Roland TM-1 Trigger Module

Product Information:

HYBRID DRUMMING BEGINS HERE
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.



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.

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