Roland TD12KV Electronic Drumkit Black
Also available in White
Roland’s TD12KV electronic drum kit shares the same sound processor as their flagship TD20K kit whilst excluding some of the TD20's features to make a more affordable option for the TD12.
The kit comprises of the “brain” or central processor unit, a heavy duty stand (all cables are concealed within the tubing to keep things tidy), one 10” snare pad, three 8” tom pads, an 8” kick pad, three 12” cymbal pads (CY-12R/C) and Roland’s unique VH-11 Hi-hats. However, this is probably an appropriate juncture to tell you that this kit DOES NOT include a kick drum pedal, Hi-hat stand or stool.
All of the TD12's drum pads have duel pad and rim triggering, and feature the high quality mesh heads which have earned Roland the reputation of “the most natural feeling electronic drum kit on the market”. It's also possible to expand the kit by adding extra cymbals or pads.
Professional quality sound module
The TD12 “brain” unit shares many of the same features as the processor on the high-end range TD20 model. Similarities include a large icon-based LCD screen, instrument mixer and sturdy metal construction.You will find over 500 separate drum, cymbal and percussion sounds onboard (and a staggering 171,000 variations of these sounds!)…all of which can be used to create your perfect kit, or to customise one of the 50 preset kits.
The sounds are incredibly realistic and respond just like a real drum would, depending on how hard or fast you play. Every instrument is fully customisable, allowing you to modify almost anything from the virtual shell depth and head tension of the drum to how many bits of gaffa tape you’d put on the skin to dampen it! The TD12 also allows you to add varying degrees of ambience to the sounds via it’s comprehensive multi-effects and reverb processor. It's also fully MIDI compatible and will integrate seamlessly with any MIDI setup.
Onboard sequencer
A welcome addition to the TD12 is the onboard sequencer. This allows you to record yourself (up to 20,000 notes) or jam along with one of the 150 preset patterns… and is therefore much more than just a glorified metronome (which, of course, the TD12 also has on-board). Any of the preset loops or instrument sounds can be assigned to any pad for easy triggering, allowing you to integrate them seamlessly into your live performances.
