Roland VAD504 E-Drum Set

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Roland VAD504 E-Drum Set

Roland

VAD504 E-Drum Set

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 551842
Brand: Roland
Model: VAD504 E-Drum Set
Price: $3,957.80

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The VAD504 is a fantastic step up for intermediate to advanced drummers who want an acoustic-feeling electronic kit. The wood construction and realistic sounds are a huge upgrade, and the TD-27 module provides a solid foundation for creativity. It's a premium-priced setup that delivers serious performance and a surprisingly natural vibe.

Product Description

  • Roland VAD504 E-Drum Set
  • E-Drum Set
  • V-Drums Acoustic Design
  • With Roland TD-27 drum module 2.0
  • Full-size drum pads
  • Kick drum and tom made of wood
  • Finish: Midnight Sparkle
  • Stainless steel snare drum
  • 770 Sounds
  • 75 Preset kits
  • 45 User kits
  • Prismatic Sound Modelling technology from the flagship Roland TD-50 creates sound variations to simulate a natural
  • acoustic drum kit
  • Bluetooth 4.2 transceiver for wireless streaming of music directly from smartphone or MIDI to compatible devices
  • Sample Reverb (IR) allows you to recall realistic room reverberations
  • Up to 500 WAV samples can be imported (max. length 24 minutes mono)
  • Quick Record
  • Roland Digital Pads have versatile sensors which reproduce very high dynamics and almost all playing styles
  • All drum pads with double-layer mesh heads (snare drum 3-layer)
  • Crash and ride cymbals with thinner profiles provide a realistic playing feel and vibration behaviour
  • SD card slot (SDHC compatible)
  • Multipin plug (Trigger In) for the included pads
  • 4x 6.3 mm jack trigger inputs for additional pads (one already assigned)
  • 3x Digital trigger inputs for Roland digital drum pads with multi sensor technology
  • 2x 6.3 mm jack main outputs
  • 2x 6.3 mm jack direct out
  • 6.3 mm jack headphone output
  • 6.3 mm stereo jack Mix-In
  • 6.3 mm jack foot switch input
  • MIDI In & Out
  • USB type B connector for USB audio and USB MIDI

*Set Configuration:*

  • 20" x 16" Kick drum (KD-200)
  • 14" x 5" Digital mesh head snare drum (PD-140DS)
  • 10" x 7" Two-zone tom (PDA-100)
  • 14" x 13" Two-zone stand tom (PDA-140F)
  • 14" Digital hi-hat (VH-14D)
  • 14" Two-zone crash pad (CY-14C-T)
  • 18" Digital ride cymbal pad (CY-18DR)

*Hardware set consisting of:*

, Cymbal/Tom combination stand, Boom cymbal stand, Multiclamp for mounting the sound module

*Note:* Foot pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand and seat not included

PROS
  • • Wood kick/toms deliver a natural resonance and feel.
  • • Stainless steel snare provides crisp, responsive articulation.
  • • TD-27 module's Prismatic modeling convincingly emulates acoustic drums.
  • • Double-layer mesh heads offer a realistic, quiet playing experience.
CONS
  • • The overall kit is quite heavy, making portability challenging.
  • • While versatile, the module's customization depth isn’t as extensive as the TD-50.
  • • Midnight Sparkle finish may not appeal to drummers seeking a more understated aesthetic.

Product Video

Key Features

Pads Roland Digital Pads with double-layer mesh heads
Sounds/Kits 770 sounds, 75 preset kits, 45 user kits, WAV import (up to 500 samples)
Module Roland TD-27 with Prismatic Sound Modeling
Hi-Hat Type Roland VH-10 Hi-Hat with motion sensor
Connections Bluetooth 4.2, MIDI In/Out, USB, Stereo Aux In/Out, Headphones
Weight Approximately 125 lbs (57 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The double-layer mesh heads offer a good balance of responsiveness and quietness, but lack the exact rebound and 'bounce' of acoustic heads – a trade-off for the electronic format.
Yes, the pads are designed to accept aftermarket mesh heads, allowing you to further customize the feel and response.
While the TD-27 is powerful, it’s not as extensively expandable as the flagship TD-50; however, it provides ample features for most players' needs.

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