Roland Octapad SPD-20X User Manual

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Table of Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY 1
Table of Contents 3
Important Notes 5
Main Features of the SDP-20X 7
Panel Descriptions 8
Attaching the SPD-20X to a Drum Stand 11
How to Restore the Factory Settings (System Initialize) 12
CHAPTER 1 Quick Start
Connection to Audio Equipment 13
Playing the Pads 13
Turning the Power On 13
Turning the Power O 14
Adjusting the Volume 14
Connection to Audio Equipment 15
What is a Patch? 15
Using a Footswitch to Select Patches 16
Comparing Layered Sounds 16
What is a Pad Bank? 17
What is the Layer Function? 18
CHAPTER 2 Using the SPD-20X by Itself
Internal Setup and Parameter Settings (Edit) 19
What Kind of Instrument is the SPD-20X? 19
Internal Organization 19
Play Mode and Edit Mode 20
How to Edit 21
Selecting and Adjusting Sounds (Sound Parameters) 23
Selecting a Sound (INST) 23
Adjusting the Volume (LEVEL) 24
Adjusting the Pitch (PITCH) 24
Adjusting the Decay (DECAY) 24
Adjusting the Stereo Position (PAN) 24
Adjusting the Dynamic Volume Response (CURVE) 25
Adjusting the Eects Depth (FX SEND) 26
How to Edit Sound Parameters 27
Adding Eects to the Sound (Eect Parameters) 29
Select an Eect (FX TYPE) 29
Setting Eect Duration and Rate (FX TIME) 29
Adjust the Eect Depth for the Entire Patch (FX LEVEL) 29
How to Edit Eect Parameters 30
Applying Equalizer (EQ) and Compressor (COMP) to the Patch 31
Equalizer (EQ) 31
How to Use Equalizer (EQ) 31
Compressor (COMP) 32
How to Use Compressor (COMP) 33
Changing the Patch Name (NAME) 34
Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (TRIG SENS) 35
Setting the Pad’s Minimum Level (TRIG THRESHOLD) 36
Copying a Patch(COPY) 37
Setting Up Your Own Patch Sequences (Patch Chain) 38
What is a Patch Chain? 38
Setting up a Patch Chain 38
Using a Patch Chain to Select Patches 39
Erasing a Patch Chain 39
CHAPTER 3 Connecting External Pads or
Pedals
Connecting External Pads or Hi-Hat Control Pedal 40
How to Play a Rim Shot and Cymbal Choke with a PD-8 44
Using a Footswitch as a Sustain Pedal or a Patch Shift Peda l 46
Settings for External Pads or Kick Trigger Units 47
Setting External Pad Tone and MIDI Parameters 47
How to Edit the Trigger Parameters 47
Settings for an External Hi-Hat Control Pedal 51
Adjusting the Volume of the Pedal Hi-Hat Sound (PDL
LEVEL) 52
CHAPTER 4 Connecting MIDI Devices
MIDI Connections 53
About MIDI 53
How MIDI Data is Sent and Received 53
Main Types of MIDI Data Used by the SPD-20X 54
MIDI Parameter Settings 56
How the MIDI Parameters Work 56
Setting MIDI Parameters 59
Using the SPD-20X as a MIDI Sound Module 60
Setting the MIDI Channel (MIDI CH) for Each Pad 60
Settings for MIDI Note (NOTE #) for Each Pad 60
Using External MIDI Devices to Play the Internal Sound
Generator 61
How to Use a Sequencer or a Computer to Record/Play back
Your Performance 62
How to Set Up the SPD-20X for Sequencing 62
Storing the SPD-20X’s Data on SD card (SD CARD) 63
Precautions for Using SD CARD 63
How to Save a Single Patch 64
How to Save All Patches 65

Roland Octapad SPD-20X Specifications

General

Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
Pads	8
Presets	50
Effects	EQ
Display	LCD
MIDI	MIDI
Connectivity	MIDI
Outputs	Stereo (L/Mono, R)
Inputs	4 x External Trigger Inputs, Footswitch Jack
Power Supply	AC Adapter