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Roland KD-180 V-Drum 18 inch Acoustic Electronic Bass Drum Demo

12" x 18" Electronic Bass Drum with Birch Shell and Advanced Trigger Electronics

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18" Electronic Kick Drum with Real Birch Shell

Now you can add acoustic realism and visual flair to any V-Drums kit with the Roland KD-180. This 18" electronic kick drum, with its birch shell and air-damper mechanics, really feels like you're playing an acoustic kick drum. Of course, it looks the part too. Advanced triggering within the shell helps transmit every stroke and double with minimal risk of false triggering or machine-gunning. Meanwhile, adjustable/retractable rugged spurs reduce movement on carpet, wood, or concrete. If you're a V-Drummer who's itching to move some real air again, look no further than the Roland KD-180 from Sweetwater.

Roland KD-180 18" Electronic Bass Drum Features:

  • Adds acoustic flair and realism to any V-Drums kit
  • Real 12" x 18" birch shell
  • Air-damper mechanics enhance acoustic response
  • Advanced triggering reduces false triggering and machine-gunning
  • Retractable spurs minimize movement
Kick pedal not included

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Electronic Bass Drum
  • Drum Type: Kick
  • Size: 12" x 18"
  • Compatibility: Roland V-Drums
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KD-180

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Rated 5/5

A quick tip

It wasn't in the instructions, but before you start using this pad, open up the front skin and connect the small wire and plug.
Rated 5/5

Love it

Had it for a few days now. Easy set up and only weighs 20 lbs. Beautiful finish. Makes my TD 25 KVX set look better on stage Sounds great. I gig with these a lot and probably wouldn't spend the money if I wasnt making it .I know there are other ways to go but if it's what you want you wont be sorry
Music background: Drummer for 53 years
Rated 5/5

Work of Art

When I pulled the drum out of the box it was so shiny it just about blinded me. I loved the way it compliments my e-kit and it's worth the money just on looks alone. I can't say enough about how it makes my entire kit more like the real thing and just so much better than just having the KD-120. This is most definitely a game changer because aside from the aethetics, it actually plays so much better and closer to the real thing. I had to make some minor adjustments because out of the box, it's way to responsive and I had to get used to it as well. I would highly recommend the 18" where I don't have to lug around the extra weight and size, especially when it's not a real drum. It just doesn't make sense to pay the same price for a KD-140 when you can get this.
Music background: Professional Drummer
Rated 5/5

KD-180

We own multiple Roland sets, starting way back with the TD-12, and now up through he -25 and -30 sets. The two issues have always centered around the kick and the high hat's. This -180 is the answer to the kick problems, for sure! It sounds great, stays "anchored" and looks great to boot! Highly recomend it. In fact, we'll be ordering a few more to match up with other location sets.

Now, if only the hi-hat could be bettered...
Music background: Bass and drums for years!
Rated 4.5/5

Kd 180

Great addition to most Roland Kitsap I have aTDK25KVX and I use it for some of our gigs The bass gives it a more drum kit look and it's tough as nails and it fits most racks.Expensive but it you are making money it's worth it. There are cheaper ways to go but I'm glad I bought it
Music background: Drummer 53 years

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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