Roland HD1 V-Drums Lite

I always wanted to get into drumming but never really get all the circumstances right. Recently I got into the mood again and researched the web for the best suitable e-drum kit. Finally I chose Roland HD-1 mainly because I am a complete beginner with not much free space around my home but still wanted quality and durability.

I got the kit for a week now and it delivered what I expected. It is solid, easy to assemble, works right out of the box and the known flaws (limited functionality like lack of choke on cymbals or no rim shot) does not bother me much. It is an ideal tool for me to start drumming and develop my skills for a few years before I will consider to move on.

I would also like to mention that due to the refit sale and special offer I also got the accessory pack AND the drum tutor software included with the kit which makes it a great bargain I could not find anywhere else. Andertons' customer service is indeed excellent so I am highly satisfied with both the product and the service.

Nice practice kit, small footprint with enough good sounds to do the job.

Free accessory pack is very poor. For a real bargain, drum kit should be sold £42.00 cheaper with no accessory pack.

Really excellent design. Really good for learning and practice. Good dynamics. Obviously the proximity of the pads restrict the fluid body movements that would be ideal, but the excellent compact design was a major factor in choosing the kit.

This kit is absolutely fantastic value for money and superb for beginners like myself. The mesh snare drum is great and has a much more realistic feel than a rubber pad. I do however have a few minor points about the kit that some may wish to consider if they have a bit more money to spend. Similar to many other reviews I read about the HD-1 when choosing my kit, I find that the high-hat is quite difficult to keep closed and will sound slightly open with the smallest release of pressure on the pedal. There is also not a real pedal with the bass drum though personally that is not something I mind. The simplicity of the brain, although probably a benefit for some, is also slightly frustrating as it would be good to be able to tweak some of the sounds and have a greater variety. Having said that the sounds that the HD-1 does provide are realistic and I have experienced no triggering issues which might occur with cheaper kits. Despite these minors issues I am delighted with the HD-1 and I am very glad I stretched my budget to purchase it.

What a bargain. I've been thinking about buying the HD-1 for months but put it off because of the price. This was by far the best deal I'd found online or on the high street, and the interest free credit was a clincher.

Great piece of kit. Really solid and feels well built. Sounds excellent even though I'm only a beginner. Doesn't take to much space and it's just what I was looking for.

Delivery was great too with only one day's delay which was pretty good considering how much snow there was around.

Good-looking kit, quite easy to assemble, compact.

Fine range of drum sounds via the 10 optional settings. Cymbal sounds: hi-hat OK, crash OK, ride far too quiet.

A good starter kit i think. It took 1.5 hrs to set up, mainly cos the instructions were hidden inside the dvd cover. The 3 yr warranty gave us peace of mind, and the quality of the drum kit noises seem more than good enough. Another plus is that it takes up very little space.

First of all I'd like to say this was my first purchase with andertons and they were a pleasure to deal with. My goods were delivered first thing the following morning on my doorstep around eight o'clock in the morning so delivery was fast excellent.

I bought this Roland HD – 1 on behalf of one of my pupils as I teach drums professionally and I have been using Roland electric drums for around 15 years so I am used to and know about Roland products by now. This was my first ever meeting with the HD –1 I was pleasantly surprised at how well it all had been put together and made. The standard kit sounds great for how much this kit costs and I I'm used to playing the TD 20 for the last six years so it had a lot to live up to and it did not disappoint in anyway..

I was very sceptical about not having a bass drum pedal as this is built-in at the bottom of the frame and this does put people off as I have experienced myself when talking to others about what starter electronic drum kit to buy. Not having a real bass drum pedal tends to make people unsure about the HD -1 but believe me when you are sat there playing you would never know the difference it works really well.

Anybody looking to get on the ladder with Roland it would be an ideal starting base as I've always thought Roland drum sounds for me are far superior than others out there.

If you are a beginner and don't have much room for a big drum set then the HD 1 drums are just the thing for you.

You get the basic feel for playing drums and also get used to what part of a drum kit is where.

The sound is great and its very easy to set-up. I was playing within 20 minutes of receiving the package.

The HD 1 is the nuts!!

it is working great with my Boss Micro BR and helping to construct a good quality demo The only kit i use is no1, to be honest the rest are a bit naff, but if you are looking to knock the hell out of drums and not annoy anyone this is the one to buy. Great for beginners and i would say semi pro too.....if you can play , you can play!! £ 500 notes there about gets a real deal. Get it home , easy to essemble....rockin' in minutes of getting through the door!!

I'm really pleased with this Kit. The dynamic response of the mesh snare is superb and heightens the realism to reflect an acoustic kit brilliantly. There is no rim shot, no cymbal kill, so this is where some money goes on the next spec up. There are only 2 minor points I would pick up on. 1 - the kick is a bit louder than the rest of the hits which is not independently adjustable. Also the kick is slightly awkward as it is raised on it's mounting and doesn't reflect perfectly an acoustic kit.

Overall though 4 out of 5 and I'd recommend it to anyone. Definitely worth the money.

An excellent package for a beginner (like me) and more experienced players (like my teacher!). They hardly take up any room, fit neatly into a corner and with the headphones they are an ideal option for living in a block of flats. The sound quality and range of effects are superb. The snare drum really feels like the real thing, which is handy if you have to switch between this and an acoustic kit.

These drums are fantastic as a beginner kit. It does not have over 100 sounds that you will never use.. it does not take up half a bedroom... and you can play it with the confidence that it will feel and sound like it's older brother.

Set up was easy via the dvd and the drums fit snuggly into a corner. I got a brilliant deal with Andertons, adding a stool, sticks and the offical Rolad amp to go with this product. It all looked great set up, and sounded fantastic.

You have an array of kits, and best of all, you plug in your MP3 player and play along - this is what i wanted! Also you can plug in your headphones to save the neighbours!

There is a midi output too - i have not yet tried hooking it up to my Wii console, but i am certain it is possible for Guitar Hero!

The fact you get a mesh like snare makes such a difference, and you can adjust all the pads to your needs. Unfortunately the pedals are fixed, but this does not impede your playing.

A great beginner kit, for a budget and space saving - definately to give you a taster for when you move onwards and upwards!