The PM-16 is a pad Midi interface to convert trigger signals from a pad controller (or other triggers) into midi messages. 16 trigger inputs are included, each of which can be assigned a midi note number to be transmitted to a midi drum machine, sampler, or other midi device. Up to 64 presets can be stored, each with midi note, threshold, dynamics curve, gate time, dynamics pitch, bend depth, layer (2 sounds) & midi patch program number. The main patch select buttons are large & rubberized and can be switched by sticks.

Roland also showed a new version of their trigger pads. The PD-11 is a new bass drum pad ($199.50) and PD-21 ($99.50)/ PD-31 ($119.50) snare - tom pads. All pads feature a special floating construction in which the hitting pad is mounted on a floating suspension system. The PD-31 has 4 hitting areas on the pad with 4 trigger outputs.

PM-16 - $595