Roland TD-516

Product Description

The Roland TD-516 is an electronic drum kit from the V-Drums 5 Series that pairs the flagship V71 engine with digital pads and a larger kick pad. It's built for players who want flagship-level feel in a compact kit, with room to grow both sonically and technically.

It all comes down to response and realism. Sticks meet mesh like wood on skin, cymbals breathe, and every ghost note finds its place. Whether you're practicing quietly late at night or tracking tight demo takes, the V71 engine preserves the acoustic nerve – the warmth, the attack, the groove – that makes you play longer and dare more.

Connectivity & Flow

Plug in and play more. Multichannel USB-C audio captures each drum on its own track, MIDI opens up software instruments and hybrid rigs, and Bluetooth keeps play-alongs frictionless. The app and wireless control simplify kit management and mapping so you get back to the main thing: playing.

Inspiration & Joy

The kit rewards nuance, so you start shaping phrases, chasing new fills, and exploring contrasts from whisper-quiet to powerful. This is joy – the feeling that the instrument helps you express yourself every time you sit down.

Build

• Expandable V51 sound module, powered by the same advanced V71 engine as the flagship.
• PD-140DS digital snare with positional sensing.
• VH-14D digital hi-hats with touch mute.
• PD-10P/PD-12P toms with triple sensors and chrome hoops.
• KD-12 kick pad (7.5-inch surface) with reinforced construction.
• CY-18DR digital ride and CY-12C-T/CY-14R-T crashes.
• MDS-Standard 3 stand with enhanced flexibility.

Connectivity & Features

• USB-C multichannel audio and MIDI.
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and app integration.
• Dedicated pad input for an advanced digital snare, ride, or hi-hat from Roland (optional).
• Integrated Coach mode with phrase training, stroke counting, and other advanced tools, plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums drummers.
• Growing range of sound content via Roland Cloud, including V-Drums multi-layer expansions.

Who It's For

The TD-516 suits players who already know their way around a kit and want flagship features – positional sensing, touch mute, and triple sensors – in a compact package without stepping up to the top model. A great fit for a home studio or for quiet practice and recording.

Please note that the bass drum pedal, hi-hat stand, and snare stand are not included.

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