Evolution Expansion Pack

a sound enhancing expansion pack for the Roland TD-15 Drum Module

Owner’s Manual

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End User License Agreement (EULA)

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Introduction TD-15

Thank you for purchasing V Expressions LTD’s Evolution!

This special designed pack is for general use.

This expansion pack for the TD-15 provides 50 general use kits. This pack has been purposely created for the
live and recording drummer needing specific kits that are plug and play ready.

For all experience levels and functionality, this pack will deliver a great enhancement to the TD-15. Based on a
standard set-up including pre-programmed support of Crash Two as a crash/splash/ or china cymbal and Aux 1
programmed as Tom 4. All the kits are uniform in level and panning.

Created for gigging, recording and general use, you'll be able to use these kits as a reference point to create your
personal masterpieces.

All kits have been fashioned using the onboard SuperNATURAL sounds of the TD-15. These are not new samples
or added third party material. The TD15 is not capable of uploading new samples to its wave board. All sounds
have been professionally formulated and highly tweaked for your satisfaction. You may notice a difference in the
volume of the module versus the stock kits, as well as other enhancements to most of the instrumentation that
make up our kits.

The Evolution expansion pack has been ear - created on the TD-15 from scratch on a highly expressive platform.
All kits have been tested using a live and control room setting. You will need a USB connection on your computer
and a formatted USB Key (flash drive) to properly execute this download.

Please read this manual for important pack and module information.

Evolution performing Live Tips & Tricks

The Evolution expansion kits are programmed to define the original source media as closely as
possible by the TD-15 drum module. In order to achieve modeled accuracy, some kits may not require
the ambience levels of other kits in the expansion. This modeling technique was needed to reach
maximum precision.

Some kits require ambience or lack of to achieve the original accuracy. If you wish to adjust settings to
work with your public address system or band better, your model settings can be easily adjusted to add
even more ambience. Tom and cymbal separation can also be adjusted in the panning screen to widen
the depth of your kit without harming the model.

In the live playing environment, it is suggested that the kits be played to the mixing console in stereo as
they are modeled and then adding/ reducing the desired effects to accommodate the current
environment. Thank you once again for purchasing the Evolution Expansion Pack from V Expressions
LTD. We hope you enjoy it!

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Evolution – TD15 Module:
Kit description:

1. Tite Kit – Ayotte Wood RIM

2. Tour Kit –Yamaha Tour Custom
3. Studio Kit – Pearl Masters
4. Live Kit – Sonor Phonic
5. Metal Kit – Tama Superstar
6. Performer – DW Collector
7. Wet Thunder – Ludwig Super Classics 1970’s
8. R&B – ddrum SE 3 drum module
9. Club Kit – Tama Artstar
10. Classic – Gretsch Round badge
11. Funk Pot – Noble & Cooley CD Maples
12. Rock’d – Sonor Delite
13. 70’s Arena - Slingerland
14. Meltdown – Ludwig with Supraphonic Rimshot
15. Ludwig – Centennial 2009
16. Premier - 1984 Resonator
17. Rudimental – Mapex Saturn
18. Simmons – 1987 SDS 9
19. Spare Parts – Hodge Podge drum set
20. Dorm Room – 2004 Pacific satin oil Birch
21. Gretsch - Renown Maple
22. Fun N Games – 1968 Slingerland Vintage
23. Roto’s – Remo Roto Toms
24. Reckoning – Eames Custom Maple/Hybrid
25. Ford’s Garage – Slingerland Radio King with Sabian HHX cymbals
26. Tabla Kit - Starter
27. Percussion Set - Starter
28. GMS Recording Kit – Maple thin 4 ply toms
29. Yamaha 1984 – Recording Customs acoustic / non mic’d
30. Cymbal Set - Zildjian K – Constantinople
31. Cymbal Set – Sabian AA
32. Cymbal Set – Ufip Bionic
33. Cymbal Set – Vintage Zildjian
34. Cymbal Set – Paiste 2002
35. Cymbal Set – Paiste Formula 602
36. Cymbal Set – Meinl Dark Metal
37. Cymbal Set – K Dry Med/low
38. Cymbal Set – Sabian AAX Metal
39. Cymbal Set – Zildjian A Custom
40. Recording – Pearl Masterworks Mahog/Maple Hybrid Shell
41. Rogers – 1983 Big R series – Classic Hard Rock Kit
42. 30’s Duplex – Twin Toms Jazz drumset
43. Tama – Starclassic Maple Drums
44. Vistalite – Ludwig Acrylic drums
45. Cocktail – Taye Cocktail drum kit
46. House – 1984 Roland TR707 Drum Machine
47. Dub – Starter
48. 909/808 – Hybrid Roland 1980’s TR909/808 drum machines
49. SJC Drums – Artist Series – Maple.
50. Build a Kit – Roland Stock ( use this for overwriting/copy location)

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 You must FORMAT your USB flash drive in the TD-15 module, and follow the “Loading BACKUP”
instructions in this manual. There is a sequence to follow, or the module will not read the file.

SEE: SECTION I on page vi of this manual.

Evolution FILES INCLUDED :

(1) One - Evolution file is included with purchase:

File: BKUP-100.TD0

Your file can be found as Backup 100. In the TD-15 module the name will read as: EVOLUTN

BKUP-100.TD0 is programmed with AUX as Tom 4. 3 Way trigger ride and Crash 2 are supported.

IMPORTANT NOTE about trigger settings:

The pad assignments and trigger information are set to a standard Default Roland setting. You will need to write
down any special pad or custom trigger settings you may have adjusted. The TD-15 doesn't allow you to load kit
and pad settings separately. After loading Evolution, you will need to recreate all the custom pad settings you have
made (pad type, sensitivity, re-trig, etc.)

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTE:

In order to load the backup file from V Expressions LTD successfully to your TD-15 Module, your USB
flash drive MUST be formatted in the TD15. This will put the proper file system on your Flash drive that
the TD-15 can read from.

You will be unable to load any V Expressions packs without formatting your USB drive in the TD-15

Formatting a USB Device in TD-15 See page 40 in your TD-15 manual

Step 1: Insert your USB key/card into the module.

Step 2: From the Main Kit screen, Press the MENU Button 3 times.
Step 3: Press System
Step 4: Use Cursor and scroll down to USB Memory and Press Enter
Step 5: Cursor down to Format and press FORMAT
Step 6: At the Confirmation Screen, Press OK
Step 7: At the Confirmation Screen, Press OK

Press Cancel if you do not wish to Format your Flash drive

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V Expressions Limited: TD-15 Expansion Pack Instructions

READ ALL OF THE FOLLWING BEFORE CONTINUING!

User kits 51-100 in your TD-15 (flash memory) will be erased during a load of the Evolution backup
file. The factory reset information is not disturbed and the original version of the TD-15 can be reset at
any time to return to your default purchased starting point.

We highly recommend backing up your current TD-15 memory to save any personal previous
changes before loading any expansion packs from V Expressions LTD.

Please take a moment to read all of our procedures below before attempting them.

If you have questions before attempting any of the procedures below, please refer to your TD-15
owner’s manual or email V Expressions LTD from our website at www.vexpressionsltd.com.

Note: In order to load the backup file from V Expressions LTD successfully to your TD-15 Module, your
USB flash drive must be formatted in the TD-15. This will put the proper file system on your Flash drive
that the TD15 can read from.

You will be unable to load any V Expressions packs without formatting your USB drive in the TD-15

Section I: Formatting USB Device in TD-15 See page 40 in your TD-15 manual

Step 1: Insert your USB key/card into the module.

Step 2: From the Main Kit screen, Press the MENU Button 3 times.
Step 3: Press System
Step 4: Use Cursor and scroll down to USB Memory and Press Enter
Step 5: Cursor down to Format and press FORMAT
Step 6: At the Confirmation Screen, Press OK
Step 7: At the Confirmation Screen, Press OK

Press Cancel if you do not wish to Format your Flash drive

Section II: Saving Data to an external USB Device in TD-15 See page 38 in your TD-15 manual

Step 1: Insert your USB key/card into the module.

Step 2: From the Main Kit screen, Press the MENU Button 3 times.
Step 3: Press System
Step 4: Use Cursor and scroll down to USB Memory and Press Enter
Step 5: Find Save Backup and press Enter
Step 6: In the Save Backup Screen, select a backup number to save as
Step 7: You can name your backup if desired, press Name, use arrows to select letters, etc.
Press Exit when completed.
Step 8: In the Save Backup Screen, Press SAVE
Step 9: Press OK to save backup.

Press Cancel if you do not wish to Save a backup to your Flash drive

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Section III: Saving Your V Expressions LTD download file to your USB Drive for PC

Step 1: Insert your formatted USB key/card into your computer. (SEE Section I)
Step 2: From your Desktop, locate the file: BKUP-100.TD0
Step 3: Open your USB drive and locate the Roland Folder and Dbl Click
Step 4: A TD-15 Folder will appear, DBL click that
Step 5: A Backup Folder will appear, DBL Click that
Step 6: Select and drag the BKUP-100.TD0 file into this folder.
Step 7: Verify that the file is there.
Step 8: Once verified the file is there, back out of screen and EJECT the USB Drive

Section III: Saving Your V Expressions LTD download file to your USB Drive for Mac

Step 1: Insert your formatted USB key/card into your computer. (SEE Section I)
Step 2: From your Desktop, locate the USB Flash drive Icon
Step 3: Open your USB drive and locate the Roland Folder and Dbl Click
Step 4: A TD-15 Folder will appear, DBL click that
Step 5: A Backup Folder will appear, DBL Click that
Step 6: Select and drag the BKUP-100.TD0 file into this folder.
Step 7: Verify that the file is there.
Step 8: Once verified the file is there, EJECT the USB Drive

Section IV: Loading a VEX pack from an external USB Flash Drive for TD-15

Important Note:
All the TD-15’s current user data is overwritten for Kits 51-100 upon a successful load. Make
sure you have made a backup if you have custom kits in these locations. See Section III above
on how to save.

You will not lose any factory kits or sounds. The factory reset information will not be disturbed.

The pad assignments and trigger information are set to a standard Default Roland setting. You will need to write
down any special pad or custom trigger settings you may have adjusted. The TD-15 doesn't allow you to load kit
and pad settings separately. After loading Evolution, you will need to recreate all the custom pad settings you have
made (pad type, sensitivity, re-trig, etc.)

Step 1: Insert your USB key/card into the module.

Step 2: From the Main Kit screen, Press the MENU Button 3 times.
Step 3: Press System
Step 4: Use Cursor and scroll down to USB Memory and Press Enter
Step 5: Find Load Backup and press Enter
Step 6: In the Load Backup Screen, select a backup number to Load, Scroll to 100
Step 7: Your file is BKUP-100.TD0. It will be named EVO.
Step 8: Once selected, Press LOAD
Step 9: Press OK to load backup.

Section V: V Drum Librarian

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Visit www.vdrumlib.com for information on V Drum Librarian. This program is a computer based editing and
management tool for your TD-15.

Evolution tips: Trigger and Pad settings TD-15

Please take a moment to write down your pad assignments and trigger
settings before you load in any VEX packs.

IE: Kick drum is a KD120, Snare is a PD128, Tom 1 is a PD85………………….

Kick:

Snare :

Tom 1 :

Tom 2:

Tom 3:

Hi Hat:

Crash 1:

Ride:

RDB:

Crash 2:

Aux:

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Your CY12 c/r, CY13R, or CY15R has no BELL sound: adjust your trigger bank setting

Evolution tips:

If you are having problems with your pads not responding like normal, or your rim features have been
shut off, check the following:

1. RE- Check your trigger settings and pad assignments – we supply Evolution with Default
Roland pad and trigger settings.

2. Check all your mixer settings and cables for proper input on the pads. Adjust your mixer
settings, etc.

V Expressions LTD Contact Information TD-15

If you have questions before attempting any of the above procedures, please refer to your TD-15
owner’s manual or email V Expressions LTD from our website at www.vexpressionsltd.com.

Programmer Contact Information:

Expansion Pack Programmer Contact

Evolution Chris Blood email: fiddlebak334@cs.com

All programmed sounds are Intellectual Property Copyrighted © 2013 V-Expressions LTD.
Copying, distributing and all unauthorized use of these sounds is strictly prohibited.
All rights reserved.

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