Published 10/3/08
Latest V-Drums from Roland
Roland’s TD9 is the latest product to join the TD range of electronic drum kits, joining studio stalwarts such as the TD20 and TD12. Announced at NAMM back in January, the kit features what Roland calls a “next-generation sound engine”, which provides “a deeper level of expression and playability”.
The new V-drums are available in two configurations: the TD9K and the TD9KX. The latter of the two comes complete with the TD9 brain, sturdy mounting hardware and mesh trigger pads, as well as upgraded snare and ride triggers.
The former set-up features the same brain and hardware, but has rubber-coated tom pads, and features a mesh snare that’s smaller than that of the TD9KX. Both configurations are compatible with the optional VH11 hi-hat, which has continuously variable foot pedal, rather than the switched type that comes as standard with both TD9 variants.
The TD9 brain is a completely new product in itself. It’s the first of Roland’s drum modules that can play real audio backing tracks, and WAV files can be loaded into the brain from a computer via USB.
New ‘quick play’ and ‘quick record’ features enable the user to record and play back at the touch of a button and, usefully, there are on-board features to help drummers hone their skills; they can even track their progress with a special Skill Builder. The TD9 will be shipping in May.
Roland +44 (0)1792 702701
www.roland.co.uk
Roland’s TD9 is the latest product to join the TD range of electronic drum kits, joining studio stalwarts such as the TD20 and TD12. Announced at NAMM back in January, the kit features what Roland calls a “next-generation sound engine”, which provides “a deeper level of expression and playability”. The new V-drums are available in two configurations: the TD9K and the TD9KX. The latter of the two comes complete with the TD9 brain, sturdy mounting hardware and mesh trigger pads, as well as upgraded snare and ride triggers.
The former set-up features the same brain and hardware, but has rubber-coated tom pads, and features a mesh snare that’s smaller than that of the TD9KX. Both configurations are compatible with the optional VH11 hi-hat, which has continuously variable foot pedal, rather than the switched type that comes as standard with both TD9 variants.
The TD9 brain is a completely new product in itself. It’s the first of Roland’s drum modules that can play real audio backing tracks, and WAV files can be loaded into the brain from a computer via USB.
New ‘quick play’ and ‘quick record’ features enable the user to record and play back at the touch of a button and, usefully, there are on-board features to help drummers hone their skills; they can even track their progress with a special Skill Builder. The TD9 will be shipping in May.
Roland +44 (0)1792 702701
www.roland.co.uk
