Slingerland Radio King: Producer Position Sound Examples
About Slingerland Radio King: Producer Position
First introduced in the 1930s, the Slingerland Radio King is a true icon in the drumming world and remains one of the most coveted lines of all time. Its rich voice and expressive tone have been preferred by leading drummers across multiple generations, including Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Jeff Porcaro, and many others. Recently reborn in Oxnard, California, Slingerland drums are made by a team of skilled artisans dedicated to bringing the same iconic design, handcrafted quality, and timeless sound to today’s drummers.
This special Instrument Expansion elevates your V-Drums kit with the magic of a modern Slingerland Radio King set. Backed by three-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell construction and solid maple reinforcement rings, these drums deliver warm, musical tones achieved through a fusion of contemporary manufacturing techniques and expert hand craftsmanship. With its natural resonance and organic low-midrange character, the versatile Radio King sound is ready to drive a range of musical styles, from jazz and R&B to modern pop, classic rock, and beyond.
In addition to the traditional Radio King snare, you also get a rare MFG True-Cast snare crafted from sand-cast, machined bell bronze. One of DW’s finest flagship drums, it features a deep, eight-inch shell and produces a powerful, full-bodied sound with exceptional depth and presence.
Rack Toms—7 x 10" and 8 x 12"
Floor Toms—12 x 14", 14 x 16", and 16 x 18"
Kick Drums—14 x 18", 14 x 24", 14 x 24" open, and 14 x 24" resonance head off
Snare Drum 1—Radio King 5.5 x 14"
Snare Drum 2—DW MFG True-Cast Bronze 8 x 14"
About V-Drums Instrument Expansions
V-Drums Instrument Expansions allow you to add new sounds to the V71, V51, and V31 modules, including complete multi-sampled acoustic drum sets, vintage and modern electronic sounds, and more. Each title provides finely tuned kits that are ready to play with no adjustment necessary. You can freely mix and match drums with the module’s onboard sound library and other installed expansions to create customized kits. It’s also possible to use the module’s deep V-Edit tools to personalize sounds to your liking.
V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles are available with Roland Cloud Ultimate or Pro memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase. Use the Roland Cloud Connect app on your mobile device to wirelessly download a collection directly to the module. Or open Roland Cloud Manager on your computer to download the installer, then transfer it to an SD card for installation via the module’s card slot.
Roland Cloud is also the home for V-Drums Kit Packs, DW Soundworks software and expansions, SPD-SX/SPD-SX PRO Kit Packs, and other curated premium content for drummers.
Download Slingerland Radio King: Producer Position today—available with Roland Cloud Ultimate and Pro memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase.