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Front
fig. (Front Panel)
Rear
fig. (Rear Panel and Cord Hook)
Cord Hook
To prevent the disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to
avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as
shown in the illustration.
2
13
5
4
14
13
15
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Pad 1
Pad 2
Pad 3
Pad 4
Pad 5
Pad 6
Pad 7
Pad 8
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
NOTE
Panel Descriptions
8
7
9
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Using the Unit Safely
2
Table of Contents
4
How to Use this Manual
5
Important Notes
6
Main Features of the SPD-20
7
Panel Descriptions
8
Attaching the SPD-20 to a Drum Stand
10
Using the Slit Tape (Included)
10
How to Restore the Factory Settings (System Initialize)
11
CHAPTER 1 Quick Start
12
Connection to Audio Equipment
12
Playing the Pads
12
Turning the Power on
12
Turning the Power off
13
Adjusting the Volume
13
Selecting a Patch
14
What Is a Patch
14
Using a Footswitch to Select Patches
15
Comparing Layered Sounds
15
What Is a Pad Bank
16
What Is the Layer Function
17
CHAPTER 2 Using the SPD-20 by Itself
18
About the SPD-20'S Internal Setup and Parameter Settings (Edit)
18
What Kind of Instrument Is the SPD-20
18
Internal Organization
18
Play Mode and Edit Mode
19
How to Edit
20
Selecting and Adjusting Sounds (Sound Parameters)
22
Selecting a Sound (INST)
22
Adjusting the Volume (LEVEL)
23
Adjusting the Pitch (PITCH)
23
Adjusting the Decay (DECAY)
23
Adjusting the Stereo Position (PAN)
23
Adjusting the Dynamic Volume Response (CURVE)
24
Adjusting the Effects Depth (FX SEND)
25
How to Edit Sound Parameters
26
Adding Reverberation and Other Effects to the Sound (Effect Parameters)
28
Select an Effect (FX TYPE)
28
Setting Effect Duration and Rate (FX TIME)
28
Adjust the Effect Depth for the Entire Patch (FX LEVEL)
28
How to Edit Effect Parameters
29
Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (TRIG SENS)
30
Setting the Pad's Minimum Level (TRIG THRESHOLD)
31
Copying a Patch (COPY)
32
Setting up Your Own Patch Sequences (Patch Chain)
33
What Is a Patch Chain
33
Setting up a Patch Chain
33
Using a Patch Chain to Select Patches
34
Erasing a Patch Chain
34
CHAPTER 3 Connecting External Pads or Pedals
35
Connecting External Pads or Hi-Hat Control Pedal
35
Connecting External Pads or the Special Pedal
35
Precautions When Connecting a External Pad
37
Precautions When Connecting the PD-100 or PD-120
38
How to Use the Rim Shot and Cymbal Choke Playing Techniques
39
Precautions When Connecting a Hi-Hat Control Pedal
40
Using a Footswitch as a Hold Pedal
41
Settings for External Pads or Kick Trigger Units
42
Setting External Pad Tone and MIDI Parameters
42
How to Edit the Trigger Parameters
42
Setting Parameters for Reliable Performance Using Acoustic Drum Triggers and Other Manufacturers' Pads (Advanced Trigger Parameters)
48
Settings for an External Hi-Hat Control Pedal
54
Controlling the Tone with the Hi-Hat Control Pedal-Pedal Control (PDL CTRL)
54
Adjusting the Volume of the Pedal Hi-Hat Sound (PDL LEVEL)
55
Using the Hi-Hat Control Pedal's Action to Set Controller Numbers for Sending and Receiving MIDI Data (PDL CC#)
56
CHAPTER 4 Connecting MIDI Devices
57
MIDI Connections
57
About MIDI
57
How MIDI Data Is Sent and Received
57
Main Types of MIDI Data Used by the SPD-20
58
MIDI Parameter Settings
61
How the MIDI Parameters Work
61
Setting MIDI Parameters
66
Priority Ranking of Note Number Expression
67
Using the SPD-20 as a MIDI Sound Module
67
Setting the Receive Channel (Basic Channel)
67
Settings for each Pad
68
Using External MIDI Devices to Play the Internal Sound Generator
69
Expanding Patches to Allow Reception of Many Note Numbers (Patch Expand)
69
How to Use a Sequencer or a Computer to Record/Play Back Your Performance
72
Connecting a Computer (or a Sequencer)
72
Breaking/Cutting the Connection between the Sound Generator and the Pad Controller (Local Control)
72
How to Set up the SPD-20 for Sequencing
74
Storing the SPD-20'S Data in External Devices (Bulk Dump)
75
How to Transmit (Bulk Dump)
75
How to Receive (Bulk Load)
76
Reading SPD-11 Data with the SPD-20
77
What Is Device ID
78
CHAPTER 5 Supplementary Materials
79
Taking Advantage of the On-Board Effects
79
Troubleshooting
82
Error Messages
87
Instrument List
88
Sound Effects
92
Patch List
93
Parameter List
94
Trigger Type Internal Parameters (Advanced Trigger Parameters)
94
Blank Parameter Chart
95
Roland Exclusive Message
96
MIDI Implementation
98
MIDI Implementation Chart
102
How to Read a MIDI Implementation Chart
103
Specifications
104
Index
105
How-To Index
106
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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
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