Roland VClub Set

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64-voice polyphony. 1,024 high-quality drum sounds.

Overview

The V-Club Set arrives as Roland's most affordable compact drum system, bringing the world's leading drum sounds and acclaimed playability to a new price point. This expandable set is based around the all-new TD-6 Percussion Sound Module, newly developed rubber drum pads, and new dual-trigger cymbal pads with choke capabilities, giving you the power to sound and play your best.

Features

Affordable new compact drum system based around TD-6 Percussion Sound Module and new drum and cymbal pads.

TD-6 Percussion Sound Module offers 64-voice polyphony, 1,024 high-quality drum sounds, 262 backing sounds, 99 kits, and a 6-part sequencer.

5x PD-6 8.5 in. rubber pads provide durable, reliable triggering.

2x CY-6 12 in. dual-trigger cymbal pads yield natural dynamics and "choke" capabilities.

9x trigger inputs on TD-6 accommodate up to 11 pads and cymbals, including acclaimed Roland mesh-head V-pads.

Includes hi-hat pedal, kick drum trigger, stand, and all connecting hardware.

TD-6 module and complete system designed for easy setup and intuitive operation.

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviews

(211 ratings)

Submitted December 4, 2003 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Great sounds, fair triggers, still lots of fun!!"

Overall:

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I really enjoy this kit, but I do miss my acoustic set.

Sound
Considering its price as compared to other kits, the sounds are incredible (try it through a P.A.)The drum sounds are very configurable and the ambiance settings help to create seemingly endless sound scapes. The cymbals can sound a bit digitised at times but it is also an overlookable issue. To the point, there are some very ballsy sounds in this brain.

Features
A good amount of trigger inputs, but I can definatley see where some may need more unless you are very comfortable with MIDI. The accompaniment (sp) songs are great to practice to and even might inspire

Quality
The single trigger triggers are holding up well (after 1 year) the double trigger triggers however, drove me completely crazy until they just completely gave up. Three months into ownership and Roland would only pay for parts and not service (or vice versa I can't remember) and I would have to pay shipping also. I have since changed the cables to mono cables and am succesfully using them as single triggers. So I have had to lose two triggers effectively. The rack seems to be holding up well also. But those cymbal triggers really bring this score down.

Value
Like I said earlier, at this price point you are getting a very playable, configurable, great sounding kit.

Manufacturer Support
Roland wanted… read more me to go through my music store and they were not very concerned with helping me. (My wife bought them for me, I would have never used this stote...name withheld)

The Wow Factor
Because there are others that "Blow it away" in the Roland line... I would say, the hardcore player would find it much less attractive than the beginner or casual player. On the other hand the casual player will absolutely love it if you can live with the crappy cymbal triggers (just change to the mono cables now, save yourself)

Musical Style:
Funk, Rock, Metal... experimental

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