ROLAND SPD SX Octapad

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SPD-SX Sampling Pad SPD-SX
THE ULTIMATE PERCUSSIVE SAMPLING INSTRUMENT
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.

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Roland Hybrid Drums: Play Back Audio With Acoustic Drums
In this video, an SPD-SX sample pad is set up alongside a high-end acoustic drum set. The acoustic drums are purely acoustic sounds, while the sample pads play back a looping a melodic WAV file.

SPD-SX Overview
Take a guided tour of the SPD-SX Sampling Pad.

SPD-SX Craig Blundell Demo
Craig Blundell takes an in-depth look at the SPD-SX Sampling Pad.

SPD-SX Michael Schack Demo 1
Michael Schack performs “Do Me SPD-SX” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with acoustic drums.

SPD-SX Michael Schack Demo 2
Michael Schack performs “Drum 'n' SPD-SX” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with V-Drums.

SPD-SX Michael Schack Demo 3
Michael Schack performs “SPD-SX STEP” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with the OCTAPAD SPD-30.

SPD-SX Johnny Rabb Demo 1
Johnny Rabb performs “HereWeGo” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with acoustic drums.

SPD-SX Johnny Rabb Demo 2
Johnny Rabb performs “Liquid” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with acoustic drums.

SPD-SX Johnny Rabb Demo 3
Johnny Rabb performs “Montuno” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with acoustic drums.

SPD-SX Daniel Erlandsson Demo 1
Daniel Erlandsson performs “Cliff Hanger” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with V-Drums.

SPD-SX Daniel Erlandsson Demo 2
Daniel Erlandsson performs on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with V-Drums.

SPD-SX Daniel Erlandsson Demo 3
Daniel Erlandsson performs on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad with V-Drums.

SPD-SX MASAKing Demo 1
MASAKing performs “FuseBeat” on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad.

SPD-SX MASAKing Demo 2
MASAKing performs on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad (effect-control version).

SPD-SX MASAKing Demo 3
MASAKing performs on the SPD-SX Sampling Pad (stick-play version).

Florian Koch Performance 1
Pop example performed by Florian Koch with the TM-2, OCTAPAD SPD-30 and SPD-SX.

Florian Koch Performance 2
Rock example performed by Florian Koch with the TM-2, OCTAPAD SPD-30 and SPD-SX.

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.