Roland VAD-503 Kit V-Drums Acoustic Design (Ex-Demo) #Z3N3317

What we say:

At A Glance:

The VAD503 from Roland is the middle option in their groundbreaking VAD series of drum kits. It features full-size wooden shells and sturdy hardware stands, making it look right at home on a stage or in a studio. The included TD-27 module features ultra-realistic drum sounds, as well as features like Bluetooth audio and Multitrack recording over USB. The mesh pads allow for a responsive playing feel, and the Hi-Hat is incredibly realistic. The VAD503 also has digital Snare and Ride pads, which provide an unparalleled playing response. With all of this in mind, this kit is perfect for many applications and looks like an absolute beast!

Features We Love:

Authentic Acoustic Design

The VAD503 looks great in any situation, thanks to its acoustic design. The shells have been designed to look just like an acoustic kit. With a 14" digital snare, 10" rack tom, 14" floor tom and 20" kick drum, the VAD503 will feel natural to players used to a traditional acoustic kit.

TD-27 Module

The TD-27 Module offers so much. Not only does it contain over 700 of the best sounding drum kits we’ve ever heard, you can customise every sound and add per-drum and master effects. You also have the option to create and save your own custom kits, and load external samples via SD card. All these features make it easier than ever to have a library of your dream kits ready to use in an instant. The module is also compatible with the Roland VH-14D digital hihat, giving you the option to upgrade.

Realistic Playing Feel

The mesh pads on the VAD503 provide a realistic playing response. Every ghost note, buzz roll or side stick is picked up and recreated accurately. You can also adjust the tension of the heads, just like on an acoustic kit. This means you can achieve your desired amount of rebound with ease. The VH-10 Hi-Hat is incredibly smooth and accurate, and sits nicely on an acoustic hi-hat stand, while the cymbals move naturally when struck. We can’t forget to mention the digital Snare and Ride pads on this model, which communicate with the module over USB rather than analog jacks. These connections are able to carry much more data, resulting in more trigger zones and an unbeatable playing response.

Multitrack Audio Recording

The USB connection on the VAD503 allows for 28 Channels of multitrack audio recording to any recording software. There is no need to use a ton of microphones, channel strips and cables thanks to this feature. You can track each drum individually in your software, allowing for an optimal mixing and editing workflow. This is all done over a single USB cable, making it easily one of our favourite features on the kit.

Free Melodics Lessons

The kit comes included with access to 40 free drum lessons with Melodics. Melodics is an interactive drum tuition app for PC, Mac and iPad and offers interactive coaching across multiple styles of playing.

Highlights:

• Beautiful full-size shells and hardware
• TD-27 Sound Module
• Prismatic Sound Modelling from flagship TD-50
• Realistic Hi-Hat and Cymbals
• Expandable and upgradeable
• Bluetooth Audio
• Multitrack recording over a single USB Cable
• Sample playback via SD card
• Digital Snare and Ride provide unrivaled realism