Detail 01
18-inch all-birch shell
Supplies the full-size acoustic bass-drum shell used by the trigger.
Product detailSKU #1500000221718
RolandKD-180 18" Acoustic Electronic Bass Drum
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bring a full-size acoustic-kick look and feel into a V-Drums or hybrid setup with Roland’s KD-180. The ready-to-play 18-inch birch bass-drum shell arrives with its kick-trigger electronics already installed. Roland’s air-damper design works with the shell as the beater contacts the head, creating resistance and supporting stable, accurate triggering. It also accepts double kick pedals, making it a practical choice when an electronic drum sound needs to sit behind an acoustic-style bass drum onstage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a hybrid acoustic/electronic kit around an acoustic-style 18-inch bass drum.
- Using double kick pedals with an electronically triggered bass drum.
- Adding an acoustic-kick appearance to a compatible V-Drums setup.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a kick pedal included; the KD-180 does not include one.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Pre-installed trigger electronics
The kick trigger is already fitted to the drum.
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Air damper
Works with the shell to create beater resistance and support triggering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your sound module is among the V-Drums modules compatible with the KD-180.
- 02Plan for a kick pedal separately; it is not included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use a double kick pedal?
Yes. The KD-180 works with double kick pedals.
02Is it ready to play as a trigger drum?
Yes. Roland’s kick-trigger electronics are pre-installed.
03Is a kick pedal included?
No. The kick pedal is not included.
