Roland V-Drums TD-8 User manual

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The TD-8 is the next step in the revolutionary line of
electronic percussion products from Roland. Utilizing
Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM), Roland
has developed a sound source that far surpasses any
existing PCM-based technology. Features include:
•Over 1024 drum/percussion sounds and 262
melodic instruments
•Variable (V-Drum) Modeling based on COSM
technology allows positional sensing available on
the snare and ride pads
•Superior triggering response allowing the
reproduction of even the most delicate nuances
of a drummer, including “ghost notes”
•Brushes can be used with the new PD-80/80R
Mesh V-Pads
•9 dual trigger / 1 double mono input, 2 stereo/ 4
mono outputs
•Easy-to-use, built-in sequencer with 700 Preset
and 100 User patterns as well as 50 songs
•64-voice, 6 part or 16 part (GM compatible)
multitimbral sound source
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Use the following procedure to restore the factory
settings:
1. Press SETUP, then press F3 [^MENU].
2. Use the VALUE dial to select “Reset.”
3. Press F3 and use the VALUE dial to select “ALL.”
4. Press F3 [EXEC] twice to execute.
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Use the following procedure to play the demo song:
1. While holding PATTERN, press SONG.
2. Use the VALUE dial to select the desired demo
song.
3. Press PLAY/STOP.
4. Press EXIT when finished.
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The TD-8 contains 64 drum kit locations. Use the
following procedure to select a drum kit:
1. Press KIT so it is lit
2. Use the VALUE dial to select the desired kit.
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The TD-8 allows you to customize drum sounds that
display the “V-EDIT” symbol by choosing the type of
drum head, tuning, various types of muffling, and
more. Use the following procedure to edit a snare
drum:
1. Press KIT so it is lit, then press F1 [INST].
2. Use TRIG SELECT to select trigger #3.
3. CURSOR to GROUP and use the VALUE dial to
select “V-SNARE.”
4. CURSOR to INST and use the VALUE dial to
select the desired V-Snare drum.
5. Press F2 [EDIT], then F1 [SHELL].
6. CURSOR to DEPTH and use the VALUE dial to
adjust the depth (NORMAL, DEEP 1,2,3,4,).
7. CURSOR to HEAD TYPE and use the VALUE
dial to select the type of drum head (Clear,
Coated, or Pinstripe).
8. CURSOR to TUNING and use the VALUE dial to
adjust the tuning (+ / - 480) as desired.
9. Press F2 [MUFFLE].
10. CURSOR to MUFFLING, and use the VALUE
dial to select the type of muffling (duct tape or
doughnuts).
11. CURSOR to STRAINER ADJ. and use the
VALUE dial to adjust the strainer as desired.
12. Press KIT to exit when you are finished.
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The TD-8 has both Ambience and EQ effects. Use
the following procedure to activate an overall effect
for the kit:
1. Press KIT, then press F3 [^ MENU].
2. Use the VALUE dial to select “FX SW,” and press F3.
3. Press F1 or F3 to switch the effects on and off.
4. Press KIT to exit when you are finished.
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The TD-8 contains 50 songs. Use the following
procedure to play a song and then mute the drum
part so you can play along:
1. Press SONG and use the VALUE dial to select a
song.
2. Press PLAY to begin playback.
3. Press F2 twice to mute the drum part.
4. Press F2 repeatedly to cycle between hearing the
recorded drum part, hearing a metronome, or no
drum part.
5. Press STOP when you are finished.

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The TD-8 has 700 preset patterns (#001-700)
organized in 19 categories. Use the following
procedure to select and play back a pattern:
1. Press PATTERN so it is lit, then press F1 [LIST].
2. Press F1 [CTEGRY], and use the VALUE dial to
select the desired category.
3. Press F1 [PTN], and use the VALUE dial to
select the desired pattern.
4. Press PLAY/STOP to begin playback.
5. Press PLAY/STOP to halt playback.
6. Press KIT to return to the main screen.
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The TD-8 has a powerful, built-in sequencer that
allows you to record up to 100 different patterns (in
pattern locations 701-800). Use the following
procedure to record a pattern:
1. Press PATTERN so it is lit.
2. Press F3 [^MENU], and use the VALUE dial to
select NEW.
3. Press F3, an empty pattern is automatically
selected.
4. Press F3 [^MENU] and use the VALUE dial to
select FUNC. Press F3.
5. Use the CURSORs and VALUE dial to set the
TIME SIGNATURE, the LENGTH and TEMPO.
6. Press PATTERN, then REC.
7. Press CLICK, then F2 [INST] and use the VALUE
dial to select the type of instrument to be used for
the metronome.
8. Press PLAY and play the kit to record your
instruments (you can also use the PREVIEW
button to play instruments).
9. Press STOP. Press PLAY to listen to your
recorded pattern. Press CLICK to turn off the
metronome.
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The TD-8 allows you to switch to GM Mode, which
supports 16 parts of playback and is optimized for
use with an external MIDI sequencer. Use the
following procedure to switch to the GM Mode:
6. Press SETUP, then F2 [MIDI].
7. Press F1 [GLOBAL], and then F3 [PAGE 3].
8. CURSOR to “GM Mode,” and use VALUE dial to
select “ON”.
9. Press KIT to exit when you are finished. “GM ON”
will be displayed.
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The default settings of the TD-8 are optimized for use
with the Roland V-CUSTOM SET and V-PRO SET. If
you are using a different pad setup, you will need to
select an appropriate trigger type for each input.
These settings are necessary to optimize the tracking
for each pad. The trigger type settings for each input
can be stored in one of four trigger bank locations,
allowing quick access to multiple configurations. Use
the following procedure to select the trigger type
settings:
1. Press SETUP, then F1 [TRIG].
2. CURSOR to BANK and use the VALUE dial to
select the bank number.
3. CURSOR to the pad number and use the VALUE
dial to select the trigger type.
Here is a list of the available trigger types.
Display Model Used
PD5 PD-5
PD7 PD-7
PD9 PD-9
8 A PD-80 (Strike position is detected)
8 B PD-80 (Strike position is not detected)
8RA PD-80 (Strike position is detected)
8RB PD-80 (Strike position is not detected)
10A PD-100 (Strike position is detected)
10B PD-100(Strike position is not detected)
12A PD-120 (Strike position is detected)
12B PD-120 (Strike position is not detected)
P1, P2 When using a pad made by another
manufacturer
KD7 KD-7,KD-5
K 8 KD-80
K12 KD-120
K1,K2 When using a kick pad made by
another manufacturer