Roland TM-1 Users Manual

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

English

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

[–] [+] switch

The operation of these switches changes according to the mode.

Switch

[–]

[+]

In kit mode, by pressing the [–] [+] switches simultaneously, turns mute on/o.

* When mute is turned on, the trigger indicator blinks, and the input triggers no

KIT mode

Trigger indicator unlit

Switches to the previous kit.

Long-press the switch to switch through kits in rapid succession.

Switches to the next kit.

Long-press the switch to

switch through kits in rapid succession.

longer respond. This is convenient when you want to quickly disable the triggers.

PREVIEW mode

Trigger indicator lit

Plays the TRIG1 instrument.

Plays the TRIG2 instrument.

Display

Indicates the kit number.

The set of instruments played by TRIG1 and TRIG2 is called a “ k it .”

& “Kit List (15 Kits)”

Trigger indicators (TRIG1/TRIG2)

When TRIG1/TRIG2 respond, the corresponding trigger indicator changes lit 0 unlit.

When the maximum trigger input occurs, the display’s “ . ” (decimal point) also changes lit 0 unlit. This is useful when you’re adjusting the trigger sensitivity.

MEMO

In kit mode, you can use the dedicated app to freely assign a variety of functions.

Switching kits when in preview mode

Change to kit mode, switch kits, and then return to preview mode.

MEMO

If there are loud sounds nearby, such as when you’re using acoustic drums, external sounds or vibration might falsely trigger sound when you’re not playing the triggers. You can prevent false triggering in the following ways.

5 By adjusting the position or angle at which the trigger is attached, move it farther away from the source of vibration 5 Use the [SENS] knob to lower the sensitivity of the trigger

Rear Panel

(Connecting Your Equipment)

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

TRIG IN jacks

Connect trigger input pads or footswitches here. The TRIG IN jacks support head/bow shots (they do not support rim/edge).

5 Make connections using the stereo cable

included with the pad or using a commercially available cable (stereo phone # stereo phone).

5 If you’re using a footswitch, set the [SENS] knob

to the F.SW position.

5 If using the BT-1, you’ll need to make settings in

the dedicated app.

DC IN jack

Pads Footswitch

RT-30KKT-10 BT-1 FS-5U

[POWER] switch

& “Turning the TM-1 On”

AC Adaptor

USB port

OUTPUT jack

Computer/Smartphone/USB AC adapter

PHONES jack

Headphones

Mixer/Speaker

Connecting a dual trigger pad

If you’re using the rim and edge of the pad, use an insert cable (stereo phone # mono phone x 2) (one pad can be connected).

Connect the cable’s L/R plugs to the TRIG IN 1/2 jacks of the TM-1.

* You’ll need to make settings in the dedicated app.

NOTE

5 If you’re connecting to an iOS device (iPhone/iPad), you’ll need Apple’s Lightning - USB camera adapter. 5 If you’re connecting to an Android device, you’ll need a cable that’s equipped with the appropriate connector for your device. However, we cannot guarantee operation with all Android

devices.

Edit knobs (TRIG1/TRIG2)

Knob Explanation

Turning this toward the left lowers the sensitivity, so that you must strike strongly to get a response. Turing

[SENS]

[PITCH]

[DECAY]

[LEVEL]

With the default settings, the values of the [PITCH], [DECAY], and [LEVEL] knobs are applied to all kits; however, you can change a setting so that knob values can be specied individually for each kit.

& “System Settings” (Knob Setting)

this toward the right raises the sensitivity, making it easier to get a response even for soft strikes.

* If you’re using a footswitch, turn the [SENS] knob

all the way to the left (to the F.SW position).

Adjusts the pitch of the instrument.

Adjusts the duration of the instrument’s sound.

Adjusts the volume of the instrument.

[MODE SELECT] button

Each time you press the [MODE SELECT] button, the operating mode of the [–] [+] switches will change.

Trigger indicator Mode

PREVIEW mode

KIT mode

Stereo phone

Mono phone ×2

Lit

Unlit

Separately sold PCS-31L

commercially available cable

You can choose whether the OUTPUT jack will output the mixed sound in mono or output the sound of each trigger separately to left and right.

& “System Settings” (Output Setting)

PDX-8

Bottom Panel (Changing the Battery)

1. Remove the lid of the battery cover

located on the bottom of the unit.

2. Remove the old battery from the

compartment and remove the snap cord connected to it.

–

3. Connect the snap cord to the new

battery, and place the battery inside the compartment.

* Make sure the “+” and “-” ends of the battery are oriented correctly.

4. Securely close the battery cover.

Use of Battery

* Zinc-carbon batteries cannot be used. You must use alkaline batteries. * The battery life is approximately three hours for typical performance. When the battery runs

low, the display blinks. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid leakage. Make sure that you

carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT

SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”).

* The life of the supplied batteries may be limited, since its primary purpose was to enable

testing.

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage.

Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.

Turning the TM-1 On

The TM-1 can operate on battery power or a separately sold AC adaptor, or on USB bus power or a USB AC adapter.

* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the

volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

1. Set the [POWER] switch to the “DC/BATTERY” or “USB” position.

Power supply type Switch Explanation

(sold separately)

AC adaptor

Dry battery

USB bus power/ USB AC adapter

DC/BATTERY

USB

The unit operates on a battery or a separately sold AC adaptor.

* If a battery and an AC adaptor are both connected, the AC

adaptor takes priority.

Connect the unit to a powered USB port of your computer, or to a USB AC adapter.

* If the unit is connected to a smartphone, use the “DC/

BATTERY” setting.

2. Power-on the connected equipment, and raise the volume to an

appropriate level.

Turning O the Power

1. Power-o the connected equipment, and set the [POWER] switch to

the “OFF” position.

Setting the Dynamics of the Triggers

For each kit, you can individually adjust the dynamics of TRIG1 and TRIG2. The volume changes according to the strength of your strike.

1. Hold down the [MODE SELECT] button until the display blinks.

2. Press the [–] switch (TRIG1) or the [+] switch (TRIG2).

Each time you press the switch, the dynamic setting changes (1 0 2 0

0 ).

The “1” setting provides natural volume change. The “2” and “3” settings make it easier to produce loud sounds, and the “4” setting xes the volume at maximum.

Switch Value Explanation

[–] switch

[+] switch

1 (minimum)–4 (max-

imum)

Adjusts the dynamics of TRIG1.

Adjusts the dynamics of TRIG2.

3 0 4

3. Press the [MODE SELECT] button.

You exit settings mode.

System Settings

You can edit the following settings.

1. Power-o the TM-1.

2. While holding down the [MODE SELECT] button, turn on the power.

When the display shows “o,” the unit is in system settings mode.

Setting item Controller Explanation

Selects the output method for the OUTPUT jack.

MIX: Trigger indicators (1/2) unlit

Output Setting

Knob Setting

[–] switch

[+] switch

The mixed sound is output in mono.

INDIVIDUAL: Trigger indicators (1/2) lit

Each trigger is output separately to left and right (TRIG1: L-side / TRIG2: R-side).

Allows you to specify the knob values individually for each kit.

GLOBAL: Trigger indicators (1/2) unlit

The values of the [PITCH], [DECAY], and [LEVEL] knobs apply to all kits. * For the [SENS] knobs, the GLOBAL setting is always used.

INDIVIDUAL: Trigger indicators (1/2) lit

The knob values can be specied individually for each kit. When you switch kits, the values of the kit are applied. You can specify the kit values by operating the knobs or by using the dedicated app.

3. When you have nished making settings, turn the power o and

then on again.

The edited settings are saved automatically.

MEMO

By connecting this unit via a USB cable to your computer or smartphone and using the dedicated app, you can replace the internal sounds with audio les (samples) of drum sounds or sound eects that you created on your computer.

The dedicated app (TM-1 Editor) can be downloaded from the App Store if you’re using an iOS device, or from Google Play if you’re using an Android device.

If you’re using a computer, you can download it from the following URL.

https://www.roland.com/support/

Access the URL, and search for “TM-1” as the product name.

* If you use the dedicated app to load other sounds, the original sounds are overwritten. Since

the dedicated app contains the factory-set data, you can reload it when you wish.

NOTE

If you set the [POWER] switch to “USB” and connect the unit to your smartphone, a warning dialog box might appear. In this case, disconnect the unit from the smartphone (for an iPhone/iPad, disconnect the camera adaptor from your iPhone/iPad), set the [POWER] switch to the “DC/BATTERY” position, use a battery or the AC adaptor to power-on the TM-1, and then connect it once again to your smartphone.

Kit List (15 Kits)

No.

Instrument

TRIG1 TRIG2

Rock Kick Rock Snare

Metal Kick Metal Snare

Fat Kick Fat Snare

Heavy Rock

Kick

Funk Kick Funk Snare

Heavy Rock

Snare

No.

Instrument

TRIG1 TRIG2

Alt-Rock

Hip Hop

R&B Kick

Trap Kick Trap Snare

80s Kick 80s Snare

Kick

Alt-Rock

Snare

Hip Hop

Snare

R&B Finger

Snap

No.

Instrument

TRIG1 TRIG2

Big Room

Kick

House Kick House Clap

Dance Kick Dance Clap

808 Cymbal Synth Loop

Splash

Cymbal

Big Room

Snare

Shaker Loop

Main Specications

Roland TM-1: Trigger Module

Expected battery life under continuous use

Current Draw

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Options

* This document explains the specications of the product at the time that the document was

issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

Alkaline: Approximately 3 hours

* These can vary depending on the specications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries,

and the conditions of use.

100 mA (DC IN) / 250 mA (USB)

150 (W) x 95 (D) x 60 (H) mm

5-15/16 (W) x 3-3/4 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches

550 g / 1 lb 4 oz

Owner’s Manual, Leaet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES”), Dry battery (6LR61 (9 V) Type), USB cable (type B)

AC adaptor (PSA-S series)