User manual ROLAND SPD-6 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland SPD-6. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 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 user patch you selected can now be played. Trigger Threshold This setting causes the sound to be played only by a strike of the specified force or greater. If you set this to a high value, it will be difficult to play the sound by a soft strike. In the following example, B will sound but A and C will not sound. fig. threshold. e 3. Refer to the following table, and select the parameter that you wish to edit. Parameter Trigger Threshold SPD-6 operation Press [SFX/U3] and press [1]. Trigger threshold A B C Trigger Sensitivity (Hand) Press [SFX/U3] and press [2]. Trigger Sensitivity (Stick) Press [SFX/U3] and press [3]. [OTHERS/U4] flashes, and [SFX/U3] lights. Only one of the buttons [1]­[4] will light according to the setting. Refer to the following diagram, and press [1]­[4] to make settings. fig. e-8. e The factory setting is "2. " Range: 1­4 A setting of "1" is minimum, and "4" is maximum. Trigger Sensitivity (Hand/Stick) This adjusts the sensitivity of the pads. "Hand" is the sensitivity that pertains to the times the pads are struck by hand, while "Stick" is the sensitivity used when striking the pads with sticks. The factory setting is "2. " Range: 1­4 A setting of "1" produces low sensitivity, and "4" produces high sensitivity. Select value and press Weak Low Strong High Trigger Threshold Trigger Sensitivity (Hand) Low High Trigger Sensitivity (Stick) 5. After the button you selected flashes, you will once again be able to select a parameter (the state of step 2). The [SENS] switch located on the rear panel of the SPD-6 selects the sensitivity specified for Hand or Stick. Do not turn off the power after you press [OTHERS/U4] until [DRUMS/U1] and [1] have flashed. 25 Features Using MIDI Connecting the SPD-6 to an External MIDI Sound Module If you want to use the SPD-6 to sound an external MIDI sound module, use a MIDI cable to make connections. Before making connections, turn off the power of all devices. Other Ways to Use the SPD-6 Here are some ways in which the SPD-6 can be used together with other MIDI devices. The MIDI channel on which the SPD-6 transmits music data is fixed at channel 10. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. Refer to the owner's manual of your equipment for details on sound module settings. 2. Use the included MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel of the SPD-6 to the MIDI IN connector of your MIDI sound module. fig. 1-2. e Using the SPD-6 With an Electronic Drum Set You can use the SPD-6 in conjunction with an electronic drum set as supplementary pads. For example you can connect the SPD-6 to the sound module of your electronic drums, which allows you to play different sounds that are not assigned to the pads of your electronic drum set. This is an ideal way to expand the choice of sounds you have at one time. fig. 3-3. e SPD-6 MIDI OUT MIDI sound module MIDI IN MIDI cable MIDI cable OUT IN 3. Switch on the power to the SPD-6 and the connected MIDI sound module. If your MIDI sound module has a "Computer switch, " set the computer switch to "MIDI" before turning on the power. SPD-6 4. You should also set the MIDI settings as needed. Striking the SPD-6 to Play a Sound Module By specifying the Program Change and Bank Select message transmitted by the SPD-6, you can play various drum sets on your sound module. You can also set the MIDI reception channel of your sound module to channel 10, and use the SPD-6 to play different sounds and/or melodies. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the SPD-6 to the MIDI IN connector of your sound module. fig. 3-4. e MIDI cable OUT IN SPD-6 Sound module 26 Features Using MIDI Play Ensembles with a Roland Digital Piano or Organ You can use the SPD-6 to play a drum, percussion or sound effect sets on your electronic piano. Try playing along with someone playing the piano or organ. How the Sounds Are Produced When you use the SPD-6 to play a drum set of a external MIDI sound module, the sounds are produced as described below. If your electronic piano has a "MIDI ensemble function, " make settings for connecting a percussion pad. fig. 0-6. e Select a Patch When you select a SPD-6 patch, commands (Program Change and Bank Select messages) are sent from the MIDI OUT connector to the external MIDI sound module, telling it to switch to the corresponding drum set. The external MIDI sound module receives this command via its MIDI IN connector, and changes the drum set that it will play. MIDI cable OUT IN SPD-6 Electronic piano Play the Pads or Press a Pedal to Play When you play a pad or press a pedal on the SPD-6, a command (note-on message) is sent from its MIDI OUT connector to the external MIDI sound module, telling it to play the corresponding sound. The external MIDI sound module receives this command via its MIDI IN connector, and plays the corresponding sound. Creating Your Own Patch There are 16 patches that you can use to change the drum sets/instruments in the external MIDI sound module on the SPD-6 (User Group). [. . . ] Box 74, A-6063 RUM, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 26 44 260 SYRIA Technical Light & Sound Center Khaled Ibn Al Walid St. Box 13520 Damascus - SYRIA TEL: (011) 2235 384 ASIA CHINA Beijing Xinghai Musical Instruments Co. , Ltd. 6 Huangmuchang Chao Yang District, Beijing, CHINA TEL: (010) 6774 7491 SPAIN Roland Electronics de España, S. A. Calle Bolivia 239, 08020 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: (93) 308 1000 NEW ZEALAND Roland Corporation (NZ) Ltd. 97 Mt. Eden, Auckland 3, NEW ZEALAND TEL: (09) 3098 715 BELGIUM/HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG Roland Benelux N. [. . . ]