Roland V-Drums TD-3 Owner's manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Percussion Sound

Module TD-3.

Convention Used in This Manual

Words enclosed in square brackets indicate buttons on the panel.

202

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE

UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). 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 conve-

nient reference.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the

instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its

AC adaptor.

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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

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

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or

are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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005

• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand

that is recommended by Roland.

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006

• When using the unit with a rack or stand recom-

mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be

carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain

stable. If not using a rack or 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.

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008c

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with

the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the

installation matches the input voltage specified on

the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may

use a different polarity, or be designed for a

different voltage, so their use could result in

damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,

the supplied power cord must not be used with

any other device.

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IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL

LIVE

For the U.K.

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 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.

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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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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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.

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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.

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012b

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC

adaptor 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:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the

plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• 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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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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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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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.

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101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so

their location or position does not interfere with

their proper ventilation.

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101c

• This TD-3 for use only with Roland stand. Use with

other stands is capable of resulting in instability

causing possible injury.

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102d (modified)

• Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC

adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from,

this unit or an outlet.

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103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC

adaptor 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.

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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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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on

the unit.

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107d

• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output

plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or

unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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108b

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor

and all cords coming from external devices.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and

unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 13, p.

15).

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110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning

in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the

outlet.

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118

• Should you remove screws for attaching the stand

holder, make sure to put 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

291a

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–3, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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.

302

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of

consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

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.

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

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such

as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise

could occur when receiving or initiating 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.

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.

355b

• 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 conden-

sation has completely evaporated.

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.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to

avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

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 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.

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be 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 in another

MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).

552

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

that was stored in the unit’s memory or another MIDI device (e.g., a

sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no

liability concerning such loss of data.

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.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector

itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing

shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

558a

• 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).

558c

• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors 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.

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.

562

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some

other make of connection cable, please note the following precau-

tions.

• 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 impos-

sible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact

the manufacturer of the cable.

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................................................... 2

IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................ 4

Features.................................................................................... 8

Panel Descriptions................................................................... 9

Top Panel...............................................................................................................................9

Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................10

Side Panel ............................................................................................................................10

Setting Up the Kit................................................................... 11

Mounting the TD-3 on the Stand .....................................................................................11

Connecting the Pads and the Pedals ...............................................................................12

Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps, and Other Gear ......................13

Turning On/Off the Power ..............................................................................................14

Turning Off the Power...........................................................................................15

Choosing a Drum Kit ............................................................. 16

Hearing What the Kits Sound Like (Preview) ...............................................................17

Playing the Drum Kit.............................................................. 18

Trigger Inputs and Triggering Possibilities ...................................................................18

Playing the Pads.................................................................................................................19

Head and Rim Shots...............................................................................................19

Cross Stick on the Snare Pad.................................................................................20

Cymbal Bow Shots/Edge Shots............................................................................20

Cymbal Choke.........................................................................................................20

Hi-Hat Control Pedal.........................................................................................................21

Creating Your Own Drum Kit ................................................ 22

Choosing a Drum Kit [DRUM KIT].................................................................................23

Selecting Sounds [INST]....................................................................................................24

Instrument Volume & Pan [LEVEL/PAN] ....................................................................25

Ambience Settings [AMBIENCE] ....................................................................................26

Switching Ambience On/Off................................................................................26

Selecting the Ambience Type................................................................................26

Copying a Drum Kit [KIT COPY]....................................................................................27

Playing with the Metronome (Click) ..................................... 28

Starting and Stopping the Metronome On/Off [CLICK].............................................28

Tempo Adjustment [TEMPO] ..........................................................................................28

Setting the Time Signature [BEAT] .................................................................................29

Selecting a Rhythm Type [RHYTHM TYPE] .................................................................30

Selecting the Click Sound [CLICK INST] .......................................................................32

Volume Adjustment [CLICK LEVEL]............................................................................. 33

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Contents

Playing with a CD, Tape, or MD (Via MIX IN Jack) .............. 34

COACH Mode ......................................................................... 35

Setting Procedure...............................................................................................................35

Accuracy and Timing Exercises....................................................................................... 36

Warm Up (Rhythmic Notes) .................................................................................36

Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat (Time Check) ....................................36

Quiet Count—Developing Internal Timing Sense............................................. 37

Speed Check—8 Measure Timing Accuracy Challenge....................................37

Endurance and Stamina Exercises...................................................................................38

Gradual Up/Down—Tempo Increase/Decrease Exercise...............................38

Step Up/Down—Tempo Increase/Decrease in Steps ......................................38

Voice “Count In” / Visual Measure Counter ................................................................39

Count In and Measure Counter............................................................................39

Pad Adjustments.................................................................... 40

Adjusting Pad Sensitivity [PAD SENS] .......................................................................... 40

Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads [XTALK CANCEL]............................................... 41

Hi-Hat Control Pedal Adjustment ......................................... 42

Adjusting the Hi-Hat’s Foot Closed Level .....................................................................42

Factory Reset (Restoring the Factory Settings) ................. 43

About the Pads....................................................................... 44

Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use.....................................................................44

Trigger Input Functions.........................................................................................44

About Polarity Switch............................................................................................44

Combinations of Pad and Trigger Input ............................................................. 45

Playing the Pads.................................................................................................................46

Head Shots and Rim Shots ....................................................................................46

Cross Stick on the Snare Pad.................................................................................46

Cymbal Bow Shots/Edge Shots/Bell Shots........................................................47

Cymbal Choke.........................................................................................................47

Pad Configuration Possibilities............................................ 48

Three Toms and Three Cymbals......................................................................................48

Two Toms and Four Cymbals..........................................................................................49

Pad and Trigger Settings ...................................................... 50

Selecting the Pad Type (Trigger Type) ...........................................................................50

Adjusting Pad Sensitivity .................................................................................................52

Setting the Minimum Levels for the Pads (Threshold) ................................................53

How Playing Dynamics Changes the Volume (Velocity Curve) ................................54

Adjusting the Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time) ..........................................55

Detecting Trigger Signal Attenuation and Cancelling Incorrect Triggering

(Retrigger Cancel) ..............................................................................................................56

Eliminate Crosstalk Between Pads (Crosstalk Cancel).................................................57

Double Triggering Prevention (Mask Time)..................................................................58

Rim Shots Response (Rim Sensitivity) ............................................................................59

Rim/Edge Dynamic Response (Rim Gain) ....................................................................59

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Contents

MIDI Settings .......................................................................... 60

About MIDI.........................................................................................................................60

MIDI Connectors ....................................................................................................60

MIDI Note Number for Each Pad [NOTE#]...................................................................60

When Only Using as a MIDI Controller (Local Control) .............................................62

Saving Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) ...............................................62

Loading Data to the TD-3 ......................................................................................63

Using MIDI .........................................................................................................................63

MIDI Channel..........................................................................................................63

Program Changes Transmitting/Receiving .......................................................63

Control Changes Using the Hi-Hat Control Pedal ............................................63

Messages for Transmitting Choking Information .............................................63

Triggering an External Sound Module from the TD-3......................................64

Recording to an External Sequencer ....................................................................64

Using the TD-3 As a Sound Module ....................................................................64

Troubleshooting / Error Messages....................................... 65

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................65

No Sound .................................................................................................................65

No Sound/Low Volume from Source Connected to the MIX IN Jack ...........66

Drum Kit Does Not Sound As Intended .............................................................66

Pad Does Not Sound As Intended .......................................................................66

Sound is Distorted .................................................................................................. 66

Cannot Carry Out Bulk Dump .............................................................................66

Error Messages ...................................................................................................................67

Drum Kit List .......................................................................... 68

Drum Instrument List............................................................. 69

MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................... 70

Specifications......................................................................... 71

Index........................................................................................ 72

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Features

32 Different Drum Kits

You can immediately start playing with a variety of drum kits, just by pushing a button. The kits have

been created to cover all styles of music.

114 Instruments

Create your own, original kits by selecting from the instrument list.

Play Rim Shots (p. 19, p. 46), Cymbal/Hi-Hat Edge Shots (p. 20, p.

47), and Use Cymbal/Hi-Hat Choking (p. 20, p. 47)

Cross Stick Technique is Possible (p. 20, p. 46)

Hi-Hat Control Pedal Provides Natural-Sounding Hi-Hat Performance

(Open, Half-Open, Closed, Foot) (p. 21)

Built-In Metronome (Click) for Practicing or Performing Uses (p. 28)

Internal Intelligent “Coach” Function Makes Practicing Fun and

Challenging (p. 35)

MIX IN Jack Allows You to Practice an External Audio Source (CD, MD)

(p. 34)

Connect a Combination of Up to 9 Pads, Cymbals, and Kick Triggers

(p. 44)

Pads

(PD-8, PD-6, PD-7, PD-9, PD-80, PD-80R, PD-85, PD-100, PD-105, PD-120, PD-125)

Cymbals

(CY-8, CY-6, CY-12R/C, CY-12H, CY-14C, CY-15R)

Kick Triggers

(KD-8, KD-7, KD-80, KD-85, KD-120)

Acoustic Drum Triggers

(RT-3T, RT-5S, RT-7K)

Functions as a MIDI Sound Module and as a MIDI Controller. (p. 64)

Includes Carefully Selected Sounds for All Musical

Styles for Live Performance or Practice

Expressive Possibilities

Convenient Functions for Practicing

Expandability & Compatibility

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Panel Descriptions

fig.front

1.

Display

The screen displays the drum kit number, tempo, parameter

settings, and other such information.

2.

Trigger Indicators

The indicator for the struck pad lights up.

When [EDIT] is pressed, the indicator corresponding to the

selected parameter lights up.

3.

Rim Indicator

This trigger indicator simultaneously lights when you strike

the rim or edge.

4.

AMBIENCE Button

Turns the ambience (Room Reverberation) on and off (p. 26).

5.

CLICK Button

Turns the metronome (click) on/off.

6.

DRUM KIT Button

Displays the drum kit number.

7.

INST Button

Displays the instrument number for the pad being played.

8.

LEVEL/PAN Button

Each press of this button alternates between level (volume)

and pan (position in the stereo field—left/right).

9.

TEMPO Button

Displays the tempo settings of the metronome.

10.

COACH Button

This switches the TD-3 to Coach mode (p. 35).

11.

EDIT Button

Use this for setting the kit parameters (p. 22), click parameters

(p. 28) and pad parameters (p. 40, p. 50, p. 60).

12.

+/- Button

These are used to make changes in the settings values.

Top Panel

12 543

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Panel Descriptions

fig.rear

13.

VOLUME Knob

Adjusts the volume of the TD-3 in both the headphones and

various output jacks.

14.

OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R)

For connecting to your amp or audio system. For monaural

output use the L/MONO jack (p. 13).

15.

TRIGGER INPUT Jacks

For connecting pads, cymbals, and kick triggers (Optional or

those included with the kit) (p. 12). For more detailed

information on each trigger input, refer to

Trigger Inputs and

the Pads You Can Use

(p. 44).

16.

HH CTRL (Hi-Hat Control) Jack

Connect a hi-hat control pedal optional FD-7/FD-6; or FD-8

included with the TD-3Kit. (p. 12)

17.

MIX IN Jack

For connecting CD, MD, cassette player, or other audio source

(p. 34). Sound input to this jack will be output from the

OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

18.

AC Adaptor Jack

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this jack (p. 13).

19.

POWER Switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 14).

fig.side

20.

Security Slot ( )

http://www.kensington.com/

21.

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)

IN:

For a MIDI source (sequencer, keyboard, or other MIDI

device) to play sounds in the TD-3, or to load data from a

MIDI sequencer.

OUT:

When using the TD-3/pads to play sounds in an

external MIDI sound module, or when saving the TD-3’s data

to a MIDI sequencer.

(p. 60)

22.

PHONES Jack

A pair of stereo headphones can be connected to this jack (p.

13). Connecting the headphones will not mute the output from

the output jacks.

Rear Panel

13 14 15

16171819

Side Panel

20 2221

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Setting Up the Kit

1.

Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the TD-3.

Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the

diagram.

ONLY Use the 8 mm screws (M5 x 8) provided with the TD-3. Other screws may damage

the unit.

fig.P-001.e

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-3 and stand holder to the drum stand (such as the optional MDS-3C).

See the owner’s manual for the stand for details on assembling the drum stand and attaching the TD-3.

The optional APC-33 All Purpose Clamp can be attached to a pipe of 10.5mm–30 mm radius

in case you want to mount the TD-3 on a cymbal stand or other such stand.

Mounting the TD-3 on the Stand

Narrow

Wide

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Setting Up the Kit

Using the provided cables, connect the pads, cymbal pads, hi-hat control pedal, and kick trigger.

Setting Example

fig.P-004.e

For more examples showing other ways to connect the TD-3, see

“Pad Configuration

Possibilities”

(p. 48).

Connecting the Pads and the Pedals

TRIGGER INPUT jacks

RIDE

CY-8

CRASH 1

TOM 3

PD-8

TOM 1

PD-8

HI-HAT

PD-8

SNARE

KICK

KD-8

FD-8

HH CTRL

TD-3

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Setting Up the Kit

fig.P-005.e

1.

Turn off the power of all devices before you make connections.

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.

2.

Connect the OUTPUT L(MONO) and R jacks on the rear panel to your audio system or amp.

Headphones should ONLY be connected to the PHONES jack.

3.

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the AC adaptor jack.

4.

Plug the AC adaptor plug into a power outlet.

The TD-3’s MIX IN Jack allows you to play along with a CD or other audio sources (p. 34).

Connecting Headphones, Audio Equipment, Amps,

and Other Gear

L

R

Stereo miniature phone type

CD/MD player, etc.

Phone type

Stereo phone type

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Setting Up the Kit

* Once the connections have been completed (p. 12, p. 13), 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.

fig.P-006

1.

Turn the VOLUME knob on the TD-3’s rear panel completely to the left to lower the volume to “0.”

2.

Turn down the volume control on the connected amp or audio system.

3.

Set the POWER switch to the “ON” position to turn on the power.

* Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the

way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not

indicate a malfunction.

4.

Turn on the power to the connected amp or audio system.

5.

While hitting a pad, gradually turn the VOLUME knob to the right to adjust the volume level.

Turning On/Off the Power

1, 5

3

Precautions When Turning on the Power

fig.P-007

After the power is turned on, the drum kit

number appears in the display; do NOT hit any

pad or press any pedal until [DRUM KIT] has

lighted. Doing so can cause triggering problems.

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Setting Up the Kit

1.

Completely turn down the volume of the TD-3 and any connected external devices.

2.

Turn off the power to all external devices.

3.

Set the TD-3’s POWER switch to the “OFF” position to turn off the power.

Turning Off the Power

No Sound When Hitting the Pads or Using the Pedals?

Check the following points.

When Using an Amp or Audio System

• Is the amp or audio system volume setting correct?

• Are the TD-3 and the amp or audio system connected correctly?

• Is there a problem with any connector cable?

• Have the input select settings of your audio system or amp been made correctly?

When using headphones

• Are the headphones connected to the PHONES jack?

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Choosing a Drum Kit

The TD-3 comes with 32 preset drum kits.

To see what types of drum kits there are, refer to “Drum Kit List” (p. 68).

Each drum kit has its own settings: pad/instrument parameters etc. For details, refer to p. 22.

fig.P-019

1.

Press [DRUM KIT].

[DRUM KIT] lights, and the drum kit number appears.

Hit the pads to hear the sounds that are played.

2.

Press [+] or [-] to select another kit.

12

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Choosing a Drum Kit

You can preview the sound of the currently selected drum kit.

fig.01-003

1.

With a drum kit selected, hold down [DRUM KIT] and press [INST].

The kit preview pattern is played repeatedly. (loop mode)

Trigger or rim indicators light up for the pad whose sound is being played.

* Kit preview patterns are always played at a tempo of 94 (quarter-note) beats per minute, regardless of the tempo

setting for the metronome (p. 28).

2.

Press [DRUM KIT] to stop the kit preview pattern.

You can press [+] and [-] while the kit preview pattern is playing to switch to other drum kits.

Press [AMBIENCE] to turn the Ambience (p. 26) on and off.

Caution Concerning Volume

When playing back the kit preview pattern, rotate the VOLUME knob to the left (counterclockwise) to

bring the volume level down. The sound levels (volume) of the instruments may be louder when the

preview pattern is played back.

Hearing What the Kits Sound Like (Preview)

1

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Playing the Drum Kit

fig.Play-00

• Pressing [INST] allows you to change the instrument (p. 24).

• Pressing [AMBIENCE] switch the Ambience on and off (p. 26).

• Pressing [CLICK] (metronome) starts the metronome (p. 28).

• Press [TEMPO] to adjust the tempo (p. 28).

fig.P-011.e

The following trigger inputs allow you to play

either rim shots and cross stick on the snare pad,

or cymbal edge shots and choking, and other

techniques.

The trigger inputs capable of handling dual

triggering pads/triggers are as follows.

•

SNARE

•

HI-HAT

•

CRASH 1

•

CRASH 2

•

RIDE

Trigger Inputs and Triggering Possibilities

INST TEMPO

AMBIENCE

CLICK

SNARE

HI-HAT

TOM 2

TOM 1 KICK

TOM 3

CRASH1CRASH2

RIDE

Bow

(Head)

Edge

(Rim)

Bow

(Head)

Edge

(Rim)

Bow

(Head)

Edge

(Rim)

Bow

(Head)

Edge

(Rim)

Head

Rim

Head

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Playing the Drum Kit

When Playing the Snare

fig.Play-01.e

To play the sound assigned to the head, hit only the

head.

To play a rim shot, you must

strike both the head and

the rim of the pad simultaneously

.

Be sure the Snare pad is connected to the SNARE trigger input jack.

Certain instrument names, for example: “S1” as the snare head instrument and “S1r” as the

rim instrument are actually “matched” as it is the head and rim from the same drum.

(

→

Selecting Sounds [INST]

(p. 24))

When Playing the Hi-Hat

fig.Play-04.e

Hitting the head is like playing the bow of the hi-hat and

hitting the rim is like playing the edge of the hi-hat cymbals.

When you select “H01” as the HI-HAT bow (head) instrument and “H02” as the edge (rim)

instrument (or “H03” for the bow and “H04” for the edge), you will notice they correspond

to the same hi-hat. (

→

Selecting Sounds [INST]

(p. 24))

Playing the Pads

Head and Rim Shots

Head Shot

Rim Shot

Head

Rim

Bow Shot

Edge Shot

Head

Rim

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Playing the Drum Kit

fig.Play-02.e

The cross stick sound is sometimes referred to as a “closed rim shot.”

When using the PD-8 to play the cross stick, be sure that you

only strike

the rim (outer edge) of the pad

. Placing your hand on the head (center

area) of the pad might prevent the cross stick sound from being played

properly.

Be sure the Snare pad is connected to the SNARE trigger input jack.

To play a cross stick sound, assign “S1r,” “S2r,” “S3r,” “S4r,” “S10,” or “S11” to the rim.

By selecting either “S1r,” “S2r,” “S3r,” or “S4r” as the SNARE rim instrument, you can have

either rim shot or cross stick sounds sound depending on how you play the instrument.

(

→

Selecting Sounds [INST]

(p. 24))

Bow shots produce the sound assigned to the head and edge shots produce the sound assigned to the rim.

fig.Play-03.e

With “rd1” or “rd4” selected for the RIDE bow (head) instrument, you can switch between the

bow shot sound or the bell shot sound according your playing velocity (how hard you hit).

(

→

Selecting Sounds [INST]

(p. 24))

Squeezing the rim portion of the pad, just after hitting it, allows you to mute or choke the sound.

This technique is known as

choking

.

fig.P-017

Cross Stick on the Snare Pad

Cymbal Bow Shots/Edge Shots

Cymbal Choke

Rim

fig.Play-02a.e

You can also trigger cross stick sounds on the PD-8 more easily by

playing just the rim strongly.

Rim

PD-8

Bow Shot Edge Shot

Bow

Edge

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