THE NEXT STEP IN DRUMMING TECHNOLOGY

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Expand your drum kit’s creative potential with the Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad — an ultra-compact, easy-to-integrate solution for adding electronic triggering to any acoustic or V-Drums setup. Whether you're a seasoned V-Drums player or an acoustic drummer looking to tap into the world of electronic sampling, the BT-1 delivers reliable performance, versatility, and seamless integration with your existing gear.

With its innovative curved design, the BT-1 mounts directly to the tension rod of your acoustic drum or V-Pad, preserving your natural setup and playing style. This single-trigger pad offers outstanding sensitivity while eliminating false triggers, even during high-energy performances. Whether you want to assign sample triggers, control backing tracks, toggle effects, or switch kits, the BT-1 opens up endless creative control through your Roland V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad.

Its compact form factor makes it perfect for expanding your trigger options without crowding your setup. Add multiple BT-1 pads to create a custom hybrid configuration or to unlock greater sonic flexibility in live and studio settings. With quick mounting hardware and connection accessories included, the BT-1 is ready to install and play — available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

General

• Type: Compact Single-Trigger Bar Pad
• Trigger Type: Single (Head Only)
• Compatibility: Works with V-Drums modules and SPD-series percussion pads

Design

• Shape: Curved bar—mounts to the side of acoustic drums or V-Pads
• False Trigger Reduction: Internal design minimizes unwanted triggering from nearby drum hits

Controls & Functionality

• Assignable Functions: Trigger sounds, start/stop loops or backing tracks, toggle effects, change kits, tap tempo, and more (when used with compatible Roland modules)

Mounting

• Mount Type: Tension rod mount with included hardware
• Acceptable Rod Diameters: 8.0–12.5 mm (3/8"–1/2")
• Compatible V-Drums Pads:
• PD-128S / PD-128 / PD-108
• PD-125 / PD-105
• PDX-100 / PD-85

Connectivity

• Output Jack: Stereo 1/4" (TRS)

Included Accessories

• Owner’s Manual
• Attachment Bolt
• Spacer
• Stereo Connection Cable