Roland TD 17 KVX Electric Drum Kit - Unboxing & Assembling

[@theblackknight870]

"Its a stool, but we call it a throne, it makes us feel important!" This is true

[@matteobisciotti870]

I think this is one of the best explainer videos on this particular drum kit. Well done!

[@snirthanan9996]

Excellent video demonstration, from package to playing! Crystal clear, systematic and comprehensive. Thank you David. You have no idea how helpful this has been.

[@davidmearsuk]

Fantastic! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. Glad it helped :)

[@shinyarticuno6612]

The best setup/review video about the TD 17KVX on youtube man! Very detailed, you talked about the missing hi hat stand and everything that you don't get in the box. Appreciate it dude! Thanks!

[@jimmasters2374]

I’ve had my kvx for 2 months and I’m quite impressed I have over 30 years on my drumming journey and I played all over USA back in the 90s.country line glance craze road drumming for 5 years..and I’m quite impressed with this kit it is very sturdy and one I got everything adj.pads sensitivity and effects set it Turned up my ride bell quite nicely..this set is very sturdy and I paired it with Roland KS-400 amp And it does a great job...i Watched and read everything and researched everything for Appox 6 months...just buy this set you won’t be disappointed....Jim ..Hammond Louisiana..

[@ultrakool]

calling it a throne makes us feel important. lol excellent review. ty.

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Ultrakool :)

[@Chillswagg77]

I've owned this set for about two weeks now. I love this set. Money well spent. If anyone reads this all i have to say is if youre going to connect to a pc to run with the amazing programs out there stick with the Roland MIDI cable. Don't buy any other brand. Roland focuses on low latency. It works great. Great informative vid!

[@Kman1960]

Thanks so much for ur video. Very informative and helpful. I just purchased the Roland TD-17KVX-S and should receive it in coming days. Was having some buyers remorse until I found your video, thanks again!

[@zhurom2634]

Thank you so much for the detailed video! Very nice to watch your reviews! Kaliningrad knows and loves you!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Zhurom. Thanks for watching and taking the time comment. Hope it helped and great to know that Kaliningrad loves me! Happy drumming :)

[@marcaerts7007]

I ordered today the TD 17KVX in a similar kit so this video fitted 100 %. Thank you very much for the very clear explanation. Looking forward to receive my kit in the next few days. What an adventure !!!

[@W00PIE]

Hey there! How's it going? Do you like your kit?

[@Vonbeardingham]

I’ve always been a great fan of real in-depth reviews and this does just the job. I had no idea that you didnt get either a stool, pedal or hi hat stand with the kit! A rather splendid tone not only in your playing but in your voice as well sir, beautifully articulated. May you bless us with more druminess in the future 👍🏼

[@davidmearsuk]

Why thank you Mr Vonbeardingham, what a kind & thoughtful comment. I do indeed intend on providing much more of the drumminess!

[@sharktooth5000]

Just got mine today (TD17kvx) , can't wait to get it all set up and start playing, Thanks for the Vid!!! will be checking out your other videos also.

[@W00PIE]

How's it going? Does it work for you?

[@mancavemusician]

Great video, thank you very much. I'm going to buy this kit soon. Not played for 22 years!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Scott. Thanks for watching. Fantastic that you're getting back on a kit...and the TD17 KVX is a great one to get. Congratulations.

[@LyndaWhite-ju1gj]

The best video on KZbin explaining this kit, I wanted to get this kit but was intimidated because I know nothing about electric drums,now I have the confidence that even a non tech sa’ve person such as myself can handle the Assembly and set up of this drum kit.

[@robertohara6732]

Bought this kit today.. thank you very much for this video.. no longer intimidated by the setup, thanks to you!

[@ClickTrainers]

thanks for this video...my package did not have that extra trigger cable for the second crash..i purchased a DiAddario guitar cable and hooked it onto the crash but it did not trigger it properly..was just getting a short sound with no decay at all..so i connected the T3 cable into the crash and assigned it as crash on the module and attached the guitar cable into the floor tom and the other end into the Aux output in the module and now it is working fine

[@martinhrusovsky1733]

I have my KVX and words can't say how amazing they are !!! :-) Highly recomande it - no doubt !

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Martin, thank you for taking the time to comment, you're absolutely right! :)

[@tatecope6177]

Gonna get this kit soon! I’m stoked about all the features. Great playing too! Gave me some ideas to spice up some fills

[@chrischillyhill6289]

I have this kit arriving in a couple days. This was a really useful video. Can't wait to get it set up, and give it a blast. Thanks.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Chris. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Great that you found the video helpful. Best of luck with your kit - check out my hi hat pad calibration video as well, might save some frustration :) Happy drumming!

[@chrischillyhill6289]

@@davidmearsuk brilliant thanks for the advice about the hi hat calibration. I'll be sure to do that.

[@lucianfunk75]

thanks a lot for the tip with the base drum pedal, and the whole video is so helpful, much better than only having the boxed instruction list to look at :) I am looking forward to tomorrow, when I will unbox everything and setup my kvx :)

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Lucian Funk - thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Congratulations on getting your KVX! I've since also discovered that Evans sell an "EQ Single Pedal Patch" which other TD17 KVX owners have used on their kick pads to protect it. Some have then, with the Evans patch applied, used the felt side of their beater which is slightly quieter. Hope this helps. Happy drumming!

[@lucianfunk75]

thank you - again :) I am very happy with the set and I will follow your channel.

[@MyDyerMaker]

By the way, the spare bracket is to hold your hi-hat stand, if desired. I just saw a Roland diagram with the bracket connected to the hi-hat stand.

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks D'yer, and there's me thinking that Roland were just being over-generous lol Now you mention it, I recall seeing that other Roland TD17 kits come with a rack mountable hi-hat instead of free standing. Thank you for sharing the information :)

[@barbados1267]

That “extra” clamp that comes on the left side that’s for the hi hat for the version of the kit that doesn’t have independent hi hat stand

[@michaelprokopeck1941]

Hi! I found your video very helpful. It gave me lots of helpful hints as my kit is in the mail right now and now I really don‘t need to read the instructions anymore.

[@serratus9747]

Thanks a lot for these videos! Got a KVX on the way and your videos have made the wait less excruciating. I like your positive demeanor as well.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Serratus. Thank you for watching and your kind words. Great to know the videos helped :)

[@jimbraley6710]

Nice job with this David. The directions Roland included were skimpy at best, and the pics were too small to see the details of the stand set-up, so this was extremely helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Jim, thank you for taking the time to comment. Happy to know you found it helpful :) I'm planning my next TD17-KVX videos - is there anything in particular that you'd like to see included?

[@jimbraley6710]

Thanks for asking David. I’ve literally just set it up, haven’t even gone through all the kit modules yet! But thanks to another vid, I was able to get EZ Drummer to recognize the kit via USB, so now I can use my kit to record in Logic Pro! So I’m not sure I have any intelligent questions to ask just yet!

[@Fsilva0413]

The best video demonstration of this drum set thank you so much I'm expecting mind Wednesday today being Tuesday I can't wait awesome

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Silvarecords, thanks for watching & taking the time to comment. Congratulations on getting your TD17! Happy drumming :)

[@Fsilva0413]

@@holygeneration7 hi I bought mine at zzounds.com love the pay as you play thing they no interest free fast shipping. On side note I love it Im currently working on importing samples from my old Yamaha dtxplorer that I will miss out. With the kit I received the three cymbal holders obviously the pads the snare the module hi hat. Rack but no not a boom stand. However I was able to add parts of my Yamaha stand to it. I can share a pic with you if you have insta. Anyway back to samples I was able to transfer the samples but I still need to edit them trim them hope you can make a video on editing the samples editing trimming those things thanks

[@BGCajun]

Thanks Dave, excellent video and much needed. I just ordered this kit yesterday and glad I watched your video. I turned right around and ordered the high hat stand and kick pedal which I assumed it came with. Very helpful.

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks for watching Malcolm! Happy drumming :)

[@uria702]

Got the same kit a couple days ago. I ditched work yesterday to play with it all day.

[@markmorrell3494]

Thank you for such an in-depth and informative introduction to the kit. Your review was the best I have seen and it aided in my decision to purchase the kit. Thanks again and cheers!

[@davidmearsuk]

You're very welcome, glad it helped :) Thanks for watching. Happy drumming!

[@iaincourt6500]

Great video Dave. Nice to see the unpacking and putting together of the time from scratch. Also nice to hear it in action.

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Ian - appreciate you taking the time to comment. Glad you liked the video.

[@DrRussPhd]

Well done, Brother Juniper. Nice demo of the unit and nice chops . Thanks.

[@davidmearsuk]

Thank you DrRussPhd, for taking the time to comment and for your kind words. Great that you enjoyed it - hope you found it helpful :)

[@yaahjonyz]

Thanks for the thorough unboxing and the tips ! Especially the one about using the plastic end of the bass drum pedal. You saved my future bass drum mesh head, haha.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Remi. You're very welcome. Thank you for watching & for taking the time to comment. Happy drumming :)

[@amazingaerialviews7408]

Ok thanks for the reply. I have a lovely Bose L1 compact PA i gig with and wasn’t sure if I could play the drums through it. Or if I could use my Roland Street cube. It just sounded good on your video! Thanks for replying.

[@jeffwaters2470]

I’m saving up for mine right now. As much as I want it now. Have other things I have to take care of. Thanks for the help. After not playing the drums for 25 years I got an Alessis nitro and enjoy playing it but the small snare and ghost and rim shots are tough to get. Things will work out

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Jeff! Great that you've got back into playing. The TD17 will be worth the wait! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Happy drumming!

[@Surge_LaChance]

I'm getting this kit in a couple of days - thank you for the helpful and informative video!

[@davidmearsuk]

You're welcome, thanks for watching. It's a great kit!

[@chrishunt8641]

Thanks for the video. I'm setting this kit up for my son and you have really helped! Cheers.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Chris! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Happy to have helped :) Hope your son enjoys the kit!

[@jimmasters2374]

Actually David your video was one of the reasons I purchased this set..thank you for tutorial it helped me greatly...Jim Hammond Louisiana...🙏🙏👍👍👏👏👏✌️🥁

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Jim. Apologies for not replying sooner! Hope all is well in Louisiana and that you're enjoying your TD17 KVX :)

[@danielhighfield907]

a very simple demo assemble video. Thinking of getting one. a plug 'n' play straight from the box drum kit.

[@sassymandalorian4205]

I'm so glad I found this vid before I get the set!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks for watching Billie! Glad it helped. Happy drumming!

[@andrewjordan9025]

The like number was 999. I liked this video and it instantly went to 1k. Kinda cool thare ha. Great unboxing man!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks for getting it to 1K :)

[@nelsoncoutinho4569]

Got my e-drum kit this week. You are are my new best friend!

[@anandpandey7031]

Do we need an amplifier so that others can listen to what we are playing Or it is like normal acoustic drum after connecting

[@anandpandey7031]

Do we need an amp for others to listen to what we are playing Or it is like acoustic drum after connecting

[@nelsoncoutinho4569]

Anand Pandey Yes, you need a drum amp or a PA so that others can listen you drumming.

[@anandpandey7031]

@@nelsoncoutinho4569 thanks Will normal guitar amp work

[@nelsoncoutinho4569]

@@anandpandey7031 , this will answer your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXykaWereNCYjpY

[@klementynadesternbergstoja6622]

Very detailed, no-nonsense description. Useful for reviewing potential Christmas shopping options (although this would probably cover gifting for the next three years, including birthdays) :) Thank you!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thank you Klementyna, great feedback! Appreciate you taking the time to comment :)

[@judycddc]

Thank you Dave for taking the time to put this very excellent and informative video together!!

[@mjm5081]

Thank you for sharing! Happy Drumming!!!

[@BrandInman]

Thank you so much for this video! Got my kit today and this really got me up to speed.

[@davidmearsuk]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Check out my video about the hi hat calibration too - could save you time and avoid some frustration :) Happy drumming!

[@stampycatfansfriendsfamily5166]

Always a pleasure to see you in person or electronically Dave! Nice One, Looking forward to more drumming

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Nick! And likewise :) Appreciate you taking the time to comment, thank you.

[@mike419100]

Really appreciate it! Thank you. - Great video - Great drumming too! - I would really appreciate getting your perspective on your choice of drum throne and kick/base drum pedal and why you chose them. Thanks.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Mike, you're very welcome - thank you for watching and your kind words. I chose a Mapex throne for comfort combined with being reasonably priced (compared to roc-n-soc for example). I can happily sit comfortably through a three hour gig using a saddle type throne vs a circular shape. I chose a Mapex pedal on this occasion, but always based on resposiveness and how it feels for me. I'd never buy a kick pedal without trying it first. Hope this helps :)

[@mike419100]

@@davidmearsuk Excellent - Thanks!

[@jbk999]

This video was a life saver! Thanks for all the tips.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Jeff. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, glad it helped :)

[@bloodsling]

I'm really interested in this kit,the price is right and it blows my current kit out of the water (Alesis DM-10 Studio). You're super informative and you dumb things down enough that even my plebeian brain can take it in,thank you :) *subbed*

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi bloodsling. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Happy to learn that you found it helpful :)

[@Ebaldacc]

Fantastic video and very helpful - Thank You! One question - were you supposed to show how you connect the kick pedal to the bass drum unit as that doesn’t seem to be in the video. Otherwise, great video and thanks again!!!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Vincenzo. Thanks for watching. Kick pedals are designed to 'clamp' onto the rim of the kick drum. Using the same approach, you'll be able to clamp it to the kick pad on your kit. Hope this helps :)

[@varunmyd]

Hi Best video demonstration i have seen regarding this drum kit . very helpful Thanks

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Varun. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Great that you found the video helpful. Happy drumming!

[@johnlimsta5463]

just bought this kit yesterday!! thanks for the video

[@davidmearsuk]

Congrats on getting your kit! Thanks for watching. Happy drumming!

[@richcutrone1221]

Thank you very much. Your video made setting up the kit fast and easy. Didn’t have to look at the instructions, which is always a good thing.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Rich! Happy to know that the video helped. I'm currently working on my next videos which will contain, among other aspects, adding and using your own samples...the TD17-KVX is a very clever piece of technology! Thank you for taking the time to comment, much appreciated.

[@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217]

Just the bald head lurking from the box. Thats a thumbnail right there sir :-D

[@PEP.]

This should be really helpful! I am saving up for this kit and this guide is amazing! Lets get you to 1000 Subscribers!

[@lobbyrobby]

I've been learning on an acoustic kit but yesterday I ordered a td-17kvx2. I might upgrade the floor tom to a pdx-12 and tom 2 to the pdx-100. To me it'll make it look better. Plus, as I beginner the more area to "attempt" to hit the better :)

[@duncanjay3802]

Really useful video David... Look forward to seeing more of these.

[@davidmearsuk]

Thank you Duncan - very kind of you. There's more on the way :)

[@krisius1]

Nice video. Been looking into electronic kits for my son, he’s obsessed with drums, he enjoyed your video as well (6 year old is nuts for drums even though I don’t know how to play). I think he’s sold on this kit.

[@warlikesoft]

I just bouth that same drum kit, I'm specting to get it here in 2 weeks. Thanks for the video, very helpfull

[@timpoling]

Thank you for the very informative video. Nice work.

[@DTrewick]

Brilliant video David - well done!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thank you! Kind of you to watch and comment, and very much appreciated :)

[@BullyThaKidd]

great video really in depth and really well put together

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Allen. Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. Hoping to upload another TD17 related video next week :)

[@BullyThaKidd]

@@davidmearsukcool im subscribed cant wait to watch it... hopefully ill be apart of the roland family this christmas. Keep up the good work my man.

[@Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage]

Thank you! I have the KV on order. This gives me a heads up on whats coming!!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Danny. Thank you for your comment, congratulations on ordering your KV!

[@Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage]

@@davidmearsuk : after watching your video, yesterday, I called the music store today and changed the order to the KVX. You're a baaaaaad influence! :)

[@davidmearsuk]

@@Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage Lol...I'm happy to learn that I've been a "positive" influence! The VH10 hi-hat pad and additional crash cymbal make the playing experience very authentic :)

[@millypep]

My favourite part was definitely the end, you are very nimble with those drumsticks! Great video though, very informative and extremely helpful for drummers :) x

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Emily - more nimble drumming videos to come! Thank you for taking time to comment.

[@JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums]

a brilliant review and a wonderful debut video. lookin forward to more! a new supporter here. I play Yamaha DTX502 electronic drums

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi John. Thank you for your kind words! Yamaha kits are great - I used to have one & used it for live gigs & for teaching. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.

[@JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums]

you're welcome! much success to you!

[@HARRYRUSHAKOFFBONGOLOID]

Excellent, very informative, No Nonsense cut to the chase... help me a lot. Great drumming too. Thank you... I subscribed looking forward to some more insight.

[@IANJORDAN1]

Very informative David. Good luck with the channel.

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Ian! Appreciate your feedback and taking the time to watch it.

[@DanEvansRadio]

Nice one David, exactly what people need before splashing out. Keep up the good work!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate your feedback, kind of you to take the time to comment.

[@PA-56]

I tried the 17-KVX today at a music store and the playability and sound really kicked ass compared to my present Alesis Crimson Mesh that I hope to get rid of soon, even if Alesis makes visually nice drum-sets, there has not been one upgrade for 2 years and they dont play nor sounds that great. OK- the new 17 KVX is a bit more expensive, but from my point of view, its definatly worth the price difference.

[@davidmearsuk]

I agree! Also, for me, the triggering reliability of the Roland compared to other mesh head kits I tried, including more expensive ones, was outstanding. Apparently, Roland focused on minimal latency which they've achieved superbly.

[@loganhenshall1839]

Bro I have an Alesis dm10x and cannot wait to upgrade to the Roland kvx

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi @@loganhenshall1839 - the KVX is a great kit. Hope you get to upgrade soon :)

[@martinhrusovsky1733]

If your buy it then you'll understand that the price is really ok for WHAT ALL THEY CAN DO ! #1

[@jeffstockton5916]

Nice video. Your good at this from a lot of angles and thanks for not be artificially animated. And great left hand.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Jeff. Thank you taking the time to comment, and your kind words; great encouragement for me to create more videos! Much appreciated.

[@ntelosa]

Hi, firstly sorry for my English.... For some reason the jack cable from my ride (bell) is not working not response. How can I change the settings to make the Aux output wil works like is the bell of the ride. If you have something else to fix it please tell me. 😜 Thanks

[@markweir9099]

Great Video. Useful review of kit. Very helpful!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Mark! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment :)

[@swi2009ca]

Great video. I am in the process of acquisition of my fist kit and this will fit the bill. Also, kudos on the skill. 😬

[@edwinhernandez9276]

Great video btw, very intuitive by far the best I've seen . Can you tell me the name of the high hat stand brand and kick pedal that you are using . Much appreciated 😎👍

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Edwin. Thank you for watching and for your kind words. I use Mapex hardware. Happy drumming :)

[@edwinhernandez9276]

@@davidmearsuk Much Appreciated " thank you once again. 🥁😎👍

[@biekanez1]

Great video and excellent explanation of the assembling 😎👍👊🍺

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Rob. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Glad you found it helpful.

[@benjamimcostadagraca5239]

What a nice explanation! That will help me to mount my new kit!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks, Benjamim! Kind of you to comment. I've just uploaded a new video which I hope you'll find helpful which explains how to calibrate the VH10 Hi-Hat pad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_Hg2aag8mFgc0 Congratulations on getting your new kit :)

[@BoundInChains]

The online store that has this kit is not providing the hihat stand or the bass kick pedal inspite of the steep price. 😅

[@sweetdragon36067]

Been thinking of getting an electronic set: been playing an old 1980 Sonor acoustic that sounds great, but pretty loud in the middle of the night.... Nice review.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi SweetDragon. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. My first kit in the 80's was a Sonor 4 piece...they're lovely kits!

[@sweetdragon36067]

@@davidmearsuk My first set was a champagne ludwig I purchased in 68' and it was a good set, but couldn't hold a candle to the Sonor quality. This set is incredible: just finished playing through the 50 sets and fighting back blisters. ;-)

[@Jason_Drums_]

Brilliant 👌 really appreciate your review and especially the setting up of this kit which I have just purchased 😀 👍

[@davidmearsuk]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. Enjoy your new kit! Happy drumming :)

[@Jason_Drums_]

@@davidmearsuk will do David 😁 thanks again 👍

[@dvaoa]

Brilliant, thank you! The rack assembly instructions that came with the kit are horrid. You really clarified it for me.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi dvaoa, thank you for taking the time to comment. Congratulations on getting your kit! Happy drumming :)

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Thank you for the excellent video! Just bought mine and awaiting delivery. May I ask how they are holding up please? Thank you again!

[@boynamedlen]

Thanks for posting this, I'm saving up for this kit so it's good to know how it ships. Can't wait to get off the HD1 I'm playing now, it's fine but way too small for my stature.

[@marcelorsc1]

Nicely done! I wish I watched this video before I put my own kit together!

[@davidmearsuk]

Thank you for watching marcelorsc1, appreciate you taking the time to comment. I'm planning my next couple of videos to demonstrate the sounds in the TD17 drum module and using it (including adding your own samples/user kits). Is there anything in particular you would like to see included?

[@marcelorsc1]

Thank you again David for your work, it certainly helps a lot of us out there! I think you are spot on planning to demonstrate the sounds in the module. It would be really cool to see a sample sound being assigned to a tom tom or cymbal, if you could demonstrate that it would be really cool!

[@captainslocum]

Terrific informative video. I'd be grateful if you have the time to answer a question for me. I play an acoustic kit at the moment. I'm ancient and not as strong as I used to be and in a typical week might set up my kit at home for 2 days, then take to a rehearsal, then set back up at home, then another rehearsal, then set up back home again, then gig at the weekend. All this setting up (not the drumming!) takes it out of me! My question is do you have to take the kit totally apart each time, or can you remove the drum heads, fold the rest up and stick in the back of a car? A long winded way of saying is it easier to set up and take down and transport than an acoustic kit? Thanks.

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

This is a really helpful video i subscribed.. I'm planning to buy an electronic drum kit. And it's really helpful to know how to assemble it. thanks!

[@camilo.venegas]

Well done, congratulations! looking forward to see more videos like this one

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Camilo! Thank you for taking the time to comment, and for the encouragement. Already working on my next TD17 video. Hope life is good with you :)

[@idim9248]

Thank you Dave for this video

[@Fairlight2cx]

Does the RDH-100 anchor the kick tower? I have one coming in Wednesday, but my current DW3000 (plastic side in use!) is kicking the tower backwards, sadly. The setup guide said something about inserting the kick pedal into the kick tower, but the DW3000 doesn't fit in there. Does the RDH-100?

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Fairlight2cx. The TD17 kick pad has velcro on the base and I've found that on carpet it anchors itself superbly. I've not used an RDH-100, so don't know whether is also has velcro or spurs. Be interested to know if you feel the RDH-100 is significantly quieter than a standard kick pedal. Thanks for watching and for your question. Happy drumming!

[@tompeplow]

Love this! Great video, thanks for uploading :)

[@davidmearsuk]

Thanks Tom! Appreciate your comment :)

[@tompeplow]

@@davidmearsuk You're very welcome :) more drumming soon please!

[@matic1203cc]

Hi Dave. Quick question. Can I have my metronome in my headphones but not sent thru the L/R outputs to my Tascam?

[@istvanvarga3173]

Can u pls tell me how have you attached the Mapex pedal to the kick drum please? :) I have the Armory H800 double pedal and can’t fit onto the kick drum... it seems like the hoop clamp is too short and can’t hold on the kd10 kick pad’s base... Thank you in advance! You video is great!!!

[@renerobles8982]

Hi David, great video! Question for ya, is the drum pad tuning key the same key used for the kit set up stands? Thanks!

[@stephenquail3168]

Hi David I just got this same kit and I can't get my high hat stand low enough to my liking. Could you tell me which one your using .I see you got yours inside the rack which is great for snare high hat work. Thank you for posting the video.

[@AllaMortify]

David, can you confirm what version of the stand came with your TD-17 KVX? The one I received this week seems to have ball sockets for the cymbals, which does not seem to allow the cymbals to be tightened to not rotate. I think the box says MDS-Compact on it. I see Drum-Tec selling it (not where I bought the kit) but not on Roland's website.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi AllaMortify. The stand that was supplied with my kit and featured in the video was the MDS-4KVX. Hope this helps.

[@bkburg4611]

David, all USA shipments come with the MDS Compact. It says so in the Roland website. Mine arrived yesterday too!

[@bkburg4611]

I believe the only difference are the ball joints with the built in anti-rotation mounts.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi @@bkburg4611 - thank you for taking the time to comment; this is great information that others can benefit from, thank you for sharing :) Did you sort your hi-hat volume?

[@sebastianwallner1992]

Thanks for that video. Somehow my Bassdrum doesn't work. Everything is pluged in correctly but I can't hear anything...only if I turn the Bass on the module to the maximum, I can hear it a tiny little bit. In addition random bassdrum strokes appear all the time without doing anything. If i unplug the cable and hit the plug with my finger, I can hear the basdrum sound. Any idea why it doesn't work? Thanks!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Sebastian. Thanks for watching. If you're certain all the cables are plugged in, and that the kick pad cable is inserted all the way in, it could either me a broken cable or pad sensor. Have you tried resetting the TD17 to factory defaults? Double check that the plug into the TD17 module is fully, and squarely inserted...maybe check that none of the pins are bent? Hope this helps.

[@sebastianwallner1992]

@@davidmearsuk Thanks a lot for your answer, I'll try that tomorrow :) Happy drumming and thanks for your helpful videos 👍

[@prindle15portweller50]

Hi David... Very helpful tutorial... Thank you. Wanted to ask if I can use my hi hat and kick pedal from my acoustic set instead of buying these pieces at the music store.

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Prindle 15 Port Weller, thanks for watching. Yes, you should be able to. I bought a Mapex hi-hat stand as I didnt have an alternative. Make sure your kick pedal beater has a plastic side you can use - felt beaters ruin the mesh head. Hope this helps.

[@PA-56]

Great video, thanks, I´m getting one soon!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi PA 56, thank you for your comment, happy to learn that you liked the video. Fantastic that you'll be getting one soon, it's a great kit!

[@martinhrusovsky1733]

DO IT ! They're awesome ! :)

[@ryan_cross]

Hi David, great video by the way and am looking at buying this kit!! Is the Mapex hardware you have any good and would you recommend it with the kit?

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Ryan. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Absolutely, I've been very impressed by the Mapex hardware and happy to recommend. Hope this helps. Happy drumming :)

[@ryan_cross]

David Mears Thanks David!! Yes that helps a lot, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@daveyboy8907]

Great snare work.

[@tooncraft3d]

Thanks for the great video man!

[@davidmearsuk]

Hi Joesph! Thank you for taking the time to comment. Happy to know you liked the video :)

[@tooncraft3d]

@@davidmearsuk Your welcome! If your taking requests at all I would love to see more "how to's" regarding the Roland TD 17 KVX. Im actually getting my kit in tomorrow and Im a complete novice!

[@davidmearsuk]

@@tooncraft3d Hi Joseph. Fantastic that you're getting your kit tomorrow, and your timing couldn't be better (a good thing for a drummer!) I've just uploaded a video about how to calibrate the VH10 Hi-Hat pad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_Hg2aag8mFgc0 In my next video, I'm planning to cover importing samples and assigning them to the pads. It's a great kit!