Roland RT-Series Take the monotony, Pro-quality modules with hundreds of sounds, Out of practice

How to use acou stic triggers.

Once installed, there are several ways to use RT-Series triggers to play external sounds. The easiest setup involves Roland’s TD-Series and SPD-Series Percussion Sound Modules, since they offer hundreds of high-quality sounds and direct connection to the triggers. You can also use Roland’s TMC-6 Trigger MIDI Converter to act as a “bridge” between the triggers and a MIDI module or sequencer.

Play a TD-Series brain
		TRIGGER￿
RT-3T RT-3T		INPUTLINE	Mixwith
RT-5SRT-7K RT-3T	TD-10
			drumacousticsound

By connecting RT-Series triggers (installed on the kick, snare and toms) to one of Roland’s TD-Series brains—like the TD-10, TD-8 and TD-6—you can play high-quality V-Drums sounds right from your acoustic set, or blend electronic and acoustic sounds to create more unique sounds. Create the ultimate kick drum by combining the acoustic kick with an electronic kick, or trigger orchestral stabs from the snare’s rim. You can even trigger sequences, such as a bass pattern, using the TD-Series’ Tap Sequence function. To advance through the sequenced notes, just tap on the kick. The possibilities are endless!

Trigger an SPD-Series module

PCS-31ConnectionCable(optional)	INPUTTRIGGER￿
RT-5SRT-7K	SPD-S	LINE	Mixwith
			drumacousticsound

In this example, an RT-7K Kick Trigger and RT-5S Snare Trigger are connected to an SPD-S Sampling Pad. The SPD-S not only contains a selection of preset sounds, but can also sample—making this the easiest way to add sampling to an acoustic set. Using the SPD-S’ Velocity Switch setting, you can set the snare and bass drum each to trigger a different sample depending on how hard the drum is hit. For example, a strong hit could trigger a gated sound while a lighter hit could trigger a dry sound.

Connect a MIDI module

RT-3TRT-7KRT-3T		and computer
RT-5S	TRIGGER￿RT-3T	XV-2020 USB
TMC-6	INPUTMIDI

Roland’s TMC-6 Trigger MIDI Converter changes the trigger impulses received from the RT-Series into MIDI messages—making it possible to play MIDI modules like Roland’s XV-2020, or even record your performance into a sequencer. This type of setup not only gives you the most flexibility in terms of sounds, but also the ability to create more natural drum tracks when sequencing in the studio—be it on a computer or hardware sequencer.

Choose from a variety of Rol and sound modules.

Take the monotony

PCK-1 with the optional RM-2

Pro-quality modules with hundreds of sounds

Roland’s percussion sound modules have become the mainstays of drummers and percussionists because of their high-quality sounds. With the RT-Series, acoustic drummers can take advantage of these world-class sounds without complicated setups, since each module includes several Trigger inputs. The RT-Series is compatible with TD-Series modules (TD-10/8/6), the SPD-20 and SPD-S, and the HPD-15 HandSonic®—giving acoustic drummers options galore and sounds ranging from acoustic and electronic drums to sound effects, world percussion and more.

PERCUSSIONTDSOUND-10MODULE	PERCUSSIONTDSOUND-8MODULE	PERCUSSIONTDSOUND-6MODULE
SAMPLINGPAD	TOTALPERCUSSIONPAD	HPD-15
SPD-S	SPD-20

out of practice

The RM-2 Rhythm Coach is an integrated metronome/sound module with a built-in “Rhythm Coach” rhythm training function. It features a dual-trigger input for playing separate snare/rim sounds while practicing. It’s perfect for use with the PCK-1 Practice Conversion Kit, which includes a quiet 14-inch mesh head, RT-5S Snare Trigger and rubber rim silencer.

Expand your drum sounds

The TMC-6 makes it easy to trigger
MIDI modules and samplers from
an acoustic drum set, or expand
the trigger inputs of electronic kit.
Lightning-fast V-Drums triggering
technology ensures accurate and
reliable triggering for	TMC-6
uncompromised performance.