Description
Roland VAD516
The Roland VAD516 V-Drums Acoustic Design kit is the flagship of the V-Drums 5 Series, masterfully blending the aesthetic and stage presence of a traditional acoustic kit with the performance and control of modern electronic drums. Featuring full-depth wood shells wrapped in Midnight Sparkle and powered by the cutting-edge V51 sound module, this 5-piece kit delivers professional-grade realism. The module utilizes the same advanced sound engine as the top-tier V71 and includes a sound library developed in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW). It features Roland’s newest high-resolution digital pads for the snare, ride, and hi-hat, ensuring unparalleled expression and ultra-responsive playability for live performance, studio recording, and content creation.
Highlights
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Next-generation V51 sound module with the flagship V-Drums sound engine for unparalleled dynamics and realism.
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Authentic acoustic aesthetics with full-depth wood shells and a 20-inch KD-20-MS kick drum, all finished in Midnight Sparkle.
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Equipped with high-resolution digital snare (14″), hi-hat (14″ VH-14D), and ride (18″ CY-18DR) pads for superior expression.
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Seamless integration with DW Soundworks and Roland Cloud Connect for wireless sound expansion and computer-based playing.
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Includes a professional, acoustic-style hardware package with double-braced tom/cymbal stands.
Specifications
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Kit Configuration:
5-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit -
Drum Module:
V51 Drum Sound Module -
Shell Material:
Full-depth wood shells with Midnight Sparkle wraps -
Kick Pad:
KD-20-MS (20-inch acoustic shell) -
Snare Pad:
PD-14DSX (14-inch Digital Snare with multi-sensor system) -
Tom Pads:
PDA100-MS (10-inch Tom), PDA120-MS (12-inch Tom), PDA140F-MS (14-inch Floor Tom) -
Hi-Hat Pad:
VH-14D (14-inch Digital Hi-Hat) -
Cymbal Pads:
CY-14R-T (14-inch Crash), CY-16R-T (16-inch Crash), CY-18DR (18-inch Digital Ride) -
Number of Drum Kits:
200 (70+ Preset) -
Number of Instruments:
More than 1,000 -
Digital Trigger Inputs:
3 (Snare, Ride, Hi-Hat) -
Analog Trigger Inputs:
4 x 1/4″ TRS (for Crash 2, Tom 4, AUX 1-3) -
Main Audio Outputs:
2 x 1/4″ TS (L/Mono, R) -
Direct Audio Outputs:
2 x 1/4″ TRS -
USB Connectivity:
USB-C (Multi-channel Audio/MIDI) -
Wireless Connectivity:
Bluetooth:
Audio Receiving and App Connectivity -
Included Hardware:
2 x DCS-30 Drum Combination Stands, 1 x DBS-30 Drum Boom Stand, 1 x PDS-5 Module Stand -
Note:
Kick pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand, and drum throne are sold separately.
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