Roland TD313 V-drums Kit

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Roland TD-313 embodies the V-Drums DNA: offering an electronic drum kit with a credible touch and a sound engine capable of handling everything from simple home practice to recording applications. Positioned in the Series 3, it aims for an excellent balance between accessibility, realism, and modernity, while incorporating technological foundations from higher series. It is designed for drummers looking to step up from an entry-level kit without moving into a heavy or complex setup.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

The TD-313 is especially suitable for beginner to intermediate drummers seeking a reliable, expressive, and enjoyable electronic drum kit for daily use. It is ideal for working on fundamentals (consistency, dynamics, coordination), playing modern styles (pop, rock, funk, metal, electro), and producing clean takes in a home studio. Thanks to its connectivity and scalable module, it will also interest musicians already equipped who want a compact kit for headphone practice, rehearsals, or triggering sounds in a hybrid setup.

Features and Innovations

At the heart of the kit, the V31 module delivers dynamic response and a sound palette designed to sound "studio-ready" from the first power-up. The Roland Behavior Modeling enhances the transition between light hits and accents, providing a smoother feel on rolls, ghost notes, and hi-hat nuances.

In terms of playing, the 12-inch PDX-12 snare offers a comfortable surface and dual-zone triggering, while the PD-8H and PD-10H toms prioritize precision and quietness. The thin cymbals CY-12C-T and CY-14R-T enhance expressiveness: a dual-zone crash and a triple-zone ride allow for varied articulations (bell, body, edge) to better structure playing.

Roland Cloud compatibility opens the kit to adding new sounds, kits, and expansions via Wi-Fi, managed through the V-Drums Playapp. Bluetooth facilitates playing along with tracks, working with a click, or listening to audio from a smartphone or tablet. For practice, the Coach mode integrates progressive tools like Time Check, Quiet Count, Phrase Trainer, and Stroke Monitor, designed to improve accuracy, stability, and dynamic control.

Sound

On an electronic drum kit, the "sound" primarily depends on the sound engine, the quality of the samples, and how they respond to playing. With the V31, the TD-313 relies on multi-layer samples recorded with DW to achieve a more organic sound: sharper attacks, coherent timbre variations according to playing strength, and a sense of depth on drums and cymbals.

Expressiveness also comes from sensors and zones: the CY-14R-T ride with triple-zone encourages "musical" playing (differentiating cymbal parts without overplaying), while the CY-5 hi-hat combined with the FD-9 pedal allows smooth control of openings. The result is an electronic drum kit capable of sounding clean on headphones, credible in recording via USB-C Audio/MIDI, and effective on stage thanks to dedicated audio outputs.

Technical specifications

Inputs	USB, Midi, Auxiliary, trigger, Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, stereo minijack	Accessories included	Rack, AC adapter, Multitrigger cable, Manual, With attachment / Stand, Tuning key
Outputs	USB, Midi, headphone, 2 x jack	Number of outputs	2
Skin type	meshed	Color	Black

Model	Roland TD-313 V-Drums (Series 3, October 2025)	Wi-Fi / Bluetooth	integration with Roland Cloud Connect and V-Drums Play
Sound module	V31 (V-Drums Sound Module)	Training functions	Coach Mode, Time Check, Quiet Count, Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor
Bass drum	KD-10 (5 inches) (delivered without bass drum pedal)	Storage	SDHC card
Snare	PDX-12 (12 inches) - dual zone	Connectivity	USB-C audio/MIDI, TRS L/R outputs, mix input, 3.5 mm headphone output
Mounted toms	2 x PD-8H (8 inches)	Dimensions (setup)	157 x 110 x 120 cm
Floor tom	PD-10H (10 inches)	Weight	24.1 kg
Hi-hat	CY-5 (12 inches) + FD-9 pedal	Bass drum pedal	Roland RDH Series
Crash	CY-12C-T (12 inches) - dual zone	Hi-hat pedal	FD-9 or RDH-120A
Ride	CY-14R-T (14 inches) - triple zone	Drum throne	Roland RDT Series
Rack	MDS-COM	Headphones	Roland VMH-D1 or RH Series
Sound engine	derived from Series 7 with DW samples	Drum mat	TDM-25
Playing technology	Roland Behavior Modeling	Personal monitor	PM Series
Roland Cloud compatibility	download kits, sounds, and expansions