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Take a guided tour of the TD-12KX V-Stage® Series.
Session drummer and international clinician Craig Blundell shows off the V-Stage Series TD-12KX.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's acoustic drum kits.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's Jazz drum kits.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's unique drum kits.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's percussion drum kits.
Drummer/producer Michael Schack performs with the TD-12KX and OCTAPAD SPD-30 (part 1 of 2).
Drummer/producer Michael Schack performs with the TD-12KX and OCTAPAD SPD-30 (part 2 of 2).

Redesigned for High-Impact Performance & Recording
Bigger pads, stronger hardware, and enhanced V-Edit capabilities anchor the new TD-12KX V-Stage kit. The drum rack and mounting hardware have been redesigned as well, providing an extra solid feel with enhanced pad mounting and placement. The KD-120 kick pad is larger and more stable, as is the PD-105 floor-tom pad, offering a more natural look and feel around the kit. Enhanced V-Edit features have also been added to the TD-12KX package for a wider variety of custom sounds. For drummers who want the best V-Drums sound and performance without the larger footprint and price of the flagship TD-20SX, the TD-12KX is the ideal instrument.
The TD-12KX-S components are packaged in two boxes as follows:
Kick drum pedal and hi-hat stand not included.
Enlarged Pads
For an enhanced look and feel, the TD-12KX’s kick and floor-tom pads have been upgraded to the larger KD-120 and PD-105, respectively. Not only do the bigger pads look more substantial, they also provide a more natural feel and response. Each pad in the kit features Roland’s patented mesh drumhead, which can be tensioned with a standard drum key.
New Drum Rack
The newly designed MDS-12X drum rack is streamlined yet incredibly solid. New ball-clamp mounts for the snare, tom, and cymbal pads allow for more versatile positioning. Combined with the enlarged pads, the new rack creates an overall look that’s more substantial and solid.
TD-12 Drum Module
With the same top-quality sound as the flagship TD-20X, the TD-12 drum module provides hundreds of expressive instruments and play-along sequences. Many of the sounds in the TD-12 are COSM modeled for the ultimate in expression and realism. The module provides the same large, icon-based LCD as its big brother, and is housed in a road-tough, gun-metal gray chassis with a friendly array of buttons, controls, and mix sliders. A dozen trigger inputs are provided, plus four audio outputs and MIDI I/O.
Enhanced V-Edit
Enjoy the dozens of expert-programmed kits onboard the TD-12 — from authentic acoustic sets to ultra-modern electronic flavors. But the fun doesn’t stop there; customize your drum set with enhanced V-Edit features, which let you change sizes and materials, mic-positioning, attach virtual sizzles to cymbals, increase snare buzz, and more. The TD-12 supports positional sensing on the snare and ride to realize the delicate nuances of each impact location. The TD-12 is also brush compatible, and features the expressive Interval Control for the snare and cymbals, which varies the sound in natural ways based on the speed of stroke repetition.
Take a guided tour of the TD-12KX V-Stage® Series.
Session drummer and international clinician Craig Blundell shows off the V-Stage Series TD-12KX.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's acoustic drum kits.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's Jazz drum kits.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's unique drum kits.
Craig Blundell auditions some of the TD-12KX's percussion drum kits.
Drummer/producer Michael Schack performs with the TD-12KX and OCTAPAD SPD-30 (part 1 of 2).
Drummer/producer Michael Schack performs with the TD-12KX and OCTAPAD SPD-30 (part 2 of 2).
We’re extremely honored to be recognized with these industry awards, which represent what we love to do.
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A handy drum accessory package for entry-level drummers.
Designed as a portable companion for Roland’s V-Drums, the new PM-10 is equipped with a 30-watt amplifier and a 10" 2-way coaxial speaker.
Top-of-the-line 2.1-channel speaker system with proprietary DSP engine.
Lets drummers trigger MIDI modules and samplers from acoustic drums with triggers.
Cymbal mount with a flexible ball-clamp and foldable boom arm that’s compatible with all Roland MDS-series drum-rack hardware.
Rock-solid pad mount compatible with all Roland MDS-series drum-rack hardware.
The PDX-6 provides dual triggering from its 6.5-inch mesh head and 8-inch rim.
8-inch rubber trigger pad.
8-inch dual-zone V-Pad featuring dual-triggering technology.
This breakthrough electronic hi-hat is designed to precisely model the look and feel of its acoustic counterpart.
Featuring a 12-inch playing zone and swing movement for more drummer-friendly triggering.
A crash cymbal with swinging motion.
A multi-purpose 12-inch V-Cymbal for ride/crash.
A 15-inch ride cymbal with natural swinging motion and positional sensing capability.
Comfortable and lightweight open-air headphones optimized for digital pianos.
Light and comfortable headphones with 40mm drivers and rotating earpieces.
Light and comfortable headphones with 45mm drivers and rotating earpieces.
Professional studio headphones with open air design.
Comfortable and accurate headphones for superior monitoring.
Offer the clarity, sonic accuracy, and comfort needed for mixing and silent practice.
Roland’s top-of-the-line headphones.
RH-5 headphones are perfect for electronic musical instruments such as Roland’s digital pianos and V-Drums.
Attractive in-ear headphones with deeper bass and extended frequency performance.
Comfortable, lightweight, and great sounding stereo headphones.
This is the latest update for the TD-12. Please refer to the "TD-12 Update Procedure.pdf" for update instructions.
Note to PC Users:
You will need the PC SMF Update Application to perform the update if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
Note to Mac Users:
You will need the UPD SMF Update Application to perform the update if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
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