The Roland TD 17 Review - The best electric drum kit for your money

If you are wondering if you should buy the Roland V drums TD 17 Kvx, or what would be the best electronic drum kit between 1000 and 2000 bucks, or what would be the best edrum for the money , or the best electric drum sets for beginners or intermediates, this video is for you guys.
So do you think it's the best edrums ?
Table of content :
What is the Roland V Drum TD 17 0:50
What is new : the roland TD 17kvx (Best electronic drum kit under 2000$) 1:30
The Roland TD 17KV (Best electronic drum kit under 1500$) : 3:23
The Roland TD 17LT (Best electronic drum kit under 1000$): 3:32
Personal insights : 3:37
Alternatives : the TD 9 TD 11 TD 15 : 4:45
Demos 5:29
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[@65Drums]

The TD17 line is solid value for your money

[@Adrien-Drums]

I really think so. Great idea to go into that particular price range

[@LeToplache007]

This video has a couple of mistakes: 1. TD-17 does not support positional sensing in any way 2. VH-10 is not 10 inches across, it's 12 as all the Roland hi hats (VH 10,11,12,13) 3. It's not 100% true to say that it has all TD50 sounds. It uses the same tehnology and has some sounds, but just some. It also has older sounds that were made in the SuperNatural engine and not in Prismatic.

[@Adrien-Drums]

Hey, man, thanks for the feedback. 1. Are you sure ? I'm gonna check that one because they told me so and I had this feeling when I played it 2. Absolutely right, my bad 3. Yeah, well... This is details to me, it has the main great sounds, yeah not all of them, but do you need them ? ;)

[@LeToplache007]

Adrien Drums Yes, I am sure, the modules that support positional sensing are TD12,TD20,TD25,TD30 and TD50

[@Adrien-Drums]

There is the positional sensing as the prismatic engine does that.

[@LeToplache007]

Adrien Drums On the TD50, yes, on the TD17 no, the PDX-12 snare is not capable of positional sensing since it does not have the center mounted cone trigger rather the side mounted trigger, and positional sensing can't be done with a side mounted trigger. I'm sure Drum-Tec would already demonstrate the positional sensing if it were available, but only Roland modules with positional sensing are TD12/10/20/25/30/50. Google it for yourself if you think I am wrong.

[@rlangeslag]

The TD 17 does not support the VH12. Had to buy the VH11

[@BullyThaKidd]

how many cymbals can you plug into the td17... and what is you kit.

[@doerian5483]

Good to see you back Adrien! Could you do a video in which you explain how to make a drum cover? Cause I've been wanting to for a long time now, I've got all the hardware I need, I think, I juat don't know how to replace the drums in the music for my drums... 🤔 🤔 🤔

[@Adrien-Drums]

This is highly requested ! I’m considering going it ;)

[@Adrien-Drums]

*doing

[@doerian5483]

Adrien Drums Niiiiice!

[@thiagoj.7900]

Adrien Drums man... it wd be awesome if you cud give us some tips.

[@KaranSingh-lt6vv]

I just recently bought an Alesis nitro mesh kit, and although I have roland sampling pads, the alesis was a nice choice of drums. Great for practicing, especially since I live in an apartment. Great video btw.

[@mitchmcturtle6890]

Except the real question is td 17kvx or td 27 kv?

[@LaGGyXdm]

Think I’m going to buy a 17 tomorrow or Saturday! Was also considering the new 07 too.

[@Adrien-Drums]

Didn't try it but seems really cool ! But you can't go wrong with the TD 17

[@dimisle]

Only Roland…. And Otter Brand in E drum Are Toys

[@bmrbca3658]

Nice video. With more companies allowing you to connect to a PC or load Drum Libraries like SSD or EZ Drummer do the drum modules and pre loaded kits matter that much anymore?

[@Adrien-Drums]

Thanks bro ! I have covered this subject here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ68ZKeBnKalo9E and here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mnZHqJebllm5o I hope you will find useful information

[@math.f1573]

houaaaa je savait pas dutout que tu était français ça ma fait un choc mdr mais sinon continue t'es le meilleur

[@queen9018]

Missed his videos 💕 Great to see u back again. 😁

[@jezusmylord]

You need a boyfriend.

[@queen9018]

jezusmylord Was that a question or just a statement? 😂😂

[@jezusmylord]

Did you saw a question mark?

[@queen9018]

jezusmylord No, I did not ''saw'' a question mark. 😂 Also, who are you to tell me i need a boyfriend? Im good by myself, thanks, but it's very considerate of you to take the time out of your day to worry about a complete strangers love life 😂 Although Adrien is pretty on the eyes, I am just here for his awesome drum covers. 😁

[@jezusmylord]

Of course you are : )

[@MapaAcosta]

Thank you for this video! It helped me. I have to move to an apartment and I won't be able to play my acoustic drum kit

[@Adrien-Drums]

Thanks for your feedback dude, go for it ;)

[@manibellapu7711]

where to buy please tell bro

[@bishanmeitei1708]

My drummer

[@rajeevaggarwal8770]

Hey Adrien, Alesis has recently launched Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit Eight Piece Electronic Drumkit. How is that one compared to Roland TD17? I know they are far apart in price. But in terms of sound, durability, latency, what are the differences?

[@williamperri3437]

What kit is at 5:35? Sounds better than the samples I've heard when I go to the music store to play the 17.

[@Adrien-Drums]

Sorry bro It was such along time ago I don't remember, but it was all stock sounds and stock presets.

[@williamperri3437]

@@Adrien-Drums sounded surprisingly good. I got the V expression pack for my td11 about 5 years ago and it sounded surprisingly good as well for what it is.

[@sergiotorrensmusic]

Awesome man! I love your reviews:)

[@PEP.]

3:05 You *don't* have positional sensing. Just to make that clear.

[@lamyssamy]

Bonjour Adrien ! Je viens du forum la Taverne des batteurs, merci pour tes vidéos ! Aurais-tu des infos sur la ATV EXS-5 e-drums j'aimerais l'acheter via Karrace ! Quelles sont les différences par rapport à la TD 17 ? Je suis une batteuse ayant 20 ans d'expérience ! Penses-tu que la ATV pourrais me convenir ? Merci !

[@Adrien-Drums]

Je pense que le mieux serait que tu la testes, moi je préfère Roland pour des tas de raisons, mais chacun son avis :) En tout cas la TD 17 est clairement une valeur sûr. Pour moi c'est un des meilleurs rapport qualité prix. Autrement la TD 27 est clairement un niveau au dessus!

[@lamyssamy]

@@Adrien-Drums Merci pour la réponse !

[@namelessghoul777]

You should do a drum cover of Jumpsuit by Twenty One Pilots

[@bulletwong99]

can u teach us how to record a good sound quality as yr video from a roland drum

[@Jess_2k]

I want this so bad... this drum kit makes me feel fuzzy on the inside...

[@MaximePhuket]

C'est vrai qu'un entend un peu tout et 'importe quoi ! Some say TD9 or TD12 sounds are even better ! Im' still waiting to be sure je crois qu'il faut essayer !

[@edouardvaldenaire6786]

Salut Adrien ! je reviens 1 an après mais ça y est, en tant qu'étudiant le choix d'une batterie électronique s'impose! je pense prendre le TD17 kvx mais j'aurais 2 questions : - En tant que gaucher jouant sur une position droitier, est ce que la ride peut-être mise à gauche? - Pour enregistrer la batterie sur des compositions musicales, qu'est ce que tu pourrais conseiller ? utiliser addictive drum avec une carte son ? Voila en tout cas merci d'avance et très bonne vidéo comme dab meme un an après :)) Musicalement

[@alalex3404]

Merci vieux, déjà pour la traduction en français, je viens de commander la version KVX de la TD 17 (pour m'y remettre ;-)) , et n'avais jusque là pas eu de présentation aussi explicite que la tienne !! good !

[@jeffloucks2120]

Researched down to this kit. Ran into local Guitar Center and they have a demo unit for $839. Didn't look totally destroyed and could use a good cleaning. Not sure what to do.

[@Adrien-Drums]

Go for it buddy, Roland is a solid brand

[@Drums1696]

Great video! How do I create samples?

[@Mrbob737]

Bonjour Adrien, cela vaut-il le coup de remplacer un TD11 par un TD17? le son est-il vraiment amélioré? Merci.

[@chezchezchezchez]

Too late! The reviews from people that visited Roland happened months ago! We now need SUPER detailed reviews of the td-17 that cover new areas not convert yet! Thx!

[@Adrien-Drums]

Haha, sorry it didn't fit your expectations man, but you can check out vdrum tips or 65 drums for more in details reviews. But to be honest I think that details are over rated, I said that in the video, what should drives you is that it should feels great to you, nothing more :) Did you have a specific question btw ? If so let me know.

[@djabthrash]

Second-hand TD12s rule too !

[@abuelb]

Paper or plastic for snare sound. Your choice. TD11 walks all over this thing.

[@stevec7435]

Lol that was hilarious 😂

[@geoffreytaylor6156]

if you had to choose from the " older models" TD 9, TD11, TD15 - what would you choose? thanks

[@jarsshew2722]

Td15

[@mosestwinkle7922]

Where to buy second hand bro

[@albie_rocks8886]

what is your kit

[@astronaut2005drummer]

Nice review!

[@dormalin]

Td9 KX2 for 900 bucks or td17 kvx for 1600?

[@MusicJunkie37]

TD9

[@albalak123]

I have a TD-9KX2 with the VH-11 HH and additional crash and cowbell. I am considering replacing the TD-9 module with the TD-17 module. Good idea or not? Thanks.

[@MusicJunkie37]

I would say no. The TD-17 snare sound is awful and TD-9 sounds way better in my ears.

[@MaximePhuket]

But for me I would say yes especially if you can sell your module for 300 usd on the second hand market. I have listenned to the soud edition on drumtec and it really rocks for the TD17 whereas I am never satisfied with the TD9 sounds even tweaked at the maximum.

[@drummonret]

Merci pour tes vidéos ! Questions, pour un home studio, la td17 est suffisante ou la td27 est vraiment bien meilleure ? Je narrive pas à vraiment choisir

[@Adrien-Drums]

Si tu as le budget, la 27 vaut carément le coup, rien que pour la snare et la ride ! Maintenant la TD 17 fera largement le job ;)

[@NicolasDelfino]

Je ne m'attendais pas une vidéo de cette qualité, pour répondre de manière EXTRÊMEMENT complète, à une des questions que je me pose le plus souvent ! ;) Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo, et bonne continuation, GG !

[@Adrien-Drums]

Yes content que ça puisse être utile. Merci à toi

[@Edrenn-live]

Salut ! Très bonne vidéo, j'ai une question concernant le bruit produit par ce kit hors casque (pour éviter les problèmes de voisinage tout ça ...) est ce que toutes les peaux sont maillées ? (peau du kick incluse)

[@Adrien-Drums]

Merci! Oui sur le model KVX et KV, donc plutot silencieux, le kick n'est pas maillé mais très silencieux sur les bruit aeriens, par contre tu auras toujours des vibrations donc il te faudra un tapi ou alors un de leur systems d'amortissement. Après tout dépend de l'isolation de ton appartement ou de ta maison, si tu es au rez de chaussé etc... en tout cas le nouveau kick fait moins de bruit que les anciens ;)

[@jackchesnut1956]

Nice review, thanks.

[@Adrien-Drums]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevec7435]

Man I love that beat you were doing at 5:29 It sounds so cool 👍🏻

[@Adrien-Drums]

Thanks Steve! Strait singles with accent + ostinato Kick hh ;)

[@stevec7435]

Adrien Drums thanks I’m only a beginner drummer so that is way over my head 😄. I’m definitely getting a td17kv from everything I’ve read about it. Who’s your favorite drummer by the way?. I like Jon Theodore 👍🏻

[@hhhgggdeonabrix4542]

U da best!

[@alselaputimaaruf]

👍👍👍👍

[@gokyuzununmavisi288]

❤️

[@domajzyx2375]

First

[@MarkuzP66]

Roland Commercial break @adrien drums

[@Adrien-Drums]

I was pretty sure I would have had this kind of comment, but I really think that this drum is the best you can have for this price range. If you have another point of view I would love to hear it

[@MarkuzP66]

Hm..and did you ask yourself why your were pretty sure to get such comment? ;-).Maybe it's because you and some other influencers were invited from roland to test the TD17 @roland headquarters some weeks ago. I would say that roland has done this with an ulterior motive. This is very popular nowadays that youtubers become promotion partners. Sometimes the use a special hairspray in their Videos. Never heard about it??? Can't imagine that! Could be that you really like the TD17 but I think that the objectivity is missing when U make such a video. BTW. Did you buy you TD50DP (seen in this unboxing video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2rKpaeZgbVmh8k) or did you get for free from Roland? Because U ask you my opinion. I don't have experiences with the TD17. I had a TD50DP but I sold it because I don't like the Sound of it. Roland Hardware is really nice and some features (Pos. Sensing, Crossstick feature of the digital Snare and damping of the new Ride) but the Sounds are still Crap in 2018! You can get Kits with much better Sounds these days for less money. The fact that U are always use SSD4 (StevenSlateDrums) library Sounds in your Videos instead of the Roland internal Sounds speaks for itself;-). Don't get me wrong - I like your Videos and you are a very talented drummer but I would appreciate if you insert a little note or Logo in your Video to make clear that this is "advertising". :-)

[@Adrien-Drums]

Thanks for taking the time to reply man. Just to be clear, I have been using Roland product for more than 10 years, and way before being endorsed. And I never had any problems with my drums, even tho I hit hard.To be 100% transparent with you, They sent me the TD 50DP (on my demand) WITHOUT ASKING ANYTHING specifically. Of course they expected me to do some videos with it, but without any "rules" or "commercial wording" so to speak. For the event that you mentioned, they asked us if we could cover the event, not to do "positive" reviews about their products. I was pretty sure that I would have comments like this because I know how it looks like. But man, you can't imagine how much PAID propositions I have every month to do reviews on some product, and I ONLY say yes when I like the product and when I think that it's a great stuff and that people should know about this (ie Aerodrums). This is important to me because this is my "image" and my credibility, I don't want to advertise something I don't like and something I don't use. So yeah I stand for Roland because I love their products, they are solid, innovative, last long and they are beautiful ;). I use samples for 2 reasons, they are "mix ready" so easier to record, but mainly because I can change the sound very easily when I'm mixing to get closer the original song. Now the TD 50 has great fonctions to records so I might switch sometimes, especially because the sounds have more definitions, and more nuances, that samples can't provides(so it will mainly depends on the songs I will be covering...). I think that the sounds in the TD 50 are fantastic, but they are "raw", and they need a little tweakings to fit your own expectations (well in my case), for example, the presets had too much bleeding for me, but you can remove it very easily. Anyway, I'm not trying to convert you, sound is subjective (but "crap".... come on!)

[@MarkuzP66]

Thank you for answering in detail! I agree with you about the reliability and the nice recording features over USB. The internal Song recorder of theTD50 is a joke! I can't record longer than 2-3 minutes:-) which isn't enough for just ONE song! You praise the Sample overlay feature from TD 50 and 17 but you didn't mentioned that this feature is very half-hearted implementd by Roland because you can only use ONE Sample as an overlay. NO Multisample, NO Round Robin like in other Modules like 2Box or mimic pro. So its not useful for importing sound from a drum library like SD3 or SSD4, like you have described in your video. What I like on Roland eDrums is that they try to simulate the different articulations and playing styles with edrums. This could be a good reason for a beginner to learn to play drums like playing an acoustic. They have to improve the sounds to be more realistic and eleminate machinegunning (Toms are still horrible). Cheers!

[@Adrien-Drums]

Yeah, I can understand your point of view about the song recorder, I wish it would have been a bit more also, but you can add an SD card on the module to be free to go ;) Yeah if you import samples, you can only layer one sound, this is why I mentioned a clap, because you don't really need multisample on a clap ;) Did you tried it on toms? As you dont like them it might work for you, because same thing, you dont really need the multisampling on toms (well... not most of the time, exept for Ari Hoening :p ) plus, multisamples on software is also very limited, it's soft, middle, an loud (to sum up) so..... maybe if you do a 50-50 with a middle-hit sample it could work. I will try it

[@generalkenobidaily4642]

I have acoustic >:]

[@Adrien-Drums]

Me too haha. which brand ?

[@slg.musique]

Salut Adrien,, je me suis acheté TD-17 pour m'entrainer à pas d'heure mais j'ai quelques soucis pour régler le charley (faut dire que les explications ne sont pas très fournies à ce sujet) du coup j'ai souvent des mauvais déclenchements ou pas de déclenchements lors des ouvertures, aurais-tu des astuces pour régler aux petits oignon le charley?

[@Adrien-Drums]

Tu as quel charley, le VH 10 ? ou CY 5 ?

[@slg.musique]

Le Vh10

[@Adrien-Drums]

Il est top ! Est-ce qu'au niveau de l'installation du hardware tu as bien checké que le tilter avait la bonne distance entre lui et la cymbale ? Est-ce que tu as bien regardé dans le module que c'était bien le VH 10 qui était paramétré ?

[@Adrien-Drums]

*entre le capteur et la cymbale pardon

[@slg.musique]

oui, alors justement, je ne sais pas exactement à quelle distance il faut la mettre, et je ne comprends pas leur système de réglage dans les options charley, il est bien en vh-10, après le réglage de la sensibilité correspond à la sensibilité du charley ou du contact entre le tilter et le charley? j'ai essayé plusieurs réglages sans résultats satisfaisants....Après n'ayant fait que de l'acoustique jusqu'à présent...

[@derekirons2615]

Still NOTHING close sounding to the greatest rock drummer ever JOHN BONHAM’s AMAZING SNARE SOUNDS n his TOM SOUNDS= BIG FAIL AGAIN ROLLAND!