The TD-17 Song Player
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.
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.Â
The recording can then be ‘exported’ as a WAV file for use on MAC/PC.Â
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 voiceÂ
- sample your own drum and percussion sounds using any external mic preamp
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.
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