The TD-17 Song Player and SD Card Features

The TD-17 Song Player

The TD-17 SONG PLAYER is great for playing along to audio. Of course, you can also record a TD-17 performance directly into the module as well.

Contributed by Simon Ayton for the Roland Australia Blog

RECORDING WITH THE TD-17 SONG PLAYER

An audio performance is simple to record using just the TD-17.

WAV file recordings can be streamed directly from the SD card or even imported as user samples and triggered from any pad you like.

On the SD Card, you can record along to a chosen audio file by selecting the ‘SONG’ option in the recording screen.

The TD-17 Song Player will hold the most recent recording which can then be exported before continuing with more recording.

Record Audio Directly into the TD-17 via the mix-input

Use the mix-in on the back of the TD-17 to capture audio in realtime. No computer required. Anything connected to the mix-input can be captured directly into the module by pressing the record button.

The recording can then be ‘exported’ as a WAV file for use on MAC/PC.

These recordings or samples can also imported back into the TD-17 to be triggered from any trigger zone or pad of the kit.

Here are some ideas:

Connect a guitar or bass pedal board effects unit or keyboard and record the audio along with your playing
Record your band rehearsal by sending a stereo mix of the other instruments into the mix-in
Sample sounds directly at line level from a turntable or DJ mixer
Connect the line level output of a microphone preamplifier to record voice
sample your own drum and percussion sounds using any external mic preamp

See 4 Fun Things you can do with V-Drums here

The TD-17 SD CARD STORAGE

SD cards can hold sample data, WAV songs/recordings, kits, and system settings.

You can use a card reader to save backups of your card for safety on either a MAC or PC.

Here is an example of how the SD card structure works on the TD-17.

Connecting to a Computer or iPad

You can easily connect the Roland TD-17 to either a MAC or PC for easy recording and practice.

See the complete guide to recording the TD-17 here.

FACTORY RESET

Return the module to its default settings with a factory reset if you have any issues.

This clears all kits and global settings so make sure any custom kits or changes you’ve made are saved individually and as a backup to SD card.

TIP: Click the “Reset With User Samples’ to clear any user samples too for a fresh reset.

NOTE: It’s important to also re-calibrate the hi-hat in the case of the VH-10 or VH-11

Preparing WAV samples for triggering from V-Drums

The Comprehensive Drummer’s Guide to the TD-17