Roland V-Drums with a Free DW Pedal: Which Kit Is Right for Me?

More Time Playing. A Setup That Fits Your Life.

Finding time and space to play drums can be a challenge. Perhaps you want to practise at home without the full volume of an acoustic kit, record without setting up a room full of microphones, or explore different drum sounds without changing your entire setup.

You might be learning your first grooves, returning to drumming after a break, preparing for gigs or developing your recording skills. Whatever your starting point, the right electronic drum kit can make it easier to fit more playing into your day.

How Roland V-Drums Can Help

• Manage your listening volume: play through headphones or a suitable drum monitor and adjust the electronic sound to suit your session.
• Make practice more engaging: explore different kit sounds and use the available practice tools to develop your timing and technique.
• Find a layout that suits your space: compare compact electronic setups with acoustic-style designs before choosing.
• Explore recording: use your chosen kit’s audio and MIDI capabilities with compatible equipment and software.
• Choose the playing response you need: compare pad sizes, layouts and analogue or digital-pad configurations.

Electronic drums are quieter than a full-volume acoustic kit, but they are not silent. Pad strikes and pedal impacts remain audible, and vibration can travel through floors. Consider your room, neighbours and playing times when planning your setup.

The best choice is the kit that suits your space, budget and playing ambitions. That is where this guide comes in.

Your Next Roland Kit Comes with a Free DW Kick Pedal

Until 30 November 2026 inclusive, qualifying new Roland V-Drums kits come with a free DW single kick pedal at Fair Deal Music, while stocks last.

• Buy a TD316, VAD316 or TD513: receive a free DW 2000 single kick pedal, model DWCP2000A.
• Buy a TD516: receive a free DW 3000 single kick pedal, model DWCP3000A.

Choose the kit for the way you want to play. The matching free pedal adds extra value to your purchase.

Explore the Roland kits with a free DW pedal

Which Roland V-Drums Kit Is Right for Me?

Start with the feature that matters most to you:

• A compact setup for everyday practice: start with TD316.
• An acoustic-style look and layout: start with VAD316.
• V51-module flexibility in a space-saving kit: start with TD513.
• Digital snare, hi-hat and ride pads included: start with TD516.

These are starting points rather than fixed rules. Read on to find the setup that best matches your priorities.

TD316 – For a Compact Everyday Setup

The TD316 pairs Roland’s V31 module with responsive pads, two crash cymbals and a VH-10 hi-hat that mounts on a conventional hi-hat stand. It is a sensible starting point if practice and home recording are your priorities and you want a streamlined electronic layout.

Fair Deal Music recommendation: shortlist TD316 when a manageable footprint matters more than acoustic-style shells or included digital pads.

Your free pedal: DW 2000 single kick pedal, model DWCP2000A.

VAD316 – For the Acoustic-Style Experience

The VAD316 also uses the V31 module, but its shallow-depth wood shells and full-size kick drum create a more familiar acoustic-style layout. It is worth considering if the physical presence of the kit is part of what inspires you to play.

Fair Deal Music recommendation: shortlist VAD316 when you want electronic sounds in an acoustic-style setup. Measure your playing area before deciding.

Your free pedal: DW 2000 single kick pedal, model DWCP2000A.

TD513 – For V51 Flexibility in a Space-Saving Kit

The TD513 brings the V51 module into a compact, rack-based setup. Its supplied snare, hi-hat and ride are analogue pads; the module supports compatible digital-pad upgrades purchased separately.

Fair Deal Music recommendation: shortlist TD513 if the V51 module and a compact layout are your priorities, and you are comfortable with the supplied analogue pads.

Your free pedal: DW 2000 single kick pedal, model DWCP2000A.

TD516 – For Included Digital-Pad Expression

The TD516 combines the V51 module with Roland’s digital snare, hi-hat and ride pads, plus a larger setup than TD513. Consider it when detailed pad response matters to your practice, recording or performance.

Fair Deal Music recommendation: shortlist TD516 if you want that digital-pad experience included from the start.

Your free pedal: DW 3000 single kick pedal, model DWCP3000A.

Compare TD316, VAD316, TD513 and TD516

What Is the Difference Between the Free Pedals?

The DW 2000 is a single-chain single kick pedal. The DW 3000 uses a dual-chain drive. Both are single pedals, and the promotional pairing is fixed by the kit you buy.

Choose your drum kit for its playing experience rather than choosing solely for the gift.

Qualifying Roland kits and their free DW pedals

Roland kit	Free single kick pedal
TD316	DW 2000 – DWCP2000A
VAD316	DW 2000 – DWCP2000A
TD513	DW 2000 – DWCP2000A
TD516	DW 3000 – DWCP3000A

Check the Whole Setup Before Ordering

Allow space for the kit, seat and playing movement. Decide how you will listen: headphones, a suitable drum monitor or your recording setup. Check the exact listing for stands, throne, cables and any bundle accessories.

The free pedal is part of this promotion; it does not automatically include a hi-hat stand, drum throne, headphones or every accessory shown in photographs. Ask our team to check your complete setup before you order.

How Do I Get My Free DW Pedal?

Choose a qualifying new kit during the offer period. Fair Deal Music supplies the appropriate pedal with your purchase, online or in-store. Online, it is added automatically to your basket; check that the correct pedal appears at £0. No separate claim to Roland is required.

The offer ends on 30 November 2026 inclusive, while stocks last.

Why Thousands of Musicians Choose Fair Deal Music

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you’re choosing one of the UK’s most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Our Birmingham team can help you compare the options and make sense of the accessories. Whether you are choosing your first electronic kit or upgrading an established setup, we can help you focus on what matters to your playing.

Buy • Sell • Trade

Ask about part exchange, trade-in and trade-up options, subject to assessment and suitability. Your existing equipment could help towards your next setup.

Finance and Delivery

Speak to our team about available finance options, eligibility and terms. Check each product listing for current availability, delivery details and the exact contents of your chosen package.

Questions Before You Choose

Are Roland V-Drums silent when played through headphones?

No. Headphones let you control the electronic sound you hear, but hitting the pads and operating the pedals still produces physical noise and vibration. Consider your room and flooring, especially if you have neighbours below.

Which kit should I consider for a compact practice setup?

Start by comparing TD316 and TD513. TD316 uses the V31 module, while TD513 uses the V51 module. Check each kit’s dimensions and allow room for your seat and playing movement.

Does TD513 include the same digital pads as TD516?

No. TD513 includes analogue pads. TD516 includes digital snare, hi-hat and ride pads. TD513’s V51 module supports compatible digital upgrades bought separately.

Is VAD316 automatically better than TD316?

They suit different preferences. Both use the V31 module; VAD316 offers acoustic-style shells and a different physical layout. Choose for your space and playing feel.

Can I receive a double pedal instead?

No. This promotion supplies the specified single kick pedal for each qualifying kit, with no alternative gift.

Can returning Fair Deal Music customers use the offer?

The published terms do not require first-time customer status. The purchase must otherwise qualify, including the original-purchaser and household restrictions.

Do TD313 or VAD516 qualify for this promotion?

No. The qualifying models are TD316, VAD316, TD513 and TD516 only.

Find the Kit That Makes You Want to Play

A setup that suits your life can give you more reasons to pick up your sticks. Compare the four qualifying Roland V-Drums kits, explore current availability and choose your next chapter with help from Fair Deal Music.

Get your matching free DW single kick pedal with a qualifying new kit before 30 November 2026, while stocks last.

Shop the qualifying Roland kits with a free DW pedal

Promotion Terms

• Offer valid from 8 September to 30 November 2026 inclusive, while stocks last.
• Qualifying new TD316, VAD316 and TD513 kits include a DWCP2000A single kick pedal. Qualifying new TD516 kits include a DWCP3000A single kick pedal.
• One promotional pedal per household, for the original purchaser at the time and place of purchase. The offer is not transferable.
• No cash, credit or alternative gift is available.
• Second-hand, refurbished, reconditioned and counterfeit products are excluded.
• TD313 and VAD516 are excluded.
• The promotion is available through participating authorised Roland dealers to residents of the UK, EEA and Switzerland.
• Company, organisation, institution, dealer and distributor purchases are excluded.
• Roland Group employees, their immediate families and members of their households are excluded.
• The promotion is offered by Roland Europe Group Limited, which may amend or withdraw it.
• Subject to qualifying kit and pedal availability.