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Roland TD-516 electronic drum kit

Roland TD-516

The V-Drums 5 Series sweet spot with V51 module and complete digital pad integration.

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The TD-516 is the strongest value play in Roland's current pro-leaning lineup, combining the V51 module with a 14-inch digital snare, VH-14D digital hi-hat, CY-18DR digital ride, and upgraded mesh toms. It delivers the primary high-end touch points of modern Roland V-Drums for much less than the V71-based 7 Series kits.

Recommended for

Advanced home players Project studios Church and small-stage drummers
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What's in the kit

Exact drum and cymbal sizes included with this kit.

Module Roland V51
Snare 14 inchPD-140DS digital snare
Toms Tom 1: 10 inch — PD-10P mesh tom
Tom 2: 10 inch — PD-10P mesh tom
Tom 3: 12 inch — PD-12P mesh tom
Kick 12 inchKD-12 kick pad
Hi-hat 14 inchVH-14D digital hi-hat
Crashes Crash 1: 12 inch — CY-12C-T thin V-Cymbal
Crash 2: 14 inch — CY-14R-T thin V-Cymbal
Ride 18 inchCY-18DR digital ride

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 14-inch digital snare, digital hi-hat, and digital ride
  • V51 module uses the new-generation Roland sound platform
  • Strong price-to-performance ratio in the premium tier
  • Multi-channel USB recording

Cons

  • Toms are analog rather than digital
  • Snare stand, hi-hat stand, kick pedal, and throne are sold separately
  • Still a major investment for home players

Key specs

Bluetooth audioYes
USB / MIDIYes - USB-C audio and MIDI
Digital padsSnare, hi-hat, and ride
Mesh headsSnare, toms, and kick
ExpandableYes
Included hardwareMDS-Standard 3 rack; pedal/stand accessories sold separately

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