The TD516 is Roland's upper-mid V-Drums kit, replacing the TD-27KV2. It moves to the V51 module, which uses the same sound engine as the flagship V71 and adds WiFi and Bluetooth. The digital PD-140DS snare, VH-14D hi-hat and CY18DR ride carry over, while redesigned toms cut hotspots and a larger KD-12 kick adds stability for double pedals. It suits serious home players and small-stage drummers who want flagship-grade sensing without the V71's full price, though it costs well above entry V-Drums kits.
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Owners rate it very highly, with a perfect average across the ratings given. They single out the digital snare and hi-hat feel and the module's sounds as the biggest steps up from the TD-27KV2.
The Roland TD516 is an electronic drum kit that succeeds the TD-27KV2. It uses the V51 module, which has the same sound engine as the V71 and includes built-in WiFi and Bluetooth.
The kit keeps the PD-140DS snare, the VH-14D hi-hat and the CY-18DR ride cymbal. The toms are newly designed to reduce hotspots. The larger KD-12 kick drum is more stable and works better with double pedals.
The updated rack is more stable and offers more mounting options for the toms and cymbals. A hi-hat stand, snare stand, kick pedal and throne are not included.
