The VAD516 is the pinnacle of the 5 Series—delivering the immersive look, feel, and stage presence of a full acoustic kit, paired with the cutting-edge power of the V51 module. With full-depth wooden shells, premium digital pads, and studio-ready connectivity, it’s built for serious players who want traditional aesthetics without sacrificing the flexibility of modern electronic drums.

VAD516 V-Drums Acoustic Design

The VAD516 V-Drums Acoustic Design kit is the pinnacle of the V-Drums 5 Series—delivering the immersive look, feel, and stage presence of a full acoustic set and the cutting-edge power of the V51 module. With full-depth wood shells, premium digital pads, and studio-ready connectivity, it’s made for serious players who want traditional aesthetics without sacrificing the flexibility of modern electronic drums. From stage performances and studio recording to creating content at home, the VAD516 offers the expression and detail you expect from an acoustic kit, paired with the control and convenience V-Drums are famous for.

• Flagship V-Drums 5 Series kit
• Expandable V51 sound module powered by the same advanced drum engine as the top-tier V71
• PD-14DSX digital snare with hand-position detection, cross-stick sensitivity, throw-off switch, and LED control indicator
• KD-20-MS 20-inch kick drum with full-size shell and solid acoustic-style presence
• PDA series toms (10-inch, 12-inch, and 14-inch) with dual-ply mesh heads for low noise and realistic, tension-adjustable rebound
• VH-14D digital hi-hats with precise open/closed resolution and touch muting
• CY-18DR digital ride cymbal with bow/edge/bell triggering and touch muting
• CY-14R-T and CY-16R-T crash pads with natural response, bow/edge triggering, and choke support
• Full acoustic-style, double-braced tom and cymbal hardware setup (hi-hat stand, kick pedal, snare stand, and throne sold separately)
• Integrated coach mode with a phrase trainer, stroke monitor, and other advanced tools, plus exclusive Melodics content for V-Drums players
• USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connectivity for seamless integration with DAWs and software-based instruments
• Bluetooth audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
• Wireless support and smartphone app integration for expansion management and control of key module features
• Expand your creative options with an ever-growing range of sound content on Roland Cloud, including multi-layered V-Drums Instrument Expansions based on premium DW drum sets