Roland Drum Set (VAD-306-1) and (VAD-306-2)

This is my first take into electronic drums - and I have to say it will be hard to go back to acoustic sets. Been playing on this kit for a little over a year now so I’ve had time to know the gear. Hi-hat was the big selling point. It’s good. I play a lot of funk, classic rock, and blues so tight control over the hats was critical. Other reviews complain about hi-hats not being responsive… I thought the same thing at first but you HAVE TO CALIBRATE the hi-hats to set the tigger level. Change stands or move the kit and you’ll have to recalibrate again. Takes less then a minute but makes all the difference. Without calibrating your hats will sound inconsistent and you’re gunna have a bad time. After calibration they feel and act 85% of metal hats - give it a few practice sessions to learn how the hats play best (they are a little different) and you’ll be able to do *almost* everything you could before (this is not an acoustic kit so don’t expect it do do everything *exactly* the same - but also realize you can do new things that were never an option before).
Mesh drum heads are responsive and feel great. A little closer in response to a practice pad then a normal drum head. 0 complains. Can tune heads with normal drum key to five different response (does not change pitch - that is done on the controller).
This is a new instrument- please do not expect it to operate exactly like an acoustic kit. Just like an electric guitar must be played differently then an acoustic guitar or a keyboard must be played differently then a piano. The electronic version is similar but not a perfect one-to-one so take the time to relearn your craft to get the most out of this e-kit.
Overall - love the hats, mesh heads are good, good practice tools, easy to change sounds on the fly, wish the cymbals were thinner/denser, and wish the kick drum wouldn’t walk.
Is it perfect? No.
Would I buy it again? Hell yes!

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