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Roland FD-8

Item ID: FD8

Hi-Hat Controller Pedal with Smooth Open-to-Closed Action

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The Most Control Over Hi-hat Functions!

Add the Roland FD-8 hi-hat controller pedal to your older V-Tour and V-Compact V-Drum kits, and you'll enjoy improved feel and response from your V-Drums sound module. The FD-8 features a smooth open-to closed action, and it's solidly built to stay in place when you play. Included with the FD-8 hi-hat control pedal are a monaural connection cable and an owner's manual. If you're ready to step-up your V-Tour or V-Compact V-Drum performance, you'll want to bring the Roland FD-8 hi-hat controller into service.

Roland FD-8 Hi-hat Controller Pedal Features:
  • Hi-hat controller pedal for V-Drums electronic drum kits
  • Smooth open-to-closed action for a more natural response
  • Includes a connection cable and manual
  • FD-8 is included with newer V-Drums kits

The Roland FD-8 hi-hat controller pedal gives your Roland V-drums hi-hat a realistic response!

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Manufacturer Part Number FD-8

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Roland FD-8 Hi-Hat Controller, I Like It!

by Jim Lyons from San Jose, CA
March 1, 2005
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When I noticed that there was a new and improved FD-8 pedal available for my Roland V-Drums, I could not resist the temptation to give it a try. My original Roland FD-7 hi-hat pedal was not impressive... read more [+] and worked more like an on/off switch than a variable control device. I never could get it tweaked just right.

Today I received the new FD-8 and let me tell you what a difference it has made. For starters, it has the feel of a real hi-hat pedal with very similar tactical feedback to your foot. The full range of open to closed is also now present with this pedal. It was setup perfect right out of the box with no adjustments necessary. If you close your eyes, the FD-8 sounds and feels more like the real thing. Roland has completely redesigned the mechanical structure as well making a much more modern looking pedal than the original FD-7 "Dracula’s Coffin Design". If you have the spare change, treat yourself an FD-8 and put a little spring back into your hi-hat. It makes the whole kit feel new again. close [-]

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Roland FD-8

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