How to Record Multitrack Audio via USB with the Roland TD-50 Drum Module

[@willb5240]

Incredibly helpful, even three years later. Thanks Nick!

[@kellywalker3880]

This video was so helpful! I was stumped as to why I was hearing all the drums on input 1 in Logic. Nick, thanks for the crystal-clear explanation. And nice use of odd time signatures!

[@adamdrumgiles]

Great video, lots of handy tips. Thanks Nic

[@jrmusicunit8833]

Excellent job , extremely helpful and well done !

[@TheMinishKid]

TD-27 multitrack tutorial pleeeeeasse!!

[@lindigj]

It's basically the same, except the TD-27 only has 2 direct outs.

[@mikemagners1004]

If you can make a update for the TD 50 X with 36 channels of USB audio recording that would be incredible.

[@copperwoof]

Great video. Really wish Roland put in more effort to support their complex products with more tutorials like this (as opposed to just sales demos). One question: I notice in the DAW playback that the tracks are recorded as audio. Is it possible to record the drum tracks as midi so that they can be edited in the piano roll? Thanks!

[@KJSawkaOfficial]

Hey Tim, yes it can be recorded as midi and you can adjust the notes in the piano roll very easy. Just set your midi track up in your daw, and press record. Its literally that easy. For audio recording, the td-50 needs to be your selected as your audio card. But for midi it can work within the confines of your daws midi capabilities. Hope this helps.

[@UtwoBed]

@@KJSawkaOfficial Wish someone would make a tutorial on how to set that up.

[@UtwoBed]

There is one thing you should have added. Instead of splitting the Hi-Hat and cymbals on outputs 1 and 2, you could have easily assigned those to 2 the 4 Aux outputs and had more control over the panning.

[@Andy4543]

can you use this kit and record on garageband, cuz i want this kit but i only have garageband

[@BADD400]

Nick thanks for the great video

[@ChrisBakerDrummer]

Great, informative video. You can turn off the blinking record light in the settings of your GoPro so it doesn't reflect off of screens in the future, btw

[@ruedigerpaul9217]

Perfect Video, Thanks! This is what I am looking for.

[@jeffrypiciullo2477]

Nick I really enjoy your instructional videos and learned so much from them. Would you have any insight to properly recording the VH14d? I tried in protools and logic but it doesn’t recognize open and closed HH. Only open HH is being triggered. Appreciate any advice. Thank you.

[@itworksnz]

Awesome - Solved my issue. Thanks so much.

[@imaginarytube]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@darrellroseborough7275]

Hey Nick can this be done with the td27? If so can you do a tutorial please? Thanks much.

[@lindigj]

Same thing just 2 outputs instead of 8

[@darrellroseborough7275]

Hey lindigj thanks much I really appreciate it although its been 7 months which my man Nick never responded. I get it busy at sweetwater doing sessions and workshops. Should've responded though especially if we take the time to support the channel. Nick still has the best job in the music business. Again thanks lindigj.

[@gatlinproduction]

And I have another question. What Channel should the Ambience be on If I wanna record my Reverb or other EFX?

[@billbrandt1106]

Can this be done with the new TD-27 ?

[@JoeyMcNew-Drummer]

Yes, this is mostly the same with most Roland modules.

[@rockinvida1960]

I have a Tascam DP-24SD and don’t use a DAW. Is is possible to multi track record with the TD-50 and still utilize a 3rd party drum VST (EZD3)? If possible, would I need an interface with say at least 8 input/outputs? Thanks…

[@frokero]

I did everything in the video but Logic is not recognizing the TD as input device. Any help?

[@gatlinproduction]

Love your video I learn a lot. Keep them coming. Question? Let say you recorded a loop inside of the roland TD-50 Only. And you hear your drum track playing with the music. Is it possible to tweak your drums within the settings like Reverb/EQ/the distance of your mic/compression or other while the track is playing. and then save your setting. It's like building your own Mix without having to hit the drums one by one and then play to see how it sounds. So in a nutshell I'm saying Record a simple loop. Fix drums up with the goodies and save your setting.

[@relikvija]

I believe td25 has that option

[@97warlock]

I know this is an old postbut just wanted to say, excellent clear instructions, not all rushed thru etc , I got 1 question though, Id be using this to line In to my Tascam 8 track recorder …. Would I use Master (Unbalanced) on the Roland ? And would that way record drums AND symbols or do I gotta use an adiitional track to record my Symbols onto? anybody else know this by chance??

[@alexhykes3319]

What he didn‘t mentioned is what happens with effects or even the Masterbus-Compressor. For my application I routed all toms to one Stereo Channel. Then 9&10 are free for effects..

[@moxiemusic3739]

Can you record midi via usb while also recording audio via xlr through an interface at the same time?

[@KJSawkaOfficial]

Yes to your question. What I do is I record the midi, make any changes I need to, then resample the midi into individual audio tracks. YOu don't need to go xlr out, just the usb.

[@UtwoBed]

Damn, your good! Also wanted to thank you for that and the tip on adjusting the direct output level. I hate Pro Tools because they have no input gain adjustment, which is why I like Cakewalk much better, and it's FREE.

[@jussa21]

Can you do this with the td30

[@sherlockinsomniac]

Will this work for a td25?

[@tomyg2766]

Great video. Am I right that my TD30KV also has the same functionality via USB as long as it has the latest firmware updates?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, tomyg! Though the TD30 module does allow for multitrack recording via the analog outputs patched into a multichannel audio interface, it does not pass multitrack audio via its own USB connection. Roland Australia put out a great article detailing the recording options on a TD30: rolandcorp.com.au/blog/recording-the-roland-td-30-v-drums-masterclass Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@gatlinproduction]

I have just 1 Question. Where do you run your Audio Source Out into the Camera Feed? You have your Mic And Video. How do you get your Mic And Sound feeding into the Camera? I find myself using my extra Roland VS-2000 Mixing Console To Feed Into my Gopro Hero4. I wanna take the Mixing Board out the equation. It's to much.

[@Azzthedrummer]

what about garageband ?

[@gatlinproduction]

Need Help Like crazy. when multi tracking Protools will not record at all it just keeps on stoping. I can' even hit the kick drum and protools will stop. Very Upset. Here's why I'm upset. Been dealing with this issue for years on the 2015 MacBook Pro So I really thought my MacBook was just outdated or etc. So Now I have MacBook Pro M1 Max Protools 2021 And the same thing is going on when Using Midi And Audio. Now The Roland TD-50 Works great when using Drum Machine Akai MPCX Also did a little test on Logic It works ok. But I don't know Logic at all. Don't know how to set it up. What could be giving me these error massage when I'm not using any plug'in at all. Massage A CPU Overload error Occurred. If this happens often, try increasing the H/W Buffer Size in the Playback Engine Dialog, or removing some plug-ins. ( AAE-6101).

[@ronnyskaar3737]

But how can I still get the sound from Pro Tools out through my Apollo 8p? While using the Roland for inngoing?

[@kpbdrums]

Hey, great vid. I'm trying to record to Ableton using the TD-25 and can't get my head around it. Do you use midi channels or audio channels? I'm assuming, as you've recorded audio, they are audio channels but if I use audio channels in Ableton, I can only select audio input channels from my audio interface, there are no options to choose channels from the TD-25 module, am I being a completely stupid here? please help Nick D'Virgilio, you're my only hope?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, kpbdrums. Thanks for reaching out. You can do both. If you use audio channels, you would have to go through an audio interface. Or you can use the USB output, as well. The USB does both audio and midi on the TD25. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@TechTraction]

Thanks so much. I've been struggling with how to split the output of e-drums into separate tracks like shown here. Seems like doing so is product depenedent but at least now I know it's possible and which bullet list feature item to look for as I shop around. Thanks again.

[@sweetwater]

You're welcome!

[@livenloud6697]

So what was the purpose of running ride cymbal right hi hats left into a mono channel each

[@SeanGordonAllN1]

Couldn't you use ASIO4ALL to use more than 1 USB interface simultaneously?

[@Andy4543]

all these videos on youtube about this kit but they dont tell you (which lots of drummers would want to know before buying this kit) how do you listen to music and hear the drum kit all in your headphones at the same time?? anyone know?? please tell me!!

[@jarrenpointer]

Connect your phone into the MIX IN jack in the front, beside the PHONES jacks.

[@glfiorini]

I have a Roland TD-17. I use Reaper as DAW. After installing Roland Driver you must choose ASIO as audio system. You can load a track on reaper and play it and you will hear the track in the phone jack of your drum module.

[@tasarasforever]

Can someone explain to me why the TD 27 has 28 outputs over USB and the TD 50 has only 10? What's the deal here how did this happen...

[@ParadoxLimbs]

Can the internal songs, or songs being played via blutooth (from phone and into the roland) on the roland also be recorded in the computer along with the drums? Simultaneously? Or can one only record the drums without the song? Thanks for the video.

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Fun Adventures For Life! It is possible to record drums on the TD-50 or via the USB connection either with or without the backing track. This is detailed on page 17 of the manual: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/TD-50_Reference_e02_W.pdf Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@javierserranoyoutube]

Can we do this with the Roland TD-11? That is what I am trying to achieve. I have the latest version of Logic Pro.

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Javier. Thanks for your interest. The TD11 offers USB over midi as well, but it doesn’t have mutli-track outputs. Hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@absinha6209]

I want him to announce the American Top40 now...😂#KaseyKasem

[@jesurajraj]

How about the velocity? Is that sound compressed?

[@gatlinproduction]

Big Question? How do you record in 48K or 96K ? I can't even get any playback from any other device in 48K.

[@gatlinproduction]

Can you help me with a glitching error that protools is causing when using USB To Protools using Midi.

[@jgarcia2375]

Nick are you working with a cold? If so, dedication!

[@markchavez738]

J Garcia He's a beast!

[@St_Mindless]

Could 2 of these be put together? Join the modules/brains? To make a meaty double bass kit 🤔 👌

[@sweetwater]

Hello, St Mindless! You certainly could, and you can do so in a few ways, really. First way would be to feed the outputs of one unit into the stereo mix input of the second unit with a Y-cable. You could also mix the two stereo outputs of each unit with a mixer of some sort. And lastly, you could use the direct outputs from both TD50s and mix all of the drum components individually with a mixer. It would be an absolute MONSTER of a kit! Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@St_Mindless]

@@sweetwater awesome 👌 does sweetwater deliver to the UK? 🇬🇧

[@grooveincorporated]

Wow that's great. Still nothing in the manual on this!

[@jonpnorris]

I am having issues setting up this module into Logic Pro. Please help! I tried what is being presented in this video with no resolve.

[@syntheticsun]

Old post but did you get it to work in Logic Pro?

[@jonpnorris]

@@syntheticsun yes 👍

[@maogomezmartin]

Tried to find the brain as input output etc and never managed. I have updated the brain sort ware, uploaded the macbook drivers and software update (high Sierra 10.14) and all, and at no time this brain appears anywhere... Lost!!

[@allkindsofthings673]

So I also have to change my asio drivers (Roland) in my DAW every time I have to multi-track. Why would I change my excellent thunderbolt presonus drivers for Roland USB asio driver. If this is true it make no senses

[@wojsed5333]

Not possible in Bandlab Cakewalk?

[@handledit12]

On the kick and snare tracks, there's audio bleed from other instruments (cymbals, etc.) Any idea how to cut the audio bleed out?

[@zacharywood3707]

Trigger setting for pad go to bottom is the last setting.. at least on the td25kv

[@michaeldp4554]

Can you record the multitracks like this in logic WITH superior drummer?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Michael. Thanks so much for reaching out. Unfortunately, no. This method uses the internal sounds. You can record via Superior Drummer by assigning the sounds through the Superior Drummer Software. I hope this helps. Best Regards, Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@finn3939]

How do you record Midi onto a memory stick??

[@vintagecardboardusa]

David Lee Roth is looking so much better these days :)

[@juanvega3609]

gracias

[@GaugeMusicVideos]

Can they be recorded in as midi? So that the tracks can be quantized?

[@flightofsound2497]

What you would need to do is just record the MIDI first. Then quantize the MIDI in the DAW. Then record from the TD50 with the pre-recorded MIDI.

[@MattKohanowski]

They should never have gotten rid of recording along with what plays through aux like the 25 does. The TD50 is literally perfect except for this.

[@otenis2008]

Hi, does anyone know if it can record the MIX-in?

[@feelsbadman29]

LETS go

[@anejia.online]

You're looking at the wrong camera mate.

[@laurentp2375]

Is that possible with TD 17 module ?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Lauren! The TD-17 does not allow for multitrack audio, but you can still send a premixed stereo signal to your computer via USB. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@liveraddieradder]

Sweetwater what about the TD25?

[@shootsbraw]

Ok but what if I have an audio interface, now the drum brain (td 50) is competing with the audio interface because the module on its own acts as an audio interface, so technically i have 2 now.....I can't seem to figure out how to add to cubase my audio interface AND my td50 module as USB AUDIO! not midi...Anybody have a clue how to to this magic?!?!?1 been looking for an answer for a while now

[@satansfittesleker]

Just throwing it out (i dont have any) what if you plug midi (interface) to midi (TD 50 module) and set it up as an midi interface, then use superior drummer/ Ez-drummer?

[@Piplodocus]

Set your input as TD-50, and then switch inputs back to audio interface when ypu're done and have multitrack drum parts recorded ready to go for anything else?

[@apradel]

Hey, what did you do ? Found a solution ?

[@nilsonevilasio2915]

TD30

[@gavinremedios7953]

Thanks, but I am just a drummer not a technician, I have know idea about the monster I have bought ha ha.

[@austingage7615]

My PD140DS is usb, as opposed to TRS. How do I use it through direct out?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Austin. Thanks for your interest. It does depend on your module. Which module are you using? Feel free to contact me at the info below. Thanks again. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@bluesiliconedot2190]

The direct out is TRS…

[@MonstarMk3]

will it work like this on the TD-25?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Jimmy. While you can record with the TD-25, unfortunately it doesn’t have the capabilities with the USB like the TD-50. I hope hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]