Roland SPD-20 User Manual

How to Use a Sequencer or a Computer to
Record/Play back Your Performance
When you wish to record or play back the musical performance of your SPD-20, you must make con-
nections properly and make settings (such as Local Control off) before you begin recording.
Connecting a Computer (or a Sequencer)
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Breaking/Cutting the Connection Between the Sound
Generator and the Pad Controller (Local Control)
The Local Control setting allows you to disconnect the pad section from the sound generating section.
When you wish to record and playback your SPD-20 performances using a MIDI sequencer or comput-
er, set Local Control to off (Local Control Off).
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LINE IN
L
R
AC adaptor
Audio Equipment
(Stereo Set)
Stereo
Headphones
Computer or Sequencer
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Pad section +
Sound Generating
section
Local Control
Off
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
SPD-20
Trigger Interface section
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Roland SPD-20 Specifications

General

Pads	8
MIDI	Yes
Pad Type	Rubber
Power Supply	AC Adapter
Type	Electronic Drum Pad
Instruments	210
Effects	Reverb, EQ
Outputs	Headphones