Roland SPD-SX PRO Electronic Sampling Pad

Roland SPD-SX PRO Flagship Electronic Sampling Pad

THE FLAGSHIP SAMPLING SIDEKICK

The SPD-SX PRO is the ultimate sampling pad for professional musicians. Built on the legacy of the SPD-S and SPD-SX, this flagship model integrates advanced sample pad technology with high-performance enhancements. Designed for the stage, the SPD-SX PRO features a large color display, customizable multi-color trigger lights, and expanded connectivity, making it the most powerful sampling pad yet.

Key Features

• Nine ultra-responsive pads, including six large pads and three shoulder pads.
• Multi-color LED lighting for easy visibility on dark stages.
• 4.3-inch color LCD screen for seamless navigation and real-time monitoring.
• 32 GB internal memory for storing high-quality samples and backing tracks.
• Supports up to 200 kit patches with over 1,550 pre-loaded sounds.
• Stereo main output and four direct mono outputs for flexible mixing.
• Dedicated SPD-SX PRO App for seamless sample management and editing.
• Expandable trigger inputs for integrating additional pads or pedals.

Built for the Stage

The SPD-SX PRO is engineered for durability and reliability. Its sturdy build ensures it withstands the demands of live performances. Enhanced trigger sensitivity and improved crosstalk rejection allow for precise playing across all nine pads.

Illuminated Performance

Customizable pad-dividing LED lights enhance visibility, ensuring effortless navigation during live gigs. Assign different colors to pads based on instruments, samples, or triggers, improving organization and playability.

Professional Sound Quality

Featuring a massive 32 GB memory, the SPD-SX PRO can store up to 44 hours of high-resolution stereo audio. It supports 48/44.1 kHz WAV, AIFF, and MP3 formats with automatic conversion to 48 kHz/16-bit upon loading, ensuring professional-grade sound quality.

Advanced Connectivity

• Two-channel stereo master outputs (left/right).
• Four fully assignable mono outputs for custom routing.
• Assignable stereo headphones output for monitoring.
• Up to eight external trigger inputs for expanded playability.
• Footswitch and hi-hat controller inputs for enhanced control.

Layer and Customize Sounds

The A/B layering feature allows two different sounds to be assigned to a single pad. Adjust volume, pitch, attack, and release for perfect sound blending. Quickly switch between MAIN and SUB layers to add depth to your performance.

Performance and Production Tools

The SPD-SX PRO includes a powerful effects engine with up to four effects in parallel. Additional features like sidechain compression, a built-in metronome, and a 16-step pad sequencer make it an invaluable tool for both live and studio setups.

Seamless Sample Management

The dedicated SPD-SX PRO App simplifies importing, managing, and editing samples on your Windows or Mac computer. Drag and drop samples, adjust settings, and organize kits effortlessly.

Specifications

Pads
Built-in pads: 9 (with PAD LED, Vertical LED)
Four external trigger inputs (supports up to eight pads with Y cable)

Maximum Polyphony
32 voices (including click voices)

Number of Recordable Wave Data
20,000 (including preload data)

Internal Storage
Size: 32 GB (including preload data)

Sampling Time
Sampling from AUDIO IN: 60 minutes per sample
Resampling: 10 minutes per sample

Data Format
16-bit linear

Sampling Frequency
48 kHz

Import Format
WAV, AIFF, MP3

Kits
200

Preload Wave
Factory preloaded samples: 1,550+

Setlist
32 (32 steps per SET LIST)

Kit Effects
Layer Equalizer: Each pad (Layer A/B independently)
Layer Transient: Each pad (Layer A/B independently)
Multi-Effects (53 types): 4 systems
Side Chain Compressor: 1 system

System Effects
Master Effects (53 types)
Master Compressor
Master Equalizer

USB Audio Record/Playback Channels
Sampling Rate (Original): 48 kHz
Sampling Rate (with Sampling Rate Converter): 96 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Record: 8 channels
Playback: 12 channels

Display
Graphic color LCD, 4.3-inch

Connectors
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MASTER OUT (L, R) jacks (BALANCED): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
DIRECT OUT jack x 4 (BALANCED): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
AUDIO IN jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type (with Volume control)
TRIG IN jack x 4 (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
FOOT SW jack x 1 (1/2): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
HH CTRL/EXPRESSION jack x 1: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors
USB COMPUTER port: USB B (High-Speed USB, USB-AUDIO, USB-MIDI, App)
USB MEMORY port: USB A (High-Speed USB, Backup Save/Load, Sample Import/Export)
DC IN jack

Power Supply
DC 12V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw
1,500 mA

Accessories
Quick Start
Leaflet "Read Me First"
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES"
AC Adaptor

Options (sold separately)
Pads (PD series, PDX series, BT-1)
Cymbals (CY series)
Hi-Hat (VH-10, VH-11)
Kick Triggers (KD series, KT series)
Pad Stand (PDS-20, PDS-10)
All-Purpose Clamp (APC-33)
Acoustic Drum Trigger (RT-30K, RT-30HR, RT-30H)
Hi-Hat Pedal (FD-8, FD-9, VH-10, HV-11)
Expression Pedal (BOSS EV-30)
Pedal Switch (DP-2)
Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7)
Y cable (PCS-31L)
USB Flash Memory

Size and Weight
Width: 360 mm (14-3/16 inches)
Depth: 330.3 mm (13-1/16 inches)
Height: 92.9 mm (3-11/16 inches)
Weight: 3.0 kg (6 lbs 10 oz, excluding AC Adaptor)

Why Choose the Roland SPD-SX PRO?

• Unmatched reliability and durability for professional use.
• Customizable LED lights and high-resolution display for optimal performance.
• Massive storage and extensive sound library for any musical style.
• Seamless connectivity with additional triggers, foot controllers, and outputs.

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