Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Play with the sounds behind the most influential groove-driven music from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s with Roland Cloud Greatest Funk/R&B Tracks Vol. 1, a premium collection of drum kits and custom layered samples for the TD-17 V-Drums sound module.
In this video, you’ll hear each of the five kit’s unique sounds performed by Bill Burns:
00:00 Mellow Out
00:46 Lunar Piper
02:04 It’s Alright
03:09 Godfather Funk
03:57 Black Cats!
Mellow Out
Modeled on Questlove’s drum sound from the 1995 hip-hop album Do You Want More?!!!??! by The Roots. This kit is designed for playing along with the track “Mellow My Man.”
Lunar Piper
Iconic songwriter, producer, and performer Prince was backed by drummer Bobby Z. on the album Purple Rain from 1984. The powerful hybrid sound of the title track—recorded live on stage with a combination of electronic and acoustic drums—is faithfully recreated with this kit.
It’s Alright
Earth, Wind & Fire are masters of upbeat funk grooves. This kit is tuned for jamming with the track “Let’s Groove” from the band’s 1981 album Raise!
Godfather Funk
Channel your inner “Funky Drummer” and lay it down with the kit sounds from James Brown’s classic 1970 soul track, played by the legendary Clyde Stubblefield.
Black Cats!
As drum intros go, there’s perhaps none more recognizable than Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.” This kit perfectly captures the drum sound from the track, played by the artist himself on the 1972 album Talking Book.
This professionally curated pack features detailed reproductions of the drum sounds for five iconic songs. The module’s expansive onboard editing tools have been used to match the original recordings as closely as possible, including drum and cymbal selection, head types and tuning, overhead mic sounds, room characteristics, studio processing, and more. These drums are designed to sound “just like the record,” making you feel like you’re behind the player’s actual kit while performing live, recording, or jamming at home.
Snag the Greatest Funk/R&B Tracks Vol. 1 V-Drums Kit Pack with a Lifetime Key purchase in Roland Cloud Manager.
While you’re there, explore the expanding collection of V-Drums content, classic Roland instruments, curated samples, music production tools, and jam tracks to inspire your creative journey.
To learn more about Greatest Funk/R&B Tracks Vol. 1 Kit Pack, please visit: roland.com/global/products/rc_td-17_kit_pack_greatest_funk_r_b_tracks_vol_1
To learn more about Roland Cloud for V-Drums, please visit: roland.com/global/promos/v-drums_roland_cloud
The kits in this collection have been created using the internal TD-17 instruments and editing tools combined with newly developed samples to reinforce certain drum sounds. Because the original recordings are not used within this collection, these kits should be considered as taking inspiration from the original sounds rather than being exact replicas.
The owners of the songs referenced above are not affiliated or licensed with Roland. Company names and product names referenced are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
#roland #vdrums #rolandcloud #td17
Play with the sounds behind the most influential groove-driven music from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s with Roland Cloud Greatest Funk/R&B Tracks Vol. 1, a premium collection of drum kits and custom layered samples for the TD-17 V-Drums sound module.
In this video, you’ll hear each of the five kit’s unique sounds performed by Bill Burns:
00:00 Mellow Out
00:46 Lunar Piper
02:04 It’s Alright
03:09 Godfather Funk
03:57 Black Cats!
Mellow Out
Modeled on Questlove’s drum sound from the 1995 hip-hop album Do You Want More?!!!??! by The Roots. This kit is designed for playing along with the track “Mellow My Man.”
Lunar Piper
Iconic songwriter, producer, and performer Prince was backed by drummer Bobby Z. on the album Purple Rain from 1984. The powerful hybrid sound of the title track—recorded live on stage with a combination of electronic and acoustic drums—is faithfully recreated with this kit.
It’s Alright
Earth, Wind & Fire are masters of upbeat funk grooves. This kit is tuned for jamming with the track “Let’s Groove” from the band’s 1981 album Raise!
Godfather Funk
Channel your inner “Funky Drummer” and lay it down with the kit sounds from James Brown’s classic 1970 soul track, played by the legendary Clyde Stubblefield.
Black Cats!
As drum intros go, there’s perhaps none more recognizable than Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.” This kit perfectly captures the drum sound from the track, played by the artist himself on the 1972 album Talking Book.
This professionally curated pack features detailed reproductions of the drum sounds for five iconic songs. The module’s expansive onboard editing tools have been used to match the original recordings as closely as possible, including drum and cymbal selection, head types and tuning, overhead mic sounds, room characteristics, studio processing, and more. These drums are designed to sound “just like the record,” making you feel like you’re behind the player’s actual kit while performing live, recording, or jamming at home.
Snag the Greatest Funk/R&B Tracks Vol. 1 V-Drums Kit Pack with a Lifetime Key purchase in Roland Cloud Manager.
While you’re there, explore the expanding collection of V-Drums content, classic Roland instruments, curated samples, music production tools, and jam tracks to inspire your creative journey.
To learn more about Greatest Funk/R&B Tracks Vol. 1 Kit Pack, please visit: roland.com/global/products/rc_td-17_kit_pack_greatest_funk_r_b_tracks_vol_1
To learn more about Roland Cloud for V-Drums, please visit: roland.com/global/promos/v-drums_roland_cloud
The kits in this collection have been created using the internal TD-17 instruments and editing tools combined with newly developed samples to reinforce certain drum sounds. Because the original recordings are not used within this collection, these kits should be considered as taking inspiration from the original sounds rather than being exact replicas.
The owners of the songs referenced above are not affiliated or licensed with Roland. Company names and product names referenced are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
#roland #vdrums #rolandcloud #td17
