Detail 01
Independent head and rim triggering
Head strikes and rim strikes are handled as separate trigger areas.
Product detailSKU #1500000443808
RolandPDQ-8S V-Drums Quiet Design Snare Pad 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed for home electronic-drumming setups, the PDQ-8S is an 8-inch Quiet Design snare pad built around a mesh head and noise-absorbing honeycomb rubber insert. Underside vents release air pressure, while the rubber-covered rim reduces noise from rimshots. Separate head and rim triggering keeps those playing zones independent, and the design is intended to limit vibration transfer. It is a focused option for drummers pairing a quiet-practice snare pad with compatible V-Drums modules.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Home practice where reduced pad noise and lower vibration transfer matter.
- Electronic snare parts that use independent head and rim triggering.
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
Mesh head with honeycomb rubber insert
The playing surface combines a mesh head with a noise-absorbing insert.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm compatibility with your V-Drums module; compatibility is described as covering a range of modules.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the PDQ-8S a snare or tom pad?
It is an 8-inch Quiet Design snare pad.
02Does it support rim triggering?
Yes. The head and rim have independent triggering.
03What reduces its playing noise?
A honeycomb rubber insert, mesh head, underside vents, and rubber-covered rim are part of its Quiet Design.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
6 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000443808
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 13.81" (35 cm) x 4.06" (10.3 cm) x 11.38" (28.8 cm)
- Weight
- 3 lb. 12 oz. (1.7 kg)
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