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Multi-sensor layout
Three bow sensors plus edge, motion, and touch sensors capture stick and foot input.

Independent shopping perspective
Roland’s VH-14D is a two-piece, 14-inch digital hi-hat pad built around detailed stick, hand, and foot detection. Its sensor array tracks playing position, velocity, motion, edge work, and touch, so light taps, foot splashes, choking, and hand muting are all part of the playing workflow. It is made for Roland V-Drums systems: TD-50 and TD-50X modules provide optimized sounds, while the TD-27 supports it with an enhanced-detection update. The low-profile rubber pads mount to a standard hi-hat stand.


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What matters in use
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 01
Three bow sensors plus edge, motion, and touch sensors capture stick and foot input.
Detail 02
The playing surface is arranged as a two-piece digital hi-hat pad.
Detail 03
A connection cable of that length is supplied for the setup.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Roland names the TD-50, TD-50X, and TD-27. TD-27 support includes a free update with enhanced detection.
No. It mounts to a standard hi-hat stand, which is not included.
Yes. It supports cymbal choking and touch-based hand muting.
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