The Roland VAD507 is a new electronic drum kit for 2022. It is an updated version of the VAD506 which came out in 2020. The new kit features the VH-14D digital hi hat, an updated TD-27 sound module, and heavier duty drum hardware. The TD-27 update brings you new kits and samples, expanded processing options, Roland Cloud support, enhanced VH-14D performance, and more.
Roland VAD507 Features:
- Five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with full-size wood shells and upgraded double braced chrome stands ( the same stands that come with the VAD706 kit )
- Updated TD-27 sound module with enhanced features and advanced Prismatic Sound Modeling derived from the flagship TD-50X
- 14-inch PD-140DS digital snare, 14-inch VH-14D digital hi-hat, and 18-inch CY-18DR digital ride cymbal with high-resolution, multi-sensor triggering for unparalleled dynamics and accurate positional detection
- 10-inch PDA100-MS rack tom, 12-inch PDA120-MS rack tom, 14-inch PDA140F-MS floor tom, and 20-inch KD-200-MS kick with custom chrome hardware and Midnight Sparkle wraps
- Crash cymbal pads included 14-inch CY-14C-T crash and 16-inch CY-16R-T crash/ride
- Drum in inspiring sound spaces with PureAcoustic Ambience Technology
- Hands-on interface for quick-and-easy sound selection and editing
- Import your own WAV samples via an SD card
- Stereo mix output and two assignable outputs for sending individual drum sounds to a PA mixer
- Integrated 28-channel USB audio interface for professional computer music production ( 28 channels of Audio and MIDI )
- Three auxiliary trigger inputs for easy kit expansion
- Onboard Bluetooth for drumming with music from a smartphone or laptop
- Built-in practice functions for developing drumming skills
- Expand your range with sounds, samples, and other creative content at Roland Cloud
- 2 Year US Warranty when purchased from Edrumcenter
Kit does not come with a snare stand, hi hat stand, kick pedal, drum throne, headphones, or a speaker. If you need these items we sell them. Browse our website or contact for help choosing.
Customer Reviews
So my rating for the VAD507 is 4/5. Erik and Edrumcenter is a solid 10/10. He took the time to answer all my questions and I have not doubt I got the best fit for my needs, which were:
1. Look like an acoustical kit as much as possible. (We do the YouTube thing, so wanted to have something that looked nice but still be quite for neighbors)
2. Multi-channel output to DAW. I want as much control as possible in post so this was a must. This isn't for live shows so 1/4" outs for each drum wasn't a concern for me.
3. Give as much realistic feel for the performer as possible
4. Was hoping to between $3k and $4k at the most. (obviously this unit cost more but was the only thing I could find that covered the first 3)
Considering all the different brands and features, this was really the best option. It plays great and gives the right amount features I needed. Module is fairly easy to navigate although Roland could do better with the documentation. I have a couple of tree's worth of manuals but only because the few sentences they provide are written in every single language on earth, and maybe a few more like Elvish and Klingon. It's nuts... I still had to go online to figure out some stuff. But that's the way everything is these days.
USB to Mac OS works great. Using a USB feed frees up 9+ inputs on my XR-18 mixer too. I can combine the XR-18 (16 inputs) with the 28 channels from the TD-27 at the same time into Logic. I'm very excited for this.
My only complaint is the cost. I just think for this price, the shells could be larger like the 7 series and/or offer some color options. I really don't like the black sparkle. That's just me, but I'd love a cherry red or navy blue set. The hardware is fine though. Very sturdy and will no doubt last forever.
The VH-14D hi-hat and CY-18DR ride are crazy cool. Very impressive!
With that being said, the features and playability is great, it's covers all my needs and 90% of my wants.
Edrumcenter is now our go-to store for all our e-drum needs.
I had been playing on the TD-12 for nearly 20 years. I treasured the capabilities of the TD-12 in that it’s exactly what I needed for where I was in my life. But this new VAD507 compared to what I had is like going from a Walkie Talkie to an iPhone 15+. Not to mention the guys at eDrum Center have been in contact with me all along the way with my new babies.
Amazing sensitivity, acoustic feel.
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