Owner’s Manual

Contents
Adjusting the Stereo Feel of the Drum Kit
Let’s Learn About Drums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 (OVERHEAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drum Set Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Adjusting the Reverberation of the Drum Kit
The Basics of Playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 (ROOM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Applying an Effect to the Drum Kit (MFX) . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Renaming the Drum Kit (KIT NAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Specifying MIDI Note Numbers (MIDI NOTE). . . . . . . 16
Connect Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Copying a Drum Kit (KIT COPY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Resetting a Drum Kit's Settings (KIT RESET). . . . . . . . 17
Playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Selecting a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using the TD-07 with a Computer or
Playing with the Metronome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Smartphone App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the TD-07 with Computer Software. . . . . . . . . 18
Practicing in Coach Mode (COACH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Using the TD-07 with a Smartphone App . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting a Practice Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat (TIME Making Detailed Settings (SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CHECK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Making Pad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Developing Internal Timing Sense (QUIET COUNT). . .9 MIDI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing Along with a Changing Tempo (AUTO Making System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
UP/DOWN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Viewing Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing Along with a Changing Rhythm Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(CHANGE UP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Performing Along with a Song from Your
Smartphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting via a Cable to the MIX IN Jack. . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Wirelessly via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Customizing a Drum Kit (KIT EDIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Main Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Editing the Sound of Each Pad (INSTRUMENT). . . . . 13
Adjusting the Drum Kit’s Volume (KIT VOLUME). . . . 13
Adjusting the Attack and Release (TRANSIENT). . . . 14
Adjusting the Tonal Character of Each Pad (PAD EQ).14

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s
Manual (p. 28). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

© 2020 Roland Corporation

 Let’s Learn About Drums
Drum Set Elements
Here are some basic terms related to drum sets.

Bass drum/Kick Pedal Tom (Tom 1, Tom 2)

Played with a kick pedal, it’s the largest drum in the kit. These are usually mounted above the bass drum.
* Use a commercially available kick pedal.
Floor tom (Tom 3)
Snare drum Sometimes called a bass tom, it either stands on its own legs
The snare drum is the main “voice” of a drum kit. or is mounted on a stand.

Hi-hat/Hi-hat pedal Ride cymbal

An acoustic hi-hat uses 2 cymbals mounted on a hi-hat Usually mounted on the right side of the drum kit, the ride
stand. Pressing the hi-hat pedal opens and closes it. cymbal is principle elements in keeping time.
* TD-07KV (example) uses a single pad.
Crash cymbal
Smaller than the ride, the crash cymbal is mainly used for
accents.
* In the TD-07KV (example), this is the same size as the ride.

Acoustic drum V-drums (example: TD-07KV)

Crash Ride Crash

Tom
Hi-hat
Hi-hat Ride
Tom 1 Tom 2

Snare
Floor tom Drum
sound Snare Tom 3
module

Kick
(Bass drum)

Hi-hat pedal Hi-hat pedal

Kick pedal Bass drum

Kick pedal

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 Let’s Learn About Drums

The Basics of Playing

Drums are played using both hands and both feet.
Here we explain how to hold the sticks, strike the drums, and use the pedal.

Holding the sticks Using the snare

The most common way to hold the sticks is called the Head shot
“matched grip” as shown in the illustrations below.
Hit only the head of the pad. This is the most common
method to play the snare.
Left hand Right hand

Rim shot
Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously.
A sound (rim sound) different than the head shot will be
heard.

Rim
Using the kick pedal
The kick pedal can be pressed in either of two ways: “heel Cross stick
up” or “heel down.”
Only strike the rim of the pad.
Heel up Velocity switching “snare rim” sound, played softly produces
a cross stick sound, and when played harder, produces a rim
In this method, your heel floats above the pedal. With your shot sound.
heel off the pedal, lower your entire foot to push down the
pedal. This method applies the full weight of your leg to the
pedal, making it easier for you to produce a stronger sounds
than the heel down method.
This is often used in rock and pop. Rim

Rim

&& When playing cross stick, set XStickSens (p. 19) to anything
Heel down other than “OFF.”
In this method, the entire bottom of your foot from heel to
toe stays in contact with the pedal. Use your ankle joint to * To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim
make your toes push down the pedal. of the pad. If you're resting your hand on the head, cross
stick playing technique might not be possible.
This method allows more precise control of the volume, and
is often used in jazz and bossa nova. * This is effective only for a pad that is connected to the
“SN” connector of the dedicated connection cable.
* On some snare sounds, it might not be possible to play
separate sounds in this way.

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Let’s Learn About Drums
Using the cymbals Using the hi-hat
Bow shot In an acoustic drum set, the hi-hat consists of two cymbals
placed facing each other vertically on a hi-hat stand. When
The most common method, playing the middle area of the
you press the pedal, the two cymbals will come together
cymbal.
(closed). When you release the pedal, the two cymbals will
separate (opened).

Closed
With the hi-hat pedal pressed firmly, strike the pad with a
stick. A short “chick” sound will be heard.

Edge shot
Use the shoulder of the stick to hit the edge of the
cymbal pad (Hit the edge sensor position as shown in the
illustration).
Half-open
With the hi-hat pedal pressed gently, strike the pad with a
stick. A slightly longer “swish” sound will be heard.

Open
With the hi-hat pedal completely released, strike the pad
Edge sensor with a stick. An even longer “sound” than the half-open
sound will be heard.
* Bow shots and edge shots can also be played on the
hi-hat.

Bell Shot (ride only)

This playing method involves striking the bell of the cymbal.

* Use a pad that supports the ride three-way trigger. Foot closed
* Set the CR2Usage setting (p. 20) to “RDB.” Just press the pedal without using a stick. This sound will be
* Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the softer and shorter than the closed sound played with a stick.
stick. Useful for keeping time with this tight sound.

Foot splash
Press and immediately release the pedal without using a
Choking a cymbal stick. This is equivalent to momentarily clashing the two
Choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with the hand cymbals of an acoustic hi-hat. It produces a “splash” sound
immediately after hitting the cymbal will mute or choke the that is softer than the open strike.
sound, just like with a real cymbal.
* The Choke function only works when you grasp in
the area (where the edge sensor is) as shown in the
illustration. If you do otherwise, it will not work.

Edge sensor

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 Quick Start
Panel Descriptions
Display [ ] (Bluetooth) button [ ] (SETUP) button [ ] (POWER) button
This shows various Lets you connect wirelessly Lets you make detailed Turns the power on/off.
information depending on to your smartphone or settings for the TD-07 such
&&“Turning the Power On/
the operation. a similar device, and as adjusting the pad Off” (p. 6)
A short time after you turn play the drums while sensitivity and performing
on the power, the DRUM listening to a song from a factory reset.
KIT screen (basic screen) your smartphone. You can
&&“Making Detailed Settings
appears. also use the TD-07 with a (SETUP)” (p. 19)
smartphone app.
&&“Selecting a Drum Kit”
(p. 7) &&“Performing Along
with a Song from Your
Smartphone” (p. 11)
&&“Using the TD-07 with a
Computer or Smartphone
App” (p. 18)

[C][A] buttons [ ] (COACH) buttons

Access the previous/next Lets you use the coach
page of the screen. menu to practice drums in
a way that’s appropriate
for your performance skill
level.

&&“Practicing in Coach
Mode (COACH)” (p. 8)
[ ] (EXIT) button
Cancels an operation.
Alternatively, returns to the
previous screen. [ ] (METRONOME) button
Allows you to sound the
metronome, or to make
settings for the tempo or
beat.
[ ] (ENTER) button The button will blink in
Confirms an operation time with the metronome.
or value. Alternatively, &&“Playing with the
proceeds to the next Metronome” (p. 7)
screen.

[ ] (DRUM KIT) button Dial [ ] (VOLUME) button [ ] (KIT EDIT) button

Accesses the basic screen In the DRUM KIT screen Adjust the volume in 30 Lets you select sounds for
where you can select drum (basic screen), turn the dial levels. the pads, and apply effects
set sounds (drum kits). to select drum set sounds to the selected sounds.
If a smartphone or similar
(drum kits).
You can also press this to device is wirelessly &&“Customizing a Drum Kit
return to the basic screen This is also used to change connected to the TD-07, (KIT EDIT)” (p. 12)
from another screen. the value of the parameter you can hold down the [ ]
selected by the [C][A] (ENTER) button and use
&&“Selecting a Drum Kit” buttons.
(p. 7) the [ ] (volume) buttons
to adjust the smartphone’s
volume from the TD-07.

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Connect Your Equipment
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any
connections.

DC IN jack OUTPUT/PHONES jack MIX IN jack (Stereo) USB COMPUTER port

Connect the included AC Outputs the sound. Connect your audio player If the TD-07 is connected
adaptor here. Connect headphones or smartphone here. You to your computer via a
(sold separately) or can perform along with a USB cable (commercially
an amplified speaker song on the smartphone. available), you can
(sold separately). transmit and receive MIDI
&&“Performing Along
with a Song from Your and audio data.
Smartphone”
(p. 11) &&“Using the TD-07 with a
Computer or Smartphone
App” (p. 18)

TRIGGER INPUT jack

Connect the included
dedicated connection
cable to this connector,
and use it to connect the
(back side)
pads and pedals.
TD-07

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On Turning the Power Off
1. Connect headphones (sold separately) or 1. If amplified speakers are connected to the
amplified speakers (sold separately) to the TD-07, minimize the volume of amplified
TD-07. speakers and turn off their power.
* If amplified speakers are connected, minimize the volume
of the amplified speakers.
2. Long-press the [L] (POWER) button.
The power turns off.
2. Press the [L] (POWER)
button. * You must turn off the power by pressing the [L] (POWER)
button. If you turn off the power by disconnecting the
The power turns on.
power cord, the settings might not be saved correctly.

3. If amplified speakers are

connected, turn on the About Auto Off function
power of the amplified speakers, and adjust The power to this unit will be turned off automatically
the volume. after a predetermined amount of time has passed
since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons
4. Use the [ ] (VOLUME) or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you
buttons to adjust the do not want the power to be turned off automatically,
volume. disengage the Auto Off function (p. 24).

NOTE
To restore power, turn the power on again.

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 Quick Start

Playing
Playing drums is not only fun, but just about anyone can easily start playing — they make sound when you simply hit them!
Let’s start playing drums using the wide variety of built-in sounds.

Selecting a Drum Kit Playing with the Metronome

A drum kit consists of sounds assigned to each pad. In some Here’s how you can play the drums while listening to the
cases, the sound will change depending upon your playing metronome.
dynamics.
1. Press the [ ]
1. Press the [ ] (DRUM KIT) button. (METRONOME) button.
The metronome turns on, and
the button blinks in time with
the metronome tempo.

MEMO
Alternatively, you can hold down the [ ] (ENTER) button
and press the [ ] (METRONOME) button to turn the
metronome on/off without switching screens.

The DRUM KIT screen appears.

2. Press the [ ] (METRONOME) button once again
DRUM KIT to turn the metronome off.
01 TD-07
Changing how the metronome sounds
2. Use the dial to select a drum kit.
1. In the metronome screen, use the [C][A]
buttons to select the item (parameter) that you
want to set.
2. Use the dial to change the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Turns the metronome on/
ON/OFF ON, OFF
off.
MEMO
Tempo 20–260 (bpm) Sets the tempo.
For a list of all the drum kits, use the following QR code to Level -INF–+6.0dB Sets the volume.
access the “TD-07 Data List” (PDF).
Sets the number of beats
http://roland.cm/td-07_om Beat 1–9 (beat)
per measure.
ˇ (half note)
¸ (quarter notes)
˙ (eighth notes) Sets the interval of the
Rhythm
¯ (eighth note metronome.
triplets)
˜ (sixteenth notes)
3. Play the drums by striking the pad. Pan L30–CTR–R30 Sets the stereo position.
Sets the sound of the
Sound TYPE1–TYPE15
metronome.
Specifies whether the
[ ] (METRONOME) button
LED Sync ON, OFF blinks in time with the
metronome (ON) or does
not blink (OFF).

3. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen.
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 Practicing in Coach Mode (COACH)
The TD-07 provides a “coach mode” that helps you to use your practice time most effectively. It contains four menus: TIME
CHECK, QUIET COUNT, AUTO UP/DOWN, and CHANGE UP. You can use these menus to improve your skills in speed control,
precision, endurance, and timing.

Selecting a Practice Menu

1. Press the [ ] (COACH) button.
The COACH screen appears.

COACH [ENTER]
TIME CHECK À

2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select the practice menu, and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
For details on the contents of the practice menu, refer to the next section.

Correctly Playing in Time with the Beat TIME CHECK settings

(TIME CHECK) Lets you change the pads that are evaluated and the
number of measures that are scored.
This lets you practice drumming in accurate time along with
the metronome. 1. In the TIME CHECK screen, use the [C][A]
buttons to select the item (parameter) that you
1. In the TIME CHECK screen, press the [ ] want to set.
(ENTER) button.
A two-measure count-in is played when you start.
2. Use the dial to change the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
MEMO Specifies whether the score will be shown in the
If you decide to stop mid-way through practice, press the screen.
[ ] (EXIT) button. Your performance will not be scored.
OFF
Only the timing will be checked.
Score
2. Strike the pad in time with the metronome. The score will be shown in the
screen.
The display will indicate whether your pad strikes match 4, 8, 16, 32
the beat sounded by the metronome. (measures) You can also specify the number
of measures you’ll practice before
being scored.
Ì=120 GOOD! 1-3
Specifies the strictness of scoring.
SNRÄ___[_Â_]___À Grade EASY Normal
This ends when the specified time has elapsed, and the HARD Timing will be checked more strictly.
strike timing is evaluated. KIK, SNR,
Selects the pads that are used in the
PAD TOM, HH,
evaluation.
Finished! [EXIT] RID, CYM
20–260
SCORE:100 Tempo Sets the tempo.
(bpm)
* If the tempo of your strikes is significantly inaccurate, it
may be impossible to precisely determine the amount of 3. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
inaccuracy. the DRUM KIT screen.

3. Press the [ ] (EXIT) button to finish.

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 Practicing in Coach Mode (COACH)

Developing Internal Timing Sense Parameter Value Explanation

Of the measures specified by “Measures,” this
(QUIET COUNT) setting specifies the length of the measures that
will be “Quiet”
This practice will help you develop a good sense of time/ RANDOM
The length of the QUIET interval will
tempo. The metronome alternates between “sounding and Quiet randomly change each time.
not sounding” at every specified length, and the cycle will Specifies the length (number of
repeat. measures) of the QUIET interval.
1, 2, 4
* This setting cannot be longer
1. In the QUIET COUNT screen, press the [ ] than half of the Measures value.

(ENTER) button. 20–260

Tempo Sets the tempo.
(bpm)
MEMO
If you decide to stop mid-way through practice, press the 3. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
[ ] (EXIT) button. the DRUM KIT screen.

2. Strike the pad in time with the metronome.

The metronome will sound during the first few measures.
When you reach the last measure during which the Playing Along with a Changing Tempo
metronome will sound, the screen will indicate “Ready..”
(AUTO UP/DOWN)
Ì=120 1-3
The metronome increases and decreases tempo over time,
Ready.. to help develop stamina and endurance. The tempo will
increase in steps for each beat until the metronome reaches
When the metronome stops sounding, the screen the upper limit; then the tempo will continue slowing down
indication will change to “QUIET!!” Continue striking the in steps until it reaches the initial tempo. This cycle will
pads during this time. repeat.

Ì=120 4-*
1. In the AUTO UP/DOWN screen, press the [ ]
(ENTER) button.
The strike timing is evaluated following the QUIET A two-measure count-in is played when you start.
interval.
MEMO
Ì=120 1-2 If you decide to stop mid-way through practice, press the
SCORE:100 [ ] (EXIT) button.

3. Press the [ ] (EXIT) button to finish. 2. Strike the pad in time with the metronome.
The remaining time is shown in the lower right of the
screen.
QUIET COUNT settings Ì=121 1-4
You can specify the number of measures in which the ÃMAX260 3
metronome will sound and the number of measures in
which it will not sound. * Auto Up/Down does not let you change the current
tempo.
1. In the QUIET COUNT screen, use the [C][A] * The current tempo value will be the lower tempo limit.
buttons to select the item (parameter) that you
This ends when the specified time has elapsed, and the
want to set. strike timing is evaluated.
2. Use the dial to change the value.
Finished! [EXIT]
Parameter Value Explanation
SCORE:100
Specify the length (measures) of the
2, 4, 8, 16 interval for which the metronome
Measures
(measures) will alternate between “Sounding” 3. Press the [ ] (EXIT) button to finish.
and “Quiet.”

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Practicing in Coach Mode (COACH)
AUTO UP/DOWN settings Playing Along with a Changing Rhythm
Here you can specify the duration of your practice time, and
set the upper and lower tempo limits.
(CHANGE UP)
The rhythm type will change every two measures. Starting
1. In the AUTO UP/DOWN screen, use the [C][A] from half notes, the note values will gradually become
shorter, and will then return to half notes; this change in
buttons to select the item (parameter) that you rhythms will be repeated.
want to set.
2. Use the dial to change the value. 1. In the CHANGE UP screen, press the [ ]
Parameter Value Explanation (ENTER) button.
Specifies the time. A two-measure count-in is played when you start.

Duration 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 Selects the duration (minutes) MEMO

MIN of practice.
If you decide to stop mid-way through practice, press the
Specifies the upper tempo [ ] (EXIT) button.
limit.
21–260
MaxTempo
(bpm) * This can only be set to
a value higher than the
2. Strike the pad in time with the metronome.
current tempo. During practice, the screen shows the tempo and the
20–260 Specifies the lower tempo
rhythm type. The remaining time is shown in the lower
Tempo right of the screen.
(bpm) limit.

Ì=120 2-1
3. Press the [ ] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen. Ì 3
This ends when the specified time has elapsed, and the
strike timing is evaluated.

Finished! [EXIT]
SCORE:100

3. Press the [ ] (EXIT) button to finish.

CHANGE UP settings
Here’s how to specify the duration of your practice time and
the tempo.

1. In the CHANGE UP screen, use the [C][A]

buttons to select the item (parameter) that you
want to set.
2. Use the dial to change the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Specifies the time.
Duration Selects the duration
1, 3, 5, 10, 15 MIN
(minutes) of practice.
Tempo 20–260 (bpm) Sets the tempo

3. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen.

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 Performing Along with a Song from Your Smartphone
You can enjoy playing the drums along with songs on your smartphone or other mobile device (subsequently called
“smartphone”).

5. Tap “TD-07 AUDIO” that appears in the

Connecting via a Cable to the MIX IN Jack smartphone’s Bluetooth “DEVICES” field.
TD-07 and smartphone are paired. When pairing is
1. Connect a stereo mini-plug cable completed, a display like the following appears.
(commercially available) from your “TD-07 AUDIO” is added to the “My devices”
smartphone to the TD-07’s MIX IN jack (p. 6). smartphone
area, and shown as “Connected.”
2. Play back a song on your smartphone. The indication “A” appears in the upper right
of the screen, and the [ ] (Bluetooth) button
3. Use your smartphone to adjust the volume of is lit blue.
the song. TD-07
BLUETOOTH
PAIRING[ENTER]À
Connecting Wirelessly via Bluetooth
6. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
In order to connect your the DRUM KIT screen.
smartphone wirelessly to the Pairing
TD-07 via Bluetooth, you’ll
need to “pair” by registering the
TD-07 in your smartphone so that Playing back songs from your smartphone
the two devices can authenticate
with each other. NOTE
Since playback might be extremely loud, lower the volume
As an example, we explain how to make settings for an on your smartphone in advance.
iPhone.
When you play back a song on your smartphone, you hear
* Once a smartphone has been paired with TD-07, there is the sound from the headphones or amplified speakers that
no need to perform pairing again. Refer to “Connecting an are connected to the TD-07.
already-paired smartphone” (p. 11).
MEMO
Use your smartphone to adjust the volume of the song.
Registering the smartphone (pairing) You can also make adjustments by holding down the TD-07’s
[ ] (ENTER) button and using the [ ] (volume) buttons.
1. Place the smartphone that you want to
connect near TD-07. * In order to change the volume of the smartphone by
operating the TD-07, your smartphone must support the
2. Press the [ ] (Bluetooth) button. Bluetooth AVRCP protocol.
3. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “PAIRING,”
and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
The TD-07 starts pairing, and the [ ] (Bluetooth) button
Connecting an already-paired smartphone
blinks.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your
MEMO smartphone.
If you decide to cancel pairing, press the [ ] (EXIT) TD-07 and the smartphone are connected wirelessly.
button.
* If the above step does not establish a connection, tap
4. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your “TD-07 AUDIO” that are shown in the “DEVICES” field of the
smartphone.
smartphone.
MEMO
By holding down the [ ] (ENTER) button and pressing
the [ ] (Bluetooth) button you can turn on/off the TD-07’s
Bluetooth function.

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 Customizing a Drum Kit (KIT EDIT)
The TD-07 let’s you customize each pad’s sound and adjust the effects to your preferences.

* Since the TD-07 automatically saves the values that you change, there’s no need to perform a specific operation to save your
settings. Settings are also saved when you turn off the power.

Kit edit menu

Indication Explanation Page Choosing a Pad to Edit
INSTRUMENT Modifies the sound of each pad. To edit the settings for a pad, strike that pad to select
p. 13 it. To select the rim of a pad, strike the rim.
KIT VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the drum kit.

Boosts or cuts the attack or release of MEMO

TRANSIENT
each pad’s sound. 55 You can also select the pad to edit by holding
p. 14
Adjusts the tonal character of each down the [ ] (ENTER) button and using the [C]
PAD EQ
pad (pad equalizer). [A] buttons.
Adjusts the sound of the overhead 55 You can also select the head or rim by holding
mics that capture the entire drum kit. down the [ ] (ENTER) button and pressing the [ ]
OVERHEAD This adjusts the sound’s spaciousness (EXIT) button.
and sense of stereo. You can specify
the amount of effect for each pad.
Simulates the reverberation and
resonance of the location in which p. 15 Selecting an instrument for each strike
you’re playing the drums. location
ROOM By applying the Room effect you can
give the drum sound a more natural For menus in which the “H&R Link” indication is
feel and a sense of presence. You can shown, you can switch between switching sound
specify the amount of effect for each
pad.
parameters for head and rim as a set (ON) or
individually (OFF).
Lets you apply a variety of effects to
MFX the overall drum kit. You can specify Head and rim parameters are selected as a set.
the amount of effect for each pad. Recommended parameters are selected as a set
KIT NAME Edit the name of the drum kit. p. 16 depending on the parameter that you select.
Specifies the MIDI note number that
ON * If the items selected as a set include identical
MIDI NOTE is transmitted or received when you
parameters, they are automatically given the
strike a pad.
same values.
KIT COPY Copies the settings of a drum kit.
* For some sounds, the same sound might be
Returns the drum kit settings to their p. 17 selected for both head and rim.
KIT RESET
factory-set state.
Parameters can be selected independently for head
OFF
and rim.

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Editing the Sound of Each Pad Parameter Value Explanation

Selects whether the head
(INSTRUMENT) H&R Link ON, OFF
and rim parameters are
edited as a set (ON) or
independently (OFF).
Here’s how to edit each pad’s sound, and its pitch and decay.
*1: Whether you can edit these parameters depends on
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button. the sound that is selected. Also, these parameters do
not affect cross-stick sounds.
2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select
“INSTRUMENT,” and press [ ] (ENTER) button. 6. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
The INSTRUMENT screen appears. the DRUM KIT screen.
INSTRUMENT SN
026 Steel S À
Adjusting the Drum Kit’s Volume
3. Strike the pad that you want to make settings. (KIT VOLUME)
4. To change a pad’s sound, turn the dial in the
Here’s how to adjust the volume of the drum kit.
INSTRUMENT screen.
MEMO
For a list of all sounds (an instrument list),
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button.
access the following QR code and view 2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “KIT
the “TD-07 Data List” (PDF). VOLUME,” and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
http://roland.cm/td-07_om The KIT VOLUME screen appears.

5. To edit the selected sound, use the [C][A] KIT VOLUME

buttons to select an item (parameter), and use Kit -3.0dBÀ
the dial to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation 3. Use the [C][A] buttons to select an item
Volume of the pad sound
(parameter), and use the dial to edit the value.
Level -INF–+6.0dB
(level) Parameter Value Explanation
Stereo position of the pad
Pan L30–CTR–R30 Kit Drum kit volume
sound (pan)
Tuning *1 -100–+100 Tuning of the head FootHH -INF–+6.0dB Volume of the pedal hi-hat sound
OFF, 1–9 (kick, XStick Volume of the cross-stick sound
snare, tom)
Muffling *1 Muffling (muting) setting Balance between hi-hat open and
OFF, 1–19 close volume
(cymbal)
Higher values increase the
volume of the hi-hat when played
while open, relative to the volume
HH Op/Cl -5–+5
CLEAR, COATED, when played while closed.
Head *1 Type of head
PINSTRIPE Lower values decrease the
volume of the hi-hat when played
while open, relative to the volume
when played while closed.
FELT1, 2, WOOD,
Beater *1 Type of beater
PLSTIC1, 2
4. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
Size *1 1.0–40.0 Cymbal diameter
the DRUM KIT screen.
Openness of the hi-hat
If something other than
NORMAL, “NORMAL” is selected, the
Fixed *1 openness of the hi-hat does
FIXED1–4
not change, regardless of
how much you press the
hi-hat pedal.
Pitch *1 -100–+100 Pitch of the pad sound
Decay length of the pad
Decay *1 1–100
sound

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Adjusting the Attack and Release Adjusting the Tonal Character of Each Pad
(TRANSIENT) (PAD EQ)
Here’s how to emphasize or de-emphasize the attack or Here’s how to adjust the tonal character of each pad (pad
release portion of the sound. You can adjust this individually equalizer).
for each pad.
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button.
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button. 2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “PAD EQ,” and
2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “TRANSIENT,” press [ ] (ENTER) button.
and press [ ] (ENTER) button. The PAD EQ screen appears.
The TRANSIENT screen appears.
PAD EQ SN
TRANSIENT SN
ON/OFF ONÀ
ON/OFF ONÀ
3. Strike the pad that you want to make settings.
3. Strike the pad that you want to make settings. 4. Use the [C][A] buttons to select an item
4. Use the [C][A] buttons to select an item (parameter) and use the dial to edit the value.
(parameter) and use the dial to edit the value. Parameter Value Explanation
Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF ON, OFF Turns the effect on/off.
ON/OFF ON, OFF Turns the effect on/off. Center frequency of the low
LoFrq 20Hz–1kHz
Time over which the sound range
Time 1–10
rises (attack) Amount of boost/cut for the
LoGain -15–+15dB
low range
Attack Attack adjustment
-100–100 Width of the frequency range
Release Release adjustment MidQ 0.5–8.0 A higher Mid Q narrows the
affected area.
Volume after transient is
Gain -12.0–+6.0dB Center frequency of the mid
adjusted MidFrq 20Hz–16kHz
range
Selects whether the head and
rim parameters are edited as Amount of boost/cut for the
H&R Link ON, OFF MidGain -15–+15dB
a set (ON) or independently mid range
(OFF). Center frequency of the high
HiFrq 1kHz–16kHz
range
5. Press the [ ] (DRUM KIT) button to return to Amount of boost/cut for the
HiGain -15–+15dB
the DRUM KIT screen. high range
Selects whether the head and
rim parameters are edited as
H&R Link ON, OFF
a set (ON) or independently
(OFF).

5. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen.

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Adjusting the Stereo Feel of the Drum Kit Adjusting the Reverberation of the Drum
(OVERHEAD) Kit (ROOM)
Here’s how to adjust the sound of the overhead mics that Here’s how to simulate the reverberation and resonance of
capture the entire drum kit. the location in which you’re playing the drums.
This adjusts the sound’s spaciousness and sense of stereo. By applying the Room effect you can give the drum sound
You can specify the amount of effect for each pad. a more natural feel and a sense of presence. You can specify
the amount of effect for each pad.
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button.
2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “OVERHEAD,” 1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button.
and press [ ] (ENTER) button. 2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “ROOM,” and
The OVERHEAD screen appears. press [ ] (ENTER) button.
The ROOM screen appears.
OVERHEAD
ROOM
ON/OFF ONÀ
ON/OFF ONÀ
3. Use the [C][A] buttons to select an item
(parameter) and use the dial to edit the value. 3. Use the [C][A] buttons to select an item
(parameter) and use the dial to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
ON/OFF ON, OFF Turns the effect on/off. Parameter Value Explanation
When you edit this ON/OFF ON, OFF Turns the effect on/off.
parameter, all settings other STUDIO1-1–4,
STD-1, STD-2,
than the overhead Level STUDIO2-1–4,
WIDE, CLEAR,
are changed to the optimal Type CLUB-1–4, Type of room
WARM, DRY,
Type values. STAGE-1–4,
MILD, BRIGHT,
OTHER-1–4 To quickly obtain the sound HALL-1–4
you want, select the desired Sense of distance for the
*1 Distance 0–6
template and then edit the room’s reverberation
settings.
Reverberation time of the
Time -64–0
Mic TYPE1–10 Type of mic room
Width 1–5 Distance between mics Level -INF–+6.0dB Volume of reverb

Level -INF–+12.0dB Volume of overhead Amount of room applied to

Send -INF–+6.0dB
each pad
Amount of overhead applied Selects whether the head
Send -INF–+6.0dB
to each pad and rim parameters are
H&R Link ON, OFF
Selects whether the head edited as a set (ON) or
and rim parameters are independently (OFF).
H&R Link ON, OFF
edited as a set (ON) or
independently (OFF). 4. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
*1: D
 epending on the settings of each parameter, the
the DRUM KIT screen.
template name might not match the effect. Also, if
the default settings of the template do not match
the current values, an “*” is shown for the template
setting.
If you changed the template when the “*” is shown,
the values will return to the default values of the
template.

4. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen.

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Applying an Effect to the Drum Kit (MFX) Renaming the Drum Kit (KIT NAME)
Lets you apply a variety of effects to the overall drum kit. You Here’s how to rename the currently selected drum kit.
can specify the amount of effect for each pad.
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button.
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button. 2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “KIT NAME,”
2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “MFX,” and and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
press [ ] (ENTER) button. The KIT NAME screen appears.
The MFX screen appears.
KIT NAME
MFX
Ä[ D-07 ]À
ON/OFF ONÀ
Controller Explanation
3. Use the [C][A] buttons to select an item Move the cursor to the character that you
(parameter) and use the dial to edit the value. [C][A] buttons
want to change.
Parameter Value Explanation Dial Change the character.
ON/OFF ON, OFF Turns the effect on/off.
Type Type of multi-effect 3. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
Refer to “Data Moves to a screen the DRUM KIT screen.
List” (PDF) where you can edit
MFX PRM
the parameters of the
selected multi-effect.

Level -INF–+6.0dB
Volume of the effect
sound
Specifying MIDI Note Numbers (MIDI NOTE)
Amount of effect applied Here’s how to specify the MIDI note number of each pad in
Send -INF–+6.0dB
to each pad the currently selected drum kit.
Selects whether the head
and rim parameters are
H&R Link ON, OFF
edited as a set (ON) or 1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button.
independently (OFF).
2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “MIDI NOTE,”
MEMO and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
For a list of multi-effect parameters, access the following The MIDI NOTE NO. screen appears.
QR code and view the “TD-07 Data List” (PDF).
MIDI NOTE NO.
http://roland.cm/td-07_om
KICK H 36C2À

3. Use the [C][A] buttons to select the pad that

you want to edit, and use the dial to edit the
value.
Value Explanation
4. Press the [ ] (DRUM KIT) button to return to MIDI note number transmitted and received
the DRUM KIT screen. 0(C-)127–(G9)
by each pad
Note messages are not transmitted or
OFF
received

4. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen.
MEMO
If you’re playing the TD-07’s internal sound engine from
an external MIDI device, and the received note number is
assigned to more than one pad, the pad that’s shown at
the top in the MIDI NOTE NO. screen will produce sound.
Pads that do not produce sound are indicated by an “*”
symbol at the right of the note number.

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Copying a Drum Kit (KIT COPY) Resetting a Drum Kit's Settings (KIT RESET)
Here’s how to copy the settings of a drum kit. Here’s how to return the drum kit settings to their factory-
set state.
NOTE
When you execute a copy operation, the contents of the
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button.
copy-destination are overwritten. 2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “KIT RESET,”
and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
1. Press the [ ] (KIT EDIT) button. The KIT RESET screen appears.

2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “KIT COPY,” KIT RESET[ENTER]

and press [ ] (ENTER) button. 01 TD-07
The KIT COPY screen appears.

KIT COPY 3. Use the dial to select the drum kit that you
want to reset.
From Kit01À
4. Press the [ ] (ENTER) button.
3. Use the dial to select the copy-source drum kit. A confirmation message appears.

4. Press the [A] button. Sure? CANCEL/OK

KIT COPY [EXIT] / [ENTER]
ÄTo Kit03À If you decide to cancel, press the [ ] (EXIT) button.

5. Use the dial to select the copy-destination 5. Press the [ ] (ENTER) button.
drum kit. The drum kit returns to the factory settings.
6. Press the [A] button.
KIT COPY [ENTER]
ÄKit01 Ã Kit03

7. Press the [ ] (ENTER) button.

A confirmation message appears.

Sure? CANCEL/OK
[EXIT] / [ENTER]
If you decide to cancel, press the [ ] (EXIT) button.

8. Press the [ ] (ENTER) button.

The drum kit is copied.

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 Using the TD-07 with a Computer or Smartphone App
Using the TD-07 with Computer Software
If the TD-07 is connected to your computer via a USB cable (commercially available), you can transmit and receive MIDI and
audio data.

* A USB cable is not included. Use a USB2.0 Hi-Speed cable.

In order to transmit and receive audio as USB AUDIO, you MEMO

must install the USB driver.
For details on downloading and installing the USB driver,
The USB driver is software that transfers data between the refer to the Roland website.
TD-07 and the software such as DAW on your computer.
http://www.roland.com/support/

USB cable Specifying the USB Driver

(commercially
available) Here’s how to switch between the TD-07’s dedicated USB
driver and the driver provided by your operating system.

Reference
TD-07
In “Making System Settings” (p. 24), refer to “USBDrv” and
make the appropriate settings.

Using the TD-07 with a Smartphone App

You can connect the TD-07 with an app on your smartphone that supports Bluetooth MIDI (such as GarageBand).
As an example, we explain how to make settings for an iPhone.

Registering the smartphone (pairing) NOTE

Even if the “Devices” area shows the name of the product
that you’re using (e.g., TD-07), do not tap it. If you tapped
1. Place the smartphone that you want to this, temporarily cancel the device registration, and
connect near TD-07. perform the procedure again from step 1.
2. Press the [ ] (Bluetooth) button.
5. Start the app on your smartphone.
3. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “BT MIDI,” and
use the dial to turn it “ON.” 6. From your smartphone app, initiate pairing.
TD-07 and smartphone are paired. When pairing is
BLUETOOTH completed, a display like the following appears.
ÄBT MIDI ONÀ The indication “Connected” appears in the
smartphone
app.
MEMO The indication “M” appears in the upper right
If the TD-07’s Bluetooth function is off, turn it on. of the screen.
Hold down the [ ] (ENTER) button and press the [ ]
TD-07
(Bluetooth) button to switch the TD-07’s Bluetooth BLUETOOTH
function on/off.
ÄBT MIDI ONÀ
4. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your
smartphone. 7. Press the [] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen.

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 Making Detailed Settings (SETUP)
Lets you make detailed settings for the TD-07 such as adjusting the pad sensitivity, MIDI settings, and performing a factory
reset.

Setup menu
Indication Explanation Page
Make settings to ensure that the TD-07 correctly processes the signals from the pads. Here you can adjust
PAD p. 19
the balance (sensitivity) between the force of a strike on a pad and the resulting volume.
MIDI Make MIDI-related settings for the TD-07.
p. 24
SYSTEM Make settings for the TD-07’s power supply, volume, display, and USB COMPUTER port input/output.
VERSION Shows the TD-07’s program version.
p. 25
FACTORY RESET Return the TD-07 to its factory settings.

Making Pad Settings

Here’s how to make settings to ensure that the TD-07 correctly processes the signals from the pads. Here you can adjust the
balance (sensitivity) between the force of a strike on a pad and the resulting volume.

1. Press the [ ] (SETUP) button.

2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “PAD,” and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
The PAD screen appears.

PAD SN
Type PDX8À

3. Strike the pad that you want to make settings.

4. Use the [C] [A] buttons to select an item (parameter) that you want to edit, and use the dial to edit
the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Specify the pad type. You’ll need to make these settings if you expand the pads of your drum set
or if you connect pads of a different type.
Refer to “PAD Type
Type * When you specify the PAD type, the parameters such as Threshold, ADVANCED (with the
list” (p. 20)
exception of certain parameters such as XtlkCancel) are set to optimal values. These values are
only general guidelines; you can make fine adjustments as appropriate according to how you
attach the pad and how you use it.
Adjusts the balance (sensitivity) between pad striking strength and volume.
Sens 1–32 Increasing this value increases the sensitivity, so that even soft strikes on the pad are sounded at
high volume. Decreasing this value decreases the sensitivity, so that even strong strikes on the
pad are sounded at low volume.
Adjusts the minimum sensitivity of the pad.
This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when the pad is above a determined force
level (velocity). This can be used to prevent a pad from sounding because of vibrations from
Threshold 0–31
other pads.
While striking the pad, gradually raise the threshold value. If a soft strike on the pad fails to
produce sound, slightly lower this value. Repeat this to obtain the ideal setting.
Specifies the strength of the strike at which the cross-stick sound and the rim shot sound are
switched.
XStickSens OFF, 1–10
Increasing this value causes the cross-stick sound to be heard even for a softer rim shot.
If this is “OFF,” the rim shot sound is heard even when you play a cross-stick strike.

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Parameter Value Explanation
If you want to expand the drum set, use the CR2 connector of the dedicated connection cable as
CR2 CR2.
* For an example of expanding the drum set, refer to “Expanding your drum set” (p. 21).
CR2Usage
If you want to expand the drum set, use the CR2 connector of the dedicated connection cable as
RDB RIDE BELL.
* For an example of expanding the drum set, refer to “Expanding your drum set” (p. 21).
FootSpSens -10–+10 Adjusts the amount of how easy to make the foot splash.
When using a VH-10 or VH-11 hi-hat, adjust the offset on the TD-07.
VH Set – This is necessary in order to correctly detect open/close operations and pedal movement.
For details of the settings, refer to “Adjusting the Offset of the Hi-Hat (VH-10/VH-11)” (p. 21).
Refer to “Making
ADVANCED detailed settings in Moves to a screen where you can make more detailed adjustments for the pad.
ADVANCED” (p. 22)

5. Press the [ ] (DRUM KIT) button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

PAD Type list

Choke Choke
Used Pad Type Rim shot Bell shot Used Pad Type Rim shot Bell shot
play play
KD-A22 KDA22 – – – CY-14C-T CY14CT ( – (

KD-200 KD200 – – – CY-14C CY14C ( – (

CY-13R CY13R ( ( (
KD-140 KD140 – – –
CY-12C CY12C ( – (
KD-120 KD120 – – –
CY-12R/C CY12R/C ( ( (
KD-85 KD85 – – –
CY-8 CY8 ( – (
KD-10 KD10 – – – CY-5 CY5 ( – (
KD-9 KD9 – – –
BT1 – – –
KD-8 KD8 – – – BT-1
BT1 SENS *1 – – –
KD-7 KD7 – – –
KT-10 KT10 – – – RT-30K RT30K – – –

KT-9 KT9 – – – RT-30HR RT30HR ( – –

PDA120L PDA120L ( – – RT30H SN *2 – – –

RT-30H
PDA100L PDA100L ( – – RT30H TM *3 – – –
RT-10K RT10K – – –
PD-128 PD128 ( – –
RT-10S RT10S ( – –
PD-125X PD125X ( – –
RT-10T RT10T – – –
PD-125 PD125 ( – –
PD-108 PD108 ( – – *1: W
 hen using the BT-1, it is possible to further increase the
PD-105X PD105X ( – – sensitivity for soft strikes, but this increases the possibility of
unwanted triggering by vibration from the surroundings.
PD-105 PD105 ( – –
*2: Select this if you attach an RT-30H to the snare.
PD-85 PD85 ( – –
*3: Select this if you attach an RT-30H to a tom.
PDX-100 PDX100 ( – –
PDX-12 PDX12 ( – –
PDX-8 PDX8 ( – –
PDX-6 PDX6 ( – –
PD-8 PD8 ( – (
VH-11 VH11 ( – (
VH-10 VH10 ( – (
CY-16R-T CY16RT ( ( (
CY-15R CY15R ( ( (

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Making Detailed Settings (SETUP) Making Detailed Settings (SETUP)
Adjusting the Offset of the Hi-Hat (VH-10/VH-11)
1. With the hi-hat completely separated from the 8. If the screen indicates offset
adjustment
motion sensor unit, power-on the TD-07. “Turn screw L,” turn the screw
clutch screw offset adjustment screw OPEN CLOSE
counter-clockwise. If
Separated the screen indicates “Turn screw R,” turn it
motion sensor unit clockwise.
When the value shown in the lower left of the screen is
2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest approximately 80 and the “OK!” indication appears, the
naturally on the motion sensor unit. adjustment is complete.
3. Press the [ ] (SETUP) button. Adjust HH offset
4. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “PAD,” and <80> OK![EXIT]
press [ ] (ENTER) button.
5. Strike the hi-hat to select the pad. 9. Fasten the clutch screw so that the hi-hat
opens to the amount you prefer.
6. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “Type,” and
use the dial to select the type of hi-hat you’re 10. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
using (VH-10 or VH-11). the DRUM KIT screen.
PAD HH
Type VH10À

7. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “VH Set,” and

press [ ] (ENTER) button.

Expanding your drum set

Adding a crash cymbal Using a CY-13R instead of the CY-8 ride cymbal
This is an example setup in which the TD-07KV is Here’s an example of replacing the ride cymbal (CY-8) with a
supplemented by adding a separately sold cymbal (CY-8) separately sold CY-13R.
as "crash cymbal 2" (CR2), using a separately sold cymbal
mount (MDY-Standard).
Replaced with a CY-13R

Added CY-8

MDY-Standard
* In this case, the CR 2 pad
cannot be connected.

RIDE (CY-13R) settings

CR2 (CY-8) settings 1. To the CY-13R’s BOW/EDGE OUTPUT jack,

connect the dedicated connection cable’s “RD”
1. Connect CR2 of the dedicated connection connector, and to the BELL OUTPUT connector
cable to the CY-8 pad that you added. connect the dedicated connection cable’s
2. As described in “Making Pad Settings” (p. 19), “CR2” connector.
set the CR2’s PAD Type to “CY8,” and set 2. As described in “Making Pad Settings” (p. 19),
CR2Usage to “CR2.” set the RD’s PAD Type to “CY13R,” and set
This completes settings. CR2Usage to “RDB.”
This completes settings.

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Making Detailed Settings (SETUP)
Making detailed settings in ADVANCED
Parameter Value Explanation
Volume change in response to pad strike strength
Volume
The standard setting. This produces the most natural
LINEAR correspondence between playing dynamics and
volume change.
LINEAR Playing dynamics

Volume Volume

Compared to “LINEAR,” strong dynamics produce a

EXP1, EXP2
greater change.
EXP1
Playing
EXP1 EXP2 EXP2 Playing
dynamics dynamics
Volume Volume

Curve Compared to “LINEAR,” a soft playing produces a

LOG1, LOG2
greater change.
LOG1
Playing
LOG1 LOG2 LOG2
Playing
dynamics dynamics
Volume

Extreme changes are made in response to playing

SPLINE
dynamics.
Playing
SPLINE dynamics
Volume Volume
Very little dynamic response, making it easy to
maintain strong volume levels. If you’re using a drum
LOUD1, LOUD2
trigger as an external pad, these settings will produce
PlayingLOUD2 LOUD2 Playing
LOUD1 LOUD1
reliable triggering.
dynamics dynamics

Adjusts the balance between the force of striking the rim or edge and the loudness of the sound.
RimGain 0–3.2 If you increase this value, even soft strikes on the rim are sounded at high volume. If you decrease this
value, even strong strikes on the rim are sounded at low volume.

This setting specifies how easy it is to play a head shot or rim shot.
If the rim sound is heard when you play a head shot, increase this value. If the head sound is heard when
you play an rim shot, decrease this value.

H/R Adjust *1 0–80 MEMO

If the rim shot sound is heard when you play a head shot, or if a head shot sound is heard when
you play a rim shot, make small changes to the H/R Adjust values while you continue trying out the
results. Extreme changes to the values will cause the wrong sound to be heard when you strike the
pad, for example producing the rim shot sound when you play a head shot.

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Parameter Value Explanation
Detecting trigger signal attenuation (Retrigger Cancel)
When you strike a snare drum etc. to which a commercially available
drum trigger is attached, there might be cases in which the waveform is
misshapen, causing another trigger to unintendedly occur at point “A” in Time
the following illustration (retriggering).
This occurs in particular at the decaying edge of the waveform.
Retrigger Cancel detects such distortion in and prevents retriggering
from occurring.
While repeatedly striking the pad, raise the “Retrigger Cancel” value until retriggering no longer occurs.
RetrgCancel 1–16 Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it then becomes easy for sounds to be
omitted when the drums played fast (roll etc.). Set this to the lowest value as possible while still
ensuring that there is no retriggering.

MEMO
You can also eliminate this problem of retriggering with the Mask Time setting. Mask Time does not
detect trigger signals if they occur within the specified amount of time after the previous trigger
signal was received. Retrigger Cancel detects the attenuation of the trigger signal level, and triggers
the sound after internally determining which trigger signals were actually generated when the head
was struck, while weeding out the other false trigger signals that need not trigger a sound.
If more than one pad (or acoustic drum to which a drum trigger is attached) is mounted on the same
stand, you can use this setting to prevent the vibrations caused by striking a pad from producing
unintentional triggering (crosstalk) for a different pad (or drum trigger). For example, if pad B
XtlkCancel 1–80
unintendedly sounds when you strike pad A, increase the XtlkCancel value of pad B until crosstalk no
longer occurs. If this value is raised excessively, the sound of pad B will tend to drop out when pad A and
pad B are struck simultaneously.
Trigger signal detection time (Scan Time) Scan Time
Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may differ slightly
depending on the characteristics of each pad or acoustic drum trigger
(drum pickup), you may notice that identical hits (velocity) may produce Time
sound at different volumes. If this occurs, you can adjust the “Scan Time” so
ScanTime 0–4.0ms that your way of playing can be detected more precisely.
While repeatedly hitting the pad at a constant force, gradually raise the
Scan Time value from 0 msec, until the resulting volume stabilizes at the loudest level. At this setting, try
both soft and loud strikes, and make sure that the volume changes appropriately.
* As the value is set higher, the time it takes for the sound to be played increases. Set this to the lowest
value as possible.
Double triggering prevention (Mask Time) Mask Time
When playing a kick trigger, the beater can bounce back and hit
the head a second time immediately after the intended note—with
acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against the head—this Time
causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two sounds instead of one).
The Mask Time setting helps to prevent this. Once a pad has been
hit, any additional trigger signals occurring within the specified Sound not produced
“Mask Time” will be ignored.
MaskTime 0–64ms Adjust the “Mask Time” value while playing the pad. When using a kick trigger, try to let the beater
bounce back and hit the head very quickly, then raise the “Mask Time” value until there are no more
sounds made by the beater rebound.
Increasing this value makes it more likely that a note played in rapid succession will drop out. Set this to
as low a value as possible.

MEMO
If two or more sounds are being produced when you strike the head just once, then adjust Retrig
Cancel.

*1: For some PAD Type settings, this cannot be specified.

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Making Detailed Settings (SETUP)

MIDI Settings Making System Settings

Here’s how to make MIDI-related settings for the TD-07. Here’s how to make settings for the TD-07’s power supply,
volume, display, and USB COMPUTER port input/output.
1. Press the [ ] (SETUP) button.
2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “MIDI,” and 1. Press the [ ] (SETUP) button.
press [ ] (ENTER) button. 2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “SYSTEM,”
and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
3. Use the [C] [A] buttons to select the item
(parameter) that you want to edit, and use the 3. Use the [C] [A] buttons to select the item
dial to change the value. (parameter) that you want to edit, and use the
dial to change the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Parameter Value Explanation
Channel 1–16Ch Transmit and receive channel.
Turns the transmitting and Adjusts the brightness of the
Tx/Rx Sw OFF, ON LCDContrast 1–16
receiving MIDI messages on/off. display.
Turns program change Adjusts the input level of the
ProgChg Tx OFF, ON USB In -36–+12dB USB audio that is input via the
transmission on/off
USB COMPUTER port.
Turns program change reception
ProgChg Rx OFF, ON Adjusts the output level of the
on/off
USB Out -24–+24dB USB audio that is output via the
Turns on/off the connection
USB COMPUTER port.
between the performance data
from the pads and the TD-07’s Changes the USB driver mode.
sound generator section Specify “GENERIC” if you want to
Local Ctrl OFF, ON Normally you’ll leave this “ON.” use the generic driver provided
If this is “OFF,” the performance by the operating system, or
data from the pads is not “VENDOR” if you want to use
GENERIC, the TD-07’s dedicated driver
connected to the TD-07’s sound USBDrv
VENDOR provided by Roland.
generator section.
* If you change this setting, it
Specifies operation when you
takes effect when the TD-07’s
strike a pad while choking it.
power is turned off and on
If this is “ON,” striking a pad while again.
Choke Shot OFF, ON choking it causes it to be muted
immediately after sounding. If If this is “ON,” the volume of your
this is “OFF,” immediate muting drum performance is decreased.
does not occur even if you strike If you want to protect your
a pad while choking it. Earplugs OFF, ON hearing from high volume, such
as when children are using the
Device ID setting TD-07, we recommend that you
The setting described here is turn this “ON.”
necessary only when you wish Turns the power off
Device ID 17–32 to transmit separate data to two automatically when no pad has
or more TD-07 units at the same been struck and no operation
time. Do not change this setting OFF, 10MINS, performed within the specified
in any other case. AutoOff 30MINS, time (10 minutes, 30 minutes, 4
4HOURS hours).
Specifies whether changes to the
TD-07’s settings are transmitted If this is “OFF,” the power does
SysEx Tx OFF, ON
as system exclusive messages not turn off automatically.
(ON) or not transmitted (OFF).

SysEx Rx OFF, ON
Specifies whether system
exclusive messages are received
4. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
(ON) or not received (OFF). the DRUM KIT screen.

4. Press the [ ] (DRUM KIT) button to return to

the DRUM KIT screen.

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 Making Detailed Settings (SETUP)

Viewing Version Information

Here’s how to show the TD-07’s program version.
If a new system program is released, you can update the
TD-07. For details, refer to the following URL.

http://www.roland.com/support/
Enter the model name 0 refer to “Updater and Driver”

1. Press the [ ] (SETUP) button.

2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “VERSION,”
and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
The TD-07’s version information is shown.

3. Press the [
] (DRUM KIT) button to return to
the DRUM KIT screen.

Restoring the Factory Settings

The “Factory Reset” operation returns all data and settings
stored in the TD-07 to their factory-set condition.

NOTE
When you execute this operation, all data and settings in
the TD-07 will be lost.

1. Press the [ ] (SETUP) button.

2. Use the [C][A] buttons to select “FACTORY
RESET,” and press [ ] (ENTER) button.
A confirmation message appears.

Sure? CANCEL/OK
[EXIT] / [ENTER]
If you decide to cancel, press the [ ] (ENTER) button.

3. Press the [ ] (ENTER) button.

The “Factory Reset” operation will be executed.

Completed!

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 Troubleshooting
Troubles Items to check Action Page
Troubles with sound
Connect amplified speakers or headphones to the
p. 6
Is the TD-07 correctly connected to the TD-07’s OUTPUT/PHONES jack.
amplified speaker or headphones? If you’re connecting an amplified speaker, connect to
–
the amplified speaker’s input jack.
Is the dedicated connection cable correctly
“Setup
connected to the TRIGGER INPUT connector Check the connections.
Guide”
located on the bottom of the TD-07?
Could an audio cable of headphones or
Try using a different cable. –
amplified speaker be broken?
No sound /
Insufficient volume If sound is being output, either the connection
If sound is not output from the amplified
cable of the amplified speaker is broken, or there
speaker that’s connected, is sound output –
is a malfunction in the amplified speaker that’s
when you connect headphones?
connected. Check the connected device and cable.
Could the TD-07’s volume be lowered?
Could the volume of the connected amplified
speaker be lowered?
Adjust the volume to an appropriate level –
Could the volume be lowered on the
smartphone etc. that’s connected to the MIX
IN jack or via Bluetooth?
Are the cables correctly connected to each “Setup
Connect the appropriately labeled cable to each pad.
pad and pedal? Guide”

A specific pad does Could the pad sensitivity be lowered? Adjust the pad sensitivity (Sens).
not sound
If you expanded the pads or replaced a pad p. 19
with a different type of pad, is the pad type Adjust the pad type.
specified correctly?
No sound when you Is the cable labeled KIK connected to the kick
press the kick pedal pad? “Setup
Check the connections.
No sound when you Is the cable labeled HHC connected to the Guide”
press the hi-hat pedal hi-hat pedal?
Note the following points, and make changes to the
attached positions.
55 Separate the pads so that they do not touch each
other.
55 Firmly tighten the pad attachment knob when
The sound of another If multiple pads are attached to the same attaching it to the stand.
pad is also heard stand, the vibration of a strike can be
In some cases, sound from a monitor speaker might –
when you strike the transmitted to another pad, causing it to
pad. sound inadvertently. cause unintended triggering.
55 Set up the pads at a distance from the speakers
55 Angle the pads, placing them where they are less
likely to be affected by the sound
55 Increase the pad’s minimum sensitivity value
(Threshold) (p. 19)
Two or more notes Fasten the pad firmly to the stand.
are sounded when Is the pad fastened to the stand? p. 23
you strike once Also set the RetrigCancel parameter.

Adjust the mesh head tension. Use a drum key to

Sounds do not play Is the snare and tom pad’s mesh head “Setup
adjust the pad’s tuning bolts. Slightly higher tension
reliably tensioned evenly? Guide”
is good for proper triggering.

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 Troubleshooting
Troubles with USB

Is the USB cable connected correctly? Check the connections. p. 18

In order to transmit and receive audio as USB

Install the USB driver on your computer. p. 18
Can’t communicate AUDIO, the USB driver must be installed.
with a computer The product cannot be used the cable that supports
Are you using a cable that supports USB 2.0? –
USB 3.0. Use the cable that supports USB 2.0.
Have the settings for “Driver Mode” been Choose the setting that’s appropriate for your
p. 24
made correctly? situation.
Troubles with MIDI
Set the MIDI channels of the product and external
No sound from an Is the MIDI channel set correctly? p. 24
MIDI device to the same setting.
external MIDI device
Has the note number been set properly? Set the pad’s “MIDI NOTE NO.” p. 16

Troubles with Bluetooth functionality

Troubles Items to check/Action Page
Turn this unit’s Bluetooth function “ON.”
[ ] (Bluetooth)0[A] “ON/OFF”0dial (ON)

Bluetooth audio function:

“TD-07” is not shown Could this unit’s Bluetooth function be When you initiate pairing ([ ] (ENTER) button), the device p. 11
on your smartphone “OFF”? name “TD-07 AUDIO” appears on your smartphone. p. 18
Bluetooth MIDI function:
[ ] (Bluetooth)0[A] “BT MIDI”0dial (ON)
Initiate pairing from the settings of your Bluetooth MIDI
compatible app (such as GarageBand).
In your smartphone’s settings, temporarily remove the
If your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list registration of the “TD-07 AUDIO” Bluetooth device, turn the
–
shows “TD-07 AUDIO” Bluetooth function off and then on again, and execute pairing
Can’t connect to once again.
Bluetooth audio
In your smartphone’s settings, turn the Bluetooth function off
If your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list
and then on again, and then initiate pairing from the TD-07 to –
does not show “TD-07 AUDIO”
pair it once again.
For the Bluetooth MIDI function, you’ll execute pairing not via the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone,
Can’t connect to but by using the settings within your Bluetooth MIDI compatible app (such as GarageBand). Even if your
Bluetooth MIDI smartphone’s Bluetooth device list shows “TD-07 MIDI,” do not tap it. If you tapped it by mistake, cancel
“TD-07 MIDI,” turn the Bluetooth function off and then on again, and make the connection again. –
A paired smartphone If connection occurs but is immediately broken, turning the smartphone’s Bluetooth function off and then
does not connect on again might make connection succeed.
If you are pairing with your smartphone
in a location where there are multiple TD-07
Can’t execute pairing units, you can assign an ID to each unit. [ ] (Bluetooth)0[A] “BT ID”0dial (1–99)0[ ] (DRUM KIT)
between a smartphone When you specify a Device ID, the specified
–
and one of the TD-07 of number is added to the end of the device * If you assign a Device ID, it takes effect when the TD-07
multiple units name that is shown on your smartphone.
exits from the BLUETOOTH screen.
Example) “TD-07 AUDIO 1” “TD-07 MIDI 1”
etc.

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 USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING WARNING
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
Concerning the Auto Off function Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation
after a predetermined amount of time has passed since matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s
it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or
controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not be designed for a different voltage, so their use could
want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Off function (p. 24).

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied
power cord must not be used with any other device.

IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply Caution Regarding Radio Frequency Emissions
• Place the AC adaptor so that the side with text is downward. • The following actions may subject you to penalty of law.
• Disassembling or modifying this device.
Repairs and Data • Removing the certification label affixed to the back of this
device.
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a • Using this device in a country other than where it was
backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write purchased
down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to
preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs,
in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically Intellectual Property Right
damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible.
• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform
Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio
stored content that has been lost.
loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.
• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content
Additional Precautions (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating,
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of performing, recording and distributing original musical works.
equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself • Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract
against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of said content in original or modified form, for the purpose of
creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit. distributing recorded medium of said content or making them
available on a computer network.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost. • ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. • This product contains eParts integrated software platform of
• This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations
can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
nuisance others nearby. Roland is under license.

• When disposing of the packing carton or cushioning material in • This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel under T-License
which this unit was packed, you must observe the waste disposal 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
regulations that apply to your locality.
• Roland and V-Drums are either registered trademarks or
• The rubber portion of the striking surface is treated with a trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or
preservative to maintain its performance. With the passage of other countries.
time, this preservative may appear on the surface as a white stain, • Company names and product names appearing in this document
or reveal how the pads were struck during product testing. This are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
does not affect the performance or functionality of the product, owners.
and you may continue using it with confidence.

• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this

will not affect the pad’s function.

• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

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 Main Specifications
Roland TD-07: Drum Sound Module

Drum kits 50 (Preset: over 20)

Instruments 143
Pad Equalizer: each pad
Overhead Mic Simulator
Effect Types
Room
Multi-Effects: 1 system, 30 types
Supported standards: Bluetooth Ver 4.2
Bluetooth Supported profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
Display 16 characters x 2 lines LCD (with backlight)
Power Supply AC adaptor (DC 12 V)
Current Draw 250 mA
185 (W) × 36 (D) × 177 (H) mm
Dimensions
7-5/16 (W) × 1-7/16 (D) × 7 (H) inches
Weight 407 g
(excluding AC adaptor) 15 oz
Setup Guide
Owner's Manual
Accessories
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
Additinal crash cymbal (Crash2): CY-8, MDY-Standard *1
Personal drum monitor: PM series
V-Drums accessory package: DAP-3X
Options
(sold separately) V-Drums mat: TDM series
Noise eater: NE series

*1: MDY-Standard is additionally required for mounting a CY-8 on the stand.

* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest
information, refer to the Roland website.

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