Roland Debuts V-Drums V-Tour® Series TD-9S/TD-9SX

Roland is proud to announce the new V-Drums V-Tour® Series TD-9S/TD-9SX. V-Drums. With a new advanced sound engine at its core, the mid-range V-Drums family has new bragging rights. The new TD-9 sound module is loaded with fresh sounds, and offers a deeper level of expression. Together with Roland's most advanced triggering technology, this kit is destined to become a big hit with world wide drummers.

For drummers who want a state-of-the-art V-Drums kit but an even more cost-effective option, the TD-9S offers all of the features and advantages of the TD-9SX but with rubber-surface tom pads instead of mesh.

The TD-9 is the anchor of Roland's new Mid-line V-Drums kits. With hundreds of new sounds, real-audio songs & patterns onboard, plus new practice function of Scope & Quick Rec/Play built-in even with V-Hi-Hat (VH-11) full compatibility and 3-way ride triggering available, and a Scope Mode skill builder built-in, the TD-9 raises the bar significantly in its price range.

Outfitted with a large, backlit display with accompanying oversized buttons and controls, the TD-9's friendly and icon-based interface makes editing sounds and customizing kits, fast and fun.

Drummers can play along with real-audio backing songs to build their own musical experience base. They can also use the USB port to import audio files (.wav) of their choice. "Quick Record" and "Quick Play" features allow drummers to immediately record and play back solo drum parts, or drum parts performed with the backing songs.

The new MDS-9 drum rack offers a sturdy four-leg design with new, improved ball-joint mount for snare & cymbals, and angle-adjustable hi-hat arms, for fast, and flexible component placement.

The CYM-10 Cymbal Mount optional package includes three essential components as spare parts for V-Drums owners: Stopper, Felt Washer, and Wing Nut for V-Cymbal. Compatible products include all Roland CY series used in TD-20/-12/-9/-6/-3 series drum kits, that is, V-Cymbals: CY-15R (ride), CY-14C (crash), CY-12R/C (ride/crash) and dual-trigger cymbal pads: CY-8/-5