Setting the pad volume and pan (PAD VOL)

Here’s how to set the volume and pan (stereo position) for each pad.

ØFor details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “Data List” (Roland website).

  1. Press the [KIT EDIT] button.
  2. Use the cursor buttons to select “PAD VOL”, and press the [ENTER] button.
  3. Press the function buttons to access the respective settings screens.
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    Screen

    Explanation

    VOLUME/PAN screen

    Sets the volume and pan for each pad.

    MINIMUM VOLUME screen

    Sets the minimum volume of each pad.

  5. Select the pad to configure.
  6. Ø “Selecting the pad to set”
  7. You can also select using the cursor buttons.
  8. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the value.

  9. Parameter

    Value

    Explanation

    VOLUME/PAN screen

    Volume

    -INF–+6.0dB

    Volume of each pad

    Pan

    L30–CTR (CENTER)–R30

    Stereo position of each pad

    MINIMUM VOLUME screen

    Min Volume

    0–15

    Minimum volume of each pad

    This brings up the volume of the softest hits while maintaining the volume on the strongest hits. This can make it easier to hear ghost notes on the snare or legato notes on the ride cymbal.

  10. Press the [KIT] button to return to the KIT screen.

MEMO

  1. Pressing the [F6] (H & R) button to switch this “ON” lets you make simultaneous settings, such as both the head and the rim.
  2. The VOLUME/PAN settings can be copied.
  3. Ø “Copying settings (COPY)”