Roland V-Drums TD-30 User manual

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MIDI Implementation
* In this implementation, the order in which the TD-30’s buttons should be pressed is
indicated in the following way.
For example, [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [MIDI CH] means “press the [SETUP] button, then
press the [F5] (A B C) button to access the SETUP B screen, then press the [MIDI]
button, and then press the [MIDI CH] button.”
The SETUP screen consists of the three pages “SETUP A, “SETUP B,” and “SETUP C”;
you can switch between these three pages by pressing the [F5] (A B C) button.
For details, refer to the TD-30 owner’s manual.
* The “Data List” referred to in this document can be obtained via the Roland website.
1. Receive data
 Channel Voice Messages
* Following Channel Voice Messages can be received in [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [MIDI CH] Tx/
Rx Channel.
* Not received when [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [MIDI CH] Tx/Rx Switch is set to “OFF.”
 Note O
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
8nH kkH vvH
9nH kkH 00H
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
kk = Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
vv = Note o velocity: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* The Velocity Values of Note O message are ignored.
* When recording, this is recorded in the sequencer data itself.
 Note On
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
9nH kkH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
kk = Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
vv = Note on velocity: 01H - 7FH (1 - 127)
* A channel which is assigned to the drum part will receive only the note numbers
which are specied by the drum kit. For more on note numbers, refer to “Note
Number (Factory Settings)” in the Owner’s Manual.
* When the [KIT] - [FUNC] - [BRUSH] Brush Switch is set to “ON,” the note number
set by means of [INST] - [CONTROL] - [MIDI] Note No. (Brush) is received on the
channel assigned to the drum part (when an instrument compatible with brush
performances is selected for the Snare pad head).
* The note number set by means of [INST] - [CONTROL] - [MIDI] Note No. (XStick) is
received on the channel assigned to the drum part (when an instrument compatible
with cross-sticking is selected for the Snare pad rim).
* When recording, this is recorded in the sequencer data itself.
 Polyphonic Key Pressure
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
AnH kkH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
kk = Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
vv = Value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* A channel which is assigned to the drum part will receive only the note numbers
which are specied by the drum kit. For more on note numbers, refer to “Note
Number (Factory Settings)” in the Owner’s Manual.
* If the value is greater than 40H (64), the decay of the note sounded by the received
note number will be shortened (Used in choking).
* When recording, this is recorded in the sequencer data itself.
 Control Change
  Bank Select (Controller number 0, 32)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 00H mmH
BnH 20H llH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm = Bank number MSB: 00H - 7FH (bank.1 - bank.128)
ll = Bank number LSB: processed as 00H
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received. Refer to“Backing
Instrument List” in the Data List.
* Bank select processing will be suspended until a program change message is
received.
* Not recorded in the sequencer.
  Modulation (Controller number 1)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 01H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Modulation depth: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Received only on channels not assigned to a percussion part.
* In the channel assigned to the drum part, setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal
CC to “MODULATION” changes the hi-hat control pedal position.
* In the channel assigned to the drum part, the strike position of the pad
corresponding to the note number received changes immediately after [SETUP]
- [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE
pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads) is set to
“MODULATION.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”
* The modulation eect is applied in the channel assigned to the backing part. It is
not recorded to the sequencer during recording.
Model: TD-30
Date: January 01, 2012
Version: 1.00
Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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MIDI Implementation
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  Breath Controller (Controller number 2)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 02H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channel assigned to the drum part can be received.
* Setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC to “BREATH” changes the hi-hat control
pedal position.
* The strike position of the pad corresponding to the note number received changes
immediately after [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and
rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4,
AUX 1–4 pads) is set to “BREATH.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”
  Foot Controller (Controller number 4)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 04H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channel assigned to the drum part can be received.
* Setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC to “FOOT” changes the hi-hat control
pedal position.
* The strike position of the pad corresponding to the note number received changes
immediately after [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and
rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4,
AUX 1–4 pads) is set to “FOOT.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”
  Data Entry (Controller number 6, 38)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 06H mmH
BnH 26H llH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm, ll = the value of the parameter specied by RPN
mm = MSB
ll = LSB
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* Refer to the RPN (p. 4).
* Not recorded in the sequencer.
  Volume (Controller number 7)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 07H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Volume: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* Changes the volume for the part. Not indicated in the display.
* Not recorded in the sequencer.
* If the [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Kit Volume Rx Sw (CC#7) setting is “OFF,” the volume of
the drum part will not change.
  Panpot (Controller number 10)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 0AH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Panpot: 00H - 40H - 7FH (Left - Center - Right)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* Changes the pan ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [MIXER] - [PAN]) for the part. Not indicated in
the display.
* Not recorded in the sequencer.
  Expression (Controller number 11)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 0BH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Expression: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channel assigned to the drum part can be received.
* Setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC to “EXPRESSION” changes the hi-hat
control pedal position.
* The strike position of the pad corresponding to the note number received changes
immediately after [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and
rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4,
AUX 1–4 pads) is set to “EXPRESSION.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”
  General Purpose Controller 1 (Controller number 16)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 10H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channel assigned to the drum part can be received.
* Setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC to “GENERAL 1” changes the hi-hat
control pedal position.
* The strike position of the pad corresponding to the note number received changes
immediately after [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and
rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4,
AUX 1–4 pads) is set to “GENERAL 1.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”

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  General Purpose Controller 2 (Controller number 17)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 11H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channel assigned to the drum part can be received.
* Setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC to “GENERAL 2” changes the hi-hat
control pedal position.
* The strike position of the pad corresponding to the note number received changes
immediately after [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and
rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4,
AUX 1–4 pads) is set to “GENERAL 2.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”
  General Purpose Controller 3 (Controller number 18)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 12H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channel assigned to the drum part can be received.
* Setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC to “GENERAL 3” changes the hi-hat
control pedal position.
* The strike position of the pad corresponding to the note number received changes
immediately after [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and
rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4,
AUX 1–4 pads) is set to “GENERAL 3.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”
  General Purpose Controller 4 (Controller number 19)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 13H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* Only the channel assigned to the drum part can be received.
* Setting [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC to “GENERAL 4” changes the hi-hat
control pedal position.
* The strike position of the pad corresponding to the note number received changes
immediately after [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] Snare CC (for the SNARE pad head and
rim), Ride CC (for the RIDE pad bow), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4,
AUX 1–4 pads) is set to “GENERAL 4.”
* During recording, the sequencer data is recorded to the TD-30 in accordance
with the above settings as “HH Pedal CC messages,” “Snare CC messages,” “Ride CC
messages,” and “Toms/AUXs CC messages.”
  Hold 1 (Controller number 64)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 40H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
0-63 = OFF, 64-127 = ON
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* When recording, this is recorded in the sequencer data itself.
  Eect 1 Depth (Reverb Send Level)
(Controller number 91)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 5BH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Reverb send level: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* Changes the reverb send level ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [MIXER] - [REV SND]) for the part.
Not indicated in the display.
* Not recorded in the sequencer.
  Eect 2 Depth (Chorus Send Level)
(Controller number 93)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 5DH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Chorus send level: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* Changes the reverb send level ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [MIXER] - [REV SND]) for the part.
Not indicated in the display.
* Not recorded in the sequencer.

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  RPN MSB/LSB (Controller number 101, 100)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 65H mmH
BnH 64H llH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm = upper byte of parameter number specied by RPN(MSB)
ll = lower byte of parameter number specied by RPN(LSB)
<< RPN >>
Control Changes include RPN (Registered Parameter Numbers), which are extended.
When using RPNs, rst RPN (Controller numbers 100 and 101; they can be sent in any
order) should be sent in order to select the parameter, then Data Entry (Controller
numbers 6 and 38) should be sent to set the value.
Once RPN messages are received, Data Entry messages that is received at the same
MIDI channel after that are recognized as changing toward the value of the RPN
messages. In order not to make any mistakes, transmitting RPN Null is recommended
after setting parameters you need.
Refer to “Examples of actual MIDI message <Example 4>” (p. 12).
This device receives the following RPNs.
RPN Data Entry
MSB, LSB MSB, LSB Explanation
00H, 00H mmH, — Pitch Bend Sensitivity
mm: 00H - 18H (0 - 24 semitones)
ll: ignored (processed as 00H)
specify up to 2 octaves in semitone steps
7FH, 7FH —, — RPN null
mm,ll: ignored
set condition where RPN is unspecied.
The Data Entry messages after set RPN
null will be ignored.
(No Data Entry messages are required
after RPN null).
Settings already made will not change.
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* Changes the bend range ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [BACKING] Bend Range) for the part.
Not indicated in the display.
* Not recorded in the sequencer.
 Program Change
Status 2nd byte
CnH ppH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
pp = Program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128)
* Not Received when [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [PROG] RX Switch is set to “OFF.”
* The sound will change beginning with the next Note-On after the Program Change
is received. Voices which were already sounding before the Program Change was
received will not be aected.
* Only the program number set with [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [PROG] - [DRM KIT] is received
on the channel assigned to the drum part.
* Only the program number set with [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [PROG] - [PRC SET] is received
on the channel assigned to the percussion part.
* For more on the channels assigned to backing parts, refer to the “Backing
Instrument List” in the Data List. Specify sounds using a combination of these three
messages: the MSB and LSB of the Bank Select, and the Program Change.
* Not recorded in the sequencer.
 Pitch Bend Change
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
EnH llH mmH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm, ll = Pitch Bend value: 00 00H - 40 00H - 7F 7FH (-8192 - 0 - +8191)
* Only the channels assigned to the backing part can be received.
* When recording, this is recorded in the sequencer data itself.
 Channel Mode Messages
* Following Channel Voice Messages can be received in [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [MIDI CH] Tx/
Rx Channel.
* Not received when [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [MIDI CH] Tx/Rx Switch is set to “OFF.”
 All Sounds O (Controller number 120)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 78H 00H
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
* When this message is received, all currently-sounding notes on the corresponding
channel will be silenced. However, the status of channel messages will not change.
* When recording, this is recorded in the sequencer data itself.

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 Reset All Controllers (Controller number 121)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 79H 00H
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
* When this message is received, the following controllers will be set to their reset
values.
Controller Reset value
Pitch Bend Change ±0 (center)
Polyphonic Key Pressure 0 (o)
Modulation 0
Breath Controller 0
Foot Controller 0
Expression 0
General Purpose Controller 1 - 4 0
Hold 1 0 (o)
RPN unset; previously set data will not
change
* When recording, a control message carrying the reset value will be created and
recorded.
 All Notes O (Controller number 123)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 7BH 00H
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
* When All Notes O is received, all notes on the corresponding channel will be
turned o. However if Hold 1 is ON, the sound will be continued until these are
turned o.
* In the recording mode, “Note O message” will be created for corresponding Note
On message, and will be recorded.
 OMNI OFF (Controller number 124)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 7CH 00H
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
* The same processing will be carried out as when All Notes O is received.
 OMNI ON (Controller number 125)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 7DH 00H
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
* The same processing will be carried out as when All Notes O is received.
 MONO (Controller number 126)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 7EH mmH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm = mono number: 00H - 10H (0 - 16)
* The same processing will be carried out as when All Sound O or All Notes O is
received.
 POLY (Controller number 127)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 7FH 00H
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
* The same processing will be carried out as when All Sound O or All Notes O is
received.
 System Realtime Message
* Following System Realtime Messages cannot be recorded in recording mode.
 Timing Clock
Status
F8H
* Recognized only when the [TEMPO] - [SYNC] Sync Mode is set at “EXTERNAL” or
“AUTO.”
 Start
Status
FAH
* Recognized only when the [TEMPO] - [SYNC] Sync Mode is set at “EXTERNAL,” “AUTO”
or “REMOTE.”
 Continue
Status
FBH
* Recognized only when the [TEMPO] - [SYNC] Sync Mode is set at “EXTERNAL,” “AUTO”
or “REMOTE.”
 Stop
Status
FCH
* Recognized only when the [TEMPO] - [SYNC] Sync Mode is set at “EXTERNAL,” “AUTO”
or “REMOTE.”

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 Active Sensing
Status
FEH
* When Active Sensing is received, the unit will begin monitoring the intervals of
all further messages. While monitoring, if the interval between messages exceeds
about 500 ms, the same processing will be carried out as when All Sounds O, All
Notes O and Reset All Controllers are received, and message interval monitoring
will be halted.
 System Exclusive Message
* Following System Exclusive Messages cannot be recorded.
Status Data byte Status
F0H iiH, ddH, ......,eeH F7H
F0H: System Exclusive Message status
ii = ID number: An ID number (manufacturer ID) to indicate the
manufacturer whose Exclusive message this is. Roland’s
manufacturer ID is 41H.
ID numbers 7EH and 7FH are extensions of the MIDI
standard; Universal Non-realtime Messages (7EH) and
Universal Realtime Messages (7FH).
dd,...,ee = data: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
F7H: EOX (End Of Exclusive)
The System Exclusive Messages received by this device are Universal Non-realtime
System Exclusive Messages.
 Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Messages
  Identity Request Message
Status Data byte Status
F0H 7EH, dev, 06H, 01H F7H
Byte Explanation
F0H Exclusive status
7EH ID number (Universal Non-realtime Message)
dev Device ID (00H - 1FH (1 - 32), 7FH)
Initial value is 10H (17)
06H Sub ID#1 (General Information)
01H Sub ID#2 (Identity Request)
F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive)
* When Identity Request is received, Identity Reply message will be transmitted (p. 10).
* The [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [GLOBAL] Device ID setting is used as the Device ID.
2. Transmit data
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [GLOBAL] Soft Thru is set to “ON”, messages received in
addition to the following messages are also sent.
 Channel Voice Messages
* The following channel voice messages are transmitted on the channel specied as
the [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [MIDI CH] Tx/Rx Channel.
* Not transmitted when [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [MIDI CH] Tx/Rx Switch is set to “OFF.”
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [GLOBAL] Local Control is set to anything other than “ON
(PERC),” messages are transmitted over the channel assigned to the drum part
when the pad is played. When set to “ON (PERC),” messages are transmitted over the
channel assigned to the percussion part.
* When [INST] - [CONTROL] - [MIDI] Tx Channel is set to anything other than GLOBAL,
messages are transmitted over the channels assigned to each pad in the drum kit
(when Local Control is set to “ON (DRUM)”).
* Pressing the Preview switch transmits the same message sent when the
corresponding pad is struck.
 Note O
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
8nH kkH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
kk = Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
vv = Note o velocity: 40H (64) xed
* In the channel assigned to the drum part (or percussion part), after a pad is struck or
the hi-hat control pedal is in the foot closed (splash) position, Note O is transmitted
after the interval set in Gate Time ([INST] - [CONTROL] - [MIDI] or [INST] - [CONTROL]
- [MIDI] - [HH MIDI]).
* When a brush sweep is played on the SNARE pad with the [KIT] - [FUNC] - [BRUSH]
Brush Switch set to “ON”, the corresponding note number set by means of [INST] -
[CONTROL] - [MIDI] Note No. (Brush) is transmitted over the channel assigned to the
drum part.
* When cross sticks are played on the SNARE pad with the [KIT] - [XSTICK] XStick
Switch set to “ON”, the note number set by means of [INST] - [CONTROL] - [MIDI]
Note No. (XStick) is transmitted after the gate time over the channel assigned to the
drum part.
* Transmitted only when the device is in play for pattern in which Note O is recorded.
 Note On
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
9nH kkH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
kk = Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
vv = Note on velocity: 01H - 7FH (1 - 127)
* In the channel assigned to the drum part (or percussion part), after a pad is struck or
the hi-hat control pedal is in the foot closed (splash) position, the note number set
for the drum kit is transmitted.
* When a brush sweep is played on the SNARE pad with the [KIT] - [FUNC]- [BRUSH]
Brush Switch set to “ON”, the corresponding note number set by means of [INST] -
[CONTROL] - [MIDI] Note No. (Brush) is transmitted over the channel assigned to the
drum part.
* When cross sticks are played on the SNARE pad with the [KIT] - [XSTICK] XStick
Switch set to “ON”, the note number set by means of [INST] - [CONTROL] - [MIDI]
Note No. (XStick) is transmitted over the channel assigned to the drum part.
* In the channel assigned to the drum part, the note number transmitted when the
hi-hat pad is struck (open, closed) switches with the value set with [SETUP] - [MIDI]
- [CTRL] HH Note# Border setting (the HH Pedal CC Control value) in accordance with
the degree to which the hi-hat pedal is pressed.
* Transmitted only when the device is in play for pattern in which Note On is recorded.

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 Polyphonic Key Pressure
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
AnH kkH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
kk = Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
vv = Value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* On the channel assigned to the drum part, 7FH will be transmitted when the rim of
the pad is pressed and 00H will be transmitted when the rim is released, for the note
number specied for the head and rim. (When using a choking compatible pad and
[TRIGGER] - [SENS] Trig Type is set to the corresponding pad.)
* Transmitted only when the device is in play for pattern in which Polyphonic Key
Pressure is recorded.
 Control Change
  Bank Select (Controller number 0, 32)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 00H mmH
BnH 20H llH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm = Bank number MSB: 00H - 7FH (bank.1 - bank.128)
ll = Bank number LSB: processed as 00H
* Not transmitted when [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [PROG] TX Switch is set to “OFF.”
* When a drum kit is selected, the corresponding bank select (00H 00H) is transmitted.
* When a percussion set is selected, the corresponding bank select (00H 00H) is
transmitted.
* When instruments are selected for the backing part, bank selects for the respective
instruments are sent. Refer to “Backing Instrument List” in the Data List.
* When a pattern is selected, the corresponding bank select for the instrument in each
part is transmitted (except for the drum part).
  Modulation (Controller number 1)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 01H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Modulation depth: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “MODULATION,” this is
transmitted when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is
struck, this is transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to
“MODULATION” Snare CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of
RIDE pad), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.
  Breath Controller (Controller number 2)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 02H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Modulation depth: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “BREATH,” this is transmitted
when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is struck, this is
transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to “BREATH”
Snare CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of RIDE pad), or
Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.
  Foot Controller (Controller number 4)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 04H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Modulation depth: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “FOOT,” this is transmitted
when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is struck, this is
transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to “FOOT” Snare
CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of RIDE pad), or Toms/
AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.
  Data Entry (Controller number 6, 38)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 06H mmH
BnH 26H llH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm, ll = the value of the parameter specied by RPN
mm = MSB
ll = LSB
* This is transmitted only on the channels which are assigned to the backing part.
* Refer to the RPN item.

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  Volume (Controller number 7)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 07H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Volume: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* The part volume ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [MIXER] - [VOLUME]) information is
transmitted when set.
* The volume of each part in a pattern is transmitted when the pattern is selected
(except for the drum part).
  Panpot (Controller number 10)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 0AH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Panpot: 00H - 40H - 7FH (Left - Center - Right)
* This is transmitted only on the channels which are assigned to the backing part.
* The backing part pan ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [MIXER] - [PAN]) information is
transmitted when set.
* The backing part pan is transmitted when the pattern is selected.
  Expression (Controller number 11)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 0BH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Expression: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “EXPRESSION,” this is transmitted
when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is struck, this is
transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to
“EXPRESSION” Snare CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of
RIDE pad), or Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.
  General Purpose Controller 1 (Controller number 16)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 10H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “GENERAL 1”, this is transmitted
when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is struck, this is
transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to “GENERAL
1” Snare CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of RIDE pad), or
Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.
  General Purpose Controller 2 (Controller number 17)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 11H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “GENERAL 2”, this is transmitted
when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is struck, this is
transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to “GENERAL
2” Snare CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of RIDE pad), or
Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.

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  General Purpose Controller 3 (Controller number 18)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 12H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “GENERAL 3,” this is transmitted
when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is struck, this is
transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to “GENERAL
3” Snare CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of RIDE pad), or
Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.
  General Purpose Controller 4 (Controller number 19)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 13H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Pedal position: open to closed
Head strike position: center to perimeter
Rim strike position: deep to shallow
* This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the drum part.
* When [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL] HH Pedal CC is set to “GENERAL 4,” this is transmitted
when the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted. When the HI-HAT pad is struck, this is
transmitted as a pedal position message before Note On.
* When the following four things are set, strike position data will be transmitted
before the note-on data when a pad is struck.
• When, under [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [CTRL], any of the following is set to “GENERAL
4” Snare CC (for head and rim of SNARE pad), Ride CC (for bow of RIDE pad), or
Toms/AUXs CC (for head and rim of TOM 1–4, AUX 1–4 pads).
• When Trig Type for [TRIGGER] - [SENS] is set to a type that provides for the
detection of the striking point.
• When Head and Rim for Position Detect for [TRIGGER] - [ADVANCE] - [POSI] are
set to “ON.”
• When Position Ctrl for [INST] - [CONTROL] - [POSI] is set to “ON.”
* “HH Pedal CC message,” “Snare CC message,” “Ride CC message,” and “Toms/AUXs
CC message” sequencer data recorded to the TD-30 is transmitted during the
performance in accordance with the above settings.
  Hold 1 (Controller number 64)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 40H vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0-63 = OFF, 64-127 = ON
* This is transmitted only on the channels which are assigned to the backing part.
* Transmitted only when the device is in play for pattern in which Hold 1 is recorded.
  Eect 1 Depth (Reverb Send Level)
(Controller number 91)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 5BH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Reverb send level: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* This is transmitted only on the channels which are assigned to the backing part.
* The backing part reverb send level ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [MIXER] - [REV SND]) is
transmitted when set.
* The backing part reverb send level is transmitted when the pattern is selected..
  Eect 2 Depth (Chorus Send Level)
(Controller number 93)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 5DH vvH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
vv = Chorus send level: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
* This is transmitted only on the channels which are assigned to the backing part.
* The backing part chorus send level ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [MIXER] - [CHO SND]) is
transmitted when set.
* The backing part chorus send level is transmitted when the pattern is selected.
  RPN MSB/LSB (Controller number 101, 100)
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 65H mmH
BnH 64H llH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm = upper byte of parameter number specied by RPN(MSB)
ll = lower byte of parameter number specied by RPN(LSB)
This device receives the following RPNs.
RPN Data Entry
MSB, LSB MSB, LSB Explanation
00H, 00H mmH, 00H Pitch Bend Sensitivity
mm: 00H - 18H (0 - 24 semitones)
7FH, 7FH —, — RPN null
mm,ll: ignored
set condition where RPN is unspecied.
* This is transmitted only on the channels which are assigned to the backing part.
* The backing part bend range ([PATTERN] - [PART] - [BACKING] Bend Range) is
transmitted when set.
* The backing part bend range is transmitted when the pattern is selected.
 Program Change
Status 2nd byte
CnH ppH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
pp = Program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128)
* Not transmitted when [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [PROG] TX Switch is set to “OFF.”
* When a drum kit is selected, the corresponding program number ([SETUP] - [MIDI] -
[PROG] - [DRM KIT]) is transmitted.
* When a percussion set is selected, the corresponding program number ([SETUP] -
[MIDI] - [PROG] - [PRC SET]) is transmitted.
* When a backing part instrument is selected, the corresponding program number is
transmitted. Refer to the “Backing Instrument List” in the Data List.
* When a pattern is selected, the program number for the instrument in each part is
transmitted (except for the drum part).

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 Pitch Bend Change
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
EnH llH mmH
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)
mm, ll = Pitch Bend value: 00 00H - 40 00H - 7F 7FH (-8192 - 0 - +8191)
* This is transmitted only on the channels which are assigned to the backing part.
* Transmitted only when the device is in play for pattern in which Pitch Bend Change
is recorded.
 System Realtime Messages
 Timing Clock
Status
F8H
 Start
Status
FAH
 Continue
Status
FBH
 Stop
Status
FCH
 Active Sensing
Status
FEH
* This message is transmitted at intervals of approximately 250 msec.
 System Exclusive Message
Identity Reply, V-LINK message, and MIDI Visual Control message are the only System
Exclusive messages transmitted by this device.
 Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Message
  Identity Reply
Status Data byte Status
F0H 7EH, dev, 06H, 02H, 41H, 61H, 02H, 00H,
00H, 00H, 02H, 00H, 00H
F7H
Byte Explanation
F0H Exclusive status
7EH ID number (Universal Non-realtime Message)
dev Device ID (00H - 1FH (1 - 32), 7FH)
Initial value is 10H (17)
06H Sub ID#1 (General Information)
02H Sub ID#2 (Identity Reply)
41H ID number (Roland)
61H 02H Device family code
00H 00H Device family number code
00H 02H 00H 00H Software revision level
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive)
* When Identity Request (p. 6) is received, Identity Reply message will be transmitted.
* The [SETUP] - [MIDI] - [GLOBAL] Device ID setting is used as the Device ID.