Roland V51 Electronic Drum Module

Shipping January 2026. Taking preorders now. 

The Roland V51 electronic drum module serves as a compact alternative to the V71 module, succeeding the TD-27 module. It utilizes the same advanced sound engine and editing capabilities found in the flagship V71 released last October. This marks the first time flagship-level sound quality and triggering are available in Roland's more affordable modules. The V51 includes multi-layered sampled DW kits, 32-channel USB audio recording, an extensive range of built-in effects, user sample import functionality, a vibrant 4.3-inch color display, three digital inputs, master left/right outputs plus two additional direct outs, ultra-low latency, dependable Roland build quality, and an intuitive user interface.

• Drum Kits: 200 (Preset: More than 70)
• Instruments: More than 1,000
• Effect Types: Layer Transient: each layer, Layer Equalizer: each layer Pad Equalizer: each pad (by head and rim), Pad Compressor: each pad (head and rim common), Overhead Mic Simulator, Room/Reverb/Kit Resonance, Bus Effect: 4 systems (two can be used simultaneously per system/with side chain function), 94 types, Bus Reverb, Master Compressor, Master Equalizer
• User Sample Import - Number of User Sample: Maximum 500 (includes factory preloaded user samples), Sound Length (total): 24 minutes in mono, 12 minutes in stereo, File formats that can be loaded: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits)
• Song Player (SD card)
• Audio File: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits), MP3
• Realtime Recorder with Maximum Note Storage: approx. 40,000 notes
• Export File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits), SMF Recording Method: Realtime Maximum length: 60 min (temporary recording: 1 min) (*1) File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
• Display: Graphic color LCD 4.3 inch
• Faders - 6 (KICK, SNARE, TOMS, HI-HAT, CYMBALS, AMBIENCE)
• External Memory SD card (SDHC supported)
• Connectors: TRIGGER INPUT connector x 1: DB-25 type (Kick, Snare, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, Hi-hat, Crash1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-Hat Control) (Exclusion use with digital pad) TRIGGER IN jack x 4: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (CRASH 2, AUX 1/TOM 4, AUX 2, AUX 3)
• DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port x 3: USB A
• MASTER OUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type, unbalanced
• DIRECT OUT jack x 2: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, unbalanced
• PHONES jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, Stereo miniature phone type
• MIX IN jack x 1: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors
• USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI/ Roland driver for Audio and MIDI)
• FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• Number of USB Audio Record/Playback Channels 32 channels
• Sampling Rate (Original): 44.1 kHz
• Sampling Rate (with Sampling rate converter): 96 kHz, 48 kHz
• Sampling Rate (Original): 44.1 kHz
• On board recorder: 2 channels ( saves to SD card as .wav )
• Power Supply AC adaptor Current Draw 1,700 mA, Power consumption when in off mode (when the power automatically turns off) 0.24 W
• Dimensions - 316 (W) x 246 (D) x 103 (H) mm, 12-1/2 (W) x 9-11/16 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches
• Weight - 2.4 kg, 5 lbs 5 oz