NAMM 2011: Roland V-Drum Updates

Roland have announced the Roland TD4K2, the Roland TD4KX2, the Roland TD9KX and the Roland TD9KX2.

Roland TD4K2 / TD4KX2 and TD9K2 / TD9KX2

The Roland TD4K / TD4KX is undergoing new upgrades and refinements with a new Kick Pad and V-Cymbals. With its improved playability, the new kits help you maximize your performance and practice time. Get better faster with the built-in Coach and Quick Rec/Play function.

Roland TD4K2

• Mesh heads for snare and toms (PDX-8, PDX-6)
• Natural swing motion and playing feel with new V-Cymbals (CY-12C, CY-13R)
• Three-way triggering for ride (CY-13R)
• Great feel and reliable playability with new mechanics and a cloth-designed bass drum head (KD-9)

Roland TD4KX2

• The most compact and affordable V-Drums, featuring a mesh-head snare (PDX-8) and a cloth-head Kick Pad (KD-9)
• Authentic percussion instruments onboard the TD-4 sound module
• Dual-trigger cymbal pad for crash and ride (CY-8)

Roland’s popular TD9K / TD9KX series gets upgraded with a newly designed Kick Pad and V-Cymbals, and an enhanced TD-9 sound module, to improve the total playability of the drum set. Play any style of music with the diverse range of sounds onboard, and drum along your favorite MP3/WAV songs via USB key.

Roland TD9K2

• Enhanced with new components (KD-9, CY-12C, CY-13R)
• Mesh heads provide an acoustic-like feel and response on snare and toms (PD-105, PD-85)
• VH-11 V-Hi-Hat mounts on standard acoustic hi-hat stand

Roland TD9KX2

• Affordable V-Drums with the enhanced TD-9 sound module
• Mesh heads for snare and toms (PDX-8, PDX-6)
• Compact and expressive hi-hat combination with CY-5 and FD-8