Designed to be the most affordable way to access the acclaimed TD-17 V-Drums series, the TD-17KV2 V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit from Roland is a versatile e-drum kit that delivers expressive playability, full-featured practice tools, and premium sounds in a highly compact footprint. Built around the upgraded TD-17 drum module, this inspiring drum set comes with 70 presets, hundreds of instruments, and a natural feeling five-piece setup that will have you becoming a better drummer faster than you might think.
The 12″ PDX-12 snare sports a double-mesh head, perfect for learning proper stick control and technique, and the cymbals feature a thin profile for realistic feel and swing. The system can be easily expanded for more drum pads, and the TD-17 module comes with everything needed to rapidly learn pro drumming skills, including a coach mode with time check and quiet count, warm-up menu with daily exercise routines, Bluetooth for streaming your favorite play-along tracks, and much more.
Features
If you regularly play acoustic drums, you shouldn’t have to change or compromise your style with an electronic kit. The TD-17 lets you use the same acoustic playing techniques, thanks to the large 12-inch snare and a natural feeling hi-hat with matching control pedal. And with a supremely playable collection of kits on board, you’ll experience the authentic character and tone of acoustic drums with lightning-fast response time.
The TD-17KV2 kit comes with enhanced snare and cymbal pads for an even more authentic drumming experience. The 12-inch PDX-12 snare and 10-inch PDX-8 tom pads feature tension-adjustable mesh heads for customizable acoustic-like response and rebound. In addition, the PDX-12 has a traditional hoop height to hit open rimshots with a natural stick angle. Both kits also include newly developed thin V-Cymbals that attach to the stands with a special pivot mount, providing acoustic-style swing motion and stick response when played.
A nice, solid kick drum usually comes with a nice, loud noise. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want, but your family or neighbors may not feel the same. The KD-10 Kick Pad absorbs most of the impact noise thanks to its carefully engineered rubber components and cushion, all while retaining that satisfying acoustic kick drum “thud” when a beater is buried in a full-size head. In addition to keeping the noise down, the versatile design is compatible with all standard kick pedals, both single and double.
All cymbals in the TD-17 series feature thinner profiles than previous generations, offering more natural movement and improved stick feel. Each cymbal can also be choked simply by grabbing the edge-just like a real acoustic cymbal. The 14-inch CY-14R-T ride cymbal even includes three-way triggering with independent sounds for the edge, bow, and bell.
Although each model in the TD-17 series can fit into smaller spaces at home, they’re outfitted for professional performance. Across the entire range, the position and angle of each pad are fully adjustable, and the overall layout is comparable to an acoustic kit.
Since its launch, the TD-17 module has powered the progress of drummers everywhere. And now, the journey continues with 20 additional preset kits, including 10 previously available with the VAD-306 model only. These new kits include 26 pre-loaded samples that you can also use in your custom kits. Reverb and Kit Comp effects have been added as well, along with 11 more MFX types for shaping drum tones. And with integrated support for Roland Cloud content, you can expand your playing experience with a growing selection of sounds, samples, and custom kits from top V-Drums artists.
The TD-17’s sound engine delivers a superior drumming experience, thanks to its advanced onboard Prismatic Sound Modeling. Just like acoustic drums, you can play with wide dynamic range and dramatic tonal changes depending on where and how hard you strike the pad. From rimshots, rolls, flams, and ghost notes on the snare to natural hi-hat transitions, dramatic crash hits, sustained cymbal swells, and more, every nuance is detailed, accurate, and ultra-smooth.
The TD-17 module includes 70 premium-quality preset kits for a range of professional musical scenarios. Experience the warm vibes of “Acoustic,” or play on a small stage with the tight “Shallow Mini” kit. Rock heavy in the wide-open expanse of “Arena Stage,” or go for maximum recording clarity with the clean and defined “BigWoodShell” kit. And that’s just a start-whatever music drives your passion, the TD-17 will help you get there.
The TD-17 is filled with tools to build signature drum sounds like today’s pro drummers. Create big, rich snares and kicks by layering different sounds together, each with their own attack characteristics, ambience, and more. Then go further with onboard pitch control, EQ, and an endless range of creative effects.
For some performances, you simply have to use a specific sound. With the TD-17 module, you can import and trigger original single-shot drum hits or introduce audio loops, sequences, and more. Better still, imported samples can be mixed and layered with internal TD-17 sounds to build any kit you can imagine.
While playing endless drum solos is undeniably fun, it only takes you so far. With the TD-17, you can push your drumming further by playing along with your favorite bands-including your own. Wirelessly stream music from your smartphone via Bluetooth audio and listen to the entire performance through your headphones. You can even record your performance to hear where you need to tighten things up.
First things first: drummers should be able to keep a solid beat before moving on to the exciting stuff. But mastering the basics can be exciting too, as it builds a solid foundation for growing as a musician. The TD-17 module includes a Coach mode to sharpen your skills with daily practice tools, complete with progress tracking that motivates you to improve. Play through warm-ups, develop your sense of groove, tempo, and timing, and even work on your stamina.
The TD17KV2 comes with two special coach mode aids called Time Check and Quiet Count. With Time Check, you can develop more accuracy when playing to a click track. After a performance, accurate strikes are shown with a percentage value, and you can see whether your pad strikes were on, ahead of, or behind the beat. Quiet Count helps refine your internal sense of time and tempo. As you play, the click drops in and out every few measures. During the silenced bars, you must rely on your internal sense of timing to maintain the tempo as the click returns. The more you use it, the more your “internal metronome” will improve.
Coach mode also features a cool warm-up regimen to make daily practice sessions more enjoyable. Choose from three warm-up times and select a starting tempo. Then play through a range of exercises, including rhythm type changes, tempo changes, and a timing evaluation. When you’re finished, you’ll get an overall grade showing what you need to improve on-and be loosened up and ready for some serious drumming.
Listening back to your drumming is one of the best ways to improve. The TD-17 module has an onboard recorder that lets you hear and evaluate what you actually played-not what you thought you played. Record solo sessions or drum along with the TD-17 demo songs, audio stored on an SD card, or music streamed from your phone. Along with self-evaluation, it’s an easy way to capture high-quality audio for YouTube performance videos.
You’re not just limited to the preset kits inside the TD-17 module. Explore an ever-growing range of artist kits at Roland Cloud, including signature setups from pro drummers like Anika Nilles, Craig Blundell, Kaz Rodriguez, and more. Once you have a free Roland Cloud account, just download the kits that appeal to you and dig in.
Melodics for V-Drums, a free application for macOS and Windows, features a curated set of drum lessons to develop your sense of rhythm, timing, and muscle memory. Subscribers can access additional premium content that includes over 70 lessons, with more added each week.
The Roland MDS-Compact is a compact drum stand designed for TD-17 Series V-Drums kits. It contains all hardware and pad mounting options and can be used for standard drum settings with two cymbals or three cymbals.
The MDS-Compact features an integrated H frame at its center to ensure stability for the entire kit. The ball clamps used for the snare pad mount and cymbal mount allow for subtle angle adjustments and flexible settings. The stand also supports the installation of a third-party hi-hat stand for holding a Roland V hi-hat.
For convenience, the MDS-Compact can be folded with the sound source and pads attached.
- 1 pad mount (ball clamp type)
- 3 pad mounts
- 3 cymbal mounts (with cymbal nut and felt washer)
- Sound source mounting plate is not included
Specifications
Kit Configuration |
Sound Module: TD-17
Kick: 5″
Hi-Hat: 10″
Crash: 12″
Ride: 14″ |
Programs/Drum Kits |
Preset: 70
User: 50 |
Virtual Instruments |
310 |
Effect Types |
Ambience: 25 Types
Multi Effect: 30 Types
Pad Equalizer 3 Band (Low, Mid, High) on Each Pad |
Song Player (SD Card) |
File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-/24-Bit), MP3 |
Recorder |
Recording Method: Real-Time
Maximum Length: 60 Minutes (Temporary Recording without SD Card: 3 Minutes)
File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-Bit) |
Bluetooth |
Supported Standards: Bluetooth 4.2
Supported Profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the Content Protection of the SCMS-T Method) |
Display |
128 x 64 Dots Graphic Type LCD (Backlit) |
Connectors |
Stereo Output: 2 x 1/4″ TS Outputs
Headphones Jack: 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Output
Mix In Jack: 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input<br< trigger=”” input=”” 1=”” connector:=”” x=”” db-25<br=””>Â Trigger Input 2 Connector: 1 x 1/4″ TRS
USB Computer Port: USB Type-B
MIDI Out: 5-Pin DIN Jack |
Power Supply |
AC Adapter: 9 VDC |
Current Draw |
490 mA |
Dimensions |
51.8 x 47.3 x 47.3″ / 131.5 x 110 x 120 cm (Including Kick Pad, Cymbals, Hi-Hat Stand, and Drum Throne) |
Weight |
50.75 lb / 23 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
55 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
30.25 x 29 x 17.63″ |
Roland MDS-Compact Drum Stand For TD-17 Series V-Drums Kits (Component Box From Main Kit)Â Specs
Dimensions |
47.2 x 27.6 x 47.2″ / 120 x 70 x 120 cm |
Pipe Diameter |
1.5″ / 3.8 cm |
Weight |
20.9 lb / 9.5 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
26.495 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
33.5 x 17.9 x 7″ |
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