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.

January 26, 2018

New Professional Roland Drum Hardware with Integrated Noise Eater Technology

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Noise-Reducing Kick Pedals and Hi-Hat Stand for V-Drums Players

Just announced at the 2018 NAMM Show, Roland’s new Noise Eater drum hardware solves the pedal noise transfer problems faced by electronic drummers who play in multi-story buildings. The lineup includes a single kick pedal, a double kick pedal, and a hi-hat stand, and each features Roland’s pioneering noise and vibration reduction system built into the pedal base. Designed specifically for electronic drums, the Noise Eater hardware’s advanced onboard technology is like no other drum hardware available, and is a perfect match for Roland’s industry-leading V-Drums.

January 8, 2018

Melodics for V-Drums Just Introduced

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Quickly Build Rhythm and Timing Skills with This Fun Desktop App

Roland and Melodics™ have joined forces to introduce Melodics for V-Drums, a dedicated desktop learning app for Mac and Windows. With its interactive interface and engaging exercises, the app helps V-Drums users build and maintain drumming techniques. The app supports V-Drums modules equipped with a USB computer connector, including the TD-50, TD-30, TD-25, TD-15, TD-11, and TD-1. Connection is quick and simple, and sound can be monitored directly from the V-Drums module.

Melodics for V-Drums is a free download, and 40 free lessons are included. Paid subscribers can access 60 additional lessons, with new lessons being added every week.