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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 4GB of internal memory 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.
Features/Specifications
- Unique sampling-pad concept - the only instrument of its kind
in the world
- 4GB internal memory, enabling approximately 360 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
Further Specs:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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
- 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
Included Accessories:
- CD-ROM (SPD-SX Wave Manager, USB driver, preload wave
data)
- Owner's Manual
- AC Adaptor
