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Roland TD20S V-Pro Series Electronic Drum Kit

These digital drums are in the acoustic house! You have to play them to appreciate how dynamic and expressive these pads are. Roland even modeled snare buzz and rim/stick sounds for the toms! Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Well ... I know some people have complained about not having a HH & SN stands and pedals but, I don't think that's what Roland had in mind. As a drummer of 20+ years I can say that I have faves re: particular hardware and wouldn't want to deal with unloading more hardware that I didn't need in the first place - even, as some have said, for the price of this kit.

Quality:
Much better than many other E kits that I've had to deal with.

Value:
Here's the thing - if you're just starting to kit yourself out with more pro style gear: A good acoustic set (5-7 piece) could be priced for $2500 - $4500 just for shells and hardware. Then you spend a lot on good cymbals (true - it takes time to find the gems but you can shell out a lot of money for 1 set of decent cymbals) then you buy cases, good kick pedal and some other stuff. That could put you in the $6000 range (or much more depending) anyway. So - it's the the TD-20S V Drum kit is basically (over time) the same OR EVEN CHEAPER! Cuz if you're a multi genre player maybe you want 2 drum outfits or 3 maybe..... 3-5 snare drums. Ok - I exaggerate a little m aybe ... but I think getting the variety with this one set of pads and cymbals in an all in one for less than 6G is pretty good and worth spending the extra $500 - $1000 on some missing components.

Desirability:
I lust for this gear .... period.

Sound:
Awesome! Lot's of options and flexibility that fits in really well with the stuff I like to do. I can see people using this thing exclusively for recording sessions / gigs / etc ... no problem.

Ease of Use:
Ummm .... awesome.

Support:
No idea ... I'm sure it's what an owner would need.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It all comes down to the "Brain" of the V-Pro...the level of customization is extraordinary...I dig the argument about not including snare stand, etc., for hefty price tag - but I still think the TD-20S is loaded!

Quality:
there's a reason this thing costs what it does...the research, development and production costs to create this masterpiece must be immense...but it certainly shows in the quality of the product...as someone said in another review, "you get what you pay for", which is a lot!

Value:
I only put a "9" instead of "10" as a nod to my starving musician bretheren...I think the value is unsurpassed, and I am an investment banker by trade and weekend warrior drummer, so cost isn't an issue...but I still understand the argument about $5 G's + being pricey...I believe it's worth the money, though, certainly...

Desirability:
The black version is straight bad ass...

Sound:
Impeccable! Second to none for an electric kit, and darn near close to rivaling an acoustic/"live" kit...

Ease of Use:
as self-explanatory as they come...assemble and beat on it...

Support:
have always found Roland to be very receptive and helpful, though I've never had issues with the products (this is my 3rd V Pro)...I usually contact Roland with technical questions and they are mighty helpful...

Overall:
Superbad! Buy one...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I wish there were more drum voicings, and I especially wish there were more musical patterns to play along with. There are few good ones, and they all sound as if they were created on keyboard, with some pretty horrible synth voicings. The Yamaha DTXpress system was more enjoyable to play along with as far as songs. The Yamaha set had some nasty Phil Collins-sounding tom settings that I really miss, and some amazing snare settings, including some amazing rim shot sounds. All accessories were included other than snare stand, hi-hat, and pedal(s). The DW snare stand did not work with the 12" diameter snare, and I exchanged it for a Gibraltar, which works flawlessly. I am using a Yamaha monitor system (and/or phones)from my old drums, and it works exceptionally well, although it would be a stretch for performing live.

Quality:
Quality is beyond reproach. I am concerned about the heads, but as when I played for a living, I'll order spares in advance. The finshes are excellent. The internal cable routing is cleaner than my last set. The TD-20 sound module is easy to make adjustments on while playing, unlike the Yamaha, which required stopping and getting out a magnifying glass. Almost. The overall quality level is as good as my 1966 Ludwig Downbeat set, which was superb. (In 1970, I was sponsored by Ludwig, and the quality had plummeted. I wore out a big set in a year.) Packaging was perfect, with ample protection, and no floating parts.

Value:
This product is a 10 for value. The fact that some may consider it expensive has nothing to do with value. A Corvette Z06 is expensive at $70,000, but it is the best sports car value on Earth, if you get my point.

Sound:
I'm an ex-professional drummer who replaced a set of Yamaha e-drums with the TD-20k a few weeks ago. Other than the Yamaha set having a greater variety of drums sounds and the rubber pads being faster, the Roland set bridges the gap between e-drums and acoustic drums. The mesh heads replicate conventional drum heads, and have a great feel. The bass head is especially great, and I'm playing faster, more relaxed patterns than when people threw money at me to do this. The somewhat limited drum settings are very real, but only 20 or so are worth a crap. The cymbal sounds are a bit light and low on treble content. I will crank the sensitivity up and see if that helps. The hi-hat cymbal triggers are not good, though, not allowing you to "splash" the cymbals with your feet. It impedes my Tony Williams stuff a lot. There is too much audible mechanical clicking in the hi-hat, too. I have had to readjust the hat cymbals often to keep them within operating range. The rack is rock solid, and nothing moves, and with no amp, the set is nearly silent.

Ease of Use:
The user interface is intuitive, but the manual gets confusing at times. It took me forever to get the 2nd crash to stop triggering the most awful "marimba" pattern. Roland answered my e-mail on a Sunday to help me, though. The unit should have been shipped with no triggers enabled. Instead, I had to go into the menu and figure out how to eliminate about a half dozen of them. The manual needs to be more in-depth, and then there needs to be a quick set up guide.

Support:
As mentioned above, I put in an e-mail request on a Sunday, and got an answer the same day. Problem solved.

Overall:
The only changes I would make would be in using real Zildjians if I played out. This drum set is the schizzle, but only because I have chops out the wazoo.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Value:
All I have to say about the price is,you pay for what you get.These drums are really worth the money spent. I have read many comments of other drummers saying that the price is to high,but they also say that these are the best electric drums out there.Whats up with that?

Desirability:
The look and the feel is the best.Just like the Bently of cars,TD20S is the Bently of electric drums.

Sound:
I own the TD20S,these drums are the best electic drums I have ever played. The sound of these drums are the best out there compared to any other electric set out there on the market.I recommend TD20S to any drummer that would like the feel,sound,and quality of acoustic drums.

Overall:
TD20S IS THE BEST OUT THERE PERIOD.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
They did there job

Quality:
Very Good

Value:
Way Too Expensive!!! If this set was like $3000 to $3500 and it came with the seat, snare stand, bass ped. and amp/speakers. I would have gotten it already - too greedy

Desirability:
Maybe when I am 60 years old. When I have saved enough for the set in 20 years

Sound:
Good Sound - very versitile

Ease of Use:
They should give a class on how to use the thing.

Support:
Slow Support

Overall:
The feel of the set is close to what I had. The skins are about 90% of a real set and the cymb. are about 60% of the real feel as well. Overall a good product

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Happy with everything. I can't really complain, because the set wasn't mine.

Quality:
I have played on other electronic sets, they seemed flimsy and cheap. i was impressed with the durability.

Value:
I am amazed with the complaints on the cost of the set. This is an investement. If you are getting the sound you want, the features, etc. the price is worth it. A good product doesn't come cheap. If you wanted cheap, you wouldn't get the sound quality, etc. C'mon, you can't compare the cost and features of a Ford with the cost and features of a Mercedes.

Desirability:
In the process of getting one now.

Sound:
I am really impressed with the sound. The quality of the sound system makes a difference. I used it on stage through an awesome sound system. It rocked!!

Support:
Didn't use it, don't know.

Overall:
Don't know about this one. My buddy who owns it, loves it and can't imagine using anything else.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Desirability:
This is the hottest thing i have ever layed my eyes on. I am truley in love and would do anything to own this amazing drum set! I have a regular Sonor set but i would love to own this one as well !!

Sound:
This is amazing, the sound in incredible and it is great quality! My dream is to own this , i am trying to save up money by teaching drum lessons!!!!!!!!!!!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Feature:
Great Features. You can record your own drum beat, play along with preset tracks, plug you cd/mp3 player into the back(mix-in)and play along with your favorite bands!

Quality:
Great quality. Easy moving and adjusting.

Desirability:
This thing has got that look that will make people watch you play even if they cant hear you!

Sound:
The only minor adjustment that needs to be made is the hi-hat and the Snare. Sometimes they sound a little "fake"

Support:
Havent talked to support because of only one minor problem. Easy to fix.

Overall:
These v drums are the best electronic drums...no the best Overall drums that i have played. Great product! Recommend to anyone!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Value:
Price is still too steep so musicians that can play well like myself and other can't really afford sharing our gifts and talents. I really wish that Roland would roll back on the pricing and I speak for all drummers

Overall:
This product can only enhance what drummers do why fix it if it is not broken?

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
powerful features to control effects, ambient sounds, modeling the size of the cymbals/drums, rivets, drum material, muffling, snare buzz from other drums... great stuff

Quality:
frame is solid, and you can smack the hell out of the drums and they'll take it.

Value:
the product is amazing, but its always hard to justify such a steep price tag. if you live in an apt, this may be your only way or recording drums. heck, even if you don't, it is infinitely easier to record this than miking a drum set.

Desirability:
who wouldn't want this?

Sound:
Sounds exactly like a real set except for detailed hihat and snare work. if you play like carter beauford, you might have some complaints... if you play like dave grohl, it will sound nearly identical to a real set on your recordings. only complaint i'd have is the tendency for a "double-hit" sometimes when you don't want it. you have to adjust playing style slightly for that. otherwise, play it just like a normal kit.

Support:
havent needed it yet

Overall:
awesome product overall, best vdrum out there - and you'll pay for the quality.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Desirability:
Too pricey

Sound:
Too pricey but it has all the of the things that a drummer need to pefect the sound of a band in cocert or in the studio or night clubs. This set is by far yet one of it's kind.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I really like playing along with the "Brown Funk". This would be a great practice tool.

Sound:
It is amazing what these are capable of doing, and, from an accoustic drummer, they FEEL realistic.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10

Feature:
I wish the drum set would have aa cd or cassete player so we could play along with our favorite songs

Support:
i have not talked to the company

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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