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Picking up on the work of its predecessor, Roland’s SPD-SX Pro Sampling Pad is a masterwork in terms of fusing the worlds of live and electronic percussive performance. Nine responsive, high-sensitivity playing surfaces are lined with customizable LEDs, creating a percussion playground as visually dazzling as it is sonically robust. Explore over 1,500 pre-loaded samples and 200 kit patches with the full-color display screen, accompanying a streamlined interface and robust I/O to easily integrate the SPD-SX Pro in any setup. Onboard effects and a 16-step sequencer allow for even greater expressive opportunities. Plus, a 32GB memory can convert and house high-quality audio samples to expand your aural arsenal. From solo to band play, in the studio or on the stage, Sweetwater’s production pros agree that the SPD-SX Pro is an unrelenting percussive powerhouse engineered for exploration.





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Expressive playability with an expansive soundset





Roland's SPD-SX Pro features an expansive array of dynamic sounds that respond amazingly to the nine velocity-sensitive pads. Snare rolls sound natural, cymbals respond to every nuance of your playing, and percussion sounds have a lifelike feel to them you won't get anywhere else. Improving upon its predecessor, the SPD-SX Pro has increased the sensitivity of its three shoulder pads to improve crosstalk performance. Extensive connectivity options allow for hi-hat and footswitch expression control, alongside connectivity to accommodate upwards of eight distinct triggers for a total of 19 possible playing surfaces.





Intuitive sampling





You can create your own samples and loops from playing on the Roland SPD-SX Pro, or from an external audio source routed to the SPD-SX Pro’s 1/4-inch inputs. Just press a button to enter sampling mode, touch the pad you want to start recording, and touch it again to end recording and create a perfect loop. Real-time recordings can be saved as WAV files and immediately assigned, for on-the-fly improvisation. Plus, the onboard 32GB of internal storage is perfect for your own samples and sounds, capable of automatically converting incoming audio to 48 kHz/16-bit for crystalline playback.





Premium performance from the studio to the stage





Whether you’re flying solo, complementing a full drum kit, or integrating with an array of devices, the SPD-SX Pro has you covered. An intuitive UI includes access to 200 kit patches and more than 1,500 pre-loaded sounds, using a vivid 4.3-inch full-color display. Multi-color LEDs surround the pads, fully customizable for practical and aesthetic distinctions. Robust FX and sidechain possibilities elevate your sonic textures, and the 16-step sequencer adds plenty of layering and distinction to your performance. A dedicated SPD-SX Pro App can be used for deep edits and modifications of onboard, custom, or Roland Cloud samples. Utilize USB connectivity to send 8-channel audio and MIDI to your DAW of choice, expanding your repertoire for endless customization.





Roland SPD-SX Pro Sampling Pad Features:


Huge selection of dynamic sounds, controlled by highly responsive, velocity-sensitive trigger pads


200 kit patches (43 erasable preset kits and 157 user kits) allow for a suite of sound setups


1,500 preset sounds are fully modifiable to be tailored to your tunes


Quick and easy sampling for capturing inspiration when it hits


Simultaneous FX add premium textures to hard-hitting drums


32GB of internal memory provides ample space for high-quality audio storage


User-based samples are automatically converted to 48 kHz/16-bit for crystal-clear playback


Large backlit LED screen makes it easy to navigate settings, programs, and 2-layer modification


1/4-inch audio input for external sampling sources, hi-hats, footswitch control, and more


8 external outputs can host four stereo triggers or 8 mono triggers (with Y-cables)


Real-time recording captures performances as high-quality WAV files to immediately assign to pads


16-step sequencer enables rich supplements to performance


Dedicated SPD-SX PRO App allows for fine-tuned and detailed editing, storage, and management of kits and samples (Windows/Mac)


Easy to integrate into a traditional drum or percussion kit