Detail 01
Six channel faders
Separate faders control kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals, and ambience.
Product detailSKU #1500000472504
RolandV51 V-Drums Sound Module
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The V51 is a V-Drums sound module centered on detailed DW multi-layer kits, deep sound shaping, and structured practice tools. It uses the same sound engine as the V71 and provides 200 kits, more than 1,000 instruments, and up to 500 user samples. Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and Time Check give practice sessions a dedicated workspace, while the 4.3-inch color display and six faders keep kit control direct. USB-C audio/MIDI, Bluetooth streaming, SD-card support, and Roland Cloud access extend it into recording and rehearsal workflows.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Practicing with Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and Time Check built into the drum module
- Creating kits from DW multi-layer sounds alongside imported user samples
- Sending multichannel drum audio to a computer through the USB-C computer port
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
User sample capacity
Imports up to 500 samples, including the factory-loaded user samples.
Detail 03
Computer audio modes
USB-C can record and play back 32 channels in vendor mode, or two channels in generic mode.
Detail 04
External memory
Supports SDHC cards for song playback and file storage.
Detail 05
Included Roland Cloud Ultimate membership
A six-month membership is supplied with the module.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your pad layout against the module's DB-25 trigger input, four 1/4-inch TRS trigger inputs, and three USB-A digital trigger ports.
- 02The unit includes an AC adaptor, special connection cable, and mounting plate set.
- 03Song playback from SD card supports WAV files and MP3 files.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many drum kits does the V51 have?
It has 200 drum kits, with more than 70 preset kits.
02Can I import my own samples?
Yes. The V51 supports up to 500 user samples, including factory-preloaded user samples.
03Does it connect to a computer?
Yes. Its USB-C port supports class-compliant audio/MIDI or Roland-driver operation.
04What headphones can I connect?
It provides both 1/4-inch stereo and 1/8-inch stereo-mini headphone outputs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Effect Types
- Layer transient (each layer), layer equalizer (each layer), pad equalizer (each pad by head and rim), pad compressor (each pad head and rim common), overhead mic simulator, room/reverb/kit resonance, bus effect (4 systems, 94 types), bus reverb, master compressor, master equalizer
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Foot Switch Jack
- 1/4 inch TRS phone type
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
11 detailsConnections & power
- MIDI
- IN, OUT/THRU connectors
- Trigger Input
- 1 x DB-25 (kick, snare, tom1–3, hi-hat, crash 1, ride, ride bell, hi-hat control)
- User Sample Import
- Up to 500 samples (includes factory preloaded user samples)
- Master Outputs
- 1/4 inch L/Mono, R unbalanced
- Digital Trigger in Ports
- 3 x USB-A
- Mix Input
- 1 stereo 1/4 inch phone
- USB Computer Port
- USB-C (class-compliant audio/MIDI or Roland driver)
- Trigger in Jacks
- 4 x 1/4 inch TRS (crash 2, AUX 1/tom 4, AUX 2, AUX 3)
- Power Supply
- AC adaptor (PSB-7U)
- Power Consumption Off Mode
- 0.24W
- Power Input
- DC IN jack
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 5
- Maximum Length
- 60 minutes (temporary 1 minute)
- Width
- 12.5” x 9.7” x 4.1”
- Sample Length
- 24 minutes mono / 12 minutes stereo total
18 detailsOther
- Headphones
- 1/4 inch stereo + 1/8 inch stereo mini
- Song Player
- WAV (44.1kHz, 16/24-bit), MP3 via SD card
- Current Draw
- 1,700mA
- Recording Method
- Realtime
- Maximum Note Storage
- approx. 40,000 notes
- Instruments
- 1,000+
- Direct Outs
- 2 x 1/4 inch TRS unbalanced
- Options
- PD, PDX, PDQ pads; CY, CYQ cymbals; KD, KDQ, KT kick pads; VH hi-hats; FD pedals; RT triggers; BOSS FS-5U/FS-6 footswitches; PM monitors; DAP-3X accessory pack; TDM mats; NE series noise eater
- Generic Mode
- record 2 channels / playback 2 channels @ 44.1kHz
- File Formats
- WAV (44.1kHz, 16-bit), SMF export
- Display
- 4.3 inch color LCD
- Accessories
- Quick Start, Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide, AC adaptor (PSB-7U), special connection cable, mounting plate set, "Using the Unit Safely" leaflet
- Faders
- 6 (kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals, ambience)
- Vendor Mode
- record 32 channels / playback 32 channels @ 44.1kHz (original) or 96/48kHz (converted)
- Drum Kits
- 200 (70+ preset)
- Product Type
- Drum sound module
- Series
- V-Drums
- External Memory
- SD card (SDHC supported)
