Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad

The new SPD-SX Sampling Pad puts powerful sample creation and playback under your sticks with innovative audio-capturing features` expressive playability` three multi-effects engines` and much more. The perfect addition to any acoustic or electronic drum kit` percussion setup` DJ booth` or keyboard rig` the SPD-SX is equally at home on the live stage` in the recording studio` pre-production suite` or dance club. The SPD-SX takes many of the proven concepts from its predecessor and raises them to a new level. Whether you’re firing off one-shot samples` looped phrases` or complete audio playback tracks` the SPD-SX is loaded with the latest technology and tools to get the job done with speed` precision` and convenience. Enjoy the most advanced triggering and sampling technology in a sleek` easy-to-use percussion instrument.

• Unique sampling-pad concept — the only instrument of its kind in the world
• 4 GB internal memory` enabling approximately 720 minutes of sampling (mono) without requiring external memory
• Nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads` two external dual-trigger inputs
• Easy capturing and assignment of audio data through Multi-Pad Sampling
• Three units of multi-effects onboard` with two real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons
• Individual Pad Dynamics indicators show pad status and audio-level activity during performance
• Expanded USB functionality (USB Mass Storage` USB MIDI/AUDIO` USB Memory)
• Wave Manager software included for easily importing` assigning` and organizing samples
• Large backlit LCD

The Playing Field

The SPD-SX is equipped with nine highly sensitive rubber pads with two independent real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons. Roland’s most advanced triggering technology ensures the ultimate in accuracy and fully dynamic performance` while a large backlit LCD provides easy-to-read data in all varieties of environments. Each pad has a companion LED that illuminates to show the pad’s status. When you trigger sample phrases` the LEDs remain lit to show you which pads are in play and which are not. In addition` the LEDs change illumination strength according to audio-level activity (similar to level meters on a mixing board). The high-contrast red divider lines help you see the pad zones clearly onstage.

Improved Playability and Functionality

Today` increasing numbers of drummers and percussionists need to incorporate audio samples into their performance. The SPD-SX will satisfy their increasing requirements with essential features such as individual click output routing` dedicated volume controls` Pad Check function` individual Sub Out` and more.

Onboard Effects

The SPD-SX has three multi-effects units onboard: one master unit and two units that are assignable per kit. The master effects engine lets you perform in real time like a DJ using the dedicated front-panel controls. Get your hands on the filter` delay` short looper` and user-assignable effect — all of which can be creatively adjusted with the four front-panel buttons and two control knobs.

Multi-Pad Sampling

There’s much more to the SPD-SX than meets the eye. A powerful-yet-friendly lineup of features has been built into this little powerhouse` such as Multi-Pad Sampling. While audio streams in from an external audio player or computer (via Audio In or USB)` simply strike each pad at the appropriate start/end points` and the sample will be automatically truncated and assigned to that pad. It’s a fast` friendly way to create multi-sampled phrases and pad maps.

SPD-SX Wave Manager Software Included

The SPD-SX’s generous internal memory (4 GB) lets you store and carry your entire sample library inside. With no external memory required` you can house approximately 720 minutes of audio (10`000 files) at 16-bit` 44.1 kHz` mono. The built-in USB ports let you directly import audio files from USB flash memory. The bundled SPD-SX Wave Manager software app lets you import audio files directly from computer via USB` assign the samples to each pad` and organize the thousands of samples efficiently.

Pads

Built-in Pads: 9 (with LED Indicators)
* Two external trigger inputs are provided` allowing you to connect up to four Pads.

Maximum Polyphony

20 voices
* Maximum polyphony becomes 16 voices according as an operating state.

Number of Recordable Wave Data

10`000
* Including preload wave data.

Sampling Time (Total time for all wave data)

Approx. 360 min. in stereo (720 min. in mono)
* Since the internal memory included with the SPD-SX contains preload data` the available sampling time will be less than the time above.

Data Format

16-bit linear PCM (WAV/AIFF)

Sampling Frequency

44.1 kHz

Kits

100

Kit Chain

8 chains (20 steps per chain)

Effects

Master Effects (21 Types)
Equalizer
Kit Effect 1 (20 Types)
Kit Effect 2 (20 Types)

Display

Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots

Connectors

PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type)
MASTER OUT jacks (L/MONO` R) (1/4-inch phone type)
SUB OUT jacks (L/MONO` R) (1/4-inch phone type)
AUDIO IN jacks (L/MONO` R) (1/4-inch phone type) (with LINE-MIC GAIN control)
TRIG IN jacks (1/2` 3/4) (1/4-inch TRS phone type)
FOOT SW jack (1/2) (1/4-inch TRS phone type)
MIDI connectors (IN` OUT)
DC IN jack
COMPUTER connector
USB MEMORY connector

Interface

Hi-Speed USB (USB-MIDI` USB-AUDIO` USB Mass Storage Class` USB Flash Drive)

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw

600 mA

Accessories

CD-ROM (SPD-SX Wave Manager` USB driver` preload wave data)
Owner's Manual
AC Adaptor

Options (sold separately)

Pads (PD series` PDX series)
Cymbals (CY series)
Kick Triggers (KD series)
Pad Stand (PDS-10)
All-Purpose Clamp (APC-33)
Acoustic Drum Trigger (RT-30H` RT-30HR` RT-30K)
Pedal Switch (DP-2)
Footswitch (BOSS FS-5U` BOSS FS-6)
Personal Drum Monitor (PM-10` PM-30)
USB Flash Memory


* Use USB Flash Memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

Size and Weight

Width

364 mm
14-3/8 inches

Depth

331 mm
13-1/16 inches

Height

94 mm
3-3/4 inches

Weight

2.5 kg
5 lbs. 9 oz.

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

In the interest of product improvement` the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.