Roland V-Drums TD-25KV Electronic Drum Set (Discontinued)

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Mar. 19, 2018..

GEARANK

89 out of 100. Incorporating 90+ ratings and reviews.

Street Price:

$2,500

Manufacturer:

Roland

Gearank High Notes

2017.03: Highest Rated Electronic Drum Set from $2000 to $3000

Gearank Recommendation

The TD-25KV was on our recommended list for Electronic Drum Sets from March 2017 until March 2018.

Overview

The Roland TD-25KV is a true high-end electronic percussion instrument that's meant for professionals and advanced users.

While it is not the top of the line model, it does have most of its features, with the main difference being fewer connectivity options, slightly smaller pads and a more streamlined drum module.

The snare has an interesting feature called positional sensing, which changes the sound depending on where you strike the pad. This allows for the use of brush sticks, and other snare techniques. The hi-hat is also designed to be as close to the real thing as possible, so it has to be mounted on a standard hi-hat stand, which has to be bought separately. All the toms feature mesh heads, while the cymbals feature multi-zone triggering and choke.

At the core of this kit is the TD-25 module which features a streamlined interface for quick and easy setup. It lets you choose between 18 drum kit sounds, which seem limited but you can download kits and load up custom samples for more sound options. However, what makes this module special is its deep customization, allowing you to expand your sound options much more than what the specification suggests. The demo video below showcases the Roland TD-25KV's impressively intuitive sound customization.

If you are ready to take your drumming to the next level and you're in the market for something within the sub $3000 price range, then the Roland TD-25KV is your best bet.