Roland VAD716 V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit - Gloss - Ebony

The Roland VAD716 Acoustic Design Kit brings V-Drums 7 Series expressive power to a flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design kit. The PD-14DSX takes their digital snare technology to the next level with even more detailed sensing, a snare throw-off lever, and a snare tension knob. The KD-22 offers authentic looks and playability with a full-depth wood shell and an innovative drumhead-mounted sensor. This six-piece kit also features two rack toms, two floor toms, their acclaimed digital hi-hat and ride, and two 16 in V-Cymbals.

The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy, elevating the world’s leading electronic drums with a reimagined sound module, next-generation pads, and enhanced creative tools. Roland's latest flagship platform gives you two ways to play: a core onboard sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW) and DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. And with built-in wireless connectivity and Roland Cloud Connect on your smartphone, you can instantly change up your sound with a growing library of V-Drums Instrument Expansions, Kit Packs, and more.

THINK YOU KNOW V-DRUMS? THINK AGAIN

Their V71 module launches the V-Drums sound into a new dimension of realism and creative command. The onboard drum library has been created from the ground up, with instruments never featured in any previous module. Crafted from a hand-picked selection of the world’s finest drum sets, these record-ready sounds deliver the detail, punch, and sonic quality found in the most expensive computer collections.

RECORDING PROCESS

The V71 sound library was originally recorded and mixed at 32-bit/192 kHz resolution in pro studios around the globe, with intensive sessions manned by leading engineers who know how to capture incredible drum sounds. A large part of the collection was recorded in direct collaboration with DW in Oxnard, California, ensuring a seamless experience between the hardware module and the DW Soundworks software instrument.

SOUNDS, ON DEMAND

While previous V-Drums modules offer deep editing capabilities, the onboard sound libraries are fixed and can’t be expanded. The V71 module changes all that, letting you freely change up the sound set for the first time. Open the Roland Cloud Connect app on your mobile device to access a growing range of V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles via your wireless network. Then, find the sounds you want, download them directly to the module, and start drumming immediately.

CHOOSE YOUR PERSPECTIVE

When you’re a serious drummer, your sound exists in two distinct universes. One is the intimate, up-close sound of the drums when you’re behind the kit. The second is the produced sound created for a recording or live PA, which is typically processed with EQs, compressors, and ambience. Some V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles have been specially mixed for both the drummer and producer positions, letting you create the playing experience you want at the touch of a button.

UNRIVALED EXPRESSION

Like top-tier drum sound libraries for computers, the V71 features multi-layer sample playback and round-robin randomization for natural sound with no “machine-gun” effect. Roland’s proprietary behavior modeling adds the finishing touch, refining the sound with smooth, artifact-free transitions for every articulation and over 16,000 variations in dynamic response with our digital pads. Together with our latest sensors and digital trigger technologies, the V-Drums 7 Series delivers an inspiring, acoustic-like playing feel that’s second to none in the electronic drumming world.

FEATURES:

• V-Drums reimagined with an expandable sound engine and the latest Roland pad technologies
• Six-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with full-size wood shells and double-braced chrome stands
• Five premium finish options: Pearl White painted gloss shells, walnut veneer shells in Satin Walnut, or maple veneer shells in transparent Gloss Cherry, Gloss Ebony, or Gloss Natural
• V71 module with an updated multi-sampled sound library, created in collaboration with DW
• DW Soundworks software instrument for a seamless transition to computer-based playing (included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership)
• Wirelessly download V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs with the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app
• Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included
• Large color display, updated user interface, and built-in wireless adapter
• Enhanced V-Edit tools and companion V71 Editor software (macOS/Windows)
• Add your own sounds with sample import support
• Deep studio-grade processing tools, including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience effects, and more
• Balanced stereo main outputs (XLR and 1/4 in) and eight balanced direct outputs (1/4 in)
• Three digital trigger inputs and 14 analog trigger inputs
• Multi-channel USB interface with 32 discrete audio channels and MIDI
• Bluetooth audio/MIDI for wireless music streaming and MIDI recording with your smartphone
• PD-14DSX digital snare with next-generation playability and acoustic-style snare throw-off and tensioner hardware
• 14 in VH-14D digital hi-hats and 18 in CY-18DR digital ride
• 10 in PDA100 and 12 in PDA120 rack toms; two 14 in PDA140F floor toms
• Two 16 in CY-16R-T V-Cymbals
• 22 in KD-22 kick drum with acoustic wood shell, drumhead-mounted sensor, and enhanced hardware
• Self-adhesive KDP-5 kick pad patch (replacement patches available separately)

INCLUDES:

• Drum Sound Module: V71
• Snare: PD-14DSX
• Tom 1: PDA100
• Tom 2: PDA120
• Floor Tom 1: PDA140F
• Floor Tom 2: PDA140F
• Hi-Hat: VH-14D
• Crash: CY-16R-T (two)
• Ride: CY-18DR
• Kick: KD-22
• Stand Set: DTS-30S (Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 (two), Drum Boom Stand: DBS-30 (two), and module/pad stand: PDS-20)