Roland TD-9KX2

Hi

This entry will revolve around my electronic drum kit, the Roland TD-9KX V-Drums. I have had the set for a couple of years and it's very fun to play on. There are many neat functions like the play-along function, where you can play along with many prerecorded songs, in which you can change the tempo. There is also a quick record/quick play practice function which comes in handy if you are a beginner or even a seasoned drummer.

When you buy the set you get a box with the following content:

• TD-9 percussion sound module 
• PD-105BK dual triggering snare drum
• 3 x PD-85K dual triggering toms
• CY-12R/C three-zone cymbal
• CY-8 dual-zone cymbal
• CY-5 single-zone hi-hat
• KD-8 Kick pad
• 1 x FD-8 hi-hat pedal
• The drum stand

In the picture to the right you can see my set. Keep in mind that I bought and extra CY-8 cymbal.


TD-9 sound module is packed with hundreds of sounds which you can mix and match into your own personal drum-set. There is 3-way triggering available. The module has two extra jack inputs which mean that you can connect two extra cymbals, two extra toms or one of each. It also has MIDI connectors, a mini jack input and a USB port. The USB port is there so you can backup your settings performances and to play back WAV files.

The cymbals have a nice sound to them and they have the ability to choke the sound via the edge trigger.

Out of the four drum pads included in the kit, there are one that stands out. That's the PD-105BK. It's the largest and the coolest of the pads. It has very accurate sensing in the rim and head meaning that you can do both rim shots and cross sticking with ease. All the pads are fitted with Remo-manufactured mesh heads and they have a nice shell finish.

The kit is easy to set up, even if you have never done it before. The kit has so many different sound you can put together into your own drum kit. The mesh head pads makes the drum kit easy and quiet to play on. I have played this at home at 3 am without anyone complaining.

The drum stand is solid and sturdy. The cymbal mounts are strong with adjustable ball clamps and tilt mechanisms. This way you can adjust the position of every cymbal (and toms) freely for the most ergonomic setup that fits you as a drummer.

Underneath you can hear me playing the drum kit from some of my youtube-videos. If you find my videos interesting, you can subscribe or check out the rest of the videos here.

Hope you enjoy!

-Kianul

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