Roland TD-516 V-DRUMS, V51 SOUND MODULE, STANDARD RACK-SYLE DRUM STAND
Item No. : 211650
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The specialist's opinion
As the mid-range V-Drums 5 kit, the TD516 offers next-level premium sounds and versatility through a wider layout, improved playability and premium digital pad integration.
With digital snare, ride and hi-hat, plus a larger bass drum pad, it's designed for drummers who want an enhanced playing experience without opting for a high-end budget.
Whether you're tracking down every detail of your playing in the studio or looking for more nuance on stage, the TD516 delivers broad dynamics control, versatile connectivity and the realism you'd expect from a high-end V-Drums.
Highlights
- The mid-range V-Drums 5 kit, with features worthy of the range's flagships
- An upgradeable V51 Sound module, powered by the same advanced tone generator as the flagship V71
- The PD-140DS Digital snare drum pad with strike position detection and Cross-Stick strikes
- The VH-14D digital hi-hat with precise open/close detection and touch mute
- New PD-10P and PD-12P tom pads with chrome circles, embedding triple-sensor technology that provides better response and eliminates areas of non-detection
- The KD-12 bass drum pad, featuring a 7.5-inch striking surface, reinforced for improved stability
- The CY-18DR digital ride cymbal with edge/body/bell sensors and touch mute
- The CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T crash cymbal pads with natural response, edge and body sensing, and hand mute capability
- The ultra-rugged MDS-Standard 3 rack, capable of greater installation versatility for the various pads
- Integrated Coach mode with Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor and other tools, plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums drummers
- Multichannel audio transmission via USB-C and MIDI connectors, for use with music production software and software instruments
- Bluetooth audio for streaming music and playbacks from a mobile terminal
- Wireless compatibility for operation with a smartphone app, allowing management of sound extensions and control of the module's key functions
- Enhance your creative options with an ever-expanding collection of content on Roland Cloud, including V-Drums Instrument Extensions based on premium DW Drums
Drums Kits
- 200 (Presets: over 70)
Instruments
- More than 1,000
Effect types
- Layer Transient: each layer
- Layer equalizer: each layer
- Pad equalizer: each pad (separate head and edge)
- Pad compressor: each pad (common head and edge)
- Overhead mic simulator
- Room / Reverb / Kit Resonance
- Bus effect: 4 systems (two usable simultaneously per system / with side chain function), 94 types
- Bus reverb
- Main compressor
- Main equalizer
User sample import
- Number of user samples: maximum 500 (including factory-preloaded samples)
- Total sound duration: 24 minutes mono, 12 minutes stereo
- Supported file formats: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bit)
Song player (SD card)
- Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits), MP3
Recorder
- Recording method: real-time
- Maximum capacity: approx. 40,000 notes
- Export format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit), SMF
- or
- Recording method: real time
- Maximum duration: 60 min (temporary recording: 1 min) (*1)
- File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Display
- 4.3-inch graphic color LCD display
Faders
- 6 (KICK, SNARE, TOMS, HI-HAT, CYMBALS, AMBIENCE)
External Memory
- SD card (SDHC compatible)
Connectors
- TRIGGER INPUT x 1: DB-25 connector (Kick, Snare, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, Hi-hat, Crash1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-Hat Control) (not usable with digital pad)
- TRIGGER IN x 4: 1/4" TRS jack (CRASH 2, AUX 1/TOM 4, AUX 2, AUX 3)
- DIGITAL TRIGGER IN x 3: USB A port
- MASTER OUT (L/MONO, R): 1/4" jack, unbalanced
- DIRECT OUT x 2: 1/4" TRS jack, unbalanced
- PHONES x 2: 1/4" stereo jack, stereo mini-jack
- MIX IN x 1: 1/4 "stereo jack
- MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU)
- USB COMPUTER: USB Type-C® port (Audio and MIDI class compatible / Roland driver for Audio and MIDI)
- FOOT SW: 1/4 "TRS jack
- DC IN input
USB audio channels (record/playback)
- Vendor mode: 44.1 kHz (original) / 96 kHz, 48 kHz (with converter) - Recording: 32 channels / Playback: 32 channels
- Generic mode: 44.1 kHz - Recording: 2 channels / Playback: 2 channels
Power supply
- Mains adapter
Consumption
- 1,700 mA
Sleep mode consumption (automatic shutdown)
- 0.24 W
Dimensions
- 316 (W) x 246 (D) x 103 (H) mm
- 12-1/2 (W) x 9-11/16 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
Weight
- 2.4 kg
- 5 lb 5 oz
Accessories
- Quick Start Guide
- Roland Cloud Connect installation guide
- Power adapter (PSB-7U)
- Special connection cable
- Sound module mounting kit
- "SAFE USE "brochure
(*1) Recording a song requires an SD card. If no card is inserted, a temporary recording of around 1 minute is possible.
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