Roland TD-50X Prismatic V-Drums Sound Module - Manual (Page 7)

7
Getting Ready
Edge shot
Edge sensor
Nuance changes
depending on the
strike location
This technique involves striking the edge
of the top cymbal with the shoulder of
the stick. When played as shown in the
illustration, the “rim-side” sound of the
connected trigger input is triggered.
Striking directly on the edge (i.e., exactly
from the side) will not produce the correct
sound. Strike the cymbal as shown in the
illustration.
If you are using a digitally-connected pad
that distinguishes between where you
strike it (such as the VH-14D), the nuances
of the sound change depending on where
you strike the edge.
Choke play
Edge sensor
Sensor
If you use your hand to choke (grasp) the
edge sensor after striking the hi-hat, the
sound stops.
With the VH-14D, the sound stops (is
muted) even if you simply place your hand
on the sensor detection area.
The sound is shorter when you strike the
cymbal while it is choked or muted.
Cymbals
Bow shot
Nuance changes
depending on the strike
location
This is the most common playing method,
playing the middle area of the cymbal. It
corresponds to the sound of the “head-side”
of the connected trigger input.
For specific ride sounds, the tonal nuance
changes depending on the point at which
you strike the bow.
Edge shot
Edge sensor
This playing method involves striking the
edge with the shoulder of the stick. When
played as shown in the illustration, the
“rim-side” sound of the connected trigger
input is triggered.
Striking directly on the edge (i.e., exactly
from the side) will not produce the correct
sound. Strike the cymbal as shown in the
illustration.
Bell shot This is the method of striking the bell area.
When the bell area shown in the illustration
is struck, the bell sound is heard.
Connect a pad that can be connected to
the TRIGGER IN (10 RIDE - BELL jack), or
connect a digitally-connected pad (such as
the CY-18DR) that lets you use the bell shot
playing technique, and assign it to the ride.
Choke play
Edge sensor
Sensor
If you use your hand to choke (grasp) the
edge sensor after striking the cymbal, the
sound stops (mutes).
With the CY-18DR, the sound stops even if
you simply place your hand on the sensor
detection area.
The sound is shorter when you strike the
cymbal while it is choked or muted.