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Roland Octapad SPD-20X User Manual

Roland Octapad SPD-20X
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A footswitch (FS-5U; sold separately) connected to the FOOT SW jack can be used as a sustain (hold)
pedal to control specied Instruments (See the Instrument List on page 76 – 83 with Hold mark) and
external MIDI sound modules. When you depress the pedal, a Control Change message (Sustain) will
be transmitted, instructing the MIDI sound modules to continue sounding the notes that are currently
being played.
Using a Footswitch as a Sustain Pedal or a Patch Shift Pedal
1
In the Edit mode, press [MIDI/PEDAL] to select this column.
2
Press [ ] or [ ] to locate FOOT SW.
3
The following display will appear. Press PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select
SUSTAIN
4
Press [EDIT] to finish editing.
When using the footswitch as a Patch Shift Pedal, repeat step 1 – 3, but in step 3 select PATCH SHITFT,
and then press [edit] to nish editing.
MEMO
This may not work properly for some MIDI sound modules or some sounds.
Sustain messages will be transmitted on channel 10.. There are specic Instruments in the internal
sound generator that can also be held with a footswitch.
NOTE
The footswitch can function as a “Patch Shift Pedal” or a “Sustain Pedal.
FOOT SW
PATCH SHIFT
FOOT SW
SUSTAIN

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Roland Octapad SPD-20X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Velocity SensitivityYes
Pads8
Presets50
EffectsEQ
DisplayLCD
MIDIMIDI
ConnectivityMIDI
OutputsStereo (L/Mono, R)
Inputs4 x External Trigger Inputs, Footswitch Jack
Power SupplyAC Adapter

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