Roland VAD316 V-Drums Acoustic Design

Please note: This drum kit does not include kick pedal, hi-hat stand, snare stand, drum sticks, headphones, or a drum throne.

Five-Piece V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit with the Expandable V31 Module

The V-Drums 3 Series brings you next-gen V-Drums expression and flexibility for daily practice and home recording. The V31 sound module features the same flagship-grade engine as the V71 and V51 modules in our premium kits, delivering rich, multi-sampled onboard sounds and a seamless transition to DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. You also get powerful tools for daily practice and jamming, updated components for enhanced playability, and built-in wireless connectivity to access an ever-expanding range of sound expansions and other V-Drums content on Roland Cloud. 

With shallow-depth wood shells and a full-size kick drum, the VAD316 offers the presence, feel, and familiar layout of a traditional acoustic set—but with complete volume control. Blending premium acoustic details with the latest V-Drums tech, this attractive and expressive kit provides a high-quality experience for home sessions, project studio recording, and more. 

FEATURES

• Next-gen V-Drums sound and features powered by Roland’s latest technologies   

• V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with shallow-depth wood shells and a full-size kick drum

• V31 module with a multi-sampled sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW)

• DW Soundworks software instrument for a seamless transition to computer-based playing (included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership)

• Wirelessly download V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs with the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app

• Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included

• Large color display, intuitive user interface, and built-in wireless adapter

• EZ Edit controls for fast changes to tuning, muffling, and instrument types

• Companion V31 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)*

• Add your own sounds with sample import support 

• Dedicated pad input to upgrade your kit with an advanced Roland digital snare, ride, or hi-hat pad

• Multi-pin trigger cable harness and two ¼-inch analog trigger inputs

• Analog mix input for a music playback device or Roland percussion pad

• Integrated coach mode with Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and other advanced tools

• Includes Drum Pass, an exclusive Roland bundle of 100 free Melodics™ lessons 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

• Audio recording and song playback via SD media

• 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

• Black wraps on the snare, kick, and tom pads 

• VH-10 hi-hat mounts 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

• Three DCS-30 combo stands with flexible mounting and rock-solid stability (hi-hat stand, kick pedal, snare stand, and throne sold separately)

• Self-adhesive KDP-5 kick pad patch (replacement patches available separately)

*The V31 Editor and V-Drums Play app will be available in late 2025.

Next-level drumming starts here.
With the V-Drums 3 Series under your sticks, the high-end V-Drums experience has never been so accessible and affordable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Kit Configuration
Sound Module: V31
Snare: PDA120LS
Tom 1: PDA100L-BK
Tom 2: PDA100L-BK
Floor Tom: PDA120L-BK
Hi-Hat: VH-10
Crash 1: CY-12C-T
Crash 2: CY-14R-T
Ride: CY-16R-T
Kick: KD-18-BK
Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 x 3
Module Stand: PDS-5.

Extra trigger input jack: 2 (AUX/TOM 4, CRASH 2)
* 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 (The required space volume): 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 (including Kick pad, Cymbals, Hi-hat stand and Drum throne)
Weight (Total weight of kit components and accessories): 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

Options (sold separately)
Personal drum monitor: PM series
V-Drums accessory package: DAP series
Noise eater: NE series
* NEQ-K and NEQ-H cannot be used.
* This package does not include a kick pedal, a snare stand, a hi-hat stand, a drum throne, and a SD card.
* 1: Drums stand might be different from DCS-30 in some countries because of country factors.