When did the Roland TD 50KV2 come out?
The Roland TD-50 has been the flagship kit for Roland since it was introduced in 2016. A few versions of it have been released since then with the TD-50KV2 being the latest model.
The TD-50KV2 itself was released in the earlier part of 2021, making it a very recent addition to Roland’s electronic drum kit lineup.
Before the TD-50, the flagship kit from Roland was the TD-30. Many drummers around the world still play on TD-30s, but they fall short compared to the TD-50 models.
The other Roland kit that got released in 2021 was the VAD706. It’s another top-quality product from Roland. The difference between the VAD706 and the TD-50KV is that the VAD kit has more of an acoustic appearance.
Both drum kits use the TD-50X drum module. So, they’re very similar to each other when it comes to sounds and features.
How To connect your Roland TD-50KV2 to a Computer?
To connect the Roland TD-50KV2 to a computer, you simply need to run a USB cable from the module to your computer. You’ll need to use a USB to MIDI cable. They’re fairly easy to find in most places.
You’ll most probably have to install a few drivers, but those tend to pop up as soon as you plug the module in, making it an easy process.
Having the ability to plug the TD-50KV2 into a computer opens up a whole new world of possibilities. While the TD-50X drum module is limited by what it has onboard, there are no limitations on a computer.
You can download as many VSTs as you want to in order to get a large array of sounds for your kit. That’s one of the big beauties of owning an electronic drum kit and a computer. There is so much you can do with it through a computer.
How to Record the Roland TD-50KV2?
If you want to simply record what you just played and play it back to yourself, there’s a recording button on the module that allows you to do that quickly and easily. If you want to do multitrack recording, there’s a process that is a bit more complicated.
You have to connect the module to a computer and run the MIDI connection through a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). From there, you can choose to record all the output from the electronic drum kit.
The great thing about the TD-50KV2 is that you can record up to 32 channels. That’s incredibly useful when recording drum parts.
How to update the Roland TD-50X Module Firmware?
Roland regularly releases updated versions of the firmware on modules. This lengthens the lifespan, giving you more options down the road.
To update the module, you need to go to the Roland website and find the page that has all the information on the TD-50X. You can see there if you’re using the latest version. If you aren’t, you can download the update file and follow all the instructions that are laid out for you. It’s an easy process once you get the hang of it!
Roland also occasionally sells higher-quality updates for the modules. You need to buy them, but the investment is worth the upgrade.