The Roland VAD-516S stands at the peak of the V-Drums 5 Series, delivering the natural look, immersive feel, and commanding stage presence of an acoustic drum kit powered by Rolands most advanced electronic technology.
At its heart, the V51 module houses the flagship sound engine from the V71, offering ultra-responsive dynamics, full digital pad integration, and a vast sound library co-developed with Drum Workshop (DW). From stage performance and studio recording to home practice or content creation, the VAD-516S ensures every hit translates into expressive, authentic sound.
The kit features full-depth wood shells with Midnight Sparkle wraps, digital snare, ride, and hi-hat pads, and professional-grade hardware for unmatched realism and playability. With wireless connectivity, DAW integration via USB-C, and access to Roland Cloud expansions, the VAD-516S gives you limitless room to grow your drumming universe.
Features
- Next-gen V-Drums technology powered by Rolands latest innovations
- Flagship 5-piece configuration with full-depth wood shells and digital snare, ride, and hi-hat
- V51 module featuring a DW co-developed multi-sampled sound library
- Seamless integration with DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming
- Wireless access to Roland Cloud for downloadable sound packs and expansions
- Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included
- Large color display and intuitive interface with built-in wireless adapter
- Deep editing tools: tune, dampen, and customize every drum sound
- Compatible V51 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)
- Studio-grade sound processing with EQs, compressors, reverbs, and ambience effects
- USB-C multi-channel audio/MIDI and Bluetooth connectivity
- Drum Pass bundle included 100 free Melodics V-Drums lessons
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Specs
Kit Configuration
- Drum Sound Module: V51 1
- Snare: PD-14DSX 1
- Tom 1: PDA100-MS 1
- Tom 2: PDA120-MS 1
- Tom 3: PDA140F-MS 1
- Hi-hat: VH-14D 1
- Crash 1: CY-14R-T 1
- Crash 2: CY-16R-T 1
- Ride: CY-18DR 1
- Kick: KD-20-MS 1
- Drum Sound Module Stand: PDS-5 1
- Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 2 *
- Drum Boom Stand: DBS-30 1 *
Extra Trigger Input Jacks
- 4 (AUX 1/TOM 4AUX 3, CRASH 2)
CRASH 2 jack is used for CY-16R-T of 2nd crash cymbal.
Dimensions
- 1,900 (W) 1,500 (D) 1,200 (H) mm
- 74-13/16 (W) 59-1/16 (D) 47-1/4 (H) inches
(Including kick pad, cymbals, hi-hat stand, and drum throne)
Weight
Accessories
- Sound module mount
- AC adaptor
- Special connection cable
- Connection cable (Crash2)
- Drum key
- Setup guide
- Owners manuals
Options (Sold Separately)
- Personal Drum Monitor: PM Series
- V-Drums Accessory Package: DAP Series
- Noise Eater: NE-10, NE-1
Kick pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand, drum throne, and SD card not included.
NEQ-K and NEQ-H cannot be used.
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