Description
Become a Better Drummer, Faster
When you’re serious about drumming, you need a kit to match your ambition. The V-Drums TD-17 series lets your technique shine through, backed up with training tools to push you further. Combining a TD-50-class sound engine with newly developed pads results in an affordable electronic drum kit that’s authentically close to playing acoustic drums – accurately mirroring the physical movement, stick coordination and hand/foot control that every drummer needs. Meanwhile, an array of built-in coaching functions will track your technique, measure your progress and increase your motivation. Becoming a better drummer is still hard work, but the TD-17 can help you get there.
Authentic Playing Feel and Skill-Building Tools
If you regularly play acoustic drums, you shouldn’t have to change your playing style to use an electronic drum kit. You can use the same playing techniques you’d use on an acoustic kit, without compromise, thanks to the large 12-inch snare* and a natural feeling hi-hat** that can even be mounted on an acoustic hi-hat stand. And being based on the flagship TD-50 sound engine, the sounds faithfully reproduce the character and tone of acoustic drums, with lightning fast response time.
The Essential Tools to Improve Your Drumming
First thing’s first: drummers should be able to keep a solid beat before moving on to the exciting stuff. But mastering the basics is exciting too, as it provides a solid foundation for building your skills, not forgetting that tracking your progress is highly motivating too. The TD-17 module includes a Coach Mode to support your daily exercise regime. You can warm up, develop your sense of groove, tempo and timing, and even work on your stamina – all with a score that tells you how you’re doing.
Join Your Favorite Band No Audition Necessary
Although playing endless drum solos is undeniably fun, it only takes you so far. Push your drumming further by playing along with your favorite bands, or rehearse the tunes you’ll be playing on stage. Wirelessly stream favorite songs from your smartphone to the TD-17 via Bluetooth audio, and hear the entire performance through your headphones. You can even record your performance and then listen back, to decide where you need to improve.
Preparing To Play Live
When rehearsing, it’s important to play with the same familiar drum sounds that you’ll be using on stage. The TD-17 includes a variety of expressive modelled drum sounds inherited from the flagship TD-50, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect drum sound as you prepare for the gig.
Learn At Your Own Pace with Online Lessons and Desktop Applications
Aside from studying with a drum teacher, there are plenty of online drum lessons or computer-based learning methods. The TD-17 is designed to help you improve – however you like to learn.
Performance under Pressure, For Years to Come
Roland V-Drums are built to be reliable – from the sound module, to the pads, right down to the pedals; each component must deliver, across every scenario and in every performance. The pads and pedals used in the TD-17 series are engineered to take a beating, but their playability also endures. And as your skills and ambitions grow, you can expand your TD-17 by adding an extra crash cymbal or second snare – safe in the knowledge that you’re using the same durable components favored by pro drummers.
TD-17 Module
The Roland TD-17 Module is a versatile, all-encompassing unit that offers up a huge amount of drum sounds and samples. With its ergonomic and easy-to-use interface, you can easily navigate between menus on-the-fly, to ensure that you’re spending more time playing than tweaking!
But that doesn’t mean that the TD-17 Module lacks features for the fastidious drummer. With plenty of additional treats, including a ‘Coach Mode’ to help you to develop your practice routine.
Versatile Drum Sounds
With 50 built-in drum kit presets, you can emulate the sounds of a variety of kits to suit genres from jazz to extreme metal. And if you’re a drummer that likes to really refine their drum tones, the TD-17 Module allows you to layer different drum samples so that you can create some unique and original sounds. Not only that, but with a powerful on-board EQ, as well as internal effects and pitch control, you can virtually sculpt and tune your perfect drum timbres.
If that isn’t enough though, you can also import your very own samples too. Whether that be of legendary snares or shells captured in a world-class studio, you can also use this great feature to trigger even synth and vocal samples!
With its sound engine deriving from Roland’s flagship TD 50 Module, the high-quality modelling technology that the TD-17 has inherited will give you an incredibly realistic amount of dynamic range. Also varying the tone of samples depending on the velocity that you hit a pad with, this module delivers a very genuine feel that will fully translate the articulation of your playing.
Coach Mode
If you’re an inexperienced drummer looking to really refine a consistent practice routine, you can use the TD-17’s built-in ‘Coach Mode’ to develop your skills. With a ‘Time Check’ feature, you can play along to a beat with the module monitoring your accuracy, showing you how in-sync your playing is. Not only improving your time-keeping, with the TD-17’s record function you can also capture your playing and listen back to review your progress.
‘WarmUp Mode’ also allows you to begin every session with a number of beats, with different degrees of difficulty. Ultimately, these will improve your sense of rhythm and co-ordination, helping you to become a super-solid and versatile drummer.
Here’s what Roland say about the TD-17K-L V-Drums Electronic Kit:
When you’re serious about drumming, you need a kit to match your ambition. The V-Drums TD-17 series lets your technique shine through, backed up with training tools to push you further. Combining a TD-50-class sound engine with newly developed pads results in an affordable electronic drum kit that’s authentically close to playing acoustic drums – accurately mirroring the physical movement, stick coordination and hand/foot control that every drummer needs. Meanwhile, an array of built-in coaching functions will track your technique, measure your progress and increase your motivation. Becoming a better drummer is still hard work, but the TD-17 can help you get there.
Great sounds lead to great performances
The TD-17’s sound engine delivers a superior drumming experience thanks to Prismatic Sound Modeling technology inherited from the flagship TD-50 sound module. Begin playing and you’ll notice a wider dynamic range and dramatic tonal changes, depending on where and how hard you strike the pad. From rim shots, rolls, flams, and ghost notes on the snare to dramatic crash hits, sustained cymbal swells, and half-open position on the hi-hats along with different sounds for the bow and edge, every nuance is detailed, accurate, and ultra-smooth.
The feel of an acoustic kick drum (but quieter)
A nice solid kick drum usually comes with a nice loud noise. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want, but your family or neighbors may not feel the same way. The KD-10 kick pad absorbs much of the noise thanks to its rubber cover combined with a dedicated cushion, but retains that satisfying kick drum ‘thud’ when a beater buries into a bass drum head, so it’s ideal for playing at home where loud noise may cause problems. It’s compatible with all standard kick pedals, single or double kick.
Acoustic drumming techniques accepted here
Although each model in the TD-17 series is compact, they’re all kitted out for professional performance – especially the TD-17KVX which comes with two crash cymbals. Across the entire range, the position and angle of each pad is fully adjustable, while the distance between the pads and the drummer is similar to what you’d find on an acoustic kit.
Configuration
- Sound Module: TD-17-L x 1;
- Snare: PDX-8 x 1;
- Tom: PD-8A x 3;
- Hi-hat: CY-5 x 1;
- Hi-hat control pedal:
- FD-9 x 1; Crash: CY-8 x 1;
- Ride: CY-8 x 1;
- Kick: KD-10 x 1
Key Features
- Natural, rich and dynamic drum sounds, inherited from flagship TD-50 sound engine
- Learn expressive foot control and pedal technique with the KD-10 Kick pad
- Two crash cymbals and expansion possibilities support your individual playing style and performance
- Improve your sense of time with Time Check and Quiet Count as part of Coach Mode
- Warm-up menu provides a basic daily exercise routine to help your playing progress
- Choose a kit that matches the tune or style you’re playing, from 50 premium preset drum kits
- Adjust the ambience of each kit to match the venues you perform at
- Customize the preset drum kits to match your preferred drum sound
- Import your own samples for a drum sound that matches the original recording
- Develop your playing and timing with free to download ‘Melodics for V-Drums’ software (PC/Mac)
SPECIFICATIONS
Kit configuration
- Drum sound module: TD-17-L x 1
- Snare: PDX-8 x 1
- Tom: PD-8A x 3
- Hi-hat: CY-5 x 1
- Hi-hat control pedal: FD-9 x 1
- Crash: CY-8 x 1
- Ride: CY-8 x 1
- Kick: KD-10 x 1
Extra trigger input jack2
- (CRASH 2, AUX)
Accessories
- Sound module mount
- AC adaptor
- Special connection cable
- Drum key
- Setup guide
- Owner’s manuals
SIZE AND WEIGHT (INCLUDING SOUND MODULE, KICK PAD, KICK PEDAL、CYMBALS AND DRUM THRONE)
- Width1,300 mm
51-3/16 inches - Depth 1,100 mm
43-5/16 inches - Height 1,200 mm
47-1/4 inches - Weight 21.9 kg
48 lbs 5 oz
Options (sold separately)
- Cymbal mount: MDY series
- Pad mount: MDH series
- Personal drum monitor: PM series
- V-Drums accessory package: DAP-3X
- V-Drums mat: TDM series
- Noise eater: NE-100, NE-10
- MDS-COM Drum Stand
- Hi-hat stand
- Kick pedal
- SD card
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