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Description

The SPD-SX Special-Edition sampling pad puts powerful sample creation and playback under your sticks with innovative audio-capturing features, expressive playability, three multi-effects engines and much more. The perfect addition to any acoustic or electronic drum kit, percussion setup, DJ booth or keyboard rig, the SPD-SX is equally at home on the live stage, in the recording studio, pre-production suite or dance club.

Since the original SPD-SX's introduction, it has become an industry standard used by musicians and producers in every musical style. Whether you're firing off one-shot samples, looped phrases or complete audio playback tracks, the SPD-SX-SE is loaded with the latest technology and tools to get the job done with speed, precision and convenience. Enjoy the most advanced triggering and sampling technology in a sleek, easy-to-use percussion instrument. The SPD-SX-SE augments the standard SPD-SX with a striking metallic red case, red-accented function knobs and a greatly expanded internal sampling memory.

The Playing Field

The SPD-SX-SE is equipped with nine highly sensitive rubber pads with two independent real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons. Roland’s most advanced triggering technology ensures the ultimate in accuracy and fully dynamic performance, while a large backlit LCD provides easy-to-read data in all varieties of environments. Each pad has a companion LED that illuminates to show the pad’s status. When you trigger sample phrases, the LEDs remain lit to show you which pads are in play and which are not. In addition, the LEDs change illumination strength according to audio-level activity (similar to level meters on a mixing board). The high-contrast red divider lines help you see the pad zones clearly on stage.

Improved Playability and Functionality

Today, increasing numbers of drummers and percussionists need to incorporate audio samples into their performance. The SPD-SX-SE will satisfy their increasing requirements with essential features, such as individual click output routing, dedicated volume controls, Pad Check function, individual Sub Out and more.

Onboard Effects

The SPD-SX-SE has three multi-effects units onboard: one master unit and two units that are assignable per kit. The master effects engine lets you perform in real time like a DJ using the dedicated front-panel controls. Get your hands on the filter, delay, short looper and user-assignable effect—all of which can be creatively adjusted with the four front-panel buttons and two control knobs.

Multi-Pad Sampling

There’s much more to the SPD-SX-SE than meets the eye. A powerful-yet-friendly lineup of features has been built into this little powerhouse, such as Multi-Pad Sampling. While audio streams in from an external audio player or computer (via Audio In or USB), simply strike each pad at the appropriate start/end points, and the sample will be automatically truncated and assigned to that pad. It’s a fast, friendly way to create multi-sampled phrases and pad maps.

SPD-SX Wave Manager Software Included

The SPD-SX-SE's generous internal memory (16GB) lets you store and carry a massive sample library inside. With no external memory required, you can house approximately 3,000 minutes (50 hours) of audio at 16-bit, 44.1kHz, mono. The built-in USB ports let you directly import audio files from USB flash memory. The bundled SPD-SX Wave Manager software app lets you import audio files directly from computer via USB, assign the samples to each pad and organize the thousands of samples efficiently.

Note: Pad mount and stand sold separately.
Open Box Roland SPD-SX-SE Special Edition Sampling Pad Level 1
Open Box Roland SPD-SX-SE Special Edition Sampling Pad Level 1
Open Box Roland SPD-SX-SE Special Edition Sampling Pad Level 1

Features

  • Unique sampling-pad concept—the only instrument of its kind in the world
  • Red metallic finish with red-accented function knobs
  • 16GB internal memory, enabling approximately 3,000 minutes (50 hours) of sampling (mono) without requiring external memory
  • Nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads, two external dual-trigger inputs
  • Easy capturing and assignment of audio data through Multi-Pad Sampling
  • Three units of multi-effects onboard, with two real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons
  • Individual Pad Dynamics indicators show pad status and audio-level activity during performance
  • Expanded USB functionality (USB Mass Storage, USB MIDI/AUDIO, USB Memory)
  • Wave Manager software included for easily importing, assigning and organizing samples
  • Large backlit LCD

Specs

Pads
  • Built-in pads: 9 (with LED Indicators)
  • Two external trigger inputs are provided, allowing you to connect up to four Pads
Maximum Polyphony
  • 20 voices
  • Maximum polyphony becomes 16 voices according as an operating state
Sampling Time (Total time for all wave data)
  • Approx. 1,500 min. in stereo (3,000 min. in mono)
  • Since the internal memory included with the SPD-SX contains preload data, the available sampling time will be less than the time above
Data Format
  • 16-bit linear PCM (WAV/AIFF)
Sampling Frequency
  • 44.1kHz
Kits
  • 100
Kit Chain
  • 8 chains (20 steps per chain)
Effects
  • Master Effects (21 Types)
  • Equalizer
  • Kit Effect 1 (20 Types)
  • Kit Effect 2 (20 Types)
Display
  • Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
Connectors
  • PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type)
  • MASTER OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4" phone type)
  • SUB OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4" phone type)
  • AUDIO IN jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4" phone type) (with LINE-MIC GAIN control)
  • TRIG IN jacks (1/2, 3/4) (1/4" TRS phone type)
  • FOOT SW jack (1/2) (1/4" TRS phone type)
  • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
  • DC IN jack
  • COMPUTER connector
  • USB MEMORY connector
Interface
  • Hi-Speed USB (USB-MIDI, USB-AUDIO, USB Mass Storage Class, USB Flash Drive)
Power Supply
  • DC 9V (AC Adaptor)
Current Draw
  • 600mA
Accessories
  • CD-ROM (SPD-SX Wave Manager, USB driver, preload wave data)
  • Owner's manual
  • AC adapter

Reviews

4.67

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great Quality East to Use Multipad!
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Cons
  1. Reason compatibility1
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Pros
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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Used my first one until I wore it out, just bought another!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMark

    fromOrland Park IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are amazing. I got a decade out of my first one before one of the pads started getting intermittent, so I bought this one, and the old one is being serviced. When it's done, I'll have a backup!

  • Great Quality East to Use Multipad!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byLewy

    fromMichigan & Florida

    I needed a compact E-kit for my gigs. I tried the Alesis Strike Multipad which failed on me twice so I bought this Roland SPD-SXse which does circles around the Strike. It's easier to use and functions very well without the Disco Lights. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • SPD-SX Special Edition is Solid

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    bySteve on Keys

    fromHouston, TX

    Obviously most people who get this plays drums, but this is directed at those of you who have a keyboard rig. In my case a montage 8. Like many of you, I wanted a way to incorporate it with my keyboard, but also make more organic drum tracks on my studio compositions. I must say it is excellent on both parts! Digital drum beats can be too precise sometimes and of course you can slip some of the notes forward or backwards or incorporate groove into your beat making, but tapping your beats out on the fly and recording them into your DAW is priceless! Also with a couple of midi cables you can control your keyboard and sound your percussion samples/drums etc. on it or vice versa. Also you can line in and sample your keyboard and subsequently trigger these sounds for live settings or also for intricate studio arrangements. Possibilities are endless. I looked high and low across the Internet for some Propellerhead Reason compatibility, but found nothing. I spent days attempting different configurations to get it to work with Reason myself but did not, this was the only downfall but those of you who have Reason will understand how big of a downfall that really is. Perhaps I've missed some obscure functionality, but I don't think so. I guess you could control it from reason using the external device, but if you were like me- you dreamed of tapping out your beats while controlling the Reason drum kits. Over all, this was a very excellent purchase, and I settled for using it with my Apple Logic which communicates with the SPD-SX Beautifully. Peace

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromWichita Falls, Texas

    Can you supply a link to a stand that will accommodate this multipad? None of the photos show how it attaches to a stand

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Please see -------------- Simmons Pad Support Stand.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJon

    fromEscondido, Ca

    Does this come preloaded W drum and percussion sounds? If so how many? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it doesn't

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLil Man

    fromBaton Rouge, La

    Does the stand come with it?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This sampling pad does not come with a stand.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMcGoey

    fromNY - New York

    Any open boxes or used specials?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We don't have any open boxes but give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you the best price possible.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byCarey

    fromLowell, IN

    Where do I download the free expansion pack?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Any software that comes with this item will be on Roland's website