calibration is finished, and the display returns to the TRIGGER screen. Press the [KIT] button to return to the KIT screen. Make detailed adjustments to the parameters as necessary. Ø “Reference Manual” (Roland website)

  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    Getting ready Basic operations Adjusting the overall volume Switching between tabs and Moving the ([MASTER] knob or [PHONES] setting the functions ([F1]–[F6] cursor (cursor buttons) knob) buttons) The cursor highlights the area of the screen where you can change the settings. If there Use the [MASTER] knob to adjust the volume You can use the [F1]–[F6] buttons to switch are multiple items on the screen, press the...

  • Page 10: Performance Techniques

    You can use brushes to scrape the head (brush sweep). Connect a pad with a mesh head to the Ø For details, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website). TRIGGER IN (2 SNARE) jack, or connect a digitally-connected pad (such as the...
  • Page 11 Getting ready Hi-hat Cymbal Open/closed The hi-hat tone changes continuously Bow shot This is the most common method of from open to closed in response to how playing the cymbal. It corresponds to the Nuance changes far the hi-hat stand pedal is pressed. sound of the “head side”...

  • Page 12: Playing

    Use the Roland Cloud Connect smartphone app or the Roland Cloud Drum kit Manager app for your computer to install these Instrument Expansions from Roland into the “racks” of the V71, and load them into the slots. Instrument Roland Cloud...

  • Page 13: Selecting A Drum Kit

    Playing Racks (1–100) Selecting a drum kit A “rack” is a storage area that lets you install up to 100 Instrument Expansions. Press the [KIT] button. The KIT screen appears. Slots (1–6) Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to select a drum kit.

  • Page 14: Loading Drum Kits From The Instrument Expansions

    Expansions MEMO Slots 1–3 contain factory preloaded Instrument Expansions. You can See the “Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide” for how to install use the steps below to load and play the drum kits. Instrument Expansions from Roland Cloud. Press the [EXPANSION] button.

  • Page 15: Using The Click Sound

    [CLICK] button. ¹ You can also output the click only to headphones. Place the smartphone that you want to connect Ø ”Reference Manual” (Roland website) near the V71. Adjusting the tempo Press the [Ġ] (Bluetooth) button.

  • Page 16: Playing Along With The Songs On The V71

    ¹ You can control the song that’s playing on your smartphone from [Ë] button Fast-forwards the song *1 this unit. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (Roland website). Fast-forwards/rewinds the song ¹ The song played back on your smartphone can be recorded along...

  • Page 17: Registering/Recalling Your Favorite Drum Kits

    The KIT LIST window appears. Use the cursor [Ç] [É] buttons or the dial to move For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (Roland website). the cursor to the drum kit you want to register. Press the [F2] (Ï) button.

  • Page 18: Customizing A Drum Kit

    SD card or from the V71 Editor into the V71, and played as Selecting the instruments instruments (p. 22). Ø Refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website) for the instruments you can select. Press the [INSTRUMENT] button. Selecting the pads to set Selecting by striking the pad Previewing a pad’s sound ([HEAD PREVIEW] button/[RIM]...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Tonal Character Of The Pads Or Drum Kit (Eq/Comp)

    (EQ/COMP) Here’s how to set the volume, pan and other effects for each pad or drum kit. Ø See the “Data List” (Roland website) for the parameters that can be You can adjust how the volume changes (kit compressor/pad configured.

  • Page 20: Recreating The Reverberations Of A Performance

    There are four buses (BUS-A–D), and you can set two effects (FX1, FX2) for the drums sound. each bus. Ø See the “Reference Manual” (Roland website) for the parameters You can obtain a more natural and present drum sound by adjusting the overhead mic sound, the type of room and its size (room that can be configured.

  • Page 21: Editing A Drum Kit (Others)

    LED color and so on. You can change the colors of the buttons on a kit-by-kit basis ([KIT] Ø See the “Data List” (Roland website) for the parameters that can be button, [−] [+] button, [HEAD PREVIEW] button, [RIM] (PREVIEW) configured.

  • Page 22: Importing And Playing Audio Files (User Sample)

    Also, file/folder names This unit can also import a group of audio files. with double-byte characters are not supported. Ø For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (Roland website). Assigning a user sample to an instrument and Importing an audio file playing it Here’s how to import an audio file into the V71 as a user sample.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Settings

    For more on the trigger banks, refer to the “Reference sensitivity. Manual” (Roland website). Ø For details on adjusting the pad sensitivity, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website). Press the [TRIGGER] button. Press the [F1] (BANK) button. The TRIGGER - BANK screen appears.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Instrument Expansions

    You can use one of the following two methods to install Instrument Expansions (drum kit and instrument packages) from Roland Cloud into the V71. ¹ Install by connecting the V71 to the Roland Cloud Connect smartphone app via Wi-Fi Ø Refer to the “Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide” (separate document).

  • Page 25: Backing Up To An Sd Card (Save)

    Configuring the settings Backing up to an SD card (SAVE) Loading backup data from an SD card (LOAD) Here’s how to save all settings that are stored in the V71 (up to 99 Here’s how you can load backup data into the V71 that’s saved on an sets).

  • Page 26: Making Overall Settings For The V71 (Setup)

    USB cable (commercially available) button. USB Type-C / USB Type-C ® ® Menu Explanation Lets you connect the V71 to the Roland Wi-Fi USB COMPUTER port Cloud Connect app via Wi-Fi. Specifies the output destination of the OUTPUT sounds. Apple Lightning to USB...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Usb Driver

    You can use the V71 Editor app to edit the sounds of the V71 on your A confirmation message appears. computer (Windows/Mac). This makes it more convenient to edit sounds by taking advantage of the computer’s larger display. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (Roland website). V71 Editor USB cable (commercially available) USB Type-C ®...

  • Page 28: Restoring The Drum Kit To Factory Settings

    Configuring the settings Restoring the drum kit to factory settings You can use the copy function to restore drum kits to their factory (preset kit) settings. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [BACKUP] button. The COPY screen appears. Use the cursor buttons or the dial to select “KIT”...

  • Page 29: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING CAUTION Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage Keep small items out of the reach of children Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, unit.

  • Page 30: Important Notes

    Caution Regarding Radio Frequency Emissions Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org). * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

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