With the purchase of a TD-17, you now get a DW2000 Kick Pedal for free. The promotion runs until 31 March and also applies to online purchases, so don't hesitate if you want to take advantage of it. Read more about it here.

The Roland TD-17KV2 builds on the world's best-selling drum kit of recent years, the TD-17KV. This drum kit is suitable from enthusiastic beginner to practice drum kit for the semi-professional player. Despite its great success, after several years Roland deemed it time for some changes to further enhance the playing feel and drumming experience. In a nutshell, this means that the crash cymbals have become thinner which incorporates much-heard feedback from the professional scene. In addition, the module has undergone a major upgrade. This makes drumming on a TD-17 even more fun!

The Roland TD-17KV is the perfect drum kit for drummers looking for electronic percussion that offers a realistic and authentic playing feel but still remains affordable in terms of price. The module has undergone a major upgrade which means the KV2 version boasts over 70 high-quality kits available including 20 all-new kits made from all-new samples. In terms of construction, this high-quality TD-17KV2 features four mesh heads, an invention previously patented by Roland. Where the patent has now expired, Roland's technology and development lead remains intact, and this is proven with the new PDX-12 snare drum. This newly developed pad is 12 inches in size which makes it not much inferior in size to a regular acoustic snare drum. High-quality materials and a newly developed rim make drumming even more realistic and allow you to realise all drumming techniques without having to compromise.

The TD-17KV is equipped with three cymbals, a 10-inch hi-hat and a 12-inch crash and ride cymbal. The crash and ride are of course the new ‘thin’ version for an even better playing experience. These dual-zone cymbals feature two triggers for optimum dynamics. Do you prefer multiple and larger cymbals? Then check out the more extensive TD-17KVX2. The KD-10 bass drum unit is suitable for use with any type of bass drum pedal. If desired, it is even possible to play it with a double pedal!

The Roland TD-17KV2 kit consists of the following parts:

• 1x TD-17 Version 2.0 sound module
• 1x PDX-12 Snare drum
• 3x PD-8 Tom
• 1x CY-5 Hi-hat
• 1x FD-9 Hi-hat controller
• 1x CY-12C-T Crash
• 1x CY-14R-T Crash
• 1x KD-10 Bass drum unit
• 1x MDS-4 Rack

Please note, the accessories below are not included:

• Bass drum pedal
• Drumsticks
• Drum stool
• Headphones
• Drum amplifier

With the purchase of a TD-17, you now get a DW2000 Kick Pedal for free. The promotion runs until 31 March and also applies to online purchases, so don't hesitate if you want to take advantage of it. Read more about it here.

The Roland TD-17KVX2 builds on the world's best-selling drum kit of recent years, the TD-17KVX. This drum kit is suitable for the enthusiastic beginner as well as the semi-professional player. Despite its great success, after several years Roland deemed it time for some changes to further enhance the playing feel and drumming experience. In a nutshell, this means that the crash cymbals have become thinner which incorporates much-heard feedback from the professional scene. In addition, the module has undergone a major upgrade. This makes drumming on a TD-17 even more fun!

What the TD-17KVX2 offers

The sensitive pads and high-quality module offer an authentic playing feel and optimal sound experience. These sounds come from a module based on the industry-leading TD-50 sound generator. The reproduced sounds are very true to nature and feature characteristics of real acoustic drums. More than 70 high-quality kits are available in the KVX2 version, including 20 brand new kits made from all-new samples.

Of course, the module still features the bluetooth function that allows audio to be streamed wirelessly to the drum kit. The snare drum and all toms feature mesh heads while the hi-hat consists of the modern and innovative VH-10. Roland is the market leader in digital percussion and owes this in part to the mesh heads they developed. The patent on these heads has now expired, but Roland's technological lead is such that they remain highly distinctive. In terms of response and longevity, the pads perform excellently, leading to very realistic playing feel.

Proving Roland's strength once again, the new PDX-12 snare drum is 12 inches in size making it not much inferior in size to a regular acoustic snare drum. High-quality materials and a newly developed rim make drumming even more realistic and allow you to realise all drumming techniques without having to compromise. Three times the PDX-8 as toms completes the set just like the TD-17KV with mesh heads.

Big added value over the TD-17KV2 is the VH-10 hi-hat. Mounted on a traditional hi-hat stand, this floating design offers the same playing feel as an acoustic hi-hat with a natural feel of recoil and cymbal movement. The open/closed movement and bow/edge sound allow for traditional playing techniques. The TD-17KVX also features multiple and large cymbals, namely two 12-inch crashes and a 13-inch ride. All cymbals concern the aforementioned new ‘thin’ variant which means the thinner and offer an even better drumming experience.

Do you like the Roland TD-17, but is this drum kit just over budget? Then check out the TD-17KV2.

The Roland TD-17KVX set consists of the following parts:

• 1x TD-17 Version 2.0 sound module
• 1x PDX-12 Snare drum
• 3x PDX-8 Tom
• 1x VH-10 Hi-hat
• 2x CY-12C-T Crash
• 1x CY-13R-T Ride
• 1x KD-10 Bass drum unit
• 1x MDS-4 Rack

Please note, the accessories below are not included:

• Bass drum pedal
• Hi-hat stand
• Drum stool
• Drumsticks
• Headphones
• Drum amplifier

When you buy a TD-27, you will now receive a free DW2000A Kick Pedal. The promotion runs until March 31st and also applies to online purchases, so don't hesitate if you want to take advantage of it. Read more about it here.

The Roland TD-27KV2 is the successor to the successful TD-27KV drum kit. The old TD-27 was loved by enthusiastic hobbyists to professional drummers because of its great playing comfort and unprecedented possibilities. After a number of years of further development, Roland can now implement a number of refinements that further improve the playing experience.

What is new in the TD-27KV2?

There are a number of changes made to the Roland TD-27KV but the one we considered the most important is the hi-hat upgrade. The new version comes with the new 14-inch digital hi-hat, the VH-14D. The digital technology makes the hi-hat even more sensitive, allowing you to create the smallest nuances in your drumming. The 18-inch ride remains as it was, but the two crash cymbals have also been updated. Feedback from the professional scene was often that the Roland cymbals played well but felt too thick. The Japanese company has addressed this and is now releasing both the 12-inch and 14-inch crash in a "thin" version and further improves playability.

The basis of all sounds that can be made on the drum kit is of course the module. This module has had an update that makes more functions available and it has the Prismatic Sound Modeling technology from the flagship, the TD-50. In total there are 75 preset kits that are ready for use, of which 10 new kits have been added that consist entirely of new samples.

The TD-27KV in a nutshell

The TD-27KV2 can be considered a mid-range drum kit that provides for a wide audience. The kit is spacious, allowing for comfortable seating and natural positioning. The expression of the Roland drum kit is superior and the new hi-hat only enhances this further. The module offers unprecedented possibilities both in terms of presets and the ability to even build presets and tweak settings down to the smallest details. The bluetooth function allows wireless audio playback over the drum kit, offering the possibility to drum along with your favourite music yourself. The recording options are also very extensive, so the TD-27KV2 lets you do whatever you want.

Configuration:

• Module: TD-27 Version 2.0
• Snare: PD-140DS, 14 inch
• Tom 1: PDX-100, 10 inch
• Tom 2: PDX-100, 10 inch
• Tom 3: PDX-100, 10 inch
• Hi-hat: VH-14D, 14 inch
• Crash 1: CY-12C-T, 12 inch
• Crash 2: CY-10C-T, 10 inch
• Ride: CY-18DR, 18 inch
• Kick: KD-10 trigger
• Rack: MDS-STD2

Required optional accessories:

• Hi-hat stand, we recommend RDH-120A
• Bass drum pedal, we recommend RDH-100A
• Snare drum stand, we recommend RDH-130

Other possible accessories

• Drum stool, we recommend RDT-R
• Drum mat, we recommend TDM-20
• Headphones, we recommend RH-300V

The Arturia AstroLab is a new workstation from the well-known French company. The AstroLab is a brand new innovative way of creating and generating sounds. Instead of using 1 sound generator that contains many sounds, Arturia goes in a completely different direction. Namely 10 different sound generators, each replicating a different type of instrument! This completely different way of processing sounds makes obtaining the right sounds and settings a lot easier. That's why this Arturia AstroLab is definitely worth trying out!

Total package for a small price

Arturia uses 34 different sound engines. These sound generators are also available for PC or Mac under the name Analog Lab. You read that right: The Arturia AstroLab is a short keyboard with an internal VST. But this is not just any VST: Analog Lab has been seen for many years as the most complete package for analog and acoustic sounds. This package contains a grand piano, Hammond B3 acoustic strings. But also an extensive Yamaha CS-80, Roland Juno-106, Sequential Prophet V, Rhodes MK1 and many other legendary instruments! 

These instruments have quite a lot of presets: no less than 1300 in total! You can adjust these presets even further with the 8 rotary and function buttons. There is also a wide range of effects available to enhance the sounds even more. 

Hardware

In terms of hardware, the Arturia AstroLab can certainly be called a professional instrument. Thanks to the white steel housing with wooden finish, this instrument is stylish and sturdy! The operation is simple and effective. You control most of the settings of this keyboard with the high-resolution screen that is stylishly processed on the top of the keyboard. As expected, the Arturia has a line output and MIDI, but also a stereo line-in to which you can also connect a vocoder! In total there are 4 connections for different pedals such as sustain and expression. A complete package as we expect from this brand!

Compatibility with computer

Naturally, because the AstroLab uses VSTs, it is also a very user-friendly workstation in combination with a PC or Mac. This is what you get as standard with the Arturia AstroLab Analog Lab Pro: with which you can adjust the presets even more to your taste. This synthesizer can also be expanded considerably with Arturia's sound store. In this digital store you can purchase various sound packages that broaden the horizons of your keyboard even more!