Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad for V-Drums & Hybrid Kits
Brand
ROLAND
Expand the sonic setup of your electronic or acoustic drum kit effortlessly with the Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad. Designed with a unique, compact curved form factor, this innovative single-zone trigger pad hugs the physical edge of your existing drums, providing seamless electronic triggering without requiring you to reorganize your setup or sacrifice valuable stage space. Whether you are an electronic drummer looking for extra trigger points or an acoustic player wanting to venture into hybrid percussion, the BT-1 blends cleanly into any hardware layout.
Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad
The Roland BT-1 is a compact bar-style trigger pad designed to add electronic triggering capability to acoustic drum kits and electronic V-Drums setups. It allows drummers to trigger internal sounds from a drum module or control performance functions such as sample playback, song start/stop, and effects switching.
Its curved, low-profile design lets it mount directly on a drum rim or V-Drums pad without significantly changing the existing kit layout, making it a practical expansion tool for hybrid drum setups.
Compact Hybrid Trigger Design
The BT-1 is engineered as a single-zone trigger that responds accurately to stick hits while minimizing false triggering caused by vibrations from nearby drums or pads.
- Single-trigger pad for electronic drum modules
- Curved bar shape for rim or pad mounting
- Designed for acoustic and electronic hybrid kits
- Stable triggering with reduced cross-talk
Performance and Control Functions
Beyond sound triggering, the BT-1 can be assigned to control a wide range of functions within compatible Roland percussion modules.
- Trigger drum and percussion sounds
- Start/stop backing tracks or loops
- Switch kits or scenes
- Control effects on/off or tempo functions
Easy Mounting and Integration
The BT-1 is designed for quick installation on most acoustic drum rims or electronic pads using included mounting hardware. It integrates cleanly into existing setups without requiring major hardware changes.
- Mounts on drum rims or pad frames
- Includes attachment hardware and cable
- Compatible with V-Drums and SPD-series modules
- Compact size preserves playing space
Connectivity
The BT-1 connects via a standard stereo 1/4-inch output, allowing compatibility with a wide range of Roland drum and percussion modules.
- Stereo 1/4-inch output jack
- Compatible with V-Drums and SPD modules
- Requires trigger input on drum module
Specifications
- Trigger Type: Single-zone
- Connection: Stereo 1/4-inch output
- Width: 170 mm
- Depth: 53 mm
- Height: 60 mm
- Weight: 300 g
Applications
- Hybrid acoustic-electronic drum setups
- Additional trigger expansion for V-Drums kits
- Sample triggering and pad control
- Live performance control (loops, backing tracks, effects)
- Compact auxiliary percussion triggering
The Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad is a practical expansion tool for drummers who want to integrate electronic triggering into their existing setup without sacrificing space or changing their playing technique.
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