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Roland V-Drums TD-17KVX Generation 2 Electronic Drum Set

5-piece Electronic Drum Set with 12" Snare, Kick Tower, 3 x 8" Toms, 2 x 12" Crash Cymbals, 14" Ride Cymbal, 10" Hi-Hats, and 2nd Gen TD-17 Sound Module
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A Whole New Generation of V-Drums

Refined pads, an updated sound engine, and a whole new set of premium-quality kits take the V-Drums TD-17KVX2 Generation Two electronic drum kit well past its reasonable price point and straight into professional territory! A TD-17 sound module serves as the core of the TD-17KVX2, loaded with fresh new kits and improved effects to cover just about every percussion application in the book. What’s more, you can import your own sounds to craft wild custom kits, or even borrow a couple of studio-quality artist signature kits by connecting to the powerful Roland Cloud library. Finally, the pads are a combination of old classics and cutting-edge new designs, sporting thin CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T cymbals, a time-tested PDX-12 snare, three dual-trigger PDX-8 toms, an expressive VH-10 hi-hat pad, and a rock-solid KD-10 kick! You also get Roland’s MDS-compact drum stand, so you can get set up and playing in no time.

Second Generation TD-17 Sound Module

A library of studio-quality kits

No matter what style you’re after, the TD-17’s updated array of 70 premium-quality kits have you covered! The second generation of the TD-17 boasts a re-vamped sound engine, in addition to 20 brand-new preset kits — half of which were only previously available on the top-of-the-line VAD-306. Moreover, these kits feature 26 built-in samples that can be added to your custom kits, offering a whole new level of percussion personalization. From metal blast beats to EDM grooves to dry recording kits, the TD-17 is loaded with versatile sounds for any genre, and you can even upload your own sounds as WAV files via SD/HC card to craft the kit of your dreams. Moreover, each and every sound can be fine-tuned with the TD-17’s impressive processing and effects engine with snare tension, compression, EQ, reverb, and many more sonic sculpting tools.

Bluetooth MIDI and song streaming

The TD-17’s built-in Bluetooth transceiver is sure to elevate your practice and recording sessions. Music can be streamed directly from your device to the module, allowing you to practice with your favorite grooves and fills. Plus, if you’re in a creative mood, the TD-17’s Bluetooth functionality can also send your beats wirelessly as MIDI notes, capturing your inspiration for later. Finally, audio/MIDI over USB and a standard 5-pin MIDI output are available for musicians who prefer the old-school reliability of a cord connection.

Enhanced Roland Cloud support

Looking for some fresh new sounds? The Second Generation TD-17’s enhanced Roland Cloud integration makes it a breeze to expand your tonal toolbox with Roland’s vast library of studio-quality sounds and samples. Even better, Roland Cloud gives you access to a myriad of signature artist kits, putting the sonic power of the world’s top drummers in your hands!

Hi-hat stand not included; sold separately

Plenty of pads

PDX-12 snare pad

This kit’s wide assortment of pads starts off with the PDX-12, a 12-inch dual-trigger snare pad that boasts an incredibly realistic feel and response. The 12-inch size offers an easy transition for players migrating from a kit-size snare. Plus, a tunable 2-ply head allows you to dial in your preferred level of rebound, from a solid, tight bounce to a loose wallop. For the uninitiated, switching from a traditional snare to a pad can feel like a compromise, but the PDX-12 truly captures the natural feel of an acoustic snare.

KD-10 kick pad

Looking for a kick pad with the feedback of a traditional acoustic head? The tower-style KD-10 kick pad delivers exceptionally organic playability, capturing every nuance of your playing dynamics. A combination of a rock-solid frame and anchoring spurs keep the KD-10 firmly in place, allowing you to stomp out even the most aggressive of double-bass blast beats with impunity.

VH-10 hi-hat

Mount this advanced 10-inch hi-hat pad to your favorite hi-hat stand (not included) using the included clutch and trigger base, and the VH-10 rewards you with realistic pumps, splashes, and closed-to-open contrast. Its dual-trigger system is able to capture nuances that many other electric drum kits miss. And its textured playing surface reduces acoustic volume to keep practice and performances quiet.

What else is included?

  • PDX-8 toms (x3): Roland’s V-Toms sport a dual-trigger design for a nuanced response that captures your strikes across both the head and rim. Plus, the head and rim can be configured in the TD-17 to produce any type of sound you require, allowing for creative custom setups!
  • CY-12C-T (x2) and CY-14R-T cymbals: This generation of Roland V-Drums features a thinner, more sensitive CY-14R-T ride cymbal and two CY-12C-T crash cymbals. In addition to their new low profile, both of these cymbals offer a choke control that functions just like a traditional cymbal — just grab the edge! The CY-12C-T crash sports a trigger point on both the bow and edge, while the CY-14R-T ride is designed with 3-way independent triggering on the bow, edge, and bell for a wide variety of configuration options.

Keep your setup solid

This set comes equipped with Roland’s rock-solid MDS-compact drum stand to rig up your set safely and securely. It’s a favorite stand among Sweetwater percussionists for its sheer durability, but the included boom arms and easy-positioning mounts for the toms/snare certainly don’t hurt either! Non-slip rubber feet keep the MDS-Compact rooted firmly to the ground, allowing you to go all-out without fear of your set slipping and shifting around. A multi-pin trigger harness, module mount, power supply, and smartphone tray complete the MDS-Compact, providing an incredible level of utility and reliability.

Roland V-Drums TD-17KVX2 Generation Two V-Electronic Drum Kit Features:

  • Sounds, pads, and features inspired by Roland’s top-of-the-line V-Drums
  • Newly updated TD-17 sound module with 70 premium preset drum kits — 20 of which are brand new to the TD-17
  • Mesh heads can be tuned to your preferred playing response
  • Weight-optimized cymbals offer an incredibly life-like feel
  • PDX-12 12-inch snare provides a seamless transition from traditional snare drums
  • VH-10 10-inch hi-hat mounts to your favorite stand for authentic pumps and splashes
  • Thin CY-14R-T ride and two CY-12C-T crash cymbal pads offer a more realistic response and can be choked by grabbing the edge
  • KD-10 kick pad delivers the feedback and rock-solid feel of an acoustic kick
  • Samples can be imported via SD/HC card for personalized custom kits
  • Virtual tuning, strainer tension, muffling, and snare buzz to dial in your sound
  • Reverb, compression, and EQ allow you to effortlessly achieve a studio-quality drum sound
  • Stream audio from your device or send MIDI notes via the built-in Bluetooth transceiver
  • Send MIDI through a standard 5-pin cord or USB cable to trigger sounds in your DAW
  • Free Melodics software allows you to develop your playing and timing
  • Download new sounds, samples, and signature artist kits from Roland Cloud
  • Coach mode provides daily practice tools and progress tracking to sharpen up your chops
  • Time Check tracks your accuracy as compared to a click track
  • MDS-COM drum stand so you can get set up safely and securely

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Tech Specs

  • Total Number of Pads: 5 x Drum Pads, 4 x Cymbal Pads
  • Included Snare/Tom Pads: 1 x 12" PDX-12 Snare, 3 x 8" PDX-8 Tom
  • Included Kick Pads: 1 x KD-10 Kick Tower
  • Included Cymbal Pads: 1 x 10" VH-10 Hi-hat, 2 x 12" CY-12C-T Crash, 1 x14" CY-14R-T Ride
  • Included Drum Module: TD-17
  • Number of Drum Kits: 100 (50 presets, 50 user)
  • Number of Instruments: 310
  • Effects: Ambience, 3-band EQ, Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz, Strainer, 30 x Multi-effect
  • Module Trigger Inputs: 1 x DB-25, 2 x 1/4" TRS (crash 2, aux)
  • Module Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS (mix)
  • Module Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS (master)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8" TRS
  • Module MIDI I/O: Out/USB/Bluetooth
  • Other I/O: Bluetooth v4.2 (audio streaming/MIDI)
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Storage: SD Card Slot
  • Included Hardware: MDS-COM Drum Stand
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TD-17KVX2-S

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Rated 5/5

Years of innovation

I've watched Roland Drums grow for 20+ years now. Each new iteration of the V Drums becomes so much more advanced. This specific model is perfect and right where I would have hoped that Roland would be with the advancement of their technology. The mesh heads on the drums including the bass is exactly where it needs to be - SUPER responsive, solid sound, articulate. The set was fairly easy to set up. It feels and sets up MUCH MORE than it has in previous years. I can certainly see why some musicians use these kits in live situations. I am immediately taken by how much more natural it feels versus my previous 13 year old Roland kit (which by the way still worked GREAT).

This one seems just as tough as all other Roland kits I've played on. I love this one.

I am very happy with this kit. Can't wait to put it to use.
Rated 4.5/5

Holy Cow, I'm blown away!

Hey guys, guess what?
I used to be the biggest ANTI-electronic drums person you would ever want to meet!!!

Real drums is alll there is, baby, those ain't nothing but kids toys!
**** Well, let me tell you, these drums are NOT even close to being toys, nor are they Even Close to what they would have been like, 20 years ago, when I last looked into e-drums.

I can't believe I just dropped the price of a solid, professional, DW drum kit for a mid-level electronic drum set!!!
Here's the clincher: I Love them!!! Worth every penny. Also I am playing and LOVING IT. I wasn't playing before. My drums were stacked in the corner, my hardware and cymbals under the bed. The DW's would have suffered the same fate.

So now I'm selling my acoustic drum set, and cymbals, stands, all of it, full liquidation.
For me it was time to catch up with the modern world of technology -- what's POSSIBLE, not just the way it's been.
Change is good. No kidding!!! Most unlikely person in the world to do this. But now, I'm 100% switching over to the Dark Side. Luke Skywalker, you will pay.

No, for real, I can play these V-Drum babies at 4am on a Sunday night -- which I have done. Not just tap-tap-tapping or playing quietly, (as people are sleeping) .... I'm talking FULL-OUT ROCKIN'. I can play them when I get up in the morning, before I even get dressed for work. Instead of coffee, I power these MF-ers. up, pull up Amazon Music on my phone, (I just this morning CRUSHED it playing Robin Trowers "Day of the Eagle," My drums mixed right in, these drums are fat too. With some messing around with the EASY controls in the module, I was able to get the perfect tone to match the drums on the record... I just pop a pair of skull candy ear buds into my ears and I'm on my own personal stage. Now drums are my coffee!! (I love this, puts me in such a good mood to start the day.) I can't say enough good things about my TD-17KVX!!

I have had the TD17KVX for about two weeks now, I'm still taking it a little at a time. It's pretty damned sophisticated, there is a lot to learn in order to truly dial-in the sounds you want to get from them. So what if its a lot to figure out? Its all good mental stimulation and besides I like a challenge. There is room to move and room to grow. I can't see myself hitting a significant limitation with these for a good many years, I love this drum kit. As you all know, there's a ton of tutorials, how-to videos all over YouTube, so you don't have to do it all from scratch, this was very helpful, as there are so many advanced ttricks in programming it that I would never have even thught of!!

Sweetwater enticed me to buy from them by throwing in a Roland hydraulic/gel drum throne.
Holy F___, that stool is so nice to the posterior.

I can't wait to get back into making music, I look forward to playing these with a band or jamming -- using these!!!

-- Mick

PS [btw, I just turned 60-years-old. I've been playing drums since I was 11-years-old. Formerly old-school, acoustic drums all the way. Now I'm a convert to a new way of thinknig about drumming]
Music background: Funny story, reminiscent of the film Citizen Kane, where the rich and powerful newspaper mogul spends all his life trying to amass more money, more influence, power, futilely trying to regain the joy he felt as a child, playing with his red sled named Ros
Rated 5/5

Great Kit for the Price

I've always been reluctant to purchase an electric kit. I hit hard and have had doubts about whether or not an electronic kit would hold up. Any doubt that I've had has been put to rest after buying this kit. I've beat this thing to death for over a year and she's still going strong! Lots of good stock drum kits and recording is super simple. Great starter kit for someone that wants to do a little bit of everything from practice, to recording, to playing in small venues, this kit can handle it all. I would absolutely recommend this kit to anyone. Nicely done Roland!
Rated 5/5

Didn't know they could be this good!

Not knowing what to get for an e-drum set, I called Sweetwater and had the good fortune of randomly connecting with Cliff Hackleman - who turned out to be a bit of a drum expert to say the least. Cliff spent a great deal of time with me, narrowing down my choices and guiding my decisions. A mere 25 hours after I got off the phone with Cliff, four huge boxes were on my front porch - even the FedEx guy was excited!

The Roland TD-17KVX Gen 2 was a simple (but longer than I expected) setup. The array of kits, different sounds, and ease of managing all the options was an eye-opener for me - so easy to get started and get great sound right out of the box. Very impressed with the quality of everything included in the kit, as well as the accessories recommended by Cliff.

While this set is a Valentine's day gift for my wife to get back into drums (I mostly make obnoxious noises with a guitar), after messing around with this set I've developed an interest in learning as well - finding myself watching more drum videos on YouTube than guitar content lately. Thanks to Cliff and Sweetwater, we're off to a great start getting back into music!
Music background: Limited - just messing around.
Rated 5/5

Dennis

I haven't even set this up, but my sales engineer allowed me to get into this in the first place! Took back a different product that wasn't working for me, got me into the 48 mo same as cash deal and boom- he helped me realize a dream! Thanks Dennis Konicki!

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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