Roland OCTAPAD SPD-30 Supplementary Manual

SPD-30 Version 2 Supplementary Manual
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Enhanced Control Functions
Using a foot switch to start phrase playback
You can use a foot switch to start the playback of a phrase assigned to a kit.
* If no phrase is assigned to the kit, nothing will happen when pressing the foot switch.
1. Choose MENU g SYSTEM g CONTROL.
Parameter Value Explanation
Foot Sw 1
Foot Sw 2
PHRASE PLAY
Recall the phrase assigned in “KIT OTHERS-PHRASE” (SPD-30 Owner’s Manual; p. 34), and start the phrase loop in Play
mode. Each time you press the foot switch, the phrase will alternately stop or play.
Using an external pad to start playback
You can use an external pad to start the playback of a phrase assigned to a kit.
* If no phrase is assigned to the kit, nothing will happen when hitting the pad.
1. Choose MENU g SYSTEM g CONTROL.
Parameter Value Explanation
Ext Pad 1
Ext Pad 2
Ext Pad 3
Ext Pad 4
PHRASE PLAY
Recall the phrase assigned in “KIT OTHERS-PHRASE” (SPD-30 Owner’s Manual; p. 34), and start the phrase loop in Play
mode. Each time you trigger the external pad, the phrase will alternately stop or play.
Support for MIDI Visual Control
MIDI Visual Control is now supported in addition to the existing V-LINK functionality.
What is MIDI Visual Control?
MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to the MIDI specication so that visual
expression could be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be
connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a performance.
The following parameters have been added to the SPD-30 Owner’s Manual section “Using V-LINK to Control Images” (p. 66).
1. Choose MENU g V-LINK g SETUP.
Parameter Value Explanation
Control Mode
V-LINK MIDI Visual Control mode is selected.
MVC V-LINK mode is selected.
Channel 1–16 MIDI channel used to control V-LINK/MIDI Visual Control devices.
Only when in MIDI Visual Control mode
Parameter Value Explanation
Knob1 CC#
(Ctrl 1)
OFF,
1–5,
7–31,
64–95
Species the CC# that will be transmitted when you turn the three knobs in the FX CONTROL screen that appears
when you press the [FX CTRL] button.
Knob2 CC#
(Ctrl 2)
Knob3 CC#
(Ctrl 4)
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Roland OCTAPAD SPD-30 Specifications

General

Product color	Black, Grey
Sound effects	Yes
Number of pads	8
Drum kits quantity	50
Instrument sounds quantity	670
Display type	LCD
Display resolution	160 x 160 pixels
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone connectivity	6.3 mm
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) input	5
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	2
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	272 mm
Width	541 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	3800 g