ROLAND V-DRUMS ACOUSTIC DESIGN VAD503 ELECTRONIC DRUM SET

Roland’s VAD503 is the Acoustic Design four-piece V-Drums kit with full-size wooden shells, digital snare and ride, and TD-27 module. Bringing the glamour and presence of a full acoustic drum set on stage but with the convenience and control of electronic drums. Adding to the not only the acoustics, but the aesthetic as well, this ‘one-up, one-down’ kit features a 14″ stainless steel snare, plus 10″ rack tom, a 14″ floor tom, and a 20″ kick. A full complement of cymbals includes a 12″ V-Hi-Hat, 14″ crash, and an 18″ ride for superior playability and natural appearance on stage. The full depth and diameter shells are made of wood too, with Roland’s legendary multi-ply, tension-adjustable mesh heads enhance the authentic acoustic feel under the sticks and beater. Plus for rock-solid stability, every stand is double-braced, plus easily adjusted to suit your preferred layout. The heart of the VAD503 is the TD-27 module, filled with sounds derived from the flagship TD-50 sound engine, with organic, expressive sound that provides all the acoustic tone and playability of a vast collection of vintage and modern drums, cymbals, and percussion. On top of being loaded with presets, Roland’s unique PureAcoustic Ambience Technology and Prismatic Sound Modeling, the module helps take customization even further by loading your own samples to craft personalized kits that no other drummer can claim. Roland’s cutting-edge digital pad technology brings even deeper realism to the V-Drums experience, connect the digital snare and ride pads to the TD-27 module via USB cables and they work together with the sound engine to deliver the most natural expression in incredible detail. The multiple sensors and lightning-fast processing provide amazing response, enabling ghost notes, rim shots, and cross stick playing on the snare that are precisely detected and translated, while the ride offers a wide tonal range and the ability to subtly mute with just a touch of the bow or bell. The VAD503 delivers fantastic sound for live performance or recording thanks to the TD-27 module’s stereo outputs for the overall drum sound, plus two direct outputs for sending kick, snare, and other sounds to an audio console for independent mixing. Plus, the built-in USB audio interface with up to 28 audio channels available over a single cable, and MIDI support over USB and dedicated I/O. The TD-27 module also has three auxiliary trigger inputs so you can add tom and cymbal pads to bolster your arsenal or go for maximum impact with an imposing double-kick setup. With the VAD503, you’re not stuck with a static setup. Play along with favorite music tracks or mix the sound from a YouTube lesson video with the kit using the TD-27 module’s built-in Bluetooth, or play songs direct from an SD card and record your playing at any time. Improve your inner clock and hone your skills using the onboard metronome and coaching functions, and even track your progress over time.