Roland TD-50K Electronic V-Drum Kit

The All-New Flagship Roland TD-50K V-Drums Kit

V-Drums redefined for pro performance and studio work

When your drum technique is evolving fast and your career is taking flight, it's vital to play a kit that matches your ambition. As the new flagship release from Roland's acclaimed V-Drums range, the TD-50K offers unparalleled expression for top-level performance, demanding practice sessions and pro studio work. Built on the foundation of our powerful new TD-50 module with Prismatic Sound Modeling, this electronic drum kit offers wide-ranging dynamic sounds complemented by a new PD-140DS snare and CY-18DR ride cymbal with multi-element sensor system. Meanwhile, deep customization and open-ended connectivity mean it's never been easier to capture your sound. The Roland V-Drums TD-50K is as serious as you are.

- Flagship electronic drum kit with ultimate expression
- TD-50 module with Prismatic Sound Modeling and all-new onboard sounds
- 1-tom and 2-floor tom pad configuration
- KD-120-BK 12-inch compact V-Kick pad
- VH-11 V-hi-hat, CY-12C 12" and CY-13R 13" V-Cymbals for crashes
- Newly developed 14-inch PD-140DS Digital Snare with a high-resolution multi-sensor system for unparalleled dynamics and accurate positional detection
- New 18-inch CY-18DR Digital Ride provides accurate positional sensing and improved dynamics using an innovative multi-sensor system
- Play your own WAV samples via SD card
- USB 10-channel audio out for multi-track recording through a single USB cable
- Stereo XLR master output and eight TRS direct outs provide balanced connections to a PA
- Metronome with Quiet Count plus audio recording/playback functions for practice
- MDS-50K drum stand

Roland TD-50 - THE ARTIST COLLECTION UNIQUE SD CARD

The Artist Collection V2 is A&C Hamilton's exclusive creation of custom Artist and Song specific drum patches for use with the all-new Prismatic Sound Modelling TD-50 V-Drums module. Presenting incredibly realistic drum sounds for all of your favourite play-along tracks and artists. This A&C Hamilton exclusive product comes FREE with the purchase of any TD-50 V-Drum Kit. The Artist Collection comes pre-loaded onto one of our unique SD Cards that is easily assignable to any spare User Kit on your Roland TD-50 module. Artists such as Kygo and Adele will be included on this SD Card as well as other more generic custom patches suitable for a variety of live and studio sessions. For more information on this unique product, check out our demo videos for our previous version of The Artist Collection for TD-25 and TD-30 in our Videos tab or call us today and speak to our Drum Specialist. Keep checking back for more information on this as it is developed.

Dynamic Prismatic Sound Modeling Brings Your Drumming to Life

For professional drummers, attention to detail and great performance is an absolute must, and at the heart of the Roland TD-50K, you'll find the all-new TD-50 module - a powerful new sound engine offering Roland's Prismatic Sound Modeling technology which means that every element of your playing style is caught and conveyed in thrilling detail. Working alongside the TD-50K's pads and cymbals - including the brand-new Digital PD-140DS 14" Snare and CY-18DR Ride Cymbal - is the TD-50's high-resolution processing which gives you the most lifelike, resonant, and expressive sounds you'll hear from an electronic kit. A truly revolutionary step forward in electronic drumming!

Customise Your Sound for Live Sessions and Studio Work

No matter what scenario or musical style you are presented with, the TD-50 has you covered with a choice of onboard kits to suit every session. This advanced module also supports deep sound customisation, including basic adjustment of heads and shells, layering of internal and user samples, and adjustment of overhead mics and ambience. For a completely tailored and custom sound, multiple effects are available for individual pad assignment including the use of a compressor and three-band EQ, while three independent multi-effect sections also allow you to treat specific drums with 30 effect types such as delay, flanger, saturator, and many others. In the final stages of editing and processing your custom patches, a two-band multi-compressor and four-band equalizer on the master output let you change the overall dynamics and tonal balance, depending on whether you're in the studio or onstage. The new Snapshot feature is a quick and excellent way to assess and compare any edits to your sounds before making permanent changes.

Play Genuine Snare Techniques with the New 14-inch PD-140DS

At the centre of the TD-50K you will find the PD-140DS Digital Snare, which brings a new level of expression to your snare work. The PD-140DS presents a brand-new, three-layer mesh head that is fitted to a standard size 14-inch shell for a truly natural rebound and feel, and is instantly familiar to play. Thanks to Roland's newly developed multi-element sensor system, every area of the pad are more closely detected with every hit, and your playing dynamics captured in minute detail. The PD-140DS senses your hand movements and adjusts accordingly from rim shots to cross stick playing, producing a sound that is natural, detailed, and bursting with character.

Play advanced cymbal techniques with new CY-18DR ride

The ride is one of the most expressive elements of any kit, and Roland has developed the new CY-18DR to complement your playing style. The new CY-18DR Digital Ride also presents an 18-inch size pad and familiar motion during performance, this new digital cymbal fits seamlessly into your kit. This new cymbal pad continuously detects every stroke from edge to bell due to the high-resolution multi-sensor system, that works beautifully well with the new TD-50 module for dynamics and response that have never before been heard from a cymbal pad. Put the CY-18DR through its paces with techniques from cymbal legato to soft bell strokes and hear the detail for yourself. You can even mute the bow with a finger touch! A breathtaking addition the the V-Drums lineup which only makes playing the new TD-50 nothing but a dream.

Practice Features to Develop Your Technique

The TD-50K is the obvious choice for advancing and serious drummers alike, but there's always room for improvement. The new TD-50 kit doesn't just let your drum technique shine, it actively improves it too, offering onboard features that help you get the best from practice sessions. Whether you lock down your timing with the Quiet Count function or play along to backing tracks via the SD card slot, it's easy to get inspired, even when you're practicing alone.

Play with Your Own WAV Files and Record Easily to a DAW

As a creative drummer, you'll love the TD-50K's open-ended connectivity, which lets inspiration flow in both directions. One of the biggest and most stand-out features of the the TD-50, is the newest addition of the SD card slot. Using the module's SD card slot, is the easiest way to trigger your own WAV files using any of the TD-50K's drum pads. You can loop or layer WAV sounds alongside the internal sounds while controlling volume and tone via the TD-50's front panel. This new function opens up a whole new world of sampling and customisation by allowing you to use your favourite sounds and samples with this amazing new V-Drum kit. This options are virtually endless! Another great step forward in the evolution of electronic drums is the ability to simply connect the TD-50 module to a computer via USB for multi-track recording direct to your favorite DAW. Whether you are tracking ideas for a new record, constructing a drum solo or in the studio recording the next UK #1, this function is truly great. Up to 10 channels can be recorded separately, then easily edited for tone color and more. There's even a choice of audio sampling formats: 48 kHz, 96 kHz, and the standard 44.1kHz.

Hit the Stage Faster with Balanced Connections to a PA

For Drummers who play live every night, the TD-50K will help avoid the time and effort of a lengthy setup - not to mention the pressure of being the last one to finish setting up before sound check. The Roland TD-50 is the first V-Drums module to feature an XLR stereo master out and eight TRS direct outs, allowing for a versatile and balanced connection to any PA system. Assigning the pad to any of the individual outputs is simple, while convenient master/headphones volume controls and group faders balance the output level for each pad instantly. You can also assign the volume to control headphones only, letting you adjust the monitor level without affecting the PA signal. All these features and new additions are what make the TD-50 a truly amazing piece of kit which dominates the electronic drum market!