Roland V-Drums V31 Drum Sound Module

The V31 Sound Module is the core of the V-Drums 3 Series, delivering the power and expression of Roland’s flagship V71 engine in a compact, accessible format. Designed to balance simplicity with professional depth, it combines next-generation responsiveness and multi-layered drum and cymbal instruments with a clean, intuitive interface — giving you a premium V-Drums experience without the bulk or complexity.

With onboard practice tools, wireless connectivity, and smartphone app integration, the V31 makes it easier than ever to practice smarter, perform with confidence, and expand your sound through an ever-growing library of V-Drums content on Roland Cloud.

Features

• Expandable V-Drums sound module powered by the same advanced drum engine as the flagship V71
• Part of a unified ecosystem with the V71 and V51, offering full cross-compatibility with premium V-Drums expansion content via Roland Cloud
• Multi-sampled sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW)
• Includes DW Soundworks software instrument for seamless computer-based drumming (Roland Cloud Ultimate membership required)
• Wirelessly download V-Drums Instrument Expansions and Kit Packs via Roland Cloud Connect mobile app
• Six-month Roland Cloud Ultimate membership included
• Large color display, intuitive interface, and built-in wireless adapter
• EZ Edit controls for quick tuning, muffling, and instrument adjustments
• Deep studio-grade processing tools including EQs, compressors, reverbs, ambience, and more
• Companion V31 Editor software (macOS/Windows) and V-Drums Play app (iOS/Android)*
• Supports sample import for adding custom sounds
• Dedicated digital pad input for connecting advanced Roland pads (snare, ride, or hi-hat)
• Multi-pin trigger cable harness plus two ¼-inch analog trigger inputs
• Analog mix input for connecting a playback device or additional percussion pad
• Integrated Coach Mode with Phrase Trainer, Stroke Monitor, and advanced practice tools
• Includes Drum Pass, an exclusive Roland bundle of 100 free Melodics™ lessons for V-Drums players
• USB-C multi-channel audio and MIDI for seamless DAW integration
• Bluetooth® audio for music streaming and backing track playback
• Audio recording and song playback via SD card

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Specs

Drum Kits

• 200 (Preset: more than 70)

Instruments

• More than 1,000

Effect Types

• Layer Transient (per layer)
• Layer Equalizer (per layer)
• Pad Equalizer (head and rim independent)
• Pad Compressor (shared head/rim)
• Overhead Mic Simulator
• Room/Reverb/Kit Resonance
• Bus Effects: 4 systems (two simultaneous per system, sidechain support, 94 types)
• Bus Reverb
• Master Compressor
• Master Equalizer

User Sample Import

• Max User Samples: 500 (including factory preloaded)
• Total Sound Length: 24 min mono / 12 min stereo
• Supported Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit)

Song Player (SD Card)

• Audio File Formats: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit), MP3

Recorder

• Real-time recording (up to 60 minutes; 1-minute temporary memory without SD card)
• Export Formats: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit), SMF

Display

• 4.3-inch full-color graphic LCD

External Memory

• SD card (SDHC supported)

Connectors

• Trigger Input: DB-25 multi-pin (Kick, Snare, Tom1–3, Hi-hat, Crash1, Ride, Ride Bell, Hi-hat Control)
• Trigger In: 2 x ¼-inch TRS (Crash 2, AUX/Tom 4)
• Digital Trigger In: USB-A port
• Master Out: L/Mono, R (¼-inch unbalanced)
• Phones: Stereo mini jack
• Mix In: Stereo mini jack
• MIDI Out
• USB Computer Port: USB Type-C (Class Compliant for Audio/MIDI, Roland driver optional)
• DC IN

Power

• Power Supply: AC adaptor (PSB-7U)
• Current Draw: 1,100 mA
• Power Consumption (standby): 0.24 W

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 316 mm / 12-1/2 in
• Depth: 246 mm / 9-11/16 in
• Height: 97 mm / 3-7/8 in
• Weight: 2.2 kg / 4 lbs 14 oz

Included Accessories

• Quick Start Guide
• Roland Cloud Connect Setup Guide
• AC Adaptor (PSB-7U)
• Special Connection Cable
• Sound Module Mounting Plate Set
• “Using the Unit Safely” Leaflet

Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)

• Pads: PD, PDX, PDQ series / BT-1
• Cymbals: CY, CYQ series
• Kicks: KD, KDQ, KT series
• Hi-Hats: VH series / FD Series Controller
• Acoustic Drum Triggers: RT series
• Personal Drum Monitor: PM series
• Accessory Package: DAP-3X
• V-Drums Mat: TDM series
• Noise Eater: NE series