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Roland Overview - OCTAPAD SPD-30 Version 2play button

Roland Overview - OCTAPAD SPD-30 Version 2

OCTAPAD SPD-30 "Phrase Loop" Tutorial part 1play button

OCTAPAD SPD-30 "Phrase Loop" Tutorial part 1

Roland Kit Example (1) Acoustic drum (SPD-30 V2)play button

Roland Kit Example (1) Acoustic drum (SPD-30 V2)

OCTAPAD SPD-30 Expanded Examples (Vol.1)play button

OCTAPAD SPD-30 Expanded Examples (Vol.1)

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The Roland Octapad SPD-30 is Roland's powerful drum controller packed with over 670 instruments and 50 kits to unleash your creativity. This next-generation Octapad reinvention provides essential sounds and advanced triggering technology in a road-ready package for demanding performers. With eight large, touch-sensitive pads, an intuitive interface, hi-hat controller and Phrase Loop function, the SPD-30 offers drummers and percussionists a universe of styles at their fingertips.

Vast, Customizable Sound Bank

Unlike its PAD-8 predecessor, the SPD-30 contains its own internal sound bank with 50 kits spanning musical genres. Tune, muffle, adjust attack and pitch sweep the sounds to your liking. The SPD-30 puts a truckload of customizable drum and percussion instruments in one portable unit.

Multi-Effects Mastery

Based on Roland's leading effects technology, the SPD-30's multi-effects engine takes your performances to the next level with 30 types of effects, EQ, limiter and seven ambiance types built in.

Instant Phrase Looping

The Phrase Loop function lets you instantly create layered loops and phrases. Record and store 50 phrases internally, with up to three layers each. Save phrase data to your USB drive.

Advanced Triggering for Flawless Performance

The SPD-30 benefits from Roland's most advanced V-Drum triggering technology. Each isolated pad provides the utmost sensitivity and crosstalk rejection. Connect four dual-trigger inputs and a hi-hat controller to create a mini drum set with external pads and accept triggers from acoustic drums through RT series products.

Roland Octapad SPD-30 Black
Roland Octapad SPD-30 Black

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  • 8 trigger pads with hundreds of sounds
  • 50 drum kits
  • Packed with new percussion sounds from around the world, plus 30 types of multi-effects
  • The latest pad-sensing technology developed for V-Drums provides even and accurate pad triggering with excellent isolation between pads
  • Four dual-trigger inputs plus hi-hat controller for adding pads to create a mini kit, or for accepting triggers from acoustic drums
  • Ambience with equalizer and limiter
  • Phrase Loop function inspires your creativity; record your playing in real time and overdub up to three layers
  • USB connectivity for MIDI and memory storage
  • Large, backlit LCD and pad indicator lights for easy operation onstage or in any environment
  • Rugged, roadworthy design

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  • Pads: 8 built-in pads (Four external trigger inputs are provided, allowing you to connect Pads)
  • Instruments: 670
  • Kits: 50
  • Kit chain: 8 chains (20 steps per chain)
  • Instrument parameters: Tuning, Muffling, Soft Attack, Tone Color, Pitch Sweep, Volume, Pan, Reverse
  • Effect types: Ambience (7 Types), Equalizer, Limiter, Multi Effect (30 Types)
  • Phrase Loop: Phrases, 50; Parts, 3; Tempo, 40 to 260; Resolution, 480 ticks per quarter note; Recording Method, Real time; Maximum Note Storage, approximately 10,000 notes
  • Display: 60 x 160 dots Graphic Type LCD (Backlit LCD), Pad Status Illumination x 8 (LED)
  • Connectors: Phones Jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type), Output Jacks (L (MONO), R) (1/4" phone type), Mix In Jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type), External Trigger Input Jacks x 4, HH CTRL Jack, FOOT SW Jack (1/4" TRS phone type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), USB Memory Connector (for USB Memory), USB MIDI Connector (for USB MIDI)
  • Output Impedance: 1.0 kOhms
  • Power Supply: AC Adaptor (DC 9V)
  • Current Draw: 600mA
  • Options: Pads (PD series, PDX series), Cymbals (CY series), Kick Triggers (KD series), Hi-Hats (VH-11), Hi-Hat Control Pedal (FD series), Pad Stand (PDS-10), All-Purpose Clamp (APC-33), Acoustic Drum Trigger (RT-10K, RT-10S, RT-10T), Pedal Switch (DP-2), Footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6), Personal Drum Monitor: PM-10, PM-30; V-Drums Accessory Package: DAP-3, V-Drums Mat: TDM-10, USB memory (Use USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 541 mm x 272 mm x 88 mm, 21-5/16" x 10-3/4" x 3-1/2"
  • Weight: 3.8 kg., 8 lb. 7 oz.

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SPD-30 1 yr review.

I have had my octapad now for about a year. After reading the other reviews on this product; it is clear that they are not all honest. The octapad is well built, the sounds are great and even the reponsiveness of the pads are impressive. However, there were major developement issues with the device that rendered it almost useless in most practical applications. HOWEVER, ROLAND HAS JUST RELEASED AN UPDATE!!!! They call it the SPD-30V2. This is entirely a new insturment now. The sound quality improved, the midi issues were fixed, the looping issues were fix and they added 49 additional kits (most of which sound like accoustic sets vs digital). I am still going through the new bells and whistles. The SPD-30 review = don't waste your money. The product does not work well and there is better stuff out there. The SPD-30V2 review = AWESOME!!!! exactly what I expected initially. May be the best product of it's kind.

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Most Liked Negative Review

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Never Will I Buy Another Pad With Roland Name On It

This Company Roland I have no faith in there brand. If you have a product problem email make that your first option just to protect yourself. From what I saw in the poorly package box that a 3rd grader wrapped, Very Very shocked and the power cord was missing out of the box. On top of that it's like plugs you need to buy to make this thing worked that you wouldn't have know until you opened the box. After talking to the guy who sold me this product who from what I see was very apologetic to what happen last night. He took this as a lesson, when a customer is buying a high price package open it up. Just to make sure everything is inside the box, You don't have to take it out but a visual view of whats inside will say you guys money. A business don't make money off returns. Its all about selling a great product straight that comes with now strings attached. Roland You Guys Suck And I'll Never Buy Your Product Again.

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  2. Concerts5
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  1. Experienced4
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  3. Easy To Use5
  4. Improves Sound2
  5. Challenging1

Reviewed by 20 customers

  • Great product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byDan

    fromMorgan Hill, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been wanting to get it for a long time. I love the velocity sensing pads and dual sounds and hi hat support. I'm a keyboard player but I want a more realistic drum sound and style when I'm recording. This will do everything I need.

  • Awesome!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byThomas

    fromMichigan

    Love this pad! Best addition that I have added to my tdk17kvx!

  • Very fun toy!!! Lots of fun!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byThom

    fromMichigan

    Love the product. Goes with my tdk17kvs just right. Great sounds and easy to use!

  • Great gadget

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byFred

    fromChamberino, NM

    Once you take your time and read the manual step by step, you learn how easy it is to use. Factory settings are ok but, it needs a lot of tweaking to satisfy ones needs.

  • Yes

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byHen

    fromPerris

    The sound quality is great

  • Never Will I Buy Another Pad With Roland Name On It

    1

    submitted6 years ago

    by89XM UNDERGROUND RADIO

    fromOrlando Florida

    This Company Roland I have no faith in there brand. If you have a product problem email make that your first option just to protect yourself. From what I saw in the poorly package box that a 3rd grader wrapped, Very Very shocked and the power cord was missing out of the box. On top of that it's like plugs you need to buy to make this thing worked that you wouldn't have know until you opened the box. After talking to the guy who sold me this product who from what I see was very apologetic to what happen last night. He took this as a lesson, when a customer is buying a high price package open it up. Just to make sure everything is inside the box, You don't have to take it out but a visual view of whats inside will say you guys money. A business don't make money off returns. Its all about selling a great product straight that comes with now strings attached. Roland You Guys Suck And I'll Never Buy Your Product Again.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRon

    fromSturbridge Ma

    What kind of stand is required for this drum pad?

    What kind of stand is required for this drum pad?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see - "Roland PDS-20 Pad Stand"

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byBrandon_Percussionist

    fromAmarillo, Tx.

    Do new SPD-30s come with the SPD-30V2 upgrade? I have read several reviews that say this is a must.

    Do new SPD-30s come with the SPD-30V2 upgrade? I have read several reviews that say this is a must.

    Open Reply -
    No. The SPD-30V2 is a different model entirely.