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Look what you can do with the TM-2

By using the TM-2 in conjunction with separately sold pads or acoustic drum triggers, you can easily play the
internal sounds or your own audio files.
• Use with acoustic drums to play electronic sounds or percussion
• Enhance an acoustic kick, or layer claps onto a snare
• Play songs or loops
• Connect the TM-2 via MIDI with your V-Drums, and play your favorite drum sounds (WAV files)

Owner’s Manual (this document)

To obtain the PDF manual
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to
know in order to use the TM-2. 1. Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
PDF Manual (download from the Web)

• Sound List
2. Choose “TM-2” as the product name.
This lists the TM-2’s internal sounds and the effect
parameters.
 Contents
Main Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Others
Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Restoring the Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparations Saving a Backup to the SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting the Connected Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Formatting an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basics IMPORTANT NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playing Sounds (Instruments). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE
Playing Audio Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual p. 20). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of
Advanced the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have
gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read the
Editing the Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved
Using a Kit Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Naming a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Copyright © 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION
Copying a Kit/Instrument Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Overall Settings for the TM-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ROLAND CORPORATION.

Main Features
Play WAV files
In addition to the internal sounds, you can insert an SD card containing audio files (WAV) and play your favorite
drum sounds, sound effects, songs, or loop phrases.

A wide variety of pads are supported

Use the RT series to trigger the TM-2 from acoustic drums, or the KD series to play it with a kick pedal. Use a
V-pad with a mesh head for a second snare, or connect a BT-1 bar trigger pad. You can connect the pads that are
appropriate for your needs.

Battery operation
The unit can be powered on batteries, reducing troublesome cabling and allowing quick setup.

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 Quick Start
ENG

1 Connect the AC adaptor/Install batteries

Connect the AC adaptor. p. 6

JPN

DEU
Alternatively, install batteries. p. 4 FRA

ITA

ESL

2 Connect amplified speakers p. 6

Connect your amplified speakers or mixer to the OUTPUT jacks.

POR

NLD
You can also listen to the sound by connecting headphones to the PHONES jack.

3 Connect your pads/acoustic drum triggers

Connect your pads or acoustic drum triggers to the TRIG IN

p. 7

jacks.
To make connections, use the cables included with your
pads.

4 Turn the power on p. 6

Press the [ ] (Power) button.

5 Make settings for your pads or acoustic drum triggers p. 7

Press the [SHIFT] + [INST] button and specify the type of pads or acoustic drum triggers that you’ve
connected.
* If you’ve connected an acoustic drum trigger, adjust parameters such as “Threshold”, “Curve”, and “RetrgCancel” as
appropriate for the way in which your drum trigger is attached and how
the head is stretched. p. 16

6 Select a kit and play it p. 8

Use the [-][+] buttons to select a kit.

Strike the pads to play the kit.

7 Play audio files p. 10

Copy your audio files (WAV, 44.1 kHz) to the Roland/TM-2/WAVE folder of an SD/SDHC card,
and assign them to pads so that they can be played.

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 Installing Batteries
* You must turn off the power before installing or removing the batteries. p. 6
* If you’re using the unit on battery power, disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack.

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom panel.

2. Install rechargeable Ni-MH batteries or alkaline batteries (four AA batteries).

Battery life (under continuous use)

Rechargeable
Approx. 6 hours
Ni-MH battery
1
Alkaline battery Approx. 4.5 hours

* The time may vary according to

2 usage conditions, batteries used, and
* Take care to observe the
correct polarity. type of SD memory card used.

Remaining battery
amount (approximate)
3. Change the “BATTERY Type” setting to match the type of batteries that
Half
you installed. p. 14
Nearly empty
The approximate remaining battery life is shown in the kit screen.
Replace the batteries
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you * The indicator is not
carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” shown if there is plenty
and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual p. 20). of remaining capacity.

Using the Mounting Plate

By using the mounting plate (included) and the all-purpose clamp (APC-33: sold separately), you can attach the
TM-2 to a hi-hat stand or cymbal stand.

1. Use the included screws to

attach the included mounting
plate.
You can attach the mounting
plate in either vertical or
horizontal orientation.

Vertical

Horizontal

3. Attach to a cymbal stand 2. Attach the TM-2 to the

or hi-hat stand. all-purpose clamp.

Remove the mounting plate when installing or removing batteries.

* Use only the screws that are included with the TM-2. Using any other screws may cause malfunctions.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the knobs from damage.

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 Panel Descriptions
ENG
Display [ ] (Power) button
JPN
When you turn on the power, the display shows the kit number Turns the power on/off. Hold down the button until the power
and name. If you press the [INST] button, the display shows turns on or off. p. 6 DEU
parameters and values.
FRA
Display settings p. 14
ITA

[VOLUME] knob ESL

Adjusts the volume of the OUTPUT jacks and POR

PHONES jack.
NLD

[INST] button [-] [+] buttons

• Displays the instrument edit screen. Use these buttons to switch kits.
p. 11 In screens such as the edit screen, use these
• If you hold down the [SHIFT] button buttons to edit parameter values.
and press the [INST] button, the
setup screen appears. p. 14
[SHIFT] button
You can access a variety of functions by using
this in conjunction with other buttons.
[<] [>] buttons
Use these buttons to switch parameters or pages.
TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons
SOUND OFF p. 8
MUTE p. 8 • When you strike a pad, the corresponding TRIG IN [1] [2]
button lights.
• When editing an instrument, use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to
select the pad whose settings you want to change. To select
SD card slot the rim, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press a TRIG IN
button. (Head, Rim p. 8)
You can insert an SD card into this slot.
Push the SD card once again to eject.
Preview
When you press a TRIG IN button, the instrument will sound,
* Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit is turned allowing you to audition the tone. You can also change a setting
on. Doing so may corrupt the data on the SD card. so that sound is not heard when you press the button. p. 14
* Carefully insert the SD card all the way in—until it is firmly in
place. Trigger lock on/off
If you long-press the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button, the target for
editing will not change even when you strike the pads. p. 14

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your
unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may
not always match what appears in the manual.
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 Connecting Your Equipment
OUTPUT jacks TRIG IN 1, 2 jacks
These jacks output the sound. Connect them to amplified speakers, Connect pads (PD series: sold separately) or acoustic
mixers etc. If you’re outputting in monaural, connect only the L/MONO drum triggers (RT series: sold separately) here. p. 7
jack.

Connection examples
PHONES jack RT-10S PD-128S

Connect headphones here.

Even if headphones are connected, sound will
still be output from the OUTPUT jacks.

Cables included
with the pad

Stereo miniature
DC IN jack
phone plug

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

If you’re using the unit on battery power, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack.

To prevent the inadvertent

disruption of power to your
unit (should the plug be
pulled out accidentally), and
to avoid applying undue
stress to the DC IN jack,
anchor the power cord using
the cord hook, as shown in
the illustration.

MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors Security slot ( )

(Bottom)
Use these to connect MIDI devices such as http://www.kensington.com/
V-Drums.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the
volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

Turning the Power On/Off

1. Hold down the [ ] (power) button until the power turns on or off.
* After you’ve made connections correctly, be sure to turn on the power in the order of the TM-2 first, and then the connected
system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage. When turning the power off, power-off the
connected system first, and then the TM-2.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will
operate normally.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some
sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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 Connecting Pads
ENG

Connecting Pads JPN

DEU
To make connections, use the cables included with the pad or acoustic drum trigger.
* Subsequently, acoustic drum triggers are called “drum triggers.” We use the term “pads” to include drum triggers. FRA

ITA
Connecting examples
ESL
TRIG IN 1 TRIG IN 2
Example
HEAD RIM HEAD RIM POR

NLD
Use an RT-10K to enhance an acoustic
kick, and add a PD-128S electronic second —
snare
RT-10K PD-128S

Add a KD-7 kick trigger, and a BT-1 to start

— —
phrases
KD-7 BT-1

* Choke play is not supported.

* 3-way trigger for CY-15R, CY-13R are not supported.

Pad Settings
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
2. Press the [+] button, and then press the [>] button.
The TRIG SETUP–Type screen will appear.
3. Press the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button to select the pad for which you want to make settings.
You can also select a pad by striking it.
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the type of the pad that’s connected.
If you connect a drum trigger, adjust the parameters as appropriate for how it’s attached and how the head is
stretched. p. 16
5. Press the [INST] button several times to return to the kit screen.
The changes you’ve made will be saved automatically.

Connecting two pads to one TRIG IN jack

By using a connection cable (1/4” stereo phone plug 1/4” phone plug x 2: sold separately) you can connect two pads to
one TRIG IN jack. This lets you use separate pads to play the head and rim of one TRIG IN jack.
* With this connection, striking the rim of the pad won’t produce sound.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
2. Press the [+] button.
The TRIG SETUP–Input screen will appear.
3. Use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to select the TRIG IN jack to Head Rim
which you connected the two pads.
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select “PADx2.”
5. Press the [>] button.
Strike the two pads to select them, and specify the
type of each pad.
* Satisfactory operation cannot be obtained if “BT-1” is To TRIG IN 1 or 2
selected as the type. When using a BT-1, select “BT-1
SENS” as the type. Connection cable
(1/4” stereo phone 1/4” phone x 2: sold separately)

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 Selecting a Kit
Your choice of sounds (instruments) assigned to the connected pads are saved as a “kit.”
The TM-2 lets you easily select and play 99 different kits.

KIT 99

KIT 01
TRIG IN 1 TRIG IN 2 EFFECT

HEAD RIM HEAD RIM

INST INST INST INST

Head Rim

Rim Head
Pads

Selecting a Kit
Immediately after the power is turned on, the display shows the “kit screen.”
* If any other screen is shown, press the [INST] button several times to make the kit screen appear.

1. Press the [-] [+] buttons. Kit number

The selected kit will change.

When you strike the pads, you hear the instruments of that kit. Kit name

Mute
In the kit screen, you can hold down the [<] button to turn on
the mute function, so that striking a pad won’t produce sound.
This lets you prevent sound from being produced inadvertently.
Press the [<] button once again to turn the mute function off.

Sound off
By pressing the [<][>] buttons simultaneously you can stop the sounds that are being heard. This is a
convenient way to stop a song or a loop. The sound of reverb or delay will continue.

Preview
By pressing the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button, you can play the instruments. To play the sound of the rim, hold
down the [SHIFT] button and press the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button.

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 Playing Sounds (Instruments)
ENG
In each kit, you can assign four instruments (inst) and play them from the pads.
JPN
KIT 99 DEU

FRA
KIT 01
ITA
TRIG IN 1 TRIG IN 2 EFFECT
ESL
HEAD RIM HEAD RIM POR

NLD
INST INST INST INST

Assigning Instruments to Pads

Here’s how to assign the TM-2’s internal instruments to the pads.
1. Use [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.
2. Press the [INST] button.
The INST screen will appear.
3. Strike a pad to select the pad (head or rim) to which you
want to assign an instrument.
You can also use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to select a pad. Pad currently selected
Instrument
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the instrument that you
1H TRIG 1 Head
want to play.
If the SD card contains audio files, the audio files on the SD card are 1R TRIG 1 Rim
shown following the internal instruments. p. 10 2H TRIG 2 Head
If you press the [-] [+] buttons, the folder name is temporarily shown at
2R TRIG 2 Rim
the top of the screen.
M E MO
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [-] [+] buttons, you can switch between internal instruments (INT) and
the SD card (SD). If folders exist, you can also switch folders.
5. Strike the pads to play the sounds.
• You can switch instruments in the same way by striking a different pad.
• You can change the volume or pitch. p. 11
• You can use effects to modify the sound. p. 12
6. Press the [INST] button to return to the kit screen.
The changes you’ve made will be saved automatically.

Saving the settings you’ve edited

The instruments you’ve selected and the settings you’ve edited are saved automatically.
* To turn off the power, be sure to press the [ ] (power) button.

“NO CARD” and “NO WAVE”

If the TM-2 can’t produce sound because no SD card is inserted, the screen indicates “NO CARD.” If the corresponding audio file
is not found on the SD card, the screen indicates “NO WAVE.” A confirmation screen appears when you attempt to change the
instruments.

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 Playing Audio Files
You can play your favorite audio files (WAV) by striking pads. WAV
You can use this to play drum sounds and sound effects, or even
songs or loop phrases.

Placing Audio Files on an SD Card

Preparations
You’ll need the following items.
• Computer: A computer that can read and write an SD card, such as a Windows or Mac.
You might need to provide an SD card reader separately.
• SD card, or SDHC card
• Audio files of the sounds that you want to play
Use your computer to prepare and edit the audio file to the following specifications.

Format Extensions Sampling Frequency Bit Rate Channels

WAV .WAV, .wav 44.1 kHz 16 bits Mono, Stereo

1. If you’re using an SD card for the first time, insert the SD card into the TM-2 and format it. p. 17
* Prepare an SD card specifically for the TM-2. If the card is also used with another device, it might not work correctly with the TM-2.

2. Connect the SD card to your computer. Roland

3. Place the audio files (WAV) in the Roland/ TM-2
TM-2/WAVE folder of the SD card. Place the WAV files inside this
WAVE folder.
* You can create up to one level of folders inside the WAVE My_Wave1.wav
folder (a maximum of 300). My_Wave2.wav
* Each folder can contain up to 300 audio files. Kicks You can create folders to
* File names containing double-byte characters (such as My_Kick1.wav organize the files (up to 300
Japanese) are not displayed correctly by the TM-2. My_Kick2.wav folders, up to one level).
* If you rename or move the file, no sound can be Snares
produced, and the screen indicates “NO WAVE.” You’ll
need to reassign the sound to the pad. My_Snare1.wav
Folders at a second
2ndSnare level or deeper are not
4. Insert the SD card into the TM-2’s SD card recognized. Don’t create
such folders.
slot.
* Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit is turned on. Doing so may corrupt the data on the SD card.
* In order to play audio files from the SD card, the SD card must remain inserted in the TM-2. If the SD card is not inserted, the
screen indicates “NO CARD.”

5. Assign audio files to pads as described in the procedure “Playing Sounds (Instruments)” (p. 9).
Audio files can be assigned to pads and edited (p. 11) just like the internal instruments.
* Subsequently, internal instruments and audio files are collectively called “instruments.”

* Some SD card types or SD cards from some manufacturers may not play back properly on the TM-2.
* The memory card write protect feature (LOCK)
The contents of the memory card can be protected by write protecting it. To write protect a card,
slide the write protect switch on the side of the memory card to the “LOCK” position. Unlock write Write protect
protect to delete data on the card. switch
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 Editing the Instruments
ENG
You can adjust a variety of settings (parameters) such as the instrument’s volume and pitch. This process is called
“editing.” You can also edit the audio files on an SD card in the same way. JPN
* Editing will not modify the audio files that are on the SD card.
DEU
1. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.
FRA
2. Press the [INST] button.
ITA
The INST screen will appear.
3. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select a parameter. ESL

POR

Parameter Explanation NLD

Level Adjusts the volume.
If you choose “LINEAR,” the volume will change naturally according to the force of your strike. The settings
Dynmcs “LOUD 1”–”LOUD 3” make it easier to produce loud sounds. The “MAX” setting fixes the sound at the maximum
volume.
Pitch Adjusts the pitch.
Pan Adjusts the left/right position.
If this is “ON,” the instrument will sound repeatedly.
Loop
Strike the pad once to start the sound, and strike the pad again to stop the sound.
With the “POLY” setting, repeated strikes on the same pad will trigger multiple sounds that are overlaid. With
the “MONO” setting, a repeated strike will turn off the currently-sounding note before playing the next note, so
Mono/Poly that the sounds will not be overlaid. This setting does not affect the way in which other pads produce sound.
* If you turn Loop “ON,” this setting is always “MONO.”
Determines the point in the instrument waveform from which sounding is to occur.
This setting can be used to adjust the attack portion, or to reduce the latency of sound
Offset production.

Multiple pads whose MuteGroup is set to the same number will not sound simultaneously. For example if
MuteGroup you’ve assigned the pads of phrase A and phrase B to the same MuteGroup number, triggering phrase A and
then triggering phrase B will cause phrase A to stop.
Specifies the MIDI note number of this pad. This note number is transmitted when you strike the pad. When
Note#
this note number is received, the pad produces sound.
EffectSend Turns the kit effect on/off for each pad. p. 12

* Subsequent parameters are explained on p. 13.

4. Strike a pad to select the pad (head or rim) that you want to edit.
You can also use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to select a pad.
5. Use the [-] [+] buttons to edit the value.
6. Press the [INST] button to return to the kit screen.

Contents of the edit screen

Screen name Parameter name Trigger lock Press the [+] button to
confirm/execute.

Pad being edited

1H TRIG 1 Head
1R TRIG 1 Rim
Parameters exist to the Value 2H TRIG 2 Head
left or right; use the [<][>] of the
buttons to select them. parameter 2R TRIG 2 Rim

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 Using a Kit Effect
You can use a kit effect to modify the sound of the instruments. You can choose from numerous types such as
effects that distort the sound, make it richer, or add cyclic modulation.

KIT 99

KIT 01
TRIG IN 1 TRIG IN 2 EFFECT

HEAD RIM HEAD RIM

INST INST INST INST

* One kit can use only one type of kit effect.

Selecting the Effect Type

Before you continue, turn on the “EffectSend” of each instrument to which you want the effect to apply. p. 11
1. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.
2. Press the [INST] button.
3. Press the [>] button to select the “KIT EFFECT–Type.”
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select Type.

Effect type
Type Explanation

THRU The effect won’t be applied.

DELAY Stereo delay

A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a
TAPE ECHO
Roland RE-201 Space Echo.

CHORUS This applies a chorus effect.

FLANGER The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound.

PHASER A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated.

EQUALIZER This adjusts the tone as a equalizer.

COMP Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume.

WAH This produces a wah effect by modifying the filter in correspondence with the volume of the performance.

DIST This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain.

This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You
RINGMOD can also change the modulation frequency in response to changes in the volume of the sound sent into the
effect.

REVERB Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space.

5. Press the [>] button to select an effect parameter, and use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the value.
The effect parameters differ depending on the type.
For details on the parameters ”Sound List” (PDF)

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 Naming a Kit
ENG
Here’s how to assign a name to a kit.
JPN
1. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.
2. Press the [INST] button. DEU

3. Use the [>] button to select “UTILITY,” and press the [+] button. FRA

4. Press the [+] button once again. ITA

The KIT NAME screen will appear. ESL
5. Use the [<][>] buttons to select a character, and use the [-][+]
POR
buttons to change the character.
The selected character blinks. NLD

Copying a Kit/Instrument Settings

You can copy a kit, or change the order of kits. You can also copy or exchange instruments between pads.
1. Press the [INST] button.
2. Use the [>] button to select “UTILITY” and press the [+]
button.

Copying/Exchanging Kits
3. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select “KIT COPY” or “KIT
EXCHANGE,” and press the [+] button.
The SRC screen will appear.
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-source (exchange-
source) kit.
* By selecting “EMPTY KIT” you can initialize the kit.

5. Press the [>] button to access the DST screen, and use the
[-] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination (exchange-
destination) kit.
6. Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.
7. Press the [+] button.
The kit will be copied or exchanged.

Copying/Exchanging Instrument Settings

3. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select “INST COPY” or “INST
EXCHANGE,” and press the [+] button.
The SRC screen will appear.
4. Strike a pad to select the copy-source (exchange-source).
5. Press the [>] button to access the DST screen, and strike a
pad to select the copy-destination (exchange-destination).
6. Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.
7. Press the [+] button.
The instrument setting will be copied or exchanged.
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 Overall Settings for the TM-2
Here’s how to make overall settings that apply to the entire TM-2, such as display and MIDI channel.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
2. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select “SYSTEM” and press the [+]
button.
3. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select a parameter that you want
to edit.
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change a value.
* INFO contains no editable values.

5. Press the [INST] button several times to return to the kit

screen.
Parameter Explanation

Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display.

LCD
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the display.

Set this according to the type of batteries that you’re using.

BATTERY Type ALKALINE: Alkaline battery
Ni-MH: Rechargeable Ni-MH battery

If you want to apply a master limiter to the audio output, specify the threshold.
Limiter
With the “OFF” setting, the limiter is not applied. The default value is “OFF.”
AUDIO
Adjusts the audio output volume. Raising this value will raise the volume, but the sound may be
OutGain
distorted. The default value is “0dB.”

If this is “ON,” instruments will sound when you press the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons. The default value
TrgPreview
is “ON.”
TRIG SW
If this is “ON,” striking a pad does not change the object being edited. The default value is “OFF.”
Trig Lock
You can also turn this setting on/off by long-pressing the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button in the kit screen.

MIDI Ch Specifies the transmit and receive channels. The default value is “10.”

MIDI PrgChg Rx If this is ON, incoming program change messages (kit number) will switch kits.

PrgChg Tx If this is ON, a program change message will be transmitted when you switch kits.

INFO Version This is system version.

Restoring the Factory Settings

This restores the TM-2 to the original factory settings.

NOTE
All internal settings of the TM-2 will be erased.
If you have settings that you want to keep, back them up to the SD card before you proceed. p. 15
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
2. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select “FACTORY RESET” and press
the [+] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.
3. Press the [+] button.
A confirmation screen will appear once again.
4. Press the TRIG IN [2] button.
All settings are returned to their factory-set condition.

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 Saving a Backup to the SD Card
ENG
Backup will save all kits, all settings of the TM-2, and the pad and drum trigger settings. It is convenient to switch
between backups when you’re playing with different bands or at different live events. JPN
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button. DEU

FRA
Saving a Backup ITA

2. Use the [<] [>] button to select “BACKUP SAVE” and press [+] ESL

button. POR
3. Check the name of the backup, and if you want to change NLD
it, press the TRIG IN [2] button.
Assigning a name “Naming a Kit” (p. 13) step 5
After renaming the backup, press the [INST] button to return.
4. Press the [>] button.
5. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a save-destination for the
backup, and then press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
6. Press the [+] button.
The backup will be saved.
If a backup already exists in that destination, a confirmation message will appear. Press the [+] button to
overwrite the existing backup. If you don’t want to overwrite the existing backup, press the [<] button to return.

Loading a Backup
2. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select “BACKUP LOAD” and press
the [+] button.
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the number of the backup
that you want to load.
4. Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
If you decide not to load the backup, press the [<] button to return.

NOTE
When you load a backup, all settings inside the TM-2 will be erased.
5. Press the [+] button.
The backup will be loaded.

Deleting a Backup
2. Use the [<] [>] button to select “BACKUP DELETE” and press
the [+] button.
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the number of the backup
that you want to delete.
4. Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
If you decide not to delete the backup, press the [<] button to return.
5. Press the [+] button.
The backup will be deleted.
* All memory cards eventually wear out. We recommend that you consider the memory card not as a permanent storage site,
but as a place to store data temporarily. We also recommend that you back up important data onto the another media that is
supported by your unit.

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 Adjusting the Connected Pads
Here’s how to adjust the connected pads or drum triggers.
If the “Input” and “Type” parameters are set correctly, the other parameters are set appropriately for the specified
type. You can also make more detailed adjustments if you like.
If you’ve connected a drum trigger, adjust parameters such as “Threshold”, “Curve”, and “RetrgCancel” as
appropriate for the way in which your drum trigger is attached and how the head is stretched. Please also refer
to the owner’s manual of your RT series unit.

Adjusting Parameters for Each Pad

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
2. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select “TRIGGER SETUP” and press
the [+] button.
3. Use the [<] [>] buttons to select a parameter that you want
to change.
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the value.
* When you strike a pad, a parameter indicating the force of your strike is briefly displayed.

Parameter Explanation

Select the type of connection. If you use the cable included with the pad, choose “HEAD&RIM.” If you use a
Input
connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone plug 1/4” phone plug x 2) to connect two pads, choose “PADx2.” p. 7

Specifies the type of pad/drum trigger that’s connected p. 7

* If you change the type, the values of the following parameters (excluding XtlkCancel) are changed
appropriately for the selected type.
Type * “BT-1 SENS” is a type that allows you to enhance the sensitivity with respect to weaker strikes when using
a BT-1. However, with this type there is a greater likelihood that false triggering will occur as the result of
surrounding vibrations. For this reason, “BT-1” should be selected when performing phrase playback and the
like.
* “PAD1”, “PAD2” are for generic pads.

You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads/drum triggers to accommodate your personal playing style. This
allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. Higher
Sens
sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower sensitivity will keep the
pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

Increase this value if the pad is unwantedly triggered by

ambient vibration. If this value is too high, soft strikes will Threshold
not produce sound. You should set this to the lowest value
Threshold
that will not cause unintended triggering.
In the illustration at right, ‘B’ will trigger a sound, but ‘A’
and ‘C’ will not.

This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume.
Volume

The standard setting. This produces the most natural correspondence

Striking between playing dynamics and volume change.
force
LINEAR
Volume Volume
Curve
Striking Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change.
force
LOG1 LOG2
Volume Volume

Very little dynamic response, making it easy to maintain strong volume

Striking levels.
force
LOUD1 LOUD2

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 Adjusting the Connected Pads

ENG
Parameter Explanation
JPN
This parameter prevents a single strike from triggering
two notes (retriggering). In particular since a drum trigger DEU
produces an irregular waveform, the sound may also be
A: Retriggering FRA
triggered at point ‘A’ in the illustration. This phenomenon
is more likely to occur while the waveform is decaying, ITA
RetrgCancel and unintended triggering is prevented by detecting the
irregularity of the waveform. ESL
While you continue striking the pad, gradually raise this
value until retriggering no longer occurs. Excessively high POR
settings of this parameter will cause missed notes during
rolls. NLD
Adjusts the rim sensitivity of the following pads.
Rim Gain Higher value allows the rim to produce a loud volume even when played softly.
PD series, PDX series, CY series, RT-10S, PAD1, PAD2
This adjusts how easily head shots and rim shots can be played on the pads and drum
triggers listed below.
If the rim shot sound is triggered when you strike the head strongly, raise this value.
H/R Adjust
If the head sound is triggered when you strike a rim shot, lower this value. If the head
sound is triggered when you strike the rim softly, lower this value.
PD series (excluding PD-8), PDX series, RT-10S, PAD2
If multiple pads (or acoustic drums with drum trigger) are mounted on the same stand, the vibrations of your
strike may inadvertently cause another pad (or drum trigger) to produce sound (crosstalk); you can adjust this
XtlkCancel parameter to prevent such crosstalk. For example if a pad B is inadvertently triggered when you strike a pad A,
raise the XtlkCancel value of the pad B until crosstalk stops. If this parameter is set to an excessively high value,
the pad B might fail to trigger if you strike the pad A and pad B simultaneously.

Formatting an SD Card
Here’s how to format (initialize) an SD card.

NOTE
When you format an SD card, all data on the SD card will be erased.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
2. Use the [<] [>] button to select “SD CARD FORMAT” and
press the [+] button.
Confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.
3. Press the [+] button.
Confirmation screen will appear again.
4. Press the TRIG IN [2] button again.
SD card will be formatted.

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 Troubleshooting
Problem Items to check Action Page
Problems with sound
If you hear sound in the headphones, there is a
Check whether you hear sound through
problem with the connection cables or with the –
No sound headphones.
connected amp or speaker.
Could muting be enabled? Disable muting. p. 8
Could the instrument be “OFF”? Assign an instrument. p. 9
Could the instrument’s “Level” be lowered? Adjust the instrument’s “Level.” p. 11
A specific pad
does not sound The sound will not be played if you have deleted,
Could the audio file have been deleted? moved, or renamed the audio file. Assign a different p. 10
instrument.

A pad does Is the pad connected correctly? Check the pad’s connection cable.
p. 7
not respond Is the pad’s “Type” set correctly? Set the pad’s “Type.”
correctly
Problems with SD card
Is the audio file format correct? Re-create the audio file in the correct format.
Audio file does
Is the audio file in the correct location? Check the location of the audio file.
not play or is not p. 10
shown Could there be more than 300 audio files in Keep the number of audio files in a folder to 300 or
the folder? fewer. Do not create a second-level or lower folder.
Problems with MIDI
Set the MIDI channels of the TM-2 and external MIDI
Is the MIDI channel set correctly? p. 14
No sound device to the same setting.
Has the note number been set properly? Set the pad’s “Note#.” p. 11

Error Messages
Message Meaning Action Page

SD card

UNSUPPORTED Check the audio file’s format, and file name

This audio file format is not supported. p. 10
FORMAT extension.

The SD card does not have enough free Either delete unneeded data, or use another SD
SD CARD FULL –
space. card.

Data could not be read/written fast

SD CARD BUSY Use a different SD card. –
enough from/to the SD card.

The write protect switch of the SD card is Move the write protect switch to unlock the
SD CARD LOCKED p. 10
set to “LOCK.” card.

The file is damaged. Alternatively, the SD Check the file and the SD card.
SD CARD ERROR p. 17
card is not working correctly. Format the SD card.

NO SD CARD No SD card is inserted. Insert an SD card. p. 5

Battery

There is no remaining battery capacity. Replace the batteries. Alternatively, connect the
BATTERY LOW p. 4
The TM-2 has stopped operating. AC adaptor.

TM-2

Contact your retailer, the nearest Roland Service

There is a problem with the internal
SYSTEM ERROR Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as –
system.
listed on the “Information” page.

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 Main Specifications
ENG
Roland TM-2: Trigger Module
JPN
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
Connectors PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type DC IN jack DEU
TRIG IN jack x 2: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
FRA
Interface SD/SDHC memory card (Max. 32 GB)
AC adaptor, ITA
Power Supply
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (HR6) or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
ESL
Current Draw 400 mA
POR
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 2,000 mAh)
Expected battery life Alkaline battery: Approx. 4.5 hours
under continuous use NLD
* The time may vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of SD memory card used.
Dimensions 135 (W) x 130 (D) x 59 (H) mm 5-3/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
Weight
(excluding batteries 360 g 13 oz
and AC adaptor)
Accessories Owner’s manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”, AC adaptor, Mounting plate, Screw x 2

Options Acoustic drum triggers: RT series Kicks: KD series

(sold separately) Pads: PD series, PDX series, BT-1 Cymbals: CY series

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.

Copyrights Licences/Trademarks
• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, • MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio
style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed
image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation. by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content technology from the TPL Group.
(except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, • The SD logo ( ) and SDHC logo ( ) are trademarks of SD-3C,
recording and distributing original musical works. LLC.
• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content • This product contains eCROS integrated software platform of eSOL
in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
medium of said content or making them available on a computer
• Roland and V-Drums are either registered trademarks or trademarks
network.
of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Company names and product names appearing in this document
are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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 USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES
Please read this in conjunction with the leaflet “USING THE UNIT Power Supply
SAFELY.”
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power
consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries,
WARNING please use the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, alkaline batteries.
To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the plug Power Supply: Use of Batteries
from the outlet • If operating this unit on batteries, please use
Even with the power switch turned off, this unit is not rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, alkaline batteries,.
completely separated from its main source of power. • If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect the AC
When the power needs to be completely turned off, turn adaptor from this unit.
off the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug
from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose • Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect
to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is
reach and readily accessible. turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from
the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the power
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the cord or AC adaptor.
unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation Placement
matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s
body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, • Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on
or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the
damage, malfunction, or electric shock. surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to
prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that
CAUTION the unit will not slip or move accidentally.
Maintenance
Handle batteries carefully
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn
cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
read and observe the following precautions. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended cloth.
period of time, make a backup of any important data, and then
remove the batteries. Repairs and Data
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a
Keep small items out of the reach of children
backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write
To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to
always keep them out of the reach of small children. preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs,
• Included Parts: Screws (p. 4) in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically
damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible.
Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of
equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself
against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of
creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• Please observe the following precautions when handling external

memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the
precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.
• To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static
electricity from your person before handling the device.

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 For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

For Korea

Manufacturer: 2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN

Importer: ENA 23 Zone 1 nr. 1620 Klaus-Michael Kuehnelaan 13, 2440 Geel, BELGIUM
For EU Countries

产品中有害物质的名称及含量
有害物质

×
× ×
×
本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。
О: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
×: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572的限量要求。
（企业可在此处，根据实际情况对上表中打“×”的技术原因进行进一步说明。）
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When you need repair service, access this URL and find your nearest Roland Service
Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country.

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