Roland TD02KV Electronic Drum Set

V-Drums Portable TD-02KV

The Roland V-Drums Portable TD-02KV is an enhanced entry-level electronic drum kit, building upon the TD-02K with significant upgrades for an even more authentic and expressive drumming experience. It's designed for beginners and aspiring drummers who desire a realistic feel and expanded playability in a compact, quiet, and easily transportable package, all while leveraging Roland's acclaimed V-Drums technology.

Key Features:

• Drum Module: TD-02 Module, featuring 16 high-quality, ready-to-play kits inspired by higher-end V-Drums. It also includes 15 integrated coach functions for skill development and a built-in metronome with various rhythm divisions.
• Pads (Key Upgrades from TD-02K):
  • Snare: PDX-8 (dual-zone mesh-head pad): This is a major upgrade from the TD-02K's rubber snare. The mesh head offers a more natural stick feel, realistic rebound, adjustable tension, and dual-zone triggering (head and rim) for expressive rimshots and cross-stick techniques.
  • Tom 1, 2, 3: PD-4 (single-zone rubber pads).
  • Hi-Hat: CY-5 (single-zone cymbal pad).
  • Crash: CY-5 (single-zone cymbal pad).
  • Ride: CY-5 (single-zone cymbal pad).
• Kick Pedal: KT-1 Kick Trigger Pedal (integrated, beaterless, and low-noise design for quiet practice).
• Hi-Hat Control: FD-1 Hi-Hat Control Pedal (integrated, low-noise).
• Rack Stand (Upgrade from TD-02K): Rugged four-post stand (MDS-LITE): This provides a wider and more stable playing layout compared to the TD-02K's three-post stand, allowing for more comfortable and acoustic-style pad spacing.
• Connectivity:
  • Output/Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/8" / 3.5mm)
  • Mix In Jack (Stereo 1/8" / 3.5mm) for playing along with external audio devices.
  • USB-B port for computer connection (MIDI and 2-channel audio transmission), ideal for recording and working with DAWs.
• Bluetooth (Optional): Compatible with the Roland WM-1 or WM-1D Wireless MIDI Adaptor for wireless MIDI/audio connection to mobile devices (adaptor sold separately).
• Coach Functions: Comprehensive onboard exercises to improve timing, rhythm, and accuracy.
• Metronome: Integrated metronome with adjustable tempo and time signatures.
• Compact Footprint: Despite the more expansive four-post stand, the overall design remains space-efficient, making it suitable for home use.
• Quiet Operation: The combination of mesh snare, rubber tom pads, and low-noise kick/hi-hat pedals ensures minimal acoustic noise.
• Expandability: Features an additional trigger input for adding an extra crash cymbal (e.g., OP-TD1C, sold separately) and compatibility with larger kick pads (e.g., KD-10, sold separately) for future upgrades.
• Learning Tool Access: Includes access to Melodics, a learning tool offering 40 free lessons to help develop drumming fundamentals.

The Roland TD-02KV is an excellent choice for drummers seeking a more authentic playing feel, particularly from the upgraded mesh snare, and a more robust stand, while retaining the core benefits of the TD-02 series: compact size, quiet operation, and Roland's reliable V-Drums sound and technology. It's a solid foundation for learning and progressing in drumming.