Detail 01
Dual trigger
Head and rim send separate signals, so the module can fire a rim shot or cross-stick from the same pad.
Product detailSKU #1274034492170
RolandPD-8 Dual-Trigger Pad Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
8-inch dual-trigger drum pad in black. For adding a snare or tom position to a Roland electronic kit, or replacing a failed pad.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Expanding a V-Drums kit with an extra tom or snare position
- Setups needing rim-shot and rim-click response, not just head hits
- Replacing a worn pad on an existing electronic kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting mesh-head feel; this is a rubber-surface pad
- Anyone without a drum module; the pad makes no sound alone
- Drummers wanting a full kit out of the box
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Rubber playing surface
Firmer and louder under the stick than mesh, with more rebound and less acoustic-drum feel.
Detail 03
8-inch pad size
Small enough to slot into a crowded rack as an added tom; tighter target area than a full-size snare pad.
Detail 04
Mounts to a drum rack or stand
Needs a compatible mount or clamp to sit in the kit; it does not stand on its own.
Detail 05
Black finish
Matches standard Roland kit hardware, so an added or replacement pad won't stand out visually.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Trigger cable, mount clamp and module are not included
- 02Assign the pad an unused module input or it will double a sound
- 03Rubber pads transmit more stick noise than mesh in shared living spaces
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a mount?
No. You need a compatible clamp or stand attachment to hold the pad on your rack, plus a cable to reach the module.
02Is the head mesh or rubber?
Rubber. It has more rebound and a firmer response than mesh heads, and it is louder acoustically when you play it.
03Can I use it as a snare?
Yes. The dual trigger handles head and rim separately, so cross-stick and rim shots work. At 8 inches the playing area is smaller than a dedicated snare pad.
04Will it work with a non-Roland module?
It sends head and rim signals over a standard trigger connection. Compatibility depends on whether your module accepts dual-zone pads and how it reads them.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
