Roland V31 V-Drums Sound Module

The V31 sound module is the core component of the V-Drums 3 Series, delivering the power and expression of Roland’s flagship V71 engine in a compact, accessible format. It combines next-generation response and multi-layered drum and cymbal instruments into a straightforward interface, giving drummers a premium sound experience without the bulk or complexity. And with onboard practice tools, wireless connectivity, and smartphone app integration, you can practice smarter, perform with confidence, and grow your sound options with an ever-expanding range of V-Drums expansion content on Roland Cloud.

Features:

• Expandable V-Drums sound module powered by the same advanced drum engine as the top-tier V71
• Part of a unified ecosystem with the V71 and V51, offering full cross-compatibility with premium V-Drums expansion content on Roland Cloud
• Multi-sampled sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW)
• DW Soundworks software instrument for a seamless transition to computer-based playing (included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership)
• Wirelessly download V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs with the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app
• Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included
• Large color display, intuitive user interface, and built-in wireless adapter
• EZ Edit controls for fast changes to tuning, muffling, and instrument types
• Deep studio-grade processing tools, including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience effects, and more
• Companion V31 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)
• Add your own sounds with sample import support
• Dedicated pad input to upgrade your kit with an advanced Roland digital snare, ride, or hi-hat pad
• Multi-pin trigger cable harness and two ¼-inch analog trigger inputs
• Analog mix input for a music playback device or Roland percussion pad
• Integrated coach mode with Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and other advanced tools
• Includes Drum Pass, an exclusive Roland bundle of 100 free Melodics™ lessons for V-Drums players
• USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI connectivity for seamless integration with DAWs and software-based instruments
• Bluetooth® audio for streaming music and backing tracks from a mobile device
• Audio recording and song playback via SD media

Specifications

• Drum Kits

  • 200

  • Preset: More than 70

• Instruments

  • More than 1,000

• Effect Types

  • Layer Transient: Each layer

  • Layer Equalizer: Each layer

  • Pad Equalizer: Each pad (by head and rim)

  • Pad Compressor: Each pad (head and rim common)

  • Overhead Mic Simulator

  • Room/Reverb/Kit Resonance

  • Bus Effect:

    • 4 systems

    • Two systems can be used simultaneously per system

    • Side chain function

    • 94 types

  • Bus Reverb

  • Master Compressor

  • Master Equalizer

• User Sample Import

  • Maximum user samples: 500

    • Includes factory preloaded user samples

  • Total sound length:

    • 24 minutes in mono

    • 12 minutes in stereo

  • Supported file format:

    • WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits)

• Song Player (SD Card)

  • Audio files:

    • WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits)

    • MP3

• Recorder

  • MIDI/Note Recording

    • Recording method: Realtime

    • Maximum note storage: Approximately 40,000 notes

    • Export formats:

      • WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)

      • SMF

  • Audio Recording

    • Recording method: Realtime

    • Maximum length: 60 minutes

    • Temporary recording: 1 minute

    • File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)

• Display

  • 4.3-inch graphic color LCD

• External Memory

  • SD card

  • SDHC supported

• Connectors

  • TRIGGER INPUT

    • ×1

    • DB-25 type

    • Supports:

      • Kick

      • Snare

      • Tom 1

      • Tom 2

      • Tom 3

      • Hi-hat

      • Crash 1

      • Ride

      • Ride Bell

      • Hi-Hat Control

    • Cannot be used with digital pads

  • TRIGGER IN

    • ×2

    • 1/4-inch TRS phone type

    • CRASH 2

    • AUX/TOM 4

  • DIGITAL TRIGGER IN

    • ×1

    • USB Type A

  • MASTER OUT

    • L/MONO, R

    • 1/4-inch phone type

    • Unbalanced

  • PHONES

    • ×1

    • Stereo miniature phone type

  • MIX IN

    • ×1

    • Stereo miniature phone type

  • MIDI OUT

    • ×1

  • USB COMPUTER

    • USB Type-C

    • Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI

    • Roland driver for Audio and MIDI

  • DC IN

    • ×1

• USB Audio Record/Playback Channels

  • Vendor Mode

    • Original sampling rate: 44.1 kHz

    • With sampling rate converter:

      • 96 kHz

      • 48 kHz

    • Record: 30 channels

    • Playback: 32 channels

  • Generic Mode

    • Original sampling rate: 44.1 kHz

    • Record: 2 channels

    • Playback: 2 channels

• Power Supply

  • AC adaptor

• Current Draw

  • 1,100 mA

• Power Consumption in Off Mode

  • 0.24 W

  • Applies when the power automatically turns off

• Accessories

  • Quick Start

  • Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide

  • AC adaptor (PSB-7U)

  • Special connection cable

  • Sound module mounting plate set

  • Leaflet: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

• Options (Sold Separately)

  • Pads: PD series, PDX series, PDQ series, BT-1

  • Cymbals: CY series, CYQ series

  • Kick: KD series, KDQ series, KT series

  • Hi-Hat: VH series

  • Hi-Hat Control Pedal: FD series

  • Acoustic Drum Trigger: RT series

  • Personal Drum Monitor: PM series

  • V-Drums Accessory Package: DAP-3X

  • V-Drums Mat: TDM series

  • Noise Eater: NE series

• Size and Weight

  • Width: 316 mm (12-1/2 inches)

  • Depth: 246 mm (9-11/16 inches)

  • Height: 97 mm (3-7/8 inches)

  • Weight: 2.2 kg (4 lbs 14 oz)