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50 Preset Kits Inspired by the TD-50, Plus Room to Grow





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With sounds and features inspired by Roland's flagship TD-50, the V-Drums TD-17 sound module makes an attractive option for the pro and intermediate eDrummer. 50 preset kits and 310 drum/percussion sounds equip this module for virtually any style of music, from world music to EDM and metal. User sounds can be imported as WAV files via SD/HC card ? a first for a V-Drums module at this level ? and saved to any of 50 user kits, as well as blended with stock kits and further edited using the TD-17's powerful processing and effects engine. Another impressive feature is the TD-17's onboard Bluetooth transceiver, which both streams music from your phone for practicing, jamming, and recording, and sends MIDI to your DAW over Bluetooth (at the cost of a little latency) for tracking made easy. Of course, for rock-solid record applications and legacy setups, audio/MIDI over USB and a traditional 5-pin MIDI output are also available in the Roland V-Drums TD-17.





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Sounds based on the TD-50





Sweetwater reviewers are pleased to report that the TD-17 holds its own even against Roland's flagship TD-50 module. The stock sounds are inspiring enough out of the box. And for power users, kits can be manipulated virtually in a number of ways. Kick drum too boxy for your tastes? Dry it out with muffling. Too boomy? Tune it up. Snare drums even feature adjustable snare wires so players can dial in their preferred sensitivity. Once you've got your core sounds covered, drums can be sweetened with room ambience, EQ, and more on a pad-by-pad basis.





Import and record over SD





The TD-17 allows users to import their own drum sounds via SC/HC card and save to any of 50 user kits. This is just one way in which the TD-17 grows with you. Drum performances can be recorded straight into the SD card (up to 60 minutes) for safekeeping and song building.





Stream songs and MIDI over Bluetooth





An onboard Bluetooth 4.2 transceiver gives the TD-17 the edge for practice and recording. Stream music directly to your module wirelessly, without cables, and play along to your heart's content. And when you're ready to capture those ideas, the TD-17 also features MIDI over Bluetooth to send MIDI note values out to a compatible device, including compatible smartphones.





Record audio and trigger virtual instruments





Onboard sounds aside, the TD-17 is the perfect tool for triggering your favorite virtual instruments onstage or in a recording environment. MIDI data can be sent via the TD-17's USB port or 5-pin MIDI output. Pre-mixed audio can also be sent via USB.





Additional trigger inputs grow with your kit





In addition to accepting the included multi-pin cable harness, the TD-17 sports two additional 1/4" dual-trigger inputs for an additional crash and auxiliary pad down the road.





Roland TD-17 V-Drums Sound Module Features:


Sounds and features inspired by Roland's flagship TD-50 drum module


50 preset kits 50 user kits


Library of 310 drum/percussion sounds


Virtual tuning, muffling, and strainer tension, and snare buzz


Adjustable reverb, and EQ per pad


Global bass and treble controls


Import WAV files via SD/HC card (not included)


Record up to 60 minutes of audio via SD card, or ~3 minutes of audio via internal memory


Onboard Bluetooth 4.2 transceiver ? stream music from your phone or send MIDI data to your DAW


MIDI over USB and 5-pin output ? trigger virtual instruments in your DAW


Audio over USB ? capture pre-mixed audio for song building and safekeeping


Multi-pin cable harness included ? inputs for Kick, Snare, Tom1, Tom2, Tom3, Hi-Hat, Crash1, Ride, Ride Bell, and Hi-Hat Control


Two additional 1/4" dual-trigger inputs ? inputs for Crash2 and Aux