Drum triggers on your church kit!

2 simple ways to make it work

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no expert at integrating electric drums or live drums to an acoustic setting or live at church, but I have done it two pretty simple ways, and make a big impact.

1. TM-1 | 2 triggers | $365 investment | skill level - basic

GEAR USED

• Roland TM-1 2 trigger module

• Roland RT-30H single zone trigger X 2

Ok, for this one, you attach each trigger to your drums of choice. I would recommend kick and snare and then placing the trigger module next to your hi-hat. You then send the signal out via one quarter-inch cable to your soundboard, just like you would a guitar or any other instrument. Then, your soundman has control of your kit on the mics and the triggers on a separate channel. This can help create a really clean and defined kick and snare track and help it cut through and punch through the mix.

2. TM-6 | 6 triggers | $1,300 investment | skill level -intermediate

GEAR USED

• Roland TM-6 Pro Drum Module

• 1x Roland RT-30HR Dual Zone trigger (snare)

• 3x Roland RT-30H single zone triggers (toms)

• 1x Roland RT-30K kick trigger

This is more of an “all-in” approach, triggering every drum and the snare with a dual trigger.

If you’re interested, I have a 2 part video series breaking down how I do this in-depth! Do you use triggers? let me know!