In the TD-50X, it's possible to assign instruments to the head and rims independently on each pad. The Head and Rim Link feature is used to link the head and rim sounds on the pad together. After pressing the F5 (H&R) button while in the instrument assign menu and setting it to off ("H & R OFF"), you'll be able to assign the head and rim instruments independently.
Here's how:
- Choose a Kit to edit.
- Press the [INSTRUMENT] button.
- Press the PAGE [UP] button several times to display the INSTRUMENT screen.
- Press the [F1] (INST) button.
- Strike the pad that you want to assign.
- Press the [F5] (H&R) button - "H & R OFF" appears briefly in the display.
- Strike the head or rim, or press the TRIG SELECT [RIM] button to select the area you want to assign an instrument to.
- Turn the [R1] knob or dial to select an instrument.
- When the instrument number value is highlighted, you can press the [ENTER] button to show the instrument list.
- Tap the [PREVIEW] button to hear the sound of the currently-selected pad. - Repeat Steps 7-8 for any remaining pads if desired.
- Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen. The new assignments you've made are saved automatically.
For a detailed TD-50X instrument list, refer to the “TD-50X Data List” (PDF).