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Roland TD-25KV Electronic Drum Set
Roland’s V-drums are known for their expressiveness and as a collection of the series, the TD-25KV also showcases this ability. It comes with upgraded toms and reliable cymbal pads. In addition, there are so many exciting features that will just push your skills to the next level.
This drum set is offered in seven different sets, from the cheapest (few hundred dollars) to the most expensive set (few thousand dollars). And, for this review, we will be looking at the most expensive configuration. The reason is that, though expensive and not budget-friendly, it’s packed with advanced features necessary for serious drummers.
Incredible Looks and Build
What you’ll get from this electronic drum set is not like the ordinary and cheap ones. You’ll have reliable mesh-head pads like those in the legendary V-drums. The kick pad has cloth head for solid playability, but great and amazing feel.
Visual-wise, the whole drum set is appealing. It looks brilliant and glassy. Everything in the package seems to be solid, sturdy, and very reliable even for long periods of jamming.
Enjoy Great Instruments On-Board
You get to enjoy great things from Roland with this drum kit. Apart from the technology and built-in effects on-board, you’ll also have the chance to jam with reliable drums and cymbals. This drum kit includes:
- 10″ mesh-head snare pad
- Three mesh-head tom pads: (2) 8” rack tom pads, (1) 10” floor tom pad
- Kick pad
- Two 12” crash cymbals
- 13” ride cymbal
- VH-11 Hi-hat on hi-hat standard stand
- TD-25 drum module
Included in this electronic drum set are effects like reverb, multi-effects, EQ, and metronome to give you more versatility to your music.
Professional Sound and Responsiveness
Roland has very reliable electronic drum sets, which are offered at a very high price.
However, though this set is cheaper, it still uses the TD-30 sound engine found in advanced drum packages. You’ll enjoy high-end sounds without trying to break the bank.
The snare pad comes with positional sensing that is designed to accommodate rimshots and cross-sticks. You’ll get realistic tones wherever you strike the pad. You can use brush sticks and explore more snare techniques to produce the best sounds you can have.
The cymbals, on the other hand, feature multi-zone triggering and choke. Special mention to the ride cymbal pad that has three different playing zones – bow, edge and bell. So, you can really achieve more realistic acoustic sounds and expressions.
The hi-hat pad is very responsive even to double strokes or subtle release. Lastly, the bass drum pedal is really doing an exceptional job in providing great kicks and response to a double pedal.
Got the Coolest Drum Module
What’s the greatest thing about Roland TD-25KV is the drum module included. It has a few easy adjustable knobs and controls that you can manipulate even with drumsticks in your hand.
There are six genres you can choose from with 18 preset drum kits and another 18 user kits. You can choose from the standard genre, rock, electronic, or jazz, among others. Jumping from one genre and drum kit to another is very handy with the dial button.
It has a user-friendly interface where you can navigate your settings, recordings, files and everything you can do with the module in just a breeze. Though it may not come with hundreds or thousands of sample sounds, all have high-quality and can quickly be manipulated and edited using any software.
Maximize Your Creativity
Editing, recording and making your music is made very easy with the Roland TD-25KV. You can load your .WAV files from your USB memory stick and insert it directly into the module. You can record, playback, even play your sounds in loops for complex effects.
You can also connect your smartphone directly to the drum set and play along with the songs in your music library or from the web. The USB port also allows you to connect to your computer or any DAW for further editing and manipulation of your sound files.
So, overall, you got a ¼” headphone jack, 1/8” analog in/out, MIDI I/O and USB Type A and USB Type B ports.
- Good sound quality and wide customization range
- Drum module is easy to navigate and learn
- Snare has the most realistic feel and sound
- Frame is big enough, might not be that easy to set up
- Kick trigger might take time to get the hang of it
- Set up and positioning could be a little limited
Not Just for Serious Players
Since the TD-25KV is versatile, it’s not only for serious players, but for beginning players, as well. And, it may come in handy for gigs, especially on a small stage and closed room performances.
It’s indeed for serious players, but…
All the features are great and this electronic drum set has a lot more to offer with its connectivity and drum module. However, players, especially beginners should also take a look at the pros and cons of this drum set. It has also its limitations as well as a little problem with the setup.
But, if the cons are just negligible to you, then, go grab this one. After all, it’s you who will be using the drum set, so it’s better if you weigh the pros and the cons objectively and take my words with a pinch of salt.
Verdict
It’s complete, packed with everything you need and is very reliable. What else can you be looking for in an electric drum set? You’re also going to enjoy great versatility with the sound module on-board.
But, is this all?
Electronic drum sets are made primarily for practice at home. However, because of its accessibility and versatility, many drummers use it for gigs and live performances. But, take note, it might be limited when used in big performances, unlike real acoustic drums.