Is it just me or are more drummers warming up to the idea of using electronic drums as their primary kit for use on stage, social media and in the studio? Even for die-hard acoustic drummers it is hard to resist the temptation. This temptation was heightened even more after the well-received 2020 debut of Roland’s VAD (V-Drums Acoustic Design) range of electric drums The Roland VAD drums look, feel and sound very much like the acoustic drums that we know and love. I recently had the pleasure of witnessing the VAD series in action during an incredible performance by the band Garbage and pioneering drummer/producer Butch Vig. Butch spoke at length with Modern Drummer for the “must-read” October 2022 issue cover story about using the Roland VAD Series kit. Butch also worked closely with Roland’s research and development team, providing valuable feedback which helped to shape some of the […]

January 2023 Issue