The Roland TD20 Electronic Drum Kit in Black
Electronic drums - what a great invention! You can practice without making any noise, you can experiment with different types of sounds, you can jam along to your own CD's & backing tracks, & you can record yourself into any recording device with just a couple of leads. And your family & your neighbours can have some peace & quiet for a change! Everybody wins! The Roland TD20 is the top of the range offering in the electronic drum market. The mesh head pads give unprecedented feel & response, & the drum sampling in the Roland TD20 brain is incredibly authentic. Whether you need a kit to practice on, or for your studio, or for live work, the Roland TD20 is the ultimate choice. Andertons Music Co is one of a handful of specially selected pro drum dealers that keep the Roland TD20 in stock, so please feel free to come and try one out in store.
Here's what Roland say about the TD20 Electronic Drum Kit
With the TD20, Roland improves upon the industry standard V-Drums by starting from the ground up. At the heart of this flagship set is the TD-20 module with new sounds and functions, superb expressiveness and in depth V-Editing. The patented mesh pads now feature great dynamic range and natural rim shot triggering, along with a new look and stunning black finish. The TD-20K also features Roland's amazing new V-Hi-Hat and a new drum stand designed to hide the cabling. With this powerful new combination of pads and hardware, the TD-20K lets drummers express themselves more naturally and with more realism than ever before!
Features
- Flagship V Drums kit with new TD-20 sound module, improved mesh-head V-Pads, highly acclaimed V-Cymbals and innovative new V-Hi-Hat for complete playability.
- TD-20 Percussion Sound Module with over 500 new sounds, improved dynamics and sensitivity, plus Compact Flash storage and V-LINK.
- 15 dual-trigger inputs, 10 audio outputs and digital output, 8 group faders and built-in sequencer, Mastering Room and more.
- All new V-Editing includes modelled snare buzz, kick beater selection, and greater cymbal customizing.
- New PD-125BK and PD-105BK dual-trigger V-Pads feature better dynamic response, more even and accurate head/rim triggering and rim shot capability on toms.
- New VH-12 V-Hi.Hat with two cymbals for full motion capability and natural feel.
- Ergonomically designed MDS-20BK Drum Stand (optional) with more durable hardware, sleek raked design, easier vertical adjustment and ability to hide cables.
- Expansion slot for future upgrades and enhancements.
TD-20 Percussion Sound Module: An Entirely New V-Drums Experience
Without a doubt, the new TD-20 is Roland's best percussion sound module ever, offering the ultimate sonic quality, over 500 new sounds, plus superb expressiveness and dynamic range when used with the new PD-125BK/105BK V-Pads and VH-12 V-Hi-Hat. With the superior sensitivity, drummers can play more naturally and without having to adjust their playing technique. The TD-20 includes the ability to vary the rim shot and bass drum sounds depending on how you play, plus new interval control for better snare drum rolls and more realistic cymbal swells. Close your eyes. Listen to every articulation and sound being faithfully re-created until the moment your cymbal fades away, and you'll swear this is a real acoustic set.
More Powerful V-Editing
The TD-20 gives drummers even greater modelling power using Roland's latest COSM technology, vastly expanded for unlimited expression, the TD-20's V-Editing starts from careful analysis of an entirely new set of drum sounds. The results capture every nuance of the real thing, including every moment of drum vibration and complete customization capabilities. For example, drummers can now select from several types of kick beaters including felt, wood and plastic. The cymbal size can also be changed, along with the type of sizzle (i.e. rivets or chain), and the microphone position. The TD-20 even lets drummers add realistic snare drum buzz (the resonance created on the tom and bass drum) that matches the type of snare drum selected. It's the subtle nuances like these that really make the difference during performance and recording.
Enhanced Performance Features
Whether used live or in the studio, the TD-20 offers a host of powerful features designed to make life easy. Eight group faders are provided for adjusting the relative levels of each part (snare, kick, hi-hat, etc.), while 15 individual compressors and E.Q's let you sculpt each sound to perfection. The TD-20 also includes a 6-part sequencer loaded with preset backing patterns and plenty of room for your own, plus onboard Ambience effects, a stellar multi-effects processor and more. A new Mastering Room lets you add compression and EQ on the overall sound, while 10 analog outputs and a S/DPIF digital output give drummers plenty of options when mixing live or in the studio.
Convenient Compact Flash Storage and More
New to the TD-20 is a Compact Flash slot, which can be used for storing custom drum kits and sequencer patterns with optional memory cards. An expansion bay located on the underside means there's room for upgrades down the road. The TD-20 also features Roland's V-LINK technology. Using an optional video editor from Edirol, drummers can trigger images or change cameras from the pads or kick.
VH-12 V-Hi-Hat: The First Electronic Hi-Hat Designed Like an Acoustic.
Woah! That's what you'll say once you try the new full motion VH-12 V-Hi-Hat. This breakthrough electronic hi-hat is designed to precisely model the look and feel of its acoustic counterpart; so much so, that it mounts on any acoustic hi-hat stand! The new V-Hi-Hat uses top and bottom cymbals with full motion capability for ultra-natural stick/pedal work, and is designed to work with the enhanced dynamics of the TD-20. The dual-trigger VH-12 can convincingly create a range of hi-hat sounds from open to closed including the half-open position with all of its delicate nuances. By applying pressure to the pedal (even after closing), you can vary the pitch and decay for playing fast and tight articulations; just like an acoustic hi-hat!
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