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ROLAND UNVEILS TM-6 PRO TRIGGER MODULE

Powerful , Easy-to-Use Sound Module Brings Professional Hybrid Versatility to Any Acoustic Drum Set
Roland introduces the TM-6 PRO Trigger Module , a compact and powerful device for professional hybrid drumming . The TM-6 PRO features 500 sampled sounds — including many newly recorded at world-famous studios — plus 268 expressive V-Drums sounds , 80 ready-to-use kits , and inputs for connecting up to 12 pads and / or drum triggers . Adding in user sample import , four assignable audio outputs , a click track , headphones monitoring , and more , the TM-6 PRO is the ultimate command center for bringing hybrid power and versatility to any acoustic drumming setup .
Today ’ s popular music commonly incorporates electronic percussion sounds created in the studio , and acoustic drums are often enhanced in the mix with layered samples for bigger impact and fatter tone . The TM-6 PRO makes it simple for any drummer to bring these
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From the TM-6 PRO ’ s panel , players can easily assign , mix , and modify sounds , apply built-in effects , monitor trigger status , and more . It ’ s also possible to play backing tracks directly from SD media , and use the TM-6 PRO as a USB audio interface and trigger-to-MIDI converter for a computer DAW .
The TM-6 PRO features six dual-trigger inputs that can accommodate up to 12 total trigger devices when using Y cables . Available Roland devices include V-Pads , RT-series acoustic drum triggers , the BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad , and more . There ’ s also a hi-hat control input for connecting an FD-8 hi-hat pedal .
To learn more about the TM-6 PRO Trigger Module , visit www . roland . co . in .