The V-Drums 3 Series

With the V-Drums 3 series, Roland have elevated their popular digital drum kits to an even higher level. The kits in the series contain a new and improved sound module, even more sensitive pads, and more authentic sounds. You can also connect your smartphone to the V31 module wirelessly, so you’ll have easy access to the Roland Cloud Connect with which you can alter your sounds and kits easily. This also means that you’ll always have access to the constantly growing Roland library, including new instrument expansions and new kits. The library already contains very realistic recordings of the best drum kits across the world, so the V31 can produce insanely authentic and detailed sounds. These amazing drum kits were also recorded with a 32-bit/192 kHz resolution in the best studios around the world. You can, of course, add your own sounds to your library. Additionally, you can easily record your playing by connecting the module to your DAW with a MIDI cable. The V31 also has a few handy new functions: the Phrase Trainer (loops for practicing rhythms), Stroke Monitor (tracks stick control), and Blast Beat Trainer (with which you can train your speed and endurance).

The TD316

The TD316 is a great kit from this series. The set contains the newest and best pads. The PD-12P snare pad contains improved snare technology, which makes the sound more detailed, a snare throw-off handle, and a snare tension knob. Furthermore, the kit contains the brand new PD-8H toms and the PD-10H floor tom. The complete set includes an expressive and compact kick pad, three tom pads, two V-Cymbals, a hi-hat, a ride pad, a snare pad, and a sturdy frame.

If this set is just a bit above your budget but you don’t want to compromise on sound quality, you might want to consider the Roland TD-313. It features the same sound module but is more affordable thanks to a slightly streamlined configuration.

Please note: This drum set does not include the essential bass drum pedal and hi-hat stand. Other accessories, like the drum mat and stool, are available separately.

Roland

Roland is a Japanese company created in Osaka in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi. They produced high-quality and innovative rhythm machines, quickly followed by synthesizers and digital pianos, which made them one of the market leaders for electronic musical instruments within no time. Kakehashi subsequently created the subsidiary Boss in 1973, which focuses on the bass and guitar aspects of digital music. Roland’s philosophy is that music is an integral aspect of life, considered an almost magical part that brings us more humanity. It’s clearly important for Roland that they can guarantee the best quality. Furthermore, their slogan is ‘We Design The Future Together.’ Although they acknowledge their part in music history, they want to predominantly focus on the future. With this slogan they constantly remind themselves that ambition and innovation are vital and that they’ll prioritise their promise of constant quality development and an increase of quality with every new product.

Read more about the V-Drums series here!