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By Full Compass LiveRoland V-Drums Acoustic Design is a brand-new V-Drums experience, blending the physical presenceDefinition:
An EQ effect that boosts audio, typically between 2 kHz to 7 kHz, to add clarity and articulation. of acoustic drums with Roland’s world-leading digitalDefinition:
A signal or data expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. percussion technology. The authentic look and detailed craftsmanship of a premium acoustic drum kit is all here, with full-diameter, real-wood shells and cymbals, beautiful wraps, and deluxe chrome hardware.
The Roland VAD506 & 503 both use the TD-27 sound module, loaded with the finest acoustic drum sounds you’ve ever heard. Roland’s Prismatic Sound Modeling produces drums that not only sound exceptional but also respond just like real acoustic instruments when you play them. Advanced digital trigger inputs support Roland digital pads for unmatched expression, while new PureAcoustic Ambience Technology offers a variety of inspiring drumming spaces at the touch of a button.
Derived from the flagship TD-50 module, the TD-27 is filled with drums that live and breathe like real acoustic instruments. We start by sampling the finest drums, percussion, and cymbals—both vintage and modern—in world-class recording studios. Roland’s unique Prismatic Sound Modeling is then applied to the samples, bringing them alive with proprietary behavior modeling refined over two decades. Every time you play a drum or cymbal in the module, you're not simply triggering a cannedDefinition:
Pre-recorded programs for broadcast. sound—you're playing a full-bodied instrument that responds like its acoustic counterpart in every way, putting unlimited sonic range at your command.
The TD-27 module features stereoDefinition:
A two channel signal simulating a sound space, typically played through two speakers. outputs for the overall drum sound, plus two direct outputs for sending kick, snare, and other sounds to an audio consoleDefinition:
A control surface for audio, video, or lighting control positioned like a desk. Also called, Mixer, Controller, Board, or (British) Desk. for independentDefinition:
A electrical circuit that is separate for lighting control, or a light board channel independent of other controls or programming. mixing. In the studio, the built-in USBDefinition:
(Universal Serial Bus) A standard, bi-directional serial connection between computers and peripheral devices. audio interfaceDefinition:
A device to convert audio signals into digital code suitable for use by a computer; typically communication occurs through a port such as USB, Thunderbolt, FireWire, etc. makes computer music production easy, with up to 28 audio channels available over a single cable. MIDIDefinition:
(Musical Instrument Digital Interface) A hardware/software standard for communication of musical data digitally among electronic instruments, effects, and computers. However it is also used for to control lighting, pyrotechnics, theatrical displays, and mechanical devices. For example, the fountains at the Bellagio in Las Vegas is controlled by MIDI. Also called MIDI 1.0. is also supported via USB and dedicatedDefinition:
Designed or used to do a specific task or set of tasks. I/ODefinition:
(Input/Output): 1. A pair of connections that provide input(s) and output(s). 2. The connections that link a computer to devices outside the computer., allowing you to syncDefinition:
To make two or more pieces of equipment or signals synchronize with each other. with other MIDI devices and trigger sounds in computer software.
In this video, we hear a wide selection of premium acoustic kits plus electronic sounds from Roland’s rich sonic history, providing must-have sounds for classic and modern styles.
