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Add electronic drum triggering to any kit with the Roland BT-1 Bar Drum Trigger Pad! The curved shape of this ingenious trigger allows it to be mounted on the side of a V-Drums V-Pad or acoustic drum for convenient playing access without disturbing your existing kit layout. Use the Roland BT-1 for playing sounds in a V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad as well as controlling a variety of functions like start/stop of backing songs and phrase loops, and much more.
Roland BT-1 Bar Drum Trigger Pad Features
Compact and reliable single-trigger pad
Curved shape for mounting on a V-Pad or acoustic drum
Quick and easy mounting through a drum tension rod; attachment parts for standard rod-type mounts included
Internal design eliminates false triggering while playing surrounding drums and/or pads
Use with a V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad to trigger sounds and control functions such as start/stop of backing songs and phrase loops, effects on/off, kit selection, tap tempo, and more
Great way to add electronic triggering to any acoustic kit or additional triggering to a V-Drums set
Additional Triggering for V-Drums Kits
If you’re a V-Drums player, the compact BT-1 Bar trigger pad makes it simple to incorporate additional triggers without having to add more pads. This gives you access to additional sounds, as well as convenient control of an enormous range of performance features in your V-Drums module or an SPD-series percussion pad. With its small size, it’s easy to add additional Roland BT-1s as needed to continuously expand the expressive power of your percussion rig.
Easily Incorporate Electronics with Acoustic Drums
The BT-1 drum trigger pad is an easy and affordable way to integrate electronics with your acoustic kit. Unlike large round pads and inconvenient foot switches, the Roland BT-1 blends seamlessly with your drumset without adjusting your setup or playing style. Simply plug the BT-1 into a trigger input on a V-Drums module or SPD-series percussion pad and enjoy a universe of new possibilities that Roland electronic percussion brings.
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Roland BT1 Bar Trigger Pad Specifications
Item #:
ROL BT1
Manufacturer Part Number:
BT-1
UPC:
761294501887
Product Specifications
Roland BT-1 Bar Drum Trigger Pad Specifications
Trigger: 1
Connector: OUTPUT jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
Acceptable rod diameters: 8.0?12.5 mm (3/8?1/2 inch)
Options: Pad Mount (MDH series)
Dimensions (WxDxH): 6 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 inches
Weight: 11 oz
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Frank G. 🇺🇸
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Love my new bar triggers.
Love my new bar triggers.
Published date
09/06/25
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Brian K. 🇺🇸
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Compatible with spdx and td modules but to get the right setting must adjust to your liking through
use a lot of e-drums and triggers, and this is by far my favorite e-pad. It's super versatile, it has tons of mounting options, it's easy to tweak settings and get it to sound exactly how you want it. It works well with Yamaha drum modules as well, don't know about Alesis, and it obviously works gre...
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03/05/24
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Ty C. 🇺🇸
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works well
Works great. Mounts on acoustic snare really well and on any lug nut. I use it as a snare add on for the Roland Octopad.
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12/19/20
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Kelly P. 🇺🇸
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Better alternatives out there
Very bulky, expensive .looks pretty harsh on the kit not very aesthetic.
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11/05/20
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Shajuan A. 🇺🇸
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ROLAND BT 1 Bar Trigger
Roland BT-1 is by far the most used product in the music industry. It looks super cool, as well as easy to place in any scenario.
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04/15/20
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Questions & Answers
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Edward
Verified User
Q: Can this be used with modules outside of Roland? (Alesis?)
Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Wed Jan 14 2026
A: Based on my findings, yes it should work!
By AMS Customer Service
01/14/26
Brian R.
Verified User
Q: What are v drums
Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Sat Aug 16 2025
A: V-Drums are the line of electronic drum kits made by Roland.
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