Roland TM-2 - Trigger Module - Manual (Page 16)

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Adjusting the Connected Pads
Here’s how to adjust the connected pads or drum triggers.
If the “Input” and “Type” parameters are set correctly, the other parameters are set appropriately for the specified
type. You can also make more detailed adjustments if you like.
If you’ve connected a drum trigger, adjust parameters such as “Threshold”, “Curve”, and “RetrgCancel” as
appropriate for the way in which your drum trigger is attached and how the head is stretched. Please also refer
to the owner’s manual of your RT series unit.
Adjusting Parameters for Each Pad
1.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
2.
Use the [<] [>] buttons to select “TRIGGER SETUP” and press
the [+] button.
3.
Use the [<] [>] buttons to select a parameter that you want
to change.
4.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the value.
* When you strike a pad, a parameter indicating the force of your strike is briefly displayed.
Parameter Explanation
Input
Select the type of connection. If you use the cable included with the pad, choose “HEAD&RIM.” If you use a
connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone plug 1/4” phone plug x 2) to connect two pads, choose “PADx2.” p. 7
Type
Specifies the type of pad/drum trigger that’s connected p. 7
* If you change the type, the values of the following parameters (excluding XtlkCancel) are changed
appropriately for the selected type.
* “BT-1 SENS” is a type that allows you to enhance the sensitivity with respect to weaker strikes when using
a BT-1. However, with this type there is a greater likelihood that false triggering will occur as the result of
surrounding vibrations. For this reason, “BT-1” should be selected when performing phrase playback and the
like.
* “PAD1”, “PAD2” are for generic pads.
Sens
You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads/drum triggers to accommodate your personal playing style. This
allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. Higher
sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower sensitivity will keep the
pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully.
Threshold
Increase this value if the pad is unwantedly triggered by
ambient vibration. If this value is too high, soft strikes will
not produce sound. You should set this to the lowest value
that will not cause unintended triggering.
In the illustration at right, ‘B’ will trigger a sound, but ‘A’
and ‘C’ will not.
Curve
This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume.
The standard setting. This produces the most natural correspondence
between playing dynamics and volume change.
Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change.
Very little dynamic response, making it easy to maintain strong volume
levels.
Threshold
Striking
force
Volume
LINEAR
Striking
force
Volume Volume
LOG2 LOG1
Striking
force
Volume Volume
LOUD2 LOUD1