**Images are for illustration purposes only. Base set does not include a kick pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand and drum throne.**

Creativity unleashed.

Designed for serious drummers, the V-Drums 5 Series delivers pro-level performance for every musical need. The V51 module hits the sweet spot within the next-gen V-Drums universe, putting the flagship sound engine from the V71 in a versatile hardware platform with full digital pad support, robust I/O, and seamless integration with DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. And with built-in wireless connectivity, it’s easy to grow your setup with an ever-expanding range of sound expansions and other V-Drums content on Roland Cloud.

The VAD516 V-Drums Acoustic Design kit is the pinnacle of the V-Drums 5 Series, combining the immersive look, feel, and stage presence of a traditional acoustic set with Roland’s premium digital pads and advanced V-Drums features. From stage performances and studio recording to creating content at home, the VAD516 offers the expression and detail you expect from an acoustic kit, paired with the control and convenience V-Drums are famous for.

Premium Sound

The V51 module is part of a unified ecosystem with the V71 and V31, providing full cross-compatibility across V-Drums modules for the first time. Drum with the same core sound library created for the V-Drums 7 Series. And stay inspired with Roland Cloud content for V-Drums, including multi-layered V-Drums Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drum sets.

Flagship audio quality.

The V51 module features the same internal engine as the V71, giving you the identical sounds and expansion path in an efficient hardware design. Crafted from a hand-picked selection of the world’s finest drum sets, these record-ready sounds deliver the detail, punch, and sonic quality found in the most expensive computer collections

New sounds, on demand.

Just like the V71, you can freely change up the sound set within the V51 module to keep your music fresh. Open the Roland Cloud Connect app on your mobile device to access a growing range of V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles via your wireless network. Then, find the sounds you want, download them directly to the module, and start drumming immediately.

Choose your perspective.

Drum sounds exist in two distinct universes. One is the intimate, up-close sound of the drums when you’re behind the kit. The second is the produced sound you hear in recordings and live concerts, which is typically processed with EQs, compressors, and ambience. Some V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles have been specially mixed for both the drummer and producer positions, letting you create the playing experience you want at the touch of a button.

Unrivaled expression.

Like top-tier drum sound libraries for computers, the V51 module features multi-layer sample playback and round-robin randomization for natural sound and an inspiring feel that’s second to none in electronic drumming. Roland's proprietary behavior modeling adds the finishing touch, refining the sound with smooth, artifact-free transitions for every articulation and over 16,000 variations in dynamic response with our digital pads.

Advanced hardware.

The V51 module offers a streamlined workflow and direct panel controls to shape sounds in the moment. Knobs and faders allow you to balance levels as you play, while stereo main outputs and two direct outputs provide expanded sound control for stage and studio playing. Three dedicated trigger inputs support a complete set of our high-resolution digital pads, which come standard with the VAD516 and TD516 kits.

Computer-based drumming.

Every V-Drums 5 Series kit can trigger sounds in DW Soundworks,* a revolutionary drum software instrument that runs as a standalone computer application or a DAW plug-in. Many DW Soundworks expansions mirror V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles, allowing you to transition to software-based drumming with the identical sound and response as the module.

*Included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership.

Specifications

Kit configuration

• Drum sound module: V51 x 1
  
• Snare: PD-14DSX x 1
  
• Tom1: PDA100-MS x 1
  
• Tom2: PDA120-MS x 1
  
• Tom3: PDA140F-MS x 1
  
• Hi-hat: VH-14D x 1
  
• Crash1: CY-14R-T x 1
  
• Crash2: CY-16R-T x 1
  
• Ride: CY-18DR x 1
  
• Kick: KD-20-MS x 1
  
• Drum sound module stand: PDS-5 x 1
  
• Drum combination stand: DCS-30 x 2 *1
  
• Drum boom stand: DBS-30 x 1 *1

Extra trigger input jack

• 4 (AUX 1/TOM 4--AUX 3, CRASH 2)
  * CRASH 2 jack is used for CY-16R-T of 2nd crash cymbal.

Size and Weight

• Width: 1,900 mm
• Depth: 1,500 mm
• Height: 1,200 mm (including Kick pad, Cymbals, Hi-hat stand and Drum throne)
• Weight: 58.7 kg