Roland H8S-2668 User Manual

The RT-Series at a glance.

¥ Superior sensor construction offers precise triggering while maintaining

natural acoustic sound
¥ Can be easily installed or removed without damaging acoustic drums
¥ RT-5S and -7K employ V-Drums

delicate nuances
¥ Rock-solid construction built to withstand aggressive playing
¥ RT-5S supports acoustic/mesh heads, both with separate head and rim

triggering
¥ Works directly with Roland V-Drums modules and SPD-Series pads*
¥ Play MIDI modules when used with Roland TMC-6 Trigger MIDI Converter

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sensor technology to capture the most

*Except SPD-6.

RT-Series Specifications

RT-7K

¥ Trigger:1¥ Connector:

inch phone type)
x 72 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 4-3/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H)
inches

¥ Weight:

Owner's Manual, Connection Cable, Hoop Guard

¥ Guide for installation:

edge to head: 36 mm / 1-7/16 inch, Rim
thickness: 13 mm / 9/16 inch

RT-5S

¥ Triggers:
¥ Connector:

phone type)
(H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 3-15/16 (D) x 2-1/8 (H)
inches
Owner's Manual, Connection Cable

installation:

the upper edge of the rim to the height of the head

2 (Head, Rim)

¥ Dimensions:

¥ Weight:

RT-3T

¥ Trigger:1¥ Connector:

inch phone type)
48 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 2-13/16 (D) x 1-15/16 (H)
inches

¥ Weight:

Owner's Manual, Connection Cable

installation:

the upper edge of the rim to the height of the head

Supported Sound Modules:

TD-6, RM-2, TMC-6, SPD-S, SPD-20, HPD-15

* The performance of the RT-Series can be affected by

elements such as the type of drum being used, the tuning
and use of a mute. For best performance, refer to both the
drum trigger's and sound module's Owner's Manual and set
the trigger parameters accordingly.

* Be sure to mute the bass and snare drum (toms can also be

muted if external vibrations are picked up).

* Use a mute ring or mute-type drum head to improve the

performance of the RT-5S Snare Trigger.

Kick Trigger

Trigger output jack (1/4

¥ Dimensions:

175g/7oz

Trigger output jack (stereo 1/4 inch

160g/6oz

11 to 15 mm / 7/16 to 5/8 inch from

¥ Dimensions:

105g/4oz

11 to 15 mm / 7/16 to 5/8 inch from

52 (W) x 110 (D)

¥ Accessories:

Height from rim upper

Snare Trigger

¥ Rim Level Knob:

52 (W) x 100 (D) x 53

¥ Accessories:

¥ Guide for

Tom Trigger

Trigger output jack (1/4

52 (W) x 70 (D) x

¥ Accessories:

¥ Guide for

TD-10, TDW-1, TD-8,

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Measurements

RT-7K

3

2

1

4

1. 30 to 36 mm / 1-3/16 to 1-7/16 inches

2. 2.5 mm / 1/8 inch

3. 16 mm / 11/16 inch

4. -4 to 13 mm / -3/16 to 9/16 inch

RT-5S / -3T

3

2

14

5

Measurements shown apply to
the RT-3T.

1. 11 to 15 mm / 7/16 to 5/8 inch

2. 2.5 mm / 1/8 inch

3. 16 mm / 11/16 inch

4. 4.2 mm / 3/16 inch

5. -4 to 13 mm / -3/16 to 9/16 inch

Acoustic Drum Trigger

Application Guide

RT-7K

Kick Trigger

RT-5S

Snare Trigger

Get the most from

your acoustic set.

If you own an acoustic drum set but

want to play electronic sounds, there is

a simple solution: Roland’s RT-Series

Acoustic Drum Triggers. These drum

triggers can be installed non-

permanently on an acoustic set. Once in

place, they send a trigger signal to

compatible sound modules, giving

acoustic drummers access to entirely

new sound palettes. This Application

Guide will show you how to put the

RT-Series to work for you.

RT-7K Kick Trigger

RT-5S Snare Trigger

RT-3T Tom Trigger

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RT-3T

Tom Trigger

How to use acoustic triggers.

Play a TD-Series brain Trigger an SPD-Series module Connect a MIDI module

Once installed, there are several ways to

and computer

use RT-Series triggers to play external

sounds. The easiest setup involves

Roland’s TD-Series and SPD-Series

RT-3T

RT-3T

Percussion Sound Modules, since they

RT-7K

offer hundreds of high-quality sounds

RT-5S

RT-3T

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.

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!

Choose from a variety of Roland sound modules.

TD-10

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
galore and sounds ranging from acoustic and electronic drums to sound
effects, world percussion and more.

®

—giving acoustic drummers options

PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE PERCUSSION SOUND MODULE

SAMPLING PAD TOTAL PERCUSSION PAD

TRIGGER
INPUT

LINE

drum sound

TD-10

TD-8 TD-6

SPD-20SPD-S HPD-15

Mix with

acoustic

PCS-31 Connection Cable (optional)

TRIGGER
INPUT

LINE

Mix with
acoustic

RT-5S

RT-7K

drum sound

SPD-S

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.

PCK-1 with the

Take the monotony

optional RM-2

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.

RT-3T

RT-3T

RT-7K

RT-5S

TRIGGER
INPUT

TMC-6

Roland’s TMC-6 T rigger 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.

MIDI

RT-3T

USB

XV-2020

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
uncompromised performance.

TMC-6