Roland TD-27 V-Drums Sound Module vs Roland V31 V-Drums Sound Module
The V31 is the newer module and the better buy for most shoppers: it runs the same engine as Roland's flagship V71, has a 4.3-inch color screen, over 1,000 sounds and 200 kits, and pulls expansions over Bluetooth from Roland Cloud. The TD-27 is the older Prismatic Sound Modeling module with 728 sounds, deeper hands-on editing, three multi-effect systems and 24-bit WAV sample import, and it is the proven choice for players who build their own kits and samples. Build quality is comparable, both are Roland hardware, and owners of both lines report reliable triggering and solid construction.
- Choose the TD-27 if you want to import your own samples, stack multi-effects and dig into deep kit editing on a proven module.
- Choose the V31 if you want the newest Roland engine, a large color screen and easy expansion and app integration.
Prices
- Roland TD-27 V-Drums Sound Module: $1,200.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 2)
- Roland V31 V-Drums Sound Module: $919.82 at Amazon (checked today)
- Difference: the Roland V31 V-Drums Sound Module is $280.18 cheaper than the Roland TD-27 V-Drums Sound Module at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 10)

