Physical Control, Digital Exploration
Picking up on the work of its predecessor, Roland’s SPD-SX Pro Sampling Pad is a masterwork in terms of fusing the worlds of live and electronic percussive performance. Nine responsive, high-sensitivity playing surfaces are lined with customizable LEDs, creating a percussion playground as visually dazzling as it is sonically robust. Explore over 1,500 pre-loaded samples and 200 kit patches with the full-color display screen, accompanying a streamlined interface and robust I/O to easily integrate the SPD-SX Pro in any setup. Onboard effects and a 16-step sequencer allow for even greater expressive opportunities. Plus, a 32GB memory can convert and house high-quality audio samples to expand your aural arsenal. From solo to band play, in the studio or on the stage, Sweetwater’s production pros agree that the SPD-SX Pro is an unrelenting percussive powerhouse engineered for exploration.
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Expressive playability with an expansive soundset
Roland's SPD-SX Pro features an expansive array of dynamic sounds that respond amazingly to the nine velocity-sensitive pads. Snare rolls sound natural, cymbals respond to every nuance of your playing, and percussion sounds have a lifelike feel to them you won't get anywhere else. Improving upon its predecessor, the SPD-SX Pro has increased the sensitivity of its three shoulder pads to improve crosstalk performance. Extensive connectivity options allow for hi-hat and footswitch expression control, alongside connectivity to accommodate upwards of eight distinct triggers for a total of 19 possible playing surfaces.
Intuitive sampling
You can create your own samples and loops from playing on the Roland SPD-SX Pro, or from an external audio source routed to the SPD-SX Pro’s 1/4-inch inputs. Just press a button to enter sampling mode, touch the pad you want to start recording, and touch it again to end recording and create a perfect loop. Real-time recordings can be saved as WAV files and immediately assigned, for on-the-fly improvisation. Plus, the onboard 32GB of internal storage is perfect for your own samples and sounds, capable of automatically converting incoming audio to 48 kHz/16-bit for crystalline playback.
Premium performance from the studio to the stage
Whether you’re flying solo, complementing a full drum kit, or integrating with an array of devices, the SPD-SX Pro has you covered. An intuitive UI includes access to 200 kit patches and more than 1,500 pre-loaded sounds, using a vivid 4.3-inch full-color display. Multi-color LEDs surround the pads, fully customizable for practical and aesthetic distinctions. Robust FX and sidechain possibilities elevate your sonic textures, and the 16-step sequencer adds plenty of layering and distinction to your performance. A dedicated SPD-SX Pro App can be used for deep edits and modifications of onboard, custom, or Roland Cloud samples. Utilize USB connectivity to send 8-channel audio and MIDI to your DAW of choice, expanding your repertoire for endless customization.
Version 2.0 update brings streamlined workflows and stronger creative control
Boasting enhanced workflow efficiency and expanded creative control, the SPD-SX Pro Version 2.0 update offers drummers the most substantial firmware updates since the sampling pad’s 2022 unveiling. To start, the Version 2.0 software update gives you backward compatibility with the previous SPD-SX, enabling you to avoid time-consuming sample uploads. Time Stretch and Tempo Sync allow you to change the speed of an existing sample without altering its pitch, both in real-time and offline. Additionally, the Version 2.0 update enables you to set Master FX by kit using the control wheels on the front of the SPD-SX Pro, rather than using a single overall Master FX. You’re also now able to dim the SPD-SX Pro’s panel LEDs in dark environments, such as stage productions, or boost them in bright situations, such as when you’re playing outdoors. Next, DJ Drop Mute allows you to play a continuous backing track and, using one of the SPD-SX Pro’s pads, temporarily mute it to all outputs while it plays in the background in true DJ fashion. Moreover, Trigger Mute lets you assign a pad to temporarily mute external triggers attached to the kit, enabling you to turn off trigger sounds on your acoustic kit only during specific moments. Finally, the Version 2.0 update includes a Kit List display, MIDI monitoring on the main screen, an enhanced Copy function, an upgraded Set All function, and more.
Roland SPD-SX Pro Sampling Pad Features:
- Huge selection of dynamic sounds, controlled by highly responsive, velocity-sensitive trigger pads
- 200 kit patches (43 erasable preset kits and 157 user kits) allow for a suite of sound setups
- 1,500+ preset sounds are fully modifiable to be tailored to your tunes
- Quick and easy sampling for capturing inspiration when it hits
- Simultaneous FX add premium textures to hard-hitting drums
- 32GB of internal memory provides ample space for high-quality audio storage
- User-based samples are automatically converted to 48 kHz/16-bit for crystal-clear playback
- Large backlit LED screen makes it easy to navigate settings, programs, and 2-layer modification
- 1/4-in. audio input for external sampling sources, hi-hats, footswitch control, and more
- 8 external outputs can host four stereo triggers or 8 mono triggers (with Y-cables)
- Real-time recording captures performances as high-quality WAV files to immediately assign to pads
- 16-step sequencer enables rich supplements to performance
- Dedicated SPD-SX PRO App allows for fine-tuned and detailed editing, storage, and management of kits and samples (Windows/Mac)
- Easy to integrate into a traditional drum or percussion kit
- Backward compatibility with the previous SPD-SX avoids time-consuming sample uploads
- Time Stretch and Tempo Sync change the speed of an existing sample without altering its pitch
- Set Master FX by kit using control wheels rather than using a single overall Master FX
- Dim the panel LEDs in dark environments or boost them in bright situations
- DJ Drop Mute allows you to play a continuous backing track and temporarily mute it to all outputs while it plays in the background
- Trigger Mute lets you assign a pad to temporarily mute external triggers attached to the kit
