The Roland VAD-516S stands at the peak of the V-Drums 5 Series, delivering the natural look, immersive feel, and commanding stage presence of an acoustic drum kit — powered by Roland’s most advanced electronic technology.

At its heart, the V51 module houses the flagship sound engine from the V71, offering ultra-responsive dynamics, full digital pad integration, and a vast sound library co-developed with Drum Workshop (DW). From stage performance and studio recording to home practice or content creation, the VAD-516S ensures every hit translates into expressive, authentic sound.

The kit features full-depth wood shells with Midnight Sparkle wraps, digital snare, ride, and hi-hat pads, and professional-grade hardware for unmatched realism and playability. With wireless connectivity, DAW integration via USB-C, and access to Roland Cloud expansions, the VAD-516S gives you limitless room to grow your drumming universe.

Features

• Next-gen V-Drums technology powered by Roland’s latest innovations
• Flagship 5-piece configuration with full-depth wood shells and digital snare, ride, and hi-hat
• V51 module featuring a DW co-developed multi-sampled sound library
• Seamless integration with DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming
• Wireless access to Roland Cloud for downloadable sound packs and expansions
• Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included
• Large color display and intuitive interface with built-in wireless adapter
• Deep editing tools: tune, dampen, and customize every drum sound
• Compatible V51 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)
• Studio-grade sound processing with EQs, compressors, reverbs, and ambience effects
• USB-C multi-channel audio/MIDI and Bluetooth® connectivity
• Drum Pass bundle included – 100 free Melodics™ V-Drums lessons

Bonus for All V-Drummers | Melodics DrumPass
Get access to a huge library of interactive drum lessons tailored to your skill level and musical taste—completely free with no limits or strings attached.

Learn more at melodics.com/partners/roland/drumpass

Specs

Kit Configuration

• Drum Sound Module: V51 × 1
• Snare: PD-14DSX × 1
• Tom 1: PDA100-MS × 1
• Tom 2: PDA120-MS × 1
• Tom 3: PDA140F-MS × 1
• Hi-hat: VH-14D × 1
• Crash 1: CY-14R-T × 1
• Crash 2: CY-16R-T × 1
• Ride: CY-18DR × 1
• Kick: KD-20-MS × 1
• Drum Sound Module Stand: PDS-5 × 1
• Drum Combination Stand: DCS-30 × 2 *¹
• Drum Boom Stand: DBS-30 × 1 *¹

Extra Trigger Input Jacks

• 4 (AUX 1/TOM 4–AUX 3, CRASH 2)
  CRASH 2 jack is used for CY-16R-T of 2nd crash cymbal.

Dimensions

• 1,900 (W) × 1,500 (D) × 1,200 (H) mm
• 74-13/16 (W) × 59-1/16 (D) × 47-1/4 (H) inches
  (Including kick pad, cymbals, hi-hat stand, and drum throne)

Weight

• 58.7 kg / 129 lbs 7 oz

Accessories

• Sound module mount
• AC adaptor
• Special connection cable
• Connection cable (Crash2)
• Drum key
• Setup guide
• Owner’s manuals

Options (Sold Separately)

• Personal Drum Monitor: PM Series
• V-Drums Accessory Package: DAP Series
• Noise Eater: NE-10, NE-1

Kick pedal, snare stand, hi-hat stand, drum throne, and SD card not included.
NEQ-K and NEQ-H cannot be used.