Essential Information About the Roland V71 Module from the V-Drums 7 Series
- Pro-grade multi-sampled engine with powerful DSP, 4.3'' color screen, and dedicated faders for immediate control on stage and in the studio.
- Roland Cloud ecosystem via Wi-Fi: expansion packs, ready-to-play kits, free trial included, and MIDI compatibility with the DW Soundworks VST.
- High-end connectivity: 32-channel USB audio, 10 assignable balanced outputs, Bluetooth audio/MIDI, 14 analog trigger inputs + 3 digital inputs.
- Advanced customization: WAV sample import, layering up to three layers per pad, and "V-Edit" editing closely emulating an acoustic drum kit.
Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
True to the V-Drums DNA, the V71 embodies the brain of the Series 7 kits and establishes itself as Roland's new flagship electronic drum module. More than an evolution, it represents a breakthrough: extended waveform memory, redesigned editing tools, and cloud integration to access a constantly expanding content library. Its professional connectivity and modern control elevate it to the top of the range for the most demanding drummers.
Target Audience
The V71 is aimed at advanced and professional drummers seeking a reliable, expressive module ready for touring, studio work, or content creation. Thanks to its finely preset kits, it also appeals to intermediate players wanting a "ready-to-mix" sound. Pop, rock, metal, hip-hop, electro, or jazz: the palette is broad, from soft playing to the most accented hits, with precise response to ghost notes, cross-sticks, and hi-hat nuances.
Features and Innovations
Designed to speed up workflow, the V71 offers instant preset switching, advanced editing via "V-Edit" (head type, tuning, muting, timbre, mic placement), and a new V71 Editor application for shaping your kits on a computer. Sample import allows layering internal sounds and user WAVs up to three layers per pad. Wi-Fi connection to Roland Cloud facilitates pack downloads, while multichannel USB audio/MIDI, MIDI DIN ports, Bluetooth audio/MIDI, and balanced outputs ensure uncompromising integration on stage, in the control room, or with a DAW.
Sound
Thanks to multi-sampling and the Roland engine, the dynamics are remarkably realistic: sharp attacks, warm body, and controlled sustain. Effects per layer and per pad (EQ, compression, transient layer) sculpt the tone, while the overhead mic simulator and ambience management (room/reverb/mix) recreate believable spaces, from dry booths to large halls. Compatibility with digital pads captures the finest micro-variations (positional sensing), and 32-channel USB allows routing each element to its dedicated track for professional mixing.
Technical Specifications
Sounds and Kits
- Drum Kits: 200 (Preset: over 70)
- Instruments: over 1000
Effects Types
- Transient Layer: each layer
- Layer Equalizer: each layer
- Pad Equalizer: each pad (head and rim)
- Pad Compressor: each pad (head and rim)
- Overhead Mic Simulator
- Room/Reverb/Mixer Resonance
- Bass Effect: 4 systems (two can be used simultaneously per system/with chaining function), 94 types
- Reverb Bus
- Master Compressor
- Master Equalizer
User Sample Import
- Maximum user samples: 500 (including factory preloaded user samples)
- Total sound duration: 24 minutes mono, 12 minutes stereo
- Supported file formats: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bit)
Song Player
- Support: SD card
- Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24 bit), MP3
Recorder
- Recording method: real-time
- Maximum note storage: approximately 40,000 notes
- Export file format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit), SMF
- Recording method: real-time
- Maximum duration: 60 min (temporary recording: 1 min) (*1)
- File format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit)
Display and Controls
- Screen: 4.3-inch color graphic LCD
- Trigger activity indicator: LED
- Faders: 8 (KICK, SNARE, TOMS, HI-HAT, CRASH, RIDE, AUX, AMBIENCE)
External Memory
Connectivity
- TRIGGER IN jacks x 14: 1/4" TRS jack (not for use with digital pads)
- DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports x 3: USB Type A
- MASTER OUT (BALANCED) (L/MONO, R): 1/4" balanced jacks
- MASTER OUT (BALANCED) (L, R): balanced XLR
- DIRECT OUT (BALANCED) x 8: 1/4" balanced TRS jacks
- PHONES x 2: 1/4" stereo jack, stereo mini-jack
- MIX IN (STEREO) x 1: 1/4" stereo jack
- MIDI connectors (IN, OUT/THRU)
- USB port for computer: USB Type-C (audio and MIDI class / Roland driver for audio and MIDI)
- FOOT SW jack: 6.35 mm phone type
- DC IN
USB Audio (Main Mode)
- Sampling rate (native): 44.1 kHz
- Sampling rate (with rate converter): 96 kHz, 48 kHz
- Recording: 32 channels
- Playback: 32 channels
- Vendor mode
Generic Mode
- Sampling rate (native): 44.1 kHz
- Recording: 2 channels
- Playback: 2 channels
Power Supply and Consumption
- Power supply: DC 12 V (AC adapter)
- Current consumption: 2,400 mA
- Power consumption in off mode (auto power off): 0.2 W
Dimensions
- 330 (W) x 308 (D) x 110 (H) mm
- 13 (W) x 12-1/8 (D) x 4-3/8 (H) inches
Weight
Accessories
- Quick Start Guide
- Roland Cloud Connect Installation Guide
- Roland Cloud Activation Card
- AC Adapter
Options (sold separately)
- Pad: PD series, PDX series, BT-1
- Cymbal: CY series
- Kick: KD series, KT series
- Cymbal: KD series, KT series
- Control Pedal: FD series
- Acoustic Drum Trigger: RT series
- Control Pedal: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6
- Song recording requires an SD card. If no card is inserted, it is possible to record a temporary recording of about 1 minute.
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