Explore New Rhythmic and Musical Horizons
Roland's V-Drums continue to push the envelope, seamlessly integrating the physical presence of acoustic drums with the company's world-leading digital percussion technology. Now, the V71 drum sound module is poised to take this realism to new heights while catapulting your drumming to a whole new level. First, 200 drum kits and over 1,000 instruments represent an entire percussion universe at your fingertips. The newly recorded multi-sampled sound library, created in collaboration with DW, ensures that you're getting the most authentic drum sounds available. Tech-savvy drummers will love the DW Soundworks software instrument, which makes transitioning to a computer-based setup seamless. Meanwhile, the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app wirelessly downloads new instrument expansions to keep your setup up to date. There's also a 6-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership, a large color display and updated user interface, studio-grade EQs, compressors, and reverb — plus, you can import your own samples. Finally, with balanced main XLR and 1/4-inch outputs, Bluetooth audio/MIDI capability, multiple trigger inputs, and a multichannel USB interface, the Roland V71 module is ready to integrate into any setup.
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Your new studio nucleus
Drummers who use Roland V-Drums 7 series kits and double dip as producers will be thrilled to have the V71 as their new studio mothership. The V71 module doubles as a multichannel USB interface with 32 discrete audio channels and MIDI. Additionally, there are balanced main XLR and 1/4-inch outputs, eight balanced 1/4-inch direct audio outputs, three digital trigger inputs, and 14 analog trigger inputs. Still not satisfied? How about Bluetooth audio/MIDI for wireless music streaming and MIDI recording with your smartphone? The V71 ticks all the boxes — it's a complete drumming/producing/practicing tool in one sleek unit.
The most realistic drum sounds available
DW Soundworks represents a revolutionary virtual instrument designed to provide creators with authentic drum sounds. Offering a comprehensive collection of drum sounds that cater to a wide array of musical styles and genres, DW Soundworks is an invaluable resource for drummers, producers, and songwriters. With its ability to serve as a virtual studio instrument (VST) and as a drum sample library inside digital audio workstations (DAWs) for creating acoustic drum tracks, DW Soundworks is a go-to solution for musicians looking to incorporate high-quality drum sounds into their productions.
Keep it fresh
With the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app and the included Roland Cloud Ultimate membership, your V71 module will always stay up to date. First, the Roland Cloud Connect app works in conjunction with the V71's onboard Wi-Fi to install sounds directly from your iOS/Android mobile device. This setup enables seamless wireless connectivity, making it easy to update and expand your V71's sound library without needing a computer. Second, the Roland Cloud Ultimate membership is the highest tier of Roland's subscription service, providing access to an extensive library of Roland's iconic sounds, including synthesizers, drum machines, and other instruments. Finally, the companion V71 Editor software and enhanced V-Edit tools will help you craft your own unique sonic signature from studio to stage.
V-Drums software editor
One of Roland’s most frequently requested features for its V-Drums has been a software-based editor. Well, now it’s here! Simply jump on Roland Cloud, where you’ll find it as a free download. Your instrument changes are instantly reflected in both the module and editor software, and the module’s audio processing tools are accessible as well, allowing you to shape tones with a similar workflow to music production software. The ability to alter your V71's sounds using a larger computer screen with mouse control is indeed a very welcome addition.
Top-tier compatibility
Already own a Roland SPD-SX or SPD-SX Pro? Then, you're really going to love the V71. It features a stereo aux input for mixing in an external device, such as a Roland SPD series percussion pad. Additionally, the V71 offers full support for the latest V-Drums 7 series pads, including the PD-14DSX digital snare, PD-10X/PD-12X V-Pads, and more.
Roland V71 Features:
- V-Drums module with all-new multi-sampled onboard sound library and enhanced workflow features
- 200 drum kits and 1,000+ instruments at your fingertips
- Multi-sampled sound library created with DW
- DW Soundworks software instrument for a seamless transition to computer-based playing
- Multichannel USB interface with 32 discrete audio channels and MIDI
- Includes a 6-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership
- Large color display, updated user interface, and built-in wireless adapter
- Wirelessly download new instruments via the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app and onboard Wi-Fi
- Enhanced V-Edit tools and companion V71 Editor software for macOS/Windows
- Studio-grade EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience FX, and more
- Sample import support allows you to add your own sounds
- Balanced main XLR and 1/4-in. outputs, 8 balanced 1/4-in. direct audio outputs, 3 digital trigger inputs, and 14 analog trigger inputs
- Full support for the latest V-Drums 7 series pads
- Bluetooth audio/MIDI for wireless music streaming and MIDI recording with your smartphone makes it a great practice tool as well
- Stereo aux input for mixing in an external device, such as an SPD series percussion pad