123Roland VAD516 V-DRUMS, V51 SOUND MODULE, STANDARD RACK-SYLE DRUM STAND
Item No. : 211652
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The specialist's opinion
With the look, feel and presence of an acoustic instrument, complemented by the power of the V51 module, the V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD516 kit is the pinnacle of the V-Drums 5 range.
With its standard-sized wooden shells, premium digital pads and studio-ready connectivity, it's aimed at discerning musicians seeking a traditional look while enjoying the benefits of today's electronic drum kits.
From live gigs to studio recordings and home content creation, the VAD516 delivers all the expressive detail you'd expect from an acoustic kit, with the control and practicality for which V-Drums are renowned.
Highlights
- The flagship of the V-Drums 5 range
- An upgradeable V51 Sound module, powered by the same advanced tone generator as the flagship V71
- The PD-14DSX Digital snare drum pad with hand position and Cross-Sticks detection, timbre trigger and LED indicator
- The 20-inch KD-20-MS bass drum, with standard depth shell, acoustic bass drum presence
- PDA toms (10, 12 and 14 inches) with double mesh drumheads, implying low striking noise and adjustable, realistic bounce
- The VH-14D digital hi-hat with precise open/close detection and touch mute
- The CY-18DR digital ride cymbal with edge/body/bell sensors and touch mute
- The CY-14R-T and CY-16R-T crash cymbal pads with natural response, edge and body sensing, and hand mute capability
- Acoustic-style double-base tom and cymbal stands (hi-hat and Snare drum stands, Bass drum pedal and stool sold separately)
- 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, enabling 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 bit), 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.
Guides & Reviews
Additional Files
 Assembly manual |
Specification
| Générale | |
|---|---|
| Series : | 5 Series |
| Range : | V-Drums Acoustic Design |
| Set up | |
| Module : | V51 |
| Snare : | PD-140DS |
| Toms : | PDA-100, PDA-100, PDA-120 |
| Hi-Hat : | VH-14D |
| Crash : | CY-12C, CY-14C |
| Ride cymbal : | CY-18DR |
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