Roland’s flagship TD-50X series comes with the best technology in electronic drums. The included TD-50X module makes it easy to tweak sounds in ways that you simply can’t with other electronic or acoustic kits. The high-end pads included with either model in the series feel instinctive to play. And they provide options that keep any drummer thinking creatively. Now, let’s explore the details of the TD-50X series.
TD-50X Drum Module
The flagship TD-50X module comes loaded with 70 preset drum kits and 900 total sounds ready to make custom kits. It’s easy to control overtones, shell thickness, and virtual mic placement with V-Edit. You can also use the built-in effects to further tweak and twist sounds into shape. That kind of versatility only comes with a Roland TD-50X kit.
The extensive interface of the module makes editing sounds a straightforward process. With ample knobs and sliders for the pads, easily fine-tune as much as you’d like to. On top of the editing tools, the module can record up to 32 channels of audio via USB. The TD-50X is a powerful recording machine, allowing you to track drum parts with its high-quality onboard sound set.
This module also has a total of 14 trigger inputs, allowing you to add even more pads to the mix on top of the ones that come with the TD-50X drum sets below.
TD-50K2: A Compact Professional Kit
The TD-50K2 is the most compact drum set in the series. While it sports the same powerful TD-50X drum module, it has smaller drum and cymbal pads. This makes the kit more affordable. It’s also an excellent option to consider for anyone wanting one of the best electronic drum kits with a smaller footprint.
The TD-50K2 comes with an excellent selection of drum pads. The KD-140 kick drum pad has a natural responsive feeling, and it sits securely on the ground when played. The PD-140DS snare drum exhibits many of the authentic qualities that you’d find in an acoustic snare via digital multi-sensing. The three toms are PDX-100 mesh pads. These large pads are 10” in diameter and have dual triggers that are very responsive on both the surfaces and rims.
For the cymbals, the TD-50K2 includes a solid set that keeps the kit compact without sacrificing any excitement or fun. The set’s two crash pads are 14” and 16”. And each has two trigger zones, creating separate tones for the bow and the edge. Both the hi-hats and ride cymbal are digital pads. These digital cymbals are incredibly expressive, responding to the lightest touches. The digital snare, hi-hat, and ride pads set this kit apart from most others. They help create an enjoyable, authentic experience when you play the TD-50K2.
"The TD-50 series offers the most advanced sound technology for drummers today."
TD-50KV2: The Flagship
The TD-50KV2 is the ultimate option in the TD-50X series, and it’s the flagship V-Drums kit. Compared to the TD-50K2, it has more high-end drum pads, a larger crash pad, and a top-quality drum rack to hold everything together.
The toms range in size, giving you the true visual resemblance and ergonomic feel of any acoustic drum set. You get two 10” PD-108 pads for the rack toms and two 12” PD-128 pads for the floor toms. These tom pads have deeper depths than the ones on the TD-50K2, so they feel a little more solid to play on.
The kit also has a KD-180 bass drum. This is an 18” kick pad with a birch shell. The larger shell size feels more like playing an acoustic kick drum, and it even moves air in the same way too. That great feeling combines with a slick look in the KD-180 to make for one cool kick drum.
You get most of the same cymbals that come with the TD-50K2, but this kit has a 16” CY-16R-T instead of the smaller CY-14C pad. This means the TD-50KV2 has two 16” crash pads to play on, each triggering two different sounds. This makes the entire cymbal setup feel just like acoustic cymbals, giving the drummer a ton of nuance and creative control.
"Every element on each TD-50X kit combines to offer the best drumming experience available."
When You Need a Compact, More Affordable Solution
If you’re looking for a simpler, compact setup with plenty of power, the TD-27KV is a great option. It uses the same digital snare and ride pads as the TD-50X kits above. But it has a more economical choice of pads around the rest of the kit. The TD-27 module isn’t as extensive in its features, but it bases many of them on the powerful TD-50X drum module.
The TD-27KV has a smaller footprint thanks to the KD-10 kick drum pad. It allows drummers to place the kit in tighter spaces while still being able to play intricate kick drum patterns. The KD-10 comfortably fits a double pedal on it too.
The kit’s drum pads are the same size as the TD-50K2, but the cymbal pads are slightly smaller. And with the hi-hats still placed on a dedicated hi-hat stand, the TD-27KV feels fantastic to play on. Overall, the TD-27KV is a quality option to consider that is more affordable than an electronic drum kit from the TD-50X series.
When You Want The Very Best
If you love the sounds of the TD-50X drum module but want the best playing experience, the VAD706 is worth exploring. Next to the drum sets from the TD-50X series, the VAD706 is another top option offered by Roland. This kit has all the same cymbal pads as the TD-50KV2, but underneath those cymbals are a set of full-sized drum shells with mesh heads.
Along with the digital PD-140DS snare drum, you get three high-quality toms sized 10”, 12”, and 14”. These pads feel amazing to play on, and the full-sized shells give the appearance of an acoustic drum set. You get to choose from a variety of finishes too, personalizing the aesthetic of the kit.
All the drums and cymbals use regular acoustic drum kit hardware. This allows the same setup and feel with the VAD706 that you would get with any acoustic kit. This set is ready to take on home practice spaces, concert stages, recording studios, and any other situation you can throw at it.
The TD-50X line of V-Drums offers the most advanced sound technology from Roland. If you need an electronic drum set that has endless sound editing capabilities, the TD-50K2 and the TD-50KV2 are your top contenders. Roland’s TD-50K2 is the more affordable option, while the TD-50KV2 has the highest-quality components and features. And either way, great drum and cymbal pads ensure a wonderful playing experience on either kit.
