Roland® has long been a leader and innovator in electronic percussion technology. For years, Roland’s popular V-Drums® have become the standard by which all other electronic drum sets are measured.
Roland’s percussion legacy also includes a legendary line of digital percussion pads, beginning with the original OCTAPAD™ in 1985. The OCTAPAD (PAD 8) was a revolutionary percussion instrument that was adopted by musicians worldwide and became a classic. Over the years, Roland has continued to refine and improve these unique instruments with features and technologies that are both powerful, versatile, and musical.
For 2010, Roland is proud and excited to introduce the OCTAPAD SPD-30. Combining cutting edge drum and percussion sounds with the latest triggering technology, a Phrase Loop function, USB MIDI and much more, the OCTAPAD SPD-30 is a rugged instrument that's a perfect addition to an electronic or acoustic drum set, or percussion set. It’s designed to be versatile and flexible for any musical application.
Great Feeling Pads For Expressive Performances
Unlike some other percussion pads on the market, the OCTAPAD SPD-30 features superior pad-sensing technology that responds to all the dynamics of your playing. Each pad is a separate, isolated unit, providing the ultimate in sensitivity with complete crosstalk rejection.
With its large backlit LCD and intuitive interface, navigating menus and editing parameters on the OCTAPAD SPD-30 is extremely easy. The pads also feature illuminated LEDs, helpful for performing in low-light settings.
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 by adjusting tuning, muffling, attack, pitch sweep, and more. With 30 types of multi-effects onboard, EQ, limiter, and seven Ambience types onboard, sound creation options are even more powerful. You can also layer two sounds per pad to create an incredible number of sound combinations.
Onboard Recording
The onboard Phrase Loop function is a powerful creative for both recording and live use. With Phrase Loop you can quickly record your playing in real time and overdub up to three layers per phrase. Fifty phrases can be stored internally on the OCTAPAD SPD-30, and you can also save your Phrase Loop data using an optional USB thumb drive.
Expandable Connectivity
The external trigger/control inputs allow players to connect additional pads and a hi-hat controller to create a powerful yet portable mini-electronic kit.
The OCTAPAD SPD-30 is also compatible with Roland RT-Series acoustic drum triggers, allowing additional options for drummers who want to add electronics to their acoustic drum set.
With USB connectivity for both data backup and MIDI, allowing players to expand their recording capabilities with personal computers. Standard MIDI connections are also included, allowing connection to external sound modules, samplers and other MIDI devices.
A perfect addition to an existing electronic or acoustic drum set, percussion set up, recording studio, or DJ set up, is the OCTAPAD SPD-30, designed to be as flexible and musical as you are.
The OCTAPAD Legend Continues
Features
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. With the OCTAPAD SPD-30, an exciting new chapter in Octapad history begins. Combining cutting-edge drum and percussion sounds with the latest 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.
•Includes 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 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.
