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We'd like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland Percussion Sound Module TD-12.
201b
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3), and "IMPORTANT NOTES"
(p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation
of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp
of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland Percussion Sound Module TD-12. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES”...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer ....................all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland • This unit, either alone or in combination with an Service Center, or an authorized Roland amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be distributor, as listed on the “Information”...
  • Page 4 The unit should be located so that its location or cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your position does not interfere with its proper venti- retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an lation. authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ....................

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    For this reason, the outlet into that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 6 (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Buttons, Sliders, Dial and Knobs ..................24 Cursor ..........................24 Function Buttons ([F1]–[F5])..................... 24 Changing Data Values....................... 24 Choosing Pads from the TD-12’s Top Panel ..............25 Convenient [PREVIEW] Functions ......................25 How to Play Patterns......................25 How to Turn the Metronome (Click) On/Off..............25 How to Adjust the Tempo ....................
  • Page 8 Contents Useful Functions to Know ..............28 About the Preset Drum Kits ..................... 28 Playing Patterns to Check Drum Kit Tones ..............28 Restoring Edited Drum Kits to the Factory Default Settings ........28 Restoring All Settings to the Factory Settings ..................28 Restoring the Factory Settings to Individual Kits................
  • Page 9 Time Signature/Number of Measures/Tempo Settings [F1 (SETUP)]..........60 Choosing a Playback Method [F2 (TYPE)] ................... 61 Confirming the Usage Status of the TD-12’s Internal Memory [F3 (MEMORY)] ......61 Naming a Pattern [F5 (NAME)] ......................62 Starting and Stopping the Metronome (Click) On/Off..........62 Using a Indicator as a Click (Tempo Indicator).............
  • Page 10 Using Pads as Switches [F1 (PAD SW)] ....................76 PREVIEW Button Velocity [F2 (PREVIEW)] ..................77 Adjusting the Display Contrast [F3 (LCD)]..................77 Checking the TD-12’s Internal Program Version [F5 (VERSION)] ........... 77 Synchronizing Images to a TD-12 Performance [F4 (V-LINK)] ........78 What is V-LINK? ............................78 Connection Examples ..........................

  • Page 11: Features

    Flexibility of audio routing is important in the professional * COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a Roland environment. The TD-12 lets you use all of the outputs in a technology combining multiple sound modeling processes to very efficient way. Each sound of the drum kit can be assigned create new sounds.
  • Page 12 Features Top Quality Signal Advanced Tempo Functions Processing Each KIT can have it’s own tempo setting. The visual indicator helps you count off the tempo of a song without needing to Each instrument assigned to trigger 1–12 head and rim inputs hear the click (p.

  • Page 13: Panel Descriptions

    2. LED Display 5. SETUP (COPY) Button Displays the Kit number (currently selected drum kit). For access to functions that affect the TD-12 globally, such as MIDI parameters etc. (p. 72) 3. Graphic Display You can copy drum kit, instrument, and other settings by During normal performance, you see the kit name and pressing this button together with the SHIFT button (p.

  • Page 14: Exit Button

    These buttons change their function depending on the * When you connect a pad to the TD-12, you can then tap the contents of the display. The lower part of the display will pad to select it as the pad for which settings are made.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    (CY series), and a hi-hat (VH-11/12), use a stereo http://www.kensington.com/ (TRS) cable (p. 17). 4. MIDI OUT/THRU Connector For using the TD-12/pads to play sounds in an external MIDI sound module, or recording/saving data to an external MIDI sequencer (pp. 72–75). 5. MIDI IN Connector To connect an external MIDI source (sequencer, pad controller, keyboard, computer, etc.) to play the TD-12’s...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Kit

    This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland. When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Pads And Pedals

    Setting Up the Kit Connecting the Pads and Pedals Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbals, hi-hat, and kick trigger pad. * When mounting a TD-12 on an MDS-12 drum stand, use the built-in connection cables. Set Up Example fig.Kit.e...

  • Page 18: Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, Or Other Gear

    TD-12 Front Panel 1. Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections. The TD-12’s MIX IN jack allows you to play along with a CD or other audio sources. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power •...

  • Page 19: Turning On/Off The Power

    When Using an Amp or Audio System malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. • Is the amp or audio system connected to the TD-12’s fig.VolMin MASTER OUT jacks? •...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Hi-Hat (Vh-11) And Setting The "Vh Offset

    2. After making the hi-hat settings, release your foot from the pedal, and while keeping your foot off the pedal, turn on the power to the TD-12. * The offset cannot be adjusted correctly if the hi-hat is making VH Offset Adjustment Points contact with the motion sensor unit when the power is turned on.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Mesh Head Tension

    The band has a width of 7 mm. Use this for adjusting the head tension. Setting Up the Kit 7 mm Adjusting Mesh Head Adjusting the PD-85 Head Tension Tension 1. Use the included tuning key to tighten the tuning bolts. Heads MUST BE TUNED BEFORE PLAYING.

  • Page 22: Playing Methods

    Playing Methods fig.Play-Shallow.e Shallow Rim Shot Pad (PD-105/PD-85) Simultaneously strike the head near the rim and the rim itself. fig.Play-Head.e Head Head Shot * Select an instrument from the Drum Instrument List (p. 88) Hit only the head of the pad. with “*P”...

  • Page 23: Choke Play

    It corresponds to the sound of the “head-side” of not stop. the connected trigger input. fig.Play-VHBow fig.Play-Choke.e Roland logo Edge sensor Positional Sensing Edge Shot fig.Play-CYPosi This playing method involves striking the edge of the top hi- hat with the shoulder of the stick.

  • Page 24: Button Operation And Displays

    Saving Your Settings fig.00-004_40 Every time you change a value during the editing process, it’s automatically stored in the TD-12’s memory. There’s no “write/save” process. Buttons, Sliders, Dial and [+] and [-] (referred to in this manual as [+/-]) and the Knobs [VALUE] dial are both used to change the values of settings.

  • Page 25: Choosing Pads From The Td-12'S Top Panel

    [CURSOR (left/right)]. By using these functions together with [PREVIEW], you can Press [PLAY] to start playback of the pattern. edit the TD-12 only. Press [STOP] to stop playback. Press [STOP] again to return to the top of the pattern.

  • Page 26: How To Adjust The Tempo

    Button Operation and Displays How to Adjust the Tempo Group Faders fig.06-Tempo1_70 fig.00-009 To adjust the tempo of the sequencer and click, use [+/-] or [VALUE] in the screen displayed by pressing [TEMPO]. Adjusting the Display Contrast Use [GROUP FADERS] sliders to adjust the volume. If you press the [FADER] button, the function of the faders Display contrast can be influenced by location and lighting.

  • Page 27: Listening To The Demo Song

    The internal demo song features the TD-12’s expressive capabilities and top quality sounds. The drums on this song Changing the Drum Kits were recorded from the TD-12 system to a sequencer in real time. You can change the drum kit used to play the demo songs.

  • Page 28: Useful Functions To Know

    (Factory Reset). to use. Playing Patterns to Check All data and settings stored in the TD-12 are lost in Drum Kit Tones carrying out this operation. So if necessary, save your data to an external MIDI device before executing the factory reset.

  • Page 29: Playing Back Patterns By Striking The Pads (Pad Pattern Function)

    Useful Functions to Know 3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select “PRESET” for the Striking a Pad to Switch the copy-source type. Drum Kits 4. Use [CURSOR], [+/-], or [VALUE] to select the copy-source kit and the copy-destination kit. (Pad Switch Function) 5.

  • Page 30: Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [Kit]

    ON/OFF, Room Type, Wall Type, etc. Multi-Effects settings Pressing [KIT] always takes you back to the “DRUM KIT” ON/OFF, Type, effect level, etc. screen, from any Edit mode in the TD-12. Settings Affecting the Entire Drum Kit Volume, Drum Kit Name, MIDI settings, etc.

  • Page 31: Selecting A Drum Kit From The List [F1 (List)]

    Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT] Selecting a Drum Kit from the Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit [F2 (TEMPO)] List [F1 (LIST)] Each kit can have an individual tempo setting. You can select a drum kit by accessing the list of available kits. When you select a kit of which Kit Tempo is set to “ON,”...

  • Page 32: Playing Brushes [F3 (Brush)]

    Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT] 1. Press [KIT] - [F3 (NAME)]. The “DRUM KIT NAME” screen appears. Playing Brushes [F3 (BRUSH)] 2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor In each kit, you can choose whether sticks or brushes will be to the character to be changed.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [Inst]

    The settings screen for the struck pad appears. Assign an Instrument to a To select a pad’s rim, strike the rim. Choose with the Buttons All the TD-12 sounds are referred to as instruments (INST). fig.02-001_70 1. Press [INST]. [INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears.

  • Page 34: Selecting An Instrument From The List [F1 (List)]

    Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Selecting an Instrument from Editing Drum Sounds the List [F1 (LIST)] [F2 (EDIT)] Here you can select from the list of all available instruments. Editing methods differ according to the type of instrument. fig.02-003_70 Editing an Acoustic Drum Kit (V-EDIT) V-EDIT allows you to select a head type, shell depth, muffling, etc.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] KICK fig.02-KICK_70 fig.02-TOM_70 Parameter Value Parameter Value [F1 (SHELL)] [F1 (SHELL)] Shell Depth NORMAL, DEEP1–2 Shell Depth NORMAL, DEEP1–2 [F2 (HEAD)] [F2 (HEAD)] Head Type CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE Head Type CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE Head Tuning -480–+480 Head Tuning -480–+480...

  • Page 36: Using The Compressor And Eq [F3 (Comp/Eq)]

    Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] CRASH/SPLASH/CHINA/RIDE fig.02-CYM_70 For some instruments, raising or lowering the value beyond a certain point may not produce further change. • KICK/SNARE/TOM: “Head Tuning” • CRASH/SPLASH/CHINA/RIDE: “Sustain” • Other Instruments: “Pitch” and “Decay” Parameter Value [F1 (SIZE)] Some instruments have the parameters cannot be edited.

  • Page 37: Using Pads/Pedal As Controllers [F4 (Control)]

    Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Using Pads/Pedal as Playing a Pattern by Hitting a Pad (Pad Pattern) [F1 (PATTERN)] Controllers [F4 (CONTROL)] This function starts playback of a pattern when a pad is struck. 1. Press [INST] - [F3 (CONTROL)]. This function provides a very convenient way to use patterns 2.

  • Page 38: Changing The Pitch With The Hi-Hat Pedal [F2 (Pdlbend)]

    Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST] Changing the Pitch with the Hi-Hat MIDI Note Number transmitted by Pedal [F2 (PDLBEND)] Brush Sweep/Cross Stick [F5 (BR MIDI)] This setting allows you use the hi-hat pedal as a pitch bender for sounds assigned to any pad or rim. Brush Note No.: 0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF Specified in semitone steps.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Mixer Settings

    Chapter 3. Mixer Settings Mixer Parameters [MIXER] Using Group Faders to Edit (MIX EDIT) You can use the GROUP FADERS to make adjustments. Here you can adjust the volume, pan, etc. fig.03-002_70 fig.03-001_70 1. Press [INST] and [MIXER] simultaneously. 1. Press [MIXER]. [MIXER] flashes.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4. Effect Settings

    Chapter 4. Effect Settings Effects On and Off Switches Using the Compressor and [KIT] - [F4 (FX SW)] EQ [INST] - [F3 (COMP/EQ)] These switches allow you to turn all individual effects on/off An individual Compressor and EQ can be applied to every within each drum kit.

  • Page 41: Compressor (Comp)

    Chapter 4. Effect Settings About Threshold and Ratio Compressor (COMP) As shown in the diagram below, these parameters determine how the volume is to be compressed. A compressor adjusts the envelope (changes in the volume fig.Compressor.e over time) and changes the character of the sound in response 0.5:1 to playing dynamics.

  • Page 42: Ambience [Ambience]

    Chapter 4. Effect Settings Ambience [AMBIENCE] Multi-Effects [SHIFT] + [AMBIENCE] You can choose the type of room where the drums are to be played and modify the sound. The multi-effects allow you to further customize your sound fig.04-005_70 and also provides a choice of output configurations. fig.04-006_70 1.

  • Page 43: Multi-Effects Parameters

    Chapter 4. Effect Settings Multi-Effects Parameters DELAY PHASER Adds the delay sound. Adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound, producing a swirling modulation. Parameter Value Description Time 0–1600 (ms) Time until the delay Parameter Value Description sound is heard Freq 100–8000 (Hz) Basic frequency at which...

  • Page 44: Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [Trigger]

    PD125 PD-125 [F1 (BANK)] PD120 PD-120 PD105 PD-105 To be sure the TD-12 accurately receives signals sent from the PD100 PD-100 PD80R PD-85, PD-80R, PD-80 pads, select the trigger type (the type of pads being used) for PD-9 each trigger input.

  • Page 45: Setting The Pad Sensitivity [F2 (Basic)]

    Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Setting the Pad Sensitivity Minimum level for the pad (Threshold) [F2 (BASIC)] This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when When you are using pads made by other manufacturers, try the pad is above a determined force level (velocity). This can adjusting the following parameters.

  • Page 46: Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (Hi-Hat)]

    Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Curve: LOG1, LOG2 Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)] Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change. fig.VeloC-LOG.e 1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)]. Volume Volume [TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER HIHAT” screen appears. fig.05-TrigHH_70 Striking Force LOG1 LOG2...
  • Page 47 2. After making the hi-hat settings, release your Adjustment foot from the pedal, and while keeping your foot Screw off the pedal, turn on the power to the TD-12. OPEN CLOSE * The offset cannot be adjusted correctly if the hi-hat is making contact with the motion sensor unit when the power is turned on.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Vh-11 And Adjusting The Td-12

    9. If you need, make further adjustments to other OUTPUT OUTPUT jack jack parameters (p. 46). to the TD-12’s to the TD-12’s When Hi-Hat Type is set to “VH12,” you can also TRIGGER INPUT HH CTRL jack perform this operation by holding down [KIT] and HI-HAT jack pressing [TRIGGER] (p.

  • Page 49: Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads [F4 (Xtalk)]

    Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Eliminate Crosstalk Between Crosstalk Example: If you hit the snare pad and the tom 1 also sounds Pads [F4 (XTALK)] Set the snare and tom 1 to the same XTALK GROUP. Raise the “XTALK CANCEL” for the pad being used for When two pads are mounted on the same stand, hitting one the tom 1.

  • Page 50: Advanced Trigger Parameters [F5 (Advance)]

    Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Advanced Trigger Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time) Parameters [F5 (ADVANCE)] Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may differ The following parameters (Advanced Trigger Parameters) are slightly depending on the characteristics of each pad or automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad when you select the Trigger Type (p.

  • Page 51: Double Triggering Prevention (Mask Time)

    Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER] Rim Shots Response (Rim Shot Adjust) You can also eliminate this problem of retriggering with the Mask Time setting. Mask Time does not detect trigger When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R or RT-5S (trigger) is signals if they occur within the specified amount of time connected, you can adjust the sensitivity of the rim response.

  • Page 52: Playing Bow, Bell, And Edge (3-Way Triggering)

    4. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to BOW/EDGE change the character. Function Buttons TD-12 Rear Panel [F1 (INSERT)] A blank space is inserted at the cursor position. [F2 (DELETE)] Character at the cursor position is deleted.

  • Page 53: Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)

    CD-ROM or equivalent means. The sound recordings contained in this product are the original works of Roland Corporation. Roland is not responsible for the use User Patterns (Pattern U 151–250) of the sound recordings contained in this product, and assumes no These are patterns for you to use as you wish.

  • Page 54: Choosing A Pattern [Pattern]

    Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Choosing a Pattern Select a Pattern from the List [PATTERN] [F1 (LIST)] Here you can select patterns from a list of pattern names. fig.06-003_70 Pattern number, pattern name, beat, measure length, pattern playback type, and tempo are displayed. fig.06-List_70 1.

  • Page 55: Tempo Adjustment

    7. Press [KIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen. In this case, the TD-12 will be the slave and an external sequencer will be master. When Tap Switch is set to “ON,” the tempo is displayed at the 1.

  • Page 56: Part Settings [F2 (Part)]

    Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Part Settings [F2 (PART)] Instrument Numbers/Instrument Names PATTERN PART screen You can change the tone by changing the instrument fig.06-Part_70 number. Selecting different variations within each instrument number changes the instrument name, with a different tone being selected. Instrument numbers correspond to the program numbers (1-128).

  • Page 57: Percussion Part Settings [F2 (Perc)]

    You can listen the sound of instrument by pressing [PREVIEW]. About the Percussion Sets Selecting a Percussion Instrument The TD-12 features eight percussion sets. from the List [F1 (LIST)] You can select which percussion set is to be used in each pattern with the pattern’s Percussion Part setting Here you can select from the list of all available instruments.
  • Page 58 Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Making the Settings for Each Naming a Percussion Set [F3 (NAME)] Percussion Instrument [F2 (EDIT)] Each percussion set can be named (up to 12 characters). fig.06-PercName_70 Set the volume, pan, pitch, decay, etc. for each percussion instrument.

  • Page 59: Volume/Pan Settings For Each Part [F3 (Mixer)]

    Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Volume/Pan Settings for Each Part Reverb Settings for Backing Parts [F3 (MIXER)] [F3 (MIXER)] - [F4 (REVERB)] * Drum part cannot be set here. Set in the MIXER settings (p. Set the amount of reverb and chorus for each backing part. 39).

  • Page 60: Muting A Specific Part [F5 (Mute)]

    Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Pattern Settings [F3 (FUNC)] Muting a Specific Part [F5 (MUTE)] You can mute specific parts in patterns. Set various settings for the user patterns. 1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)]. Time Signature/Number of The “PATTERN PART” screen appears. Measures/Tempo Settings 2.

  • Page 61: Choosing A Playback Method [F2 (Type)]

    TD-12’s Internal Memory ONESHOT [F3 (MEMORY)] Quick Play: OFF, ON You can confirm the usage status of the TD-12’s internal Quick Play starts playback of the pattern from the first memory. note (first event) even if when you recorded the pattern, fig.06-Memory_70...

  • Page 62: Naming A Pattern [F5 (Name)]

    Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Starting and Stopping the Naming a Pattern [F5 (NAME)] Metronome (Click) On/Off Each pattern can be named (up to 12 characters). fig.06-PtnName_70 1. Press [TEMPO]. [TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears. 2. Press [F5] to turn the click ON and OFF. fig.06-Click1_70 1.

  • Page 63: Setting The Click

    Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback) Setting the Click To adjust the click level, move [GROUP FADERS] - [CLICK] (p. 26). 1. Press [TEMPO] - [F1 (CLICK)]. The “CLICK SETTINGS” screen appears. Click Instruments fig.06-Click5_70 VOICE, CLICK, BEEP, METRONOME, CLAVES, WOOD BLOCK, STICKS, CROSS STICK, TRIANGLE, COWBELL, CONGA, TALKING DRUM, MARACAS, CABASA, CUICA, AGOGO, TAMBOURINE, SNAPS, 909 SNARE, 808 COWBELL...

  • Page 64: Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing)

    Please keep in mind that even though there are 100 user patterns, the amount of memory available will be determined by how much data is recorded into TD-12. You can check the amount of memory available by 2. Press [F5 (NEW)].
  • Page 65 Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) (2) Set the Time Signature, the (3) Select a MIDI Channel Number of Measures, and the Tempo Be sure that the transmit channel on your keyboard corresponds to the MIDI channel of the part you wish to 1.

  • Page 66: Checking The Tones And Phrases During Recording (Rehearsal)

    Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) (5) Set the Recording Method (6) Recording 1. In the “PATTERN” screen, press [REC]. 1. Press [PLAY] to begin recording. [PLAY] flashes, and [REC] lights. [PLAY] stops flashing and remains lit, and the “PATTERN RECORDING” screen appears. The “PATTERN REC STANDBY”...

  • Page 67: Editing A Pattern [F4 (Edit)]

    Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) 3. When you want to copy selected measures or Editing a Pattern [F4 (EDIT)] part, press [F4 (MEASURE)]. The “COPY PATTERN MEASURE” screen appears. fig.07-Cpy4_70 You can edit user patterns. PATTERN EDIT screen (Preset Pattern) fig.07-PrstEdit_70 4.

  • Page 68: Connecting Two Patterns [F2 (Append)]

    Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) Connecting Two Patterns Erasing a pattern [F3 (ERASE)] [F2 (APPEND)] This erases the pattern. Performance data is erased, while beat, measure length, and other settings are left intact. This connects two patterns to create one pattern. The pattern fig.07-Ers1 specified as “Dst”...

  • Page 69: Deleting A Pattern [F4 (Delete)]

    Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing) 2. Press [F4 (DELETE)]. The “DELETE PATTERN” screen appears. Pattern Part Measure Pattern to be Part to be Measures to be erased fig.07-Del3_70 erased erased (First Measure–Last Measure) 6. Press [F5 (ERASE)]. The confirmation screen appears. fig.07-Ers5_70 3.

  • Page 70: Chapter 8. Copy Function [Copy]

    Chapter 8. Copy Function [COPY] 4. Press [F4] or [F5]. You can copy drum kits, instruments, etc. to the destination of your choice. [F4 (EXCHNG)]: The contents of the copy-source and copy-destination are exchanged. (This can be selected when a “USER” data is Copying will overwrite the data that was in the new used for the copy-source.) destination.

  • Page 71: About Copied Settings

    Chapter 8. Copy Function [COPY] Instruments About Copied Settings Copied pad instrument settings include settings for both the head and rim. Drum Kit Copied Settings Pad settings • Instrument Settings Head Instrument Settings • V-EDIT/EDIT Settings Mixer Settings Effect Settings Pad Pattern Settings, etc.

  • Page 72: Chapter 9. Settings For The Entire Td-12 [Setup]

    Soft Thru OFF, ON Local Control OFF, ON (DRUM), ON (PERC) Device ID 1–32 For each part, you can specify the channel on which the TD-12 will receive and transmit MIDI messages. V-LINK MIDI Ch CH1–CH16 V-LINK Device ID 1–32, 128 1.
  • Page 73 Suppose that when data was saved via bulk dump (p. 75), the fig.LocalCtrl.e TD-12’s Device ID was set to “17.” When re-transmitting this data back to the TD-12, it won’t receive if the Device ID is set to something other than “17.” fig.DeviceID.e...

  • Page 74: Midi Messages For Detailed Performance Expressions [F3 (Ctrl)]

    Turning the Reception/Transmission of hat to the closed hi-hat. Program Changes On/Off As you monitor the note number transmitted by the TD-12 and the Control Change message value, adjust the setting until In the “MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (DRUM KIT)” or “MIDI the note number is switched at the pedal position you want.

  • Page 75: Saving Data To An External Midi Device (Bulk Dump) [F5 (Bulk)]

    3. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F5 (BULK)]. The “MIDI BULK DUMP” screen appears. fig.09-MidiBulk1_70 At this time, all the TD-12’s current data is overwritten. Make sure you have made the needed backup. 1. Connect the TD-12’s MIDI IN connector with a MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT connector of the external sequencer.

  • Page 76: Selecting Output Destinations [F2 (Output)]

    Chapter 9. Settings for the Entire TD-12 [SETUP] 4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the output Selecting Output Destinations destination. [F2 (OUTPUT)] * You can restore all output destinations to factory settings (MASTR L+R and PHONES) by pressing [F5 (DEFAULT)] - [F5 (EXECUTE)].

  • Page 77: Preview Button Velocity [F2 (Preview)]

    Switches the cross-stick sound on and The display contrast is strongly influenced by the location of off (p. 32). the TD-12 and the lighting of the room it’s in. Adjust this parameter when needed. 1. Press [SETUP]. • If you don’t want sound from the pad used as a pad [SETUP] lights, and the “SETUP”...

  • Page 78: Synchronizing Images To A Td-12 Performance [F4 (V-Link)]

    ON and OFF. For example, by using the TD-12 and Edirol DV-7PR together, fig.09-VLinkOn1_70 you can use the pads connected to the TD-12 to switch the Edirol DV-7PR’s images (clips/palettes). * In order to use V-LINK with the TD-12 and Edirol DV-7PR, you will need to make connections using an Edirol UM-1X/ UM-1SX (sold separately).

  • Page 79: Restoring The Factory Settings [F5 (F Reset)]

    (Velocity) tween clips All of the data and settings stored in the TD-12 will be erased. Use the Bulk Dump function (p. 75) to save any data and settings you need to an external MIDI device.

  • Page 80: Chapter 10. Drum Kit Chain [Chain]

    8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to create the drum kit Drum Kit Chain allows you to step through the drum kits of your choice and in the order you want. The TD-12 lets you chain. create and store 16 different chains of up to 32 steps each.

  • Page 81: Naming A Drum Kit Chain [F5 (Name)]

    Chapter 10. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN] Playing with a Drum Kit Naming a Drum Kit Chain [F5 (NAME)] Chain Each chain’s name can use up to 12 characters. 1. Press [CHAIN] to switch Drum Kit Chain on. fig.10-ChainName_70 [CHAIN] lights. fig.10-ChainPlay_70 1.

  • Page 82: Messages And Error Messages

    Messages and Error Messages This section lists the messages (error messages) that the TD-12 produces and explains the meaning of each message, giving you the appropriate action to take. fig.Message_70 When an indication of “ACCEPT” is shown above [F5] as in the figure, pressing that button will close the message window.
  • Page 83 MIDI messages sent to the TD- Power On Too Long. The power remains ON for a long time. Turn the TD-12’s power off, then turn on Please Turn Off! again. Auto Shutdown Completed. Please Turn Off!

  • Page 84: Preset Drum Kit List

    Preset Drum Kit List Pad Pattern Drum Kit Name Description Standard V-drums sound, perfect for testing V-editing possibilities. V Stage Slash metal kit created using EQ, Comp, and Ambience. TheEDGE Jazz combo sound. Jazz You can simulate the sound of leaving the beater against the bass drum head. Very bright and tight sound.
  • Page 85 Pad Pattern function (Loop, One-Shot, Tap). * To stop a Loop pattern that is playing, either strike the pad used to play the Loop pattern once again, or press the TD-12’s [STOP] button. * To turn off all pad patterns assigned to a drum kit at one time, set the PadPtn Master SW setting to OFF. This is on a “per-kit” basis.

  • Page 86: Preset Pattern List

    Preset Pattern List No. Name Category T.S Len Tempo Type No. Name Category T.S Len Tempo Type 1 DrumPreview1 Drums 112 Loop 51 NuFunkB 4/4 Funk/R&B 176 Loop 2 DrumPreview2 Drums 112 Loop 52 Funk 5/4A Funk/R&B 86 Loop 3 DrumFill 1 Drums 112 Loop 53 Funk 4/4B...
  • Page 87 Preset Pattern List No. Name Category T.S Len Tempo Type 101 Toxic Change Misc. 130 Loop T.S: Time Signature Misc. 104 Loop 102 Alien Attack Len: Pattern Length (Number of measures) 103 Prowl Misc. 80 Loop Type: Play Type (See p. 61.) 104 Guttn’...

  • Page 88: Drum Instrument List

    Drum Instrument List Name Remark Name Remark Name Remark KICK KICK ELEC SNARE BRUSH 22”Birch Cosmic Brush1 *BRUSH 22”Solid Hi-Q Brush1 22”StdMple K Analog1 K Brush2 *BRUSH 22”Maple Analog2 K Brush2 24”Carbon Analog3 K 22”CbnMple K ClascElec1 K SNARE PROCESSED 22”GT ClascElec2 K 22”TitanHp K...
  • Page 89 Drum Instrument List Name Remark Name Remark Name Remark 8”Roto 8”Roto TOM ELEC 10”Roto 10”Roto 12”Birch T1 ClscElec1 T1 12”Roto 12”Birch T1R ClscElec1 T2 12”Roto 13”Birch T2 ClscElec1 T3 14”Roto 13”Birch T2R ClscElec1 T4 14”Roto 16”Birch T3 ClscElec2 T1 16”Roto 16”Birch T3R ClscElec2 T2 16”Roto...
  • Page 90 Drum Instrument List Name Remark Name Remark Name Remark Timpani C Timpani G SPLASH PERCUSSION ConcertBD ConcertBD Mt 6”SplazhSpBw Bongo Hi HandCymbal 6”SplazhSpEg Bongo HiSlap HandCymbalMt 8”Thin SpBw Bongo Lo Triangle 8”Thin SpEg Bongo LoSlap TriangleCls 8”Bell SpBw Conga Hi Triangle2 8”Bell SpEg...
  • Page 91 ReverseCrash *BRUSH: ReverseChina Reproduction or duplication of any Can be played using “Brush Sweep.” PhaseCrash of the sound contained in the TD-12, PhaseRide either as they exist on this sound Scratch1 About Snare/Tom module or by any means of Scratch2...

  • Page 92: Preset Percussion Set List

    Preset Percussion Set List Percussion Set Drum Kit 1. Latin Toys 2. Indian 3. African 4. Salsa 5. SFX 6–8. User Drum Kit 1–50 Perc Perc (Trigger Inputs) Note No. Bass Gliss Bass Gliss Bass Gliss Bass Gliss – GuitarScrtch GuitarScrtch GuitarScrtch GuitarScrtch...
  • Page 93 Preset Percussion Set List 1. Latin Toys 2. Indian 3. African 4. Salsa 5. SFX 6–8. User Drum Kit 1–50 Perc Perc (Trigger Inputs) Note No. Bongo Hi Bongo Hi Bongo Hi Pandeiro Boing1 Bongo Hi – Bongo Lo Bongo Lo Bongo Lo PandeiroMute Boing2...

  • Page 94: Backing Instrument List

    Backing Instrument List SYN. BASS CC0 Name VOICES ORGAN 3 SYNTH BASS 1 CHURCH ORG.1 PIANO SYNTHBASS101 CHURCH ORG.2 SYNTH BASS 3 CHURCH ORG.3 PIANO 1 TB33 BS 1 PIANO 1W REED ORGAN TB33 BS 2 PIANO 1D TB33 BS 3 ACCORDION FR PIANO 2 ACCORDION IT...
  • Page 95 MIDI device to the SOLO VOX TINKLE BELL TD-12. 5TH SAW WAVE AGOGO * The value of the CC32# (Control BIG FIVES Change Bank Select) that the TD-12 STEEL DRUMS BASS & LEAD transmits is always “0.”...

  • Page 96: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE Date : Dec. 17, 2004 (SOUND GENERATOR SECTION) MIDI Implementation Chart Model TD-12 Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default 1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF Memorized Channel Changed 1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF Default...
  • Page 97 PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE Date : Dec. 17, 2004 (SEQUENCER SECTION) MIDI Implementation Chart Model TD-12 Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default 1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF Memorized Channel Changed 1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF Default Mode 3 Mode 3...

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Specifications TD-12: Percussion Sound Module Ambience Parameters Room Type, Room Size, Wall Type, Mic Position, Room Shape Sound Generator Mixer Parameters Variable Drum Modeling Volume, Pan, Minimum Volume, Output Assign Maximum Polyphony Effect Types 64 voices Pad Equalizer (each pad)

  • Page 99: Output Impedance

    Power Supply this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte- level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V Center or authorized Roland distributor.

  • Page 100: Td-12 Block Diagram

    INST Volume Volume BASS INST Volume Volume BACK 1 INST Volume Volume BACK 2 INST Volume Volume PATTERN GROUP /PART FADERS /BACKING TEMPO/CLICK/INST Click INST CLICK AMB Send CLICK ([SHIFT] + [TEMPO]) switch with [SHIFT] + [MIXER] TD-12 Block Diagram...
  • Page 101 SETUP MULTI EFFECTS MIXER /OUTPUT [SHIFT] + [AMBIENCE] /PAN /PAD MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send L/MONO MFX Send MASTER MFX Send MASTER MFX Send MFX Send MFX Send MULTI...

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Symbols Click Instruments ..........63 Connection ..........17–18, 78 +/- ..............14, 24 FD series ............48 VH-11 ............20, 47 VH-12 ............. 48 CONTROL ............ 37, 76 Numerics COPY ............13, 67, 70 3-WAY ..............50 COUNT ............... 63 Count In Play .............
  • Page 103 Index F RESET ............... 79 Key Shift .............. 56 Factory Reset ..........28, 79 KICK ..............35 FADER ..............26 KIT ..............14, 30 FIXED ..............35 Kit Parameters ............ 31 Fixed Hi-Hat ............35 Kit Tempo ............31 Foot Splash Sens ..........46 KIT VOL ..............
  • Page 104 Index Play Type ............61 Playback Method ..........61 NAME .......... 32, 58, 62, 80–81 Playing Method ..........22 Noise Cancel ............46 Position Ctrl ............38 Note No............... 38 Positional Sensing ..........23 Note Number ..........38, 92 POWER ...............
  • Page 105 Index Shallow Rim Shot ..........22 SHELL ..............35 VALUE ............14, 24 Shell Depth ............35 Variation ............. 56 SHIFT ..............14 V-EDIT ..............34 Size ..............35–36 Velocity Curve ........... 45 Sizzle Type ............36 VERSION ............77 SNARE ..............
  • Page 106 For EU Countries...

  • Page 107: Federal Communications Commission

    For EU Countries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is Apparatus containing incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or Lithium batteries equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! VARNING Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

  • Page 108: New Zealand

    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES CURACAO URUGUAY NORWAY JORDAN G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. Zeelandia Music Center Inc. Todo Musica S.A.

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