Roland V51 V-Drums Sound Module

The V51 is the command center of the V-Drums 5 Series, setting a new benchmark for mid-range electronic drum modules. Powered by the same premium engine found in the flagship V71, it delivers rich, multi-layered sampled DW drum kits, onboard tools for practice and performance, and deep expansion possibilities on Roland Cloud. The intuitive interface is designed for speed and creativity, while wireless connectivity and smartphone app integration unlock endless ways to play, practice, and personalize your sound.

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 V31, 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
• Powerful editing tools for adjusting drum tuning, muffling, head types, and more
• Companion V51 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)
• Add your own sounds with sample import support
• Deep studio-grade processing tools, including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience effects, and more
• Three dedicated inputs for Roland’s advanced digital snare, ride, and hi-hat pads
• Multi-pin trigger cable harness and four ¼-inch analog trigger inputs
• Mono/stereo main output, two direct audio outputs, and an 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 total

  • More than 70 presets

• Instruments

  • More than 1,000

• Effect Types

  • Layer Transient: Each layer

  • Layer Equalizer: Each layer

  • Pad Equalizer: Each pad (head and rim)

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

  • Overhead Mic Simulator

  • Room / Reverb / Kit Resonance

  • Bus Effect:

    • 4 systems

    • Two 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 playback

  • Supported audio files:

    • WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16/24 bits

    • MP3

• Recorder

  • Recording Method: Realtime

  • MIDI recording:

    • Maximum note storage: approximately 40,000 notes

    • Export formats:

      • WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16 bits

      • SMF

  • Audio recording:

    • Maximum length: 60 minutes

    • Temporary recording: 1 minute (*1)

    • File format:

      • WAV

      • 44.1 kHz

      • 16 bits

• Display

  • 4.3-inch graphic color LCD

• Faders

  • 6:

    • KICK

    • SNARE

    • TOMS

    • HI-HAT

    • CYMBALS

    • AMBIENCE

• External Memory

  • SD card

  • SDHC supported

• Connectors

  • TRIGGER INPUT: DB-25 × 1

    • Kick

    • Snare

    • Tom 1

    • Tom 2

    • Tom 3

    • Hi-Hat

    • Crash 1

    • Ride

    • Ride Bell

    • Hi-Hat Control

    • Not for use with digital pads

  • TRIGGER IN: 1/4-inch TRS phone × 4

    • Crash 2

    • AUX 1/TOM 4

    • AUX 2

    • AUX 3

  • DIGITAL TRIGGER IN: USB-A × 3

  • MASTER OUT: L/MONO, R

    • 1/4-inch phone type

    • Unbalanced

  • DIRECT OUT: × 2

    • 1/4-inch TRS phone type

    • Unbalanced

  • PHONES: × 2

    • Stereo 1/4-inch phone

    • Stereo miniature phone

  • MIX IN: × 1

    • Stereo 1/4-inch phone

  • MIDI: IN, OUT/THRU

  • USB COMPUTER:

    • USB Type-C

    • Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI

    • Roland driver for Audio and MIDI

  • FOOT SW: 1/4-inch TRS phone

  • DC IN

• USB Audio Record/Playback Channels

  • Vendor Mode:

    • Original sampling rate: 44.1 kHz

    • With sampling-rate converter: 96 kHz, 48 kHz

    • Recording: 32 channels

    • Playback: 32 channels

  • Generic Mode:

    • Original sampling rate: 44.1 kHz

    • Recording: 2 channels

    • Playback: 2 channels

• Power Supply

  • AC adaptor

  • Current draw: 1,700 mA

  • Power consumption when off / automatically powered off: 0.24 W

• Accessories

  • Quick Start

  • Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide

  • AC adaptor (PSB-7U)

  • Special connection cable

  • Sound module mounting plate set

  • “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” leaflet

• 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

  • Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6

  • Personal Drum Monitor: PM series

  • V-Drums Accessory Package: DAP-3X

  • V-Drums Mat: TDM series

  • Noise Eater: NE series

• Size & Weight

  • Width: 316 mm / 12-1/2 inches

  • Depth: 246 mm / 9-11/16 inches

  • Height: 103 mm / 4-1/16 inches

  • Weight: 2.4 kg / 5 lbs 5 oz