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Roland Octapad SPD-30 - Black Certified Open Box

Percussion Controller with Eight Velocity-sensitive Pads, 670 Sounds, Effects, and Trigger Inputs - Black
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Roland Octapad SPD-30 - Black

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Make This Controller an Integral Part of Your Ultimate Kit!

Roland's powerful Octapad drum controller makes a great drum/percussion instrument on its own, and its versatility makes it an essential for both electronic and acoustic drummers! Loaded with over 670 instruments arranged in 50 kits (plus effects), the Octapad features eight large touch-sensitive pads, an easy-to-use interface, a hi-hat controller, a Phrase Loop function, and USB connectivity. Trigger inputs allow you to use it with acoustic drums, or you can stand mount the Octapad and use it to augment your kit in the studio or onstage.

Roland Octapad SPD-30 Drum Controller Features:

  • Eight large, touch-sensitive pads
  • Uses the latest V-Drums triggering technology
  • Easy-to-use controls, large display, and USB connectivity
  • Over 670 drum and percussion sounds arranged in 50 kits
  • Phrase Loop function, multi-effects
  • Four dual-trigger inputs, hi-hat controller
  • Finish: black
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Percussion Controller
  • Pads: 8 x Velocity-sensitive Pads
  • Kits: 99 Kits, 8 x Kit Chain Orders
  • Sounds: 670 instruments
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (mix in)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (main out)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • Trigger Inputs: 4 x 1/4" (single triggers), 1 x 1/4" (hi-hat control)
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • USB: 1 x Type A, 1 x Type B
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Memory: Store up to 50 phrases, 3 parts
  • Effects: Ambience, EQ, Limiter, Multi-effects (30 x types)
  • Power Source: Roland power adapter (included)
  • Height: 3.5"
  • Width: 21.3"
  • Depth: 10.75"
  • Weight: 8.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SPD-30-BK

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Reviews

Many years of the sod-30
This thing has pad for itself 30 times over and it still is so useful in so many applications ! I have had many octapads over 40 something years but this is obviously still such a great "work horse" I look forward to the next gen of the octapad !
Roland Rules the Roost
The Octapad has been out for decades. They just keep making it better and better. It is still a staple as an addition to a percussion kit or ensemble. The sounds are phenomenal. The tech is top notch. Not overtly complicated to operate, though it takes a time investment. I've had several pieces of Roland equipment over the years, and they are always reliable, robust and bring satisfaction to the user.
Should have bought this in the first place
I sold my SPD-SX to buy the SPD-30. The SX just wasn't working for me and the SPD-30 is perfect for my application. My sales engineer Patrick Weaver always takes good care of me. Ordered the SPD-30 on Friday and was using it the following Monday morning. Thanks Pat!
Music background: Retired drummer now just fooling around with home studio
Roland octopad
Incredible! Definitely a worthwhile investment for your percussion needs. Be advised it can be a bit overwhelming with all the applications and possibilities this octopad can do. Once you get to exploring the functions and familiarize ones self with the controls it's a breeze. I use it to create a hybrid kit with my acoustic drums. Bottom line is I'm very happy with the purchase. Enjoy!
Octapad
I was skeptical at first, before bringing it home. I am very happy with the Octapad now that I have owned it for a month.
Music background: I began drumming at the age of 12
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Shawn Fitzgerald
I originally bought an Octapad because I wanted to add special sounds to my acoustic kit live. Roland's factory sounds make it particularly attractive, and while the pads are super playable, I love that I can use triggers connected to my kick and snare to play sounds. It's exactly what I wanted and more! What surprised me the most about the Octapad is that it's also a perfect practice tool. One of the ways I use it is to record troublesome rhythms, slow them down, isolate parts, and work my way up to tempo.

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.