Roland TD-30KV and TD-50KV drum-tec Edition side by side comparison

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In this video, we show & demo the new Roland TD-50KV drum-tec edition next to a Roland TD-30KV. Both kits are available from drum-tec as special offers, and include the drum-tec Live Sound Editions for TD-50/TD-30.
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Video was shot @ drum-tec West / Spytunes Recording Studio, Mainz
Drumming by Ralf Schumacher

[@michaelschack]

Thanks for integrating my preset kit artist edit(s) in this comparison clip! And this comparison videois a great reference for all those who are seeking more sound comparison examples out there. Congrats!

[@drumtecTV]

Hi Michael, good to see you here again & glad you like the video. :) Kind regards

[@SirBoopBoop]

Michael Schack you are the man! I love your energy when you play and have watched and learned alot from your videos on stage presence as a drummer.

[@bobbydtv1]

im so glad sent the td 50 brain pack back to sweetwater. the td 30 is still my workhorse .At first i thought it was me but after hearing demos and folks talking .THE TD 30 is still the best

[@danniboi187]

I have a Roland TD-50 and for the first time in a while sat down at an acoustic set and was impressed to realize how much my TD-50 and the acoustic sounded and felt so identical. After sitting at an acoustic I am even more satisfied with my TD-50.

[@fththkll4979]

I dont know why but TD30 module sounds better than TD50! Especially studio kit (on 30's) is like much more acouistic than jarrah kit (on 50's). TD50 module sounds much more machine gun effect. TD30 is still the king for me :)

[@beamifrend]

That's exactly what I thought

[@jadonchacon4914]

I think really when you’re buying the TD-50 you’re buying it for the digital ride and snare, while when you get the TD-30 you’re buying it for the sounds

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

I like neither of them

[@davidpringuer]

50 sounds more like a real kit. 30 more processed.

[@rolderdrummer2448]

@@davidpringuer exactly, td30 great module but the toms and bass drum sounds too much processed… td50 and now td50X sounds much more natural…

[@victorsupreme214]

I forgot about the comparisons and was just watching you drum. Awesome!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much! :)

[@kbrown649]

Right? Crazy.

[@joshferry3628]

They both seem really good.

[@rastapanda7063]

TD-30V is my dream kit

[@bailey12444]

Love the td 50 sounds

[@akiramyrland2528]

I really enjoy his playing!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you!

[@snakepliskin23]

I need one of these kits asap

[@byronvisiado09]

Solid drumming!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you! :)

[@jermainewright4517]

"Gospel chops" on full display in this video. Great drummer and kits🔥🔥🔥. #roland

[@drumtecTV]

Thanks Jermaine! :)

[@sjc9135]

Love the TD-30

[@daveseemerollin6357]

Such a sick drummer

[@drumtecTV]

Thanks Dave! :)

[@CAMOAH1]

There is nothing wrong with this drumming .....y don't u play n let's compare side by side Dave. Aaaah this 1 de3 ....there's something wrong with ur earbugs...cnckwa nono.... S3 na wabo nono.lol

[@daveseemerollin6357]

@@CAMOAH1 it was a compliment, English your native tongue?

[@RickMonyer]

I was hoping for a literal side by side comparison. Both sets using the same drum-tec kits (i.e. RockKit 2) and hearing the same grooves and fills being played from both individual sets. Coming from a TD-20S purchased in 2008, both of these sound incredible!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Rick Monyer ya like that one video with the TD 25 & TD 30. This isn't much of a comparison as it is just a mash up of both videos one after the other. :/ oh well. Hopefully those other guys will do it right!

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Rick, you cannot use the same kits on both modules, as TD-30 and TD-50 have a completely different sound library / sound architecture. So you are right, this is not a scientific test with 8 bars beat TD-30 / 8 bars beat TD-50, but nonetheless I think you can get a pretty good first impression of both modules´ general sounds. And it was more fun to play in a non-scientific way :-D kind regards!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

drumtecTV although it's not the same kits like that it just would've been nice to see a back and forth similar kit comparison between the modules so you can more quickly compare the two sounds

[@raydon4137]

+SiREN2173 be grateful for the work he's put out. this is what a real drummer sounds like.

[@matthewh78]

@@drumtecTV Couldn't you just patch both the td-30 and td-50 together via midi cable so to feed the triggers to both, then take the audio out from each for two different recordings?

[@jamesfranklin8269]

AWESOME rudements dude I just learned something 👍

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you James! :)

[@jamesfranklin8269]

No problem sir

[@geobaker6403]

Like others, I think the TD-30 sounds better, more open and expanded to my ears. They are both great sounding drum modules, but I think the Pearl Mimic has de-throned Roland as having the best acoustic drum sounds.. However, which one would I tour with...the Roland of course.

[@JAZBproductions]

Cuando vamos a ver a profesionales tocar en conciertos en vivo con una batería eléctrica???

[@arthurvin2937]

50kv sounds more natural to me. Of course 30kv is now cheaper and that's dilemma.

[@agustinzapata9007]

Som incrível.

[@squidwerd1981]

i can't stand the sound of the ghost notes on the td-50 snare. The td-30 is better.

[@breezyamar]

Best demo drummer on you tube

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you so much! :)

[@vins9063]

Great drumming as always! When the Alesis Strike series will arrive?

[@drumtecTV]

Hopefully soon, we will jump on it as soon as it reaches europe :)

[@SgtMcNasty]

50 000 dollar question is of course is it worth the upgrade from the TD-30? Does the snare and the ride make it worth maybe?

[@raydon4137]

subbed.

[@camaro-bk7wz]

Who's this Badass Drummer!

[@drumtecTV]

All product demos / videos on the drum-tec channel are played & produced by www.ralfschumacher.eu :) kind regards!

[@shrimpleypibbles2509]

How are you recording this? USB or with direct output?

[@zero28ism]

I would love a td30k buuut in Argentina they cost like 20.000 dollars with the conversion

[@raydon4137]

where are you guys based out of? do you play bands or tour for gigs

[@kylevancampen1425]

I’m just hopping to get my TD 50 soon from Eric soon u don’t know him?

[@leecrow3k1]

I think the snare on the 50 sounds pretty weak to me. Especially on the ghost notes. I have the 30 and if I do upgrade to another module it will be the Pearl Mimic. But right I'm happy with my 30.

[@mariqivanova4328]

Roland td 30. Super Natural 🔝😍

[@kdsm0800]

Mariq Ivanova Olá.... resumindo, qual a diferença entre elas??? Sabendo que os timbres de ambas podem ser alterados conforme o gosto do bateria!!!

[@Beefnhammer]

I'm definitely in the camp that thinks the TD-30 sounds better. It's the closest I've ever heard a module get to VST realism without actually having a VST built into it (Pearl Mimic doesn't count. It's an unfair comparison IMO) I'm sure the TD-50 probably has certain advantages in terms of things like editing features, and of course there's the digital snare and ride, but I just feel like they tried too hard to give the samples that 'roland personality'

[@dropbearattack]

A live audience won't be able to tell the difference.

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

I think in the mix TD 50kv would sound better with other instruments... Maybe the snare of td 50kv needs some improvement, but at all TD 50 kv sounds better. Thats my opinion.

[@marcbernard4295]

Would the Roland td-50 ride cymbal be compatible with the td30 sound modulator. I feel that would be a perfect set up to have in my opinion

[@drumtecTV]

Sadly not, the new digital Rolands are only compatible with TD-50. Kind regards

[@kevindruding1234]

The 30 sounds like what you want for any drum track. Yes I agree the 50 has a more natural sound, but I would ask is there a difference to the drummer.

[@GolfersAimcom]

U da man Kevin! -Poke

[@tendingtropic7778]

Whats the name of this drummer? he's great!

[@drumtecTV]

Hi Oscar, all drum-tec demo videos are played by Ralf Schumacher. Kind regards!

[@architect4062]

Roland with normal sound of snare, how long did i sleep?

[@namanhan7829]

I want to play CY-18DR on TD-30 module one day. Can Drumtec TV make my dream come true !!!

[@drumtecTV]

That would be super nice, but I fear it´s not possible :-/ kind regards

[@rjsal246]

Hey Ralf is it possible to just purchase a 12” and 3 10” real feel drum heads off drum tec for my Roland td30?

[@drumtecTV]

Sure! You can do so from the online shop: www.drum-tec.com/drum-tec-real-feel-mesh-head If you have any further questions f.e. concerning international shipping, please don´t hesitate to get in touch through [e-mail]! Kind regards!

TD-30 have the best sound!

[@DarioAnianoDrums]

TD30 FOREVER

[@elijahstone9738]

TD-50kV sounds much less processed than the TD-30kV. Nice upgrade!

[@fmaz1952]

Funny how everyone disagree with that opinion.

[@xtenkfarpl]

This would have been much more useful if you had switched between the 30 & 50 for each clip. Who can keep a clear memory of a sound for several minutes with a lot of other stuff in between?

[@drumtecTV]

well, how about jumping around in the video player then if you are interested in switching? :-D

[@haatock]

TD 30 KV presets sound really better for my ears

[@matthewshapiro7188]

Cymbals are way better on the 50 but the snares on the 30 are king

[@edisonmirandilla7017]

This is a “Real Deal”...

[@everynameistaken567]

Big fan of the 30, wanted to like it more but I have to admit the 50 is better

[@llih0074]

I wonder which module you guys in DRUM-TEC prefer? 30 or 50?

[@drumtecTV]

Hey there, that´s a tough call :) depends on personal sound preference, both modules trigger outstandingly well & have lots of in/outputs & options. Besides that, it depends on if you wish to use the new CY-18DR or PD-140DS digital pads, which are only compatible with TD-50. So in the end, we do like both modules, but they are quite different, especially when it comes to sound! Kind regards

[@drumyogi9281]

@@drumtecTV you guys never give a straight answer haha ever think about being a politician? ;) anyways great video and drumming.

[@drumtecTV]

Jason Bay Haha ;-D no seriously, it is hard to impossible to give an objective answer when it comes to such subjective topics as "sound". One might love the TD-30´s general sound & therefore pick it over the TD-50, while other´s will appreciate the new digital pads or new sound of the TD-50. Really hard to tell, both are great triggering/playing & state of the art when it comes to the trigger technology. Which sound you prefer is completely up to you guys :) kind regards!

[@CAMOAH1]

You what, I think to subjectively and/ or objectively answer that question you play both over d same audio recording just like some of your intro sounds ...and leave it for us your audience to judge which one mixes d best ....4 me they both sound good but I think d td 50 will mix well in a big PA ....n TD 30 sound natural but I have to tweek well to sound contained n controlled in a loud PA

[@yanvictorlacerddossantos6080]

Eu acho o TD 30 melhor...congratulations from Brazil!!!

[@josiah_holla]

That right foot though..

[@user-oj2yr5yj6g]

Anybody knows is that possible to add some more cymballs about 3-4?

[@drumtecTV]

Both TD-30 and TD-50 have enough aux inputs to add this amount of cymbals. You can find more info on the TD-50 here: www.drum-tec.com/roland-td-50-v-drums-sound-module-incl.-drum-tec-live-sound-edition Kind regards!

[@user-oj2yr5yj6g]

@@drumtecTV THanks for such fast feedback nowdays im using roldand td-1 but in a few years i want to use td 30 or td 50 so in this way im seeking information. Tx a lot once more and good luck.

[@stikkman61]

How can US customers purchase the drum-tec Sound Edition libraries for the TD-30 and TD-50?

[@drumtecTV]

Hey there, we only offer the Live Sound Edition (both for TD-30 & TD-50) as a free give away for our drum-tec customers, who have bought their sound module and/or kit directly from drum-tec. But we do have a new TD-30 Sound Edition coming up, which will be available for purchase! So stay tuned, video footage is coming up soon. Kind regards

[@JPEspulgar]

Can it replicate the cymbals muting?

[@drumtecTV]

Hey John, yes all Roland cymbals are chokeable, which means you can choke/stop them by pressing the edge sensor firmly. Kind regards!

[@kotn2]

Td 50 more natural!

[@F_T-uf9jx]

😍🎶❤️

[@BlakeDahliaTV]

Looking at the comments it seems as though people have never mic'ed up a real kit before. The 50 hands down sounds more natural.

[@tdrmn4lf]

Nice green screen!!! I still dont understand how Roland drums can not emulate superior drummer quality samples for the price!!!

[@Lion-rs2qy]

I have to favour the TD_30KV starting from the snare and all the way around the kit , hi toms , floor toms and even the bass drum . But look not knocking back TD_50KV AND THERES NOT A GREAT DIFFERENCE. I BELEIVE IT BOILS DOWN TO INDIVIDUALS LIKING

[@drumtecTV]

Absolutely!

[@royaltyhybriddrums]

Nice demo!!!! The Td30 snares sounds MUCH better than any TD50 ones... soundwise the TD50 only improved the tons sounds on my opinion. Shame on Roland...

[@fththkll4979]

good comment..agree with you!

[@EduTred]

Guilherme Pereira I agree with you too!

[@Hotdang617]

I can see where you're coming from re this video. However, I own both and I can say the TD50 snare is light years better in feeling / sound- once you get the sound dialed in to exactly how you like it there's no comparison. In my opinion the toms sound better / different, but the cymbals have been greatly improved. Sitting on my TD50 I can close my eyes and convince myself I'm playing on my starclassic. It was hard / impossible to do that on my TD30 b/c of sound and feeling. Don't get me wrong there's still lots of room re sounds for improvement to get close to a VST- still roland signature, which isn't completely bad.

[@royaltyhybriddrums]

Also agree about the cymbals! Forgot to mention... but regarding the snares I already saw/heard many videos including those where the owners imported real samples into the module and I didnt like any snare... the digital snare should feel amazing, though... positive point for Roland. But soundwise, I dont need to play the Mimic Pro to know that it sounds amazing, vst quality and cheaper than Roland. Also dont get me wrong, this is just MHO, I love Roland, but its just too overpriced.

[@Hotdang617]

Completely agree. It's all very subjective. I didn't completely love any of the sounds out of the box- once I tweaked things myself and found the sounds that worked for me I was sold. The feeling straight away on the snare / ride was a massive improvement. If the mimic pro can somehow get the digital hookups on their module I'd be tempted to try them out.

[@dumbeat]

I think the TD30 sounds better to people because all of that Hi End Treble. Its a known illusion to precieve more Treble and More Volume as quality. In my opinion the TD50 was recorded at a slightly lower level in this Video, enough to make it seem less powerful. But the 30, which i own, sound shallow in comparison. The only problem with the 50 is that your stuck with 5 sounds... Pretty boring... The 30 as a 100 Kicks just a s a start.... TD-27 might be the ticket at this stage.

[@andrewo607]

They’re both way too expensive but from what I hear, the 30 has a better all around sound. So it would not be worth spending a few more thousand for the 50

[@JAZBproductions]

When are we going to see professionals play live concerts with an electric Drums ???

[@mauropereira6201]

The sound of the 2box drumit five brain is far superior!

[@SomeDumUsrName]

lol

[@Fogeyspasm]

Td50 + Vexpressions Studio X addon transforms the kit. Snares come alive, some great Tom and cymbal sets. Also no machine gunning if you delve into the module settings and know what to tweak.

[@RC-gf8cs]

Dtx 3 wit ms50 dr 2 sat.speakers i have the blk rub pads been playn since i got brand new over decade ago Td 20 out at time n yam betr in my view n still is today .roland not my choice.n how bout sayn watamps we hear .tats importantt

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

I love my Rolands but I see where all this is going with what’s better and what brands are better this and that These are electronic drums and will never take the place if acoustic drums I d rather be discussing about real drums and spending thousands on them other than electronics These things are getting to be like big ass drum sets and takes away the purpose of having a compact set People are just going crazy over this now I’d rather have a custom DW set or something I live my Rolands but don’t wanna be adapted to them and not the real deal they aren’t drums They are an alternative

[@smartlam]

As td9 is better than td15

[@wavecs1179]

TD30 sounds a lot better. How come though? A 2016 module should've sounded better than a 2012 one. What an embarrassement for Roland..

[@DiabolusBred6]

Td50 sounds so plastic. Td30 sounds mlre natural and looks more sound quality

[@philfyphil]

It's surprising how horrid this sounds after listening to the Superior Drummer samples! However, fantastic hardware though.

[@kezziekz]

How about addictive drums 2?

[@philfyphil]

Alexis Brille Good but not in same league as SD3

[@kezziekz]

@@philfyphil thank you

[@tcellen2136]

just load your fave sounds from SD3 directly in. There's no loading time so you can have, for example, your fave 10 SD3 kits loaded into the TD50 with no loading time in between and you can combine them with the TD50 sounds or effects freely. Beautiful thing. Leave the laptop at home.

[@drumyogi9281]

@@tcellen2136 How do you do that?

[@kosblink]

Roland TD-30KV говно TD-50KV ХОРОШИЙ ЗВУК