Each pad is a separate, isolated unit, providing the ultimate in sensitivity with complete crosstalk rejection. The SPD-30 benefits from Roland’s most advanced V-Drum triggering technology.
There are 30 types of internal multi-effects onboard, plus EQ, limiter, and seven Ambience types. Multi-Effectsīased on Roland’s world-leading effects technology, the SPD-30’s multi-effects engine will take your performances to another level.
It’s like having a truckload of customizable drum and percussion instruments in one portable package. You can customize the sounds with the onboard controls for tuning, muffling, attack, pitch sweep, and more. Unlike the original Octapad PAD-8, which was strictly a MIDI controller, the Octapad SPD-30 is a controller that’s packed with its own internal bank of sounds. It provides a +6 dB boost when a stronger signal is needed. Output Gain Function (Version 2)Ī new Output Gain function has been added to increase the overall output of the OCTAPAD SPD-30. Use the Chains as is, or easily edit them to best suit your live-performance needs. Select from Drum Kits, Percussion, Orchestra Perc, Club Sounds, Melodic Perc, Melodic Synth, Sound Effects, and Expanded Kits. There are eight banks of Kit Chains onboard conveniently organized into musical style and instrument categories. Useful Kit Chains for live performance (Version 2) Nineteen new phrases have been added to the onboard library, which adds exciting performance and recording possibilities. Additionally, you can toggle freely between solo play (Kit mode) and phrase play (Phrase Loop mode). With Version 2, you can control the start of Phrase Loop using pad velocity, buttons presses, and/or a footswitch (optional). You can also save your phrase data on your USB Memory. You can record and store 50 phrases internally, with each containing up to three layers. The onboard Phrase Loop function lets you instantly create layered loops and phrases. * You can back up your own original OCTAPAD SPD-30 kit data and import it into Version 2.Ĭontrollable Phrase Loop function with 50 preset phrases (Version 2) Use the OCTAPAD as a compact drum set, play dynamic orchestral percussion, or explore traditional world percussion and melodic instruments from India, the Middle East, Africa, China, and Latin America. The number of kits has been increased from 50 to 99 (Version 2)įorty-nine exciting new kits have been added to the OCTAPAD for even more creative possibilities. Large backlit LCD and pad indicator lights for easy operation in low-light conditions.USB connectivity for MIDI and memory storage.Phrase Loop function inspires your creativity record your playing in real time and overdub up to three layers.Four dual-trigger inputs, plus hi-hat controller for adding pads to create a mini kit, or for connecting triggers from acoustic drums.The latest pad-sensing technology developed for V-Drums provides even and accurate pad triggering with excellent isolation between pads.Connect four dual-trigger inputs plus a hi-hat controller (compatible with Roland FD-8, VH-11) to create a mini drum set with external pads (Roland KD/PD/PDX/CY series), as well as to accept triggers from acoustic drums through Roland's RT series. The SPD-30 Octopad features Roland's most advanced V-Drum triggering technology where each pad is a separate, isolated unit, providing sensitivity with crosstalk rejection. Save your phrase data on your USB Memory. Record and store 50 phrases internally, with each containing up to three layers. The Octapad's multi-effects engine has 30 types of internal multi-effects onboard, plus EQ, limiter, and seven ambiance types. Having a Roland Octopad is like having a van of customizable drum and percussion instruments in one portable package. Features include eight large touch-sensitive pads, an easy-to-use interface, a hi-hat controller, a Phrase Loop function, and USB connectivity. Customize the sounds with the onboard controls for tuning, muffling, attack, and pitch sweep.
Over 600 drum and percussion sounds arranged in 50 kits. Fifty kits plus effects are built into the SPD-30. Unlike the original Octapad PAD-8, which was a MIDI controller, the Roland Octapad SPD-30 is a controller that contains an internal bank of sounds.