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A New All-In-One Drum Kit for the Masses Roland?s V-Drums are the most popular electronic drums in the world, but not everyone has the room or budget for a full V-Drums kit. Introducing the new Roland HD-1.It's forged from the same technology as its predecessors, but it's much simpler to use. It?s also incredibly quiet, thanks to the newly designed kick beater, cushioned tom pads, and snare head. The HD-1 is also conveniently compact and stylish ? perfect for every home, school, studio, etc. ? and it's priced for the masses. Most of the HD-1?s components are mounted on one stand for easy setup and transport, and for a clean look. Just take it out of the box and play. V-Drums in every home is now a reality!? Easy set-up and operation? Compact and stylish design? Great sounds with a variety of kits? Super-quiet pads minimises fatigue? Mix-in for practising along with an i-pod? Mesh head snare? Realistic swinging cymbals for authentic feel? Tough and durable - won't fall apart after a few months Small Price, Big PerformanceIt might look small, but the HD-1 sounds and performs impressively large. With Roland?s legendary V-Drum know-how at the core, this little kit is a dream for first-timer or casual players as well as for parents, since the volume level can be completely controlled via volume knob and/or headphones.Play-Along FunThe HD-1 is equipped with an external input for connecting CD-players, iPods®, and the like. Jam along with your favorite songs, and control the blend of music and your live drumming through headphones or an amplifier.Borderless ExpressionThe HD-1 is a great way to enhance musical expression and enjoyment in your home. Used along with other popular instruments such as Roland?s digital pianos, the HD-1 will serve as the nucleus for family fun and musical enrichment.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Bought the Roland HD1 Electronic Drum Kit and have been playing it now for the past four weeks and it's excellent. The tom/snare response is excellent and the drum sample presets are more than enough for either a beginner, someone returning to drumming or as a practice kit. It's really neat, fits into the corner without taking up much room and folds up for easy transport. The input connection allows you to listen to music of choice while also playing along which is a unique experience for acoustic drummers as no need to raising the volume to ear bleeding levels. I can highly recommend this kit for beginners and/or those without much room and close proximity to neighbours and/or need a practice kit.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Being a novice that's had the odd bash on real kits, this drum set hits all the right spots.
It's incredibly well made for starters and looks like a real pro piece of hardware. Yes there are cheaper kits out there and that £500 is still going to be quite an investment in a new hobby but if you're serious about wanting to learn, have an eager sibling ready to start, or have a real drum kit somewhere else and you want to keep quiet at home, you really should look no further than this entry level Roland. It's really refreshing to see and hear an entry level kit that smacks of quality, will live past the basic stages of learning and not fall apart after six months.
I suppose it says something that this is marketed at us beginners and more experienced players. On the latter I wouldn't dare to comment how it stacks up but it's easy to imagine that it's still a decent kit for casual home use. Check out the online demo videos to see how the pros play it and you'll see why.
You're paying for Roland quality, a very good mesh snare drum and a realistic acoustic kit sound. As the bass drum peddle doesn't activate an actual pad it'll keep the noise down still further although it is said you'll lose a little of the feel of a bass peddle. But at least it'll teach your right foot what to do. Cheaper starter kits have this as do premium electro kits but it doesn't seem a great loss when the HD1 design aids its compactness, tiny footprint and feel. There are only a couple of minor niggles that might frustrate ultimate progress are the lack of a choke on the cymbals - you will still instinctively grasp the ringing cymbal if you've played before - and no rim shot. Plus it seems there are no upgrade options but hey let's not forget this is really a starter / practice kit and a year or two down the line, best bet is you'll be adding an acoustic kit anyway.
Roland have a bespoke monitor speaker add on for use without headphones but if you have a low watt practice amp or a stereo or PC speakers they'll do just as well with the right connectors. It's unlikely to match the best way to play which is through headphones where your sound comes alive and doesn't disturb the neighbours. The attached sound module has plenty of normal and funky kit sounds and a metronome. Don't get misled by other kits that have much more; who needs 20 zillion sound samples when you're learning anyway? The Roland's 10 kits will suit you just fine. Don't forget you'll need sticks and a stool which will add another £50 and there are free good tutorials on the web, with no download. This reviewer invested in Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials DVD, Tommy Igoe - Groove Essentials [2004] [DVD] which for beginners and improving players is judged well to keep you practising basics and then more advanced beats.
So if you're thinking about it, do not hesitate. There's even a set up and mini tutorial DVD which rounds off what is simply a superb starter drum kit.
Now for lots of counting to four and making the hands and feet behave. Go drum.
It's incredibly well made for starters and looks like a real pro piece of hardware. Yes there are cheaper kits out there and that £500 is still going to be quite an investment in a new hobby but if you're serious about wanting to learn, have an eager sibling ready to start, or have a real drum kit somewhere else and you want to keep quiet at home, you really should look no further than this entry level Roland. It's really refreshing to see and hear an entry level kit that smacks of quality, will live past the basic stages of learning and not fall apart after six months.
I suppose it says something that this is marketed at us beginners and more experienced players. On the latter I wouldn't dare to comment how it stacks up but it's easy to imagine that it's still a decent kit for casual home use. Check out the online demo videos to see how the pros play it and you'll see why.
You're paying for Roland quality, a very good mesh snare drum and a realistic acoustic kit sound. As the bass drum peddle doesn't activate an actual pad it'll keep the noise down still further although it is said you'll lose a little of the feel of a bass peddle. But at least it'll teach your right foot what to do. Cheaper starter kits have this as do premium electro kits but it doesn't seem a great loss when the HD1 design aids its compactness, tiny footprint and feel. There are only a couple of minor niggles that might frustrate ultimate progress are the lack of a choke on the cymbals - you will still instinctively grasp the ringing cymbal if you've played before - and no rim shot. Plus it seems there are no upgrade options but hey let's not forget this is really a starter / practice kit and a year or two down the line, best bet is you'll be adding an acoustic kit anyway.
Roland have a bespoke monitor speaker add on for use without headphones but if you have a low watt practice amp or a stereo or PC speakers they'll do just as well with the right connectors. It's unlikely to match the best way to play which is through headphones where your sound comes alive and doesn't disturb the neighbours. The attached sound module has plenty of normal and funky kit sounds and a metronome. Don't get misled by other kits that have much more; who needs 20 zillion sound samples when you're learning anyway? The Roland's 10 kits will suit you just fine. Don't forget you'll need sticks and a stool which will add another £50 and there are free good tutorials on the web, with no download. This reviewer invested in Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials DVD, Tommy Igoe - Groove Essentials [2004] [DVD] which for beginners and improving players is judged well to keep you practising basics and then more advanced beats.
So if you're thinking about it, do not hesitate. There's even a set up and mini tutorial DVD which rounds off what is simply a superb starter drum kit.
Now for lots of counting to four and making the hands and feet behave. Go drum.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Amazing kit.
Though, I am not using the sounds that come with it.
I am using the kit as a trigger for sounds in my pc, meaning that I can use absolutely any set of sounds I want, from Ringo Starr's kit to a heavy metal double bass kit, all astonishing quality.
I STRONGLY recommend doing this.
You need a computer with a good sound card, a good pair of headphones (and/or speakers) for your computer, a UM-1G midi cable, a digital audio work station (like cubase or FL studio etc), and a VST drum plugin like ezdrummer for the sounds and kits. Hook all of this up and you have an AMAZING setup. Astonishing sounds and perfect responsiveness, really does sound amazing.
Strongly recommend this kit but more strongly recommend hooking it up to a computer for the best possible kit and sound.
Though, I am not using the sounds that come with it.
I am using the kit as a trigger for sounds in my pc, meaning that I can use absolutely any set of sounds I want, from Ringo Starr's kit to a heavy metal double bass kit, all astonishing quality.
I STRONGLY recommend doing this.
You need a computer with a good sound card, a good pair of headphones (and/or speakers) for your computer, a UM-1G midi cable, a digital audio work station (like cubase or FL studio etc), and a VST drum plugin like ezdrummer for the sounds and kits. Hook all of this up and you have an AMAZING setup. Astonishing sounds and perfect responsiveness, really does sound amazing.
Strongly recommend this kit but more strongly recommend hooking it up to a computer for the best possible kit and sound.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 6 months ago by Wayne
Great Fun
I got this kit a few weeks ago after much research into various other options. I am a novice drummer and it suited the space I had and the layout. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Andy C
Great for starting out
Having played drums briefly in my teens but parted with my kit many years ago due to various life choices, my love of drumming was recently re-awoken by games like Rock Band and... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Onona
Great starting kit
The Roland HD-1 is a brilliant starter/beginners kit. It combines a simple layout and sound module, with good sounds and the ability to easily fit it in the boot of a car. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by MB
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