Roland TD-10 - Manual (Page 35)

Concerning the performance & expressiveness of
the pads
This section introduces various performance functions that will help you perform more expressively
on the pads.
Some of these playing techniques and functions are unique to the TD-10, so please be sure to read
this section in order take full advantage of the TD-10’s capabilities.
■ Rim shots
By using the rim, you can play two types of sound from one pad. This can be done with a PD-7, PD-
9 and PD-120.
fig.00-030e
To play a rim shot, you must strike both the head (center area) and the rim (outer edge) of the pad
simultaneously. There will be no sound if you strike only the rim. When you play a rim shot, the
instrument assigned to the rim will sound.
When specifying the rim during editing, you will also need to strike the head and rim simultaneously.
Important: The rim function of the PD-120 ONLY works when connected to trigger input 2 (SNARE). If
you desire rim sounds for the toms etc., please use a PD-7 or PD-9.
■ Choking
This function simulates the muting of a cymbal and can be done with a PD-7 or PD-9.
fig.00-031
By striking a pad and then squeeze the rim portion of the pad while the note is still sounding, you
can mute the sounding note; a performance technique known as choking.
Pad
Rim of the pad
Rim shot Normal shot
Pad
NOTE
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