Roland SPD30 Octapad Total Percussion Pad

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Expand your drum kit with the Roland SPD30 Octapad, and get access to 600 drum and percussion sounds from around the world, plus phrase looping and USB MIDI.

With a redesigned layout, the Roland SPD-30 is optimized to handle the playing of even the most punishing drummers. For starters, it's got a super-strong display sturdy enough to standup to all those misplaced stick hits that are bound to be a regular occurrence. Complete isolation between pads eliminates cross-talk (when you hit one pad, it won't accidentally trigger its neighbor), and the triggers themselves are evenly distributed all the way across each pad. This is an extremely important feature that frees the percussionist from worrying about stick placement: even if you strike the edge of a pad, it will sound as clearly as if you hit it dead-center. And, for low-light situations, pad indicator lights show exactly where each pad is and let's face it, what club/bar/stage isn't a low-light situation?

Watch out our quick overview of the Roland SPD30 Octapad Total Percussion Pad:


When you want to rock a djembe or cajon with the same technique you use in real life, the Roland SPD-30 is sensitive enough to trigger with your hands and fingers -- so you don't have to adjust your playing technique. The SPD-30 Octapad is designed to ensure that you consistently get the sound, tone and feel that you meant with each and every stroke.

Expandable, Not Expendable

The SPD-30 Octapad features 4 dual trigger inputs for connecting a host of other devices, pads and triggers. Want a portable mini-set you can bring to a gig that won't accommodate your 40-piece Super-Kit? No problem, read more just hook up a V-Kick Trigger pad with a bass drum pedal and a cymbal pad or two and you've got a full drum set that takes up a fraction of stage real-estate. Maybe you want to trigger loops that you've built in other programs right from your acoustic kit. Again, not a problem for the SPD-30 Octapad. Just hook that external sampler right up to the SPD-30, mount it all by your acoustic kit and BAM, powerful triggering in a compact housing.

Oh Yeah, it Sounds Awesome Too...

The SPD-30 Octapad includes an impressive 670 internal soundscapes. Besides the realistic and pure drum and cymbal sounds, it also features an array of synths, basses, and melodic sounds so you're anything but limited. Ever wanted to be an entire drumline? Well, the SPD-30 includes incredible sounding drumline, orchestral percussion and world percussion sound sets that'll satisfy even the most outlandish craving.

Phrase Looper

An innovation in percussion triggering technology, the SPD-30 Octapad features Roland's "phrase looper" for instant live loop creation. The phrase looper allows for a layering of up to 3 parts which can be saved as a "phrase" to the instrument's memory bank or a flashdrive. These phrases can then be assigned to a single pad for quick and easy loop triggering. You can even apply a host of effects from the on-board effects engine for all the sweeps, EQing and drops that your crowd can handle.

Note: Sampling pad only. Drum triggers, throne, and pedals NOT included.
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-8 Built-in Pads
-670 Instruments
-50 Kits
-LED Backlit Display
-PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
-OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R) (1/4 inch phone type)
-MIX IN Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
-EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT Jacks x 4
-HH CTRL Jack, FOOT SW Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
-MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
-USB MEMORY Connector (for USB Memory)
-USB MIDI Connector (for USB MIDI)
-Power Supply (PSB-1U)
-Owner's Manual
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black
Shipping Weight: 10.75 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 26 x 14 x 8 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SPD-30-BK
White
Shipping Weight: 11.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 26 x 14 x 8 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SPD-30

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Roland SPD-30 Octapad Electronic Drum

For decades, Roland has been a leader in electronic percussion technology. The original Octapad was a revolutionary percussion instrument that was adopted by musicians worldwide and set the standard for future percussion pads. Combining cutting-edge drum and percussion sounds with premium triggering technology, a Phrase Loop function, USB MIDI, and much more, the Octapad SPD-30 is a rugged instrument that's versatile for any musical application.

Features:

- Includes percussion sounds from around the world, plus 30 types of multi-effects
- Pad-sensing technology developed for V-Drums(R) 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 connecting triggers from acoustic drums
- 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 in low-light conditions
- Rugged, road-worthy design

World Class Sounds

The Octapad SPD-30 includes more than 600 drum and percussion sounds from around the world suited to cover any musical style. Arranged in 50 kits, the sounds are dynamic and expressive, and range from traditional to contemporary to exotic. You can customize the sounds with the onboard controls for tuning, muffling, attack, pitch sweep, and more. You can also layer two sounds per pad to create an infinite number of sound combinations.

Multi-Effects

Based on Roland's world-leading effects technology, the SPD-30's multi-effects engine will take your performances to another level. There are 30 types of internal multi-effects onboard, plus EQ, limiter, and seven Ambience types.

Phrase Loop Function


The onboard Phrase Loop function is a powerful creative tool that lets you quickly record your playing in real time. You can overdub up to three layers per phrase, and store 50 phrases internally. Connect optional footswitches for seamless recording and hands-free operation. You can also save your phrase data to optional USB memory.

Advanced Triggering Technology

The Octapad SPD-30 benefits from Roland's most advanced V-Drum triggering technology. Each pad is a separate, isolated unit, providing the ultimate in sensitivity with complete crosstalk rejection. In addition, you can connect four dual-trigger inputs, plus a hi-hat controller (compatible with Roland FD-8, VH-11) to create a mini drum set with external pads (Roland KD-/PD-/PDX-/CY-series). The Octapad SPD-30 is also compatible with Roland RT-Series acoustic drum triggers for even more flexibility.

Note: Sampling pad only, drum triggers, throne and pedals pictured NOT included.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (32 ratings)
Submitted August 31, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"Octapad: great sound and value; alot of fun!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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It should last a while. Here is a video of my set-up using the groove drums kit, kick and hi hat pedals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb0z6O27otI
Sound
Great sounds. Wish it included more standard sets.
Features
should include the pedal to switch kits or phrase loops
Ease of Use
a little cumbersome to edit
Quality
very durable, solid so far
Value
yes, a great instrument for the price
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
getting a little carried away with this ?

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

jazz, RnB
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