Tama Techstar TS500 Electronic Drum System (1980's)

This vintage Tama Techstar kit is in great condition for its age, with no damage and little to no wear. It has been fully tested and is 100% working as it should with no issues. This kit does not come with any cables but takes regular 1/4" mono cables. The original box for the brain is included with the set.

What's Included

• TS-305 Electronic Voice Module
• 3x TS-100 Tom Pads
• 1x TS-120 Snare Pad
• 1x TS-150 Bass Drum Pad w/Spurs
• 1x Dual Tom Stand

This is the writeup on this unit from the 1984 Tama Techstar brochure

"The Techstar TS500 represent the definitive electronic trap set. The six drum voices include: snare, separate rimshot (a Tama exclusive), thre tom-toms and bass drum. Each voice is uniquely designed and ranged for a wide variety of exciting, useful percussive sounds. Choose between factory preset sounds and your own custom-tailored sounds for each voice. The unique "Emphasis" circuit adds studio processing for that "power drum" sound. The TS305 Voice Module also includes elaborate input/output facilities for practice, performance and recording work. The pad set brings the nuances of any playing style without adjustment or fatigue. The TS500 also features the exlusive Rimshot Trigger - a separate trigger surface mounted to the snare pad for realistic rimshot action. The Techstar TS500 makes the transition to electronic drums easier and more exciting than ever.

TS305 Electronic Voice Module

"Extensive reasearch into electronic voice generation has created the ultimate trap set. The TS305 provides six individual voices including: snare, rimshot, three tom-toms and bass drum. Each voice has two selectable presets, one factory setting and one under your control. Manual control of each voice provides totaly flexibility in voice creation so you can tune the set to your precise sound. The exclusive Emphasis circuit processes each voice for extra percussive power. Each voice may be triggered by the Techstar Drum Pad or external sources (such as miked drums, click track or tape.) The TS305 provides mono and stereo mixed output along with individual voice outputs. Stereo line inputs and headphone driver facilitate private practicing and personal stage monitoring. The Techstar TS305 Voice Module provides the features, the flexibility and the sound to put electronic percussion in your future"