Roland TD-07DMK Setup Guide

[@edwardmarion6525]

Mr. Costa, as a septuagenarian electronic drum novice (and self-"taught-" mediocre drummer,) I found this video priceless. I could not have set my kit up without your help. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your time and expertise.

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome, Ed! Great to hear this helped you get your kit together - enjoy.

[@pwvictor]

This is by far the most helpful and thorough setup videod I've ever seen on youtube. Thank you for putting this up.

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome. I really appreciate that, and glad it helped you assemble your kit - enjoy!

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

Roland needs to send you a check Nick - this was absolutely PERFECT

[@NickCostaMusic]

Appreciate it! I’d be content just making vids for all their kits 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@juanbarb57]

Hey Man, I finally bit the bullet and bought my first ever drum kit and Your video helped me out a ton with the setup! I'm sure setting it up with the provided instructions wouldn't be that hard but Your clear explanations and visual guidance helped me out a TON, much appreciated!

[@NickCostaMusic]

That's great to hear! These are great options, and so happy to hear you got a kit AND this video helped you get it together. Hope you have fun playing, and reach out if you ever have any questions. I'll try to help anyway that I can

[@FateReaper5]

Literally couldn’t have set this up without your video. Thank you!!!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! So great to hear this helped you assemble your kit. Enjoy!

[@JK-F6]

what a perfect video, thank you! Not a single wasted frame or any over-explaining.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the kind words, and thank you for watching 🙏🥁

[@remyknopf1374]

I even did not have to open the instruction Book...and saved a lot of time...thanks you very much, Rémy from France

[@NickCostaMusic]

Sweet - that means the video is spot on! Happy to hear this helped you get the kit assembled.

[@1withtheforce]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺! Just bought mine today, didn’t use the instructions at all because I used your whole video! The instructions provided didn’t make sense at all! Perfect video and thanks!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Hi from Philly! That's amazing, so glad this video helped you assemble your kit. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment - enjoy the kit!

[@huckdog9745]

@1withtheforce how do you find this kit works with a double pedal ? Does it keep up with double pedal speed ?

[@amitd2111]

Thanks for your awesome video…had seen it before getting the drums and then saved it so I could watch once i get them…today was the day 😊 it was really easy to follow step by step…Roland should pay you 👍

[@NickCostaMusic]

Fantastic! Glad this helped you assemble the kit. Enjoy

[@ricardomujica6552]

Fantastic video. I could never have done it with the instruction booklet.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Glad it helped you - enjoy the kit!

[@mattsmiley7531]

Your video got me through setting up my kit with no problems. Thank you for doing this setup video!

[@NickCostaMusic]

So great to hear! Thanks for checking out the vid, and enjoy the kit

[@justinlomiglio2331]

Does Roland have an official setup video? I've done a few eKits in the past so I really only needed like the 1st half of your video, but it's a shame if they don't. You killed it man, so much info. If this was my first time, this would be a godsend. It still is, but I just didn't need like half the info. What a legend!

[@NickCostaMusic]

They don't, which is why I made these in the 1st place - my school district started purchasing them, and I couldn't run to all 220+ schools to set them up. I appreciate the kind words, thank you!🙏🏻 Glad you got the info you needed to get your kit assembled - enjoy🥁

[@josehenriquethomazinisalom4517]

CONGRATULATIONS!! IS THE BEST DRUMMER!!

[@michaelk8642]

Fantastic video, Nick! Even though I have a TD-17 KVX2 kit - and your video on the setup on that model was extremely helpful since I had never owned drums of any sort - watching this video still gave me knowledge since a lot of the parts are shared between the models. As well, watching you setup the TD-07 gave me flashbacks on how I really didn't like the MDS-COMPACT rack and upgraded mine almost immediately after it being delivered to a MDS-STANDARD2! It's a much better rack and I am even thinking of going to a MDS-GRAND 2, but that will be a far off purchase. Anyway, thanks again for making and sharing your drum videos!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Really appreciate the kind words and time you took to check out the vids, @michaelk8642 ! I don't think I've setup anything but the MDS-Compact, though I'll have to check out the standard2 or the grand2 for sure. I find if I set the kit up to my comfort, the hi-hat gets in the way of the module - as if the compact footprint isn't wide enough...

[@hkanissatung]

Thank you so much for such a clear and easy to follow explanation. Couldn’t have set up the kit without you😊😊😊

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome, Jesse. Great to hear this vid helped you assemble your kit. Appreciate you checking out the video, and if you need anything please don't hesitate to reach out. I'll try to help anyway that I can.

[@reneonyt7]

Thank you Nick, this guide was so helpful!

[@user-lu9hq6jv4v]

Oh thanks, for being here to help! Salute

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! Great to hear this was helpful, and enjoy the kit

[@user-lu9hq6jv4v]

Ok… ready to go thanks. Nick, I could never have done this set up without you!

[@user-lu9hq6jv4v]

Thanks

[@ambitiousbutrubbish1580]

Thanks for the vid. Just set my new kit today and it feels amazing. Just to note on your comment about the bass drum beater - I think that refers to mesh bass drums which are on the higher end models. A felt beater on a rubber pad shouldn't affect this kit.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Great observation! It makes sense that a felt beater wouldn’t affect a rubber pad - guess it could damage a mesh head because it can snag? Appreciate you checking out the vid 🙏🏼 🥁

[@ambitiousbutrubbish1580]

@@NickCostaMusic Yeah I think it would. I had an electric kit about 15 years ago which came with a felt beater on a mesh pad and it did lose a bit of sensitivity.

[@matthumphriesmusic]

Thank you so, so much for this! I suck with manuals so this video could not have been more perfect. Happy drumming!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! Great to hear the vid helped you assemble the kit. Appreciate you checking out the video, and enjoy the drums!

[@josehenriquethomazinisalom4517]

Congratulations!! ROLAND is gorgeous!!

[@NickCostaMusic]

They're pretty fantastic electronic kits, in my opinion!

[@josehenriquethomazinisalom4517]

@@NickCostaMusic yes!!

[@webingerphoto49]

Nick…thank you for your “Easy” Roland eDrum setup! Awesome video!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You’re very welcome! Glad it helped with assembling your kit. Enjoy 🥁 🥁

[@webingerphoto49]

@@NickCostaMusic Hi Nick! I have one problem with mounting my DW 5000 pedal to the Roland K-10 kick pad. It Keeps slipping off…any suggestions to keep “tight”. Maybe add a piece of rubber? Thank you in advance!

[@NickCostaMusic]

@webingerphoto49 huh - looking it up it seems to be common, although all the recommendations suggest loosing the clamp on the pedal more so it catches on the bump of the k-10 plate. Since I haven't seen yours, give that a shot if it isn't that way already.

[@webingerphoto49]

@@NickCostaMusic Nick…I’ll give your suggestion a try. I noticed you were using. DW 9000. Thanks for quick reply!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Yep, and it clamps down no problem. Hopefully this helps your issue - keep me posted!

[@pesnevim1626]

Thanks. Just bought this kit. Great info.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you checking out the video - enjoy the kit!

[@dennism.5593]

Thank you so much for putting this up. Very well explained. I still struggle with the snare which I cannot fixate for some reason. I turned the screw as far as possible but it still has room to move

[@NickCostaMusic]

Inside the mount bracket for the snare, there should be a metal ring that the wing nut presses against. Make sure the snare L arm is is in the middle of the metal ring, that way when you tighten the wing nut it holds the snare in place. Keep me posted on how it turns out!

[@dennism.5593]

@@NickCostaMusicThank you Nick, this worked for me. Again thank you very much for your support :)

[@NickCostaMusic]

@@dennism.5593 Fantastic - if you ever need anything, reach out! I'll try my best to help in anyway that I can

[@gurlerium]

beautiful tutorial. very clear

[@NickCostaMusic]

Many thanks! Glad this helped you assemble your kit - have fun🥁

[@timfullerton9175]

Great video Nick.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Thank you @timfullerton9175 - glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!

[@woodybear8298]

What you didn't mention was to be sure that you mate the groove in the cymbal up with the raised slope in the stand. Nice video.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Good call! That’s a crucial step

[@joaopedrobastos839]

Thanks for your very didactical tutorial. really great. Do you have one concerning the use of the module? Thanks again.

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome, @joaopedrobastos839 ! I don't have a video on how to use/navigate the module, but that's a great idea. Might have to make one...

[@PushServer]

Cool, about to set up mine in a couple of hours.

[@b9904]

Will look this up again after I buy my kit. Thanks

[@NickCostaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you checking out the vid!

[@mortenfalk9941]

Thank you so much! This video really helped me

[@ServiceOrchestramegastore]

very good setup guide, thank you.

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! Always great to hear this video helped with assembly - enjoy.

[@jeremyang5320]

Thanks for this video! I'm thinking of getting this kit soon so this video was perfect.

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! Great to hear you enjoyed the video, and hopefully this helps you assemble your future kit.

[@Omiefury]

Very nice tutorial

[@NickCostaMusic]

Thank you @Omiefury ! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the vid - enjoy the kit🥁

[@pc3983]

Brilliant video , I would have been lost without it it .Thanks 👍

[@NickCostaMusic]

Happy to hear this helped! I appreciate you checking out the vid - enjoy the kit!

[@lisabthomas1955]

Thank you. Excellent video and I’m all set up.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Fantastic! So happy to hear this helped you setup your TD-07DMK. If you ever have questions on anything drum set, please do not hesitate to reach out. I'll try to help anyway I can!

[@joshuapatterson5742]

Cheers mate! You made my first drum set up an easy one. 🤙🏽

[@NickCostaMusic]

Great to hear @joshuapatterson5742 ! Appreciate you checking out the vid - enjoy the kit

[@davidchurch8828]

Super helpful. I can't thank you enough for this video

[@NickCostaMusic]

So glad it helped, @davidchurch8828 . Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and watch the video. Enjoy the kit!

[@mightfloat9365]

thanks for the free help, nick

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome @mightfloat9365 ! Glad to hear this video helped you assemble your kit. Enjoy!

[@matejblaha4659]

Really great video, I would have had a hard time setting up my drum kit without you and this made into quite a satisfying process! I remember you mentioned something about needing to use a plastic bass pedal rather than a felt one because the felt will deteriorate the kick trigger. Is that really true and which one should I buy to make it last as long as possible? I've read I can use any kick pedal, so I ordered a cheap one which got randomly recommended on the shop's site and it's mesh. I'm planning to get a double bass pedal from home, but it has mesh heads too and the other side of them is hard plastic but I think it is not really meant for playing as it is too hard for that. Which heads should I look for and is the kick trigger susceptible to damage? I lack sensitivity when playing with the double bass pedal and this is my first electronic drum kit and I would really like it to last for a few years. . .

[@NickCostaMusic]

Great to hear this helped, @matejblaha4659 ! As for the felt beater, that's for the kick tower that some roland kits have - it has a mesh trigger pad. The kit in this video is a rubber trigger, so it should be okay. Sorry for the confusion!

[@Superdoof30]

Thank you so much for this elaborate video. I could have done it with the manual, but this made it so much easier 👍

[@NickCostaMusic]

Glad it helped! Appreciate you checking out the vid, enjoy the kit🥁

[@MrMuisictime]

Really good pace all other videos ive seen are to quick to do it as you do it. Very simple very clear and exstra details pointed out really helped :) Great video

[@NickCostaMusic]

Killer - great to hear, Eddie. Appreciate you checking out the video, and enjoy the kit!

[@murrayalex4843]

Brilliant...thank you so much for this, mine just arrived today !

[@NickCostaMusic]

Fantastic! Hope this makes it a breeze to assemble. Enjoy 🥁

[@jeremyjuiceliddell3010]

Thank you for this setup guide. I am buying this kit for my son this Christmas and this was more than helpful. Quick question: I already have a Roland KT-9 kick pedal. Can I connect it through the snake that comes with the Td-07dmk or do I need to buy a different pedal? Thank you again.

[@NickCostaMusic]

I think that would work, though I never tried it for myself. I’d say yes, since the cable would go into the pedal rather than the kick trigger. Hope it works and thank you for checking out the vid!

[@lancerichter7290]

The Roland drum kit is really cool

[@NickCostaMusic]

Totally agree! They have options for everyone's budget

[@GasSabir]

Thank you!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're welcome, Sabir!

[@rafaelvaz9772]

I got my first drum, and you helped me a lot with this video. Roland should pay you for this 😅. I'd like to ask you if there's a way to muff the sound of the beater on the kick pad? Thank you so much

[@NickCostaMusic]

Many thanks @rafaelaz9772 - glad this helped you out! I'm not aware of any ways to muffle the sound, though if I hear of anything I'll pass it along!

[@Yipee182]

Amazing video. Great tutorial for anybody who purchases one of this. Thanks!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the encouraging words!

[@NealRosenblat]

thank you SO MUCH

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're welcome! Hope this helped you assemble your kit - enjoy!

[@benja20080]

Muy bueno el video y tengo una consulta: a este módulo o kit le puedo agregar 1 pad más y un plato más? Tuve una td9 y había agregado 1 pad y 1 plato pero a este kit QUIERO SABER SI SE PUEDE! Gracias

[@LiamApilado]

Hi, thanks for the video! I'm new to electronic drums but an experienced drummer and a bit confised of what speakers to use. I will be using headphones on occasion but would like to use a nice speaker to share the sounds with the ppl in the room. 1) I have a thought maybe I can hook it up to my tv speakers that has a subwoofer too so i get that nice bass sound? Or do I need to buy an amp/monitor i think they're called? 2) Also does the bluetooth work so I can use bluetooth headphones to listen to it or is it just for having audio streamed ontop of the sounds the drums make? Thank you!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Headphones will work fine, and you could possibly connect to your TVs sound system. Just make sure the output volume on the kit isn’t too high. Another option is a keyboard amp or the Roland V Drums monitor - amzn.to/3CcK1IS As for Bluetooth, I think it’s just Bluetooth external devices to the kit for audio playback.

[@LiamApilado]

@@NickCostaMusic Awesone thx Nick, is a drum monitor a speaker like an amp?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Yep! Check it out here - amzn.to/3cH93Wb

[@g_weaths]

Thank you so much for this Video dude. As someone who has never played drums before and has just bought this kit I had no idea how to setup. 🎉 For the kick pedal beater. Would you recommend using felt or plastic side?

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! Glad it helped you get the kit together. Since the trigger is plastic, either works fine. The towers with a mesh head (like the TD-17) is where you need a plastic beater

[@juanjavierm]

Should'n be the bass drum trigger mounted in the H frame first of all? That would save you from later turning the whole structure upside down...Just my opinion. And as far as I know and regarding rack and pads, TD-07 and TD1-DMK are identical...except for the module, is that correct? Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Actually, yes - probably would make the entire process MUCH easier. Great suggestion and appreciate the kind words!

[@alvybucks]

Awesome vid! Would you be able to add another crash to expand the kit a bit?

[@NickCostaMusic]

I believe so - I’m pretty sure there’s an extra cable for it!

[@JT-wp4up]

Great vid, thanks so much!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You’re welcome! Hope this helped you get your kit together - enjoy 🥁 🥁

[@webingerphoto49]

Hi Nick! Thanks for suggesting how to mount my DW 5000 kick pedal (previously) for my Roland TD-07 kit. My question is “How” to connect the drum Module directly to mixer (Yamaha MG 12usb) and then out of mixer to a monitor next to the kit (monitor out). I have a Peavy KB 2 to use as my monitor. Do I need a DI Box at any point? I have searched KZbin for videos on this topic…nothing there. I have only been playing at gigs with just the Peavy KB 2 amp but it gets lost behind the guitars that run through the PA. Please Help! Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Hey @webingerphoto49 - great to hear from you, and glad you got your pedal hooked up! For this question, you could run an 1/8" to 1/4" cable from the "Output/Phones" connection on the module to one of the channels on the Yamaha MG 12usb mixer. You then could take one of the stereo outputs from the mixer (L channel if you're only using 1) and run that to the monitor next to the kit. Another option - get a headphone splitter for the "Output/Phones" connection on the module, and run 2 1/8" to 1/4" cables. 1 cable would go to a channel on the Yamaha MG 12usb, and the other to the Peavy KB2 you use as a monitor. Here are links to everything you would need Headphone Splitter - amzn.to/4c2bKdO 1/8" to 1/4" cable - amzn.to/4bF5jNY (made in 4ft, 12ft, and 30ft options)

[@webingerphoto49]

@@NickCostaMusic Nick…thank you, thank you, thank you for getting back to me about eDrum Kit mixer hookup! The two options you suggested will get me started “today” as a test run for this weekend outdoor gig. Would you could make a video on your KZbin channeI have searched high and low and hours into days trying to find answer(s). Nick you made my day! I’ll keep you updated!!!

[@webingerphoto49]

Nick…thank you for your suggestions on connecting Roland TD 07 module to mixer and monitor out! Perfect!!! Much abliged! Awesome my friend! Gig went well. I could hear myself in my monitor and the audience could definitely hear my Roland Kit!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Hey @webingerphoto49 - thank you for your patience with my response, I just saw this. Great to hear this worked out for you! Now you have an easy setup that works for your situation. Cheers!

[@webingerphoto49]

@@NickCostaMusic Thank you Nick!!! Sending Flamm’s and Parradiddles to you!!!

[@dim9907]

Roland or any manufacturer just needs to make a qr code linked to your videos instead of written instructions. And you should get paid for this obviously. Thank you very much

[@NickCostaMusic]

I would love that (though I’d re-record and not say actually so much 🤦🏻‍♂️) . Glad it helped you, and I really appreciate your comment!

[@grahamtopham2191]

Can anyone advise whether this kit folds okay for storage? And how “easy” that is to do? I’m interested in this kit but only if it’s possible / feasible to fold it away after every practice session.

[@NickCostaMusic]

I can fold away for storage - we do it all the time at my schools. You might need to remove the dum pads so they don't get in the way, though

[@harryrodriguez8875]

Super useful video! I setup my kit watching this - Thanks!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! Great to hear this helped you assemble your kit. Thank you for checking out the vid, and enjoy the kit!

[@Fiveash-Art]

Thanks for this ... got mine shipping in Monday and this is going to make things so much faster than looking at a manual. 👍🏻 Do you have any tutorials in plugging into a DAW to get the Roland's brain sounds specifically? I've got Logic and it's got the producer kits, .. it looks like plug and play when it comes to that. Seems to be a bit more convoluted if you want to set up a midi instrument track just to receive the packaged Roland sounds. Am I wrong about this?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Great to hear! I don't have any yet, but not a bad idea to create. Closest plug n play is to connect the kit to your computer via USB, although that has you use the sounds in your DAW. I think that's a great thing, especially if you already own sample packs

[@Fiveash-Art]

@@NickCostaMusic Yeah I was planning on doing that ... I just wish there was some option with a Roland plug-in or app that would come with these drums that could translate the interface's stock sounds. With all the tech going this direction it seems a little weird that this wouldn't be an automatic option. It's really just a minor gripe ... Revisiting this tonight .. My stuff is sitting here unboxed and I'm psyching myself up to get started. .. Hoping this a game changer because I'm sick of manually programming midi and auditioning the busy ass fills Logic's Drummer program uses. 😂 Logic has a lot of great kits and options though.

[@NickCostaMusic]

The TD-07 module does transfer audio and midi via USB, according to Roland's site. Not sure if that means it records as an audio file to your DAW or not, but that sounds like you'd be able to use the Roland sounds

[@Fiveash-Art]

@@NickCostaMusic What I've seen so far the only way to get those stock Roland sounds is to do it through your interface and it records as audio. No option for those samples to midi .. but like you said, if you go the usb route you can use your own drum plug-ins, ez drummer, logic's drummer etc. I'll probably screw around with both. I'd definitely like to see you do a tutorial about this. Would be really cool. 👍🏻

[@evanbarron4604]

I was wondering what cable I need for usb computer slot. Because I wanna hook up kit to my computer

[@NickCostaMusic]

Depending on what port your computer has, either a USB B to USB A, or USB B to USB C USB B to A - amzn.to/3jpVzBb USB B to C - amzn.to/3Vc49R2

[@ThisMichaelBrown]

Thanks!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're very welcome! Enjoy the kit

[@the_katman2181]

Good instructions, thanks. One question: Can the module be mounted on the opposite side, on the leg next to the floor tom? If you wanted to play just one rack tom and one floor tom, and use the third tom pad as a secondary snare, mounted to the left of your hi-hat, it would probably be in the way of the module. But with the cabling being snaked together, is it at all possible to move the module?

[@NickCostaMusic]

You should be able to, really depends if the cables are long enough. For your setup, I'd recommend moving tom 1 to the aux snare position. You're also going to need to move one of the brackets and L arms to the left curved bar to mount the aux snare, or if you have a tom l arm you could aways attach that to the far left leg. After you figure out which route to take, whatever cable you plug into the pad (like T1) make a note so you can change that sound source to an additional snare.

[@elyeschaibi9656]

hey i have a question if a buy this kit and buy another cymbal with a bell zone from roland will it be compatible with this kit ?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Yep! The pads with a bell zone have 2 inputs, 1 for the edge and bow, the other for the bell. Plug in the extra cable from the wiring harness, program it for a bell sound, and you’re set.

[@a6kme]

Thanks a lot @nick for this video. Will it be possible for you to demonstrate a right way to play the high hat pedal? How much pressure to put and where to put? It will be great if you can record a video tutorial of best practices and how it sounds. Thanks a ton and appreciate your help.

[@NickCostaMusic]

I can try, Abhishek - although this is user preference. Since the pedal sits on the floor, place it in a spot that allows you to have your knee over your ankle, tracking towards your toes. You should be able to press down on the pedal and hear a closed hi hat when you hit the trigger pad

[@a6kme]

@@NickCostaMusic Thanks for your response Nick. I find the TD 07 high hat pedal not as responsive to the press. Not sure if I am doing something wrong or it is the way it is. I also don’t have an objective comparison of how it should sound on an acoustic high hat. I will go to a music store and try it out sometime soon. Thanks again.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Yeah, it definitely feels completely different than a standard hi-hat, or the higher end Roland kits. One thing you can do is adjust the sensitivity of it in the TD-07 module. When you're in the sensitivity settings, step on the hi-hat, and then adjust sensitivity using the buttons on the module. That might help a bit!

[@alexeikekin1848]

Thx for this video! I setuping with enjoy

[@NickCostaMusic]

Great to hear - enjoy the kit!

[@edwardmarion6525]

Nick, before I watch, will the instructions help me assemble a TD-07KV? Thank you!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Sure will! Only difference is the TD-07Kv has a kick tower, rather than the pad that is installed to one of the legs of the H frame. Just make sure you have the plastic side of your bass drum beater hitting your kick tower.

[@Mullaha]

curious why felt beater wears down the kick trigger but not plastic - thanks for the tip though!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Some of the kick triggers that have a mesh head can get damaged by a felt beater. Something about it getting snagged and while playing.

[@Mullaha]

@@NickCostaMusic that makes sense, I thought the kick trigger was rubber but makes sense that felt on mesh can cause damage!

[@NickCostaMusic]

@@Mullaha Yep. Some configurations have a rubber pad, others have mesh.

[@jordanbirnbaum7806]

Thanks for the video! Do you know if you can upgrade to a KD-10 kick pad with the TD-07 DMK and have it connect seamlessly? Just planning out my purchase here should I choose to upgrade in the future.

[@NickCostaMusic]

No problem, Jordan! I haven’t tried for myself, but I don’t see why not. Both the KD-10 and the pad on the TD-07 use the same 1/4” kick cable.

[@jordanbirnbaum7806]

@@NickCostaMusic thanks dude!

[@sidkini10]

Hi, thank you for this video. It is extremely helpful. Planning to buy this kit very soon. I have a couple of questions. 1. I'm a lefty, how can I set it up in a left handed way? Turn the clamp on the H the other way right? 2. is it possible to set up one rack Tom and 2 floors? 3. How to connect more cymbals? Will lemon cymbal work?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Hey Sid - it’s a great option for an E-Kit! To answer your questions: 1) you can set it up for your preferred config. By flipping the rack - meaning things setup on the left side (drummer’s perspective) would be setup on the right, and vice-versa for the left side. If you follow the video and setup anything from the right side on the left side, and the left side on the right side, you’ll be good to go. 2) You sure can. Add the 2nd rack Tom clamp to the curved bar where your floor Tom’s would be. Once the kit is setup, you can go into the brain module to change the sound of the pad to another floor Tom. 3) You can attach another cymbal using the additional “CR2” cable that’s part of the wiring harness. I know that Roland cymbals will work, not sure of any other brand.

[@sidkini10]

@@NickCostaMusic thank you so much for your reply and answering my questions with such detail. Can't wait to play this kit 😍

[@NickCostaMusic]

Fantastic! You’re gonna love the kit. Appreciate you checking out the vid 🙏🏼 🥁

[@sidkini10]

@@NickCostaMusic One last question if you don't mind. this will be my first ekit, Buying this to get back into serious practice since it'll be quieter than acoustic.. Are the pads big enough and the rack structure conducive to hard playing? I mostly play fast punk rock (Green Day, blink 182). Will I feel restricted playing this kit in any way? The more advanced Roland kits are too expensive in my country, this is only thing I can buy

[@NickCostaMusic]

The biggest adjustment will be the the size of the drums. The Tom pads are 6”, and the snare is 8”. At some point you might want to consider upgrading to the higher model cymbal pads, but this setup will work.

[@describedby_3953]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@NickCostaMusic]

You’re very welcome!! Happy to hear this helped you assemble your kit - enjoy! 🥁

[@HenrikPetersen-xm2kz]

Hi and thanks for a good video :-) What is the black rubber ring on the mounting L-part under the snare good for? Does it support / damp snare unit vibration? - or? The rubber ring is not that tight/fixed and is movable depending on the snare hight position and will maybe over time move downwards and be of no use ?

[@NickCostaMusic]

That rubber ring can be moved depending on snare height. Don’t know exactly what it’s for, although I’d say it’s for additional support. The way it’s designed, I don’t see it wearing out and not staying in place.

[@NamuSG]

This ring is like a “memory indicator”. It’s only function is to indicate the exact height you fixed your snare on the mounting L-part. That way, whenever you remove the snare, you still have an indication that shows the exact height your snare had before it was removed.

[@NickCostaMusic]

@@NamuSG Good to know - thanks for the clarification!

[@maxibarok8355]

Hello, is it possible to change the sound of the ride, instead of it being crash to put a bell? very good video greetings!

[@NickCostaMusic]

I think so. Hit the edge of the ride, then you might be able to change the sound from crash to bell

[@maxibarok8355]

@@NickCostaMusic thank you!

[@marinteahnialum]

Sir can you make a video on how to enable cross stick on 07dmk?

[@NickCostaMusic]

I found this super helpful page on Rolands site - this should help you no problem! support.roland.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051167812-TD-07KV-Activating-and-adjusting-the-snare-cross-stick-sensitivity

[@Oxs.xilacid]

Thank you so much for this video, super helpful. Anyway do you think that a ball beater could deteriorate the bass drum pad too?

[@NickCostaMusic]

It seems as if it would be okay. A lot of folks dropped a friendly message stating the felt beaters don't deteriorate the rubber bass pads, just the mesh tower like on the TD-17KVX. Appreciate the kind words, and glad to hear this video helped you assemble your kit. Enjoy!

[@joeklaff]

Curiois how you would swap the kick drum to lefty - just put in on the opposite post but then it sticks out the opposite direction? Or flip it upside down? Will either not function right?

[@NickCostaMusic]

If you’re setting up as a left handed kit - swap the curved bars and legs from this video - that will have the lower leg on the left side, and have the correct amount of clamps on each side. Swap the kick pad to the left post of the H frame, though you might need to flip upside down so it sits the same way as it does on the right side. If you’re playing a double kick pedal, both beaters should strike the pad

[@brunobraga5778]

Great video, mate! Thanks for it. I see that the ride cymbal doesn't have the bell sound. Do any other Roland 3-zone ride cymbals go with this kit?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Correct - this kit doesn't have 3-zone cymbal pads. You could purchase one, connect the ride and cr2 cables to it, then program the cr2 to be a ride bell.

[@abencerdena05]

hi i would like to ask a question, i saw some features of this kit, but i dont understand if it is possible to change that original ride cymbal included on that kit to cy-10 or other 3zone ride cymbal? thanks keep rockin🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@NickCostaMusic]

You should be able to. The wire harness comes with an extra 1/4" cable. You could always get a 3 zone cymbal, connect the ride and extra 1/4" cable to it, and program the extra 1/4" cable to be the bell of the ride.

[@abencerdena05]

@@NickCostaMusic 🤙🏼🫰🏼🫰🏼🔥🔥thanks Sir more power🫡

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@TheBigAlkai]

Great video man 👍

[@NickCostaMusic]

Many thanks! Great to hear this helped - enjoy the kit

[@andreacastillo5596]

Hi I am buying this set TD-07DMK and bringing it on a plane, do you think this will fit on a big suitcase? Mostly I am worried about the rack height, will the longer stick of the rack fit on a suitcase?

[@NickCostaMusic]

It might, it's a similar length to a keyboard...

[@crazybaby7725]

Greetings, can a hi-hat stand be placed on this set of drums instead of a pedal and a fixed hi-hat cymbal, like on the td-07kvx, and can a ride be placed behind the bell?? All the best and regards.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Yes, though you would need to get additional components. You would need the Roland VH-10 or VH-11 Hi-Hat controller, and one of the cymbal pads that has a bell zone, like the CY-13R

[@crazybaby7725]

@@NickCostaMusic Cymbal's are not a problem, I'm just wondering if the cable for, say, the hihat pedal is the same as for the controller and if there is a cable for the bell, since 2 cables should go to rides with a bell...

[@NickCostaMusic]

@crazybaby7725 there are 2 cables for HH - the one attached to the footpedal of your kit would connect to the controller that sits on the HH stand perch of the VH-10 or VH11 setup. As for the ride, you can take the extra cable and connect it in the bell input. Might need to re-assign the sound, but that's a simple task.

[@kpdtox]

thanks

[@NickCostaMusic]

You're welcome! Enjoy the kit

[@rubenj2869]

Can I add a bar trigger with the extra cord and do any soundfrom the brain?

[@NickCostaMusic]

You should be able to, since you can program any of the sounds from the brain to any of the pads

[@mauriziopinna8479]

Hello Nick, considering the rubber kick, do you think it is silent enough to be played in an apartment?

[@NickCostaMusic]

I think you'll hear more of the sounds of the pedals on the floor disturbing neighbors more than the beater making contact with the trigger.

[@mauriziopinna8479]

@NickCostaMusic thanks so much

[@shawnriley5666]

Yo, did you go to PW? I went to Springfield, totally did jazz band comps with you ha ha.

[@shawnriley5666]

Montco band.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Oh man, I did! Such a small world - are you still playin?

[@tgchan]

Very helpful/ Thank you/

[@dbmdrums1105]

thumbs up alll the way in man !!!!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Appreciate it, thank you!!!

[@andersonc.606]

Any suggestions on how to set it up to fold for storage?

[@NickCostaMusic]

I found it to work by just removing or adjusting cymbal heights, then the entire rack can fold up nicely.

[@lisabthomas1955]

Hi - Everything so far is very clear. However where is the drum key?

[@NickCostaMusic]

It should be in the packaging with the manual or one of the tightly sealed bags with the frame clamps and Velcro strips

[@OliverBurden-1019]

Is this the same drum rack that comes on the TD-17?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Pretty sure it is - at least what we have in my schools

[@augustdrums1247]

Can you use any pedal for this or do you need the roland pedal?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Nope - any pedal will work!

[@adambrown8779]

hey thanks for helping me set it up i just wanted to know if u know why my snare pad moves down slightly when i hit it i tightened it as much as possible and it still moves down. pls reply and thanks again for the awesome video.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Hey Adam - be sure to tighten all components of the mounting brackets. That’s what I did and it doesn’t move. Sorry I couldn’t be much more help!

[@timagilbert]

Does the ride cymbal have a bell sound?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Unfortunately not with the supplied cymbal pads - they don't have a bell zone

[@Tom-sd2vi]

Felt does not deteriorate rubber pads like the kd-2, only mesh and the kd-10 like materials.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Good to know, thanks for the tip @Tom-sd2vi !

[@500Eirini]

Thank you, you saved me so much grief!!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Awesome - so happy to hear it helped you assemble your kit. Appreciate you checking out the vid, and enjoy the kit!

[@alee7275]

Does anyone know if the ride cymbal has a “bell zone” ?

[@NickCostaMusic]

Not with this model, only bow and edge

[@alee7275]

@@NickCostaMusic ok thanks a lot Nick

[@danangdevils]

Can this fold away?

[@NickCostaMusic]

You can fold it if you'd like, though I don't think it was designed to do to. We do it all the time in our schools

[@freddystephens4758]

Does it comes with drum key

[@NickCostaMusic]

Sure does!

[@jManraM]

How can I play the bell on the ride? Sorry I'm a noob

[@NickCostaMusic]

No need to be sorry, it's a valid question! Unfortunately the TD-07 comes with cymbal pads that do not have the bell zone. In order to get that, you would have to purchase a 3 zone cymbal pad, connect the cr2 cable to the bell input, then program cr2 to a bell sound. You can purchase one here - amzn.to/3GlZuXo

[@WRTX1969]

how do you connect an Amp to the cpu

[@NickCostaMusic]

You can connect the TD-07 module to a computer using a USB cable for MIDI control, or using the output/headphone 1/8" port

[@baddog255]

What if my beater is felt on both sides?

[@NickCostaMusic]

If there’s plastic in the middle, you can turn it sideways