Previously, the TD modules with this facility could only access songs if stored within the root directory of the drive. The other USB socket is designed for a memory stick or flash drive with which the user can back-up the TD-11 or load up with MP3s or WAV song files to play on the TD-11. There are two types of USB sockets on the TD-11 (both located at the rear of the module) - one is a Type B socket, specially designed to allow connection to a computer (Mac or PC) where the TD-11 is recognised as an audio input/output device as well as a means of communication. The three push-buttons, below the LCD display, align with the icons displayed on the various editing menus, which makes any editing quick and virtually fool-proof. A single button press is all that is required to enter the Quick Rec mode but this requires a single hit on the pad or a key press of the 'Play/Stop' button to initiate the recording. Most functions are as difficult as pressing a button to either start or stop the metronome or song player, for example.
Selecting a kit, for example, would be either via the familiar value wheel, which gives rapid selection through any of the menus and screens or, step-by-step with the large incremental Drum Kit buttons. Purposefully designed for quick and easy access, the TD-11 controls are located within easy user reach and come in all shapes and sizes, depending on importance and ease of use. "The TD-11 controls make any editing quick and virtually fool-proof" Fans of double-pedals will be pleased to know that the kick pad is designed with twin beaters in mind and the pedal clamp bracket itself is wide enough to allow the perfect alignment for both beaters. The head itself is made from a beater-resistant woven cloth with just the right amount of impact-absorbing padding to allow a decent pedal response.
The plucky little KD-9 kick, while not quite as grandiose as on the TD-30KV, is extremely sturdy and able to slot perfectly in between the two centre rack posts. In keeping with most of the other V-Drum kits, Roland has the module attached on the far left of the rack and just below the hi-hat pad.
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