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Introducing the Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD706 Electronic Drum Kitplay button

Introducing the Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD706 Electronic Drum Kit

Overview of Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD706 Electronic Drum Kitplay button

Overview of Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD706 Electronic Drum Kit

Sounds of the Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD706 (TD-50X Sound Module)play button

Sounds of the Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD706 (TD-50X Sound Module)

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The Roland VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design drum set is a revolutionary instrument that provides an unprecedented level of nuance and expressiveness for electronic percussion. Combining Roland's industry-leading digital drum technology with premium drum shells and cymbals modeled after acoustic counterparts, the VAD706 delivers a playing experience indistinguishable from an acoustic kit. Whether performing on stage, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, this electronic drum set empowers drummers with a dynamic range of tonal options and hyper-realistic responsiveness.

Digitally Enhanced Drum Shells and Cymbals

At the heart of the VAD706 are digitally augmented drum shells and cymbals developed jointly by Roland and drum craftsmen at Drum Workshop. The shells provide the resonance and attack of acoustic drums, which is then picked up by trigger pads and converted into digital signals. This fusion of physical and electronic elements gives each drum a distinct, multi-dimensional character with nuance beyond that of a typical electronic kit. The ride, crash, splash, and hi-hat cymbals further enhance the acoustic experience with their natural profiles and motion sensitivity.

Roland's Tru-Resonance Sound Modeling

Underlying the VAD706's acoustic components is Roland's Tru-Resonance Sound Modeling technology, which leverages decades of expertise in digital percussion to produce incredibly authentic drum sounds. Tru-Resonance simulates the way sound resonates within an acoustic drum shell and projects outward, resulting in tones that are as vibrant and multi-layered as the real thing. With a variety of high-quality drum kits to choose from, drummers can explore sounds from classic rock to modern electronic and everything in between.

Advanced Trigger Pad and Cymbal Responsiveness

Roland's advanced digital trigger pads and cymbals translate a drummer's playing nuance with peerless precision, allowing for a wide range of articulations from subtle taps to aggressive strikes. The trigger pads in particular provide an ultra-fast, consistent response across the entire playing surface for accurate translation of rhythmic phrasing and dynamics. The hi-hat and cymbal pads are equally responsive, detecting force, position, and motion of drumsticks to recreate the subtleties of acoustic cymbal work in meticulous detail.

Additional Features for Practice and Performance

As expected of a Roland electronic drum set, the VAD706 comes equipped with valuable features for practice, performance, and music production. These include over 50 onboard drum kits and over 700 drum and percussion sounds, advanced on-board effects such as compression, USB and MIDI connectivity for recording and virtual performances, and a built-in metronome for improving timing. An optional digital display further enhances the experience with visual feedback on kit settings, performance data, and more.

Roland VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design Drum Kit Pearl White Finish
Roland VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design Drum Kit Pearl White Finish

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  • Five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with full-size wood shells and double-braced chrome stands
  • Flagship TD-50X sound module with next-generation Prismatic Sound Modeling and PureAcoustic Ambience technologies
  • Over 900 sounds onboard, including many new kick, snare, hi-hat, tom and cymbal selections
  • Four premium finish options: Gloss Natural, Gloss Cherry, Gloss Ebony and Pearl White
  • 14" PD-140DS digital snare, 18-inch CY-18DR digital ride cymbal and newly developed 14" VH-14D digital hi-hat, all with high-res, multi-sensor triggering for unmatched performance
  • 10" PDA100 and 12" PDA120 rack toms, 14" PDA140F floor tom and new 22" KD-222 kick
  • Two 16" CY-16C-T crash cymbal pads, which feature a 40-percent thinner design than previous V-Cymbals for greater flex and swing
  • Hands-on interface with dedicated buttons and faders for selecting, customizing and mixing drum sounds
  • Import your own WAV samples via an SD card
  • Stereo XLR master output and eight TRS direct outs provide balanced connections to a PA mixer
  • Integrated 32-channel USB audio/MIDI interface for professional computer music production
  • Four auxiliary analog trigger inputs for easy kit expansion
  • Mix input for drumming with music from a smartphone or laptop
  • Built-in practice functions for developing drumming skills
  • Note: Kick pedal, hi-hat stand and snare stand sold separately