Roland KD-180L, Owner'S Manual

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Playing Methods

Bow Shot

This is the most common playing method, playing the 

middle area of the cymbal. 
It corresponds to the sound of the 

“head-side”

 of the 

connected trigger input.

Edge Shot

This playing method involves striking the edge with the 

shoulder of the stick. 
When played as shown in the figure, the 

“rim-side”

sound of the connected input is triggered.

Edge sensor

*  On the CY-13R, edge shots are possible when the connection is 

made to the BOW/EDGE OUTPUT jack.

Bell Shot (CY-13R Only)

This playing method involves striking the bell. 
On the CY-13R, when played as shown in the figure, the 

“rim-side”

 sound of the connected input is triggered.

Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of 

the stick.

*  Bell shots are possible when the connection is made to the CY-

13R’s BELL output.

*  On the CY-12C, bell shots are not supported.

Choke Play

Choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with the hand 

immediately after hitting the cymbal makes the sound 

stop. 
Choke the location of the edge sensor shown in the 

figure. If you choke an area where there is no sensor, the 

sound does not stop.

Edge sensor

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*  When ONLY using the BELL output of the CY-13R, the choke 

function will not work.