Roland TD-50 Elektronik Bas Drum Sound Source TD-50FAQ User Guide

Summary

Experience professional-grade drumming with this comprehensive electronic drum kit system. This guide provides technical instructions and deep dives into performance features, covering everything from multi-element sensor setup and dynamic responsiveness to mastering complex sound design using V-EDIT and ambience controls. Ideal for advanced drummers and music enthusiasts who require unparalleled accuracy and a realistic musical experience when practicing or recording. Seamlessly integrate all components for flawless digital performance.

TD-50
- Sound Engine
  - Tell me about Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology.
  - If a pad such as the PD-128BC that uses the previous type of analog connection (via the TD-30 TRIGGER INPUT jack) is connected to the TD-50, will its performance be the same as with the TD-30?
- KIT SETTINGS
  - Tell me how to use COLOR in KIT SETTINGS.
- INSTRUMENT
  - Which instruments support position?
  - Can I view a list of instruments?
  - What can I assign to a sub-instrument?
  - Can I edit a sub-instrument?
- AMBIENCE
  - Ambience sounds sometimes do not decrease or turn off (even if the AMBIENCE fader is lowered).
  - How do I use the Stereo Enhancer?
- V-EDIT
  - Tell me about the V-EDIT parameters that were added since the TD-30.
  - What is the difference between V-EDIT’s Tuning and Pitch?
  - Which effects are available only on specific instruments?
  - Does TRANSIENT also work on user samples?
- USER SAMPLE
  - How much time and how many files of user samples can be imported?
  - Can I expand the internal memory for user samples?
  - When I attempt to import a user sample, the screen indicates “Memory full!!” What should I do?
  - Can I save or load a single kit containing user samples?
  - What is the advantage for the user sample function to support loading of 24-bit (44.1 kHz) WAV data?
- SONG/CLICK
  - How can I use the Song function?
  - What formats can be played as a song?
  - What is the song export file format?
  - Can the TD-50 play back SMF?
  - Can the click be output only to headphones?
  - Are the internal songs synchronized with the click?
- MIXER
  - How do I use MAXIMUM VOLUME?
  - Are multi-effects (MFX) built in?
- AUDIO OUTPUT/INPUT
  - Separately from the balance of the sound adjusted at the PA, can the performer use the faders at hand to adjust the balance of the sound they are monitoring?
  - Can I use the pad compressor to limit the dynamics of DIRECT OUT for the PA, while listening to uncompressed dynamics through my monitor headphones?
  - When performing, can I use headphones to hear the sound that I adjusted, while sound that bypasses the pad equalizer and pad compressor is output from DIRECT OUT?
  - Can the MASTER OUT jacks be used as direct out?
  - Can unwanted low-frequency sound be cut on the TD-50, for example during a live performance?
  - If the TD-50’s DIRECT OUT output is too loud so that distortion occurs at the mixer or other receiving device, can the DIRECT OUT volume be lowered?
  - How do I use the two PHONES jacks?
  - How do I use the two MIX IN jacks?
- USB COMPUTER
  - What is the USB audio input/output frequency?
  - What is the USB audio sampling rate?
  - USB audio can send two stereo pairs from the computer to the TD-50; how can I use this?
- TRIGGER
  - How many pads can be connected simultaneously? If I connect digitally-connected pads, does the number of usable triggers increase?
  - Can I use a PD-140DS as the main snare and another pad as a second snare?
  - If I connect an additional PD-140DS and use it as a second snare, will there be any difference in its expressive capability compared to the main PD-140DS?
  - How do I use the FUNC button located on the back of a digitally-connected pad?
  - If I upgrade by adding a TD-50DP or an individual TD-50 unit to the TD-30KV, TD-30K, or TD-20KX, how should I make settings?
  - How is a digital connection (DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port) superior to an analog connection (TRIGGER IN jack)?
  - On the TD-50, can two pads or drum triggers be connected to one trigger input?
  - How can I combine the TD-50 with acoustic drums to create a hybrid kit?
- Convenient Functions
  - How can I use MUTE GROUP?
  - The [PAGE] (UP/DOWN) button is sometimes lit.
  - What are some convenient ways to use snapshots?
  - Can I save the settings to STOCK without entering the SNAPSHOT screen?
  - Can the TD-50’s tempo be synchronized to an external MIDI clock?
- Other
  - Can I use a USB flash drive?
  - Can I import backup data from an earlier model?
  - Does the TD-50 support the DT-1?
  - Does the TD-50 support V-Drums Friend Jam?
  - Which SD cards are supported?
  - Can kit data of the TD-30 be loaded into the TD-50.
  - Can sounds of the TM-2 or SPD-SX be imported into the TD-50 as user samples?
  - Can sound data from a software drum sound module or a plug-in drum sound module be imported into the TD-50?
  - Is there a TD-50 editor app for iOS/Android/PC/Mac?
  - Does the TD-50 support wireless adaptors such as the WNA1100-RL?
TD-50K/TD-50KV
- How do I set up a two-tom/one-floor tom system?
PD-140DS
- How does this differ from the mesh head pads of earlier V-Drums models?
CY-18DR
- How does this differ from the V-cymbal pads of earlier V-Drums models?
KD-A22
- To what types of acoustic bass drum can the KD-A22 be attached?
  - Can I also use the KD-A22 with a sound module other than the TD-50?
VH-13
- What is the difference between the VH-13 and the VH-12?

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TD-50 FAQ Contents TD-50 4 Sound Engine 4 Tell me about Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology. 4 If a pad such as the PD-128BC that uses the previous type of analog connection (via the TD-30 TRIGGER INPUT jack) is connected to the TD-50, will its performance be the same as with the TD-30? KIT SETTINGS 4 Tell me how to use COLOR in KIT SETTINGS. 4

INSTRUMENT 4 Which instruments support position? Can I view a list of instruments? 4 What can I assign to a sub-instrument? 4 Can I edit a sub-instrument?

AMBIENCE Ambience sounds sometimes do not decrease or turn off (even if the AMBIENCE fader is lowered). 5 How do I use the Stereo Enhancer?

V-EDIT Tell me about the V-EDIT parameters that were added since the TD-30. 5 What is the difference between V-EDIT’s Tuning and Pitch? 5 Which effects are available only on specific instruments? 5 Does TRANSIENT also work on user samples? 5

USER SAMPLE How much time and how many files of user samples can be imported? Can I expand the internal memory for user samples? 6 When I attempt to import a user sample, the screen indicates “Memory full!!” What should I do? Can I save or load a single kit containing user samples? 6 What is the advantage for the user sample function to support loading of 24-bit (44.1 k Hz) WAV data? 6

SONG/CLICK 6 How can I use the Song function? 6 What formats can be played as a song? 7 What is the song export file format? 7 Can the TD-50 play back SMF? Can the click be output only to headphones? 7 Are the internal songs synchronized with the click?

Page Summary Contents For Roland TD-50 Elektronik Bas Drum Sound Source TD-50FAQ User Guide

Page 1 TD-50 FAQ Contents TD-50 4 Sound Engine 4 Tell me about Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology. 4 If a pad such as the PD-128BC that uses the previous type of analog connection (via the TD-30 TRIGGER INP...

Page 2 TD-50 FAQ MIXER 7 How do I use MAXIMUM VOLUME? Are multi-effects (MFX) built in? 7 AUDIO OUTPUT/INPUT Separately from the balance of the sound adjusted at the PA, can the performer use the faders at h...

Page 3 TD-50 FAQ Can I import backup data from an earlier model? 10 Does the TD-50 support the DT-1? 10 Does the TD-50 support V-Drums Friend Jam? 10 Which SD cards are supported? 11 Can kit data of the TD-3...

Page 4 TD-50 FAQ TD-50 Sound Engine Q. Tell me about Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology. This sound engine models the way in which each element that makes up the sound of a musical instrument can vary accor...

Page 5 TD-50 FAQ AMBIENCE Q. Ambience sounds sometimes do not decrease or turn off (even if the AMBIENCE fader is lowered). The AMBIENCE fader adjusts the volume of the AMBIENCE function (room ambience, reve...

Page 6 TD-50 FAQ USER SAMPLE Q. How much time and how many files of user samples can be imported? Samples Maximum 500 samples (including the factory-installed user samples) Length of sound (total) 24 minutes...

Page 7 TD-50 FAQ Q. What formats can be played as a song? WAV 44.1 k Hz, 16/24-bit MP3 44.1 k Hz, 64 kbps–320 kbps * Only WAV files are supported as click track audio files. Q. What is the song export file f...

Page 8 TD-50 FAQ Q. When performing, can I use headphones to hear the sound that I adjusted, while sound that bypasses the pad equalizer and pad compressor is output from DIRECT OUT? Turn the Pad Eq/Comp to ...

Page 9 TD-50 FAQ TRIGGER Q. How many pads can be connected simultaneously? If I connect digitally-connected pads, does the number of usable triggers increase? A total of 14 pads can be connected simultaneous...

Page 10 TD-50 FAQ Convenient Functions Q. How can I use MUTE GROUP? Examples: Assign a looped user sample to each pad, and switch between them. Create an effect-like setup in which a snare or kick sound is us...

Page 11 TD-50 FAQ Q. Which SD cards are supported? Cards up to 32 GB that support the SD/SDHC specification are supported. However, if you want to handle audio files, such as playing back WAV/MP3 files or exp...

Page 12 TD-50 FAQ CY-18DR Q. How does this differ from the V-cymbal pads of earlier V-Drums models? Large-diameter 18-inch size (= standard ride size) Equipped with a multi-element sensor Greatly improved det...

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Roland TD-50 Elektronik Bas Drum Sound Source TD-50FAQ User Guide

Summary

Tell me about Prismatic Sound Modeling Technology.

If a pad such as the PD-128BC that uses the previous type of analog connection (via the TD-30 TRIGGER INPUT jack) is connected to the TD-50, will its performance be the same as with the TD-30?

Tell me how to use COLOR in KIT SETTINGS.

Which instruments support position?

Can I view a list of instruments?

What can I assign to a sub-instrument?

Can I edit a sub-instrument?

Ambience sounds sometimes do not decrease or turn off (even if the AMBIENCE fader is lowered).

How do I use the Stereo Enhancer?

Tell me about the V-EDIT parameters that were added since the TD-30.

What is the difference between V-EDIT’s Tuning and Pitch?

Which effects are available only on specific instruments?

Does TRANSIENT also work on user samples?

How much time and how many files of user samples can be imported?

Can I expand the internal memory for user samples?

When I attempt to import a user sample, the screen indicates “Memory full!!” What should I do?

Can I save or load a single kit containing user samples?

What is the advantage for the user sample function to support loading of 24-bit (44.1 kHz) WAV data?

How can I use the Song function?

What formats can be played as a song?

What is the song export file format?

Can the TD-50 play back SMF?

Can the click be output only to headphones?

Are the internal songs synchronized with the click?

How do I use MAXIMUM VOLUME?

Are multi-effects (MFX) built in?

Separately from the balance of the sound adjusted at the PA, can the performer use the faders at hand to adjust the balance of the sound they are monitoring?

Can I use the pad compressor to limit the dynamics of DIRECT OUT for the PA, while listening to uncompressed dynamics through my monitor headphones?

When performing, can I use headphones to hear the sound that I adjusted, while sound that bypasses the pad equalizer and pad compressor is output from DIRECT OUT?

Can the MASTER OUT jacks be used as direct out?

Can unwanted low-frequency sound be cut on the TD-50, for example during a live performance?

If the TD-50’s DIRECT OUT output is too loud so that distortion occurs at the mixer or other receiving device, can the DIRECT OUT volume be lowered?

How do I use the two PHONES jacks?

How do I use the two MIX IN jacks?

What is the USB audio input/output frequency?

What is the USB audio sampling rate?

USB audio can send two stereo pairs from the computer to the TD-50; how can I use this?

How many pads can be connected simultaneously? If I connect digitally-connected pads, does the number of usable triggers increase?

Can I use a PD-140DS as the main snare and another pad as a second snare?

If I connect an additional PD-140DS and use it as a second snare, will there be any difference in its expressive capability compared to the main PD-140DS?

How do I use the FUNC button located on the back of a digitally-connected pad?

If I upgrade by adding a TD-50DP or an individual TD-50 unit to the TD-30KV, TD-30K, or TD-20KX, how should I make settings?

How is a digital connection (DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port) superior to an analog connection (TRIGGER IN jack)?

On the TD-50, can two pads or drum triggers be connected to one trigger input?

How can I combine the TD-50 with acoustic drums to create a hybrid kit?

How can I use MUTE GROUP?

The [PAGE] (UP/DOWN) button is sometimes lit.

What are some convenient ways to use snapshots?

Can I save the settings to STOCK without entering the SNAPSHOT screen?

Can the TD-50’s tempo be synchronized to an external MIDI clock?

Can I use a USB flash drive?

Can I import backup data from an earlier model?

Does the TD-50 support the DT-1?

Does the TD-50 support V-Drums Friend Jam?

Which SD cards are supported?

Can kit data of the TD-30 be loaded into the TD-50.

Can sounds of the TM-2 or SPD-SX be imported into the TD-50 as user samples?

Can sound data from a software drum sound module or a plug-in drum sound module be imported into the TD-50?

Is there a TD-50 editor app for iOS/Android/PC/Mac?

Does the TD-50 support wireless adaptors such as the WNA1100-RL?

Can I also use the KD-A22 with a sound module other than the TD-50?

TD-50

Sound Engine