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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Jun 14, 2024
Jun 14, 2024 11:44 PM
Roland TD-17KVX Gen 2 V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit w/ Stand
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I'm a drummer for 20+ years, I have this kit, and I love it!! I bought it from this same site around Xmas of 2022 for $1099 plus taxes and free shipping! If you're not a drummer, it may be overkill, but for me this was a Goldilocks kit. The real feel hi-hat is a game-changer, and the bigger snare is also great (I upgraded from a TD-11).
These kits have multiple trigger zones so that they can send more midi signals than cheaper kits, so the actual tones and effects you can get on a single pad strike are near indistinguishable from recording an acoustic set professionally (and the pads are velocity sensitive so that nothing feels robotic about what you hear on the other end). The cymbals (like the TD-11) are "choke-able" as well. The built-in sounds and songs are ok for practicing, and even good enough to use out of the box in a live setting (with tons of control capability for ambiance and other variables). Bottom line - great kit at a great price if you're a drummer. I have Superior Drummer, Addictive Drums, and Steven Slate for drum plugins that allow me way more kits and options to customize (more than I would ever need in 3 lifetimes) - works well and easily with all of them, and the abilities this kit offers when coupled with those plugins is outstanding for home recording.
Go try some drum set at the store and you will have a better feel for your needs. Glad I did not settle on Simmons or Alesis lower models
I'm primarily a guitar player
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I'm a drummer for 20+ years, I have this kit, and I love it!! I bought it from this same site around Xmas of 2022 for $1099 plus taxes and free shipping! If you're not a drummer, it may be overkill, but for me this was a Goldilocks kit. The real feel hi-hat is a game-changer, and the bigger snare is also great (I upgraded from a TD-11).
These kits have multiple trigger zones so that they can send more midi signals than cheaper kits, so the actual tones and effects you can get on a single pad strike are near indistinguishable from recording an acoustic set professionally (and the pads are velocity sensitive so that nothing feels robotic about what you hear on the other end). The cymbals (like the TD-11) are "choke-able" as well. The built-in sounds and songs are ok for practicing, and even good enough to use out of the box in a live setting (with tons of control capability for ambiance and other variables). Bottom line - great kit at a great price if you're a drummer. I have Superior Drummer, Addictive Drums, and Steven Slate for drum plugins that allow me way more kits and options to customize (more than I would ever need in 3 lifetimes) - works well and easily with all of them, and the abilities this kit offers when coupled with those plugins is outstanding for home recording.
I'm a drummer for 20+ years, I have this kit, and I love it!! I bought it from this same site around Xmas of 2022 for $1099 plus taxes and free shipping! If you're not a drummer, it may be overkill, but for me this was a Goldilocks kit. The real feel hi-hat is a game-changer, and the bigger snare is also great (I upgraded from a TD-11).
These kits have multiple trigger zones so that they can send more midi signals than cheaper kits, so the actual tones and effects you can get on a single pad strike are near indistinguishable from recording an acoustic set professionally (and the pads are velocity sensitive so that nothing feels robotic about what you hear on the other end). The cymbals (like the TD-11) are "choke-able" as well. The built-in sounds and songs are ok for practicing, and even good enough to use out of the box in a live setting (with tons of control capability for ambiance and other variables). Bottom line - great kit at a great price if you're a drummer. I have Superior Drummer, Addictive Drums, and Steven Slate for drum plugins that allow me way more kits and options to customize (more than I would ever need in 3 lifetimes) - works well and easily with all of them, and the abilities this kit offers when coupled with those plugins is outstanding for home recording.
Go try some drum set at the store and you will have a better feel for your needs. Glad I did not settle on Simmons or Alesis lower models
I'm primarily a guitar player
I'm a drummer for 20+ years, I have this kit, and I love it!! I bought it from this same site around Xmas of 2022 for $1099 plus taxes and free shipping! If you're not a drummer, it may be overkill, but for me this was a Goldilocks kit. The real feel hi-hat is a game-changer, and the bigger snare is also great (I upgraded from a TD-11).
These kits have multiple trigger zones so that they can send more midi signals than cheaper kits, so the actual tones and effects you can get on a single pad strike are near indistinguishable from recording an acoustic set professionally (and the pads are velocity sensitive so that nothing feels robotic about what you hear on the other end). The cymbals (like the TD-11) are "choke-able" as well. The built-in sounds and songs are ok for practicing, and even good enough to use out of the box in a live setting (with tons of control capability for ambiance and other variables). Bottom line - great kit at a great price if you're a drummer. I have Superior Drummer, Addictive Drums, and Steven Slate for drum plugins that allow me way more kits and options to customize (more than I would ever need in 3 lifetimes) - works well and easily with all of them, and the abilities this kit offers when coupled with those plugins is outstanding for home recording.
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To parrot another commenter, absolutely "plan on another $350 for kick pedal, high hat stand, throne, sticks, and headphones if you need them". You don't have to go nuts on high end stuff though. I ended up with a Tama Iron Cobra 200 HH stand and a DW 2000 kick for $100 each, a $50 PDP throne, and heavily discounted beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO headphones.
Get the rack made for the TD-27 and TD-50 kits and you'll be more comfortable and the kit will look closer to the flagship models.
Drum Sound Module (TD-17)
Snare V-Pad (PDX-12)3x
Tom V-Pads (PDX-8)
2x Crash (CY-12C-T)
Ride (CY-14R-T)
Drum Stand (MDS-COMPACT)
Sound Module Mount
AC Adapter
Special Connection Cable
Connection Cable (Crash2)
Drum Key
User Manual
Roland 1 Year Limited Warranty
Drum Sound Module (TD-17)
Snare V-Pad (PDX-12)3x
Tom V-Pads (PDX-8)
2x Crash (CY-12C-T)
Ride (CY-14R-T)
Drum Stand (MDS-COMPACT)
Sound Module Mount
AC Adapter
Special Connection Cable
Connection Cable (Crash2)
Drum Key
User Manual
Roland 1 Year Limited Warranty
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EDIT: To clearly answer your questions:
Do you think the shape of these would cause you to change the way you strike the pads? No - I don't think it matters much.
If you learned on these, would you feel perfectly at home on an acoustic set? Yes. I'd actually encourage anyone to learn and practice WITHOUT a kit if you're just staring out. Grab a practice pad or even sticks and a pillow, or your hands on a table.
I will say that most electronic kits will feel smaller than an acoustic kit. The TD17 is no different. If you want the feel and look of an acoustic kit, there's a whole different line of v-drums that Roland makes at multiple levels that come into play.
That said, if you have the budget and find value in the features, go as big as you want! I didn't find the TD27 differences enough to justify the substantial price jump, but it also depends on what you find valuable and what you're trying to accomplish with the kit. For me, the TD17 was definitely better than many lower level kits and struck that balance of "just enough" hi-end features at a really good price point if you're looking $1500 or less. I didn't see other kits that offered the same combination of features and quality in that price range. I also loved my TD11, so the upgrade made sense for me. I don't regret my purchase.