Roland TD-12 Selecting Instruments in a Kit

Any of the TD-12’s drum kits can be customized. Tuning an instrument, changing the apparent shell depth of a tom or adding the sound of rivets to a cymbal are just a few of the things you can do. Choosing your own instruments for the pads in a kit is a good place to start. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Press KIT so it’s lit.

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the kit you’d like to edit.

3. Press INST so it’s lit.

4. Press F5 until “H & R” is not shaded.

5. Hit the pad — or a portion of the pad, such as the head or rim — that contains the instrument you wish to change.

6. Turn the VALUE dial or use the + / – buttons to select the desired new instrument.

7. Repeat Steps 5-6 for the remaining pads.

8. When you’re finished, press KIT — your customization is stored automatically.

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