Detail 01
Three-ply mesh head
Provides the pad’s stated natural rebound and playing feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000444438
RolandPD-14DSX V-Drums Digital Snare 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The PD-14DSX is Roland’s 14-inch digital snare pad, centered on high-resolution triggering, a three-ply mesh head, and advanced digital communication. With the V71 sound module, it provides ultra-detailed positional sensing, more than 16,000 velocity variations, and automatic hand detection for transitions among headshots, rimshots, and cross-stick techniques. A throw-off lever switches the virtual snares on or off, with an LED that follows the module. Its strainer knob adjusts virtual snare tension and can also control assignable module functions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- V71-based electronic drum setups needing positional sensing, hand detection, and detailed velocity response.
- Players who move between headshots, rimshots, and cross-stick techniques within a digital snare workflow.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users expecting the PD-14DSX’s fullest advanced-feature support away from the V71 module.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Throw-off lever and LED indicator
Turns virtual snares on or off, with the indicator synchronized to the module.
Detail 03
Knurled strainer knob
Adjusts virtual snare tension and doubles as an assignable module controller.
Detail 04
TD-50X and TD-27 compatibility
Both modules are supported with some advanced-feature support; the V71 is identified as the best match.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For the full described feature set, pair the pad with a V71 sound module.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the PD-14DSX turn virtual snares on and off?
Yes. Its throw-off lever controls the virtual snares, and an LED indicator is synchronized to the module.
02What module is the PD-14DSX designed around?
The V71 is identified as its best match.
03Can the strainer knob control more than snare tension?
Yes. It can be assigned to module functions.
Reference
Full specifications
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2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Black
