Roland TMC-6 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Trigger MIDI Converter
TMC-6.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE
UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2–3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections
provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of
every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
202
Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
203 220
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002c
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit
or its AC adaptor.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace
parts within it (except when this manual
provides specific instructions directing you
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the "Information" page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near
a heating duct, on top of heat-generating
equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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005
• This unit should be used only with a rack
or stand that is recommended by Roland.
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006
• When using the unit with a rack or stand
recom-mended by Roland, the rack or stand
must be carefully placed so it is level and
sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or
stand, you still need to make sure that any location
you choose for placing the unit provides a level
surface that will properly support the unit, and
keep it from wobbling.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed
so it is sure to remain stable. Never place it
on stands that could wobble, or on inclined
surfaces.
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008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied
with the unit. Also, make sure the line
voltage at the installation matches the input
voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.
Other AC adaptors may use a different
polarity, or be designed for a different
voltage, so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
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008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord.
Also, the supplied power cord must not be
used with any other device.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power
cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so
can damage the cord, producing severed
elements and short circuits. Damaged cords
are fire and shock hazards!
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Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
The ●symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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012b
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the
AC adaptor from the outlet, and request
servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord,
or the plug has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for
the safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to
share an outlet with an unreasonable number
of other devices. Be especially careful when
using extension cords—the total power used
by all devices you have connected to the
extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the
power rating (watts/amperes) for the
extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the
insulation on the cord to heat up and
eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country,
consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page.
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101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be
located so their location or position does not
interfere with their proper ventilation.
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102d
• Always grasp only the plug or the body of
the AC adaptor when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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103b
• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
cables should be placed so they are out of the
reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
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107d
• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into,
or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power
and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet
(p.7).
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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of
lightning in your area, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the outlet.
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118
• Should you remove screws, make sure to put
them in a safe place out of children's reach, so
there is no chance of them being swallowed
accidentally.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the
following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with
any device that will generate line noise (such as an
electric motor or variable lighting system).
302
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after
long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is
not a cause for concern.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off
the power to all units. This will help prevent
malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other
devices.
Placement
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of
such receivers.
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the
vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when
receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.
Should you experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater
distance from this unit, or switch them off.
354a
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it
near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an
enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temper-
ature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or
discolor the unit.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in
a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other
moisture.
Maintenance
401a
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with
water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impreg-
nated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. After-
wards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a
soft, dry cloth.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored in the unit’s
memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp
the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This
way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the
cable’s internal elements.
558b
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
unit’s volume at reasonable levels (especially when
it is late at night).
558c
• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through
floors and walls to a greater degree than expected,
take care not to allow such sound to become a
nuisance to neighbors, especially at night and when
using headphones. Although the drum pads and
pedals are designed so there is a minimal amount of
extraneous sound produced when they’re struck,
rubber heads tend to produce louder sounds
compared to mesh heads. You can effectively reduce
much of the unwanted sound from the pads by
switching to mesh heads.
559a
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in
the box (including padding) that it came in, if
possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent
packaging materials.
985
• The explanations in this manual include illustrations
that depict what should typically be shown by the
display. Note, however, that your unit may incor-
porate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g.,
includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in
the display may not always match what appears in
the manual.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................4
Table of Contents.......................................................................5
Panel Descriptions.....................................................................6
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 6
Rear panel................................................................................................................................ 7
Turning the Power On and Off............................................................................................ 7
Connecting the TMC-6...............................................................8
Attaching the TMC-6 to a Drum Stand............................................................................... 8
Connecting Drum Pads......................................................................................................... 8
Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use.............................................................. 8
Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET).............10
If a Message Error Appears ................................................................................................ 10
Making the Pad Settings .........................................................11
Specifying a Trigger Type................................................................................................... 11
Choosing the Pad to Edit......................................................................................... 11
Specifying a Trigger Type ....................................................................................... 12
Editing MIDI Parameters.................................................................................................... 13
Copying the Contents of Memories ....................................................................... 13
Example of Connections and Settings ..................................14
Adding a Pad to a Drum Module...................................................................................... 14
Advanced Methods of Using Pads.................................................................................... 18
Connecting a PD-80R/PD-120 to a TRIGGER INPUT Other Than TRIG 2 ..... 18
Connecting Two Pads to TRIG 2 ............................................................................ 18
Connecting the CY-15R or CY12-R/C (Three Way Triggering Function)........ 19
Connecting a Foot Switch........................................................................................ 20
Using Acoustic Drum Triggers to Sound External Sound Devices .............................. 20
Attaching the Acoustic Drum Trigger................................................................... 20
Settings for Acoustic Drum Triggers ..................................................................... 21
Other Ways to Use the TMC-6 ........................................................................................... 23
Connecting to a Multitrack Recorder..................................................................... 23
Connecting a Microphone ....................................................................................... 23
Play Sounds on a GM/GS Sound Module by Striking Pads.............................. 23
Parameter List..........................................................................24
MIDI Parameters and Trigger Parameters ....................................................................... 24
MIDI Parameters .................................................................................................................. 24
Trigger Parameters ..............................................................................................................26
MIDI Implementation Chart .....................................................29
Specifications...........................................................................30
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
fig.01-01
1. TRIGGER INPUT INDICATOR
Depending on the mode, the indicators behave as described below.
In Play mode: Indicators light briefly when pads are
struck. At the same time, the HEAD/RIM
INDICATOR lights when the rim is struck,
but remains dark when the head is struck.
In Edit mode: The indicator for the selected pad lights
up. In this case, the HEAD/RIM
INDICATOR lights when the rim is
selected, but remains dark when the head
is selected.
2. INC/+ Button and DEC/- Button
Use these buttons to change the values appearing in the display.
The following shows which values are changed in each mode.
In Play mode: Memory numbers are changed
In Edit mode: Parameter values are changed
In Copy mode: Write-destination memory numbers are
changed
When [INC/+] is held down and then [DEC/-] is pressed, settings
values increase rapidly; when [DEC/-] is held down and then
[INC/+] is pressed, settings values then decrease rapidly.
3. Parameter Select Knob
Selects the parameter that will be controlled.
For more detailed information on each parameter, refer to the
“Parameter List” (p. 24).
4. EDIT Button
Pressed to switch among the Play , Edit , and Copy modes.
You can distinguish among the TMC-6’s different modes by
checking the status of button.
Unlit: Play mode (used for normal performance mode
when the power is turned on)
Lit: Edit mode (used when editing parameters)
Blink: Copy mode (used when copying memories)
5. TRIGGER SELECT Button
Selects the Trigger Input being set in Edit mode.
Additionally, holding this button down allows you to switch
to Trigger Chase .
For more detailed information, refer to “Choosing the Pad to
Edit” (p. 11).
Lit: Trigger Chase ON
Unlit: Trigger Chase OFF
6. Display
The information displayed in each mode is shown below.
Play mode: Memory number
Edit mode: Parameter value
Copy mode: Write-destination memory number
2
1
5
4
6
3
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Panel Descriptions
Rear panel
fig.01-02
1. Cord Hook
Anchor the power cord.
924
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power
cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
2. POWER Switch
Switch turns the power on/off.
3. AC Adaptor Jack
Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.
4. TRIG 6/HH CTRL (TRIGGER INPUT 6/HI-HAT
CONTROL) Switch
You can use Trigger Input 6 for Trigger 6, or as a hi-hat
control. The position of this switch determines what the input
is used for (p. 9).
5. TRIGGER INPUT Jacks 1–6/HH CTRL
These accept connection of the optional pads, drum triggers,
foot switches, or other such devices that you wish to connect
to the TMC-6 (p. 8).
For more detailed information on each trigger input, refer to
“Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use” (p. 8).
6. MIDI OUT Connector
Use a MIDI cable to connect an external MIDI device here.
Turning the Power On and Off
941 942
* Once the connections have been completed (p. 8), turn on
power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning
on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
1. Turn down the volume control on the
connected sound module or audio system.
2. Turn the [POWER] switch ON.
Turning off the power
Lower the volume on each of the devices in your system and
then TURN OFF the device.
1234 5 6
Cord Hook
AC Adaptor
Note When Turning On the Power
• After the power is turned on, do not strike any pads or
step on the pedals until the memory number appears.
Doing so may result malfunctions.
• Depressing the hi-hat control pedal (such as FD-6
and FD-7) when turning on the power prevents
proper functioning of the hi-hat’s opening and
closing control. Striking the pads when turning on
the power degrades the pad response when the pads
are struck lightly.
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Connecting the TMC-6
Attaching the TMC-6 to a Drum Stand
You can attach the TMC-6 to a drum stand (optional).
1. Attach the stand holder to the TMC-6.
Using the provided screws, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown
in the diagram.
fig.02-01
(928)(929)
2. Attach the stand holder to the drum stand.
The model MDH-7U/10U is required if installing onto drum stands such as
the MDS-6/7U/8/10.
For instructions for assembling the drum stand, refer to the manual that came
with your drum stand.
Connecting Drum Pads
■ Trigger Inputs and the Pads You Can Use
Connect pads to the trigger inputs as shown in the next page. Depending on
the compatibility between pads and trigger inputs, you may be unable to use
pads.
After connecting pads, always be sure to select the appropriate Trigger Type
setting (p. 11).
(921)
Narrow
Wide
Use the 12 mm screws (M5
x 12) provided with the
TMC-6. Use of other
screws may result in
damage to the unit.
When turning the unit
upside-down, get a bunch of
newspapers or magazines,
and place them under the
four corners or at both ends
to prevent damage to the
b
uttons and controls. Also,
you should try to orient the
unit so no buttons or
controls get damaged.
When turning the unit
upside-down, handle with
care to avoid dropping it, or
allowing it to fall or tip over.
To attach the TMC-6 to a
cymbal stand or other such
stand, you may want to
use the optional APC-33
All Purpose Clamp to
secure the stand holder. It
can be attached to a pipe of
10.5 mm–30 mm radius.
To prevent malfunction
and/or damage to
speakers or other devices,
always turn down the
volume, and turn off the
power on all devices
b
efore making any
connections.
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Connecting the TMC-6
TRIG 1/2/3/4/5
Connect optional pads, drum triggers, foot switches, or other such devices.
When using a stereo cable to connect a PD-80R/120 (when using rim shots),
connect the cable to TRIG 2 (SNARE).
TRIG 6/HH CTRL
You can connect the pad types listed above, or connect a hi-hat control pedal.
By connecting a hi-hat control pedal, you can switch open and close of the
pad connected to TRIG 5, or control the MIDI messages like Control Change
or Aftertouch (p. 25).
Connecting a pad
1. Move the TRIG 6/HH CTRL switch to TRIG 6.
The following appears in the display. The pad is now ready for use.
fig.02-02
Turning on the power with the TRIG 6/HH CTRL switch set to TRIG 6
automatically enables use of pads with the TMC-6.
Connecting a Hi-Hat Control Pedal
1.
C onnect the hi-hat control pedal (FD-7, FD-6) to the TRIG 6/HH CTRL jack.
fig.02-03
2. Make sure that the pedal is fully open.
3.
Move the TRIG 6/HH CTRL switch to TRIG 6 and then move it back to HH CTRL.
The following appears in the display, and the hi-hat control pedal is now
ready to be used.
fig.02-04
Furthermore, turning on the power with a hi-hat control pedal connected and
the TRIG 6/HH CTRL switch set to HH CTRL automatically enables the
TMC-6 to use the hi-hat control pedal.
You can also use a foot switch instead of a hi-hat control pedal (p. 20).
If the trigger type is set to
“ ” or “ “
when the pad is connected
via a single cable, the
sound will not be played.
In addition to TRIG 2
(SNARE), you can also use
the PD-80R/120 by
connecting an optional
cable (PCS-31) to two
trigger inputs to support
rim shots (p. 18).
Do not strike the pad when
changing the switch
position; this degrades the
pad response when the
pads are struck lightly.
TRIG 6/HH CTRL
Switch
Mono Cable
Do not press the hi-hat
control pedal when
changing the switch
position; this prevents
proper functioning of the
hi-hat’s opening and
closing control.
For more detailed
information on each
parameter, refer to the
“Parameter List” (p. 24).
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Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET)
This procedure restores the original, factory-set values stored in the TMC-6.
1. While holding down the [TRIGGER SELECT] button and [EDIT] button,
turn on the power.
The message below appears in the display and the [EDIT] button’s indicator
starts blinking.
fig.03-01
2.
Press the [EDIT] button, and the Factory Reset operation will be executed.
To cancel the operation, turn the power off, then on again.
Once the Factory Reset has been completed, the TMC-6 switches to Play
mode.
The factory default parameters are set as shown below.
* All set to 60 (Bongo) from Memory No. 5 to 8. From Memory No. 9 to 12 are the same
as from Memory No. 1 to 4.
The following are common to all memories.
MIDI CHANNEL: TRIG 1 Head: 10; others: ,
MIDI PRG CHG: ,
VELOCITY CURVE:
Memory No. 1:
Settings for the GM/GS or other multi-timbral sound modules.
Memory No. 2:Settings for adding pads to the TD series.
Memory No. 3:
Settings for using acoustic drum triggers (Kick, Snare, and Tom)
Memory No. 4:Settings for connecting 7 pads to the TMC-6. (Connect two
pads using PCS-31 cable to TRIG 2. Change the trigger type of
TRIG 2 RIM to or other suitable one. )
* To set the TRIG 5 closed note number, in the Note Number settings screen, hold
down the hi-hat control pedal and strike the pad connected to TRIG 5. The closed note
number appears; you can then set the value.
If a Message Error Appears
If all of the TMC-6’s indicators flash while the message below appears in the
display, it may be that the unit’s internal memory has been corrupted.
fig.03-02
Press the [EDIT] button to put the TMC-6 in a state allowing Factory Reset to
be carried out.
Press the [EDIT] button again to execute Factory Reset.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
TRIGGER
INPUT
12 3 4 5 6 HH Ctrl
Head Rim Head Rim Head Rim Head Rim
Head
open
Rim
open
Head
closed
Rim
closed
Head Rim -
TRIGGER
TYPE
memory
No. 1 Note No.
36 35 38 40 45 41 49 57 46 46 42 42 51 53 44
Kick Snare Tom Crash Open HH Closed
HH Ride Pedal HH
memory
No. 2 Note No.
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 73 74 70 71 72
Bongo Conga Timbales Agogo
Cabasa
Guiro
Maracas
Whistle
memory
No. 3 Note No.
36 35 38 40 48 48 45 45 43 43 41 41 41 41 44
Kick Snare Tom 1 Tom 2 Tom 3 Tom 4 Pedal HH
memory
No. 4 Note No.
38 40 36 48 45 41 49 57 46 46 42 42 51 53 44
Snare Kick Tom 1 Tom 2 Tom 3 Crash Open HH Closed HH Ride Pedal HH
This operation deletes all
of the settings that have
b
een stored on the TMC-6.
Exercise due caution when
carrying out Factory Reset.
After the [EDIT] button is
pressed, do not turn off
power to the TMC-6 until
the [EDIT] button’s light
has gone out.
Hi-hat control is used
when a pad connected to
TRIG 5 is used as a hi-hat.
If the hi-hat control is not
used, only the open sound
will be heard.
Carrying out a Factory
Reset deletes all of the
current TMC-6’s settings,
and returns them to the
original factory settings.
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Making the Pad Settings
When initially making the settings of the TMC-6, first:
1. Select a TRIG TYPE (Trigger Type) parameter suitable for the
connected pad.
This setting ensures that pads are correctly recognized.
2. With the MIDI CHANNEL parameter, set the MIDI channel used by the
TMC-6 for transmitting data so it matches the MIDI channel that the
external MIDI device or other equipment uses to receive data.
3. Use the MIDI Note No. parameter to specify the MIDI note number used
to produce sounds when the pads are struck.
4. Lastly, use the SENSITIVITY parameter to adjust the sensitivity of the
pad to regulate the pad response.
This is the general process used for making the pad settings.
You can save the settings made in Steps 2 and 3 to Memory Numbers 1–12
and then you can instantly change sounds and play different instruments by
selecting these memory numbers. If you are using an acoustic drum set, you
can set the memory number “ “so that no MIDI message is output, and
play only the acoustic drum sound.
Specifying a Trigger Type
■ Choosing the Pad to Edit
There are two ways you can use to select pads: striking pads to select them
( Trigger Chase ON ), and selecting pads by pressing the [TRIGGER SELECT]
button ( Trigger Chase OFF ).
When you want to adjust the settings for multiple pads while striking them
in sequence, you should set Trigger Chase to ON. On the other hand, when
you want to adjust the settings for a single pad while checking for the overall
balance in the sound (while striking the other pad, too), set Trigger Chase to
OFF.
Striking a Pad to Select That Pad (Trigger Chase ON)
1. Press the [EDIT] button to make its indicator light.
This takes you into Edit mode.
2. If the [TRIGGER SELECT] button is lit, it indicates that Trigger Chase is
ON. If the button is not lit, hold down the button until the light comes
on.
3. Strike the pad to be set.
The trigger input indicator for the pad you’ve struck lights, indicating that
the trigger input has been selected.
By pressing the [TRIGGER
SELECT] button, you can
select trigger inputs
regardless of the Trigger
Chase settings.
Depending on the Trigger
Type settings, you cannot
select trigger inputs even if
you strike pads. Should be
the case, press the
[TRIGGER SELECT]
b
utton several times, and
select the trigger input you
want to edit.
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Making the Pad Settings
Selecting from the TMC-6’s panel (Trigger Chase OFF)
1. Press the [EDIT] button to make its indicator light.
This takes you into Edit mode.
2. If the [TRIGGER SELECT] button is not lit, it indicates that Trigger
Chase is OFF.
If the button is lit, hold down the button until the light goes out.
3. Press the [TRIGGER SELECT] button to select the trigger input to be
set.
Each press of the button takes you to the next selection for the trigger,
allowing you to cycle through the available choices, which might be: “Input
1 Head,” “Input 1 Rim,” “Input 2 Head,” “Input 2 Rim,” and so forth. (The
trigger inputs that can be selected may vary depending on the selected
parameter; refer to the table below). Take care not to mistake trigger input
selections when connecting pads with separate head and rim settings (the
HEAD/RIM indicator is lit when the rim is selected).
o: Can be selected -: Cannot be selected
*1: You can choose this only when the Hi-Hat control pedal is pressed. (Be
sure that the TRIG 6/HH CTRL switch is set to HH CTRL.)
*2:
You can choose this only when the TRIG 6/HH CTRL switch is set to TRIG 6.
■ Specifying a Trigger Type
4. Rotate the parameter select knob to “TRIG TYPE.”
5. Set the value using the [INC/+] and [DEC/-] buttons.
Selected
Parameter Trigger Select
1 2 3 4 5 5 6
Head Rim Head Rim Head Rim Head Rim Head
(Open)
Head
(Close)
*1
Rim
(Open)
Rim
(Close)
*1
Head
(HH
CTRL)
Rim
*2
MIDI CHANNEL–
MIDI NOTE No. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
THRESHOLD–
XTALK CANCEL
o - o o o - o - o - - - o -
TRIG TYPE (Trigger Type) refers to a group of complex trigger parameters
that are set to the proper values for each different type of pad. Selecting the
Trigger Type corresponding to the connected pad sets each of the pad
parameters to the most appropriate values, thus allowing you to perform
immediately without problems in most cases. If you find you are unable to
perform well using, for example, an acoustic drum trigger, then you will need
to select the Trigger Type, and then proceed with fine adjustments to
individual parameters to obtain the proper settings for the pad you are using.
A text description of the
“TRIG TYPE” that is
shown in the display also
appears in the bottom of
the TMC-6.
For more detailed
information on all
parameters, refer to the
“Parameter List” (p. 24).
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Making the Pad Settings
Editing MIDI Parameters
Once you have connected the pads and selected the appropriate trigger type,
then match the MIDI channel that the TMC-6 uses to transmit data to the
MIDI channel used by the external MIDI device, and specify the MIDI note
numbers used to produce sounds when the pads are struck.
Of the TMC-6’s parameters, you can save the MIDI parameters (MIDI
CHANNEL, MIDI PRG CHG, VELOCITY CURVE and MIDI NOTE No.) to
Memory Numbers 1–12. Once you create setups that are geared for the
various external MIDI devices or samplers that you use, then all you need to
do is select a memory number, and you’ll be able to instantly change sounds
and play different instruments. If you are using an acoustic drum set, you can
set the memory number “ ” so that no MIDI message is output, and play
the unaltered acoustic drum sounds.
1. In Play mode, press the [INC/+] or [DEC/-] button to select the memory
number to be edited.
2. Press the [EDIT] button to make its indicator light.
This takes you into Edit mode.
3. While referring to “Choosing the Pad to Edit” (p. 11), select the pad for
which you want to make the setting.
4.
Rotate the
parameter select knob
to select the “PARAMETER” to be set.
5. Set the value using the [INC/+] and [DEC/-] buttons.
6. Press the [EDIT] button to turn off its indicator.
■ Copying the Contents of Memories
You can copy the settings stored in one memory number to another.
When you want to get parameter settings that are similar to an existing group
of settings, but with only one portion changed, a convenient way is to first
copy the memory, then edit the individual parameters.
1. In Play mode, press the [INC/+] or [DEC/-] button to select the memory
number that you want to copy.
2. Hold down the [EDIT] button until it starts blinking.
The [EDIT] button and the memory number in the display start blinking.
3. Press the [INC/+] or [DEC/-] button to select the copy-destination
memory number.
When a copy-destination memory number is selected, the dot in the lower
right of the display lights.
4. Press the [EDIT] button to execute the copy operation.
The content of the memory number selected in Step 1 is copied to the memory
number selected in Step 3.
Once the copy has been completed, the [EDIT] button’s light goes out.
If you want to cancel the
copy, return to the original
memory number for which
the dot is unlit, and press
the [EDIT] button, so as to
extinguish its light.
After the [EDIT] button is
pressed, be absolutely sure
not to turn off power until
after the [EDIT] button’s
light has gone out.
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Example of Connections and Settings
Here is an introductory example of actual settings using the TMC-6.
Adding a Pad to a Drum Module
You can use the TMC-6 to increase the number of pads connected to a TD-10
or other sound generator.
The following describes how pads would be added if you were using a TD-10.
When you add pads to the TD-10, you can play the TD-10’s drum kit
instruments using pads connected to the TD-10’s trigger inputs, and play the
TD-10’s percussion group instruments using pads connected to the TMC-6’s
trigger inputs.
With the TD-10, you can select one of four percussion groups for each drum kit.
In the following explanation,
[TD] indicates operations performed on the TD-
10, and
[TMC] indicates operations on the TMC-6.
1. Make the connections as shown in the figure below.
To have rim shots sound a different tone when using the PD-80R/120,
connect the pad to TRIG 2. You cannot get rim shots if connected to any
trigger input other than TRIG 2.
fig.05-01
You can also use note
numbers for trigger inputs
not being used by the TD-
10’s drum kits (for
example tom rims). In this
case, you can make the
TD-10 settings using the
same procedure used for
the pads connected to the
TD-10’s trigger inputs.
PD-120
MIDI Cable
MIDI IN
Stereo Cable
PD-7 Stereo Cable
TD-10
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2. Confirm which of the TD-10 and TMC-6 the pad is connected to.
When you strike the pads connected to the TD-10, the TD-10’s trigger
indicators flash.
When you strike the pads connected to the TMC-6, the TMC-6’s trigger input
indicators flash.
[TMC]
3. Select the TMC-6’s memory number.
It is a good idea to select a Memory Number 2 (with its original value) when
adding pads to the TD-10.
[TMC]
4. Set the TMC-6’s Trigger Types (p. 27).
Select the trigger input to be set, then set the trigger type.
* When a PD-7 is connected, select “ . ”
* When you have a pad connected to TRIG 2, make the settings as shown below.
[TD] [TMC]
5. Match the TMC-6’s MIDI channel to the TD-10’s drum kit part’s MIDI
channel (for example, CH10). Check the TD-10’s drum kit part’s MIDI
channel setting in the MIDI settings screen ([SETUP] - [F2(MIDI)]).
[TD]
6. To make the settings that enable the pads connected to the TD-10 to
produce sounds, make the drum kit instrument settings, following the
instructions in “Chapter 3. Instrument settings” in the TD-10 Owner’s
Manual (p. 80).
Make the settings while confirming which machine the pads are connected to
by checking the trigger indicators on both the TD-10 and the TMC-6.
[TD]
7. Make the settings for producing sounds with the pads connected to the
TMC-6.
First, select the TD-10 percussion group.
Select [KIT] - [F2(FUNC)] - [F1(PRCGRP)] to call up the percussion group
settings screen, and with the left [CURSOR], move the cursor to the
percussion group’s number.
Referring to “Note Number (factory settings)” in the TD-10 Owner’s Manual
(p. 150), select a percussion group that includes the instrument you want to
play. If the instrument you want is not available, you can select the
instrument you prefer in Step 10, so at this point, select a percussion group
whose settings can be changed (for example, Group 2).
Trigger Input Trigger Type
2 (Head) Select a type according to the connected pad
2 (Rim)
You cannot prevent
crosstalk between pads
connected to the TD-10
and pads connected to the
TMC-6. Try increasing the
distance between pads, or
raise the Threshold.
In the TD-10’s drum kit
settings screen, you can
only set the instruments
that are to be played using
the pads connected to the
TD-10. Note that if you
strike one of the TMC-6’s
pads, the display still does
not change to the settings
for that pad.
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[TD]
8. With the right [CURSOR], move the cursor to the instrument name.
[TMC]
9. Set the note number transmitted by the TMC-6 pad to the TD-10.
* If you select Memory Number 2 in Step 3, it is not necessary to change the Note
Number of the TMC-6.
When the TMC-6 pad is struck with the TD-10’s percussion group screen
displayed, the cursor moves to the corresponding note number, and the
selected instrument is played, and this makes it easier to set the note number.
When the instrument name appears as (for example) “[H1],” it indicates that
the selected instrument is played with the TD-10 pad, so select a different
note number for the TMC-6.
[TD]
10. In the TD-10’s percussion group screen, select the TD-10 instrument.
After striking a TMC-6 pad, select the TD-10 instrument.
[TD]
11. Adjust the volume balance between the drum kit (the TD-10 pad) and
the percussion group (the TMC-6 pad) ([CONTROL ROOM] -
[F1(MIXER)] - [F4(GRPVOL)]).
The overall volume of the percussion group is set lowered, so this should be
raised to about 100.
[TD]
12. Make volume, pan, and other settings for each instrument as needed
([KIT] - [F2 (FUNC)] - [F1(PRCGRP)] - [F2(EDIT)]).
For more detailed information on each parameter, refer to “Using the
percussion group” in the TD-10 Owner’s Manual (p. 126).
Notes When Adding Pads to the TD-8/6
(1) Setting the MIDI Channel
With the pad connected to the TMC-6’s trigger input, it plays the percussion
set instrument selected in the TD-8/6’s percussion part. If the drum kit part
and percussion part share the same MIDI channel, the drum kit instrument is
played when you strike the TMC-6’s pad, so set the percussion part to a
different MIDI channel (for example, Ch 11). See “Setting the MIDI Channel
for a Part” in the TD-8 Owner’s Manual (p. 154), “MIDI Channel Settings for
a Part” in the TD-6 Owner’s Manual (p. 102).
Also set the TMC-6’s MIDI channel to the same MIDI channel used for the
TD-8/6’s percussion part.
The TD-10’s instruments
can only be played using
Note Numbers 22–93.
If the TMC-6’s pads and
the TD-10’s are set with the
same note numbers, then
drum kit instruments are
played instead of
percussion group
instruments.
You cannot move the
cursor by striking pads in
the TD-10’s Percussion
Group Instrument List
screen.
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(2) About Switching Percussion Sets
On the TD-8/6, percussion sets are set for each pattern or song, and cannot
be set for individual drum kits.
Additionally, each time you select a pattern or a song, the percussion set
changes into the one for that pattern or song. Therefore, it is necessary to
select the percussion set once again after playing back a pattern or a song.
There are three ways to select a percussion set.
• Select a percussion set in the TD-8/6 sequencer’s part settings screen.
(“Making the Setting for the Percussion Set” in the TD-8 Owner’s
Manual (p. 104); “Choosing Percussion Set and Instruments” in the
TD-6 Owner’s Manual (p. 89))
• Set a percussion set for a blank TD-8/6 pattern or song percussion
part, then select the pattern or song. (“Using the TD-8 As a Sound
Module” in the TD-8 Owner’s Manual (p. 156), “Using the TD-6 As a
Sound Module” in the TD-6 Owner’s Manual (p. 107))
• Connect a pad or foot switch to the TMC-6 and transmit a Program
Change with the MIDI channel and program number for the TD-8/6
percussion set.
For more on setting the TMC-6’s foot switch, refer to “Connecting a
Foot Switch” (p. 20); for more on setting Program Changes, refer to the
“Parameter List” (p. 24).
For more on the TD-8/6 percussion set program numbers, refer to the
“Preset Percussion Set List” in the TD-8/6 Owner’s Manual.
(3) Limitations of Drum Kits Played
When playing the TD-8 with the TMC-6’s pads, if you select a User
percussion set, then you can select the instrument you want to play from the
entire group of drum instruments, just as you can with the TD-10 (“Making
the Settings for the Percussion Set” in the TD-8 Owner’s Manual (p. 104)).
The TD-6 has no User percussion sets, so you can only play the drum
instruments set in the TD-6’s Preset percussion sets with the TMC-6’s pads.
(4) Choke Play
When playing the TD-8/6’s percussion sets with the TMC-6’s pads, you
cannot perform the choke play.
The TD-8/6’s instruments
can only be played using
Note Numbers 18–96.
In the TD-8/6 sequencer’s
Part settings screen, when
a Program Change is
received, the name of the
percussion set won’t
change, due to the
specifications of the sound
generator. However,
internally, the switch to
the different percussion set
will actually have been
made.
While setting the
instruments of TD-8
percussion set, you cannot
move the cursor by
striking pads.
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Example of Connections and Settings
Advanced Methods of Using Pads
■ Connecting a PD-80R/PD-120 to a TRIGGER
INPUT Other Than TRIG 2
If TRIG 2 is already being used for another pad, you can still connect a PD-
80R/PD-120 to two of the TMC-6’s TRIGGER INPUTS (such as 3 and 4 or 5
and 6) with an optional cable (PCS-31) and have rim shots played as a
separate tone.
1. Make the connections shown in the figure below.
fig.05-02
In this case, the white plug tip is connected to TRIG 3 or 5 (head), and the red
plug tip is connected to TRIG 4 or 6 (rim).
2. Set the trigger type as shown below.
■ Connecting Two Pads to TRIG 2
You can connect two pads to TRIG 2 using an optional cable (PCS-31).
1. Make the connections shown in the figure below.
fig.05-03
In this case, the white plug tip is connected to TRIG 2 (head), and the red plug
tip is connected to TRIG 2 (rim).
Plug TRIGGER INPUT TRIGGER TYPE
White 3 5 or
Red 4 6
White: TRIG 3, 5Red: TRIG 4, 6
PCS-31
PD-120
If the trigger type is set to
“ ” when the pad is
connected via a single
cable, the sound will not
b
e played.
PCS-31
PD-6
PD-6
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2. Set the trigger type as shown below.
■ Connecting the CY-15R or CY12-R/C
(Three Way Triggering Function)
When you connect the CY-15R or CY-12R/C and the TMC-6 with two stereo
cables, you can play different sounds with these pad’s bow, bell, and edge
(Three Way Triggering).
1. Connect the CY-15R’s or CY-12R/C’s two outputs to two of the TMC-6’s
TRIGGER INPUTS as shown below.
fig.05-04
2. Set the trigger type as shown below.
* If you are using the trigger input 1 and 2, be sure to set the trigger type of trigger 2
Rim to “.”
Correspondences Between Playing Methods and Trigger Input
* Head-side tones for the trigger input 2, 4, and 6 cannot be sounded.
If you use two cables to connect the CY-15R or CY-12R/C to the TMC-6
without using the “ ” trigger type, striking the bow (or edge) will cause
the sounds of both the bow and edge to be heard. Furthermore, trigger chase
will not occur correctly.
If the trigger type is set to “ ,” the TMC-6 will perform internal
processing so that the sound of the pad set to “ ” will not be played
when a trigger signal is input to the trigger input set to “ .” In order to
Plug TRIGGER INPUT TRIGGER TYPE
White 2 (Head)
Red 2 (Rim)
OUTPUT TRIGGER INPUT Trigger Type
BOW/BELL 1 3 5
BOW/EDGE 2 (Head) *4 6
Playing Methods TRIG INPUT
Bow Shot 1, 3, 5 (Head)
Bell Shot 1, 3, 5 (Rim)
Edge Shot 2, 4, 6 (Rim)
If you use a single cable to
connect the CY-15R or CY-
12R/C, set the trigger type
to “ ”. If the trigger
type is set to “ ”
when the cymbal is
connected via a single
cable, the sound will not
b
e played.
Ride
CY-15R
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use three way triggering, you must use the “ ” and “ ” trigger
types together. The “ ” trigger type cannot be used for any purpose
other than three way triggering.
■ Connecting a Foot Switch
You can use a foot switch as a trigger when Trigger Type is set to “ ,”
“ ,” “ ,” or “ .”
With two foot switches (BOSS FS-5U) and an optional cable (PCS-31), you can
switch drum sets or play back patterns and songs.
o: Functional -: Not functional
Using Acoustic Drum Triggers to Sound
External Sound Devices
You can use an acoustic drum trigger to layer the sounds with those from a
MIDI sound module or a sampler.
■ Attaching the Acoustic Drum Trigger
1. Attach the drum trigger to your acoustic drum.
2. Using a cable, connect the drum trigger to one of the TMC-6’s
TRIGGER INPUTS.
When using a snare trigger supporting rim shots, connect it to TRIG 2 using
a stereo cable (just as with the PD-80R and PD-120).
Foot Switch Head Rim
BOSS FS-5U x 2 (PCS-31) o (White plug) o (Red plug)
DP-2 o -
For more on “ ”–
” ,” refer to the
“Parameter List” (p. 27).
When using a trigger that is attached to the head or shell with double-sided
adhesive tape, referring to the following.
* If the drum trigger of a tom has a low output level, attach it to the head.
Drum Where to Install
Kick On the playing head (5 to 10 cm from the rim)
Snare drum On the playing head (2 to 3 cm from the rim)
Tom tom On the shell (next to a lug located about 1 cm
from the playing head rim)
Floor tom On the shell (next to a lug located about 1 cm
from the playing head rim)
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