Roland TD-9 Review
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| I decided to put this chart together so you can evaluate each of Rolands Drum Sets side by side. As you can see, there are some important differences for you to consider. But as always, you can’t go wrong with a Roland. |
 Roland TD-9S |
 Roland TD-9SX |
 Roland TD-12 |
 Roland TD-20SX |
| Price | $1,399.00 |
$2,695.00 |
$3,999.00 | $6,999.00 |
| Description | This set features a wide range of kits and percussion sounds, and includes CY-8 dual-trigger ride and crash cymbal pads. |
With all-mesh snare and tom pads and a wide range of drum and percussion sounds, the TD-9SX also features a 3-trigger CY-12R/C ride cymbal and CY-8 dual-trigger crash cymbal pad. |
This mid-range V-Stage kit features the TD-12 module with extensive sound editing capabilities. All-mesh drum pads offer realistic playing response. The VH-11 hi-hat works with a conventional hi-hat stand. |
The ultimate V-Pro kit! Roland’s finest PD-125XS and PD-105X mesh pads provide truly realistic feel. The VH-12 hi-hat offers a whole range of open and closed sounds. Drum and cymbal sounds are fully editable to your personal taste |
| Sound Module |
TD-9 | TD-9 | TD-12 | TD-20 |
| Preset Drum Kits |
50 | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Percussion Sounds |
522 | 522 | 522 | 920 |
| Effects | Ambience, 9 types; 2-band Master EQ |
Ambience, 9 types; 2-band Master EQ |
Pad EQ, Pad Compressor 13 Multi-effects, Master Compressor, Master EQ Reverb (for backing parts), Chorus (for backing parts) |
Pad EQ, Pad Compressor 13 Multi-effects, Master Compressor, Master EQ Reverb (for backing parts), Chorus (for backing parts) |
| Editing | Head Tuning, Muffling, Cymbal Size & Sustain, Fixed Hi-Hat. Tuning and Decay for Other Instruments |
Head Tuning, Muffling, Cymbal Size & Sustain, Fixed Hi-Hat. Tuning and Decay for Other Instruments |
Advanced editing features. See below. |
Advanced editing features. See below. |
| Sequencer | Quick Record/Play, 50 built in songs w/part mute. Audio file playback from USB key (WAV) |
Quick Record/Play, 50 built in songs w/part mute. Audio file playback from USB key (WAV) |
100 Preset Patterns, 100 User Patterns, 6 Parts Approx. 20,000 notes |
150 Preset Patterns, 100 User Patterns, 6 Parts Approx. 20,000 notes |
| Pad Inputs |
DB-25 Connector: Kick, Snare, Tom 1, Tom 2, Tom 3, Hi-Hat, Crash 1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-Hat Control), Extra Trigger Input Jacks: 2 Crash2, AUX |
DB-25 Connector: Kick, Snare, Tom 1, Tom 2, Tom 3, Hi-Hat, Crash 1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-Hat Control), Extra Trigger Input Jacks: 2 Crash2, AUX |
12 Dual Triggers Available for configuration |
15 Dual Triggers Available for configuration |
| Audio Inputs |
Main Out: 1/4″ TS (L/MONO, R), Headphones: 1/4″ TRS |
Main Out: 1/4″ TS (L/MONO, R), Headphones: 1/4″ TRS |
Main Out: L/MONO, R (TS); Direct Out 1, 2 (TS); Headphone (TRS) |
Main Out: L/MONO, R (TS); Direct Out x 8 (TS); Digital Out (COAXIAL S/PDIF), Headphone (TRS) |
| Snare | PDX-8 Mesh Dual Trigger |
PD-105BK Mesh Dual Trigger |
PD-105 Mesh Dual Trigger |
PD-125XS Mesh Dual Trigger |
| Toms | 3x PD-8 Rubber Dual Trigger |
3x PD-85BK Mesh Dual Trigger |
1x PD-105, 2x PD-85 Mesh Dual Trigger |
2x PD-105X and 2x PD-125X Mesh Dual Trigger |
| Ride | CY-8 Dual Trigger |
CY-12R/C 3-way trigger |
CY-12R/C 3-way trigger |
CY-15RSV 3-way Trigger |
| Crash | CY-8 Dual Trigger |
CY-8 Dual Trigger |
2x CY-12R/C |
2x CY-14CSV Dual Trigger |
| Hi-Hat | CY-5 Dual Trigger |
CY-5 Dual Trigger |
VH-11 | VH-11 |
| Hi-Hat Pedal |
FD-8 | FD-8 | Conventional Hi-Hit Stand |
Conventional Hi-Hit Stand |
| Kick | K-8 Rubber Pad |
K-8 Rubber Pad |
K-120 Mesh Head |
K-140 Mesh Head |
| Stand | MDS-9 | MDS-9 | MDS-12x | MDS-25 |
| Additional Sounds |
- | - | 262 Backing Instruments |
262 Backing Instruments |
| Additional Features |
Scope function with graphical LCD display, USB host for audio-file (WAV) playback, Quick Record |
Scope function with graphical LCD display, USB host for audio-file (WAV) playback, Quick Record |
(KICK): Shell Depth, Beater Type, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz, Mic Position (SNARE): Shell Material, Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Strainer Adjustment, Mic Position (TOM): Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz, Mic Position (HI-HAT): Cymbal Size, Add Tambourine, Mic Position, Fixed Hi-Hat (CYMBAL): Cymbal Size, Sizzle Type, Sustain, Mic Position (ALL): Pitch, Decay |
(KICK): Shell Depth, Beater Type, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz, Mic Type, Mic Position, Kit Resonance (SNARE): Shell Material, Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Strainer Adjustment, Mic Position, Rim Sound (TOM): Shell Depth, Head Type, Head Tuning, Muffling, Snare Buzz, Mic Position (HI-HAT): Cymbal Size, Sound, Add Tambourine, Mic Position, Fixed Hi-Hat (CYMBAL): Cymbal Size, Sizzle Type, Sustain, Mic Position (ALL): Pitch, Decay |
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