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Connecting to your Computer/iPad

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Practicing Along with a Song

The TD-1KV/TD-1K contains songs that are suitable for practicing.

Selecting a Song

1. 

Press the [Select] button to select Song mode.

2. 

Press the [-][+] buttons to select a song.

*  For a list of the song, refer to the end of this manual.

Playing/Stopping the Song

1. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to play back the song.

*  A one-measure count-in is inserted when you start.
*  You can’t change the tempo of the song.

2. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button once again, and the 

song stops.

*  No data for the music that is played will be output from the USB 

COMPUTER port.

Silencing the metronome

You can practice along with the song without hearing the 

metronome.

1. 

Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. 

Use the [-][+] buttons to make the display indicate 

OFF

.

*  If you want to hear the metronome, make the display 

indicate 

On

.

1. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

What is V-Drums Friend Jam?

V-Drums Friend Jam is a drummer’s social networking tool that lets you use the V-Drums and your computer to enjoy practicing/competing with 

friends around the world. Practice songs can be automatically downloaded from the Internet, and are also linked with Twitter.

Access

 http://vdru.ms/fj 

and download it!

What is V-Drums Tutor?

The V-Drums Tutor (sold separately) is a drumming practice software designed to be used with Roland V-Drums, making your practice time simple, 

enjoyable, challenging and effective.

Connecting to your Computer/iPad

You can connect the TD-1KV/TD-1K to your computer or iPad, and use it with an app such as V-Drums Friend Jam or V-Drums Tutor.

Connecting to your computer

*  You don’t need to install a driver.

Sound module

USB cable  

(sold separately)

Connecting to your iPad

*  To make the connection, you’ll need the Apple Lightning to USB 

Camera Adapter (made by Apple Corporation).

Sound Module

USB cable  

(sold separately)

Apple Lightning to USB  

Camera Adapter (sold separately)

If you want sound from a computer or iPad to play back from the V-Drums sound module, use a 

commercially available audio cable to connect the audio output of the computer or iPad to the 

MIX IN jack of the sound module.

Summary of Contents for V-Drums TD-1K

Page 1: ...About Drums 2 Drum Set Elements 2 The Basics of Playing 2 Assembly 4 Kit Assembly 4 Connecting the Cables 7 Quick Start 8 Connecting Your Equipment 8 Front Panel 8 Switching the Power On and Off 8 Pla...

Page 2: ...rash CR1 Hi hat HH Hi hat pedal HHC Kick pedal KIK Snare SNR Ride RD The illustration shows the TD 1K The TD 1KV has a different snare pad The Basics of Playing Drums are played using both hands and b...

Page 3: ...c drum set the hi hat consists of two cymbals placed facing each other vertically on a hi hat stand The two cymbals can be closed together by pressing the pedal A variety of playing techniques are pos...

Page 4: ...If you set up this unit in an unstable location it may fall over Be sure to set it up in a stable and level location When you operate the kick pedal or hi hat pedal please be careful not to get your f...

Page 5: ...of the pad Snare pad Snare pad 2 3 TD 1KV Adjusting the head tension Use the drum key to evenly tighten the tuning bolts a little at a time in the order shown in the illustration Adjust the tension s...

Page 6: ...overturning The unit may overturn if a child pushes it or hangs on it Make sure that an adult is supervising and providing guidance 7 1 2 3 Underside of the pad Tom pad Cymbal arm Cymbal arm Cymbal ar...

Page 7: ...mbal If you re not adding a cymbal CR2 is not used Use the included cable clips to secure the cables Connecting the Cables Connect the cable to the sound module and each pads as shown in the illustrat...

Page 8: ...off You must turn off the power by pressing the L power button Turning the Power On and Off metronome button Starts or stops the metronome The light flashes with the tempo buttons Use this button to...

Page 9: ...me with the metronome tempo Even in Drums mode you can press the metronome button to sound the metronome 3 Press the buttons to change the tempo You can also specify the tempo with Tap tempo function...

Page 10: ...return to the Coach mode menu screen Changing the number of measures to score You can change the number of measures after which the Time Check result is shown You can also make settings so that the s...

Page 11: ...again The value indicates the percentage by which you played at an accurate tempo You can use the buttons to adjust the tempo even while you practice 3 Press the metronome button to return to the Coa...

Page 12: ...ed the alarm sounds and the metronome stops The Coach mode menu screen reappears You can use the buttons to adjust the tempo even while you practice If you want to stop the timer before the specified...

Page 13: ...networking tool that lets you use the V Drums and your computer to enjoy practicing competing with friends around the world Practice songs can be automatically downloaded from the Internet and are al...

Page 14: ...ers default Pad Note number KIK 36 SNR Head 38 SNR Rim 40 T1 48 T2 45 Pad Note number T3 43 HH open Bow 46 a HH open Edge 26 b HH closed Bow 42 a 4 HH closed Edge 22 b 4 HH foot closed 44 a 2 CR1 Bow...

Page 15: ...e same stand the vibration of a strike can be transmitted to another pad causing it to sound inadvertently Reattach the pad at a different location Two or more notes are sounded when you strike once I...

Page 16: ...switching to mesh heads This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it s played However since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater...

Page 17: ...8 13 Electronic 14 Reggae 15 Percussion Song List Song name Tempo Recommended kit 1 Rock 1 130 2 2 Rock 2 150 6 3 Pop 1 120 1 4 Pop 2 75 1 5 Jazz Funk 128 1 5 10 6 Funk 1 118 3 7 Funk 2 110 3 8 Acid J...

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