Roland SPD-SX PRO
(Roland SPD-SX-PRO)
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Sampling Percussion Pad
Roland SPD-SX PRO is a professional sampling percussion pad built for drummers, electronic musicians, and live performers who need reliable sample triggering, flexible routing, and extensive connectivity. Nine velocity-sensitive pads, 32GB of internal memory, expanded trigger inputs, four direct outputs, USB audio/MIDI, and a bright 4.3-inch color display make it well suited for demanding stage, studio, and production applications.
Roland SPD-SX PRO Competitive Differences
- Nine velocity-sensitive playing surfaces with six main pads and three shoulder pads
- 32GB of internal memory with 1,550 factory samples and 200 preset kits
- Four dual-trigger inputs provide connections for up to eight external trigger zones
- Four balanced 1/4-inch direct outputs in addition to stereo master outputs
- Four onboard effects can operate simultaneously for extensive real-time sound processing
- Customizable multicolor horizontal and vertical pad LEDs improve visibility on dark stages
- 4.3-inch color LCD provides clear navigation and performance information
- USB audio and MIDI connectivity plus standard 5-pin MIDI input and output/thru
- 16-step pad sequencer expands rhythmic and performance possibilities
- Improved pad sensitivity and crosstalk performance for accurate live triggering
Roland SPD-SX PRO Description
The Roland SPD-SX PRO expands the sampling-pad concept with greater storage, more connectivity, improved pad response, and extensive performance control. Its nine velocity-sensitive pads include six main playing surfaces and three shoulder pads, while customizable multicolor LEDs make individual sounds and functions easier to identify during fast-paced performances.
With 32GB of internal memory, the SPD-SX PRO includes 1,550 factory samples and 200 preset kits while providing substantial space for custom sounds. Audio files can be imported through USB, and the unit supports WAV, AIFF, and MP3 source files with conversion to its 48kHz/16-bit playback format. Performers can also record external audio directly into the unit or resample internal performances.
A powerful onboard effects engine provides 53 master effects, including compression, filtering, delay, EQ, and looping functions, with support for up to four effects running in parallel. A 16-step pad sequencer, built-in click, flexible routing, and real-time WAV performance recording further expand the SPD-SX PRO for hybrid drum rigs, backing tracks, one-shots, loops, and electronic percussion setups.
Extensive connectivity makes the SPD-SX PRO especially effective in professional live environments. Stereo master outputs, four balanced direct outputs, headphone monitoring, external audio inputs, four dual-trigger inputs, footswitch control, hi-hat and expression pedal support, MIDI I/O, and USB audio/MIDI allow the unit to integrate with acoustic drums, electronic pads, computers, mixers, sound modules, and complex stage systems.
SPD-SX PRO Features
- Nine velocity-sensitive pads
- Six main pads and three shoulder pads
- Customizable multicolor pad LEDs
- Improved shoulder-pad sensitivity
- Improved crosstalk performance
- 32GB internal memory
- 1,550 factory samples
- 200 preset kits
- 48kHz audio playback engine
- 4.3-inch color LCD
- 53 master effects
- Up to four simultaneous parallel effects
- 16-step pad sequencer
- Built-in click/metronome
- Real-time WAV performance recording
- Direct sampling of external audio
- Internal resampling capability
- Four dual-trigger inputs for external pads and acoustic triggers
- Stereo master outputs
- Four balanced direct outputs
- Headphone output
- Stereo/mono external audio input
- USB audio and MIDI connectivity
- USB flash memory and mass-storage support
- 5-pin MIDI input and output/thru
- Footswitch control
- Hi-hat and expression pedal control
- Dedicated computer software for sample importing, assignment, and organization
SPD-SX PRO Specifications
- Product Type: Sampling percussion pad
- Sound Generation: Sample-based
- Number of Pads: 9 velocity-sensitive pads
- Pad Layout: 6 main pads and 3 shoulder pads
- Internal Memory: 32GB
- Factory Samples: 1,550
- Factory Kits: 200
- Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices
- Audio Resolution: 48kHz / 16-bit
- Display: 4.3-inch color LCD
- Built-In Effects: 53 master effects
- Simultaneous Effects: Up to 4 in parallel
- Sequencer: 16-step pad sequencer
- Recording Format: WAV, 48kHz / 16-bit
- Supported Import Formats: WAV, AIFF, and MP3
- Main Outputs: 2 x 1/4-inch TRS
- Direct Outputs: 4 x 1/4-inch TRS balanced
- Headphone Output: 1 x 1/4-inch TRS
- External Audio Input: Stereo/mono 1/4-inch inputs
- External Trigger Inputs: 4 x 1/4-inch TRS dual-trigger inputs, supporting up to 8 trigger zones
- MIDI Input: 1 x 5-pin DIN
- MIDI Output/Thru: 1 x 5-pin DIN
- USB Computer Port: USB-B with audio and MIDI support
- USB Memory Port: USB-A
- Power Requirements: 12V DC, 1500mA
- Power Adapter: Included
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 13 x 3.6 in (36 x 33 x 9.2 cm)
- Weight: 6.6 lb (3 kg), excluding AC adapter
- Color: Black
What's In The Box
- Roland SPD-SX PRO sampling pad
- AC power adapter
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