Roland HD-1 - Manual

5 Features Sounds 70 high quality Drum, Percussion and special effects sounds are ready to play with the 10 different drum kits. It’s Quiet! Specially developed kick and hi-hat pedals are mounted on the support pipes, minimizing direct vibration to the floor. Lightweight and Compact The HD-1 require...

6 Here are some basic terms related to drum sets. Acoustic Drum fig.DrumSet-e Kick (Bass Drum) Played with a kick pedal, it’s the largest drum in the kit. Snare Drum The snare drum is the main “voice” of a drum kit. Hi-Hat An acoustic hi-hat uses 2 cymbals mounted on a hi-hat stand. * The HD-1 uses ...

8 fig.PanelDescription 1. [VOLUME] Knob Adjusts the sound level (p. 11). 2. [TEMPO] Knob For setting the speed of the metronome or patterns (p. 15, p. 16). 3. [ ] Button For starting and stopping the metronome (p. 16). 4. [ ]–[ ] Buttons For selecting drum kits (p. 14). 5. [ ] Button For selecting a...

10 Getting Ready to Perform For details on assembling the stand, refer to the separate leaflet “Set-Up Guide.” As a security measure to prevent damage to speakers or other devices, be sure the power is off on the HD-1 before making any connections. fig.setsuzoku-e 2 headphones can be used by using t...

11 Once connections have been made ( p. 10), turn on the power to all connected devices in the order as specified below. Doing otherwise raises the risk of damage or malfunction to the connected devices. fig.powerOn 1. Make sure that the HD-1s [VOLUME] knob, and that of any connected amp, is set to ...

12 Before playing the snare pad, you must tighten the head. If it is too loose, problems such as faulty triggering may occur. 1. Use the included drum key, and tighten each tuning bolt slightly, in the order shown in the diagram. This guarantees even tension and a correct head response. fig.Adjust-e...

13 Playing the Kit The most common way to hold the sticks is called the “matched grip” as shown in the photos below. fig.holdingStick Playing the Cymbal Pads Play ONLY on the rubber surface. Playing on the plastic part will produce sound, but you can damage the pad. fig.SymbalShot-e Holding the Stic...

14 A drum kit consists of sounds assigned to each pad. In some cases, the sound will change depending upon your playing dynamics. 1. Buttons from [ ] through [ ] Pressing these buttons will call up different kits. 2. Variation [ ] When you press this button, you can access the variation kits. Exampl...

15 About the Drum Kits Here is an explanation about the sounds used in each kit. More details about the individual sounds in each kit can be found in the “Drum Kit Sound List” (p. 20). The HD-1 can be adjusted to accommodate any dynamic level of playing, allowing even children with a very light touc...

16 The HD-1’s built-in metronome is a valuable practice aid. 1. Press [ ]. [ ] lights up and the metronome starts. 2. Turn the [TEMPO] knob to adjust the tempo.(Range: 40–220 BPM) Adjusting the Metronome Volume 1. While the metronome is playing, press and continue to hold down the [ ] button. 2. Whi...

17 Replacing a Pad If it’s necessary to replace the head on the snare, follow these instructions: Optional replacement head: MH-8 Mesh Head fig.replace-snare-e The sensor and cushion under the head are very sensitive. Put no pressure on these parts as it may disrupt the proper functioning of the pad...

18 Please remember that the pads designed for the HD-1 will not fit on any other brand of stand. 1. Unplug the tom and cymbal cables. fig.replace-tam3-j 2. Use a drum key to remove bolt securing the cymbal rod from the pipe. fig.replace-tam1-j 3. Remove the plastic end-cap from the pipe. * Do not in...

19 Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, please read this page first. Power does not turn on AC adaptor is connected properly? (p. 10) No sound • Check the volume knob.• Are all pad cables connected correctly? If using an amp/audio system• Volume settings and input/output connections are cor...

20 Drum Kit Sound List No. Kit Name Kick Snare Tom 1 Tom 2 Tom 3 Hi-Hat Ride Crash Normal Acoustic Wood Kick Bright Snare Wood Tom Hi Wood Tom Mid Wood Tom Low Heavy Hi-Hat Pop Ride Fast Crash Variation Jazz Jazz Kick Jazz Snare Jazz Tom Hi Cross Stick Jazz Tom Low Jazz Hi-Hat Sizzle Ride Fast “Tip”...

21 About MIDI By connecting an external sound module to the HD-1’s MIDI OUT connector you can play sounds on that external module.If you connect the MIDI OUT to a sequencer, you can record your performance. MIDI transmit channel 10 Hi-Hat Pedal Position data is transmitted using control change numbe...

22 Conversion for Left-Handed Use If you are left handed, it is possible to configure the HD-1 for you.Follow these instructions: * You will need two 50 cm extension cables. 1. Remove both the crash and ride cables from the cymbal rod, then connect an extension cable to each of them. Next, switch th...

23 Specifications HD-1 V-Drums Lite ● Kit Configuration Kick Pedal, Snare, Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Pedal, Tom x 3, Crash, Ride ● Drum Kits: 10 ● Patterns: 10 ● Controls: Drum Kit button x 5Variation buttonMetronome buttonVolume knobTempo knob ● Metronome: Tempo (40--220)Sounds (3 types)Volume (3 levels) ● Co...

24 Notation This is the music notation for the basic 8-beat practice provided on the DVD. fig.gakufu-trace-2-e Crash Hi-Hat Snare Kick Pedal R : Right handL : Left hand Performers Profile DVD- performance/ explanations by Johnny Rabb Johnny’s Profile: Resides in Nashville, TN/USA, is an author, prod...

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement...