Roland TDW-20 Owner's manual

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Before using this product, carefully read the sections

entitled: “Using the Unit Safely” and “Important Notes”

(p. 4–p. 7 ). These sections provide important information

concerning the proper operation of the product.

Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained

a good grasp of every feature provided by your new

product, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.

The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a

convenient reference.

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications

and/or contents of this package are subject to change

without prior notice.

reproduced in any form without the written permission of

ROLAND CORPORATION.

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Using the Unit Safely

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.

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* 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.

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of death or severe injury

should the unit be used improperly.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions 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.

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.

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• Do not open or perform any

internal modifications on the

product. (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. 13.)

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• Do not attempt to repair the

product, 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

distributor, as listed on the

“Information” page.

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• Do not allow any objects (e.g.,

flammable material, coins,

pins); or liquids of any kind

(water, soft drinks, etc.) to

penetrate the TD-20.

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• Never install the product in any

of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature

extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed

vehicle, near a heating duct,

on top of heat-generating

equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths,

washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke;

or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or

are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of

vibration and shakiness.

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• 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 product.

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• Protect the product from

strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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• Before installing the TDW-20,

you must first always turn off

the TD-20 and unplug its power

cord.

• Never step on, nor place heavy

objects on the product.

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• Install the circuit board only

into the specified product (TD-

20). Remove only the specified

screws during the installation.

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• Keep any screws you may

remove and the included

installation tool 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

Placement

• Do not expose the product 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 product.

• When moved from one location to another where the

temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets

(condensation) may form. Damage or malfunction may result if

you attempt to use the product in this condition. Therefore,

before using the product, you must allow it to stand for several

hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

Repairs and Data

• Please be aware that all data contained in the product’s

memory may be lost when the product is sent for repairs.

Important data should always be backed up on a memory card,

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.

Additional Precautions

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of

data that was stored on a CompacfFlash card once it has been

lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such

loss of data.

• When you need to transport the product, package it in the box

(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you

will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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Before Using Cards

Using CompactFlash Cards

• CompactFlash cards are constructed using precision

components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note

to the following.

• 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.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or

vibration.

• 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.

* CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk

Corporation and licensed by CompactFlash association.

* Roland Corporation is an authorized licensee of the

CompactFlash

™

and CF logo ( ) trademarks.

Copyright

• When you purchase the TDW-20 expansion board for TD-20

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.

You may use any of the included sounds in a commercial or

noncommercial 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 TDW-20.

Reproduction or duplication of any of the sound contained in

the TDW-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 TDW-20 are expressly prohibited.

In Plain English: Be creative and respectful in your application of

the TDW-20 sounds. These sounds are for your use only. DO NOT

COPY THEM.

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Contents

Using the Unit Safely............................................ 4

Important Notes ................................................... 6

Installing the TDW-20 in the TD-20................... 10

IMPORTANT! Please Read

before Beginning the Installation Process .................................10

IMPORTANT! Backing Up Your Data .............................................12

How To Install the TDW-20 Expansion Board............................13

Updating the TD-20 with the CompactFlash Card..................15

Installation du TDW-20 dans le TD-20 .............. 16

IMPORTANT! Lire ce qui suit

avant d’entreprendre la procédure d’installation ...................16

IMPORTANT! Sauvegarde des données.......................................18

Installation de la carte d’expansion TDW-20.............................19

Mise à jour du TD-20 à l’aide de la carte CompactFlash........21

Features............................................................... 22

About the Drum Kits...........................................................................24

New Functions .................................................... 26

Drum Instruments Parameters [INST]..........................................26

Instrument Selection.................................................................26

About V-EDIT Parameters ........................................................26

Mixer Settings.......................................................................................29

Minimum Volume of Each Trigger Input............................29

Pad Compressor...................................................................................30

Parameter Improvements........................................................30

Ambience...............................................................................................30

New Room Types (15)...............................................................30

New Wall Types (3).....................................................................31

Mic Positions (9) ..........................................................................31

New Output Gain Parameter..................................................32

Ambience Monitor (“solo” mode).........................................32

Multi-Effects ..........................................................................................32

New Output Gain Parameter..................................................32

Multi-Effects Monitor (“solo” mode) ....................................32

Master Compressor.............................................................................33

Gain Reduction (GR) Meter......................................................33

Drum Kit Parameters [KIT]................................................................33

Pad Pattern ON/OFF Switch....................................................33

Trigger Settings....................................................................................34

Advanced Trigger Parameter Function ..............................34

Checking the Trigger Information........................................34

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Copy Functions ....................................................................................35

Trigger Bank Copy ......................................................................36

Copying an Instrument Set .....................................................36

Copying an Instrument.............................................................37

Quick Jump Functions to the Copy Screen .......................37

Settings for the Entire TD-20...........................................................38

Master Output..............................................................................38

Output Assign (OTHER).............................................................38

Using Foot Switches and Pad Switches ..............................39

MIX IN new Function .................................................................39

Importing Original TD-20 Data into the Expanded TD-20

......40

Other Functions ...................................................................................41

The Kit Selection Function.......................................................41

Choosing a Drum Kit from a CompactFlash......................41

Appendices ......................................................... 42

Drum Instrument List.........................................................................42

Preset Drum Kit List ............................................................................46

Information......................................................... 53

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Installing the TDW-20 in the TD-20

Installation Procedure

1.

Check the package contents to be sure you have the expansion

board, screwdriver (for removing the cover on the back of the

TD-20), locking key (for securing the expansion board into

place) and CompactFlash card. Please leave the expansion

board in its package until it is time to install it.

2.

Back up your data (carefully read p. 12).

3.

Install the TDW-20 expansion board (p. 13).

4.

Update the TD-20 (p. 15).

Enclosed CompactFlash Card

• Do NOT use with a computer BEFORE executing the update

process.

Back up Your Original TD-20 Data!

• Save your current data to your CompactFlash card before you

install the TDW-20.

When executing an update, all data and settings in the TD-20

are lost. That’s why it is important to back up your data and

settings on a ConpactFlash card before updating. If you are

using the CompactFlash card included with your TDW-20,

insert the card ONLY AFTER turning the power on. Otherwise

the “updater” on the card will automatically open.

IMPORTANT! Please Read before Beginning the Installation Process

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Data Compatibility

• Data created on the original TD-20 and backups stored on a

CompactFlash card can be used with an expanded TD-20 (p.

40).

• The original TD-20’s factory preset drum kits can be used with

an expanded TD-20.

• Data created with an expanded TD-20 is not compatible with

original TD-20.

• The TD-20 will not function if you remove the TDW-20 after

performing the update.

Caution when Handling the TDW-20

• Components of the TDW-20 can be damaged by static

electricity. Please observe the following precautions when

handling it.

• Before touching the TDW-20, you must touch some other

metal object to safely discharge any static electricity that

might be in your body or clothing.

• When holding the TDW-20, grasp the edges of the circuit

board and DO NOT touch the components on the circuit

board or the connectors.

• If you need to store or ship the TDW-20, place it in the

original bag (conductive bag for electrostatic protection).

• DO NOT touch the circuitry or connectors inside the TD-20.

• When inserting the TDW-20, do not force it into the slot. If

insertion is difficult, take the TDW-20 out and then try again.

Use the provided tool to lock it in place.

• When you’ve finished installing the TDW-20, double-check

your work.

• If a foreign object should get inside the TD-20, request

servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or

an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”

page.

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If you are using the CompactFlash card included with your

TDW-20, insert the card ONLY AFTER turning the power on.

Otherwise the “updater” on the card will automatically open.

1. Insert a CompactFlash card into the TD-20’s front

panel memory card slot.

* Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in—until

it is firmly in place.

2. Press [CARD].

The [CARD] and CompactFlash indicators light up. The “CARD

MENU” screen appears.

* If you insert a card that has never been used with the TD-20,

the screen will indicate “Unformatted!” Press [CARD] and [F4

(FORMAT)] to format.

3. Then press [F1 (SAVE)].

4. In the “CARD SAVE” screen, use [+/-] or [VALUE] to

select the backup destination for the data you are

saving.

5. Press [F5 (SAVE)].

If you want to rename the backup, press [F4 (NAME)].

6. The confirmation screen appears, press [F5

(EXECUTE)] to save the data.

If you decide not to proceed with the backup, press [F1

(CANCEL)].

7. Press [F5 (EXECUTE)] to save the data.

If You Have BULK DUMP Data Stored on Your

Computer

If you have individual kit data or your entire kit’s data stored on a

computer, in order for it to be compatible with the expanded

version, you must load it into the TD-20, and save the data to a

CompactFlash card BEFORE updating with the TDW-20.

IMPORTANT! Backing Up Your Data

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1. Power-off the TD-20, and unplug the power cord

from the AC outlet.

2. Turn the TD-20 over on its back.

* When turning the TD-20 on its back, take care not to damage

the buttons and knobs. To protect them, spread a cushion or

towel over your work surface.

3. Remove the eight screws (marked by arrows) on the

bottom panel. Take off the cover.

* Do not remove any screws other than those marked by ar-

rows.

4. Orient the circuit board holder as shown in the

illustration.

5. Insert the connector of the expansion board all the

way into the connector of the TD-20. Make sure that

the tip of each circuit board holder protrudes

through the holes in the TDW-20.

How To Install the TDW-20 Expansion Board

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6. Using the tool included with the TDW-20, turn the

circuit board holders in the LOCK direction to fasten

the TDW-20 in place.

When you’ve finished installing the TDW-20, double-check to

make sure that it is installed correctly and that the circuit board

holders are in the LOCK position.

7. Reattach the cover using the eight screws you

removed in step 3.

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1. With the power off, insert the CompactFlash Card

provided in this package.

2. Turn the power on and the following screen

appears.

3. To execute the update, press the [F5=UPDATE]

button.

* It may take 3 minutes before update is finished.

* Do not turn the power off during the update process.

4. When the screen shows “Update Completed.”, turn

off the TD-20 and remove the CompactFlash card.

5. Turn the power back on and execute the system

initialize.

6. To initialize, press the [F5 (EXECUTE)] button.

Updating the TD-20 with the CompactFlash Card

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Features

New Sounds and 50 New Drum Kits (100 total)

The new acoustic sounds have more punch, expressiveness, stereo

presence and dynamic range. The Processed and Electronic sounds

give you lots of new choices for everything from Alternative Pop,

Hip Hop or Club music. The USER memory is now 100 kits, including

50 NEW kits, and the TD-20’s original preset kits.

New Editing and Performance Power

• A new, Large “Mic Size” choice for the kick drum enhances low

frequency attack (p. 26).

• More “Mic Position” choices for more precise microphone

placement (p. 30).

• Full “Kit Resonance” function, triggered by the bass drum,

adds overall kit depth and presence (p. 30).

• New Snare Drum Rim function allows selected layering choices

(p. 27).

• Electronic sounds now have a new Dynamic pitch bend

feature (p. 28).

• Turn the snares on or off, or change from a normal Hi-Hat to

“Fixed Hi-Hat” using foot or pad switches (p. 39).

• “Dynamic Interval Control” results in a more accurate response

to your playing dynamics and speed (p. 34).

• “Enhanced HH Control” improves the feel and response of the

V-Hi-Hat (p. 23).

• “Enhanced Snare Buzz Control” gives more dynamic response

and presence when adding “snare buzz” to the toms or kick (p.

26).

Ambience — User Interface, New functions

Not only has the interface has been improved, but new algorithms

offer high resolution definition and stereo presence. New functions

include 15 new room types, 3 new wall material choices and 7 new

mic positions (p. 30).

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Improved Memory Storage on a

CompactFlash Card

Up to 99 full backups on the CompactFlash Card. Your current

CompactFlash Card stays compatible on the new, expanded

version, as well as the original version (p. 24).

Directly “audition” a kit on the

CompactFlash card.

You can choose between preset kits: TD-20/TDW-20 and kits saved

on CompactFlash card (p. 41).

You can play the kit before loading it into the USER area. (however,

pad patterns will not work when being played from the

CompactFlash card)

Sequencer

• Additional Preset Patterns

• 50 new Preset Patterns have been added (P 101 – 150).

KD-120 Users

If you have imported your own trigger bank settings from the

original TD-20 version, we advise you to double check the

trigger parameters for the KD-120. As dynamic response has

been improved, re-adjusting those parameters will make you

feel even more comfortable while playing.

Important notes about the Hi-Hat

We strongly recommend that you spend time adjusting the

Hi-Hat parameters to adapt to your performance techniques.

• The most important is correctly setting the “offset”

before you play each time.

ACCESS: [KIT] + [TRIGGER]

• The “Foot Splash Sens” parameter is also important.

Spend some time testing this setting.

ACCESS: [TRIGGER]–[F3 (HI-HAT)]

• Also remember that for each kit, there is a separate

control for the sound level of the “Foot Closed (Pedal

HH)” sound.

ACCESS: [KIT]–[F2 (FUNC)]–[F1 (VOLUME)]

• Keep in mind that for the sound level of the Hi-Hat that

setting different levels for the “Head” and “Rim” can

help you get a good sound balance.

When in the MIXER screen. Press [F5] so you can adjust

the levels separately.

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After you have completed the upgrade process, you will find that

the user memory has expanded to 100 Kits: 50 NEW kits from 1–50

and the original TD-20 pre-set Kits from 51–100. These 100 factory

preset kits are always available via the “copy” function, or when

totally re-setting the TD-20. So you have 100 USER kits to work

with.

CompactFlash Card Data

• All user drum kits can be backed up to the CompactFlash card

for a total of 99 full back-ups.

• Kit data on the CompactFlash card can be played (but not

edited) without loading it into the TD-20 (p. 41).

• The Import function allows you to load data saved prior to

updating (p. 40).

When importing a previously saved “backup” the kits will

appear from kit No.51.

Backup File Names

This is important for those who might want to organise their data

in their computers or share data with other TD-20 users.

How Names appear

Though you can give a name to your backup file that you can see

when loading/saving with a CompactFlash card in the TD-20, the

name that appears when looking at it in your computer is different.

Here we will explain the difference between “original” TD-20 data,

and data after upgrading with the TDW-20.

Original TD-20

Backup 1 appears like

“TD20BK01.TD0.”

“TD20” indicates the original version.

The “BK01” means Backup No.1, “BK08” would mean backup

No.08.

Expanded TD-20

Backup 1 appears like

“TDW2BK01.TD0.”

“TDW2” indicates the upgraded version.

The “BK01” means Backup No.1, “BK99” would mean backup

No.99.

Pattern Files

This refers to patterns saved independently on the CompactFlash

Card.

Pattern No.1 (on the card) will appear as

“TD20P001.TD0.”

The “P001” means pattern No.1. Pattern No.100 appears as

“TD20P100.TD0.”

About the Drum Kits

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TD-20

CARD

KIT 100

User

KIT 4

KIT 3

KIT 2

KIT 1

Backup 3Backup 2Backup 1 Backup 99

KIT 100

KIT 4

KIT 3

KIT 2

KIT 1

[CARD]–[F2 (LOAD)]

[CARD]–[F1 (SAVE)]

[COPY]–[F1(KIT)]–[F2 (PRESET)]

KIT 100

TDW-20 Preset

KIT 4

KIT 3

KIT 2

KIT 1

PRESET

Backup 3Backup 2Backup 1

KIT 50

KIT 4

KIT 3

KIT 2

KIT 1

Backup 8

TD-20 Preset

CARD

(Original TD-20)

[CARD]–[F3 (IMPORT)]

LOAD

SAVE

IMPORT

COPY

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New Functions

After pressing the [INST], the [F4 (INT<>EXP)] allows you to choose

from the TD-20’s internal sounds or those on the TDW-20

expansion board.

The prefix “EXP” is attached to TDW-20’s Inst Group name.

To restore an instrument to a non v-edited state press [SHIFT] and

[F4] while in the INST EDIT screen. This was previously referred to as

“default” in the original TD-20 version.

* Not all sounds have full V-Edit parameters.

For the KICK

• Snare Buzz: The dynamic response of this function

is improved.

• Mic Position: New positions allow even more realistic

microphone placement.

• Mic Size: Improvement in sub-low frequency

attack for the KICK.

• Kit Resonance: Accurately reproduces the whole kit

resonating when the kick is played.

Drum Instruments Parameters [INST]

Instrument Selection

About V-EDIT Parameters

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For the SNARE

• Mic Position: New positions allow even more realistic

microphone placement.

• Add Rim Sound: You can layer a tambourine, 909 claps

or Gate Hit sound to the RIM only.

• Level: Adjusts level of the added sound.

Not all sounds have full V-Edit parameters.

You can turn the “Snare Strainer Off” by pressing an optional

foot switch or hitting a “Pad Switch.” Please refer to

“Using

Foot Switches and Pad Switches”

(p. 39).

For the TOMs

• Snare Buzz: The dynamic response of this function

is improved.

• Mic Position: New positions allow even more realistic

microphone placement.

For the HI-HAT

• Add Sound: You can layer a tambourine, cabasa or

cowbell on the Hi-Hat (Head and/or Rim)

• Level: Adjusts the volume of the layered sound.

The “Fixed Hi-Hat” position can be enabled by pressing an

optional foot switch or hitting a pad switch. Please refer to

“Using Foot Switches and Pad Switches”

(p. 39).

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Additional Sizzle for All Cymbals

• Sizzle Type: New “BEADS” sizzle type.

• Sizzle Amount: Adjusts the amount (size) of the chosen

sizzles.

Dynamic Pitch Bend (only for NEW Electronic

Sounds on the TDW-20)

Before accessing this function, be sure there is an electronic sound

assigned to the pad.

Then press [F2 (EDIT)] and the following screen appears. Adjust the

parameters as you wish.

The pitch of the sound can be controlled by your playing dynamics.

The following parameters are available.

Parameter Value

[F1 (PITCH)]

Basic Pitch -480 – +480

Dynamic Bend OFF, ON

Bend Depth -24 – +24

Bend Time -31 – +31

[F2 (DECAY)]

Decay Time -31 – +31

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