RolandElectronic Drum Accessory (BT-1)

Great product

When I purchased it I saw a lot of reviews talking about how it only worked if you hit it in the center, or how it just wasn't as loud as other pads when you struck it. I pulled it out of the package and plugged it into my TD-27, and started to see what the people were talking about. I was all set to write a bad review when a light bulb went on in my head, "Let's try and see what pad it's set for in the drum module". It turns out it was set to a two zone cymbal pad. All the sudden ... it worked as expected.The rejection of the pad is great. I hit the stand it was on several times and while it didn't trigger, the ride and tom attached to the stand did. I would feel comfortable putting it on one of my toms without worrying about it accidentally getting triggered from me hitting the drum. The build quality and design are well executed, and I don't really have a lot to complain about.I purchased this when there was a price drop, so I got it for around $80. If i had acted a day or two earlier it would have been closer to $70. The current price seems to be holding at $135 now, which is what it's cost when I've looked at them in the past. I think the Roland PD-8 is a better deal at retail prices, since it's a dual zone trigger, but at the lower price I purchased it for, it's a good deal. The versatile mounting system makes it a good fit for applications that the PD-8 wouldn't work as well for.It's a good trigger, just make sure to change your trigger type in the drum module.

Versatile trigger. Good mounting options. The accidental trigger protection works great. I have mounted this on my snare drum and it never triggered unless I hit it

It's a Roland. It's a BT-1. Works great

Update: Amazon replaced the faulty BT-1 with a new one—quick turnaround, easy exchange. The issues I experienced below are not present with the new one I received. It worked straight away with the settings in the manual. I upgraded my rating to 4 stars. Crossing my fingers this one holds up. I'll leave my original review below, for those who may experience similar issues. The technology is amazing when it works as designed, but you do need to read the short manual. If you're having problems, you might have a dud like I did. Try exchanging it.--Only 30-40% of the (right side) of the pad triggered properly—the other side was barely audible. I'm using this on a Roland TD-9 module with MIDI out to trigger VSTs on my Mac—e.g., EZdrummer 3.I read that it's important to use a dual-trigger input, so I used the TD-9 'Aux' input with the included stereo cable. After trying several different settings on the module, other inputs, and different locations, I could not resolve the issue. Ultimately, I sent it back for exchange.

Typical Roland quality: they work great. They’re small, and a blast to use.

I LOVE this extra trigger for my TDK 17! It’s been great as an added cowbell or tambourine sound. I installed it on the arm of my first Tom (just above the Tom pad) so it’s within easy reach but also doesn’t interfere with other drums or cymbals. Getting the pre-installed plastic piece off the bottom of the install bracket in the first place was a bit tricky but I found some online info or a YouTube video that helped. As far as functionality, the only caveat is that occasionally it takes a few “warm up” hits on the pad before the trigger starts working and I get sound from it, but this doesn’t happen often - and once I start playing during a given drum session it works consistently with no issues. Overall I’m very happy with my BT-1 and only wish I had more auxiliary inputs so I could add another one to my kit!

A cost effective way to add a triggering pad to your electronic, hybrid or triggered drum set. You can mount it on the side of a standard snare drum or electronic snare pad. Easy mounting through a drum tension rod with attachment parts for standard rod-type mounts included. Plug the BT-1 into a trigger input on a V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad and trigger a variety of sounds. I use mine to trigger percussion sounds, such as a cowbell or wood block.