Features - Roland V-Drums TD-20X Owner's Manual

Features

About the TD-20X
The TD-20X is the most advanced drum & percussion sound
module in the world. (It is the same as a TD-20 with the TDW-
20 Expansion Board installed.)
Superior Expression
Roland's COSM based Variable Drum Modeling technology
produces the full dynamic range of the sounds being played,
from the most gentle ghost notes to powerful rim shots.
Positional sensing, cymbal chokes, cross-sticking on the snare
and delicate buzz rolls are all possible. And of course you can
play with brushes too (plastic only).
Dynamic Interval Control Function
This simulates the physical behavior of drums. Sounds will
respond naturally, depending on variations in playing
dynamics, speed and position.
• Snare Roll/Playing Position
If you tap the head or play a roll and then move your sticks
towards the edge of the head, you will notice the difference
in sound.
• Smooth Response for Cymbal Edge Rolls
If you want to play a dynamic cymbal roll that gradually
crescendos, the sound will remain smooth and constant.
• Positional Sensing on the Ride Cymbal
As with an acoustic cymbal, depending on where you play
the sound will be different. Tap the cymbal near the center of
the bow and gradually move towards the edge and you will
notice less attack and the increased presence of the rich mid-
low frequencies.
Natural Hi-Hat Response
Closed hi-hat dynamics, edge shot accents, and even loose
half-open sounds are all reproduced faithfully, with the
sound changing in a completely smooth way from closed to
fully open. By detecting pedal position and speed of the
pedal movement, very fast open-close-open movements are
perfectly detected. Foot splash techniques can also be used
with a very natural feel. When using the V-Hi-Hat VH-12, even
the pressure of the two cymbals closing tighter will provide
slight changes in the nuance of the sound, just like with an
acoustic hi-hat (p. 33).
A Rich and Wide Variety of Sounds
100 Different Drum Kits
The wide range of drum kits cover numerous musical styles,
including raw-sounding acoustic drums, historical vintage
drums finely tuned sounds, ambient sounds, percussion from
around the world and processed, electronic sounds
indispensable for today's club music. Some of the kits include
pre-set Tap-Sequences that allow you to play pitched
melodies and/or chords (p. 52).
The 100 preset kits are the same as those of a TD-20 with
the TD-20 Expansion board installed.
920 Different Sounds (Instruments)
Even before you start customizing the sounds for your
particular playing style or sonic needs, there is an amazing
variety of sounds to work with.
• Acoustic Drum Sounds with Rich Presence
Solid-sounding kick, snare, and tom sounds that won't get
buried in the mix of your song.
Cymbal sounds with rich resonance, presence and natural
sustain.
There are also stacked cymbals, splashes, and 10-inch snare
drums for use as a sub-snare, etc.
• Processed & Electronic Sounds
These include classic TR-808 and TR-909 sounds for hip-hop
and club music, and electronic sounds that will change pitch
depending on your playing dynamics (Dynamic Pitch Bend
function, p. 51)
• Special Effect Sounds
These include reverse cymbals, scratch sounds, claps and
many special effects.
• Percussion Sounds
These include a selection of world percussion like large
gongs, cajon, Latin & African percussion and traditional
Japanese drums.
• Sounds for Use with Drum Triggers (RT-10 series)
Acoustic or processed sounds can be easily used to enhance
an acoustic drum set equipped with triggers.
The 920 instruments are the same as those of a TD-20
with the TD-20 Expansion board installed.
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