Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad
A compact, curved add-on trigger that expands any acoustic or electronic kit without changing your setup.
The Roland BT-1 is the easiest way to add electronic control and extra trigger options to your drum kit — without crowding your layout. Its slim, curved bar design mounts neatly beside a V-Pad or acoustic drum, letting you trigger sounds, switch kits, control loops, start/stop backing tracks, and more, all within natural stick reach.
Whether you’re enhancing an acoustic kit with hybrid elements or expanding a V-Drums setup, the BT-1 delivers reliable, precise triggering while avoiding false hits from nearby drums. Affordable, compact, and incredibly versatile, it’s the perfect add-on for drummers who want more control without more clutter.
FEATURES
- Compact Single-Trigger Design: Reliable triggering in a small footprint that fits seamlessly into any kit.
- Curved Bar Shape: Mounts naturally against V-Pads or acoustic drum rims for comfortable, ergonomic access.
- Easy Mounting System: Attaches via your drum’s tension rod; includes hardware for standard rod-type mounts.
- False Trigger Protection: Internal design rejects vibration and surrounding hits for clean, accurate performance.
- Assignable Control Functions: Use with V-Drums modules or SPD-series pads to trigger sounds, start/stop backing tracks, change kits, toggle effects, set tap tempo and more.
- Hybrid or Electronic Expansion: Ideal for adding electronics to acoustic kits or expanding control options on V-Drums rigs.
Why You’ll Love It
- Add electronic sounds or control functions without rearranging your setup
- Perfect for hybrid drumming or expanding live performance options
- Fits anywhere — even on tight or minimal kits
- Reliable, accurate triggering trusted by V-Drums players
- Cost-effective way to dramatically increase versatility
