Roland TD-07KV2 review

The TD-07KV2 is the refreshed version of Roland's popular home kit, and it is the kit we would steer most first-time buyers toward if their dealer price is right. Roland lists pads inherited from the V-Drums 3 Series: a 10-inch PD-10H snare, two 8-inch PD-8H rack toms and a 10-inch PD-10H floor tom, plus a 12-inch crash, a 10-inch second crash and a 12-inch ride. The KD-10 kick pad gives a real beater surface rather than a small trigger, which helps foot technique. The TD-07 module has 50 kit slots and 143 instruments, Bluetooth for streaming songs and sending MIDI, USB audio and MIDI, and six coach modes for timing work. Roland notes the tom pads do not support rimshots, and the kick pedal and throne cost extra. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Beginners and returning players who want Roland mesh feel and Bluetooth in a compact kit

Price

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Key features

• TD-07 module with 25 preset kits, 25 user kits and 143 instruments
• PD-10H snare, two PD-8H rack toms and a PD-10H floor tom
• Two crashes (12-inch CY-8 and 10-inch CY-5) and a 12-inch CY-8 ride
• KD-10 kick pad for a natural beater feel
• Bluetooth audio and MIDI plus USB audio and MIDI

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Larger pads than the original TD-07KV
• Strength: Six coach modes for timing practice
• Strength: Two crash cymbals out of the box
• Weakness: Kick pedal and throne not included
• Weakness: Toms do not support rimshots
• Weakness: No USD price on Roland's US page when checked

Key facts

• Module: TD-07, 50 kits
• Snare: PD-10H
• Kick: KD-10
• Bluetooth: Audio and MIDI
• Weight: 22.3 kg

Where it ranks

Roland TD-07KV2 is No. 3 in our Best Electronic Drum Kits verdict.