A Whole New Generation

Refined pads, an updated sound engine, and a whole new set of premium-quality kits take the V-Drums TD-17KVX2 second generation electronic drum kit well past its reasonable price point and straight into professional territory! A TD-17 sound module serves as the core of the TD-17KVX2, loaded with fresh new kits and improved effects to cover just about every percussion application in the book. What’s more, you can import your own sounds to craft wild custom kits, or even borrow a couple of studio-quality artist signature kits by connecting to the powerful Roland Cloud library. Finally, the pads are a combination of old classics and cutting-edge new designs, sporting thin CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T cymbals, a time-tested PDX-12 snare, three dual-trigger PDX-8 toms, an expressive VH-10 hi-hat pad, and a rock-solid KD-10 kick! You also get Roland’s MDS-compact drum stand, so you can get set up and playing in no time.

A Library of Studio-Quality Kits

No matter what style you’re after, the TD-17’s updated array of 70 premium-quality kits has you covered! The second generation of the TD-17 boasts a re-vamped sound engine, in addition to 20 brand-new preset kits - half of which were only previously available on the top-of-the-line VAD-306. Moreover, these kits feature 26 built-in samples that can be added to your custom kits, offering a whole new level of percussion personalisation. From metal blast beats, to EDM grooves, to dry recording kits, the TD-17 is loaded with versatile sounds for any genre, and you can even upload your own sounds as WAV files via SD/HC card to craft the kit of your dreams. Moreover, each and every sound can be fine-tuned with the TD-17’s impressive processing and effects engine with snare tension, compression, EQ, reverb, and many more sonic sculpting tools.

Bluetooth MIDI and Song Streaming

The TD-17’s built-in Bluetooth transceiver is sure to elevate your practice and recording sessions. Music can be streamed directly from your device to the module, allowing you to practice with your favourite grooves and fills. Plus, if you’re in a creative mood, the TD-17’s Bluetooth functionality can also send your beats wirelessly as MIDI notes, capturing your inspiration for later. Finally, audio/MIDI over USB and a standard 5-pin MIDI output are available for musicians who prefer the old-school reliability of a cord connection.

Experience Premium Level Drum and Cymbal Pads

• The TD17KVX2's wide assortment of pads starts off with the PDX-12, a 12-inch dual-trigger snare pad that boasts an incredibly realistic feel and response. The 12-inch size offers an easy transition for players migrating from a kit-size snare. Plus, a tuneable 2-ply head allows you to dial in your preferred level of rebound, from a solid, tight bounce to a loose wallop. For the uninitiated, switching from a traditional snare to a pad can feel like a compromise, but the PDX-12 truly captures the natural feel of an acoustic snare.

• Looking for a kick pad with the feedback of a traditional acoustic head? The tower-style KD-10 kick pad delivers exceptionally organic playability, capturing every nuance of your playing dynamics. A combination of a rock-solid frame and anchoring spurs keep the KD-10 firmly in place, allowing you to stomp out even the most aggressive of double-bass blast beats with impunity.

• Roland’s V-Toms sport a dual-trigger design for a nuanced response that captures your strikes across both the head and rim. Plus, the head and rim can be configured in the TD-17 to produce any type of sound you require, allowing for creative custom setups!

• Mount this advanced 10-inch hi-hat pad to your favourite hi-hat stand (sold separately) using the included clutch and trigger base, and the VH-10 rewards you with realistic pumps, splashes, and closed-to-open contrast. Its dual-trigger system is able to capture nuances that many other electric drum kits miss. And its textured playing surface reduces acoustic volume to keep practice and performances quiet.

• The lastest generation of Roland V-Drums features the thinner, more sensitive CY-14R-T ride cymbal and CY-12C-T crash cymbal. In addition to their new low profile, both of these cymbals offer a choke control that functions just like a traditional cymbal - just grab the edge! The CY-12C-T crash sports a trigger point on both the bow and edge, while the CY-14R-T ride is designed with 3-way independent triggering on the bow, edge, and bell for a wide variety of configuration options.

Keep Your Setup Solid

The TD17KVX2 comes equipped with Roland’s rock-solid MDS-compact drum stand to rig up your set safely and securely. Non-slip rubber feet keep the MDS-Compact rooted firmly to the ground, allowing you to go all-out without fear of your set slipping and shifting around.

TD-17KVX2 at a Glance

• Roland TD-17 drum module Firmware 2.0
• 336 Sounds inspired by the flagship Roland TD-50
• 70 Preset kits
• 50 User kits
• 11 Multi-effects
• Quick Record
• Coach function with Time Check and Quiet Count to improve timing and accuracy
• WAV samples importable via SD/HC card
• Bluetooth 4.2 transceiver for wireless streaming of music directly from smartphone or MIDI to compatible devices
• Sounds can be altered in volume, pitch, damping, snare wire tension, and snare buzz
• Reverb, compressor, and equaliser adjustable for each instrument
• Global treble and bass adjustment
• Smartphone tray
• 25-pin D-Sub cable included
• 2 x 6.3 mm (1/4") trigger inputs for additional pads (one is already used by Crash 2)
• 2 x 6.3mm (1/4") L(mono) + R master outputs
• 3.5mm stereo headphone output
• 3.5mm stereo aux-in
• 5-Pin MIDI out
• USB to PC/Mac (USB audio and MIDI)
• MDS Compact Rack System with Boom Arms
• Power supply included

PLEASE NOTE: Hi-Hat Stand and Bass Drum Pedal Not Included 

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