Mastering Big Note Settings on TDC10 & TDC17 — A Complete Guide for Taiko no Tatsujin Players

With the TDC10 and TDC17 drum controllers, you now have full control over how Big Notes respond — thanks to the latest firmware and app updates.

This guide will walk you through how to configure Big Note sensitivity using the TDC Mate app, so you can optimize gameplay whether you’re using the compact TDC10 or the full-sized, arcade-style TDC17.

📌 What You’ll Need

Before getting started, make sure your setup is up to date:

  • TDC10: Firmware v2.31 or later

  • TDC17: Firmware v1.4 (5) or later

  • TDC Mate App: Android 1.7.4+ or iOS 1.8.8+

Both TDC10 and TDC17 share the same app interface and Big Note configuration logic.

🔧 How to Access Big Note Settings

  1. Open the TDC Mate app and connect your controller (TDC10 or TDC17) via USB

  2. Navigate to the Settings tab

  3. Tap into Sensitivity Config > Big Note Sensitivity

Here you’ll find all the available controls to customize how your drum reacts to Big Notes.

🎮 Big Note Modes Explained

1. Big Note OFF

  • Toggle the Big Note switch to OFF

  • All hits will be registered as regular Don or Ka notes

  • Useful for simplified testing or for players who prefer to ignore Big Notes entirely

 

2. Dual-Hand Trigger Mode (Classic Style)

  • Toggle Big Note ON, leave AC Mode OFF

  • Big Notes will trigger when both Don or both Ka zones are struck simultaneously

  • You can fine-tune the sensitivity for Don and Ka individually


3. Single-Hand Trigger Mode (AC Mode)

  • Toggle both Big Note and AC Mode ON

  • A single, powerful strike will trigger a Big Note

  • This setting mimics certain arcade cabinet behavior where force alone can activate a large note

🎚️ Customizing Sensitivity

For each Big Note mode, you can adjust:

  • Don Sensitivity

  • Ka Sensitivity

Lower values make it easier to trigger Big Notes with lighter taps. Higher values require more deliberate force.

This per-zone adjustment helps balance the response between your left and right hands, and compensates for any differences in your technique — especially helpful if you're switching between TDC10 and TDC17, or between different types of bachi.

🧪 Testing Tips

While real-time hit testing is currently only available in the iOS version of the TDC Mate app, all changes can be tested in-game on both controllers. Try using your favorite Taiko no Tatsujin track and observe how reliably Big Notes register.

💡 Reminder: TDC17’s larger, firmer surface may require slightly different sensitivity values than the TDC10.

 

🥁 Designed for Precision and Fun

Whether you're playing on the ultra-portable TDC10 or the full-sized TDC17, Big Note customization allows you to tailor the experience to your rhythm and environment. Want to reduce noise? Prefer an arcade-like response? Need to balance uneven hand strength? These settings have you covered.