Roland TD17KV2 Electronic Drum Set - Generation 2

V-Drums TD-17KV2

The Roland V-Drums TD-17KV2 is a powerful and versatile mid-range electronic drum kit, offering a highly expressive and authentic drumming experience suitable for serious students, gigging musicians, and home studio recording. It leverages Roland's acclaimed Prismatic Sound Modeling technology and a robust hardware configuration to deliver a natural feel and professional sound quality.

Key Features:

• Drum Module: TD-17 Module (Version 2.0). This highly acclaimed module features:
  • Prismatic Sound Modeling: Provides dynamic and realistic drum sounds that respond accurately to subtle nuances in playing.
  • 70 Premium Drum Kits: 20 new kits with 12 new samples, plus 50 previous kits, covering a wide range of genres and styles.
  • User Sampling: Import your own WAV samples via SD card for custom sounds.
  • Deep Editing Tools: Extensive sound customization options, including tuning, muffling, snare buzz, reverb, compressor, and more.
  • Ambience Effects: Add realistic room ambience to your kits.
  • Coach Functions: Integrated exercises to improve timing, rhythm, and accuracy.
  • Metronome: Advanced metronome with various sounds, tempo, and time signatures.
  • Bluetooth Connectivity: Stream audio wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet for playing along with music or lessons.
• Pads (Superior Feel and Response):
  • Snare: PDX-12 (12-inch dual-mesh head pad): Offers a realistic snare drum feel, excellent rebound, and highly accurate head/rim triggering.
  • Tom 1, 2, 3: PDX-8 (8-inch dual-mesh head pads): Provides a natural stick response and quiet operation, with dual-zone triggering for head and rim sounds.
  • Kick: KD-10 (kick pad): A sturdy and quiet kick drum pad that accommodates a standard single or double bass drum pedal (pedal sold separately).
  • Hi-Hat: CY-5 (10-inch cymbal pad) with FD-9 Hi-Hat Control Pedal: The CY-5 offers realistic feel, while the FD-9 provides smooth open-to-closed hi-hat control with minimal acoustic noise.
  • Crash 1: CY-12C-T (12-inch thin-profile cymbal pad): Features a thinner profile for more natural swing and stick response, with choke capability.
  • Ride: CY-14R-T (14-inch thin-profile cymbal pad): Also with a thinner profile for natural swing, and three-way triggering (bow, bell, edge) with choke capability for comprehensive ride cymbal articulation.
• Rack Stand: MDS-COMPACT (robust and stable four-post rack stand) designed for reliable performance and flexible pad placement.
• Connectivity:
  • Main Output (L/Mono, R) for connecting to PA systems or recording interfaces.
  • Headphone Output for silent practice.
  • Mix In (stereo 1/8" / 3.5mm) for connecting external audio devices.
  • USB-B port for computer connection (MIDI and multi-channel audio transmission).
  • Trigger Inputs for expanding the kit with additional pads (e.g., another crash cymbal).
• Included: MDS-COMPACT drum stand, AC adapter, special connection cable, drum key, setup guide.
• Learning Tools: Access to Melodics for V-Drums software (40 free lessons).

The Roland TD-17KV2 provides an exceptional drumming experience, blending the feel of an acoustic kit with the versatility and quietness of an electronic one. Its upgraded mesh pads, responsive module, and comprehensive features make it an outstanding choice for practice, performance, and recording across various musical genres.