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T550 12" Kick on Roland V31

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the T550 12" Kick when used with the Roland V31.

Yes — the T550 12" Kick works as a full kick on the Roland V31: single zone.

Trigger

Wiring: 1× TS or TRS → KICK connector on the DB-25 cable snake

Single-zone kick trigger via the cable snake. Only the head zone is active.

Connect a 1/4" TS or TRS cable from the kick pad to the KICK connector on the DB-25 cable snake.

Press the [MENU] button.
Use the cursor buttons to select "SYSTEM" -> "TRIGGER", then press [ENTER].
Press the [F1] (BANK) button to open the TRIGGER - BANK screen.
Select the KICK input (strike the pad or use the cursor buttons).
Use the dial to set the trigger type to the model that most closely matches your connected pad (the full trigger-type list is in the module's Data List).
For finer control, press [F3] (BASIC) and adjust the pad's Sensitivity.

Single-zone operation — only the head zone is active.
A TS cable is sufficient for single-zone kick pads; TRS also works (ring is unused).

T550 12" Kick also fits 73 other drum modules — see setup

Other compatible drum modules

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