The TD7 is great. I don't care about the actual drum set with the pads. I use the sound module with my RA50 arranger and my MC50 and I enjoy it almost every day. Got an Octapad II as well, and sometimes I play it with my TD7. I am amazed that the synth community is not even remotely aware of that piece of gear.
Wow !!!! In recent years I really got into electronic drums ! I bought the TD17kvx, then I wanted better feel on the snare drum, so I got the TD27 Module and the digital snare. I really want the digital hi-hat's and ride, but they're really expensive...lol Definitely getting them when they come down in price. I can't believe how good this TD7 set is !!!!! I was on Wikipedia looking at the history of Roland modules and saw that the TD7 looked like their first module if that graph is correct. It says it was made in 1992, so I looked up videos to hear how it sounds and reacts, and I'm blown away by how good this module is !!!!! I thought it was gonna sound like pork and have tons of machine gunning and Casio style sounds... Hehehehehehe Boy was I wrong !!!!! If I see this module for sale, I'd probably get it just for all the cool sounds, and to own a part of history !!!! The band in the video was excellent too, and this drummer is fantastic and such a diverse player. I really enjoyed this entire video ! Thanks !!!!! 👍😁👍
Yes, the drummer is excellent, and so is the TD-7 kit. Very original design, and very high quality sound. It's not an immediate gratification in terms of looks and wow factor of the Simmons SDS V set from 1981, but after you get passed the 7 inch pad size and the TD-7 diminutive size overall, you then start appreciating it. I've head the TD-7T kit since 2001 or so, and I haven't appreciated it enough. The V-Drums system clouded my brain with its physical modeling sound and large mesh pads. But now I am seeing what I've been missing for so long. The TD-7 is a revolutionary drum kit really, if you think about it. It can sound both electronic and acoustic. Quite a breakthrough. I think it might have been overlooked because let's face it, electronic drums were not really that popular in early the '90s overall. The Simmons sound was old news like the DX7 sound was old news. ddrum was quite hot, and the TD-7 was perhaps too small. But oh man, what it can do that TD-7 in the right hands. This is actually my favorite drum kit presentation ever. Same excellence level as the SDS V playing by Roger Rizittelli on Jarre's Concerts in China, or Senri Kawaguchi's playing on Yamaha PHX acoustic drums. These musicians and gear manufacturers make life worth living.
I must admit that I've been underestimating the Roland TD-7 kit. I think it is as original and great sounding, as the Simmons SDS V set was original and great sounding. Sure, the SDS V might have had an advantage in looks and the expressiveness of the analog sound; however, the TD-7 takes it to the next level in terms of versatility and the ability to sound like an acoustic kit. The kick trigger is an original design, as are the compact 7 inch pads. Later on the 9 inch pads came along, which look a bit better, closer to Simmons pad sizes. Anyway, I guess I can't hide it any longer, the SDS V and TD-7 are my favorite drum kits. I also like the keyboards featured in this video, the wonderful Roland A-80 weighted action MIDI controller and the excellent JV-80 subtractive synthesizer. Amazing stuff, really. Sure, the TD-10 is another breakthrough with physical modelling sound and the mesh pads, but I can really appreciate now how amazing the TD-7 kit really is. Of course, it wouldn't be an immediate realization without the skill level of the TD-7 demonstrator. It's like with most instruments, 99% of the effect is the player, the instrument is the remaining 1%.
I kind of have to agree with that. This is now my favorite drumming video, ever!!! The keyboards are not too shabby either, in terms of the gear mainly, they aren't here to overshadow the drummer, who is the star of the show. I miss those product demonstration videos on VHS. They were truly highest class. Today we might have high definition and 4K, but without the right product demonstrator, video resolution means absolutely nothing.
I've recently hooked my td7 to my Garage band via a MIDI -usb converter. I use the garage band sounds and record myself. I'm not sure if I'm just a shocking player or sometimes the triggers are a bit slow but geewhiz ... Lol other then that I don't mind the kit but the pads are a bit hard.... My hands hurt after using the kit
I got a TD-7 a few years ago, it's a great drum module even if it's around 30 years old. It took some time but now I fully understand how to set this up. The factory settings are bullsh*t to be honest, spent a few hours to change it to my needs and now it's sounding great :)
Thank you for ur comment. I was wondering how old this drum set is based on these folks hair and dress style and you just answered exactly what I thought. 30 yrs would make sense with those hair styles
Anyone know where I can get an (Encoder Board) for my TD-7? Its on the inside and connects to the data wheel. I found mine broken into pieces. Ive looked everywhere.
subbed - could you possibly help me with a question i have for my recently purchased TD-7? I want to record but am not sure which output to use. currently using the Headphone jack to output to my amp for practice but uncertain if thatll work for recording =/
You can take it from the R-output-L in the back of the module. This may affect some of the sounds because of how they have them set up in stereo left and right. You could go just out one side or the other and then go into your settings and set your sounds all the way to the left channel or the right channel. You can also take the output out of the headphone jack however I think that's the weakest link when it comes to that.
@@Brak0777 ive been using the aux (headphone output) To my spider 3 amp - I tweaked the sound levels on individual pads and it actually sounds great. I guess im wondering if, since i gave it EQed for the headphone output, should i just stick with that?(given the quality holds up once sent)
I am pretty practical and feel “If it works, stick with it.” For me, I just have some concerns regarding the durability of those mini jacks. They tend not to like much stress on them. Have a great time with it. It is a fun module to play with.
@@Brak0777 Have you tried the TD-7 edit program yet? It's really good and makes editing the TD-7 a lot easier. It's an old program and requires to be set with just the right compatibility settings to get it to work with modern windows.
I use the midi out and run it into Garage Band. I record myself using that. I've used the L and R outputs when I've done it into a desk with the band. That works well too
This is actually quite a versatile module. I really liked that you could do sound layering on each pad. For instance, for the snare drum, I would make the "loose snare" patch the first sound and then a harder /cracking sounding snare sound come through as you hit harder. I loved that feature.
14:04 doesn't sound funny to me. And neither it sounds wrong or incorrect. It sounds excellent. I mean, anything in this video sounds excellent, compared to most of current product demonstrations, overall.
2:37 in and i already caught some bullshit hahaha. no snare hit. are they all just playing over prerecorded midi drum tracks and the drummer is sort of lip-syncing, for lack of better words? like, he doesn't have to b perfect bc they're just 'gonna use the pre recorded drums. i wonder how many other shenanigans i'll spot...
I'm sure that was just a video audio lag, or they REALLY spent weeks if not months on a hoax that ummm, I can't imagine doing. For what ??? LOL Makes no sense.
I just went back and watched more over again because of your comment... This would go down in history as the most well executed hoax in history...lol There's absolutely no way they fudged anything in this video. Even if they did it today with AI, I don't know if they could have come this close... Haaaaaa This is old, and those parts are too intricate. Again, why would a bunch of professional musicians and whoever worked on this cable access level video spend the insane amount of effort to make a hoax video...lol I can't imagine the amount of takes it would take to do something of this level of perfection. Month's of takes to get it this good...lol Anywho, I don't want anyone else to think this, so I had to object to something that silly and tinfoil hat, to go unquestioned.
@@laptoples i'm not saying the drummer isn't amazing bc he is but for budgets it's common to pull bs like what i'm describing. i caught other perts too. they most likely took multiple takes and the stuff i caught was just visually a different take but the sound had already been captured and they laid that over the final film. great upload none the less. :)
Probably the live recording didn't entirely worked out, maybe due to lighting or something, so they did what they did for music videos back then. Or, the TD-7 didn't respond to the trigger.
What an engaging demonstration of such a compelling product! This really makes me want to get an electronic drumkit.
The TD7 is great. I don't care about the actual drum set with the pads. I use the sound module with my RA50 arranger and my MC50 and I enjoy it almost every day. Got an Octapad II as well, and sometimes I play it with my TD7. I am amazed that the synth community is not even remotely aware of that piece of gear.
Wow !!!!
In recent years I really got into electronic drums !
I bought the TD17kvx, then I wanted better feel on the snare drum, so I got the TD27 Module and the digital snare.
I really want the digital hi-hat's and ride, but they're really expensive...lol
Definitely getting them when they come down in price.
I can't believe how good this TD7 set is !!!!!
I was on Wikipedia looking at the history of Roland modules and saw that the TD7 looked like their first module if that graph is correct.
It says it was made in 1992, so I looked up videos to hear how it sounds and reacts, and I'm blown away by how good this module is !!!!!
I thought it was gonna sound like pork and have tons of machine gunning and Casio style sounds...
Hehehehehehe
Boy was I wrong !!!!!
If I see this module for sale, I'd probably get it just for all the cool sounds, and to own a part of history !!!!
The band in the video was excellent too, and this drummer is fantastic and such a diverse player.
I really enjoyed this entire video !
Thanks !!!!!
👍😁👍
Yes, the drummer is excellent, and so is the TD-7 kit. Very original design, and very high quality sound. It's not an immediate gratification in terms of looks and wow factor of the Simmons SDS V set from 1981, but after you get passed the 7 inch pad size and the TD-7 diminutive size overall, you then start appreciating it. I've head the TD-7T kit since 2001 or so, and I haven't appreciated it enough. The V-Drums system clouded my brain with its physical modeling sound and large mesh pads. But now I am seeing what I've been missing for so long. The TD-7 is a revolutionary drum kit really, if you think about it. It can sound both electronic and acoustic. Quite a breakthrough. I think it might have been overlooked because let's face it, electronic drums were not really that popular in early the '90s overall. The Simmons sound was old news like the DX7 sound was old news. ddrum was quite hot, and the TD-7 was perhaps too small. But oh man, what it can do that TD-7 in the right hands. This is actually my favorite drum kit presentation ever. Same excellence level as the SDS V playing by Roger Rizittelli on Jarre's Concerts in China, or Senri Kawaguchi's playing on Yamaha PHX acoustic drums. These musicians and gear manufacturers make life worth living.
I must admit that I've been underestimating the Roland TD-7 kit. I think it is as original and great sounding, as the Simmons SDS V set was original and great sounding. Sure, the SDS V might have had an advantage in looks and the expressiveness of the analog sound; however, the TD-7 takes it to the next level in terms of versatility and the ability to sound like an acoustic kit. The kick trigger is an original design, as are the compact 7 inch pads. Later on the 9 inch pads came along, which look a bit better, closer to Simmons pad sizes. Anyway, I guess I can't hide it any longer, the SDS V and TD-7 are my favorite drum kits. I also like the keyboards featured in this video, the wonderful Roland A-80 weighted action MIDI controller and the excellent JV-80 subtractive synthesizer. Amazing stuff, really. Sure, the TD-10 is another breakthrough with physical modelling sound and the mesh pads, but I can really appreciate now how amazing the TD-7 kit really is. Of course, it wouldn't be an immediate realization without the skill level of the TD-7 demonstrator. It's like with most instruments, 99% of the effect is the player, the instrument is the remaining 1%.
that bass tone + impeccable drummer's skills = ORGASMIC
I kind of have to agree with that. This is now my favorite drumming video, ever!!! The keyboards are not too shabby either, in terms of the gear mainly, they aren't here to overshadow the drummer, who is the star of the show. I miss those product demonstration videos on VHS. They were truly highest class. Today we might have high definition and 4K, but without the right product demonstrator, video resolution means absolutely nothing.
@dvamateur Very well worded. Raw talent pops out more than sharper pictures.
I've recently hooked my td7 to my Garage band via a MIDI -usb converter.
I use the garage band sounds and record myself. I'm not sure if I'm just a shocking player or sometimes the triggers are a bit slow but geewhiz ... Lol other then that I don't mind the kit but the pads are a bit hard.... My hands hurt after using the kit
I got a TD-7 a few years ago, it's a great drum module even if it's around 30 years old. It took some time but now I fully understand how to set this up. The factory settings are bullsh*t to be honest, spent a few hours to change it to my needs and now it's sounding great :)
Thank you for ur comment. I was wondering how old this drum set is based on these folks hair and dress style and you just answered exactly what I thought. 30 yrs would make sense with those hair styles
Superb! I love my TD-7.
this was so advanced for its time
One vintage td7
The Roland SC-88 and Roland JV drums are based on these samples.
i like how at about 1:09:25 his main kick pedal stops working and he has to play the left pedal with his left foot lol. didn't miss a beat.
Muito bom esse módulo td7
Eu tenho um vídeo tocando com ele
Thanks buddy cheers Ricky 💃🕺🏼🎶🐈⬛💃🕺🏼🎶🐈⬛🎸💥🇺🇸
Anyone know where I can get an (Encoder Board) for my TD-7? Its on the inside and connects to the data wheel. I found mine broken into pieces. Ive looked everywhere.
can anyone recommend a video that shows how to set one of these dinosaurs up ? i may b missing parts... ffffffff
also used in Cambodia since 1990s
subbed - could you possibly help me with a question i have for my recently purchased TD-7?
I want to record but am not sure which output to use. currently using the Headphone jack to output to my amp for practice but uncertain if thatll work for recording =/
You can take it from the R-output-L in the back of the module. This may affect some of the sounds because of how they have them set up in stereo left and right. You could go just out one side or the other and then go into your settings and set your sounds all the way to the left channel or the right channel. You can also take the output out of the headphone jack however I think that's the weakest link when it comes to that.
@@Brak0777 ive been using the aux (headphone output)
To my spider 3 amp - I tweaked the sound levels on individual pads and it actually sounds great.
I guess im wondering if, since i gave it EQed for the headphone output, should i just stick with that?(given the quality holds up once sent)
I am pretty practical and feel “If it works, stick with it.” For me, I just have some concerns regarding the durability of those mini jacks. They tend not to like much stress on them. Have a great time with it. It is a fun module to play with.
@@Brak0777 Have you tried the TD-7 edit program yet? It's really good and makes editing the TD-7 a lot easier. It's an old program and requires to be set with just the right compatibility settings to get it to work with modern windows.
I use the midi out and run it into Garage Band. I record myself using that. I've used the L and R outputs when I've done it into a desk with the band. That works well too
Wonderfull!
Awesome! Thanks.
Can SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME how do I get my aux to work to my td7 I cant get it
Hey there what's the matter with your aux? Did you get it going?
@@TheFrancoprincipe yea I got it it was a mistake I made
can you make a tutorial on programming it right?
Man, I would like to but that is a big task. I will consider it and thanks for the request.
@@Brak0777 thanks for concidering it.
the pre-owner of my td7 seemingly didn't know, how to do it either 😅
This is actually quite a versatile module. I really liked that you could do sound layering on each pad. For instance, for the snare drum, I would make the "loose snare" patch the first sound and then a harder /cracking sounding snare sound come through as you hit harder. I loved that feature.
Alguiem podria confirmarme si michael jackson usaba este modulo en lso 80 y q otros arristas lo usaban
This specific module was made in 1992, so I guess not, but I'm curious what they used as well ???
Great question !
:-)
14:04 doesn't sound funny to me. And neither it sounds wrong or incorrect. It sounds excellent. I mean, anything in this video sounds excellent, compared to most of current product demonstrations, overall.
2:37 in and i already caught some bullshit hahaha. no snare hit. are they all just playing over prerecorded midi drum tracks and the drummer is sort of lip-syncing, for lack of better words? like, he doesn't have to b perfect bc they're just 'gonna use the pre recorded drums. i wonder how many other shenanigans i'll spot...
I'm sure that was just a video audio lag, or they REALLY spent weeks if not months on a hoax that ummm, I can't imagine doing.
For what ???
LOL
Makes no sense.
I just went back and watched more over again because of your comment...
This would go down in history as the most well executed hoax in history...lol
There's absolutely no way they fudged anything in this video.
Even if they did it today with AI, I don't know if they could have come this close...
Haaaaaa
This is old, and those parts are too intricate.
Again, why would a bunch of professional musicians and whoever worked on this cable access level video spend the insane amount of effort to make a hoax video...lol
I can't imagine the amount of takes it would take to do something of this level of perfection.
Month's of takes to get it this good...lol
Anywho, I don't want anyone else to think this, so I had to object to something that silly and tinfoil hat, to go unquestioned.
@@laptoples i'm not saying the drummer isn't amazing bc he is but for budgets it's common to pull bs like what i'm describing. i caught other perts too. they most likely took multiple takes and the stuff i caught was just visually a different take but the sound had already been captured and they laid that over the final film. great upload none the less. :)
Probably the live recording didn't entirely worked out, maybe due to lighting or something, so they did what they did for music videos back then. Or, the TD-7 didn't respond to the trigger.
@@dvamateur who knows? :)