The updated Roland TD-17KV2 V-Drums is an electronic drum kit that really delivers in both the feel and sound department, whilst also being built to last! It features a full mesh head setup, including a superbly playable 12" double-mesh snare, and an updated sound module, and new thinner cymbals for a more realistic feel.
The TD-17KV2's core configuration consists of a large 12" PDX-12 double mesh snare, three PD-X mesh tom pads, a 10" CY-5 hi-hat with an FD-9 hi-hat controller pedal, a 12-inch CY-12C-T crash, 14-inch CY-14R-T ride(featuring new thinner profiles) and a KD-10 kick drum pad (a freshly designed kick pad for the TD-17 series, made to deliver the feel of a kick pad whilst vastly reducing noise, ideal for home use).
Thanks to its all mesh head setup, large 12" mesh snare, and update thinner profile cymbals, you are treated to a wonderful playing experience. All of the components sit atop the Roland MDS-4V drum stand, allowing you to mount and adjust the drums to suit your positional requirements whilst delivering rock solid stability.
The heart of any electronic drum kit is the brain, and the updated TD17 drum brain certainly doesn't disappoint, with 70 premium preset drum kits, including 20 new kits with custom samples. The TD-17 sound engine utilizes Roland's Prismatic Sound Modeling technology that has been inherited from the flagship TD-50 sound module, allowing for a wonderful playing experience. Each pad is treated to a wider dynamic range and selection of tonal changes dependent on how hard and where you hit the pad. Everything from your ghosts note to rim shots to flams to cymbal swells are treated to am accurate response with every nuance beautifully detailed.
The module comes loaded with 70 premium drum kits that cover a range of musical scenarios and genres. In addition you can edit and create you own signature sounds using the on-board pitch control, EQ, effects and more. A very handy feature is the ability for your own samples to be imported into the brain, allowing you to trigger your own single shots, phrases or vocals, you can event mix and layer these samples with the internal sounds.
Not only does the TD-17 brain deliver on the sound front but is allows for players to develop their abilities with the addition of the on-board Coach Mode. Whether you want to take a warm up, developing your groove with the Time Check feature or building your internal timing with the Quiet Time section, The TD-17KV2 will help you progress and motivate you at the same time.
Added versatility comes with the addition of the TD-17 drum module having Bluetooth connectivity. This great tool will allow you to wirelessly stream your favourite tracks to the TD-17 allowing you to easily jam along...you can even record your performance and listen back to it, a great way to analyze your playing.
The Roland TD17-KV2, as with all Roland V-Drums, is built to last and ultra reliable. From the pads, to the drum rack to the sound module, it'll deliver in every performance. Match that with the stunning feel, thanks to the full mesh setup, and its flagship quality sound and you have a superb option for any drummer in the market for an electronic drum kit.
This kit DOES NOT include a kick pedal.
- Five-piece electronic drum kit with crash, ride, and hi-hat with controller pedal
- Develop stick control and correct playing techniques using the large 12-inch PDX-12 snare with double-mesh head
- Updated TD-17 sound module with new kits, expanded effects, compression/reverb sections, and rich, dynamic, and natural drum sounds
- Choose from 70 premium preset drum kits, including 20 new kits with custom samples
- Learn expressive foot control and pedal techniques with the KD-10 Kick Pad
- 12-inch CY-12C-T crash and 14-inch CY-14R-T ride cymbals with thin profiles for natural feel and realistic movement
- 10-inch CY-5 hi-hat cymbal pad and FD-9 Hi-Hat Control Pedal
- Three 10-inch PDX-8 mesh-head tom pads with head and rim triggering
- Rugged and stable MDS-Compact stand
- Expansion possibilities to support your unique playing and performance styles
- Improve your sense of time with Time Check and Quiet Count in Coach mode
- Warm-up menu provides a daily exercise routine to help your playing progress
- Adjust the ambience and reverb of each kit to match the venues you perform at
- Customize the preset drum kits to personalize your drum sound
- Import your own samples to match specific songs and styles
- Enjoy playing along with favorite tunes and video lessons by streaming audio from your smartphone to the module via Bluetooth® audio
- Develop playing and timing with free Melodics™ for V-Drums software for macOS and Windows
- Expand your range with sounds, samples, and artist kits at Roland Cloud