{"product_id":"roland-vad516-v-drums-acoustic-design-kit","title":"Roland VAD516 V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship V-Drums 5 Series Kit with the Expandable V51 Module, Advanced Digital Pads, and Full-Depth Wood Shells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for serious drummers, the V-Drums 5 Series delivers pro-level performance for every musical need. The V51 module hits the sweet spot within the next-gen V-Drums universe, putting the flagship sound engine from the V71 in a versatile hardware platform with full digital pad support, robust I\/O, and seamless integration with DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. And with built-in wireless connectivity, it’s easy to grow your setup with an ever-expanding range of sound expansions and other V-Drums content on Roland Cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VAD516 V-Drums Acoustic Design kit is the pinnacle of the V-Drums 5 Series, combining the immersive look, feel, and stage presence of a traditional acoustic set with Roland’s premium digital pads and advanced V-Drums features. 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