Roland TD-1DMK V-Drum Set 5-stars Reviews

Small and so much fun + COOL FEATURE

I was a brand new drummer when I received these for my birthday, and they're great. They're Roland, so they're not inexpensive, but given the entire range they sit at a real nice mix of features for price.

PROS: easy to move all the bits around and get them exactly where you want them. There's a very simple panel that seems overly simplified but actually lets you do anything you need to quickly. There's lots of configurability if you long press the metronome button - you can do a lot wit this.

CONS: The only two issues I have with the kit are a) getting the snare high enough on the kit - you kind of have to get used to playing it lower. and b) there's a lot of "crossover" between the different items. If you're hitting the snare or the toms, you'll often hear the crash getting triggered lightly as well. It could be that I haven't dialed in the sensitivity, but it's not enough of a pain for me to have bothered trying to fix it, so not that bad.

There's one really COOL FEATURE I've found that I try to tell everyone about(I didn't see it in the documentation): If you want the bell sound from the ride cymbal, you have to hit the ride in a specific area really hard....but there's a better way - if you hit the hard plastic part with the side of your stick like you would on an acoustic kit, it triggers the bell every time. I just think that's cool.

You'll improve your time & your grooves a LOT (but not your "power")

Time used: a few months

Pros:

• It has never been easier for me to practice with a metronome (I literally press one button and off I go). I can play any time during the day for as long as I want, so I've also been able to practice MUCH more. So to me, this kit makes a HUGE difference to my playing!! (I(ve used practice pads but they get boring much quicker as they don't allow you to hear the grooves that you have in your head and you need some external metronome).

• SUPER simple interface with only what you need: sound changes, tempo change and volume.

• Very clean (no cable mess!!) when you attach the cables to the bars with the provided clippers.

• Enough different good sounds to find one that works well for you (for me: a dry high-pitched snare, a loud metal snare and a dry low-pitched one)

Cons:

• Like any other e-kit, the feeling won't be the same as on real drums, and you won't be able to work on your volume and strength.

• Volume-wise, even maxed out, you will probably still hear the hitting sound of your sticks, which a friend of mine disliked when he tried the kit. I personally WANT to hear my "real" hits to make sure any delay comes from MY playing (which it always does.)

Great set!

This was a very good investment. The drum kit is very pleasant to play, very stable and it sounds amazing.

A really good set, it sounds clear, the materials are outstanding, the modules although basic gives you a wide range of option, and the quality of the sound is superb.