The Roland PDA100L VAD is a 10-inch shallow tom pad that marries acoustic drum aesthetics with V-Drums digital technology. Its wood shell construction and chrome hardware deliver authentic visual appeal, while the dual-zone design enables independent head and rim triggering. The compact 4-inch depth provides full V-Drums Acoustic Design performance without demanding studio or stage real estate.
Built on a newly developed sensor system that eliminates hot spots, the PDA100L responds evenly across its entire playing surface for consistent, expressive triggering. The legendary Roland double-ply mesh head offers adjustable tension to customise rebound and feel. At 295 mm wide and 330 mm deep, it mounts via standard 9–13 mm tom holders. The black wrap and custom chrome hardware complete the acoustic appearance, while independent head and rim outputs deliver flexible triggering for programming and live performance.
Bedroom producers, gigging drummers, and engineers working in space-constrained studios will find the shallow-depth design removes the compromise between authentic playability and compact footprint. Dual-zone sensitivity makes it equally capable for triggering sampled kicks, live snare programming, or hybrid acoustic–electronic setups. The included tom bracket fits standard hardware, so integration into existing kits is straightforward.
Features
- 10-inch diameter, 4-inch shallow wood shell with black wrap finish
- Dual-zone triggering: independent head and rim outputs for flexible control
- Advanced sensor design eliminates hot spots for even response across head
- Roland double-ply mesh head with adjustable tension for customisable feel
- Mounts to standard 9–13 mm tom holders via included bracket
- Dimensions: 295 mm (W) × 330 mm (D) × 125 mm (H)
- Weight: 1.9 kg for portable studio and gigging setups
- Includes owner's manual, connection cable, and drum key



