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

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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

Value

Excellent premium value relative to the VAD716 because it keeps the key digital playing surfaces while using the more attainable V51 platform.

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