Roland VAD103 V-Drums Acoustic Design 1 Drum Kit

Roland VAD103 Drum Kit.

As the entry point to the V-Drums Acoustic Design series, the VAD103 is the affordable all-digital kit that captures the vibe and feel of a traditional acoustic set, complete with shallow-depth wooden drum shells. Keep the noise down with Rolandfs acclaimed double-ply mesh heads and a smart air-damping system in the kick drum, and then let loose when itfs showtime. Stay focused with a streamlined tom layout or express yourself with a full array of cymbals. Mount the VAD103fs large drum and cymbal pads to regular stands to accompany the 18-inch kick drum for a classic acoustic kit vibe, and set it up anywhere in your home thanks to the compact footprint. Go beyond acoustic drums with the TD-07 module offering authentic kits for every musical style, deep editing for creating your signature sound, a built-in Coach mode for developing your technique, plus Bluetooth connectivity for drumming along to your favorite bandsfstreamed from your phone, tablet, or computer.

Bigger Pads, Better Feel, Smaller Footprint.

Generally, larger drums mean better performancefuntil you realise your new full-size kit takes up more space than you have available. The VAD103 is the perfect balance of playability, pad size, and compact footprint. An 18-inch kick provides that satisfying fpushf as your foot activates the beater but is purposefully shallow for where space is tight. The 12-inch snare and floor tom pads, along with 10-inch rack tom pad, are sizeable enough for an authentic kit feel, but compact enough to fit into smaller spaces. Mounting to an acoustic stand, the VH-10 hi-hat cymbals complete the acoustic vibe, while dedicated 12-inch crash and 13-inch ride cymbals feel satisfying to play without swamping your space. Choose the VAD103 for a kit that feels substantial to play but is compact enough to fit into everyday life.

Drum Tones For Every Genre, Song, & Band.

At the heart of the VAD103 is the TD-07 sound module, offering 25 ready-to-play drum kits. Recorded by pro drummers in high-end studios and brought to life by our advanced behavior modeling technology, each kit sounds and reacts just like acoustic drums. With kits that span acoustic, electronic and percussion sounds, the TD-07 module puts it all at your fingertips for when you just want to get drumming. And if you want to go deeper, you can dream up and create up to 25 of your own kits.

The Quietest Electronic Drums Around.

It's a game-changer to discover that electronic drums let you connect headphones and play properly without disturbing those around you. But liberating as that may sound, lesser electronic drums are compromised by loud pad noise and vibration, so while it feels like youfre playing quietly, the noise spills through walls and floors. The VAD103's pads are designed to be truly quiet, reducing stick noise and vibration without compromising playing feel.

Unbeatable Feel From Roland's Revolutionary Mesh Heads.

Back in the mid-'90s, our engineers wanted to move on from the solid rubber pads of the day, to offer something that looked and felt more like a traditional drumhead. Rolandfs double-ply mesh heads were launched in 1997, quickly becoming the standard for electronic drumsfbut not all mesh heads are created equal. While other electronic drum kits use a single layer of mesh, Rolandfs mesh pads use two layers of advanced custom material that are aligned using a precise method, plus tension adjustability for accurate rebound, better durability, and lower noise. And despite countless imitators, itfs still the choice of drummers who demand the best.

Stream Audio & Jam With Your Favourite Bands.

We all have a favourite song that wefd love to play along to. Close your eyes, pick up the sticks, and imagine being onstage playing to a capacity crowd. The VAD103fs TD-07 module gives you that same thrill, even if youfre playing alone at home. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, you can hook up your phone, tablet or laptop and stream audio directly to the module. Youfll hear your drumming along with the audiofand suddenly you're a member of your favourite band. Audio from videos can be streamed via Bluetooth too, so you can play along to tutorials and develop faster.

Onboard Coach Mode For Sharpening Your Skills.

Whether you're taking drum lessons or teaching yourself via online tutorials, youfll need a way to stay focused and keep improving. The VAD103's Coach mode tests your timing and accuracy with a series of fun and engaging challenges that go from easy to hard. Highlighting what youfre doing right and where you need to tighten up, itfs like having a drum coach to guide you whenever you pick up the sticks.

• Advanced built-in metronome with the ability to adjust time signature, note value, and click tone
• Chrome-finished, double-braced cymbal and cymbal/tom combination stands feature durable ball clamps to easily adjust pad heights and angles, with secure and sturdy mounting
• Integrated Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream sound from phones, tablets, and other Bluetooth devices and send MIDI data to music apps
• Onboard Coach function provides interactive tools to build timing skills and track progress
• PDA120LS-BK 12-inch snare pad, with independent head and rim zones for assigning different sounds, mounts on a conventional snare drum stand
• Snare and tom pads with Rolandfs legendary double-ply, tension-adjustable mesh drumheads
• Support for kit expansion with a second crash cymbal (V-Cymbal and DBS-10 cymbal stands sold separately)
• TD-07 module with 25 preset kits, 25 user kits, and 143 instruments
• USB for recording audio and MIDI data to computer music software
• V-Edit, EQ, ambience, and 30 multi-effects offer deep editing tools to create your perfect drum kit sounds
• 1 x PDA100L-BK 10-inch rack tom pad and 1 x PDA120L-BK 12-inch floor tom pad with independent head and rim zones for assigning different sounds
• 18-inch KD-180L-BK kick drum with trigger pad mounted to a drumhead provides positive beater resistance, rebound, and real feel
• 40 free lessons with Melodics, an interactive drum tuition app for PC/Mac computers and iPad