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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

A drum kit consists of sounds assigned to each pad. In some cases, 

the sound will change depending upon your playing dynamics.

1. 

Use the [Select] button to select Drums mode.

*  When you turn on the power, Drums mode is selected.

The display shows the drum kit number.

2. 

Press the [-][+] buttons to select a drum kit.

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

3. 

Play the drums by striking the pad.

Playing with the Metronome

Here’s how you can play the drums while listening to the 

metronome. This is the best way to practice and learn to play at a 

steady tempo.

1. 

Use the [Select] button to select Tempo mode.

The display shows the metronome tempo.

2. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

The metronome turns on, and the button blinks in time 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 (p. 8).

4. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button once again to turn the 

metronome off.

Changing how the metronome sounds

1. 

In Tempo mode, long-press the [ ] (metronome) 

button.

The metronome sounds.

2. 

Use the [Select] button to select the item 

(parameter) that you want to change, and use the 

[-][+] buttons to change its setting.

Parameter

Display

Explanation

Beats

b 1

 (1 beat)–

b g

 (9 beats)

Sets the number of 

beats

Rhythm type

r 0

 (whole note)

Sets the beat unit

r 4

 (quarter notes)

r 8

 (eighth notes)

r83

 (eighth note triplets)

r16

 (sixteenth notes)

Volume

L 0

L10

Sets the volume

Sound

S 1

S 8

Sets the sound

3. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to complete the 

settings.

About Auto Off function

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after 

a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was 

last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were 

operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power 

to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off 

function (p. 14).
To restore power, turn the power on again.

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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