Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design

V-Drums Acoustic Design

The Full-Size, First-Class Acoustic Drumming Experience

V-Drums Acoustic Design is a different kind of V-Drums experience, blending the physical presence of acoustic drums with Roland’s world-leading digital percussion technology. The authentic look and detailed craftsmanship of a premium acoustic drum kit are all here, with full-size wood shells and cymbals, beautiful finish options, and deluxe chrome hardware. You’ll feel like you’re playing an acoustic kit too, losing yourself in rich, immersive sound and organic response that inspires you to go deeper. V-Drums Acoustic Design delivers the acoustic vibe you know and love, powered by the expressiveness and playability that only V-Drums can provide.

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The Powerful Presence of Acoustic Drums

Drumming isn’t only about playing—the look of your kit is also important, particularly when performing rock, blues, country, or jazz. V-Drums Acoustic Design completes the picture with a familiar presence that’s the centerpiece of every stage.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | The Powerful Presence of Acoustic Drums
Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design Lineup | VAD716 Overview
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Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design Lineup | VAD316 Overview
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The Unrivaled Performance Of V-Drums

Each V-Drums Acoustic Design kit is already special—because it’s a premium V-Drums kit. Backed by decades of Roland R&D and the latest innovations in percussion technology, you’ll enjoy the deeply expressive sounds and exceptional playability that have attracted the world’s leading drummers since 1997.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | The Unrivaled Performance of V-Drums
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V-Drums Acoustic Design | Unlimited Drum Sounds

Unlimited Drum Sounds

A V-Drums kit gives you a warehouse full of acoustic and electronic instruments, ready to create your own unique voice. Each internal sound can be tuned and tweaked however you like, and most modules can import external samples as well. Setups are stored in ready-to-go kits, allowing you to try out a new drum kit instantly. And when you’re ready for more inspiration, there’s an ever-growing selection of curated sound content to explore on Roland Cloud.

Natural Playability

Roland’s multi-layer mesh heads work in harmony with our sophisticated sensor systems for latency-free response, natural rebound, and the widest dynamic range available. Our mesh heads are extremely durable, eliminating the need to change heads regularly. They’re also acoustically quiet, so you can practice in near silence with headphones.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Natural Playability
V-Drums Acoustic Design | Instant Volume Control

Instant Volume Control

The V-Drums digital sound engine makes it simple to control the volume of your kit, allowing you to play where acoustic drums would be impractical or intrusive. And for live performances, it’s quick and easy for you (or the sound engineer) to get the perfect balance for the audience.

Built to Last

No matter what level you’re at as a drummer, you need a rock-solid kit that can take everything you give. Every V-Drums kit is built for the long haul, with rugged construction and heavy-duty hardware that deliver years of trouble-free use, whether playing at home or gigging on the road.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Built to Last
V-Drums Acoustic Design | Intuitive Operation

Intuitive Operation

Simple controls let you mix and adjust instruments while staying in the musical flow—just strike a drum to select it and then tweak its type, tuning, muffling, and more. When you want to dig in further, extended editing parameters are only a button-press away.

The Most Organic
Drumming Experience Yet

While some electronic drums look acoustic, it’s mostly window dressing. V-Drums Acoustic Design goes far deeper, uniting the authentic vibe and response of acoustic drums with the best electronic drumming technology on the planet. The feel is uncannily acoustic in every way, recreating the satisfying dynamics of your favorite acoustic kit.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | The Most Organic Drumming Experience Yet
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V-Drums Acoustic Design | Digital Snare

14-Inch Digital Snare

Included with the VAD716 and VAD516 kits.

The PD-14DSX digital snare pad brings the ultimate expression to your snare work. A three-layer mesh head is fitted to a standard 14-inch shell for a familiar rebound and feel, while the multi-element sensor system tracks strokes across the pad in precise detail. Cross-stick techniques are automatically detected, and traditional snare throw-off hardware provides a familiar tactile experience.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Digital Ride Cymbal

18-Inch Digital Ride Cymbal

Included with the VAD716 and VAD516 kits.

With its standard 18-inch size and familiar motion, expressive players will love the CY-18DR digital ride. The pad’s high-resolution, multi-sensor system detects every stroke from edge to bell, working with the module’s speedy processing for ultra-detailed dynamics and response. Techniques from cymbal rolls to soft bell strokes are fully translated, and you can even mute the bow and bell with a gentle finger touch.

14-Inch Digital Hi-Hat

Included with the VAD716 and VAD516 kits.

The groundbreaking VH-14D digital hi-hat offers touch sensitivity, tonal variation, and open/closed resolution never available in electronic hi-hats until now. The 14-inch top/bottom cymbal design provides a familiar look and feel, while the high-res detection system captures stick and foot articulations with perfect detail for processing in the module at lightning speed.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | 14-Inch Digital Hi-Hat
V-Drums Acoustic Design | Thin Crash Cymbals

Thin Crash Cymbals

Included with all V-Drums Acoustic Design kits.

Full-size crash cymbals deliver the most organic and expressive playability to date, with the looks to match. Our innovative design is significantly thinner than previous generations, offering even response, improved stick feel, and the natural swinging motion of acoustic cymbals.

Ultra-Responsive Tom Shell Sensors

Toms include detailed sensor systems developed specifically for V-Drums Acoustic Design wood shells. A sophisticated structure inside the shell eliminates hot spots and provides accurate, dynamically even response across the entire playing surface of the head.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Responsive New Tom Shell Sensors
V-Drums Acoustic Design | Flagship Kick Sensor System

Flagship Kick Sensor System

Each kick drum features a wood shell and an innovative pad sensor system built into an acoustic drumhead for authentic feel and rebound. Double kick pedals are supported too.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Bigger (And Thinner) Cymbals
CYMBALS

Go Bigger (And Thinner)

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Deeper Shells
SHELLS

Go Deeper

World-Class Drum Sounds

The sound modules within the V-Drums Acoustic Design series come loaded with the finest acoustic drum sounds you’ve ever heard. Fusing multi-layered samples recorded in top-flight studios with advanced behavior modeling refined over nearly three decades, our modules deliver exceptional sounds that authentically respond like acoustic instruments when played.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | World-Class Drum Sounds
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V-Drums Acoustic Design | V71 Module

V71 Module

Included with the VAD716 kit.

The V71 is the deepest and most advanced sound module we’ve ever produced. It features a newly recorded onboard sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW), backed by ultra-powerful DSP that unlocks a new universe of creative expression. Operation is smoother and faster than ever, thanks to the color display, tactile controls, and ergonomic panel layout. And with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and the Roland Cloud Connect app, you can instantly change up your sound with a growing library of V-Drums Instrument Expansions, V-Drums Kit Packs, and more.

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V51 and V31 Modules

Included with the VAD516 (V51) and VAD316 (V31) kits.

The V51 and V31 modules are part of a unified ecosystem with the top-tier V71, providing full cross-compatibility across V-Drums modules for the first time. Each module comes equipped with the same flagship-grade sound engine and expansion capability, Wi-Fi connectivity, and Roland Cloud Connect support. Additional features directly ported from the V71 include the large color display, internal editing tools, deep sound processing options, and more. The V51 has three trigger inputs for our advanced digital pads, while the V31 has one.

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V-Drums Acoustic Design | V51 and V31 Modules
V-Drums Acoustic Design | TD-07 Module

TD-07 Module

Included with the VAD103 kit.

When you want to play drums, the TD-07 module gets you in the zone. It puts authentic pro tones at your fingertips, coupled with a simple interface that lets you focus on the sticks and not the dials. When you’re ready to drill deeper, this powerful module guides you through its features without breaking your flow.

Crafted Drums for Modern Players

V-Drums Acoustic Design sets feature full-diameter, real wood shells for the toms and kick, along with many premium finish options to suit your personal style. Heavy-duty chrome hardware is also included throughout, designed to perform under pressure and look great under the spotlight.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Crafted Drums for Modern Players
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Real Wood Shells

Full-diameter shells are shaped from multi-ply hardwood and completed by hand with careful attention to the finest details.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Real Wooden Shells
V-Drums Acoustic Design | Premium Looks

Premium Looks

The top-of-the-line VAD716 kit strikes a commanding presence with your choice of elegant finishes. Choose from bold Pearl White, stained maple veneer in Gloss Natural, Gloss Cherry, or Gloss Ebony, or stained walnut veneer in Satin Walnut. Midnight Sparkle wraps are featured on the VAD516 kit, while the shallow shells of the VAD316 are outfitted with attractive Black wraps.

Custom Chrome Hardware

Every piece of chrome hardware is custom-designed and manufactured by Roland. Hoops, brackets, lugs, and claw hooks—designed to perform, built to last, and tested to destruction.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Custom Chrome Hardware
V-Drums Acoustic Design | Advanced Tom Sensors

Advanced Tom Sensors

Newly developed tom sensors provide the most natural feel possible while completely eliminating the hot spots that plague other e-drums. Larger toms include three-sensor arrays, while smaller toms employ a unique offset sensor for optimal performance.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Wood Construction
WOODEN SHELLS

Assembled By Hand

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V-Drums Acoustic Design | Standard Hardware
STANDS

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Practice, Jam, and Record

Each V-Drums Acoustic Design kit contains practice features to make your drumming sessions enjoyable, productive, and rewarding. Play along with songs and tracks, brush up your skills with onboard exercises, or record your drumming and instantly listen back to evaluate your progress (V71, V51, V31). However you play, V-Drums will help you play better.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Practice, Jam, and Record
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Bluetooth Streaming

V-Drums Acoustic Design modules have onboard Bluetooth, so you can wirelessly stream music from your phone to play along with your favorite bands or run through tunes for your next gig. Each module also has a stereo analog mix input, letting you connect any playback device via a standard audio cable.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Bluetooth Streaming
V-Drums Acoustic Design | Integrated Recording

Integrated Recording

One of the best ways to improve your drumming is to record yourself playing and then listen back to identify areas you need to work on. Just use the buttons on a supported module to record your playing and listen back instantly. You can also export your recordings to an SD card, providing a great starting point for DAW-based song development.

Powerful Practice Tools

The famous V-Drums Coach Mode provides inspiring tools that maintain your current skills and help develop new ones. Work on your groove, tempo, and timing with a variety of engaging exercises, and increase stamina with different warmups that keep score and tell you how you’re doing.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Powerful Practice Tools
V-Drums Acoustic Design | V-Drums Play

Stay focused with V-Drums Play.

Available for the V71, V51, and V31 modules, this companion app allows you to control essential functions from your smartphone, including kit selection, metronome settings, and recording. Perfect for beginners and acoustic players new to electronic drums, V-Drums Play keeps you focused on what matters most—having fun and improving every day.

The V-Drums Play app will be available in late 2025.

Melodics for V-Drums

All V-Drums kits include Drum Pass, an exclusive Roland bundle of 100 Melodics™ interactive lessons specially developed for V-Drums players. Become a better drummer with exercises that focus on rhythm, timing, and muscle memory. And when you’re ready to go further, subscription access unlocks a growing selection of advanced lessons and additional premium content.

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V-Drums Acoustic Design | Melodics for V-Drums

Effortless Set Up, Easy Expansion

Thanks to its traditional mounting hardware, a V-Drums Acoustic Design kit sets up just like your normal acoustic drums, even down to those micro-adjustments for ultimate playing comfort. Then simply connect each drum to the module via a discreet wiring loom. And with extra trigger inputs at the ready, you can expand your kit later with additional pads and cymbals.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | Effortless Setup, Easy Expansion

Explore V-Drums Acoustic Design

Different configurations to suit the way you play.

V-Drums Acoustic Design | VAD716

VAD716

Flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with the V71 module, PD-14DSX digital snare, and digital ride and hi-hat. Choose from five premium shell packs: Gloss Natural, Gloss Cherry, Gloss Ebony, Pearl White, and Satin Walnut.

Sound Module: V71; Snare: PD-14DSX; Tom 1: PDA100; Tom 2: PDA120; Floor Tom 1: PDA140F; Floor Tom 2: PDA140F; Hi-Hat: VH-14D; Crash: CY-16R-T x 2; Ride: CY-18DR; Kick: KD-22; Stand Set: DTS-30S (Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 x 2; Drum Boom Stand: DBS-30 x 1; Module/Pad Stand: PDS-20).

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V-Drums Acoustic Design | VAD516

VAD516

Five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with the V51 module, full-depth wood shells, a full-size kick drum, digital snare, ride, and hi-hat, and Midnight Sparkle wraps.

Sound Module: V51; Snare: PD-14DSX; Tom 1: PDA100-MS; Tom 2: PDA120-MS; Floor Tom: PDA140F-MS; Hi-Hat: VH-14D; Crash 1: CY-14R-T; Crash 2: CY-16R-T; Ride: CY-18DR; Kick: KD-20-MS; Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 x 2; Drum Boom Stand: DBS-30 x 1; Module Stand: PDS-5.

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V-Drums Acoustic Design | VAD316

VAD316

Five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with the V31 module, shallow-depth wood shells, a full-size kick drum, and Black wraps.

Sound Module: V31; Snare: PDA-120LS; Tom 1: PDA100L-BK; Tom 2: PDA100L-BK; Floor Tom: PDA120L-BK; Hi-Hat: VH-10; Crash 1: CY-12C-T; Crash 2: CY-14R-T; Ride: CY-16R-T; Kick: KD-18-BK; Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 x 3; Module Stand: PDS-5.

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V-Drums Acoustic Design | VAD103

VAD103

Streamlined and affordable acoustic-style electronic drum kit with the TD-07 module and shallow-depth shells.

Sound module: TD-07; Snare: PDA120LS-BK; Tom: PDA100L-BK; Floor Tom: PDA120L-BK; Hi-Hat: VH-10; Crash: CY-12C; Ride: CY-13R; Kick: KD-180L-BK; Drum Combination Stand: DCS-10 x 2; Clamp: APC-10 x 1.

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Packages do not include a kick pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand, drum throne, or SD card.