RolandChannel | 1 year ago

Jam along with multiple generations of enduring tunes using Timeless Pop Tracks Vol. 1, a premium collection of drum kits and custom layered samples for the TD-27 V-Drums sound module.

In this video, you’ll hear each of the five kit’s unique sounds performed by Bill Burns:

00:00 Not My Lover
00:36 Downtown
01:01 Parrot Dice
01:32 Only Thunder
02:10 YeahYeahYeah

Not My Lover
The snappy hybrid drum sound from Michael Jackson’s classic track “Billie Jean.” Performed by drummer Leon "Ndugu" Chancler on Thriller from 1982, the best-selling album of all time.

Downtown
Lay down punchy retro backbeats with this kit based on “Uptown Girl” from Billy Joel’s 1983 album An Innocent Man, a song inspired by 1960s vocal groups and played by Joel’s longtime drummer, Liberty DeVitto.

Parrot Dice
A contemporary hybrid drum sound inspired by “Paradise” from Coldplay’s 2011 album Mylo Xyloto, played by Will Champion.

Only Thunder
Modeled on the vintage mid-’70s dry drum sound from “Dreams” on Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album, as played by Mick Fleetwood.

YeahYeahYeah
The fat, driving drum sound from “I’m Still Standing" by Elton John, performed by Nigel Olsson on the Too Low for Zero album from 1983.

This professionally curated pack features detailed reproductions of the drum sounds for five iconic songs. The module’s expansive onboard editing tools have been used to match the original recordings as closely as possible, including drum and cymbal selection, head types and tuning, overhead mic sounds, room characteristics, studio processing, and more. These drums are designed to sound “just like the record,” making you feel like you’re behind the player’s actual kit while performing live, recording, or jamming at home.

To learn more about Timeless Pop Tracks Vol. 1 Kit Pack for TD-27, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/products/rc_td-27_kit_pack_timeless_pop_tracks_vol_1/

To learn more about Roland Cloud for V-Drums, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/promos/v-drums_roland_cloud/

The kits in this collection have been created using the internal TD-27 instruments and editing tools combined with newly developed samples to reinforce certain drum sounds. Because the original recordings are not used within this collection, these kits should be considered as taking inspiration from the original sounds rather than being exact replicas.

The owners of the songs referenced above are not affiliated or licensed with Roland. Company names and product names referenced are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.