Introducing the Roland TD-1K V-Drums electronic drum kit
Roland V-Drums blend superior sound, authentic feel, and rugged durability, with each kit in the V-Drums lineup performing at the highest level, a testament to more than three decades of developing electronic drums. The compact TD-1K is no exception, delivering respected V-Drums quality in a space-saving kit that keeps up with you as your playing evolves.
Ideal for everyone that wants to enjoy drums at home, the TD-1K offers a wide selection of expressive drum kits for playing any musical style, plus fun onboard training and recording functions for building your skills and checking your progress. With the Roland TD-1K, you're embarking on a musical journey to help improve your playing and deliver the best possible sound.
Develop authentic techniques with responsive pads and cymbals
Some drummers worry that electronic drums won't play like their acoustic counterparts, but there's no need to be concerned with the Roland TD-1K, as it fully supports essential acoustic playing techniques, which is especially important for beginners to learnt to play correctly. Every drum sound offers a wide dynamic range and natural tone, and the pads provide a full range of natural expression. Unlike most entry-level sets, the TD-1K's cymbals include the advanced expressiveness found in all TD-series V-Drums modules, including bow and edge sounds and support for cymbal chokes.
Practice at home with headphones and ultra-quiet, beater-free kick drum
Quieter operation is a major benefit of electronic drums, and the Roland TD-1K is particularly quiet where it counts, thanks to the sound module’s headphone jack and the noise-reducing design of the snare, tom, and cymbal pads. While many electronic drum kits annoy the neighbours as the beater strikes the kick drum, the TD-1K reduces volume with a special beater-less pedal design.
Fits in your practice space and adjusts to your playing style
The space-saving TD-1K is a far more practical choice compared to the traditional acoustic, fitting into the tightest living spaces with a stylish, modern look that lets life carry on around it. For added functionality, the sturdy, ergonomic drum rack is easily adjustable, allowing the drum positions to be set up for everyone from children to adults. Furthermore, the height of each cymbal and the angle of the snare pad can be fine-tuned to best suit your playing style and provide you with the most comfort.
Record on your computer using one standard USB cable
Included is a built-in USB-MIDI interface, making it simple to communicate with music software via just a USB cable, with no extra hardware needed. Maybe you’ll transfer your playing into your computer-based recording software, capturing a live drum feel in your latest masterpiece. Or perhaps you’ll use Roland’s free V-Drums Friend Jam series applications, which offer jam tracks, practice features, and the ability to compete with V-Drums users across the planet. For more in-depth education, the powerful DT-1 V-Drums Tutor provides a fun, dynamic platform for learning notation and essential drum techniques.
15 drum kits for playing any style of music
Acoustic drum kits tend to only be able to play one type of sound, but with the TD-1K you have access to 15 quality drum kits, allowing you to play rock, blues, jazz, world music, EDM and more at the touch of a button. In one practice session, you can rock hard with a heavy bottom-end sound, then instantly change kits to recreate the sound of your favourite band. Every kit reacts just like the acoustic and electronic kits they emulate, giving you a huge variety in one compact, standalone instrument.
Stay motivated with onboard training functions that make learning fun
Built right into the TD-1K is a wealth of enjoyable functions to encourage learning. Whether you're teaching yourself to play, studying regularly with an instructor, or simply want to keep your skills polished, you can think of this kit as your own live-in drum teacher and personal backing band. It is packed with tutorial features that develop technique, boost motivation, and help you get the most out of practice time. Play along with the onboard metronome to tighten your timing, and use Coach mode to build and maintain speed, stamina and accuracy.
You can also get ready for your first band by jamming with the internal songs in the sound module, or connect a smartphone or music player via the Mix In jack and drum along with your favourite tunes. With the onboard recording function, you'll get instant feedback of your progress as well as quickly capture and playback a new fill or creative groove.
