The TD-17 supports four ways to record a performance: temporary internal recording, recording to an SD card, MIDI recording to DAW software, and audio recording to DAW software. Each method saves to a different location and needs different setup, as shown below.
| Recording type | What's recorded | Where it's saved | What you need |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal recording | Your performance (temporary, up to about 3 min) | Internal recording is not saved after power off; preview only | --- |
| SD card recording | Your performance (up to 60 min) | SD card recording is exported as a WAV file (44.1 kHz, 16-bit) to the "REC" folder | SDHC card (up to 32 GB), formatted on the TD-17, inserted |
| MIDI recording to DAW | MIDI performance data | MIDI recording is captured directly in your DAW software via USB | USB cable that supports data transfer; select "TD-17 MIDI" as input; no driver install needed |
| Audio recording to DAW | Audio performance data | Audio recording is captured directly in your DAW or waveform editing software via USB | USB cable that supports data transfer; USB driver installed; USB Driver Mode set to "VENDOR"; select "TD-17 Audio" as input |
To copy a recorded song from the SD card to a computer, insert the SD card into the computer, open the "REC" folder, and copy the file.