Roland TD4kp VS Roland TD11k

You can buy them both for about $700 right now, so which one is the best one?

TD4kp Pros:
Extreme Portability
Optional bag - $99 :(

TD4kp Cons:
No rimshot
Last Gen Drum module

TD11k Pros:
Better sounds
Larger pads
Rim zones on the toms and snare
Mesh snare
Better kick pad
TD11k Cons:
More expensive
Less portable
Probably About To Be Discontinued

The Roland TD4kp is best for Extreme portability
The Roland TD11k for just an all around better drumset

Also take a look at the Yamaha DTX522k (it's the best drumset for $800)

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[josuii]

C'mon, man. We all know the unknown brand $200 e-drumset wins any day.

[bladewolling]

Came across this video because I was looking on the Roland website for a really portable drum set for those times when I have to go to someone's house to practice just one song and time and space may be limited to lug my acoustic set. So, I see that the TD4kp is still available.

[sebastiangomezmusic]

I’m debating between a used Roland TD4KP for around $350 and a new Alesis Nitro Max. This will be for my beginner drum students and to carry to their recitals without breaking my back.
Having something compact and easy to pack up is really important to me. What do you suggest?

[pgBand]

howdy 65 drums -- i've been in the market for an electronic drums for a few months now and have been watching your videos. I must say that you've really helped me decide: I bought a TDK11 today. Thank you so much for all the information you've provided.

[gatelambert]

But for the under $300, would you recommend buying a used TD4K or an Alesis Nitro (mesh) kit? Would really appreciate the advice! I'm just a beginner!

[jwc]

I love the idea of TD4KP. The way I see it... is that it lets you to play the drum at all. At that point, you really don't care about how the drum kit feels and looks. You're just glad that you get to play. Heck, if TD4 module is outdated, then just swap it with ATV, Pearl Mimic, or VST, since all the pads are compatible.

[adebirkby]

For an existing TDK4P owner is it worth upgrading to the TD11? I love the compactness of the TDK4P, it sounds pretty good and tends to be used for practice and recording. I understand Super Natural sounds are a step up in terms of quality and behaviour making it more "studio like" but is it really worth the upgrade? From a recording perspective, the average person can't tell its not an acoustic kit (people can't tell on my EP), and whilst I love drums they will never be my main instrument (not many singer songwriters play solo with drums). I looked at upgrading the module and its not much more to buy the entire kit (and therefore cheaper in the long run after selling the TDK4P).

[aluepke]

Hey Justin. When is Roland going to come out with the new version of the TD11? I really want to try the electric side of drumming but this kit came out 6 years ago and with it being Roland’s best selling model they’ve got to come out with a new version soon right? I saw the k and kv each dropped 100$ to be 800$ and 1300$. Any word from your sources? I want to buy a kit now but if they’re coming out soon with the 11 replacement, I’ll wait!

[jazzpianoman]

A good video; the TD11 is an awesome kit for its price range and really the deal breaker for me is the sound: as an experienced drummer for 40 years the sound is very close to, authentic sounding acoustic drums! The downside is the snake block isn't great because if one cable goes then you have to buy the whole block which is Roland's way of getting you to spend more money! However I don't agree with you here when you say the sound on the TD 11 could be better: these are, a said, very good acoustic sounding pads from an acoustic set up at this price! You can also upgrade these Tom pads to all mesh if you desire! The TD4kp I have played and yes agree that the lack of rim capability is a drawback but portability is the thing! TD11 is also great as I have folded up the entire kit and put it in the back of a taxi!

[ddx]

In the UK a TD4KP is new £599. A few still around. I am bidding on a Yamaha dtxpress 3 on ebay. Been boxed for years new condition.

[mattryan]

I got very lucky I bought my td-11kv for only 400$, only issue was no power cable. My first e-kit was the rock band ion premium kit, basically an Alesis Dm6 kit w/o Xbox controller module to control game. The Roland was my first “real” e/drum kit and it started me back on my drumming journey after 14 years of apartment living with no way to play my acoustic drums. The ion kit did have solid single zone pads and cymbals that I used to add extra crash and Tom to my kit. I really want the rack for this KP kit. I would take my mesh pads I still have left from my td-11kv and use them on this. I use an spd-30 as a mini kit for jam/writing sessions and small coffee shop gigs until the pandemic hit. I would love a folding kit with pdx pads to take with me instead. The SPD-30 with KT-10/Fd-8 pdx-6, CY-5 and CY-8 setup I use now is pretty good, I just would like to use my td-17 instead because I’m not very good at programming very good patches on spd-30 and unfortunately VEXPRESSIONS doesn’t make any settings packs:(

[yzfever]

Hey Justin I have a budget of $700 for an electric kit. Space is an issue since this kit will be going on my boat since that’s where I am currently living till the place I rent gets rebuilt which will take awhile. I have been looking at the td4kp is there any other models from any make I can look up that are smaller in size just due to the space I have? I am pretty sure the td 4 is probably the best bet since it can fold up so small but just wanted to see since your so experienced if you knew of any other kits that aren’t much bigger that are better. Thanks so much!

[kennethgibson]

I played the Roland TD-11KV V-drums recently and was surprised at how responsive the pads and cymbals were - add a TM2 for more sounds and sampling..

[gabrielpagano]

Hey Justin. I'm a begginer an I want to start playing drums. I don't have much space at my room but I want a quality drumset. I made some research and I found a TD 4kx2. Should I buy this drumset and the TD 11 module?

[ruthruthless]

If I already have the TD-11 and considering buying the mobile set, can I use my snare and kick from TD-11 and have the rim sensors work? Also kind of wondering if I could somehow combine the two sets to have more toms and cymbals... like, maybe somehow set up both and connect them both and use Cubase to run sounds?

[ihaveriffs]

With the TD-4KD, can you move the original rubber snare over to the right side and use it as a fourth tom? I already have a stand-alone mesh snare that I would like to combine with a kit like this. I also already have an Alesis I/O and pro software. I also have a couple of KD10 pedals, which I’m very happy with. I may also go with an isolated hi-hat stand and I imagine I’ll have a pretty killer and still quite portable drum kit!

[JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums]

a fine comparison video as always, Justin

[manansarupria]

Hey, I am planning to upgrade my Roland TD4-kp kit with a kd-9 kick pad to accommodate a double bass pedal.
I was wondering if it is possible to do so. I am having doubts about the spacing around the kd-9 pad.
Please help !

[StressStrings]

Hey man ! Thanks for the videos and the help for finding a better gear! This is an even harder mission here in Brazil, because of the very high tributes we pay! The cheapest new TD11 found on the internet here costs 1340 dollars, can you believe it ? While the average monthly salary is 500 dollars !

[xDaesongRose]

What do you think of the Roland TD4KX compared to the TD1DMK