Roland TD-27KV2 V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit - Manual (Page 24)

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Practicing
Sounding a Click (Metronome)
You can sound a click and practice drumming at a steady
tempo.
Turning the Click On/Off
1
Press the [CLICK] button.
The CLICK screen appears.
2 Press the [F1] button.
The click sounds.
You can adjust the volume of the click using the
[BACKING] knob.
3
Press the [F1] button once again.
The click stops.
MEMO
5 You can also turn the click on/off by holding down the
[ENTER] button and pressing the [CLICK] button.
5 You can also output the click only to headphones. For
details, refer to “Audio Output Assignments (OUTPUT)”
(p. 55).
Changing the tempo
1
In the CLICK screen (TEMPO tab), turn the dial
to adjust the tempo.
Changing the beat
1
In the CLICK screen (TEMPO tab), use the
cursor buttons to select the Beat.
2
Use the dial to specify Beat.
3
Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the
DRUM KIT screen.
Reference
For other settings related to click, refer to “Data List”
(PDF).
Practicing in Coach Mode
This unit provides practice modes called “Coach Mode”
which are designed to make your practicing as effective as
possible.
This provides three menus: “TIME CHECK,” “QUIET COUNT,”
and “WARM UPS.” These help you improve your speed
control, accuracy, and endurance. You can also change to
settings that are appropriate for your level of performing
skill.
Selecting a Practice Menu
1
Press the [COACH] button.
The COACH MENU screen appears.
2
Use the cursor buttons to select the coach
menu, and press [ENTER] button.
Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat
(TIME CHECK)
This lets you practice drumming in accurate time along with
the click.
1
In the TIME CHECK screen, press the [F5]
(START) button.
MEMO
If you decide to stop mid-way through practice, press the
[F4] (STOP) button.
2
Strike the pad in time with the click.
The screen indicates whether your pad strikes match the beat
sounded by the click.
BEHIND : Behind the beat
AHEAD : Ahead of the beat
The percentage of
your strikes that were
played with accurate
timing is displayed as
a “%” value.
Your strike timing is evaluated.
To resume practicing, press the [F5] (RETRY) button.