November 7, 2018

Randall May EMAATS Mounting System Now Available

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Enhanced Response and Natural Feel for Tom Pads in Roland V-Drums Sets

Randall May EMAATS tom mount with V-Pad.

Randall May EMAATS tom mount with V-Drums PD-108-BC V-Pad.

Roland U.S. is pleased to announce that we’re now distributing the EMAATS™ Mounting System from Randall May International™. Designed for the tom pads in V-Drums sets, this innovative system employs patented technologies to improve response and bring real acoustic tom feel to electronic drums for the first time. Read on to find out more about this cool new hardware, which is available as an easy retrofit for a number of different V-Drums stand models.

April 29, 2015

Five Reasons Why the Roland TD-1K is the Ultimate Electronic Drum Kit For Beginners

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The Best Value in Entry-Level Electronic Drums

Roland TD-1K V-Drums.

Authors: Jim Bybee, Roland UK Features Team

Have you always wanted to play the drums, but haven’t taken the plunge yet because of concerns about noise, setup space, or cost? If so, you should really reconsider—the recently released Roland TD-1K makes getting into drumming practical, cost-effective, and most of all, fun. As the new entry-level member of the mighty V-Drums lineup, this kit punches well above its price tag to put aspiring drummers of every age behind a serious instrument that will last through years of playing.

Want to know more? Consider these five great reasons why the TD-1K is the very best choice to get you started with drumming.

January 20, 2014

Explore the Power of Hybrid Drums

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New Drum Products: TM-2 Trigger Module and KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal

TM-2 Trigger Module & KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal for hybrid drums

Roland TM-2 Trigger Module and KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal.

Roland’s latest E-percussion products make it easier than ever to supplement your acoustic drums with the powerful benefits of electronics. Compact and extremely affordable, the TM-2 Trigger Module provides two dual-trigger inputs, as well as over 100 ready-to-play sounds and the ability to trigger your own sounds, loops, and tracks via an SDHC card. With its low-profile design and pro feel, the KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal integrates seamlessly alongside other pedals in your kit, and also works great as a low-noise pedal for use with V-Drums.