Description
In developing the V71 module for the acclaimed V-Drums 7 Series, we built an entirely new onboard sound library in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW), bringing unmatched realism and creative command to V-Drums. The V51 module features the same internal engine as the V71, giving you the identical sounds and expansion path in an efficient hardware design. 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. Just like the V71, you can freely change up the sound set within the V51 module to keep your music fresh. 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.
Drum sounds exist 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 you hear in recordings and live concerts, 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. Like top-tier drum sound libraries for computers, the V51 module features multi-layer sample playback and round-robin randomization for natural sound and an inspiring feel that’s second to none in electronic drumming. Our 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.
The V51 module offers a streamlined workflow and direct panel controls to shape sounds in the moment. Knobs and faders allow you to balance levels as you play, while stereo main outputs and two direct outputs provide expanded sound control for stage and studio playing. Three dedicated trigger inputs support a complete set of our high-resolution digital pads, which come standard with the VAD516 and TD516 kits. Every V-Drums 5 Series kit can trigger sounds in DW Soundworks,* a revolutionary drum software instrument that runs as a standalone computer application or a DAW plug-in. Many DW Soundworks expansions mirror V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles, allowing you to transition to software-based drumming with the identical sound and response as the module.On Roland Cloud, you’ll never run out of fresh inspiration for your drumming journeys. V-Drums Instrument Expansions add all-new drum kits to the module, recorded using the same detailed process as the core library. Up to six expansions can be active at once, and you can freely exchange kicks, snares, cymbals, and other components between different kits. We also offer V-Drums Kit Packs created by top drummers and producers, including many titles for playing with spot-on recreations of the kits used in the most influential songs of all time.
The set includes:
Sound Module: V51
Snare: PD-12P
Tom 1: PD-8H
Tom 2: PD-8H
Tom 3: PD-10H
Hi-Hat: VH-10 (*Hi-Hat stand is not included)
Crash 1: CY-12C-T
Crash 2: CY-14R-T
Ride: CY-16R-T
Kick: KD-10 (*kick pedal is not included)
Stand: MDS-Standard 3
Features:
Next-gen V-Drums sound and features powered by Roland’s latest technologies
Space-saving kit for home practice, studio recording, and small-stage performances
V51 module with a multi-sampled sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (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, intuitive user interface, and built-in wireless adapter
Powerful editing tools for adjusting drum tuning, muffling, head types, and more
Companion V51 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)*
Add your own sounds with sample import support
Deep studio-grade processing tools, including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience effects, and more
Three digital pad inputs, multi-pin trigger cable harness, and four ?-inch analog trigger inputs
Mono/stereo main output, two direct audio outputs, and an analog mix input for a music playback device or Roland percussion pad
Integrated coach mode with Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and other advanced tools
Includes Drum Pass, an exclusive Roland bundle of 100 free Melodics™ lessons for V-Drums players
USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connectivity for seamless integration with DAWs and software-based instruments
Bluetooth® audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
Audio recording and song playback via SD media
Next-generation PD-12P snare with triple piezo sensors and positional sensing
Redesigned PD-8H and PD-10H tom pads with offset sensors for natural dynamics and hot spot reduction
Durable KD-10 kick pad with genuine acoustic feel and low in-room noise
VH-10 hi-hat mounts on a traditional hi-hat stand (not included) for natural open/closed control
CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T crash pads with natural response, bow/edge triggering, and choke support
CY-16R-T ride pad with natural response, bow/edge/bell triggering, and choke support
Rock-solid MDS-Standard 3 stand with enhanced tom and cymbal mounting flexibility (kick pedal and throne sold separately)
Self-adhesive KDP-5 kick pad patch (replacement patches available separately)
*The V51 Editor and V-Drums Play app will be available in late 2025
