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Detailed explanation of each part

 

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KD-10 (Kick)

 

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PDX-12 (Snare)

 

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FD-9 (Hi-hat control pedal)

Adjusting the feeling

 

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CY-5 (Hi-hat)

 

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CY-12C-T (Crash)

 

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CY-14R-T (Ride)

NOTE

Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad’s function.

CY-12C-T component names

CY-14R-T component names

CY-5 component names

 

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PDX-8 (Tom)

Component names

Suitable position 

for rim shots

Player

Knob bolt

Head

Tuning bolts

OUTPUT jack

Hoop rubber

Head 

sensor

Shell

Rim sensor

Holder

NOTE

Be sure to adjust the head tension of the pad before use.

Pad face

Bow

Edge

OUTPUT jack

Beater

Install the kick pedal 

securely.

Position the beater so that it strikes the 
center of the head, then secure the kick 
pedal and KD-10 firmly in place.

*  A variety of commercially available 

beaters can be used, including felt, 
plastic, or wood types. However if a felt 
beater is used, the felt may leave marks 
on the striking surface.

01

Correct positioning

Incorrect positioning

02

Check to be sure they’re making contact with the floor

03

When using on the V-Drums mat, noise 

eater, or carpet

When using on the floor

NOTE

*  Attach the KD-10 and the kick pedal securely.
*  Take care not to pinch your fingers.
*  Depending on how you’re using the unit, 

the bolts that attach the pedal to the plate 
could become loose, causing the pedal to 
rattle during performance. In such cases, use 
commercially available tools to tighten the 
bolts.

Adjusting the Anchor Bolts.

If you’re using this unit on a V-Drums mat, on a noise eater 
(NE-10), or on carpet, extending the anchor bolts will 
secure the unit in place.

However, if that’s not enough to keep the KD-10 in a fixed 
position, you can adjust things so that the tips of the 
anchor bolts protrude through the base. That should keep 
it in place and make it easier for you to play.

When Using a Twin Pedal

Position the two beaters equally apart from the center of the pad as shown in 
the figure at left. If one of the beater is further away from the center than the 
other, the sound from the further beater will be lower in volume, or will not 
sound as desired.

If you’re using twin pedals, the sensitivity will be lower than when a single 
pedal is used. Raise the sensitivity on the sound module.

For details, refer to the TD’s owner’s manual.

NOTE

*  When used on flooring, the anchor bolts 

may damage the floor. Adjust the anchor 
bolts correctly.

*  The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. 

Handle with care.

Component names

Attach the kick pedal.

Step on the kick pedal and make sure that it’s properly attached 

and in a stable position.

Check to make sure that the base of the KD-10 and the kick pedal both make contact 
with the floor.

Remove one or the other.

You can lighten the feeling by removing 
either the left or the right spring.

Take care not to pinch your finger when 
removing or installing a spring.

Spring

Toe stopper

Sensor

OUTPUT jack

Anchor bolt

Link

Component names

1. 

Detach lower hook.

2. 

Detach upper hook.

To reinstall the spring, attach the upper hook 
first.

Adjusting the head tension

1. 

Adjust each tuning bolt a little at a time, moving in order from 
one side to the opposite side as shown in the illustration.

The appropriate amount of tension is one that will provide 
approximately the same striking response as on an acoustic 
drum.

2. 

Use the drum key to adjust the tension as needed.

OUTPUT jack

Tuning bolts

Knob bolt

Hoop rubber

Head sensor

Rim sensor

Head

Holder

Shell

Adjusting the head tension

When the unit is shipped from the factory, 
this is adjusted fairly loosely. Before use, 
adjust the head to a fairly high tension.

1

8

7

2

3

6

5

4

Tighten

Loosen

1. 

Adjust each tuning bolt a little at a time, moving in order from one side to 
the opposite side as shown in the illustration.

2. 

Fine-tune the adjustment while continuing to check the pad feel and 
response.

*  Do not firmly tighten a single tuning bolt by itself. Doing so will make it 

impossible to tension the head evenly, and will cause malfunctions.

Component names

Head

OUTPUT jack

Anchor bolts

Slip-prevention tape

Mounting plate for 

the kick pedal

4

3

2

5

6

1

Pad face

Bow

Edge

BOW/EDGE 

OUTPUT jack

BELL  

OUTPUT jack

Pad face

Bow

Edge

Bell

BOW/EDGE 

OUTPUT jack

Fixing the cables 

(CY-14R-T/CY-12C-T)

Secure the cable 

in place with the 

cable tie

Leave some slack in 

the cables

Be sure to make this 

small plastic hook 

visible from you.

Wind a cable tie 

around the pipe and 

tighten it in order to 

not to slip.

Wind a cable tie around 

a cable.

Insert the small plastic hook to a hole 

to secure the cable to the cymbal arm.

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