Roland VAD-516S V-Drums Acoustic Design Electronic Drum Kit Midnight Sparkle
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Roland VAD-516S V-Drums Acoustic Design Electronic Drum Kit
The Roland VAD-516S represents the pinnacle of V-Drums Acoustic Design performance, combining the natural look and feel of a full acoustic kit with Roland’s most advanced digital technology. Powered by the V51 module, it delivers the same premium sound engine as the flagship V71, complete with DW Soundworks integration and wireless Roland Cloud connectivity. The full-depth wood shells with Midnight Sparkle wraps offer authentic stage presence, while the PD-14DSX digital snare, VH-14D digital hi-hats, and CY-18DR digital ride capture every playing nuance. With studio-grade sound shaping, sample import, USB-C audio, and Bluetooth streaming, the VAD-516S is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in a hybrid recording setup.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Roland VAD-516S delivers the ultimate acoustic-style drumming experience for professionals who demand the best in realism, response, and digital versatility.
Please Note: A kick pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand, drum throne, and SD card are not included and are shown above for illustrative purposes only.
Features/Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sound Module | V51 |
| Kit Configuration | Drum Sound Module: V51 × 1 Snare: PD-14DSX × 1 Tom 1: PDA100-MS × 1 Tom 2: PDA120-MS × 1 Floor Tom: PDA140F-MS × 1 Hi-hat: VH-14D × 1 Crash 1: CY-14R-T × 1 Crash 2: CY-16R-T × 1 Ride: CY-18DR × 1 Kick: KD-20-MS × 1 Module Stand: PDS-5 × 1 Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 × 2 *1 Drum Boom Stand: DBS-30 × 1 *1 Kick Pedal: Not Included Snare Stand: Not Included Hi-Hat Stand: Not Included Drum Throne: Not Included SD Card: Not Included |
| Extra Trigger Input Jacks | 4 (AUX 1/TOM 4–AUX 3, CRASH 2) * CRASH 2 jack is used for CY-16R-T of 2nd crash cymbal. |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1,900 × 1,500 × 1,200 mm (74-13/16" × 59-1/16" × 47-1/4") (including Kick pad, Cymbals, Hi-hat stand, and Drum throne) |
| Weight | 58.7 kg (129 lbs 7 oz) |
| Accessories (Included) | Sound module mount AC adaptor Special connection cable Connection cable (Crash 2) Drum key Setup guide Owner’s manuals |
| Optional Accessories (Sold Separately) | Personal drum monitor: PM series V-Drums accessory package: DAP series Noise eater: NE-10, NE-1 * This package does not include a kick pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand, drum throne, or SD card. |
V51 Module Features/Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Drum Kits | 200 (Preset: More than 70) |
| Instruments | More than 1,000 |
| Effect Types | Layer Transient (each layer) Layer Equaliser (each layer) Pad Equaliser (each pad: head and rim) Pad Compressor (each pad: head and rim common) Overhead Mic Simulator Room/Reverb/Kit Resonance Bus Effect: 4 systems (two usable simultaneously per system, with side chain function), 94 types Bus Reverb Master Compressor Master Equaliser |
| User Sample Import | Maximum 500 user samples (including factory preloaded samples) Total sound length: 24 minutes mono / 12 minutes stereo Supported formats: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit) |
| Song Player (SD Card) | Audio File: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit), MP3 |
| Recorder | Recording Method: Real-time Maximum Note Storage: approx. 40,000 notes Export Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit), SMF Alternative Mode: Recording Method: Real-time Maximum Length: 60 min (temporary recording: 1 min) File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit) |
| Display | 4.3" Graphic Colour LCD |
| Faders | 6 (Kick, Snare, Toms, Hi-hat, Cymbals, Ambience) |
| External Memory | SD Card (SDHC Supported) - Not Included |
| Connectors | TRIGGER INPUT connector × 1 (DB-25 type: Kick, Snare, Tom1–3, Hi-hat, Crash1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-Hat Control) TRIGGER IN jacks × 4 (1/4" TRS: CRASH 2, AUX 1/TOM 4, AUX 2, AUX 3) DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports × 3 (USB A) MASTER OUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4" unbalanced DIRECT OUT jacks × 2 (1/4" TRS unbalanced) PHONES jacks × 2 (1/4" stereo, 1/8" stereo miniature) MIX IN jack (1/4" stereo) MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C (Class Compliant for Audio & MIDI / Roland Driver for Audio & MIDI) FOOT SW jack (1/4" TRS) DC IN jack |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor |
| Current Draw | 1,700 mA |
| Power Consumption (Off Mode) | 0.24 W (When Power Automatically Turns Off) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 316 × 246 × 103 mm (12-1/2" × 9-11/16" × 4-1/16") |
| Weight | 2.4 kg (5 lbs 5 oz) |
| Notes | Song recording requires an SD card. Without one, temporary recording up to 1 minute is available. |
(VAD516S)
| SKU | VAD516S |
| Barcode # | 761294521083 |
| Brand | Roland |
| Category |
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