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The Alesis Trigger I/O is a powerful new electronic percussion interface designed to bridge the gap between the ultimate control and feel of a real drum performance and the extensive capability of software and hardware sound modules. The Trigger I/O converts playing from your favorite percussion interface, whether electronic drum pads or acoustic drum triggers, into MIDI note messages.

Along with the debut of the Roland HandSonic 10 comes a new double-braced support stand: the PDS-10. It's the successor to the PDS-15, and features a newly improved angle clamp that provides 200 degrees of tilt. The stand is designed to be used with Roland's HPD- and SPD-series instruments, which include the HandSonic 10, HandSonic 15, SPD-20, and SPD-S.

Technology meets education in the most advanced, useful, and friendly rhythm-training instrument. The RMP-3 Rhythm Coach looks good, feels good, and is loaded with rhythmic exercises and timekeeping tools for you to practice with. With the pad and brain self-contained in one molded piece, this new rhythm trainer offers the utmost in portability and convenience.

The newest member of the PM monitor series is small, great-sounding, and affordable. The PM-01 is an ideal personal drum monitor for home practice, and a perfect match for the new Roland HD-1.

Singing Machine introduces the SMI1450 table-top electronic drum set. If you don't have the space for a full size electronic/drum kit but still want to be able to practice or play with the same feel and sound this is the choice for you.

Thanks to Roland's new FD-8 Hi-Hat Controller, drummers can get more realistic hi-hat sounds with smooth transitions between open and closed.

Drummers will appreciate the new KD-8 upright kick drum trigger.

This handy drum accessory package is ideal for entry-level V-Drums owners, allowing them to start playing their V-Drums right out of the box.

The Roland TDM-1 drum mat is specially designed for the HD-1 V-Drums Lite. It helps reduce vibration and protect against floor damage.

With acoustic-drum triggering more popular now than ever, Roland has responded to requests from the market and created these new-generation triggers: the RT-10K (for kick drums), RT-10S (for snare drums), and RT-10T (for toms). Physically smaller than their predecessors, the new 10-series triggers are easier to position. Best of all, they feature new trigger-sensing technology for improved response.

With acoustic-drum triggering more popular now than ever, Roland has responded to requests from the market and created these new-generation triggers: the RT-10K (for kick drums), RT-10S (for snare drums), and RT-10T (for toms). Physically smaller than their predecessors, the new 10-series triggers are easier to position. Best of all, they feature new trigger-sensing technology for improved response.

The newly designed cymbal pad (CY-5) features a 12-inch playing zone and swing movement for more drummer-friendly triggering. The pad also provides separate bow and edge triggering. The CY-5 can be also used as an additional cymbal pad, such as a splash, on V-Drum kits.