Roland PD14DSX 14″ Acoustic-Style Snare V-Pad

Digital 14-inch Snare Pad With Advanced Sensors and a Traditional Throw-off Lever

The PD-14DSX is included with every V-Drums 7 Series kit. When paired with the deep capabilities of the flagship V71 module, this advanced snare pad offers the most natural playing experience in electronic drumming, with ultra-detailed positional sensing and over 16,000 velocity variations across the entire pad surface. The multi-sensor trigger system and high-speed digital communication translate every nuance, from hard hits to the softest articulations. Hand position is automatically detected, allowing for seamless transitions between headshots, rimshots, and cross-stick playing.

A newly designed pad structure provides a natural look and feel, with a rubber hoop set inside of the triple-flange hoop and rim height like a standard acoustic snare. The PD-14DSX is also fitted with a throw-off mechanism to turn the virtual snares on or off with the quick flip of a lever, while the strainer knob enables you to dial in snare tension with a twist. Additionally, the knob includes a button to control assignable functions in the module.

Features

• Advanced 14-inch digital snare designed for use with the V71 sound module
• Multiple sensors for high-resolution triggering and positional detection
• Automatic hand detection for seamless transitions between snare techniques
• Throw-off lever to turn snares on/off, with LED indicator that syncs with the module
• Knurled knob for snare tension adjustment and remote control of assignable functions
• Triple-flange hoop with the same rim height as a standard acoustic snare drum
• Three-ply mesh head provides natural rebound, playing feel, and response
• Also works with the TD-50X module(some functions are not supported; visit the Support tab for details)

Specs

Pad size

• 14 inches

Shell depth

• 4.3 inches

Tension rods

• 8

Head

• 3-ply mesh head (Floating mid-layer structure)

Available playing methods (Triggers)

• Head shot (High resolution positional detection)
• Rim shot (Depth detection)
• Cross stick (Automatic switching)
• Brush sweep

Sensor system

• Multi element sensor system
• Head sensor
• Position sensors x 3
• Rim sensor
• Cross stick sensors x 3
• Built-in sensing processor

Strainer (Throw off)

• Strainer lever
• Strainer knob
• Strainer switch
• Strainer indicator

Connector

• DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT plug

(compatible with Roland drum sound module equipped with DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port)

Power supply

• Supplied from DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port (DC 5 V)

Current Draw

• 120 mA

Dimensions

• 410 (W) x 378 (D) x 150 (H) mm
• 16-3/16 (W) x 14-15/16 (D) x 5-15/16 (H) inches

Weight

• 5.0 kg
• 0.2 oz

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual
• Connection cable
• Drum key