Roland Octapad SPD-20X User Manual

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• Soft strikes does not produce sound
Is the TRIG THRESHOLD setting too high?
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Set TRIG THRESHOLD to an appropriate value.
Is CURVE (Velocity Curve) in the SOUND parameter group inappropriate?

Make appropriate settings for the Velocity Curve parameter.
• When two pads are struck simultaneously, only one of the sounds is played
Are you striking the center of the pad?
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When striking two pads simultaneously, you should hit them both in the center. Furthermore,
you can be more sure of sounding both pads if you strike them with the timing slightly o.
With the SPD-20X, the prevention of crosstalk (incorrect actions caused by the vibration from another
pad) is processed internally. Thus, if when two pads are struck at the same time the signal output by
one of the pads is extremely weak, then that sound is prevented from sounding. Being sure to strike
both pads in their centers, with the same force/strength makes it dicult for the sound dicult to be
omitted.
MEMO
• The volume can’t be controlled by adjusting the striking strength

Make the TRIG TYPE match.
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Make the TRIG SENS and TRIG CURVE match.
When external pads are connected
• When striking repeatedly, some sounds are lost

Make the TRIG TYPE match.
When using external pads, set the TRIG TYPE.
MEMO
In some cases, when using pads or acoustic drum triggers from other manufacturers, you should make
your settings in Advanced Trigger Parameters.
MEMO
• There is no sound when rim/edge shots are played

Play the rim/edge shot correctly. Set the TRIG TYPE correctly.
Are stereo cables used to connect the pads?

Connect using stereo cables.
• No sound
Are MIDI connections correct?

Check that the SPD-20X MIDI OUT is connected to the MIDI IN of the external sound
module, and that the MIDI cable is not damaged.
Is the volume of the MIDI sound module turned down?

Raise the volume.
Is MIDI CH (MIDI Channel) in the MIDI parameter group set correctly?

Make sure that the Transmit Channel is not set to “OFF” and that the MIDI channel of the
pad and the sound module match.
Is NOTE # (Note Number) in the MIDI parameter group set correctly?

Check the note numbers of the MIDI sound module.
Is CURVE (Velocity Curve) in the SOUND parameter group inappropriate?

Make appropriate settings for the Velocity Curve parameter.
When playing external MIDI sound modules

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