Use USB Flash Memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. Size and Weight Width 364 mm The SPD-SX Pro is designed to be a pad for live performances , so all the features are geared toward that as well. This makes the overall performance aspect of this sampling pad top-tier. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty The first one i got worked perfectly except the top 3 bar triggers (in particular the top right one) where not always triggering the sounds the way the 6 standard square pads did. { the top right hand one worked maybe 3 out of 6 hits}

The nine pads are also pleasantly responsive. You get greater degrees of response to sensitive playing compared to the original Roland SPD-SX. With the great out of the way, the SPD-SX does not support a hi-hat controller. The FD-8 would be the go-to choice for those looking to add one, but sadly, it will not function with the SPD-SX. For an application like this, you’ll need the SPD-30, which has limited functionality in comparison. I used Roland Spd SX previously for 9 years. I have used it as a part of a set for 4 years, and for 5 years as a primary instrument for my setup apart from the triggers and additional stuff. It always was a feeling that there was something more for Roland to provide as that tool was becoming mentally old. 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 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. Pads Built-in Pads: 9 (with LED Indicators)GB internal memory, enabling approximately 720 minutes of sampling (mono) without requiring external memory This gives you massive potential when it comes to creating a hybrid drumming setup. You can build a high-end rig with just four stereo triggers and you’ll be able to utilize the power of the Roland SPD-SX Pro along with your acoustic drums. Via the SPD-SX Special Edition’s USB memory port, you can directly import audio files from USB flash memory and assign them to pads. The process of importing and assigning samples is made even simpler using the SPD-SX Wave Manager software. You can import audio files directly from the computer to the SPD-SX Special Edition, assign a sample to a pad, and easily organize thousands of samples in your library. And thanks to its super-fast triggering and low latency, the SPD-SX Special Edition is a fantastic MIDI pad controller for any DAW, including Ableton Live Lite. The Roland PDS-20 Percussion Pad Stand is the sturdiest, safest way to mount your Roland SPD or HandSonic percussion instrument. Featuring larger, rubber feet and a specially designed mounting plate, this new improved model provides more robust, more precise positioning for your electronic peripherals than ever before.

The SPD-SX Special Edition is also ready to support every serious musician’s workflow, from WAV sound production to setting up the samples and assigning instruments for performing, thanks to the bundled Ableton Live Lite license and Wave Manager software. And with its striking Sparkling Red finish, this powerful instrument has a bold, distinctive look that sets it apart from other gear on stage. Offering enhanced capabilities and a standout appearance, the SPD-SX Special Edition is the perfect solution for pro players who need a sampling pad that can handle all the sounds they need for every stage and studio situation.USB 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 Accessories CD-ROM (SPD-SX Wave Manager, USB driver, preload wave data) Yes, it's expensive... But there's nothing else out there like this so you just have to bite the bullet on that. Pad layering and sequences - now you can adjust the pad to have different sounds on different dynamics or trigger a whole bunch of different sounds with the following pad activation. More triggers and direct outputs - it supports a much more comprehensive range of triggers now and also hi-hat can be connected. IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:

Potentially, but Alesis did not offer the Sample Pad Pro when I bought mine. If they did, it was an earlier version of the product that didn’t have everything I needed. Using Ableton Live with my SPD-SX In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Hybrid Drums Acoustic & Electronics I typically have a different sound configuration for each song in our setlist. The SPD-SX allows me to have different electronic or sampled sounds to match the album recording to the best of my ability. Multi-Pad Sampling allows you to sample directly into the SPD-SX — simply choose a pad, and then strike it to start sampling

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The pad plays very nicely with other Roland products (and can integrate easily with other MIDI devices). One typical configuration is the use of the SPD-SX alongside a TD-30 drum kit and module. The sounds are one of the standout SPD-SX Pro features . It comes loaded with over 1500 onboard sounds that are all fully customizable. Most of them sound fantastic on their own, but you can sit and fiddle with EQ and effects settings to tweak them further to get the best possible quality out of them.