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Roland TD-9K £1057
This mid-range offering from electronic drum kit giant Roland is a gem
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 10 Jun 2008, 3:16 pm UTC
The most signifi cant aspect of the new kit is the TD-9 module itself, with its spanking new selection of sounds and friendly interface
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Pros
A nice blend of the high-end and the affordable. Simple to use, extremely flexible rack. Powerful brain with a friendly interface.
Cons
As ever, the preset sounds might not impress everyone. No mesh heads on the toms.
Verdict
It’s hard to see what Roland could have done to make the TD-9K any better without significantly increasing costs here. Sure, a VH-11, bigger pads with mesh heads and the like would be lovely, but that’s what upgrades (or indeed the TD-9KX) are for. As the new breed of affordable but serious electronic percussion goes, the TD-9K makes a bold statement.
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TD-9K
- Price:
- £1057
- Country of Origin:
- Japan
- Drum Kit Components:
- 1 x Bass Drum, 1 x Bass Drum Pedal, 1 x Boom Cymbal Stand, 1 x Crash Cymbal, 1 x Floor Tom, 1 x Hi Hat Cymbal, 1 x Hi Hat Pedal, 1 x Hi Hat Stand, 1 x Mounted Tom, 1 x Ride Cymbal, 1 x Snare, 1 x Snare Stand, 1 x Straight Cymbal Stand, 2 x Floor Toms
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