The VAD306 is a unique V-Drums Acoustic Design kit, purposefully compact while maintaining the distinctive acoustic aesthetic of the series. The footprint is the same as a mid-level V-Drums set, making it ideal for home use and tight stages. Cutdown shallow shells save space and weight—but from the playing position, they feel instantly familiar to any drummer. Double-braced stands with tom mounts and cymbal boom arms complete the layout and further enhance the acoustic theme. And with its organic, expressive sound, the TD-17 module provides all the acoustic tone and playability you could ask for, whether drumming for yourself at home or out gigging on the local bar circuit.
The heart of the VAD306 is the TD-17 module, filled with sounds derived from the acclaimed TD-50 sound engine. It features a vast collection of vintage and modern drums, cymbals, and percussion, all sampled in ultra-high audio detail with every possible velocity and head strike captured. Roland’s unique Prismatic Sound Modeling is then married with these samples to deliver complex, true-to-life tonal range and smooth dynamic transitions between hits.
The size of each drum adds to the overall experience, not just visually but also in stick feel and physical layout. Which is why the VAD306 features a 12″ snare and floor tom, two 10″ rack toms, and an 18″ kick, creating a naturally wide playing spread. The shells are made of wood too, enhancing the authentic acoustic feel under the sticks and beater.
The tom pads mount on the same stands used for acoustic toms—so they feel just right when they’re hit. And every stand is double-braced for rock-solid stability, and easily adjusted to suit your preferred layout.
- Space-saving V-Drums Acoustic Design kit with shallow-depth wood shells and double-braced chrome stands
- TD-17 sound module with expressive and dynamic sound, inherited from the Prismatic Sound Modeling technology of the flagship TD-50
- 12″ PDA120LS-BK snare, two 10″ PDA100L-BK rack toms, 12″ PDA120L-BK rack tom, and 18″ KD-180L-BK kick with custom chrome hardware and black wraps
- Cymbal pads include 12″ VH-10 V-Hi-Hat, two 12″ CY-12C crashes, and 13″ CY-13R ride
- Hands-on interface for selecting and personalizing drum sounds
- Onboard Bluetooth for drumming with music from a smartphone or laptop
- Built-in practice functions for developing drumming skills
Kit configuration
- Drum sound module: TD-17 x 1
- Snare: PDA120LS-BK x 1
- Tom1: PDA100L-BK x 1
- Tom2: PDA100L-BK x 1
- Tom3: PDA120L-BK x 1
- Hi-hat: VH-10 x 1
- Crash1: CY-12C x 1
- Crash2: CY-12C x 1
- Ride: CY-13R x 1
- Kick: KD-180L-BK x 1
- Drum combination stand: DCS-10 x 3
- All purpose clamp: APC-30 x 1
Extra trigger input jack: 2 (AUX, CRASH 2)
* CRASH 2 jack is used for CY-12C of 2nd crash cymbal.
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-3X
- V-Drums mat: TDM series
- Noise eater: NE-100B