Unsupported Browser
The web browser that you are currently using is no longer supported, and as such features of this website may not work as expected. We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience.
Key Features
The HD-1 is the perfect digital drum kit for beginners and developing players. Roland's professional technology ensures you'll be learning on a quality kit and developing real transferrable skills but the entry-level HD-1 is also compact and affordable enough for the home user. Unique learning tools such as the specialised HD-1 Drum Tutor software and Roland's Friend Jam mean you'll never get tired of practicing on this kit!
Call our Roland Specialist for further information on: 0330 365 4444
Product Ref: 19114
With this complete pack you'll be playing and learning new skills on the HD-1 in no time. The HD-1 is fun, modern and easy to use and was chosen as the perfect Christmas present for the modern male on tv's Gadget Show! The clean and compact look makes it an unobtrusive presence in the home and allows for easy storage in the bedroom. The headphone jack, quiet pads and new pedal design mean this drum kit can also be played with minimum disruption to others.
Designed to be compact, affordable and practical enough for all players the stylish HD-1 drum kit fits nicely into the studio, school or home environment. This accessible kit opens up a new range of players to the legendary Roland V-Drums technology developed to provide an electronic drum kit which mimics the playability, sound and feel of an acoustic as closely as possible.
The video below demonstrates the range of tones in the pre-set kits of the HD-1.
Small Price, Big Performance
Although designed to look small and neat the HD-1 boasts powerful V-Drum performance. The latest technologies from Roland mean drummers can experience digital features such as versatility, easy editing and quiet practice along with the acoustic style, realism and playing experience that allows the development of skills easily transferrable to an acoustic kit.
The HD-1's drum sounds will change dependent on how hard the pad is struck but, like an acoustic drum, the sound will also change its tonal characteristics. The change is far more dynamic, expressive and true to life than just turning up the volume on one standard sound which is how many previous kits would work.
The HD-1 drum set includes the most expressive hi-hat control available and gives you all the subtle tones of an acoustic hi-hat. Not just open and closed, but all sound variations in between as you move the hi-hat pedal while playing the pad.
Play Along Fun & Practice Features
When you're learning to play an instrument or working on improving your skills it helps to have interesting and fun practice tools and games. Roland have tons of added features developed by musicians to help aspiring drummers improve. Along with the in-built metronome and mix-input for easy play along with your favourite tracks Roland have developed two special practice tools.
Roland DT-1 V Drums Tutor Software
Included in this pack is the Roland V-Drums DT-1 Tutor Software which can help you get on the fast track to better drumming. Connect your HD-1 kit to your computer using the included cable and enjoy playing along to onboard patterns and songs using colourful graphics and patterns to simplify complex beats. This software can also be incorporated into lessons or used to set drum homework. With 60 preset songs and 57 basic drum patterns to learn this is sure to have you playing for hours!
V-Drums Friend Jam
Roland's Friend Jam is a fun and free practice game for V-Drums which lets you compete against other drummers from around the world. Available on a laptop or as an app, simply connect your V-Drums to your computer using the included USB cable and play!
Drum along with one of the many backing tracks or download and play along to your favourite songs. The Friend Jam technology measures your accuracy as you play and illustrates which pads you hit and how hard. Once you've finished it analyses your technique, gives you a score and ranks you in the global rankings. You can even Tweet your score to let followers know how well you're doing!
Friend Jam is a fun game that encourages practice and helps you measure and track your progress. With all this competition, you'll soon be climbing up the leaderboard!
Visit the Roland Friend Jam Website for more information.
Roland HD-1 V-Drum Lite Drum Kit
Roland DT-1 V Drums Tutor Software