Owner's Manual - Sam Ash

Playing Methodsfig.Head.eHead ShotsHit only the head of the pad. With certain snaresounds, playing position will change the nuance ofthe sound.Headfig.Rim.eRim ShotsStrike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously.HeadRimCross StickOnly strike the rim of the pad.Depending on the instrument assigned to the rim youcan play rim shots and/or cross stick sounds.Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot(Only with the TD-20/TD-12)RimRimTo play the cross stick, be surethat you only strike the rim ofthe pad. Placing your hand onthe head of the pad mightprevent the cross stick soundfrom being played properly.With certain snare and tom sounds, slight changes in the way you play rim shotschanges the nuance.Normal Rim Shots (Open Rim Shots)Strike the head and rim simultaneously.Shallow Rim ShotsHeadRimFor more information on thetrigger inputs of the varioussound modules that supportthe use of rim shots, refer to p.4.Simultaneously strike the head near the rim and therim itself.* See the TD-20/TD-12 owner's manual for more info aboutwhich sounds allow this.HeadRimSound Module Compatibility ChartTD-20, TD-12 TD-10, TD-8 TD-6V/6 TD-3Head Shot o o o oPositional Sensing o o x xRim Shot o o o oRim Shot Nuance o x x xCross Stick o o o oBrush Sweep o o x xWhen using brushes, be sure touse nylon brushes.* For more on settings and tones, see the respective module’s owner’s manual.6