Roland SPD-20 Pro Octapad
Product information "Roland SPD-20 Pro Octapad"
Roland introduced the SPD-20 more than 20 years ago, and percussionists all over the world still appreciate the legendary percussion pad for its enormous versatility and authentic percussion sounds. With the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO, Roland is not using the latest percussion technology, but has integrated numerous functions that users have been longing for. The result is a groundbreaking pad that expands percussion performance without changing the basic concept of the classic.
The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO is based on the famous 8-pad layout and offers not only the legendary sounds but also the same robustness as the original. In addition to new, additional sounds and functions and a revised user interface, users also benefit from improved dynamics and playability. The compact and portable OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO offers everything you need to play authentic percussion in any musical genre and with any instrumentation - from small combos to large ensembles.
Classic SPD-20 sounds - and more
With the SPD-20, countless musicians found a fully-fledged instrument whose versatile soundset they could rely on at all times in their performances. The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO contains every single sound of the original and expands it with an impressive collection of new sounds. In addition, each individual instrument can be assigned an EQ, compressor and three integrated effect engines - each with 38 multi-effect types - which further expands the sound possibilities.
Authentic sounds from all over the world
The new sounds of the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO give musicians all the options they need in modern live performance and studio settings. The high-quality sampled sounds allow percussionists to play Asian, African, Latin American and other musical styles from all over the world. The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO also offers traditional drum kit sounds, including high-end acoustic drums and cymbals from the TD-27 V-Drums sound module. A total of more than 900 instruments are available for your musical journeys of discovery.
Real-time sound processing for expressive performances
The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO has 100 great preset kits just waiting to be played by you. What's more, you can customise the kits down to the last detail to suit your individual preferences and musical styles. The backlit LCD display and direct access buttons allow you to edit instrument sounds in real time as you play. You can also use the pad link function to assign up to four sounds to each individual pad to create exciting new sounds and textures. You can also use the kit chain function to align kits to your setlist and quickly call up the right kit during a performance.
Far more than just eight pads
In addition to the eight velocity-sensitive, rubberised pads, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO has four dual trigger inputs and a separate control input for the hi-hat. This allows you to build an extended percussion setup and integrate the optional Roland trigger pads into your kit, including V-Pad Mesh Heads, V-Cymbals and the BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad. By connecting a Roland kick pad and a hi-hat control pedal, your OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO transforms into a powerful mini drum kit with a robust feel and continuous open/close transitions on the hi-hat sounds.
Legendary Roland quality
Roland instruments are renowned for their robustness and durability. The percussion pads are no exception. Designed in Japan, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO gives you all the sounds you need in a reliable instrument for life on the road.
Key features:
- The original SPD-20 soundset, expanded with completely new percussion sounds for an even wider range
- Large selection of world percussion sounds with more than 900 instruments
- 200 customisable percussion kits including 100 ready-to-play presets
- Eight damped and rubberised pads for smooth and precise triggering, improved response and excellent pad separation
- Four external dual trigger inputs and a separate input for hi-hat control allow you to connect additional pads and pedals, for example a kick pad and/or hi-hat controller pedals to create a mini drum set
- Dedicated buttons for adjusting sound parameters during the performance
- Backlit LCD and LED screens for easy readability on dark stages
- USB port for backing up settings and kit data
- Analog Out: yes
- Cards / Memory: USB Memory port
- Chassis type: Table top unit, flange mout possable
- Connections: Mix In, Foot Switch
- Controls: 20 Soft-Touch Tasten
- Dimensions: 45,0 x 35,0 x 7,2 cm
- Display: LCD
- Drum Kits Presets: 100
- Drum Kits User: 100
- Enclosure: Plastic
- Headphone Jack: 6,3 mm
- Housing Colour: White
- Includes: Operating instructions, power supply unit
- Inputs: 4 additional trigger inputs
- Mains adapter: Roland PSB-5U included
- Number of single pads: 8
- Outputs: Out (L/mono, R), headphone (stereo jack)
- Pedal/Controller Connection: HH Control, Foot Switch
- Power supply: DC 12V 500 mA
- Product code: SPD-20 Pro
- Sounds: 900
- Stand: not included
- Suitable for DJ: yes
- Type: Percussion pad
- USB / MIDI: USB Memory, MIDI In / Out (DIN)
- Weight: 3.7 kg (without power supply)
- The original SPD-20 soundset, expanded with all-new percussion sounds for even greater range
- suitable for studio: yes
Roland was founded as a manufacturer of various musical instruments and studio equipment on 18 April 1972 in Osaka, Japan. Among the earliest products to reach the market were the first rhythm machines of the TR series, whose successors TR-808, TB-303 and TR-909 had a decisive influence on the techno, electro and hip-hop scenes. In the mid-1970s the JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar amplifier was developed, whose ultra-clear sound together with the built-in chorus effect won over both Andy Summers of The Police and Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield of Metallica. Since then and to this day Roland have continuously expanded their catalogue across a wide range of fields such as digital pianos, grooveboxes, e-drums and synthesizers with high-quality and interesting products.
