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Adjusting the Head Tension
Before playing, you must adjust the head tension first.
You can tune/adjust the head tension as you would with an
acoustic drum, to get the same dynamic “feel.”
The pad will function at it’s best if you are sure to:
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Adjust the head evenly so that it does not sag.
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Adjust the tuning bolts so that they are not loose.
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1.
Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the head as
indicated in the illustration.
* Fully tightening a tuning bolt at only a single location produces
uneven tensioning, and correct playing dynamics may not
be achieved or may even cause malfunctions. Even tuning/
tensioning is very important.
2.
Adjust the tightness of each tuning bolt so that the head
is tensioned evenly.
MEMO
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Head tension will not affect the actual tuning of the sound you
are playing. For that you need to adjust sound parameters in
the sound module you are using. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of your drum sound module.
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Also, head tension may change depending on usage. Adjust as
needed.
Replacing the Head or Hoop Rubber
The performance of the head and/or hoop rubber will diminish
with use over time. If the head is torn or becomes too fatigued, or
impossible to tension correctly, then it should be replaced. If the
hoop rubber is worn out, it too can be replaced.
For replacement heads or to have the hoop rubber replaced, please
contact your dealer or a Roland service center.
Replacing the Head
NOTE
Applying excessive force to the sensors located under the head
can damage them and/or interfere with accurate triggering.
1.
Remove all tuning bolts.
Go around and loosen each bolt a little at a time by turning it
counter-clockwise.
2.
Remove the hoop and old head.
Hoop
Head
Do not touch the sensors located at
the top of the frame.
Otherwise, you risk causing damage
or malfunction.
3.
Place the new head and hoop on the shell.
4.
Install all eight tuning bolts.
5.
Adjust the tension of the head.
Refer to “Adjusting The Head Tension” above.
