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Quick Start
Contents
Flow of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Kits and Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting and Editing an Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3
Applying Effects to Each Drum Trigger (Pad Effect). . . 16
Using the Sound Modify Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Drum Triggers That Can Be Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Footswitches That Can Be Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Editing a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE). . . 19
Settings (MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Basic Procedure for Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Backing Up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Formatting an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to a Computer for Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Trigger Settings (TRIG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic Procedure for Trigger Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making the Power Automatically Turn off After a
Time (Auto Off ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifying the Drum Trigger Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Returning to the Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Minimum Sensitivity
(Threshold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Sensitivity (Sensitivity). 12
Making Hi-hat Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IMPORTANT NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing with the Click. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Main Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Performing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Quick Start (this document)
Read this first. It explains basic operation.
PDF Manual (download from the web)
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your
computer.
55 Reference Manual
This explains all the functions of the TM-6 PRO.
55 Data List
This explains the parameters and sound of the
TM-6 PRO.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
I
2. Choose “TM-6 PRO” as the product name.
55 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed reference material regarding MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
and the Owner’s Manual (p. 25)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2018 Roland Corporation
Flow of Operations
Power supply
OUTPUT jacks/PHONES jack
TRIG IN jacks/HH CTRL jack
AC adaptor
Speaker/
Mixer/
Headphones
Acoustic drum trigger/
V pad/
Hi-hat control pedal
Connections
page 6
page 8
* Subsequently in this manual, acoustic drum triggers and pads
are collectively called “drum triggers.”
Specifying the type of drum trigger
Trigger
settings
Trigger type
Adjust sensitivity if mis-triggering
occurs
Adjust balance between strike strength
and the sound’s loudness
Minimum sensitivity
(Threshold)
Sensitivity
page 10
Perform
page 12
Selecting a kit
Playing with backing tracks (audio files)
Sounding a click tone
[–] [+] buttons
[SONG] button
[CLICK] button
page 8
Assigning instruments
Instrument editing
page 16
page 14
Importing a WAV file
Playing user samples
Sound modify knobs
Importing user
samples
Assigning user samples
to instruments
page 17
Specifying the function quickly
Backing up data
Shortcut list
Backing up to SD card
page 8
page 13
Sound modify
Edit
2
page 12
page 21
page 19
page 20
Kits and Instruments
On the TM-6 PRO, the sound that you hear when you strike a connected drum trigger is
called an “instrument” (INST). A set of instruments assigned to the various triggers is called a
“kit.”
Kit 1–100
Kit
Instrument
Sound modify knobs
Settings for the entire kit
Mute group
Volume
Pitch
Decay
Transient
Attack
Transient
Release
MFX Control
Kit tempo
Kit name
MIDI settings for the kit
NOTE
Head shot
GATE TIME
Instrument
Layer A
Layer B
EQ
Instrument
EQ
CH
TRANSIENT
Trigger 1
Rim shot
Layer A
Layer B
Head shot
Instrument
EQ
Instrument
EQ
TRANSIENT
Trigger 2
Layer A
Layer B
Head shot
Instrument
EQ
Instrument
EQ
TRANSIENT
Trigger 3
Layer A
Layer B
Head shot
Instrument
EQ
Instrument
EQ
TRANSIENT
Trigger 4
Layer A
Layer B
Head shot
Instrument
EQ
Instrument
EQ
TRANSIENT
Trigger 5
Layer A
Layer B
Head shot
Instrument
Layer A
Layer B
EQ
Instrument
EQ
TRANSIENT
Layer A
Layer B
MFX
COMP
MFX
COMP
MFX
Pad effect
Trigger 6
Rim shot
COMP
Pad effect
Layer A
Layer B
Rim shot
MFX
Pad effect
Layer A
Layer B
Rim shot
COMP
Pad effect
Layer A
Layer B
Rim shot
MFX
Pad effect
Layer A
Layer B
Rim shot
COMP
COMP
MFX
Pad effect
Kit effect
REVERB SEND
REVERB
MASTER COMP
MASTER EQ
KIT VOLUME
3
Getting Ready
Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
1
9
8
2
7
6
3
5
4
#
Controller
Explanation
[MASTER] knob
Adjusts the volume of the MASTER OUT jacks.
[CLICK] knob
Adjusts the volume of the click. This can also adjust the volume of the click track
(p. 15).
[CLICK] button
Accesses the CLICK screen. Here you can make click-related settings such as
tempo.
[SONG] knob
Adjusts the volume of the song.
[SONG] button
Accesses the SONG screen. Here you can make song-related settings.
[s] button
Plays/stops an internal demo song or a song (audio file) on an SD card.
If the song has a click track, the click track plays simultaneously.
Sound modify button
Selects the group of parameters that is adjusted by the sound modify knobs.
Sound modify knobs
Adjust the parameters of the group selected by the sound modify button.
Trigger buttons
You can use these buttons to check the sound of the instrument that is assigned to
each trigger. They are lit or blinking depending on the state of the performance or
settings.
p. 10
[RIM] button
If you press the [RIM] button to make it light, the rim is selected, allowing you
to specify an instrument for the rim or to play the rim instrument by pressing its
trigger button.
p. 10
4
[PHONES] knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack.
5
[–] [+] buttons
Use these buttons to switch kits or to edit values.
1
2
3
4
Page
–
p. 13
p. 14
p. 17
–
p. 8
Getting Ready
#
6
7
8
9
Controller
Explanation
[ ] [ ] [<] [>] buttons
(cursor buttons)
Move the cursor.
–
[EXIT] button
Press this once to return to the next higher screen level. If you press it repeatedly,
you’ll eventually return to the KIT screen.
–
[ENTER] button
Press this to confirm a value or execute an operation.
By holding down the [ENTER] button and pressing another button, you can make
settings for a variety of functions.
p. 8
[MENU] button
Allows you to make settings for functions that affect the entire TM-6 PRO, such as
instrument or effect settings.
p. 21
[USER SAMPLE] button
Press this to make settings for the user sample function.
By using the user sample function, audio files that you created on your computer
can be loaded via an SD card into the TM-6 PRO and played as instruments.
p. 19
[TRIG] button
Lets you make trigger parameter settings.
p. 10
Function buttons
These buttons change their function depending on the
indication in the display. You can use these to switch
between the tabs that are shown in the lower part of the
display, and to make function settings.
p. 8
Display
Page
[F1]
[F2]
[F3]
This shows various information depending on the operation.
–
Side Panel
A
External sound module or
other MIDI device
#
B
SD card
C
Computer
Connector
Explanation
MIDI OUT jack
Use these connectors to connect an external sound module or other MIDI device.
You can specify a MIDI channel and note number, and use MIDI messages to
control an external MIDI device.
&PDF
B
SD card slot
Insert a commercially available SD card (SDHC cards (up to 32 GB) are supported).
You can store songs or TM-6 PRO data on the SD card.
You can also use an SD card to load user samples or play back songs (audio files).
* The first time you use an SD card, you must initialize (format) the SD card on
TM-6 PRO (p. 22).
* Never turn off the power or remove the SD cards while the screen indicates
“Processing...”
–
C
USB COMPUTER port
Use a USB cable to connect the TM-6 PRO to your computer.
This allows you to use DAW software to record the TM-6 PRO’s performance as
audio or as MIDI.
A
Page
p. 22
5
Getting Ready
Rear Panel (Connect Your Equipment)
FOOT SW jack
HH CTRL jack
TRIGGER IN 1–6 jacks
You can connect
a footswitch (sold
separately: BOSS FS-5U,
FS-6) here and use it to
control various things
(&PDF).
By using this in conjunction
with the TRIGGER IN 6 jack you
can play open/closed hi-hat
sounds.
* Only instruments of the hihat category support this.
You can connect acoustic drum triggers (sold separately:
RT series), bar trigger pads (sold separately: BT-1), or pads
(sold separately: PD/PDX series) etc. to these jacks (p. 8).
To make connections, use the cable that’s included with
each trigger or pad.
[POWER] switch
DIRECT OUT 1–4 jacks
MASTER OUT jack
PHONES jack
Press this switch to
turn it on/off (p. 7).
Connect these jacks to your mixer,
etc.
The Output Assign ([MENU]
button0SYS0Output Assign)
settings specify the DIRECT
OUT 1–4 jack from which each
instrument is output (&PDF).
These jacks output the sound.
Connect them to amplified
speakers or a mixer.
If you’re connecting to an amp
that has mono input, set the
Master Mono Sw appropriately
(&PDF).
Connect your
headphones here.
Even if headphones are
connected, sound is
output from the various
output jacks.
DC IN jack
Indicator
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards
and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light
when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
* Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown in the illustration.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any
connections.
6
Getting Ready
Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the Stand
By using an all purpose clamp (sold separately: APC-33), you
can attach the TM-6 PRO to a hi-hat stand or cymbal stand.
You can also attach it to a pad stand (sold separately: PDS10).
* Do not use any screws except those that are included
with the TM-6 PRO. Using other screws might cause
malfunctions.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect
the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the
unit carefully; do not drop it.
Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the all purpose
clamp
Turning the Power On/Off
Turning the power on
1. Minimize the volume of the TM-6 PRO and
the amplified speakers.
2. Turn on the rear panel [POWER] switch.
When you turn the TM-6 PRO on, the following screen
appears.
Wide
In this screen you can enable or disable the Auto Off
function.
Mounting
plate
Narrow
Button
Explanation
[F1] (OFF)
button
The power does not turn off
automatically.
When four hours have elapsed
[F3] (4 HOURS) without any drum trigger being struck
button
or any operation being performed, the
unit will turn off automatically.
* You must install the mounting plate in the orientation
that’s shown in the illustration. If the orientation is
incorrect, it will contact the stand and cannot be
attached.
MEMO
The all purpose clamp can be attached to a pipe with a
diameter in the range 10.5–28.6 mm.
Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the pad stand
If the Auto Off function is set to “OFF,” this screen won’t
appear.
3. Power-on the amplified speakers, and adjust
the volume.
Turning the power off
1. Minimize the volume of the TM-6 PRO and
the connected devices.
2. Turn off the power to the connected devices.
3. Turn off the rear panel [POWER] switch.
The screen indicates “Shutting Down” and after a time
the power turns off.
MEMO
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. 23).
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn
the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
you might hear some sound when switching the unit
on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.
7
Getting Ready
Basic Operation
Drum Triggers That Can Be Connected
Switching and setting
functions (function buttons)
Use these buttons to switch between
tabs shown in the bottom of the
display, or to make function settings.
Moving the cursor
(cursor buttons)
Cursor refers to the highlighted
characters indicating an on screen
parameter that can be set. When there
is more than one possibility within
the screen, use the cursor buttons to
move it.
MEMO
If you hold down the cursor button of one direction and
then press the cursor button of the opposite direction,
the cursor moves more quickly.
Editing a value ([–] [+] buttons)
To edit the value that’s highlighted by the cursor, use the [–]
[+] buttons.
If you operate these while holding down the [ENTER]
button, the value changes more quickly.
MEMO
If you hold down the [+] button and press the [–] button,
the value will increase rapidly. If you hold down the [–]
button and press the [+] button, the value will decrease
rapidly.
The TM-6 PRO supports a variety of drum triggers.
Drum trigger
Explanation
RT series
This is attached to an acoustic
drum for use.
It lets you layer various sounds
of the TM-6 PRO onto the
sound of an acoustic drum, or
add depth to the sound.
KD series
This is played with your foot.
A commercially available kick
pedal is required.
KT series
This is a kick pedal.
It is played with your foot.
BT-1
This is a compact pad that is
played with sticks.
PD/PDX
series
This is a pad.
It responds to head shots and
rim shots that you play.
VH-10,
VH-11
This is a hi-hat pad.
It responds to open/close, bow
shots, and edge shots that you
play. A commercially available
hi-hat stand is required.
FD series
This is a hi-hat pedal.
When this is used in
conjunction with a pad, such
as the CY series, you can
continuously vary the sound of
the hi-hat from open to closed.
* This supports only
instruments of the hi-hat
category.
CY series
This is a cymbal pad.
It responds to bow shots and
edge shots that you play.
Shortcut List ([ENTER] Button)
You can specify a variety of functions on/off by holding
down the [ENTER] button and pressing another button.
Operation
Function
[ENTER] + [–] [+]
Changes the value in larger steps.
[ENTER] + [TRIG]
Trigger lock (p. 11)
[ENTER] + [EXIT]
All sound off
Stops the currently-playing drum
performance sound or user sample
(p. 19).
* The reverberation of the effect,
and the song and click do not
stop.
[ENTER] + [CLICK]
Turns the click on/off (p. 13)
[ENTER] + [MENU]
Moves to the INST screen (p. 16)
[ENTER] + sound
modify button
Sound modify lock (p. 18)
8
Connecting two drum triggers to one TRIGGER IN jack
By using a connection cable (sold separately: 1/4” stereo
phone plug#1/4” phone plug x 2) you can connect two
drum triggers to one TRIGGER IN jack. The head and rim
sounds of the single TRIGGER IN jack are played by separate
pads.
Head
Rim
Reference
For details, refer to
“Reference Manual” (PDF).
Getting Ready
About Performance Techniques
The drum triggers that can be connected to the TM-6 PRO
respond to a variety of performance techniques.
Cymbal (CY series)
Playing method
Bow shot
This is the most common
performance technique of
striking the surface of the
cymbal. It plays the head
sound.
Pad (PD/PDX series)
Playing method
Explanation
Head shot
Hit only the head of the pad.
Edge shot
Head
Rim shot
Strike the head and the rim of the
pad simultaneously.
Rim
A sound (rim sound) different than
the head shot will be heard.
* Supported only by some sounds.
Hi-hat (VH-10, VH-11)
Playing method
Open/closed
Bow shot
This is the performance technique
of hitting the striking surface of
the top hi-hat. The sound of the
head is heard.
Edge shot
Edge sensor
Edge sensor
Choke play
Roland logo
Edge sensor
Explanation
The hi-hat tone changes smoothly
and continuously from open to
closed in response to how far the
pedal is pressed.
You can also play the foot closed
sound (playing the hi-hat with
the pedal completely pressed
down) and foot splash sound
(playing the hi-hat with the pedal
fully pressed and then instantly
opening it).
* Supported only by instruments
of the hi-hat category.
Explanation
This is the performance
technique of hitting the edge
(rim of the cymbal) with the
shoulder portion of the stick.
When the edge sensor area
shown in the illustration
is struck, the rim sound is
heard.
If you use your hand to choke
(grasp) the edge sensor after
striking the cymbal, the
sound stops.
When you strike the cymbal
in the choked state, the
sound is shorter.
Footswitches That Can Be Connected
You can use a footswitch to switch between kits or set lists.
The following footswitches (sold separately) are supported.
Footswitch
Explanation
FS-5U
One or two of these footswitches
can be connected.
By using the appropriate
connection cable (sold separately:
stereo phone plug#phone plug x
2), two FS-5U footswitches can be
connected.
FS-6
This integrates two footswitches
into a single unit.
This is the performance technique
of striking the edge (rim) of the top
hi-hat with the shoulder portion
of the stick. When the edge sensor
area shown in the illustration is
struck, the rim sound is heard.
* Striking directly on the edge
(i.e., exactly from the side)
will not produce the correct
sound. Strike as shown in the
illustration.
* Do not strike the bottom of the top hi-hat, and do
not strike the bottom hi-hat. Doing so will cause
malfunctions.
9
Trigger Settings (TRIG)
Basic Procedure for Trigger Settings
Specifying the Drum Trigger Type
Here’s how to make trigger settings so that the signals
from the drum triggers can be accurately processed by the
TM-6 PRO.
You can specify the type of drum trigger (trigger type) used
by each trigger input of the trigger bank.
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).
1. Press the [TRIG] button.
The TRIGGER SETUP screen appears.
Trigger type
The trigger type is a collection of various trigger
parameters, adjusted to values that are appropriate
for each drum trigger. To obtain the optimal settings
for the drum trigger used with each trigger input,
specify the model (trigger type) of drum trigger that’s
connected.
Trigger bank
A trigger bank contains an entire set of settings for six
triggers. You can create eight trigger banks.
2. Use cursor buttons to select the menu item
for the settings that you want to make, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
Menu
BANK
PARAM
HI-HAT
XTALK
MONITOR
LOCK
Explanation
Specify the type of each drum
trigger. These settings can be
collectively saved in a trigger bank.
Specify settings such as the drum
trigger’s minimum sensitivity
(Threshold) (p. 12).
Make hi-hat settings (p. 12).
Prevent unintended triggering
caused by the vibration of another
pad (crosstalk cancel).
View the trigger response and
history of each drum trigger.
Make trigger lock settings (p. 11).
3. Edit the settings of the menu that you
selected.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Reference
For details on each menu, refer to “Reference Manual”
(PDF).
Reference
For more about trigger banks, refer to “Reference
Manual” (PDF).
1. Press the [TRIG] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “BANK,” and
then press the [ENTER] button.
The TRIGGER BANK screen appears.
Trigger bank number, name
Trigger type
(head)
Trigger type (rim)
Trigger input number, Input type
H&R
When connecting one drum trigger to one
TRIGGER IN jack (normal setting)
PADx2
When connecting two drum triggers to one
TRIGGER IN jack (p. 8)
Button
Explanation
[F2] (THRESHOLD)
button
Moves to a screen for adjusting
the drum trigger’s minimum
sensitivity (p. 12).
[F3] (NAME) button
Edits the name of the trigger
bank.
3. Move the cursor to the trigger bank number,
and use the [–] [+] button to select a bank.
4. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit.
You can also use the cursor buttons to select this.
5. Press the [–] [+] buttons to specify the
trigger type.
10
Trigger Settings (TRIG)
6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Reference
For details on trigger settings, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Example drum trigger connections and
settings
CY-5
PD-8
BT-1
RT-30HR
Choosing a drum trigger to edit
Choosing by hitting a drum trigger
To edit the settings for a drum trigger, strike that
drum trigger to select it.
To select the rim of a drum trigger, strike the rim.
Using the trigger buttons to choose a drum
trigger
You can also use the trigger buttons to select the
drum trigger (trigger input number) for editing.
If you press the [RIM] button to make it light, the rim
side of the drum trigger is selected.
If the rim side is selected, the [RIM] button is lit.
Preventing the drum trigger chosen for editing
from being switched (Trig Lock)
By holding down the [ENTER] button and pressing
the [TRIG] button, you can prevent the drum trigger
chosen for editing from being switched even if you
strike a different drum trigger. This "trigger lock"
function is convenient when you want to edit the
settings in the context of a phrase that you're playing.
When trigger lock is enabled, the currently selected
trigger input number blinks. You can also change the
drum trigger chosen for editing by pressing a trigger
button.
Trigger lock is cleared when you turn off the power.
FD-8
RT-30K
TRIGGER BANK screen (p. 10)
Connectors
Input
#
Type
Trigger type
TRIGGER IN 1
1
H&R
RT30K
TRIGGER IN 2
2
H&R
RT30HR
TRIGGER IN 3
3
H&R
BT1
TRIGGER IN 4
4
H&R
BT1
TRIGGER IN 5 (*1) 5
PADx2
PD8 (Head), PD8 (Rim)
TRIGGER IN 6
6
H&R
CY5
HH CTRL (*2)
–
–
–
*1: In the above example of drum trigger connections and
settings, the TRIGGER IN 5 jack’s input type is set to
“PADx2,” and two drum triggers are connected to one
TRIGGER IN jack. In this case, connect the appropriate
connection cable (stereo phone plug#phone plugs x2:
sold separately) to the TRIGGER IN 5 jack.
*2: This supports only instruments of the hi-hat category.
11
Trigger Settings (TRIG)
Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Minimum
Sensitivity (Threshold)
Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Sensitivity
(Sensitivity)
Here’s how to make settings so that the trigger signal is
detected only when you strike the trigger with a certain
force or greater.
Here’s how to adjust the drum trigger’s sensitivity to specify
the balance between the force of your strike and the
loudness of the sound.
Preventing unwanted triggering from the
environment
In some cases, a drum trigger might respond to live
sound from acoustic drums or to sound from the
monitor speakers. Either raise the drum trigger’s
Threshold value, or make the following changes to
your setup.
55 Move the drum trigger farther away from the
speakers
55 Angle the drum trigger, and set it in a location that
is less affected by the sound
Since the TM-6 PRO is intended for use on stage, the
drum trigger’s Threshold value is set relatively high by
default. If you want to give priority to expression of
soft strikes, lower the Threshold value while staying
above the level at which unwanted triggering occurs.
1. Press the [TRIG] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “PARAM,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Press the [F1] or [F2] (THRESHOLD/SENS) button.
The TRIGGER THRESHOLD screen appears.
Input type
Trigger type
Threshold
Sensitivity
Volume change in
response to strike strength
4. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit (p. 11).
5. Use cursor buttons to select “Threshold,”
and use the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the
sensitivity.
Parameter Explanation
Increase this value if the drum trigger
is unwantedly triggered by ambient
vibration. If this value is too high, soft
strikes will not produce sound. You should
set this to the lowest value that will not
cause unintended triggering.
Threshold
In the illustration, ‘B’ will trigger a sound,
but ‘A’ and ‘C’ will not.
Threshold
6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
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1. Access the TRIGGER THRESHOLD screen
(p. 12).
2. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit (p. 11).
3. Use cursor buttons to select “Sensitivity,”
and use the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the
sensitivity.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Reference
For details on more advanced drum trigger settings, refer
to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Making Hi-hat Settings
If you’re using a VH-10 or VH-11 V-hi-hat (subsequently
called a “VH”), adjust the offset on the TM-6 PRO.
This adjustment is required in order to correctly detect
open, close, and pedal operations.
1. After making the hi-hat settings, release
your foot from the pedal, and while keeping
your foot off the pedal, turn on the power of
the TM-6 PRO.
2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat
rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.
3. Press the [TRIG] button.
4. Use the cursor buttons to select the “HIHAT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
5. While reading the meter displayed on the
right side of the TM-6 PRO’s screen, adjust
the offset with the VH’s offset adjustment
screw.
Adjust the offset so that the
appear in the meter.
Amount of how easy to
make the foot splash
(&PDF)
6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Performing
Selecting a Kit
Playing with the Click
1. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
Turning the click on/off
2. Press the [–] [+] buttons to select a kit.
1. Press the [CLICK] button.
access the KIT screen.
About the KIT screen
The CLICK screen appears.
This screen is the basic screen of the TM-6 PRO; it appears
when you turn on the power.
H&R icon (shown only if H&R
(p. 16) is “ON”)
Trigger meter
(Level of the trigger
signal received
when you strike a
drum trigger)
Currently selected drum
trigger
Example)
1H: Head (trigger 1)
1R: Rim (trigger 1)
Tempo (shown only if kit
tempo is “ON” (&PDF))
Kit number and
name
User sample icon (shown
only if the selected kit
uses a user sample (p. 19))
2. Press the [F3] (CLICK) button.
The click sounds.
You can adjust the volume of the click using the [CLICK]
knob.
3. Press the [F3] (CLICK) button once again.
The click stops.
MEMO
55 You can also turn the click on/off by holding down the
[ENTER] button and pressing the [CLICK] button.
55 The click is output only to the headphones
(by default), but you are free to specify the output
destination. For details, refer to “Reference Manual”
(PDF).
Changing the tempo
[F1] (SETLIST) button
By pressing the [F1] (SETLIST) button, you can recall kits
in the order in which you registered them in a set list.
Press the [F1] (SETLIST) button once again to return to
the KIT screen.
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
[–] [+] buttons to adjust the tempo.
MEMO
You can specify the tempo by striking a drum trigger or
pressing a trigger button at the desired timing interval
(tap tempo) (SETUP tab0Tap Sw, Tap Pad).
Changing the beat unit
[F2] (TOOLS) button
This button accesses the following kit-related settings.
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Undo
1. In the CLICK screen (TEMPO tab), press the
Returns changes that you made
to a kit or instrument to the state
immediately after the kit was
selected.
Copy
Copies the settings of a kit or drum
trigger.
SETLIST Edit
Edit a set list.
1KIT Save
Backs-up the settings of a kit to an
SD card.
1KIT Load
Loads 1 kit backup settings that were
saved to an SD card.
1. Access the CLICK screen (SETUP tab).
2. Use cursor buttons to select “Beat,” and
use the [–] [+] buttons to change the time
signature setting.
MEMO
For other settings, refer to “Data List” (PDF).
[F3] (KIT VOL) button
This lets you adjust the volume of the kit or hi-hat while
watching a level meter (p. 18).
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Performing
Performing Along with a Song
You can play back audio files (WAV/MP3) from an SD card.
Here’s how to perform along with a song.
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 5).
2. Press the [SONG] button.
The SONG screen appears.
Loop icon (during
loop playback&PDF)
Metronome icon
(shown if a song
containing a click track
(p. 15) is selected)
Song name
3. Press the [F3] (FOLDER) button.
The SONG FOLDER screen appears.
4. Select an audio file, and press the [F3]
(SELECT) button.
Button
Function
[ ] [ ] buttons
Moves cursor
[F1] (FOLDER UP) button/
[<] button
Exits a folder
[F2] (OPEN) button/
[>] button
Enters a folder
[F3] (SELECT) button
Specifies a file
5. Press the [s] button.
The selected song plays.
Operations during playback
Controller
Function
[s] button
Play/stop the song
[F1] (v) button
Move to the previous song (longpress the button: rewind the song)
[F2] (w) button
Move to the next song (long-press
the button: fast-forward the song)
[SONG] knob
Adjust the volume of the song
(audio file)
[CLICK] knob (*1)
Adjust the volume of the click track
(p. 15)
Make various settings related to
song playback, such as specifying
[ENTER] button (*2) the volume of the song or click track
(p. 15), or making the song play
repeatedly (loop playback).
*1: By outputting an audio file from an SD card as a click
track, you can make a click sound along with a song
(p. 15).
*2: For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
When transferring files from your
computer to an SD card
You can also play back audio files that are saved
within a folder, not only at the root (top level) of the
SD card.
* You can put up to 200 song files in a single folder.
* Make sure that no single file is larger than 2 GB.
Reference
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Audio files that can be played by the
TM-6 PRO
WAV
MP3
Format
(extension)
WAV (.wav)
MP3 (.mp3)
Sampling
frequency
44.1 kHz
44.1 kHz
Bit rate
16, 24-bit
64 kbps–320 kbps
* File names or folder names that contain more than
14 characters are not shown correctly. Files and
folders using double-byte characters are also not
supported.
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Performing
Playing an Audio File as a Click (Click Track)
Separately from the song, you can prepare an audio file
(WAV file) and play it back as a click (click track).
Since the click track can play simultaneously with the song,
it’s convenient when you want a desired click sound to play
back along with the song.
* To play back a click track, you must prepare a song
and a click audio file in WAV format. MP3 files are not
supported.
Playing back the click track along with the
song
1. In the SONG screen (p. 14), select the song
that you want to play back together with the
click track.
In the case of the example, select the song “TM-6PRO.
wav.”
MEMO
The internal demo songs provide a click track.
Preparing a click track audio file
1. Prepare the audio file (WAV file) that you
want to play as a song and the audio file
(WAV file) that you want to play as a click
track.
Use commercially available DAW software etc. to create a
click track that matches the tempo of your song.
2. On your computer, edit the file name of the
file that you prepared in step 1.
Specify “song file name+_Click” as the name of the audio
file that you want to play as the click track.
Example)
If you want the click track to play back along with a song
named “TM-6PRO.wav” then you would specify “TM6PRO_Click.wav” as the name of the click audio file.
3. Save the audio file of the song and the
audio file of the click track in the same level
of the SD card.
In the case of the example, save “TM-6PRO.wav” and
“TM-6PRO_Click.wav” in the same level.
2. Press the [s] button.
The click track plays together with the song playback.
To adjust the volume of the click track, turn the [CLICK]
knob.
In the case of the example, you can use the [SONG] knob
to adjust the volume of “TM-6PRO.wav” and use the
[CLICK] knob to adjust the volume of “TM-6PRO_Click.
wav.”
MEMO
55 The click track is output only to the headphones
(by default), but you are free to specify the output
destination. For details, refer to “Reference Manual”
(PDF).
55 In the SONG screen, you can press the [ENTER]
button and make various settings such as turning
the click track playback on/off, adjusting the volume
of the song or the click track, and making the song
play repeatedly (loop playback). For details, refer to
“Reference Manual” (PDF).
Playing an Internal Demo Song
The TM-6 PRO contains built-in demo songs.
The internal demo songs also provide a click track.
* The internal demo songs cannot be played back if an SD
card is inserted in the TM-6 PRO.
1. Remove the SD card from the SD card slot
(p. 5).
2. Press the [SONG] button.
The SONG screen appears.
3. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select a demo
song.
4. Press the [s] button.
The selected demo song plays.
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Editing
Saving the settings
On the TM-6 PRO, your edits are saved automatically,
so you don’t have to perform any operation to save
the settings.
Settings are also saved when you turn off the power.
Selecting and Editing an Instrument
Here’s how to select the instrument that’s sounded by a
drum trigger.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “INST,” and
then press the [ENTER] button.
The INST screen appears.
3. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit (p. 11).
4. Use the cursor buttons, [–] [+] buttons, or
function buttons to select an instrument.
Instrument A
Category name
Instrument number
Instrument name
Category, name, and number of
instrument B
Play type icon (p. 20)
Button
Explanation
[F1] (H&R) button
“ON”: The instruments for the
head and rim are selected
as a set. The recommended
instruments are selected as a
set, according to the instrument
that you select.
“OFF”: You can independently
specify the instrument for
different strike locations, such
as the head and the rim.
[F2] (B ON/OFF)
button
[F3] (EDIT) button
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If this is “ON,” instrument B is
sounded in addition to the
usual instrument A. This lets
you layer the two instruments,
or switch between them
depending on the force of your
strike.
This lets you make detailed
settings for the instrument.
MEMO
55 You can also access the INST screen by holding down
the [ENTER] button and pressing the [MENU] button.
55 For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer
to “Data List” (PDF).
55 Audio files that you created using your computer
can be loaded via an SD card into the TM-6 PRO, and
played as an instrument (p. 19).
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Applying Effects to Each Drum Trigger
(Pad Effect)
You can apply the following effects to each drum trigger.
Effect
Explanation
PAD EQ
Separate three-band equalizers for the
head and for the rim
PAD
TRANSIENT
Level control of the attack and release
PAD COMP
Single band compressor
PAD MFX
Multi-effect
Reference
55 For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer
to “Data List” (PDF).
55 You can apply reverb, compressor, and equalizer to
the entire kit (kit effect). For details, refer to “Reference
Manual” (PDF).
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “PAD-FX,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The PAD EFFECT screen appears.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select the pad
effect that you want to edit, and press the
[ENTER] button.
The pad effect editing screen appears.
4. Edit the effect settings.
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Editing
Example) PAD EQ settings
1. In the PAD EFFECT screen (p. 16), select “EQ”
and press the [ENTER] button.
Using the Sound Modify Knobs
You can use the sound modify knobs to adjust the
parameters of the instrument or the pad effect.
The PAD EQ screen appears.
2. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit (p. 11).
3. Press the [F3] button to switch the effect on/
off.
4. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+]
1. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit (p. 11).
2. Press the sound modify button to select the
parameters that you want to edit.
buttons to edit the settings.
Instrument parameters (upper indicator is lit)
You can edit the LOW (low frequency), MID
(mid frequency), and HIGH (high frequency) ranges
individually.
Parameter
Explanation
Volume
Volume of the instrument
Pitch
Pitch of the instrument
Decay
Length of the instrument's decay
Parameter
Explanation
Q (MID only)
Width of the frequency band
Higher values make the width
narrower.
Freq
Center frequency
Gain
Amount of boost or cut
[F1] (H&R) button
Specifies whether the head and
rim are edited together as a set or
edited individually (p. 16).
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
Pad effect parameters (lower indicator is lit)
Parameter
Explanation
Transient Attack
Attack adjustment
This lets you emphasize or reduce
the attack portion.
Transient Release
Release adjustment
This lets you emphasize or reduce
the release portion.
MFX Control
Multi-effect control
* The parameter that is adjusted
depends on the multi-effect
that is selected.
return to the KIT screen.
MEMO
55 The sound modify knobs adjust the parameters for
both instruments A and B simultaneously.
55 The instrument parameters can be edited
independently for instruments A and B. For details,
refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
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Editing
3. Turn a sound modify knob to edit the
parameter.
Editing a Kit
The value of the parameter you’re editing is shown in a
popup.
Here you can make settings such as the kit’s overall volume
and the kit name.
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).
While the popup is shown, you can press a function
button to edit the settings of the instrument.
Example) Pitch
Editing the Kit’s Volume
Here’s how to set the volume of the kit.
MEMO
From the KIT screen, you can also access the KIT VOLUME
screen by pressing the [F3] (KIT VOL) button.
Button
Explanation
[F1] (H&R) button
Specifies whether the head and
rim are edited together as a set
or edited individually (p. 16).
1. Press the [MENU] button.
[F2] (EDIT) button
Moves to a screen for making
detailed edits to the instrument
parameters.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT
[F3] (INIT) button
Returns the Pitch setting to its
initial value “0.”
The MENU screen appears.
COMMON,” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
The KIT COMMON screen appears.
MEMO
The parameters that you can edit here can also be edited
from the instrument or pad effect editing screen.
Disabling the sound modify knobs (sound
modify lock)
To prevent parameter values from changing even if you
inadvertently touch the sound modify knobs, such as during
a live performance, you can lock the knobs (sound modify
lock).
Hold down the [ENTER] button and press the sound modify
button to turn the sound modify lock function on or off.
If you turn a sound modify knob while this is locked, the
current parameter value is shown.
Blinking
Reference
You can also set the sound modify lock function from
MENU. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
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3. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT
VOLUME,” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
4. In the KIT VOLUME screen (KITVOL tab), use
the [–] [+] buttons to change the value.
Adjust this so that each output does not exceed clip level
(0 dB) when you strike the drum trigger.
Value
-INF–+6.0 dB
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Editing
Renaming the Kit
Here’s how to rename the currently selected kit.
1. Access the KIT COMMON screen (p. 18).
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT NAME,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The KIT NAME screen appears.
Importing and Playing Audio Files
(USER SAMPLE)
Audio files that you created on your computer can be
imported from an SD card into the TM-6 PRO, and played as
instruments (user sample function). You can edit the sound
of a user sample or apply effects to it in the same way as
other instruments.
Audio files that can be loaded by the
TM-6 PRO
WAV
3. Edit the name.
You can enter a kit name (upper line) of up to 11
characters, and a sub-name (lower line) of up to 16
characters.
Controller
Explanation
Cursor buttons
Move the cursor to the
character that you want to
change.
[–] [+] buttons
Change the character.
[F1] (INSERT) button
Insert a space at the cursor
location.
[F2] (DELETE) button
Delete the character at the
cursor location.
[F3] (AAaA1) button
Move to the first uppercase
character, lowercase
character, or numeral.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Format (extension)
WAV (.wav)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Bit rate
16, 24-bit
Time (for each file)
Maximum 180 seconds
Number of files
Maximum 1,000 files
Total length of sound
(maximum)
Mono: 48 minutes
Stereo: 24 minutes
* File names or folder names that contain more than
14 characters are not shown correctly. Files and
folders using double-byte characters are also not
supported.
Importing an Audio File
Here’s how you can import an audio file into the TM-6 PRO
as a user sample.
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 5).
2. Press the [USER SAMPLE] button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “IMPORT,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SAMPLE IMPORT screen appears.
4. Select an audio file, and press the [F3]
(SELECT) button.
Button
Function
[ ] [ ] buttons
Moves cursor
[<] [>] buttons
Enters a folder/Exits a folder
[F1] (PREVIEW) button
Plays back the selected
audio file.
[F2] (FOLDER UP) button Exits a folder
[F3] (SELECT) button
Enters a folder/Specifies a file
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Editing
5. Use the cursor buttons to select the importdestination number, and press the [F3]
(IMPORT) button.
A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
* If you select a number in which data already exists, the
message “User Sample Exists!” appears. Select a number
that contains no data.
6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
The audio file is imported.
* Never turn off the power while the screen indicates
“Processing...”
Reference
Multiple audio files in a folder can be imported as
user samples in a single operation. For details, refer to
“Reference Manual” (PDF).
Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument
and Playing It
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “INST,” and
then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Select the drum trigger to which you want
to assign an instrument (p. 11).
4. Move the cursor to the instrument category
of the layer that you want to assign, and use
the [-][+] buttons to select “USER SAMPLE.”
User sample category
5. Move the cursor to the instrument name,
and use the [–] [+] buttons to select a user
sample.
6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
When you strike the drum trigger to which the user
sample is assigned, the user sample is heard.
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Reference
Just as any other instrument, you can adjust the sound of
the user sample or apply effects to it. For details, refer to
“Reference Manual” (PDF).
Viewing a List of User Samples
Here’s how to view a list of all currently-loaded user samples.
1. Press the [USER SAMPLE] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “LIST,” and
then press the [ENTER] button.
The SAMPLE LIST screen appears.
Play type icon
: Play once (mono)
: Play once (poly)
: Play as a loop
Button
Explanation
[F1] (PREVIEW)
button
Plays the selected user sample.
To stop playback, press the [F1]
(PREVIEW) button once again
during playback.
[F2] (DELETE)
button
Deletes the selected user sample.
Lets you edit the user sample
(e.g., play/stop position settings,
[F3] (EDIT) button playback method (play type)). For
details, refer to “Reference Manual”
(PDF).
Settings (MENU)
Basic Procedure for Settings
Here’s how to make overall settings for the TM-6 PRO, and
for individual instruments and effects.
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).
2. In the MENU screen, select “SYS” and press
the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “SD Card,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD screen appears.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
4. Use the cursor buttons to select “Save
Backup,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD SAVE BACKUP screen appears.
2. Use cursor buttons to select the menu item
for the settings that you want to make, and
then press the [ENTER] button.
Menu
Explanation
INST
Make instrument settings (p. 16).
PAD-FX
Make pad effect settings (p. 16).
KIT-FX
Make kit effect settings.
KIT COMMON
Make kit settings (p. 18).
Make MIDI settings for the kit or for
the entire TM-6 PRO.
Make settings for the entire
TM-6 PRO.
MIDI
SYS
3. Edit the settings of the menu that you
selected.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Reference
For details on each menu, refer to “Reference Manual”
(PDF).
Backing Up Data
All settings stored in the TM-6 PRO can be saved
(backed up) to an SD card, or restored (loaded) into the
TM-6 PRO.
MEMO
You can also back up and load individual kits. For details,
refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
5. Make backup settings.
Parameter
Explanation
User Sample
Choose whether already-imported
user samples will also be backed
up.
Bank
Select the backup number.
* If you back up user samples as well, it may take several
minutes to save the data depending on the size of the
user samples. If you don’t back up user samples, and
you then delete user samples or renumber them, the
kit won’t be reproduced correctly even if you load the
backup.
6. Press the [F3] (NEXT) button.
MEMO
If you want to edit a name to the backup data, press the
[F1] (NAME) button and assign a name (p. 19).
7. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.
A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
8. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
The settings are saved in the SD card.
9. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Backing Up to SD Card
Here’s how to save all settings that are stored in the TM-6 PRO
(up to 99 sets).
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 5).
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Settings (MENU)
Loading Backup Data from an SD Card
Here’s how backup data that was saved on an SD card can
be loaded into the TM-6 PRO.
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 5).
2. In the MENU screen (p. 21), select “SYS” and
press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “SD Card,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 5).
2. In the MENU screen (p. 21), select “SYS” and
press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “SD Card,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD screen appears.
4. Use the cursor buttons to select “SD Card
Format,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD FORMAT screen appears.
The SD CARD screen appears.
4. Use the cursor buttons to select “Load
Backup,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD LOAD BACKUP screen appears.
5. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.
A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
5. Make load settings.
Parameter
Explanation
User Sample
Choose whether user samples will
also be loaded.
Bank
Select the backup number.
* If you load user samples, the user samples in the TM-6 PRO
are overwritten by the user samples that are included in
the backup data. Also, depending on the size of the user
samples, it might take several minutes to load the data.
6. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.
A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
7. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
The backup data is loaded from the SD card.
8. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Formatting an SD Card
Here’s how to initialize (format) an SD card.
* Before using an SD card for the first time, you must use
the TM-6 PRO to initialize (format) the card.
NOTE
When you initialize an SD card, all data on the SD card is
erased.
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6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
The SD card will be formatted.
Connecting to a Computer for Playback
You can connect the TM-6 PRO to a computer, and record
audio or MIDI.
Reference
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Installing the USB Driver
The USB driver is software that transfers data between the
TM-6 PRO and your computer software.
In order to transmit and receive audio as USB AUDIO, you
must install the USB driver.
MEMO
For details on downloading and installing the USB driver,
refer to the Roland website.
http://www.roland.com/support/
Settings (MENU)
Making the Power Automatically Turn off
After a Time (Auto Off)
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.
* To restore power, turn the power on again (p. 7).
1. In the MENU screen (p. 21), select “SYS” and
press the [ENTER] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “Auto Off,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The AUTO OFF SETTING screen appears.
3. Press the [–] [+] buttons to specify the
setting of the auto-off function.
Value
Explanation
OFF
The power does not turn off
automatically.
4 HOURS
When four hours have elapsed
without any drum trigger being
struck or any operation being
performed, the unit will turn off
automatically.
Returning to the Factory Settings
The “Factory Reset” operation returns all data and settings
stored in the TM-6 PRO to their factory-set condition.
* User samples do not return to the factory-set condition.
NOTE
When you execute this operation, all data and settings
in the TM-6 PRO will be lost. Before you proceed, you
should save any important data and settings to your SD
card (p. 21).
1. In the MENU screen (p. 21), select “SYS” and
press the [ENTER] button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “Factory
Reset,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
The FACTORY RESET screen appears.
3. Press the [F3] (FACTORY RESET) button.
A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
4. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
The “Factory Reset” operation will be executed.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
MEMO
If the auto-off function is set to “4 HOURS,” the message
“MESSAGE: AUTO OFF, The TM-6 PRO will turn off in
30 min.” will appear 30 minutes before turning the
TM-6 PRO off.
Returning to the factory settings
including the user samples
Insert the SD card containing a backup of the factoryset data, and then load the data as described in
“Loading Backup Data from an SD Card” (p. 22).
You can download the factory-set data from the
Roland website.
http://www.roland.com/support/
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Items to check
Action
Page
Are the cables correctly connected to each
drum trigger and pedal?
Check the connections.
p. 6
Could the instrument be “OFF”?
Assign an instrument.
p. 16
Problems with sound
A specific drum trigger
does not sound
Instrument B does not
sound
Could the instrument’s “Volume” be lowered? Adjust the instrument’s “Volume.”
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Are the output settings correct?
Check the settings for “Output Assign.”
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Could user samples have been deleted?
If you delete the user sample that’s assigned
to a drum trigger, it will not produce sound.
Either load the user sample once again, or
assign a different instrument.
p. 19
Is the drum trigger’s “trigger type” set
correctly?
Set the drum trigger’s “trigger type.”
p. 10
Could instrument B be “OFF”?
Turn instrument B “ON.”
p. 16
Is the product correctly connected to the
external devices?
Check the connections.
p. 6
Could the product’s volume be lowered?
No sound/Insufficient
volume
Could the volume of the connected
amplified speaker be lowered?
p. 4
Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
–
Have you made the correct input selection
on your audio system?
Check your audio system.
–
Could “Local Control” be “OFF”?
Set “Local Control” to “ON.”
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Problems with SD card
SD card is connected but
not recognized/Data is Is the SD card formatted correctly?
not visible
Format the SD card on this product.
p. 22
Does the product support the sampling
frequency and bit rate of the MP3 file, or the Use MP3/WAV files that the product
Can’t play MP3/WAV file
sampling frequency and bit depth of the
supports.
WAV file?
p. 14
Can’t play or import an
audio file
Is the audio file format correct?
Check the audio file format, file name, and
file name extension.
Is the audio file in the correct location?
Check the location of the audio file.
Could a large number of audio files be in the Keep the number of audio files in a folder to
folder?
200 or fewer.
p. 19
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Problems with USB
Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Check the connections.
In order to transmit and receive audio as USB
Install the USB driver on your computer.
AUDIO, the USB driver must be installed.
Can’t communicate with
The product cannot be used the cable
a computer
Are you using a cable that supports USB 2.0? that supports USB 3.0. Use the cable that
supports USB 2.0.
Have the settings for “Driver Mode” been
made correctly?
Choose the setting that’s appropriate for
your situation.
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?
Check the connections.
Is the MIDI channel set correctly?
Set the MIDI channels of the product and
external MIDI device to the same setting.
Has the note number been set properly?
Set the drum trigger’s “NOTE NO.”
p. 5
p. 22
–
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Problems with MIDI
No sound
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p. 5
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
Concerning the 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. 23).
Use only the stand that is recommended
This unit should be used only with
a stand that is recommended by
Roland.
Do not place in a location that is unstable
When using the unit with a stand
recommended by Roland, the
stand must be carefully placed so
it is level and sure to remain stable.
If not using a stand, you still need
to make sure that any location you choose for
placing the unit provides a level surface that
will properly support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.
WARNING
Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a
stand
Be sure to follow the instructions in
the Owner’s Manual carefully when
placing this unit on a stand (p. 7).
If it is not set up properly, you risk
creating an unstable situation
which could lead to the unit falling or the
stand toppling, and may result in injury.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct
voltage
Be sure to use only the AC
adaptor supplied with the unit.
Also, make sure the line voltage
at the installation matches the
input voltage specified on the AC
adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a
different polarity, or be designed for a different
voltage, so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord.
Also, the supplied power cord must
not be used with any other device.
CAUTION
Use only the specified stand(s)
This unit is designed to be used in
combination with specific stands
(PDS-10, APC-33) manufactured by
Roland. If used in combination with
other stands, you risk sustaining
injuries as the result of this product dropping
down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.
Evaluate safety issues before using stands
Even if you observe the cautions
given in the owner’s manual,
certain types of handling may
allow this product to fall from
the stand, or cause the stand to
overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues
before using this product.
Keep small items out of the reach of children
To prevent accidental ingestion of
the parts listed below, always keep
them out of the reach of small
children.
• Included Parts
Screws (p. 7)
IMPORTANT NOTES
Placement
• Depending on the material and temperature
of the surface on which you place the unit,
its rubber feet may discolor or mar the
surface.
Repairs and Data
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be
sure to make a backup of the data stored
within it; or you may prefer to write down
the needed information. Although we will
do our utmost to preserve the data stored
in your unit when we carry out repairs, in
some cases, such as when the memory
section is physically damaged, restoration
of the stored content may be impossible.
Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has
been lost.
Additional Precautions
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost
as the result of equipment failure, incorrect
operation, etc. To protect yourself against
the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a
habit of creating regular backups of the data
you’ve stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has
been lost.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
display.
• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted
through floors and walls to a greater degree
than expected, take care not to allow such
sound to become a nuisance to others
nearby.
Using External Memories
• Please observe the following precautions
when handling external memory devices.
Also, make sure to carefully observe all the
precautions that were supplied with the
external memory device.
• Do not remove the device while reading/
writing is in progress.
• To prevent damage from static electricity,
discharge all static electricity from your
person before handling the device.
• Depending on the manufacturer or type of
memory card, playback on this unit might
not work correctly.
Intellectual Property Right
• It is forbidden by law to make an audio
recording, video recording, copy or
revision of a third party’s copyrighted work
(musical work, video work, broadcast, live
performance, or other work), whether
in whole or in part, and distribute, sell,
lease, perform, or broadcast it without the
permission of the copyright owner.
• Do not use this product for purposes
that could infringe on a copyright
held by a third party. We assume no
responsibility whatsoever with regard to
any infringements of third-party copyrights
arising through your use of this product.
• The copyright of content in this product
(the sound waveform data, style data,
accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio
loops and image data) is reserved by Roland
Corporation.
• Purchasers of this product are permitted to
utilize said content (except song data such
as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing,
recording and distributing original musical
works.
• Purchasers of this product are NOT
permitted to extract said content in
original or modified form, for the purpose
of distributing recorded medium of said
content or making them available on a
computer network.
• The SD logo (
) and SDHC logo (
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• ASIO is a trademark and software of
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
) are
• This product contains eParts integrated
software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a
trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• This Product uses the Source Code of μTKernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the
T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
• Roland and V-Drums are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Roland
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Company names and product names
appearing in this document are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
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Main Specifications
Roland TM-6 PRO: Trigger Module
Kits
100
Effects
Pad Equalizer: each pad (HEAD/RIM independently)
Pad Transient: each pad (HEAD/RIM collectively)
Pad Compressor: each pad (HEAD/RIM collectively)
Pad Multi-Effects: 30 types, each pad (HEAD/RIM collectively)
Reverb Type: 5 types
Master Compressor
Master Equalizer
User Sample
Number of user sample: Maximum 1,000 (includes factory preloaded 500 user samples)
Sound Length (total): 48 minutes in mono, 24 minutes in stereo
File formats that can be loaded: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits)
Song Player
File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits), MP3 (*1)
Display
Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
Power Supply
AC adaptor (DC 9 V)
Current Draw
453 mA
Dimensions
228 (W) x 233 (D) x 66 (H) mm
9 (W) x 9-3/16 (D) x 2-5/8 (H) inches
Weight
1.0 kg / 2 lbs 4 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
Accessories
AC adaptor
Quick Start
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Screw x 4 (*2)
Options
Acoustic drum trigger: RT series
Pads: PD series, PDX series, BT series
Cymbals: CY series
Kick: KD series
Kick pedal: KT series
Hi-hat: VH-11, VH-10
Hi-hat control pedal: FD series
Footswitch : BOSS FS-5U, FS-6
Personal drum monitor: PM series
Pad stand: PDS-10
All purpose clamp: APC-33
SD card
*1: Audio files must be saved on an SD card.
*2: Used when attaching the mounting plate.
* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest
information, refer to the Roland website.
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