• Nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads
  
• Two external trigger inputs
  
• 16 GB internal memory
  
• Three built-in multi-effects units
  
• Two real-time control knobs
  
• Four dedicated effect buttons
  
• Extended USB functionality (USB mass storage, USB MIDI/audio, USB memory)
  
• Wave Manager software for easy importing, assigning and organizing of samples
  
• Separate click-out
  
• Separate volume controls
  
• Pad chain function
  
• Individual Sub Out
  
• Easy recording and assignment of audio data thanks to multi-pad sampling
  
• Large illuminated LCD display
  

The ultimate sampling instrument as a Drum trigger multi-pad

The SPD-SX Sampling Pad from Roland is the successor to the successful SPD-S pad. Powerful sampling and editing functions, innovative recording functions and three multi-effects processors make it the ideal addition for acoustic and electric drums. Loops Trigger your own drum grooves, drum samples and effect sounds and edit them with internal effects. A creative electric drum instrument for live and recording applications.

Versatile use alongside acoustic and electric drums and in the recording studio

The SPD-SX Sampling Pad can be used in every conceivable situation. Whether on electric drums, acoustic drums or in a Percussion setup, the sampling pad's multifunctional sampling technology brings a breath of fresh air and interesting musical mixes to the mix, promising impressive performances. The SPD-SX also cuts more than just a good figure on the keyboard rack, in combination with synthesizers and workstations as well as in the recording studio thanks to its impressive selection of features.

Multi Pad Sampling

Each pad can easily be provided with sounds from the USB device or another audio source using the MultiPad Sampling function. All you have to do is strike the pad at the desired time marker to start and stop the recording. This makes it easy to create huge arrangements, multisample phrases or pad maps in no time at all and call them up just as easily. The settings made can be saved in up to 100 kits for later recall.

Elegant design and further options

All in all, the ROLAND SPD-SX Sampling Pad is an instrument that is hard to beat in terms of complexity and helpful features and functions. Only the elegant design can outstrip the functionality. Completely black with red highlights, the SPD-SX Sampling Pad is a real feast for the eyes in all setups. If the sampling pad is still not enough for you, you can upgrade your SPD-SX with additional accessories from Roland, such as the matching stand or additional trigger pads.

Various connection options

A range of connections enables the connection of various devices. Starting with two trigger Stereo inputs, which allow the connection of up to four mono or two Stereo pads, the aforementioned USB port, two sub and Master Out (L/MONO, R), two audio in (L/MONO, R), two MIDI in and out as well as two inputs for attaching additional footswitches, the SPD-SX Sampling Pad is a true all-rounder with inexhaustible musical and playful potential.