Roland TD-10 - Manual (Page 171)

MIDI Soft Thru
The MIDI OUT/THRU connector of the TD-10 normally
functions as MIDI OUT. When the MIDI Soft Thru setting is
turned on, messages received at MIDI IN will be re-transmit-
ted from the OUT/THRU connector.
System exclusive messages will not be transmitted.
MIX IN
An external sound source or CD player can be connected to
this jack, so that it can be monitored with the TD-10’s sound
from the MIX out and/or the headphone jack. (or sent to the
headphone only-switchable) Use the [MIX IN] knob on the
front panel to adjust the volume.
Muffling
This is a technique in which the vibrations of a drum head
are dampened with tape or other materials in order to adjust
the overtones of the sound. On the TD-10 you can select var-
ious types of muffling: unmuted, muting with tape, a ring
mute, felt or a blanket. (depending on the choice of drum)
Note Number
Every instrumental sound is assigned to a note of the key-
board, including the drum sounds and the percussion
groups.
Pad Switch
This function allows a pad to be used for operations such as
selecting drum kits, starting/stopping playback of the
sequencer,etc.
Pad Pattern
This function allows you to specify a pattern that will be
played when a pad is struck even though hitting a pad nor-
mally triggers a sound. With the TD-10 you can do both!
Parameter
“Shell Depth” or “Volume” are examples of sound-related
“parameters.” “Tempo,”and “Measure length” are examples
of sequencer “parameters.” The process of modifying any
parameter is referred to as “editing.”
Part Mute
This function temporarily silences a part during sequencer
playback.
Panpot
This is the adjustment that determines the left/right place-
ment of the sound in the stereo field. On the TD-10 the
sound can be moved to left or right in 7 steps respectively.
Pattern
In the sequencer, a pattern is a unit of performance data con-
taining data for any one or all of the four parts (Part 1, Part 2,
Bass part, Drum part).
PD-5
A single trigger pad - 8-3/4 inch (222 mm) diameter. No
“rim” function.
PD-7
A dual trigger pad - 7-9/16 inch (192 mm) diameter. The
head surface and rim send independent trigger signals.
PD-9
A dual trigger pad - 10 inch (254 mm) diameter. The head
surface and rim send independent trigger signals.
PD-100
A single trigger pad - 11-13/16 inch (300 mm) diameter. The
head is a unique “mesh” type material allowing perfor-
mance with brushes. No “rim” function.
PD-120
A dual trigger pad - 13-13/16 inch (350 mm) diameter. The
head is a unique “mesh” type material allowing perfor-
mance with brushes. The head surface and rim send inde-
pendent trigger signals.
Percussion Group
When the TD-10 is triggered from an external MIDI con-
troller source, (MIDI pad, sequencer or keyboard) 60 instru-
ments are available in addition to the 12 instruments
assigned to the pads. For each drum kit, you can assign any
one of the 4 percussion groups.
Positional sensing
When an acoustic drum is hit, the sound will differ depend-
ing on whether it is played at the center of the head or
towards the rim. The TD-10 gives you this capability by
allowing the tone to change as the playing position changes,
relative to the center or rim of the pad. (Snare drum or ride
cymbal ONLY).
Preview
The [PREVIEW] button on the TD-10’s front panel lets you
audition a sound as you edit even if no pads are connected.
(Velocity sensitive)
Quick Play
This is a playback function of the TD-10’s sequencer that
skips over any blank portion or pause at the beginning of
sequence data so that playback begins immediately with the
first MIDI event in the pattern.
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