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), as well as to accept triggers from acoustic drums through Roland’s RT series. Each pad is a separate, isolated unit, providing the ultimate in sensitivity with complete crosstalk rejection. The SPD-30 benefits from Roland’s most advanced V-Drum triggering technology. There are 30 types of internal multi-effects onboard, plus EQ, limiter, and seven Ambience types.
It’s like having a truckload of customizable drum and percussion instruments in one portable package.īased on Roland’s world-leading effects technology, the SPD-30’s multi-effects engine will take your performances to another level. You can customize the sounds with the onboard controls for tuning, muffling, attack, pitch sweep, and more. Unlike the original Octapad PAD-8, which was strictly a MIDI controller, the Octapad SPD-30 is a controller that’s packed with its own internal bank of sounds. It provides a +6 dB boost when a stronger signal is needed. Use the Chains as is, or easily edit them to best suit your live-performance needs.Ī new Output Gain function has been added to increase the overall output of the OCTAPAD SPD-30. Select from Drum Kits, Percussion, Orchestra Perc, Club Sounds, Melodic Perc, Melodic Synth, Sound Effects, and Expanded Kits.
There are eight banks of Kit Chains onboard conveniently organized into musical style and instrument categories.
Large backlit LCD and pad indicator lights for easy operation in low-light conditions.USB connectivity for MIDI and memory storage.Phrase Loop function inspires your creativity record your playing in real time and overdub up to three layers.Four dual-trigger inputs, plus hi-hat controller for adding pads to create a mini kit, or for connecting triggers from acoustic drums.The latest pad-sensing technology developed for V-Drums provides even and accurate pad triggering with excellent isolation between pads.The SPD-30 blends the world’s most essential sounds with the latest triggering technology in a road-tough package that’s ready for the most demanding performers. Today, decades later, an exciting new chapter in Octapad history begins. The size of a briefcase, the Octapad offered drummers and percussionists the equivalent of an entire electronic rig in one self-contained unit - a new level of convenience and expression. Roland’s original Octapad profoundly changed the landscape of electronic percussion.
The new Version 2 system upgrade expands the SPD-30’s onboard kit and phrase libraries, and add powerful new features and functions.