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Good but could be better
While this module is highly recommended by many people and in use by many renowned drummers, it has two significant downsides I wish I knew before buying it.
Even though it is a powered unit, the output channels are not balanced. Since my kick trigger signal goes directly into a stage box to FoH I need a DI Box to make the signal transmittable over such a long distance.
Furthermore, the output volume is way below what I would expect from a line leve signal, which is what I expect from a powered module. But alass this can be fixed by adding lots of gain in the mixing consoles mic preamp.
So since both issues are easily fixed, it gets a good rating. But I just don't get why roland would save money by ommiting a propper balanced line out channel.
Even though it is a powered unit, the output channels are not balanced. Since my kick trigger signal goes directly into a stage box to FoH I need a DI Box to make the signal transmittable over such a long distance.
Furthermore, the output volume is way below what I would expect from a line leve signal, which is what I expect from a powered module. But alass this can be fixed by adding lots of gain in the mixing consoles mic preamp.
So since both issues are easily fixed, it gets a good rating. But I just don't get why roland would save money by ommiting a propper balanced line out channel.
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Slight disappointment, but does what it needs to
+ Compact size
+ not unnecessarily complicated
+ good selection of sounds including the "elements" for hybrid setups
- only two outputs
- the menus are still slightly 90's and the logic is not as intuitive as it could be
- I have had some issues with the unit not starting properly, freezing and not turning off after that. Sent it to service, and although most of the issues vanished, I've had at least one occurrence still of the startup issue.
+ not unnecessarily complicated
+ good selection of sounds including the "elements" for hybrid setups
- only two outputs
- the menus are still slightly 90's and the logic is not as intuitive as it could be
- I have had some issues with the unit not starting properly, freezing and not turning off after that. Sent it to service, and although most of the issues vanished, I've had at least one occurrence still of the startup issue.
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Very good module
Present sounds are alright, but to truly unleash its power it is better to experiment with your own sounds.
Paired with an SPD module, you could have a great kick/sn trigger set separated so it's better to mix live, plus the 2 stereo trig-ins and 9 pads of the SPD. Lots of possibilities at a more affordable price than any TD-50 on the market these days.
Paired with an SPD module, you could have a great kick/sn trigger set separated so it's better to mix live, plus the 2 stereo trig-ins and 9 pads of the SPD. Lots of possibilities at a more affordable price than any TD-50 on the market these days.
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