Roland BT-1 Electronic Drum Single-Trigger Pad (BT-1)

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.

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!

Great product

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

I have a Roland TD27-KV electric drum kit and wanted an extra trigger for adding extra sounds on my kits. I use it attached to my Snare and use it a lot for the cross stick sound. This is the second order, The first one I had to send back as the trigger was not consistant. This one is much better.

Everything perfectly packed, delivery was slow and delayed.

Great Roland Trigger! very well made and easy to mount and use around the kit! Sounds Great too. Well worth the money for this price of drumming tech!

The media could not be loaded. It attaches easily to the acoustic drums and is just so much fun to play!