Roland VQD106PADS V-Drums Quiet Design Pad Kit (No Module)

Great sound at low volumeNoise is a common challenge that drummers and aspiring drummers come across. Drumming is inherently loud, and not everyone is a fan. Electronic drums help reduce the noise problem, but still aren't completely silent. Roland V-Drums are quieter than other electronic kits, but even their pad strikes and pedal thumps can still be heard in many settings. The V-Drums Quiet Design (VQD) offer a unique solution, reducing drumming noise by up to 75% through innovative designs and materials. This allows drummers to play at times and places that would normally be off-limits due to noise concerns. VQD gives drummers the freedom to play whenever and wherever they want.

At A Glance • Unique VQD pads, stand and pedal isolation boards work together to reduce noise by 75% compared to conventional e-drums
• 30db playing volume (approx.) recorded in rooms below the drum set – similar volume to a quiet conversation
• Available in two kit configurations, with cymbals, pads, kick and noise isolation boards also available separately
• VQD106PADS available as a pad/stand set without sound module (users can choose their preferred Roland sound module, sold separately)

dramatically reduced volumeThanks to years of research and development, precision engineering, and the ability to monitor with headphones - Roland V-Drums are already some of the quietest electronic drums available. Although even standard V-Drums can sometimes be too loud to enjoy. The physical noise of striking pads may be bothersome to others in your living space. In addition, kick and hi-hat pedals transfer low-end thumps and vibrations to the floor that resonate through the structure to create audible noise in other rooms.

This is where V-Drums Quiet Design comes in. While they may look like conventional V-Drums, every component is infused with important innovations to make them purposefully quiet. Carefully engineered pads and hardware dramatically reduce the volume of playing noises while sound-absorbing materials isolate all your kinetic drumming energy to prevent its escape into adjoining spaces.

smooth and quietMaking V-Drums even quieter has involved tireless research into sound transmission and construction materials, along with the development of all-new techniques to overcome the problem of drumming noise. Detailed testing in special facilities has revealed that the VQD106PADS V-Drums Quiet Design kit reduces noise by an astonishing 75 percent compared with a conventional V-Drums kit. The kick and hi-hat are incredibly smooth and quiet, and stick hits on the pads produce in-room sound levels similar to an average conversation.

independent triggeringDespite all their advanced noise-reducing features, the snare and toms in the VQD106PADS kit deliver the great stick feel and natural rebound you expect from top-tier V-Drums pads. The PDQ-8S and PDQ-8 pads are built with a noise-absorbing honeycomb rubber insert covered with a mesh head. Specially placed vents on the underside of the playing surface allow air pressure to dissipate, further reducing noise. The PDQ-8S snare provides independent head and rim triggering, plus a soft rubber covering on the rim for quiet rimshots.

detailed responseThe VQD106PADS kit includes three versatile CYQ-12 cymbal pads with honeycomb rubber, mesh covering, and venting like the snare and tom pads. The plastic parts are also isolated with rubber materials to eliminate vibrations. In the crash and ride positions, the CYQ-12 provides independent bow and edge triggers, natural swinging motion, and the ability to mute the cymbal by grabbing it. In the hi-hat position, the pad is paired with the FD-9 control pedal for detailed response and ultra-quiet operation.

reduced vibration and noise transferThe KDQ-8 kick pad delivers the satisfying “thud” every drummer wants—while keeping the sound confined within your headphones. The eight-inch playing surface supports single and double kick pedals and features a dense triple-layer cushion covered in a double-ply mesh material. This is housed in a floating frame to reduce vibration and noise transfer. Four rubber feet provide stability and further isolation, while the included KDB-Q quiet beater has a specially designed round head that minimizes contact noise when striking the playing surface.

special designThe innovative stand and pedal bases complete the V-Drums Quiet Design experience, keeping the remaining clicks, thumps, and vibrations from transferring to the floor and other rooms in your living space. Special hemispherical rubber feet on the stand isolate pad noise, while the dedicated NEQ-K and NEQ-H bases for kick and hi-hat pedals also have special rubber foot designs to keep foot stomps contained. The bases have been newly developed for the V-Drums Quiet Design series, evolving on the design of Roland's popular NE-10 Noise Eater product.