Description

Flagship V-Drums 5 Series Kit with the Expandable V51 Module, Advanced Digital Pads, and Full-Depth Wood Shells
Designed for serious drummers, the V-Drums 5 Series delivers pro-level performance for every musical need. The V51 module hits the sweet spot within the next-gen V-Drums universe, putting the flagship sound engine from the V71 in a versatile hardware platform with full digital pad support, robust I/O, and seamless integration with DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. And with built-in wireless connectivity, it’s easy to grow your setup with an ever-expanding range of sound expansions and other V-Drums content on Roland Cloud.

The VAD516 V-Drums Acoustic Design kit is the pinnacle of the V-Drums 5 Series, combining the immersive look, feel, and stage presence of a traditional acoustic set with Roland’s premium digital pads and advanced V-Drums features. From stage performances and studio recording to creating content at home, the VAD516 offers the expression and detail you expect from an acoustic kit, paired with the control and convenience V-Drums are famous for.

Creativity unleashed
From online drumming to local performances and beyond, the V-Drums 5 Series gives you the sound quality, playability, and expressive tools to unleash your creativity and share your passion with the world.

Highlights:

• Next-gen V-Drums sound and features powered by Roland’s latest technologies
• Flagship five-piece V-Drums 5 Series kit with full-depth wood shells and advanced digital snare, ride, and hi-hat pads
• V51 module with a multi-sampled sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW)
• DW Soundworks software instrument for a seamless transition to computer-based playing (included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership)
• Wirelessly download V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs with the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app
• Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included
• Large color display, intuitive user interface, and built-in wireless adapter
• Powerful editing tools for adjusting drum tuning, muffling, head types, and more
• Companion V51 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)*
• Add your own sounds with sample import support
• Deep studio-grade processing tools, including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience effects, and more
• Three digital pad inputs, multi-pin trigger cable harness, and four ¼-inch analog trigger inputs
• Mono/stereo main output, two direct audio outputs, and an analog mix input for a music playback device or Roland percussion pad
• Integrated coach mode with Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and other advanced tools
• Includes Drum Pass, an exclusive Roland bundle of 100 free Melodics™ lessons for V-Drums players
• USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connectivity for seamless integration with DAWs and software-based instruments
• Bluetooth audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
• Audio recording and song playback via SD media
• PD-14DSX digital snare with hand-position detection, cross-stick sensitivity, throw-off switch, and LED control indicator
• KD-20-MS 20-inch kick drum with full-size shell and solid acoustic-style presence
• PDA series toms (10-inch, 12-inch, and 14-inch) with dual-ply mesh heads for low noise and realistic, tension-adjustable rebound
• Midnight Sparkle wraps on the kick and tom pads
• VH-14D digital hi-hats with precise open/closed resolution and touch muting
• CY-18DR digital ride cymbal with edge/bow/bell triggering and touch muting
• CY-14R-T and CY-16R-T crash pads with natural response, bow/edge triggering, and choke support
• Full acoustic-style, double-braced tom and cymbal hardware setup (hi-hat stand, kick pedal, snare stand, and throne sold separately)
• Self-adhesive KDP-5 kick pad patch (replacement patches available separately)
• Midnight Sparkle wraps

*The V51 Editor and V-Drums Play app will be available in late 2025

Specifications

Kit configuration

• Drum sound module: V51 x 1
• Snare: PD-14DSX x 1
• Tom1: PDA100-MS x 1
• Tom2: PDA120-MS x 1
• Tom3: PDA140F-MS x 1
• Hi-hat: VH-14D x 1
• Crash1: CY-14R-T x 1
• Crash2: CY-16R-T x 1
• Ride: CY-18DR x 1
• Kick: KD-20-MS x 1
• Drum sound module stand: PDS-5 x 1
• Drum combination stand: DCS-30 x 2 *1
• Drum boom stand: DBS-30 x 1 *1

Extra trigger input jack

• 4 (AUX 1/TOM 4--AUX 3, CRASH 2)

* CRASH 2 jack is used for CY-16R-T of 2nd crash cymbal.

Accessories

• Sound module mount
• AC adaptor
• Special connection cable
• Connection cable (Crash2)
• Drum key
• Setup guide
• Owner's manuals

Options (sold separately)

• Personal drum monitor: PM series
• V-Drums accessory package: DAP series
• Noise eater: NE-10, NE-1

Size and Weight

• Width: 1,900 mm
• Depth: 1,500 mm
• Height: 1,200 mm

(including Kick pad, Cymbals, Hi-hat stand and Drum throne)

• Weight: 58.7 kg

* This package does not include a kick pedal, a snare stand, a hi-hat stand, a drum throne, and a SD card.

* NEQ-K and NEQ-H cannot be used.

*1: Drums stand might be different from DCS-30/DBS-30 in some countries because of country factors.

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