Roland RT-3T, RT-5S, RT-7K User Manual

With Roland's RT-Series drum triggers, acoustic drummers can expand the power of their sets by tapping into the world of electronic drums. Best of all, these durable and ultra-sensitive triggers can be easily installed, and without altering the acoustic kit's sound.

¥ Superior sensor construction offers precise triggering while

maintaining natural acoustic sound

¥ RT-5S and -7K employ V-Padª sensor technology to capture the most

delicate nuances ¥ Rock-solid construction built to withstand aggressive playing ¥ RT-5S supports separate head/rim triggering and acoustic/mesh heads ¥ Works directly with Roland V-Drum ¥ Lets you trigger MIDI modules when used with the Roland TMC-6 Trigger

MIDI Converter

modules and SPD-Series pads

RT-3T

¥ TTrigger:11¥ Connector:Connector:

¥ Trigger:1¥ Connector:

¥ Dimensions:Dimensions:

¥ Dimensions:

x1-15/16 (H) inchesx1-15/16 (H) inches

x1-15/16 (H) inches Manual, Connection CableManual, Connection Cable

Manual, Connection Cable to 5/8 inch from the upper edge of the rim to the height of the headto 5/8 inch from the upper edge of the rim to the height of the head

to 5/8 inch from the upper edge of the rim to the height of the head

RT-5S

¥ TTriggers:

¥ Triggers:

output jack (stereo 1/4 inch phone type)output jack (stereo 1/4 inch phone type)

output jack (stereo 1/4 inch phone type) (D) x 53 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 3-15/16 (D) x 2-1/8 (H) inches (D) x 53 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 3-15/16 (D) x 2-1/8 (H) inches 

(D) x 53 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 3-15/16 (D) x 2-1/8 (H) inches 

¥ WWeight: 160g/6oz160 g / 6 oz

¥ Weight: 160g/6oz

Cable

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

upper edge of the rim to the height of the head

2 (Head, Rim)2 (Head, Rim)

2 (Head, Rim)

¥ Guide for installation:Guide for installation:

¥ Guide for installation:

RT-7K

¥ TTrigger:11¥ Connector:Connector:

¥ Trigger:1¥ Connector:

¥ Dimensions:Dimensions:

¥ Dimensions:

x 2-7/8 (H) inchesx 2-7/8 (H) inches

x 2-7/8 (H) inches Manual, Connection Cable, Hoop GuardManual, Connection Cable, Hoop Guard

Manual, Connection Cable, Hoop Guard Height from rim upper edge to head: 36 mm / 1-7/16 inch, RimHeight from rim upper edge to head: 36 mm / 1-7/16 inch, Rim

Height from rim upper edge to head: 36 mm / 1-7/16 inch, Rim thickness: 13 mm / 9/16 inchthickness: 13 mm / 9/16 inch

thickness: 13 mm / 9/16 inch

Supported Sound Modules:

* 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 your 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 ring mute or mute-type drum head to improve the performance of the RT-5S Snare Trigger.

T om T rigger

Trigger output jack (1/4 inch phone type)rigger output jack (1/4 inch phone type)

Trigger output jack (1/4 inch phone type)

52 (W) x 70 (D) x 48 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 2-13/16 (D)52 (W) x 70 (D) x 48 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 2-13/16 (D)

52 (W) x 70 (D) x 48 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 2-13/16 (D)

¥ WWeight:

105g/4oz105 g / 4 oz

¥ Weight:

105g/4oz

¥ Guide for installation:Guide for installation:

¥ Guide for installation:

¥ Accessories:

111 to 15 mm / 7/161 to 15 mm / 7/16

11 to 15 mm / 7/16

Owner'sOwner's

Owner's

Snare T rigger

¥ Rim Level Knob:Rim Level Knob:11¥ Connector:Connector:

¥ Rim Level Knob:1¥ Connector:

¥ Accessories:

¥ Dimensions:Dimensions:

¥ Dimensions:

Owner's Manual, ConnectionOwner's Manual, Connection

Owner's Manual, Connection

111 to 15 mm / 7/16 to 5/8 inch from the1 to 15 mm / 7/16 to 5/8 inch from the

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

Trigger

52 (W) x 10052 (W) x 100

52 (W) x 100

Kick T rigger

Trigger output jack (1/4 inch phone type)rigger output jack (1/4 inch phone type)

Trigger output jack (1/4 inch phone type)

52 (W) x 152 (W) x 110 (D) x 72 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 4-3/8 (D)10 (D) x 72 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 4-3/8 (D)

52 (W) x 110 (D) x 72 (H) mm / 2-1/16 (W) x 4-3/8 (D)

¥ WWeight:

175g/7oz175 g / 7 oz

¥ Weight:

175 g / 7 oz

TD-10, TDW-1, TD-8, TD-6, RM-2, TMC-6, SPD-20, SPD-S, HPD-15

¥ Accessories:

¥ Guide for installation:Guide for installation:

¥ Guide for installation:

Owner'sOwner's

Owner's

Trigger TD-/SPD-Series Modules

TD-10

Acoustic Drum Set

RT-7K / RT-5S / RT-3T

One of the easiest ways to expand the capabilities of your acoustic set is to connect the RT-Series triggers to the Trigger Inputs of a TD-Series brain or SPD-Series module.

SPD-S

Connect a Sampler or MIDI Sequencer

SP-505

Acoustic Drum Set

RT-7K / RT-5S / RT-3T

Want to add sampled sounds to your acoustic rig or record performances to a MIDI sequencer? Simply connect the RT-Series triggers to Roland's TMC-6 Trigger MIDI Converter. No hassles, no fuss.

* "Phantom" is a registered trademark of and is licensed by Phantom Guitar Works.

TMC-6

Fantom-S

Turn Your Acoustic Snare Drum

Into a Practice Pad.

With the PCK-1 Practice Conversion Kit, you can turn your acoustic snare drum into a near-silent practice pad. This special package includes a patented 14-inch mesh head, an acoustic trigger with separate head/rim capabilities, and a rim silencer so you can practice naturally without disturbing others. Add an optional RM-2 Rhythm Coach training module for even more effective practice.

¥ Special kit turns a standard 14" acoustic snare drum into a near-silent practice pad ¥ New 14" mesh head with V-Padª design for more natural response and rebound ¥ Rubber rim silencer suppresses rim shot noise ¥ Includes RT-5S Snare Trigger for triggering separate head/rim sounds  ¥ Expandable via optional RM-2 Rhythm Coach

(mounting bracket included) 

¥ Connect directly to a TD-Series brain or trigger MIDI

modules with optional TMC-6 Trigger MIDI Converter

*RM-2 and Snare Drum not included.

PCK-1

Practice Conversion Kit

The Perfect Partner for the PCK-1.

Want to get more out of your practice sessions? Then add the RM-2 Rhythm Coach! This combination sound

¥ RT-5S Snare Trigger ¥ 14-inch Mesh Head ¥ Rubber Rim Silencer ¥ RM-2 Mounting Bracket  ¥ Connection Cable (0.2 m / 7-7/8 inches)

Accessory: Owner's Manual

*Guide for installation: 11 to 15 mm / 7/16 to 5/8 inch from the upper edge of the rim to the height of the head

A Better Way to Practice

Individual rhythm practice can be monotonous and boring. But with the RM-2 's Rhythm Coach function, you can practice using 11 different exercises designed to improve timing, speed and endurance. With the RM-2, your practice sessions become more effective and fun.

Rhythmic Notes : Rhythmic Notes is an excellent warm up exercise that also teaches note values. In this mode, the metronome plays through a series of beat divisions every two measures----starting with half notes, up to 16th-note triplets, and back down.

module/metronome takes the monotony out of practice with 28 realistic drum sounds and 11 onboard rhythm training exercises. The RM-2 mounts easily to the PCK-1 with the included bracket.

RM-2

Rhythm Coach

Connect an optional

kick drum pedal for

practicing snare and

kick together.

*Please adjust the RM-2's internal settings and use an optional monaural cable when connecting both the RT-5S and KD-7 kick trigger. (Note that this disables rim shots.)

Time Chec k : Time Check mode is designed to develop timing skills by learning to play exactly with the beat of the metronome. Beats played on the pad are measured against the timing of the metronome using a visual display for feedback.

*Note that the above examples represent only two of the 11 exercises available.

Rear View

Connect a CD/MD player here to play along. Connect an amp, audio system or headphones here.

Enhance Your Practice by Adding These High-Quality Pads.

V-Pads™

PD-120/100/80R/80

Dual-Trigger Pads

PD-9/7

Single-Trigger Pad

PD-6

PD-120 and PD-100 pads available in red or purple.

PD-9PD-120

START

V-Kicks

KD-120/80

KD-120 kick available in red or purple.

Contents

PHONES/OUTPUTMIX IN

Kick Trigger Unit

KD-7

KD-80

KD-7

Perfect timingToo slow Too fast

TRIGGER IN 1/2

Connect up to two additional pads simultaneously.

*You can play rim shots by connecting the RT-5S (dual-trigger) to Trigger Input 1 and adjusting the RM-2's internal settings. (Note that this disables Trigger Input 2.)

* Beater and connection cable

included.

* Kick drum pedal not included

and shown only for photography purposes.

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Printed in Japan JUN. '03 RAM-3685 B-4 PBL-UPR-K