Command the stage and studio with the commanding physical presence and advanced digital expression of the Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD504 Electronic Drum Kit. Serving as a premium four-piece hybrid configuration within the VAD lineup, this high-end instrument combines full-depth wooden acoustic shells and heavy-duty double-braced chrome hardware with Roland’s industry-leading digital sensor technology. Designed precisely for live performers, commercial recording studios, and serious practitioners across the UAE, the VAD504 provides a full-scale, uncompromised playing experience that looks and reacts exactly like a traditional acoustic kit while offering a streamlined shell arrangement.
Advanced Digital Pad Integration and Full-Depth Wood Shells
The primary performance breakthrough of the Roland VAD504 is its incorporation of high-speed digital sensor pads alongside premium shell physics. Moving far beyond traditional analog piezo triggers, the kit features a 14-inch PD-140DS digital snare, 14-inch VH-14D digital hi-hats, and an 18-inch CY-18DR digital ride cymbal. Interfacing via high-speed USB processing links, these components track multi-element variations in velocity, continuous hand contact, and cross-stick positioning with absolute precision, translating complex acoustic rudiments and hand-choking techniques instantly without false triggering.
Complementing this advanced digital core is a premium array of full-depth real wood shells finished in a classic gloss coating. Featuring a 10-inch rack tom, a 14-inch floor tom, and a full-size 20-inch KD-200-MS bass drum, the kit establishes an authentic physical acoustic target under your sticks. The tension-adjustable multi-ply mesh heads allow customized tuning with a standard drum key, while the massive acoustic chamber of the 20-inch bass drum generates physical air resistance and natural beater backpressure for an incredibly convincing pedal feel.
Updated TD-27 Version 2.0 Module with Prismatic Sound Modeling
Driving the sonic core of the VAD504 is the updated TD-27 sound processing module. Powered by Roland's flagship-tier Prismatic Sound Modeling architecture, this engine calculates the internal mechanical components, wood types, and structural decay behavior of physical shells in real time. The modernized Software Version 2.0 expands your creative toolkit with 10 brand-new factory kits and heavily overhauled iterations of classic presets—bringing the collection to 75 premium layouts—alongside upgraded master equalizers, compression algorithms, and premium stereo room ambient configurations.
The hardware interface provides intuitive tactile dials for instant, on-the-fly audio customization. Drummers can adjust individual shell tuning pitches, modify virtual foam dampening rings, switch shell materials, and change overhead microphone positioning instantly. For advanced studio setups and seamless home recording workflows, the module integrates a multi-channel USB interface that routes up to 28 discrete channels of pristine audio and MIDI directly into a computer DAW, backed by wireless Bluetooth streaming for mobile training tracks and video loops.
Key Features and Consumer Benefits
- Full-Depth Acoustic Design: Premium wood shells and heavy double-braced chrome hardware deliver undeniable stage presence and standard spatial spacing.
- Advanced Digital Triggers: High-speed USB snare, hi-hat, and ride cymbals capture the finest micro-dynamics, positional strokes, and natural hand-chokes.
- Prismatic Audio Engine: Generation 2.0 module modeling tracks subtle stick velocity variations to morph acoustic tones fluidly without synthetic repeating.
- 20-Inch Real Air Kick Drum: KD-200-MS full-scale bass drum pushes physical air inside the wooden body to match traditional acoustic pedal rebound.
- Wireless Studio Interfacing: Stream tracking stems or training applications wirelessly via Bluetooth, and save custom WAV libraries via an SD card.
- Discrete Multi-Channel USB Link: High-resolution computer interface routes 28 independent audio tracks straight to recording software over a single robust connection.
Technical Specifications
| Specification Feature | Product Detail Value |
| Electronic Kit Model | V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD504 Series (Generation 2) |
| Sound Processing Module | TD-27 Drum Sound Module Ver 2.0 (x1) |
| Digital Snare Component | PD-140DS (14-Inch High-Resolution Multi-Sensor Digital Snare Pad) |
| Acoustic Rack Tom Component | PDA100-MS (10-Inch Full-Depth Wood Shell Tom with Chrome Hoop) |
| Acoustic Floor Tom Component | PDA140F-MS (14-Inch Full-Depth Wood Shell Floor Tom with Chrome Legs) |
| Digital Hi-Hat Assembly | VH-14D (14-Inch Top/Bottom Multi-Sensor High-Speed Digital Hi-Hats) |
| Digital Ride Cymbal Component | CY-18DR (18-Inch Multi-Touch High-Resolution Digital Ride Cymbal) |
| Thin Crash Cymbal Pad | CY-14C-T (14-Inch Thin-Profile Dual-Trigger Crash Pad with Choke Support) |
| Acoustic Bass Kick Drum | KD-200-MS (20-Inch Full-Depth Custom Wood Shell Bass Drum with Air Damping) |
| Chrome Hardware Architecture | DTS-30 x1 (Double-Braced Tom/Cymbal Stand), CBS-30 x1 (Double-Braced Boom Stand) |
| Onboard Drum Kits | 100 Total (75 Premium Factory Presets + 25 User Customizable Slots) |
| Digital USB Routing Outputs | 28 Channels of Premium Multi-Track Audio Record / Playback via USB-C Link |
| Analog Input/Output Layout | Master Out (L/Mono, R 1/4" TRS), Direct Out x2 (1/4"), Phones, Aux Trigger In x4 |
| System Setup Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1,750 mm x 1,400 mm x 1,200 mm (68-15/16" x 55-1/8" x 47-1/4") |
| Total System Pack Weight | 43.0 kg (94 lbs 13 oz) |
Please Note: A mechanical acoustic hi-hat stand, independent snare drum stand, single or double bass kick pedal, drum throne, and drum sticks are sold separately and are required to complete this physical playing layout.
