Roland Drums TD 20 User Guide

Owner’s Manual  
We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland Percussion Sound Module TD-20.  
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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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of death or severe  
injury should the unit be used  
improperly.  
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is  
determined by the design contained within the  
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for  
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of injury or material  
damage should the unit be used  
improperly.  
The  
symbol alerts the user to items that must never  
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that  
must not be done is indicated by the design contained  
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it  
means that the unit must never be disassembled.  
* Material damage refers to damage or  
other adverse effects caused with  
respect to the home and all its  
furnishings, as well to domestic  
animals or pets.  
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be  
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is  
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In  
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-  
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.  
001  
Before using this unit, make sure to read the  
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.  
008aThe unit should be connected to a power supply  
only of the type described in the operating instruc-  
tions, or as marked on the bottom of unit.  
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Connect mains plug of this model to a mains  
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.  
008eUse only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the  
supplied power cord must not be used with any  
other device.  
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002bDo not open or perform any internal modifications  
on the unit. (The only exception would be where  
this manual provides specific instructions which  
should be followed in order to put in place user-  
installable options; see p. 86, p. 88.)  
009  
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,  
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage  
the cord, producing severed elements and short  
circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock  
hazards!  
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003  
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts  
within it (except when this manual provides  
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer  
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland  
Service Center, or an authorized Roland  
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010  
This unit, either alone or in combination with an  
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be  
capable of producing sound levels that could cause  
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long  
period of time at a high volume level, or at a level  
that is uncomfortable. If you experience any  
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should  
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an  
audiologist.  
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.  
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004  
Never use or store the unit in places that are:  
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct  
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating  
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
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011  
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,  
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft  
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or  
are  
• Humid; or are  
• Exposed to rain; or are  
• Dusty; or are  
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• Subject to high levels of vibration.  
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007  
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is  
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on  
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.  
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012a:  
Immediately turn the power off, remove the power  
101aThe unit should be located so that its location or  
cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your  
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an  
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the  
“Information” page when:  
position does not interfere with its proper venti-  
lation.  
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102bAlways grasp only the plug on the power-supply  
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an  
outlet or this unit.  
• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been  
damaged; or  
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
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103a:  
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
At regular intervals, you should unplug the power  
plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all  
dust and other accumulations away from its  
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the  
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain  
unused for an extended period of time. Any  
accumulation of dust between the power plug and  
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and  
lead to fire.  
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise  
has become wet); or  
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or  
exhibits a marked change in performance.  
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013  
In households with small children, an adult should  
provide supervision until the child is capable of  
following all the rules essential for the safe  
operation of the unit.  
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104  
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming  
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be  
placed so they are out of the reach of children.  
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014  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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106  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on  
the unit.  
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015  
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share  
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other  
devices. Be especially careful when using extension  
cords—the total power used by all devices you  
have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must  
never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for  
the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the  
insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually  
melt through.  
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107bNever handle the power cord or its plugs with wet  
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an  
outlet or this unit.  
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108aBefore moving the unit, disconnect the power plug  
from the outlet, and pull out all cords from  
external devices.  
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016  
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult  
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page.  
109aBefore cleaning the unit, turn off the power and  
unplug the power cord from the outlet.  
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110aWhenever you suspect the possibility of lightning  
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the outlet.  
022aAlways turn the unit off and unplug the power  
cord before attempting installation of the circuit  
board (SOUND & SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD  
for TD-20).  
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115aInstall only the specified circuit board (SOUND &  
SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD for TD-20).  
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Remove only the specified screws (p. 86, p. 88).  
026  
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,  
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of  
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray  
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any  
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.  
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Should you remove screws from the bottom panel  
of the unit (p. 17, p. 86, p. 88), keep them in a safe  
place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance  
of them being swallowed accidentally.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
291b  
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT  
SAFELY” on pages 2–4, please read and observe the following:  
355b  
Power Supply  
When moved from one location to another where the  
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water  
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage  
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in  
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must  
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation  
has completely evaporated.  
301 Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is  
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by  
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,  
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a  
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical  
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit  
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not  
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power  
supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical  
outlet.  
Maintenance  
401a  
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth  
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To  
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,  
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the  
unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.  
307 Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the  
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions  
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
308 Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the  
402 Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the  
unit has been completely disconnected from the source of  
power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first  
turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord  
from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into  
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should  
be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.  
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or defor-  
mation.  
Repairs and Data  
452 Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s  
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.  
Important data should always be backed up on a DATA  
card, in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written  
down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is  
taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases  
(such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of  
order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the  
data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss  
of data.  
Placement  
351 Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment  
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To  
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or  
move it farther away from the source of interference.  
352a  
This device may interfere with radio and television  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
receivers.  
352b  
Memory Backup  
Noise may be produced if wireless communications  
501b  
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of  
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-  
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience  
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices  
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch  
them off.  
This unit contains a battery which powers the unit’s  
memory circuits while the main power is off. When this  
battery becomes weak, the message shown below will  
appear in the display. Once you see this message, have the  
battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as possible to  
avoid the loss of all data in memory. To have the battery  
replaced, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland  
Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page.  
354a  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near  
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed  
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.  
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.  
“Backup Battery Low!”  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Additional Precautions  
Before Using Cards  
551 Please be aware that the contents of memory can be  
Using DATA Cards  
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the  
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against  
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you  
periodically save a backup copy of important data you  
have stored in the unit’s memory on a DATA card or in  
another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).  
704 Carefully insert the DATA card all the way in—until it is  
firmly in place.  
fig.CFslot  
552 Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents  
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory, on a DATA  
card, or in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it  
has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability  
concerning such loss of data.  
CompactFlash™  
553 Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks  
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
554 Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
705 Never touch the terminals of the DATA card. Also, avoid  
getting the terminals dirty.  
556 When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
707 This unit’s memory card slot accepts CompactFlash  
memory cards. Microdrive storage media are not  
compatible.  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will  
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal  
elements.  
557 A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during  
normal operation.  
558a  
708 CompactFlash cards are constructed using precision  
components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular  
note to the following.  
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s  
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use  
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about  
those around you (especially when it is late at night).  
• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity,  
be sure to discharge any static electricity from your  
own body before handling the cards.  
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with  
the contact portion of the cards.  
558c  
Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors  
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or  
vibration.  
and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not  
to allow such sound to become a nuisance to neighbors,  
especially at night and when using headphones. Although  
the drum pads and pedals are designed so there is a  
minimal amount of extraneous sound produced when  
they’re struck, rubber heads tend to produce louder  
sounds compared to mesh heads. You can effectively  
reduce much of the unwanted sound from the pads by  
switching to mesh heads.  
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,  
or other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85°  
C).  
• Do not allow cards to become wet.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.  
559a  
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box  
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,  
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.  
985  
* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that  
depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note,  
however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced  
version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what  
you actually see in the display may not always match what  
appears in the manual.  
562 Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using  
some other make of connection cable, please note the  
following precautions.  
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use  
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this  
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to  
be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-  
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-  
turer of the cable.  
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Turning On/Off the Power ..............................................................................................20  
Adjusting the Offset ...............................................................................................21  
How to Turn the Metronome (Click) On/Off................................................................25  
Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot....................................................................26  
Choosing a Drum Kit.........................................................................................................28  
About the “DRUM KIT” Screen ...........................................................................28  
Selecting a Drum Kit from the List [F1 (LIST)]..............................................................28  
Kit Parameters [F2 (FUNC)] .............................................................................................29  
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Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit [F2 (TEMPO)].................................................29  
Using Pads/Pedal as Controllers [F3 (CONTROL)].....................................................35  
Changing the Pitch with the Hi-Hat Pedal [F2 (PDLBEND)] ..........................35  
Equalizer (EQ).........................................................................................................39  
Adjusting the Offset of VH-12 Automatically....................................................46  
Adjusting the Offset of VH-11 ..............................................................................46  
Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads [F4 (XTALK)].........................................................47  
Advanced Trigger Parameters [F5 (ADVANCE)].........................................................48  
Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time)........................................................48  
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Rim/Edge Dynamic Response (Rim Gain).........................................................49  
Choosing a Playback Method [F2 (TYPE)]..........................................................58  
Copying a Pattern [F1 (COPY)] ............................................................................64  
Deleting a Pattern [F4 (DELETE)] ........................................................................66  
Naming a Backup [F4 (NAME)] ...........................................................................71  
Loading Data from a Memory Card [F2 (LOAD)] ........................................................71  
Deleting Data from a Memory Card [F3 (DELETE)] ....................................................72  
Formatting a Memory Card [F4 (FORMAT)].................................................................72  
Checking the State of a Memory Card [F5 (INFO)] ......................................................73  
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MIDI Messages for Detailed Performance Expressions [F3 (CTRL)]..............76  
Other Settings [F4 (OPTION)]..........................................................................................80  
Checking the Current Status [F2 (INFO)].......................................................................84  
Installation d’une carte d’extension ................................................................................88  
Block Diagram .......................................................................................104  
Index.......................................................................................................106  
Preset Drum Kit List..............................................................................110  
Preset Pattern List.................................................................................110  
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Features  
Everything Is New! Module—  
Stand—V-Hi-Hat—Pads  
High-speed triggering  
Advances in trigger technology combined with new pad  
designs and V-Hi-Hat pads, provide natural response and  
feel. Even playing with brushes (plastic only) has improved.  
The TD-20 follows in the foot steps of the industry standard  
TD-10, taking advantage of even more powerful COSM  
technology. Velocity, position, and interval of each hit are  
detected precisely, providing real and natural dynamics. The  
new, dual trigger PD-125/105 pads give you superior feel,  
response and control of the sound. You can play both shallow  
and deep rim shots. 15 trigger inputs let you use lots of pads,  
leaving room for advanced Pad Switch applications. (p. 80)  
Data Organization  
on the CF card. Each one stores 50 kits, all patterns, percussion  
sets and global parameters (p. 70). You can copy FROM the  
card, the individual kits, instruments within a kit and  
percussion sets (p. 69). You can also save/load up to 100  
individual patterns (p. 67).  
* COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a Roland  
technology combining multiple sound modeling processes to  
create new sounds.  
* Positional detection is possible on snare drums (head/rim),  
toms (rim) and ride cymbals (bow).  
Audio Signal Routing Stage  
or Studio  
560 New Drum Sounds  
Expanded V-Editing  
Flexibility of audio routing is important in the professional  
environment. The TD-20 lets you use all of the outputs in a  
very efficient way. Each sound of the drum kit can be assigned  
to one of the 10 individual outs. (Master out can be used as an  
individual pair. The Effects, Ambience, Backing parts, Click  
and even audio coming in the MIX input, can be assigned to  
individual outputs. Perfect for any situation.  
The onboard sound library was created for the TD-20, and  
to change heads, muffling types, shell depth, etc. you can also  
place one of two sizzle types on any cymbal, put a tambourine  
on the hi-hat, add snare buzz to the toms or kick, change the  
beater type and move the microphone position on all sounds  
(p. 32).  
Unique V-Hi-Hat VH-12  
An Easy User Interface  
The VH-12 V-Hi-Hat, which mounts on just about any hi-hat  
stand on the market, lets you control the technology with the  
same movements and feel of an acoustic hi-hat. You can do  
foot splashes, “swish” sounds and even closing it tighter will  
create changes in the nuance and/or pitch of the sound (p. 26).  
The interface is very easy to navigate. With the many buttons  
on the top panel, you won’t lose time searching for functions.  
Clear graphics, icons and menus guide you through the  
simple and complex operations. No matter where you are  
inside the TD-20, pushing the KIT button always brings you  
back to the main kit page. Even still, please read this manual.  
Cables Are Easy To Organize  
The MDS-20 stand allows you to pass the cables through the  
pipes, making easy to transport and set up again. It  
streamlines the look as well.  
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Features  
Top Quality Signal  
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  
hear the click (p. 59). Tap Tempo function allows you to set  
tempo from all trigger inputs or the preview button (Tap  
tempo, p. 53).  
Each instrument assigned to trigger 1–15 head and rim inputs  
chorus, pitch shifter, phaser, ring modulator, overdrive, etc.  
(p. 40) There’s also Ambience, with a new room “shape”  
feature in addition to being able to change wall materials, size,  
etc. (p. 40) A master Compressor/EQ lets you apply it to  
individual kits or for all of the kits (p. 43). All effects are  
simple to understand and use. Via the top panel, you can also  
turn all the effects on or off individually.  
Expansion Board  
The TD-20’s bottom panel provides the access for the future  
Expansion Board, which will not only add new sounds, but  
provides a system upgrade using Flash ROM (p. 86, p. 88).  
Functions For Stage  
MIDI Sound Module  
Potentials  
as needed during performance (p. 24). You can play drum kits  
are large enough to be pressed with a drum stick. (Don’t HIT  
click sound ONLY to the headphones if desired (p. 78). An  
audio input (stereo) for custom monitoring (MIX IN jack, p.  
19) is also provided. The MIX EDIT function allows immediate  
editing of volume, Ambience send level, and MFX send level  
using the group faders (p. 37).  
the drums. They can be played from the internal sequencer or  
external MIDI source (SPD type pad etc.) and feature a 128  
note map. And with 262 backing instruments available, there  
are sounds for all types of music (p. 98).  
V-LINK function  
V-LINK (  
) is a function that allows music and  
images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect  
two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy  
performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the  
expressive elements of a music performance. By using the TD-  
20 and Edirol DV-7PR together, connected pads can be used to  
switch the Edirol DV-7PR’s images (clips/palettes) (p. 84).  
Sequencer  
Recording and playing back patterns is very easy. The 6 part  
backing section, (including drums) can be used for live or  
recording performances. Recording directly from the pads to  
the percussion part is a great new feature, too (p. 75).  
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Panel Descriptions  
Top Panel  
fig.top  
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2
3
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19  
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12  
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24  
1. Trigger Level Indicator  
4. CHAIN Button  
This lights up and moves each time a trigger signal is  
A Chain allows you to set up a customized order for  
Chains can be named also (p. 82).  
received from a pad. It monitors the pad connection and  
is helpful when customizing trigger parameters.  
2. LED Display  
5. TOOLS Button  
Displays the Kit number (currently selected drum kit).  
V-LINK on/off (p. 84).  
3. Graphic Display  
6. COPY Button  
During normal performance, you see the kit name and  
other information. When editing, relative graphics and  
text will appear depending on the edit mode you are in.  
Copy or exchange data between drum kits, instruments,  
etc. (p. 69)  
* In this owner’s manual, this will be referred to as “the display.”  
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Panel Descriptions  
7. CARD Button  
18.PHONES Knob  
such as saving/loading data etc. (p. 70)  
Adjusts the headphone volume. Plugging in headphones  
does not affect the master output (like other audio  
device.)  
8. SETUP Button  
19.MASTER Knob  
For access to functions that affect the TD-20 globally,  
such as MIDI parameters etc. (p. 74)  
Adjusts the volume of the MASTER OUT jacks.  
9. TRIGGER Button  
20.CURSOR Buttons  
For access to trigger parameters (p. 44).  
Used to move the cursor in the display (p. 23).  
10.EXIT Button  
21.VALUE Dial  
Press this to return to the previous screen. Repeated  
This dial functions like the + and - buttons. Use it to scroll  
quickly or make large changes in edited values (p. 23).  
11.F1–F5 Buttons  
22.TRIG SELECT  
These buttons change their function depending on the  
contents of the display. The lower part of the display will  
indicate the function of each button (p. 23).  
Use the lower two buttons to select the trigger number  
(pad) you want to access. Press the RIM button to select  
the rim of a pad. (RIM button lights.) The PREVIEW  
button lets you audition the instrument assigned here, or  
you can hit a pad as well to select (p. 24).  
12.SHIFT Button  
Used in combination with other buttons. How this  
functions is explained in respective parts of this manual.  
This velocity sensitive button allows you to audition an  
instrument after you have chosen it with the TRIG  
SELECT buttons or after you have played a pad/pedal  
(p. 24).  
The faders are switchable, allowing you to adjust the  
volume of the kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals,  
percussion and backing instruments, and the click sound  
(p. 24).  
24.+ Button, - Button  
These buttons are used to switch drum kits or to change  
values when editing. The + button increases the value,  
and the - button decreases it (p. 23). You can also use the  
tip of your drum stick to press them. Never hit them with  
a stick as this can cause malfunctions.  
14.SEQUENCER  
These provide access to and control of sequencer  
etc. (p. 51, p. 61)  
15.DRUM KIT  
These buttons take you to the screens for creating or  
editing a drum kit. (p. 31, p. 37, p. 38).  
16.KIT Button  
One touch brings you back to the basic display screen. It  
works from any Edit mode as well.  
Adjusts the level of the audio source connected to the  
MIX IN jack. This sound is output from the MASTER  
OUT jacks and/or the PHONES jack. Other possibilities  
(p. 78).  
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Panel Descriptions  
Rear Panel  
fig.rear_50  
1
2
3 4  
5
6 7  
8
10 9 11  
1. POWER Switch  
7. FOOT SWITCH Jack  
This switch turns the power on/off.  
Optional foot switches (such as BOSS FS-5U) give you  
access to a variety of functions like selecting drum kits,  
sequencer start/stop, etc. Using an optional PCS-31 cable  
at the same time (p. 79).  
945  
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the  
outlet. Refer to Power Supply (p. 5).  
2. AC Inlet  
8. DIRECT OUT Jacks  
Connect the included AC power cable to this inlet.  
Individual outputs have a variety of uses. The TD-20  
offers many options. See the SETUP screen (p. 78).  
* For details on the power consumption, refer to p. 103.  
The unit should be connected to a power source  
only of the type marked on the bottom of the  
unit.  
9. MASTER OUT Jacks  
For connecting to your amp/audio system. For monaural  
output, use the MASTER OUT L (MONO) jack.  
3. TRIGGER INPUT Jacks  
10.DIGITAL OUT Connector  
Here is where you plug in pads, kick triggers, or acoustic  
triggers. With dual trigger pads (PD-125/120/105/80R/  
This coaxial-type digital out connector sends the same  
audio signal as is output from MASTER OUT jacks.  
4. MIDI IN Connector  
11.Security Slot (  
)
To connect an external MIDI source (sequencer, pad  
controller, keyboard, computer, etc.) to play the TD-20’s  
sounds, or to load data (pp. 74–77).  
For retail store use.  
http://www.kensington.com/  
5. MIDI OUT/THRU Connector  
For using the TD-20/pads to play sounds in an external  
MIDI sound module, or recording/saving data to an  
external MIDI sequencer (pp. 74–77).  
6. MIX IN Jack  
Used for connecting any external audio source (p. 19).  
This audio signal will be output from the MASTER OUT  
jacks and/or PHONES jack. Other signal routing  
possibilities (p. 78).  
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Panel Descriptions  
Front Panel  
fig.front  
1
2
1. PHONES Jack  
A pair of stereo headphones can be connected to this jack.  
Connecting the headphones will not mute the output  
from the MASTER OUT jacks (p. 19).  
2. CompactFlash Card Slot  
Accepts a CompactFlash memory card (optional). Each  
memory card can store all settings of the TD-20, such as  
drum kits and sequencer performance data, etc. (p. 70)  
* The CompactFlash is the only memory card can be used by the  
TD-20.  
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Setting Up the Kit  
Mounting the TD-20 on the Stand  
1. Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the TD-20.  
Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram.  
* ONLY use the 12 mm screws (M5 x 12) provided with the TD-20. Other screws may damage the unit.  
fig.StandHolder.e  
Wide  
Narrow  
928, 929  
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the  
four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient  
the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.  
• When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.  
2. Attach the TD-20 and stand holder to the drum stand (such as the optional MDS-20BK).  
See the owner’s manual for the stand for details on assembling the drum stand and attaching the TD-20.  
005  
This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.  
006  
When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure  
to remain stable. If not using a 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.  
101c  
This TD-20 is designed for use only with Roland stand MDS series. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in  
instability causing possible injury.  
The optional APC-33 All Purpose Clamp can be attached to a pipe of 10.5–28.6 mm radius in case you  
want to mount the TD-20 on a cymbal stand or other such stand.  
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Setting Up the Kit  
Connecting the Pads and Pedals  
Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbals, hi-hat, and kick trigger.  
* When mounting a TD-20 on an MDS-20 drum stand, use the built-in connection cables.  
Set Up Example  
fig.Kit.e  
TD-20 Rear Panel  
10 / RIDE  
11 / EDGE  
8 / CRASH 1  
CY-15R  
CY-14C  
9 / CRASH 2  
3 / TOM 1  
4 / TOM 2  
PD-105  
PD-105  
CY-14C  
7 / HI-HAT  
HH CTRL  
5 / TOM 3  
TD-20  
2 / SNARE  
VH-12  
PD-125  
PD-125  
PD-125  
KD-120  
6 / TOM 4  
The HI-HAT and RIDE cymbal use two cables each. See p. 21 and p. 50.  
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Setting Up the Kit  
Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, or Other  
Gear  
fig.Connect.e  
Speakers with built-in amp, etc.  
L
CD/MD player, etc.  
R
Stereo set, etc.  
Phone type  
Stereo phone type  
Rear Panel  
Stereo phone type  
Front Panel  
1. Turn off the power of all devices before you  
make connections.  
The TD-20’s MIX IN jack allows you to play along with a  
CD or other audio sources.  
921  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other  
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power  
on all devices before making any connections.  
• To adjust the volume of the device connected to the MIX  
IN jack, turn the [MIX IN] knob on the TD-20’s top panel.  
• The sound input from the MIX IN jack can be output  
from the MASTER OUT, PHONES, or DIRECT OUT 5–8  
jacks (p. 78).  
2. Connect the MASTER OUT L (MONO) and R  
jacks on the rear panel to your audio system or  
amp. Headphones should ONLY be connected  
to the PHONES jack.  
926a  
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume  
level of equipment connected to the MIX IN jack may be low. If  
this happens, use connection cables that do not contain  
resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS series.  
3. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC  
inlet.  
4. Plug the power cord plug into a power outlet.  
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Setting Up the Kit  
Turning On/Off the Power  
No Sound When Hitting the Pads or Using the  
Pedals?  
941  
* Once the connections have been completed (p. 18, p. 19), turn  
on power to your various devices in the order specified. By  
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.  
Check the following points.  
When Using an Amp or Audio System  
• Is the amp or audio system connected to the TD-20’s  
MASTER OUT jacks?  
fig.VolMin  
• Is the input of the amp or audio system properly  
connected?  
• Is there a problem with any connection cables?  
• Is the volume turned down in the [GROUP  
FADERS] sliders?  
1. Turn the [MASTER] and [PHONES] completely  
• Is [MASTER] turned completely to the left?  
• Have the input select settings of your audio system  
or amp been made correctly?  
to the left to lower the volume to “0.”  
2. Turn down the volume control on the  
• Is the amp or audio system volume setting correct?  
connected amp or audio system.  
3. Push the [POWER] switch on the TD-20’s rear  
panel to turn on the power.  
fig.PowerOn.e  
When Using Headphones  
• Are the headphones connected to the PHONES jack?  
• Is [PHONES] turned completely to the left?  
Lower Position  
ON  
Turning Off the Power  
942  
1. Completely turn down the volume of the TD-20  
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval  
and any connected external devices.  
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will  
operate normally.  
2. Turn off the power to all external devices.  
3. Push the [POWER] switch on the TD-20’s rear  
Precautions When Turning on the  
Power  
945  
After the power is turned on, do NOT hit any pads or  
step on the pedals until the drum kit name (following  
figure) appears in the display. Doing so can cause  
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the  
POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power  
outlet. Refer to Power Supply (p. 5).  
triggering problems.  
fig.00-006  
4. Turn on the power to the connected amp or  
audio system.  
5. While hitting a pad, gradually turn [MASTER]  
(or [PHONES]) to the right to adjust the volume  
level.  
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Setting Up the Kit  
Connecting the Hi-Hat (VH-12)  
and Setting the “VH Offset”  
Adjusting Mesh Head  
Tension (PD-125/105)  
Heads MUST BE TUNED BEFORE PLAYING.  
Connecting the Hi-Hat  
When adjusting, use a tuning key.  
Like with an acoustic drum, accurate and equal head tension  
is needed for correct triggering response.  
Clutch  
screw  
On the PD-125/105, adjusting the head tension affects  
only the head response, and not the pitch of the sound, as  
it would on an acoustic drum.  
1. Loosen the tuning bolts until a slight gap is  
produced.  
TRIGGER  
OUTPUT  
jack  
CONTROL  
OUTPUT  
jack  
2. Tighten all tuning bolts by fingers, as tightly as  
you can.  
fig.PD-Nut.e  
to  
to  
HH CTRL jack  
TRIGGER INPUT  
HI-HAT jack  
Tuning bolt  
Adjusting the Offset  
Washer  
Slight gap  
When using the VH-12, the “VH Offset” needs to be set up.  
Hoop  
1. Loosen the clutch of the top hi-hat and let it sit  
3. Using the tuning key, turn the tuning bolts two  
full revolutions each, thus tightening them.  
Tighten each tuning bolt one by one, observing the  
on the bottom hi-hat.  
* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.  
numerical order shown in the figure.  
fig.PD-BoltOrder  
2. Hold down [KIT] and press [TRIGGER].  
The “VH offset” parameter is set automatically. (approx.  
3 seconds)  
1
3
[TRIGGER] stops flashing and remains lit.  
fig.05-VHOffset3  
5
6
If you need, make further adjustments to the parameters.  
2
4
Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)] (p. 46)  
If you do not make VH-12’s setting correctly, it may cause  
malfunction. For details, refer to the VH-12 owner’s  
manual.  
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Listening to the Demo Song  
The internal demo song features the TD-20’s expressive  
capabilities and top quality sounds. The drums on this song  
were recorded from the TD-20 system to a sequencer in real  
time.  
Caution Concerning Volume  
When playing back the demo song, turn [MASTER] and  
1. Press [CHAIN] and [TOOLS] simultaneously.  
The “DEMONSTRATION” screen appears.  
fig.Demo_70  
[PHONES] to the left (counterclockwise) to bring the  
volume level down. The sound levels (volume) of the  
instruments may be louder when the demo song is  
played back.  
Demo Song  
2. Press [F5 (PLAY)].  
Cluster Hang  
Copyright (C) 2004, Roland US  
The demo song is played.  
981a  
* Press [F4 (STOP)] to stop the demo song.  
* All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for  
purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation  
of applicable laws.  
982  
You can use [+/-] or [VALUE] to switch the kit being  
used in the song, an easy way to check the sounds.  
* No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI  
OUT.  
* Preset drum kits are always selected to play the demo song.  
Function Buttons  
[F1 (DRUMS)]  
You can MUTE the enntire drum track.  
[F2 (BACKING)]  
• You can change the volume balance with [GROUP  
FADERS] (p. 24).  
• Hold down [SHIFT] and press [TEMPO] to turn the  
metronome click (p. 59) on/off.  
The click sounds with the settings which you set before  
you enter the “DEMONSTRATION” screen.  
3. Press [EXIT] or [KIT] to return to the “DRUM  
KIT” screen.  
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Button Operation and Displays  
Operations common to all aspects TD-20 operations.  
and then press [F2] (in this case, “EDIT” is displayed above  
[F2]).  
Saving Your Settings  
Changing Data Values  
Every time you change a value during the editing process, it’s  
automatically stored in the TD-20’s memory. There’s no  
“write/save” process. (except when using a memory card)  
fig.00-004_40  
Buttons, Sliders, Dial and  
Knobs  
[+] and [-] (referred to in this manual as [+/-]) and the  
[VALUE] dial are both used to change the values of settings.  
Both methods have advantages.  
References for top panel buttons, sliders, dial and knobs will  
be printed in square brackets [ ]; e.g., [SETUP].  
[+/-]  
Cursor  
• Each time [+] is pressed, the value increases. Each time [-]  
is pressed, the value decreases. This is convenient for fine  
adjustments.  
fig.00-001e_70  
• When making an on/off setting, [+] will turn the setting  
on and [-] will turn it off.  
• If you hold down [+] and press [-], the value will increase  
rapidly. If you hold down [-] and press [+], the value will  
decrease rapidly.  
Cursor  
Cursor refers to the highlighted characters indicating an on-  
screen parameter that can be set. When there is more than one  
possibility within the screen, use the [CURSOR] buttons to  
[VALUE] dial  
The dial allows you to make major changes to the value  
quickly. If you hold down [SHIFT] and turn [VALUE], the  
value will change even more rapidly.  
move it.  
fig.00-002_50  
Function Buttons ([F1]–[F5])  
fig.00-003_50  
The [F1]–[F5] buttons are called “function buttons.” The  
bottom part of the display will show the names of the  
functions available for [F1]–[F5]. For example, if this owner’s  
manual makes reference to [INST] - [F2 (EDIT)], press [INST],  
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Button Operation and Displays  
Example: Adjusting the Snare Volume  
1. Press [FADER] so the upper indicator is lit.  
Group Faders  
2. Move the [GROUP FADERS] [SNARE] slider.  
fig.00-009  
The slider position shows the current snare volume.  
* After switching with [FADER], the values for the [GROUP  
sound assigned to that fader. So after switching, be sure to  
move the faders a bit before making your setting.  
* This will NOT affect the independent volume balance for each  
kit in: Mixer Settings (p. 37).  
Choosing Pads from the TD-  
20’s Top Panel  
Use [GROUP FADERS] sliders to adjust the volume.  
If you press the [FADER] button, the function of the faders  
will change as is explained in the chart below. An LED will  
light up at the upper and lower right of the faders to indicate  
which set of sounds is active.  
fig.00-007_70  
• When upper indicator is lit, you can adjust the volume of  
following trigger inputs.  
KICK  
SNARE  
TOMS  
HI-HAT  
CRASH 1  
CRASH 2  
RIDE  
1 KICK  
2 SNARE  
The ([TRIG SELECT]) buttons can be used to select the pad/  
trigger input to be edited without needing to hit a pad. When  
you press [1], the next lower-numbered trigger will be  
selected. When you press [15], the next higher-numbered  
trigger will be selected. When using a rim capable pad, [RIM]  
lets you know you’re editing the rim. [PREVIEW] plays the  
sound in the display. So it’s easy to edit with only the TD-20  
and a pair of headphones.  
3 TOM 1, 4 TOM 2, 5 TOM 3, 6 TOM 4  
7 HI-HAT  
8 CRASH 1  
9 CRASH 2  
10 RIDE, 11 EDGE  
12 AUX 1, 13 AUX 2, 14 AUX 3, 15 AUX 4  
AUX  
* When you select the hi-hat (trigger number 7), you can sound  
the closed hi-hat by holding down [SHIFT] and pressing  
[PREVIEW].  
• When lower indicator is lit, you can adjust the volume of  
following trigger inputs and sequencer parts.  
AUX 1  
AUX 2  
AUX 3  
AUX 4  
PERC  
12 AUX 1  
13 AUX 2  
14 AUX 3  
15 AUX 4  
Percussion part (p. 55)  
Backing part (p. 54)  
Metronome click (p. 59)  
BACKING  
CLICK  
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Button Operation and Displays  
How to Play Patterns  
Adjusting the Display  
Contrast  
fig.06-003_70  
When needed, adjust the display contrast by:  
holding down [KIT] and turning [VALUE].  
* You can also adjust it in the screen displayed by pressing  
[SETUP] - [F4 (OPTION)] - [F5 (LCD)] (p. 81).  
Pressing [PATTERN]. The basic screen for the sequencer  
appears.  
Press [+/-] or turn [VALUE] in this screen to choose a pattern.  
Or press [F1 (LIST)] to choose from the pattern list.  
fig.06-001  
About the Display in the  
Upper Right of the Screen  
fig.00-005_70  
Press [PLAY] to start playback of the pattern.  
Press [STOP] to stop playback.  
Many edit screens require you to hit a pad or the [PREVIEW]  
button to access the parameters you want. The upper right of  
the display will show the number and trigger input jack name  
of the corresponding pad. The first character (“H” or “R”)  
stands for Head or Rim. ([RIM] lights up when played.)  
You can use the TRIGGER SELECT buttons and [PREVIEW]  
to get the same results. In cases where settings for the head  
and rim can be edited separately, the following characters will  
Press [STOP] again to return to the top of the pattern.  
How to Turn the Metronome  
Hold down [SHIFT] and press [TEMPO] to turn ON and OFF.  
* The [TEMPO] indicator can also be used as a visual  
metronome (p. 59).  
also be displayed.  
fig.00-006_70  
How to Adjust the Tempo  
fig.06-Tempo1_70  
To adjust the tempo of the sequencer and click, use [+/-] or  
[VALUE] in the screen displayed by pressing [TEMPO].  
The TD-20 is shipped from the factory with 50 pre-loaded  
drum kits. After changing the settings, you can restore the  
factory settings at any time (p. 69). These drum kits are  
referred to as Preset Drum Kits.  
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Playing Methods  
Pad (PD-125/105)  
Hi-Hat (VH-12)  
fig.Play-Head.e  
Open/Closed  
Head Shot  
The hi-hat tone changes smoothly and continuously from  
open to closed in response to how far the pedal is pressed.  
You can also play the foot closed sound (playing the hi-hat  
with the pedal completely pressed down) and foot splash  
sound (playing the hi-hat with the pedal fully pressed and  
then instantly opening it).  
Hit only the head of the pad.  
With certain snare sounds,  
playing position will change  
Head  
the nuance of the sound.  
fig.Play-Rim.e  
Rim Shot  
Strike the head and the rim of  
the pad simultaneously.  
Pressure  
When you strike the hi-hat while pressing on the pedal with  
the hi-hat closed, you can then change the closed tone in  
response to the pressure you place on the pedal.  
Head  
Rim  
fCig.rPlaoy-sCrsoss.Se tick  
Bow Shot  
Only strike the rim of the pad.  
This playing method involves striking the middle area of the  
top hi-hat. It corresponds to the sound of the “head-side” of  
the connected trigger input.  
fig.Play-VHBow  
Rim  
Depending on the instrument  
assigned to the rim you can  
play rim shots and/or cross  
Rim  
stick sounds.  
* To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim of  
the pad. Placing your hand on the head of the pad might  
prevent the cross stick sound from being played properly.  
Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot  
With certain snare and tom sounds, slight changes in the way  
you play rim shots changes the nuance.  
fig.Play-Rim.e  
Edge Shot  
Normal Rim Shot  
(Open Rim Shot)  
This playing method involves striking the edge of the top hi-  
hat with the shoulder of the stick. When played as shown in  
the figure, the “rim-side” sound of the connected trigger input  
Strike the head and rim  
simultaneously.  
is triggered.  
fig.Play-VHEdge.e  
Head  
Rim  
fig.Play-Shallow.e  
Shallow Rim Shot  
Simultaneously strike the head near  
Edge sensor  
the rim and the rim itself.  
Head  
Rim  
* Do not strike the bottom hi-hat or the underside of the top hi-  
hat.  
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Playing Methods  
Choke Play  
Cymbal (CY-15R/14C)  
Choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with the hand  
immediately after hitting the cymbal makes the sound stop.  
Choke the location of the edge sensor shown in the figure. If  
you choke an area where there is no sensor, the sound does  
Bow Shot  
This is the most common playing method, playing the middle  
area of the cymbal. It corresponds to the sound of the “head-  
not stop.  
fig.Play-Choke.e  
side” of the connected trigger input.  
fig.Play-CYBow  
Roland logo  
Edge sensor  
Edge Shot  
Positional Sensing  
This playing method involves striking the edge with the  
shoulder of the stick. When played as shown in the figure, the  
fig.Play-CYPosi  
“rim-side” sound of the connected input is triggered.  
fig.Play-CYEdge.e  
Edge sensor  
With certain ride sounds, playing position will change the  
nuance of the sound.  
* Only TRIGGER INPUT 10 RIDE corresponds to the  
positional sensing.  
Bell Shot (CY-15R)  
This playing method involves striking the bell. On the CY-  
15R, when played as shown in the figure, the “rim-side”  
sound of the connected input is triggered.  
fig.Play-Bell  
About the instruments corresponding to each playing  
method, refer to p. 95.  
* Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the stick.  
* On the CY-14C, bell shots are not supported.  
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Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]  
Choosing a Drum Kit  
Selecting a Drum Kit from the  
List [F1 (LIST)]  
1. Press [KIT].  
[KIT] lights, and the “DRUM KIT” screen appears.  
fig.01-001*_70  
You can select a drum kit by accessing the list of available kits.  
fig.01-002_70  
1. Press [KIT] - [F1 (LIST)].  
The “DRUM KIT LIST” screen appears.  
2. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR] to select a  
Foot switches or pads can be programmed to make  
selections (p. 79, p. 80).  
drum kit.  
Function Buttons  
The selected or current kit number is indicated at all  
times in the LED display at the left of the LCD display.  
[F1 (< PAGE)]  
The previous page of the list appears.  
[F2 (PAGE >)]  
About the “DRUM KIT” Screen  
The next page of the list appears.  
fig.01-001_70  
3. Press [EXIT] (or just press [KIT]) to return to the  
“DRUM KIT” screen.  
A
B
A: Drum Kit Name  
B: Overall Kit Effects On/Off status (p. 38)  
Pressing [KIT] always takes you back to the “DRUM KIT”  
screen, from any Edit mode in the TD-20.  
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Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]  
Playing Brushes [F3 (BRUSH)]  
Kit Parameters [F2 (FUNC)]  
In each kit, you can choose whether sticks or brushes will be  
1. Press [KIT] - [F2 (FUNC)].  
used.  
2. Press [F1]–[F3] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
fig.01-005_70  
select the parameter.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
Adjusting the Volume [F1 (VOLUME)]  
Parameter  
Brush  
Value  
OFF, ON  
Description  
OFF: for using sticks  
fig.01-003_70  
Switch  
ON: for using brushes  
When Brush Switch is set to “ON,” the brush icon  
appears in the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
fig.01-005_70  
Kit Volume  
0–127  
Volume of the entire drum  
kit  
Pedal HH Volume  
XStick Volume  
0–127  
0–127  
Volume of the hi-hat’s foot  
closed sound  
Volume of cross stick sound  
Output Level Monitor [F5 (MONITOR)]  
Assigning a Tempo for Each Kit  
[F2 (TEMPO)]  
You can check the output level from the selected jacks.  
Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to choose the jacks.  
Each kit can have an individual tempo setting.  
Choose from: Master, Phones, and separate stereo outs.  
fig.01-005a_70  
When you select a kit of which Kit Tempo is set to “ON,” the  
tempo you define here will be set automatically.  
fig.01-004_70  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Kit Tempo  
OFF, ON  
OFF: tempo is not defined  
ON: tempo is defined  
Tempo  
20–260  
defined tempo  
When you select a kit of which Kit Tempo is set to “ON,”  
the defined tempo appears in the upper right of the  
display.  
fig.01-004a_70  
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Chapter 1. Drum Kit Settings [KIT]  
Naming a Drum Kit  
[F3 (NAME)]  
Playing Cross Stick  
[F5 (XSTICK)]  
Each kit’s name can use up to 12 characters.  
fig.01-005_70  
In each kit, you can choose to use/not use cross stick by  
pressing [F5 (XStick)] in the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
• Cross stick can be played  
fig.01-007_70  
1. Press [KIT] - [F3 (NAME)].  
The “DRUM KIT NAME” screen appears.  
2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor  
to the character to be changed.  
• Cross stick not possible  
3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
fig.01-008_70  
change the character.  
Function Buttons  
[F1 (INSERT)]  
A blank space is inserted at the cursor position, and  
characters after this point are moved to the right one  
space.  
[F2 (DELETE)]  
Character at the cursor position is deleted, and characters  
after this point are moved to the left one space.  
[F3 (SPACE)]  
Character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank  
space.  
[F4 (CHAR)]  
Type of character at the cursor position changes between  
uppercase/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.  
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Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]  
Here’s how to select and edit sounds, such as the snare drum  
and kick drum.  
Lock the Pad You are Editing  
(EDIT LOCK)  
Choosing a Pad to Edit  
When editing instruments, you can prevent the screen from  
being switched inadvertently even if you hit another pad.  
There are two basic ways to select the sound you want to edit.  
1. Select the pad to be locked.  
The settings screen for the pad appears.  
Choose by Hitting a Pad  
2. Press TRIG SELECT [LOCK] to make it light.  
1. Press [INST].  
The pad is locked and other pads cannot be selected.  
[INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears.  
fig.02-001_70  
3. To release the lock, press [LOCK] to make it go  
off.  
* You can change the pad to be locked by pressing TRIG  
SELECT [1] or [15] even if the [LOCK] is lit.  
2. Strike a pad.  
Assign an Instrument to a  
Pad  
The settings screen for the struck pad appears.  
To select a pad’s rim, strike the rim.  
All the TD-20 sounds are referred to as instruments (INST).  
fig.02-001_70  
Choose with the Trigger Select  
Buttons  
1. Press [INST].  
[INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears.  
2. Press TRIG SELECT [1] or [15] to select the  
1. Press [INST].  
trigger input number.  
[INST] lights, and the “INST” screen appears.  
The trigger input number is indicated in the upper part of  
the screen.  
“Group”: Type of instrument (Inst Group)  
“Inst”:  
Name of instrument (Inst Name)  
3. Press TRIG SELECT [RIM] to select the head or  
2. Strike a pad.  
rim.  
The settings screen for the struck pad appears.  
Head:  
[RIM] is unlit.  
[RIM] is lit.  
3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to move the cursor  
Rim:  
fig.02-002_70  
to “Group” or “Inst.”  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the Inst group/  
instrument.  
5. Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT”  
screen.  
When MIDI Note Number corresponding to a pad is  
received, the pad is selected and shown in the screen.  
Pressing [F5 (H & R)], you can choose to set the head and  
rim simultaneously or individually. When you select the  
head and rim simultaneously, the rim’s instrument  
number is one bigger than head.  
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Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]  
Selecting an Instrument from  
the List [F1 (LIST)]  
Editing Drum Sounds  
[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. Please see the charts on next page.  
1. Press [INST] - [F1 (LIST)].  
The “INST LIST” screen appears.  
When V-EDIT Can Be Used  
V-EDIT is possible in the following instrument groups  
“KICK,” “SNARE,” “TOM,” “HI-HAT,” “CRASH,”  
“SPLASH,” “CHINA,” or “RIDE.”  
2. Strike a pad.  
The settings screen for the struck pad appears.  
3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR] to select the  
The following icon appears to indicate instruments which  
instrument.  
are V-EDIT compatible.  
fig.02-004_70  
Function Buttons  
[F1 (< PAGE)]  
The previous page of the list appears.  
[F2 (PAGE >)]  
The next page of the list appears.  
[F3 (< GROUP)], [F4 (GROUP >)]  
Selects the Inst Group.  
Editing Other Instruments  
Other instruments only allow “Pitch” and “Decay Time”  
adjustment.  
[F5 (H & R)]  
Switches to select the head and rim instruments  
simultaneously or individually.  
Editing Procedure  
4. Press [EXIT] to return to the “INST” screen.  
1. Press [INST] - [F2 (EDIT)].  
The “INST EDIT” screen appears.  
About the Display at the Lower of the  
Instrument Name  
2. Strike a pad.  
The settings screen for the struck pad appears.  
fig.02-InstInfo_70  
3. Use [F1]–[F4] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
select the parameter.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
5. When finished, press [EXIT] to return to the  
POSI:  
Instrument marked with “*P” (p. 95)  
“INST” screen.  
You can select the effect on/off with pressing  
[F3 (CONTROL)] - [F3 (MIDI)] “Position Ctrl.”  
It can be correspond only to some special inputs (p.  
44)  
INTRVL: Instrument marked with “*I” (p. 95)  
XSTK:  
Instrument marked with “*X” (p. 95)  
* These appear only when [F5 (H & R)] is off.  
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Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]  
KICK  
TOM  
fig.02-KICK_70  
fig.02-TOM_70  
Parameter  
[F1 (SHELL)]  
Shell Depth  
Beater Type  
[F2 (HEAD)]  
Head Type  
Head Tuning  
[F3 (MUFFLE)]  
Muffling  
Value  
Parameter  
[F1 (SHELL)]  
Shell Depth  
[F2 (HEAD)]  
Head Type  
Head Tuning  
[F3 (MUFFLE)]  
Muffling  
Value  
NORMAL, DEEP1–2  
FELT, WOOD, PLASTIC  
NORMAL, DEEP1–2  
CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE  
-480–+480  
CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE  
-480–+480  
OFF, TAPE1–2, FELT1–2  
OFF, 1–8  
OFF, TAPE1–2, BLANKET, WEIGHT  
OFF, 1–8  
Snare Buzz  
[F4 (MIC)]  
Mic Position  
Snare Buzz  
[F4 (MIC)]  
Mic Position  
OUTSIDE2–1, STANDARD,  
INSIDE1–2  
OUTSIDE2–1, STANDARD,  
INSIDE1–2  
* PINSTRIPE is a registered trademark of Remo Inc., U.S.A.  
SNARE  
fig.02-SNARE_70  
HI-HAT  
fig.02-HIHAT_70  
Parameter  
[F1 (SHELL)]  
Material  
Shell Depth  
[F2 (HEAD)]  
Head Type  
Head Tuning  
[F3 (MUFFLE)]  
Muffling  
Value  
Parameter  
[F1 (SIZE)]  
Size  
[F2 (TAMB)]  
Add Tambourine  
[F3 (FIXED)]  
Fixed Hi-Hat  
[F4 (MIC)]  
Value  
WOOD, STEEL, BRASS  
1.0”–20.0”  
1”–40”  
OFF, ON  
CLEAR, COATED, PINSTRIPE  
-480–+480  
NORMAL, FIXED1–4  
OFF, TAPE1–2, DOUGHNUTS1–2  
OFF, LOOSE, MEDIUM, TIGHT  
Mic Position  
OUTSIDE2–1, STANDARD,  
INSIDE1–2  
Strainer Adj.  
[F4 (MIC)]  
Mic Position  
OUTSIDE2–1, STANDARD,  
INSIDE1–2  
* NORMAL: The gap between the top and bottom hi-hat is  
controlled by the pedal.  
FIXED: The gap is fixed.  
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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  
[F1 (SIZE)]  
Size  
[F2 (SIZZLE)]  
Sizzle Type  
[F3 (SUSTAIN)]  
Sustain  
Value  
Some instruments have the parameters cannot be edited.  
• SNARE: “Material” and “Strainer Adj.”  
1”–40”  
OFF, RIVET, CHAIN  
-31–+31  
[F4 (MIC)]  
Mic Position  
OUTSIDE2–1, STANDARD,  
INSIDE1–2  
Other Instruments  
fig.02-005_70  
Parameter  
Pitch  
Decay Time  
Value  
-480–+480  
-31–+31  
You can edit the instruments of the head and rim  
simultaneously. Pressing [F5 (H & R)], you can choose to  
set the head and rim simultaneously or individually.  
* When the instruments assigned to the head and rim are not in  
the same Inst Group, you only can set the head and rim  
individually even if [F5 (H & R)] is set to ON.  
You can restore the settings for each instrument to the  
standard values by pressing [F4 (DEFAULT)] - [F5  
(EXECUTE)] in the “INST” screen.  
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Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]  
Playing a Pattern by Hitting a Pad  
(Pad Pattern) [F1 (PATTERN)]  
Using Pads/Pedal as  
Controllers [F3 (CONTROL)]  
This function starts playback of a pattern when a pad is struck.  
This function provides a very convenient way to use patterns  
during a live performance.  
1. Press [INST] - [F3 (CONTROL)].  
2. Strike a pad.  
If different patterns have been assigned to two or more pads,  
striking another pad while a pattern is playing back will cause  
pattern playback to switch to the newly selected pattern.  
The settings screen for the struck pad appears.  
You can select by using [TRIG SELECT].  
3. Press [F1]–[F5] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
* Performances using the Pad Pattern function cannot be  
recorded to sequencers.  
select the parameter.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust settings.  
Pad Pattern: OFF, P 1–100, U 101–200  
5. When finished, press [EXIT] to return to the  
Selects the played back pattern when the pad is struck.  
“INST” screen.  
* If all pads are set to “OFF,”  
icon appears.  
Parameter  
Value  
[F1 (PATTERN)]  
Pad Ptn Velocity: OFF, ON  
Pad Pattern  
OFF, P1–100,  
Refer to Playing a Pattern  
by Hitting a Pad (Pad Pat-  
35).  
OFF:  
U 101–200  
The pattern plays back at the velocity set for the pattern,  
regardless of the strength with which the pad is struck.  
ON:  
Pad Ptn Ve-  
locity  
OFF, ON  
Tap Ptn  
OFF, 1–8  
Mute Grp  
[F2 (PDLBEND)]  
response to the strength with which the pad is struck.  
Pedal Bend  
Range  
-24–0– +24  
al [F2 (PDLBEND)] (p. 35).  
Tap Ptn Mute Grp: OFF, 1–8  
In Tap playback (p. 58), if one sound (pattern) is set to  
play before the previous sound (pattern) has finished  
playing, this setting allows you to either have the  
previous sound stop and the subsequent sound start  
playing or have the two sounds layered.  
[F3 (MIDI)]  
Tx Channel  
CH1–CH16,  
GLOBAL  
0 (C -)–127  
(G9), OFF  
0.1–8.0 (s)  
OFF, ON  
Refer to MIDI Settings for  
Each Pad [F3 (MIDI)] (p.  
36).  
Note No.  
Gate Time  
Position  
Ctrl Sw  
[F4 (HH MIDI)]  
Note No.  
Patterns set to the same number:  
The previous sound stops while in progress, and the  
subsequent sound (pattern) starts playing.  
0 (C -)–127  
(G9), OFF  
0.1–8.0 (s)  
bers transmitted by Hi-  
Patterns set to the different numbers:  
The previous sound continues to play to the end, while  
the subsequent sound (pattern) is superimposed on it.  
Gate  
[F5 (BR MIDI)]  
Brush Note  
No.  
XStickNote  
No.  
0 (C -)–127  
(G9), OFF  
0 (C -)–127  
(G9), OFF  
Refer to MIDI Note Num-  
ber transmitted by Brush  
Sweep/Cross Stick [F5  
(BR MIDI)] (p. 36).  
Changing the Pitch with the Hi-Hat  
Pedal [F2 (PDLBEND)]  
This setting allows you use the hi-hat pedal as a pitch bender  
for sounds assigned to any pad or rim.  
Specified in semitone steps.  
Pedal Bend Range: -24–0– +24  
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Chapter 2. Drum Instrument Settings [INST]  
MIDI Note Number transmitted by  
Brush Sweep/Cross Stick [F5 (BR  
MIDI)]  
Tx Channel: CH1–CH16, GLOBAL  
MIDI transmit channel for each pad.  
GLOBAL: Transmits on the same channel as the drum kit  
part (p. 74).  
Brush Note No.: 0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF  
OFF: Note messages are not transmitted.  
XStick Note No.: 0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF  
Note No.: 0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF  
OFF: Note messages are not transmitted.  
OFF: Note messages are not transmitted.  
Gate Time: 0.1–8.0 (s)  
When Setting Multiple Pads to the  
Same Note Number  
When the note number is set to be more than one pad  
received, the instrument assigned to the pad with the lowest  
TRIGGER INPUT number is played. When note numbers for  
the head and rim are duplicated, the head instrument is  
played.  
See the column.  
Position Ctrl: OFF, ON  
This can be set for trigger inputs SNARE (Head, Rim),  
TOM (Rim), RIDE (Bow), and AUX (Rim).  
This turns the changing of the sound by strike position/  
rim shot nuance ON or OFF.  
SNARE (Head): Strike position  
SNARE (Rim): Rim shot nuance  
An asterisk (*) appears at the right of the note number for  
TRIGGER INPUTS that are not sounded.  
TOM (Rim):  
RIDE (Bow):  
AUX (Rim):  
Rim shot nuance  
Strike position  
Example:  
Rim shot nuance  
Note number “38 (D 2)” is set for the head and rim of  
TRIGGER INPUT 2 (SNARE) and the head of TRIGGER  
INPUT 3 (TOM 1). In this case, when Note Number “38” is  
received, the instrument assigned to the head of TRIGGER  
INPUT 2 (SNARE) is played.  
MIDI Note Numbers transmitted by  
Hi-Hat [F4 (HH MIDI)]  
Open (Bow): Bow shot of open hi-hat  
Closed (Bow): Bow shot of closed hi-hat  
Open (Edge): Edge shot of open hi-hat  
Closed (Edge): Edge shot of closed hi-hat  
About the Gate Time  
Percussion sound modules normally produce sound only  
in response to “Note on” messages, and ignore “Note off”  
messages. However general-purpose sound modules or  
samplers do receive the note-off messages that are  
transmitted and respond by turning off the sound.  
Pedal:  
Pedal hi-hat (Foot closed)  
Note No.: 0 (C -)–127 (G 9), OFF  
OFF: Note messages are not transmitted.  
Gate: 0.1–8.0 (s)  
For example, if you are triggering a “loop” in a sampler,  
or other sounds then the gate time parameter is very  
important. With the factory defaults (preset values), the  
transmitted gate time is set to the minimum value.  
See the column.  
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Chapter 3. Mixer Settings  
Using Group Faders to Edit (MIX EDIT)  
Mixer Parameters [MIXER]  
You can use the GROUP FADERS to make adjustments.  
fig.03-002_70  
Here you can adjust the volume, pan, etc.  
fig.03-001_70  
1. Press [MIXER] and [FADER] simultaneously.  
1. Press [MIXER].  
[MIXER] lights, and [FADER] flashes.  
[MIXER] lights.  
2. Press [F1]–[F4] to select the parameter.  
2. Use [F1]–[F5] or [CURSOR (up/down)] to select  
the parameter.  
3. Move the fader which corresponds to the  
TRIGGER INPUT you wish to adjust.  
3. Use TRIG SELECT [1], [15], [RIM], or [CURSOR  
(left/right)] to select the instrument you wish to  
set.  
* You can also use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)].  
You can also select the instrument by striking a pad.  
Parameter  
[F1 (VOLUME)]  
Volume  
Value  
Description  
4. Use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
0–127  
Volume of each trigger input  
make the setting.  
[F2 (AMB SND)]  
AMB SEND  
LEVEL  
[F3 (MFX SND)]  
MFX SEND  
LEVEL  
0–127  
Send level to the ambience for  
each trigger input  
Parameter  
[F1 (VOLUME)]  
Volume  
[F2 (PAN)]  
Pan  
Value  
Description  
0–127  
Send level to the multi-effects  
for each trigger input  
0–127  
Volume of each trigger input  
Pan of each trigger input  
L15–CTR–  
R15  
* These settings are always common to the head and rim.  
[F3 (MIN VOL)]  
Minimum  
Volume  
0–10  
Minimum volume of each  
trigger input  
(This is used to narrow the  
dynamic range.)  
4. Press [EXIT] or [FADER] to return to the “DRUM  
KIT” screen.  
[F4 (KIT VOL)]  
Kit Volume  
* After pressing [EXIT] or [FADER], the values for the  
[GROUP FADERS] sliders may not reflect the actual volume  
of the sound assigned to that fader. Be sure to move the faders a  
bit before making your setting.  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Volume of the entire drum  
kit  
Volume of the hi-hat’s foot  
closed sound  
Pedal HH  
Volume  
XStick Vol-  
ume  
Volume of cross stick sound  
* Pressing [F5 (H & R)] in the [F1 (VOLUME)], [F2 (PAN)], or  
[F3 (MIN VOL)] setting screen, you can choose to set the head  
and rim simultaneously or individually.  
5. Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT”  
screen.  
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Chapter 4. Effect Settings  
Effects On and Off Switches  
[EFFECTS SWITCH]  
Using the Compressor and  
EQ [COMP/EQ]  
These switches allow you to turn all individual effects and  
An individual Compressor and EQ can be applied to every  
sound assigned to a trigger input.  
master effects on/off within each drum kit.  
fig.04-001_70  
1. Press [COMP/EQ].  
[COMP/EQ] lights.  
2. Strike the pad you wish to set.  
3. Press [F2], [F3], or [CURSOR] to select the  
1. Press [EFFECTS SWITCH].  
parameter.  
[EFFECTS SWITCH] lights, and the “EFFECTS SWITCH”  
screen appears.  
Function Buttons  
2. Press [F1]–[F5] to turn the following on/off.  
[F1]: Pad Compressor (*1)  
[F2]: Pad Equalizer (*1)  
[F2 (COMP)]  
Pad compressor parameters appear.  
[F3 (EQ)]  
[F3]: Ambience  
Pad equalizer parameters appear.  
[F4]: Multi-effects  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
[F5]: Master Effects  
5. Press [F1] and/or [F4] to turn on the  
compressor/equalizer for each trigger input.  
[F1]: Turns the pad compressor on/off  
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT”  
screen.  
* Effect on/off status appears in the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
fig.04-002e_70  
[F4]: Turns the pad equalizer on/off  
,
COMP/EQ setting is ON, EFFECTS SWITCH is ON  
Effect applies.  
ON  
OFF  
,
COMP/EQ setting is ON, EFFECTS SWITCH is OFF  
Effect does not apply.  
* 1: All pad compressors or pad equalizers are turned on/off  
simultaneously.  
COMP/EQ setting is OFF  
Effect does not apply.  
* Pressing [F5 (H & R)], you can choose to set the head and rim  
simultaneously or individually.  
The sound may be distorted in a certain setting.  
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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.  
fig.Compressor.e  
A compressor adjusts the envelope (changes in the volume  
over time) and changes the character of the sound in response  
0.5:1  
1:1  
to playing dynamics.  
fig.04-003_70  
Ratio  
1.7:1  
4:1  
50:1  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Attack  
EMPHASIS,  
CRUSH  
EMPHASIS  
Emphasizes the at-  
tack of the sound.  
CRUSH  
Press the attack.  
Type  
Time  
COMP SOFT 1–2,  
COMP MED 1–3,  
COMP HARD 1–2,  
LIMITER 1–2,  
This changes Thre  
and ratio values.  
Threshold  
Input Level  
EXPANDER 1–3  
KICK 1–3,  
SNARE1–3,  
TOM 1–3,  
CYM 1–2,  
OTHER1–3  
This changes Atck,  
Hold, and Rels val-  
ues.  
Equalizer (EQ)  
You can use three-band equalizers (for high, middle, and low  
frequency ranges) to adjust the sound.  
fig.04-004_70  
For more detailed setting, adjust the parameters below.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Gain  
-15– +20 (dB)  
Output level of the  
compressor  
Thre  
(Threshold)  
-30–0 (dB)  
Volume level at  
which compression  
begins  
Parameter  
Q
Value  
0.5–8.0  
(only for MID)  
Description  
Width of the frequency  
range  
Ratio  
Atck  
(Attack)  
0.5:1–50:1  
0–255 (ms)  
Compression ratio  
A higher Q narrows  
the affected area.  
Point at which the  
Time from when the  
volume goes up the  
threshold level until  
the compressor effect  
applies  
Freq  
(Frequency)  
20–1k (LOW),  
20–8k (MID),  
1k–8k (HIGH)  
boost/cut will occur  
Gain  
-15– +15 (dB)  
Amount of boost/cut  
Hold  
2–9999 (ms)  
2–9999 (ms)  
Time compression is  
kept  
Rels (Re-  
lease)  
Time from when the  
volume falls below  
the threshold level  
until the compressor  
effect no longer ap-  
plies  
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Chapter 4. Effect Settings  
Ambience [AMBIENCE]  
Multi-Effects [MULTI EFFECTS]  
You can choose the type of room where the drums are to be  
The multi-effects allow you to further customize your sound  
played and modify the sound.  
and also provides a choice of output configurations.  
fig.04-005_70  
fig.04-006_70  
1. Press [AMBIENCE].  
1. Press [MULTI EFFECTS].  
[AMBIENCE] lights.  
[MULTI EFFECTS] lights.  
2. Press [F2]–[F4] or [CURSOR] to select the  
2. Press [F2], [F3], or [CURSOR] to select the  
parameter.  
parameter.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
4. Press [F1] to turn the ambience on.  
4. Press [F1] to turn the multi-effects on.  
Parameter  
[F2 (TYPE)]  
Room Type  
Value  
Description  
Parameter  
[F2 (MFX)]  
Type  
Value  
Description  
BEACH,  
Location where the  
drums are played  
REVERB,  
GATE REVERB,  
DELAY,  
PANNING DELAY,  
BEAT DELAY,  
Type of multi-  
effects  
LIVING ROOM,  
BATH ROOM,  
STUDIO,  
GARAGE,  
LOCKER ROOM,  
THEATER, CAVE,  
GYMNASIUM,  
DOME STADIUM  
FLANGER, PHASER,  
CHORUS,ENHANCER,  
PITCH SHIFT, OVER-  
DRIVE, DISTORTION,  
LO-FI, RING MOD  
Level  
0–127  
Total ambience level  
5 size available  
Level  
0–127  
Total effect lev-  
el  
[F3 (ROOM)]  
Room Size  
TINY, SMALL,  
MEDIUM,  
LARGE, HUGE  
[F3 (MFX SND)]  
Send Level 0–127  
Effect SEND  
level for each  
instrument  
Wall Type  
WOOD, PLAS-  
TER, GLASS  
Wall material  
Mic Position  
LOW, HIGH  
Ambience mic posi-  
tion  
Shape of the room  
* Pressing [F5 (H & R)] in the [F3 (MFX SND)] setting screen,  
you can choose to set the head and rim simultaneously or  
individually.  
Room Shape  
[F4 (AMB SND)]  
Send Level  
0–100  
0–127  
Ambiencesendlevel  
for each instrument  
* Pressing [F5 (H & R)] in the [F4 (AMB SND)] setting screen,  
you can choose to set the head and rim simultaneously or  
individually.  
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Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Rels  
(Release)  
0–200 (ms)  
Time from the start to  
the completion of the  
gate closing process  
Multi-Effects Parameters  
REVERB  
DELAY  
Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic  
space.  
Adds the delay sound.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Room Type  
1–5  
Type of reverb  
1: Lite  
Time  
0–2000 (ms)  
Time until the delay  
sound is heard  
2: Medium  
3: Deep  
4: Shallow  
5: Thin  
Feedback  
-98–98 (%)  
Amount of the delay  
sound that is fed back  
into the effect (minus:  
inverts the phase)  
PreDly  
Time  
0–100.0 (ms)  
0–127  
Time until the reverb is  
heard  
Duration of reverbera-  
tion  
PANNING DELAY  
This is a delay effect with echoes that pan left and right.  
HiDamp  
4.0k–12.5k (Hz),  
THRU  
Frequency above which  
the reverb is reduced in  
level  
Parameter  
TimeL  
TimeR  
Level L  
Level R  
Feedback  
Value  
0–1500 (ms)  
Description  
Time until the delay  
sound is heard  
HiCut  
160–12.5k (Hz),  
THRU  
Frequency above which  
the high-frequency con-  
tent of the reverb sound  
is filtered out  
0–127  
Volume level of the de-  
lay sound  
-98–98 (%)  
Amount of the delay  
sound that is fed back  
into the effect (minus:  
inverts the phase)  
GATE REVERB  
This is a special type of reverb in which the reverb is cut off  
without being allowed to decay naturally.  
BEAT DELAY  
Parameter  
Room Type  
Value  
1–5  
Description  
Type of reverb  
1: Lite  
This is a delay effect that synchronizes with a tempo in  
sequencer.  
2: Medium  
3: Deep  
4: Shallow  
5: Thin  
Parameter  
Time  
Value  
32th note–half  
note  
Description  
Time until the delay  
sound is heard  
Shift  
-half note–0–  
+half note  
Time of shifting the in-  
terval between the 1st  
and 2nd delay  
Volume level of the de-  
lay sound  
Time  
0–127  
Duration of reverbera-  
tion  
Frequency above which  
the high-frequency con-  
tent of the reverb sound  
is filtered out  
Frequency above which  
the reverb is reduced in  
level  
Volume level at which  
the reverb starts to be  
gated  
HiCut  
160–12.5k (Hz),  
THRU  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Pan 1  
Pan 2  
Feedback  
0–127  
L15–CTR–R15  
-98–98 (%)  
Stereo position of the  
delay sound  
HiDamp  
4.0k–12.5k (Hz),  
THRU  
Amount of the delay  
sound that is fed back  
into the effect (minus:  
inverts the phase)  
Thre  
(Threshold)  
-60– +12 (dB)  
0.05–2.00 (s)  
Hold  
Time from when the re-  
verb level falls below  
the Threshold until the  
gate starts to close  
* If you set Tempo, Time, and Shift to make the delay time over  
1500 ms, the delay time cannot be more than 1500 ms.  
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FLANGER  
PITCH SHIFT  
Produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls somewhat  
like a jet airplane taking off or landing.  
Shifts the pitch of the original sound.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Mode  
1–5  
Setting a higher value re-  
sults in a slower response,  
but steadier pitch.  
Time until the pitch-shift-  
ed sound is heard  
Amount of pitch shift  
(semitone steps)  
Amount of pitch shift (2-  
cent steps)  
Amount of the pitch-shift-  
ed sound that is fed back  
into the effect (minus: in-  
verts the phase)  
Parameter  
Delay  
LFO Rate  
Depth  
Value  
0–15.0 (ms)  
1–128  
0–127  
-98–98 (%)  
Description  
Tone of the flanger  
Frequency of modulation  
Depth of modulation  
Amount of the flanger  
sound that is fed back into  
the effect (minus: inverts  
the phase)  
Delay  
0–100.0 (ms)  
-24–12  
Feedback  
Coarse  
Fine  
-100–100  
-98–98 (%)  
Phase  
0–180  
Spatial spread of the  
sound  
Feedback  
PHASER  
Adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound, producing  
a swirling modulation.  
OVERDRIVE  
Creates a soft distortion similar to that produced by vacuum  
tube amplifiers.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Freq  
100–8000 (Hz)  
Basic frequency at which  
the sound will be modu-  
lated  
Parameter  
Drive  
HF Level  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
Description  
Amount of distortion  
Level of high frequency  
range  
Bypass for the low fre-  
quency range  
LFO Rate  
Depth  
Resonance  
1–128  
0–127  
0–127  
Frequency of modulation  
Depth of modulation  
Amount of feedback  
LF Bypass  
OFF, ON  
When this is set to  
“OFF,” the low frequen-  
cy range also has a dis-  
tortion sound.  
CHORUS  
Gives richness and spaciousness to the sound.  
Expanse  
OFF, ON  
Adding the spatial spread  
of the sound  
Parameter  
Delay  
LFO Rate  
Depth  
Value  
8.0–30.0 (ms)  
1–128  
0–127  
0–180  
Description  
Tone of the chorus  
Frequency of modulation  
Depth of modulation  
Spatial spread of the  
sound  
DISTORTION  
Phase  
Produces a more intense distortion than Overdrive.  
Parameter  
Gain  
HF Level  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
Description  
Amount of distortion  
Level of high frequency  
range  
ENHANCER  
Controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies,  
adding sparkle and brightness to the sound.  
LF Bypass  
OFF, ON  
Bypass for the low fre-  
quency range  
Parameter  
Sens  
LF Level  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
Description  
Sensitivity of the enhancer  
Volume level of the low  
frequency range of the di-  
rect sound  
When this is set to  
“OFF,” the low frequen-  
cy range also has a dis-  
tortion sound.  
Adding the spatial spread  
of the sound  
Expanse  
OFF, ON  
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LO-FI  
Parameter  
Release  
Value  
0–100  
Description  
Time from when the volume  
falls below the threshold lev-  
el until the compressor effect  
no longer applies  
Intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative  
purposes.  
Parameter  
Fs Rate  
Bit  
Value  
Description  
Sample rate  
Number of bits in data  
Cutoff frequency of the  
BPF (Band Pass Filter)  
Amount of mixing the  
sound that goes through  
the BPF  
Gain  
-60– +12  
(dB)  
Output volume of compres-  
sor  
OFF, 1/2–1/32  
OFF, 15–1  
0–100  
[F3 (M EQ)]  
Type  
SHELV  
(Shelving),  
PEAK  
(MID: fixed  
to “PEAK”)  
SHELVE:  
Entire range above/below  
the selected frequency range  
is boosted/cut  
PEAK:  
The vicinity of the selected  
frequency range is boosted/  
cut  
Width of the frequency  
range  
A higher Q narrows the af-  
fected area.  
BPF Cutoff  
BPF Mix  
0–127  
RING MOD  
Q
0.5–8.0  
Applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal,  
producing bell-like sounds.  
(only when  
Type is set  
to “PEAK”)  
Freq (Fre-  
quency)  
20–1k  
Point at which the boost/cut  
will occur  
Parameter  
Freq  
Value  
0–127  
Description  
Frequency at which  
modulation is applied  
(LOW), 20–  
16K (MID),  
1k–16k  
(HIGH)  
Gain  
-12– +12  
Amount of boost/cut  
Master Effects [MASTER  
COMP/EQ]  
A stereo compressor (limiter)/three-band equalizer provides  
final audio touches to the total sound of the TD-20. Can be  
used for each kit and/or all kits.  
fig.04-007_70  
You can use the master effect on “per kit” basis, or as a  
global one (p. 80).  
1. Press [MASTER COMP/EQ].  
[MASTER COMP/EQ] lights.  
2. Press [F2], [F3], or [CURSOR] to select the  
parameter.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
4. Press [F1] to turn the master effects on.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
[F2 (M COMP)]  
Threshold  
-60–0 (dB)  
Volume level at which com-  
pression begins  
Ratio  
Attack  
1:1–100:1  
0–100  
Compression ratio  
Time from when the volume  
goes up the threshold level  
until the compressor effect  
applies  
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Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]  
Trigger Type  
PD125  
PD120  
PD105  
PD100  
PD85  
Used Model  
PD-125  
Selecting the Pad Type [F1  
(BANK)]  
PD-120  
PD-105  
To be sure the TD-20 accurately receives signals sent from the  
pads, select the trigger type (the type of pads being used) for  
each trigger input.  
PD-100  
PD-85, PD-80R, PD-80  
PD9  
PD-9  
PD8  
PD-8  
PD7  
PD-7  
Trigger Type  
PD6  
PD-6  
A trigger type is a group of trigger settings with values  
optimally adjusted for a particular pad. Indications such as  
“KD120,” “PD125,” or “VH12,” etc. in the above display  
correspond to this. When you select a trigger type for a  
connected pad, each of the parameters is set to the most  
appropriate values for that pad, allowing you to play it  
without encountering problems with the settings. Only when  
factors unrelated to the selection of the proper trigger type  
prevent you from getting good results in performance should  
you fine-tune the individual parameters for the pad you are  
using.  
KD120  
KD85  
KD8  
KD-120  
KD-85, KD-80  
KD-8  
KD7  
KD-7  
CY15R  
CY12RC  
CY14C  
CY8  
CY-15R  
CY-12R/C  
CY-14C  
CY-8  
CY6  
CY-6  
CY12H  
VH12  
VH11  
PAD1  
PAD2  
RT7K  
RT5S  
CY-12H  
VH-12  
VH-11  
Trigger Bank  
When using a non-Roland pad  
Trigger Banks allow you to store the 15 trigger settings as a  
single unit of information. The large number at the left edge of  
the above display is the Trigger Bank number. Move the  
cursor to this area to select the Trigger Bank.  
RT-7K  
RT-5S  
RT-3T  
RT3T  
1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)].  
* When you select the trigger type, the trigger parameters (except  
the crosstalk cancel parameters) are automatically set to the  
most efficient values for each pad. Make settings for the  
parameter as needed.  
[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BANK” screen will  
appear.  
fig.05-TrigBank_70  
* When 3Way Trigger (p. 50) is set to ON, “RD CTRL” is  
displayed for the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 11 EDGE.  
It cannot be changed.  
Trigger Inputs and Pad/Playing  
Methods corresponding chart  
2. Press [CURSOR (left)] to move the cursor to the  
Trigger Bank number.  
Trigger In-  
put  
Dual Trigger  
Mesh Pad  
Positional  
Sensing  
Rim Shot  
Nuance  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the Trigger Bank.  
KICK  
x
o
o
x
x
x
x
o
x
o
x
x
x
o
x
x
x
o
o
x
x
x
x
o
4. Press [CURSOR (right)] to move the cursor to a  
SNARE  
TOM 1–4  
HI-HAT  
CRASH 1, 2  
RIDE  
trigger type.  
5. Strike the pad you wish to set.  
The cursor will move to the trigger type for the struck  
pad.  
EDGE  
You can also select by using [CURSOR] or [TRIG  
SELECT].  
AUX 1–4  
* Brush sweep and Cross Stick can be used only SNARE.  
* Each playing method can be used with the instruments  
corresponding to it (p. 95).  
6. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the trigger type.  
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Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]  
Minimum level for the pad (Threshold)  
Setting the Pad Sensitivity  
[F2 (BASIC)]  
This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when  
the pad is above a determined force level (velocity). This can  
be used to prevent a pad from sounding because of vibrations  
from other pads.  
When you are using pads made by other manufacturers, try  
adjusting the following parameters.  
In the following example, B will sound but A and C will not  
sound.  
fig.Threshold.e  
Threshold  
1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F2 (BASIC)].  
[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BASIC” screen will  
A
B
C
appear.  
fig.05-TrigBasic_70  
Threshold: 0–31  
When set to a higher value, no sound is produced when the  
pad is struck lightly.  
Gradually raise the “Threshold” value while striking the pad.  
Check this and adjust accordingly. Repeat this process until  
you get the perfect setting for your playing style.  
2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
parameter.  
3. Strike the pad you wish to set.  
The setting screen for the struck pad will appear.  
You can also select by using [TRIG SELECT].  
How Playing Dynamics Changes the  
Volume (Velocity Curve)  
This setting allows you to control the relation between playing  
velocity (striking force) and changes in volume. Adjust this  
curve until the response feels as natural as possible.  
fig.VeloC-LINEAR.e  
Volume  
Curve: LINEAR  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
5. When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to  
the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
The standard setting. This  
produces the most natural  
correspondence between playing  
dynamics and volume change.  
fig.VeloC-EXP.e  
Parameter  
Trig Type  
Sensitivity  
Threshold  
Value  
refer to p. 44  
1–32  
Description  
LINEAR  
Pad sensitivity  
Minimum level  
for the pad  
How playing dy-  
namics changes  
the volume  
Striking Force  
Striking Force  
Striking Force  
0–31  
Volume  
Volume  
Curve: EXP1, EXP2  
Curve  
LINEAR, EXP1,  
EXP2, LOG1,  
LOG2, SPLINE,  
LOUD1, LOUD2  
Compared to LINEAR, strong  
dynamics produce a greater  
change.  
EXP1  
EXP2  
fig.VeloC-LOG.e  
Curve: LOG1, LOG2  
LOG2  
Pad Sensitivity  
Compared to LINEAR, a soft  
playing produces a greater  
change.  
LOG1  
You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate  
your personal playing style.  
fig.VeloC-SPLINE.e  
Volume  
This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound  
volume, based on how hard you play.  
Curve: SPLINE  
Extreme changes are made in  
response to playing dynamics.  
SPLINE  
Sensitivity: 1–32  
Higher sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume  
even when played softly.  
Striking Force  
fig.VeloC-LOUD.e  
Volume  
Curve: LOUD1, LOUD2  
LOUD2  
Lower sensitivity will keep the pad producing a low volume  
even when played forcefully.  
Very little dynamic response,  
making it easy to maintain  
strong volume levels. If using  
drum triggers, these settings  
help maintain stable levels.  
LOUD1  
Striking Force  
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Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]  
Adjusting the Offset of VH-12  
Automatically  
Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)]  
1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)].  
1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)].  
[TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER HIHAT” screen  
will appear.  
fig.05-TrigHH_70  
2. Press [F5 (OFFSET)].  
The “VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT” screen will appear.  
fig.05-VHOffset1_70  
2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
parameter.  
3. Loosen the clutch of the top hi-hat and let it sit  
on the bottom hi-hat.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.  
4. When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to  
the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
4. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
[TRIGGER] flashes, and the “VH offset” parameter is set  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
automatically.  
Hi-Hat Type  
VH12,  
VH11/FD  
Used Hi-Hat Controller  
VH12: VH-12  
fig.05-VHOffset2_70  
VH11/FD: VH-11, FD-8  
• When Hi-Hat Type is set to “VH12”  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Offset  
-100– +100  
Extent of Opening Hi-Hat  
The bigger the value is,  
the wider the opening  
extent is.  
When finished, [TRIGGER] stops flashing and remains  
lit, and the following screen appears.  
fig.05-VHOffset3_70  
Foot Splash  
Sens  
-10– +10  
(Initial Value: +5)  
Amount of how easy to  
make the Foot Splash  
Noise  
Cancel  
1–3  
(Initial Value: 1)  
Amount of strength to can-  
cel the bow and edge noise  
when you play “Foot  
Close.”  
The bigger the value is,  
the more difficult to  
have a noise excluding  
the “Foot Close.”  
You can also perform this operation by holding down  
[KIT] and pressing [TRIGGER] (p. 21).  
• When Hi-Hat Type is set to “VH11/FD”  
Adjusting the Offset of VH-11  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Foot Splash  
Sens  
-10– +10  
(Initial Value: +8)  
Amount of how easy to  
make the Foot Splash  
1. Connect the VH-11 and TD-20.  
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-20.  
CC Max  
90, 127  
(Initial Value: 90)  
Amount of Control  
Change that is transmitted  
in stepping the pedal down  
completely.  
CC  
Resolution  
NORMAL,  
HIGH  
(Initial Value:  
NORMAL)  
Amount of Data Resolu-  
tion that is transmitted  
from Hi-Hat Pedal. (*1)  
3. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest  
naturally on the motion sensor unit.  
4. Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)].  
*1: When you control the pitch by Hi-Hat Pedal (p. 35), the  
pitch can be changed smoothly if you set “High.”  
* [TRIGGER] lights, and the “TRIGGER BANK” screen  
appears.  
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Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]  
[F1 (XTALK)]: XTALK CANCEL  
fig.05-Xtalk1_70  
5. Set the trigger type for hi-hat to “VH11” (p. 44).  
6. Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)].  
* The “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen appears.  
7. Set the TD-20’s parameters as described below.  
Parameter  
Value  
VH11/FD  
+8  
[F2 (MOUNT)]: MOUNT TYPE  
Select the pad mount type here.  
PAD: Using a pad mount  
Hi-Hat Type  
Foot Splash Sens  
CC Max  
90  
CYMBAL: Using a cymbal mount  
fig.05-Xtalk2_70  
CC Resolution  
NORMAL  
8. While reading the meter displayed on the right  
side of the TD-20’s screen, adjust the offset  
with the VH-11’s VH offset adjustment screw.  
Adjust the offset so that the black  
meter.  
appear in the  
[F3 (GROUP)]: XTALK GROUP  
fig.05-TrigVH11_70  
Crosstalk Cancel affects the pads set to the same number.  
fig.05-Xtalk3_70  
* For detailed descriptions regarding the VH-11, instructions on  
connections, and other information, refer to the VH-11  
Owner’s Manual.  
Crosstalk Example: If you hit the snare pad and  
the tom 1 also sounds  
Set the snare and tom 1 to the same group. Raise the  
“XTALK CANCEL” for the pad being used for the tom 1.  
The tom 1 pad will be less prone to receive crosstalk from  
other pads. With a setting “OFF,” crosstalk prevention  
will not work.  
Eliminate Crosstalk Between  
Pads [F4 (XTALK)]  
When two pads are mounted on the same stand, hitting one  
pad may trigger the sound from another pad unintentionally.  
(This is called crosstalk.) Eliminate this by adjusting Xtalk  
Cancel on the pad that is sounding inadvertently.  
* If the value is set too high, and two pads are played  
simultaneously, the one that is struck less forcefully may  
not sound. Be careful and set this parameter to the  
minimum value required to prevent crosstalk.  
In some cases, you can prevent crosstalk between two  
pads by increasing the distance between them.  
1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F4 (XTALK)].  
2. Use [F1]–[F3] to select the parameter.  
3. Strike the pad you wish to set.  
The cursor will move to the trigger input number for the  
struck pad.  
You can also select by using [CURSOR] or [TRIG  
SELECT].  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
5. When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to  
the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
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Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]  
Trigger Signal Detection Time  
(Scan Time)  
Advanced Trigger  
Parameters [F5 (ADVANCE)]  
Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may differ  
slightly depending on the characteristics of each pad or  
acoustic drum trigger (drum pickup), you may notice that  
identical hits (velocity) may produce sound at different  
volumes. If this occurs, you can adjust the “Scan Time” so that  
The following parameters (Advanced Trigger Parameters) are  
automatically set to the most efficient values for each pad  
when you select the Trigger Type (p. 44), and don’t require  
adjustment, except if you experience any of the problems that  
are discussed in the explanation of each parameter.  
1. Press [TRIGGER] - [F5 (ADVANCE)].  
your way of playing can be detected more precisely.  
fig.ScanTime.e  
2. Use [F1]–[F3] and [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
Scan Time  
select the parameter.  
3. Strike the pad you wish to set.  
The setting screen for the struck pad will appear.  
You can also select by using [TRIG SELECT].  
Time  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting.  
5. When you’re finished, press [EXIT] to return to  
Scan Time: 0–4.0 (ms)  
the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
While repeatedly hitting the pad at a constant force, gradually  
raise the Scan Time value from 0 msec, until the resulting  
volume stabilizes at the loudest level. At this setting, try both  
soft and loud strikes, and make sure that the volume changes  
appropriately.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
[F1 (SCAN)]  
* As the value is set higher, the time it takes for the sound to be  
played increases. Set this to the lowest value possible.  
Trig Type  
Scan Time  
refer to p. 44  
0–4.0 (ms)  
Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation  
(Retrigger Cancel)  
time  
Retrig Cancel  
Mask Time  
[F2 (RIM)]  
1–16  
Detecting trigger signal  
attenuation  
Double triggering pre-  
vention (p. 49)  
Important if you are using acoustic drum triggers. Such  
triggers can produce altered waveforms, which may also  
cause inadvertent sounding at Point A in the following figure  
0–64 (ms)  
(Retrigger).  
fig.Retrigger.e  
A
Time  
Trig Type  
Rim Gain  
refer to p. 44  
0–3.2  
Rim/Edge dynamic re-  
sponse (p. 49)  
RimShot Adjust  
XStick Thrshld  
0–8.0  
0–127  
Rim shots response (p. 49)  
Cross stick response (p.  
49)  
This occurs in particular at the decaying edge of the  
waveform. Retrigger Cancel detects such distortion in and  
prevents retriggering from occurring.  
[F3 (3-WAY)]  
Retrig Cancel: 1–16  
While repeatedly striking the pad, raise the “Retrig Cancel”  
value until retriggering no longer occurs.  
* Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it  
then becomes easy for sounds to be omitted when the drums  
played fast (roll etc.). Set this to the lowest value possible while  
still ensuring that there is no retriggering.  
3Way Trigger  
(Ride & Edge)  
[F5 (NAME)]  
OFF, ON  
Playing Bow/Bell/Edge  
(p. 50)  
Trigger Bank Name (p. 50)  
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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  
signals if they occur within the specified amount of time  
after the previous trigger signal was received. Retrigger  
Cancel detects the attenuation of the trigger signal level,  
and triggers the sound after internally determining which  
trigger signals were actually generated when the head  
was struck, while weeding out the other false trigger  
signals that need not trigger a sound.  
When a PD-125/120/105/80R or RT-5S (trigger) is connected,  
you can adjust the sensitivity of the rim response.  
RimShot Adjust: 0–8.0  
There are some cases that you have a rim sound unexpectedly  
when you hit the head strongly. You can improve this  
situation with decreasing the value of “RimShot Adjust.”  
* When you set the value too small, it might be difficult to play  
the rim sound.  
Double Triggering Prevention  
(Mask Time)  
When playing a kick trigger the beater can bounce back and  
hit the head a second time immediately after the intended  
note—with acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against  
the head—this causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two  
sounds instead of one). The Mask Time setting helps to  
prevent this. Once a pad has been hit, any additional trigger  
signals occurring within the specified “Mask Time” (0–64  
Cross Stick Threshold  
(XStick Thrshld)  
When a PD-125/120/105/80R or RT-5S (trigger) is connected,  
you can determine the “cross over point” between the cross  
stick and a rim shot sounds.  
msec) will be ignored.  
fig.MaskTime.e  
XStick Thrshld: 0–127  
Mask Time  
Setting this to a higher value makes it easier to get cross stick  
sounds. When set to “0,” playing a cross stick produces the  
open rim shot sound.  
* Increasing the value excessively may cause the cross stick to  
Time  
sound as well when the open rim shot is played.  
fig.MaskTime.e  
Sound not produced  
Mask Time: 0–64 (ms)  
High  
Adjust the “Mask Time” value while playing the pad.  
When using a kick trigger, try to let the beater bounce back  
and hit the head very quickly, then raise the “Mask Time”  
value until there are no more sounds made by the beater  
rebound.  
Rim Shot  
Sound  
* When set to a high value, it will be difficult to play very  
quickly. Set this to as low a value as you can.  
Cross Stick  
Sound  
Striking  
force  
Low  
If two or more sounds are being produced when you  
strike the head just once, then adjust Retrig Cancel.  
Soft  
Hard  
Cross Stick Threshold  
(0–127)  
Rim/Edge Dynamic Response  
(Rim Gain)  
When a PD-125/120/105, PD-80R, PD-9/8/7, CY series pad,  
VH-12, or RT-5S (trigger) is connected, you can adjust the  
relation between your playing velocity (force) on the rim/  
edge and the resulting volume level.  
Rim Gain: 0–3.2  
Higher value allows the rim/edge to produce a loud volume  
even when played softly. Lower value will keep the rim/edge  
producing a low volume even when played forcefully.  
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Chapter 5. Trigger Settings [TRIGGER]  
Playing Bow, Bell, and Edge  
(3-Way Triggering)  
Naming a Trigger Bank [F5 (Name)]  
Each trigger bank can be named (up to 12 characters).  
fig.05-BankName_70  
When using the CY-15R or CY-12R/C for the RIDE, you can  
three way triggering (bow, bell, and edge shot) performance  
are possible.  
3Way Trigger: OFF, ON  
1. In the “TRIGGER BANK” screen, select the  
Connect as shown below, set 3Way Trigger to “ON.”  
fig.05-Ride.e  
trigger bank you want to name.  
Ride  
2. [F5 (ADVANCE)] - [F5 (NAME)].  
CY-15R or CY-12R/C  
The “TRIGGER BANK NAME” screen appears.  
3. [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor to the  
BOW/BELL  
character to be changed.  
4. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
BOW/EDGE  
change the character.  
Function Buttons  
TD-20 Rear Panel  
[F1 (INSERT)]  
A blank space is inserted at the cursor position.  
[F2 (DELETE)]  
Character at the cursor position is deleted.  
[F3 (SPACE)]  
Character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank  
space.  
[F4 (CHAR)]  
Character at the cursor position changes between  
uppercase/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.  
5. When finished, Press [EXIT].  
EDGE  
RIDE  
Correspondences Between Playing  
Method and Trigger Input  
Playing Method  
Bow Shot  
TD-20 TRIGGER INPUT  
10 RIDE head  
Bell Shot  
10 RIDE rim  
Edge Shot  
11 EDGE rim  
* Head-side tone for the TRIGGER INPUT 11 EDGE cannot be  
sounded.  
* When 3Way Trigger is set to “ON,” “RD CTRL” is displayed  
for the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 11 EDGE. It cannot  
be changed.  
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Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)  
The TD-20’s sequencer organizes music into six parts. The  
About Preset Pattern Copyright  
Drum Kit part is used to record/play back what is played on  
the pads. Additionally, Melody Part, Bass Part, Backing 1 Part,  
and Backing 2 Part are the four backing instrument parts, and  
there is another Percussion part.  
The sounds, phrases and patterns contained in this product are  
sound recordings protected by copyright. Roland hereby grants to  
purchasers of this product the permission to utilize the sound  
recordings contained in this product for the creation and  
recording of original musical works; provided however, the  
sound recordings contained in this product may not be sampled,  
downloaded or otherwise re-recorded, in whole or in part, for any  
other purpose, including but not limited to the transmission of all  
or any part of the sound recordings via the internet or other  
digital or analog means of transmission, and/or the manufacture,  
for sale or otherwise, of any collection of sampled sounds, phrases  
or patterns, on CD-ROM or equivalent means.  
The collective performance of these six parts is called a  
pattern.  
Preset Patterns (Pattern P 1–100)  
Settings in Preset patterns cannot be modified. These patterns  
are provided for use in practicing or live performances.  
The sound recordings contained in this product are the original  
works of Roland Corporation. Roland is not responsible for the use  
of the sound recordings contained in this product, and assumes no  
liability for any infringement of any copyright of any third party  
arising out of use of the sounds, phrases and patterns in this product.  
User Patterns (Pattern U 101–200)  
These are patterns for you to use as you wish. You can record  
directly from the pads or an external MIDI keyboard in real  
time (p. 61). User pattern settings are saved automatically.  
Basic Operation  
Using Preset Patterns  
As you cannot record over a preset pattern, the following  
fig.06-001  
appears in the display if you press [REC].  
fig.06-002_70  
[PATTERN]:  
Selects patterns. This displays the basic screen for the  
sequencer.  
[STOP]  
If you want to change, edit, or record any Preset pattern  
settings, copy them to a User pattern (p. 64).  
Stops playback of the pattern. When pressed while the  
pattern is stopped, this returns you to the beginning of  
the pattern.  
[PLAY]  
Starts playback of the pattern.  
[REC]  
Enters record-standby mode.  
[TEMPO]  
Sets the Tempo (p. 53).  
[CURSOR (up)]  
When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this returns  
you to the beginning of the pattern.  
[CURSOR (left)]  
When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this returns  
you to the previous measure in the pattern.  
[CURSOR (right)]  
When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this advances  
you to the next measure in the pattern.  
[CURSOR (down)]  
When pressed while the pattern is stopped, this advances  
you to the end of the pattern.  
* [CURSOR] cannot be used while the pattern is played back.  
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Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)  
Choosing a Pattern  
[PATTERN]  
Select a Pattern from the List  
[F1 (LIST)]  
fig.06-003_70  
Here you can select patterns from a list of pattern names.  
Pattern number, pattern name, beat, measure length, pattern  
playback type, and tempo are displayed.  
fig.06-List_70  
1. Press [PATTERN].  
[PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN” screen appears.  
2. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F1 (LIST)].  
* If you press [F5 (NEW)], an empty pattern with the lowest  
number is called up.  
The “PATTERN LIST” screen appears.  
2. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
select the pattern.  
About the “PATTERN” screen.  
fig.06-004_70  
Function Buttons  
[F1 (PAGE)]  
F
The previous page of the list appears.  
[F2 (PAGE )]  
E
G
The next page of the list appears.  
[F5 (NEW)]  
C
D
B
A
A: Pattern Number  
An empty pattern with the lowest number is called up.  
Currently selected pattern number.  
B: Pattern Name  
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the “PATTERN”  
screen.  
The name of the currently selected pattern.  
C: Pattern Type  
“P” is displayed for preset patterns, and “U” is  
displayed for user patterns. When choosing an empty  
pattern, an asterisk (*) appears.  
D: Pattern Playback Type (p. 58)  
E: Measure Number  
Playing Back a Pattern  
[PLAY]  
fig.06-Play_70  
Playback begins from the measure indicated here  
when [PLAY] is pressed.  
F: Beat  
G: Part Mute Status (p. 54)  
1. Select the pattern to play.  
2. Press [PLAY].  
When you have finished making the settings, press  
[PATTERN] to bring up this screen. This prevents data  
from being overwritten inadvertently during  
performance.  
[PLAY] lights, and playback of the pattern begins.  
3. Press [STOP] to stop playback of the pattern.  
[PLAY] goes off, and returns to the beginning of the  
measure played at that moment.  
4. Press [STOP] once again to return to beginning  
of the pattern.  
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Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)  
Synchronizing with an External MIDI  
Device  
Tempo Adjustment  
1. Press [TEMPO].  
This section discusses the settings that allow an external MIDI  
sequencer and the TD-20’s sequencer to be synchronized. The  
device that is playing back is called the “master” and the device  
that is synchronizing to the playback is called the “slave.”  
2. [TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen  
appears.  
fig.06-Tempo1_70  
1. Press [TEMPO].  
[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.  
2. Press [F2 (SYNC)].  
The “TEMPO SYNC” screen appears.  
fig.06-Tempo4_70  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the tempo.  
4. Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT”  
screen.  
Setting the Tempo by Hitting a Pad  
(Tap Tempo)  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
4. Press [KIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
You can set the tempo by hitting a pad or [PREVIEW] two or  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
more times at quarter-note intervals of the desired tempo.  
Sync Mode  
INTERNAL, EXTERNAL,  
AUTO, REMOTE  
See below.  
1. Press [TEMPO].  
[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.  
INTERNAL:  
The TD-20’s tempo setting will be used for playback/  
recording. When shipped from the factory, this setting is  
selected.  
2. Press [F3 (TAP)].  
The “TAP TEMPO” screen appears.  
fig.06-Tempo2_70  
EXTERNAL:  
The TD-20’s sequencer will operate in accordance with  
tempo data (MIDI Clock) from the external device.  
AUTO:  
This is a convenient setting that combines features of both  
the INTERNAL and EXTERNAL settings. When no  
synchronization signal is being received, the TD-20’s  
tempo setting will be used for playback/recording. When  
a synchronization signal is being received from an  
external device, the TD-20 will sync to that signal.  
3. Press [CURSOR (up)] to move the cursor to  
“Tap Switch.”  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to set to “ON.”  
REMOTE:  
5. Press [CURSOR (down)] to move the cursor to  
The TD-20 will obey start/pause/stop messages from an  
external device, but will playback according to its own  
tempo setting.  
“Tap Pad.”  
6. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pad (or  
[PREVIEW]) to use for Tap Tempo function.  
Synchronizing to the playback of an  
external sequencer  
7. Press [KIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
In this case, the TD-20 will be the slave and an external  
sequencer will be master.  
When you hit the pad (or [PREVIEW] selected in the step 5,  
the tempo is displayed at the upper right of the display.  
fig.06-Tempo3_70  
1. Connect the TD-20’s MIDI IN connector with a  
MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT connector of the  
external sequencer.  
2. Set Sync Mode to “EXTERNAL.”  
3. Begin playback on the external sequencer.  
Synchronized playback will begin.  
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Make Settings for the Backing Part  
[F2 (BACKING)]  
Part Settings [F2 (PART)]  
PATTERN PART screen (Only for User Pattern)  
fig.06-Part_70  
Here you can select the instrument used for the backing parts  
(other parts than drum kit part and percussion part), etc.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].  
The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.  
2. Press [F2 (BACKING)].  
The “MELODY (BASS, BACKING1, BACKING2)PART”  
Muting a Specific Part [F1 (MUTE)]  
screen appears.  
fig.06-Backing_70  
You can mute specific parts in user patterns.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].  
The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.  
2. Press [F1 (MUTE)].  
3. Press [F1]–[F4] to select the part you wish to  
The “PART MUTE” screen appears.  
fig.06-Mute1_70  
set.  
[F1]: Melody Part  
[F2]: Bass Part  
[F3]: Backing 1 Part  
[F4]: Backing 2 Part  
3. Press [F1]–[F5] to turn each part muted or  
played.  
4. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
parameter.  
[F1]: Melody Part  
[F2]: Bass Part  
[F3]: Backing 1 Part + Backing 2 Part  
[F4]: Percussion Part  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Inst  
Refer to Backing  
Instrument List  
(p. 98)  
Part Instrument  
[F5]: Drum Kit Part  
4. Press [PATTERN] to return to the “PATTERN”  
Key Shift  
-24–0– +24  
Shifts the overall  
pitch (in semi-  
tone steps).  
screen.  
* You can check the part mute status in the “PATTERN” screen.  
fig.06-Mute2_70  
Bend Range  
0– +24  
Amount of  
change in pitch  
with pitch bend  
at the maximum  
level(insemitone  
steps).  
MUTE  
PLAY  
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Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)  
Percussion Part Settings [F3 (PERC)]  
Choosing a Percussion Set  
An assembled group of different percussion instruments is  
called a percussion set. There are 8 percussion sets, with  
percussion instruments assigned to each note number (128).  
So multiple instruments can be used at one time. They can be  
edited and use the effects unit of the backing instruments.  
Instrument Numbers/Instrument  
Names  
You can change the tone by changing the instrument  
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).  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].  
Variation Tones  
The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.  
These are slightly varied tone types found in an  
2. Press [F3 (PERC)].  
The “PERCUSSION PART” screen appears.  
fig.06-PercPart_70  
instrument number. The number of variation tones varies  
with the instrument number.  
fig.06-Variation_70  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the percussion  
Instrument Name Number of  
Variation Tones  
set.  
Percussion Set Settings  
Master Tuning  
1. In the “PERCUSSION PART” screen, press [F5  
(EDIT)].  
Here you can adjust the overall tuning for the Melody, Bass,  
Backing 1, and Backing 2 part.  
The “PERCUSSION SET EDIT” screen appears.  
fig.06-PercSet_70  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)] - [F2  
(BACKING)] - [F5 (M TUNE)].  
The “MASTER TUNE” screen appears.  
fig.06-Tune_70  
2. Make settings of the percussion set.  
3. When finished, press [EXIT] to return to the  
“PERCUSSION PART” screen.  
2. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make setting.  
Master Tune: 415.3–466.2Hz  
Selecting a Percussion Instrument  
Select an instrument for each note number.  
* You can set this to 440.0 Hz by pressing [F5 (440 Hz)].  
1. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the note  
number you wish to set.  
2. Use [VALUE] or [+/-] to select the instrument.  
You can listen the sound of instrument by pressing  
[PREVIEW].  
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Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)  
Selecting a Percussion Instrument  
from the List [F1 (LIST)]  
Parameter  
Pan  
Pitch  
Decay Time  
Cho Send Level  
Value  
Description  
Stereo position  
Amount of cho-  
rus  
L15–CTR–R15  
-480–+480  
-31–+31  
Here you can select from the list of all available instruments.  
1. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the note  
0–127  
number you wish to set.  
Rev Send Level  
CC  
0–127  
0–127  
Amount of re-  
verb  
See below.  
2. Press [F1 (LIST)].  
The “PERCUSSION SET INST LIST” screen appears.  
fig.06-PercList_70  
CC: Specifies how the instrument which changes the tone  
like a snare (striking position) or hi-hat (pedal position)  
sounds.  
4. Press [EXIT] to return to the “PERCUSSION  
SET EDIT” screen.  
3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR] to select the  
instrument.  
Naming a Percussion Set [F3 (NAME)]  
Function Buttons  
Each percussion set can be named (up to 12 characters).  
fig.06-PercName_70  
[F1 (< PAGE)]  
Previous page of the list appears.  
[F2 (PAGE >)]  
The next page of the list appears.  
[F5 (OFF)]  
1. Press [F3 (NAME)].  
Selects the instrument #561 (OFF).  
The “PERCUSSION SET NAME” screen appears.  
4. Press [EXIT] to return to the “PERCUSSION  
2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor  
SET EDIT” screen.  
to the character to be changed.  
3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
Making the Settings for Each  
change the character.  
Percussion Instrument [F2 (EDIT)]  
Set the volume, pan, pitch, decay, etc. for each percussion  
instrument.  
Function Buttons  
[F1 (INSERT)]  
1. Press [F2 (EDIT)].  
A blank space is inserted at the cursor position.  
[F2 (DELETE)]  
The “PERCUSSION SET EDIT” screen appears.  
fig.06-PercEdit_70  
Character at the cursor position is deleted.  
[F3 (SPACE)]  
Character at cursor position is replaced by a blank space.  
[F4 (CHAR)]  
2. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.  
Character at the cursor position changes between  
uppercase/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
4. Press [EXIT] to return to the “PERCUSSION  
SET EDIT” screen.  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Perc Note  
0 (C -)–127 (G 9)  
Note number to  
be set  
(Inst)  
Refer to Drum In-  
strument List(p.  
92).  
Instrument  
Volume  
0–127  
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Volume/Pan Settings for Each Part  
[F4 (MIXER)]  
Effect Settings for Backing Parts [F5  
(REV/CHO)]  
* Drum part cannot be set here. Set in the MIXER settings (p.  
37).  
Set the amount of reverb and chorus for each backing part.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].  
* To adjust volume/pan settings for each instrument of the  
percussion part, refer to p. 55.  
The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.  
2. Press [F5 (REV/CHO)].  
The “REVERB/CHORUS” screen appears.  
fig.06-RevCho_70  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F2 (PART)].  
The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.  
2. Press [F4 (MIXER)].  
The “PART VOLUME”, “PART PAN”, “PART REVERB  
SEND LEVEL”, or “PART CHORUS SEND LEVEL”  
screen appears.  
fig.06-Mixer_70  
3. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
5. Press [F1] and/or [F5] to turn the reverb/chorus  
ON or OFF.  
[F1]: Reverb On/Off  
3. Press [F1]–[F4] to select the parameter.  
[F5]: Chorus On/Off  
4. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the part  
you wish to set.  
Parameter  
REVERB  
Type  
Value  
Description  
5. Use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
make settings.  
ROOM1,  
Type of reverb  
ROOM2,  
STAGE1,  
STAGE2,  
HALL1, HALL2,  
DELAY, PAN-  
DELAY  
Parameter  
[F1 (VOLUME)]  
PART VOLUME  
[F2 (PAN)]  
Value  
0–127  
Time  
0–127  
Reverb Length/  
Delay Time  
PART PAN  
L15–CTR–R15  
0–127  
[F3 (REV SND)]  
PART REVERB SEND LEVEL  
[F4 (CHO SND)]  
PART CHORUS SEND LEVEL  
CHORUS  
Type  
Rate  
TYPE1–3  
1–64  
Type of chorus  
Speed of modu-  
lation  
0–127  
Depth  
1–64  
Depth of modu-  
lation  
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Parameter  
Play Type  
Value  
LOOP, ONESHOT,  
TAP, VLINK  
OFF, 0.2–4.0  
OFF, ON  
Description  
See below.  
Pattern Settings [F3 (FUNC)]  
Set various settings for the user patterns.  
Tap Reset Time  
Quick Play  
Time Signature/Number of  
Measures/Tempo Settings [F1  
(SETUP)]  
About Play Type (LOOP, ONESHOT,  
TAP, VLINK)  
1. Press [PATTERN].  
LOOP (  
):  
The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.  
After the pattern is played back all the way to the end,  
playback then repeats, starting at the beginning of the  
pattern. Playback continues until [STOP] is pressed.  
2. Press [F3 (FUNC)] - [F1 (SETUP)].  
The “PATTERN SETUP” screen appears.  
fig.06-PtnSetup_70  
ONESHOT (  
):  
Playback stops once the end of the pattern is reached.  
This is a convenient feature to use when assigning  
patterns to the pads (Pad Pattern; p. 35). Each time you  
hit the pad to which the pattern is assigned, it will  
automatically start from the beginning of the pattern.  
3. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
Parameter  
Pattern Length  
Value  
1–999  
Description  
Number of  
measures  
Supplementary function for LOOP and  
ONESHOT  
Quick Play: OFF, ON  
Time Signature  
Tempo  
Numerator: 1–15  
Denominator: 2, 4, 8, 16  
20–260  
Beat  
Quick Play starts playback of the pattern from the first  
note (first event) even if when you recorded the pattern,  
just played/recorded freely, ignoring the tempo clock.  
Time Signature can be set on an empty pattern. You  
cannot set 1/8 and 1/16-3/16.  
TAP (  
):  
When set to Pad Pattern (p. 35), the sounds are played  
back in sequence each time the pad is pressed. (You can  
use [PLAY] instead of a pad.)  
Choosing a Playback Method [F2  
(TYPE)]  
For example if you specify “TAP” for a pattern which  
contains a melody line and assign this pattern to a pad,  
you can play the notes of the melody in order each time  
you strike the pad. You can set the “Tap Reset Time” so  
beginning if that time interval elapses without that pad  
being hit again. You can play a bass line with your kick  
drum, too.  
1. Press [PATTERN].  
The “PATTERN PART” screen appears.  
2. Press [F3 (FUNC)] - [F2 (TYPE)].  
The “PATTERN TYPE” screen appears.  
fig.06-PtnType_70  
* When using Realtime Recording (p. 61) to record patterns used  
for TAP playback, make the Quantize settings (p. 63) before  
you begin recording.  
V-LINK (  
):  
3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
Special “TAP” for the V-LINK function (p. 84).  
parameter.  
You can switch the images in order each time you strike  
the pad (or press [PLAY]).  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
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Starting and Stopping the  
Metronome (Click) On/Off  
Supplementary function for TAP and  
V-LINK  
Tap Reset Time: OFF, 0.2–4.0 (sec)  
1. Press [TEMPO].  
This function automatically returns the pattern to the  
beginning if the set time interval elapses without the pad  
being hit again. This is the time interval that resets the  
pattern being used. If it is set to “OFF,” this function will  
be disabled.  
[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.  
2. Press [F5] to turn the click ON and OFF.  
fig.06-Click1_70  
You can have the velocity of the pattern being  
played change according to the force with which the  
pad is tapped (Pad Pattern Velocity). Refer to p. 35.  
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT”  
screen.  
You can also turn the click on/off by holding down  
[SHIFT] and pressing [TEMPO].  
Naming a Pattern [F5 (NAME)]  
Each pattern can be named (up to 12 characters).  
fig.06-PtnName_70  
Using a Indicator as a Click  
You can use the [TEMPO] indicator as a click.  
1. Press [TEMPO].  
[TEMPO] lights, and the “TEMPO” screen appears.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F3 (FUNC)] - [F5 (NAME)].  
2. Press [F4] to turn the [TEMPO] indicator  
flashing (ON) or going off (OFF).  
fig.06-Click2_70  
[PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN NAME” screen  
appears.  
2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor  
to the character to be changed.  
3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
change the character.  
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the “DRUM KIT”  
Function Buttons  
screen.  
[F1 (INSERT)]  
A blank space is inserted at the cursor position.  
[F2 (DELETE)]  
Character at the cursor position is deleted.  
[F3 (SPACE)]  
Character at cursor position is replaced by a blank space.  
[F4 (CHAR)]  
Character at the cursor position changes between upper  
case/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and symbols.  
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Chapter 6. Sequencer (Playback)  
Setting the Click  
To adjust the click level, move [GROUP FADERS] -  
[CLICK] (p. 24).  
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  
2. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
Parameter  
[F1 (INST)]  
Inst  
Value  
Description  
Refer to right col-  
umn.  
Sound for the click  
Pan  
L15–CENTER–  
R15  
Stereo position of the  
click  
Amb Send  
Level  
0–127  
Amount of ambience  
for the click  
You have to turn the  
ambience on (p. 40).  
When “---” is displayed, this level is set to  
“0” automatically to prevent the click sound  
from leaking.  
Output  
MASTER  
Output destination for  
the click  
You can also select  
by pressing [SETUP]  
- [F2 (OUTPUT)] (p.  
78).  
+PHONES,  
PHONES ONLY,  
DIRECT 5,  
DIRECT 6,  
DIRECT 5+6,  
DIRECT 7,  
DIRECT 8,  
DIRECT 7+8  
[F2 (TIMESIG)]  
Time  
Signature  
Numerator: 0–13  
Denominator:  
2, 4, 8, 16  
When the numerator is  
set to “0,” no accent is  
added to the first beat.  
Interval  
1/2 (half note), 3/8 (dotted quarter note),  
1/4 (quarter note), 1/8 (eighth note),  
1/12 (eighth-note triplet), 1/16 (16th note)  
[F3 (COUNT)]  
Count In  
Play  
OFF, 1 MEAS,  
2 MEAS  
Adds a count in before  
playback.  
Count In  
Rec  
OFF, 1 MEAS,  
2 MEAS  
Adds a count in before  
recording.  
During  
Play  
OFF, ON  
Sets the click to play  
during pattern play-  
back.  
During Rec  
OFF, ON  
Sets the click to play  
during recording.  
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Chapter 7. Sequencer (Recording/Editing)  
How to Record  
Recording a Pattern [REC]  
The procedure is the same when recording with pads or with  
What is played on the pads or on an external MIDI keyboard  
a MIDI keyboard.  
can be recorded (Realtime Recording).  
Your performance will be recorded exactly as you play it,  
including hi-hat control pedal movements and Positional  
(1) Select an Empty Pattern  
1. Press [PATTERN].  
Sensing.  
[PATTERN] lights, and the “PATTERN” screen appears.  
fig.06-003_70  
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-20.  
You can check the amount of memory available by  
2. Press [F5 (NEW)].  
pressing [TOOLS] - [F2 (INFO)] - [F1 (MEMORY)].  
An empty pattern is automatically selected.  
fig.07-Rec1-2_70  
Storing performance data that describes every instance  
where the Hi-Hat Control Pedal is used, and that  
includes strike position detection rapidly consumes the  
User memory.  
If all of the patterns have been used, this can’t be selected.  
Delete an unneeded pattern (p. 66) before you record.  
* You can also select by using [+/-] or [VALUE].  
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(2) Set the Time Signature, the  
(3) Select a MIDI Channel  
Be sure that the transmit channel on your keyboard  
corresponds to the MIDI channel of the part you wish to  
record.  
Number of Measures, and the Tempo  
1. In the “PATTERN” screen, press [F3 (FUNC)] -  
[F1 (SETUP)].  
Each part has it’s own MIDI channel. The factory preset  
channels are as follows:  
The “PATTERN SETUP” screen appears.  
fig.07-Rec2-1_70  
Part  
MIDI Channel  
CH10  
CH11  
CH1  
CH2  
Drum Kit part  
Percussion part  
Melody part  
Bass part  
2. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.  
Backing 1 part  
Backing 2 part  
CH3  
CH4  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
Parameter  
Value  
Pattern Length  
Time Signature  
1–999  
Numerator: 1–15  
Denominator: 2, 4, 8, 16  
You can change the MIDI channel by pressing [SETUP] -  
[F1 (MIDI)] - [F1 (MIDI CH)] (p. 74).  
Tempo  
20–260  
You can record the percussion part with pads by pressing  
Time Signature can be set on an empty pattern. You  
cannot set 1/8 and 1/16–3/16.  
(4) Part Setting  
If REC Mode (p. 63) is set to “Replace,” it is not necessary  
to specify the Length. Recording will continue until you  
press [STOP], and the number of measures recorded will  
automatically become the “LENGTH” setting.  
Follow the procedures described in Part Settings [F2  
(PART)] (p. 54) to make settings of the parts.  
You can have a count sound (click) inserted before  
recording begins by pressing [TEMPO] - [F1 (CLICK)] -  
[F3 (COUNT)] and then setting Count In Rec (p. 60).  
If you are recording from the pads,  
disregard paragraphs (3) and (4) of this  
section.  
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(5) Set the Recording Method  
(6) Recording  
1. In the “PATTERN” screen, press [REC].  
[PLAY] flashes, and [REC] lights.  
1. Press [PLAY] to begin recording.  
[PLAY] stops flashing and remains lit, and the  
“PATTERN RECORDING” screen appears.  
fig.07-Rec6-1_70  
The “PATTERN REC STANDBY” screen appears, and the  
click sound begins to play.  
fig.07-Rec5-1_70  
2. Play with pads or MIDI keyboards to record.  
2. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
3. Press [STOP] to stop recording.  
parameter.  
[PLAY] and [REC] go off.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
You can name the recorded pattern (p. 59).  
Parameter  
Tempo  
Value  
20–260  
Description  
Quantize  
8th note–  
64th note,  
OFF  
See below.  
Checking the Tones and Phrases  
During Recording (Rehearsal)  
Rec Mode  
LOOP ALL,  
LOOP 1–2,  
REPLACE  
See below.  
The Rehearsal function temporarily suspends recording  
during the recording process, allowing you to rehearse and  
then quickly resume recording.  
Hit Pad  
Start  
OFF, ON  
When “ON,” recording  
a pad in recording stand-  
by mode. Press [F5 (HIT-  
PAD)] to turn on/off.  
This function can be  
used only when Local  
Control (p. 75) is set to  
“ON (DRUM).”  
1. Start recording (p. 61).  
2. While recording is underway, press [REC].  
[REC] flashes, and the REHEARSAL screen appears.  
Now, data from pads or keyboard cannot be recorded.  
fig.07-Rehearsal_70  
Quantize  
Quantize is a function that corrects timing inaccuracies while  
you record. Set the note value before you begin recording and  
everything you play will be quantized automatically.  
The value should be set to the shortest note appearing in the  
phrase. When set to “OFF,” the pattern is recorded exactly as  
played.  
3. Press [REC] to resume recording.  
[REC] lights.  
* When using Tap Playback to play back a pattern you have  
created, first make sure that this is not set to “OFF,” then  
quantize. If set to “OFF,” then Tap Playback cannot be  
executed correctly.  
Rec Mode  
LOOP ALL:  
The entire pattern will be repeated in loop mode and you  
can continually record (like overdubbing).  
LOOP 1, LOOP 2:  
Recording in a one or two measure loop mode.  
REPLACE:  
Recording will continue until you press [STOP]. Any  
previously recorded data for all Parts will be erased.  
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3. When you want to copy selected measures or  
part, press [F4 (MEASURE)].  
Editing a Pattern [F4 (EDIT)]  
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. Press [CURSOR] to select the parameter.  
5. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern, part,  
and measures.  
PATTERN EDIT screen (User Pattern)  
fig.07-UserEdit_70  
Pattern  
Part  
Measure  
Src  
Copy-  
source pat-  
tern  
Copy-  
source part  
Measures to be cop-  
ied (First Measure–  
Last Measure)  
Dst  
Copy-desti-  
nation pat-  
tern  
Copy-desti-  
nation part  
First measure of the  
copy-destination  
Copying a Pattern [F1 (COPY)]  
Copy the pattern as is to the User patterns.  
fig.07-Cpy1  
6. Press [F5 (COPY)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.07-Cpy5_70  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
Src  
Dst  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
You can copy selected measures of a part or pattern. Unlike  
copying an entire pattern, settings such as instrument and part  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
volume etc. will not be copied.  
fig.07-Cpy2  
• If the number of measures in the copy-source pattern and  
the copy-destination pattern differ, the number of  
measures in the copy-destination pattern may increase or  
decrease according to this difference.  
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
Src  
Dst  
• When “ALL” is specified in copy-source part, then only  
“ALL” may be specified in copy-destination part.  
Additionally, if other than “ALL” is specified in copy-  
source part, then “ALL” cannot be specified in copy-  
destination part.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].  
The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.  
• When copying between drum kit parts and percussion  
parts or backing parts, copy takes place in accord with  
numbers and pads. Only note numbers assigned to pads  
will be copied.  
2. Press [F1 (COPY)].  
The “COPY PATTERN” screen appears.  
fig.07-Cpy3_70  
For more on note numbers and trigger inputs, refer to  
Note Number (Factory Settings) (p. 96).  
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Connecting Two Patterns [F2  
(APPEND)]  
Erasing a pattern [F3 (ERASE)]  
This erases the pattern. Performance data is erased, while beat,  
This connects two patterns to create one pattern. The pattern  
specified as “Dst” will be first, and the pattern specified as  
“Src” will be connected to it. The new pattern will be created  
measure length, and other settings are left intact.  
fig.07-Ers1  
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
in “Dst.”  
fig.07-Apd1  
Dst  
1
Src  
1
8
2
3
4
2
3
4
+
You can erase portions of the pattern, in measure units. The  
erased portions become blank measures.  
fig.07-Ers2  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Dst  
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].  
The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.  
2. Press [F2 (APPEND)].  
“APPEND PATTERN” screen appears.  
fig.07-Apd2_70  
Although the data is erased, the pattern length is  
unchanged.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].  
3. Press [CURSOR (up)] to move the cursor to  
The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.  
“Src.”  
2. Press [F3 (ERASE)].  
The “ERASE PATTERN” screen appears.  
fig.07-Ers3_70  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern that  
will come later.  
5. Press [CURSOR (down)] to move the cursor to  
“Dst.”  
6. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern that  
will come first.  
3. When you want to erase selected measures or  
7. Press [F5 (APPEND)].  
part, press [F4 (MEASURE)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
The “ERASE PATTERN MEASURE” screen appears.  
fig.07-Apd3_70  
fig.07-Ers4_70  
8. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
4. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the  
parameter.  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
5. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern, part,  
and measures.  
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2. Press [F4 (DELETE)].  
Pattern  
Part  
Measure  
The “DELETE PATTERN” screen appears.  
fig.07-Del3_70  
Pattern to be  
erased  
Parttobe  
erased  
Measures to be erased  
(First Measure–Last Measure)  
6. Press [F5 (ERASE)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.07-Ers5_70  
3. When you want to delete selected measures,  
press [F4 (MEASURE)].  
The “DELETE PATTERN MEASURE” screen appears.  
fig.07-Del4_70  
7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
Deleting a Pattern [F4 (DELETE)]  
4. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the  
parameter.  
This deletes the pattern performance, beat, measure length,  
5. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the pattern and  
part, and all other settings, creating a empty pattern.  
fig.07-Del1  
measures.  
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pattern  
Pattern to be deleted  
Measure  
Measures to be deleted  
(First Measure–Last Measure)  
6. Press [F5 (DELETE)].  
You can delete unneeded measures from the pattern, then  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.07-Del5_70  
connects the portions before and after the resulting gap.  
fig.07-Del2  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
1
2
3
7
8
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
• The performance data following the deleted range is  
moved forward (and the performance data for that part is  
shortened).  
• When all parts in the targeted range are specified,  
deletion results in the pattern itself becoming shorter.  
• When all measures for all parts are deleted, the pattern  
itself is deleted, resulting in a pattern containing no  
performance data (an empty pattern). Settings, including  
beat and measure length, are restored to their initial  
values as well.  
1. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].  
The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.  
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Saving a Pattern to a Memory Card  
[F1 (SAVE)]  
Saving Patterns to a Memory Card  
[F5 (CARD)]  
Patterns will be saved up to 100.  
1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
You can use an optional CompactFlash memory card to save  
pattern data.  
PATTER CARD screen  
fig.07-PtnCard_70  
2. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].  
The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.  
3. Press [F5 (CARD)].  
The CompactFlash indicator light, and the “PATTERN  
CARD” screen appears.  
* If you insert a card being used for the first time by the TD-20,  
display shows “Unformatted!” Refer to Formatting a  
Memory Card [F4 (FORMAT)] (p. 72) and initialize it.  
930 (Modified)  
* Never remove a CompactFlash card while the  
CompactFlash indicator on the TD-20’s top panel is lit.  
Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the  
CompactFlash card.  
4. Press [F1 (SAVE)].  
The “PATTERN SAVE” screen appears.  
fig.07-PtnSave1_70  
931  
* Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in—  
until it is firmly in place.  
Cards supported by TD-20 are 3.3 V CompactFlash  
cards with the capacity of 16 to 512 MB.  
5. Press [CURSOR (up)], and then use [+/-] or  
[VALUE] to select the pattern you want to save.  
You can check the amount of memory card available by  
pressing [TOOLS] - [F2 (INFO)] - [F2 (CARD)] (p. 84).  
6. Press [CURSOR (down)], and then use [+/-] or  
[VALUE] to select a backup pattern to which  
you want to save the pattern.  
* You can select an empty backup pattern with the lowest  
number by pressing [F4 (NEW)].  
Save/Load and Copy Functions of the TD-  
20  
fig.CardImage  
7. Press [F5 (SAVE)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.07-PtnSave2_70  
[CARD]  
[LOAD]  
[SAVE]  
SETUP  
KIT  
SETUP  
KIT  
[COPY]  
INST  
INST  
TD-20  
PERC  
PERC  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
TRIG  
TRIG  
8. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to save the pattern.  
CHAIN  
PATTERN  
CHAIN  
PATTERN  
[LOAD]  
Backup (1–8)  
PATTERN  
[SAVE]  
[PATTERN] - [EDIT] - [CARD]  
Pattern (1–100)  
CompactFlash  
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Loading a Pattern from a Memory  
Card [F2 (LOAD)]  
Deleting a Pattern from a Memory  
Card [F3 (DELETE)]  
Patterns saved on a memory card can be loaded into the TD-  
You can delete the unneeded pattern from a memory card.  
20.  
1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
2. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].  
2. Press [PATTERN] - [F4 (EDIT)].  
The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.  
The “PATTERN EDIT” screen appears.  
3. Press [F5 (CARD)].  
3. Press [F5 (CARD)].  
The CompactFlash indicator light, and the “PATTERN  
CARD” screen appears.  
The CompactFlash indicator light, and the “PATTERN  
CARD” screen appears.  
4. Press [F3 (DELETE)].  
4. Press [F2 (LOAD)].  
The “PATTERN DELETE” screen appears.  
fig.07-PtnDel1_70  
The “PATTERN LOAD” screen appears.  
fig.07-PtnLoad1_70  
5. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the unneeded  
5. Press [CURSOR (up)], and then use [+/-] or  
[VALUE] to select the backup pattern you want  
to load.  
backup pattern.  
6. Press [F5 (DELETE)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.07-PtnDel2_70  
6. Press [CURSOR (down)], and then use [+/-] or  
[VALUE] to select the user pattern to which the  
backup pattern will be copied.  
7. Press [F5 (LOAD)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.07-PtnLoad2_70  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to delete the backup  
pattern.  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
8. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to load the pattern.  
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Chapter 8. Copy Function [COPY]  
You can copy drum kits, instruments, etc. to the destination of  
your choice.  
4. Press [F4] or [F5].  
[F4 (EXCHNG)]:  
The contents of the copy-source and copy-destination are  
exchanged. (This can be selected when a “USER” data is  
used for the copy-source.)  
Copying will overwrite the data that was in the new  
destination. So take caution when performing this  
operation.  
[F5 (COPY)]:  
The previous content of the copy-destination is  
overwritten by the content of the copy-source.  
1. Press [COPY].  
[COPY] lights, and the “COPY” screen appears. If a  
CompactFlash card is inserted into the CompactFlash  
The confirmation screen appears. (Example: Copying a  
drum kit)  
card slot, the CompactFlash indicator also lights (p. 70).  
fig.08-Confirm_70  
fig.08-CopyMenu_70  
* To cancel, press [F1 (EXIT)].  
2. Press [F1]–[F5] to select what you want to copy.  
5. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to carry out the  
[F1 (KIT)]:  
drum kit  
procedure.  
[F2 (INST)]:  
drum instrument  
[F3 (PERC)]: percussion set  
[F4 (TRIG)]: trigger bank  
[F5 (CHAIN)]: drum kit chain  
in a sequence.  
3. Use [CURSOR], [+/-], or [VALUE] to select the  
copy-source and the copy-destination.  
fig.08-CopyParam_70  
A
B
D
F
For details on copying a pattern, refer to p. 64.  
C
E
G
A: copy-source type (PRESET, USER, or CARD)  
B: copy-source  
C: copy-destination  
D: backup containing the copy-source  
(This appears when “CARD” is selected for the copy-  
source type.)  
E: exchange button  
(This appears when “USER” is selected for the copy-  
source type.)  
F: copy-source pad  
(This appears when copying a drum instrument.)  
G: copy-destination pad  
(This appears when copying a drum instrument.)  
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Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD]  
You can use an optional CompactFlash memory card to save  
TD-20 settings and sequencer data.  
Saving Data to a Memory  
Card [F1 (SAVE)]  
CARD MENU screen  
fig.09-CardMenu_70  
All data (drum kits, percussion sets, patterns, and setup) will  
be saved up to 8 sets.  
1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
930 (Modified)  
2. PRESS [CARD].  
* Never remove a CompactFlash card while the  
[CARD] AND the CompactFlash indicator light, and the  
CompactFlash indicator on the TD-20’s top panel is lit.  
“CARD MENU” screen appears.  
Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the  
* If you insert a card being used for the first time by the TD-20,  
display shows “Unformatted!” Refer to p. 72 and initialize it.  
CompactFlash card.  
931  
* Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in—  
3. Press [F1 (SAVE)].  
until it is firmly in place.  
The “CARD SAVE” screen appears.  
fig.09-CardSave1_70  
Cards supported by TD-20 are 3.3 V CompactFlash  
cards with the capacity of 16 to 512 MB.  
You can check the amount of memory card available by  
pressing [TOOLS] - [F2 (INFO)] - [F2 (CARD)] (p. 84).  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select a backup area to  
which you want to save the data.  
* You can select an empty backup area with the lowest number  
by pressing [F4 (NEW)].  
Save/Load and Copy Functions of the TD-  
20  
5. Press [F5 (SAVE)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.09-CardSave2_70  
fig.CardImage  
[CARD]  
[LOAD]  
[SAVE]  
SETUP  
KIT  
SETUP  
KIT  
[COPY]  
INST  
INST  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
TD-20  
PERC  
PERC  
6. If you want to change the name of the backup  
TRIG  
TRIG  
area, press [F4 (NAME)].  
CHAIN  
PATTERN  
CHAIN  
PATTERN  
7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to save the data.  
[LOAD]  
Backup (1–8)  
PATTERN  
[SAVE]  
[PATTERN] - [EDIT] - [CARD]  
Pattern (1–100)  
CompactFlash  
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Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD]  
Naming a Backup [F4 (NAME)]  
Loading Data from a  
Memory Card [F2 (LOAD)]  
Each backup area can be given a name of up to 12 characters.  
1. In the “CARD SAVE” confirmation screen,  
Data saved on a memory card can be loaded into the TD-20.  
press [F4 (NAME)].  
1. Insert the CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
The “CARD SAVE NAME” screen appears.  
fig.09-CardName_70  
2. PRESS [CARD].  
[CARD] AND the CompactFlash indicator light, and the  
“CARD MENU” screen appears.  
2. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor  
3. Press [F2 (LOAD)].  
to the character to be changed.  
The “CARD LOAD” screen appears.  
fig.09-CardLoad1_70  
3. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
change the character.  
Function Buttons  
[F1 (INSERT)]  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the backup area  
A blank space is inserted at the cursor position, and  
characters after this point are moved to the right one  
space.  
containing the data you want to load.  
5. Press [F5 (LOAD)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.09-CardLoad2_70  
[F2 (DELETE)]  
Character at the cursor position is deleted, and characters  
after this point are moved to the left one space.  
[F3 (SPACE)]  
Character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank  
space.  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
[F4 (CHAR)]  
Type of character at the cursor position changes between  
upper case/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and  
symbols.  
6. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to load the data.  
* You can also load individual kits, percussion sets, etc. from a  
memory card. To do so, use the Copy function (p. 69).  
4. When you’re finished, press [F5 (SAVE)] to  
return to the confirmation screen.  
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Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD]  
Deleting Data from a  
Memory Card [F3 (DELETE)]  
Formatting a Memory Card  
[F4 (FORMAT)]  
You can delete the unneeded data from a memory card.  
When a card is being used for the first time by the TD-20, you  
must execute the following procedure to initialize the card.  
(This prepares the card for use with the TD-20.)  
1. Insert the CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
2. PRESS [CARD].  
When a card is initialized, all data on that card will be  
lost. Make sure that it does not contain data you wish to  
keep.  
[CARD] AND the CompactFlash indicator light, and the  
“CARD MENU” screen appears.  
1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
3. Press [F3 (DELETE)].  
The “CARD DELETE” screen appears.  
fig.09-CardDel1_70  
2. PRESS [CARD].  
[CARD] AND the CompactFlash indicator light, and the  
“CARD MENU” screen appears.  
3. Press [F4 (FORMAT)].  
The “CARD FORMAT” screen appears.  
fig.09-Format1_70  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the backup area  
containing the unneeded data.  
5. Press [F5 (DELETE)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.09-CardDel2_70  
4. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
fig.09-Format2_70  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
6. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to delete the backup.  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
5. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] again to start formatting.  
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Chapter 9. Using a CompactFlash Memory Card [CARD]  
Checking the State of a  
Memory Card [F5 (INFO)]  
1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the  
CompactFlash card slot on the TD-20’s front  
panel.  
2. PRESS [CARD].  
[CARD] AND the CompactFlash indicator light, and the  
“CARD MENU” screen appears.  
3. Press [F5 (INFO)].  
The “CARD INFORMATION” screen appears.  
fig.09-CardInfo_70  
Backup: number of used backup areas  
Pattern: number of saved patterns  
Size:  
used memory size/total memory size  
4. Press [EXIT] twice (or just press [KIT]) to return  
to the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
For details on saving patterns, refer to Saving Patterns  
to a Memory Card [F5 (CARD)] (p. 67).  
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3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
MIDI Settings and Operations  
[F1 (MIDI)]  
parameter.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
Parameter  
Soft Thru  
Local Control  
Device ID  
V-LINK MIDI Ch  
V-LINK Device ID  
Value  
OFF, ON  
OFF, ON (DRUM), ON (PERC)  
1–32  
CH1–CH16  
1–32, 128  
Setting the MIDI Channels for Each  
Part [F1 (MIDI CH)]  
For each part, you can specify the channel on which the TD-20  
will receive and transmit MIDI messages.  
1. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
Soft Thru  
2. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F1 (MIDI CH)].  
The “MIDI CHANNEL” screen appears.  
This section explains how you can use the Roland SPD-20 (a  
MIDI controller) together with the TD-20’s pads to play  
internal sounds and an external sound module.  
fig.10-MidiCh_70  
When Soft Thru is set to “ON,” the messages received at MIDI  
IN will also be transmitted from the MIDI OUT/THRU  
connector.  
fig.SoftThru.e  
3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the part  
you wish to set.  
SPD-20  
Pad or pedal  
4. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the  
parameter.  
5. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
Parameter  
Tx/Rx  
Value  
OFF, ON  
Description  
MIDI OUT  
Turns the transmitting and  
receiving MIDI messages  
ON or OFF.  
To the MIDI IN of another  
sound module or sampler  
Channel  
CH1–CH16  
transmit and receive channel  
TRIGGER  
INPUT  
MIDI  
OUT/THRU  
* Drum kit part and percussion part can be overlaid and set to  
“CH10.” When a duplicate note number is received, the  
instrument assigned to the drum kit part (the pad instrument)  
sounds. Other note number is received, the percussion part  
instrument is played.  
MIDI IN  
* Other parts and MIDI channels cannot be overlaid.  
MIDI Settings for the Entire TD-20  
[F2 (GLOBAL)]  
TD-20  
1. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
2. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F2 (GLOBAL)].  
The “MIDI GLOBAL” screen appears.  
fig.10-MidiGlobal_70  
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Local Control  
Device ID  
This is required when you want to trigger sounds in an  
external sound module and/or record your performance on  
an external MIDI sequencer, and NOT use the TD-20’s internal  
sounds. If that is your need, then turn Local Control to “OFF.”  
The trigger signals from the pads go directly to the MIDI  
OUT/THRU connector.  
The setting described here is necessary only when you wish to  
transmit separate data to two or more TD-20 units at the same  
time. Do not change this setting in any other case. (At the  
factory settings, the device ID is set to “17.”)  
The TD-20’s default mode is with Local Control “ON.”  
fig.LocalCtrl.e  
If you lose track of the Device ID setting that was used  
when saving data via a bulk dump, it will no longer be  
possible to reload the bulk data that was saved.  
Example:  
Pad  
Suppose that when data was saved via bulk dump (p. 77), the  
TD-20’s Device ID was set to “17.” When re-transmitting this  
data back to the TD-20, it won’t receive if the Device ID is set  
Trigger Input  
to something other than “17.”  
TD-20  
fig.DeviceID.e  
Transmit data  
Device ID: 17  
OUT  
TriggerMIDI  
Converter  
MIDI IN  
MIDI OUT  
Local Control:  
OFF  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
Internal Sound Generator  
Device ID: 17  
MIDI IN  
External MIDI Sequenc  
(Soft Thru: ON)  
If you make connections and record as shown, with a setting  
of Local Control “ON,” duplicate notes will be re-transmitted  
to the TD-20 and will not be played correctly.  
System Exclusive  
is not received  
ON (DRUM):  
Device ID: 16  
The performance data from the pad is sent to the drum  
kit part. Normally set to this.  
V-LINK MIDI Ch (V-LINK MIDI Channel)  
ON (PERC):  
When V-LINK function (p. 84) is on, the performance data  
recorded in the backing part of the sequencer is transmitted on  
this channel.  
The performance data from the pad is sent to the  
percussion part and drum kits cannot be played. Select  
this only when you record the percussion part with pads.  
* At the factory settings, this is set to “CH16.”  
When Local Control is set to “ON (PERC),” the sound  
does not change if you switch drum kits because drum  
kits cannot be played with pads.  
V-LINK Device ID  
Set this ID to match the device ID number of the Edirol DV-  
7PR which is controlled by the TD-20. If this is set to “128,”  
you can control the Edirol DV-7PR regardless of the device ID  
number of it.  
* At the factory settings, this is set to “128.”  
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Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP]  
MIDI Messages for Detailed  
Switching Drum Kits via MIDI  
(Program Change) [F4 (PROG)]  
Performance Expressions [F3 (CTRL)]  
Each drum kit/percussion set has its own program change  
number.  
1. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
1. Press [SETUP].  
2. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F3 (CTRL)].  
[SETUP] lights.  
The “MIDI CONTROL” screen appears.  
fig.10-MidiCtrl_70  
2. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F4 (PROG)].  
The “MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (DRUM KIT)” or  
“MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (PERC SET)” screen  
appears.  
fig.10-MidiPcDrum_70  
3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
parameter.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
fig.10-MidiPcPerc_70  
Parameter  
Value  
Description  
Pedal CC  
OFF,  
Control change used  
for transmitting/re-  
ceiving the depth to  
which the hi-hat  
MODULATION(1),  
BREATH(2),  
FOOT(4),  
EXPRESSION(11),  
GENERAL1(16)–  
GENERAL4(19)  
pedal pressed  
3. Press [F3 (DRM KIT)], [F4 (PRC GRP)], and  
[CURSOR (up/down)] to select the drum kit or  
percussion set you wish to set.  
[F3 (DRM KIT)]: Drum Kit  
Snare CC  
Ride CC  
Toms CC  
Control change used  
for transmitting/re-  
ceiving the strike po-  
sition of the snare,  
ride, and tom 1–4  
[F4 (PRC GRP)]: Percussion Set  
HH Note#  
Border  
0–127  
See below.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
* When a control change is set to be more than one parameter, an  
asterisk (*) appears at the right of the unavailable parameter.  
The drum kits/percussion sets will switch when a Program  
Change message is received from an external MIDI device.  
When you switch TD-20’s drum kits/percussion sets, the  
Program Change number set here is transmitted.  
HH Note# Border  
(Hi-Hat Note Number Border)  
The only time you would need to change this setting is  
when you are triggering an external sound module.  
The note number transmitted when you strike the hi-hat will  
change depending on the amount of pressure on the hi-hat  
pedal. Hi-Hat Note Number Border allows you to adjust the  
pedal position at which the note number switches from the  
open hi-hat to the closed hi-hat.  
At the factory default value (127), the closed hi-hat note  
number will be transmitted only if the hi-hat pad is played  
with the pedal completely depressed. If you want this note  
number to be transmitted when the pedal is slightly raised, set  
this to a value such as 90.  
Turning the Reception/Transmission of  
Program Changes On/Off  
In the “MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (DRUM KIT)” or “MIDI  
PROGRAM CHANGE (PERC SET)” screen, pressing [F1]  
turns the reception of program changes on or off, and pressing  
[F2] turns the transmission on/off.  
If you change the Hi-hat Note Number Border setting, the  
hi-hat of a pattern that was recorded onto the internal  
sequencer by playing the pads may play back in a way  
that is different from the actually recorded performance.  
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5. Start the recording process of the external  
sequencer.  
Saving Data to an external MIDI  
Device (Bulk Dump) [F5 (BULK)]  
6. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to begin sending the  
data.  
fig.10-MidiBulk2_70  
Saving Data  
To save data, use the external sequencer as you would when  
recording musical data, and perform the following steps on  
the TD-20 as shown in the following diagram.  
1. Connect the TD-20’s MIDI OUT connector with a  
MIDI cable to the MIDI IN connector of the  
* If you want to stop sending, press [F5 (STOP)].  
external sequencer.  
fig.BulkDump.e  
7. When finished, the following screen appears.  
fig.10-MidiBulk3_70  
MIDI IN  
MIDI OUT  
Bulk Dump is one kind of System Exclusive message. Be  
sure to use an external MIDI sequencer that is capable of  
recording System Exclusive messages. In addition,  
confirm that the sequencer is not set to “Do not receive  
System Exclusive messages.”  
Sequencer  
TD-20  
2. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
Loading Data to the TD-20  
3. Press [F1 (MIDI)] - [F5 (BULK)].  
The “MIDI BULK DUMP” screen appears.  
fig.10-MidiBulk1_70  
At this time, all the TD-20’s current data is overwritten.  
Make sure you have made the needed backup.  
1. Connect the TD-20’s MIDI IN connector with a  
MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT connector of the  
external sequencer.  
fig.BulkLoad.e  
4. Press [+/-], [VALUE], and [CURSOR (up/down)]  
to select the content to be sent.  
Transmit Data  
Description  
ALL  
All data, including setup, drum kits,  
user percussion sets, user patterns  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
SETUP  
Trigger, pad, and other kinds of set-  
tings  
ALL DRUM KITS  
1 DRUM KIT  
All data for drum kits 1–50  
Only the data for the selected drum  
kit  
ALL TRIG BANKS  
1 TRIG BANK  
All settings for trigger banks 1–4  
Only the settings for the selected  
trigger bank  
All data for the user percussion sets  
1–8  
Sequencer  
TD-20  
2. Press “PLAY” on the external sequencer to  
transmit the data to the TD-20.  
ALL PERC  
GROUPS  
1 PERC GROUP  
Only the data for the selected percus-  
sion set  
Received data is written into the TD-20.  
ALL PATTERNS  
All data for the user patterns 101–200  
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Output Destination for the Sequencer  
Parts/Metronome Click/Sound Input  
from MIX IN [F4 (OTHER)]  
Selecting Output Destinations  
[F2 (OUTPUT)]  
Here you can select the output destination for each TRIGGER  
INPUTs, sequencer parts, and the sound input from the MIX  
IN jack.  
1. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
2. Press [F3 (OUTPUT)] - [F4 (OTHER)].  
The “OUTPUT ASSIGN (OTHER)” screen appears.  
fig.10-OutAsgn3_70  
Output Destination for the Drum  
Instruments  
1. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
2. Press [F2 (OUTPUT)], and then Press [F1]–[F3]  
3. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to select the  
to select the output destination jacks.  
source.  
The “OUTPUT ASSIGN (MASTER)” or “OUTPUT  
ASSIGN (DIRECT)” screen appears.  
AMB:  
Ambience  
MFX:  
Multi-effects  
[F1 (MASTER)]: MASTER OUT jacks and PHONES jack  
[F2 (DIR 1–4)]: DIRECT OUT 1–4 jacks  
BACK:  
PERC:  
CLICK:  
MIXIN:  
Backing parts of the sequencer  
Percussion part of the sequencer  
Metronome click  
[F3 (DIR 5–8)]: DIRECT OUT 5–8 jacks  
3. Press TRIG SELECT [1], [15], [RIM], or  
[CURSOR (left/right)] to select the TRIGGER  
INPUT.  
Sound input from the MIX IN jack  
4. Use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
select the output destination.  
You can also select by striking the pad.  
* You can restore all output destinations to factory settings  
(EXECUTE)].  
4. Use [+/-], [VALUE], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
select the output destination.  
OUTPUT ASSIGN (MASTER) screen  
fig.10-OutAsgn1_70  
Block Diagram (p. 104)  
* You can restore all output destinations to factory settings  
(L+R) by pressing [F5 (DEFAULT)] - [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
OUTPUT ASSIGN (DIRECT) screen  
fig.10-OutAsgn2_70  
* You can restore all output destinations to factory settings by  
pressing [F5 (DEFAULT)] - [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
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5. When setting to “USER,” press [CURSOR] to  
move the cursor to “SW1” or “SW2.”  
Setting the Switches  
[F3 (CONTROL)]  
6. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the functions for  
SW1 and SW2.  
Using Foot Switches [F1 (FOOT SW)]  
Function  
SW1  
SW2  
KIT SELECT  
CHAIN SELECT  
PATTERN SELECT  
PATTERN PLAY  
USER  
KIT# DEC  
CHAIN# DEC  
PTN# DEC  
PTN# INC  
KIT# INC  
CHAIN# INC  
PTN# INC  
STOP/PLAY  
Two foot switches (BOSS FS-5U, optional) can be used with an  
optional cable (PCS-31) to switch drum kits and play back  
patterns.  
fig.FootSw.e  
Select from the table below.  
KIT# INC  
Calls up the next kit.  
KIT# DEC  
Calls up the previous kit.  
Calls up the next drum kit chain.  
Calls up the previous drum kit chain.  
Calls up the next pattern.  
Calls up the previous pattern.  
Plays back the pattern.  
Stops the pattern.  
Plays back/stops the pattern.  
CHAIN# INC  
CHAIN# DEC  
PTN# INC  
PTN# DEC  
PTN PLAY  
PTN STOP  
STOP/PLAY  
XSTICK SW  
PCS-31  
(sold separately)  
When using foot switches to switch kits in a Drum Kit  
Chain (p. 82), FUNCTION should be set to “KIT  
SELECT,” and you need to press the [CHAIN], so its  
indicator is lit. (The Drum Kit Chain settings need to be  
made beforehand.)  
FS-5U  
Foot Switch  
FS-5U x 2 (PCS-31)  
DP-2  
SW1  
o (red plug)  
SW2  
o (white plug)  
o
o: Functions  
–: Does not function  
1. Connect the foot switches to the FOOT SW jack.  
2. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
3. Press [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F1 (FOOT SW)].  
The “FOOT SWITCH” screen appears.  
fig.10-FootSw_70  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the function for  
foot switches.  
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Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP]  
Using Pads as Switches  
[F2 (PAD SW)]  
• If you don’t want sound from the pad used as a pad  
switch, press [MIXER] - [F1 (VOLUME)], and set the  
volume level for AUX4 and/or AUX3 to “0” (p. 37). Or  
press [INST] and select “561 Off” for AUX4 and/or AUX3  
(p. 31).  
Pads connected to TRIGGER INPUT 15 (AUX4) and/or 14  
(AUX3) can be set to switch drum kits and play back patterns.  
1. Connect the pad(s) to the TRIGGER INPUT 15  
• When using pad switches to switch kits in a Drum Kit  
Chain (p. 82), FUNCTION should be set to “KIT SELECT  
1” or “KIT SELECT 2,” and you need to press the  
[CHAIN], so its indicator is lit. (The Drum Kit Chain  
settings need to be made beforehand.)  
(AUX 4) and/or 14 (AUX3).  
2. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
3. Press [F3 (CONTROL)] - [F2 (PAD SW)].  
The “PAD SWITCH” screen appears.  
fig.10-PadSw_70  
Other Settings [F4 (OPTION)]  
Preview Button Settings  
[F1 (PREVIEW)]  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the function.  
Here, the [PREVIEW] velocity can be set.  
5. When setting to “USER,” press [CURSOR] to  
1. Press [SETUP].  
move the cursor to “AUX3” and “AUX4.”  
[SETUP] lights.  
6. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the functions for  
2. Press [F4 (OPTION)] - [F1 (PREVIEW)].  
the heads and rims of AUX3 and AUX4.  
The “PREVIEW” screen appears.  
fig.10-Preview_70  
Function  
AUX3  
Head Rim  
AUX4  
Rim  
Head  
OFF  
KIT SELECT1  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
KIT#  
INC  
KIT#  
DEC  
3. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the  
KIT SELECT2  
CHAIN SELECT1  
KIT# DEC  
OFF  
KIT# INC  
CHAIN  
# INC  
CHAIN# INC  
PTN#  
INC  
parameter.  
CHAIN  
# DEC  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
CHAIN SELECT2  
PATTERN  
SELECT1  
CHAIN# DEC  
OFF  
PTN#  
DEC  
parameter  
Value  
Description  
Dynamics  
OFF,  
ON  
OFF: No velocity. Level is fixed.  
ON: Button responds to velocity.  
PATTERN  
SELECT2  
PTN# DEC  
PTN# INC  
Velocity  
1–127  
Velocity when Dynamics is set to  
“OFF.”  
USER  
Select from the table below.  
OFF  
KIT# INC  
Turns off Pad Switch.  
Calls up the next kit.  
Calls up the previous kit.  
Calls up the next drum kit chain.  
Calls up the previous drum kit chain.  
Calls up the next pattern.  
Master Effect Mode [F2 (COMP/EQ)]  
KIT# DEC  
CHAIN# INC  
CHAIN# DEC  
PTN# INC  
PTN# DEC  
XSTICK SW  
You can specify which is used for the master effect (p. 43),  
individual settings for each drum kit or common settings to all  
kits.  
Calls up the previous pattern.  
Switches to use/not use cross stick.  
1. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
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Chapter 10. Settings for the Entire TD-20 [SETUP]  
2. Press [F4 (OPTION)] - [F2 (COMP/EQ)].  
1. Press [SETUP] - [F5 (F RESET)].  
The “MASTER COMP/EQ MODE” screen appears.  
[SETUP] lights, and the “FACTORY RESET” screen  
fig.10-Master_70  
appears.  
fig.10-Factory1_70  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to make settings.  
2. Press [F5 (RESET)].  
INDIVIDUAL: Master effect for each kit, individually.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
GLOBAL:  
Master effect common to other drum kits  
is used.  
fig.10-Factory2_70  
When this is set to “GLOBAL,” “GLOBAL” appears on the  
icon at the left part of the master effect setting screen.  
fig.10-Master2_70  
* To cancel, press [F1 (CANCEL)].  
3. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to execute Factory  
Reset.  
When Factory Reset is finished, the following screen appears.  
fig.10-Factory3_70  
Adjusting the Display Contrast  
[F5 (LCD)]  
The display contrast is strongly influenced by the location of  
the TD-20 and the lighting of the room it’s in. Adjust this  
parameter when needed.  
* If you do not want to adjust the VH Offset parameter, press [F1  
(CANCEL)].  
1. Press [SETUP].  
[SETUP] lights.  
4. Press [F5 (ADJUST)].  
The “VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.  
2. Press [F4 (OPTION)] - [F5 (LCD)].  
fig.05-VHOffset1_70  
The “LCD CONTRAST” screen appears.  
fig.10-Display_70  
5. Loosen the clutch of the top hi-hat and let it sit  
on the bottom hi-hat.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust.  
* Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.  
* You can also adjust it by holding [KIT] and turning [VALUE].  
6. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)].  
The VH Offset parameter is set automatically.  
Restoring the Factory  
Settings [F5 (F RESET)]  
fig.05-VHOffset2_70  
This restores the TD-20 to the original factory settings  
(Factory Reset).  
When finished, the “DRUM KIT” screen appears.  
All data and settings stored in the TD-20 are lost in  
carrying out this operation. So if necessary, save your  
data to a memory card or an external MIDI device before  
executing the factory reset (p. 70, p. 77).  
When Factory Reset is carried out, the [GROUP FADERS]  
settings values are set to the maximum volume,  
regardless of the slider positions.  
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Chapter 11. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN]  
Drum Kit Chain allows you to step through the drum kits of  
8. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to create the drum kit  
chain.  
fig.11-ChainEdit2_70  
your choice and in the order you want. The TD-20 lets you  
create and store 16 different chains of up to 32 steps each.  
fig.11-001e  
32 steps  
Chain 1  
Chain 2  
Kit  
7
Kit  
2
Kit  
5
Kit  
10  
9. Press [EXIT].  
The “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen appears.  
Function Buttons  
[F1 (INSERT)]  
Chain 16  
A step with the same kit is inserted at the cursor position,  
and steps after this point are moved back one place.  
[F2 (DELETE)]  
Creating a Drum Kit Chain  
Step at the cursor position is deleted, and steps after this  
point are moved forward one place.  
[F5 (NAME)]  
1. Press [CHAIN] to switch Drum Kit Chain on.  
[CHAIN] lights, and the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen  
You can name a drum kit chain.  
appears.  
fig.11-ChainEmpty_70  
2. Press [F1 (EDIT)].  
The “CHAIN EDIT” screen appears.  
fig.11-ChainEdit1_70  
3. Press [CURSOR (left)] to move the cursor to the  
chain number.  
4. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the chain number.  
5. Press [CURSOR (right)] to move the cursor to  
the step (the order in which the drum kits will be  
selected) in the right area of the display.  
6. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the step.  
7. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the drum kit.  
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Chapter 11. Drum Kit Chain [CHAIN]  
Naming a Drum Kit Chain  
[F5 (NAME)]  
Playing with a Drum Kit  
Chain  
Each chain’s name can use up to 12 characters.  
fig.11-ChainName_70  
1. Press [CHAIN] to switch Drum Kit Chain on.  
[CHAIN] lights.  
fig.11-ChainPlay_70  
1. Select the drum kit chain you want to name in  
the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen.  
2. Press [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the chain  
2. Press [F1 (C EDIT)] - [F5 (NAME)].  
number to be used.  
The “CHAIN NAME” screen appears.  
3. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to call up the kits to be  
3. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] to move the cursor  
used in each selected step in the chain.  
to the character to be changed.  
4. When the performance is finished, press  
[CHAIN] or [EXIT] to switch Drum Kit Chain off.  
[CHAIN] goes off.  
4. Use [VALUE], [+/-], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to  
change the character.  
Function Buttons  
With the Foot Switch and Pad Switch functions, you can  
use the foot switches and pads to call up drum kit chains.  
For more details, refer to Using Foot Switches [F1  
(FOOT SW)] (p. 79) and Using Pads as Switches [F2  
(PAD SW)] (p. 80).  
[F1 (INSERT)]  
A blank space is inserted at the cursor position, and  
characters after this point are moved to the right one  
space.  
[F2 (DELETE)]  
Character at the cursor position is deleted, and characters  
after this point are moved to the left one space.  
[F3 (SPACE)]  
If differences in volume levels between kits is a problem,  
press [MIXER] - [F4 (KIT VOL)] and adjust “Kit Volume”  
(the overall kit volume).  
Character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank  
space.  
[F4 (CHAR)]  
Type of character at the cursor position changes between  
upper case/lowercase alphabet, or numbers and  
symbols.  
5. When you’re finished, press [EXIT] twice to  
return to the “DRUM KIT CHAIN” screen.  
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Chapter 12. Other Functions [TOOLS]  
Output Level Monitor  
[F1 (MONITOR)]  
Synchronizing Images to a  
TD-20 Performance  
[F5 (V-LINK)]  
1. Press [TOOLS] - [F1 (MONITOR)].  
[TOOLS] lights, and the “OUTPUT MONITOR” screen  
appears.  
fig.12-Monitor_70  
What is V-LINK?  
V-LINK (  
) is a function that allows music and  
images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect  
two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy  
performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the  
expressive elements of a music performance.  
2. Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select the output.  
For example, by using the TD-20 and Edirol DV-7PR together,  
you can use the pads connected to the TD-20 to switch the  
Edirol DV-7PR’s images (clips/palettes).  
Choose from: Master, Phones, and separate stereo outs.  
3. Press [EXIT] twice (or just press [KIT]) to return  
to the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
* In order to use V-LINK with the TD-20 and Edirol DV-7PR,  
you will need to make connections using an Edirol UM-1X/  
UM-1SX (sold separately).  
[TOOLS] goes off.  
Checking the Current Status  
[F2 (INFO)]  
Connection Examples  
* Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power  
to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage  
to speakers or other devices.  
1. Press [TOOLS] - [F2 (INFO)].  
2. Press [F1], [F2], or [F5] to display the status you  
Use an Edirol UM-1X to connect the TD-20’s MIDI OUT  
connector to the Edirol DV-7PR’s remote jack.  
want to see.  
fig.V-LINKconnect.e  
[F1 (MEMORY)]: Information of the internal memory  
fig.12-Memory_70  
Projector  
Edirol DV-7PR  
REMOTE  
[F2 (CARD)]: Memory card information  
fig.12-Card_70  
Edirol UM-1X  
Display  
[F5 (VERSION)]: TD-20’s internal program version  
fig.12-Version_70  
MIDI OUT  
3. Press [EXIT] twice (or just press [KIT]) to return  
to the “DRUM KIT” screen.  
TD-20  
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Chapter 12. Other Functions [TOOLS]  
V-LINK function  
Transmitted  
MIDI messages  
Using V-LINK  
Palette 1–20  
Clip 1–28  
Dissolve Time  
Selecting a palette  
Selecting a clip  
Changing the time  
of the transition be-  
tween clips  
Note On (*1)  
Note On (*2)  
Note On (*2)  
(Velocity)  
Turning V-LINK On/Off  
1. Press [TOOLS].  
[TOOLS] lights, and the “TOOLS” screen appears.  
fig.12-Tools_70  
*1  
*2  
Palette No.  
Palette 1  
Palette 2  
Palette 3  
Palette 4  
Palette 5  
Palette 6  
Palette 7  
Palette 8  
Palette 9  
Palette 10  
Palette 11  
Palette 12  
Palette 13  
Palette 14  
Palette 15  
Palette 16  
Palette 17  
Palette 18  
Palette 19  
Palette 20  
Note No.  
Clip No.  
Clip 1  
Clip 2  
Clip 3  
Clip 4  
Clip 5  
Clip 6  
Clip 7  
Clip 8  
Note No.  
36 (C2)  
38 (D2)  
40 (E2)  
41 (F2)  
43 (G2)  
45 (A2)  
47 (B2)  
48 (C3)  
50 (D3)  
52 (E3)  
53 (F3)  
55 (G3)  
57 (A3)  
59 (B3)  
60 (C4)  
62 (D4)  
64 (E4)  
65 (F4)  
67 (G4)  
69 (A4)  
71 (B4)  
72 (C5)  
74 (D5)  
76 (E5)  
77 (F5)  
79 (G5)  
81 (A5)  
83 (B5)  
37 (C#2)  
39 (D#2)  
42 (F#2)  
44 (G#2)  
46 (A#2)  
49 (C#3)  
51 (D#3)  
54 (F#3)  
56 (G#3)  
58 (A#3)  
61 (C#4)  
63 (D#4)  
66 (F#4)  
68 (G#4)  
70 (A#4)  
73 (C#5)  
75 (D#5)  
78 (F#5)  
80 (G#5)  
82 (A#5)  
2. Press [F5 (V-LINK)] to turn the V-LINK function  
ON and OFF.  
fig.12-VLinkOn1_70  
Clip 9  
Clip 10  
Clip 11  
Clip 12  
Clip 13  
Clip 14  
Clip 15  
Clip 16  
Clip 17  
Clip 18  
Clip 19  
Clip 20  
Clip 21  
Clip 22  
Clip 23  
Clip 24  
Clip 25  
Clip 26  
Clip 27  
Clip 28  
* Before turning V-LINK on, turn the Edirol DV-7PR’s power  
on.  
3. Press [KIT] or [EXIT] to display the “DRUM KIT”  
screen.  
When V-LINK is on, the V-LINK icon appears in the “DRUM  
KIT” screen.  
fig.12-VLinkOn2_70  
* The V-LINK function will always be OFF when you turn the  
TD-20’s power on.  
V-LINK Functions that the TD-20 Can  
Control and MIDI Messages  
When playing a pattern by hitting a pad (Pad Pattern; p. 35),  
you can assign the following functions to the note messages  
LINK-compatible video equipment.  
* For details on clips/palettes, dissolve time, and retrigger point,  
refer to the Edirol DV-7PR owner’s manual.  
The TD-20 does not support the Edirol DV-7PR’s dual  
stream mode.  
* Set Play Type (p. 58) of the pattern to “V-LINK.”  
* The Performance data recorded in the backing part of the  
sequencer is transmitted on V-LINK MIDI Ch (p. 75).  
* Set V-LINK Device ID (p. 75) to match the device ID number  
of the video equipment which is controlled by the TD-20.  
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About Expansion Board  
Expansion boards (optional) are cards that allow you to  
upgrade the system and add new instruments and drum kits.  
How to Install a Expansion  
Board  
The bottom panel of the TD-20 has a slot that allows  
expansion boards to be installed.  
1. Always turn the TD-20 off and unplug the power  
cord before attempting installation of the circuit  
board (SOUND & SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD  
for TD-20).  
Install only the specified circuit board (SOUND & SYSTEM  
EXPANSION BOARD for TD-20).  
* Sound expansion boards for the Roland JV/XP/XV/Fantom  
series cannot be used.  
2. Remove only the eight screws as indicated  
below, and open the cover located on the  
bottom of the TD-20.  
Cautions When Installing a  
Expansion Board  
fig.00-049ae  
Removal screws  
901 To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that  
can be caused by static electricity, please carefully observe  
the following whenever you handle the board.  
1
• Before you touch the board, always first grasp a metal  
object (such as a water pipe), so you are sure that any  
static electricity you might have been carrying has been  
discharged.  
2
5
• When handling the board, grasp it only by its edges.  
Avoid touching any of the electronic components or  
connectors.  
• Save the bag in which the board was originally  
shipped, and put the board back into it whenever you  
need to store or transport it.  
3. Check that the plastic board holders are  
911 Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways or  
positioned as shown figure. Rotate them if  
connection terminals.  
necessary.  
fig.00-049be  
912 Never use excessive force when installing a circuit board. If  
it doesn’t fit properly on the first attempt, remove the  
board and try again.  
Expansion board  
913 When circuit board installation is complete, double-check  
your work.  
914 Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before  
attempting installation of the circuit board (SOUND &  
SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD for TD-20).  
Connector  
Board holder  
915 Install only the specified circuit board (SOUND & SYSTEM  
EXPANSION BOARD for TD-20). Remove only the  
specified screws.  
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About Expansion Board  
4. While positioning the holes on the board over  
the board holders, carefully insert the  
connector on the board into the socket on the  
TD-20. Make sure the connector is securely  
connected, and that all three board holders  
project through the holes.  
5. Use the Installation Tool supplied with the  
Expansion board to turn the holders in the  
LOCK direction, so the board will be fastened in  
place.  
fig.00-049c  
LOCK  
(To remove the Expansion board, turn the board holders  
in the UNLOCK direction, and lift up the board using the  
provided tool. Remove the board and secure the cover  
plate.)  
6. Secure the cover plate using the eight screws  
removed in step 2.  
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À propos des carte d’extension  
(French language for Canadian Standard)  
Les cartes d’extension (optionnelles) sont des cartes qui vous  
permettent d’augmenter la puissance de votre système et  
d’ajouter de nouveaux instruments ainsi que des batteries.  
Installation d’une carte  
d’extension  
1. Éteignez toujours le TD-20 et débranchez le  
câble électrique avant toute tentative  
d’installation de carte de circuits imprimés  
(SOUND & SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD pour  
TD-20).  
Le panneau du dessous du TD-20 a un créneau permettant  
l’installation des cartes d’extension.  
N’installez que la ou les carte de circuits imprimés spécifiée.  
(SOUND & SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD pour TD-20)  
* Les cartes d’extension de son pour les séries JV/XP/XV/Fantom  
de Roland ne peuvent être utilisées.  
2. Enlevez seulement les huit vis et ouvrez la  
plaque située sous le TD-20.  
fig.00-049af  
Précautions à prendre lors  
de l’installation d’une carte  
d’extension  
Vis  
901 V(Fe) uillez suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes  
quand vous manipulez la carte afin d’éviter tout risque  
d’endommagement des pièces internes par l’électricité  
statique.  
1
• Toujours toucher un objet métallique relié à la terre  
(comme un tuyau par exemple) avant de manipuler la  
carte pour vous décharger de l’électricité statique que  
vous auriez pu accumuler.  
2
5
• Lorsque vous manipulez la carte, la tenir par les côtés.  
Évitez de toucher aux composants ou aux connecteurs.  
3. Veillez à ce que les supports en plastique pour  
• Conservez le sachet d’origine dans lequel était la carte  
lors de l’envoi et remettez la carte dedans si vous devez  
la ranger ou la transporter.  
la carte soient positionnés tel qu’indiqué.  
Faites-les pivoter si nécessaire.  
fig.00-049bf  
911(F)  
Ne pas toucher aux circuits imprimés ou aux connecteurs.  
912(F)  
Carte d’extension  
Ne jamais forcer lors de l’installation de la carte de circuits  
imprimés. Si la carte s’ajuste mal au premier essai, enlevez  
la carte et recommencez l’installation.  
913(F)  
Quand l’installation de la carte de circuits imprimés est  
terminée, revérifiez si tout est bien installé.  
914(F)  
Prise  
Toujours éteindre et débrancher l’appareil avant de  
commencer l’installation de la carte. (SOUND & SYSTEM  
EXPANSION BOARD pour TD-20).  
Support pour la carte  
915(F)  
N’installez que les cartes de circuits imprimes spécifiées  
(SOUND & SYSTEM EXPANSION BOARD pour TD-20).  
Enlevez seulement les vis indiquées.  
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À propos des carte d’extension  
4. Pendant que vous alignez les trous de la carte  
au-dessus des supports, insérez délicatement  
le connecteur sur la carte dans la prise du TD-  
20. Assurez-vous que le connecteur est  
raccordé correctement et que les trois supports  
s’emboîtent bien dans les trous.  
5. Pour tourner les supports en position LOCK  
(verrouillé), utilisez l’outil d’installation de la  
carte d’extension fournie à cet effet. De cette  
façon, la carte sera bien fixée à sa place.  
fig.00-049c  
LOCK  
(Pour enlever la carte d’extension, faites tourner les  
supports dans la direction UNLOCK (déverrouillé) et  
soulevez la carte en utilisant l’outil à cet effet. Retirez la  
carte et remettez la plaque .)  
6. Refermez la plaque en utilisant les huit vis  
enlevées à l’étape 2.  
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Messages and Error Messages  
This section lists the messages (error messages) that the TD-20 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.  
Error Messages  
Message  
Meaning  
Action  
Backup Battery Low!  
The internal backup battery of the TD-20 (a  
battery that maintains data in the user mem-  
ory) has run down.  
Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service  
Backup NG!  
Data in the TD-20’s memory may be corrupt-  
ed. The TD-20’s internal backup battery (the  
battery used for saving User memory data) is  
fully drained; internal data has been lost.  
Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service  
center to have the battery replaced. Follow the  
messages appearing on the screen to carry out  
Factory Reset (p. 81); you will then be able to  
use the unit temporarily.  
MIDI Communication Error!  
It is possible that the power has been turned  
off for the MIDI device connected to the TD-  
20’s MIDI IN connector.  
Check the power of the connected MIDI de-  
vice.  
System Error!  
A problem has occurred with the internal  
system.  
Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service  
center.  
Measure Maximum!  
The maximum number of measures that can  
be recorded to one pattern has been exceed-  
ed; no further recording or editing that adds  
measures can be carried out.  
being recorded or edited (p. 66).  
Step Maximum!  
The maximum number of steps that can be  
recorded to one chain has been exceeded; no  
further editing that adds steps can be carried  
out.  
Delete unneeded steps from the chain being  
edited (p. 82).  
Data Overload!  
Pattern contained an excessive amount of da-  
ta, and as a result could not be output suc-  
cessfully from MIDI OUT.  
Try eliminating a part that has too much data.  
Not Enough Memory!  
Pattern recording or editing could not be car-  
ried out because there was not enough inter-  
nal memory.  
Try deleting patterns that are no longer needed  
(p. 66).  
No Card!  
No Space!  
No card is in the memory card slot.  
There are no empty space on the memory  
card.  
Insert a memory card.  
Delete unneeded data (p. 72).  
No Data!  
No data you request on the memory card.  
Unsupported!  
A card the size of which is not supported by  
TD-20 has been inserted.  
Flash cards with the capacity of 16 to 512 MB.  
Check the card.  
Unformatted!  
A card the format of which is not supported  
by TD-20 has been inserted.  
The data stored on the card has been corrupt-  
ed.  
The checksum value of a system exclusive  
message was incorrect.  
Format the card (p. 72).  
Format the card (p. 72).  
Correct the checksum value.  
Card Damaged!  
BULK DUMP  
Checksum Error!  
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Messages and Error Messages  
Message  
Meaning  
Action  
BULK DUMP  
Receive Address Error!  
The receive address of a system exclusive  
message was incorrect.  
Correct the receive address.  
BULK DUMP  
Receive Data Error!  
A MIDI message was received incorrectly.  
If the same error message is displayed repeat-  
edly, there is a problem with the MIDI messag-  
es that are being transmitted to the TD-20.  
BULK DUMP  
Receive Time Out!  
The interval in receiving system exclusive  
messages were too long.  
Make the interval of the data shorter.  
Messages  
Message  
Meaning  
Action  
BULK DUMP  
Bulk data is now being received.  
Receiving... Please Wait.  
BULK DUMP  
Aborted!  
Bulk data transmission was halted.  
Preset Pattern!  
Empty Pattern!  
You cannot record on the preset pattern.  
This pattern contains no performance data; it  
cannot be edited.  
Copy the pattern onto a user pattern.  
Select the other pattern that contains perfor-  
mance data.  
No Empty Pattern!  
MIDI Offline!  
There are no empty patterns for recording.  
Delete unneeded pattern (p. 66).  
Make sure that MIDI cables have not been  
pulled out or broken.  
A MIDI cable was disconnected. (Or commu-  
nication with the external MIDI device  
stopped for some reason.)  
MIDI Buffer Full!  
A large amount of MIDI messages were re-  
ceived in a short time, and could not be pro-  
cessed completely.  
Confirm that the external MIDI device is prop-  
the amount of MIDI messages sent to the TD-  
20.  
No Empty Backup!  
There are no empty backup area on the mem-  
ory card.  
Delete unneeded backup (p. 72).  
No Empty  
Backup Pattern!  
There are no empty backup pattern on the  
memory card.  
Delete unneeded backup pattern (p. 68).  
Power On Too Long.  
Please Turn Off!  
The power remains ON for a long time.  
Turn the TD-20’s power off, then turn on  
again.  
Auto Shutdown Completed.  
Please Turn Off!  
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Drum Instrument List  
No. Name  
Remark  
No. Name  
Remark  
No. Name  
Remark  
KICK  
KICK ELEC  
SNARE BRUSH  
1 22”Birch  
2 22”Solid  
3 22”StdMple K  
4 22”Maple  
K
K
58 Cosmic K  
109 Brush1 S  
110 Brush1 SR  
111 Brush2 S  
112 Brush2 SR  
*BRUSH  
*BRUSH  
59 Hi-Q  
K
60 Analog1 K  
61 Analog2 K  
K
5 24”Carbon K  
6 22”CbnMple K  
62 Analog3 K  
63 ClascElec1 K  
64 ClascElec2 K  
65 ClascElec3 K  
66 ClascElec4 K  
67 ClascElec5 K  
68 ClascElec6 K  
69 TR808 Kick  
70 TR909 Kick  
SNARE PROCESSED  
7 22”GT  
K
8 22”TitanHp K  
9 22”Mahogny K  
113 Basis  
114 Chunk  
115 ClapTailS  
116 ClubDry S  
S
S
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
*X  
10 20”Lite  
11 22”RoseWd K  
12 22”Oak  
K
K
117 Dump  
S
13 Recording1 K  
14 Recording2 K  
15 Universal K  
118 HopRim1 S  
119 HopRim2 S  
120 HopRim3 S  
121 LzrGate S  
122 Pick  
123 Planet S  
124 RB  
125 2Step  
126 Lo-Fi  
SNARE  
16 BigOpen  
K
17 JazzCombo1 K  
18 JazzCombo2 K  
71 RoundBdge S  
72 RoundBdge SR  
73 CoolyMple S  
74 CoolyMple SR  
75 70’sMetal S  
76 70’sMetal SR  
77 WoodBrass S  
78 WoodBrass SR  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*P *I  
*P *I *X  
*I  
*I *X  
*I  
*I *X  
*I  
*I *X  
S
19 Cannon  
20 Roto  
21 Booth  
K
K
S
S
S
K
22 Ballad K  
127 Round XStik  
128 Cooly XStik  
23 Swing  
24 Heavy  
25 Can  
K
K
K
129 70’s  
130 WoodBr XStik  
131 13” XStik  
XStik  
79 13”Hole  
80 13”Hole  
S
SR  
26 Fusion K  
27 Latin  
28 Meat  
K
K
81 Aluminum S  
82 Aluminum SR  
83 Titanium S  
84 Titanium SR  
132 Alumi XStik  
133 Titan XStik  
134 Skanky XStik  
29 Pillow K  
30 DryMed K  
135 30’s  
XStik  
31 Dry  
K
K
K
K
85 Skanky  
86 Skanky  
S
SR  
136 Reggae XStik  
137 Ballad XStik  
138 Studio XStik  
139 Swing XStik  
32 Solid  
33 Reso  
34 Raw  
87 30’sMaple S  
88 30’sMaple SR  
89 BrassPico S  
90 BrassPico SR  
35 Vintage K  
36 OldMple K  
140 Hard  
XStik  
141 Maple XStik  
37 Hard  
K
91 Booth  
92 Booth  
S
SR  
38 BigLow K  
39 Hybrid K  
40 Gabba1 K  
41 Gabba2 K  
42 Gabba3 K  
SNARE ELEC  
93 Studio S  
94 Studio SR  
95 Ballad S  
96 Ballad SR  
142 ClascElec1 S  
143 ClascElec2 S  
144 ClascElec3 S  
145 ClascElec4 S  
146 ClascElec5 S  
147 TR808 Snare  
148 TR808 SnrRim  
149 TR909 Snare  
150 TR909 SnrRim  
97 Swing  
98 Swing  
99 Street S  
100 Lite  
101 LA Fat S  
102 Ring  
103 Whack  
S
SR  
*P *I  
*I *X  
*P *I *X  
*P *I *X  
*I *X  
KICK PROCESSED  
43 Cartoon K  
44 Chicken K  
S
45 Jive  
46 RB  
K
K
S
S
*I *X  
*I *X  
47 Layered K  
48 Lazy  
49 HardLow K  
50 Alley  
51 DaFloor K  
52 Croak  
53 Plastic K  
54 Trip  
104 Impulse S  
105 Cruddy1 S  
106 Cruddy2 S  
107 HotRod S  
108 HotRod SR  
*I *X  
*I *X  
*I *X  
*I  
K
K
*I *X  
K
K
55 Gokigen K  
56 FX-Wah K  
57 Lo-Fi  
K
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Drum Instrument List  
No. Name  
Remark  
No. Name  
Remark  
No. Name  
Remark  
207  
208  
8”Roto T1  
8”Roto T1R  
TOM  
TOM ELEC  
209 10”Roto T2  
210 10”Roto T2R  
211 12”Roto T3  
212 12”Roto T3R  
213 14”Roto T4  
214 14”Roto T4R  
215 16”Roto T5  
216 16”Roto T6  
217 18”Roto T7  
218 18”Roto T8  
219 18”RotoExLo1  
220 18”RotoExLo2  
221 Ballad T1  
222 Ballad T2  
223 Ballad T3  
224 Ballad T4  
225 Swing  
226 Swing  
227 Swing  
228 Swing  
229 Pop1  
230 Pop1  
231 Pop1  
232 Pop1  
233 Pop2  
234 Pop2  
235 Pop2  
236 Pop2  
237 Round  
238 Round  
239 Round  
240 Round  
241 80’sDry T1  
242 80’sDry T2  
243 80’sDry T3  
244 80’sDry T4  
245 90’sBig T1  
246 90’sBig T2  
247 90’sBig T3  
248 90’sBig T4  
249 90’sPower T1  
250 90’sPower T2  
251 90’sPower T3  
252 90’sPower T4  
253 OctaTom C Hi  
254 OctaTom B  
255 OctaTom A  
256 OctaTom G  
257 OctaTom F  
258 OctaTom E  
259 OctaTom D  
260 OctaTom C  
261 Mallet T1  
262 Mallet T2  
263 Mallet T3  
264 Mallet T4  
265 Brush T1  
266 Brush T2  
267 Brush T3  
268 Brush T4  
151 12”Birch T1  
152 12”Birch T1R  
153 13”Birch T2  
154 13”Birch T2R  
155 16”Birch T3  
156 16”Birch T3R  
157 18”Birch T4  
158 18”Birch T4R  
159 12”GT  
160 12”GT  
161 13”GT  
162 13”GT  
163 16”GT  
164 16”GT  
165 18”GT  
166 18”GT  
167 10”Univ T1  
168 10”Univ T1R  
169 12”Univ T2  
170 12”Univ T2R  
171 14”Univ T3  
172 14”Univ T3R  
173 16”Univ T4  
174 16”Univ T4R  
175 12”Clasc T1  
176 12”Clasc T1R  
177 13”Clasc T2  
178 13”Clasc T2R  
179 16”Clasc T3  
180 16”Clasc T3R  
181 18”Clasc T4  
182 18”Clasc T4R  
183 12”Fiber T1  
184 12”Fiber T1R  
185 14”Fiber T2  
186 14”Fiber T2R  
187 16”Fiber T3  
188 16”Fiber T3R  
189 18”Fiber T4  
190 18”Fiber T4R  
191 12”Maple T1  
192 12”Maple T1R  
193 14”Maple T2  
194 14”Maple T2R  
195 16”Maple T3  
196 16”Maple T3R  
197 18”Maple T4  
198 18”Maple T4R  
269 ClscElec1 T1  
270 ClscElec1 T2  
271 ClscElec1 T3  
272 ClscElec1 T4  
273 ClscElec2 T1  
274 ClscElec2 T2  
275 ClscElec2 T3  
276 ClscElec2 T4  
277 ClscElec3 T1  
278 ClscElec3 T2  
279 ClscElec3 T3  
280 ClscElec3 T4  
281 ClscElec4 T1  
282 ClscElec4 T2  
283 ClscElec4 T3  
284 ClscElec4 T4  
285 TR808 T1  
286 TR808 T2  
287 TR808 T3  
288 TR808 T4  
289 TR909 T1  
290 TR909 T2  
291 TR909 T3  
292 TR909 T4  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
*P  
T1  
T1R  
T2  
T2R  
T3  
T3R  
T4  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T4R  
HI-HAT  
293 14”P-HatHH  
294 14”P-HatHHEg  
295 13”Hatz HH  
296 13”Hatz HHEg  
297 14”Hatz HH  
298 14”Hatz HHEg  
299 14”Dark HH  
300 14”Dark HHEg  
301 14”Edge HH  
302 14”Edge HHEg  
303 TriangleHH  
304 HandCym HH  
305 Brush HH  
306 CR78 HH  
307 TR808 HH  
308 TR909 HH  
309 Tekno HH  
310 Elec HH  
CRASH  
199 12”Oak  
200 12”Oak  
201 14”Oak  
202 14”Oak  
203 16”Oak  
204 16”Oak  
205 18”Oak  
206 18”Oak  
T1  
T1R  
T2  
T2R  
T3  
T3R  
T4  
311 16”DarK CrBw  
312 16”DarK CrEg  
313 16”Thin CrBw  
314 16”Thin CrEg  
315 16”PaperCrBw  
316 16”PaperCrEg  
317 16”FsPwrCrBw  
318 16”FsPwrCrEg  
319 18”PowerCrBw  
320 18”PowerCrEg  
321 18”Med CrBw  
322 18”Med CrEg  
*I  
*I  
*I  
*I  
*I  
*I  
*I  
*I  
T4R  
323 19”NY  
324 19”NY  
325 18”Fast CrBw  
326 18”Fast CrEg  
327 18”Fast CrBl  
CrBw  
CrEg  
328 Brush  
329 Brush  
330 Mallet Cr  
Cr  
CrEg  
*I  
*I  
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No. Name  
Remark  
No. Name  
Remark  
No. Name  
Remark  
451 Timpani C  
452 Timpani G  
453 ConcertBD  
454 ConcertBD Mt  
455 HandCymbal  
456 HandCymbalMt  
457 Triangle  
458 TriangleCls  
459 Triangle2  
460 Triangle2Cls  
461 Crotale  
SPLASH  
PERCUSSION  
331 6”SplazhSpBw  
332 6”SplazhSpEg  
333 8”Thin SpBw  
334 8”Thin SpEg  
335 8”Bell SpBw  
336 8”Bell SpEg  
337 8”Open SpBw  
338 8”Open SpEg  
339 10”Med SpBw  
340 10”Med SpEg  
384 Bongo Hi  
385 Bongo HiSlap  
386 Bongo Lo  
387 Bongo LoSlap  
388 Conga Hi  
389 Conga HiMute  
390 Conga HiSlap  
391 Conga Lo  
392 Conga LoMute  
393 Cajon Bass  
394 Cajon Mute  
395 Cajon Slap  
396 Cowbell Hi  
397 Cowbell Lo  
398 Cowbell Mute  
399 CowbellMambo  
400 Claves  
462 BellTree  
463 SleighBell  
464 TreeChimes  
465 ThaiGong  
466 TinyGong  
467 Gong  
468 OrchestraHit  
469 SnareRoll  
470 ConcertSnare  
471 SteelDrum  
472 Celesta  
473 Glockenspiel  
474 Kalimba  
CHINA  
341 12”PgyBack  
342 12”PgyBackEg  
343 16”Swish  
344 16”Swish Eg  
345 18”CB Low  
346 18”CB Low Eg  
347 20”U-China  
348 China PgBack  
349 Crash PgBack  
*I  
*I  
401 SquareBlock  
402 Block Hi  
403 Block Lo  
404 Maracas  
405 Caxixi  
*I  
*I  
*I  
*I  
475 Marimba  
476 TubularBell  
477 Vibraphone  
478 Xylophone  
406 Shaker  
407 Tambourine1  
408 Tambourine2  
409 Tambourine3  
410 Guiro Long  
411 Guiro Short  
412 Timbale Hi  
413 Timbale HiRm  
414 Timbale Lo  
415 TimbalePaila  
416 Agogo Hi  
417 Agogo Lo  
418 Cabasa  
419 Cuica Hi  
420 Cuica Lo  
421 Cuica Acc  
422 Pandeiro  
423 PandeiroMute  
424 PandeiroSlap  
425 Surdo Hi  
426 Surdo HiMute  
427 Surdo Lo  
428 Surdo LoMute  
429 Whistle  
430 WhistleShort  
431 VibraSlap  
432 Tabla Na  
433 Tabla Te  
434 Tabla Ti  
435 Tabla Tin  
436 Tabla Tun  
437 Baya Ge  
438 Baya Gin  
439 Baya Ka  
440 Baya Slide  
441 PotDrum  
442 PotDrum Acc  
443 PotDrum Mute  
444 Djembe Tone  
445 Djembe Slap  
446 Djembe Bass  
447 TalkingDr  
448 TalkingDr Up  
449 Castanet  
RIDE  
350 18”PRideRd  
351 18”PRideRdBl  
352 18”PRideRdEg  
353 18”Bop Rd  
354 18”Bop RdBl  
355 18”Bop RdEg  
356 20”HeavyRd  
357 20”HeavyRdBl  
358 20”HeavyRdEg  
359 20”Med Rd  
360 20”Med RdBl  
361 20”Med RdEg  
362 20”TurkyRd  
363 20”TurkyRdBl  
364 20”TurkyRdEg  
*P  
PERC ANALOG  
*I  
*P  
479 CR78Cowbell  
480 CR78Guiro  
481 CR78Maracas  
482 CR78MtlBeat  
483 CR78Tamb  
484 TR808Clap  
485 TR808Claves  
486 TR808Cowbell  
487 TR808Maracas  
488 TR808XStick  
489 TR909Clap  
*I  
*P  
*I  
*P  
*I  
*P  
*I  
*P  
SFX  
365 19”NY  
366 19”NY  
367 19”NY  
Rd  
RdBl  
RdEg  
490 Hi-Q  
491 Poa  
492 Pyon  
493 Picoon  
494 Byon  
495 Kyun  
496 Psyun  
497 Boom  
498 SuperLow  
499 TimeWarp1  
500 TimeWarp2  
501 Transform1  
502 Transform2  
503 Tramsform3  
504 Tekno FX1  
505 Tekno FX2  
506 Tekno FX3  
507 Ring FX  
508 Drop Out  
509 LaserGun  
510 Spiral  
*I  
*P  
368 20”Lite Rd  
369 20”Lite RdBl  
370 20”Lite RdEg  
371 22”CleanRd  
372 22”CleanRdBl  
373 22”CleanRdEg  
374 18”FormuRd  
375 18”FormuRdBl  
376 18”FormuRdEg  
377 20”Bell Rd  
378 20”Bell RdBl  
379 20”Bell RdEg  
*I  
*P  
*I  
*P  
*I  
*P  
*I  
380 Brush  
381 Brush  
382 Mallet1 Rd  
383 Mallet2 Rd  
Rd  
RdEg  
*I  
*I  
511 Emergency  
512 Wonderer  
450 WoodBlock  
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No. Name  
Remark  
About Remarks  
*P (Position):  
Copyright  
OTHER  
When you purchase the TD-20  
percussion sound module from an  
authorized Roland dealer, the  
included sounds are licensed, not  
sold, to you by Roland Corporation,  
for commercial use in music  
production, public performance,  
broadcast, etc.  
Can get various changes of the sound in  
accordance with the positioning where  
on the pad you hit with a stick. In rim  
sounds, can get such various changes of  
the sound in accordance with the depth  
of the stick on the rim.  
513 Click  
514 Beep  
515 Sticks  
516 Sticks2  
517 MetroBell  
518 MetroClick  
519 FingerSnaps  
520 Clap  
521 R8Slap  
522 Motor  
523 Engine  
524 Glass  
525 Burt  
526 Boing1  
527 Boing2  
528 Bounce  
529 VerbyHit  
530 AfroStomp  
531 Bomb!  
532 TuningTom  
533 ReverseCrash  
534 ReverseChina  
535 PhaseCrash  
536 PhaseRide  
537 Scratch1  
538 Scratch2  
539 Scratch3  
540 Scratch4  
541 TapeStop  
542 TapeRewind  
543 Voice OK  
544 Voice Yeah  
545 Vocoder1  
546 Vocoder2  
547 TeknoHit  
548 PhillyHit  
549 FunkHit  
550 Bass Gliss  
551 Guitar Gliss  
552 GuitarScrtch  
553 CutGt Down  
554 CutGt Up  
555 WahGt1 Down  
556 WahGt1 Up  
557 WahGt2 Down  
558 WahGt2 Up  
559 Sine 440Hz  
560 For PadCheck  
561 Off  
*I (Interval):  
Can make the sound so smooth in  
accordance with a roll or continuous  
strokes with sticks.  
You may use any of the included  
sounds in a commercial or non-  
commercial recording without  
paying any additional license fees.  
However, you must strictly adhere  
to the following crediting guidelines  
on any music recording that utilize  
material from TD-20.  
*X (XStick):  
When the Cross Stick Switch is turned  
ON, it makes possible to use both “Rim  
Shot” and “Cross Stick” on the rim.  
*BRUSH:  
Can be played using “Brush Sweep.”  
Reproduction or duplication of any  
of the sound contained in the TD-20,  
either as they exist on this sound  
module or by any means of  
reformatting, mixing, filtering, re-  
synthesizing, processing or  
otherwise editing for use in another  
product or for re-sale, is strictly  
prohibited without the express  
written consent of Roland. All  
unauthorized giving, trading,  
lending, renting, re-issue, re-  
distribution or re-sale of the sounds  
included in the TD-20 are expressly  
prohibited.  
About Snare/Tom  
Instruments  
The last letter of each instrument name  
means the sound of head shot, or rim  
shot.  
(Example)  
S:  
head sound of Snare  
rim sound of Snare  
head sound of Tom 1  
SR:  
T1:  
T1R: rim sound of Tom 1  
In Plain English: Be creative in your  
application of the TD-20 sounds, and  
keep this sounds for your use only.  
DO NOT COPY IT.  
About Cymbal  
Instruments  
The last letter of each instrument name  
means the sound of bow shot, edge shot,  
or bell shot.  
(Example)  
HH:  
bow sound of hi-hat  
HHEg: edge sound of hi-hat  
CrBw: bow sound of crash  
CrEg: edge sound of crash  
Rd:  
bow sound of ride  
RdBl: bell sound of ride  
RdEg: edge sound of ride  
* Special thanks to Spectrasonics.  
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Note Number (Factory Settings)  
Percussion Set  
1. Latin Toys  
Drum Kit  
Drum Kit 1–50  
(Trigger Inputs)  
Note No.  
Bass Gliss  
GuitarScrtch  
WahGt1 Down  
WahGt1 Up  
WahGt2 Down  
WahGt2 Up  
CR78Guiro  
CR78Tamb  
TR808Clap  
TR808Cowbell  
TR808Maracas  
TR909Clap  
Hi-Q  
C-1  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
C0  
R8Slap  
Scratch2  
Scratch3  
Sticks  
Click  
17  
18  
MetroClick  
MetroBell  
Clap  
VibraSlap  
SquareBlock  
Off  
19  
20  
21  
(7) Closed HH Rim  
(for_BrushSweep) (p. 36)  
22  
23  
Beep  
Crotale  
C1 24  
26  
(11) Ride-Edge  
(7) Open HH Rim  
(12) AUX1  
(12) AUX1 Rim  
(13) AUX2  
(13) AUX2 Rim  
(14) AUX3  
(14) AUX3 Rim  
(15) AUX4  
(15) AUX4 Rim  
(1) Kick Rim  
(1) Kick  
(for_X-Stick) (p. 36)  
(2) Snare  
(6) Tom4 Rim  
(2) Snare Rim  
(6) Tom4  
(7) Closed HH  
(5) Tom3  
(7) Pedal HH  
(4) Tom2  
(7) Open HH  
(4) Tom2 Rim  
(3) Tom1  
(8) Crash1  
(3) Tom1 Rim  
(10) Ride  
(9) Crash2 Rim  
(10) Ride Rim  
25  
27  
SquareBlock  
6"SplazhSpEg  
6"SplazhSpBw  
Guiro Short  
Guiro Long  
Cuica Hi  
28  
29  
30  
32  
34  
31  
Cuica Lo  
Cowbell Hi  
Cowbell Lo  
Cowbell Lo  
Cowbell Mute  
Tambourine1  
Tambourine2  
Conga LoMute  
Tambourine1  
Conga Lo  
Claves  
Conga Hi  
Claves  
Bongo Lo  
33  
35  
C2 36  
38  
37  
39  
40  
41  
42  
44  
46  
43  
45  
Claves  
Bongo LoSlap  
Bongo Hi  
47  
C3 48  
50  
Triangle  
49  
51  
Bongo HiSlap  
SleighBell  
Agogo Lo  
52  
BellTree  
53  
54  
56  
58  
Tambourine1  
TriangleCls  
Cowbell Mute  
Agogo Hi  
Conga HiSlap  
TreeChimes  
(8) Crash1 Rim  
(9) Crash2  
(5) Tom3 Rim  
(11) Ride-Edge Rim  
55  
57  
59  
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Note Number (Factory Settings)  
Note No.  
C4 60  
Bongo Hi  
Bongo Lo  
Conga Hi  
61  
62  
64  
65  
67  
69  
71  
72  
74  
76  
77  
79  
81  
83  
Conga HiSlap  
Conga Lo  
Timbale Hi  
Timbale Lo  
Agogo Hi  
Agogo Lo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
WhistleShort  
Whistle  
Guiro Short  
Guiro Long  
Claves  
Block Hi  
Block Lo  
Cuica Hi  
Cuica Lo  
TriangleCls  
Triangle  
Shaker  
SleighBell  
BellTree  
Castanet  
Surdo LoMute  
Surdo Lo  
Bongo HiSlap  
Bongo LoSlap  
Conga HiMute  
Conga LoMute  
PandeiroMute  
Pandeiro  
PandeiroSlap  
TreeChimes  
Crotale  
63  
66  
68  
70  
C5  
73  
75  
78  
80  
82  
C6 84  
86  
85  
87  
88  
89  
90  
92  
94  
91  
93  
95  
C7 96  
98  
Gong  
97  
99  
Cajon Bass  
Cajon Mute  
Cajon Slap  
CowbellMambo  
SquareBlock  
Caxixi  
Timbale HiRm  
TimbalePaila  
Cuica Acc  
Surdo Hi  
100  
101  
103  
105  
102  
104  
106  
107  
108  
Surdo HiMute  
PotDrum  
C8  
109  
111  
PotDrum Acc  
PotDrum Mute  
Djembe Tone  
Djembe Slap  
Djembe Bass  
TalkingDr  
TalkingDr Up  
Tabla Na  
110  
112  
113  
114  
116  
118  
115  
117  
Tabla Te  
119  
120  
Tabla Ti  
Tabla Tun  
Baya Ge  
Baya Gin  
Baya Ka  
C9  
121  
123  
122  
124  
125  
Baya Slide  
ConcertBD  
HandCymbal  
Off  
126  
127  
• Up to eight percussion sets can be stored.  
• You can change the used instruments in each percussion set.  
For details, refer to Percussion Set Settings (p. 55).  
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Backing Instrument List  
SYN. BASS  
PC CC0 Name  
VOICES  
19  
20  
0
ORGAN 3  
2
39  
0
1
8
SYNTH BASS 1 1  
SYNTHBASS101 1  
SYNTH BASS 3 1  
0
8
CHURCH ORG.1 1  
CHURCH ORG.2 2  
PIANO  
16 CHURCH ORG.3 2  
1
0
8
PIANO 1  
PIANO 1W  
1
2
1
64 TB33 BS 1  
65 TB33 BS 2  
66 TB33 BS 3  
1
1
1
21  
22  
0
REED ORGAN  
1
16 PIANO 1D  
0
8
ACCORDION FR 2  
ACCORDION IT 2  
2
3
4
0
8
PIANO 2  
PIANO 2W  
1
2
40  
0
SYNTH BASS 2 2  
16 RUBBER BASS  
64 SH101 BS 1  
65 SH101 BS 2  
66 SH101 BS 3  
2
1
1
1
23  
24  
0
0
HARMONICA  
BANDONEON  
1
2
0
8
PIANO 3  
PIANO 3W  
1
2
0
8
HONKY-TONK  
HONKY-TONK W 2  
2
GUITAR  
25  
67 MODULAR BASS 2  
0
NYLON-STR.GT 1  
STEEL-STR.GT 1  
ORCHESTRA  
E. PIANO  
26  
0
8
41  
0
8
VIOLIN  
SLOW VIOLIN  
1
1
12-STR.GT  
2
2
5
0
8
E.PIANO 1  
DETUNED EP 1 2  
1
64 NYLON+STEEL  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
VIOLA  
1
1
1
1
27  
28  
29  
0
8
JAZZ GT.  
HAWAIIAN GT. 1  
1
24 60’S E.PIANO 1  
64 FM+SA EP  
65 HARD EP  
2
2
CELLO  
0
8
CLEAN GT.  
CHORUS GT.  
1
2
CONTRABASS  
TREMOLO STR  
6
0
E.PIANO 2  
2
64 BRIGHT FM EP 2  
0
MUTED GT.  
1
2
1
1 *  
1 *  
PIZZICATOSTR 1  
64 MUTED GT.2  
65 POP GT.  
66 FUNK GT.  
67 FUNK GT.2  
CLAVI  
HARP  
1
1
7
0
8
HARPSICHORD  
COUPLED HPS. 2  
1
TIMPANI  
16 HARPSI.W  
24 HARPSI.O  
2
2
30  
31  
0
OVERDRIVE GT 1  
STRINGS  
64 FDBK.ODRV.GT 2  
49  
0
8
STRINGS  
ORCHESTRA  
1
2
8
0
CLAV.  
1
2
0
8
DISTORTIONGT 1  
FEEDBACK GT. 2  
64 FUNK CLAV.  
64 HEAVY GT.  
65 FDBK. HVY.GT 2  
66 MUTED DIS.GT 1  
1
50  
51  
0
SLOW STRINGS 1  
CHROMATIC PERCUSSION  
0
8
SYN.STRINGS1 1  
SYN.STRINGS3 2  
9
0
0
0
CELESTA  
1
67 ROCK RHYTHM  
2
64 SYN.STRINGS4 2  
65 OB STRINGS  
10  
11  
12  
GLOCKENSPIEL 1  
32  
0
8
GT.HARMONICS 1  
GT. FEEDBACK 1  
2
MUSIC BOX  
1
52  
53  
0
SYN.STRINGS2 2  
*: VELOCITY SWITCH  
0
8
VIBRAPHONE  
VIB.W  
1
2
0
CHOIR AAHS  
1
The tone switches at velocity 116.  
32 CHOIR AAHS 2 1  
13  
14  
15  
0
0
MARIMBA  
1
1
BASS  
54  
55  
56  
0
0
0
VOICE OOHS  
SYNVOX  
1
1
XYLOPHONE  
33  
0
ACOUSTIC BS. 2  
0
8
9
TUBULAR-BELL 1  
CHURCH BELL  
CARILLON  
64 ELCTRC.AC.BS 2  
ORCHESTRAHIT 2  
1
1
34  
0
FINGERED BS. 1  
64 FUNK BASS  
2
2
BRASS  
57  
16  
0
SANTUR  
1
65 REGGAE BASS  
0
TRUMPET  
1
35  
0
PICKED BS.  
1
ORGAN  
17  
58  
0
1
TROMBONE  
TROMBONE 2  
1
2
64 MUTE PICKBS1 1  
65 MUTE PICKBS2 1  
0
8
ORGAN 1  
DETUNED OR.1 2  
1
59  
60  
61  
0
0
TUBA  
1
36  
37  
0
FRETLESS BS. 1  
16 60’S ORGAN 1 1  
32 ORGAN 4  
64 SC88 ORGAN 4 1  
MUTEDTRUMPET 1  
0
SLAP BASS 1  
1
1
1
1
2
64 SLAP BASS 3  
65 RESO SLAP  
0
1
FRENCH HORN  
FR.HORN 2  
2
2
65 EVEN BAR  
2
66 SLAP BASS 4  
62  
0
8
BRASS 1  
BRASS 2  
1
2
18  
0
8
ORGAN 2  
DETUNED OR.2 2  
1
38  
0
SLAP BASS 2  
1
32 ORGAN 5  
2
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Backing Instrument List  
64 BIG & RAW  
65 FAT & PERKY  
2
2
SYN. BRASS  
116 0  
WOODBLOCK  
CASTANETS  
1
1
8
63  
0
8
SYNTH BRASS1 2  
SYNTH BRASS3 2  
117 0  
TAIKO  
CONCERT BD  
1
1
SYN. PAD  
16 ANALOGBRASS1 2  
64 SYNTH BRASS5 2  
65 POLY BRASS  
66 QUACK BRASS  
8
89  
0
FANTASIA  
2
118 0  
MELO. TOM 1  
MELO. TOM 2  
1
1
2
2
90  
0
WARM PAD  
1
2
2
8
64 THICK PAD  
65 HORN PAD  
67 OCTAVE BRASS 2  
119 0  
SYNTH DRUM  
808 TOM  
ELEC PERC.  
1
1
1
8
9
64  
0
8
SYNTH BRASS2 2  
SYNTH BRASS4 1  
91  
0
POLYSYNTH  
2
64 80’S POLYSYN 2  
16 ANALOGBRASS2 2  
64 SOFT BRASS  
65 VELO BRASS 1 2  
66 VELO BRASS 2 2  
120 0  
REVERSE CYM. 1  
92  
93  
94  
0
0
0
SPACE VOICE  
BOWED GLASS  
METAL PAD  
1
2
2
GUITAR BASS FX  
2
2
121 0  
GT.FRETNOISE 1  
GT.CUT NOISE 1  
64 PANNER PAD  
1
REED  
64 WAH BRUSH GT 1  
95  
96  
0
0
HALO PAD  
2
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
0
SOPRANO SAX  
ALTO SAX  
1
1
1
65 GT. SLIDE  
66 GT. SCRATCH  
67 BASS SLIDE  
1
1
1
SWEEP PAD  
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
64 POLAR PAD  
65 CONVERGE  
TENOR SAX  
SFX  
BARITONE SAX 1  
OBOE  
ENGLISH HORN 1  
SYN. SFX  
1
122 0  
BREATH NOISE 1  
FL.KEY CLICK 1  
97  
0
ICE RAIN  
2
1
98  
0
SOUNDTRACK  
2
2
2
123 0  
SEASHORE  
RAIN  
THUNDER  
WIND  
1
1
1
1
2
BASSOON  
1
1
64 ANCESTRAL  
65 PROLOGUE  
1
2
3
5
CLARINET  
99  
0
1
CRYSTAL  
SYN MALLET  
2
1
BUBBLE  
PIPE  
124 0  
BIRD  
DOG  
BIRD 2  
2
1
1
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PICCOLO  
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
100 0  
101 0  
102 0  
ATMOSPHERE  
BRIGHTNESS  
GOBLIN  
2
2
2
1
3
FLUTE  
RECORDER  
PAN FLUTE  
BOTTLE BLOW  
SHAKUHACHI  
WHISTLE  
125 0  
TELEPHONE 1  
TELEPHONE 2  
DOOR  
1
1
1
2
1
3
5
103 0  
ECHO DROPS  
ECHO BELL  
ECHO PAN  
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
WIND CHIMES  
64 ECHO PAN 2  
65 BIG PANNER  
66 RESO PANNER  
126 0  
HELICOPTER  
CAR-STOP  
BURST NOISE  
1
1
2
1
2
9
OCARINA  
64 SPACE TRI.  
104 0  
STAR THEME  
2
127 0  
APPLAUSE  
PUNCH  
2
1
SYN. LEAD  
3
ETHNIC MISC  
81  
0
1
8
SQUARE WAVE  
SQUARE  
SINE WAVE  
2
1
1
128 0  
GUN SHOT  
LASERGUN  
EXPLOSION  
1
1
2
105 0  
SITAR  
SITAR 2  
1
2
2
3
1
106 0  
BANJO  
1
1
82  
0
1
8
SAW WAVE  
SAW  
DOCTOR SOLO  
2
1
2
2
2
107 0  
SHAMISEN  
PC:  
Program number  
(Instrument number)  
108 0  
KOTO  
TAISHO KOTO  
1
2
64 BIG LEAD  
65 WASPY SYNTH  
8
CC0:  
Value of control  
change number 0  
109 0  
110 0  
111 0  
112 0  
KALIMBA  
BAGPIPE  
FIDDLE  
SHANAI  
1
1
1
1
83  
84  
85  
0
0
0
SYN.CALLIOPE 2  
CHIFFER LEAD 2  
VOICES: Number of voices used  
CHARANG  
2
* To switch instruments from the  
external MIDI device, send “0” on the  
CC32# (Control Change Bank Select)  
from the external MIDI device to the  
TD-20.  
64 DIST. LEAD 1 2  
65 DIST. LEAD 2 2  
66 FUNK LEAD  
2
PERCUSSIVE  
86  
87  
0
SOLO VOX  
2
113 0  
114 0  
115 0  
TINKLE BELL  
1
1
1
0
5TH SAW WAVE 2  
AGOGO  
* The value of the CC32# (Control  
Change Bank Select) that the TD-20  
transmits is always “0.”  
64 BIG FIVES  
2
STEEL DRUMS  
88  
0 BASS & LEAD  
2
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MIDI Implementation Chart  
PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE (SOUND GENERATOR SECTION)  
Date : Jan. 25, 2004  
Version : 1.00  
Model TD-20  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Function...  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Basic  
Default  
1–16, OFF  
1–16, OFF  
Memorized  
Channel Changed  
1–16, OFF  
1–16, OFF  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
Mode 3  
X
**************  
Mode 3  
X
**************  
Mode  
Note  
Number :  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
True Voice  
**************  
Note On  
Note Off  
O 9nH, v = 1–127  
O 8nH, v = 64  
O
O
Velocity  
*4  
*3  
After  
Touch  
Key’s  
Channel’s  
O
X
*3  
O
X
Pitch Bend  
X
O
*4  
*4  
0, 32  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Bank Select  
1
2
4
O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3  
O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3  
O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3  
X
X
X
*1 *2 *3 Modulation  
*1 *2 *3 Breath Controller  
*1 *2 *3 Foot Controller  
6, 38  
7
*4  
Data Entry  
Volume  
Panpot  
Control  
Change  
10  
*4  
11 O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3  
16–19 O (Pad, Pedal) *1 *2 *3  
*1 *2 *3 Expression  
*1 *2 *3  
*4  
*4  
*4  
*4  
General Purpose Controller 1–4  
Hold 1  
Effects 1 (Reverb Send Level)  
Effects 3 (Chorus Send Level)  
RPN LSB, MSB  
64  
91  
93  
X
X
X
X
100, 101  
Program  
Change  
O 0–127  
*5  
O 0–127  
0–127  
*5  
Program No. 1–128  
: True Number  
**************  
System Exclusive  
O
O
: Song Position  
: Song Select  
: Tune Request  
X
X
X
X
X
X
System  
Common  
System  
Real Time : Commands  
: Clock  
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
O (120, 126, 127)  
: All Sound Off  
O
: Reset All Controllers  
Aux  
Messages  
X
: Local On/Off  
: All Notes Off  
: Active Sensing  
: System Reset  
O (123–127)  
O
X
*1 One is selected as the strike position.  
*2 One is selected as the hi-hat control pedal.  
*3 Drum part only.  
*4 Backing part only.  
*5 O X is selectable.  
Notes  
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO  
O : Yes  
X : No  
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PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE (SEQUENCER SECTION)  
Date : Jan. 25, 2004  
Version : 1.00  
Model TD-20  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Function...  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Basic  
Default  
1–16, OFF  
1–16, OFF  
Memorized  
Channel Changed  
1–16, OFF  
1–16, OFF  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
Mode 3  
X
**************  
Mode 3  
X
**************  
Mode  
Note  
Number :  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
True Voice  
**************  
Note On  
Note Off  
O 9nH, v = 1–127  
O 8nH, v = 64  
O
O
Velocity  
After  
Touch  
Key’s  
Channel’s  
O
X
*3  
O
X
*3  
*4  
Pitch Bend  
O
*4  
O
0, 32  
1
2
4
6, 38  
7
10  
11  
16–19  
64  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
*6 *7  
X
O
O
O
X
X
X
O
O
O
X
X
X
Bank Select  
*1 *2 *3  
*1 *2 *3  
*1 *2 *3  
*4 *6 *7  
*6 *7 *10  
*4 *6 *7  
*1 *2 *3  
*1 *2 *3  
*4  
*1 *2 *3 Modulation  
*1 *2 *3 Breath Controller  
*1 *2 *3 Foot Controller  
Data Entry  
Volume  
Panpot  
*1 *2 *3 Expression  
Control  
Change  
*1 *2 *3  
*4  
General Purpose Controller 1–4  
Hold 1  
Effects 1 (Reverb Send Level)  
Effects 3 (Chorus Send Level)  
RPN LSB, MSB  
91  
93  
100, 101  
*4 *6 *7  
*4 *6 *7  
*4 *6 *7  
Program  
Change  
O 0–127  
*5 *6 *7  
X
Program No. 1–128  
: True Number  
**************  
Only reception/transmission  
of Bulk Data.  
System Exclusive  
O
O
: Song Position  
: Song Select  
: Tune Request  
X
X
X
X
X
X
System  
Common  
System  
Real Time : Commands  
: Clock  
O
O
O
O
*8  
*9  
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
: All Sound Off  
O
: Reset All Controllers  
Aux  
Messages  
X
: Local On/Off  
: All Notes Off  
: Active Sensing  
: System Reset  
O (123–127)  
X
X
*1 One is selected as the strike position.  
*2 One is selected as the hi-hat control pedal.  
*3 Drum part only.  
*7 Transmits when modified.  
*8 Receives when Sync Mode setting is “EXTERNAL” or “AUTO.”  
*9 Receives when Sync Mode setting is “EXTERNAL,” “AUTO,”  
or “REMOTE.”  
Notes  
*4 Backing part only.  
*5 O X is selectable.  
*10 Except drum part.  
*6 Transmits when pattern is selected.  
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO  
O : Yes  
X : No  
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Specifications  
Ambience Parameters  
TD-20: Percussion Sound Module  
Room Type, Room Size, Wall Type, Mic Position, Room Shape  
Sound Generator  
Variable Drum Modeling  
Mixer Parameters  
Volume, Pan, Minimum Volume, Output Assign  
Maximum Polyphony  
64 Voices  
Effect Types  
Pad Equalizer (each pad)  
Pad Compressor (each pad)  
Multi-Effects: 14 types  
Master Compressor  
Instruments  
Drum Instruments: 560  
Backing Instruments: 262  
Master Equalizer  
Reverb (for backing part)  
Chorus (for backing part)  
Drum Kits  
50  
Percussion Sets  
Drum Kit Chains  
8
16 chains (32 steps per chain)  
Sequencer  
Instrument Parameters  
User Patterns: 100  
V-EDIT (KICK):  
Preset Patterns: 100  
Shell Depth, Beater Type, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling,  
Snare Buzz, Mic Position  
Parts: 6  
Play Type: Oneshot, Loop, Tap  
Tempo: 20–260  
V-EDIT (SNARE):  
Shell Material, Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning,  
Muffling, Strainer Adjustment, Mic Position  
Resolution: 192 ticks per quarter note  
Recording Method: Realtime  
Maximum Note Storage: approx. 20,000 Notes  
Click Instruments: 20  
V-EDIT (TOM):  
Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz,  
Mic Position  
Display  
V-EDIT (HI-HAT):  
64 x 240 dots (backlit graphic LCD)  
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)  
Trigger Level Indicator (LED)  
Cymbal Size, Add Tambourine, Mic Position, Fixed Hi-Hat  
V-EDIT (CYMBAL):  
Cymbal Size, Sizzle Type, Sustain, Mic Position  
Faders  
EDIT:  
8
Pitch, Decay  
Preview Button  
102  
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Specifications  
Connectors  
Options  
Trigger Input Jack x 15  
Pads (PD-7, PD-8, PD-9, PD-80, PD-80R, PD-105BK,  
PD-125BK)  
Hi-Hat Control Jack (VH-12, FD-7, FD-8)  
Master Output Jacks (L/MONO, R)  
Direct Output Jack x 8  
Cymbals (CY-8, CY-12H, CY-12R/C, CY-14C, CY-15R)  
Kick Triggers (KD-7, KD-8, KD-80, KD-120BK)  
Hi-Hat (VH-12)  
Digital Output Jack (COAXIAL)  
Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)  
Mix in Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)  
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU)  
Foot Switch Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type)  
CompactFlash Card Slot  
Hi-Hat Control Pedal (FD-8)  
Stands (MDS-20)  
Cymbal Mount (MDY-10U)  
Pad Mount (MDH-10U)  
984  
AC Inlet  
* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also  
available. It provides complete details concerning the way  
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require  
this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-  
level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service  
Center or authorized Roland distributor.  
Output Impedance  
1.0 k ohms  
Power Supply  
AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)  
AC 220 V (60 Hz)  
962a  
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/  
or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior  
notice.  
Power Consumption  
16 W  
Dimensions  
307 (W) x 256 (D) x 105 (H) mm  
12-1/8 (W) x 10-1/8 (D) x 4-3/16 (H) inches  
Weight  
2.9 kg / 6 lbs 7 oz  
Accessories  
Owner’s Manual  
Power Cord  
103  
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INST COMP/ MIXER  
EQ  
MIXER  
/KIT VOL  
AMBIENCE  
Drums  
/VOLUME  
Head  
INST COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
KICK  
SNARE  
TOMS  
HI-HAT  
CRASH 1  
CRASH 2  
RIDE  
1 KICK  
Rim  
COMP/EQ Volume  
INST  
Head  
Rim  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
2 SNARE  
Head  
Rim  
3 TOM1  
:
6 TOM4  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
Head  
Rim  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
7 HI-HAT  
Head  
Rim  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
8 CRASH1  
9 CRASH2  
Head  
Rim  
INST  
INST  
Head  
Rim  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
10 RIDE  
11 EDGE  
Head  
Rim  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
12 AUX1  
13 AUX2  
AUX1  
Head  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
AUX2  
Rim  
Head  
Rim  
INST COMP/EQ Volume  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
AMB Send  
AUX3  
14 AUX3  
15 AUX4  
INST  
INST  
INST  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
COMP/EQ Volume  
Head  
AUX4  
Rim  
Block Diagram  
MIDI CC#7  
(Volume)  
AMBIENCE  
TYPE  
ROOM  
Percussion Set  
PATTERN/PART  
/PERC/EDIT/EDIT  
REV Send  
PERC  
INST  
Volume  
Volume  
Volume  
PERC  
PATTERN  
/PART  
/MIXER  
/VOLUME  
Volume  
Backing Part  
INST  
Volume  
Volume  
REV Send  
REV Send  
REV Send  
REV Send  
MELODY  
INST  
Volume  
Volume  
Volume  
BASS  
INST  
INST  
Volume  
Volume  
BACK 1  
BACK 2  
PATTERN  
/PART  
/BACKING  
GROUP  
FADERS  
PART  
REVERB  
Type  
Time  
TEMPO/CLICK/INST  
INST  
AMB Send  
CLICK  
Click  
CLICK  
([SHIFT] + [TEMPO])  
switch with  
[FADER]  
TD-20 Block Diagram  
104  
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SETUP  
/OUTPUT  
/MASTER  
MULTI MIXER  
EFFECTS /PAN  
MFX Send  
MASTER  
COMP/EQ  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
Hi  
MFX Send  
Md  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
Lo  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
SETUP  
/OUTPUT  
/DIRECT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
L/MONO  
MASTER  
R
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
MASTER  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
SETUP  
/OUTPUT  
/OTHER  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
DIRECT 1  
DIRECT 2  
DIRECT 3  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
MFX Send  
DIRECT 4  
MULTI  
EFFECTS  
(MFX)  
DIRECT 5 (L)  
DIRECT 6 (R)  
PAN  
CHO Send  
DIRECT 7 (L)  
DIRECT 8 (R)  
PAN  
CHO Send  
CHO Send  
CHO Send  
CHO Send  
PHONES  
PHONES  
PART  
CHORUS  
Type  
Rate  
Depth  
PAN  
MIX IN  
MIX IN  
105  
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CURSOR ............................................................. 14  
+/- .................................................................. 14, 23  
A
Add Tambourine ............................................... 33  
ADVANCE ......................................................... 48  
B
Brush .................................................................... 36  
Brush Note No. .................................................. 36  
Drum Kit ....................................................... 28, 30  
Drum Kit Chain ........................................... 82–83  
C
CHORUS ............................................................. 57  
Click ................................................... 25, 59–60, 78  
Click Instruments ............................................... 60  
COMP .................................................................. 80  
CompactFlash ............................................... 16, 70  
Error Message .................................................... 90  
EXCHNG ............................................................ 69  
EXIT ..................................................................... 14  
Expansion Board ................................................ 86  
106  
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F
FOOT SWITCH .................................................. 15  
Foot Switch ......................................................... 79  
LIST .......................................................... 28, 32, 56  
LOAD ............................................................ 68, 71  
MIXER ........................................................... 37, 57  
MONITOR .................................................... 29, 84  
G
Gate ...................................................................... 36  
H
HH Note# Border ............................................... 76  
HI-HAT ............................................................... 33  
I
Instrument  
Drum .............................................................. 31  
NAME ................................... 30, 56, 59, 71, 82–83  
Note No. .............................................................. 36  
Note Number ............................................... 36, 96  
K
Key Shift .............................................................. 54  
KICK .................................................................... 33  
KIT ................................................................. 14, 28  
Kit Parameters .................................................... 29  
O
Offset ............................................................. 21, 46  
107  
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Index  
Other Instruments ............................................. 34  
OUTPUT ............................................................. 78  
R
Ride CC ............................................................... 76  
RIM ................................................................ 24, 48  
P
Preset Pattern ..................................................... 51  
Pressure ............................................................... 26  
PREVIEW ................................................ 14, 24, 55  
PROG ................................................................... 76  
Program Change ................................................ 76  
stand holder ........................................................ 17  
step ....................................................................... 82  
Strainer Adj. ....................................................... 33  
Sustain ................................................................. 34  
Sync Mode .......................................................... 53  
108  
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Index  
XTALK CANCEL .............................................. 47  
XTALK GROUP ................................................. 47  
T
Trigger Select ...................................................... 31  
Trigger Type ....................................................... 44  
Tx Channel .......................................................... 36  
Tx/Rx .................................................................. 74  
U
V
V-LINK .............................................. 58–59, 84–85  
V-LINK Device ID ............................................. 75  
X
XSTICK ................................................................ 30  
XStick Note No. .................................................. 36  
XStick Thrshld .................................................... 49  
XStick Volume .............................................. 29, 37  
XTALK ................................................................. 47  
109  
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Preset Drum Kit List  
No. Name  
No. Name  
No. Name  
No. Name  
No. Name  
1 VPro  
2 Slamin’  
3 METAL  
4 JazzCombo  
5 OverDrive  
6 Titanium  
7 RotoKit  
8 UNIVERSE  
9 Skanky  
11 Spark!  
12 >>GT>>  
13 Antique  
14 =BreakBeats=  
15 Studio  
16 Groover  
17 Mallet  
18 Drumline  
19 JazzGig  
20 Airtime  
21 Sploink!  
22 Boogaloo  
23 Zeppy  
24 Arena  
25 Maple  
27 Ballad  
28 Raspy  
29 PopReggae  
30 BrassBiggie  
31 WetBooth  
32 70s Record  
33 Lite  
*1  
41 TR-909  
*1  
42 Hex< >Drum  
43 Cosmosis  
44 Technology  
45 OrchPerc  
46 Survivor  
47 Latin Toys  
48 African Perc  
49 Tabla/Sitar  
50 UserKit  
*1  
*1  
34 Mellow  
35 Stadium  
36 TiteOctas  
37 90s Power  
38 FxJungle  
39 Tekno  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*2  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*3  
10 Brushes  
40 TR-808  
*1: A Pattern is assigned to CRASH 2. (Pad Pattern; p. 35)  
*2: Brushes can be used.  
*3: Parameters including volume etc. are set to standard  
values. Use this when creating a kit from scratch.  
Preset Pattern List  
No. Name  
T.S Len Tempo No. Name  
T.S Len Tempo No. Name  
T.S Len Tempo  
1 Drums POP  
2 Drums JAZZ  
3 Drums BALLAD 12/8  
4/4  
4/4  
10  
13  
9
9
18  
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
16  
8
4
8
16  
24  
26  
4
4
8
4
8
8
8
8
4
4
8
8
8
4
4
4
2
120  
180  
100  
152  
95  
88  
105  
80  
89  
74  
82  
67  
115  
212  
212  
130  
130  
100  
128  
140  
118  
111  
100  
89  
113  
104  
104  
111  
110  
164  
148  
114  
124  
112  
140  
100  
94  
39 Funky Alley  
40 Old Soul  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
6/8  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
5/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
8
8
90  
114  
132  
102  
130  
112  
96  
80  
73  
85  
102  
50  
77 Shufflin’A8  
78 Shufflin’B10  
79 4 & 7 A 2bar 15/8  
80 4 & 7 B 2bar 15/8  
81 Samba  
82 Sitar Rag  
83 Aco Bass  
84 BrassSection  
85 Jazz End  
86 OrchString1  
87 OrchString2  
88 OrchString3  
89 StrChord  
90 DiscoTapBass  
91 TrashBass  
92 Applause  
93 Sweep Pad 1  
94 Sweep Pad 2  
95 Grv Bass  
96 Strings  
97 Pad&Bass  
98 Synchord1  
99 7 Notes  
100 12 Notes  
4/4  
4/4  
8
10  
2
2
1
17  
4
5
6
8
8
8
8
1
1
4
8
8
140  
140  
115  
115  
120  
100  
160  
160  
60  
128  
128  
128  
150  
120  
120  
120  
80  
41 Brown Funk  
42 Thick Funk  
43 Up Shuffle  
44 R&B Shuffle  
45 Shuffle Grv  
46 R&B Groove  
47 Smooth Grv  
48 Slow Fusion  
49 Country Blld  
50 6/8 Ballad  
51 Slow  
18  
12  
26  
16  
17  
12  
19  
15  
8
4 Drums H.ROCK  
5 Rockin’ Hard  
6 Night Groove  
7 Fast Track  
8 Water Fall  
9 Smooth Sail  
10 Bug Juice  
11 Strunk  
12 Faced  
13 4 & 7  
14 Swing A  
15 Swing B  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
15/8  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
6/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
21  
4
8
69  
122  
86  
52 Reggae  
53 Rastamon  
54 Salsa 1  
55 Salsa 2  
4
16 Latin 4 bars  
17 Latin 8 bars  
18 Rockin’  
17  
20  
16  
26  
22  
20  
28  
12  
12  
4
24  
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
8
8
115  
102  
109  
167  
194  
183  
136  
55  
56 Songo  
80  
19 Rollin’  
57 Latin Jazz  
58 Afro Jazz  
59 Smooth Jazz  
60 Modern Jazz  
61 Blues12bar A  
62 Blues12bar B  
63 Surfpunk  
64 Rockabilly  
65 Funk Hop  
66 Funk 5/4A  
67 Funk 4/4B  
68 King Strut  
69 Krunkn’  
2
8
8
3
7
12  
120  
128  
80  
120  
128  
128  
20 Shufflin’  
21 Minoplis  
22 Grr-unge  
23 Rockmay  
24 Shoot!  
25 Jammin’  
26 Clap Happy  
27 Happy R&B  
28 Holiday  
29 Cruisin’  
30 Festival  
31 Let’s Roll  
32 Woa  
55  
130  
192  
102  
86  
86  
84  
94  
112  
80  
68  
96  
T.S: Time Signature  
Len: Pattern Length  
Play Type: 1–80: LOOP  
81–98: TAP  
99, 100: V-LINK  
(See p. 58.)  
70 Start & Stop  
71 Prowl  
72 Guttn’  
33 Pop X  
34 Purplroq  
35 Pop’n Love  
36 In the House  
37 Smoove  
73 Ambient  
74 Rockin’A8bar  
75 Rockin’B8bar  
76 Shufflin’Itr  
100  
100  
140  
38 Shuffle Bop  
4
92  
110  
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For EU Countries  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
Apparatus containing  
Lithium batteries  
Discard used batteries according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
ADVARSEL!  
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved  
fejlagtig håndtering.  
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af  
samme fabrikat og type.  
VARNING  
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.  
Använd samma batterityp eller en  
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av  
apparattillverkaren.  
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til  
leverandøren.  
Kassera använt batteri enligt  
fabrikantens instruktion.  
ADVARSEL  
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av  
batteri.  
VAROITUS  
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on  
virheellisesti asennettu.  
Benytt samme batteritype eller en  
tilsvarende type anbefalt av  
apparatfabrikanten.  
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til  
fabrikantens instruks joner.  
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan  
laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan  
tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo  
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.  
For EU Countries  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.  
For the USA  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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Information  
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
distributor in your country as shown below.  
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COSTA RICA  
TRINIDAD  
NORWAY  
JORDAN  
AFRICA  
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339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
AMR Ltd  
Roland Scandinavia Avd.  
AMMAN Trading Agency  
245 Prince Mohammad St.,  
Amman 1118, JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 464-1200  
Ground Floor  
Kontor Norge  
EGYPT  
Al Fanny Trading Office  
9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany  
Street,  
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,  
Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
TEL: 20-2-417-1828  
Maritime Plaza  
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TEL: (868)638 6385  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo  
NORWAY  
TEL: (02) 899 9801  
KUWAIT  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI  
& SONS CO.  
Abdullah Salem Street,  
Safat, KUWAIT  
TEL: 2273 0074  
SINGAPORE  
SWEE LEE MUSIC  
COMPANY PTE. LTD.  
150 Sims Drive,  
SINGAPORE 387381  
TEL: 6846-3676  
URUGUAY  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa  
1771  
C.P.: 11.800  
Montevideo, URUGUAY  
TEL: (02) 924-2335  
CURACAO  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL:(305)5926866  
POLAND  
MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.  
UL. Gibraltarska 4.  
PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND  
TEL: (022) 679 44 19  
REUNION  
TEL: 243-6399  
Maison FO - YAM Marcel  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
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Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine  
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-  
5857  
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TEL: (01) 20-1441  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
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Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
Ens.La Esperilla  
Santo Domingo,  
Dominican Republic  
TEL:(809) 683 0305  
PORTUGAL  
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Portugal Office  
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto  
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TEL: 22 608 00 60  
CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD  
Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E,  
#02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980  
TEL: 6243-9555  
VENEZUELA  
Instrumentos Musicales  
Allegro,C.A.  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar  
REUNION ISLAND  
TEL: (0262) 218-429  
SOUTH AFRICA  
That Other Music Shop(PTY)Ltd.  
11 Melle St., Braamfontein,  
Johannesbourg,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (011) 403 4105  
TAIWAN  
ROLAND TAIWAN  
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.  
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung  
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,  
TAIWAN, R.O.C.  
import  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, Venezuela  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
ROMANIA  
FBS LINES  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni,  
ROMANIA  
OMAN  
ECUADOR  
Mas Musika  
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
Guayaquil - Ecuador  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
P.O. BOX 37, MUSCAT,  
POSTAL CODE 113  
TEL: 931-3705  
FAX: (011) 403 1234  
EUROPE  
TEL:(593-4)2302364  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
17 Werdmuller Centre,  
Main Road, Claremont 7708  
SOUTH AFRICA  
QATAR  
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &  
Stores)  
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 4423-554  
EL SALVADOR  
OMNI MUSIC  
75 Avenida Norte y Final  
Alameda Juan Pablo II,  
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,  
EL SALVADOR  
THAILAND  
AUSTRIA  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
RUSSIA  
MuTek  
3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l  
107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (095) 169 5043  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2,  
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 2248821  
TEL: (021) 674 4030  
Austrian Office  
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,  
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA  
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260  
SAUDI ARABIA  
aDawliah Universal  
Electronics APL  
Corniche Road, Aldossary  
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,  
SAUDI ARABIA  
VIETNAM  
Saigon Music  
Suite DP-8  
40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street  
Hochiminh City, VIETNAM  
TEL: (08) 930-1969  
TEL: 262-0788  
SPAIN  
ASIA  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
GUATEMALA  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
LUXEMBOURG  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
CHINA  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala  
Guatemala  
SWEDEN  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.  
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN  
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20  
P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 898 2081  
TEL:(502) 599-2888  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
HONDURAS  
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.  
BO.Paz Barahona  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, Honduras  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
TEL: (014) 575811  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011 CHINA  
SYRIA  
Technical Light & Sound  
Center  
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.  
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,  
Damascus, SYRIA  
CZECH REP.  
K-AUDIO  
Kardasovska 626.  
CZ-198 00 Praha 9,  
CZECH REP.  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
Roland Corporation  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099  
AUSTRALIA  
SWITZERLAND  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen,  
SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 927-8383  
MARTINIQUE  
Musique & Son  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
97232 Le Lamantin  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
TEL: (2) 666 10529  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
DENMARK  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(GUANGZHOU OFFICE)  
2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie  
Yi Xiang, Wu Yang Xin Cheng,  
Guangzhou 510600, CHINA  
TEL: (020) 8736-0428  
TURKEY  
Ant Muzik Aletleri Ithalat Ve  
Ihracat Ltd Sti  
Siraselviler Caddesi  
Siraselviler Pasaji No:74/20  
Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 2449624  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,  
DK-2100 Copenhagen  
DENMARK  
UKRAINE  
TIC-TAC  
Mira Str. 19/108  
P.O. Box 180  
295400 Munkachevo,  
UKRAINE  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
For Australia  
Tel: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
Tel: (09) 3098 715  
Gigamusic SARL  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
TEL: 3916 6200  
FINLAND  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
Finland  
Elannontie 5  
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020  
HONG KONG  
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.  
Service Division  
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen  
Wan, New Territories,  
HONG KONG  
U.A.E.  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
UNITED KINGDOM  
MEXICO  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico  
D.F. MEXICO  
ARGENTINA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
(1123) Buenos Aires  
ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844  
Norderstedt, GERMANY  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
TEL: 2415 0911  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
NICARAGUA  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, Nicaragua  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
NORTH AMERICA  
MIDDLE EAST  
BARBADOS  
GREECE  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way  
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4  
CANADA  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados  
TEL: (246)430-1100  
INDIA  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
409, Nirman Kendra  
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound  
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,  
Mumbai-400011, INDIA  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,  
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,  
State of BAHRAIN  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
PANAMA  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE  
PANAMA  
TEL: 17 211 005  
HUNGARY  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY  
CYPRUS  
Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.  
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,  
CYPRUS  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6  
CANADA  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
TEL: 315-0101  
TEL: (23) 511011  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
PARAGUAY  
Distribuidora De  
Instrumentos Musicales  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
TEL: (022) 66-9426  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
IRELAND  
Roland Ireland  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
U. S. A.  
KOREA  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, Colombia  
PERU  
Audionet  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraflores  
TEL: (021) 285-4169  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
MALAYSIA  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
TEL: (574)3812529  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)  
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