Slingerland Vintage 1958 is a high-quality drum sound expansion designed for Roland V-Drums modules (V71, V51, and V31). This expansion recreates the warm, organic tone of a classic 1958 Slingerland Radio King drum kit, sourced from the personal collection of DW founder Don Lombardi and professionally recorded at the DW Factory studio in Oxnard, California.

Built for realism and expressive performance, the expansion includes seven ready-to-play presets, all mixed from a natural “behind-the-kit” perspective to replicate the feel of sitting at a real drum set.

Key Features

• Authentic Vintage Sound: Faithful multi-sampled recreation of a 1958 Slingerland Radio King drum kit
• Professional Recording Quality: Captured at 24-bit/88.2 kHz resolution in world-class studios
• Seven Presets Included: Ready-to-use kits optimized for immediate playability
• Advanced Sampling Engine: Multi-layer samples with round-robin triggering for natural variation
• Behavior Modeling Technology: Roland’s proprietary modeling ensures smooth articulation and realistic dynamics
• High Dynamic Range: Supports over 16,000 dynamic response variations with compatible digital pads
• Studio-Grade Production: Recorded at DW Factory (USA) and mixed at Roland’s Lake Hamana studio (Japan)

Compatibility

• Roland V-Drums V71 module
• Roland V-Drums V51 module
• Roland V-Drums V31 module

Availability

The expansion is available through Roland Cloud (Ultimate and Pro memberships), with an option to purchase a Lifetime Key for permanent ownership.

Use Case

Ideal for drummers, producers, and composers seeking authentic vintage drum tones with modern digital flexibility. Suitable for studio recording, live performance, and music production across various genres.