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Sampling Pad w/ 2 GB Internal Memory, 9 Velocity-Sensitive Rubber Pads & 2 Dual-Trigger Inputs

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Sampling Pad • 2 GB Internal Memory • 9 Velocity-Sensitive Rubber Pads • 2 External Dual-Trigger Inputs • Multi-Pad Sampling • 3 Units of Built-In Multi-Effects • 4 Dedicated Effect Buttons

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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.

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 (2 GB) lets you store and carry your entire sample library inside. With no external memory required, you can house approximately 360 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.

What's In The Box?

  1. (1) SPD-SX Unit
  2. (1) CD-ROM (SPD-SX Wave Manager,
    USB driver, preload wave data)
  3. (1) Owner's Manual
  4. (1) AC Adapter

Product Features:

  • Unique sampling-pad — the only instrument like it in the world
  • 2 GB internal memory
  • Approximately 360 minutes of mono sampling without the need for external memory
  • 9 velocity-sensitive rubber pads
  • 2 external dual-trigger inputs
  • Easy capturing/assignment of audio data through Multi-Pad Sampling
  • 3 units of multi-effects onboard
  • 2 real-time control knobs
  • 4 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
  • Also found as: SPDSX, SPDS-X, SP-DSX, S-PDSX
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Parts, 90-days Labor Manufacturer's warranty

Optional Accessories:

Specifications:

  • 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. 180 min. in stereo (360 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:
    • STEREO DELAY
    • SYNC DELAY
    • TAPE ECHO
    • CHORUS
    • FLANGER
    • STEP FLANGER
    • PHASER
    • STEP PHASER
    • EQUALIZER
    • COMPRESSOR
    • FILTER
    • FILT+DRIVE
    • ISOLATOR
    • TOUCH WAH
    • DISTORTION
    • RING MOD
    • PITCH SHIFT
    • VIBRATO
    • REVERB
    • SLICER
    • (See SPD-SX Effect List for more information.)
  • 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 Adapter)
  • Current Draw: 600 mA
  • Size and Weight:
    • Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz. (2.5 kg)
    • Width: 14-3/8" (364 mm)
    • Depth: 13-1/16" (331 mm)
    • Height: 3-3/4" (94 mm)

Specifications & Details


Sampler Specifications
Maximum Polyphony
20 voices
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Power Supply
AC Adapter
Data Format
AIFF
WAV
Sampling Mode
Standard
Memory Card
None
Samples
10,000
Patterns
8
Effects
Band-Pass Filter
Chorus
Delay
Distortion
Echo
Equalization
Flanger
High-Pass Filter
Isolator
Low-Pass Filter
Notch Filter
Phaser
Reverb
Ring Mod.
Wah-Wah
Max Loop Capture Time
4500 seconds
Signal Processing
16-bit at 44.1 kHz kHz
Pads
9
Controllers
6
Display
LCD
Onboard Mic
No
Jacks/Connectors
1/4" (6.5 mm) Phone Type Headphone Jack
Mono 1/4" Phone Type Input
Mono 1/4" Phone Type Output
Stereo 1/4" Phone Type Line Input
Stereo 1/4" Phone Type Line Output
USB
Current Draw
600 m amps
Number of Inputs & Outputs
Composite (RCA) Stereo Outputs
0
Composite (RCA) Stereo Inputs
0
Number of Mono RCA Inputs
0
Number of Mono RCA Outputs
0
Number of USB Connections
2
Number of XLR Inputs
0
Number of XLR Outputs
0
Number of Stereo 1/4" Phone Inputs
1
Number of Stereo 1/4" Phone Outputs
2
Number of Mono 1/4" Phone Inputs
5
Number of Mono 1/4" Phone Outputs
2
Number of Stereo 1/8" Phone Inputs
0
Number of Stereo 1/8" Phone Outputs
0
Number of Mono 1/8" Phone Inputs
0
Number of Mono 1/8" Phone Outputs
0
Number of Headphone Jacks
1
Size & Weight
Weight (Pounds)
5-1/2 lbs
Height
3-3/4"
Depth
13-1/16"
Width
14-3/8"
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
90 days
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

SPD-SX

Weight:

6.00lbs

Internal SKU:

spdsx

Internal Product ID:

42501

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