The VAD316 brings the acclaimed V-Drums Acoustic Design experience to the V-Drums 3 Series. With shallow-depth wood tom shells and a full-size kick drum, this kit offers the stage presence, feel, and familiar layout of a traditional acoustic set—but with complete volume control. In addition, the V31 sound module provides flagship-grade performance, advanced coaching tools, and wireless connectivity for seamless playing, learning, and sound expansion. Whether practicing at home, performing on stage, or recording in the studio, the VAD316 blends premium acoustic details with next-gen V-Drums tech, giving you the best of all worlds.
Features
- Five-piece V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with shallow-depth wood shells and full-size kick drum
- Expandable V31 sound module powered by the same advanced drum engine as the top-tier V71
- PDA120LS 12-inch snare with tension-adjustable mesh head and cross-stick capability
- Full-size KD-18 18-inch kick drum with innovative head-mounted sensor system, enlarged trigger area, and adjustable lifter
- PDA series tom pads (two 10-inch and one 12-inch) with dual-zone sensing and shallow wood shells
- VH-10 hi-hats mount on a traditional hi-hat stand (not included) for natural open/closed control
- CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T crash pads with natural response, bow/edge triggering, and choke support
- CY-16R-T ride cymbal pad with natural response, bow/edge/bell triggering, and choke support
- Dedicated pad input for an advanced Roland digital snare, ride, or hi-hat pad (optional)
- Three DCS-30 combo stands with flexible mounting and rock-solid stability (hi-hat stand, kick pedal, snare stand, and throne sold separately)
- Integrated coach mode with a phrase trainer, stroke monitor, and other advanced tools, plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums players
- USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connectivity for seamless integration with DAWs and software-based instruments
- Bluetooth audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
- Wireless support and smartphone app integration for expansion management and control of key module features
- Expand your creative options with an ever-growing range of sound content on Roland Cloud, including multi-layered V-Drums Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drum sets
Specifications
Kit configuration
- Drum sound module: V31 x 1
- Snare: PDA120LSx 1
- Tom1: PDA100Lx 1
- Tom2: PDA100L x 1
- Tom3: PDA120L x 1
- Hi-hat: VH-10 x 1
- Crash1:CY-12C-T x 1
- Crash2:CY-14R-T x 1
- Ride: CY-16R-T x 1
- Kick: KD-18-BK x 1
- Drum sound module stand:PDS-5 x 1
- Drum combination stand: DCS-30 x 3 *1
Extra trigger input jack
* CRASH 2 jack is used for CY-14R-T of 2nd crash cymbal.
The DIGITAL TRIGGER IN connector is used for connecting a separately sold digital pad.
Dimensions And Weight (including Kick pad, Cymbals, Hi-hat stand and Drum throne)
- 1,865 (W) x 1,400 (D) x 1,200 (H) mm
- 73-7/16 (W) x 55/-1/8 (D) x 47-1/4 (H) inches
- 47.2 kg/104lbs 1 oz
Accessories
- Sound module mount
- AC adaptor
- Special connection cable
- Connection cable (Crash2)
- Drum key
- Setup guide
- Owner's manuals
* This package does not include a kick pedal, a snare stand, a hi-hat stand, a drum throne, and a SD card.
* NEQ-K and NEQ-H cannot be used.
*1: Drums stand might be different from DCS-30 in some countries because of country factors.
