A top-quality mid-level kit with next-level components. This year Roland introduced two new configurations of electronic drumsets. One is the Acoustic Design, which features full-size wood shells, wrap finishes, and enhanced response for a more authentic playing experience. We’ll cover the Acoustic Design in a future issue, but this month we take a look at the second configuration, the mid-level TD-27KV, which incorporates some of the technological advancements implemented in the Acoustic Design kit and the high-end TD-50 in a more compact V-Drums setup. What You Get The centerpiece of the TD-27KV is the new TD-27 module, which is loaded with more than 700 high-quality and customizable drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. This kit also comes with the new 14″ PD-140DS digital snare and 18″ CY-18DR digital ride, which utilize USB technology and multisensor triggering for higher-resolution data transfer and more nuanced dynamic response. This kit also comes with three […]

September 2020 Issue