The Roland TM-2 Trigger Module is a simple battery-powered solution for enhancing acoustic drums with electronic percussion. Two trigger inputs support a wide variety of pads and drum triggers from Roland, while its ready-to-play 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.
With its ultra-compact size and simple operation, the TM-2 gives you a way to bring 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.
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 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Roland TM-2 Includes:
Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
Mounting plate
2x M5 x 10 wing bolts
Roland TM-2 Features:
Compact trigger module for acoustic drummers looking to enhance their kits with electronic percussion
Over 100 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
Roland TM-2 Specifications:
Kits: 99
Internal Instruments: Over 100
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" phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
TRIG IN jack x 2: 1/4" TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
DC IN jack
Power Supply:
AC adaptor
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x4
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x4
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.)
*Note: The time may vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of SD memory card used.
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 Clamp: APC-33
Pad Stand: PDS-10
Personal Drum Monitor: PM-10
Dimensions (WxDxH): 5-6/16" x 5-1/8" x 2-6/16" (135 x130 x 59 mm)
Weight: 13 oz. (360 g)