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Professional Performance With a Sleek, Modern Setup!
The V-Drums 3 series, available as both TD and VAD models, combines professional performance with a sleek, modern setup. Series 3 uses the same top-model sound engine as the V-Drums 7 series and delivers identical expressive capabilities, preset kits and easy access to the Roland Cloud with its growing collection of Instrument Expansions. With newly developed pads and the latest innovations in materials and construction, these kits deliver a high-quality, responsive playing experience. With a digital pad per kit — including hi-hat, snare and ride — you can tap into the full range of dynamics and expression.
With the VAD316, the renowned V-Drums Acoustic Design experience comes to the V-Drums 3 family. Its shallow wooden tom shells and full-size bass drum give the kit the stage presence, feel and familiar layout of a classic acoustic set — but with full control over volume. In addition, the V31 sound module offers performance on par with the series’ flagship models, innovative coaching tools and wireless connectivity for easy playing, learning and expanding your sound palette. Whether practicing at home, playing live or recording in the studio, the VAD316 combines premium acoustic components with cutting-edge V-Drums technology to give you the best of both worlds.
Unrivaled Sound. Unmatched Playability.
New Sound Engine
Newly developed for greater dynamics and VST-like tone, with the same sounds, expansions and identical realism across Series 3, 5 and 7.
DW Samples
High-quality multi-layer samples from Drum Workshop deliver the legendary DW sound.
Unrivaled Expression
Round-robin sampling and Roland behaviour modelling enable the even, organic response of an acoustic drum set.
Limitless Sounds. One Module. Powered by the Roland Cloud.
Expansions From the Roland Cloud
Download new kits and instruments anytime to expand your module.
Pro Sounds at Every Level
All V71 expansions are compatible with the V31 and V51 modules — the top-model sounds in every kit.
Cross-Use of DW Sounds
Many DW kits can be used in both Roland modules and in DW Soundworks VST.
Growing Library
Regular releases of new kits, instruments and genre packs.
App Control via Smartphones
Search, download and edit kits wirelessly via Roland Cloud Connect and the V-Drums Play apps.
New Look. Top Playability.
New Module Design
Compact, clean and intuitive with a large color display for quick kit selection and editing.
V31 Module: USB Digital-Pad Input
For connecting a digital snare, hi-hat or a digital ride to add expression and enable easy upgrades.
New Sound Engine From the Flagship
The V31 module uses the same completely new sound engine and DW audio samples from the V-Drums 7 series for identical sound and expression.
Sound Expansion
Connect wirelessly to the Roland Cloud to load more layered sample instruments onto your V31 module, including kicks, snares, toms, cymbals and complete kits.
Control and Management via Apps
Use Roland Cloud Connect to add sounds and manage your collection from your smartphone. Discover new kits easily with the V-Drums app or dive deeper into sound editing on your computer with the V-Drums Editor.
Two Playing Modes
The V31 combines hardware comfort with software flexibility. Expand your kit with new packs or use DW Soundworks VST and MIDI for identical high-quality sounds on the module and laptop.
New Coach
More than a metronome — an integrated toolbox for timing, control, speed and musicianship. No extra equipment required.
Includes classics like Time Check or Quiet Count and new tools:
Phrase Trainer: Creates loops for rhythmic practice
Stroke Monitor: Records your stick hits
Blast Beat Trainer: Builds speed and endurance
New Pads, New Configurations
Two new pad series provide improved playability and a fresh V-Drums look. While the premium PD-10P and PD-12P feature chrome hoops and reduced hot spots, the PD-8H and PD-10H offer a robust, elegant design. All kits also include larger floor toms for a more natural playing feel.
Standard V-Pad Series
Durable plastic hoops with embedded rubber rim and sleek black finish deliver reliable, high-quality playing feel in 10" and 8" sizes.
Full-Size Kick, Natural Feel, Professional Performance
The KD-18-MS is a premium 18" kick drum with a full-size wooden shell for an authentic V-Drums Acoustic Design playing feel. Its enlarged playing surface allows the use of double pedals and is extremely robust.
The new sensor on a standard head provides a natural response, while modern Roland trigger technology transmits each hit with the highest precision.
Features
- Five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with shallow wooden shells and full-size bass drum
- Expandable V31 sound module with the same groundbreaking drum engine as the V71 flagship
- PDA120LS 12" snare with tension-adjustable mesh head and cross-stick detection
- KD-18 18" full-size bass drum with innovative sensor system mounted directly on the drumhead, enlarged trigger area and adjustable lifter
- Tom pads (2 x 10", 1 x 12") from the PDA series with dual-zone sensors and shallow wooden shells
- VH-10 hi-hat on a traditional hi-hat stand (not included) for natural open/close control
- CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T crash pads with natural response, bow/edge detection and choke
- CY-16R-T ride cymbal pad with natural response, bow/edge detection and choke
- Separate pad input for a Roland digital snare, ride or hi-hat pad (optional)
- Three DCS-30 combo stands with flexible mounting and high stability (hi-hat stand, bass drum pedal, snare stand and drum throne sold separately)
- Built-in coach module with phrase trainer, hit display and other modern tools plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums users
- USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connection for seamless integration into DAWs and software instruments
- Bluetooth audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
- Wireless connectivity and smartphone app integration to manage expansions and control basic sound module functions
- Expand your creative options with a growing sound collection in the Roland Cloud, including V-Drums multi-layer Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drumsets
Module
- Expandable V-Drums sound module with the same groundbreaking drum engine as the V71 flagship
- Integrated multi-sample sound library developed in collaboration with DW
- Part of a unified ecosystem (with the V71 and V51) offering full compatibility with V-Drums Instrument Expansions and kit packs
- Quick-edit knobs for fast adjustment of tuning, damping and instrument type
- Multi-pin trigger cable harness and two analog 6.3 mm trigger inputs
- Separate pad input for a Roland digital snare, ride or hi-hat pad
- Stereo audio output and MIDI output
- Analog mix input for connecting a playback device or Roland percussion pads
- Built-in coach module with phrase trainer, hit display and other modern tools plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums users
- Dedicated tray area on the top surface for unused sticks
- USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connection for seamless integration into DAWs and software instruments
- Bluetooth audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
- Audio recording and song playback via SD card
- Wireless connectivity and smartphone app integration to manage expansions and control basic sound module functions
- Expand your creative options with a growing sound collection in the Roland Cloud, including V-Drums multi-layer Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drumsets
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 316 x 246 x 97 mm
- Weight: 2.2 kg
Scope of delivery
- 1 x V31 module
- 1 x KD-18-BK 18" kick pad
- 1 x PDA-120LS 12" snare pad
- 2 x PDA-100L-BK 10" tom pads
- 1 x PDA-120L-BK 12" tom pad
- 1 x VH-10 12" hi-hat pad
- 1 x CY-16R-T 16" ride pad
- 1 x CY-12C-T 12" crash pad
- 1 x CY-14C-T 12" crash pad
- 3 x DCS-30 cymbal-/tom stands
- 1 x PDS-5 module stand
- 1 x mounting bracket for the sound module
- 1 x power supply
- 1 x special connection cable
- 1 x drum key
Specification
- Product number 00116022
- Snare pad size 12 Zoll
- sampling function Ja
- USB in Nein
- Crash cymbal pad Dual Zone
- Crash cymbal pad size 12 Zoll
- Tom pads Dual Zone
- Kick/Bass Drum Pad Pad 18 Zoll
- Midi in/out Ja
- Accessories included Nein
- Ride cymbal pad size 16 Zoll
- upgradable through optional pads Ja
- Tom pads size 10 Zoll, 12 Zoll
- Number of preset kits 70
- Snare pad Dual Zone
- HiHat Controller optional HiHat Stand
- Mesh Head Pads Ja
- Little floor space required nein
- Outputs Klinke 6.3mm
- Direct Outputs Nein
- Number of sounds 1000
- Colour Schwarz
- USB to Host Ja
- Ride cymbal pad Triple Zone
- Crash cymbal with stop function Ja
- LCD Display Ja
- Suited for Double Bass ja
- MP3 Input Ja
- Social media support Nein
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