Comments on: The Benefits of Electronic Drums http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:59:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jeff Kozak http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-190 Jeff Kozak Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:26:09 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-190 Thanks Josh, I can’t wait to try those adjustments. Is the TD9 upgrade worth it? From what I’ve read, it has a few more bass and snare options and thenjust room for more kits. What ate your thoughts? Jeff

]]> By: Drew Armentrout [Roland US] http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-186 Drew Armentrout [Roland US] Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:29:39 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-186 Hi David,

The TD-9 Version 2 was first introduced at Winter NAMM 2011 with the launch of the TD-9K2 and TD-9KX2 kits. This upgrade added 30 new kick and snare sounds, increased the internal kits from 50 to 99, and added MP3 file playback from (optional) USB media. For existing TD-9 owners, we began selling the TD-9 Version 2 Upgrade Package directly beginning in mid-2011 and continued to sell this package until October 2012 when we sold out. During that time the V2 upgrade was only sold as a physical package (USB thumb drive), and unfortunately, that physical upgrade package is no longer available.

The only way to upgrade a Version 1 TD-9 to Version 2 is through our Los Angeles Service Center. We realize that this is not the most convenient way to upgrade your module, but it is the solution that was chosen to continue to service our United States based customers who own a Version 1 TD-9. The TD-9 Version 2 upgrade is not available (nor will it be) via download.

If you’d like to have Version 2.0 installed, call our Customer Service department @ 323-890-3700. They will provide you with an RA# (Return Authorization) and detailed instructions on how to send in your TD-9 module to have the upgrade done. The price for the upgrade is $50.00 which includes return shipping. This is the same price that was charged when the upgrade was first sold two years ago.

]]> By: David Thomas http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-185 David Thomas Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:44:42 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-185 Drew,

What do you mean when you say;

“Roland previously offered the Version 2 upgrade by purchasing a USB thumb drive that included the Version 2 upgrade. Beginning in April, this paid upgrade requires sending your TD-9 module to the Roland Service Center in Los Angeles after you obtain an official return authorization from Roland US.”??

It is very inconvenient to send the brain back to Roland. Should be easy to download some new software files. How does some update their TD9 version 1? Been trying to get this answer for weeks.

David

]]> By: joshua millsap http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-184 joshua millsap Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:22:48 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-184 Jeff we use an electonic kit for our Sunday worship too. To create the most relistic sound for your cymbals on an electric kit is to use your edit function and crank up the ambiance to your satisfaction. Some kits also alowe Mic positioning if yours does them move the cymbal nice to the furthest back position you can. Hope this helps. Just as a note try to find an online sound bank that you can play back a cymbal sound and try to recreate it with your drum sound.

]]> By: Jeff Kozak http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-159 Jeff Kozak Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:33:03 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-159 How long is the turn around time? I have a TD9 version 1 that I play for worship at church. Are the extra kits preprogrammed or are they blank? This is awesome. Also what have you found to be the most realistic cymbal sounds from a TD9? What are some ways to tweak them for the realistic playback? Example, my cymbals they way they are set don’t allow for any cymbal swells when slow accents are needed. I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Jeff

]]> By: Richard http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-121 Richard Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:57:29 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-121 https://www.facebook.com/notes/jackwagon/sooooooo-whats-up-with-the-electronic-drums/139747226089206

]]> By: OV Valle [Roland US] http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-115 OV Valle [Roland US] Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:21:13 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-115 Hi Joshua, sorry for taking so long to reply to your comment. Regarding your question, you cannot import new sounds into the TD-11 module. However, the TD-11 does allow you to edit existing sounds and it also allows you to make up your own drum kits. http://youtu.be/w82sGIzhg88?t=2m55s

I hope this helps.

]]> By: joshua millsap http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-100 joshua millsap Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:53:00 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-100 How do I get new kit sounds for my new td11k?

]]> By: Drew Armentrout [Roland US] http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-98 Drew Armentrout [Roland US] Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:48:48 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-98 If you own a Version 1 TD-9 module, there is a Version 2 update that includes 30 new kick and snare drum sounds, increases the internal kit memory from 50 to 99, and also allows MP3 file playback from a USB thumb drive. The easiest way to determine your TD-9′s version is by pressing kit, and turning the value wheel fully clockwise. If you have 99 total kits, you already have Version 2 installed. If you only have 50 total kits, you can upgrade to Version 2. Roland previously offered the Version 2 upgrade by purchasing a USB thumb drive that included the Version 2 upgrade. Beginning in April, this paid upgrade requires sending your TD-9 module to the Roland Service Center in Los Angeles after you obtain an official return authorization from Roland US. If you already have Version 2, there is no way to add new sounds, although there are third-party companies that sell kits that are created from the existing sounds. You can also create your own custom kits by using the TD-9′s built in editing tools.

]]> By: David S. Thomas http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2013/02/27/the-benefits-of-electronic-drums/#comment-97 David S. Thomas Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:05:48 +0000 http://www.rolandus.com/blog/?p=1595#comment-97 How can I download new drum kit sounds into my TD9?

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