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Roland VAD516 electronic drum kit

Roland VAD516

V-Drums 5 Series Acoustic Design kit with V51 module and full digital touch points.

Roland Acoustic-style

The VAD516 updates Roland's premium acoustic-style middle tier with the V51 module, PD-14DSX digital snare, VH-14D digital hi-hat, CY-18DR digital ride, full-depth wood shells, and a 20-inch kick. It is the smarter pro-stage buy for players who want the main flagship digital pads without paying VAD716 money.

Recommended for

Advanced and pro drummers Church and venue stages Home studios needing acoustic-style presentation

What's in the kit

Exact drum and cymbal sizes included with this kit.

Module Roland V51
Snare 14 inchPD-14DSX digital snare
Toms Rack Tom 1: 10 inch — PDA-MS wood-shell tom
Rack Tom 2: 12 inch — PDA-MS wood-shell tom
Floor Tom: 14 inch — PDA-MS wood-shell floor tom
Kick 20 inchKD-20-MS wood-shell kick
Hi-hat 14 inchVH-14D digital hi-hat
Crashes Crash 1: Not yet confirmed — Thin V-Cymbal
Crash 2: 16 inch — CY-16R-T thin V-Cymbal
Ride 18 inchCY-18DR digital ride

Pros and cons

Pros

  • PD-14DSX digital snare, VH-14D hi-hat, and CY-18DR ride
  • V51 module with current-generation Roland sounds
  • 20-inch wood-shell kick
  • Strong balance of stage looks and price

Cons

  • Analog toms rather than digital toms
  • Required pedal/stand accessories add cost
  • Still expensive for non-pro home use

Key specs

Bluetooth audioYes
USB / MIDIYes - USB-C audio and MIDI
Digital padsSnare, hi-hat, and ride
Mesh headsAll drums and kick
ExpandableExtra trigger inputs available
Included hardwareDouble-braced shell/cymbal hardware; pedal/throne accessories sold separately