As we have already tested Roland’s new VMH-D1 headphones this month, I thought it would be fitting to examine one of their amplified monitors for situations where amplifying your electronic drum set is required. Roland has provided us with the PM-100 monitor which is fine tuned for electronic drum amplification, so let’s delve into it. What’s in the Box? Not much in this package but the monitor itself, a long C13 style power cord, and the owner’s manual. First Impressions The PM-100 is a sleek-looking black monitor wedge with a smokey gray grill protecting a ten inch speaker and a two inch tweeter. On the grill face are two raised emblems that I believe are brushed aluminum. One is the Roland logo and the other says V-Drums. The unit looks like it could handle some abuse. Construction Quality The wood speaker cabinet is constructed of high-quality materials and has 4 […]

April 2023 Issue