Roland VAD-516

Product Description

The Roland VAD-516 is a five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with shallow wood shells and a full-size kick, built to bring stage-ready acoustic presence home. At its heart is the V51 sound module, powered by the same advanced engine as the flagship V71, delivering realistic response and natural tone whether you're practicing quietly or tracking demos.

• Five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with shallow wood shells
• V51 sound module powered by the V71 engine
• KD-20-MS full-size kick, 20", with head-mounted sensor system
• PDA toms 10"/12"/14" with dual-ply mesh heads
• VH-14D digital hi-hats and CY-18DR digital ride
• CY-14R-T/CY-16R-T crashes with choke

Feel & Sound

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

With multichannel USB-C you capture 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 (Wi-Fi) 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. Coach mode and included Melodics content give you structured practice right on the kit.

Construction

The KD-20-MS kick features a head-mounted sensor system, a larger trigger area, and an adjustable lifter. The toms (10", 12" and 14") use dual-ply mesh heads for natural rebound. Hardware is double-braced in an acoustic style for stability during intense playing. The kit includes a dedicated pad input for an advanced digital snare, ride, or hi-hat from Roland (sold separately).

Who It's For

A good choice if you want acoustic feel and realistic tone at home, with the option to practice quietly, record multichannel, and connect wirelessly. Works especially well for players who already play acoustic and want a digital complement without losing the feel.

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