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Roland TD516 Electronic Drum Kit










£3,201.00
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Stock expected 3rd November 2025Includes Extended Exchange & 3-Year Warranty
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As the mid-level kit in the V-Drums 5 Series lineup, the TD516 delivers premium sound and flexibility while stepping things up with a bigger footprint, enhanced playability, and premium digital pad integration. Featuring digital snare, ride, and hi-hat pads and a larger kick pad, it’s designed for drummers who want a refined playing experience without the flagship expense. Whether you're tracking detailed performances in the studio or demanding more nuance from your live setup, the TD516 offers ultra-dynamic control, deep connectivity, and the realism players expect from top-tier V-Drums.
- Mid-level V-Drums 5 Series kit with flagship-grade features
- Expandable V51 sound module powered by the same advanced drum engine as the top-tier V71
- PD-140DS digital snare pad with positional sensing and seamless cross-stick detection
- VH-14D digital hi-hats with precise open/closed resolution and touch muting
- New PD-10P and PD-12P tom pads with chrome hoop designs and triple sensor technology for improved response and hot-spot elimination
- KD-12 kick pad with 7.5-inch playing surface and reinforced build for enhanced stability
- CY-18DR digital ride cymbal with bow/edge/bell triggering and touch muting
- CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T crash pads with natural response, bow/edge triggering, and choke support
- Rock-solid MDS-Standard 3 stand with enhanced tom and cymbal mounting flexibility
- Integrated coach mode with a phrase trainer, stroke monitor, and other advanced tools, plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums players
- USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connectivity for seamless integration with DAWs and software-based instruments
- Bluetooth audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
- Wireless support and smartphone app integration for expansion management and control of key module features
- Expand your creative options with an ever-growing range of sound content on Roland Cloud, including multi-layered V-Drums Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drum sets
Specification
Drum Kits
200 (Preset: More than 70)
Instruments
More than 1,000
Effect Types
Layer Transient: each layer
Layer Equalizer: each layer
Pad Equalizer: each pad (by head and rim)
Pad Compressor: each pad (head and rim common)
Overhead Mic Simulator
Room/Reverb/Kit Resonance
Bus Effect: 4 systems (two can be used simultaneously per system/with side chain function), 94 types
Bus Reverb
Master Compressor
Master Equalizer
User Sample Import
Number of User Sample: Maximum 500 (includes factory preloaded user samples)
Sound Length (total): 24 minutes in mono, 12 minutes in stereo
File formats that can be loaded: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits)
Song Player (SD card)
Audio File: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits), MP3
Recorder
Recording Method: Realtime
Maximum Note Storage: approx. 40,000 notes
Export File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits), SMF
or
Recording Method: Realtime
Maximum length: 60 min (temporary recording: 1 min) (*1)
File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Display
Graphic color LCD 4.3 inch
Faders
6 (KICK, SNARE, TOMS, HI-HAT, CYMBALS, AMBIENCE)
External Memory
SD card (SDHC supported)
Connectors
TRIGGER INPUT connector x 1: DB-25 type (Kick, Snare, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, Hi-hat, Crash1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-Hat Control) (Exclusion use with digital pad)
TRIGGER IN jack x 4: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (CRASH 2, AUX 1/TOM 4, AUX 2, AUX 3)
DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port x 3: USB A
MASTER OUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type, unbalanced
DIRECT OUT jack x 2: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, unbalanced
PHONES jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, Stereo miniature phone type
MIX IN jack x 1: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI/ Roland driver for Audio and MIDI)
FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
DC IN jack
Number of USB Audio Record/Playback Channels
-Vendor Mode
Sampling Rate (Original): 44.1 kHz
Sampling Rate (with Sampling rate converter): 96 kHz, 48 kHz
Record: 32 channels
Playback: 32 channels
-Generic Mode
Sampling Rate (Original): 44.1 kHz
Record: 2 channels
Playback: 2 channels
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Current Draw
1,700 mA
Power consumption when in off mode (when the power automatically turns off)
0.24 W
Dimensions
316 (W) x 246 (D) x 103 (H) mm
12-1/2 (W) x 9-11/16 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
Weight
2.4 kg
5 lbs 5 oz
Accessories
Quick Start
Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide
AC adaptor (PSB-7U)
Special connection cable
Sound module mounting plate set
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Options (sold separately)
Pad: PD series, PDX series, PDQ series, BT-1
Cymbal: CY series, CYQ series
Kick: KD series, KDQ series, KT series
Hi-Hat: VH series
Hi-Hat Control Pedal: FD series
Acoustic Drum Trigger: RT series
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6
Personal Drum Monitor: PM series
V-Drums Accessory Package: DAP-3X
V-Drums Mat: TDM Series
Noise Eater: NE series
(*1) Song recording is required SD card. The case of no inserted is capable to record the temporary recording approximately 1 minutes.