Eliminate crosstalk between pads (Crosstalk Cancellation)

If two pads are attached to the same stand, the vibration from one struck pad may cause the other pad to sound without your intention. This is called “crosstalk”.

Crosstalk cancellation is a setting that prevents this type of crosstalk.

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, it is set for optimal operation with the separately sold drum stand (MDS series, DCS series, or DBS series), so you will not normally need to change the settings.
  Crosstalk cancellation needs to be set in the following cases:
• When using a pad configuration not found in the trigger bank settings
• When using a drum stand other than the drum stand sold separately for this unit (MDS, DCS or DBS Series)
• When using a drum trigger (sold separately).
• In some cases, the acoustic sound from an acoustic drum or from a monitor speaker might cause a pad to be triggered. In such cases, adjusting the crosstalk cancelation settings will not solve the problem. Pay attention to the following considerations when setting up your equipment.
• Set up the pads at a distance from the speakers
• Angle the pads, placing them where they are less likely to be affected by the sound
• Increase the pad’s Threshold value
  Ø“Data List” (Roland website)

Tips on configuring the pads

You can prevent crosstalk by positioning the pads in a way that minimizes their susceptibility to an external source of vibration.

Be aware of the following points before you make the crosstalk cancel settings.

• Don’t place pads in contact with each other.
• When mounting multiple pads onto the same drum stand, set them apart at a certain distance.
• Firmly tighten the knobs that fasten the pad to ensure that the pad is securely attached to the drum stand.