TDC10 ここから始める • スイッチのセットアップ

Nintendo SwitchでTDC10 / TDC17を設定する

スイッチ1とスイッチ2 • 初心者向け • 約5分

最も一般的な修正方法: 2つの設定を一致させる Proコントローラーは入力をブロックする可能性がある アーケードと非アーケードの違い

Setup Video (Recommended)

Watch once before you start — it prevents the most common first-time issues.

Quick Start (1 minute)

  1. Plug in USB: Connect TDC Port A → Switch 1/2 USB (Dock USB port recommended).
  2. In TDC Mate: Set Game Station to NS Switch.
  3. Match settings: Arcade Game Mode must match the game’s Controller Setting.
Good news: If you see “no input,” it’s almost always the matching step.

Step-by-step setup

1) Turn off other controllers

Fully power off any Switch Pro Controller (all LEDs off). Pro Controllers take priority and can block drum input.

2) Mount the drum on the stand

Place the drum securely so it doesn’t wobble. Correct placement improves stability and hit accuracy.

Stand guide: Right way to install TDC10 on the stand

3) Connect the drum to Switch

USB cable: one end to TDC Port A, the other end to Switch 1/2 (Dock USB is recommended).

The #1 rule: Match two settings

Your drum will only respond in-game when these two settings “agree”:

  • TDC Mate → Arcade Game Mode
  • Taiko no Tatsujin → Controller Setting

If you change either setting: close the game completely, then relaunch it. (The game often doesn’t re-detect the controller mid-session.)

Menu Navigation with Drum Hits

You can navigate the game menu using drum hits — great when you want a “drum-only” experience.

Non-Arcade Mode

App: Arcade OFF • Game: Pro Controller

Supports: Song select • Cancel • Confirm
Not supported: Difficulty selection
ActionDrum hit
ConfirmRight Ka
CancelRight Don
Previous songLeft Ka
Next songLeft Don

Arcade Mode (Arcade-authentic)

App: Arcade ON • Game: Drum Controller

Supports: Song select • Difficulty select • Confirm
Not supported: Cancel (just like real arcades)
ActionDrum hit
ConfirmLeft Don or Right Don
Previous optionLeft Ka
Next optionRight Ka

Troubleshooting (quick fixes)

If something doesn’t work right away, you’re not alone — most issues are a quick fix.

Status light is slowly blinking

This is normal.

A slow, steady blinking light on the back of your TDC10 / TDC17 means the drum is successfully connected to the TDC Mate app via Bluetooth.

This status does not indicate an error and does not affect gameplay on Nintendo Switch.

As long as your USB cable is connected to Port A and the correct in-game controller setting is selected, you can play normally — even while the indicator light is blinking.

No response in game

Most common cause: The two settings don’t match.

Fix (do this in order):

  1. Open TDC Mate → confirm Game Station = NS Switch.
  2. Check TDC Mate → Arcade Game Mode:
    • Arcade OFF → in game set Controller Setting = Pro Controller
    • Arcade ON → in game set Controller Setting = Drum Controller
  3. Close the game completely (Home → X → Close), then relaunch it.

Nintendo Switch games often don’t refresh controller detection until the next launch.

Inputs feel inconsistent or “taken over”

Cause: Pro Controller interference.

Fix: Turn off the Pro Controller completely (all LEDs off) and don’t press any of its buttons while playing.

Drum works in the app, but not on Switch

Cause: USB connection / port issue.

Fix: Use TDC Port A to Switch. If possible, plug into the Dock USB (more stable power/data) and try a different USB port/cable.

Still stuck? We’ve got you.

If things still don’t work after the steps above, don’t worry — we’re happy to help.

Please email us at support@rythmagica.net and include:

  • A screenshot of TDC Mate → Settings (showing Game Station, Arcade Game Mode and Device Name)
  • A short video showing the drum connected to your Switch and what happens when you hit the drum

We’ll look into it and guide you step by step. You’re usually just one small setting away from playing.