When you're a drummer in high demand, you're under a certain amount of pressure. From one engagement to the next, you are asked to quickly find the perfect drum sound, to please the audience, other musicians, sound engineers, and your employer. This turns out to be quite complicated if you only play on an acoustic kit. First of all, sound can vary greatly from room to room. Each sound engineer has his own working method. And you may be asked to play never-before-heard tracks on the fly, or asked to copy a drum sound from a studio recording. Your life becomes much simpler when you add the TM-6 PRO to your favorite acoustic kit. Smart, simple and discreet, this new trigger module gives you instant and reliable access to every drum sound imaginable, on any stage you perform on.
Choose your ideal drum sounds from 500 premium samples
Every drummer has felt that pressure before, when the clock is ticking, the band is waiting, but they can't find the right sound for their kit. The TM-6 PRO allows you to quickly find THE sound, whatever the situation. Designed for hybrid drummers, this trigger module contains 500 new sampled percussion sounds from the factory, from the most electronic to the most acoustic. Drummers switching between engagements can switch between sound libraries in seconds. Try electronic sounds like fat synthetic kick drums, vintage drum machine sounds, claps and SFX, as well as compressed snare and kick drum sounds that will cut through any stage mix. And get the best of tradition with exceptional acoustic drum sounds recorded at the famous Real World and Rockfield studios. Increase the attack of your snare drum, add sub to your bass drums with various sound elements. Everything is under your fingertips.
Bring extra expressiveness to your playing with built-in V-Drums sounds
If you're a hard-working drummer, it's vital that nothing alters your sound. And you may get even more work thanks to the TM-6 PRO which has, among its sound library, numerous natural and expressive V-Drums sounds. For those who are taking a first step into hybridization, this feature provides great comfort, allowing you to use the same playing techniques as on an acoustic drum. For example, it is possible to achieve a traditional hi-hat response using V-Drums sounds and the module's hi-hat control connector.
Recreate typical drum sounds from legendary studio recordings
When a drummer plays in a cover band or backs a star, he is often asked to recreate on stage the sound patiently crafted in the studio. His reputation depends on the success of this recreation. You can count on the TM-6 PRO to recreate all the sounds you need. It is capable of playing any sound stored on an SD card, which you can then trigger from your acoustic kit. But this is only the beginning. When the band leader asks you to come up with new ideas for the next take, it's easy to modify the imported audio samples, combine them with the module's sounds, add its powerful built-in effects, or switch or mix sample overlays based on the power of your stick strokes.
An ambitious first step towards a hybrid battery
If you evolve as a drummer, it is necessary for your kit to evolve as well. The TM-6 PRO is the gateway to a hybrid kit that could help you get more engagements. It's easier than you think to expand your sonic palette. Simply connect Roland pads, triggers and pedals to the module's six Trigger inputs, expandable to twelve inputs using optional Y-cables. You will then have a kit that will give you the swing, that will have style and will respond to your shots with lightning speed. To be completely versatile, the TM-6 PRO has four direct outputs, which can function as four mono or two stereo channels to allow you to process sounds individually. It's also possible to have six mono or three stereo outputs when you put the main outputs in Direct mode. You can assign a playback or click track to a specific direct output. It’s your kit, manage it as you wish.
Change sound quickly in the heart of the action
Plans can be quickly disrupted when you find yourself on stage, and this can cause many headaches for a drummer playing on an acoustic kit. Thanks to the TM-6 PRO, you can relax thanks to the easy and intuitive manipulations of your trigger module. By using the three Sound Modify buttons located on the front, without entering the advanced editing menu, you access numerous parameters such as volume, pitch and decay, as well as the pitch rate, from -2 to +2 octaves. This allows you to easily match electronic sounds with acoustic sounds. If you turn the control group knob, then it is the attack and release of the Transient or the MFX that can be changed using these three knobs. And when you change the parameters of any of the 30 MFX types, the most relevant parameters for each type are pre-assigned to the buttons, to allow for more intuitive editing. The TM-6 PRO also gives you the advantage in the studio with its new Transient effect which provides flexible control over attack and release. Whatever the music director asks of you, you will be able to provide it.
LEDs to assess the situation at a glance
For live drummers, there's nothing more frustrating than hardware issues that prevent you from focusing on the music. In action, the TM-6 PRO provides you with all the information you need at a glance. Its LEDs respond instantly to your hits on the six skins or circles equipped with sensors. The sound modification buttons are also equipped with them, in order to provide you with immediate visual information on the values of the different parameters. This feature allows you to feel in complete control of your kit and fully immerse yourself in the music.
Enhance your concerts with playback tracks by taking advantage of click tracks
More and more frequently, being able to launch playback and click tracks is essential for drummers. The TM-6 PRO makes it easy to use them in rehearsal or in concert. Playback tracks stored on an SD card can be triggered directly from your kit. You can play on all or part of your set list to work on the songs, or launch a complete song in concert. When you export these tracks from your computer, you can accompany them with corresponding click tracks. Simply place the WAV files of the playback track and click track on your SD card, and they will be triggered simultaneously. You can route the click track only to the headphone output, or have it heard by other group members.
A versatile partner for creating music in a home studio
As a modern musician-composer, each additional element to your equipment must be compatible with your home studio. Very versatile, the TM-6 PRO can function as a MIDI converter with audio interface. Using a simple USB cable, you can trigger playback and click tracks stored on your computer. Audio/MIDI interface functionality offers up to eight inputs and eight outputs, with impressive sample rate capabilities (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz), as well as MIDI In/Out. Each audio In/Out is assigned to each of the TM-6 PRO outputs: Phones L/R, Master L/R and Direct 1 to 4. The possibilities are numerous: for example, you can send the playback track from your computer to a direct output of your choice, or record audio from a specific direct output into your computer using USB audio.
FEATURES
- Loaded from the factory with 500 sampled sounds, including some recorded in world-class studios
- 268 built-in V-Drums sounds capable of expressive response
- 80 ready-to-use drum kits with high-quality, natural and expressive V-Drums sounds
- User samples can be imported from an SD card to reproduce any studio sound on stage
- Six Trigger inputs available, to connect up to 12 sensors or pads
• Requires an optional Y-cable
- Powerful sound layering functionality
- Three Sound Modify buttons to intuitively control volume, pitch, decay and other effects like MFX and Transient
- A brand new Transient effect to effectively control attack and release parameters
- EQ, Transient effect, compressor and MFX for each sensor, plus Master compression and Master EQ for studio quality results
- Ultra-fast sensor response to precisely track your drumming
- Backing tracks can be played directly from an SD card
- Independent volume controls for SONG, CLICK and headphone output
- LED indicators to know the status of the sensors, even in low light
- Works as a “sensor to MIDI” converter with audio interface (8 inputs, 8 outputs)