Roland TD-17KVX2 E-Drum Set
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Roland
TD-17KVX2 E-Drum Set
Product Info
Article Number:
551837
Brand:
Roland
Model:
TD-17KVX2 E-Drum Set
Category:
Electronic Drumkits
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The TD-17KVX2 is a fantastic middle-ground e-drum kit, offering a noticeable step up in feel and sound quality from entry-level models. The mesh heads make a big difference, and the module’s sound engine is genuinely impressive. It’s ideal for intermediate players and gigging musicians wanting a versatile, reliable, and premium-priced setup.
Product Description
- Roland TD-17KVX2 E-Drum Set
- E-Drum Set
- With Roland TD-17 drum module 2.0
- 336 sounds inspired by the flagship Roland TD-50
- 70 preset kits
- 50 user kits
- 11 multi-effects
- Quick Record
- Coach function with time display and quiet countdown to enhance a sense of rhythm
- WAV samples can be imported via SD / HC card
- Bluetooth 4.2 transceiver for wirelessly streaming music directly from your smartphone or MIDI to compatible devices
- Sounds can be modified in pitch
- damping
- snare wire tension and snare buzz
- Individual reverb
- compressor and equalizer can be set for each instrument
- Global bass and treble equaliser
- Smartphone storage
- Drum pads with double-layered mesh heads
- Crash and ride cymbals with thinner profiles provide a realistic playing feel and vibration behaviour
- Multipin connector (Trigger In) for the pads supplied
- Two 6.3 mm jack trigger inputs for additional pads (one of which is already assigned)
- Two 6.3 mm jack main outputs
- 6.3 mm jack headphone output
- 3.5 mm stereo jack aux-In
- MIDI Out
- USB to PC (USB Audio and MIDI)
- Foot print: Approx. 160 x 80 cm
- Includes cabling and power supply unit
- *Set configuration: *
- 12" two-zone snare pad (PDX-12)
- Three 8" two-zone tom pads (PDX-8)
- 10" kick drum pad (KD-10)
- Two-zone hi-hat pad (VH-10)
- Two 12" two-zone crash pads (CY-12C-T)
- 14" three-zone ride pad (CY-14R-T)
- MDS-Compact Drum Rack
PROS
- • Double mesh pads offer a surprisingly realistic, responsive feel.
- • TD-17 module delivers convincingly nuanced sounds inspired by the flagship TD-50.
- • The included cymbal pads have a thinner profile, improving rebound and feel.
- • Bluetooth connectivity simplifies music streaming and MIDI device integration.
CONS
- • The kit's overall footprint remains substantial, demanding dedicated space.
- • While improved, the cymbal triggering still lacks the subtlety of acoustic equivalents.
- • The included kick drum pad, while decent, might be a bottleneck for serious heavy hitters.
Product Video
Key Features
Pads
Double-layered mesh pads (kick, snare, toms, cymbals)
Sounds/Kits
336 sounds, 70 presets, 50 user kits, 11 multi-effects
Module
Roland TD-17 drum module with WAV import & editing capabilities
Hi-Hat Type
10-inch digital hi-hat with foot choke
Connections
Stereo 1/4" outs, MIDI In/Out, USB, headphone jack, DC input
Weight
Approximately 45 lbs (assembled)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cymbal pads are thinner, improving feel, but still lack the nuanced responsiveness and bell definition of the flagship series’ metal cymbals.
Yes, the pads are standard sizes and readily available from various manufacturers, allowing for customization and extended lifespan.
Absolutely; you can modify individual instrument parameters like pitch, damping, and effects, and import your own samples to tailor the sounds to your specific needs.
