Roland TM1 Trigger Module

No two drummers are the same` and every player has their own distinctive style. Getting a sound that you’re happy with` not to mention having the right sound for the gig` is vital. But it can be expensive and time consuming trying to find out what works. Enter the TM-1—a unique trigger module that makes it easy to add more sounds to your acoustic drum kit. And those sounds can be anything you like` from the TM-1’s onboard kick` snare` tom` cymbal` and percussion samples to your own samples and loops. Just connect any compatible Roland trigger pad to the TM-1 and directly play the sounds you need` or mount an RT-series trigger to one of your acoustic drums and play with your preferred sample layered on top in perfect sync` with no lag whatsoever. Getting your own custom sounds into the TM-1 is a breeze` thanks to the free editor app for Mac/Windows and iOS/Android.* Simply connect the TM-1 to your device` open the app` import samples from your library` and tweak the settings as needed. When it comes to performing on stage` the battery- or mains-powered TM-1 can be easily controlled with your foot via built-in switches. It’s even possible to mute the hybrid sound with a foot press` letting you go all-acoustic in the verses before bringing in some extra hybrid power for the chorus. Every working drummer can benefit from a hybrid setup these days` and the TM-1 is the easiest and most affordable place to start.

• The easiest way to get started with the power of hybrid drums
• Simple and intuitive to use` with direct controls for all trigger functions
• Small size` battery operation` and sturdy floor-based design integrates easily with your regular drum set
• Two built-in footswitches for triggering sounds` changing kits` and muting the module
• Suitable for any music style` from rock and metal to electronic music and beyond
• 15 ready-to-play onboard kits and nearly unlimited sound customization via a convenient editor app
• Free TM-1 Editor (Mac/Windows` iOS/Android) provides access to over 150 additional sounds` plus user sample import and much more
• Compatible with Roland RT-series acoustic drum triggers and a wide variety of Roland trigger pads
• Connect up to two pads or triggers (two single-trigger devices or one dual-trigger device)
• Also works as a trigger-to-MIDI convertor when connected to a computer
• USB for editor communication and trigger-to-MIDI conversion

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The Simple Solution to Bring Hybrid Power to Your Acoustic Kit

Hybrid drum setups are everywhere these days` from stadium concerts to small clubs and bars. Busy working drummers love the ability to bring studio-style impact to their core acoustic sounds and be able to cover the electronic percussion parts that are so essential to modern music styles. At first` creating a hybrid acoustic-electronic setup can seem daunting. But with the TM-1` it’s easy for any player to start their hybrid journey. Just mount one or more Roland trigger devices within your setup` connect them to the TM-1` and access any sound you need. With dedicated controls for sensitivity` pitch` and more` there’s no technical knowledge required for operation—simply turn the knobs until the sound is right to you and start playing!

Cover Any Gig with 15 Ready-to-Play Kits

When playing on stage with just your acoustic kit` it’s difficult or impossible to change your sound on the fly. But with a hybrid drum kit` changes can be made in an instant. Now you can play the sound of that unique drum you couldn’t bring to the gig` or incorporate samples and loops to enhance and expand your main drum sound. Out of the box` the TM-1 has 15 ready-to-go kits with two instruments in each. The free editor app unlocks access to a library of over 150 additional sounds` including kick` snare` and other drums` and even synth loops. And with the ability to add your own sounds via the editor as well` the sonic possibilities are virtually endless. Whatever you want to achieve` changing your kit’s sound during the set has never been easier.

Editor App for Sample Import and Quick Sound Creation

A hybrid drum setup lets you choose and customize the sounds for your entire setlist` so each song gets the perfect drum sound. With the TM-1 Editor` you’re able to access all the module’s internal sounds` import your own original samples` assign sounds to each trigger pad` and quickly customize them however you like. Samples up to six seconds long can be imported from your computer` tablet` smartphone` or even cloud storage. And you don’t have to take your laptop to the gig to change up sounds at the last second—just use your smartphone!

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Enhance Your Acoustic Drum Sounds with Roland RT-Series Triggers

Your acoustic drum sound is king` but it can nearly always benefit from some sonic reinforcement at live gigs. The kick and snare are the backbone to a band’s sound` but it can be a challenge to get them to cut through when playing with loud guitars` bass` and keys. By using Roland’s RT-series acoustic triggers` you can layer samples from the TM-1 with your own kick and snare and amplify them together through the PA` providing increased punch` clarity` and depth that perfectly complements your core acoustic sound. For years` metal drummers have been enhancing their kick drums with electronic samples—especially when playing fast double-kick phrases—as it really helps cut through a dense mix. But this technique isn’t just for speed players; every drummer can take advantage of these powerful hybrid benefits with the TM-1.

Expand Your Percussion Palette with Roland Trigger Pads

The TM-1 is also a great way to expand the variety of sounds available from your acoustic drum kit. By adding an electronic drum pad` you can perform with any sound assigned to it. There are two trigger inputs available` allowing you to connect two single-trigger pads or one dual-trigger pad. Most Roland drum pads work with the TM-1` including the compact BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad` KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal` V-Pads` and V-Cymbals. It’s even possible to connect BOSS footswitches like the FS-5U or FS-6 and use them as compact floor-based triggers. And don’t forget that you can use the TM-1’s built-in footswitches to trigger sounds as well.

Ultra-Portable and Built for the Road

The TM-1’s compact size lets you take it wherever you want` and the stompbox-style design fits easily alongside your other floor-mounted gear. Better still` support for battery operation eliminates the hassle of finding AC power when you need to set up in a hurry or perform outdoors. The TM-1 is lightweight enough to throw into a bag or instrument case` and robust enough to travel thanks to its metal-body construction and rugged footswitches.

Trigger-to-MIDI Conversion for Your Computer

Whether you’re producing at home` working in the studio` or performing live` you sometimes need to send a MIDI signal when you hit a pad. The TM-1 performs this trigger-to-MIDI conversion simply by connecting it to a computer via USB` allowing you to trigger sounds in drum samplers and plug-in instruments` record MIDI tracks in a DAW` or control clips and other functions in performance software like Ableton Live.

SPECS

Specifications

Kits

15

Preloaded Sounds

30

User Sample

Number of User Sample: 30
Sound Length: Approx. 6 second/Sample

Data Format

Mac OSX:
WAV` AIFF` MP3` AAC` Apple Lossless

Windows:
WAV (44.1 kHz` 16/24 bits)

iOS:
WAV` AIFF` MP3` AAC` Apple Lossless

Android:
WAV (44.1 kHz` 16 bits)` MP3
*The Application ‘TM-1 Editor’ is required.

Display

7 segments` 1 character (LED)

Controls

[SENS] knob (TRIG1` TRIG2)
[PITCH] knob (TRIG1` TRIG2)
[DECAY] knob (TRIG1` TRIG2)
[LEVEL] knob (TRIG1` TRIG2)
[MODE SELECT] button
[MUTE] switch
[KIT SHIFT] switch
[POWER] switch

Indicator

Trigger Indicator (TRIG1` TRIG2)

Connectors

TRIGGER IN jack : 1/4-inch phone type` mono
OUTPUT jack : Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
*When setting the Output Setting to the "MIX"` The mixed sound of trigger 1 and 2 is output in mono.
*When setting the Output Setting to the "INDIVIDUAL"` Each trigger is output separately to left and right (TRIG1: L-Side` TRIG2: R-Side).PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
USB port: USB type B
DC IN jack

USB

MIDI

Power Supply

Alkaline battery (9 V` 6LR61)
AC adaptor (DC 9 V` sold separately)
Supplied from the computer via USB port

Current Draw

100 mA (DC IN)
250 mA (USB)

Expected battery life under continuous use : Approx. 3 hours
*It depends on the batteries' specification` capacity` and conditions of use.

Accessories

Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (9 V` 6LR61)
USB type B Cable

Options (sold separately)

AC adaptor (PSA-S series)
Acoustic Drum Trigger (RT series)
Pads (PD series` PDX series` BT-1)
Cymbals (CY series)
Kick (KD series)
Kick pedal (KT series)
Footswitch (DP series` BOSS FS-5U` FS-6` FS-7)
Stereo Split Cable (PCS-31L)
Personal Drum Monitor (PM series)

Size and Weight

Width

150 mm
5-15/16 inches

Depth

95 mm
3-3/4 inches

Height

60 mm
2-3/8 inches

Weight (including batteries)

550 g
1 lb 4 oz