The Roland TD-S3W is and expansion of the TD-SV and now features the PDX-8 Mesh Snare V-Pad and the CY-5 Hi Hat Cymbal Pad.

td-3sw-v-drumsRoland has now upgraded the most affordable V-Drums and these new features prove that Roland is the world leader in electronic percussion.

Roland introduces the newest member of its award-winning V-Drums® line: the TD-3SW, which succeeds the TD-3SV. The TD-3SW features a new type mesh snare pad (PDX-8) and an improved, enlarged hi-hat cymbal pad (CY-5).

  • New snare mesh pad (PDX-8) with expanded 10-inch rim size to improve the playability of rim shots
  • New hi-hat pad (CY-5) with wider playing surface and a swing-type design, which offers a more natural playing feel and appearance
  • Roland’s most affordable V-Drums set!
  • TD-3 module with high-quality sounds and onboard effects
  • Phrase Preview function makes auditioning and selecting drum kits easy
  • Dual-trigger Cymbal Pads with “swinging” motion including cymbal “chokes”
  • Kick Trigger with vertical design for natural feel; double bass pedal compatible

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The TD-3SW is packaged in two separate boxes as follows.

  • Box 1 (TD-3KW):
    (1) TD-3 Percussion Module
    (1) PDX-8 Mesh Pad
    (3) PD-8 Rubber Pads
    (1) KD-8 Kick Pad
    (1) CY-5 Cymbal Pad
    (2) CY-8 Cymbal Pads
    (1) FD-8 Hi-Hat Control Pedal
    (1) multi-cable harness
  • Box 2 (MDS-3C):
    This includes the drum set rack, the clamps and arms for both the pads and the cymbals, and the mounting plate that attaches to the bottom of the TD-3 percussion module.

TD-3SW: V-Compact Series Upgraded Features.

PDX-8: V-Pad
Improved V-Pad™ for Snare
Roland’s newest mesh V-Pad (PDX-8) offers an expanded 10-inch rim for more comfortable and quiet rim-shots, as well as separate head and rim triggering for authentic performance. This new snare mesh pad has an incredible realistic feel and the sensitivity and attack are amazing.

CY-5: Dual Trigger Cymbal Pad
Improved Cymbal Pad for Hi-Hat or Splash
The newly designed cymbal pad (CY-5) features a 12-inch playing zone and swing movement for more drummer-friendly triggering. The pad also provides separate bow and edge triggering. The CY-5 can be also used as an additional cymbal pad, such as a splash, on V-Drum kits. The new dual trigger cymbal pad features a realistic feel that was lacking in the previous pad and a more sensitive pedal feel.

Roland TD-3SW V-Compact Series Video

Johnny Rabb demonstrating the new features of the upgraded Roland TD-3SW V-Drum Compact Series.