Is the TD716 worth it over the TD27KV2?

The TD716 adds the V71 module, a larger DW-developed sound library and the full digital pad set. If you want the most expressive Roland kit and will use its editing depth, it is the stronger choice; the TD27KV2 covers most players for less.

Does it work with double kick pedals?

Yes. The KD-18-BK kick pad uses an 18-inch shell with a drum head sensor and accepts a standard double pedal.

Can I add more pads and cymbals?

Yes. The V71 module has spare trigger inputs for extra pads and cymbals, so the six-piece kit can grow.

How loud is it in an apartment?

The mesh heads and rubber cymbals are much quieter than acoustic drums, but the kick and pad impacts still travel through floors. A riser helps in shared buildings.

What comes in the box?

The kit includes the V71 module, PD-14DSX snare, VH-14D hi-hats, CY-18DR ride, PD-10X and PD-12X toms, two 16-inch V-Cymbals, the KD-18-BK kick pad, rack and cabling. Sticks, throne and pedals are not included.

Can I record with it?

Yes. The V71 sends MIDI and multi-track audio over USB to a computer, and it has analog outputs for an interface or PA.

Where is the Roland TD716 V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit cheapest?

At Musician's Friend, for $8,799.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Roland TD716 V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

Roland TD716 V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the TD716 as one of the most playable electronic kits available, with the digital snare and hi-hats singled out for feel. Complaints center on the learning curve of the V71 module and the size of the kit rather than its sound.

What people mention

Pad responsePraisedPlayers say the digital snare, hi-hats and ride track articulation closely and feel natural under the sticks.
Sound libraryPraisedThe DW-developed V71 sounds are described as deep and editable, with kits that hold up in recordings.
Module menusMixedReviewers find the V71 powerful but say its menu structure takes time to learn.
Size and weightCriticisedOwners note the kit takes up real floor space and is awkward to move between rooms or gigs.
SetupCriticisedDigital pads and their cabling make first assembly slower than on simpler analog kits.

About the Roland TD716 V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit

The Roland TD716 is the flagship model of the V-Drums 7 Series. It is a six-piece electronic drum kit in black, built around the expandable V71 sound module. The module's onboard sound library was developed with Drum Workshop (DW).

The PD-14DSX digital snare has acoustic-style throw-off and tensioner hardware. The PD-10X and PD-12X tom pads are low-profile and use hot spot elimination. The KD-18-BK kick pad has a wood shell and a drum head sensor.

The cymbals are a 14" VH-14D digital hi-hat, an 18" CY-18DR digital ride and two 16" V-Cymbals.

Series

V-Drums 7 Series

Color

Black

Kit type

Six-piece electronic kit

Sound module

Expandable V71

Snare

PD-14DSX digital snare

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