Roland TD17KVX Gen 2 Review - Getting back on the throne!

It's Monday Drum Day! Today I go over the Roland TD17KVX Gen 2 kit and let you know how it feels to play as well as how it was to set up and get going with it. The song in the middle is a clip from my bands upcoming album with the JV strat playing the lead!
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0:00 Intro Groove ( Roland Backing track )
0:24 Why did I buy this?
1:08 Setup and thoughts on overall quality
2:28 Sound Check
3:35 The bluetooth capabilities
4:11 Using the bluetooth to play one of my bands songs
4:28 The pros and cons of this kit
7:04 Testing how the kit responds to dynamics
7:28 Is this still worth buying?
8:39 Wrapping things up

[@stevescott8491]

I just bought this kit and really enjoy it. For those interested in saving $600 like me, Musicians Friend has the gen 1 td17kvx for $1319. They are called "open box" but mine was in mint condition. If you are OK with the 13" thick crash over the 14" thin, you can save some bucks. All you have to do is download the version 2 upgrade to the module. Except for the crash, I basically have $1900 gen 2 for $1300. Just a heads up for those considering this kit.

[@bassage13]

Finally, a REAL review that isn't just a paid commercial.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Happy you enjoyed it and appreciate that. Its a great kit with a few things that still annoy me but rock solid

[@Hail_Sagan]

Hey great video, man! I like your straightforward style. Liked and subbed! I'm ordering one of these kits in the next week.

[@f33fifofum]

Great video mate, well done

[@lilkooks]

Well done . Very concise yet informative

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thanks, I didn't want to add too much fluff and get as straight to the point as i could with it

[@Will-Iam-INFJ]

Excellent review, considering this as my first kit. Thank you.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Glad it was helpful william, I would definitely say it's worth the look as these really are built to last and I really can't stress how good the snare and kick feel.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

@@AudiomoMusic I looked at the picture of the back of the module and noticed there is no input for a second crash cymbal. Is it possible to connect any additional crash cymbals? Also, how do the drums connect to the module?

[@Golf9911]

Great video, this is going to be awesome!

[@AudiomoMusic]

One can hope, thanks man!

[@robertgeorgerees]

Nice job man thanks for the info❤

[@tonyguerra1273]

I go back to the mid-90s Roland kits with those round rubber-coated pads for everything, including the ride and crash and high-hat cymbals (with that pedal switch). I'm amazed at how far e-drumkits have come and this one is a definite step up. Also, it's perfect for noiseless (relatively speaking) practice and, if the bandmates are cool with it, live gigging. Also, I love this dude's guitar reviews. Didn't know he played drum until I came across this review. Great job!

[@gantronyc]

The Bluetooth feature is awesome. Cool kit.

[@jeffreyrosenthal405]

Thanks man. Good review.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrRafaztar]

awesome man! Its not the same, definitely but for all the reasons you mention I think its a welcomed addition

[@ereimul1444]

enjoyed your playing here. The Tama "True Touch" is a good option as well.

[@adityabali1939]

Good video, your talking was also not just some incoherent rambling. I have a few questions: 1. How is the kick pad for double bass pedal? 2. The hihat velocity curve calibration applies if you are using the kit as a MIDI controller to trigger sounds from superior/ezdrummer 3? 3. Is it easy to route this ekit to use with drum sampling vsts?

[@lobbyrobby]

I recently bought an acoustic kit. First thing I have to say is I have a new appreciation for drummers. Man this is hard. I know it just takes time and practice but I feel overwhelmed. Anyway I'm thinking about getting a e kit. I sometimes practice late at night and I don't want the neighbors calling the cops on me haha

[@aethrya]

You got this!

[@abc456f]

I have a gen 1 kit. One of the crashes went out on me so I bought the newer cymbal. Like it alot but for $250 a pop, I won't be changing them all out soon. Just got EZ drummer 3 so looking forward to what I can do with it.

[@FlyingPancakes101]

Appreciate the in depth review! Do you think this would be quiet enough for an apartment? Would love to see an update video with you swapping out one of the toms for an upgrade and walking us through that, and giving a general update on how it's been now that you've had them awhile. Also would be could to have a shot of you playing with only the audio in the room to try and get a sense of how loud it is for others.

[@AudiomoMusic]

That's a good idea, I can do that for sure. Is there any other stuff you'd want to see in a follow up video? As per playing in an apartment, the only thing I'd be wary of is if you have people living below you at night they are absolutely going to notice the kick drum especially if you hit a bit hard - however outside of that the rest of the kit you wouldn't be bothering anyone. I'll do my best to give you examples of this in a follow up video so you can get an idea of it.

[@FlyingPancakes101]

@@AudiomoMusic thank you for the info! I ordered mine recently and super excited!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bonzo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thanks man!!!

[@IanNorsworthy]

Great video! wanna see you go the whole hog, map it to GGD in your DAW and record 😇😂😜

[@Utoober-yp7mf]

Would you be able to recommend hi-hat stand and kick drum pedal to add to this set? I hear they're not included.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I like tama hardware, but you don't need to go too overboard tier wise.

[@JGAbstract]

Im looking for some used ones, just discovered there's Gen 2 upgraded model... So now I have to take that into account. Most of the used ones are gen1, priced high... & 1500 is A LOT for a new gen 2. $1100-1300 is also alot for used gen1. Wish these were cheaper.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I agree but the problem is the reason why they retain their value is because they are built to actually last. A lot of kits in the 400-1k range from other brands that offer similar specs do not have the trump card Roland has and both Roland themselves and the used market understand that. The good news is if you buy once you're set.

[@Dave286i]

thanks man! guess i'll spend some extra cash for the td27kv2

[@AudiomoMusic]

I'm curious when the next gen will come, but the td27 is killer indeed

[@richthetrashpicker-upper5244]

Multi Talented

[@AudiomoMusic]

Jack of all trades, master of none my friend

[@djerwin135]

Nice review! Where was the $250 rebate at?

[@AudiomoMusic]

It was at pretty much every major retailer in the USA for a while, although sadly I think it's over.

[@ncinaah]

something looks off with those cymbals, they look very rigid, the knobs look like they are screwed in too far? and where's the felt piece that goes in between

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thats kind of something I got used to with this kit - with the multi triggers on each cymbal its easy to get a sound you absolutely do not want especially on the ride cymbal. I have to have that more angled and tighter than I would ever have a real ride because I dont want accidentally side hits triggering. The felt is so the metal doesnt directly dig into the pads, same way they work on a real cymbal

[@joechan3130]

Thanks Steve Carell! Must be A BIG transition becoming a drummer from the leading role in the Office.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Brother if I had that guys money I’d be playing acoustic drums in a mansion surrounded by indoor waterfalls 😂

[@joechan3130]

All I wanted to say is that you got Steve's voice! If you closed you eyes you would know what I meant@@AudiomoMusic

[@AudiomoMusic]

Oh I know what you meant, im not offended it just got me to thinking what I would actually do if i had that guys money hahaha

[@proodoodaboochoo]

Hey! I noticed you set up the cymbals wrong :( the felt goes on top!

[@AudiomoMusic]

That's how you know I don't spend much time with edrums hahaha

[@timothy5974]

I have thought of a cheaper Alesis electric kit. I am not a drummer and only played a real kit a few times, the electric kit would be okay for a occasional drum tinkering. 🤓

[@AudiomoMusic]

It's great exercise, fun, and if you don't have to spend a ton of money what's the harm right?

[@lucyferina]

My kit TD-27+ TD11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpLEiJpmnq2Cra8

[@AudiomoMusic]

very cool man

[@yiannivavlas3374]

Do u have to buy your own hi hat stand??

[@AudiomoMusic]

yep, doesn't come with that or a kick pedal

[@r0bophonic]

An upcoming album you say? 🧐

[@AudiomoMusic]

Yep, its all mixed and mastered!

[@r0bophonic]

@@AudiomoMusic wow, congrats! Is your wife singing?

[@AudiomoMusic]

Nope! Totally different project, my buddy Dave sang on it who will very shortly be on this channel to talk about all of it amongst other things like our adventure to san diego together to begin with

[@r0bophonic]

@@AudiomoMusic Oh nice! Looking forward to it!

[@giggingdads7016]

Oh btw, your neighbors still can hear you.

[@AudiomoMusic]

They absolutely cannot, they were in the sun room right next door the other day I popped out to ask if they could hear it and they said no did I buy a new silent guitar amp? Not the slightest idea haha

[@florisNix]

You blink alot

[@AudiomoMusic]

yeah it happens when you average 3 hours of sleep a night for 6 years

[@skymarbles7953]

Have u been kidnapped? Do you need help? I can see ur blink signals

[@AudiomoMusic]

This is what years of 3 hours a sleep looks like sadly

[@DrummerGrrrl]

You blink a LOT! Get some sleep, sonny. Or, eye drops. LOL.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Sleep? I have a toddler and only my wife and I to take care of her with no family remotely close to us. I haven't slept in years haha

[@DrummerGrrrl]

​@@AudiomoMusicOh! Poor man!! Sorry!

[@MatthewFant]

No. Electric drums solve a lot of problems. But they suck so bad.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Not nearly as bad as having tinnitus that makes it so if you even briefly attempt to play your acoustic kit it will amplify the symptoms of it tenfold. Sometimes a compromise is more out of straight up necessity.

[@theradiantchild]

​@@AudiomoMusicwear earplugs

[@bochiebochie]

Well it's better than not being able to practice at home. The world isn't black and white you know.

[@bassage13]

If it's a case of E drums or NO drums, you get the E drums.

[@daveseemerollin6357]

If you think edrums are shit then you've only played shit edrums. I can practice 30 hours a week thanks to edrums ❤