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Powerful sampling shouldn't slow you down, and the Roland SPDSX proves it. This sampling drum pad puts advanced audio capture and playback right under your sticks, making it a natural fit for acoustic and electronic kits, percussion rigs, DJ booths, and keyboard setups. With nine velocity-sensitive pads, 2 GB of internal memory, and three onboard multi-effects engines, it’s built for the stage, studio, and club.
Whether you're firing off one-shot samples, building loops, or triggering backing tracks, the SPDSX gives you the speed, precision, and convenience you need.
Sampling Made Simple
At its core, the SPDSX is a one-of-a-kind sampling instrument, and it makes grabbing and assigning audio refreshingly easy. With a generous helping of internal memory and smart capturing tools, you can build your sound library on the fly without juggling external storage or deep-diving with menus.
2 GB Internal Memory: Store roughly 360 minutes of mono sampling onboard, no external memory required.
Multi-Pad Sampling: Capture and assign audio data quickly so you spend less time setting up and more time playing.
Wave Manager Software Included: Import, assign, and organize your samples with the bundled software for a tidy, ready-to-go setup.
Play with Expression
The SPDSX is designed to feel like an instrument, not a computer. Its responsive pads and real-time controls let you shape your sound as you play, so every hit feels intentional and every effect lands exactly when you want it.
Nine Velocity-Sensitive Pads: Rubber pads respond to your dynamics, plus two external dual-trigger inputs for expanding your setup.
Three Multi-Effects Engines: Two real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons let you tweak your sound mid-performance.
Individual Pad Dynamics Indicators: See pad status and audio-level activity at a glance while you perform.
Built to Fit Your Workflow
Great gear should slot right into the rig you already have, and the SPDSX does exactly that. Expanded USB functionality and a clear, easy-to-read display keep your sessions moving, whether you're tracking in the studio or running a set on stage.
Expanded USB Functionality: USB Mass Storage, USB MIDI/AUDIO, and USB Memory support give you flexible connection options.
Large Backlit LCD: A bright, readable display keeps your samples and settings easy to navigate, even in dim venues.
Stage- and Studio-Ready Design: A sleek, intuitive layout makes it equally at home in the studio, on stage, or in the club.
Roland SPDSX: Go Further
The Roland SPDSX Sampling Drum Pad Controller brings together advanced triggering, easy sampling, and expressive playability in one sleek, road-ready instrument. With 2 GB of internal memory, nine velocity-sensitive pads, three multi-effects engines, and flexible USB connectivity, it's a smart choice for drummers, producers, and performers who want serious sampling power without the headaches. Plug in, capture your sound, and play.
Roland SPDSX Sampling Drum Pad Features:
2 GB internal memory for approximately 360 minutes of mono sampling without external storage
Nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads for dynamic, expressive playing
Two external dual-trigger inputs for expanding your setup
Multi-Pad Sampling for easy audio capturing and assignment
Three onboard multi-effects engines
Two real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons
Individual Pad Dynamics indicators for live status and audio-level monitoring
Expanded USB functionality (USB Mass Storage, USB MIDI/AUDIO, USB Memory)
Large backlit LCD and included Wave Manager software for easy sample management
Warranty: M.I. Products: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; Instrument Amps: 3 Years (1 Year on speakers) on Parts, 2 Years on Labor; Rackmount Power Amps & EQs: 3 Years on Parts & Labor; BOSS Compact Pedals: 5 Years on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; BOSS (other): 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; ep, MT, TL, E-Series: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; CPM-300 Powered Mixer: 3 Years on Parts, 3 Years on Labor; AC Adapters, Mech, Footswitches, Headsets: 90 Days on Parts, 90 Days on Labor.
Roland SPDSX Sampling Drum Pad Controller Specifications
Roland SPDSX Sampling Drum Pad Controller Specifications
Product Specifications
Roland SPDSX Sampling Drum Pad Specifications
Pads Built-in Pads: 9 (with LED Indicators). Two external trigger inputs are provided, allowing you to connect up to four pads
Maximum Polyphony: 20 voices maximum polyphony becomes 16 voices according as an operating state
Recordable Wave Data: 10,000 including preload wave data
Sampling Time (Total time for all wave data): Approximately 180 minutes in stereo (360 minutes in mono). Since the internal memory included with the SPD-SX contains preload data, the available sampling time will be less than the time above
Data Format: 16-bit linear PCM (WAV / AIFF)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Kits: 100
Effects: 21 types
Equalizer:
Kit Effect 1 (20 types)
Kit Effect 2 (20 types)
Display: 128 x 64 dots graphic type LCD (Backlit LCD)
Interface: Hi-speed USB (USB-MIDI, USB-AUDIO, USB mass storage class, USB flash drive)
Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)
Current Draw: 600 mA
Dimensions (W x H x D): 363.7 x 331.0 x 94.1 mm / 14-5/16" x 13-1/16" x 3-3/4"
Weight: 2.5 kg / 5 lbs 9 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)
The SPDSX comes with 2 GB of internal memory, which gives you around 360 minutes of mono sampling. That's plenty of room to build a deep sample library without relying on external storage.
Yes. The included Wave Manager software lets you import, assign, and organize your own audio files on a computer, then load them onto the pad for performance.
It features nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads, plus two external dual-trigger inputs. That gives you room to trigger one-shots, loops, and full tracks, and to expand with additional triggers.
Yes. It includes three onboard multi-effects engines, controlled by two real-time knobs and four dedicated effect buttons, so you can shape your sound live.
Absolutely. With velocity-sensitive pads, real-time effects control, Pad Dynamics indicators, and a large backlit LCD, it's built to perform reliably on stage as well as in the studio.