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 Rolandrs BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal or RT-series acoustic drum triggers itrs 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.

n>Size and WeightWidth135 mm
5-6/16 inchesDepth130 mm
5-1/8 inchesHeight59 mm
2-6/16 inchesWeight360 g
0 lbs. 13 oz.