Roland TM2 Trigger Module

Battery powered and small in size` the TM-2 Trigger Module provides a simple solution for enhancing acoustic drums with the creative versatility of electronic percussion. Two trigger inputs support a wide variety of pads and drum triggers from Roland` while the ready-to-play pro sounds are optimized for augmenting live acoustic drums and extending the percussion capabilities of any drum set. Studio-quality multi-effects are on tap to process your kits` and you can even trigger your own custom WAV sounds` loops` and backing tracks via an SDHC card. By combining the TM-2 with products such as Roland’s BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad` KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal` or RT-series acoustic drum triggers` it’s never been easier or more affordable to create a powerful hybrid drum kit that blends acoustic and electronic elements together.

• Compact trigger module for acoustic drummers looking to enhance their kits with electronic percussion
• 162 ready-to-play professional sounds` ranging from acoustic drums and percussion to modern electronic instruments
• Includes many sounds and tonal elements designed for layering with acoustic drums` providing enhanced` high-impact sounds for playing live drums through a PA system
• Suitable for all genres` from rock and metal to electronic music
• SDHC card slot lets users trigger their own WAV sounds stored on SDHC media` from one-shot samples and loop phrases to complete backing tracks
• Two trigger inputs that support both single- and dual-trigger pads
• Simple and intuitive user interface for creating and selecting kits
• Process kits with powerful effects such as reverb` flanger` delay` and more
• Compatible with Roland RT-series acoustic drum triggers and Roland percussion pads` including the BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad` KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal` V-Pads` and V-Cymbals
• Powered by batteries or included AC adapter; runs for up to four hours on four AA-size batteries
• Included mounting plate allows the TM-2 to be attached to a hi-hat stand or drum rack with a standard multi-clamp
• MIDI I/O for triggering sounds in external sound modules` capturing MIDI data in music software` and playing the TM-2 from other devices

A Convenient and Affordable Way to Create a Powerful Hybrid Drum Kit

With its ultra-compact size` simple operation` and very affordable price` the TM-2 gives you a hassle-free way to bring the power of Roland electronic percussion to your acoustic drum kit. It mounts quickly and unobtrusively onto a hi-hat stand or drum rack using standard hardware` while the convenience of battery-powered operation eliminates the need to bring AC power to your setup. The intuitive panel features straightforward controls for assigning sounds to the trigger inputs and saving them as kits` plus large` easy-to-press buttons for calling up kits as you perform.

Trigger Inputs for Roland Pads and Acoustic Drum Triggers

The TM-2 is equipped with trigger inputs for connecting two pads or trigger devices at once. Nearly any pad in Roland’s extensive V-Drums lineup can be used` including those that support dual triggering. When building a hybrid kit` ideal partners for the TM-2 include the BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad` which has a curved shape that mounts onto the rim of an acoustic drum` and the new KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal` which features an innovative` all-in-one design and compact size that fits comfortably alongside other pedals in your kit. The TM-2 also works great with Roland’s RT-series acoustic drum triggers that mount on kick` snare` and tom drums.

Ready-to-Play Pro Sounds for Enhancing Acoustic Drums in Live Performances

In top-level playing situations` professional drummers and sound engineers strive to create polished` high-impact sounds when amplifying live acoustic drums through a PA system. With the TM-2 and RT-series acoustic drum triggers` it’s simple to achieve processed` concert-quality drum sounds wherever you play. The trigger module offers a wide range of acoustic sounds and tonal elements optimized for layering with acoustic drums` as well as a generous selection of electronic sounds for modern music styles. In addition` the TM-2’s traditional percussion instruments such as cowbell` wood block` wind chimes` and others are perfect for extending the capabilities of any acoustic kit with a compact device such as the BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad.

User Sound Expansion via SDHC Cards

It’s easy to use your own sounds with the TM-2` such as studio-processed drums from song recordings` sound effects` looped grooves` or even complete backing tracks. Just copy WAV audio files from your computer onto an SDHC card` and then insert it into the trigger module’s card slot—that’s it! You can use your own sounds right alongside the internal sounds as you build kits` which you can also process with the TM-2’s great onboard multi-effects.

Expand Your Creative Possibilities with MIDI

MIDI I/O in the TM-2 allows you to greatly expand your electronic percussion setup with external devices. You can trigger sounds in V-Drums modules` keyboards` and synth modules` and connect to a computer via a MIDI interface to record MIDI data and play sounds in popular music software. It’s also possible to play the TM-2’s sounds—both internal sounds and WAV sounds stored on an SDHC card—from an external MIDI device.

Kits

99

Internal Instruments

162

User Instrument

Number of User Instruments: Maximum 90`300
File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz` 16 bits` Stereo/Mono)
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card (Max. 32 GB)

Effects

Multi-Effects: 1 system` 11 types

Display

16 characters` 2 lines (backlit LCD)

Connectors

OUTPUT (L/MONO` R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
TRIG IN jack x 2: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN` OUT) connectors
DC IN jack

Power Supply

AC adaptor
Alkaline battery (AA` LR6) x 4
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA` HR6) x 4

Current Draw

400 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline battery (AA` LR6): Approx. 4.5 hours
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA` HR6): Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 2`000 mAh.)

* The time may vary according to usage conditions` batteries used` and type of SD memory card used.

Accessories

Owner's manual
Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY
AC adaptor
Mounting plate
Wing bolt (M5 x 10) x 2

Options (sold separately)

Acoustic Drum Trigger: RT series
Pads: PD series` PDX series` BT-1
Kicks: KD series` KT-10
Cymbals: CY series
All Purpose Clump: APC-33
Pad Stand: PDS-10
Personal Drum Monitor: PM-10

Size and Weight

Width

135 mm
5-6/16 inches

Depth

130 mm
5-1/8 inches

Height

59 mm
2-6/16 inches

Weight

360 g
0 lbs. 13 oz.