Roland TD-50 V-Drums Pro Drum Sound Module

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Roland TD-50 Series Artist-Tuned Kits

Roland are currently offering a free download of their TD-50 Series Artist-Tuned kits which are compatible with any TD-50 drum module. The module is originally equipped with a range of preset kits, which can all be customised, providing you with a versatile starting point for creating your own custom drum kits. The latest artist series kits are designed for those looking for out-of-the-box performance and quality, with powerful sounds that have been pre-tuned by professionals. With sounds from a range of V-Drums artists including Michael Schack, Craig Blundell and Dirk Brand, alongside some of Roland’s top drum product specialists, the Artist Series kits download consists of 15 pre-tuned Roland preset kits, with a range of high-quality bespoke kits, for use at your disposal. For more information and to claim your free download of Roland's TD-50 Series Artist-Tuned Kits, please click here.

Dynamic Prismatic Sound Modelling for Professional Performance

The Roland V-Drums TD-50 Module is a powerful tool for pro drummers. The new Prismatic Sound Modelling technology conveys every element of your performance in thrilling detail. When you combine this module with Roland's new trigger pads with advanced trigger-sensing technology you're guaranteed the most authentic, expressive and resonant drum sounds you'll hear from any electronic kit.

Advanced Sound Customisation for Live and Studio Work

The TD50 includes onboard kits to suit every session. The advanced module supports deep sound customisation, including basic adjustment of heads and shells, layering of internal and user samples, and adjustment of overhead mics and ambience control. For tailored performance, the compressor and 3-band EQ effect can be controlled by each pad individually, while three independent multi-effect sections let you treat specific drums with 30 effect types such as delay, flanger and saturator. The 2-band multi-compressor and 4-band equaliser let you change the output balance and volume, depending on whether you're in the studio or onstage. The new Snapshot feature is a fast way to assess and compare any edits to your sounds before making permanent changes.

Technique Development Features

Because all great drummers know there's always room for improvement, the Roland TD50 contains tutorial features including Quiet Count for timing and play along via SD.

WAV and DAW Compatibility Perfect for Creative Drummers

The TD-50's open-ended connectivity lets your inspiration flow in both directions. Play external WAV files with the SD slot then trigger them using any Roland drum or cymbal pad. Loop or layer your own WAV file sounds alongside the internal sounds whilst controlling audio and volume via the TD-50's front panel. Connect to a PC or Mac with the USB cable for multi-track recording on your favourite DAW. Up to 10 channels can be recorded separately, then easily edited for tone colour and more, and there's a choice of audio sampling formats (48kHz, 96kHz and the standard 44.1kHz).

Gig Ready PA Connection and 8 Direct Outs

If you gig regularly the Roland TD-50 could help avoid any lengthy set-ups. It's the first Roland drum module to feature a balanced XLR Master Out for direct connection to a PA system without a DI box. 8 Direct Outs (TRS) are also included and assigning the pad to any of the individual outputs is simple. Convenient master/phones volume controls and group faders balance the output level for each pad instantly. You can even send the output via the phones output, to control the level of your monitor sound without routeing it through the PA.

Record Your Performances

The TD-50 Drum Sound Module includes a unique audio record function. Simply hit record and start playing to record your performance. If you’re playing to a click or to a backing track, there’s an option to record with the drums only or record both drums and track together. Your recordings can then be easily exported for upload and editing in your DAW.

Features

• Flagship electronic sound module with ultimate expression
• 400+ dynamic and expressive instruments in high-quality audio
• New TD-50 sound module with Prismatic Sound Modeling
• Digital Pad inputs (USB) x 3 for new 14” Digital Snare (PD-140DS) and 18” Digital Ride (CY-18DR) multi-sensor system
• Play your own WAV samples via SD card
• USB 10-channel Out/4-channel In for multi-track recording through a single USB cable
• Master Output (XLR) and 8 Direct Out (TRS), balanced for PA connection
• Metronome with Quiet Count and audio playback function for practice
• Audio record function to capture and export drumming performances
• Advanced V-Edit system to customize drum and cymbal sounds

Specifications

• Drum Kits: 100
• Instruments: More than 400
• Effect Types:
  • Pad Compressor: each pad
  • Pad Equalizer: each pad
  • Room Type: 25 types
  • Reverb Type: 5 types
  • Stereo Enhancer
  • Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 30 types
  • 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
• Recorder:
  • Recording Method: Realtime
  • Maximum Note Storage: approx. 40,000 notes
  • Export File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits), SMF
• Display:
  • Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots
  • TRIGGER ACTIVITY Indicator (LED)
• Faders: 8 (KICK, SNARE, TOMS, HI-HAT, CRASH, RIDE, AUX, AMBIENCE)
• External Memory: SD Card (SDHC supported)
• Connectors:
  • TRIGGER IN jack x 14: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (Excluding use with digital pad)
  • DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port x 3: USB A type
  • MASTER OUT (UNBALANCED) jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
  • MASTER OUT (BALANCED) jacks (L, R): XLR type, balanced
  • DIRECT OUT (BALANCED) jack x 8: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, balanced
  • PHONES jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, Stereo miniature phone type
  • MIX IN jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, Stereo miniature phone type
  • MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors
  • USB COMPUTER port: USB B type (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI)
  • FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • AC IN jack
• Number of USB Audio Record/Playback Channels:
  • Sampling Rate (Original): 44.1 kHz
  • Sampling Rate (with Sampling rate converter): 96 kHz, 48 kHz
  • Record: 10 channels
  • Playback: 4 channels
• Power Supply: AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V
• Power Consumption: 30 W
• Dimensions: 330 (W) x 255 (D) x 118 (H) mm, 13 (W) x 10-1/16 (D) x 4-11/16 (H) inches
• Weight: 3.3 kg/7 lbs 5 oz
• Accessories:
  • Quick Start
  • Power Cord
• Options (sold separately):
  • Pad: PD series, PDX series, BT-1
  • Cymbal: CY series
  • Kick: KD series, KT series
  • Hi-Hat: VH-series
  • Hi-Hat Control Pedal: FD series
  • Acoustic Drum Trigger: RT series
  • Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6
  • Personal Drum Monitor: PM-10
  • Drum Stand: MDS-50KV, MDS-50K