Roland and Drum Workshop (DW) have teamed up on a new piece of gear that’s already stirring curiosity across the drumming world. Their latest innovation, called DrumLink, moves past the usual patchwork of wires and connectors that hybrid drummers are all too familiar with. Instead, it brings a wireless system built specifically for triggering, not audio: an important distinction that’s worth noting for any drummer eyeing faster setups and cleaner stages.
The DrumLink setup is based around two key components. The first is the WT-10 Wireless Trigger Adapter. It’s small, it’s adaptable, and it handles two inputs, each capable of managing either a single- or dual-zone trigger. That means you can plug in pads, cymbals with multiple zones, and hi-hats without needing separate hardware for every element. The mount is adjustable, which helps in getting it to fit wherever needed, whether that’s on a rim, a hoop, or a stand.
On the receiving end is the DH-10 DrumLink Hub. It doesn’t look flashy, but it does the heavy lifting. It links wirelessly with up to 15 WT-10 adapters at once, giving drummers the ability to trigger as many as 30 separate zones, depending on how things are wired. From there, it’s a single USB-C cable or a MIDI line that connects to a sound module or a DAW. Roland’s TD-50X, TD-27, and SPD-SX PRO all work with the system, as does DW’s Soundworks software.
What makes DrumLink different from past attempts at wireless drumming is its decision to avoid transmitting audio. Instead, it sends data: trigger data, which is far more stable in a live setting. That focus on trigger information means less risk of dropouts and tighter, more predictable response times. For performers, that’s a difference you can actually feel when you’re in the middle of a set.
There are also bundles available, especially for drummers already using DW convertible kits. One of those, the 4CY-4WT-01 Cymbal Pack, includes three crash/ride cymbals, a hi-hat, and four WT-10 adapters, all designed to work seamlessly together. The cymbals have the familiar rebound and feel players expect from Roland, with the added bonus of quiet in-room volume: ideal for practice or teaching.
Drummers who’ve tested the gear early have commented on the immediate benefits: cleaner setups, less time spent untangling cables, and more freedom to design a layout that actually works for how they play. It’s not necessarily about doing away with wires entirely: it’s about having options. And if DrumLink delivers consistency night after night, it could become the standard kit for touring and studio drummers alike.
In some ways, Roland and DW aren’t just putting out another drum accessory: they’re pushing the conversation forward. DrumLink doesn’t try to reinvent the instrument, but it does offer a new way to approach it. And in a space where flexibility and speed matter, that’s no small thing.