Friday, October 24, 2008

Roland TD12 Electronic Drum Module

COSM-modeling drum module with ultra-intuitive operation via large LCD. Same great sound quality as top-of-the-line TD-20
Roland TD12 Electronic Drum Module

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.

Features
COSM-modeling drum module with ultra-intuitive operation via large LCD

Same great sound quality as top-of-the-line TD-20

Unbeatable sounds with expressive acoustic kits, fun tap-sequence kits, and plenty of jam-along patterns

Unrivaled V-Editing including drum material modeling and size selection

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.
Technical Info
Sound Generator: variable drum modeling

Maximum polyphony: 64 voices

Instruments:
-- Drum Instruments: 560 (172,161 variations)

-- Backing Instruments: 262

Drum kits: 50

Drum kit chains: 16 chains (32 steps per chain)

Instrument V-EDIT parameters:
-- Kick: shell depth, head type, head tuning, muffling, snare buzz

-- Snare: shell material, shell depth, head type, head tuning, muffling, strainer adjustment

-- Tom: shell depth, head type, head tuning, muffling, snare buzz

-- Hi-hat: cymbal size, fixed hi-hat

-- Cymbal: cymbal size, sizzle type, sustain

-- Edit: pitch, decay

Ambience parameters: room type, room size, wall type, mic position, room shape

Mixer parameters: volume, pan, minimum volume, output assign

Effect types:
-- Pad equalizer (each pad)

-- Pad compressor (each pad)

-- Multi-effects: 5 types

-- Reverb (for backing part)

Percussion sets: 8

Sequencer:
-- User patterns: 100

-- Preset patterns: 150

-- Parts: 6

-- Play type: oneshot, loop, tap

-- Tempo: 20 - 260

-- Resolution: 192 ticks per quarter note

-- Recording method: realtime

-- Maximum note storage: approx. 20,000 notes

-- Click instruments: 20

Connectors: trigger input jacks x 12, hi-hat control jack, master output jacks (L/MONO, R) 1/4 in. phone type, direct output jacks (1, 2) 1/4 in. phone type, headphones jack (stereo 1/4 in. phone type), Mix in jack (stereo 1/4 in. phone type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU)

Output impedance: 1.0 kilohm

Power supply: AC 117 V (50/60 Hz)

Power consumption: 13 W

Accessories: owner's manual, power cord

Dimensions (W x D x H): 10 1/4 x 9 13/16 x 4 1/4 in.

Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz.

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