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 VAD316

The VAD316 is a faux-acoustic drum kit. This means that although it’s completely digital, the kit looks acoustic. This is ideal for drummers who prefer an authentic appearance or feel like they’d play better on a ‘real’ kit. The set contains the newest and best pads. The PDA-120LS snare pad contains improved snare technology, which makes the sound more detailed, a snare throw-off handle, and a snare tension knob. The complete set includes an expressive kick pad, three tom pads, two V-Cymbals, a very popular digital hi-hat, a ride pad, a snare pad, and sturdy frames.

Keep in mind that the kit itself isn’t ready to play. Some parts, like the drum mat and stool, are sold 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.