Roland VAD716GES VAD Kit – Gloss Ebony

Flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit with the Expandable V71 Module and Advanced Pads

The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy, elevating the world’s leading electronicdrums with a reimagined sound module, next-generation pads, and enhanced creative tools. Our latest flagship platform gives you two ways to play: a core onboard sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop(DW) and DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. And with built-in wireless connectivity and Roland Cloud Connect on your smartphone, you can instantly change up your sound with a growing library of V-Drums Instrument Expansions, Kit Packs, and more.

The VAD716 brings V-Drums 7 Series expressive power to a flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design kit. The PD-14DSX takes our digital snare technology to the next level with even more detailed sensing, a snare throw-off lever, and a snare tension knob. The KD-22 offers authentic looks and playability with a full-depth wood shell and an innovative drumhead-mounted sensor. This six-piece kit also features two rack toms, two floor toms, our acclaimed digital hi-hat and ride, and two 16-inch V-Cymbals. Five shell pack colors are available, including a new Satin Walnut finish option.

Features

• V-Drums reimagined with an expandable sound engine and the latest Roland pad technologies
• Six-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with full-size wood shells and double-braced chrome stands
• Five premium finish options:Pearl White painted gloss shells, walnut veneer shells in Satin Walnut, or maple veneer shells in transparent Gloss Cherry, Gloss Ebony, or Gloss Natural
• V71 module with an all-new multi-sampled sound library, created in collaboration with DW
• DW Soundworks software instrument for a seamless transition to computer-based playing (included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership)
• Wirelessly download V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs with the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app
• Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included
• Large color display, updated user interface, and built-in wireless adapter
• Enhanced V-Edit tools and companion V71 Editor software (macOS/Windows)
• Add your own sounds with sample import support
• Deep studio-grade processing tools, including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience effects, and more
• Balanced stereo main outputs (XLR and 1/4-inch) and eight balanced direct outputs (1/4-inch)
• Three digital trigger inputs and 14 analog trigger inputs
• Multi-channel USB interface with 32 discrete audio channels and MIDI
• Bluetooth audio/MIDI for wireless music streaming and MIDI recording with your smartphone
• New PD-14DSX digital snare with next-generation playability and acoustic-style snare throw-off and tensioner hardware
• 14-inch VH-14D digital hi-hats and 18-inch CY-18DR digital ride
• 10-inch PDA100 and 12-inch PDA120 rack toms; two 14-inch PDA140F floor toms
• Two16-inch CY-16R-T V-Cymbals
• New22-inch KD-22kick drum with acoustic wood shell, drumhead-mounted sensor, and enhanced hardware
• Self-adhesive KDP-5 kick pad patch (replacement patches available separately)

Specs

• Drum sound module: V71 x 1
• Snare: PD-14DSX x 1
• Tom1: PDA100 x 1
• Tom2: PDA120 x 1
• Tom3, Tom4: PDA140F x 2
• Hi-hat: VH-14D x 1
• Crash1, Crash2: CY-16R-T x 2
• Ride: CY-18DR x 1
• Kick: KD-22 x 1
• Drum stand: DTS-30S x 1 

• 4 (AUX 1–AUX 4)

• 1,950 (W) x 1,500 (D) x 1,250 (H) mm
• 76-13/16 (W) x 59-1/16 (D) x 49-1/4 (H) inches

(including Kick pad, Cymbals, Hi-hat stand and Drum throne) 

• 69.4 kg / 153 lbs

• Setup guide
• Drum key

• Personal drum monitor: PM series
• V-Drums accessory package: DAP-3X
• Noise eater: NE series