Roland TD-9 Sound Module - Guide

[@jimhowland8965]

I've been playing the TD-9SX for over 8 years now. I play it at live outdoor gigs as well as small venues and it has never disappointed me for one second. It's a tough and versatile unit, and the mesh Remo heads are awesome. The whole kit has a fantastic feel and it is so easy to play. There was some trial and error to get the sounds I was looking for (and that's half the fun), but I enjoy having all those voices to play with. Once I configured it the way I wanted it I was totally satisfied.

[@4455528]

Quanto seria hoje um módulo TD-9 usado?

[@poosch]

$200-300 eBay

[@juniorchavez2787]

How do you make your custom user kit? I have to use this kit soon and need help with setting sounds

[@Lordenzus]

this is the king of video everybody is looking for. This helps new drummers like me to clarify our next steps Thank you pal.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Lordenzus Thanks:) This was my main Intension, I do have trouble myself finding the best solution in any area where I don’t know much about the gear. I researched ages to find a good video mic, videos like this helped me:)

[@andrequimpo9363]

Makes me a proud owner of a TD-9! Thank you

[@nelsoncaro1609]

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[@daniloguimaraes88]

Me too man...

[@13JeAn13]

I've had my TD-9 since 2008 and it's still working perfectly! Recording with it is kind of challenging to get the right sound, but otherwise I have no complaints. Thanks for this, I was wondering how it stacked up against current drum brains.

[@jimhowland8965]

I use two amps for stage and one other for monitor, as well as line out, when I gig with mine. I love this kit. I play the TD-9SX with the mesh Remo heads. They are awesome!

[@bussboy3740]

Still rocking my TD 9 it works perfect !!

[@markhooper6786]

Ditto !

[@Anti_baba]

i LOVE my TD-9 Module ! ..and even today in ..2019 .

[@BjornJerlin]

Thanks for this great video! Also have a TD-9, and this video made me appreciate it even more

[@Hamachingo]

Thank you, that totally helped when deciding to buy and actually buying a used set with a TD-9. Especially the statement at the end that it's great when using for VST and I agree, the hi hat response is great. Got an old one (just 50 kits) but once you tweak all the trigger and sound settings, it's really great.

[@mr_mike_verified]

I just picked up a TD9 ver2 kit, thanks for the video.

[@itwsntme]

Cool video, more like this please. I'm very happy with my TD9, it suits my needs perfectly.

[@Ambergphil]

A very good video explaining the differences and hacks! I have to say though that I use my TD-9 live and the snake cable is not a hassle. There is one plug and that is it. I have not had any problems(yet) with the cables or connections shorting. I understand that the snake cable can become a hassle if one cable goes bad. That is a large downside. Maybe that is what you mean? For live gigs my snake cable is attached to my frame just as your cables are and all I have to do is plug in my snake cable to the module and done.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Philip Carpenter Nice to hear that you are fully satisfied with it:) Well the cable snake can be an advantage for some and a disadvantage for others. For me it is a disadvantage, however, I get your point.

[@volantiad]

This was very informative, so thank you for that! I'm looking at getting a used TD 9KX and this was a great walk-through 😊

[@hitchowa]

excellent vid. great comparisons of the different modules. well done cheers

[@learningisgrowing]

Excellent review. Would love to see more of these

[@Vdrumtips1]

Chris NZ Thanks Chris. Let’s see how the video does. I might do another one anyway.

[@acehandler1530]

I just bought a TD-9 from Japan to change out with my TD-6 mainly for the dual-triggering (I have PDX-8 toms which aren't listed in the TD-6). Excellent video, really enjoyed it thanks 💖 🇨🇦 I just bought a midi->USB adapter (mainly to use to trigger NI VSTi's on my laptop). It has midi in/midi out and all connected to a USB. Would this work as a midi interface controller such as the Steinberg UR22 MK2? Just wondering. No worries, I'll try it when the TD-9 arrives. Update: I want everyone watching this video to know this: I bought a used TD-9 from Japan off eBay. I (thought!) I tried everything to get it to boot to the download/update mode (MUTE + SETUP + POWER) to no avail. I even contacted the seller and let him know I wanted to return the unit for refund ("Not As Described"). Finally I tried it one last time - and I just kept pressing the buttons. Finally after a full minute the module powered on in download mode. It read the files on the flash drive and prompted me to press SONG + F2 to update to v.2. Did so. Took a while but in the end - done! Did the Factory Reset and I'm now a proud owner of a TD-9V.2.

[@NEALBABBITT]

Awesome useful video. I'd definitely like a whole series like this!

[@juniorchavez2787]

This is a cool video about this module. Do you have a video on how to edit sounds for the TD-9 drumset?

[@afterglow-podcast]

I upgraded my TD-6V 2 years ago to the TD-9 V2. In my opinion, the TD-9 is the best module bang for buck you can buy. The only bad part about it is the custom cable setup using a multipin port instead of standard cables. Also, there is a "yar matey" version 2.0 update floating around online if one cannot get the update from Roland.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Hi Chris, I totally agree. I saw the update 2.0 floating around, just not sure if it is safe to use.

[@reinhettinga8789]

I did the update myself with the one found on torrents. Works great and didn't cost a thing.

[@donisaacramos]

Rein Hettinga do you still have the file? Please share :)

[@afterglow-podcast]

Don Isaac Ramos Check the "bay of pirates" it is still there being seeded.

[@reinhettinga8789]

@dave himlin It's very simple and the instructions are in the torrent file. Ask your computer nerd nephew to help you download it :) Don't expect wonders; it didn't take me too long to upgrade my module to the TD25. The newer modules sound way better than the TD9.

[@jphifer2848]

Very well done & dry useful! Thank you!

[@MrDlt123]

I now have a TD-KVX. I dont hate the TD-17 module, but it pales in comparison to the TD-9 module on my ptevious kit. The menu system on the TD-9 was more intuitive, and it had many more sounds onboard. Some say the sounds are better, but Ive not noticed any significant improvement.

[@aleksandarsavic6202]

Very useful review and comparison guide! Please explore for us, some TD-4 Hacks if there is any of them, or make similar comparison for TD-4 options for low budget e-drummers!

[@Vdrumtips1]

Aleksandar Savic Thanks, well for the TD-4 there is not much that can be done. It is very limited and and entry level module. I doubt there is anything new that I could tell you which you don’t already know.

[@PUBHEAD1]

Excellent video. Please make more

[@joshferry3628]

I really liked this video! I am a VST guy and currently own a DM-10 module on a full A2E kit and have been wanting a new drum module for about a year now. I just might go with the TD-9 to just trigger. Was just concerned if the hi-hat will work as good as a TD-20 or TD-30. That's my biggest complaint with Alesis is their poor hi-hat performance. Glad you made this thank you!

[@Vdrumtips1]

Joshua Ferry Good to hear the video helps you. The hi-hat works very good if it is a VH-11. The TDW-20 and 30 with VH-12/13 are even better, but I can confirm that the TD-9 is good enough for vst.

[@joshferry3628]

Ok I just bought a TD-9 off ebay. Gonna use my DM-10 as a slave running SD3.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Enjoy your set and let me know what you think:)

[@pablobernal9484]

Great overview! Thanks. Why is the TD9 Manual so simple? My previous TD6V module had a great description of how to change sounds and configure everything including a list of all sounds... now I want to add a splash another crash and a 4th Tom and have no idea of how to do it... Any link please?

[@SemperFortisSovereign]

Excellent work thanks

[@andreasjensen8451]

Is it a good upgrade from a td-3?

[@doublestrokeroll]

The scope function is awesome.

[@johnkoke]

Excellent. Very informative.

[@markahearne3280]

Have an old TD 6v . Upgrading to this on sunday

[@acehandler1530]

Me too! Can't wait to be able to properly use the Rim piezos on my PDX-8 Toms.

[@warrendoyle2059]

Hi i have just brought a td3 drum kit, can i replace the module with this td9 module? Do i need any other cable's? Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@maxheadrom3088]

Hi! Can I use it as a midi drum module - that is, control it from my computer to generate the drum sounds. Thanks!

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

My old module is the td9 its a great module ,i upgraded to the ad5 module and am much happier with the ad5. The td9 is great if you want a good cheap module.

[@Vdrumtips1]

demonocus metalocus Yeah, the aD5 sounds are not bad. It is a module for people who want plug and play. It has some advantages.

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

@@Vdrumtips1 UPDATE: i became unhappy with the ad5 and sold it and am back to using my td-9

[@theDeathJoy]

Also an important note about the TD-9. It does not allow EQ to be adjusted for every individual trigger; only a global EQ.

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

I had a td9kx2 for years and I still have it, I recently stupidly bought a td20 after about a week the screen disappeared 😡 bloody typical anyway I didn’t really like the sounds if I’m honest so I stuck the td9 on the td20 kit ...now it’s brilliant and I’ve actually bought another td9 module to expand it even further via midi now it’s super great I love it . The wife calls me the man with two brains ! strange as she’s been calling me the man with no brains for 20 years 😂

[@mdoucette45]

Can I connect an extra Tom to the aux trigger when crash 2 is already in use? I want to run 4 Tom’s and 3 cymbals.

[@volantiad]

Oh, and I forgot to say, I'd love to see a side-by-side comparison between the Roland TD30 and TD27 modules. 😉

[@avivilan12]

you say in the video that a TD9 has to be connected to a computer through a audio/midi interface (like the steinberg ur22). Is that because the TD9 doesnt have a USB tybe B or because an additional processing should be done? I have a midi-to-usb Cable that allows me to connect the TD9 directly to a usb port in my computer, but it has great latency so i'm looking for an answer for that. thank! @Vdrum Tips

[@Tuganotube]

Great video!!!

[@Pierre_Ti]

Thanks for your video. Would you recommend to replace my existing TD-4 module by a second-hand TD-9 ? My biggest concern is about sound quality of drumkits. TD-4 drumkits sound very digital et not very realistic.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Pierre TIANGE I would, but mainly because of other features of the TD-9, not because of the sounds. If you want to have good sounds, you might replace it with a TD-17.

[@Pierre_Ti]

@@Vdrumtips1 thanks for your advice! Cheers

[@DoppioDiesisProduction]

Please help me, how ti Fix and find ghost notes non my snare drum! Please

[@edgarsousa6630]

Hi there, about those sound bundles... Have you tried the ones from drum tec? Which one do you prefer? Thanks

[@std1607]

Hi there, is there a way to record into separate tracks with TD-9 module?

[@tronlady1]

Yes via MIDI....Although I’ve never managed to figure out how to do this! Did you?

[@Volkankorkut8]

Hey, thanks for your video. I have one and love it!!. Actually this is the first video that praise TD9. I agree with this video. It's a solid module with an external sound card...

[@Vdrumtips1]

Volkan Korkut I do not praise things for nothing. Objectively this is a great module that deserves more attention:)

[@Volkankorkut8]

today, your video forced me to get on this guy after a long time!! =) Here is the evidence, it's still working like a monster! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPZXoqOjcmtarM

[@jockmckenzie8603]

Great video as always. Thanks to you your in depth explanations, I am busy with an acoustic to electronic conversion. Maybe you could do a video on the Alesis (or ddrum) trigger IO because it is such an affordable solution to expanding an electronic drum kit. The Roland TD6 also has a midi in connector, I wonder if it also supports the percussion expansion? The TD6 modules should be dirt cheap on the 2nd hand market. Keep up the good work!

[@Vdrumtips1]

Jock McKenzie Thanks for your feedback. Not sure if the TD-6 has the percussion function. Worth a eraser have though. The trigger IO is very affordable, but doesn’t deliver a great trigger dynamic as most Roland modules.

[@jockmckenzie8603]

Vdrum Tips I completely agree that the Trigger IO does not offer a fantastic response, my idea would be to trigger the toms and less dynamic components such as a cow bell or the like through the slave trigger IO which would clear up more inputs on the master Roland module for dynamic components such as the snare and chokable cymbals. And I would like to thank you for highlighting the ESI midimate 2 x midi to usb cable in a previous video, it is cheap and works great.

[@shartlover69772]

thank god for that midi in i figured out a way to play it just with just my drum machine

[@sbk1398]

Great vid. I have a few questions. I need felt washers for a CY-12 and CY-12R/C. Do I need Roland ones or I can use any brand? I also need 2 tension screws for KD-8. I tried to order these two things, but they won't be available till next year, which is a long wait. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@4455528]

Qual seria o valor de um módulo TD 9? Usado

[@RasNaaSay]

Please can i use this module ( td 9) for alesis strike zone edrum

[@GatoPaint]

do you still recommend this module? I know someone who is selling the 2.0 of this module, and I wanna buy it :P.

[@Vdrumtips1]

GatoPaint Definitely, the TD-9 is still a great module for the price. The TD-17 did not change anything.

[@GatoPaint]

cool ! thank you for your advice . I've seen that the vh11 it's really expensive new and second hand, so it's the go edrum hihat controller compatible with the td9 module? so I can use a cy12 to trigger the bow and edge of the hihat :O ?!

[@imnsane91]

hi vdrummers! I have a little question about the td9. is it supports positional sensing, at less on ye snare? Or maybe the question is what is the 'cheapest' old-module wih this feature?

[@Vdrumtips1]

no

[@lutcaah]

I've had the td-9 for years now and been looking for an affordable module with more expansion possibilities. I had no clue about the possibilities it offers, I thought that you can only connect a second crash. So the aux trigger input can be used aswell then. Do the drumsets in the td9 automatically assing a sound for the pads connected, and can the changes be saved to the existing premade sets then? A great video, thank you so much for making this!

[@vanderfragk]

I have Alesis nitro mesh with hi hat stand. I also have ezdrummer2. Can I use the Alesis module as a slave module and not need to buy a midi interface? Do you recommend to buy this Roland module for my case? Thank you

[@Vdrumtips1]

yes you can do that, I would always rather buy Roland than Alesis

[@vanderfragk]

@@Vdrumtips1 i can't play ez drummer with roland td 9 through alesis nitro module. it doesn't work

[@stg_4499]

Cool Video, Please make the next one about the TD 11. I Have a TD 11 Drum Module (KV Kit) and I think it is the the best mid-priced drum module. It only costs a bit more than the TD 9 but for the extra money you get realy good sounding Sounds preinstalled (the mentioned Supernatural sounds) and compared to the TD 15 I realy don't see any difference, exept for the price XD. And the easy computer connection realy comes in handy. Go on making Cool Videos

[@Vdrumtips1]

Thanks:) There will definitely be a TD-11 video. It has some advantages. BTW. The difference is that TD-15 has one more input and more sounds.

[@stg_4499]

Nice, looking forwards to the TD 11 Video

[@GatoPaint]

there's a video from @65drums that uses a cy12 and a go edrum hihat controller with a td30, is that setup compatible with the td9?

[@Vdrumtips1]

The goedrums hi-hat controller is compatible with the TD-9, however idea to combine it with a CY-12 is very bad. The CY-12 is not really meant to be mounted like this and will die sooner. And this idea is also not cost effective. The cost of both would almost be as much as a VH-10. So better just buy a Roland VH-10.

[@spasevrp]

Hi I have a TD 9 module and purchased a TD 25 module. I found out recently the TD-25 does not support rim triggering, but would I be able to hook both modules via MIDI to use the TD 25 sounds on the tom rims? Thanks

[@Vdrumtips1]

It does support rim triggering, you just can't assign the rim independently from the head trigger.

[@bionicmarsh]

Cool mate

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

If you know where to look you can get the update for free,you can use any usb stick to install it

[@tronlady1]

Where do I look 🤔

[@manueltorresflores5004]

Can I use the VH-12 hi hats Roland in the module TD-9 ? or SPd-30 or SPD SX ?

[@murd777]

Td-9 module is only compatible with Vh-11 Only.

[@francescogrieco3222]

I've just bought a vh-11 and was wondering what is the best module to use with it. I would like to connect to a computer to trigger drum software, so td-11 seems to be better. But does vh-11 hi-hat perform as good with td-11 as it does with the td-9? Thank you for your great videos!

[@Vdrumtips1]

Thanks:) The VH-11 works equally well with both modules.

[@kinoman6198]

@@Vdrumtips1 does the td-9 have bluetooth?

[@jda2397]

Hello I Have a question,I want to buy a drum module for my e drums,I found the td9 very useful,but In my country I cant find a new or used one,but i recently saw a td15 for $500,i should buy the td15 drum module?,I know that I can buy a cheap drum module and use ezdrummer or other drum software,but I always prefer a drum module.So what I should do?

[@Vdrumtips1]

500$ is a lot for a TD-15...try to get it for 350-400. The sounds of TD-9 or 15 are no where near EZDrummer2. So you might select something completely different if you prefer to use the module sounds.

[@ravenmairena3296]

Hey v drums I’m a big fan of your videos, I’m debating if I should get a current drum module to trigger vst software because they have super natural sounds, do those matter? Because I was thinking the best set up would be a td 12 or 20 for positional sensing and midi in for a slave module. Then I’d have to buy an audio interface to get good latency and best sounds right?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Raven Mairena The supernatural feature does only concern the module sounds, so there is no point in having it if you trigger vsts. TD12 and 20 are decent.

[@ravenmairena3296]

Vdrum Tips so what’s the point of buying a td 30 for vsts instead of a td 20? Besides the USB feature in the td30?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Raven Mairena Well, the hi-hat triggering is slightly advanced. The trigger dynamic in general is a bit more accurate, the positional sensing works a bit better. But we are only talking about slight increases. The pros would not use the USB cable anyway, as a MIDI interface can be faster. So in theory you are good with a TD-20 (TDW) or TD-20X, but not with a plain TD-20. This one triggers like a TD-12 (not so good).

[@ravenmairena3296]

Vdrum Tips I see, thank you!! You’re awesome!!

[@donsak111]

Best way to mount this beast when you are using a converted kit and do not own a rack?

[@Vdrumtips1]

With a module clamps from drum-tec.

[@hakimdiouani]

I have td 15 looking for new kits

[@mattryan6886]

I really wish I had known about td-9 when I got my td-11. I really prefer the sounds of td-9 even if it does not have the supernatural engine. USB with td-11 is convenient for vst use.

[@destiny2601]

Thanks

[@glebnovikov9858]

Hi, I'm trying to improve my taiwanese edrum-kit (XM Edrum, it's similar to Goedrum) and am currently thinking of replacing its stock module by TD-9. The problem is that XM stock cymbals are all three-zones and have only one input for all three zones (unlike Roland 3-zone cymbals which have 2 inputs to my knowledge). Do you know what happens if I connect TD-9 to XM cymbals? Which zone (or zones) will be dead? Is there any way to connect TD-9 so that all three zones on XM cymbals remain active (at least on the ride cymbal)?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Gleb Novikov No idea, but i guess it will work, as Jobeky sold those cymbals with Roland module for a while. Probably the bell zone will be dead, except on the ride.

[@glebnovikov9858]

Thanks! I believe Roland ride cymbals (CY-13R, CY-15R) have two inputs. What about regular dual zone crash cymbals like CY-12? Do they have only one input (like my taiwanese cymbals)? I'm asking because I'm thinking of replacing only the ride cymbal if i get a TD-9.

[@johnyeo3840]

@@glebnovikov9858 Did you get an answer to this in the end? I have an XM and am also on the verge of purchasing a TD9 module. Would you recommend?

[@glebnovikov9858]

@@johnyeo3840 Eventually I didn't go this way. I found the quality of XM cymbals really bad. Mine simply cracked one-by-one and later broke into pieces. In the end, I had to replace all cymbals. So, in my opinion XM cymbals are not worth a Roland module. I actually found the XM module (mine is 8S model) not as bad as it seemed to me at first, you can tweak pretty good sounds out of it and it doesn't feel too bad. So, I think it's ok to play the XM module until your cymbals break, later you can upgrade both and I personally think the cymbals come in the first place.

[@Drtool3]

Thank you for video your knowledge is very helpful

[@Ahumada_Kevin]

CAN the td 11 get more pads with a drumspliter?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Deathbone 051017 Yes.

[@Ahumada_Kevin]

Vdrum Tips thanks

[@EudesCarrera]

wondering if is worthy to upgrade my td9 to version 2... I guess not... with vst its enough.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Eudes Carrera Not for 50$ if you use a vst.

[@trollponch]

..."endless"?

[@andr3wbrown396]

nice

[@DUALMOTION]

Well, you're using sounds from the Drum-Tec video of TD-11 and TD-9:) Because you don't have one.

[@Vdrumtips1]

GTA V Music Well spotted. I linked the drum-tec sound bundles, as I think they did a great job getting the most out of the modules. I have some old recordings of my former TD-9, but I did not do anything with the sounds, nor do I own a TD-11. All module sounds are from drum-tec. I will do the same for future Module videos.

[@artest7]

@@Vdrumtips1 It is now year 2020 and I just upgraded my Roland TD-6 module to the TD-9 (version 1). Can you recommend the the best update for it (for under $100)? I saw (www.drum-tec.com/Real-Acoustics-Sound-Edition-Roland-TD-9-v1.0-Download) Real Acoustics Sound Edition Roland TD-9 v1.0 [Download] for only 32 euro and am now thinking of buying it! I’m only looking for good acoustic rock sounding drums btw. Thanks for your AWESOME VIDEOS Vdrum Tips!!! AE-Kiko fr Seattle, WA.

[@chopzmasta07]

I have regrets for selling my td9

[@TeeBee303]

Next...

[@timothy627]

Make sure club and crew start stealing any thing its only dust planets !

[@brothersdocovers76]

Komische er kann jetzt hier auch englisch und mag Bananen-Wurst

[@Vi.Nikulina]

Всё классно только по русски можно?😂