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Roland has been one of the companies at the forefront of producing electronic drum kits with a sound and playing experience that is nearly indistinguishable from that of an acoustic kit.
Roland first began creating electronic drums back in the 80s, manufacturing electronic drum triggers such as the Roland Octopad. But it was the launch of the V-drum series in 1997 that really established the company as a significant player in the electronic drums market.
V-drums incorporate silent mesh-head drum triggers that realistically reproduce the natural sound and feel of acoustic drums. These mesh-head types integrate a playable rim, which has its own electronic sensors to add realism while playing. Major name players of Roland V-Drums include Travis Barker, Stephen Morris of New Order, Neil Peart of Rush, and Larry Mullen Jr of U2.
Roland has upped the ante with many new...
New entry-level electronic drum kits...
£1179
The TD-4K was great; the TD-4KX is better. That's...
£1029
This is an important kit for Roland and the new...
New lightweight, entry-level V-Drums
£1057
It’s hard to see what Roland could have done to...
TBC
What at first might appear to be cosmetic tweaks...
£1149
It's always a joy to spend time with TD kits...
£629
For drummers or percussionists looking to add...
£527.58
The V-Drum line is essentially a premium series,...
Entry-level range gets an upgrade
New TD-9 electronic drum kit additions
Zildjian AE Cymbal, Black Panther Kits, Roland...
New Flagship electronic kits with SuperNATURAL...
£349
For some the notion of splashing £300-odd on an...
Drum, tech and guitar sessions on 27 November
Virtual kit compatible with Roland V-Drums
ADM CM emulates Roland's TR-606
HD-1 V-Drum Lite targets beginners and home...
£2499
The TD-20K is a killer, but the TD-12K is a far...
£419
It's important to make it clear that sets like the...
A Roland Handsonic for spacemen
Expressive, organic voicings
From Pearl's e-Pro Live to Roland's Octapad
V-Compact Series Now Has Full Mesh Head Option
Another classic drum machine plug-in
New electronic set-up announced
New look, more sounds
Iconic drum machine comes to Apple's handheld
Revamped module offers more expression too
Steve Vai, Roland Juno-DI and finger drumming
€79
D16's emulation is a vast improvement on an unsung...
€129
It's like a 909… but better. Critics could...








