Roland TD27KV First Impressions

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Has The Best Electronic Snare And Ride That Money Can Buy
The New TD27 Has Many More Features Than The TD25
Good Sizes Mixed With Portability
Deep Sound Editing Features
The Bad:
Not As Pretty As The New VAD Drumsets
The Kickdrum Is A Bit Small For This Kit
The Sounds Are Still Have That Roland Synthetic Edge To Them, Not 100% Realistic.
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[@bobdadruma]

I bought the TD27KV a few weeks ago. It is my first e-kit. I have been playing for 50 years and I own many high end acoustic drums and cymbals so I am very fluent in drum kit sounds. I like the TD27KV a lot and I enjoy playing it. The snare is the best feature. It does play very much like real snare. The ride cymbal is better than most but it is just OK in my view. The module is easy to understand and fun to play around with. E-drums still have a way to go to be close to equal to acoustic drums and cymbals but I am impressed with how the technology has evolved. It is an expensive kit and I bought it because I am at the age and stage of life that I can afford it.This kit is a luxury item in my opinion.

[@djashjones]

At the age of 45, I have decided to learn to play the drums and this will be my first kit

[@KK-eg3em]

Get it !

[@anakbaliti]

Noice

[@tamasimrei]

I just turned 50 and planning to do the same

[@Simmion1984]

nice man. I started playing at 13. im 36 now. but i never got to realy practice a lot. ive played in a few bands but i just ordered one of these so i can finally play daily and maybe finally get good haha! never too late.

[@riktascale4]

Great I am 50 and looking to get one this year myself

[@sabrosapurr]

I relied on this channel quite a bit to decide between a Roland kit and an Alesis Strike kit. I did tons of research and ultimately got the Roland TD27KV and could NOT be happier. Roland even excels at packing the kit for shipment! It was truly impressive to see how it was packed. If you're considering ordering one online, like I did from Sweetwater, and are worried about the shipping process, I wouldn't worry at all. Just insanely well-packed. Now, for the kit, SUPER easy to set up. It took me over an hour, but I was intentionally going slowly. I'm a little burned by accidentally drilling a hole in some IKEA furniture where there wasn't supposed to be one :-/, but no drilling necessary in setting this up :) Also, I've barely read the manual at all. I set it up and started playing. Everything was very intuitive. ONE IMPORTANT THING. I do wish I read the manual because it tells you to make sure you tighten the heads before playing because they come loose intentionally and playing them loose can damage the sensors. But, thankfully, I didn't damage anything at all. Everyone I asked, from friends, to random sales reps at my local Guitar Centers, to Kraft Music, Sweetwater, they ALL said go Roland. The quality is that much better they all said. So, after a ton of research I went with the TD27KV because of the digital snare and ride. A big upgrade from the 17KV, which is right below it, and the same ones that come in the more expensive Roland kits. If it's in your price range, I highly recommend it. I've been having a BLAST. Thanks to @65Drums for the excellent channel.

[@dudleypunch101]

That's me!!! 😂😂 1:00

[@Intlctual1]

Was out of drumming for about 10 years and my wife gave me an electronic set for Christmas (Alesis low-budget model). I took that back and got the Roland 17kVX but while I was waiting for it to be delivered, Roland came out with the 27KV. I did some comparisons and decided to fork out the additional $1300 for the 27. Upgraded module that is based off the TD50, better stand, and most important to me- bigger pads and digital snare and ride. I'm very pleased with the kit so far and am glad to see that you had a high opinion of it too. Thank you for putting together this video, was fun to watch (and seeing you play gave me a goal to shoot for).

[@tobylin6067]

Basil Hill how much did you pay for it

[@spideliciousx9822]

I bought a Roland TD27KV and customised the heck out of it. Added a Roland TD12 brain module and a heap of other pads/cymbals, expanded the existing rack with lengthened side rails, made the front of the rack wider to accommodate a full 22in acoustic bass drum. Also has acoustic cymbals, so its a bit of a hybrid kit! I bought a second hand bass drum off Facebook marketplace, re-shelled it and then modified it to house the existing KD10 Roland bass drum pad. By the end it looks like the Roland bass drum modification kit you can buy. It looks just like a normal Bass drum from the side and front. At the back there's a small section where the pad protrudes from the drum. The round pad sticks out more then the Roland modified version by about 25mm or so, but is very neat and perpendicular with the rest of the bass drum so doesn't look out of place. The whole KD10 is neatly and fully bolted down into the Acoustic Bass drum housing and with black heads mostly fully disguises its true intent :-) (At this time, it still has clear heads, but i'll put black ones on to completely tidy its appearance) With the KD10 being fully bolted into the drum, its solid as a rock and stable! Playing it really surprised me, its solid and stable just like an acoustic bass drum, but the pad surface has enough "give" to bury the beaters into it and feels dare I say, near perfect! I integrated 6.3mm mono jacks into the bass drum so it has a neat plug on top to connect into, so no messy cables snaking into the drum. I went into the project thinking, it will turn to @#$%, but it actually turned out far better than I expected and I'm really stoked on the result. It turned out to be a solid, neat and fantastic conversion. Its "all in one" and fully integrated, so no disassembly, just pull the plug out of the top and that's it, its ready to move as one. Wish photo's could be added, because words don't do it justice tbh! Oh, and because the KD10 bass drum pad is not integrated with either of the acoustic head skins, there is no added noise produced from the conversion. Its as silent as the original stand alone KD10 pad. Anyways, sorry for the long post, but as you can tell, this project could not have worked out any better (imo) and for once, turned out actually far better then I'd pictured or planned, so I'm pretty excited about it :-)

[@TAHHGREEN]

Sorry I'm 3 years too late ha ha. But any possibility you could do a short video so I can see it please? My TD-27KV2 has literally just arrived today and mounting it in a bass drum is of interest

[@DrummerGrrrl]

The cymbal sounds (just from your playing) are really, really amazing! You know I'm not a big fan of the drum sounds of ANY Roland drum module. I just prefer Yamaha's module sounds (DTX 500, 700, and 900 series). However...those Roland cymbal samples are crazy good. And the feel of those cymbal pads!

[@MOREtoocozycam]

I would have put a 12 inch floor tom instead of 10 inch

[@MusicWizard85]

Here's my advice. If you already own a Roland kit from the past 10 years, save yourself money and go for just the TD27 upgrade package (27 module, digital ride cymbal, digital snare drum)! Then you can use your existing kit as expansion pads to have extra toms/cymbals. Use splitters or both your modules at the same time. Best bang for your buck! My ideal Roland kit would have: -module with quality sounds that are better than any VST on the market -digital hi-hat -digital ride -digital snare -15 - 18 inch VAD style kick drum with a wide 8 - 10 inch kick pad area to better accommodate double bass pedals -10 inch - 12 inch high tom pads, 14 or 16 inch floor tom pad, not a standard shallow Roland pad but not full VAD like the 503/506 either, somewhere in the middle with a little depth but not full VAD -3 cymbals pads (besides digital ride/HH) dual or triple zone to use as crash/splash etc. -All USB, midi, and bluetooth functionality -4 to 8 extra inputs for additional cymbals/pads -NO CABLE SNAKES! Allow each pad that is not digital to connect using a TRS to TRS cable!! Everyone wants this!!! -priced 5k or lower

[@crieverytim]

What's the problem w cable snakes? Having to replace the whole thing rather than individual cords? Guessing bc it's an Expensive proprietary item that can be hard to replace last minute for a gig? Anything else?

[@KK-eg3em]

I just bought one today. I can't wait till it gets here !

[@sozuruQ2]

For how much and where

[@djjooce4503]

Same. Should have mine any day this week. Have fun!

[@cory-o-cookies95]

Ordered mine yesterday. Had the Alesis Strike Pro SE on backorder and waited 6 weeks then canceled, played the Alesis @ GC the other day. The Alesis kit was already half broken. Roland all the way, tough as nails!!

[@grxygxds]

@@cory-o-cookies95 i love my td27 its awesome.

[@KK-eg3em]

@@sozuruQ2 It was 3,000.00. I got it from Sweetwater. They recently had a 0 interest for 48 months promo.

[@Chad_Fuckhammer]

I bought a TD-25kv a few weeks ago from musicgoround for $1425 shipped. I love it! I`m playing it through a Simmons DA200s that I got for $220. They sound absolutely fantastic together! Planning on upgrading the trigger pad sizes but for the time being I could not be happier! Roland V kits are so much fun!

[@chinatype]

Currently have a Roland TD6 that is nearly 20 years old. Thinking of upgrading to this kit

[@grahamwilson2400]

I've been looking forward to this video, looks like I've found my next kit! It was a toss up between this, the VAD306, the strike Pro SE and the ATV EXS-5, but this seems to have the best balance/mix of responsiveness, size, quality and expandability as a basis for a "forever kit". Love the videos Justin, thanks!

[@65Drums]

It's a tough choice for sure! Thanks for watching :D

[@chezchezchezchez]

How much was the ATV five? 2500?

[@grahamwilson2400]

@@chezchezchezchez it's £1700 here in the UK (the cheapest of my options), so $2500 might sound about right?

[@markomarkovic5729]

@@grahamwilson2400 Have you tried Strike SE? I think you should play both before final decision

[@eduardcos696]

I am exactly in the same position. I am looking into using Superior Drummer 3 for recordings, but sizes and all I think this is a good choice, also because I want to use it in an apartment. Seems a really cool kit.

[@Bnhuskins]

Just ordered the TD27KV, I think I am going to upgrade to the VAD306 Kickdrum eventually. The best of both worlds; this sound module is just incredible! 🤙🏽🤘🏽

[@prettyviolence]

Do the crash cymbals choke on the TD27KV?

[@landart67]

Thanks for the great review. I literally just bought this kit 10 minutes after watching your review. Greatly appreciated!

[@BillDiMarco]

I dont understand how in 2020, Roland's drums sound like Fruity Loops samples I was using in 1998...

[@benjibanks7894]

For as much money as they want for them you'd think they would have some realistic sounds.

[@steph3571]

Totaly agree. They should partner with Toontrack, like the Pearl Mimic Pro with Steve Slate for real sample quality.

[@bavingeter423]

@@benjibanks7894 I get the feeling that they know that you're probably just gonna use a VST like superior drummer or modo drum and they just don't care to invest the money in a "VST-quality" drum module.

[@OlivierTravers]

Toontrack was already making Roland sound bad 10 years ago, but by now this is really a joke. I keep watching their new releases for the entertainment value. It's as if you still had a PlayStation 1 GPU on the PS4!

[@TPG1]

Billy D. Probably because you’re listening to the sounds on your phine

[@TerryMCarroll]

Justin, I'm going to be buying aTD-27KV from Sweetwater because of you. You don't have an affiliation with them, that I can see, but I'm going to discuss with my sales rep (Sam Que) the many things I've learned from you and your many wonderful videos. If there isn't a financial crossing, at least there's the professional word of mouth taking place. I've really enjoyed your channel. It's been very, very good for me, a 61-year-old seeking to re-learn the drum set after too long away. I was never more than a basement band drummer, but I always loved the 4-limbed quality of a kit over that of a marching snare drum, which is what I learned on and never fully enjoyed. (Drum set drumming for me is dancing. I'm a better dancer than a drummer, but it is the full body coordination of both that I love -- rather than the hyper-technical stick work of rudiments drumming.) Now, at this point in my life, I'm re-learning drumming (and keyboards -- from another KZbin channel -- hahaha) for pure mental and physical health purposes. I'm a coordinated guy, but I can feel slippage from the years, and right now I can't manage a passable 2-stroke roll. Time to get back into shape!

[@michaelismyname]

I would like to see a video on what is in side of the digital snare. How it does works. Physical computing is coming on strong. Love all the hard work you have put into your channel.

[@johndef5075]

Gonna be 65,000 subs soon!🎵

[@lucyferina]

I bought the demo model from gc for $ 1500 it came with digital snare , digital ride, and digital hats plus the 3 mesh pads, barely touched, so basically 50% off regular price. The foot switch changes kits, the third digital input is for the vh14 hi hats. My current kit which I just got today and combined with my old one has 6 toms and 8 cymbals, sill have room for 5 more pads….

[@jerrydaydc2804]

Great review Justin!!! I currently have two acoustic sets that I play... a Ludwig Downbeat and a dw Collector's Series. However, I am wanting an e-drums kit for obvious reasons of minimizing the sound throughout my house (and neighborhood), but also the flexibility of changing kit sounds. This kit looks perfect! Oh yeah... for the record, I really DON"T want my e-drums trying to look like an acoustic set. It's wonderful just like it is.

[@albert3535ify]

Just bought a TD27kv in great condition second hand with an extra pd85 for $2,250 US dollars. Pretty happy with it. 😃 The snare is amazing Much better than a TD17KVX brand new for $1900 US dollars I think. 'in Australia'

[@crieverytim]

Great price! Where??

[@HereIsmarcus]

Nice drumming at the start there !! I was hypnotised

[@legod1717]

This looks to be the next electronic drum set for me. I don’t want the shells. I need something as quiet as possible and this seems to be the ticket. I already have an acoustic that I use for live gigs.

[@the_king0749]

I like the 506. Tired with the drum rack. It's hard when your limited on space. I had a TD 20. The price on the 506 is nice too !

[@the_king0749]

@fartpoobox ohyeah You didn't quite read my post. I said "it's hard when your limited on space" !

[@tonyphillips7230]

Hi Justin .... Tony here from the UK ....an avid watcher of your great channel .... keep up the very good work on your channel of critiquing e-drum kits ....tis the TOP GEAR OF DRUMS !! 😀👍 From an aesthetic point of view, if one wants to make the kit look like more like an acoustic drum kit , no reason why & with some simple carpentry skills, you can't hide & anchor the KD10 in a cheap acoustic 18 - 20" bass drum ? My only comment once again about the new ROLAND drum kits is PRICE !!!!!!!

[@neilmelanson4719]

Quick question for Justin - 65 Drums: Would you be happy with an equal trade of your old td-30 for a new td-27?? Which standard kit would serve you better in the years to come?

[@jonhughes4079]

I've been looking at the td17kvx for a long while... But this really has me second guessing that

[@MsterSumm0ner]

im on the same boat atm, which have you decided?

[@jonhughes4079]

@@MsterSumm0ner I'm going to go with the 27. rolands last so long that I think splurging will be worth it. just waiting for a blackfiday/cybermonday/christmas sale

[@crieverytim]

@@jonhughes4079 what price did you manage? They don't typically get much of a discount

[@supportthearts]

Seems they ditched the boom hardware for the cymbals on the TD-17 as they prepared to launch the new kits in order to create more differences between models and price points. Still bummed that I got mine JUST before they swapped to the static cymbal posts, but really happy with the purchase overall.

[@E_Mars474]

Thanks for all your great videos! I’m a 61 year old guy that’s a metal drummer…which kit would you recommend with a solid single pad with a db pedal or two pads with two single pedal which is what I use on acoustic drums. I want a tight bass drum head that I can get plenty of bounce off of at speeds of 230 to 270 bond per minute. Thanks for any input! Sal

[@GerardVos]

Thanks Justin, i can’t wait to get this module! Besides that, I hope it also comes with an upgrade pack wth snare and ride - i already have assembled a super shell kit with Larger pads secondhand.

[@drummerguyron]

Getting ready to switch to VDrums from an older Alesis DM10 mesh. I was actually saving for a TD-50KV. Cause I hadn't really looked into the latest stuff until recently. Then found this one and realized this better suits me. It's got the 3 Aux inputs for more cymbals that I wanted. It's got the 28 channel out. Nice! I don't need the on board sounds so that's of no concern. It won't be leaving my house, so looks aren't a factor. It's got bluetooth. And it's got all the joy of the 50. Digital Snare, Digital Ride, VH13 compatible. So yeah.. pretty much everything you mentioned for who this would work for. I'm dat guy.... Now that I'm saving a few grand.. Maybe I can buy that kidney back.

[@crieverytim]

😂 I'm also looking. Only hesitation is the lack of round robin support. Do you happen to know if i Can just trigger my own sounds and samples via my DAW w as little latency as possible?

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

Fantastic kit and drumming at 10:29!!!!!

[@danifilth3]

Even on my old TD-9 I can set the room type my kit is supposed to be in. Always had it set on 'stadium', to get that Arena Rock vibe! :D

[@willrobinson6866]

your videos are so helpful! church musician dabbling into drum world, thanks! appreciate your time and energy!

[@brianberrydj3659]

This is my first e-kit.Love it for what I need.

[@randalscandal1588]

What do you think of these with the Drum-Tec expansion packs?

[@timothyjones7292]

Bro I love your videos! Please never change bruv!!!

[@vitoscavo1259]

Lì ho spesi!Ma ne è valsa la pena!!!É una bellissima batteria,mi ero imposto un budget di massimo 2000 euro e volevo una 17 kv,ma poi dopo aver provato la td 27 kv me ne sono innamorato,ci sono differenze enormi!

[@65Drums]

I agree, this is a great drumset with lots of upgrades over the TD17

[@highvoltagedrums4489]

Great Vid as always Justin I look forward to your videos as they are so detailed but easy to understand. Do You have any knowledge of Triggera D14 China Cymbals considering buying it as a cool electronic china cymbal option. Cheers

[@kevinward5664]

Do you think this kit, then adding a Pearl Mimic would be a good combination? Add some extra cymbal pads?

[@zakk2bwylde]

Hi Justin. Quick question. Which module would you recommend for running jobeky drums smoothly? TD-25 or TD-27? Thanks.

[@klspann]

I played it at NAMM! Was so nice!!!

[@kewpiesbadhairday]

Thanks as always for the great info!!!!!

[@RaymondToms]

And to answer your question. There is no snare throw off on the footswitch! Neither on the TD50. Why drop that option, when they have so many other switch options that we will never use? Similarly, why not have Roto toms as available instrument, instead of the many electronic sounds that I will never use, being biased towards acoustic sounds for gigs myself.

[@heroinbath1877]

I went vad306 but ditched the td-17 for a mimic. Great setup

[@heroinbath1877]

@fartpoobox ohyeah The mimic sounds like shit unless you really know what you are doing. I had to spend like a week dialing it in but once I did it blows everything else out of the water. I love Roland modules but can't stand the Tom sound.

[@chezchezchezchez]

You had me until “don’t buy this kit if you can’t afford it “ :-(

[@Chad_Fuckhammer]

I just bought a excellent condition TD25kv used for just over the price of a TD25 module new. Shop around. Killer deals happen to ppl

[@chezchezchezchez]

Skeeter Peter Pants awesome! Have fun!

[@fuchsia5899]

Skeeter Peter Pants I bought a used Roland td17kvx for £622

[@minisurfbanana]

Patrick Star those 8” plastic toms suck ass

[@sozuruQ2]

The Drummer of OZ WHERE

[@mumutv80]

Theoretically, could you add in the kick and floor tom from the 500 range at a later date?

[@matthewkennedy6022]

Dammit, wanted you to talk me out of spending more on the vad503 and into getting this instead. Sounds solid, but not enough to get me to be more financially responsible!

[@minisurfbanana]

Matthew Kennedy yea me too...why didn’t they include the TD27 module. All the new kits have them!

[@jetlee1981]

@65Drums TD27KV or TD30K…. That is a good question/comparison video

[@marcissenjou]

Cool ! I hope a deap review soon 😉 Ciao from France

[@NickBauman]

Nice playing sounds great

[@DouglasLippi]

Great video as always!

[@FranksDrumCave]

Nice kit for sure. Just the right size for my drum space. How good is the triggering?

[@director2bob]

Hello friend....I am an old old rocker here who just turned 60 and after playing guitar for most of my life, I want to learn drums and was looking at the TD-17 KVX. I was sold on it until I read about the TD 27. I am at the point in life i can afford the TD 27 but don't like wasting money unless you tell me the TD 27 will make learning drums easier and give me a better experience so I am inspired to play. Does the bigger pads and cymbals make the experience more enjoyable? I am a beginner but plan on playing 4 hours a day and getting serious about learning drums. Thanks for your videos. !!

[@michaelcromer1564]

Hi I just got this kit brand new and not sure at all how much to tighten the heads. Is it 1 or 2 turns approximately? I live in Thailand and there are no stores to ask. Thanks for any advice.

[@cronkitepercussion]

Can't electronic drum kits get car names like "Duster", "Soul", etc. instead of those bloody alphanumeric names?

[@maziu27]

Yooo 65drums I love your channel broo

[@ChedCuaresma]

Thanks for the review, Justin. Does anyone know the difference between the TD-27KV and the TD-27KV-S?

[@uonadtehrrocks]

I wish they had a TD27kv for $2000-$2600 with out the digital drums or maybe with only the ride or only the snair and smaller toms and then this set was the TD27kvx.... $1700 from the TD17 to $3000 is a big jump

[@geoffreycheuvart9228]

Hi there, thank you for the video ! when used with superior drummer 3, do you prefer roland TD-27KV or Efnote 3x ?

[@Xclass_ClownX]

I cant find this kit, only the TD27KV2

[@jameskim6919]

Hi Justin, if you kept the module and digital snare/ride, would you prefer to match it to the cymbals/toms/hihat/kick of the TD27kv or the ATV exs-5?

[@zerofly10]

Hey Justin, I had been looking at the Alesis Strike Pro SE and the Alesis Strike Multipad. After some research, I am thinking that the better set up would be the TD25KV with the Alesis Strike Multipad. I’m updating my electronic set from the 2010 Roland TD4 set. What is your thoughts?

[@qroger1]

Hi Justin V Thx for video new roland module ! What you think about sound of this module ? Something the sound seemed somehow freshish to me, there is not enough depth to the volumes, and the sound of its small attack .dry sound in most of the sets I compared with sound 17 module . i've td 17 kvx ^-^ The sound is deeper, immediately from the first blow, the whole depth and a palette of sounds are heard, while both 27 and 17 are made on the basis of 50, but sound, sound is what we buy electronics for =) The sound was excellent by 17, why make it worse on the new module, or the sound is not important - the main thing is new snare and ride Like ..... a blot on the landscape why spoil what was already so good? what prevented me from taking the full 17th module and just turning on all these new items on the 27th ?

[@RaymondToms]

Hi Justin. Have you done a comparison with the TD50? Apart from the extra outputs, what is gained by spending the extra to get the TD50K? BTW I am not keen on the layout of the TD50K rack. I prefer the rack toms up front. Not one in front and the others to the side.

[@slandshark]

I'm experienced in acoustic sets, but not in electric ones. Is it possible to add a double-bass pedal (say the DW5000) to use on the 27KV set's small kick pad? I want the double-kick and already have the DW5000, just not sure if you can put a double pedal on the small kick pad that comes with the 27KV. Thanks!

[@sozuruQ2]

Is this better than the TD 17KVX? I hate how that set has that annoying inner plastic rim shit on the toms if it didn’t have that I would’ve bought it :(

[@stevem3072]

This is EXACTLY the same question I'm grappling with too. I'm trying to decide if this one is worth an extra $1200. A lot of positives to the 17-KVX too.

[@riktascale4]

Hi, The tones of this kit may not be realistic but can't I use it to trigger other more realistic kits for e.g in kontack? Thanks

[@RettaTheRipper]

How would you make drum covers with this kit using an iRig and your phone for the music to play along with? Since you can't take video with an iphone if you're also playing music at the same time?

[@steezyboiiii808]

Hello how large is the kd10 I rly want to use Bigfoot pedals with the metallic ball but I’m scared they might not fit thanks!

[@stevengreen8402]

Why doesn’t Roland have a button on it’s modules that offers cymbal swells with adjustable tones and duration. Since a swell fades in and fades out it should be easy to have a button available

[@65Drums]

that's a good point

[@stevengreen8402]

@@65Drums would really be nice if they had a way to update our TD27s with a fix.

[@solsun2]

I hook it up master mono out to an amp sounds great but hook it up master mono out to PA and none of the cymbals have sound but all drums do what am i doing wrong?

[@sergiobecerra9505]

I’m debating myself between this one and the TD-17KVX 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@user-pj2rw1jo6f]

Same shit bro

[@sergiobecerra9505]

Марк Игнатьев well I think my main point here would be $$$ lol but at the end I think I’m leaning more towards the 27, it’s twice the price but it’s an investment and I plan to have it for the rest of my life so.... why not get the better one right?

[@Grit489]

Definitely the td27 is more of a professional kit. Td17 not a professional kit but for beginners

[@robertorodriguez1086]

Hey @65 Drums can you show me how you did the last groove? Or is there a name for that type of playing, for me to try and learn, please.

[@djduckie]

Picked up the set based on your rec. They should have done two 12" instead of the 12" and the 13".

[@markwith140]

I am in the market for a new drum kit. The Td-27kv had been out for a while now, do you think it is still a good kit to go for? Do you think Roland will be coming out with a new kit to replace this in the near future? I get the impression that Roland have a 2 year cycle for release of new kits (or maybe I am imagining this🤔😁). Note that I have space constraints so sort of discounted the VAD line. I had a test run of this kit in a store and it seems to do a good job...

[@brianmcdermott2596]

My td17-kvx is on backorder with a 4-5 week wait. Is this kit worth 2x the price if I wanted to switch it up

[@mircosapienza]

Hi, I am your subscriber and I am following this CHANNEL very often I have questions for you: 1) when I have created my own instrument, for example a snare drum, can I copy the same instrument, the same tuning, the same compressors, the same reverbs and paste it into another drum kit? 2) I want to enlarge my drum set. From the power strip of my Roland TD27 there are aux outputs (3) can I connect 3 roland PD8 pads to assign any sound from the control unit and hear it in stereo? 3) From the multicable that comes out of the control unit, I have some out of order jacks called RDB. What are they for ? I tried to connect one to a tom and assign it a sound but nothing plays. It is mute. how can I do? I do not find these answers on the internet I will be grateful if you will help me. Hi

[@robertcollins1622]

I am wondering if the hi-hat stand rod should be longer. 🙂

[@user-pj2rw1jo6f]

Hi, Justin! Tell me, is it normal that the sound from the iPhone via bluetooth is terrible on the TD-27? If you play a track from a memory card, it sounds great, but if you turn it on from your phone and connect via bluetooth, the sound is wheezing and cracking. A very unpleasant surprise for me was the new Roland.

[@udiakuka7889]

am i the only one who pissed off that at this price point, it still have the KD-10, VH-10 and the small cymbals? and on top of that just a 10" floor tom (i can understand the high tom and low tom being 10", but not the floor tom). i mean, the only things that justify the price here are the ride and snare, and the module that have 28 output channels and many aux outputs for expansion, but the rest? should be in the td17kvx in my opinion. look at ATV for example. if we will put the ride and snare aside for a moment, at this price point you can get the aDrums, which are great! and just a bit more than half of the price you can get the ATV EXS-5, which has better pads and cymbals (again, excluding the ride and snare), and way better kick drum. and youd think that if you go up the price, it will be fine, but no! even in the vad506 they still include the VH-10! why roland??? why are you so expensive??? and i dont want to hear that they are expensive because its the quality, again the ATV pads and cymbals are just better even in the EXS-5 (there are a few videos here talking about it)

[@jellydonutdrummer]

Hi, I was wondering if you know if the TDKV30 module can play loops?

[@mikosoft]

In every video I've seen the TD27 module seems to suffer from a horrible case of machine gunning, especially on toms. Did you observe any of this, Justin?

[@kinuckles7419]

Can the bass pick up fast double strokes. I had an older alesis that wouldnt register some faster notes?

[@65Drums]

Yup

[@mwooly1]

Sounds even more natural, although as you mention you still go through SD to get more pro sounds which is very strange, although I agree. I would love to here more demos with drums blending in with music so we can here what Vdrums sound like on record. Great drumming....thanks

[@joshraleigh6885]

One of the most annoying things about Roland is the kick drums. I use Trick Dominator pedals. If you haven't ever played them they are really wide. They don't physically fit on the kd10. And since the Roland 22 kick drums have the same size sensor it doesn't even kit one those. Its the one thing that keeps me from buying an electronic drum set

[@stofzuigzakkie45]

Well... You can say what you want, but i am NOT paying so much for a drumkit that looks that cheap. Why does Roland do this? Looks aren't as important as sounds, but... You know, the eye wants something too!! I mean, i own the Alesis Strike Pro and, every single night, when i lay in bed, i want to play that drum! Because it looks amazing!

[@shamicentertainment1262]

What's the quality like? The Alesis strike pro se looks the best, and has large and different sizes toms which I love...but I'm really worried about long term use and triggers dying. I know Roland is better quality but their drums look cheap and small

[@NicCounty]

i want that ride and snare

[@maeu59]

Is the vh10 hi hat better than the vh11. I have the 11 and don’t like it.

[@surfcollector]

I don’t know anything about electric drums. Maybe I missed something. Why can’t these kits have classic drum sounds programmed in like amplifiers do? Scroll to Peart. Choose Moving Pictures. Scroll to Bonham. Choose Zep 3. And so on. Seems like no brainer.

[@noelito2020]

hey,any body please, which Roland module's have positional sensing?

[@DenniWintyr]

I'm hoping I can find the cash to just get the snare, ride, & module, & swap them into my TD11-KV-SE. Same rack, same size pads, cymbals & such. Do you know if the digital snare can be mounted on the rack, or does it need its own stand?

[@ghoulchaser1]

Denni Wintyr Hi, it needs its own stand.

[@andypollock9239]

Can a double pedal be used with Td27 bass pad?

[@Xavi.Bateria]

Hey dude.. first off thanks for all the videos, i've watched a few and already subscribed! So, i'm debating between a roland DT 30 (used for 2K) and the DT 27. (brand new). I used to own a yamaha dtx 4 express. which one would you recommend me? Thanks in advance for answering! and if you can, check out my videos i made with the yamaha. peace!

[@michaelheisler2508]

Thanks a lot for another informative video Justin. So would it be fair to say you think the Roland TD27KV is a better kit than the Alesis Strike Pro SE?

[@markomarkovic5729]

I hope he'll make that video

[@kosta1605]

Yeah its way better. Just having the two digital pads makes it way better then the alesis.

[@GoulartGH]

am I the only one who thinks the digital pads aren't that important? if you play jazz or other dynamics-heavy stuff sure, but for other genres the extra tom/cymbal that the strike offers are more relevant

[@kosta1605]

@@GoulartGH Yeah it may not matter for some. For myself it makes all the difference coming from my old kit. I just couldn't spend $2500 on the Alesis very well knowing I'm going to have to sit there and adjust each pad to get it just right. Also the over all durability and longevity worries me a bit more then I'd like it to. Yes, I know and have heard they have fixed a lot of the issues but at that price range there shouldn't be any questions at all. I guess the conclusion we come to is, buy whats right for you and your money.

[@GoulartGH]

@@kosta1605 from what I've heard the SE fixed _all_ of those issues, however only time will tell whether that's really true or not

[@BigCarso]

Wow cymbals on kv2 sound way better

[@Fubuki43]

I do like the size of that ride... If only the VAD306 had the same one...

[@hoipimniet]

For that ride you need either a TD-27 or a TD-50

[@Fubuki43]

@@hoipimniet I see, thanks for the info. So yeah, I would actually want a VAD306 with a TD-27 module and the bigger ride... But then it's pretty much a VAD506..

[@TPG1]

Glad i didnt get the TD17kvx. I think this is worth the 1300 more?? Justin? Can you advise please?

[@grxygxds]

Easily.. better pads all around better rack digital snare an cymbal plus module...easy purchase I own the TD27KVS an its epic

[@TPG1]

@@grxygxds now I'm between the 27 and the alesis strike SE

[@grxygxds]

@@TPG1 if you want a kit that feels cheap is cheap and is plauged with issues get Alesis and I'm not just saying that because I own the roland but I've played the SE and read countless horror stories about miss triggering and bad cymbals and things breaking that I can't see one of those kits lasting more than a year, I wanted one...they look cool...but through my research people are still playing their 10 year old roland kits with no issues at all while others with alesis kits are having to take them apart day one and fix them and have to do back and fourth with customer service and read forums....i jist want to play drums hahaha and with the roland they came out of the box feeling expensive theyre going to last me a lifetime and the sounds are unbelievable, bluetooth is great and you can edit so much its just like buying the td50 amazing kit....i feel like if you got the alesis you would regret not getting the roland pretty quickly and vice versa if you got the roland you would be glad that you spent the extra coin. I love my td27kvs and I've played the Alesis Se Pro and the alesis just feels cheap.

[@stevem3072]

@Yeti - I'm currently trying to decide between this vs the TD 17-KVX. This one is pricier but it might be the better option in the long run. I'm already trying to figure out how easy it is to do upgrades to the 17-KVX, so maybe the price will be a wash in the end. The pads are bigger on this one too.

[@grxygxds]

So I've come back to reiterate how amazing the TD27 is...my God this thing has endless capabilities, the amount of options you have with creating your own sounds is crazy and I beat the shit out of it everyday for atleast 3 hours minimum and they just work and feel so expensive, comparing the feel of the alesis kit versus the roland kit it just feels so much more expensive, it is so responsive and I'm just gushing over it becaus I play it everyday have barely scratched the surface on its capabilities and I am just astonished at how awesome this kit is. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a kit that will last a lifetime and can be expanded on easily, save your money its worth the wait. My phone is auto paired so as soon as I turn my module on I can play KZbin videos spotify through my speakers and headset play along with songs and record on the fly seperate tracks its so sick lol 😆 I'm loving it. It sounds amazing, people talking bout sounds 9 out of 10 are listening through their phone speaker and have never even tried it in real life. I own the roland vh300 headphones each sound is so crisp so smooth and you can edit endlessly to get that custom sound. So people saying you need a vst instead of the td27 module sounds are crazy. The stock sounds have endless editing options and can be brought to life and made your own with ease.

[@Fodolro]

Justin, can I use the 18” digital ride with the TD-17KVX module??

[@droopydoc55]

No, works only on 27 and 50.