Roland TD516
Product information "Roland TD516"
TD516 V-Drums
The TD516 is the mid-range kit in the V-Drums 5 series. It combines high-quality sound with great flexibility and impresses with larger dimensions, optimised playability and the option to use digital pads. The set of digital snare, ride and hi-hat pads together with a larger kick pad is aimed at drummers seeking an expanded playing experience without the price of the flagship model. Whether you want to capture more detail in the studio or seek greater nuance for your live setup — the TD516 offers comprehensive dynamic control, numerous connections and a realistic playing feel you expect from top-tier V-Drums.
- Mid-range kit in the V-Drums 5 series with top-level features
- Expandable V51 sound module with the same pioneering drum engine as the V71 flagship
- PD-140DS digital snare pad with position sensors and seamless cross-stick detection
- VH-14D digital hi-hat with precise open/close resolution and touch muting
- New PD-10P and PD-12P tom pads with chrome hoops and triple-sensor technology for improved response and hotspot avoidance
- KD-12 kick pad with a 7.5" playing surface and reinforced construction for greater stability while playing
- CY-18DR digital ride cymbal with bow/edge/bell trigger detection and touch muting
- CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T crash pads with natural response, bow/edge detection and choke
- Sturdy MDS-Standard 3 stand with optimised, flexible tom and cymbal mounting
- Integrated coach module with phrase trainer, hit display and other modern tools, plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums users
- USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connection for seamless integration with DAWs and software instruments
- Bluetooth Audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
- Wireless connectivity and smartphone app integration for managing expansions and controlling basic sound module functions
- Expand your creative possibilities with a growing sound library in the Roland Cloud, including V-Drums Multi-Layer Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drumsets.
V51 V-Drums sound module
The V51 is the heart of the V-Drums 5 series and sets a new standard for mid-range electronic drum modules. It uses the same high-end engine as the V71 flagship and offers high-quality DW drumkits on a multi-layer sample basis, integrated tools for practising and performing and extensive expansion options in the Roland Cloud. The user interface allows fast and creative work, while Bluetooth Audio and Wi‑Fi combined with app integration provide limitless possibilities for playing, practising and personalising sounds.
- Expandable V-Drums sound module with the same pioneering drum engine as the V71 flagship
- Integrated multi-sample sound library developed in collaboration with DW
- Part of a unified ecosystem (together with the V71 and V31) offering full compatibility with V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs
- High-resolution 4.3" colour display, panel faders and intuitive interface for easy navigation
- Three dedicated pad inputs for the innovative Roland digital snare, ride and hi-hat pads
- Sound-modify knobs for quick adjustments to tuning, damping and kit components
- Stereo master output and two assignable mono outputs for flexible signal routing on stage and in the studio
- Integrated coach module with phrase trainer, hit display and other modern tools, plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums users
- USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connection for seamless DAW and software instrument integration
- Bluetooth Audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
- Audio recorder and SD card slot for quick recording and playback
- Analogue mix input for connecting a playback device or a Roland percussion pad
- Wireless connectivity and smartphone app integration for managing expansions and controlling basic sound module functions
- Expand your creative possibilities with a growing sound library in the Roland Cloud, including V-Drums Multi-Layer Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drumsets.
- Data backup: SD card
- Display: 4,3" Graphic color LCD
- Drum Kits Presets: 130
- Drum Kits User: 70
- Effects: Layer Transient: per layer, Layer Equalizer: per layer, Pad Equalizer: per pad (head and edge) Pad Compressor: per pad (head and edge together) Overhead Mic Simulator, Room/Reverb/Kit Resonance Bass Effect: 4 systems, Bus Reverb, Master Comp, Master EQ
- Headphones: yes
- Line in: 1x 6,3 mm stereo jack
- MIDI: IN, OUT/THRU, USB Audio/MIDI)
- Notice: Bass Pedal, Snare Stand, and HiHat Stand not included.
- Number of Direct Outputs: 2
- Outputs: 2x 1/4-inch mm mono jack
- Pedal: no
- Product code: TD516
- Sounds: 1000+
- Subcategory: E-Drum Set
- Trigger inputs: 1x DB-25 Connector (Kick, Snare, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, HiHat, Ride, Ride Bell, 3x Digital Trigger In (USB), 4x Trigger In (Crash2, AUX/Tom4, AUX2, AUX3)
Roland was founded as a manufacturer of various musical instruments and studio equipment on 18 April 1972 in Osaka, Japan. Among the earliest products to reach the market were the first rhythm machines of the TR series, whose successors TR-808, TB-303 and TR-909 had a decisive influence on the techno, electro and hip-hop scenes. In the mid-1970s the JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar amplifier was developed, whose ultra-clear sound together with the built-in chorus effect won over both Andy Summers of The Police and Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield of Metallica. Since then and to this day Roland have continuously expanded their catalogue across a wide range of fields such as digital pianos, grooveboxes, e-drums and synthesizers with high-quality and interesting products.
