The V51 is the command center of the V-Drums 5 Series, setting a new benchmark for mid-range electronic drum modules. Powered by the same premium engine as the flagship V71, it delivers rich, multi-layered sampled DW drum kits, onboard practice and performance tools, and deep expansion possibilities on Roland Cloud. The intuitive interface is designed for speed and creativity, while wireless connectivity and smartphone app integration allow drummers to play, practice, and personalize their sound effortlessly.

Unified Sound and Flagship Audio Quality

The V51 is part of a unified ecosystem with the V71 and V31, offering full cross-compatibility and access to the same core sound library from the V-Drums 7 Series. Its onboard engine mirrors the V71, delivering record-ready sounds crafted from premium DW drum sets with unmatched realism, detail, punch, and sonic quality. Multi-layered Instrument Expansions on Roland Cloud ensure continued inspiration and creative options.

New Sounds, On Demand

The module allows instant sound updates via Roland Cloud Connect, supporting up to six active expansions at once. Users can swap kicks, snares, cymbals, and other components between kits, with Kit Packs from top drummers offering authentic recreations of iconic songs.

Roland Cloud Membership

Purchasing the V51 or a V-Drums 5 Series kit includes six months of Roland Cloud Ultimate, providing access to Instrument Expansions, Kit Packs, DW Soundworks, and more. Kits are ready to play, while deep editing tools and the V51 Editor allow precise adjustments to drums and cymbals, from head type, damping, and tuning to snare wire tension and mic distance.

Studio-Grade Processing and Sample Import

The V51 features EQs and transient processors per layer, overall EQ and compression, Bus FX, vintage and modern multi-effects, reverb, and convolution-based ambience. Overhead, room, and kit resonance options create immersive sound. Each pad supports three layers, mixing internal sounds and external samples for full customization in live or studio settings.

Wireless Freedom and Skill Building

Built-in wireless and Bluetooth audio/MIDI provide direct access to Roland Cloud, music playback, and video lessons, while onboard coach mode includes advanced metronome functions, Time Check, Quiet Count, Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, Blast Beast, and Drum Pass with 100 Melodics interactive lessons for technique development.

Stay Focused with V-Drums Play and Streamlined Connectivity

The V-Drums Play app allows smartphone control of kit selection, metronome, and recording. Multi-pin jack and wiring harness ensure clean pad connections, with high-resolution digital pad inputs via USB-style cables. Front-facing headphone jacks and analog mix input expand practice and setup options.

Multi-Channel Audio and MIDI

The V51 integrates USB audio/MIDI for DAW recording and communication with DW Soundworks and V51 Editor software, supporting up to 32 audio channels over a single cable. Traditional MIDI I/O provides compatibility with external hardware.