{"id":13138,"date":"2015-04-29T16:05:51","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T23:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=13138"},"modified":"2015-04-29T16:46:02","modified_gmt":"2015-04-29T23:46:02","slug":"five-reasons-roland-td-1k-ultimate-electronic-drum-kit-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/29\/five-reasons-roland-td-1k-ultimate-electronic-drum-kit-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons Why the Roland TD-1K is the Ultimate Electronic Drum Kit For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Best Value\u00a0in Entry-Level\u00a0Electronic Drums<\/h2>\n
\"Roland

Roland TD-1K V-Drums.<\/p><\/div>\n

Authors: Jim Bybee,\u00a0Roland UK Features Team<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0reconsider\u2014the recently released\u00a0Roland TD-1K<\/a>\u00a0makes getting into drumming practical, cost-effective, and most of all, fun. As the new entry-level member of the mighty V-Drums lineup<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

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

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1. It\u2019s a Real V-Drums Kit That Can Grow Along with Your Playing<\/h2>\n

While very affordable at under $500 street price, you can rest assured that the Roland TD-1K is a drum set worthy of the respected V-Drums name. You might find less expensive electronic kits out there, but they won\u2019t get close to the feel, sound, and stability of the TD-1K. It\u00a0supports learning to play the right way, and features an open-ended design that makes it easy to upgrade with optional extras<\/a> as you advance. Simply put, the TD-1K\u2019s quality and features make practice sessions fun, which means you\u2019ll play more often, improve faster, and quickly break into playing with other musicians.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0It\u2019s Compact, Easy to Use, and Quiet When You Want It to Be<\/h2>\n

Quiet performance is essential for home drumming, and one of the big benefits that electronic kits have over standard acoustic drums. The Roland TD-1K delivers here, with low-noise pads\/pedals and headphone monitoring that let you play\u00a0for hours without bugging\u00a0family members and neighbors. The practical, compact design fits into tight living spaces, and the sturdy drum rack can be adjusted with just three knobs, making it easy to set the drum positions right where you need them. Once you\u2019re up and running, you can immediately get to the business of playing music, thanks to the sound module\u2019s no-nonsense LED display and simple\u00a0interface.<\/p>\n