Reference Manual

© 2018 Roland Corporation

 Contents
Renaming the Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Flow of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Importing and Playing Audio Files (USER SAMPLE). . . 29
Kits and Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Importing an Audio File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument
About Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and Playing It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Viewing a List of User Samples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Editing a User Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Organizing User Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Side Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear Panel (Connect Your Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . 8 Comparing or Returning to the Unedited Kit (Undo). 33
Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Copying Settings (Copy). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recalling Kits Successively (SET LIST). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Creating a Set List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Shortcut List ([ENTER] Button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Using Set Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Drum Triggers That Can Be Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Backing Up Kit to an SD Card (1 Kit Save) . . . . . . . . . . . 35
About Performance Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Loading Kit Backup Data from an SD Card
(1 Kit Load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Footswitches That Can Be Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Settings (MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trigger Settings (TRIG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic Procedure for Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Basic Procedure for Trigger Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Specifying the Drum Trigger Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making MIDI Transmit/Receive Settings for
Preventing the Drum Trigger Chosen for Each Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Editing from Being Switched (Trig Lock). . . . . . . .15
MIDI Settings for the Entire TM-6 PRO. . . . . . . . . .37
Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Minimum Sensitivity
(Threshold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Settings for the Entire TM-6 PRO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Sensitivity (Sensitivity). 16 Audio Output Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Adjusting How Volume Responds to Changes in Backing Up Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Striking Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting to a Computer for Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Detailed Trigger Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 USB Driver Installation and Settings . . . . . . . . . . .41
Making Hi-hat Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Specifying the Output for USB Audio . . . . . . . . . .42
Eliminate Crosstalk Between Drum Triggers Specifying the Input for USB Audio. . . . . . . . . . . .42
(Crosstalk Cancellation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Checking the USB Audio Input/Output Levels . .43
Viewing Trigger Information for Drum Trigger. . . . . . . 19 Assigning Functions to Foot Switches or Drum
Triggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Selecting a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Making the Power Automatically Turn off After a
Playing with the Click. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Time (Auto Off ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Performing Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Viewing Information for the TM-6 PRO Itself . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Settings of Each Song. . . . . . . . . . .22 Returning to the Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playing an Audio File as a Click (Click Track). . . . .22
Playing an Internal Demo Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Selecting and Editing an Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Main Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Applying Effects to Each Drum Trigger (Pad Effect). . . 25
Applying Effects to the Entire Kit (Kit Effect). . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Sound Modify Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Editing a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Editing the Kit’s Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Editing the Hi-Hat’s Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Muting the Sound of a Specific Drum Trigger
When You Strike a Drum Trigger (Mute Group). .28
Specifying the Tempo for Each Kit (Kit Tempo) . .28

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Flow of Operations
Power supply OUTPUT jacks/PHONES jack TRIGGER IN jacks/HH CTRL jack
Speaker/ Acoustic drum trigger/
AC adaptor Mixer/ V pad/
Headphones Hi-hat control pedal

Connections

page 8 page 11

* Subsequently in this manual, acoustic drum triggers and pads

are collectively called “drum triggers.”

Adjust sensitivity if mis-triggering Adjust balance between strike strength

Specifying the type of drum trigger
occurs and the sound’s loudness

Trigger type Minimum sensitivity

Trigger (Threshold)
Sensitivity
settings

page 14 page 16 page 16

Selecting a kit Playing with backing tracks (audio files) Sounding a click tone

[–] [+] buttons [SONG] button [CLICK] button

Perform

page 10 page 21 page 20

Assigning instruments Sound modify Importing a WAV file Playing user samples

Importing user Assigning user samples

Instrument editing Sound modify knobs samples to instruments

page 24 page 26 page 29 page 30

Edit

Specifying the function quickly Backing up data

Shortcut list Backing up to SD card

page 10 page 39

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 Kits and Instruments
Kit
On the TM-6 PRO, the sound that you hear when you strike a connected drum trigger is Instrument
called an “instrument” (INST). A set of instruments assigned to the various triggers is called a
“kit.”

Kit 1–100 Sound modify knobs

Settings for the entire kit

Mute group
Kit tempo
Volume Pitch Decay
Kit name
Transient Transient
MFX Control
Attack Release

MIDI settings for the kit

NOTE
Head shot Instrument GATE TIME
Layer A CH
Layer B EQ
Trigger 1 TRANSIENT COMP MFX
Instrument EQ
Layer A
Rim shot Layer B Pad effect

Head shot Instrument

Layer A
Layer B EQ
Trigger 2 TRANSIENT COMP MFX
Instrument EQ
Layer A
Rim shot Layer B Pad effect

Head shot Instrument

Layer A
Layer B EQ
Trigger 3 TRANSIENT COMP MFX
Instrument EQ
Layer A
Rim shot Layer B Pad effect

Head shot Instrument

Layer A
Layer B EQ
Trigger 4 TRANSIENT COMP MFX
Instrument EQ
Layer A
Rim shot Layer B Pad effect

Head shot Instrument

Layer A
Layer B EQ
Trigger 5 TRANSIENT COMP MFX
Instrument EQ
Layer A
Rim shot Layer B Pad effect

Head shot Instrument

Layer A
Layer B EQ
Trigger 6 TRANSIENT COMP MFX
Instrument EQ
Layer A
Rim shot Layer B Pad effect

REVERB SEND Kit effect

REVERB
MASTER COMP MASTER EQ KIT VOLUME

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 About Memory
The area in which settings such as kits and trigger settings are stored is called “memory.”

TM-6 PRO
Preset memory User memory SD card
LOAD
Kits Kits Backup
Trigger settings Set lists
Kits
COPY Trigger settings SAVE
User samples
System settings
User samples

Preset memory
The factory settings are stored in preset memory.
You can restore the factory settings by copying preset memory data (Kits, Trigger settings) to user memory (p. 33, p. 45).

User memory
This area stores your edits and performance settings.
Data from SD card or preset memory can also be loaded or copied into this area (p. 33).
The following settings are saved in user memory.
55 Kits (p. 20)
55 Set lists (p. 34)
55 Trigger settings (p. 14)
55 System settings (p. 38)
55 User samples (p. 29)

SD card
The settings saved in user memory can be saved as a set on an SD card, allowing you to save (back up) up to 99 sets.
Separately from backups, you can save 999 individual kits.
MEMO
55 The data that is saved on an SD card can be loaded into user memory, or copied. For details, refer to “Copying Settings
(Copy)” (p. 33).
55 For details on the folder structure of an SD card, refer to “SD card folder structure” (p. 36).

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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel

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2
7

3
5

# Controller Explanation Page

[MASTER] knob Adjusts the volume of the MASTER OUT jacks. –
Adjusts the volume of the click. This can also adjust the volume of the click track
[CLICK] knob
(p. 22).
p. 20
Accesses the CLICK screen. Here you can make click-related settings such as
[CLICK] button
tempo.
1
[SONG] knob Adjusts the volume of the song.
[SONG] button Accesses the SONG screen. Here you can make song-related settings.
p. 21
Plays/stops an internal demo song or a song (audio file) on an SD card.
[s] button
If the song has a click track, the click track plays simultaneously.
Sound modify button Selects the group of parameters that is adjusted by the sound modify knobs.
2 p. 26
Sound modify knobs Adjust the parameters of the group selected by the sound modify button.
You can use these buttons to check the sound of the instrument that is assigned to
Trigger buttons each trigger. They are lit or blinking depending on the state of the performance or p. 15
settings.
3
If you press the [RIM] button to make it light, the rim is selected, allowing you
[RIM] button to specify an instrument for the rim or to play the rim instrument by pressing its p. 15
trigger button.
4 [PHONES] knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack. –

5 [–] [+] buttons Use these buttons to switch kits or to edit values. p. 10

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# Controller Explanation Page
[ ] [ ] [<] [>] buttons
Move the cursor. –
(cursor buttons)
Press this once to return to the next higher screen level. If you press it repeatedly,
[EXIT] button –
6 you’ll eventually return to the KIT screen.
Press this to confirm a value or execute an operation.
[ENTER] button By holding down the [ENTER] button and pressing another button, you can make p. 10
settings for a variety of functions.
Allows you to make settings for functions that affect the entire TM-6 PRO, such as
[MENU] button p. 37
instrument or effect settings.
Press this to make settings for the user sample function.
7 [USER SAMPLE] button p. 29
By using the user sample function, audio files that you created on your computer
can be loaded via an SD card into the TM-6 PRO and played as instruments.
[TRIG] button Lets you make trigger parameter settings. p. 14
These buttons change their function depending on the
indication in the display. You can use these to switch
8 Function buttons p. 10
between the tabs that are shown in the lower part of the
display, and to make function settings. [F1] [F2] [F3]

9 Display This shows various information depending on the operation. –

Side Panel
A B C

External sound module or SD card Computer

other MIDI device

# Connector Explanation Page

Use these connectors to connect an external sound module or other MIDI device.
A MIDI OUT jack You can specify a MIDI channel and note number, and use MIDI messages to &PDF
control an external MIDI device.
Insert a commercially available SD card (SDHC cards (up to 32 GB) are supported).
You can store songs or TM-6 PRO data on the SD card.
You can also use an SD card to load user samples or play back songs (audio files).
B SD card slot * The first time you use an SD card, you must initialize (format) the SD card on –
TM-6 PRO (p. 40).
* Never turn off the power or remove the SD cards while the screen indicates
“Processing...”
Use a USB cable to connect the TM-6 PRO to your computer.
C USB COMPUTER port This allows you to use DAW software to record the TM-6 PRO’s performance as p. 41
audio or as MIDI.

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Rear Panel (Connect Your Equipment)

FOOT SW jack HH CTRL jack TRIGGER IN 1–6 jacks
You can connect By using this in conjunction You can connect acoustic drum triggers (sold separately:
a footswitch (sold with the TRIGGER IN 6 jack you RT series), bar trigger pads (sold separately: BT-1), or pads
separately: BOSS FS-5U, can play open/closed hi-hat (sold separately: PD/PDX series) etc. to these jacks (p. 11).
FS-6) here and use it to sounds. To make connections, use the cable that’s included with
control various things * Only instruments of the hi- each trigger or pad.
(p. 43). hat category support this.

[POWER] switch DIRECT OUT 1–4 jacks MASTER OUT jack PHONES jack
Press this switch Connect these jacks to your mixer, These jacks output the sound. Connect your
to turn it on/off etc. Connect them to amplified headphones here.
(p. 10). The Output Assign ([MENU] speakers or a mixer. Even if headphones are
button0SYS0Output Assign) If you’re connecting to an connected, sound is
settings specify the DIRECT amp that has mono input, set output from the various
OUT 1–4 jack from which each the Master Mono Sw ([MENU] output jacks.
instrument is output (p. 38). button0SYS0Output
Assign (SETUP tab))
appropriately (p. 38).

DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards
and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light
Indicator when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
* Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown in the illustration.

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any
connections.
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Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the Stand Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the pad stand
By using an all purpose clamp (sold separately: APC-33), you
can attach the TM-6 PRO to a hi-hat stand or cymbal stand.
You can also attach it to a pad stand (sold separately: PDS-10).
* Do not use any screws except those that are included
with the TM-6 PRO. Using other screws might cause
malfunctions.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect
the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the
unit carefully; do not drop it.

Mounting the TM-6 PRO on the all purpose

clamp
Wide

Mounting
plate
Narrow

* You must install the mounting plate in the orientation

that’s shown in the illustration. If the orientation is
incorrect, it will contact the stand and cannot be
attached.
MEMO
The all purpose clamp can be attached to a pipe with a
diameter in the range 10.5–28.6 mm.
Example of attachment to stand

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Turning the Power On/Off Basic Operation

Turning the power on Switching and setting
1. Minimize the volume of the TM-6 PRO and functions (function buttons)
the amplified speakers. Use these buttons to switch between
tabs shown in the bottom of the
2. Turn on the rear panel [POWER] switch. display, or to make function settings.

Moving the cursor

(cursor buttons)
Cursor refers to the highlighted
characters indicating an on screen
When you turn the TM-6 PRO on, the following screen parameter that can be set. When there
appears. is more than one possibility within
the screen, use the cursor buttons to
move it.
MEMO
If you hold down the cursor button of one direction and
then press the cursor button of the opposite direction,
In this screen you can enable or disable the Auto Off the cursor moves more quickly.
function.
Button Explanation
Editing a value ([–] [+] buttons)
[F1] (OFF) The power does not turn off To edit the value that’s highlighted by the cursor, use the [–]
button automatically. [+] buttons.
When four hours have elapsed If you operate these while holding down the [ENTER]
[F3] (4 HOURS) without any drum trigger being struck button, the value changes more quickly.
button or any operation being performed, the MEMO
unit will turn off automatically.
If you hold down the [+] button and press the [–] button,
If the Auto Off function is set to “OFF,” this screen won’t the value will increase rapidly. If you hold down the [–]
appear. button and press the [+] button, the value will decrease
rapidly.
3. Power-on the amplified speakers, and adjust
the volume.
Shortcut List ([ENTER] Button)
Turning the power off
You can specify a variety of functions on/off by holding
1. Minimize the volume of the TM-6 PRO and down the [ENTER] button and pressing another button.
the connected devices. Operation Function
2. Turn off the power to the connected devices. [ENTER] + [–] [+] Changes the value in larger steps.
3. Turn off the rear panel [POWER] switch. [ENTER] + [TRIG] Trigger lock (p. 15)
The screen indicates “Shutting Down” and after a time All sound off
the power turns off. Stops the currently-playing drum
MEMO performance sound or user sample
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically [ENTER] + [EXIT] (p. 29).
after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it * The reverberation of the effect,
was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls and the song and click do not
were operated (Auto Off function). stop.
* If you do not want the power to be turned off [ENTER] + [CLICK] Turns the click on/off (p. 20)
automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (p. 44). [ENTER] + [MENU] Moves to the INST screen (p. 24)
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn [ENTER] + sound
the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, Sound modify lock (p. 27)
modify button
you might hear some sound when switching the unit
on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.

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Drum Triggers That Can Be Connected Connecting two drum triggers to one TRIGGER IN jack
By using a connection cable (sold separately: 1/4” stereo
The TM-6 PRO supports a variety of drum triggers. phone plug#1/4” phone plug x 2) you can connect two
drum triggers to one TRIGGER IN jack. The head and rim
Drum trigger Explanation
sounds of the single TRIGGER IN jack are played by separate
This is attached to an acoustic drum triggers.
drum for use.
* With this connection, sound is not triggered when you
RT series It lets you layer various sounds strike the rim of either drum trigger.
of the TM-6 PRO onto the
sound of an acoustic drum, or
add depth to the sound. Head Rim

This is a kick pad.

KD series This is played with your foot.
A commercially available kick
pedal is required.
1. Press the [TRIG] button.
This is a kick pedal.
KT series 2. Use the cursor buttons to select “BANK,” and
It is played with your foot.
then press the [ENTER] button.
This is a compact pad that is The TRIGGER BANK screen appears.
BT-1
played with sticks.
3. Select the drum trigger that you want to
This is a pad. edit (p. 15).
PD/PDX You can also use the cursor buttons to select a drum
series It responds to head shots and
rim shots that you play. trigger.

This is a hi-hat pad. 4. Use the [–] [+] buttons to specify the input
It responds to open/close, bow type and trigger type.
VH-10, Example) When connecting two PD-8 triggers to the
VH-11 shots, and edge shots that you
play. A commercially available TRIGGER IN 5 jack, make the following settings.
hi-hat stand is required.
This is a hi-hat pedal.
When this is used in
conjunction with a pad, such
as the CY series, you can
FD series continuously vary the sound of Trigger Type (head): Trigger Type (rim):
the hi-hat from open to closed. PD8 PD8
* This supports only
instruments of the hi-hat Input type: PADx2
category. * If two drum triggers are connected to one TRIGGER IN
jack, trigger type “BT1” will not work correctly. If you
This is a cymbal pad. want to use a BT-1 trigger, select type “BT1 SENS.”
CY series It responds to bow shots and
edge shots that you play. 5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.

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About Performance Techniques Cymbal (CY series)

Playing method Explanation
The drum triggers that can be connected to the TM-6 PRO
respond to a variety of performance techniques. Bow shot
This is the most common
Pad (PD/PDX series) performance technique of
striking the surface of the
Playing method Explanation cymbal. It plays the head
Head shot sound.

Hit only the head of the pad. Edge shot This is the performance
technique of hitting the edge
(rim of the cymbal) with the
Head shoulder portion of the stick.
Rim shot When the edge sensor area
Strike the head and the rim of the shown in the illustration
Rim pad simultaneously. is struck, the rim sound is
Edge sensor heard.
A sound (rim sound) different than
the head shot will be heard. Choke play
Roland logo
If you use your hand to choke
(grasp) the edge sensor after
Edge sensor striking the cymbal, the
sound stops.
Hi-hat (VH-10, VH-11) When you strike the cymbal
Playing method Explanation in the choked state, the
sound is shorter.
The hi-hat tone changes smoothly
and continuously from open to
closed in response to how far the * The three-way triggers of the CY-15R and CY-13R are not
pedal is pressed. supported.
Open/closed
You can also play the foot closed
sound (playing the hi-hat with Acoustic drum trigger (RT series)
the pedal completely pressed
down) and foot splash sound Playing method Explanation
(playing the hi-hat with the pedal Head shot
fully pressed and then instantly
opening it).
* Supported only by instruments Hit only the head of the pad.
of the hi-hat category.
Bow shot
Rim shot *1
This is the performance technique Strike the head and the rim of
of hitting the striking surface of the pad simultaneously.
the top hi-hat. The sound of the A sound (rim sound) different
head is heard. than the head shot will be
heard.
This is the performance technique
of striking the edge (rim) of the top
Edge shot hi-hat with the shoulder portion
of the stick. When the edge sensor
Press the kick pedal.
area shown in the illustration is
struck, the rim sound is heard.
* Striking directly on the edge
(i.e., exactly from the side)
Edge sensor will not produce the correct
*1: Only dual-trigger acoustic drum triggers are supported.
sound. Strike as shown in the
illustration.
* Do not strike the bottom of the top hi-hat, and do
not strike the bottom hi-hat. Doing so will cause
malfunctions.
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Bar trigger pad (BT-1)
Playing method Explanation

Hit the striking surface.

Footswitches That Can Be Connected

You can use a footswitch to switch between kits or set lists.
The following footswitches (sold separately) are supported.
Footswitch Explanation
One or two of these footswitches
can be connected.
By using the appropriate
FS-5U connection cable (sold separately:
stereo phone plug#phone plug x
2), two FS-5U footswitches can be
connected.
This integrates two footswitches
FS-6
into a single unit.

Reference
For details, refer to “Assigning Functions to Foot Switches
or Drum Triggers” (p. 43).

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 Trigger Settings (TRIG)
Basic Procedure for Trigger Settings Specifying the Drum Trigger Type
Here’s how to make trigger settings so that the signals You can specify the type of drum trigger (trigger type) used
from the drum triggers can be accurately processed by the by each trigger input of the trigger bank.
TM-6 PRO.
Reference 1. Press the [TRIG] button.
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to 2. Use the cursor buttons to select “BANK,” and
“Data List” (PDF). then press the [ENTER] button.
The TRIGGER BANK screen appears.
1. Press the [TRIG] button. Trigger bank number, name
The TRIGGER SETUP screen appears.

Trigger type Trigger type (rim)

2. Use cursor buttons to select the menu item (head)
for the settings that you want to make, and Trigger input number, Input type
then press the [ENTER] button.
When connecting one drum trigger to one
Menu Explanation TRIGGER IN jack (normal setting)
Specify the type of each drum H&R The head and the rim share the same trigger
BANK trigger. These settings can be type. Also, the trigger type is shown as “ ”
collectively saved in a trigger bank. for the rim.
Specify settings such as the drum
When connecting two drum triggers to one
PARAM trigger’s minimum sensitivity
TRIGGER IN jack (p. 11)
(Threshold) (p. 16). PADx2
HI-HAT Make hi-hat settings (p. 17). Specify the trigger type for the head and for
the rim.
Prevent unintended triggering
XTALK caused by the vibration of another
drum trigger (crosstalk cancel). Button Explanation
View the trigger response and Moves to a screen for adjusting
MONITOR [F2] (THRESHOLD)
history of each drum trigger. the drum trigger’s minimum
button
LOCK Make trigger lock settings (p. 15). sensitivity (p. 16).
Edits the name of the trigger
3. Edit the settings of the menu that you [F3] (NAME) button
bank.
selected.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to 3. Move the cursor to the trigger bank number,
return to the KIT screen. and use the [–] [+] button to select a trigger
bank.

Trigger type Trigger bank

The trigger type is a collection of various trigger A trigger bank contains an entire set of settings for six
parameters, adjusted to values that are appropriate for triggers. You can create eight trigger banks.
each drum trigger. To obtain the optimal settings for the
drum trigger used with each trigger input, specify the
model (trigger type) of drum trigger that’s connected.
* When you change the trigger type, related parameters such as Threshold and Sensitivity (except for crosstalk cancel)
change their value appropriately for the trigger type.
* “BT-1 SENS” is a trigger type that allows you to enhance the sensitivity with respect to weaker strikes when using a
BT-1. However, with this type there is a greater likelihood that false triggering will occur as the result of surrounding
vibrations. For this reason, “BT-1” should be selected when performing phrase playback and the like.
However, if two drum triggers are connected to one TRIGGER IN jack, you should select “BT1 SENS.” The triggers will not
work correctly with the “BT-1” setting.
* “PAD1,” “PAD2,” and “PAD3” are for generic pads.

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4. Select the drum trigger that you want to Example drum trigger connections and
edit.
You can also use the cursor buttons to select this.
settings
5. Press the [–] [+] buttons to specify the CY-5 PD-8 BT-1 RT-30HR
trigger type.
6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.

Choosing a drum trigger to edit

Choosing by hitting a drum trigger
To edit the settings for a drum trigger, strike that drum
trigger to select it.
To select the rim of a drum trigger, strike the rim.

Using the trigger buttons to choose a drum

trigger
You can also use the trigger buttons to select the FD-8 RT-30K
drum trigger (trigger input number) for editing.
If you press the [RIM] button to make it light, the rim
side of the drum trigger is selected. TRIGGER BANK screen (p. 14)
If the rim side is selected, the [RIM] button is lit.

Preventing the Drum Trigger Chosen for

Editing from Being Switched (Trig Lock)
You can prevent the drum trigger chosen for editing from
being switched even if you strike a different drum trigger. Input
Jack Trigger type
This “trigger lock” function is convenient when you want # Type
to edit the settings in the context of a phrase that you’re
TRIGGER IN 1 1 H&R RT30K
playing.
TRIGGER IN 2 2 H&R RT30HR
1. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select TRIGGER IN 3 3 H&R BT1
“LOCK” and press the [ENTER] button. TRIGGER IN 4 4 H&R BT1
2. Use the [–] [+] buttons to specify “LOCK.” TRIGGER IN 5 (*1) 5 PADx2 PD8 (Head), PD8 (Rim)
TRIGGER IN 6 6 H&R CY5
HH CTRL (*2) – – –

*1: In the above example of drum trigger connections and

settings, the TRIGGER IN 5 jack’s input type is set to
“PADx2,” and two drum triggers are connected to one
When trigger lock is enabled, the currently selected TRIGGER IN jack. In this case, connect the appropriate
trigger input number blinks. You can also change the connection cable (stereo phone plug#phone plugs x2:
drum trigger chosen for editing by pressing a trigger sold separately) to the TRIGGER IN 5 jack.
button.
*2: This supports only instruments of the hi-hat category.
3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
MEMO
You can also turn on trigger lock by holding down the
[ENTER] button and pressing the [TRIG] button.

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Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Minimum Adjusting the Drum Trigger’s Sensitivity
Sensitivity (Threshold) (Sensitivity)
Here’s how to make settings so that the trigger signal is Here’s how to adjust the drum trigger’s sensitivity to specify
detected only when you strike the trigger with a certain the balance between the force of your strike and the
force or greater. loudness of the sound.

Preventing unwanted triggering from the 1. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select
environment “PARAM” and press the [ENTER] button.
In some cases, a drum trigger might respond to live 2. Press the [F1] or [F2] (THRESHOLD/SENS)
sound from acoustic drums or to sound from the
button.
monitor speakers. Either raise the drum trigger’s
Threshold value, or make the following changes to 3. Select the drum trigger that you want to
your setup. edit (p. 15).
55 Move the drum trigger farther away from the
speakers 4. Use cursor buttons to select “Sensitivity,”
55 Angle the drum trigger, and set it in a location that and use the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the
is less affected by the sound sensitivity.
Since the TM-6 PRO is intended for use on stage, the
drum trigger’s Threshold value is set relatively high by 5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
default. If you want to give priority to expression of return to the KIT screen.
soft strikes, lower the Threshold value while staying
above the level at which unwanted triggering occurs.
Adjusting How Volume Responds to
1. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select Changes in Striking Force
“PARAM” and press the [ENTER] button.
Here’s how to adjust the way in which the volume changes
2. Press the [F1] or [F2] (THRESHOLD/SENS) as you vary the force with which you strike the drum trigger.
button.
The TRIGGER THRESHOLD screen appears. 1. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select
Input type “PARAM” and press the [ENTER] button.
Trigger type
Threshold
2. Press the [F1] or [F2] (THRESHOLD/SENS)
Sensitivity button.
Volume change in 3. Select the drum trigger that you want to
response to strike strength edit (p. 15).
3. Select the drum trigger that you want to 4. Use cursor buttons to select “Curve,” and use
edit (p. 15). the [–] [+] buttons to specify the setting.
4. Use cursor buttons to select “Threshold,” Parameter Explanation
and use the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the
The standard setting. This produces the
sensitivity. most natural correspondence between
Parameter Explanation playing dynamics and volume change.
Increase this value if the drum trigger Volume
LINEAR
is unwantedly triggered by ambient
vibration. If this value is too high, soft
strikes will not produce sound. You should Playing
set this to the lowest value that will not LINEAR dynamics
cause unintended triggering. Compared to “LINEAR,” strong dynamics
Threshold
In the illustration, ‘B’ will trigger a sound, produce a greater change.
but ‘A’ and ‘C’ will not. Volume Volume
EXP1, EXP2
Threshold

Playing Playing
EXP1 dynamics
EXP1 EXP2 EXP2 dynamics

5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.
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Parameter Explanation
Compared to “LINEAR,” a soft playing
Making Hi-hat Settings
produces a greater change. If you’re using a VH-10 or VH-11 V-hi-hat (subsequently
Volume Volume called a “VH”), adjust the offset on the TM-6 PRO.
LOG1, LOG2 This adjustment is required in order to correctly detect
open, close, and pedal operations.
Playing Playing
dynamics dynamics Before you continue, you must set the trigger type to “VH-
LOG1 LOG1 LOG2 LOG2
10” or “VH-11” (p. 14).
Extreme changes are made in response
to playing dynamics. 1. After making the hi-hat settings, release
Volume your foot from the pedal, and while keeping
SPLINE your foot off the pedal, turn on the power of
the TM-6 PRO.
Playing
SPLINE dynamics 2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat
Very little dynamic response, making it rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.
easy to maintain strong volume levels.
3. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select
In cases such as when using RT
“HI-HAT” and press the [ENTER] button.
series triggers, this lets you play at a
LOUD, consistent level. 4. While reading the meter displayed on the
LOUD2 Volume Volume right side of the TM-6 PRO’s screen, adjust
the offset with the VH’s offset adjustment
Playing Playing screw.
dynamics
LOUD1 LOUD1 LOUD2 LOUD2 dynamics Adjust the offset so that the appear in the meter.

5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.

Detailed Trigger Settings 5. As necessary, use the cursor buttons to

Edit these settings only when you need to make detailed select a parameter and use the [–] [+]
adjustments such as fine adjustment of the drum trigger
sensitivity or signal detection.
buttons to edit the value.
Normally there is no need to make these settings. Parameter Value Explanation

Reference Foot Splash Amount of how easy to

-10–+10
Sens make the foot splash
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF). Amount of control
change that is
transmitted in stepping
1. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select the hi-hat pedal down
“PARAM” and press the [ENTER] button. completely.
CC Max 90, 127
* There’s no need to
2. Press the [F3] (ADVNCD) button. change this setting if
The TRIGGER ADVANCE screen appears. you’re performed only
with the TM-6 PRO and
the drum trigger.

6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.
3. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit (p. 15).
4. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter,
and use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value.
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
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Eliminate Crosstalk Between Drum Triggers Example) If the sound of trigger input 2 is
(Crosstalk Cancellation) heard when you strike the drum trigger of
trigger input 1
If two drum triggers are attached to the same stand, the
vibration from one struck drum trigger may cause the other 1. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select
drum trigger to sound without your intention. This is called “XTALK” and press the [ENTER] button.
“crosstalk.” Crosstalk cancellation is a setting that prevents
The XTALK MONITOR screen appears.
this type of crosstalk.
Crosstalk cancellation settings
* In some cases, the acoustic sound from an acoustic drum
or from a monitor speaker might cause a drum trigger
to be triggered. In such cases, adjusting the crosstalk
cancelation settings will not solve the problem. Pay
attention to the following considerations when setting
up your equipment.
55 Set up the drum triggers at a distance from the
speakers Trigger input number
55 Angle the drum triggers, placing them where they are
less likely to be affected by the sound
2. Strike the drum trigger of trigger input 1.
The crosstalk detection status is shown in the XTALK
55 Increase the Threshold value of the drum trigger MONITOR screen.
(p. 16)
The illustration below shows that when you struck
the drum trigger of trigger input 1 (TRIG 1), the drum
triggers of trigger input 2 (TRIG 2) and trigger input 3
Tips for positioning the drum triggers (TRIG 3) detected the vibration.
A “H” symbol is shown for drum triggers that are
You can prevent crosstalk by positioning the drum experiencing crosstalk.
triggers in a way that minimizes their susceptibility to
Crosstalk occurring
an external source of vibration.
Before you adjust the crosstalk cancellation settings,
please note the following points when setting up your
system.
55 Don’t place drum triggers in contact with each
other.
55 If attaching multiple drum triggers to the same Drum triggers
stand,increase the distance between them. Explanation
detecting vibration
55 Firmly tighten the knobs that fasten the drum Crosstalk is occurring.
trigger to ensure that the drum trigger is securely
attached to the stand. Trigger input 2 By adjusting the crosstalk
(TRIG 2) cancellation value, you can
prevent the sound from being
triggered.
Trigger input 3 Will not sound, because
(TRIG 3) crosstalk cancellation is active.

3. Press the [F2] (FOCUS) button to move the

cursor to TRIG 2.

If crosstalk is occurring for multiple drum triggers, each

press of the [F2] (FOCUS) button will move the cursor to
another drum trigger that is experiencing crosstalk.

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4. Press the [F3] (SET) button.
In this case, the value is automatically set to “19,” which is Viewing Trigger Information for Drum
the minimum value that can cancel triggering for trigger
input 2.
Trigger
Value Explanation You can view realtime information that shows the force
(velocity) with which each drum trigger is struck, how far
Strength of crosstalk the hi-hat is open.
0–80
cancellation

The value will not exceed 40 when you set crosstalk

1. In the TRIGGER SETUP screen (p. 14), select
cancellation automatically. If you need to set this value “MONITOR” and press the [ENTER] button.
above 40, use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value.
2. Press the [F1] (MONITOR) button.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make crosstalk The TRIGGER MONITOR screen appears.
cancellation settings. Velocity meter
MEMO Indicates the striking force (velocity) for each trigger
You can also use the cursor buttons and [–] [+] buttons
to make crosstalk cancellation settings manually.

6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.

Trigger input number Hi-hat open/close status

3. Strike the drum triggers.

The meter indications in the screen will move in realtime,
allowing you to view the following information.

[F1] (MONITOR) button

Display Explanation
Shows the striking force
Velocity meter
(velocity).
Shows how far the hi-hat is
open. The indicator will move
HI-HAT toward “OPEN” as the hi-hat
opens, and toward “CLOSE” as
it closes.

[F2] (LOG) button

Shows the velocity

of each successive
trigger strike.

Display Explanation
Velocity meter Shows a record of the velocity.
[F3] (CLEAR) button Clears the record of velocity.

4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.

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Selecting a Kit Playing with the Click
1. Press the [EXIT] button several times to Turning the click on/off
access the KIT screen.
2. Press the [–] [+] buttons to select a kit. 1. Press the [CLICK] button.
The CLICK screen appears.
About the KIT screen
This screen is the basic screen of the TM-6 PRO; it appears
when you turn on the power.

Trigger meter H&R icon (shown only if H&R

(p. 24) is “ON”)
(Level of the trigger 2. Press the [F3] (CLICK) button.
signal received
Currently selected drum The click sounds.
when you strike a
drum trigger) trigger You can adjust the volume of the click using the [CLICK]
Example) knob.
1H: Head (trigger 1)
1R: Rim (trigger 1)
3. Press the [F3] (CLICK) button once again.
The click stops.
Tempo (shown only if kit MEMO
tempo is “ON” (&PDF)) 55 You can also turn the click on/off by holding down the
[ENTER] button and pressing the [CLICK] button.
Kit number and 55 The click is output only to the headphones
name User sample icon (shown (by default), but you are free to specify the output
only if the selected kit destination. For details, refer to “Audio Output
uses a user sample (p. 29)) Assignments” (p. 38).

Changing the tempo

[F1] (SETLIST) button 1. In the CLICK screen (TEMPO tab), press the
[–] [+] buttons to adjust the tempo.
By pressing the [F1] (SETLIST) button, you can recall kits
in the order in which you registered them in a set list. MEMO
Press the [F1] (SETLIST) button once again to return to 55 You can specify the tempo by striking a drum trigger
the KIT screen. or pressing a trigger button at the desired timing
interval (tap tempo) (SETUP tab0Tap Sw, Tap Pad).
For details, refer to “Recalling Kits Successively (SET LIST)”
(p. 34). 55 If the Sync Mode (&PDF) is set to “EXTERNAL,” the
tempo is shown as “USB.” In this case, you can’t change
[F2] (TOOLS) button the tempo.

This button accesses the following kit-related settings.

For details, refer to “Convenient Functions” (p. 33).
Changing the beat unit
Returns changes that you made 1. Access the CLICK screen (SETUP tab).
Undo
to a kit or instrument to the state 2. Use cursor buttons to select “Beat,” and
immediately after the kit was
selected. use the [–] [+] buttons to change the time
Copies the settings of a kit or drum
signature setting.
Copy MEMO
trigger.
SETLIST Edit Edit a set list. For other settings, refer to “Data List” (PDF).
Backs-up the settings of a kit to an
1KIT Save
SD card.
Loads 1 kit backup settings that were
1KIT Load
saved to an SD card.

[F3] (KIT VOL) button

This lets you adjust the volume of the kit or hi-hat while
watching a level meter (p. 27).
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Performing Along with a Song Operations during playback

Controller Function
You can play back an audio file (WAV/MP3) of backing tracks
etc. from an SD card. [s] button Play/stop the song
Here’s how to perform along with a song. [ ] button Move to the beginning of the song
[ ] button Move to the end of the song
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7). [<] button Rewind five seconds
2. Press the [SONG] button. [>] button Fast-forward five seconds
The SONG screen appears. Move to the previous song (long-
[F1] (v) button
Loop icon (during press the button: rewind the song)
loop playback&PDF) Metronome icon Move to the next song (long-press
[F2] (w) button
(shown if a song the button: fast-forward the song)
containing a click track [–] [+] buttons Move to the previous/next song
(p. 22) is selected) Adjust the volume of the song
[SONG] knob
Song name (audio file)
Adjust the volume of the click track
[CLICK] knob (*1)
(p. 22)
3. Press the [F3] (FOLDER) button. Make various settings related to
The SONG FOLDER screen appears. song playback, such as specifying
[ENTER] button the volume of the song or click track,
or making the song play repeatedly
(loop playback) (p. 22).

*1: By outputting an audio file from an SD card as a click

track, you can make a click sound along with a song
(p. 22).
4. Select an audio file, and press the [F3]
(SELECT) button or the [ENTER] button.
Button Function When transferring files from your
[ ] [ ] buttons Moves cursor computer to an SD card
[F1] (FOLDER UP) button/
Exits a folder You can also play back audio files that are saved
[<] button
within a folder, not only at the root (top level) of the
[F2] (OPEN) button/ SD card.
Enters a folder
[>] button
* You can put up to 200 song files in a single folder.
[F3] (SELECT) button/
Specifies a file * Keep the length of the song to less than one hour
[ENTER] button
per file.
Reference
5. Press the [s] button.
For details, refer to “SD card folder structure”
The selected song plays.
(p. 36).

Audio files that can be played by the

TM-6 PRO
WAV MP3
Format
WAV (.wav) MP3 (.mp3)
(extension)
Sampling
44.1 kHz 44.1 kHz
frequency
Bit rate 16, 24-bit 64 kbps–320 kbps
* File names or folder names that contain more than
15 characters are not shown correctly. Files and
folders using double-byte characters are also not
supported.

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Changing the Settings of Each Song Playing an Audio File as a Click (Click Track)
Here’s how to specify the volume of the song and the click Separately from the song, you can prepare an audio file
track, and how they play back. (WAV file) and play it back as a click (click track).
Since the click track can play simultaneously with the song,
1. Select a song (p. 21). it’s convenient when you want a desired click sound to play
back along with the song.
2. Press the [ENTER] button.
* To play back a click track, you must prepare a song
The SONG SETUP screen appears.
and a click audio file in WAV format. MP3 files are not
supported.
MEMO
The internal demo songs provide a click track.

Preparing a click track audio file

3. Use the cursor buttons, [–] [+] buttons, and
function buttons to make settings for the 1. Prepare the audio file (WAV file) that you
song. want to play as a song and the audio file
(WAV file) that you want to play as a click
Parameter Value Explanation
track.
Play back only once and Use commercially available DAW software etc. to create a
ONE SHOT
Play Type then stop. click track that matches the tempo of your song.
LOOP Play repeatedly. 2. On your computer, edit the file name of the
Song
Song volume file that you prepared in step 1.
Volume Specify “song file name+_Click” as the name of the audio
-INF–+6.0 Click track volume file that you want to play as the click track.
Click Trk [dB] Only if there is a click Example)
Volume track corresponding to If you want the click track to play back along with a song
the song named “TM-6PRO.wav” then you would specify “TM-
6PRO_Click.wav” as the name of the click audio file.
Button Explanation
You can assign a footswitch or 3. Save the audio file of the song and the
[F1] (PAD/FS CTRL)
button
drum trigger to execute functions audio file of the click track in the same level
such as song play/stop (p. 43). of the SD card.
Turn click track playback on/off. In the case of the example, save “TM-6PRO.wav” and
[F3] (CLK TRK ON) “TM-6PRO_Click.wav” in the same level.
button * Only if there is a corresponding
click track for the song

4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the

SONG screen.

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Playing back the click track along with the
song
1. In the SONG screen (p. 21), select the song
that you want to play back together with the
click track.
In the case of the example, select the song “TM-6PRO.
wav.”

2. Press the [s] button.

The click track plays together with the song playback.
To adjust the volume of the click track, turn the [CLICK]
knob.
In the case of the example, you can use the [SONG] knob
to adjust the volume of “TM-6PRO.wav” and use the
[CLICK] knob to adjust the volume of “TM-6PRO_Click.
wav.”
MEMO
The click track is output only to the headphones
(by default), but you are free to specify the output
destination. For details, refer to “Audio Output
Assignments” (p. 38).

Playing an Internal Demo Song

The TM-6 PRO contains built-in demo songs.
The internal demo songs also provide a click track.
* The internal demo songs cannot be played back if an SD
card is inserted in the TM-6 PRO.

1. Remove the SD card from the SD card slot

(p. 7).
2. Press the [SONG] button.
The SONG screen appears.

3. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select a demo

song.
4. Press the [s] button.
The selected demo song plays.

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MEMO
Saving the settings 55 You can also access the INST screen by holding down
the [ENTER] button and pressing the [MENU] button.
On the TM-6 PRO, your edits are saved automatically, 55 For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer
so you don’t have to perform any operation to save to “Data List” (PDF).
the settings.
55 Audio files that you created using your computer
Settings are also saved when you turn off the power. can be loaded via an SD card into the TM-6 PRO, and
played as an instrument (p. 29).

Selecting and Editing an Instrument 5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Here’s how to select the instrument that’s sounded by a
drum trigger. Making detailed instrument settings
1. Press the [MENU] button. In the INST screen, you can press the [F3] (EDIT) button and
make settings for instruments A and B to specify the volume
The MENU screen appears.
of each and how they will be played.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “INST,” and Reference
then press the [ENTER] button. For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
The INST screen appears. “Data List” (PDF).

3. Select the drum trigger that you want to INST EDIT screen
edit (p. 15).
4. Use the cursor buttons, [–] [+] buttons, or
function buttons to select an instrument.
Instrument A
Category name
MEMO
Instrument number 55 You can use the sound modify knobs to adjust the
Instrument name Volume, Pitch, and Decay (p. 26). The sound modify
knobs adjust the parameters for both instruments A
and B simultaneously.
55 In the INST EDIT screen, you can adjust instruments
Category, name, and number of A and B independently by holding down the [ENTER]
instrument B button and turning the sound modify knobs (Volume,
Play type icon (p. 31) Pitch, and Decay of the layer that’s currently selected
by the cursor). At this time, the sound modify indicator
Button Explanation blinks.
“ON”: The instruments for the
head and rim are selected INST SETUP screen
as a set. The recommended
instruments are selected as a
set, according to the instrument
[F1] (H&R) button that you select.
“OFF”: You can independently
specify the instrument for
different strike locations, such MEMO
as the head and the rim. 55 By varying the strength of the strike, you can layer
If this is “ON,” instrument B is the sounds of instruments A and B or switch between
sounded in addition to the usual them (LayerType).
[F2] (B ON/OFF) instrument A. This lets you layer 55 Using Fixed Velocity
button the two instruments, or switch This makes the instrument sound at a fixed velocity
between them depending on regardless of the strength of your strike. This is also
the force of your strike. convenient if you’ve assigned a phrase to a user
This lets you make detailed sample and want it to play at a fixed volume.
settings for the instrument. 55 Using Minimum Volume
[F3] (EDIT) button The instrument parameters can This lets you increase the volume of soft strikes while
be edited independently for maintaining the volume of strong strikes. You can use
instruments A and B. this to improve the audibility of a snare’s ghost notes
or a ride cymbal’s legato notes.
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You can edit the LOW (low frequency), MID
Applying Effects to Each Drum Trigger (mid frequency), and HIGH (high frequency) ranges
individually.
(Pad Effect)
Parameter Explanation
You can apply the following effects to each drum trigger.
Width of the frequency band
Effect Explanation Q (MID only) Higher values make the width
Separate three-band equalizers for the narrower.
PAD EQ
head and for the rim Freq Center frequency
PAD TRANSIENT Level control of the attack and release Gain Amount of boost or cut
PAD COMP Single band compressor Specifies whether the head and
PAD MFX Multi-effect [F1] (H&R) button rim are edited together as a set or
edited individually (p. 24).
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to 5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
“Data List” (PDF). return to the KIT screen.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears. Applying Effects to the Entire Kit (Kit Effect)
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “PAD-FX,” You can apply the following effects to the entire kit.
and then press the [ENTER] button. Effect Explanation
The PAD EFFECT screen appears. REVERB Reverb
MASTER COMP Master compressor
MASTER EQ Master equalizer
* The master compressor and equalizer effect is not
applied to the DIRECT OUT jacks.
* If the Output Assign (p. 38) setting Master Out is set to
3. Use the cursor buttons to select the pad “DIRECT,” the master compressor and master equalizer
effect that you want to edit, and press the effects are not applied to the sound that’s output from
[ENTER] button. the MASTER OUT jacks.
The pad effect editing screen appears. Reference
4. Edit the effect settings. For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen. Using the master compressor
Example) PAD EQ settings 55 When used as a compressor, this allows you
to raise the overall loudness of the drums by
1. In the PAD EFFECT screen (p. 25), select “EQ” compressing brief peaks in the sound. This lets the
and press the [ENTER] button. sound project better, without being buried in the
The PAD EQ screen appears. mix by the other instruments.
55 When used as a comp-limiter, this lets you increase
the recording level while limiting the maximum
input to the recording device.
55 If you’re using a small monitor amp, you can use
this effect as a limiter so that the peaks of the drum
sound are limited, making the sound less likely to
distort.
2. Select the drum trigger that you want to
edit (p. 15). Using the master equalizer
3. Press the [F3] (EQ ON/OFF) button to switch 55 This lets you adjust the tonal character by boosting
the effect on/off. or cutting each of the four bands (LOW/MID1/
MID2/HIGH).
4. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+] 55 You can also use this to make compensations in
buttons to edit the settings. the tone when using the master compressor.

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1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears. Using the Sound Modify Knobs
You can use the sound modify knobs to adjust the
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT-FX,” parameters of the instrument or the pad effect.
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The KIT EFFECT screen appears.

3. Use the cursor buttons to select the kit 1. Select the drum trigger that you want to
effect that you want to edit, and press the edit (p. 15).
[ENTER] button.
The kit effect editing screen appears.
2. Press the sound modify button to select the
parameters that you want to edit.
4. Edit the effect settings.
Instrument parameters (upper indicator is lit)
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen. Parameter Explanation
Volume Volume of the instrument
MASTER EQ settings Pitch Pitch of the instrument
1. In the KIT EFFECT screen (p. 26), select Decay Length of the instrument's decay
“MASTER EQ” and press the [ENTER] button. MEMO
The MASTER EQ screen appears.
55 The sound modify knobs adjust the parameters for
both instruments A and B simultaneously.
55 In the INST EDIT screen (p. 24), you can edit
instruments A and B individually by holding down the
[ENTER] button and turning a sound modify knob.

Pad effect parameters (lower indicator is lit)

2. Press the [F3] (EQ ON/OFF) button to switch
the effect on/off. Parameter Explanation
Attack adjustment
3. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+] Transient Attack This lets you emphasize or reduce
buttons to edit the settings. the attack portion.
You can edit the LOW (low frequency), MID1
(mid frequency), MID2 (mid frequency), and HIGH Release adjustment
(high frequency) ranges individually. Transient Release This lets you emphasize or reduce
the release portion.
Parameter Explanation
Multi-effect control
TYPE (LOW and
How the equalizer is applied The parameter that is controlled
HIGH only)
depends on the multi-effect that is
Width of the frequency band selected.
Q Higher values make the width The PAD MFX screen shows the
narrower. parameters that can be controlled.
MFX Control
FREQ Center frequency
GAIN Amount of boost or cut

4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.
Parameters indicated by “(#)”

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3. Turn a sound modify knob to edit the
parameter. Editing a Kit
The value of the parameter you’re editing is shown in a Here you can make settings such as the kit’s overall volume
popup. and the kit name.
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).

While the popup is shown, you can press a function Editing the Kit’s Volume
button to edit the settings of the instrument.
Here’s how to set the volume of the kit.
Example) Pitch
MEMO
Button Explanation
From the KIT screen, you can also access the KIT VOLUME
Specifies whether the head and screen by pressing the [F3] (KIT VOL) button.
[F1] (H&R) button rim are edited together as a set or
edited individually (p. 24). 1. Press the [MENU] button.
Moves to a screen for making The MENU screen appears.
[F2] (EDIT) button detailed edits to the instrument
parameters.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT
COMMON,” and then press the [ENTER]
Returns the Pitch setting to its
[F3] (INIT) button
initial value “0.” button.
The KIT COMMON screen appears.
MEMO
55 The parameters that you can edit here can also be
edited from the instrument or pad effect editing
screen.
55 While the popup is shown, you can press the [EXIT]
button to dismiss the popup.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT
Disabling the sound modify knobs (sound VOLUME,” and then press the [ENTER]
modify lock) button.
To prevent parameter values from changing even if you 4. In the KIT VOLUME screen (KITVOL tab), use
inadvertently touch the sound modify knobs, such as during the [–] [+] buttons to change the value.
a live performance, you can lock the knobs (sound modify
lock).
Hold down the [ENTER] button and press the sound modify
button to turn the sound modify lock function on or off.
If you turn a sound modify knob while this is locked, the
current parameter value is shown. Adjust this so that each output does not exceed clip level
(0 dB) when you strike the drum trigger.
Value -INF–+6.0 dB

Blinking 5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.
Reference
MEMO
You can also set the sound modify lock function from
MENU. For details, refer to “Other Settings” (p. 44). From the KIT screen, you can also move to the KIT
VOLUME screen by pressing the [F3] (KIT VOL) button.

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3. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+]
Editing the Hi-Hat’s Volume buttons to make mute group settings.
Here’s how to set the volume of the hi-hat. Parameter Value Explanation
Specify the mute group
1. In the KIT COMMON screen (p. 27), select number.
MUTE SEND
“KIT VOLUME” and press the [ENTER] button. When you strike the drum
trigger of the number
2. In the HI-HAT VOLUME screen (HIHAT tab), specified in MUTE SEND, the
use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+] sound of the drum trigger
buttons to edit the values. – (OFF), assigned to the same number
1–8 in MUTE RECEIVE is muted.
MUTE * Even if you specify the same
RECEIVE number in MUTE SEND and
MUTE RECEIVE for the same
location (e.g., head or rim)
of the same drum trigger,
Strike the hi-hat, and adjust its volume balance relative muting does not occur.
to the other outputs.
When you specify a mute group, an arrow indicates
Parameter Value Explanation
the drum triggers that are muted when you strike the
-INF– currently selected drum trigger, and the drum triggers
PedalHH Vol Volume of pedal hi-hat
+6.0dB that when struck will mute the currently selected drum
HH Open/ trigger.
Open/close volume
Close -5–+5
balance
Balance

3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.
MEMO MEMO
From the KIT screen, you can also move to the HI-HAT To clear all mute groups, press the [F3] (RESET) button.
VOLUME screen by pressing the [F3] (KIT VOL) button.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Muting the Sound of a Specific Drum Trigger
When You Strike a Drum Trigger (Mute Group) Specifying the Tempo for Each Kit
Mute group settings let you specify that when you strike a (Kit Tempo)
drum trigger, other drum triggers in the same mute group
are muted (silenced). When you select a kit, the tempo you specify here is
For example, you could assign user samples to the automatically applied.
instruments of each drum trigger, and make mute group
settings so that you can switch between user samples by 1. In the KIT COMMON screen (p. 27), select
striking different drum triggers. “KIT TEMPO” and press the [ENTER] button.
1. In the KIT COMMON screen (p. 27), select The KIT TEMPO screen appears.
“MUTE GROUP” and press the [ENTER]
button.
The MUTE GROUP screen appears.

2. Select the drum trigger that you want to

edit (p. 15).
You can also use the cursor buttons to select a drum
trigger.

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2. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+]
buttons to edit the settings. Importing and Playing Audio Files
Parameter Value Explanation (USER SAMPLE)
Use a common tempo for the Audio files that you created on your computer can be
entire TM-6 PRO (p. 20). imported from an SD card into the TM-6 PRO, and played as
OFF
The tempo does not change instruments (user sample function). You can edit the sound
when you switch kits. of a user sample or apply effects to it in the same way as
Kit Tempo Use the tempo specified by other instruments.
Switch each kit.
ON This lets you specify the click Audio files that can be loaded by the
tempo and the tempo of
tempo-synchronized effects TM-6 PRO
individually for each kit.
WAV
Kit Tempo 20–260 Kit tempo
Format (extension) WAV (.wav)
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
Bit rate 16, 24-bit
return to the KIT screen.
Time (for each file) Maximum 180 seconds
MEMO
Number of files Maximum 1,000 files
If kit tempo is “ON,” and the tempo you specify in the
CLICK screen is different than the kit tempo, the tempo Total length of sound Mono: 48 minutes
in the KIT screen is indicated as “*” ( ). (maximum) Stereo: 24 minutes
* File names or folder names that contain more than
Renaming the Kit 15 characters are not shown correctly. Files and
folders using double-byte characters are also not
Here’s how to rename the currently selected kit. supported.

1. Access the KIT COMMON screen (p. 27).

2. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT NAME,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
Importing an Audio File
The KIT NAME screen appears. Here’s how you can import an audio file into the TM-6 PRO
as a user sample.
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7).
2. Press the [USER SAMPLE] button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “IMPORT,”
3. Edit the name. and then press the [ENTER] button.
You can enter a kit name (upper line) of up to 11 The SAMPLE IMPORT screen appears.
characters, and a sub-name (lower line) of up to 16
characters.
Controller Explanation
Move the cursor to the
Cursor buttons character that you want to
change.
4. Select an audio file, and press the [F3]
[–] [+] buttons Change the character.
(SELECT) button or the [ENTER] button.
Insert a space at the cursor
[F1] (INSERT) button Button Function
location.
Delete the character at the [ ] [ ] buttons Moves cursor
[F2] (DELETE) button
cursor location. [<] [>] buttons Enters a folder/Exits a folder
Move to the first uppercase Plays back the selected
[F1] (PREVIEW) button
[F3] (AAaA1) button character, lowercase audio file.
character, or numeral. [F2] (FOLDER UP) button Exits a folder
[F3] (SELECT) button/
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to [ENTER] button
Enters a folder/Specifies a file
return to the KIT screen.
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5. Use the cursor buttons to select the import-
destination number, and press the [F3] Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument
(IMPORT) button. and Playing It
A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the 1. Press the [MENU] button.
[ENTER] button.
* If you select a number in which data already exists, the
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “INST,” and
message “User Sample Exists!” appears. Select a number then press the [ENTER] button.
that contains no data. 3. Select the drum trigger to which you want
6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER] to assign an instrument (p. 15).
button. 4. Move the cursor to the instrument category
The audio file is imported. of the layer that you want to assign, and use
* Never turn off the power while the screen indicates the [–] [+] buttons to select “USER SAMPLE.”
“Processing...”
User sample category
Importing all audio files of a folder at once
Here’s how all audio files in a folder can be imported as
user samples in a single operation.

1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7). 5. Move the cursor to the instrument name,
and use the [–] [+] buttons to select a user
2. Access the SAMPLE IMPORT screen (p. 29). sample.
3. Select one of the audio files in the folder
that you want to import, and press the [F3]
(SELECT) button or the [ENTER] button.
4. Use the cursor buttons to select the starting
number of the import-destination, and
press the [F2] (IMPORT ALL) button. 6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
The screen shows the name of the folder to be imported return to the KIT screen.
entirely and the starting number of the import- When you strike the drum trigger to which the user
destination. sample is assigned, the user sample is heard.
* If the import-destination region contains even one user
sample, the message “User Sample Exists! Not Enough
Space to Import All.” appears. When selecting a number,
verify that the region does not contain a user sample.

5. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.

6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]

button.
The audio files are imported.
* Never turn off the power while the screen indicates
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Viewing a List of User Samples Parameter Value

-12–+12
Explanation
Adjusts the volume of a
Sample Gain
Here’s how to view a list of all currently-loaded user samples. [dB] user sample.
When you strike the
1. Press the [USER SAMPLE] button. drum trigger, the
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “LIST,” and ONESHOT currently-heard sound is
MONO silenced before the new
then press the [ENTER] button. sound is heard. Notes do
The SAMPLE LIST screen appears. not overlap (mono).
Play type icon When you strike the
drum trigger repeatedly,
: Play once (mono) Play Type ONESHOT
the sounds of the notes
: Play once (poly) POLY
are heard overlapping
: Play as a loop (poly).
The user sample plays
Button Explanation repeatedly (loop).
Plays the selected user sample. LOOP ALT Each time you strike the
[F1] (PREVIEW) To stop playback, press the [F1] drum trigger, the sound
button (PREVIEW) button once again alternately plays or stops.
during playback.
Plays the user sample with the current
[F2] (DELETE)
Deletes the selected user sample. [F1] (PREVIEW) settings. During playback, press the
button
button [F1] (PREVIEW) button once again to
Lets you edit the user sample stop.
[F3] (EDIT) button (e.g., play/stop position settings,
playback method (play type)).
4. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+]
MEMO buttons to edit the settings.
You can use the cursor [<] [>] buttons to move the cursor MEMO
in larger steps.
You can also use all sound off (p. 10) to stop the sound of
a user sample that is “stuck” in the playing state.
Editing a User Sample Specifying the sounded region of a user
You can specify settings such as the position at which a
user sample plays and stops, and how playback occurs
sample
(play type). You can specify the region of a user sample that is actually
sounded.
Specifying how the user sample is sounded 1. From the user sample list, select the user
You can specify how the user sample is sounded when you sample for which you want to make the
strike a drum trigger, for example whether it sounds only setting (p. 31).
once or repeatedly.
You can also adjust the volume of a user sample.
2. Press the [F3] (EDIT) button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “Adjust
1. From the user sample list, select the user Start/End” and then press the [ENTER]
sample for which you want to make the button.
setting (p. 31). The START/END screen appears.
2. Press the [F3] (EDIT) button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “Play Type/
Gain,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
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4. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+] 3. Use cursor buttons to select the function,
buttons to edit the settings. and then press the [ENTER] button.
Parameter Explanation A confirmation message appears.
Zooms the waveform display in or out. If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
By holding down the [ENTER] button and
using the cursor [<] [>] buttons, you can Packing user sample numbers forward (Renumber)
ZOOM
zoom-in/out for the horizontal axis.
If you repeatedly import and delete user samples, the
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to zoom-in/out
numbers will become discontinuous.
for the vertical axis.
This function lets you pack the user samples forward. The
Adjusts the start point (the location at
user sample assignments for kits are also updated so that
which the user sample starts playing).
they will sound correctly.
START The amount by which the value changes
If you execute Renumber, the user samples that are
will differ according to the ZOOM ratio of
assigned to kits will no longer be correctly reproduced
the horizontal axis.
if you load previously-saved backup data (that does not
Adjusts the end point (the location at include user samples).
which the user sample stops playing).
* If you executed Renumber, and then load previously-
END The amount by which the value changes saved backup data or kit backup data (that does not
will differ according to the ZOOM ratio of include user samples), the user samples assigned to
the horizontal axis. the kit will no longer be correctly reproduced.
[F1] Plays the user sample with the current
(PREVIEW) settings. During playback, press the [F1] Optimizing the user sample area (Optimize)
button (PREVIEW) button once again to stop. If you repeatedly import and delete user samples, the
MEMO user sample area might become fragmented, reducing
the number of user samples that can be loaded.
By holding down the [ENTER] button and using the [–]
[+] buttons, you can change the start point and end This function optimizes the area so that user samples can
point positions in larger steps. be loaded.
NOTE
Renaming a user sample 55 Be sure to back up before executing this (p. 39).
Here’s how to rename a user sample. 55 This process might take more than an hour in some
cases (This will vary depending on the number and
1. From the user sample list, select the user size of the user samples).
sample that you want to rename (p. 31). 55 Never turn off the power while this operation is in
2. Press the [F3] (EDIT) button. progress. If you do so, the user samples might be lost.
55 In some cases, optimizing might not produce results.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “Rename,”
and then press the [ENTER] button. Deleting all user samples (Delete All)
4. Edit the name (p. 29). All user samples in the user memory are deleted.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the SAMPLE NOTE

NAME screen. All user samples used in kits are also deleted. Drum
triggers to which a user sample is assigned will no longer
produce sound.
Organizing User Samples 4. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
Here’s how to renumber the user sample numbers or button.
optimize the user sample area. The selected function is executed.

1. Press the [USER SAMPLE] button. 5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “UTIL,” and return to the KIT screen.
then press the [ENTER] button.
The USER SAMPLE UTILITY screen appears.

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Comparing or Returning to the Unedited Copying Settings (Copy)
Kit (Undo) The TM-6 PRO lets you copy various types of settings from
internal memory or from an SD card.
You can listen to the difference between the current
You can also exchange settings between the copy-source
settings and the settings just after the kit was selected, or
and copy-destination.
return to the unedited settings (Undo).
Current kit Immediately after NOTE
(CURRENT) selecting kit (UNDO) When you execute a copy, the content at the copy-
destination is overwritten. If you want to keep those
Edit settings, back them up to an SD card beforehand (p. 39).

1. In the KIT screen (p. 20), press the [F2]

1. Select the kit that you want to edit. (TOOLS) button.
When you select a kit, the data of the selected kit is
saved in UNDO. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select “Copy” and
then press the [ENTER] button.
2. Edit the kit. The COPY screen appears.
3. In the KIT screen (p. 20), press the [F2]
(TOOLS) button.
4. Use the cursor buttons to select “Undo” and
then press the [ENTER] button.
The UNDO screen appears.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select a copy
menu item, and press the [ENTER] button.
Copy menu Explanation
KIT Copy a kit.
Copy the settings of a pad, such as
Comparing the sound PAD instrument assignments and pad
effect settings.
Use the cursor buttons to switch between the kits while
you perform, and listen to the difference. TRIGGER Copy a trigger bank.

Parameter Explanation 4. Copy the settings according to the menu

CURRENT Current kit settings item that you selected.
UNDO
Settings immediately after
selecting the kit
Example) Copying a kit (KIT)
Keeping the current kit settings unchanged 1. In the COPY screen, select “KIT” and press
the [ENTER] button.
Press the [EXIT] button several times to return to the KIT
The COPY KIT screen appears.
screen.

Returning to the settings just after the kit was selected

Proceed as follows.

5. Select “UNDO” and then press the [F3]

(RESTORE) button.
A confirmation message appears. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select the memory
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the that you want to copy, and press the [ENTER]
[ENTER] button. button.
Parameter Explanation
6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button. Copies from user memory. Only if
the copy-source is user, you can
The current kit settings return to the settings of just after USER
exchange the copy-source and
the kit was selected.
copy-destination.
7. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
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Parameter Explanation
Copies kits of preset memory.
Recalling Kits Successively (SET LIST)
Choose this if you want to return to You can specify an order in which kits are recalled in 32
the factory-set kit settings. steps (step 1 through step 32). Such an order is called a “set
PRESET list,” and you can create 32 set lists.
* User samples that are assigned
to a factory-set kit cannot be You can create a set list for the order in which you use kits
copied. in a live performance, and then instantly recall the kit that
Copies kits from backup data saved you’ll use next.
SD CARD
on an SD card. Bank 1
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 32
3. Use cursor buttons to select the parameters, Kit 7 Kit 13 Kit 23
and use the [–] [+] buttons to specify the
copy settings. Bank 2
USER, PRESET STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 32
Copy-source Kit 1 Kit 14 Kit 5

User sample icon

(shown only if a kit that Bank 3
uses user samples (p. 29) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 32
is selected) Kit 3 Kit 8 Kit 11
Copy-destination

SD CARD Creating a Set List

Include or don’t include user samples
Copy-source bank 1. In the KIT screen (p. 20), press the [F2]
number Copy-source (TOOLS) button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “SET LIST
Edit,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SET LIST screen appears.

Copy-destination User sample icon

* If you are copying backup data that does not include
user samples, you can’t select the “With User Sample”
check box.
Exchanging set lists
4. Press the [F3] (COPY) button.
A confirmation message appears. Button Explanation
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[F1] (MOVE UP) button
[ENTER] button. Changes the order of the set
MEMO [F2] (MOVE DOWN) list at the cursor position.
By pressing the [F2] (EXCHANGE) button you can button
exchange user memories (USER only). Edits the steps of the set list
[F3] (EDIT) button
at the cursor position.
5. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button.
The kit is copied. Editing the steps of a set list
6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to 3. Use the cursor buttons to select the set list
return to the KIT screen. that you want to edit.

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4. Press the [F3] (EDIT) button. Switching kits
The SET LIST EDIT screen appears.
Step number 1. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select kits in the
Bank number Set list name order of the specified steps.
2. When you’ve finished playing, press the [F1]
(SET LIST) button.
The set list function turns off.
MEMO
55 You can assign the appropriate function to a
Kit at this step footswitch or drum trigger, and use it to recall set lists
or kits. For details, refer to “Assigning Functions to Foot
5. Use the cursor buttons and the [–] [+] Switches or Drum Triggers” (p. 43).
buttons to change the kit at each step. 55 If the volumes of each kit are not consistent with each
Button Explanation other, adjust the Kit Volume (overall volume of the
entire kit) (p. 27).
Step at the cursor position is
deleted, and steps after this
point are moved forward one
[F1] (DELETE) button place. Backing Up Kit to an SD Card (1 Kit Save)
Here’s how settings of an individual kit stored in the TM-6 PRO
can be backed up to an SD card (up to 999 kits).
The same kit is inserted at
the cursor position, and steps 1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7).
after this point are moved
backward one place. 2. In the KIT screen (p. 20), press the [F2]
(TOOLS) button.
[F2] (INSERT) button 3. Use the cursor buttons to select “1 KIT Save,”
MEMO and then press the [ENTER] button.
The 1KIT SAVE screen appears.
If the set list is empty, press
the [F2] (INSERT) button to
insert a kit.
[F3] (NAME) button Renames the set list.

6. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen. User sample icon
(shown only if a kit that uses user
Using Set Lists samples (p. 29) is selected)

4. Make backup settings.

Selecting a bank Parameter Explanation
1. In the KIT screen (p. 20), press the [F1] Select whether the user samples
(SET LIST) button. With User Sample assigned to the kit are also backed
The set list function turns on. up.
Current kit Select the kit that you want to back
User
up.
SD Card Select the backup number.

* If you back up user samples as well, it may take several

Step number minutes to save the data depending on the size of
the user samples. If you do not back up user samples,
Bank number Set list name loading the kit backup data will not correctly reproduce
the kit if you have deleted user samples from the TM-6 PRO
2. Press the [F2] (KBANK#) button or [F3] after making the backup or if you have renumbered
(BANK#J) button to select the bank that you them.
want to use.
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5. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button. 6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
A confirmation message appears. button.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the The kit backup data is loaded from the SD card.
[ENTER] button.
7. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER] return to the KIT screen.
button.
The kit backup data is saved on the SD card.

7. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.

Loading Kit Backup Data from an SD Card

(1 Kit Load)
Here’s how kit backup data that was saved on an SD card
can be loaded into the TM-6 PRO.

1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7).

2. In the KIT screen (p. 20), press the [F2]
(TOOLS) button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “1 KIT Load,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
The 1KIT LOAD screen appears.

User sample icon

(shown only if a kit that uses user
samples (p. 29)) is selected)

4. Make load settings.

Parameter Explanation
Select whether the user samples SD card folder structure
With User Sample saved together with the kit are
loaded. IMPORT folder
SD Card Select the backup number. If there are audio files that you
User Select the load-destination kit. want to import as user samples,
save them in this folder.
* When you load user samples, new user samples are
created even if the same user samples already exist. The Roland folder
newly created user samples are automatically assigned The TM-6 PRO’s backup data is
to the loaded kit. saved here.
* In order to load user samples, there must be sufficient
free space for the user samples. Backup folder
* If you are loading the kit backup data that does not Backup data is
TM-6PRO folder saved here.
include user samples, you can’t select the “With User
Sample” check box.
Kit folder
5. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button. Kit backup data is
A confirmation message appears. saved here.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
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1. In the MENU screen (p. 37), select “MIDI” and
Basic Procedure for Settings press the [ENTER] button.
Here’s how to make overall settings for the TM-6 PRO, and The MIDI screen appears.
for individual instruments and effects.
Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).

1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select “KIT MIDI,”
The MENU screen appears.
and then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the [F1] (NOTE)–[F3] (CH) buttons to
select the item that you want to edit.
Button Explanation
[F1] (NOTE) MIDI note number transmitted and
2. Use cursor buttons to select the menu item button received by each drum trigger
for the settings that you want to make, and [F2] (GATE) Duration of the note transmitted
then press the [ENTER] button. button by each drum trigger
MIDI channel used to transmit or
Menu Explanation
[F3] (CH) button receive note messages for each
INST Make instrument settings (p. 24). drum trigger
PAD-FX Make pad effect settings (p. 25).
4. Select the drum trigger that you want to
KIT-FX Make kit effect settings. edit (p. 15).
KIT COMMON Make kit settings (p. 27). You can also use the cursor buttons to select a drum
Make MIDI settings for the kit or for trigger.
MIDI
the entire TM-6 PRO.
Make settings for the entire
5. Use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value.
SYS * In order to play a drum trigger from an external MIDI
TM-6 PRO.
device, the MIDI note number and MIDI channel of the
3. Edit the settings of the menu that you drum trigger that you want to play must match the
incoming note number and channel.
selected.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen. MIDI Settings for the Entire TM-6 PRO
Here you can make MIDI settings for the entire TM-6 PRO.
MIDI Settings Reference
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).
Making MIDI Transmit/Receive Settings for
1. In the MENU screen (p. 37), select “MIDI” and
Each Kit press the [ENTER] button.
You can specify how MIDI messages are transmitted and 2. Use the cursor buttons to select “GLOBAL
received for drum trigger strikes. SETUP,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
Reference
3. Use the [F1] (BASIC)–[F3] (PRGCHG) button
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF). buttons to select the item that you want to
edit.
Button Explanation
Makes basic MIDI settings such as
[F1] (BASIC) specifying the channel on which
button the TM-6 PRO transmits and
receives MIDI data.

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Button Explanation 4. Edit the settings of the menu that you
Here you can make settings selected.
for the MIDI messages that are 5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
[F2] (CTRL) transmitted or received to indicate
button the depth to which the hi-hat return to the KIT screen.
pedal is pressed, and settings for
MIDI synchronization.
Lets you freely specify the
Audio Output Assignments
[F3] (PRGCHG) correspondence between kits and Here’s how to specify the output destination (MASTER OUT
button the program changes that are jacks, DIRECT OUT jacks, PHONES jack) of the sound.
transmitted and received.
MEMO
4. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, 55 The output destination setting for USB audio (p. 42)
is shared with the output destination setting of the
and use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value. MASTER OUT jacks and the DIRECT OUT jacks.
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to 55 For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer
return to the KIT screen. to “Data List” (PDF).
1. In the SYSTEM screen, select “Output
Assign” and press the [ENTER] button.
Settings for the Entire TM-6 PRO Displays the output settings screen.
Here’s how to make settings that apply to the entire
If you select
TM-6 PRO, such as output destination assignments or
DIRECT1, the sound
footswitch assignments.
is output in mono to
DIRECT1.
1. Press the [MENU] button. If you select DIRECT
The MENU screen appears. MASTER OUT DIRECT OUT 1+2, the L-channel is
jack settings jack settings output to DIRECT1
2. Use the cursor buttons to select “SYS,” and and the R-channel is
then press the [ENTER] button. Trigger input number output to DIRECT 2.
The SYSTEM screen appears.

2. Use the cursor buttons, [–] [+] buttons, and

function buttons to make output settings.
Button Explanation
Specifies the output destination of
[F1] (PAD) button
3. Use cursor buttons to select the item for the each drum trigger’s sound.
settings that you want to make, and then [F2] (OTHER)
Specifies the output destination
press the [ENTER] button. of the reverb (kit effect), song, and
button
click (including the click track).
Menu Explanation
[F3] (SETUP) Specifies the output level etc. of
Specifies the output destination of button each output jack.
Output Assign
the sounds.
Saves (backs up) settings from the 3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
TM-6 PRO to an SD card, or loads
SD Card
backed-up settings from an SD card return to the KIT screen.
into the TM-6 PRO.
Makes settings for the USB driver
USB Setup
and USB audio (p. 41).
Assigns functions to the footswitch
Control Setup
and drum triggers (p. 43).
Makes settings for the display and
Options
for sound modify lock (p. 44).
Auto Off Makes AUTO OFF settings (p. 44).
Displays information about the
System Info TM-6 PRO itself, such as the
program version (p. 45).
Returns the TM-6 PRO to its factory
Factory Reset
settings (p. 45).
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 Settings (MENU)
Using the MASTER OUT jacks as DIRECT OUT 3. Use the cursor buttons to select “Save
Backup,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
jacks The SD CARD SAVE BACKUP screen appears.
1. In the OUTPUT SETUP screen (SETUP tab),
set the Master Direct Sw to “DIRECT.”
2. In PAD OUTPUT ASSIGN (PAD tab), specify
the output.
Example) Outputting the sound of trigger input 5
(TRIG 5) to the MASTER OUT L jack, and outputting the 4. Make backup settings.
sound of trigger input 6 (TRIG 6) to the MASTER OUT R Parameter Explanation
jack
Choose whether already-imported
User Sample
user samples will also be backed up.
Bank Select the backup number.
* If you back up user samples as well, it may take several
minutes to save the data depending on the size of the
user samples. If you don’t back up user samples, and you
MEMO
then delete user samples or renumber them, the kit won’t
55 The master compressor and Master equalizer effects be reproduced correctly even if you load the backup.
are not applied to the output from the MASTER OUT
jacks (the setting of the [MASTER] knob is applied). 5. Press the [F3] (NEXT) button.
This setting also applies to the output via USB audio to MEMO
your computer.
If you want to edit a name to the backup data, press the
55 The PHONES jacks output the sound processed by the [F1] (NAME) button and assign a name (p. 29).
master compressor and Master equalizer.
6. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.
A confirmation message appears.
Backing Up Data If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.
All settings stored in the TM-6 PRO can be saved
(backed up) to an SD card, or restored (loaded) into the 7. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
TM-6 PRO.
button.
MEMO The settings are saved in the SD card.
You can also back up and load individual kits. For details,
refer to “Backing Up Kit to an SD Card (1 Kit Save)” (p. 35), 8. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
“Loading Kit Backup Data from an SD Card (1 Kit Load)” return to the KIT screen.
(p. 36).
Loading backup data from an SD card
Backing up to SD card Here’s how backup data that was saved on an SD card can
Here’s how to save all settings that are stored in the TM-6 PRO be loaded into the TM-6 PRO.
(up to 99 sets).
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7).
1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7). 2. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “SD
2. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “SD Card” and press the [ENTER] button.
Card” and press the [ENTER] button. The SD CARD screen appears.
The SD CARD screen appears.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “Load
Backup,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD LOAD BACKUP screen appears.

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4. Make load settings. 5. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.
Parameter Explanation A confirmation message appears.
Choose whether user samples will If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
User Sample [ENTER] button.
also be loaded.
Bank Select the backup number. 6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
* If you load user samples, the user samples in the TM-6 PRO button.
are overwritten by the user samples that are included in The backup data is deleted from the SD card.
the backup data. Also, depending on the size of the user
samples, it might take several minutes to load the data. 7. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
5. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.
A confirmation message appears. Checking the usage status of an SD card
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the Here’s how to check the number of settings that are saved
[ENTER] button. on the SD card.
6. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]
button. 1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7).
The backup data is loaded from the SD card. 2. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “SD
Card” and press the [ENTER] button.
7. Press the [EXIT] button several times to The SD CARD screen appears.
return to the KIT screen.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “SD Card
Deleting backup data from an SD card Info,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
Here’s how to delete unneeded backup data (including user The SD CARD INFO screen appears.
samples) from an SD card.

1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7).

2. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “SD
Card” and press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD screen appears. Parameter Explanation
3. Use the cursor buttons to select “Delete,” Backup All Number of saved backup data
and then press the [ENTER] button. Backup 1 Kit Number of saved kit backup data
The SD CARD DELETE screen appears.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.
Formatting an SD card
Here’s how to initialize (format) an SD card.
4. Use the function buttons and the [–] [+] * Before using an SD card for the first time, you must use
the TM-6 PRO to initialize (format) the card.
buttons to select the data that you want to
delete. NOTE
When you initialize an SD card, all data on the SD card is
Button Explanation erased.
[F1] (BACKUP)
Deletes backup data.
button 1. Insert an SD card into the TM-6 PRO (p. 7).
[F2] (1 KIT)
button
Deletes kit backup data. 2. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “SD
Card” and press the [ENTER] button.
Parameter Explanation The SD CARD screen appears.
Bank (when using Select the backup number that you
BACKUP) want to delete.
SD Card (when Select the kit backup number that
using 1 KIT) you want to delete.

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3. Use the cursor buttons to select “SD Card Changing the USB driver setting
Format,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
The SD CARD FORMAT screen appears. Here’s how to switch between the TM-6 PRO’s dedicated
USB driver and the driver provided by your operating
system.

1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “USB

Setup” and press the [ENTER] button.
The USB SETUP screen appears.
4. Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button. 2. Press the [F1] (DRIVER) button.
A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.

5. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]

button.
The SD card will be formatted. 3. Press the [–] [+] buttons to change the value.
Parameter Value Explanation

Connecting to a Computer for Playback Use the driver provided

by the operating system.
GENERIC
You can connect the TM-6 PRO to a computer, and record Operation is limited to
audio or MIDI. USB MIDI.
Driver Mode Use the TM-6 PRO’s
dedicated driver
VENDOR provided by Roland.
USB MIDI and USB audio
can be used.

USB cable MEMO

(sold separately) When you change the USB driver setting, the following
message appears.
NOTE
55 For some types of computer, this might not work
correctly. Refer to the Roland website for details on
the operating systems that are supported.
55 A USB cable is not included. You can purchase one
from the dealer where you purchased the TM-6 PRO.
55 Use a USB 2.0 cable. The USB driver setting becomes effective when you turn
the unit off and then on again.
55 Your computer’s USB port must support USB 2.0 Hi-
Speed. 4. Turn the power off, and then on again.

USB Driver Installation and Settings

The USB driver is software that transfers data between the
TM-6 PRO and your computer software.
In order to transmit and receive audio as USB AUDIO, you
must install the USB driver.

Installing the USB driver

For details on downloading and installing the USB driver,
refer to the Roland website.
http://www.roland.com/support/
MEMO
Before you install the USB driver, change the TM-6 PRO’s
USB driver setting to “VENDOR.”

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Settings (MENU)

Specifying the Output for USB Audio Specifying the Input for USB Audio
You can specify the output destination of the USB audio Here’s how to specify the USB audio input that is input to
that is sent from the USB COMPUTER port. the USB COMPUTER port.
Eight channels from the USB audio output can be multi- This allows audio that is played back by the computer to be
track recorded into a DAW on your computer. heard from the TM-6 PRO.
MEMO MEMO
For details on settings in your DAW, refer to the owner’s The sound of each USB audio channel is also output from
manual of the DAW you’re using. the corresponding output jack of the TM-6 PRO module.
USB channel Corresponding output jack
Specifying the output destination for USB
Ch1 PHONES OUT (L)
audio
Ch2 PHONES OUT (R)
The sound that is output to each channel of USB audio
corresponds to the output jacks of the TM-6 PRO module. Ch3 MASTER OUT L
This means that sound is output to each USB audio channel Ch4 MASTER OUT R
according to the settings of the PAD OUTPUT ASSIGN screen
(p. 38). Ch5 DIRECT OUT 1
USB channel Corresponding output jack Ch6 DIRECT OUT 2
Ch1 PHONES OUT (L) Ch7 DIRECT OUT 3
Ch2 PHONES OUT (R) Ch8 DIRECT OUT 4

Ch3 MASTER OUT L

Ch4 MASTER OUT R
1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “USB
Setup” and press the [ENTER] button.
Ch5 DIRECT OUT 1 The USB SETUP screen appears.
Ch6 DIRECT OUT 2
2. Press the [F2] (SETUP) button.
Ch7 DIRECT OUT 3
Ch8 DIRECT OUT 4

Adjusting the USB audio output level

1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “USB 3. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter,
Setup” and press the [ENTER] button. and use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value.
The USB SETUP screen appears.
Parameter Value Explanation
2. Press the [F2] (SETUP) button. Adjusts the input level
This affects all USB audio
Input Gain -36–+12dB inputs that are input
via the USB COMPUTER
port.
Specifies the knob that adjusts the
input volume of USB audio (PHONES,
3. Move the cursor to Output Gain, and use the Volume MASTER, DIRECT1–2, DIRECT3–4).
[–] [+] buttons to change the value. Select The volume is not
PHONES, OFF
Parameter Value Explanation adjusted by a knob.
MASTER,
Adjusts the output level DIRECT1–2, The [SONG] knob adjusts
SONG
DIRECT3–4 the volume.
This applies to all USB
Output Gain -24–+24dB audio output that is The [CLICK] knob adjusts
CLICK
sent from the USB the volume.
COMPUTER port.
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
4. Press the [EXIT] button several times to return to the KIT screen.
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Checking the USB Audio Input/Output Assigning Functions to Foot Switches or

Levels Drum Triggers
Here’s how to check the input/output levels of the USB Foot switches (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6; sold separately) or
audio. drum triggers that are connected to the TM-6 PRO can
be assigned to control functions such as switching kits or
switching set lists.
1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “USB
Setup” and press the [ENTER] button. Reference
The USB SETUP screen appears. For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).
2. Press the [F2] (METER) button.
The USB audio input/output levels are shown by the Assigning a function to a footswitch
meter.
Connecting an FS-5U
Stereo 1/4” phone type

1/4” phone type x 2

Display USB channel Jack
PHO Ch1, 2 PHONES OUT (L/R)
RING TIP
MST Ch3, 4 MASTER OUT L, R
1 Ch5 DIRECT OUT 1 POLARITY switch
2 Ch6 DIRECT OUT 2
SW1 SW2
3 Ch7 DIRECT OUT 3
4 Ch8 DIRECT OUT 4 * If you use a mono cable to connect a single FS-5U, it will
operate as SW 2.
3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to * The FS-5L cannot be used.
return to the KIT screen.
Connecting an FS-6
Stereo 1/4” phone type

Stereo 1/4” phone type

MODE/POLARITY switch

SW1

SW2

Assigning a function to a drum trigger

You can assign a function to the drum trigger that is
connected to the TRIGGER IN 5 jack.

Stereo 1/4” phone type

Stereo 1/4” phone type

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Settings (MENU)
1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “Control
Setup” and press the [ENTER] button. Making the Power Automatically Turn off
The CONTROL SETUP screen appears. After a Time (Auto Off)
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after
a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was
last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were
operated (Auto Off function).
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically,
2. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter, disengage the Auto Off function.
and use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value. * To restore power, turn the power on again (p. 10).
MEMO
1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “Auto
55 If you want to use a footswitch or drum trigger to
switch kits in a set list (p. 34), specify the function as Off” and press the [ENTER] button.
“KIT# DEC” or “KIT# INC,” and turn on the set list. (Make The AUTO OFF SETTING screen appears.
set list settings beforehand.)
55 If you don’t want sound to play when you strike
the drum trigger, select “OFF” for both instruments
(A and B) of trigger input 5 (p. 24).
55 The settings of Control Setup can also be made from
the SONG SETUP screen (p. 22).
2. Press the [–] [+] buttons to specify the
3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to setting of the auto-off function.
return to the KIT screen. Value Explanation
The power does not turn off
OFF
Other Settings automatically.
When four hours have elapsed
Here’s how to make settings such as for the display and for without any drum trigger being
sound modify lock. 4 HOURS struck or any operation being
performed, the unit will turn off
Reference
automatically.
For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to
“Data List” (PDF).
3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select return to the KIT screen.
“Options” and press the [ENTER] button. MEMO
The OPTION screen appears. If the auto-off function is set to “4 HOURS,” the message
“MESSAGE: AUTO OFF, The TM-6 PRO will turn off in
30 min.” will appear 30 minutes before turning the
TM-6 PRO off.

2. Use cursor buttons to select a parameter,

and use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value.
3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to
return to the KIT screen.

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Viewing Information for the TM-6 PRO Returning to the Factory Settings
Itself The “Factory Reset” operation returns all data and settings
stored in the TM-6 PRO to their factory-set condition.
Here’s how to view information for the TM-6 PRO unit itself,
such as its program version. NOTE
When you execute this operation, all data and settings
1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “System in the TM-6 PRO will be lost. Before you proceed, you
should save any important data and settings to your SD
Info” and press the [ENTER] button. card (p. 39).
The information screen appears.

Returning to the factory settings

including the user samples
Even if you execute a factory reset, deleted preload
user samples and parameters for the user samples
2. Press a [F1] (PROG)–[F3] (SDCARD) button to (p. 31) do not return to their factory-set condition.
select the item that you want to edit. Insert the SD card containing a backup of the factory-
Button Explanation set data, and then load the data as described in
“Loading backup data from an SD card” (p. 39).
[F1] (PROG)
Displays the program version. You can download the factory-set data from the
button
Roland website.
Displays the number of loaded
[F2] (SAMPLE) user samples and the remaining http://www.roland.com/support/
button amount of space for user samples
in user memory.
1. In the SYSTEM screen (p. 38), select “Factory
Displays the number of backup
[F3] (SDCARD)
data and kit backup data that are
Reset” and press the [ENTER] button.
button The FACTORY RESET screen appears.
saved on the SD card.

3. Press the [EXIT] button several times to

return to the KIT screen.

2. Press the [F3] (FACTORY RESET) button.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select “CANCEL” and press the
[ENTER] button.

3. Select “OK” and then press the [ENTER]

button.
The “Factory Reset” operation will be executed.

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 Error Messages
Message Meaning Action
Insert an SD card correctly.
Format SD Card Error! Failed to format the SD card.
Unlock the SD card.
The backup data or the kit backup data is
Incorrect File! Do not use this data.
damaged.
The audio file is too long, and cannot be Files longer than 180 seconds cannot be
Length Too Long!
imported. imported.
The audio file is too short, and cannot be In some cases, audio files shorter than one
Length Too Short!
imported. second cannot be imported.
Confirm that the external MIDI device is
A large amount of MIDI messages were received
properly connected. If the problem persists,
MIDI Buffer Full! in a short time, and could not be processed
reduce the amount of MIDI messages sent to
completely.
the TM-6 PRO.
A MIDI cable or USB cable is disconnected
Make sure that the MIDI cable or USB cable is
MIDI Offline! (alternatively, communication with the external
not disconnected or broken.
MIDI device was interrupted for some reason).
No Backup Data! There is no backup data on the SD card. –
No SD Card! No SD card is in the SD card slot. Insert an SD card correctly.
Sample Length Too The audio file is too long, and cannot be Files longer than 180 seconds cannot be
Long! imported. imported.
Sample Length Too The audio file is too short, and cannot be In some cases, audio files shorter than one
Short! imported. second cannot be imported.
The SD card is locked. Unlock the SD card.
SD Card is Locked!
The file attribute is read-only. Clear the read-only attribute of the file.
SD Card is not
No SD card is in the SD card slot. Insert an SD card correctly.
connected!
Copy the necessary data from the SD card,
and then format the SD card on the TM-6 PRO
SD Card Media Error! The contents of SD card are damaged.
(p. 40). If this does not solve the problem, try a
different SD card.
SD Card Memory Full! There are no empty space on the SD card. Delete unneeded data (p. 40).
Reduce the number of notes that play
System Overload! The TM-6 PRO’s processing could not keep up.
simultaneously.
Check whether this file format can be played
Unsupported format! The TM-6 PRO does not support this format.
(song (p. 21), user sample (p. 29)).
User Sample Does Not
User samples do not exist. Select a location where user samples exist.
Exist!
Delete the user samples, or select a vacant
User Sample Exists! User samples exist.
location.
User Sample Exist! Not
A user sample exists in the import-destination When selecting a number, verify that the region
Enough Space to Import
region. does not contain a user sample.
All.
User Sample Import The audio data to be imported is damaged. Do not use this audio data.
Error! The data on the SD card is damaged. Do not use this SD card.
The backup data or kit backup data including
Do not use this data.
user samples is damaged.
User Sample Memory
The data on the SD card is damaged. Do not use this SD card.
Error!
An empty user sample is assigned (Only for 1 You can’t use 1 Kit Save for a kit to which empty
Kit Save). user samples are assigned.
User Sample memory
There is no free user sample space. Delete unneeded user sample (p. 31).
full!

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 Troubleshooting
Problem Items to check Action Page
Problems with sound
Are the cables correctly connected to each
Check the connections. p. 8
drum trigger and pedal?
Could the instrument be “OFF”? Assign an instrument. p. 24
Could the instrument’s “Volume” be lowered? Adjust the instrument’s “Volume.” *1

A specific drum trigger Are the output settings correct? Check the settings for “Output Assign.” p. 38
does not sound If you delete the user sample that’s assigned
to a drum trigger, it will not produce sound.
Could user samples have been deleted? p. 29
Either load the user sample once again, or
assign a different instrument.
Is the drum trigger’s “trigger type” set
Set the drum trigger’s “trigger type.” p. 14
correctly?
Instrument B does not
Could instrument B be “OFF”? Turn instrument B “ON.” p. 24
sound
Is the product correctly connected to the
Check the connections. p. 8
external devices?
Could the product’s volume be lowered? p. 6
No sound/Insufficient Could the volume of the connected Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
volume –
amplified speaker be lowered?
Have you made the correct input selection
Check your audio system. –
on your audio system?
Could “Local Control” be “OFF”? Set “Local Control” to “ON.” *1
Problems with SD card
SD card is connected but
not recognized/Data is Is the SD card formatted correctly? Format the SD card on this product. p. 40
not visible
Does the product support the sampling
frequency and bit rate of the MP3 file, or the Use MP3/WAV files that the product
Can’t play MP3/WAV file p. 21
sampling frequency and bit depth of the supports.
WAV file?
Check the audio file format, file name, and
Is the audio file format correct? p. 29
file name extension.
Can’t play or import an
Is the audio file in the correct location? Check the location of the audio file. p. 36
audio file
Could a large number of audio files be in the Keep the number of audio files in a folder to
–
folder? 200 or fewer.
Problems with USB
Is the USB cable connected correctly? Check the connections. p. 7
In order to transmit and receive audio as USB
Install the USB driver on your computer. p. 41
AUDIO, the USB driver must be installed.
Can’t communicate with The product cannot be used the cable
a computer Are you using a cable that supports USB 2.0? that supports USB 3.0. Use the cable that –
supports USB 2.0.
Have the settings for “Driver Mode” been Choose the setting that’s appropriate for
p. 41
made correctly? your situation.
Problems with MIDI
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? Check the connections. p. 7
Set the MIDI channels of the product and
No sound Is the MIDI channel set correctly? *1
external MIDI device to the same setting.
Has the note number been set properly? Set the drum trigger’s “Note No.” *1

* 1 Refer to “Data List” (PDF).

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 Main Specifications
Roland TM-6 PRO: Trigger Module
Kits 100
Preset instruments: 268
Instruments
Factory preloaded user samples: 500
Pad Equalizer: each pad (HEAD/RIM independently)
Pad Transient: each pad (HEAD/RIM collectively)
Pad Compressor: each pad (HEAD/RIM collectively)
Effects Pad Multi-Effects: 30 types, each pad (HEAD/RIM collectively)
Reverb Type: 5 types
Master Compressor
Master Equalizer
Number of user sample: Maximum 1,000 (includes factory preloaded 500 user samples)
User Sample Sound Length (total): 48 minutes in mono, 24 minutes in stereo
File formats that can be loaded: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits)
Song Player File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits), MP3 (*1)
Display Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
External Memory SD card (SDHC supported)
TRIGGER IN jack x 6: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MASTER OUT jacks (L, R): 1/4-inch phone type
DIRECT OUT jack x 4: 1/4-inch phone type
Connectors HH CTRL jack: 1/4-inch phone type
FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI OUT connector
USB COMPUTER port: USB B type (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI)
DC IN jack
Sampling rate (Original): 44.1 kHz
Number of USB
Audio Record/ Sampling rate (with Sampling rate converter): 96 kHz, 48 kHz
Playback Record: 8 channels
Channels Playback: 8 channels
Power Supply AC adaptor (DC 9 V)
Current Draw 453 mA
228 (W) x 233 (D) x 66 (H) mm
Dimensions
9 (W) x 9-3/16 (D) x 2-5/8 (H) inches
Weight 1.0 kg / 2 lbs 4 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
AC adaptor
Quick Start
Accessories
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Screw x 4 (*2)

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 Main Specifications
Acoustic drum trigger: RT series
Pads: PD series, PDX series, BT series
Cymbals: CY series
Kick: KD series
Kick pedal: KT series
Hi-hat: VH-11, VH-10
Options
Hi-hat control pedal: FD series
Footswitch : BOSS FS-5U, FS-6
Personal drum monitor: PM series
Pad stand: PDS-10
All purpose clamp: APC-33
SD card

*1: Audio files must be saved on an SD card.

*2: Used when attaching the mounting plate.
* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest
information, refer to the Roland website.

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