
Roland CY-16R-T V-Cymbal Ride/Crash Cymbal Pad
Enhanced Expressiveness for V-DrumsThe Roland CY-16R-T V-Cymbal offers enhanced expressiveness and playability for V-Drums. Featuring a thinner profile, multi-sensor system, and improved stick feel, this cymbal pad delivers a natural and authentic acoustic playing experience. Specifications: Si...
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Overview
Enhanced Expressiveness for V-Drums
The Roland CY-16R-T V-Cymbal offers enhanced expressiveness and playability for V-Drums. Featuring a thinner profile, multi-sensor system, and improved stick feel, this cymbal pad delivers a natural and authentic acoustic playing experience.
Specifications:- Size: 16”
- Profile: 40-percent thinner than previous generations
- Triggering: Three-way (edge, bow, bell)
- Material: Bronze
- Finish: Textured
Key Features
Advanced 16” ride/crash cymbal pad with 40-percent thinner profile than previous generations
Multi-sensor system for independent edge, bow, and bell sounds
Natural looks and playability with improved feel and swinging motion
Authentic stick response makes it easier to play cymbal swells and rides
Chokes supported by grabbing the cymbal edge
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a 16” ride/crash cymbal pad with a 40-percent thinner profile than previous generations for improved feel
- Equipped with a multi-sensor system to provide independent edge, bow, and bell sounds for realistic expression
- Offers natural looks and playability with enhanced swinging motion, closely mimicking acoustic cymbals
- Provides authentic stick response, which facilitates easier execution of cymbal swells and complex ride patterns
- Supports cymbal chokes by simply grabbing the cymbal edge, adding to its realistic performance capabilities
👎 Cons
- As an electronic cymbal pad, it requires connection to a compatible drum module to produce sound
- The 16-inch size might still be large for setups with limited space, despite its thinner profile
- Does not include any cables or mounting hardware, which would need to be purchased separately
- While offering improved feel, it is still a pad and may not fully replicate the nuanced physics of an acoustic cymbal
- The thinner profile could potentially be perceived as less robust by some users compared to thicker alternatives