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Videos
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Introducing the Roland TD-07 Series V-Drums
Introducing the Roland TD-07 Series V-Drums
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Roland V-Drums TD-07DMK Electronic Drum Set Demo
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland V-Drums.
Features and functionality
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The TD-50 module offers 8 outputs, beneficial for live gig setups, allowing sound engineers to manage venue acoustics without altering the drummer's module settings.
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The TD-02K lacks a real kick pedal, which can hinder learning proper kick technique, unlike kits with a dedicated kick tower.
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Comparisons
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The VAD 503 model lacks digital hi-hats compared to the newer VAD 504, which includes them, enhancing the overall playing experience.
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Owners highlight that the TD-27KV2 includes digital hi-hats, unlike the TD-27KV, making it a preferred upgrade for those seeking realistic hi-hat responsiveness.
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For a similar price, the Alesis Nitro Max includes a kick pad and pedal, offering more features than the TD-02K, making it a competitive alternative.
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User experience
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Users who've transitioned from TD-07 to TD-27KV2 note improved positional sensing, which may not be fully utilized by beginners but is appreciated by advancing drummers.
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Kits that appear assembled haphazardly, with elements like the ride cymbal positioned unusually high, often indicate minimal previous use.
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Use cases and applications
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The VAD line is recommended for drummers needing acoustic aesthetics for gigs, as they utilize the same triggering technology as V-Drum pads but with acoustic shells.
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The kit's lightweight and compact design is ideal for low-volume gigs or home practice, with users mentioning ease of transport and setup.
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Build quality
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Users note that the TD-02K's single-zone pads, except for the ride, feel less realistic compared to kits with dual-zone mesh snares.
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Mods and upgrades
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Owners recommend upgrading with a kick tower and bass pedal for improved performance, particularly for those transitioning to acoustic kits.
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Software and compatibility
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The TD-02K can be connected to MIDI plugins like Addictive Drums for enhanced sound quality, especially important given the basic on-board sounds.
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Setup and maintenance
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The TD-1DMK's joints require a drum key for adjustment; ensure the outward curved bar is parallel to the ground and legs are vertical before retightening.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 14 Ratings
290
Great for MIDI recording
The internal sound banks are great, but I mostly use the V-Drums for recording MIDI beats when I want them to have a more human feel with less quantization. The pads are very sensitive with great velocity response. For some reason, some of the pads will quit working, but unplugging the drums and plugging them back in again seems to fix this problem every time.
Artist usage
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Used during the development of Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock:
"The process of writing, arranging and ultimately recording began in Satriani's home studio, a spaceship-like enclave containing a Pro Tools HD2 system running on an Apple G5, a set of Roland V-Drums, a couple of keyboards and, of course, a whole lot of guitar amps. (...)
"From his professionally tuned shuttle, Satriani recorded 16 or so demos, which he would later use during tracking sessions with drummer Jeff Campitelli and bassist Matt Bissonette. Satriani played drums when he was a teenager; he usually records drum patterns with the V-Drums into MIDI, creates a basic rhythm and then works out the guitar tracks. 'He'll basically build up the entire arrangement and then edit those arrangements in Pro Tools,' says [producer John] Cuniberti. 'Once that's done, he has a choice of attempting either finished guitar parts or just using the demo guitars as a representation for later use. In the studio, there is a point where he, or we, decide which guitars we're going to keep from his demo sessions and which guitars we're going to replace.'"
I became a producer totally by accident. For a while, I was DJing with a live drummer and an early Roland V-Drum module. It never worked out, but I was left with this drum machine and decided to hook it up with the PC we had at home.
Tash recently introduced the Roland V-drums to her setup
"We also use Roland V Drum midi controllers."
"all instrumentation, including Björk's vocals (as found object) performed entirely on V-drums by Zach Hill"
In a 2008 interview with EARS HAVE EARS, Merzbow mentioned purchasing a Roland V-Drums set.
INCORRECT - HE USES ROLAND PD 8 PADS
"The V-Drums pads are actually Charli’s." Charli XCX's drummer uses Charli's V-Drums pads
Mentioned in his January 2008 Remix interview. Transcripts can be found at the Future Producers forums (linked) and this Prince.org forum.
“I have the Roland V-Drums, but with the ddrum, the way the brain processes the sound is just dope.
A Roland V Drums Module is clearly visible in this photo of Shannons setup
Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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