The V31 sound module is the core component of the V-Drums 3 Series, delivering the power and expression of Roland’s flagship V71 engine in a compact, accessible format. It combines next-generation response and multi-layered drum and cymbal instruments into a straightforward interface, giving drummers a premium sound experience without the bulk or complexity. Onboard practice tools, wireless connectivity, and smartphone app integration allow smarter practice, confident performance, and access to an expanding range of V-Drums expansion content on Roland Cloud.

Unified Sound and Flagship Audio Quality

The V31 is part of a unified ecosystem with the V71 and V51, offering full cross-compatibility and access to the same core sound library as the V-Drums 7 Series. The onboard engine mirrors the V71, featuring record-ready sounds crafted from premium DW drum sets. Multi-layered V-Drums Instrument Expansions and cloud content ensure unmatched realism, detail, punch, and sonic quality for both practice and performance.

New Sounds, On Demand

The module allows instant access to new sounds via Roland Cloud Connect. Up to six expansions can be active simultaneously, letting users swap kicks, snares, cymbals, and other components between kits. V-Drums Kit Packs from top drummers and producers provide authentic recreations of influential songs, keeping the drumming experience fresh and inspiring.

Roland Cloud Membership and Editing Made Simple

Purchasing the V31 or a V-Drums 3 Series kit includes six months of Roland Cloud Ultimate, giving access to Instrument Expansions, Kit Packs, DW Soundworks, and more. The kits come ready to play, with EZ Edit for quick adjustments of kick and snare sounds, pitch, damping, and balance. Deeper editing tools and the V31 Editor provide advanced customization on Mac or Windows.

Studio-Grade Processing and Sample Import

The V31 features EQs and transient processors per layer, overall EQ and compression, Bus FX, vintage and modern multi-effects, reverb, and convolution-based ambience. Overhead, room, and kit resonance options enhance realism and immersion. Each pad supports three layers, combining internal sounds and external samples, allowing full customization for live or studio use.

Wireless Freedom and Your Personal Drumming Coach

Built-in wireless and Bluetooth audio/MIDI provide direct Roland Cloud access, music playback, video lessons, and system updates. The onboard coach mode offers metronome functions, Time Check, Quiet Count, Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and Blast Beast, plus access to Drum Pass—100 interactive Melodics lessons developed for V-Drums players.

Stay Focused with V-Drums Play and Connect

The V-Drums Play app enables smartphone control of kit selection, metronome, and recording. Pad connections are simplified via a multi-pin jack and wiring harness, with two analog trigger inputs, a stereo output, headphone jack, and analog mix input for optional instruments. High-resolution digital pads can be added to expand the setup.

Multi-Channel Audio and MIDI

The V31 includes USB audio/MIDI for DAW integration and communication with DW Soundworks and V31 Editor software. Multitrack recording supports up to 30 audio channels over a single cable, alongside traditional MIDI output for external sound triggering and synchronization.