Roland VAD716 V-Drums Acoustic Design Electronic Drum Set

Roland VAD 716 V-Drums Acoustic Design V Drum Electronic Digital Drum Set Drum Kit

Flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit with the Expandable V71 Module and Advanced Pads

The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy, elevating the world’s leading electronic drums with a reimagined sound module, next-generation pads, and enhanced creative tools. Our latest flagship platform gives you two ways to play: a core onboard sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW) and DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. And with built-in wireless connectivity and Roland Cloud Connect on your smartphone, you can instantly change up your sound with a growing library of V-Drums Instrument Expansions, Kit Packs, and more.

The VAD716 brings V-Drums 7 Series expressive power to a flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design kit. The PD-14DSX takes our digital snare technology to the next level with even more detailed sensing, a snare throw-off lever, and a snare tension knob. The KD-22 offers authentic looks and playability with a full-depth wood shell and an innovative drumhead-mounted sensor. This six-piece kit also features two rack toms, two floor toms, our acclaimed digital hi-hat and ride, and two 16-inch V-Cymbals. Five shell pack colors are available, including a new Satin Walnut finish option.

Features

V-Drums reimagined with an expandable sound engine and the latest Roland pad technologies

Six-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with full-size wood shells and double-braced chrome stands

Five premium finish options: Pearl White painted gloss shells, walnut veneer shells in Satin Walnut, or maple veneer shells in transparent Gloss Cherry, Gloss Ebony, or Gloss Natural

V71 module with an all-new multi-sampled sound library, created in collaboration with DW

DW Soundworks software instrument for a seamless transition to computer-based playing (included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership)

Wirelessly download V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs with the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app

Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included

Large color display, updated user interface, and built-in wireless adapter

Enhanced V-Edit tools and companion V71 Editor software (macOS/Windows)

Add your own sounds with sample import support

Deep studio-grade processing tools, including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience effects, and more

Balanced stereo main outputs (XLR and 1/4-inch) and eight balanced direct outputs (1/4-inch)

Three digital trigger inputs and 14 analog trigger inputs

Multi-channel USB interface with 32 discrete audio channels and MIDI

Bluetooth audio/MIDI for wireless music streaming and MIDI recording with your smartphone

New PD-14DSX digital snare with next-generation playability and acoustic-style snare throw-off and tensioner hardware

14-inch VH-14D digital hi-hats and 18-inch CY-18DR digital ride

10-inch PDA100 and 12-inch PDA120 rack toms; two 14-inch PDA140F floor toms

Two 16-inch CY-16R-T V-Cymbals

New 22-inch KD-22 kick drum with acoustic wood shell, drumhead-mounted sensor, and enhanced hardware

Self-adhesive KDP-5 kick pad patch (replacement patches available separately)

 

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Specifications

Drum Sound Module	V71 x 1
Snare	PD-14DSX x 1
Tom 1	PDA100 x 1
Tom 2	PDA120 x 1
Tom 3	PDA140F x 1
Tom 4	PDA140F x 1
Hi-Hat	VH-14D x 1
Crash 1	CY-16R-T x 1
Crash 2	CY-16R-T x 1
Ride	CY-18DR x 1
Kick	KD-22 x 1
Drum Stand	DTS-30S x 1
Extra Trigger Input Jacks	4 (AUX 1–AUX 4)
Accessories	Setup guide, Drum key
Options (sold separately)	PM series personal drum monitor, DAP-3X accessory package, NE series noise eater

Size and Weight

Width	1950 mm / 76-13/16 inches
Depth	1500 mm / 59-1/16 inches
Height	1250 mm / 49-1/4 inches (including Kick pad, Cymbals, Hi-hat stand and Drum throne)
Weight	69.4 kg / 153 lbs