History

In 1997, Roland launched the TD-10 V-Drums. The V-Drums line has continually evolved over the last two decades, and we remain dedicated to advancing the musical potential of these inspiring instruments.

Timeline of V-Drums Innovation

  • 1990s
  • 1997

    TD-10
    V-Drums

    The very first V-Drums kit, featuring COSM technology for stunning realism and sonic flexibility, along with the world’s first mesh pads for snare and toms.

  • 1998

    KD-120
    V-Kick

    The first kick pad featuring a mesh head.

  • 1999

    TD-8K
    V-Drums

    Compact electronic drum kit with high-quality sound and acclaimed V-Drums playability.

  • 2000s
  • 2000

    TDW-1
    Wave & System Expansion Board

    Wave and system expansion board for the TD-10 V-Drums kit.

  • 2001

    TD-10 Expanded System

    The first electronic drum kit featuring V-Cymbals with natural swinging motion.

  • 2001

    CY-14C, CY-15R
    V-Cymbal

    First V-Cymbals with individual sensors on the edge and bow, emulating the playability of acoustic cymbals.

  • 2001

    PM-10
    Personal Monitor Amplifier

    A portable monitor designed specially for V-Drums, featuring a dedicated V-Drums input jack.

  • 2004

    VH-12
    V-Hi-Hat

    The first V-Hi-Hat to feature separate top and bottom ‘floating’ cymbals, with full motion and authentic playing feel.

  • 2007

    HD-1 & PM-01
    V-Drums Lite

    Compact and stylish all-in-one drum kit designed for home, school, and work.

  • 2008

    RMP-12
    Marching Percussion

    The world’s first marching percussion instrument with mesh-head playing surface, on-board sounds and Rhythm Coach functions.

  • 2009.

    DT-HD1
    HD-1 Drum Tutor

    Drum tutorial PC software for the HD-1 V-Drums Lite.

  • 2009

    TD-20KX
    V-Drums

    Advanced V-Drums kit designed for stage performance, featuring color cymbals and snare / toms with exchangeable shell wrap.

  • 2010s
  • 2011

    V-Drums
    Friend Jam

    The first social networking application for drummers.

  • 2012

    TD-30KV
    V-Drums

    Flagship V-Drums kit featuring SuperNATURAL sounds with Behavior Modeling technology.

  • 2014

    TD-4KP
    V-Drums Portable

    A portable V-Drums kit with an innovative folding design for fast breakdown and easy transport/storage.

  • 2014

    KT-10
    Kick Trigger Pedal

    Unique all-in-one kick trigger pedal with built-in beater mechanism and genuine acoustic pedal feel.

  • 2014

    TD-25KV
    V-Drums

    New concept V-Drums kit equipped with a sound engine derived from the flagship TD-30 its streamlined interface makes it easy to create personalized kits.

  • 2015

    RH-300V
    Headphones

    Closed-back circumaural headphones optimized for personal monitoring while playing V-Drums and other Roland electronic percussion instruments.

  • 2016

    TD-50KV with KD-A22
    V-Drums

    Ultimate flagship V-Drums featuring Prismatic Sound Modeling. The most impressive live V-Drums yet, with digital multi-sensor snare and ride pads, and a kick drum converter that fits your favorite 22-inch acoustic kick.

  • Interface

    The pursuit of developing pads and pedals that look and play like their acoustic counterparts — without the noise.

  • Sensor Technology

    Roland’s sensor technologies play a major role in our drum kits, ensuring a quick response and allowing maximum expressiveness.

  • Sound

    By using modeling technology to emulate the behavior of acoustic drums, a supremely expressive kit can be created.