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Johnny Rabb shows off the V-Stage Series TD-12S during NAMM 2005.
David Garza shows off the TD-12 Percussion Sound Module during NAMM 2005.
Take a guided tour of the V-Stage Series TD-12S with David Garza.
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Great feeling, great sounding — the new V-Stage Series TD-12S makes the middle range of the V-Drums line feel like first class. With mesh V-Pads all the way around, the TD-12S lets drummers sink their sticks into the best-feeling pads in the business. The new TD-12 drum module is an upgrade from the previous TD-8, sharing the same stunning sound quality as the flagship TD-20.
The TD-12S is available in black (TD-12S-BK) or white (TD-12S-WT) and the components are packaged in two separate boxes as follows.
Unbeatable Sound
With the same stunning sound quality as the flagship TD-20, the new TD-12 drum module provides hundreds of expressive instruments and play-along sequences in a streamlined, affordable package. Many of the sounds in the TD-12, from drums to cymbals, are COSM modeled for the ultimate in expression and realism. The module provides the same large, icon-based LCD as its big brother (the TD-20), and is housed in a road-tough, metallic black chassis with a friendly array of buttons, controls, and mix sliders. Twelve trigger inputs are provided, plus four audio outputs and MIDI I/O.
Unrivaled V-Editing
Enjoy the dozens of expert-programmed kits in the TD-12 — from authentic acoustic sets to ultra-modern electronic flavors. But the fun doesn’t stop there; customize your snare drum, toms, bass drum, and cymbals with the modeling-based V-Editing. Change sizes and materials, attach sizzles to cymbals, increase snare buzz, and more. Then get out your sticks and enjoy! The TD-12 supports positional sensing on the snare and ride, as well as on the toms when you play rimshots. The TD-12 is also brush compatible, and features the expressive Interval Control feature for the snare and ride/crash/china cymbal, which varies the sound in natural ways based on the speed of stroke repetition.
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The TD-12S V-Drums kit puts the amazing sounds and playability of its big brother into a more compact yet very powerful package. Let’s grab some sticks and check it out.
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8-inch rubber trigger pad.
8-inch dual-zone V-Pad featuring dual-triggering technology.
This breakthrough electronic hi-hat is designed to precisely model the look and feel of its acoustic counterpart.
Featuring a 12-inch playing zone and swing movement for more drummer-friendly triggering.
A crash cymbal with swinging motion.
A multi-purpose 12-inch V-Cymbal for ride/crash.
A 14-inch crash cymbal with swinging motion and choke capability.
A 15-inch ride cymbal with natural swinging motion and positional sensing capability.
Lets drummers trigger MIDI modules and samplers from acoustic drums with triggers.
Designed as a portable companion for Roland’s V-Drums, the new PM-10 is equipped with a 30-watt amplifier and a 10" 2-way coaxial speaker.
This is the latest update for the TD-12. Please refer to the "TD-12 Update Procedure.pdf" for update instructions.
Note to PC Users:
You will need the PC SMF Update Application to perform the update if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
Note to Mac Users:
You will need the UPD SMF Update Application to perform the update if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
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