Editing the mixer (MIXER)

Here’s how to set the volume, pan and other effects for each pad or drum kit.

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

  1. Press the [MIXER] button.
  2. 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.

    KIT VOLUME screen

    Sets the drum kit volume.

  4. Select the pad to configure.
  5. Ø “Selecting the Pad to Set”
  6. You can also select using the cursor buttons.
  7. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.

  8. 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.

    KIT VOLUME screen

    Kit Volume

    -INF–+6.0dB

    Drum kit volume

    Closed-Pedal Volume

    Pedal hi-hat volume

    Xstick Volume

    Cross-stick volume

    Snare Buzz Volume (*1)

    Snare resonance volume

    Strainer Throw Volume

    Volume of the sound that’s heard when the strainer lever is raised or lowered

    HH Open/Close Balance

    -5–+5

    Balance between open and close volume

    Lower values decrease the volume of the hi-hat when played while open, relative to the volume when played while closed. Higher values increase the volume of the hi-hat when played while open, relative to the volume when played while closed.

    [F5] (KIT -) button

    [F6] (KIT +) button

    Switches between drum kits to set.

    This is useful when you want to check the volume for each drum kit.

  9. *1: Enabled when the Buzz Switch of SNARE BUZZ is “ON”.
  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. You can also change the “Kit Volume” from KIT OTHERS.
    Ø “Editing a drum kit (KIT OTHERS)”
  3. The MIXER VOLUME/PAN settings can be copied.
    Ø “Copying settings (COPY)”