Roland TD-8 Percussion Sound Module Addendum User's Manual

Regarding Changes in V-Cymbals Compatibility

and Specifications

The following changes have been made in the specifications in order to improve the compatibility of the V-Cymbals, PD-6, and CY-6, and make the TD-8 easier to play. Read this update while referring to the “TD-8 Owner's Manual.” Relevant pages in the TD-8 Owner's Manual, which you can refer to for further information are shown in this manner in this document: (Owner's Manual; p. **).

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About V-Cymbals, PD-6, and CY-6 Compatibility Trigger Types of the Latest Pads

The MIDI Implementation parameter address map also has been

New trigger types have been changed to simplify making trigger

changed.

settings for the following pads.

For details, refer to “Changes in the MIDI Implementation” on the

All you need to do is select a specialized trigger type, and the various

other side.

trigger parameters (except for Crosstalk Cancel) will automatically be set to the recommended values.

Changes in the Trigger Bank

New Pads:

The following changes have been made in the content of the Trigger

CY-15R, CY-14C, CY-12R/C, CY-12H, CY-6, PD-6

Bank (Owner's Manual; p. 34, p. 128).

Trigger Type List fig.bank The trigger types (Owner's Manual; p. 36, p. 128, p. 197) have been changed as shown below. Items that have changed are indicated in bold font with shading.

Displayed on Screen Device Used PD5 PD-5 PD6 PD-6 PD7 PD-7 (Strike position is detected) (*1) PD9 PD-9 (Strike position is detected) (*1) 8 A PD-80 (Strike position is detected) (*1) 8 B PD-80 (Strike position is not detected) 8RA PD-80R (Strike position is detected) (*1) 8RB PD-80R (Strike position is not detected) 10A PD-100 (Strike position is detected) (*1) 10B PD-100 (Strike position is not detected) 12A PD-120 (Strike position is detected) (*1) 12B PD-120 (Strike position is not detected) KD7 KD-5, KD-7 K 8 KD-80 About the Trigger Type and Other K12 KD-120

Trigger Parameters

CY1 *2 CY-6, CY-12R/C (*3)

CY2 *2 CY-12H, CY-14C, CY15R (*3) When the trigger type (Owner's Manual; p. 36, p. 128) is changed, P 1 Pad made by another manufacturer the trigger parameters (Owner's Manual; p. 129, p. 131) K 1 Kick pad made by another manufacturer automatically change to the values appropriate for each pad KIK *4 Acoustic drum trigger for kick (except for Crosstalk Cancel).

SNR *4 Acoustic drum trigger for snare When adjusting the trigger parameters, first select the trigger type.

(rim shot-compatible)

TOM *4 Acoustic drum trigger for tom-tom

Changes in the Drum Kits

*1: The positional sensing function works only with trigger input 3

In the interest of providing compatibility with V-Cymbals, the

(SNARE).

instrument assignments for the Crash 1 and Crash 2 have been

*2: The TD-8 does not support the “Three Way Triggering” feature of

modified for some of drum kit settings.

the CY-15R and CY-12R/C (whereby the cymbal is divided into

None of the instruments (tones) themselves have been changed.

three areas, bow, bell, and edge). (For further information about “Three Way Triggering,” refer to the CY-15R and CY-12R/C Owner's Manuals.) *3: When playing bell shots on the CY-15R and CY-12R/C, strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the stick. *4: Trigger type for use with acoustic drum triggers attached to acoustic drums.

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