Roland V-Drums Quiet Design PDQ-8S 8-Inch Electronic Snare Pad (PDQ-8S)

The Roland PDQ-8S is an electronic snare pad developed for the V-Drums Quiet Design series, combining remarkably low playing noise with a responsive and natural playing feel. Its innovative construction uses a noise-absorbing honeycomb rubber insert beneath the mesh playing surface to help reduce acoustic noise and vibration, making it especially suitable for home practice, apartments, and other noise-sensitive environments.

The pad also features carefully positioned vents that allow air pressure to escape during playing, while the soft rubber-covered rim helps keep rimshots quieter. Independent head and rim triggering provides expressive performance capabilities, allowing the pad to accurately detect different playing techniques.

Key Features

• Part of the Roland V-Drums Quiet Design series
• Designed for exceptionally quiet electronic drumming
• 8-inch playing surface with a 10-inch rim
• Noise-absorbing honeycomb rubber insert beneath the mesh head
• Mesh playing surface provides natural response and comfortable rebound
• Specially positioned vents help reduce air pressure and playing noise
• Soft rubber-covered rim keeps rimshots quieter
• Independent head and rim triggering for expressive performance
• 1/4-inch TRS trigger output
• Ideal for quiet home practice, apartments, dorm rooms, and other noise-sensitive environments