Roland V51 V-Drums Sound Module incl. Live Sound Edition

Roland V51 V-Drums Sound Module - The Heart of the V-Drums 5 Series

• Exclusive and only at drum-tec: Secure your Roland V51 now with 16 additional, unique drum kits as part of the Live Sound Edition!
• Expandable sound module with the same drum engine as the flagship Roland V71
• Integrated multi-sample sound library developed in cooperation with DW
• New coaching functions: Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and Blast Beat Trainer
• Three digital pad inputs for use with Roland Digital Pads
• Wireless access to the extensive Roland Cloud library with drum kits and expansions

The Roland V51 sound module is the centrepiece of the V-Drums 5 Series, setting a new standard in the mid-range class of e-drum sound modules. It runs on the same high-end engine as the flagship V71 and delivers premium DW drum kits based on multi-layer samples. You also get integrated practice and performance tools, along with versatile expansion options via Roland Cloud, allowing you to customise the module’s features to your needs. The streamlined interface enables quick and creative workflow, while Bluetooth Audio, Wi-Fi, and app integration open up almost limitless possibilities for playing, practicing, and shaping your sounds.

All Features at a Glance:

• Expandable V-Drums sound module with the same groundbreaking drum engine as the flagship V71
• Integrated multi-sample sound library developed in collaboration with DW
• High-resolution 4.3" colour display, panel faders, and intuitive user interface for easy navigation
• Part of a perfectly matched V-Drums system (together with V71 and V51); fully compatible with all Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs
• Sound modify knobs for quick adjustments of tuning, damping, and kit components
• Multi-pin trigger cable harness and four additional 6.3 mm analog trigger inputs
• Three dedicated pad inputs for Roland’s innovative digital snare, ride, and hi-hat pads
• Stereo master output and two assignable mono outs for flexible routing on stage and in the studio
• MIDI OUT / THRU / IN
• Integrated coach module with phrase trainer, stroke analysis, and other modern tools plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums users
• USB-C multichannel audio and MIDI interface for seamless DAW and software instrument integration
• Bluetooth Audio for streaming music and backing tracks from mobile devices
• Audio recording and song playback via SD card
• Analog mix input for connecting a playback device or Roland percussion pad
• Wireless connectivity and app integration for managing expansions and more
• Access to Roland Cloud with a continuously growing sound library, including V-Drums multi-layer instrument expansions based on premium DW drum kits

Included Items:

• Roland V51 sound module
• SD card incl. case with drum-tec Live Sound Edition
• Quick start guide
• Roland Cloud Connect setup guide
• AC adapter (PSB-7U)
• Trigger harness (5x jack)
• Mounting plate set for the sound module
• “NOTES ON SAFE USAGE” information sheet

Specs:

Drum Kits

• 200 (Presets: more than 70)

Instruments

• More than 1,000

Effect Types

• Layer Transient: per layer
• Layer Equalizer: per layer
• Pad Equalizer: per pad (head and rim)
• Pad Compressor: per pad (shared for head and rim)
• Overhead microphone simulator
• Room/Reverb/Kit Resonance
• Bus Effect: 4 systems (two per system simultaneously usable / with sidechain function), 94 types
• Bus Reverb
• Master Compressor
• Master Equalizer

User Sample Import

• Number of user samples: up to 500 (including factory preloaded user samples)
• Total sound length: 24 minutes in mono, 12 minutes in stereo
• Supported file formats: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bit)

Song Player (SD card)

• Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bit), MP3

Recorder

• Recording method: realtime
• Maximum note storage: approx. 40,000 notes
• Export file formats: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit), SMF

or

• Recording method: realtime
• Maximum length: 60 minutes (temporary recording: 1 minute) (*1)
• File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit)

Display

• Graphical colour LCD, 4.3 inch

Faders

• 6 (KICK, SNARE, TOMS, HI-HAT, CYMBALS, AMBIENCE)

External Memory

• SD card (SDHC supported)

Connectors

• TRIGGER INPUT connector x 1: DB-25 type (Kick, Snare, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, Hi-Hat, Crash1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-Hat Control) (not usable together with digital pad)
• TRIGGER IN jacks x 4: 6.3 mm stereo (CRASH 2, AUX 1/TOM 4, AUX 2, AUX 3)
• DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports x 3: USB-A
• MASTER OUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 6.3 mm, unbalanced
• DIRECT OUT jacks x 2: 6.3 mm stereo, unbalanced
• PHONES jacks x 2: Stereo 6.3 mm, stereo mini
• MIX IN jack x 1: Stereo 6.3 mm
• MIDI connectors (IN, OUT/THRU)
• USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C® (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI / Roland driver for Audio and MIDI)
• FOOT SW jack: 6.3 mm stereo
• DC IN jack

Number of USB Audio Recording/Playback Channels

Vendor Mode

• Sampling rate (original): 44.1 kHz
• Sampling rate (with sample rate converter): 96 kHz, 48 kHz
• Recording: 32 channels
• Playback: 32 channels

Generic Mode

• Sampling rate (original): 44.1 kHz
• Recording: 2 channels
• Playback: 2 channels

Power Supply

• AC adapter

Current Draw

• 1,700 mA

Power Consumption in Power-Off Mode (Auto Off)

• 0.24 W