The cymbal arrived well packaged. Its a nice upgrade from the CY-5 on the original TD-17KV. But remember you also need to purchase a High Hat stand. I brought a Pearl stand (beautifully built) from Rockshop as well. Let's see how these new additions are after a few months play.Mike O'Sullivan

AWESOME UPGRADE

i am upgrading an older TD-4 Roland kit with new cymbals.the new VH-10 hi hat is by far more realistic and better sounding than the old hi hat that came with the kit.it was plug and play right out of the box.

Bad experience with owning this Product

I bought the Roland HV-10 Hi-Hat a few months Back. It was brand new and it looks like a great hi-Hat Pad. The reason I bought this was to replace my Other HV-10 Hi-Hat that came with kit VAD306 Kit. After owning it a few months after the released date. The Problem with this HV-10 Hi-Hat is I only had it for 3-4 months after replacing it with my previously one. It seems like Roland doesn't make those HV-10's good enough to last long. I'm a drummer and I play almost everyday, I enjoy all kinds of music. But When I play fast 16th notes on the Hi-Hat. It seems like it will hurt and came the HV-10 Hi-Hat not last very not at all. and will stopping working after a little while. The other issue I has with this one was, I suddenly had sound issues with the Hi-Hat it will ... MoreI bought the Roland HV-10 Hi-Hat a few months Back. It was brand new and it looks like a great hi-Hat Pad. The reason I bought this was to replace my Other HV-10 Hi-Hat that came with kit VAD306 Kit. After owning it a few months after the released date. The Problem with this HV-10 Hi-Hat is I only had it for 3-4 months after replacing it with my previously one. It seems like Roland doesn't make those HV-10's good enough to last long. I'm a drummer and I play almost everyday, I enjoy all kinds of music. But When I play fast 16th notes on the Hi-Hat. It seems like it will hurt and came the HV-10 Hi-Hat not last very not at all. and will stopping working after a little while. The other issue I has with this one was, I suddenly had sound issues with the Hi-Hat it will start making chocking noises if you hit it when a drum stick. And not function right anymore. I'm very disappointed after replacing this Hi-Hat twice and running into the same issues with it in a short period of time.

Great Hi-hats

Bought with my TD-17 module and had no problem getting it calibrated. Much better then just using a cymbal pad that doesnt move like real hi-hats. And they work great when I use drum software on my laptop. Yes they are kind of expensive but its Roland and they will probably last a long time just like my other Roland cymbals.

Great hat for ekit

I was using a Roland cy14 with an FSR pedal boat trigger. Worked well but didn't have the feel or response I was looking for. Ordered the VH-10 over VH-11after quite a bit of research and have no regrets. Better articulation, response, and feel.

Great hi-hats

I purchased it to upgrade an CY-05 in my TD11 module.It payoff! It’s dinamics is much better than the static CY5.Great purchase!

Not a hi-hat

Doesn't even come close to being anything like a real hi-hat. Better than the plain foot pedal, but I am not impressed. The worst thing about Roland V-Drums right here. Works - kind of.

Replaced the ATV 14" Hi-Hat

I bought the VH-10 to replace my 14" ATV hi-hat.When purchasing my ATV EXS-5 drums, I immediately indicated to the shop that I wanted to exchange the ATV module for the Roland TD17 module. So I've been playing on the EXS 5 with TD17 module for about a year and a half now. The ATV hi-hat works well here, but in terms of calibration, that never went smoothly. So I've spent a lot of time on setting it up correctly several times. I also changed the screws of the hi-hat and put them both on top for example.That not only but especially the loud tapping sound (of about 87-88 Db (with the double cymbals)), made my wife complain sometimes. That made me decide to look for a better and quieter hi-hat. My eye soon fell on the VH-10. (Also because it's on my wish list). But ... MoreI bought the VH-10 to replace my 14" ATV hi-hat.When purchasing my ATV EXS-5 drums, I immediately indicated to the shop that I wanted to exchange the ATV module for the Roland TD17 module. So I've been playing on the EXS 5 with TD17 module for about a year and a half now. The ATV hi-hat works well here, but in terms of calibration, that never went smoothly. So I've spent a lot of time on setting it up correctly several times. I also changed the screws of the hi-hat and put them both on top for example.That not only but especially the loud tapping sound (of about 87-88 Db (with the double cymbals)), made my wife complain sometimes. That made me decide to look for a better and quieter hi-hat. My eye soon fell on the VH-10. (Also because it's on my wish list). But of course also because I already used the Roland TD17. The VH-10 is often rated better by some, than the VH-11. For me, in terms of likely fine playability and a nice price, a wishful replacement.My first experiences are fine! I experience a softer tapping sound. Now of about 83-85 Db. This seems like little but in practice the VH-10 really sounds lighter in terms of ticking sound. So for my family members better to hear (in my opinion). But how does it play? In one word: GREAT! The calibration is fine. As a result, the playing feel is much better than the ATV hi-hat, as I experience. It's a cool hi-hat, slightly smaller than the 14" ATV, but that doesn't affect the playability at all. It just invites you to want to play this wicked hi-hat! So if you're in doubt, don't.By the way, I have bought the VH-10 set without original packaging but Drum-Tec supplied me with almost the same excellent packaging. So don't hesitate if you have any doubts about the VH-10.Just buy it. You really won't regret it.

Vh 10

Great product easy to set up but the instructions could be a little clearer. I ended up looking on YouTube.

first impressions .. .

This hi-hat came with the Roland TD-17 KVX kit I recently purchased. I got the DW 3000 2-legged hi-hat stand to put it on. You will most likely want a 2-legged hi-hat stand for the Roland TD-17 kits because the frame included is the new "compact " size, having an extra leg down there will NOT be to your advantage.The response and feel of the VH-10 will appear FAMILIAR, but hitting a rubberized hard plastic cymbal is obviously NOT the same experience as with a metal cymbal. The rebound is very close and the amplified sound you'll hear convincing, BUT, you'll have to learn WHERE you NEED to strike the cymbal to create a CLEAN tone - missing the sweet spots where the sensors are result in a muffled half-cymbal half clunky-plastic sound.I use 14" hi-hats on my ... MoreThis hi-hat came with the Roland TD-17 KVX kit I recently purchased. I got the DW 3000 2-legged hi-hat stand to put it on. You will most likely want a 2-legged hi-hat stand for the Roland TD-17 kits because the frame included is the new "compact " size, having an extra leg down there will NOT be to your advantage.The response and feel of the VH-10 will appear FAMILIAR, but hitting a rubberized hard plastic cymbal is obviously NOT the same experience as with a metal cymbal. The rebound is very close and the amplified sound you'll hear convincing, BUT, you'll have to learn WHERE you NEED to strike the cymbal to create a CLEAN tone - missing the sweet spots where the sensors are result in a muffled half-cymbal half clunky-plastic sound.I use 14" hi-hats on my acoustic kit - having a smaller, "fussier" target required a short adjustment period.My only serious gripe is you can NOT keep the hi-hat cymbal from rotating horizontally, unlike the crash and ride cymbals, which sit on a shaped post mount. This is important because you WANT to keep the sensors lined up correctly in front of you or you get muffled strikes. You will be correcting THIS alignment a LOT !Overall, at THIS time, this hi-hat is the best thing going out there at this price point. I gave it 4 stars because we have NOT arrived at the point in Rock and Roll history when V-drums have perfected the cymbals. Until then you can enjoy these .. .